Support
Contact
Ace:
aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com
Buck:
buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com
CBD:
cbd at cutjibnewsletter.com
Doof:
doof2112 at proton.me
joe mannix:
mannix2024 at proton.me
MisHum:
petmorons at gee mail.com
J.J. Sefton:
sefton at cutjibnewsletter.com
aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com
Buck:
buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com
CBD:
cbd at cutjibnewsletter.com
Doof:
doof2112 at proton.me
joe mannix:
mannix2024 at proton.me
MisHum:
petmorons at gee mail.com
J.J. Sefton:
sefton at cutjibnewsletter.com
The Morning Rant
The ten states, including the District of Columbia, that had the highest rate of mental illness in 2023 to 2024 included: Oregon (31.6 percent), Vermont (29.1 percent), Washington, DC (29 percent), West Virginia (28.1 percent), Washington state (27.9 percent), New Hampshire (27.7 percent), Tennessee (27 percent), Maine (26.7 percent), Utah (26.7 percent), and Arkansas (26.6 percent).Show me the comparison between voting tendencies, self-proclaimed "gender," and mental illness! But... I think we all have a pretty good idea what that will tell us. Blue cities are far crazier than red rural areas. That's a guess, but I'll wager I am correct. [Crossposted at CutJibNewsletter and X/Twitter]. And if you folks who are on X/Twitter would follow me it would be much appreciated!
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1
First!! & Sponge!!
Posted by: Nazdar at October 13, 2026 11:02 AM (NcvvS)
2
Nooded, and posted the URL because it has yesterday's date.
Posted by: Nazdar at October 13, 2026 11:04 AM (NcvvS)
3
So 1 in 4 people are nuts. And it isn't me.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:05 AM (jmpEl)
4
Oregon adults have the highest rate of mental illness in the US at 31.6%
=======
ADHD counts, and ADHD is over diagnosed.
=======
ADHD counts, and ADHD is over diagnosed.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:06 AM (R0rrx)
5
Hmmm....
West Virginia (28.1 percent)
I'd bet a fair number are faking it for the $$. Or a family member who's tired of the old man's shit has him committed.
West Virginia (28.1 percent)
I'd bet a fair number are faking it for the $$. Or a family member who's tired of the old man's shit has him committed.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:07 AM (RORbl)
6
From the article. New Jersey's got their crap together, relatively speaking...
"According to the report, "In 2023–2024, Oregon had the country's highest rate of mental illness at 31.6%, 10.1 percentage points greater than the national rate. New Jersey had the lowest rate at 18.1%, 3.4 percentage points less than the nation overall."
"According to the report, "In 2023–2024, Oregon had the country's highest rate of mental illness at 31.6%, 10.1 percentage points greater than the national rate. New Jersey had the lowest rate at 18.1%, 3.4 percentage points less than the nation overall."
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 13, 2026 11:07 AM (Sco7b)
7
For some reason the local ABC station has decided TWICE this month to carry "The Wizard of Oz". I can't stand that movie. I've never watched it once from start to finish, not even as a kid.
Its has none of the charm nor depth of "Point Break".
Its has none of the charm nor depth of "Point Break".
Posted by: Crusader at October 13, 2026 11:07 AM (TN0g+)
8
Well, you would have to be crazy to want to live in Oregon.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 13, 2026 11:08 AM (LOvBA)
9
Oregon adults have the highest rate of mental illness in the US at 31.6%
=======
ADHD counts, and ADHD is over diagnosed.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Crap.
=======
ADHD counts, and ADHD is over diagnosed.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Crap.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:08 AM (jmpEl)
10
Blog is back, was worried.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:08 AM (2GVsD)
11
It figures. I quote Philip Larkin and get willowed.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 13, 2026 11:08 AM (qRla/)
12
I used to think 10% of the people walking around out there were batshit crazy. Apparently, I was misinformed.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 13, 2026 11:09 AM (ndZc7)
13
Pay for people to be crazy and suddenly you'll find you have a bunch of crazy people
Posted by: 18-1 at October 13, 2026 11:09 AM (sKqQm)
14
Vermont being crazy, I understand. But New Hampshire over Massachusetts? Something's wrong there.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 13, 2026 11:09 AM (qRla/)
15
I bet those numbers are low. I wonder how those figures were arrived at.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:09 AM (77rzZ)
16
Vermont being crazy, I understand. But New Hampshire over Massachusetts? Something's wrong there.
----
I would argue Massachusetts is demonic rather than crazy.
----
I would argue Massachusetts is demonic rather than crazy.
Posted by: Crusader at October 13, 2026 11:10 AM (TN0g+)
17
AWFLs love their drugs.
Posted by: And everybody knows it at October 13, 2026 11:10 AM (OVboP)
18
14 Vermont being crazy, I understand. But New Hampshire over Massachusetts? Something's wrong there.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 13, 2026 11:09 AM (qRla/)
=======
MA is undiagnosed insanity.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at October 13, 2026 11:09 AM (qRla/)
=======
MA is undiagnosed insanity.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (R0rrx)
19
People are stealin' my lucrative gig!
Posted by: Fugitive From The Board of Mental Health at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (EdP2u)
20
TN, AR, WV pretty high in the rankings. That doesn't give their "backwoods cousins marrying cousins" reputation any help. They are all pretty red, I think.
Posted by: illiniwek at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (vbXSk)
21
The article doesn't really mention how they define mental illness which makes me suspect it's some group angling for sweet, sweet government cash.
This reminds me of the poverty projects where you're considered poor despite the newest video game system, huge tv, housing and weighing 250 pounds.
This reminds me of the poverty projects where you're considered poor despite the newest video game system, huge tv, housing and weighing 250 pounds.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (Sco7b)
22
Crazy dedication and why Wikipedia can't be trusted.
Over a seven-year period, 2005 to 2012, one person did over 87,000 edits to Wikipedia to create a false narrative of an Islamic Golden Age.
Over a seven-year period, 2005 to 2012, one person did over 87,000 edits to Wikipedia to create a false narrative of an Islamic Golden Age.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (2GVsD)
23
Yeah, I'll believe it.
Fetterman utilized national media attention to deliberately pitch Braddock around the country as a highly affordable place to live, which successfully drew in new residents from out-of-state hubs like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago.
And they drifted to the other side of the damn commonwealth, too. Between them and interesting folks from Virginia, Good Golly! for SE Pennsylvania.
Fetterman utilized national media attention to deliberately pitch Braddock around the country as a highly affordable place to live, which successfully drew in new residents from out-of-state hubs like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago.
And they drifted to the other side of the damn commonwealth, too. Between them and interesting folks from Virginia, Good Golly! for SE Pennsylvania.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (NFX2v)
24
The national average for mental illness is over 20% with some states over 30%? Gimme a break. They're just defining "mental illness" to mean just about anything.
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
There's surely a bunch of loonies among us, but 30%? Nah.
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
There's surely a bunch of loonies among us, but 30%? Nah.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (iFTx/)
25
We stand ready to help. We once hosted 16,000 residents/patients.
Posted by: Pilgrim State Hospital! at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (EdP2u)
26
TN, AR, WV pretty high in the rankings. That doesn't give their "backwoods cousins marrying cousins" reputation any help. They are all pretty red, I think.
Posted by: illiniwek
We conservatives can have mental health issues, too.
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: illiniwek
We conservatives can have mental health issues, too.
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (77rzZ)
27
This reminds me of the poverty projects where you're considered poor despite the newest video game system, huge tv, housing and weighing 250 pounds.
I recall someone did an analysis of welfare in PA and it paid significantly more then working class people earned meaning if you worked for a living you are a sucker.
This reminds me of the poverty projects where you're considered poor despite the newest video game system, huge tv, housing and weighing 250 pounds.
I recall someone did an analysis of welfare in PA and it paid significantly more then working class people earned meaning if you worked for a living you are a sucker.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (sKqQm)
28
Crazy and stupid are not the same thing.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (LOvBA)
29
Everyone has ADD/ADHD just for the Adderall. Then they need Xanax to sleep.
Posted by: Big Pharma! at October 13, 2026 11:13 AM (EdP2u)
30
MUNKEY
MUNKEY
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 13, 2026 11:13 AM (iqcvy)
31
I'd bet a fair number are faking it for the $$.
It's almost like you get more of what you incentivize.
It's almost like you get more of what you incentivize.
Posted by: nuttier than squirrel poop at October 13, 2026 11:13 AM (Ebz8b)
32
I don't believe this nonsense. Call me crazy, but I think it's all bunk.
Posted by: Crazy Joe Davola at October 13, 2026 11:14 AM (VNBA8)
33
I was suddenly getting "can't find website" errors...but the site is back now...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:14 AM (l3cgK)
34
15 I bet those numbers are low. I wonder how those figures were arrived at.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:09 AM
You gotta peel the onion back about six layers deep to get the answer. Ain't nobody got time for that.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:09 AM
You gotta peel the onion back about six layers deep to get the answer. Ain't nobody got time for that.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 13, 2026 11:14 AM (OVboP)
35
I have serious road rage. Does that qualify as a mental illness? I'll bet it does, according to this study.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:14 AM (iFTx/)
36
*Rummages in the memory banks*
IIRC back in the 1970s there was an article in Reader's Digest where a legal firm had one of their secretaries do research on what benefits she could get from the government. Turns out she would make more on the dole than working.
IIRC back in the 1970s there was an article in Reader's Digest where a legal firm had one of their secretaries do research on what benefits she could get from the government. Turns out she would make more on the dole than working.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (2GVsD)
37
Reportedly, Pennsylvania ranks 17th in the nation, with about 19.70% of adult Pennsylvanians experiencing a mental illness (translating to nearly 2 million residents), which is close to the national average.
I'd say underreporting, by leaps and bounds.
I'd say underreporting, by leaps and bounds.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (NFX2v)
38
Also, I think that every normal person has some mental-health issue at some point in their lives, even if only in the teenage years.
Mental illness is kinda the whole point of puberty. Forces you to figure out who you are as you make the great leap from childhood to adulthood.
Mental illness is kinda the whole point of puberty. Forces you to figure out who you are as you make the great leap from childhood to adulthood.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
39
How do they define mental illness? I hate the term "neurodivergent ". Isn't that considered mental illness? It seems to be a lib term for mentally ill people. To call them neurodivergent instead of mentally ill doesn't hurt their feelings. But if you're mentally ill everything hurts your feelings, so call them what they really are. The purple haired, multiple piercing, 300 pound man who's wearing a dress screams he's just neurodivergent and we're just supposed to not call him crazy.
Posted by: Megthered at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (PYs58)
40
I thought there was a study that found that mental illness is much higher amongst people on the left than conservatives...given all those who support people like Lindsay Clancy and trannies and people that join groups like "Chickens for KFC" and "Queers for Palestine", I can believe it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:16 AM (l3cgK)
41
I recall someone did an analysis of welfare in PA and it paid significantly more then working class people earned meaning if you worked for a living you are a sucker.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (sKqQm)
I believe that.
Zero dollars is pretty much the only way to clean crap up.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (sKqQm)
I believe that.
Zero dollars is pretty much the only way to clean crap up.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 13, 2026 11:16 AM (Sco7b)
42
I have serious road rage.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Finally, something I have in common with the Blade.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Finally, something I have in common with the Blade.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:17 AM (77rzZ)
43
How do they define mental illness? I hate the term "neurodivergent ". Isn't that considered mental illness? It seems to be a lib term for mentally ill people. To call them neurodivergent instead of mentally ill doesn't hurt their feelings. But if you're mentally ill everything hurts your feelings, so call them what they really are. The purple haired, multiple piercing, 300 pound man who's wearing a dress screams he's just neurodivergent and we're just supposed to not call him crazy.
Isn't The Spew looking for a new host?
Isn't The Spew looking for a new host?
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:17 AM (2GVsD)
44
Also, I think that every normal person has some mental-health issue at some point in their lives, even if only in the teenage years.
Mental illness is kinda the whole point of puberty. Forces you to figure out who you are as you make the great leap from childhood to adulthood.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
___________
True, but that shouldn't be considered a mental illness. Mental illness is or should be an aberration -- something is wrong that shouldn't be -- not something that happens to everyone at a certain point in their lives.
Mental illness is kinda the whole point of puberty. Forces you to figure out who you are as you make the great leap from childhood to adulthood.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
___________
True, but that shouldn't be considered a mental illness. Mental illness is or should be an aberration -- something is wrong that shouldn't be -- not something that happens to everyone at a certain point in their lives.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
45
38 Also, I think that every normal person has some mental-health issue at some point in their lives, even if only in the teenage years.
Mental illness is kinda the whole point of puberty. Forces you to figure out who you are as you make the great leap from childhood to adulthood.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
If you define mental illness so broadly that everyone has it at one point or another, then you've deprived the definition of useful meaning.
Mental illness is kinda the whole point of puberty. Forces you to figure out who you are as you make the great leap from childhood to adulthood.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
If you define mental illness so broadly that everyone has it at one point or another, then you've deprived the definition of useful meaning.
Posted by: nuttier than squirrel poop at October 13, 2026 11:18 AM (Ebz8b)
46
39 How do they define mental illness? I hate the term "neurodivergent ". Isn't that considered mental illness?
...
Posted by: Megthered at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (PYs5
The same way of calling the killing of non-combatants and the destruction of civilian areas as "collateral damage"...just euphemisms for a harsher truth.
...
Posted by: Megthered at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (PYs5
The same way of calling the killing of non-combatants and the destruction of civilian areas as "collateral damage"...just euphemisms for a harsher truth.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:18 AM (l3cgK)
47
Very interesting rant topic today, CBD. Thanks.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:18 AM (77rzZ)
48
We conservatives can have mental health issues, too.
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: Bulg
Boobmania is not a disease!
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: Bulg
Boobmania is not a disease!
Posted by: Compulsion, Maybe at October 13, 2026 11:18 AM (EdP2u)
49
>>Everyone has ADD/ADHD just for the Adderall. Then they need Xanax to sleep.
Except that for people with ADD/ADHD Adderall calms them down. Wife has ADD, has a cup of coffee in the morning, and then takes a nap. So keep your Big Pharma cozening to yourself!
Except that for people with ADD/ADHD Adderall calms them down. Wife has ADD, has a cup of coffee in the morning, and then takes a nap. So keep your Big Pharma cozening to yourself!
Posted by: Nazdar at October 13, 2026 11:19 AM (NcvvS)
50
True, but that shouldn't be considered a mental illness. Mental illness is or should be an aberration -- something is wrong that shouldn't be -- not something that happens to everyone at a certain point in their lives.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
There is a period of time once a month for wimmins...
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
There is a period of time once a month for wimmins...
Posted by: Don't Kill Me! at October 13, 2026 11:19 AM (l3cgK)
51
China Used Military-Linked Kindergarten to Build Relationship With Mitch McConnell’s Wife
-
"Military-Linked Kindergarten"? You have three hand grenades. You throw one at the running dog lackeys of the bourgeoisie. How many do you have left?
-
"Military-Linked Kindergarten"? You have three hand grenades. You throw one at the running dog lackeys of the bourgeoisie. How many do you have left?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 13, 2026 11:20 AM (ndZc7)
52
>>I was suddenly getting "can't find website" errors...but the site is back now...
Somebody fixed the main page to get the Rant up top.
Somebody fixed the main page to get the Rant up top.
Posted by: Nazdar at October 13, 2026 11:20 AM (NcvvS)
53
what is the definition of mental illness these days? im sad that its going to be hot all week and its october. is that mental illness?
Posted by: nckate at October 13, 2026 11:20 AM (enNUy)
54
This reminds me of the poverty projects where you're considered poor despite the newest video game system, huge tv, housing and weighing 250 pounds.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (Sco7b)
Have you ever driven past an urban housing project building? I once had to do a job at an ATT Wireless compound across the street from an Oakland project, about 20 stories tall. Every balcony had a satellite dish. Looked like the annex of a Soviet embassy compound.
This reminds me of the poverty projects where you're considered poor despite the newest video game system, huge tv, housing and weighing 250 pounds.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (Sco7b)
Have you ever driven past an urban housing project building? I once had to do a job at an ATT Wireless compound across the street from an Oakland project, about 20 stories tall. Every balcony had a satellite dish. Looked like the annex of a Soviet embassy compound.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 13, 2026 11:20 AM (iqcvy)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (2GVsD)
56
I'm betting Nashville and Memphis are driving the crazy in TN.
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (Q/FnY)
57
I'm pretty sure me and CBD are the only sane people on here!
Posted by: I'm Certified! at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (EdP2u)
58
It's almost as if living somewhere where the weather sucks 90% of the time makes people unhappy.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (oqH4h)
59
57 I'm pretty sure me and CBD are the only sane people on here!
Posted by: I'm Certified! at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (EdP2u)
=======
You may be certified, but you ain't bonafied.
Posted by: I'm Certified! at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (EdP2u)
=======
You may be certified, but you ain't bonafied.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (R0rrx)
60
Reportedly, Pennsylvania ranks 17th in the nation, with about 19.70% of adult Pennsylvanians experiencing a mental illness (translating to nearly 2 million residents), which is close to the national average.
I'd say underreporting, by leaps and bounds.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (NFX2v)
They don't know they're mentally ill because everyone around them is, too.
I'd say underreporting, by leaps and bounds.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 13, 2026 11:15 AM (NFX2v)
They don't know they're mentally ill because everyone around them is, too.
Posted by: LASue at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (lCppi)
61
Talarico would fit right in.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (9uxYx)
62
True, but that shouldn't be considered a mental illness. Mental illness is or should be an aberration -- something is wrong that shouldn't be -- not something that happens to everyone at a certain point in their lives.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Everyone gets a cold at least once in their life, too. But it's still considered an illness.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Everyone gets a cold at least once in their life, too. But it's still considered an illness.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)
63
Turns out she would make more on the dole than working.
Posted by: Anna Puma
UK gives new cars every three years to "disabled" people with tennis elbow, gluten intolerance, dyslexia
Posted by: Anna Puma
UK gives new cars every three years to "disabled" people with tennis elbow, gluten intolerance, dyslexia
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (2GVsD)
65
What’s going on with the election is classic game theory bluffing and information concealment. The entire objective is to cloud the outcome.
Therefore I expect a lot of shenanigans and I have zero trust in the electronic systems.
Something is rotten in Denmark.
Therefore I expect a lot of shenanigans and I have zero trust in the electronic systems.
Something is rotten in Denmark.
Posted by: Vengeance at October 13, 2026 11:23 AM (xn33A)
66
57 I'm pretty sure me and CBD are the only sane people on here!
Posted by: I'm Certified! at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (EdP2u)
And I'm sure you have doubts about CBD, as the saying goes (my grandmother told me the saying when I was a wee lad. LOL).
Posted by: I'm Certified! at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (EdP2u)
And I'm sure you have doubts about CBD, as the saying goes (my grandmother told me the saying when I was a wee lad. LOL).
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:24 AM (l3cgK)
67
UK gives new cars every three years to "disabled" people with tennis elbow, gluten intolerance, dyslexia
Well, that is one way to reduce the glut of unsold Jaguars.
Well, that is one way to reduce the glut of unsold Jaguars.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:24 AM (2GVsD)
68
Its has none of the charm nor depth of "Point Break".
Posted by: Crusader
==
You might enjoy a little film titled "Hot Fuzz".
Its has none of the charm nor depth of "Point Break".
Posted by: Crusader
==
You might enjoy a little film titled "Hot Fuzz".
Posted by: Crow at October 13, 2026 11:24 AM (anL5R)
69
53 what is the definition of mental illness these days? im sad that its going to be hot all week and its october. is that mental illness?
Posted by: nckate
Yes, Ma'am. When the friendly men in the white coats show up at your door, just quietly get in the van.
Posted by: nckate
Yes, Ma'am. When the friendly men in the white coats show up at your door, just quietly get in the van.
Posted by: They'll Be There Shortly. at October 13, 2026 11:25 AM (EdP2u)
70
61 Talarico would fit right in.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (9uxYx)
I thought it was things fitting right into Talarico...
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (9uxYx)
I thought it was things fitting right into Talarico...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:25 AM (l3cgK)
71
UK gives new cars every three years to "disabled" people with tennis elbow, gluten intolerance, dyslexia
Does that explain why the Royal Navy has only two aircraft carriers, no planes to put on them, and 11 escort ships?
Does that explain why the Royal Navy has only two aircraft carriers, no planes to put on them, and 11 escort ships?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 13, 2026 11:25 AM (9uxYx)
72
>>what is the definition of mental illness these days?
Look at the list of Top 10 crazy places. The definition is apparently voting Democrat.
Look at the list of Top 10 crazy places. The definition is apparently voting Democrat.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2026 11:25 AM (viF8m)
73
68
Its has none of the charm nor depth of "Point Break".
Posted by: Crusader
==
You might enjoy a little film titled "Hot Fuzz".
Posted by: Crow at October 13, 2026 11:24 AM (anL5R)
=======
Yeah, mother fucker.
Its has none of the charm nor depth of "Point Break".
Posted by: Crusader
==
You might enjoy a little film titled "Hot Fuzz".
Posted by: Crow at October 13, 2026 11:24 AM (anL5R)
=======
Yeah, mother fucker.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:26 AM (R0rrx)
74
We conservatives can have mental health issues, too.
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (77rzZ)
_
*snort*
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (77rzZ)
_
*snort*
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 13, 2026 11:26 AM (dkM11)
75
It's almost as if living somewhere where the weather sucks 90% of the time makes people unhappy.
===
*Ponders Cleveland's mental health rate*
Oh wait, the Guardians won again last night - its all good.
===
*Ponders Cleveland's mental health rate*
Oh wait, the Guardians won again last night - its all good.
Posted by: what's in a name at October 13, 2026 11:26 AM (anL5R)
76
Mental illness, unlike a physical disability, is pretty easy to fake.
If you're gonna' take everyone at their word, or everyone who's ever been to a shrink, or prescribed a med "typically" to treat some sort of mental condition... you can certainly pump those numbers up.
Like everything... I find it suspect.
If you're gonna' take everyone at their word, or everyone who's ever been to a shrink, or prescribed a med "typically" to treat some sort of mental condition... you can certainly pump those numbers up.
Like everything... I find it suspect.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:26 AM (RORbl)
77
True, but that shouldn't be considered a mental illness. Mental illness is or should be an aberration -- something is wrong that shouldn't be -- not something that happens to everyone at a certain point in their lives.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Everyone gets a cold at least once in their life, too. But it's still considered an illness.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)
__________
Yea, but it's not like at a defined point in their lives, everyone gets a cold as a matter of human development. Getting a cold is still aberrational, even if not unusual.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Everyone gets a cold at least once in their life, too. But it's still considered an illness.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)
__________
Yea, but it's not like at a defined point in their lives, everyone gets a cold as a matter of human development. Getting a cold is still aberrational, even if not unusual.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:26 AM (iFTx/)
78
The new cars thing is a drop in the bucket compared to NHS funding.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:27 AM (2GVsD)
79
I'm pretty sure me and CBD are the only sane people on here!
Posted by: I'm Certified! at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (EdP2u)
___
Bless your heart.
Posted by: I'm Certified! at October 13, 2026 11:21 AM (EdP2u)
___
Bless your heart.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 13, 2026 11:27 AM (dkM11)
80
78 The new cars thing is a drop in the bucket compared to NHS funding.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:27 AM (2GVsD)
==
"This person thought about limiting NHS services. Sentence them to death."
-the Tories
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:27 AM (2GVsD)
==
"This person thought about limiting NHS services. Sentence them to death."
-the Tories
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:27 AM (R0rrx)
81
Everyone gets a cold at least once in their life, too. But it's still considered an illness.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)
Why do you think viral infections are analogouse to mental illness? The two don't seem meaningfully comparable.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)
Why do you think viral infections are analogouse to mental illness? The two don't seem meaningfully comparable.
Posted by: nuttier than squirrel poop at October 13, 2026 11:28 AM (Ebz8b)
82
IDK anymore. Roughly 27% of the local schools have categorized kids as "Special Education."
While there are 13 categories for Child with a Disability, all understandable.
But then there is also:
"PA schools: Emotional disturbance is defined at 34 CFR § 300.8(c)(4) as:
An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.
An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.
Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.
A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.
A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.
If a child is identified by a school district as "thought-to-be" disabled and in possible need of specially designed instruction under IDEA and Chapter 14, the district should move forward with a special education evaluation under IDEA and 22 PA Code Chapter 14."
School budget killers.
While there are 13 categories for Child with a Disability, all understandable.
But then there is also:
"PA schools: Emotional disturbance is defined at 34 CFR § 300.8(c)(4) as:
An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.
An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.
Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.
A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.
A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.
If a child is identified by a school district as "thought-to-be" disabled and in possible need of specially designed instruction under IDEA and Chapter 14, the district should move forward with a special education evaluation under IDEA and 22 PA Code Chapter 14."
School budget killers.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 13, 2026 11:28 AM (NFX2v)
83
Washington State comes in at 5th. Hmmmm....
I'm surprised it is that low, given the comments lately from many of my colleagues ref: the Hasan execution announcement.
I'm surprised it is that low, given the comments lately from many of my colleagues ref: the Hasan execution announcement.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:29 AM (2WIwB)
84
I have serious road rage.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Finally, something I have in common with the Blade.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:17 AM (77rzZ)
______
And sadly, drivers are only getting worse, so my mental illness will only increase. The number of retards on the road is shocking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Finally, something I have in common with the Blade.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:17 AM (77rzZ)
______
And sadly, drivers are only getting worse, so my mental illness will only increase. The number of retards on the road is shocking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:29 AM (iFTx/)
85
Suppose that Oregon is 60% D - that means about 52% of Democrats in Oregon are struggling with mental illness, which I think would be a reasonable estimate for the country as a whole.
Posted by: Oglebay at October 13, 2026 11:29 AM (2ap+5)
86
Looks like certain entities want to spread the crazy around in more red areas.
___
A Washington think tank whose immigration program receives Soros funding has identified hundreds of American counties as destinations for migrants. 96.5% of selected counties are majority White .
Residents would have no say.
Its November 2025 immigration blueprint urges policymakers to “enable local governments and private entities to sponsor immigrants directly.” It also proposes state visa programs and “incentivizing new arrivals to stay in specific states and regions.”
https://tinyurl.com/5etb59y7
___
A Washington think tank whose immigration program receives Soros funding has identified hundreds of American counties as destinations for migrants. 96.5% of selected counties are majority White .
Residents would have no say.
Its November 2025 immigration blueprint urges policymakers to “enable local governments and private entities to sponsor immigrants directly.” It also proposes state visa programs and “incentivizing new arrivals to stay in specific states and regions.”
https://tinyurl.com/5etb59y7
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 13, 2026 11:31 AM (dkM11)
Posted by: Weren't Born Yesterday at October 13, 2026 11:31 AM (EdP2u)
88
It can be lunch time
Posted by: Skip at October 13, 2026 11:31 AM (gselI)
89
I really don't feel road rage anymore now that I am retired and have more time to drink.
Posted by: Oglebay at October 13, 2026 11:31 AM (2ap+5)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:31 AM (2GVsD)
91
True, but that shouldn't be considered a mental illness. Mental illness is or should be an aberration -- something is wrong that shouldn't be -- not something that happens to everyone at a certain point in their lives.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Everyone gets a cold at least once in their life, too. But it's still considered an illness.
==
well its not like either of your are wrong -
torturing the analogy further - there are some people with impaired immune systems who get sick quite a bit more than others. I suspect those with chronic mental health issues, have a system that makes them less resilient. Because its mental health, that system isn't just between your ears. It is also who and what you are around and what you put into your brain.
Most people suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions (boobs) compulsions (Admiral Akbar) stuff like that but are functional or self limited. Others simply can't function without their obsession taking over their lives (Prometheus). Its a matter of degree, as with most things. Moderation in all things my fellow morons.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Everyone gets a cold at least once in their life, too. But it's still considered an illness.
==
well its not like either of your are wrong -
torturing the analogy further - there are some people with impaired immune systems who get sick quite a bit more than others. I suspect those with chronic mental health issues, have a system that makes them less resilient. Because its mental health, that system isn't just between your ears. It is also who and what you are around and what you put into your brain.
Most people suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions (boobs) compulsions (Admiral Akbar) stuff like that but are functional or self limited. Others simply can't function without their obsession taking over their lives (Prometheus). Its a matter of degree, as with most things. Moderation in all things my fellow morons.
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil at October 13, 2026 11:32 AM (anL5R)
92
Hey, I'm Southern, I know what you mean by that.
Posted by: Weren't Born Yesterday at October 13, 2026 11:31 AM (EdP2u)
___
Heh.
Posted by: Weren't Born Yesterday at October 13, 2026 11:31 AM (EdP2u)
___
Heh.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 13, 2026 11:32 AM (dkM11)
93
The national average for mental illness is over 20% with some states over 30%? Gimme a break. They're just defining "mental illness" to mean just about anything.
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
There's surely a bunch of loonies among us, but 30%? Nah.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (iFTx/)
***
Probably something to this. The whole Mental Health Medical Profession,while absolutely necessary, is in my opinion, completely inflated in numbers and government money.
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
There's surely a bunch of loonies among us, but 30%? Nah.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (iFTx/)
***
Probably something to this. The whole Mental Health Medical Profession,while absolutely necessary, is in my opinion, completely inflated in numbers and government money.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:33 AM (2WIwB)
94
Why do you think viral infections are analogouse to mental illness? The two don't seem meaningfully comparable.
Posted by: nuttier than squirrel poop at October 13, 2026 11:28 AM (Ebz8b)
-----
I don't think he's meaning to compare the two except as to say that they're both things that befall pretty much everyone at some point in their lives.
Posted by: nuttier than squirrel poop at October 13, 2026 11:28 AM (Ebz8b)
-----
I don't think he's meaning to compare the two except as to say that they're both things that befall pretty much everyone at some point in their lives.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:33 AM (oqH4h)
95
And sadly, drivers are only getting worse, so my mental illness will only increase. The number of retards on the road is shocking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Then stay away from the DC area. Especially Maryland. Maryland drivers are nuts. Virginia drivers are pretty bad, too, but at least they drive at a slower speed, so they are at less risk of killing someone by their mistakes.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Then stay away from the DC area. Especially Maryland. Maryland drivers are nuts. Virginia drivers are pretty bad, too, but at least they drive at a slower speed, so they are at less risk of killing someone by their mistakes.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:33 AM (77rzZ)
96
I've come across more than one person who was acting nuts to get social security. I'd bet a paycheck is somewhat of a driving force.
G.G. Liddy, in one of his books, bitched about it and he used to on the radio too. Said it was a way for the crazy left to kill two birds with one stone. One. Get a paycheck for nothing and two, further bankrupt America.
G.G. Liddy, in one of his books, bitched about it and he used to on the radio too. Said it was a way for the crazy left to kill two birds with one stone. One. Get a paycheck for nothing and two, further bankrupt America.
Posted by: Reforger at October 13, 2026 11:33 AM (Ae6Br)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (dkM11)
98
The people who profit from "treating" mental illness want you to know that you probably have it.
Posted by: t-bird at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (Gue38)
99
My road rage starts the second I leave the driveway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
100
>>Probably something to this. The whole Mental Health Medical Profession,while absolutely necessary, is in my opinion, completely inflated in numbers and government money.
How many people in the US are on some drug for mental health issues?
Pharma is one of the most dominant industries in the world. Healthy people don't need drugs. There are usually easy answers to most questions.
How many people in the US are on some drug for mental health issues?
Pharma is one of the most dominant industries in the world. Healthy people don't need drugs. There are usually easy answers to most questions.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2026 11:35 AM (viF8m)
101
And sadly, drivers are only getting worse, so my mental illness will only increase. The number of retards on the road is shocking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches at October 13, 2026 11:35 AM (EdP2u)
102
The Meds Must Flow!!!!!
Posted by: tubal at October 13, 2026 11:35 AM (Gqar8)
103
The national average for mental illness is over 20% with some states over 30%? Gimme a break. They're just defining "mental illness" to mean just about anything.
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
There's surely a bunch of loonies among us, but 30%? Nah.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM
I do know that they have redefined the definition of autism to the point we have 20% of all school age children diagnosed with it and on medication for it.
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
There's surely a bunch of loonies among us, but 30%? Nah.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM
I do know that they have redefined the definition of autism to the point we have 20% of all school age children diagnosed with it and on medication for it.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 13, 2026 11:35 AM (I43vL)
104
102 The Meds Must Flow!!!!!
Posted by: tubal at October 13, 2026 11:35 AM (Gqar
=======
"He who controls the meds, controls the universe."
-Chinese manufacturing
Posted by: tubal at October 13, 2026 11:35 AM (Gqar
=======
"He who controls the meds, controls the universe."
-Chinese manufacturing
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:36 AM (R0rrx)
105
Then stay away from the DC area. Especially Maryland. Maryland drivers are nuts. Virginia drivers are pretty bad, too, but at least they drive at a slower speed, so they are at less risk of killing someone by their mistakes.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:33 AM (77rzZ)
------
Come to Texas! Where, by my educated estimation, approximately 1.5% of drivers know what the fuck the left lane of a multi-lane roadway is for!
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:33 AM (77rzZ)
------
Come to Texas! Where, by my educated estimation, approximately 1.5% of drivers know what the fuck the left lane of a multi-lane roadway is for!
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:36 AM (oqH4h)
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:36 AM (77rzZ)
107
Pharma is one of the most dominant industries in the world. Healthy people don't need drugs. There are usually easy answers to most questions.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2026 11:35 AM (viF8m)
Big Pharma has been going bust in the cardiac field with anti-inflammatories flaming out. They need some wins.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 13, 2026 11:35 AM (viF8m)
Big Pharma has been going bust in the cardiac field with anti-inflammatories flaming out. They need some wins.
Posted by: Oglebay at October 13, 2026 11:37 AM (2ap+5)
108
I do not trust Chinese import food - but Chinese Meds are forced on us.
Posted by: tubal at October 13, 2026 11:37 AM (Gqar8)
109
This is getting even more ridiculous, the whole Voice Actors for Palestine debacle.
The organizer is running around saying "trust me! I've worked with them for three years." They deleted the original Tweet to remove the Community Note that called out Operation Olive Branch for links to Hamas only to post the Tweet again and get the Community Note added back.
Totes trustworthy.
But the most outrageous thing I think is finding out that the Gaza municipality, in spite of all the money the UN funnels to it, is asking for donations from people for basic functions like water services.
The organizer is running around saying "trust me! I've worked with them for three years." They deleted the original Tweet to remove the Community Note that called out Operation Olive Branch for links to Hamas only to post the Tweet again and get the Community Note added back.
Totes trustworthy.
But the most outrageous thing I think is finding out that the Gaza municipality, in spite of all the money the UN funnels to it, is asking for donations from people for basic functions like water services.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:38 AM (2GVsD)
110
https://x.com/davidslosttt/status/
2109818489578103175
@davidslosttt
·
14h
MICHIGAN EARLY VOTING UPDATE
Michigan early voting returns point to a Trump+4.3 electorate, a R+2.8 swing to the right from 2024. This shift is being driven by juiced exurban and rural turnout, a trend that hasn't been seen in other states
-------
Um...early voting in Michigan seems to be going REALLY badly for Democrats.
2109818489578103175
@davidslosttt
·
14h
MICHIGAN EARLY VOTING UPDATE
Michigan early voting returns point to a Trump+4.3 electorate, a R+2.8 swing to the right from 2024. This shift is being driven by juiced exurban and rural turnout, a trend that hasn't been seen in other states
-------
Um...early voting in Michigan seems to be going REALLY badly for Democrats.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:38 AM (R0rrx)
111
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
I'll never understand why (some) people think driving on public roads is some sort of competition.
I'll never understand why (some) people think driving on public roads is some sort of competition.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 13, 2026 11:38 AM (vTZFs)
112
Prometheus was released in 2012. Mental Illness has soared since then. Coincidence, or....
Posted by: ....Causation? at October 13, 2026 11:39 AM (EdP2u)
113
The New York Times assures me every single f'ing day that voting R in the mid-terms is pointless.
Posted by: Oglebay at October 13, 2026 11:39 AM (2ap+5)
114
NUTS!
Posted by: Gen. Anthony McAuliffe at October 13, 2026 11:39 AM (l3cgK)
115
I've come across more than one person who was acting nuts to get social security. I'd bet a paycheck is somewhat of a driving force.
===
correlating rate of mental illness and rate of disability in blue states . . . .
*NOT SHOCKED FACE*
===
correlating rate of mental illness and rate of disability in blue states . . . .
*NOT SHOCKED FACE*
Posted by: Not AI at October 13, 2026 11:39 AM (anL5R)
116
Everyone has ADD/ADHD just for the Adderall. Then they need Xanax to sleep.
Except that for people with ADD/ADHD Adderall calms them down. Wife has ADD, has a cup of coffee in the morning, and then takes a nap. So keep your Big Pharma cozening to yourself!
Posted by: Nazdar
Agreed. I had 30mg upon waking, 20mg around 2:00 pm and was ready for bed around 9:30. Like clockwork.
Except that for people with ADD/ADHD Adderall calms them down. Wife has ADD, has a cup of coffee in the morning, and then takes a nap. So keep your Big Pharma cozening to yourself!
Posted by: Nazdar
Agreed. I had 30mg upon waking, 20mg around 2:00 pm and was ready for bed around 9:30. Like clockwork.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (jmpEl)
117
Most people suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions (boobs) compulsions (Admiral Akbar) stuff like that but are functional or self limited. Others simply can't function without their obsession taking over their lives (Prometheus). Its a matter of degree, as with most things. Moderation in all things my fellow morons.
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil at October 13, 2026 11:32 AM (anL5R)
And woe to that poor bastard that keeps hiding my coffee every morning!!!
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil at October 13, 2026 11:32 AM (anL5R)
And woe to that poor bastard that keeps hiding my coffee every morning!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
118
I guess I my thesis would be better stated as puberty is a time of mental-health challenges for everyone, which is the way it should be, but for some teens it tips over into a true illness, where they start cutting, attempting suicide, etc.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (77rzZ)
119
https://x.com/davidslosttt/status/
2109818489578103175
@davidslosttt
·
14h
MICHIGAN EARLY VOTING UPDATE
Michigan early voting returns point to a Trump+4.3 electorate, a R+2.8 swing to the right from 2024. This shift is being driven by juiced exurban and rural turnout, a trend that hasn't been seen in other states
-------
Um...early voting in Michigan seems to be going REALLY badly for Democrats.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:38 AM (R0rrx)
______
Quality data point that helps confirm my predictions that we should win the big MI races. But ... when data tends to confirm what you want to believe, you should check it twice. I won't celebrate until our guys are taking the oath of office. Not a second sooner.
2109818489578103175
@davidslosttt
·
14h
MICHIGAN EARLY VOTING UPDATE
Michigan early voting returns point to a Trump+4.3 electorate, a R+2.8 swing to the right from 2024. This shift is being driven by juiced exurban and rural turnout, a trend that hasn't been seen in other states
-------
Um...early voting in Michigan seems to be going REALLY badly for Democrats.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:38 AM (R0rrx)
______
Quality data point that helps confirm my predictions that we should win the big MI races. But ... when data tends to confirm what you want to believe, you should check it twice. I won't celebrate until our guys are taking the oath of office. Not a second sooner.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (iFTx/)
120
99 My road rage starts the second I leave the driveway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
I'm glad my commute is only 8 miles. Years ago when I had to commute to northern MA, my fits of rage and informing drivers that they are "number 1" could instantly be replaced by sheer terror when some numb a**hole driver almosts ends me.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
I'm glad my commute is only 8 miles. Years ago when I had to commute to northern MA, my fits of rage and informing drivers that they are "number 1" could instantly be replaced by sheer terror when some numb a**hole driver almosts ends me.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:41 AM (N39Ws)
121
119 Quality data point that helps confirm my predictions that we should win the big MI races. But ... when data tends to confirm what you want to believe, you should check it twice. I won't celebrate until our guys are taking the oath of office. Not a second sooner.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (iFTx/)
=======
But the polls, Elric.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (iFTx/)
=======
But the polls, Elric.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:41 AM (R0rrx)
122
117 Most people suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions (boobs) compulsions (Admiral Akbar) stuff like that but are functional or self limited. Others simply can't function without their obsession taking over their lives (Prometheus). Its a matter of degree, as with most things. Moderation in all things my fellow morons.
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil at October 13, 2026 11:32 AM (anL5R)
And woe to that poor bastard that keeps hiding my coffee every morning!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
https://youtu.be/tT-Xxl2AzDI
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil at October 13, 2026 11:32 AM (anL5R)
And woe to that poor bastard that keeps hiding my coffee every morning!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
https://youtu.be/tT-Xxl2AzDI
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
123
My road rage starts the second I leave the driveway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
Did Druids get woad rage?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
Did Druids get woad rage?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2026 11:42 AM (quk5M)
124
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
==
One of my older brother's best friends in High School was literally the nicest kid in the world. Until he got behind the wheel of a car. The personality change was INCREDIBLE. He got into all kinds of trouble with his license had to see counselor for anger management. It was kind of freaky. I rode with him one time and he was literally out of his mind behind the wheel. It happened like flipping a switch. Never forget it.
==
One of my older brother's best friends in High School was literally the nicest kid in the world. Until he got behind the wheel of a car. The personality change was INCREDIBLE. He got into all kinds of trouble with his license had to see counselor for anger management. It was kind of freaky. I rode with him one time and he was literally out of his mind behind the wheel. It happened like flipping a switch. Never forget it.
Posted by: life stories told, 7 sentences at a time at October 13, 2026 11:43 AM (anL5R)
125
120 99 My road rage starts the second I leave the driveway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
I'm glad my commute is only 8 miles. Years ago when I had to commute to northern MA, my fits of rage and informing drivers that they are "number 1" could instantly be replaced by sheer terror when some numb a**hole driver almosts ends me.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:41 AM (N39Ws)
an asshole ends you? There's a joke in there somewhere...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
I'm glad my commute is only 8 miles. Years ago when I had to commute to northern MA, my fits of rage and informing drivers that they are "number 1" could instantly be replaced by sheer terror when some numb a**hole driver almosts ends me.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:41 AM (N39Ws)
an asshole ends you? There's a joke in there somewhere...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:43 AM (l3cgK)
126
I was a juror for a child molestation case. One of the kid's uncles abused him was the charge.
The mother of the accused was busy perjuring herself on the stand just to protect the SSI checks she was getting because of the defendant. We were watching the bailiff practically sliding out of his seat because he was fighting to keep the laughter in.
The monster was convicted.
The mother of the accused was busy perjuring herself on the stand just to protect the SSI checks she was getting because of the defendant. We were watching the bailiff practically sliding out of his seat because he was fighting to keep the laughter in.
The monster was convicted.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:43 AM (2GVsD)
127
Agreed. I had 30mg upon waking, 20mg around 2:00 pm and was ready for bed around 9:30. Like clockwork.
Posted by: rickb223
Long-term effects of stimulants can't be good for you. Sorry.
Posted by: rickb223
Long-term effects of stimulants can't be good for you. Sorry.
Posted by: Tweeker Behind The Curtain at October 13, 2026 11:43 AM (EdP2u)
128
123 My road rage starts the second I leave the driveway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
Did Druids get woad rage?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2026 11:42 AM (quk5M)
No, they got paid woad wage...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:34 AM (RORbl)
Did Druids get woad rage?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2026 11:42 AM (quk5M)
No, they got paid woad wage...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (l3cgK)
129
And sadly, drivers are only getting worse, so my mental illness will only increase. The number of retards on the road is shocking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
130
Um...early voting in Michigan seems to be going REALLY badly for Democrats.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:38 AM (R0rrx)
I get that each of these states will vote - somewhat - in a vacuum from the other several states, but this is not looking like the Blunami I was promised.
Um...early voting in Michigan seems to be going REALLY badly for Democrats.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:38 AM (R0rrx)
I get that each of these states will vote - somewhat - in a vacuum from the other several states, but this is not looking like the Blunami I was promised.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (gLYp7)
131
Winning MI until Wayne Counties late mail in ballots are counted.
Posted by: Reforger at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (Ae6Br)
132
Most people suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions (boobs) compulsions (Admiral Akbar) stuff like that but are functional or self limited. Others simply can't function without their obsession taking over their lives (Prometheus). Its a matter of degree, as with most things. Moderation in all things my fellow morons.
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil at October 13, 2026 11:32 AM (anL5R)
_____
Yes, and there's a big difference between routine sadness, anger, or depression -- which happens to everyone now and again -- and the sort of truly pathological depression that should be considered mental illness.
You could be Chad Highborn IV and still get angry or depressed when your Fenomeno is in dealer service. That's not "mental illness," though.
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil at October 13, 2026 11:32 AM (anL5R)
_____
Yes, and there's a big difference between routine sadness, anger, or depression -- which happens to everyone now and again -- and the sort of truly pathological depression that should be considered mental illness.
You could be Chad Highborn IV and still get angry or depressed when your Fenomeno is in dealer service. That's not "mental illness," though.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (iFTx/)
133
The national average for mental illness is over 20% with some states over 30%? Gimme a break. They're just defining "mental illness" to mean just about anything.
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
There's surely a bunch of loonies among us, but 30%? Nah.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (iFTx/)
Every loon's influence is amplified X 10 by social media. In many young crowds its chic and gets you attention to be nutzo. Pretend you're crazy long enough and you probably become the nutball you imitated.
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
There's surely a bunch of loonies among us, but 30%? Nah.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 11:12 AM (iFTx/)
Every loon's influence is amplified X 10 by social media. In many young crowds its chic and gets you attention to be nutzo. Pretend you're crazy long enough and you probably become the nutball you imitated.
Posted by: LASue at October 13, 2026 11:45 AM (lCppi)
134
as the charge.
The mother of the accused was busy perjuring herself on the stand just to protect the SSI checks she was getting because of the defendant. We were watching the bailiff practically sliding out of his seat because he was fighting to keep the laughter in.
The monster was convicted.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:43 AM (2GVsD)
Did it follow with the mother being hauled away for questioning? Oh, I forgot; perjury is rarely prosecuted.
The mother of the accused was busy perjuring herself on the stand just to protect the SSI checks she was getting because of the defendant. We were watching the bailiff practically sliding out of his seat because he was fighting to keep the laughter in.
The monster was convicted.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:43 AM (2GVsD)
Did it follow with the mother being hauled away for questioning? Oh, I forgot; perjury is rarely prosecuted.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:45 AM (l3cgK)
135
Long-term effects of stimulants can't be good for you. Sorry.
Posted by: Tweeker Behind The Curtain
Coffee has entered the chat.
And it was doctor supervised monthly.
Posted by: Tweeker Behind The Curtain
Coffee has entered the chat.
And it was doctor supervised monthly.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:45 AM (jmpEl)
136
131 Winning MI until Wayne Counties late mail in ballots are counted.
Posted by: Reforger at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (Ae6Br)
=======
They probably should have done that in 2024 to deny Trump the imperial presidency and control of the DOJ, including the hiring of Harmeet Dhillon to monitor elections.
Posted by: Reforger at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (Ae6Br)
=======
They probably should have done that in 2024 to deny Trump the imperial presidency and control of the DOJ, including the hiring of Harmeet Dhillon to monitor elections.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:45 AM (R0rrx)
137
Mental illness has become meaningless. Someone who has “anxiety” is defined as having mental illness. What does anxiety mean? You get nervous in social settings. You know how 90% of people are. But now it’s a disease and you’re a victim and there’s probably some govt program out there for you.
And of course very other kid is now diagnosed with ADD or Autism or hell why not both?
Like everything else follow the money. There’s an entire industry out there that treats this supposed mental illness. Everything form govt to NGOs to the medical industrial complex to of course Pharma.
More “mental illness” means more money. There is an incentive to diagnose as many customers (err I mean patients) as possible.
It’s all gay and retarded, as is everything else.
And of course very other kid is now diagnosed with ADD or Autism or hell why not both?
Like everything else follow the money. There’s an entire industry out there that treats this supposed mental illness. Everything form govt to NGOs to the medical industrial complex to of course Pharma.
More “mental illness” means more money. There is an incentive to diagnose as many customers (err I mean patients) as possible.
It’s all gay and retarded, as is everything else.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 11:46 AM (k3anH)
138
I also can't tell how they collected this data. Was it self-reporting?
The methodological summary and definitions report for this survey is 155 pages long.
That tells me it's the bestest science.
The methodological summary and definitions report for this survey is 155 pages long.
That tells me it's the bestest science.
Posted by: t-bird at October 13, 2026 11:46 AM (Gue38)
139
129
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
In NH, they can't build rotaries/traffic circles fast enough. Of course, people have no clue on how to properly and safely navigate these.
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
In NH, they can't build rotaries/traffic circles fast enough. Of course, people have no clue on how to properly and safely navigate these.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:46 AM (N39Ws)
140
TN, AR, WV pretty high in the rankings. That doesn't give their "backwoods cousins marrying cousins" reputation any help. They are all pretty red, I think.
Posted by: illiniwek at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (vbXSk)
There's a common factor:
TN = pork bbq
Ar = pork bbq
WV = pork bbq
Not one of those BBQ Wastelands is known for the Fine Sanity-Inducing Deliciousness of Bbq'd Beef.
This is why Texas, a Beef BBQ North Star in this land of porky pretenders is a Bastion of Sanity and Common Sense.
BEEF
It's Good For Your Brain!
TN, AR, WV pretty high in the rankings. That doesn't give their "backwoods cousins marrying cousins" reputation any help. They are all pretty red, I think.
Posted by: illiniwek at October 13, 2026 11:11 AM (vbXSk)
There's a common factor:
TN = pork bbq
Ar = pork bbq
WV = pork bbq
Not one of those BBQ Wastelands is known for the Fine Sanity-Inducing Deliciousness of Bbq'd Beef.
This is why Texas, a Beef BBQ North Star in this land of porky pretenders is a Bastion of Sanity and Common Sense.
BEEF
It's Good For Your Brain!
Posted by: naturalfake at October 13, 2026 11:46 AM (YSUhf)
141
Oh, I forgot; perjury is rarely prosecuted.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
My late brother, an attorney, once noted how much perjury is committed in child-custody proceedings.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
My late brother, an attorney, once noted how much perjury is committed in child-custody proceedings.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:46 AM (77rzZ)
142
My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
143
This poor man is struggling
"A MAN allegedly attempted to rape a woman as she lay dying in a city centre.
Hassan Shah was caught on CCTV entering the victim’s tent last year, a court has heard.
Shah, 26, did not speak to the woman as he pulled down her clothing inside the tent in Bradford, the jury heard.
It is unknown if the homeless victim was already dead during the attempted rape on November 8 of last year, cops said.
https://tinyurl.com/3wbh6kdn
"A MAN allegedly attempted to rape a woman as she lay dying in a city centre.
Hassan Shah was caught on CCTV entering the victim’s tent last year, a court has heard.
Shah, 26, did not speak to the woman as he pulled down her clothing inside the tent in Bradford, the jury heard.
It is unknown if the homeless victim was already dead during the attempted rape on November 8 of last year, cops said.
https://tinyurl.com/3wbh6kdn
Posted by: Oglebay at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (2ap+5)
144
Most people suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions (boobs) compulsions (Admiral Akbar) stuff like that but are functional or self limited. Others simply can't function without their obsession taking over their lives (Prometheus). Its a matter of degree, as with most things. Moderation in all things my fellow morons.
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil
And addictions. (AoSHQ)
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil
And addictions. (AoSHQ)
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (jmpEl)
145
They don't know they're mentally ill because everyone around them is, too.
Posted by: LASue
Could be the $ does go to addiction 'resources' and those that are mental ill but fall out of those categories get nothing. (Maybe a prescription and then sent on their way. And it is tough on families to try to get even temporary holds.)
Aside from 'visiting' resources, most mental health services have been moved out-of-county and into Philly. (It's a great hiding resource for the undocumented.)
Posted by: LASue
Could be the $ does go to addiction 'resources' and those that are mental ill but fall out of those categories get nothing. (Maybe a prescription and then sent on their way. And it is tough on families to try to get even temporary holds.)
Aside from 'visiting' resources, most mental health services have been moved out-of-county and into Philly. (It's a great hiding resource for the undocumented.)
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (NFX2v)
146
>>> 129 And sadly, drivers are only getting worse, so my mental illness will only increase. The number of retards on the road is shocking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
Like they have trouble judging relative speed between themselves and another vehicle, let alone two others.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
Like they have trouble judging relative speed between themselves and another vehicle, let alone two others.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 13, 2026 11:48 AM (3mtzY)
147
My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic
Congratulations!
Posted by: ballistic
Congratulations!
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:48 AM (jmpEl)
148
My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic
Excellent news!
Posted by: ballistic
Excellent news!
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:48 AM (77rzZ)
149
Never bothered to find out if the mother was brought up on charges. She nuked her own family for money.
After the conviction, the judge came back to discuss the case with us. For those who might have had doubts he mentioned they could have also charged the uncle for abusing the family dog.
After the conviction, the judge came back to discuss the case with us. For those who might have had doubts he mentioned they could have also charged the uncle for abusing the family dog.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:49 AM (2GVsD)
150
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches
==
Some years ago, I turned off the radio on my commutes. I recorded like 20 minutes of prayers on my phone and I say those on the way in. I say the rosary - audio app on my phone helps me keep track of it - on the way home. It helps quite a bit. YMMV.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches
==
Some years ago, I turned off the radio on my commutes. I recorded like 20 minutes of prayers on my phone and I say those on the way in. I say the rosary - audio app on my phone helps me keep track of it - on the way home. It helps quite a bit. YMMV.
Posted by: I'm BJ McCabe and this is my best friend Bear at October 13, 2026 11:49 AM (anL5R)
151
130 I get that each of these states will vote - somewhat - in a vacuum from the other several states, but this is not looking like the Blunami I was promised.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (gLYp7)
======
EV analysis is particular. You have to slice and dice and compare correctly to get anything predictive out of the numbers.
What I've seen across a handful of states that have started is a smaller base of leftists exhausting themselves out early through mail and early in person voting followed by steady work by Republicans to drive their numbers up.
EV tends to be won by Democrats in general (it's just voting behavior, akin to Democrats always winning Jackson, Mississippi) which doesn't mean that Democrats are suddenly winning. They won EV in 2024 and 2022 as well. But, election day trends heavily Republican and has since early voting started decades ago.
The margins Dems have tend to be smaller by % this year and with lower overall turnout.
You would not expect that in a blue wave election.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (gLYp7)
======
EV analysis is particular. You have to slice and dice and compare correctly to get anything predictive out of the numbers.
What I've seen across a handful of states that have started is a smaller base of leftists exhausting themselves out early through mail and early in person voting followed by steady work by Republicans to drive their numbers up.
EV tends to be won by Democrats in general (it's just voting behavior, akin to Democrats always winning Jackson, Mississippi) which doesn't mean that Democrats are suddenly winning. They won EV in 2024 and 2022 as well. But, election day trends heavily Republican and has since early voting started decades ago.
The margins Dems have tend to be smaller by % this year and with lower overall turnout.
You would not expect that in a blue wave election.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 13, 2026 11:49 AM (R0rrx)
152
129 And sadly, drivers are only getting worse, so my mental illness will only increase. The number of retards on the road is shocking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
Some years ago, they changed the on-ramp near here...it used to be that the lane was the on-ramp to the next exit as well, but they "widened" the freeway and turned it into TWO lanes you had to merge out of in order to get to the freeway, with both the lanes on the right leading to the off-ramp. Lots more accidents after that change.
At least it wasn't changing a two-lane residential street into a two-way/one-lane residential street with two bike lanes...
Posted by: Elric The Blade
I used to get upset driving, but now I'm very chill. I'm pleasantly surprised when people behave. It's much better for my mental health.
Posted by: Rollin' With The Punches
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
Some years ago, they changed the on-ramp near here...it used to be that the lane was the on-ramp to the next exit as well, but they "widened" the freeway and turned it into TWO lanes you had to merge out of in order to get to the freeway, with both the lanes on the right leading to the off-ramp. Lots more accidents after that change.
At least it wasn't changing a two-lane residential street into a two-way/one-lane residential street with two bike lanes...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:50 AM (l3cgK)
153
142 My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Congrats!! We have 9 more payments left.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Congrats!! We have 9 more payments left.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:50 AM (N39Ws)
154
That is very good news Ballistic.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:51 AM (2GVsD)
155
no one will read what i write
Posted by: paul at October 13, 2026 11:51 AM (meTNH)
156
My mortgage is a fixed 2.875%. That’s lower than inflation. I’m not paying a cent early. Only way it happens if I sell the house and move.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 11:51 AM (k3anH)
157
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
MOTHERFUCKER THERE'S NO STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE GORRAM ON RAMP!!
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:44 AM (jmpEl)
MOTHERFUCKER THERE'S NO STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE GORRAM ON RAMP!!
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 13, 2026 11:51 AM (iqcvy)
158
All these numbers would make a nice Venn Diagram, and I could be at the center!
Posted by: Kamala Harris at October 13, 2026 11:51 AM (zeIdK)
159
141 Oh, I forgot; perjury is rarely prosecuted.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
My late brother, an attorney, once noted how much perjury is committed in child-custody proceedings.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:46 AM (77rzZ)
and divorces.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
My late brother, an attorney, once noted how much perjury is committed in child-custody proceedings.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 11:46 AM (77rzZ)
and divorces.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:52 AM (l3cgK)
160
And woe to that poor bastard that keeps hiding my coffee every morning!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
https://youtu.be/tT-Xxl2AzDI
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK
Heh.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
https://youtu.be/tT-Xxl2AzDI
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK
Heh.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:52 AM (2WIwB)
161
Posted by: President Trump at October 13, 2026 11:51 AM (meTNH)
So Democrats ARE the party of the rich!
I KNEW IT!
So Democrats ARE the party of the rich!
I KNEW IT!
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 13, 2026 11:52 AM (gLYp7)
162
All mental maladies are over-diagnosed. Got to have as many as possible on psychotropic drugs. Easier for the gubmint to control.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 13, 2026 11:52 AM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:52 AM (2GVsD)
164
My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Very cool. Congratulations to you both!
Also, Guillfoyle is out as Ambassador to Greece. How do you screw up a nice gig like that?
I'd probably piss off the women asking them to put on the Wonder Woman costume and insisting on the lasso.
But she's not me.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Very cool. Congratulations to you both!
Also, Guillfoyle is out as Ambassador to Greece. How do you screw up a nice gig like that?
I'd probably piss off the women asking them to put on the Wonder Woman costume and insisting on the lasso.
But she's not me.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 13, 2026 11:52 AM (Sco7b)
165
142 My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
About right if you were living in a car...
(J/K. Congrats)
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
About right if you were living in a car...
(J/K. Congrats)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:53 AM (l3cgK)
166
My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Congrats!! We have 9 more payments left.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:50 AM (N39Ws)
Nice! We paid ours off years ago, by paying down extra on the principle, so we could pay for the kiddos' colleges without massive new loans.
Worked out great.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Congrats!! We have 9 more payments left.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:50 AM (N39Ws)
Nice! We paid ours off years ago, by paying down extra on the principle, so we could pay for the kiddos' colleges without massive new loans.
Worked out great.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 13, 2026 11:53 AM (YSUhf)
167
My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Great feeling huh!!??
My last payment is next month.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Great feeling huh!!??
My last payment is next month.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:53 AM (2WIwB)
168
And woe to that poor bastard that keeps hiding my coffee every morning!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
I've informed the coworkers that I drink coffee not for my benefit, but theirs.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
I've informed the coworkers that I drink coffee not for my benefit, but theirs.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:53 AM (N39Ws)
169
MOTHERFUCKER THERE'S NO STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE GORRAM ON RAMP!!
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
If my horn could speak...
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
If my horn could speak...
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (jmpEl)
170
Kimberley Guilfoyle resigned just now. Sending her to Greece helped Don Jr. but, it turns out, not the country.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (zeIdK)
171
It sounds like many here wish for Car Wars.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (2GVsD)
172
Hauled my last big load of books to donate to library used book store. My entire amateur naturalist library, in five boxes. Some good stuff in there. That closes a big chapter of my life, except for the three big tubs of nature photographs I still have to sort through.
Posted by: gp at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (Jr5Lq)
173
Traffic circles do increase the number of accidents. But they greatly reduce the number of serious accidents and virtually eliminate traffic fatalities. Hard to kill someone in a roundabout going 15 mph and hitting someone. Those fender benders are replacing the t-bone crashes at 45 mph in intersections that do cause fatalities.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (k3anH)
174
142 My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic
Good deal!
Posted by: ballistic
Good deal!
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 13, 2026 11:55 AM (wOO3z)
175
144 Most people suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessions (boobs) compulsions (Admiral Akbar) stuff like that but are functional or self limited. Others simply can't function without their obsession taking over their lives (Prometheus). Its a matter of degree, as with most things. Moderation in all things my fellow morons.
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil
And addictions. (AoSHQ)
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (jmpEl)
Joke:
Psychotherapist had a meeting for people with excessive compulsions...this one for mothers with their children.
To the first woman he says, "You have a compulsion for sweets. You even named your daughter Candy."
To the second woman, "You have a compulsion for money, even naming your daughter Penny."
At this, the third woman gets, up, and says to her child, "C'mon Dick, we're leaving!"
Posted by: Not Dr. Phil
And addictions. (AoSHQ)
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:47 AM (jmpEl)
Joke:
Psychotherapist had a meeting for people with excessive compulsions...this one for mothers with their children.
To the first woman he says, "You have a compulsion for sweets. You even named your daughter Candy."
To the second woman, "You have a compulsion for money, even naming your daughter Penny."
At this, the third woman gets, up, and says to her child, "C'mon Dick, we're leaving!"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (l3cgK)
176
My husband and I were heading home after a night out and saw a car Bo Duke over the road we were on at a T into the middle of a field. Stuck the landing. I want to have a YouTube channel called Driving in Charlotte NC.
Posted by: nckate at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (enNUy)
177
You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
I've had people come to a complete stop on the onramp.
I will say though that at least in my AO we people on the highway also try to block people from merging on.
As the person in the right hand lane you can see better then the merger. Either speed up or slow down so they can get in. Yes that means paying attention to the road instead of texting, doing your hair, or eating a salad.
I've had people come to a complete stop on the onramp.
I will say though that at least in my AO we people on the highway also try to block people from merging on.
As the person in the right hand lane you can see better then the merger. Either speed up or slow down so they can get in. Yes that means paying attention to the road instead of texting, doing your hair, or eating a salad.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (sKqQm)
178
Also, Guillfoyle is out as Ambassador to Greece. How do you screw up a nice gig like that?
Posted by: Stateless
Gyros, baklava, olives.
Damn.
Posted by: Stateless
Gyros, baklava, olives.
Damn.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (jmpEl)
179
I've been thinking about a dashcam. At least have vid of everything if something happens.
Posted by: Reforger at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (Ae6Br)
180
I just left Massachusetts for Florida. The mental illness rate in MA is at least 60%.
Posted by: Nutterchusetts at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (Ovx+P)
181
147 My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about.
Posted by: ballistic
Sell the car!
Posted by: ballistic
Sell the car!
Posted by: Dave Ramsey at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (7RD35)
182
Also, Guillfoyle is out as Ambassador to Greece. How do you screw up a nice gig like that?
If you're a woman, you insist you're only the Ambassador to Lesbos and try to set up a WNBA game there.
If you're a woman, you insist you're only the Ambassador to Lesbos and try to set up a WNBA game there.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 13, 2026 11:57 AM (2ocoG)
183
I see a huge number of handicap placards in vehicles here. Any shopping center that has handicapped spaces will have them occupied. All. The. Time.
I suspect not all of them are... handicapped to point of needing a prime parking spot.
I suspect not all of them are... handicapped to point of needing a prime parking spot.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:57 AM (RORbl)
184
Joke:
Psychotherapist had a meeting for people with excessive compulsions...this one for mothers with their children.
To the first woman he says, "You have a compulsion for sweets. You even named your daughter Candy."
To the second woman, "You have a compulsion for money, even naming your daughter Penny."
At this, the third woman gets, up, and says to her child, "C'mon Dick, we're leaving!"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
😂😂😂
Psychotherapist had a meeting for people with excessive compulsions...this one for mothers with their children.
To the first woman he says, "You have a compulsion for sweets. You even named your daughter Candy."
To the second woman, "You have a compulsion for money, even naming your daughter Penny."
At this, the third woman gets, up, and says to her child, "C'mon Dick, we're leaving!"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
😂😂😂
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:57 AM (jmpEl)
185
Dave Ramsey has so much bad advice it’s scary. I’m not one for regulation but yeah I’d ban him off the air lol.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 11:57 AM (k3anH)
186
Also, Guillfoyle is out as Ambassador to Greece. How do you screw up a nice gig like that?
Posted by: Stateless
Gyros, baklava, olives.
Damn.
Posted by: rickb223
Ouzo.
Posted by: Stateless
Gyros, baklava, olives.
Damn.
Posted by: rickb223
Ouzo.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 13, 2026 11:58 AM (wOO3z)
187
169 MOTHERFUCKER THERE'S NO STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE GORRAM ON RAMP!!
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
If my horn could speak...
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (jmpEl)
We have lights on the on-ramp during rush-hour(s)...you have to stop, then start from that stop to try to catch up to freeway traffic, one or two cars at a time...
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
If my horn could speak...
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (jmpEl)
We have lights on the on-ramp during rush-hour(s)...you have to stop, then start from that stop to try to catch up to freeway traffic, one or two cars at a time...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:58 AM (l3cgK)
188
"My wife and I paid off our mortgage this morning. 20 years early. Pretty crazy to think about."
That's what I did. Back when the mortgage rate was 18.5%
If somebody has a low rate locked in, might be a good idea not to pay it off, anticipating possible further inflation coming.
That's what I did. Back when the mortgage rate was 18.5%
If somebody has a low rate locked in, might be a good idea not to pay it off, anticipating possible further inflation coming.Posted by: gp at October 13, 2026 11:58 AM (Jr5Lq)
189
176 My husband and I were heading home after a night out and saw a car Bo Duke over the road we were on at a T into the middle of a field. Stuck the landing. I want to have a YouTube channel called Driving in Charlotte NC.
Posted by: nckate at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (enNUy)
I used to live in Hickory. Definitely don't miss the traffic there.
Posted by: nckate at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (enNUy)
I used to live in Hickory. Definitely don't miss the traffic there.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 11:58 AM (N39Ws)
190
162 All mental maladies are over-diagnosed. Got to have as many as possible on psychotropic drugs. Easier for the gubmint to control.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 13, 2026 11:52 AM (g8Ew
And the control doesn't have to even be through the meds...it can be through the finances required to get the meds. Aka "vote D or you lose all the free meds we're getting you"...
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 13, 2026 11:52 AM (g8Ew
And the control doesn't have to even be through the meds...it can be through the finances required to get the meds. Aka "vote D or you lose all the free meds we're getting you"...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 13, 2026 11:58 AM (tOcjL)
191
Gyros, Baklava, and Olives used to tour with Earth, Wind, and Fire whenever they were playing ports in the Med.
Posted by: Music nerd at October 13, 2026 11:59 AM (NUoxe)
192
You could be Chad Highborn IV and still get angry or depressed when your Fenomeno is in dealer service. That's not "mental illness," though.
===
It is a matter of degree. Does Chad become so morose that he won't get out of bed, eat, attempts suicide?
That is mental illness. I hadn't much contact with those struggling with mental illness until I had tucked a number of decades under my belt. I still don't really understand why things become pathologic for some people and not others. I don't think they are faking it. I have seen real pain, desperation even. I don't, for the life of me, understand it. To me its like -well just stop thinking that, or stop doing that or whatever. But just because the nature of the problem for some people exceeds my ability to grasp it, doesn't mean it isn't real. There's a shit ton of stuff I don't know.
===
It is a matter of degree. Does Chad become so morose that he won't get out of bed, eat, attempts suicide?
That is mental illness. I hadn't much contact with those struggling with mental illness until I had tucked a number of decades under my belt. I still don't really understand why things become pathologic for some people and not others. I don't think they are faking it. I have seen real pain, desperation even. I don't, for the life of me, understand it. To me its like -well just stop thinking that, or stop doing that or whatever. But just because the nature of the problem for some people exceeds my ability to grasp it, doesn't mean it isn't real. There's a shit ton of stuff I don't know.
Posted by: its an interesting and unsettling experience to have a window into to a troubled soul at October 13, 2026 11:59 AM (anL5R)
193
And woe to that poor bastard that keeps hiding my coffee every morning!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
At one place I worked, I found out about 3 years in that the boss was filling the coffee jar 50/50 with mixed regular and decaf for his heart condition. Never bothered to tell any of us in the office, the bastard. Chewed his ass out, damned near got sent to HR for threatening to stab him with a shrimp fork.
And woe to that poor bastard that keeps hiding my coffee every morning!!!
Posted by: Diogenes at October 13, 2026 11:40 AM (2WIwB)
At one place I worked, I found out about 3 years in that the boss was filling the coffee jar 50/50 with mixed regular and decaf for his heart condition. Never bothered to tell any of us in the office, the bastard. Chewed his ass out, damned near got sent to HR for threatening to stab him with a shrimp fork.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 13, 2026 11:59 AM (iqcvy)
194
177 You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
I've had people come to a complete stop on the onramp.
I will say though that at least in my AO we people on the highway also try to block people from merging on.
As the person in the right hand lane you can see better then the merger. Either speed up or slow down so they can get in. Yes that means paying attention to the road instead of texting, doing your hair, or eating a salad.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (sKqQm)
I do that...the allowing the mergers in, not the texting/hair/salad.
I've had people come to a complete stop on the onramp.
I will say though that at least in my AO we people on the highway also try to block people from merging on.
As the person in the right hand lane you can see better then the merger. Either speed up or slow down so they can get in. Yes that means paying attention to the road instead of texting, doing your hair, or eating a salad.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 13, 2026 11:56 AM (sKqQm)
I do that...the allowing the mergers in, not the texting/hair/salad.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:59 AM (l3cgK)
195
Years ago I was driving with some people I was working with. Guy had a nice mustang and I was in the front passenger seat.
It had been raining and he either didn't know how to drive in rain or had shitty tires. Either way as we went around a turn the car went into a spin skid...off the road.
As the car starting spinning in midair I figured I was about to die. It did a full 360 and after falling for a few feet it hit the ground...on to a feeder road that went back to the highway with us not only landing on it perfectly but driving in the correct direction. I assume this destroyed his shocks and maybe damaged his undercarriage but on one was hurt and the car still worked fine...
God was looking out for me that day...
It had been raining and he either didn't know how to drive in rain or had shitty tires. Either way as we went around a turn the car went into a spin skid...off the road.
As the car starting spinning in midair I figured I was about to die. It did a full 360 and after falling for a few feet it hit the ground...on to a feeder road that went back to the highway with us not only landing on it perfectly but driving in the correct direction. I assume this destroyed his shocks and maybe damaged his undercarriage but on one was hurt and the car still worked fine...
God was looking out for me that day...
Posted by: 18-1 at October 13, 2026 11:59 AM (sKqQm)
196
173 Traffic circles do increase the number of accidents. But they greatly reduce the number of serious accidents and virtually eliminate traffic fatalities. Hard to kill someone in a roundabout going 15 mph and hitting someone. Those fender benders are replacing the t-bone crashes at 45 mph in intersections that do cause fatalities.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (k3anH)
I HATE traffic circles with a blinding passion. Just put a light there and let the 2 roads cross with lights...
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 11:54 AM (k3anH)
I HATE traffic circles with a blinding passion. Just put a light there and let the 2 roads cross with lights...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 13, 2026 12:00 PM (tOcjL)
197
"Traffic circles do increase the number of accidents. But they greatly reduce the number of serious accidents and virtually eliminate traffic fatalities."
My city is all in on the 'traffic calming' street redesigns. It sucks.
My city is all in on the 'traffic calming' street redesigns. It sucks.
Posted by: gp at October 13, 2026 12:00 PM (Jr5Lq)
198
Besides Ouzo, I really want to go to Greece. Time is running out before the goatrapers become a huge presence.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 13, 2026 12:00 PM (wOO3z)
199
It sounds like many here wish for Car Wars.
Posted by: Anna Puma
Car wars, nothin' but car wars...
-- Bill Murray's lounge singer
Posted by: Anna Puma
Car wars, nothin' but car wars...
-- Bill Murray's lounge singer
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 12:00 PM (77rzZ)
200
178 Also, Guillfoyle is out as Ambassador to Greece. How do you screw up a nice gig like that?
___
She was married to Gavin Newsome. She obviously is just attracted to money and power and has no moral compass or conservative bona fides.
___
She was married to Gavin Newsome. She obviously is just attracted to money and power and has no moral compass or conservative bona fides.
Posted by: Ambassaduh at October 13, 2026 12:00 PM (Ovx+P)
201
I almost got into 3 accidents this morning. People need to learn the fuck how to merge onto a freeway. You don't get to the end of the on ramp and then test the waters by trying to edge out.
Just take it as given that you're the best driver on the road and allow grace for the lessers. You'll magically find that you have fewer close calls.
Just take it as given that you're the best driver on the road and allow grace for the lessers. You'll magically find that you have fewer close calls.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 13, 2026 12:00 PM (vTZFs)
202
We have lights on the on-ramp during rush-hour(s)...you have to stop, then start from that stop to try to catch up to freeway traffic, one or two cars at a time...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Yeah. We used to have those in Dallas on 75. WTF? That's just begging for accidents.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Yeah. We used to have those in Dallas on 75. WTF? That's just begging for accidents.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 12:00 PM (jmpEl)
203
I see a huge number of handicap placards in vehicles here. Any shopping center that has handicapped spaces will have them occupied. All. The. Time.
I suspect not all of them are... handicapped to point of needing a prime parking spot.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:57 AM (RORbl)
______
It's a racket. Anyone can get one, because in most states the "handicap" means almost anything. Many doctors will just sign the form just to keep their (paying) patient happy.
I suspect not all of them are... handicapped to point of needing a prime parking spot.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:57 AM (RORbl)
______
It's a racket. Anyone can get one, because in most states the "handicap" means almost anything. Many doctors will just sign the form just to keep their (paying) patient happy.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 12:00 PM (iFTx/)
204
suspect not all of them are... handicapped to point of needing a prime parking spot.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:57 AM (RORbl)
Many moons ago my wife had knee surgery and she legit got a handicap sticker for the recovery. Problem was the thing was valid for 3 years. Her recovery was something like 6 weeks. She stretched out the use of the sticker to maybe 3 months. Then she said fuck it Karma and all that and stopped using it.
However. I’m sure many unscrupulous people in her situation used it for the full 3 years. Probably renewed it too.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 11:57 AM (RORbl)
Many moons ago my wife had knee surgery and she legit got a handicap sticker for the recovery. Problem was the thing was valid for 3 years. Her recovery was something like 6 weeks. She stretched out the use of the sticker to maybe 3 months. Then she said fuck it Karma and all that and stopped using it.
However. I’m sure many unscrupulous people in her situation used it for the full 3 years. Probably renewed it too.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 12:01 PM (k3anH)
205
Also, Guillfoyle is out as Ambassador to Greece. How do you screw up a nice gig like that?
If you're a woman, you insist you're only the Ambassador to Lesbos and try to set up a WNBA game there.
==
Demand a campaign contributor pay off your credit card debt in exchange for favors...
If you're a woman, you insist you're only the Ambassador to Lesbos and try to set up a WNBA game there.
==
Demand a campaign contributor pay off your credit card debt in exchange for favors...
Posted by: QED - does this termination letter make me look fat? at October 13, 2026 12:01 PM (anL5R)
206
>>Either speed up or slow down so they can get in.
How about no? The driver merging has the duty to either speed up or slow down in order to blend into the through lane of traffic.
How about no? The driver merging has the duty to either speed up or slow down in order to blend into the through lane of traffic.
Posted by: one hour sober at October 13, 2026 12:02 PM (J4Dwc)
207
>>You hit the end of the on ramp like them dropping the green flag at Indy. You should be doing the speed limit +-5 mph by the end.
+1.
+1.
Posted by: Nazdar at October 13, 2026 12:02 PM (NcvvS)
208
Besides Ouzo, I really want to go to Greece. Time is running out before the goatrapers become a huge presence.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
Santorini. Bucket list.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
Santorini. Bucket list.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 12:02 PM (jmpEl)
209
Hey, anyone seen Sponge lately? Just realized I haven't seen him post recently. Maybe just me since I've been very inconsistent too.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 13, 2026 12:02 PM (EneHm)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 13, 2026 12:02 PM (2GVsD)
211
156 My mortgage is a fixed 2.875%. That’s lower than inflation. I’m not paying a cent early. Only way it happens if I sell the house and move.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 11:51 AM (k3anH)
-----
Ours is/was pretty low but not that low. Yes, we could have theoretically kept on investing what we paid off today and come out a little ahead but the peace of mind and not having that recurring payment every month was worth it, as we found ourselves in a spot where we had the liquid assets to just be done with it.
I understand the monetary arguments, but in the end they lost to "let's be done with this shit."
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 11:51 AM (k3anH)
-----
Ours is/was pretty low but not that low. Yes, we could have theoretically kept on investing what we paid off today and come out a little ahead but the peace of mind and not having that recurring payment every month was worth it, as we found ourselves in a spot where we had the liquid assets to just be done with it.
I understand the monetary arguments, but in the end they lost to "let's be done with this shit."
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 12:03 PM (oqH4h)
212
Script is running. Here's how we're being lied to at noon by our intellectual betters before I do a bunch of chores around here.
CBC - Alberta referendum starts. 650,000 mail in ballots. Great.
CNN - new Press Secretary. Happy dance over Guilfoyle.
MSNow - butt hurt over Trump joke. Also going to Alaska.
FoxNews - Selma Blair.
CBC - Alberta referendum starts. 650,000 mail in ballots. Great.
CNN - new Press Secretary. Happy dance over Guilfoyle.
MSNow - butt hurt over Trump joke. Also going to Alaska.
FoxNews - Selma Blair.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 13, 2026 12:03 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 12:03 PM (jmpEl)
214
People can't park either. Pull straight into the middle of the parking space. How hard is that to understand?
You don't pull in diagonal, or all the way on one side so when you open the door it swing well into the adjacent parking spot.
This is a yuge anger point for me as my car is very wide. No matter how or where I park -- even if I deliberately park well away in a spot not next to any other cars -- some fucknugget will always park right next to me. Do they not see that I don't want anyone parking next to me???
You don't pull in diagonal, or all the way on one side so when you open the door it swing well into the adjacent parking spot.
This is a yuge anger point for me as my car is very wide. No matter how or where I park -- even if I deliberately park well away in a spot not next to any other cars -- some fucknugget will always park right next to me. Do they not see that I don't want anyone parking next to me???
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 13, 2026 12:04 PM (iFTx/)
215
> Also, Guillfoyle is out as Ambassador to Greece. How do you screw up a nice gig like that?
-----------
Lavish spending on shit not relevant to your position and handing in a bogus expense account.
-----------
Lavish spending on shit not relevant to your position and handing in a bogus expense account.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 13, 2026 12:04 PM (RORbl)
216
209 Hey, anyone seen Sponge lately? Just realized I haven't seen him post recently. Maybe just me since I've been very inconsistent too.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 13, 2026 12:02 PM (EneHm)
Now that you mention it. Sure hope all is OK. Maybe he is "pre-gaming the TX MoMe".
Posted by: lin-duh at October 13, 2026 12:02 PM (EneHm)
Now that you mention it. Sure hope all is OK. Maybe he is "pre-gaming the TX MoMe".
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 13, 2026 12:04 PM (N39Ws)
217
Hey, anyone seen Sponge lately? Just realized I haven't seen him post recently. Maybe just me since I've been very inconsistent too.
Posted by: lin-duh
IIRC, moving and then MoMe.
Posted by: lin-duh
IIRC, moving and then MoMe.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 12:04 PM (jmpEl)
218
I like traffic circles. It keeps things flowing nicely without red light backups. My area has gone all in on them too, major intersections, minor ones, even as a way to slow down traffic in residential areas. Several freeway on and off ramps are traffic circles now and it has greatly reduced traffic backups where lights used to be.
I do t know if it’s feasible but if every street light could eliminated and replaced with one I’d be a happy camper.
I do t know if it’s feasible but if every street light could eliminated and replaced with one I’d be a happy camper.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 12:04 PM (k3anH)
219
Hey, anyone seen Sponge lately? Just realized I haven't seen him post recently. Maybe just me since I've been very inconsistent too.
Posted by: lin-duh
He's getting ready to move and for the MoMe. He's probably pretty busy at the moment.
Posted by: lin-duh
He's getting ready to move and for the MoMe. He's probably pretty busy at the moment.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 12:05 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Reforger at October 13, 2026 12:05 PM (Ae6Br)
221
no one will read what i write
Posted by: paul at October 13, 2026 12:05 PM (3KiOA)
222
Traffic circles are the communism of the roads. Theoretically they work great because everyone cooperates and everything is smooth and hunky-dory.
In practice they suffer from the tragedy of the commons because enough people use them without knowing what the hell to do and everything goes to shit.
In practice they suffer from the tragedy of the commons because enough people use them without knowing what the hell to do and everything goes to shit.
Posted by: ballistic at October 13, 2026 12:06 PM (oqH4h)
223
99 My road rage starts the second I leave the driveway.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
......
I can't seem to get 4 miles without some fool almost killing me.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
......
I can't seem to get 4 miles without some fool almost killing me.
Posted by: wth at October 13, 2026 12:06 PM (UjdFS)
224
NOOD Talarico
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 12:06 PM (l3cgK)
225
Nood
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 13, 2026 12:06 PM (Sco7b)
226
>>Oregon adults have the highest rate of mental illness in the US at 31.6%
NARRATOR: "They aren't actually adults"
NARRATOR: "They aren't actually adults"
Posted by: Roy at October 13, 2026 12:06 PM (qwype)
227
I like traffic circles. It keeps things flowing nicely without red light backups. My area has gone all in on them too, major intersections, minor ones, even as a way to slow down traffic in residential areas. Several freeway on and off ramps are traffic circles now and it has greatly reduced traffic backups where lights used to be.
I do t know if it’s feasible but if every street light could eliminated and replaced with one I’d be a happy camper.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez
I like them. They have two in Alexandria, Louisiana. Traffic always flowed.
I do t know if it’s feasible but if every street light could eliminated and replaced with one I’d be a happy camper.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez
I like them. They have two in Alexandria, Louisiana. Traffic always flowed.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 13, 2026 12:06 PM (jmpEl)
228
Ah, I didn't realize he was moving already. Will see him and the First Lady Friday then.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 13, 2026 12:07 PM (EneHm)
229
Some years ago, they changed the on-ramp near here...it used to be that the lane was the on-ramp to the next exit as well, but they "widened" the freeway and turned it into TWO lanes you had to merge out of in order to get to the freeway, with both the lanes on the right leading to the off-ramp. Lots more accidents after that change.
At least it wasn't changing a two-lane residential street into a two-way/one-lane residential street with two bike lanes...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:50 AM (l3cgK)
I like the way that the freeways are set up in much of Texas, with parallel frontage roads on either side that go for miles. If the freeway grinds to a near-halt, you can bail onto a frontage road, and maintain a decent 30 mph or so, including stops for lights.
In the Phoenix metro area, the freeways don't have frontage roads as such, but the valley is well-gridded with major 4-lane roads in both E-W and N-S alignments, so if the freeway shuts down, you can bail off onto a crossroad, follow it to the next major through road headed in your direction, and follow that (which is exactly what signs direct you to do when a section of freeway is closed for road repairs
At least it wasn't changing a two-lane residential street into a two-way/one-lane residential street with two bike lanes...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 13, 2026 11:50 AM (l3cgK)
I like the way that the freeways are set up in much of Texas, with parallel frontage roads on either side that go for miles. If the freeway grinds to a near-halt, you can bail onto a frontage road, and maintain a decent 30 mph or so, including stops for lights.
In the Phoenix metro area, the freeways don't have frontage roads as such, but the valley is well-gridded with major 4-lane roads in both E-W and N-S alignments, so if the freeway shuts down, you can bail off onto a crossroad, follow it to the next major through road headed in your direction, and follow that (which is exactly what signs direct you to do when a section of freeway is closed for road repairs
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 13, 2026 12:07 PM (quk5M)
230
Lane wars begun, they have.
Posted by: In my best Yoda voice at October 13, 2026 12:07 PM (LllLg)
231
Nood.
Posted by: Nazdar at October 13, 2026 12:07 PM (NcvvS)
232
Another pet peeve of mine is angled intersections.
Every intersection should be composed entirely of right angles.
Every intersection should be composed entirely of right angles.
Posted by: Bulg at October 13, 2026 12:07 PM (77rzZ)
233
In my younger days I was a very aggressive driver. And everyone around me was a big asshole and didn’t know how to drive.
Then as I got older I really mellowed out. And weirdly all those bad drivers around me…they stopped being bad drivers. lol.
Then as I got older I really mellowed out. And weirdly all those bad drivers around me…they stopped being bad drivers. lol.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 12:07 PM (k3anH)
234
Traffic circles are the communism of the roads. Theoretically they work great because everyone cooperates and everything is smooth and hunky-dory.
In practice they suffer from the tragedy of the commons because enough people use them without knowing what the hell to do and everything goes to shit.
==
This is hilarious and dead bang accurate. It should be in some stand up routine.
In practice they suffer from the tragedy of the commons because enough people use them without knowing what the hell to do and everything goes to shit.
==
This is hilarious and dead bang accurate. It should be in some stand up routine.
Posted by: QED - does this termination letter make me look fat? at October 13, 2026 12:07 PM (anL5R)
235
Traffic circles are the communism of the roads. Theoretically they work great because everyone cooperates and everything is smooth and hunky-dory.
.......
Portugal has them everywhere. I let my daughter and grandson drive everywhere. They figured it out with lots of colorful language.
.......
Portugal has them everywhere. I let my daughter and grandson drive everywhere. They figured it out with lots of colorful language.
Posted by: wth at October 13, 2026 12:09 PM (UjdFS)
236
How do you not know how to use a traffic circle? It’s not exactly rocket surgery. After the first time you use one, you know how to use it.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 13, 2026 12:10 PM (k3anH)
237
MOTHERFUCKER THERE'S NO STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE GORRAM ON RAMP!!
Saw someone flipped the other day who agreed with you. We have a tight cloverleaf where both lanes are hidden from each other until you have 70 feet left to decide what to do. (I measured)
If PennDOT fixed it, the nine emergency vehicles would have had nothing to do.
Saw someone flipped the other day who agreed with you. We have a tight cloverleaf where both lanes are hidden from each other until you have 70 feet left to decide what to do. (I measured)
If PennDOT fixed it, the nine emergency vehicles would have had nothing to do.
Posted by: t-bird at October 13, 2026 12:15 PM (Gue38)
Processing 0.06, elapsed 0.0486 seconds.
14 queries taking 0.0124 seconds, 245 records returned.
Page size 141 kb.
Powered by Minx 0.8 beta.
MuNuvians
MeeNuvians
Frequently Asked Questions
The (Almost) Complete Paul Anka Integrity Kick
Primary Document: The Audio
Paul Anka Haiku Contest Announcement
Integrity SAT's: Entrance Exam for Paul Anka's Band
AllahPundit's Paul Anka 45's Collection
AnkaPundit: Paul Anka Takes Over the Site for a Weekend (Continues through to Monday's postings)
George Bush Slices Don Rumsfeld Like an F*ckin' Hammer
Paul Anka Haiku Contest Announcement
Integrity SAT's: Entrance Exam for Paul Anka's Band
AllahPundit's Paul Anka 45's Collection
AnkaPundit: Paul Anka Takes Over the Site for a Weekend (Continues through to Monday's postings)
George Bush Slices Don Rumsfeld Like an F*ckin' Hammer
Top Top Tens
Democratic Forays into Erotica
New Shows On Gore's DNC/MTV Network
Nicknames for Potatoes, By People Who Really Hate Potatoes
Star Wars Euphemisms for Self-Abuse
Signs You're at an Iraqi "Wedding Party"
Signs Your Clown Has Gone Bad
Signs That You, Geroge Michael, Should Probably Just Give It Up
Signs of Hip-Hop Influence on John Kerry
NYT Headlines Spinning Bush's Jobs Boom
Things People Are More Likely to Say Than "Did You Hear What Al Franken Said Yesterday?"
Signs that Paul Krugman Has Lost His Frickin' Mind
All-Time Best NBA Players, According to Senator Robert Byrd
Other Bad Things About the Jews, According to the Koran
Signs That David Letterman Just Doesn't Care Anymore
Examples of Bob Kerrey's Insufferable Racial Jackassery
Signs Andy Rooney Is Going Senile
Other Judgments Dick Clarke Made About Condi Rice Based on Her Appearance
Collective Names for Groups of People
John Kerry's Other Vietnam Super-Pets
Cool Things About the XM8 Assault Rifle
Media-Approved Facts About the Democrat Spy
Changes to Make Christianity More "Inclusive"
Secret John Kerry Senatorial Accomplishments
John Edwards Campaign Excuses
John Kerry Pick-Up Lines
Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney
Torments in Dog-Hell
Greatest Hitjobs
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon
A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates
Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny
More Margaret Cho Abuse
Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny
Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman
Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format
John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia
World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading
Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree
Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears
Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
News/Chat