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Son of Former Brazilian President Cheated Out of a Win Tops Election Results in Brazil, Garnering 47% of the Vote
It requires 50% to actually win the election outright, otherwise it goes to a two-person runoff.
He almost got 50%. I bet he got well over 50% -- but the left cheats, subverts, and destroys everything, including democracy.Meawhile, US special forces joined with Ecuadorian forces to raid homes controlled by the very violent Jalisco cartel, which surged into Ecuador from Mexico.
Conservative Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro won Sunday night's presidential election in Brazil, defeating incumbent socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva -- but did not pass the 50 percent threshold necessary to win the presidency outright, triggering a runoff election. Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for general elections for the presidency, local state leadership positions, and seats in the Brazilian Congress. Bolsonaro and Lula were among 13 candidates competing for the chief executive position, though polling prior to the election did not indicate that any of the other candidates were attracting any meaningful levels of support to vie for first place. At press time, Brazil's electoral officials have counted 99.57 percent of the vote. Bolsonaro is in the lead with 47.12 percent support, or nearly 56 million votes, while President Lula obtained 45.05 percent of the vote, or about 53.5 million votes. The third-place candidate, self-help author Augusto Cury, obtained only 2.89 percent of the vote, or about 3.4 million votes. ... Brazilians will return to the polls for the runoff election on October 25. Lula, 80, is running for a fourth term as president of Brazil, an especially notable feat given that he was convicted of misappropriating government funds while president following his second term and banned from running for office. He attempted to run for president from prison in 2018 but failed to make it to the ballot. The Brazilian top court, the Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF), overturned the ban on public office and allowed him to run in 2022 against then-incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, narrowly defeating him. ... The two frontrunners arrived at the top of the polls following an arduous and typically chaotic presidential campaign season in Brazil that arguably began in late 2025, when Brazil's top court sentenced Lula's expected rival, former President Bolsonaro, to 27 years in prison on dubious "crimes against democracy" charges and banned him from running for public office for 35 years, or until he is 105 years old. The Bolsonaro family, with several members already in politics, mobilized rapidly to shift away from the original plan of patriarch Jair running against Lula. Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro announced in late December 2025 that he would challenge Lula, cementing support from potential rivals such as Sao Paulo Gov. Tarcísio de Freitas. Tarcísio was reelected on Sunday.
Battleswarm blog quotes Military.com:
Battleswarm Blog adds:
Fifty U.S. troops assisted Ecuadorian officials in arresting more than 30 members of a Mexican drug cartel. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. troops participated in an early-morning operation on Thursday to arrest members of a branch of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Ecuadoran Interior Minister John Reimberg wrote on X.
Below, Cappy Army discusses the move against the Mexican cartel in Ecuador. Cartel gunmen recently fired on US ships.
CJNG is widely reported to be among the most lethal and brutal of all the Mexican drug cartels.
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Posted by: doug at October 05, 2026 04:31 PM (B1+sW)
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First?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 05, 2026 04:31 PM (2Ez/1)
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So, just another day ending in Y.
Posted by: Minnesota Somali grifter at October 05, 2026 04:32 PM (Q/FnY)
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Nooded.
Posted by: Nazdar at October 05, 2026 04:32 PM (NcvvS)
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Missed it by THAT much.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 05, 2026 04:32 PM (2Ez/1)
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Brazil is the economy of the future...
Posted by: And always will be at October 05, 2026 04:32 PM (2Ez/1)
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Hola
Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM (hG5L0)
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM (4NO2D)
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For those following along at home... I just got the results of my first post-radiation PSA. 3.51, which the doctor refers to as "fantastic".
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM (ExV1e)
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Damn, in my defense I rarely sock. I was >.< close...
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM (Q/FnY)
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which the doctor refers to as "fantastic".
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM
w00t!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM
w00t!
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 05, 2026 04:34 PM (4NO2D)
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Meawhile, US special forces joined with Ecuadorian forces to raid homes controlled by the very violent Jalisco cartel, which surged into Ecuador from Mexico
As they say, there might be a Frito Bandito in YOUR house.
As they say, there might be a Frito Bandito in YOUR house.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:34 PM (sDWtc)
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:34 PM (+imBs)
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9 For those following along at home... I just got the results of my first post-radiation PSA. 3.51, which the doctor refers to as "fantastic".
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM (ExV1e)
Great news !
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM (ExV1e)
Great news !
Posted by: It's me donna at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM (+gK6I)
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Strangely, the Brazilian top court is packed with commies and the like. Curious.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM (amcLV)
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the results of my first post-radiation PSA. 3.51, which the doctor refers to as "fantastic".
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM (ExV1e)
You can use your peen for a flashlight now?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:33 PM (ExV1e)
You can use your peen for a flashlight now?
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM (sDWtc)
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Brazil is in about the same position we, and Europe, are in.
Half the country is completely tired of the other half's shit.
Half the country is completely tired of the other half's shit.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM (6ydKt)
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You can use your peen for a flashlight now?
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM
You won't like him when he's angry.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM
You won't like him when he's angry.
Posted by: and green at October 05, 2026 04:36 PM (4NO2D)
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You can use your peen for a flashlight now?
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM (sDWtc)
No, and since the side-effects of the radiation have stopped, my urine is no longer flaming cheeto orange.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM (sDWtc)
No, and since the side-effects of the radiation have stopped, my urine is no longer flaming cheeto orange.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:36 PM (ExV1e)
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Fifty U.S. troops assisted Ecuadorian officials in arresting more than 30 members of a Mexican drug cartel.
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Hmmm. I'd be much happier if they'd replaced the word "arresting" with "eliminating."
Arresting them won't do much, if anything. They just get to hang out with their homies in prison for a few years.
Eliminating them permanently would solve the problem and send a message.
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Hmmm. I'd be much happier if they'd replaced the word "arresting" with "eliminating."
Arresting them won't do much, if anything. They just get to hang out with their homies in prison for a few years.
Eliminating them permanently would solve the problem and send a message.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 05, 2026 04:36 PM (FZ29D)
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Apparently Bolsanaro's family ran the table on the House and Senate elections they were running for. And the Senate was a blowout for the good guys.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:36 PM (sDWtc)
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That helps for peeing in the snow.
Posted by: Or so I've heard at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (2Ez/1)
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which the doctor refers to as "fantastic"
Excellent!
use your peen for a flashlight now"
New meaning for "stream light"
Excellent!
use your peen for a flashlight now"
New meaning for "stream light"
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (+imBs)
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seriously ExV1e, glad you're feeling better.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (sDWtc)
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No, and since the side-effects of the radiation have stopped, my urine is no longer flaming cheeto orange.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:36 PM (ExV1e)
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So no more superpowers...
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:36 PM (ExV1e)
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So no more superpowers...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (FZ29D)
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Is Bolonaro's Father still in jail ?
Posted by: It's me donna at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (+gK6I)
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I bet he got well over 50% -- but the left cheats, subverts, and destroys everything, including democracy.
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Most definitely. If you saw any of the footage from Brazil, there were hundreds of thousands out in the streets supporting him. That's what you call a motivated electorate. I think it was so lopsided that Lula did, in fact, cheat massively, and still had his communist posterior handed to him.
Lula's reaction was absolute shock (which he openly admits) because the cheat wasn't enough, nor were the bogus polls that had him well ahead up to election day.
The Run-off is likely to be open blatant cheating beyond the pale.
__________________________
Most definitely. If you saw any of the footage from Brazil, there were hundreds of thousands out in the streets supporting him. That's what you call a motivated electorate. I think it was so lopsided that Lula did, in fact, cheat massively, and still had his communist posterior handed to him.
Lula's reaction was absolute shock (which he openly admits) because the cheat wasn't enough, nor were the bogus polls that had him well ahead up to election day.
The Run-off is likely to be open blatant cheating beyond the pale.
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (dIske)
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One violent cartel gets taken down and then replaced by an equally if not more violent cartel. Rinse and repeat every few years.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 04:38 PM (Yv8Nm)
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Strangely, the Brazilian top court is packed with commies and the like. Curious.
Overthrowing governments via the court system is a published strategy of the WEF. The Israeli courts have some of it going on too, from what I've read.
Overthrowing governments via the court system is a published strategy of the WEF. The Israeli courts have some of it going on too, from what I've read.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2026 04:38 PM (2ocoG)
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15 Strangely, the Brazilian top court is packed with commies and the like. Curious.
Posted by: Captain Obvious
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You mean CIA assets. AID was the primary lever for the globo homo commies at State and CIA to put lefties into power globally.
Posted by: Captain Obvious
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You mean CIA assets. AID was the primary lever for the globo homo commies at State and CIA to put lefties into power globally.
Posted by: whig at October 05, 2026 04:38 PM (E4rtv)
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crimes against democracy
Once again "democracy" means "rule by Democrats" (or the local Communist equivalent).
Once again "democracy" means "rule by Democrats" (or the local Communist equivalent).
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2026 04:40 PM (2ocoG)
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*poke*
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 05, 2026 04:40 PM (W2Pud)
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Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (dIske)
There are rumblings of investigations of "foreign interference". Meaning the lefties in Brazil, clustering northeast / Amazonia, think DRUMPF stole the election.
There are rumblings of investigations of "foreign interference". Meaning the lefties in Brazil, clustering northeast / Amazonia, think DRUMPF stole the election.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:41 PM (sDWtc)
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15 Strangely, the Brazilian top court is packed with commies and the like. Curious.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM (amcLV)
The Vice President of their Federal Court is the pain in the ass.
Alexandre de Moraes.
But...
Brave AI:
Moraes has recently been at the center of a major institutional crisis. In September 2026, the STF (Brazilian Supreme Federal Court) postponed a decision on whether to open a graft investigation into Moraes, stemming from allegations of a close relationship with former banker Daniel Vorcaro linked to the collapsed Banco Master. This dispute, driven by fellow justice André Mendonça, has intensified political tensions ahead of Brazil's October presidential elections.
If Bolsanaro wins, which I think he will, Moraes has no protection and will be out on a limb.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 05, 2026 04:35 PM (amcLV)
The Vice President of their Federal Court is the pain in the ass.
Alexandre de Moraes.
But...
Brave AI:
Moraes has recently been at the center of a major institutional crisis. In September 2026, the STF (Brazilian Supreme Federal Court) postponed a decision on whether to open a graft investigation into Moraes, stemming from allegations of a close relationship with former banker Daniel Vorcaro linked to the collapsed Banco Master. This dispute, driven by fellow justice André Mendonça, has intensified political tensions ahead of Brazil's October presidential elections.
If Bolsanaro wins, which I think he will, Moraes has no protection and will be out on a limb.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:41 PM (6ydKt)
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So no more superpowers...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (FZ29D)
Well... my knee hurts when the weather changes, or when it doesn't, or when I sit, or stand. Not really a superpower but I got that.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (FZ29D)
Well... my knee hurts when the weather changes, or when it doesn't, or when I sit, or stand. Not really a superpower but I got that.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (ExV1e)
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USAID gets gutted and suddenly right of center candidates go 7 for 7, soon to be 8 for 8, in Latin America.
We're back baby.
We're back baby.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (viF8m)
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I wonder if anyone in the Canadian Federal government has taken a few minutes to compare the major exports from Brazil to their own major exports.....and how a conservative leader in Brazil would effect Canada's economy over time.
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (dIske)
Posted by: The Blog at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (2Ez/1)
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It requires 50% to actually win the election outright, otherwise it goes to a two-person runoff.
This sort of ranked choice bull$hit voting needs to stop. Whoever "wins" should be declared the winner, no more of this bogus runoff garbage.
This sort of ranked choice bull$hit voting needs to stop. Whoever "wins" should be declared the winner, no more of this bogus runoff garbage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (I43vL)
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (+imBs)
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remember the 18-1 guy? suppose it's 8-1 and the -1 is the US in the midterms.
Posted by: don't get cocky at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (sDWtc)
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Overthrowing governments via the court system is a published strategy of the WEF. The Israeli courts have some of it going on too, from what I've read.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2026 04:38 PM (2ocoG)
"If you don’t impeach the corrupt judges, you CANNOT fix the country. They will form a cartel (a judicial dictatorship) and block all reforms, protecting the systemic corruption that put them in their seats." -- Nayib Bukele
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2026 04:38 PM (2ocoG)
"If you don’t impeach the corrupt judges, you CANNOT fix the country. They will form a cartel (a judicial dictatorship) and block all reforms, protecting the systemic corruption that put them in their seats." -- Nayib Bukele
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (ExV1e)
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26 Is Bolonaro's Father still in jail ?
Posted by: It's me donna at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (+gK6I)
He has health problems, so, last I read he is home confinement with an ankle monitor.
Posted by: It's me donna at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (+gK6I)
He has health problems, so, last I read he is home confinement with an ankle monitor.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (6ydKt)
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There are rumblings of investigations of "foreign interference". Meaning the lefties in Brazil, clustering northeast / Amazonia, think DRUMPF stole the election.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:41 PM (sDWtc)
Lefties do not accept any election where a lefty doesn't win.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 05, 2026 04:41 PM (sDWtc)
Lefties do not accept any election where a lefty doesn't win.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:44 PM (ExV1e)
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"If you don’t impeach the corrupt judges, you CANNOT fix the country. They will form a cartel (a judicial dictatorship) and block all reforms, protecting the systemic corruption that put them in their seats." -- Nayib Bukele
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (ExV1e)
As evidenced here....
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (ExV1e)
As evidenced here....
Posted by: It's me donna at October 05, 2026 04:44 PM (+gK6I)
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Leftists will cheat if they can...if they can't, they'll try to kill him.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 05, 2026 04:44 PM (l3cgK)
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31 crimes against democracy
Once again "democracy" means "rule by Democrats" (or the local Communist equivalent).
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2026 04:40 PM (2ocoG)
The German Democratic Republic
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Once again "democracy" means "rule by Democrats" (or the local Communist equivalent).
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2026 04:40 PM (2ocoG)
The German Democratic Republic
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:44 PM (6jna9)
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40 my urine is no longer flaming cheeto orange."
So, mountain dew?
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (+imBs)
My meds sometimes give mine a green hue...
So, mountain dew?
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (+imBs)
My meds sometimes give mine a green hue...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 05, 2026 04:45 PM (l3cgK)
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My favorite part of the "free and fair" Brazilian elections was people coming forward from precincts that in the official records voted 100% for Lula to note that they had in fact voted for Bolsonaro .
Nothing says free and fair like that right?
Nothing says free and fair like that right?
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:45 PM (sKqQm)
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He has health problems, so, last I read he is home confinement with an ankle monitor.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (6ydKt)
Health problems like not having health.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (6ydKt)
Health problems like not having health.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:46 PM (6jna9)
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:46 PM (+imBs)
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The German Democratic Republic
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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Cable News Network
Posted by: List of Things That Aren't at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM (TN0g+)
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One thing to note for these emerging right leaning figures in Latin America.
When you win you can't just implement your package and call it a day.
Just like the leftwing opposition arrests your people when they have power you need to do the same thing to them
When you win you can't just implement your package and call it a day.
Just like the leftwing opposition arrests your people when they have power you need to do the same thing to them
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM (sKqQm)
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For those following along at home... I just got the results of my first post-radiation PSA. 3.51, which the doctor refers to as "fantastic".
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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How many radiation treatments?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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How many radiation treatments?
Posted by: Call me Ishmael at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM (XeU6L)
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37 I wonder if anyone in the Canadian Federal government has taken a few minutes to compare the major exports from Brazil to their own major exports.....and how a conservative leader in Brazil would effect Canada's economy over time.
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (dIske)
Both have similar export profiles, agriculture and mining mostly.
But Brazil is heavily invested in exporting to China and they are their biggest trading partner.
Soybean and iron ore, etc.. mostly.
We could certainly make deals for any rare earths with Brazil, which would be nice.
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (dIske)
Both have similar export profiles, agriculture and mining mostly.
But Brazil is heavily invested in exporting to China and they are their biggest trading partner.
Soybean and iron ore, etc.. mostly.
We could certainly make deals for any rare earths with Brazil, which would be nice.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM (6ydKt)
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Just like the leftwing opposition arrests your people when they have power you need to do the same thing to them
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM
Helicopter rides for everyone!
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM
Helicopter rides for everyone!
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (4NO2D)
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Its expected Bolsanaro wins the 2nd round easy, right?
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (AigY+)
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Most definitely. If you saw any of the footage from Brazil, there were hundreds of thousands out in the streets supporting him. That's what you call a motivated electorate. I think it was so lopsided that Lula did, in fact, cheat massively, and still had his communist posterior handed to him.
Lula's reaction was absolute shock (which he openly admits) because the cheat wasn't enough, nor were the bogus polls that had him well ahead up to election day.
The Run-off is likely to be open blatant cheating beyond the pale.
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (dIske)
These run off elections are a cancer, and even worse if you have the disease of minor parties that get votes. Just gives the other factions time to work out a cheat.
Lula's reaction was absolute shock (which he openly admits) because the cheat wasn't enough, nor were the bogus polls that had him well ahead up to election day.
The Run-off is likely to be open blatant cheating beyond the pale.
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:37 PM (dIske)
These run off elections are a cancer, and even worse if you have the disease of minor parties that get votes. Just gives the other factions time to work out a cheat.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (uhVAy)
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remember the 18-1 guy? suppose it's 8-1 and the -1 is the US in the midterms.
I hear that guy is a complete moron.
Even has an AoS Prime account
I hear that guy is a complete moron.
Even has an AoS Prime account
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (sKqQm)
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This sort of ranked choice bull$hit voting needs to stop. Whoever "wins" should be declared the winner, no more of this bogus runoff garbage.
Posted by: Mister Scott
I think it’s a good idea. It removes Democrat spoilers who run as “independents” or libertarians or whatever. Jon Tester won 3 elections in Montana all with under 50% and each time the “independent” got more than the spread he won by.
Runoffs eliminate that bullshit.
Posted by: Mister Scott
I think it’s a good idea. It removes Democrat spoilers who run as “independents” or libertarians or whatever. Jon Tester won 3 elections in Montana all with under 50% and each time the “independent” got more than the spread he won by.
Runoffs eliminate that bullshit.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (Yv8Nm)
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will form a cartel (a judicial dictatorship) and block all reforms, protecting the systemic corruption that put them in their seats."
Sounds....pre war Spanish...
Sounds....pre war Spanish...
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (+imBs)
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This sort of ranked choice bull$hit voting needs to stop. Whoever "wins" should be declared the winner, no more of this bogus runoff garbage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (I43vL)
Yeah but is this RCV or a case of having multiple candidates? France is like this. A hundred people run for President, necessitating a runoff in almost all cases.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (I43vL)
Yeah but is this RCV or a case of having multiple candidates? France is like this. A hundred people run for President, necessitating a runoff in almost all cases.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (6jna9)
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Even has an AoS Prime account
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM
For the free shipping.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM
For the free shipping.
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 05, 2026 04:49 PM (4NO2D)
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The German Democratic Republic
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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Cable News Network
Posted by: List of Things That Aren't at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM
Secure Ace Shelving
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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Cable News Network
Posted by: List of Things That Aren't at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM
Secure Ace Shelving
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2026 04:49 PM (2ocoG)
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How many radiation treatments?
Posted by: Call me Ishmael at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM (XeU6L)
28, if my memory hasn't played tricks on me.
Posted by: Call me Ishmael at October 05, 2026 04:47 PM (XeU6L)
28, if my memory hasn't played tricks on me.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:49 PM (ExV1e)
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Health problems like not having health.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:46 PM (6jna9)
It's still lingering problems from when the socialist stabbed him in 2018.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:46 PM (6jna9)
It's still lingering problems from when the socialist stabbed him in 2018.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:49 PM (6ydKt)
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my urine is no longer flaming cheeto orange."
So, mountain dew?
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (+imBs)
My meds sometimes give mine a green hue...
Posted by: jim
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[shakes prescription vial]
Tamsulosin? Anyone?
Tamsulosin
So, mountain dew?
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 04:43 PM (+imBs)
My meds sometimes give mine a green hue...
Posted by: jim
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[shakes prescription vial]
Tamsulosin? Anyone?
Tamsulosin
Posted by: Call me Ishmael at October 05, 2026 04:49 PM (XeU6L)
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Much like the burning during urination...
Posted by: Gonorrhea at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (2Ez/1)
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Its expected Bolsanaro wins the 2nd round easy, right?
I've seen Brazilian commies on X weeping that they believe Bolsonaro winning the runoff is a foregone conclusion. From their lips to God's ears.
I've seen Brazilian commies on X weeping that they believe Bolsonaro winning the runoff is a foregone conclusion. From their lips to God's ears.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (2ocoG)
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These run off elections are a cancer, and even worse if you have the disease of minor parties that get votes. Just gives the other factions time to work out a cheat.
It is always amusing to note the left has a million election "reforms" they area always pushing for. And every single one of them does one of the following:
1) Allow more time for ballots to be submitted as a running total is being kept
2) Makes who you are voting for more complicated
3) Makes it easier to submit fake votes
It is always amusing to note the left has a million election "reforms" they area always pushing for. And every single one of them does one of the following:
1) Allow more time for ballots to be submitted as a running total is being kept
2) Makes who you are voting for more complicated
3) Makes it easier to submit fake votes
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (sKqQm)
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This is what happens when we vote so hard we overcome the cheat. So yea, vote harder.
Now do you get why they tried to kill Trump?
>>Five Latin American countries — Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, Chile and Colombia — swung to the right or center-right in just over a year, between April 2025 and June 2026.
>>Argentina and El Salvador didn't change political direction, but widened support for right-wing governments already in office, in October 2025 and February 2024 respectively.
https://tinyurl.com/4k24455e
Now do you get why they tried to kill Trump?
>>Five Latin American countries — Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, Chile and Colombia — swung to the right or center-right in just over a year, between April 2025 and June 2026.
>>Argentina and El Salvador didn't change political direction, but widened support for right-wing governments already in office, in October 2025 and February 2024 respectively.
https://tinyurl.com/4k24455e
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (viF8m)
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28, if my memory hasn't played tricks on me.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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Heh.
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Posted by: Mike Hammer, 45 at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (XeU6L)
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This sort of ranked choice bull$hit voting needs to stop. Whoever "wins" should be declared the winner, no more of this bogus runoff garbage.
Posted by: Mister Scott
Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Posted by: Mister Scott
Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (ExV1e)
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9 For those following along at home... I just got the results of my first post-radiation PSA. 3.51, which the doctor refers to as "fantastic".
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Keep it up, they will continue to drop with Orgovyx, mine are now below 0.2.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Keep it up, they will continue to drop with Orgovyx, mine are now below 0.2.
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (Q/FnY)
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55 37 I wonder if anyone in the Canadian Federal government has taken a few minutes to compare the major exports from Brazil to their own major exports.....and how a conservative leader in Brazil would effect Canada's economy over time.
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (dIske)
All I know is that our relationship with the United States….is….over. PRC runs the new…world…order. I will do whatever Xi tells me…
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (dIske)
All I know is that our relationship with the United States….is….over. PRC runs the new…world…order. I will do whatever Xi tells me…
Posted by: PM Mark Carney at October 05, 2026 04:51 PM (6jna9)
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This sort of ranked choice bull$hit voting needs to stop. Whoever "wins" should be declared the winner, no more of this bogus runoff garbage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (I43vL)
Yeah but is this RCV or a case of having multiple candidates? France is like this. A hundred people run for President, necessitating a runoff in almost all cases.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (6jna9)
Yeah this has nothing to do with RCV.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (I43vL)
Yeah but is this RCV or a case of having multiple candidates? France is like this. A hundred people run for President, necessitating a runoff in almost all cases.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (6jna9)
Yeah this has nothing to do with RCV.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 04:51 PM (Yv8Nm)
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57 Its expected Bolsanaro wins the 2nd round easy, right?
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (AigY+)
It was pretty close already, within two points, and they were the only two to get big voting shares.
I expect it will go down to the wire, but Bolsanaro will squeak by just like his Dad did.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (AigY+)
It was pretty close already, within two points, and they were the only two to get big voting shares.
I expect it will go down to the wire, but Bolsanaro will squeak by just like his Dad did.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:51 PM (6ydKt)
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Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Honestly I think he would have.
Bush 41 had the read my lips fiasco tied to him and Slick was running on cutting taxes and government spending (and people believed it!)
Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Honestly I think he would have.
Bush 41 had the read my lips fiasco tied to him and Slick was running on cutting taxes and government spending (and people believed it!)
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:52 PM (sKqQm)
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It requires 50% to actually win the election outright, otherwise it goes to a two-person runoff.
This sort of ranked choice bull$hit voting needs to stop. Whoever "wins" should be declared the winner, no more of this bogus runoff garbage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (I43vL)
To be fair to the run off (spit!) this isn't ranked choice voting. However this does give time for corruption to work against a reform candidate in the second election. You can see that in France recently.
Ranked choice is far far worse and a hellish system to encourage vote fraud and corrupt splinter parties that can't govern like adults.
This sort of ranked choice bull$hit voting needs to stop. Whoever "wins" should be declared the winner, no more of this bogus runoff garbage.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (I43vL)
To be fair to the run off (spit!) this isn't ranked choice voting. However this does give time for corruption to work against a reform candidate in the second election. You can see that in France recently.
Ranked choice is far far worse and a hellish system to encourage vote fraud and corrupt splinter parties that can't govern like adults.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 04:52 PM (uhVAy)
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I expect it will go down to the wire, but Bolsanaro will squeak by just like his Dad did.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:51 PM
Will he have a rightist parliament to get shit done?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:51 PM
Will he have a rightist parliament to get shit done?
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (4NO2D)
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I love hearing Canadians shrieking about how the U.S. threatens their sovereignty yet not uttering a PEEP (except isolated cases) about PM Carney wanting to join the EU in whatever fashion.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (6jna9)
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"They counted all those votes in one night???" - Maricopa County probably
Posted by: Jim Rose at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (miqrx)
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Like I said in the last thread and was willowed in epic fashion…..
I had a Sazerac before dinner last evening and it got me good and hard. My brain isn’t working today. Yeeeesh.
Sure was good though.
I had a Sazerac before dinner last evening and it got me good and hard. My brain isn’t working today. Yeeeesh.
Sure was good though.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (W2Pud)
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75 55 37 I wonder if anyone in the Canadian Federal government has taken a few minutes to compare the major exports from Brazil to their own major exports.....and how a conservative leader in Brazil would effect Canada's economy over time.
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (dIske)
All I know is that our relationship with the United States….is….over. PRC runs the new…world…order. I will do whatever Xi tells me…
Posted by: PM Mark Carney at October 05, 2026 04:51 PM (6jna9)
Xi/Xer pronouns...
Posted by: Orson at October 05, 2026 04:42 PM (dIske)
All I know is that our relationship with the United States….is….over. PRC runs the new…world…order. I will do whatever Xi tells me…
Posted by: PM Mark Carney at October 05, 2026 04:51 PM (6jna9)
Xi/Xer pronouns...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (l3cgK)
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Just think, all the ink spilled over Iran Contra, and that was like $30 or so million (allegedly). The worst thing that has ever happened!!!
USAID was like $80 BILLION that was cut
Of course this was buying elections off, both here and abroad.
USAID was like $80 BILLION that was cut
Of course this was buying elections off, both here and abroad.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (AigY+)
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Alaska has RCV. And weirdly a Democrat won the state’s at large house seat each time since it was enacted. Before that a Republican had held the seat for decades.
Just a. Coincidence I’m sure
Just a. Coincidence I’m sure
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (Yv8Nm)
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Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Honestly I think he would have.
Bush 41 had the read my lips fiasco tied to him and Slick was running on cutting taxes and government spending (and people believed it!)
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:52 PM (sKqQm)
"No Nude Texans!"
Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Honestly I think he would have.
Bush 41 had the read my lips fiasco tied to him and Slick was running on cutting taxes and government spending (and people believed it!)
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:52 PM (sKqQm)
"No Nude Texans!"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 05, 2026 04:54 PM (l3cgK)
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Bush 41 had the read my lips fiasco tied to him and Slick was running on cutting taxes and government spending (and people believed it!)
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:52 PM (sKqQm)
Don’t forget Perot, who loved free trade so long as he and only he - and his family - benefitted.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 04:52 PM (sKqQm)
Don’t forget Perot, who loved free trade so long as he and only he - and his family - benefitted.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:54 PM (6jna9)
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Keep it up, they will continue to drop with Orgovyx, mine are now below 0.2.
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (Q/FnY)
I'm done. Waiting game now, no hormones necessary.
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (Q/FnY)
I'm done. Waiting game now, no hormones necessary.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:55 PM (ExV1e)
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86 Alaska has RCV. And weirdly a Democrat won the state’s at large house seat each time since it was enacted. Before that a Republican had held the seat for decades.
Just a. Coincidence I’m sure
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (Yv8Nm)
AK and ME have parliaments as far as I am concerned.
Just a. Coincidence I’m sure
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 04:53 PM (Yv8Nm)
AK and ME have parliaments as far as I am concerned.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 05, 2026 04:55 PM (6jna9)
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I think it’s a good idea. It removes Democrat spoilers who run as “independents” or libertarians or whatever. Jon Tester won 3 elections in Montana all with under 50% and each time the “independent” got more than the spread he won by.
Runoffs eliminate that bullshit.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (Yv8Nm)
In a pure first past the post Tester would have won by having the largest vote total be that 90 percent or 10 percent. The runoff just encourages the minor parties or factions to make deals in the runoff.
Runoffs eliminate that bullshit.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 04:48 PM (Yv8Nm)
In a pure first past the post Tester would have won by having the largest vote total be that 90 percent or 10 percent. The runoff just encourages the minor parties or factions to make deals in the runoff.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 04:56 PM (uhVAy)
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Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (ExV1e)
Probably not if Perot's people had gotten behind Bush in the second round.
Which wasn't entirely guaranteed but I bet more would break to Bush than Clinton.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (ExV1e)
Probably not if Perot's people had gotten behind Bush in the second round.
Which wasn't entirely guaranteed but I bet more would break to Bush than Clinton.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:56 PM (6ydKt)
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The world slowly getting tired of the Marxists maybe
Posted by: Skip at October 05, 2026 04:57 PM (Ia/+0)
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>>US aid to Brazil over the past 10 years has totaled roughly $300-500M, averaging $20-60M/year (e.g., ~$59M in FY2024).
Thanks Grok.
Why in the blue fuck would we be sending $50 million of our tax dollars per year to Brazil?
Because buying elections is expensive.
Thanks Grok.
Why in the blue fuck would we be sending $50 million of our tax dollars per year to Brazil?
Because buying elections is expensive.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:57 PM (viF8m)
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Added to Ace's post for context:
Since USAID defunded, leftists defeated in every single election in 8 Latin American nations, completely flipping Latin America from communist to MAGA in just 2 years:
https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/2106870448252211487
Which is 100% proof that USAID was a communist election-stealing machine funded by you and me, right under our noses, for decades.
Since USAID defunded, leftists defeated in every single election in 8 Latin American nations, completely flipping Latin America from communist to MAGA in just 2 years:
https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/2106870448252211487
Which is 100% proof that USAID was a communist election-stealing machine funded by you and me, right under our noses, for decades.
Posted by: zombie at October 05, 2026 04:58 PM (Av6i5)
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>>Which is 100% proof that USAID was a communist election-stealing machine funded by you and me, right under our noses, for decades.
You don't say.
You don't say.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:58 PM (viF8m)
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Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (ExV1e)
Probably not if Perot's people had gotten behind Bush in the second round.
Which wasn't entirely guaranteed but I bet more would break to Bush than Clinton.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:56 PM (6ydKt)
I am willing to live with Bush losing in that case for running a terrible campaign and betraying the country with tax increases, even if he might have squeaked in with Perot. Anything to reduce corrupt bargains in Presidential elections.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (ExV1e)
Probably not if Perot's people had gotten behind Bush in the second round.
Which wasn't entirely guaranteed but I bet more would break to Bush than Clinton.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:56 PM (6ydKt)
I am willing to live with Bush losing in that case for running a terrible campaign and betraying the country with tax increases, even if he might have squeaked in with Perot. Anything to reduce corrupt bargains in Presidential elections.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 04:59 PM (uhVAy)
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Which is 100% proof that USAID was a communist election-stealing machine funded by you and me, right under our noses, for decades.
Correlation isn't causation!
Also, America only has so much crime because it has legalized gun ownership
Correlation isn't causation!
Also, America only has so much crime because it has legalized gun ownership
Posted by: The left at October 05, 2026 04:59 PM (sKqQm)
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How do they cheat at ballot boxes in Brazil? Do they give away free wax jobs or what?
Posted by: dantesed at October 05, 2026 05:01 PM (Oy/m2)
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Thanks Grok.
Why in the blue fuck would we be sending $50 million of our tax dollars per year to Brazil?
Because buying elections is expensive.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:57 PM (viF8m)
They are, ostensibly, an ally of sorts.
So some of that is payoffs.
But I do believe our military and theirs cooperate on occasion especially with training and because of sales of American equipment. Some of that may be lend-so-they-can-lease from our military contractors.
Why in the blue fuck would we be sending $50 million of our tax dollars per year to Brazil?
Because buying elections is expensive.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:57 PM (viF8m)
They are, ostensibly, an ally of sorts.
So some of that is payoffs.
But I do believe our military and theirs cooperate on occasion especially with training and because of sales of American equipment. Some of that may be lend-so-they-can-lease from our military contractors.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:01 PM (6ydKt)
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https://tinyurl.com/4k24455e
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (viF8m)
i get a 403 error
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (viF8m)
i get a 403 error
Posted by: Will Robinson at October 05, 2026 05:01 PM (dCMJG)
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If defunding USAID was the only thing he ever, did, Trump and his presidency would have been the greatest ever.
Add it to all the other game-changing counter-revolutions he has fought -- well, he is the Left's worst nightmare come true, but then they wake up and realize that the nightmare was the G-rated version of the XXX-rated gore-horror show eviscerating their entire universe.
Add it to all the other game-changing counter-revolutions he has fought -- well, he is the Left's worst nightmare come true, but then they wake up and realize that the nightmare was the G-rated version of the XXX-rated gore-horror show eviscerating their entire universe.
Posted by: zombie at October 05, 2026 05:01 PM (Av6i5)
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:02 PM (+imBs)
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Fifty U.S. troops assisted Ecuadorian officials in arresting more than 30 members of a Mexican drug cartel.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. troops participated in an early-morning operation on Thursday to arrest members of a branch of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)
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Does any of this make any difference? Has drug use and drug deaths changed in the US?
Fifty U.S. troops assisted Ecuadorian officials in arresting more than 30 members of a Mexican drug cartel.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. troops participated in an early-morning operation on Thursday to arrest members of a branch of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)
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Does any of this make any difference? Has drug use and drug deaths changed in the US?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 05, 2026 05:03 PM (mmrXZ)
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101 https://tinyurl.com/4k24455e
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (viF8m)
i get a 403 error
Posted by: Will Robinson at October 05, 2026 05:01 PM (dCMJG)
Ooooh. Forbidden...
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (viF8m)
i get a 403 error
Posted by: Will Robinson at October 05, 2026 05:01 PM (dCMJG)
Ooooh. Forbidden...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 05, 2026 05:03 PM (l3cgK)
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I used to think a UK style Parliament with a tradition of just two parties was a serviceable kind of national government that failed only when you had the 200 party nonsense of the rest of Europe.
Looking at the UK now I no longer think so -- it is mandatory to separate the executive and legislative and elect them separately.
Looking at the UK now I no longer think so -- it is mandatory to separate the executive and legislative and elect them separately.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:03 PM (uhVAy)
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If Perot hadn't been in the 92 election it's arguable that Bush would have held on. Clinton got 45m votes, Bush about 40m and Perot just under 20m. Perot's votes would have either not voted or gone to Bush.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 05, 2026 05:04 PM (ofacb)
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Haven't fentanyl deaths decreased since we started murdering drug boaters?
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 05, 2026 05:04 PM (4NO2D)
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Does any of this make any difference? Has drug use and drug deaths changed in the US?"
Reports indicate yes, and by a good margin
Reports indicate yes, and by a good margin
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:04 PM (+imBs)
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Has drug use and drug deaths changed in the US? yes
Posted by: doug at October 05, 2026 05:05 PM (B1+sW)
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Does any of this make any difference? Has drug use and drug deaths changed in the US?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 05, 2026 05:03 PM (mmrXZ)
Well one of the beefs we had with Canada is that China was producing fentanyl there and smuggling it over the border that way since we had stopped drugs so much over Mexico. And the Nicaraguan trade is stopped on the small boats.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 05, 2026 05:03 PM (mmrXZ)
Well one of the beefs we had with Canada is that China was producing fentanyl there and smuggling it over the border that way since we had stopped drugs so much over Mexico. And the Nicaraguan trade is stopped on the small boats.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:05 PM (uhVAy)
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99 How do they cheat at ballot boxes in Brazil? Do they give away free wax jobs or what?
Posted by: dantesed at October 05, 2026 05:01 PM (Oy/m2)
They use a standard electronic voting system across the country. Kinda like Venezuela uses but a different system, supervised by their military, which is widely trusted and respected compared to their politicians anyhow.
It is also law that every person with the legal right to vote must vote. If they don't they can't obtain a passport along with some other penalties.
Posted by: dantesed at October 05, 2026 05:01 PM (Oy/m2)
They use a standard electronic voting system across the country. Kinda like Venezuela uses but a different system, supervised by their military, which is widely trusted and respected compared to their politicians anyhow.
It is also law that every person with the legal right to vote must vote. If they don't they can't obtain a passport along with some other penalties.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:05 PM (6ydKt)
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106 I used to think a UK style Parliament with a tradition of just two parties was a serviceable kind of national government that failed only when you had the 200 party nonsense of the rest of Europe.
Looking at the UK now I no longer think so -- it is mandatory to separate the executive and legislative and elect them separately.
Posted by: Oldcat
No government works with a corrupt and divided populace. And any government with a noticeable number of Muslims is going to be extorted to increase and subsidize those numbers until you get the Lebanese Civil War or the death of that country.
Looking at the UK now I no longer think so -- it is mandatory to separate the executive and legislative and elect them separately.
Posted by: Oldcat
No government works with a corrupt and divided populace. And any government with a noticeable number of Muslims is going to be extorted to increase and subsidize those numbers until you get the Lebanese Civil War or the death of that country.
Posted by: whig at October 05, 2026 05:05 PM (E4rtv)
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What difference, at this point, does it make?
Posted by: Old Lady Rodham at October 05, 2026 05:06 PM (2Ez/1)
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If Perot hadn't been in the 92 election it's arguable that Bush would have held on. Clinton got 45m votes, Bush about 40m and Perot just under 20m. Perot's votes would have either not voted or gone to Bush.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 05, 2026 05:04 PM (ofacb)
Yes - much of Perot's vote were dedicated to defeating Bush to punish him for ending Reagan's boom. I wasn't one of them but I understood the feeling.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 05, 2026 05:04 PM (ofacb)
Yes - much of Perot's vote were dedicated to defeating Bush to punish him for ending Reagan's boom. I wasn't one of them but I understood the feeling.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:07 PM (uhVAy)
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As they say, there might be a Frito Bandito in YOUR house.
Those Frito Bandito erasers sell for $50 on eBay.
Ay caramba!
Those Frito Bandito erasers sell for $50 on eBay.
Ay caramba!
Posted by: Wet Taco at October 05, 2026 05:07 PM (Al3kG)
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I would argue Trump is very much of an updated version of Ross Perot.
I hate HW Bush, but would have preferred him over 8 years of the Clintons.
I hate HW Bush, but would have preferred him over 8 years of the Clintons.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:08 PM (AigY+)
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107 If Perot hadn't been in the 92 election it's arguable that Bush would have held on. Clinton got 45m votes, Bush about 40m and Perot just under 20m. Perot's votes would have either not voted or gone to Bush.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 05, 2026 05:04 PM (ofacb)
I think about a quarter to third would have gone Clinton jsut because, like Oldcat above, they despised Bush I.
Other might have fallen for the "Change" campaign Clinton ran, which was, to be fair, a very good campaign as most of us will remember.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 05, 2026 05:04 PM (ofacb)
I think about a quarter to third would have gone Clinton jsut because, like Oldcat above, they despised Bush I.
Other might have fallen for the "Change" campaign Clinton ran, which was, to be fair, a very good campaign as most of us will remember.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:09 PM (6ydKt)
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No government works with a corrupt and divided populace. And any government with a noticeable number of Muslims is going to be extorted to increase and subsidize those numbers until you get the Lebanese Civil War or the death of that country.
Posted by: whig at October 05, 2026 05:05 PM (E4rtv)
the fact that the leadership of parties going to lose can collude to keep new parties out of power even before a vote is a deal breaker. There are plenty of voters that wanted change for a decade or more and voted for it.
Posted by: whig at October 05, 2026 05:05 PM (E4rtv)
the fact that the leadership of parties going to lose can collude to keep new parties out of power even before a vote is a deal breaker. There are plenty of voters that wanted change for a decade or more and voted for it.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:09 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:10 PM (+imBs)
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I’ve seen persuasive arguments and data that Perot helped and hurt both sides in 1992. It was a wash in the end I believe.
In 1996 it didn’t matter Dole was never going to beat Clinton.
In 1996 it didn’t matter Dole was never going to beat Clinton.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:10 PM (Yv8Nm)
122
"Oh, ye 23 per cent."
"Oh, ye 23 per cent."
Posted by: G. Gordon Liddy at October 05, 2026 05:10 PM (2Ez/1)
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It is also law that every person with the legal right to vote must vote"
Dead or alive...
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:10 PM (+imBs)
I disagree with mandatory voting laws. Let the indifferent stay home.
Dead or alive...
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:10 PM (+imBs)
I disagree with mandatory voting laws. Let the indifferent stay home.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:11 PM (uhVAy)
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"Fifty U.S. troops assisted Ecuadorian officials in arresting more than 30 members of a Mexican drug cartel [CJNG]."
Only fifty? Should have been 500.
And why in the hell were they arrested? I am pretty sure nobody would have questioned the CJNG were killed while trying to escape in a firefight. That, or the CJNG members fell out of a helipcopter. Arresting these monsters sends the wrong message to the CJNG and the Mexican government.
Only fifty? Should have been 500.
And why in the hell were they arrested? I am pretty sure nobody would have questioned the CJNG were killed while trying to escape in a firefight. That, or the CJNG members fell out of a helipcopter. Arresting these monsters sends the wrong message to the CJNG and the Mexican government.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 05, 2026 05:11 PM (gBMew)
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If Perot hadn't been in the 92 election it's arguable that Bush would have held on. Clinton got 45m votes, Bush about 40m and Perot just under 20m. Perot's votes would have either not voted or gone to Bush.
At one point Perot dropped out citing a revitalized Democratic party as one of the reasons. From that moment anybody paying attention knew he was in as a spoiler.
At one point Perot dropped out citing a revitalized Democratic party as one of the reasons. From that moment anybody paying attention knew he was in as a spoiler.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 05, 2026 05:11 PM (+9wcF)
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120 It is also law that every person with the legal right to vote must vote"
Dead or alive...
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:10 PM (+imBs)
I suppose they could use Grandma's old card if they could get away with it.
Dead or alive...
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:10 PM (+imBs)
I suppose they could use Grandma's old card if they could get away with it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:12 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:12 PM (+imBs)
128
And why in the hell were they arrested? I am pretty sure nobody would have questioned the CJNG were killed while trying to escape in a firefight. That, or the CJNG members fell out of a helipcopter. Arresting these monsters sends the wrong message to the CJNG and the Mexican government.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 05, 2026 05:11 PM (gBMew)
We need to support El Salvador's useful prison facilities.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 05, 2026 05:11 PM (gBMew)
We need to support El Salvador's useful prison facilities.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:13 PM (uhVAy)
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>>They are, ostensibly, an ally of sorts.
So some of that is payoffs.
Did business there for years. There are 3 major sources of power in Brazil.
The military
Petrobras
The Catholic Church
2 out of 3 are government owned and the 3rd is a hard left ally of the other 2. Brazil is a nominal ally of the US but mostly it is a corrupt gas station controlled by the government.
So some of that is payoffs.
Did business there for years. There are 3 major sources of power in Brazil.
The military
Petrobras
The Catholic Church
2 out of 3 are government owned and the 3rd is a hard left ally of the other 2. Brazil is a nominal ally of the US but mostly it is a corrupt gas station controlled by the government.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 05:13 PM (viF8m)
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I disagree with mandatory voting laws. Let the indifferent stay home.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:11 PM (uhVAy)
Australia does it too.
I think the penalty is just a small fine, though.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:11 PM (uhVAy)
Australia does it too.
I think the penalty is just a small fine, though.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:13 PM (6ydKt)
131
At one point Perot dropped out citing a revitalized Democratic party as one of the reasons. From that moment anybody paying attention knew he was in as a spoiler.
Posted by: Blanco Basura
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I go back and forth, I think he was a populist conservative nd knew HW Bush was a globalist shill.
Perot actually endorsed W. Bush in 2000.
Posted by: Blanco Basura
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I go back and forth, I think he was a populist conservative nd knew HW Bush was a globalist shill.
Perot actually endorsed W. Bush in 2000.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:13 PM (AigY+)
Posted by: man at October 05, 2026 05:13 PM (+imBs)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 05:13 PM (ExV1e)
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Has drug use and drug deaths changed in the US? yes
Posted by: doug
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Increased or decreased?
Has drug use and drug deaths changed in the US? yes
Posted by: doug
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Increased or decreased?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 05, 2026 05:14 PM (mmrXZ)
135
Thy have a tradition in Oz of just going in and spoiling the ballot so as not to get a fine.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:14 PM (6ydKt)
136
Dole was never going to beat Clinton
Bob Dole had a stiff rod ready to go. -- Bob Dole
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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after the 1994 election, it was like which Republican gets to beat Clinton. We seemed a shoo-in, Clinton was like the most unpopular president of all time.
Bob Dole had a stiff rod ready to go. -- Bob Dole
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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after the 1994 election, it was like which Republican gets to beat Clinton. We seemed a shoo-in, Clinton was like the most unpopular president of all time.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:15 PM (AigY+)
137
I disagree with mandatory voting laws. Let the indifferent stay home.
Posted by: Oldcat
When I witnessed busses of what were clearly mentally impaired individuals pull up to a polling place with the "normie" handlers, I immediately chastised myself for having even a glimmer of a thought that voting chicanery might break out. I was so ashamed!
I disagree with mandatory voting laws. Let the indifferent stay home.
Posted by: Oldcat
When I witnessed busses of what were clearly mentally impaired individuals pull up to a polling place with the "normie" handlers, I immediately chastised myself for having even a glimmer of a thought that voting chicanery might break out. I was so ashamed!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 05, 2026 05:15 PM (ucEUz)
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I have Brazilians in my family. They are required to vote, and ALL the election integrity safeguards are used. But still, things happen, like large numbers of non-citizens who were paid to vote and sway elections in a leftward direction.
Really weird.
Really weird.
Posted by: Emmie at October 05, 2026 05:16 PM (udgHb)
139
decreased its out there not smart enough to find it its pretty good
Posted by: doug at October 05, 2026 05:16 PM (B1+sW)
Posted by: Inspector Cleuseau at October 05, 2026 05:16 PM (Zhe+1)
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I view 1992 for liberals as their 1980. It was. A moment in time for them and Clinton was their guy just like Reagan was the right man at the right time in 1980.
And no I’m not equating the two in terms of their presidencies, just saying those two elections are very similar.
And no I’m not equating the two in terms of their presidencies, just saying those two elections are very similar.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (Yv8Nm)
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I have Brazilians in my family. They are required to vote, and ALL the election integrity safeguards are used. But still, things happen, like large numbers of non-citizens who were paid to vote and sway elections in a leftward direction.
Really weird.
Posted by: Emmie
===
I mean, there's a million ways to cheat.
Basically every country in that region, you can get a government official to do whatever you want for like $20 American.
Really weird.
Posted by: Emmie
===
I mean, there's a million ways to cheat.
Basically every country in that region, you can get a government official to do whatever you want for like $20 American.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (AigY+)
143
If Perot had not dropped out after getting paranoid about the GOP coming after his family on 60 Minutes, he probably would have won the presidency and NAFTA would not have happened in the 90s.
I fully believe that.
They'd have screwed him over just like they did to Trump but he could have at least stopped the first big 'free trade' agreement.
I fully believe that.
They'd have screwed him over just like they did to Trump but he could have at least stopped the first big 'free trade' agreement.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (KC5Lt)
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after the 1994 election, it was like which Republican gets to beat Clinton. We seemed a shoo-in, Clinton was like the most unpopular president of all time.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:15 PM (AigY+)
For the most part Clinton WAS a Republican President after he got in trouble in 1992 until the end of his terms. I don't think the GopE would have done the welfare reforms that he did to cling to power.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:15 PM (AigY+)
For the most part Clinton WAS a Republican President after he got in trouble in 1992 until the end of his terms. I don't think the GopE would have done the welfare reforms that he did to cling to power.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (uhVAy)
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The elder Bolsonaro, besides being railroaded into jail, was earlier stabbed in an assassination attempt, I believe. He was sent to prison while still being treated for the chronic, life-threatening knife wound.
And the "crime against democracy" charge rose from a J6 style leftist-augmented protest against an obviously stolen election.
The elder Bolsonaro, besides being railroaded into jail, was earlier stabbed in an assassination attempt, I believe. He was sent to prison while still being treated for the chronic, life-threatening knife wound.
And the "crime against democracy" charge rose from a J6 style leftist-augmented protest against an obviously stolen election.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (VWtfl)
147
2 out of 3 are government owned and the 3rd is a hard left ally of the other 2. Brazil is a nominal ally of the US but mostly it is a corrupt gas station controlled by the government.
Posted by: JackStraw
Do they sell egg salad sandwiches in their vending machines, too?
2 out of 3 are government owned and the 3rd is a hard left ally of the other 2. Brazil is a nominal ally of the US but mostly it is a corrupt gas station controlled by the government.
Posted by: JackStraw
Do they sell egg salad sandwiches in their vending machines, too?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (ucEUz)
148
When I witnessed busses of what were clearly mentally impaired individuals pull up to a polling place with the "normie" handlers, I immediately chastised myself for having even a glimmer of a thought that voting chicanery might break out. I was so ashamed!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 05, 2026 05:15 PM
I just think about my nail girl that asked me why "they" planned the earthquake for that specific day. She was serious.
I told her please don't vote and she got mad at me.
When I witnessed busses of what were clearly mentally impaired individuals pull up to a polling place with the "normie" handlers, I immediately chastised myself for having even a glimmer of a thought that voting chicanery might break out. I was so ashamed!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 05, 2026 05:15 PM
I just think about my nail girl that asked me why "they" planned the earthquake for that specific day. She was serious.
I told her please don't vote and she got mad at me.
Posted by: CaliGirl at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (DNOLx)
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>>i get a 403 error
That's what they want you to think.
Seriously, I'm reading the article from The Latin Times. No idea why the link is busted. But the fact remains once USAID aka the CIAs slush fund we gutted, right of center candidates started winning and it is happening all around the world.
That's what they want you to think.
Seriously, I'm reading the article from The Latin Times. No idea why the link is busted. But the fact remains once USAID aka the CIAs slush fund we gutted, right of center candidates started winning and it is happening all around the world.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 05:18 PM (viF8m)
150
Really weird.
Posted by: Emmie at October 05, 2026 05:16 PM (udgHb)
If you have elections eventually you'll have cheating.
It's like a law of democracy.
Posted by: Emmie at October 05, 2026 05:16 PM (udgHb)
If you have elections eventually you'll have cheating.
It's like a law of democracy.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:18 PM (6ydKt)
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I view 1992 for liberals as their 1980. It was. A moment in time for them and Clinton was their guy just like Reagan was the right man at the right time in 1980.
And no I’m not equating the two in terms of their presidencies, just saying those two elections are very similar.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez
==
It was more of just a fluke. And the had to nominate their version of a RINO Jeb Bush. The democrats wanted a New England liberal like Dukakis but they had to settle for a "blue dog" southern democrat that usually said conservative things to fool people.
And no I’m not equating the two in terms of their presidencies, just saying those two elections are very similar.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez
==
It was more of just a fluke. And the had to nominate their version of a RINO Jeb Bush. The democrats wanted a New England liberal like Dukakis but they had to settle for a "blue dog" southern democrat that usually said conservative things to fool people.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:19 PM (AigY+)
152
We seemed a shoo-in, Clinton was like the most unpopular president of all time.
Posted by: Leupold
It’s The economy, stupid. It worked for Clinton in 1992 as the challenger and 1996 as the incumbent. Things were firing on all cylinders in 96. Dole had no chance. Nobody did.
Posted by: Leupold
It’s The economy, stupid. It worked for Clinton in 1992 as the challenger and 1996 as the incumbent. Things were firing on all cylinders in 96. Dole had no chance. Nobody did.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:20 PM (Yv8Nm)
153
Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (ExV1e)
Probably not if Perot's people had gotten behind Bush in the second round.
Which wasn't entirely guaranteed but I bet more would break to Bush than Clinton.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:56 PM
bush would have won if perot had never entered the race or stayed out when he quit the first time. And that B$ he pulled in the summer when he "dropped out" because of low polling numbers and scandals and then reentered the race the month before the election cost bush the win.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 05, 2026 04:50 PM (ExV1e)
Probably not if Perot's people had gotten behind Bush in the second round.
Which wasn't entirely guaranteed but I bet more would break to Bush than Clinton.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 04:56 PM
bush would have won if perot had never entered the race or stayed out when he quit the first time. And that B$ he pulled in the summer when he "dropped out" because of low polling numbers and scandals and then reentered the race the month before the election cost bush the win.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 05:20 PM (I43vL)
154
The Republican presidential candidate has two other opponents besides the Dem nominee.
The Press and Butt hurt Republicans
The Press and Butt hurt Republicans
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:20 PM (KC5Lt)
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>>Do they sell egg salad sandwiches in their vending machines, too?
Not that I noticed.
The beach volleyball games on Copacabana Beach are entertaining IYKWIM and you do.
Not that I noticed.
The beach volleyball games on Copacabana Beach are entertaining IYKWIM and you do.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 05:20 PM (viF8m)
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I looked at this November's ballot here Las Cruces, NM. Over 50% of the "races" are Democrats running unopposed or impartial (*cough* democrats) NM Supreme Court justices who on the ballot to be retained. It should be noted that the only option is to retain them. My submitted ballot, is once again, mostly blank. Peak Democrat Democracy.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 05, 2026 05:20 PM (gBMew)
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I used to have a Brazilian coworker
wasnt the brightest bulb in the box, but I guess that's to be expected of a populace that speaks Spanish
Wait, they speak Portuguese? well how about that, never knew their language was African
wasnt the brightest bulb in the box, but I guess that's to be expected of a populace that speaks Spanish
Wait, they speak Portuguese? well how about that, never knew their language was African
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at October 05, 2026 05:20 PM (fapp/)
158
Before the 2020 election Democrats could only win the presidency if they ran a right leaning platform.
Clinton and Obama both promised tax and spending cuts.
Clinton and Obama both promised tax and spending cuts.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 05:21 PM (sKqQm)
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Bill Clinton never got 50% of the vote. I wonder if he'd have been elected if there were a runoff.
Honestly I think he would have.
Bush 41 had the read my lips fiasco tied to him and Slick was running on cutting taxes and government spending (and people believed it!)
-----
The thing I remember most regarding Bush 41 was the he seemed *tired*. He brought no *energy* into the room or the microphone or the camera when he spoke. He made it way too easy for Clinton in that regard.
Honestly I think he would have.
Bush 41 had the read my lips fiasco tied to him and Slick was running on cutting taxes and government spending (and people believed it!)
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The thing I remember most regarding Bush 41 was the he seemed *tired*. He brought no *energy* into the room or the microphone or the camera when he spoke. He made it way too easy for Clinton in that regard.
Posted by: Crusader at October 05, 2026 05:21 PM (TN0g+)
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Clinton never got 50% of the vote in both elections.
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:21 PM (KC5Lt)
161
It was more of just a fluke. And the had to nominate their version of a RINO Jeb Bush. The democrats wanted a New England liberal like Dukakis but they had to settle for a "blue dog" southern democrat that usually said conservative things to fool people.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:19 PM (AigY+)
All the liberal candidates held back because Bush was too strong and they put up sacrificial lambs up. Clinton came in and pretty much ended the NE/NY Liberal wing of the party as a separate force that could win a national election. They even had to bring the Lightbringer to the Midwest to fool the nation again.
Posted by: Leupold at October 05, 2026 05:19 PM (AigY+)
All the liberal candidates held back because Bush was too strong and they put up sacrificial lambs up. Clinton came in and pretty much ended the NE/NY Liberal wing of the party as a separate force that could win a national election. They even had to bring the Lightbringer to the Midwest to fool the nation again.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:22 PM (uhVAy)
162
Damn if you ain't first you're last.
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:22 PM (KC5Lt)
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For the most part Clinton WAS a Republican President after he got in trouble in 1992 until the end of his terms. I don't think the GopE would have done the welfare reforms that he did to cling to power.
Posted by: Oldcat
Absolutely. Today, he’d be a reich wing ultra white supremacist. As would JFK. He was Wall Street’s best friend in his second term.
Posted by: Oldcat
Absolutely. Today, he’d be a reich wing ultra white supremacist. As would JFK. He was Wall Street’s best friend in his second term.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:22 PM (Yv8Nm)
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143 If Perot had not dropped out after getting paranoid about the GOP coming after his family on 60 Minutes, he probably would have won the presidency and NAFTA would not have happened in the 90s.
I fully believe that.
They'd have screwed him over just like they did to Trump but he could have at least stopped the first big 'free trade' agreement.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (6ydKt)
What? The Government making up false Intelligence stories? The Government leaking information? The US Intelligence agencies interfering with a Presidential election, to favor an Ex Head of the CIA? (Father of the Deep State)...
I once thought that kind of stuff could never happen in the US, but the past 20 years have proven how naive I was.
I fully believe that.
They'd have screwed him over just like they did to Trump but he could have at least stopped the first big 'free trade' agreement.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (6ydKt)
What? The Government making up false Intelligence stories? The Government leaking information? The US Intelligence agencies interfering with a Presidential election, to favor an Ex Head of the CIA? (Father of the Deep State)...
I once thought that kind of stuff could never happen in the US, but the past 20 years have proven how naive I was.
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 05, 2026 05:23 PM (mP0Kj)
165
Not voting is voting.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at October 05, 2026 05:23 PM (wGerL)
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>>Wait, they speak Portuguese? well how about that, never knew their language was African
Treaty of Tordesillas
From back when the Catholic Church was in the business of dividing up the world.
Treaty of Tordesillas
From back when the Catholic Church was in the business of dividing up the world.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (viF8m)
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147 2 out of 3 are government owned and the 3rd is a hard left ally of the other 2. Brazil is a nominal ally of the US but mostly it is a corrupt gas station controlled by the government.
Posted by: JackStraw
Do they sell egg salad sandwiches in their vending machines, too?
hmm. i wonder who supplies their sushi. could be an opportunity...
Posted by: JackStraw
Do they sell egg salad sandwiches in their vending machines, too?
hmm. i wonder who supplies their sushi. could be an opportunity...
Posted by: pooty poot at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (oY6Yp)
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>>>I bet he got well over 50% -- but the left cheats, subverts, and destroys everything, including democracy.
Tell me about it.
--Spencer Pratt
Tell me about it.
--Spencer Pratt
Posted by: No Name Today at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (8mulE)
Posted by: Crusader at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (TN0g+)
170
Nevada has a “none of the above” option for elections. I like that. Even if you hate them all you can still vote and show your displeasure.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (Yv8Nm)
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The elder Bolsonaro, besides being railroaded into jail, was earlier stabbed in an assassination attempt, I believe. He was sent to prison while still being treated for the chronic, life-threatening knife wound.
And the "crime against democracy" charge rose from a J6 style leftist-augmented protest against an obviously stolen election.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (VWtfl)
He was stabbed in the stomach (just below the bulletproof vest he had on) by a random socialist bum in the crowd while he was being carried by a supporter during a campaign rally in 2018. The socialist was declared mentally incompetent due to mental delusions, basically, and is being held indefinitely at a psych hospital.
Bolsanaro has had numerous surgeries and problems requiring more surgeries ever since. His health is the only thing that kept him out of prison. Even Lula and Moraes couldn't go that far, though they wanted to.
And the "crime against democracy" charge rose from a J6 style leftist-augmented protest against an obviously stolen election.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 05, 2026 05:17 PM (VWtfl)
He was stabbed in the stomach (just below the bulletproof vest he had on) by a random socialist bum in the crowd while he was being carried by a supporter during a campaign rally in 2018. The socialist was declared mentally incompetent due to mental delusions, basically, and is being held indefinitely at a psych hospital.
Bolsanaro has had numerous surgeries and problems requiring more surgeries ever since. His health is the only thing that kept him out of prison. Even Lula and Moraes couldn't go that far, though they wanted to.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (6ydKt)
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Carried over:
125 Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 05, 2026 04:09 PM (JzUSu)
No; I was fooling around . His name is Millard, named after President Millard Fillmore. My son, who at some point earlier in his life had all the presidents names in order, chose it. I think he was reading a book about Millard Fillmore at the time we got the kitten .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 05, 2026 04:13 PM (JrHfD)
Incidentally, one of the best-sounding guitar amplifiers that I've heard demos of is the Mesa/Boogie Fillmore 50, so-named because it's suited for the kinds of music played at famed music venue The Fillmore, which ran under that name from 1954-1968.
It's a franchise now, but the original Fillmore Auditorium was in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, on Geary Blvd at Fillmore St; and the district was named after the street, which was named after Millard Fillmore. So, there's the connection.
This means that if your kitten does something cool, you can call him Fillmore instead, since it has nostalgic awesome rock music connotations now. But he may not like the amp with the shared namesake, since it can apparently get quite loud.
125 Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 05, 2026 04:09 PM (JzUSu)
No; I was fooling around . His name is Millard, named after President Millard Fillmore. My son, who at some point earlier in his life had all the presidents names in order, chose it. I think he was reading a book about Millard Fillmore at the time we got the kitten .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 05, 2026 04:13 PM (JrHfD)
Incidentally, one of the best-sounding guitar amplifiers that I've heard demos of is the Mesa/Boogie Fillmore 50, so-named because it's suited for the kinds of music played at famed music venue The Fillmore, which ran under that name from 1954-1968.
It's a franchise now, but the original Fillmore Auditorium was in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, on Geary Blvd at Fillmore St; and the district was named after the street, which was named after Millard Fillmore. So, there's the connection.
This means that if your kitten does something cool, you can call him Fillmore instead, since it has nostalgic awesome rock music connotations now. But he may not like the amp with the shared namesake, since it can apparently get quite loud.
Posted by: SciVo at October 05, 2026 05:25 PM (ke3zm)
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Posted by: Crusader at October 05, 2026 05:21 PM (TN0g+)
The esoteric Energy perception?
Not directed at you but if that is how people choose when the policies/platform of each candidate are so obviously different then we're toast.
I like mine golden brown .
The esoteric Energy perception?
Not directed at you but if that is how people choose when the policies/platform of each candidate are so obviously different then we're toast.
I like mine golden brown .
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:26 PM (KC5Lt)
174
OT This Is What I Voted For:
The Supreme Court Just Made Deportations Even More Extreme
-- the Three Wine Moms of Strict Scrutiny
OT This Is What I Voted For:
The Supreme Court Just Made Deportations Even More Extreme
-- the Three Wine Moms of Strict Scrutiny
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 05, 2026 05:26 PM (mmrXZ)
175
Nevada has a “none of the above” option for elections. I like that. Even if you hate them all you can still vote and show your displeasure.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (Yv8Nm)
What happens if None wins?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (Yv8Nm)
What happens if None wins?
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:26 PM (uhVAy)
176
I was in Kollidge in 1996, my roommate was a “Republican” from New England. Bigly big Clinton fan. I was kind of confused since I did t really pay attention and didn’t know about RINOs. How can you like Clinton’s as a Republican naive me would ask? Lol.
Ahh good times.
Ahh good times.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:28 PM (Yv8Nm)
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Helluva kick off!
Monday Night Football ad to feature Palestinian Muslim candidate for Georgia Senate
Monday Night Football ad to feature Palestinian Muslim candidate for Georgia Senate
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 05, 2026 05:28 PM (ndZc7)
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The thing I remember most regarding Bush 41 was the he seemed *tired*. He brought no *energy* into the room or the microphone or the camera when he spoke. He made it way too easy for Clinton in that regard.
Posted by: Crusader at October 05, 2026 05:21 PM (TN0g+)
You don't remember during the Town Hall style debate with Perot and Clinton when Bush kept looking down at his watch?
That ruined him along with the big scandal about him never having seen a barcode scanner at a grocery store.
Like he was going to go grocery shopping instead of Barbara?
The thing I remember most regarding Bush 41 was the he seemed *tired*. He brought no *energy* into the room or the microphone or the camera when he spoke. He made it way too easy for Clinton in that regard.
Posted by: Crusader at October 05, 2026 05:21 PM (TN0g+)
You don't remember during the Town Hall style debate with Perot and Clinton when Bush kept looking down at his watch?
That ruined him along with the big scandal about him never having seen a barcode scanner at a grocery store.
Like he was going to go grocery shopping instead of Barbara?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:29 PM (6ydKt)
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Brazil imported 10x move African slaves than North America and didn't ban slavery until 1887.
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:29 PM (KC5Lt)
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US supreme court allows Trump officials to resume deportations to third countries
Remember, again, the left is arguing these people are refugees but that it is immoral to send them to peaceful countries if they don't also have a generous welfare system.
But "refugees"
Remember, again, the left is arguing these people are refugees but that it is immoral to send them to peaceful countries if they don't also have a generous welfare system.
But "refugees"
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 05:30 PM (sKqQm)
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What happens if None wins?
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:26 PM (uhVAy)
Second place is the winner. Which is kinda regarded. But that’s how it works.
And yep none has won a few times in primaries.
Posted by: Oldcat at October 05, 2026 05:26 PM (uhVAy)
Second place is the winner. Which is kinda regarded. But that’s how it works.
And yep none has won a few times in primaries.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:30 PM (Yv8Nm)
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That ruined him along with the big scandal about him never having seen a barcode scanner at a grocery store.
The automated system he was being shown WAS new. I didn't see one like it until a few years later.
The automated system he was being shown WAS new. I didn't see one like it until a few years later.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 05, 2026 05:31 PM (sKqQm)
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Not voting is voting.
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If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
Posted by: Crusader at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM
I had a drill sergeant in the Army who said this over and over....by not making a decision you are making a decision. Make a decision, you may be right or wrong but make a decision.
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If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
Posted by: Crusader at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM
I had a drill sergeant in the Army who said this over and over....by not making a decision you are making a decision. Make a decision, you may be right or wrong but make a decision.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 05, 2026 05:31 PM (I43vL)
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Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:29 PM (6ydK
The scanner story was as bad as the plastic turkey story. The scanner was a new state of art scanner not yet in many grocery stores .
The scanner story was as bad as the plastic turkey story. The scanner was a new state of art scanner not yet in many grocery stores .
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:31 PM (KC5Lt)
185
nood quickies
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:32 PM (6ydKt)
186
Nevada has a “none of the above” option for elections. I like that. Even if you hate them all you can still vote and show your displeasure.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (Yv8Nm)
What happens if None wins?
Posted by: Oldcat
None holds office.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 05, 2026 05:24 PM (Yv8Nm)
What happens if None wins?
Posted by: Oldcat
None holds office.
Posted by: Humanities Dept at October 05, 2026 05:32 PM (7zn4w)
187
Despite an arduous search, I could find no mention in the New York Times of Lula's criminal record. Not sure how I missed it.
Posted by: Oglebay at October 05, 2026 05:33 PM (2ap+5)
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The thing I remember most about George HW Bush was when he made a speech about "the new world order".
Also that he was the ambassador to the UN and then the director of the CIA.
Also that he was the ambassador to the UN and then the director of the CIA.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 05:33 PM (viF8m)
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184 Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:29 PM (6ydK
The scanner story was as bad as the plastic turkey story. The scanner was a new state of art scanner not yet in many grocery stores .
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:31 PM (KC5Lt)
I never thought it was a big deal.
But the media and the Clinton campaign made the most of it.
The scanner story was as bad as the plastic turkey story. The scanner was a new state of art scanner not yet in many grocery stores .
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:31 PM (KC5Lt)
I never thought it was a big deal.
But the media and the Clinton campaign made the most of it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:33 PM (6ydKt)
190
Puking on the Japanese prime minister was also not Bush I's best moment.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 05, 2026 05:34 PM (6ydKt)
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Posted by: JackStraw at October 05, 2026 05:33 PM (viF8m)
That's before the paranoid turned that term into something evil.
That's before the paranoid turned that term into something evil.
Posted by: polynikes at October 05, 2026 05:34 PM (KC5Lt)
192
Not voting is voting.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at October 05, 2026 05:23 PM
In fairness, it's half a vote.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at October 05, 2026 05:23 PM
In fairness, it's half a vote.
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 05, 2026 06:25 PM (4NO2D)
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