Mid-Morning Art Thread

The Old Stage-Coach of the Plains
Frederic Remington

Posted by: CBD at 09:25 AM

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1 Early.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:27 AM (Y/06r)

2 I like it. Kind of muddy and a bit washed out.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:28 AM (Y/06r)

3 Dark, but I like it. Thanks, CBD.

Posted by: Buck (Ofama) at October 19, 2026 09:29 AM (z6ONu)

4 No boobs.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 19, 2026 09:29 AM (kNsyQ)

5 Mark Twain described riding in a stagecoach. One of his most amusing stories.

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2026 09:29 AM (Gqar8)

6 The Cowboy Redeye to Abilene

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 19, 2026 09:29 AM (vBZcw)

7 Fantastic...

Posted by: It's me donna at October 19, 2026 09:29 AM (+gK6I)

8 Looks like an alien spaceship before you scroll down and see the horsies.

Nope!

Posted by: A random guy on the net at October 19, 2026 09:30 AM (dyMal)

9 Dome light.

Posted by: davidt at October 19, 2026 09:31 AM (Q+gd/)

10 Delivery of Door Prizes to the TxMoMe.

Nice painting.

Posted by: Count de Monet at October 19, 2026 09:31 AM (wVcYX)

11 Is that Andy Devine holding the reins?

Posted by: Drive, He Said at October 19, 2026 09:31 AM (EdP2u)

12 6 But nobody really wants to go to Abilene.

Posted by: Bulg at October 19, 2026 09:31 AM (77rzZ)

13 would hang!

Posted by: Gref at October 19, 2026 09:32 AM (5rh/l)

14 FedEx: The Early Years

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 19, 2026 09:32 AM (vBZcw)

15 Oooooo, that's a little spooky. Like!

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at October 19, 2026 09:32 AM (d/XeE)

16 4 No boobs.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 19, 2026 09:29 AM (kNsyQ)

We don't know who's in the stagecoach. Shotgun is posing for someone.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:32 AM (Y/06r)

17 Took me a minute to understand it.
Nice painting though.

Made me think of 'Bone Tomahawk.'

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 106 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 19, 2026 09:33 AM (Sco7b)

18 Looks pretty easy to take out the dude riding shotgun.

Posted by: Case at October 19, 2026 09:33 AM (ROPCF)

19 Hey, Pepino, get down off that buckboard!

Posted by: Amos McCoy, Now From Californy at October 19, 2026 09:33 AM (EdP2u)

20 Three riding up front, but no reins. Self-driving stagecoach?

Posted by: davidt at October 19, 2026 09:33 AM (Q+gd/)

21 Kind of hilly on the plains.

Posted by: huerfano at October 19, 2026 09:33 AM (2Xqig)

22 Beautiful!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 19, 2026 09:33 AM (JrHfD)

23 Where's Cookie?

Posted by: Frasier Crane at October 19, 2026 09:34 AM (bNf8H)

24 A bit dark, but the stars are nice.
Would hang, always liked Remington.
Thx CBD

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 19, 2026 09:34 AM (vJPf4)

25 Better security than the NYC Subway!

Posted by: Take The Hay Train at October 19, 2026 09:35 AM (EdP2u)

26 Looks like the driver is standing on the brake.

Posted by: huerfano at October 19, 2026 09:35 AM (2Xqig)

27 I like it.

Posted by: Tuna at October 19, 2026 09:35 AM (lJ0H4)

28 There are four people outside the actual coach, I think.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:36 AM (Y/06r)

29 Crappiest Interstate Ever!

Posted by: Road To Ruin at October 19, 2026 09:36 AM (EdP2u)

30 Candles or electric light in the coach?

Candles would be... interesting.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2026 09:36 AM (RORbl)

31 Target acquired.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2026 09:37 AM (U/wKW)

32 The guy riding shotgun that night was angry, my friends.

Posted by: George Costanza at October 19, 2026 09:37 AM (uGZRR)

33 Caption:

*front horse on left to front horse on right*

"Go West, you said. All that open land, All that fresh green grass, you said.

It'll be just like a vacation, you said.

Some vacation!!!"

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2026 09:37 AM (YSUhf)

34 Kind of muddy and a bit washed out."

The rains fall mainly on the plain...

Or something like that.

Posted by: man at October 19, 2026 09:37 AM (pfXMo)

35 Looks pretty easy to take out the dude riding shotgun.
Posted by: Case
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How could he possibly sit up there without falling off? Not like it's a smooth road.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 19, 2026 09:37 AM (JzUSu)

36 There are four people outside the actual coach, I think.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Looks like two bundled up passengers up front with the driver.

Posted by: Tuna at October 19, 2026 09:37 AM (lJ0H4)

37 Frederic Remington

XLNT

automatic 'would hang'
good call CBD

Posted by: Don Black at October 19, 2026 09:38 AM (ZxPkt)

38 What is the light source inside the carraige? That seems off to me.

Posted by: Reforger at October 19, 2026 09:38 AM (Ae6Br)

39 Candles or electric light in the coach?

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Lanterns fueled sustainably by 100% sperm whale oil

Posted by: Wells Fargo & Co. at October 19, 2026 09:38 AM (vBZcw)

40 “I know that MoMe thingie is around here somewhere.”

Posted by: Bulg at October 19, 2026 09:38 AM (77rzZ)

41 The little sagebushes aren't happy with this intrusion. Sad!

Posted by: zombie Bob Ross at October 19, 2026 09:39 AM (0sNs1)

42 Self-driving stagecoach?"

Tesla...

Posted by: man at October 19, 2026 09:39 AM (pfXMo)

43 "The Old Stage-Coach of the Plains is a 1901 oil-on-canvas painting by American artist Frederic Remington, measuring 102.2 × 69.2 cm and held at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas."

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2026 09:39 AM (NpAcC)

44 38 What is the light source inside the carraige? That seems off to me.
Posted by: Reforger at October 19, 2026 09:38 AM (Ae6Br)

Lantern, probably.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:39 AM (Y/06r)

45 I can barely make out the Buccees travel mug on the bench...so much detail.

Posted by: JSpicy at October 19, 2026 09:40 AM (PTJ94)

46 Passenger: "Oh no, not another Land Acknowledgment."

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 19, 2026 09:40 AM (vBZcw)

47 Remington took my advice by adding a nukular glow. See how effective it is?

Posted by: Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light at October 19, 2026 09:40 AM (EdP2u)

48 Beware of bandits or Indians?

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM (NpAcC)

49 I think what looks like light on the inside is just the reflection of the lantern on the window or curtain of the coach.

Posted by: Bulg at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM (77rzZ)

50 30 Candles or electric light in the coach?

Candles would be... interesting.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2026 09:36 AM

Whale oil lamps.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM (uGZRR)

51 I like the painting too. It's part of the old West heritage of our country.

Posted by: Case at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM (ROPCF)

52 Dark but looks good

Posted by: Skip at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM (cpwMZ)

53 Self-driving stagecoach?"

Tesla...
Posted by: man

If you enbiggen the picture you can just make out the reins.

Posted by: Tuna at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM (lJ0H4)

54 Kind of anti-Kinkade. Does not have that candy shell shininess.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM (Y/06r)

55 Fun!

Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM (rOKnE)

56 You just know the sandwiches they're making inside are being made with Grey Poupon.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 19, 2026 09:43 AM (0sNs1)

57 Uber. The early years.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 19, 2026 09:43 AM (uGZRR)

58 5 year-old passenger: "Hey Mister, I have to go potty again!"

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 19, 2026 09:44 AM (vBZcw)

59 Lantern, probably.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:39 AM (Y/06r)

The Loc-Nar maybe. A lost story from Heavy Metal.

Posted by: Reforger at October 19, 2026 09:44 AM (Ae6Br)

60 Uber. The early years.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty

Rider opted for the low traffic route. That's gonna cost him.

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at October 19, 2026 09:44 AM (d/XeE)

61 Remington is always art. driver and guard, the two asleep next to the driver are possibly alternates? The lanterns on each side of the coach don't seem to be spilling much light. The coach interior is probably semi-dark, heavy yellow curtains pulled shut, but some of that lantern-light might get through.

Posted by: RandomDave at October 19, 2026 09:44 AM (aJQbY)

62 Beware of bandits or Indians?
Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM

Penguins. 🐧

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 19, 2026 09:45 AM (0sNs1)

63 I do like Remington a lot, thanks for this art.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 19, 2026 09:45 AM (s1VwS)

64 So bumpy I'd need a potty break every half-hour.

Posted by: I Am Joe's Bladder at October 19, 2026 09:45 AM (EdP2u)

65 62 Beware of bandits or Indians?
Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2026 09:41 AM

Penguins. 🐧

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The dreaded Plains Penguin. Known for its casual brutality and fishy smell.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 19, 2026 09:46 AM (vBZcw)

66 Gunner is held onto the roof with Velcro chaps.

Posted by: Assless Chap at October 19, 2026 09:46 AM (EdP2u)

67 O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street
Oh please let it be for me

Posted by: Winthrop Paroo at October 19, 2026 09:46 AM (wVcYX)

68 Seems to me the lights would attract the bad guys.

Posted by: davidt at October 19, 2026 09:47 AM (Q+gd/)

69 With a name like Remington he should have painted nudes and buildings. Not cowboy stuff.

Posted by: Reforger at October 19, 2026 09:47 AM (Ae6Br)

70 What this carriage needs is a trail-sucking vacuum.

Posted by: Great great great grandfather Musk at October 19, 2026 09:47 AM (uGZRR)

71 The dreaded Plains Penguin. Known for its casual brutality and fishy smell.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 19, 2026 09:46 AM (vBZcw)

Armadillos.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:47 AM (Y/06r)

72 68 Seems to me the lights would attract the bad guys.
Posted by: davidt at October 19, 2026 09:47 AM (Q+gd/)

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I know, right?

Posted by: Captain of the Wilhelm Gustloff at October 19, 2026 09:48 AM (vBZcw)

73 68 Seems to me the lights would attract the bad guys.
Posted by: davidt at October 19, 2026 09:47 AM

And mosquitos.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 19, 2026 09:48 AM (uGZRR)

74 Cell service and wi-fi out there was sketchy at best. Starlink made Stage Coach travel tolerable.

Posted by: Thank Your Lucky Stars! at October 19, 2026 09:48 AM (EdP2u)

75 What is the light source inside the carraige? That seems off to me.

Oil lamp probably. This is 1901 so it could possibly be a battery lantern, but that's extremely unlikely.

Posted by: Ian S. at October 19, 2026 09:48 AM (2ocoG)

76 One of the more shocking views of The West you'll run across is a photograph of a flatcar train loaded with stage coaches. All stages were built in Concord NH and shipped west on trains. At the time, they were considered "the new west," not the old one.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 19, 2026 09:49 AM (zdLoL)

77 Armadillos.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Ew, one of few species that the babies look even grosser than the mature specimens.

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at October 19, 2026 09:49 AM (d/XeE)

78 This 8 1/2 minute video about why there are dinosaurs in a 16th century painting is all about art. I'm reposting from a few days ago because this is the art thread and because it may say something about perception and expectation for those with a philosophical or psychological frame of mind. The dinosaur question is answered about half way through.

https://tinyurl.com/5n78yt2e

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 09:50 AM (ndZc7)

79 I like this painting… has me humming home, home on the range…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 19, 2026 09:51 AM (wJ5Zl)

80 And mosquitos.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 19, 2026 09:48 AM (uGZRR)

You know, I never noticed mosquitos that often in West Texas. I think they need more standing water.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 09:51 AM (Y/06r)

81 Looks like a painting you'd hang crookedly in a tweaker motel in New Mexico behind the front desk.

Posted by: John Smith at October 19, 2026 09:52 AM (EdP2u)

82 Knew this was a Remington by looking only at the top third of the frame.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2026 09:53 AM (RIvkX)

83 Obligatory joke (FaceBook):

https://tinyurl.com/bdd53ct7

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2026 09:54 AM (1o8D5)

84 old gringo disappeared.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 09:54 AM (Bep7s)

85 I am out of puns this morning. Huh.
Time to walk the dog - have a good day, all!

Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2026 09:55 AM (rOKnE)

86 That stage coach is going to need a new set of Monroe shock absorbers by the time they reach Albuquerque.

Posted by: Rex B at October 19, 2026 09:55 AM (wlyRx)

87 The Moon is a main feature but does not appear on the canvas.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2026 09:55 AM (RIvkX)

88 The term stagecoach is derived from the way the journey was organized into separate sections called stages. A stage was a fixed distance between two stopping points, usually about 10 to 15 miles, where the horses were exhausted and needed to be swapped for a fresh team.

The coach itself was the vehicle, and the system of dividing the route into these stages allowed the travel to continue much faster than if a single team of horses had to rest for long periods. Consequently, a coach that operated on this system of timed stages became known as a stagecoach.

Posted by: The More You Know at October 19, 2026 09:55 AM (uGZRR)

89 obviously incandescence...

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 09:56 AM (Bep7s)

90 Time to walk the dog - "

Same here. Apologies to the host for the 100 rule violation, but Mrs asked me to thank y'all for the prayers sent her way. Drs are very pleased with results so far, and fingers crossed she continues a most excellent recovery.

God bless y'all...

Posted by: man at October 19, 2026 09:58 AM (pfXMo)

91 89 obviously incandescence...
Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 09:56 AM (Bep7s)

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I would have guessed fluorescent tubes.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 19, 2026 09:58 AM (vBZcw)

92 One of you lunatics told me about the Amon Carter Museum where this piece is displayed.

It is a fantastic place. Great architecture, wonderful art, very nicely displayed.

And free!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 19, 2026 09:59 AM (UmQWa)

93 59 hurlant.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:00 AM (Bep7s)

94 Some diners in NJ are known as Roach Coaches.

Posted by: Raid Ant And Roach Spray at October 19, 2026 10:01 AM (EdP2u)

95 pretty sure thats kim darby.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:01 AM (Bep7s)

96 What a nice aggressive painting.
Just escaped from the morning report filled with more gloom and doom than ever seen in one thread. Wow.
Guess the wagon master or is it teamster, doesn't need a whip going down that little hill. Shotgun's at the ready.'

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 19, 2026 10:02 AM (vC80E)

97 Wonder what kind of lamp they used to light the coach cabin?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 19, 2026 10:03 AM (vC80E)

98 Caption:

*front horse on left to front horse on right*

"Did you hear? All the horses in France are rioting! They're burning the place down for, for...because they want better harnesses and stuff!

Oh, let's go to Paris where we can be free of these lousy harnesses! And...and...

They even haver these Vets, these enlightened Vetrinarians, who will turn you into a mare! We can become a beautiful mares!!!

Oh, let's go to Paris and become mares!!!"

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2026 10:03 AM (YSUhf)

99 The stage is headed to Wichita and the driver is known as a "Wichita Lineman"

Posted by: zombie Glenn Campbell at October 19, 2026 10:04 AM (1utmP)

100 Kids say the darndest things.

Posted by: Art Lamplighter at October 19, 2026 10:05 AM (EdP2u)

101 73 "yeah, but your light was on."

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:05 AM (Bep7s)

102 97 Wonder what kind of lamp they used to light the coach cabin?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 19, 2026 10:03 AM (vC80E)

Probably a hurricane style lantern (small.) No open flame.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 10:05 AM (Y/06r)

103 Stars at night seem big and bright, so that checks out.

Posted by: Fact-Checker at October 19, 2026 10:06 AM (EdP2u)

104 Wonder what kind of lamp they used to light the coach cabin?

Oil lamp (probably whale oil at that time, 1901). If they were really rich, possibly an early battery lantern.

Posted by: Ian S. at October 19, 2026 10:06 AM (2ocoG)

105 81 truth or consequences.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:06 AM (Bep7s)

106 Oh, let's go to Paris and become mares!!!"
Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2026 10:03 AM

Great idea.

Posted by: The French glue factory at October 19, 2026 10:07 AM (uGZRR)

107 Wonder what kind of lamp they used to light the coach cabin?

Oil lamp (probably whale oil at that time, 1901). If they were really rich, possibly an early battery lantern.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 19, 2026 10:06 AM (2ocoG)

FUN FACT:

Later that night, the Battery Lantern caught fire and they all burned to death.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2026 10:08 AM (YSUhf)

108 Wells Fargo Bank in Reno/Sparks used to sell Remington paintings and bronze statues. Man that stuff was EXPENSIVE even in the late seventies. Later on I’d see his stuff for sale at gunshots in Reno. Definitely grew in value. I remember as a kid walking through those Wells Fargo branches looking at the prices. Closest I’d get to Remington art was the Time/Life The Old West series of “leather” bound books(I think it was seven books). Great memories. Recognized this painting instantly. Great choice.

Posted by: JROD at October 19, 2026 10:08 AM (DBoNn)

109 91 and eddie.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:08 AM (Bep7s)

110 *gunshows*

Posted by: JROD at October 19, 2026 10:09 AM (DBoNn)

111 The UK sanctioned the group last year “due to their involvement in violence against Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe on behalf of the Iranian regime.”
Teenage Norwegian hitman sentenced to 20 years for UK assassination plot tied to Iran-linked gang

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I'm pretty sure he was motivated by school budget cuts and out of date textbooks.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:11 AM (ndZc7)

112 I have concerns about horseless carriages that are showing up all over the place. They are unreliable, a nuisance, the design is inefficient and the whole thing is just a toy for the rich. This fad will never last!

Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:11 AM (AKptf)

113 Knew this was a Remington by looking only at the top third of the frame.

Hey. Gun thread was last night.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 19, 2026 10:12 AM (zdLoL)

114 I read a book written by an Army officer's wife in the late 1800's. In it, she told about her ride in a wagon train from AZ to NM. One night, they took a narrow mountain road in the middle of the night. In the morning, she saw just how narrow and dangerous it was. She asked the Wagon Master why in the world they took such a dangerous road in the pitch dark. He replied, "Because the horses would refuse to go on it in the daylight." Stage coaches usually ran 24 hours a day, only stopping for horse team swap-outs.

Posted by: JML at October 19, 2026 10:12 AM (u7yby)

115 “And I think there are going to be people receiving these orders to the firing squad who are going to, for the rest of their lives now, have to carry that burden.”
Mikie Sherrill’s Heart Breaks for Troops Ordered to Shoot Fort Hood Killer, ‘This Guy Who’s in a Wheelchair’

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We should sell raffle tickets and help reduce the national debt.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:12 AM (ndZc7)

116 It would have been interesting to see what art he would have done had he lived longer. He died at 40 or in his 40's from an appendectomy and peritonitis. His weight complicated things. He was about 300 lbs. A big man and a big artist.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 19, 2026 10:13 AM (IDUoO)

117 The composition of this piece is perfect.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:13 AM (KC5Lt)

118 It’s over you guys. foxsniz says Democrats will sweep the House and senate. They’re calling Michigan, NC, Maine and (haha) Texas senate seats for Democrats. They’re calling the House by at least 8 seats for Dems, and they will all competitive seats.

I guess they don’t think we will show up and vote. Also that we give a fig about their polls.

They blame it all on Trump’s unpopularity.

They’re trying to kill the MAGA movement just like the tea party. It’s all the same forces.

Get out and vote dammit.

Posted by: That Guy at October 19, 2026 10:13 AM (f4tQo)

119 As a lifelong son of the prairie, a comment: We ain't got no bumps in the land like that. I think Remington worked way up north somewhere!

Great painting, CBD! Thanks.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 19, 2026 10:14 AM (Jr+re)

120 108 "no white man will ever know where."

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:14 AM (Bep7s)

121 @116 Fenelon Spoke-I believe he was 48

Posted by: JROD at October 19, 2026 10:15 AM (DBoNn)

122 The whippletree is the greatest invention after the wheel.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:16 AM (KC5Lt)

123 146
Practical application for Elon’s car jet tech:
(Link to X video)

https://tinyurl.com/34cn5mk5

Posted by: Tom Servo

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 19, 2026 10:17 AM (vC80E)

124 It’s over you guys. foxsniz says Democrats will sweep the House and senate. They’re calling Michigan, NC, Maine and (haha) Texas senate seats for Democrats. They’re calling the House by at least 8 seats for Dems, and they will all competitive seats.

That's funny, CNN was just wailing that the Dems aren't going to get the Senate and that Talerico is a moronic failure.

Posted by: Ian S. at October 19, 2026 10:17 AM (2ocoG)

125 115 “And I think there are going to be people receiving these orders to the firing squad who are going to, for the rest of their lives now, have to carry that burden.”
Mikie Sherrill’s Heart Breaks for Troops Ordered to Shoot Fort Hood Killer, ‘This Guy Who’s in a Wheelchair’

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We should sell raffle tickets and help reduce the national debt.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:12 AM (ndZc7)

Odd how he has no empathy for the 17 people this guy murdered- including a pregnant woman.

Shut the fuck up, Mikie.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 10:17 AM (Y/06r)

126 It’s over you guys. foxsniz says Democrats will sweep the House and senate. They’re calling Michigan, NC, Maine and (haha) Texas senate seats for Democrats. They’re calling the House by at least 8 seats for Dems, and they will all competitive seats.

I guess they don’t think we will show up and vote. Also that we give a fig about their polls.

They blame it all on Trump’s unpopularity.

They’re trying to kill the MAGA movement just like the tea party. It’s all the same forces.

Get out and vote dammit.
Posted by: That Guy at October 19, 2026 10:13 AM (f4tQo)

Yeeash.

Welp, the MSM is really going all in on the Discourage Republican Voting Op with Enabling the Cheat/Voter Fraud as a Bonus!

We only have one job now and that's to vote.

Oh the wailing and gnashing of teeth, if we win.

Of course, people gotta vote.

We'll see.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2026 10:18 AM (YSUhf)

127 Practical application for Elon’s car jet tech:
(Link to X video)

https://tinyurl.com/34cn5mk5

Perfect, now I want one.

Posted by: Ian S. at October 19, 2026 10:18 AM (2ocoG)

128 The retarded governor thinks they will shoot him while he's sitting in a wheelchair.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)

129 Remington rarely painted a woman, for what that's worth. I'd say it's suss.

Posted by: The Great Poof at October 19, 2026 10:19 AM (EdP2u)

130 118 our pal fox. right centric, poisoning the vote.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:21 AM (Bep7s)

131 128 The retarded governor thinks they will shoot him while he's sitting in a wheelchair.

Posted by: polynikes
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Tell the governor that he's welcome to stand.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 19, 2026 10:21 AM (vC80E)

132 Macron dances with wife Brigitte at Celine Dion concert while France burns

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Nero got in trouble for that sort of thing.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:21 AM (ndZc7)

133 OT: they are doing another Baywatch reboot.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 10:22 AM (Y/06r)

134 122 whifflebush.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:22 AM (Bep7s)

135 From the Morning Report:
I literally have zero words anymore to describe what I feel about Democrats in this country, and leftists the world over. They are such evil beings, and operate at the behest of demons and the devil himself. In my mind, there is no other explanation. None.
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 19, 2026 07:55 AM (qBdHI)
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M'Lady, what we are witnessing is the separation of the sheep and the goats as fortold in The Holy Scriptures. There is no other rational explanation for the irrational behavior of the left and the Islamo-Nazis.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at October 19, 2026 10:22 AM (JNTt1)

136 115 “And I think there are going to be people receiving these orders to the firing squad who are going to, for the rest of their lives now, have to carry that burden.”
Mikie Sherrill’s Heart Breaks for Troops Ordered to Shoot Fort Hood Killer, ‘This Guy Who’s in a Wheelchair’

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We should sell raffle tickets and help reduce the national debt.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:12 AM (ndZc7)

Odd how he has no empathy for the 17 people this guy murdered- including a pregnant woman.

Shut the fuck up, Mikie.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 10:17 AM (Y/06r)
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Each and every soldier involved in Hasan's execution will sleep soundly that night, knowing they performed a worthy task. They shoulder that burden so that we don't have to.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 19, 2026 10:22 AM (FZ29D)

137 Remington rarely painted a woman, for what that's worth. I'd say it's suss.
Posted by: The Great Poof at October 19, 2026 10:19 AM (EdP2u)

They were all Native American women when he did so they all have been erased from his paintings by order of the woke.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:22 AM (KC5Lt)

138 129 Remington rarely painted a woman, for what that's worth. I'd say it's suss.
Posted by: The Great Poof at October 19, 2026 10:19 AM (EdP2u)

I think the figure in the center on the bench is a woman.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 10:23 AM (Y/06r)

139 Turn off your TV.

Posted by: And touch grass at October 19, 2026 10:23 AM (uGZRR)

140 no one will read what i write

Posted by: Paul at October 19, 2026 10:23 AM (Uz26D)

141 OT: they are doing another Baywatch reboot.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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Reboot or reboob?

Posted by: scampydog at October 19, 2026 10:24 AM (2bFN5)

142 Will the French Army Have to Be Called Out?

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Why hasn't the French army been called out?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:24 AM (ndZc7)

143 @112 This fad will never last!

The last real stagecoach robbery was in 1916.
Perps apprehended by Postal Inspectors.

("Who are those guys?")

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 19, 2026 10:25 AM (zdLoL)

144 > Practical application for Elon’s car jet tech
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Brings up this story;

Bicycling sports bro in full spandex garb is holding up traffic on a two lane road. He will not yield, flips off people. Come to a light and a pickup truck with a trailer packed with lawn mowers and stuff pulls up next to him. He gets to jawboning and the rear passenger doors fly open and two burly Hispanics jump out and proceed to beat the shit out of the guy while he's trying to get his feet out of the peddles.

Eventually he's free of the bike, but the dudes take it from him, throw it on the trailer, and get back in the truck before the light turns green and take off.

He's in the road looking for help and we're all laughing at him.

Absolute poetry.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2026 10:25 AM (RORbl)

145 142 Will the French Army Have to Be Called Out?

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Why hasn't the French army been called out?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:24 AM (ndZc7)

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Because the French government doesn't want to stop the riots.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 10:25 AM (+B3Bm)

146 Remington had a woman fishing in a painting.

Posted by: JROD at October 19, 2026 10:25 AM (DBoNn)

147 136 115 “And I think there are going to be people receiving these orders to the firing squad who are going to, for the rest of their lives now, have to carry that burden.”
Mikie Sherrill’s Heart Breaks for Troops Ordered to Shoot Fort Hood Killer, ‘This Guy Who’s in a Wheelchair’

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We should sell raffle tickets and help reduce the national debt.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:12 AM (ndZc7)

It's only a problem to those who might consider him human.

Separate art related. I've checked with Chat and asked for the latest.

For some mysterious reasons, we'll never know why, the Louvre is closed today. Historians and journalists for years will puzzle over this.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 106 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 19, 2026 10:25 AM (Sco7b)

148 The Old Stage-Coach of the Plains, 1901
Dimensions: 40 1/4 x 27 1/4″
Frederic Remington

Love Remington's body of work so, yes, would hang.

In 1901, stagecoaches were primarily serving as "feeder lines," carrying passengers, U.S. Mail, and cargo from train depots into the backcountry and mountain resorts.

They weren't exclusive to the American West, but were heavily utilized in the Northeast to carry tourists and mail from train stations to remote wilderness resorts.

A famous mail stagecoach robbery occurred in North River, New York, on August 14, 1901. See Sun Community News, 'The rise and fall of the Adirondack stagecoach,' published 2022.

It was not the railroad that ultimately killed the stagecoach, but the automobile and the motor bus.

Nice art to open the week. Thanks.

Posted by: L - No nic... at October 19, 2026 10:25 AM (NFX2v)

149 Wakes up
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Old West Uber. Cool!
Goes looking for coffee.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 19, 2026 10:25 AM (2WIwB)

150 They were all Native American women when he did so they all have been erased from his paintings by order of the woke.
Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:22 AM (KC5Lt)
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*sob*

Posted by: Land o' Lakes Maiden at October 19, 2026 10:26 AM (amcLV)

151 Reboot or reboob?
Posted by: scampydog at October 19, 2026 10:24 AM (2bFN5)

Well, they seem to be going for a more serious take than the movie. Eyecandy, yes, but also seem to be trying to go for eyecandy for the ladies.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 10:26 AM (Y/06r)

152 I can't wait to not watch the Baycrotch reboot.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 19, 2026 10:26 AM (8B4gm)

153 Remington's are pricey, but the real money is locked up in Herndon, VA. 1,100 Bob Ross originals, mostly from his TV show, are there. One sold for a million bucks at auction.

Posted by: Planning A Heist at October 19, 2026 10:27 AM (EdP2u)

154
Speaking of dinosaurs....

Here's an astounding new finding fro when dinosaurs roamed the Earth:

https://x.com/ThaddeusOzik/status/2110115333902053578

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2026 10:27 AM (YSUhf)

155 Hey Governor Hair Gell, it's October.

Surprise.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2026 10:27 AM (viF8m)

156 Remington rarely painted a woman, for what that's worth. I'd say it's suss.
Posted by: The Great Poof at October 19, 2026 10:19 AM (EdP2u)

That's what you call a quandary. Support illegals beating up citizens or support douchebag bicyclists.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:27 AM (KC5Lt)

157 Nero got in trouble for that sort of thing. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

See now, that's just pernicious.
Nero would have never danced with Macron's wife. Too old for him.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 19, 2026 10:27 AM (zdLoL)

158 128 The retarded governor thinks they will shoot him while he's sitting in a wheelchair.
Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)

What do they do with a scumbag in a wheelchair? Tie him to a post or something?

Posted by: No Name Today at October 19, 2026 10:28 AM (8mulE)

159 I have to go with supporting the bicyclist because I've been stuck behind a lawn care truck pulling a trailer and not giving a shit about other cars.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:29 AM (KC5Lt)

160 Oh look, the 'protestors' are threatening to burn down Notre Dame if their terrorist buddy isn't released.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 19, 2026 10:30 AM (Y/06r)

161 El-Sayed Denounced ‘Conservatives’ for Opposing Free Sex Changes for Transgender Illegal Immigrants, Called for Universal Health Care for Trans ‘Undocumented Persons’

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Remember the Alamo!

54-40 or fight!

Free Sex Changes for Transgender Illegal Immigrants!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:30 AM (ndZc7)

162 Nero would have never danced with Macron's wife. Too old for him.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 19, 2026 10:27 AM (zdLoL)
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I think you're conflating Nero with Tiberius.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:31 AM (amcLV)

163 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:31 AM (ccf/V)

164 162 Nero would have never danced with Macron's wife. Too old for him.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 19, 2026 10:27 AM (zdLoL)

And too many testicles.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 106 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 19, 2026 10:31 AM (Sco7b)

165 What do they do with a scumbag in a wheelchair? Tie him to a post or something?
Posted by: No Name Today at October 19, 2026 10:28 AM (8mulE)

I assume they will place him in a chair or a table that can be turned upright. Because it would be retarded to execute him in his wheelchair.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:31 AM (KC5Lt)

166 What do they do with a scumbag in a wheelchair? Tie him to a post or something?
Posted by: No Name Today at October 19, 2026 10:28 AM (8mulE)
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Stretcher. See the documentary "Paths of Glory."

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:32 AM (amcLV)

167 The French aren't going to do much about this, are they?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 19, 2026 10:32 AM (8B4gm)

168 SPONGE!!!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:32 AM (amcLV)

169 The retarded governor thinks they will shoot him while he's sitting in a wheelchair.
Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)

What do they do with a scumbag in a wheelchair? Tie him to a post or something?
Posted by: No Name Today at October 19, 2026 10:28 AM (8mulE)

I would assume that they just tie him to his wheelchair or just a chair and have the chair on a platform to so that his chest is at an average standing height.

I can't believe it matters in any way whether he's in a wheelchair or not. He committed horrible murders and treason.

Throw him down a well for all I care.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2026 10:33 AM (YSUhf)

170 Democrats have lives of cradle to grave pleasure. Their hatred of Republicans is entirely fake. Why would they? They have never known anything but political victory.

After awhile, the Democrats get bored of their lives of endless orgasms, and decide to hurt the Republicans who create everything while Democrats lie on their backs receiving pleasure, just to spice things up and make their orgasms more intense.

WE NEED TO CLEANSE AMERICA IN A BATH OF BLOOD.

Posted by: Ken at October 19, 2026 10:33 AM (J7MAM)

171
For some mysterious reasons, we'll never know why, the Louvre is closed today. Historians and journalists for years will puzzle over this.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 106 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 19, 2026 10:25 AM (Sco7b)

If you want an instantly green lit big budget Hollywood script, write a heist movie about a diverse gang of third worlders who loot the "stolen" treasures out of the British Museum/Louvre and return them to the indigenous peoples. And Lesbians!

Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at October 19, 2026 10:33 AM (r7+Q7)

172 My car got dented by an Ames #2 shovel bouncing out of a a landscapers trailer. Didn't even get to keep the shovel.

Posted by: Dig It! at October 19, 2026 10:33 AM (EdP2u)

173 150 her knees are breasts!

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:34 AM (Bep7s)

174 Because it would be retarded to execute him in his wheelchair.
Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:31 AM (KC5Lt)
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Gary Gilmore was strapped to a chair for his firing squad.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:34 AM (amcLV)

175 "The French aren't going to do much about this, are they?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory"

They are still telling themselves and the world it is about school funding. Although some of that has shifted to cost of living because that is an obvious lie.

So no, they would rather die on the hill of 'diversity is our strength' than face reality.

Posted by: Ripley at October 19, 2026 10:35 AM (GUOwU)

176 Stretcher. See the documentary "Paths of Glory."
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:32 AM (amcLV)

Just watched again last week. Obviously it was banned in France for a period of time. The general story was true but they took the usual movie liberties in changing up some of the facts.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:35 AM (KC5Lt)

177 151 i'm sitting right here!

Posted by: david hasselhof at October 19, 2026 10:35 AM (Bep7s)

178 167 The French aren't going to do much about this, are they?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 19, 2026 10:32 AM (8B4gm)

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Apparently, the European left is casting this as a right wing problem because Macron is center-right in the European model of politics.

Which taints Le Pen and should make her less likely to win.

There also seem to be knock-on effects towards Meloni in Italy who has kept the response restrained in the last few days (though, reportedly, a lot of arrests), as a way to taint the European right as ineffectual and the source of the problems behind the riots (affordability, ha).

I mean, Le Pen is a socialist wannabe estabishmentarian, so whatever. France has no government solution on the horizon. She said that Muslim French are as French as De Gaulle.

Meloni is, however, hardlining her rhetoric against Islam in general. We'll see where that goes, apparently there's some public order "meeting" happening, or something.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 10:36 AM (+B3Bm)

179 >>The French aren't going to do much about this, are they?

In keeping with the art theme, the Louvre's twitter account just tweeted out that the museum is closed because of the "student social movement".

So no, France will learn to speak German

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2026 10:37 AM (viF8m)

180 It's actually just gross. trust me.

Posted by: Elizabeth Bathory at October 19, 2026 10:37 AM (r7+Q7)

181 Muslims have to break into the Louvre and burn the Mona Lisa.

It might be the only thing to wake up center-left Frenchmen to the fact that their country has not gotten better with the importation of Syria and Algeria.

Hell, it might be the only thing to convince the center-right Frenchman of that.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 10:37 AM (+B3Bm)

182 I can't wait to not watch the Baycrotch reboot.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 19, 2026 10:26 AM (8B4gm)
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According to Futurama, Pamela Anderson won an Oscar for her role in the first movie to be shot entirely in slow motion.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 19, 2026 10:38 AM (FZ29D)

183 They should put his wheelchair on a little track that runs back and forth and have the firing squad members shoot one at a time, and each time they get a hit a bell will ding and it will change directions.

at the end the one with the most hits wins a big stuffed plushy doll.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2026 10:39 AM (0XBHT)

184 154 miss a turn.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:39 AM (Bep7s)

185 158 sit him on the peg.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:40 AM (Bep7s)

186 at the end the one with the most hits wins a big stuffed plushy doll.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2026 10:39 AM (0XBHT)
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Cuddly monkey!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:40 AM (amcLV)

187 Having successfully saved my "One free violation of the Art Thread 100 Comment Rule" for another day, I wanted to take some time to express my appreciation for those that attended the TxMoMe.

There were those that were missed incredibly (nurse, Berzerker and spouse, various others), yet there were newbies to fill some of the void. It was great meeting you and I hope you can make it to future ones to meet those that missed this year.

Pete Bog and his lovely wife always impress with their culinary skills keeping the hungers away and appeasing the beasts as they come off the firing lines. RMBS and mom for taking part in the fun with those amazing beans.

Bacon wench and the NEW Sausage King for keeping one tradition alive and maybe starting a new one.

Rancher Bob for keeping the Porta-Potties away from Casa de Sponge again this year.

Cow Horse Queen and Ben Had who make herding cats look so elegant.

Weasel for arranging the range officers to keep it safe for all, Lin-duh for bringing Spawn to show us all we still have work to do.......Then, there's Disco Doof..........But kudos to Sponge Bro (no relation, just great friends) for entertaining the masses in the evenings.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:40 AM (ccf/V)

188 Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 19, 2026 10:38 AM (FZ29D)

You were missed as well......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:41 AM (ccf/V)

189 The French aren't going to do much about this, are they?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 19, 2026 10:32 AM (8B4gm)
________

They will mostly ignore the destruction and hope it runs out of steam as the weather gets colder.

These are the same simps who did absolutely nothing after a very suspicious fire burned one of their most famous and iconic landmarks (Notre Dame).

I expect the Eiffel Tower could be razed and they still wouldn't do anything.

They are ostriches putting their heads in the sand.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 19, 2026 10:42 AM (iFTx/)

190 SPONGE!!!
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:32 AM (amcLV)

*fistbump*

Guard that raffle prize well, my friend. For it is special.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:42 AM (ccf/V)

191 Remington's are pricey, but the real money is locked up in Herndon, VA. 1,100 Bob Ross originals, mostly from his TV show, are there. One sold for a million bucks at auction.
Posted by: Planning A Heist at October 19, 2026 10:27 AM

Not to mention that Bob Ross comments here, and Frederick Remington doesn't.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 19, 2026 10:42 AM (0sNs1)

192 Guard that raffle prize well, my friend. For it is special.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:42 AM (ccf/V)
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I am drinking tea from it at this very moment.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:42 AM (amcLV)

193 169 push him down a ramp as they give the command.

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:43 AM (Bep7s)

194 Sen. Elissa Slotkin
@SenatorSlotkin
I hopped on the train from Chicago back home to Michigan. I break down why I’m focused on the idea that we should speed up trains between Chicago and Detroit, and Detroit to Toronto!

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She wants the trains to run on time.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:43 AM (ndZc7)

195 I hate when they compare the French Revolution to the American Revolution as similar.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:43 AM (KC5Lt)

196 I lurk.

Posted by: Frederick Remington at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (Ae6Br)

197 WTF??!!

"OSZ
@OpenSourceZone
·
23h
NBC: Republicans need the midterms to be high turnout to do well

Will You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "

Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (AKptf)

198 Are the “French students” still protesting school conditions? 🤣

Posted by: All Gay and Retarded at October 19, 2026 10:45 AM (4ZhPW)

199 Ds vote like maniacs for their own. Always and often.

Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:45 AM (AKptf)

200 174 now there's a music suggestion, the adverts!

Posted by: cmeat at October 19, 2026 10:45 AM (Bep7s)

201 {{ sponge }}

Posted by: lin-duh at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (EneHm)

202 That's a mighty big team for that coach. I'd bet there's gold on that stage.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (cJOax)

203 NBC: Republicans need the midterms to be high turnout to do well

Will You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "
Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (AKptf)

We really are the stupid party.

F*cking idiots.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (ccf/V)

204 Having successfully saved my "One free violation of the Art Thread 100 Comment Rule" for another day, I wanted to take some time to express my appreciation for those that attended the TxMoMe....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:40 AM (ccf/V)

I might start a betting pool for an over/under on how long you'll be able to hold on to that "one free violation" card!

Posted by: Doof at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (vf0Y9)

205 Just watched again last week. Obviously it was banned in France for a period of time. The general story was true but they took the usual movie liberties in changing up some of the facts.
Posted by: polynikes
_________

Great movie. My one big beef with it is the scene with Kirk Douglas making the walk through the trench before going over the top. It was just one long straight trench without a single traverse. Any Germans getting in could have enfiladed the entire length of the trench. Disappointing because Kubrick is known for his attention to detail.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (JzUSu)

206 {{ sponge }}
Posted by: lin-duh at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (EneHm)

Always so good to see ya'll.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:47 AM (ccf/V)

207 SenatorSlotkin
I hopped on the train from Chicago back home to Michigan. I break down why I’m focused on the idea that we should speed up trains between Chicago and Detroit, and Detroit to Toronto!
—

Good to know a US senator’s focus is on train service in Canada.

Posted by: All Gay and Retarded at October 19, 2026 10:47 AM (4ZhPW)

208 Many Republican voters will cut their nose off to spite their face if the choices aren't what they wanted. The political curse of conservative individualism.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:47 AM (KC5Lt)

209 When nothing else seems right, post a Remington.

Funny: I never before thought about a stage coach having interior lighting.

Doesn't that attract bugs? and hostiles?

Posted by: mindful webworker - shotgun! at October 19, 2026 10:47 AM (vmXN+)

210 203 NBC: Republicans need the midterms to be high turnout to do well

Will You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "
Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (AKptf)

We really are the stupid party.

F*cking idiots.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (ccf/V)

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What percentage of the electorate is that no? Are they actually Republicans? Where are the Republicans? Are they in Massachusetts or Texas?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 10:48 AM (+B3Bm)

211 203 NBC: Republicans need the midterms to be high turnout to do well

Will You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "
Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (AKptf)

We really are the stupid party.

F*cking idiots.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (ccf/V)

It's NBC.
Women can become men, people burning down France are students, and I'd lie to those bastards over and over again.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 106 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 19, 2026 10:48 AM (Sco7b)

212 What percentage of the electorate is that no? Are they actually Republicans? Where are the Republicans? Are they in Massachusetts or Texas?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 10:48 AM (+B3Bm)

Damn strippers......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:48 AM (ccf/V)

213 I hate when they compare the French Revolution to the American Revolution as similar.
Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:43 AM (KC5Lt)
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Me too.

Posted by: zombie Edmund Burke at October 19, 2026 10:48 AM (amcLV)

214 The media, who very much want them some Democratic Socialism with a side order of Islam, are doing everything they can to throw the midterms.

It's all horseshit.

I don't even glance at polls anymore. They're propaganda from the left.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2026 10:49 AM (RORbl)

215 208 Many Republican voters will cut their nose off to spite their face if the choices aren't what they wanted. The political curse of conservative individualism.
Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:47 AM (KC5Lt)

My senator does what I want 94% of the time. But 3 years ago he voted against this bill I support. So he’s dead to me forever and ever.

Posted by: Conservative Voters at October 19, 2026 10:49 AM (4ZhPW)

216 IF these things are so far off and idiotic, at what point can all pollsters be investigated for election interference and fraud?

Isn't it time to stop this bullshit?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:49 AM (ccf/V)

217 The pencil sharpener in my 5th grade classroom was broken so I burnt down the school and lit the principal on fire.

Posted by: 19 Year-Old Abdul at October 19, 2026 10:49 AM (EdP2u)

218 Ro Khanna explains it all.

Ro Khanna
@RoKhanna
From the high schools of France to the streets of Madrid to the universities of Tirana, young people are telling their governments the same thing: in an age of massive wealth inequality, they want a future they can believe in.
In France, students and teachers are asking for safe schools, enough teachers and smaller classes.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Up, Up, and Away! at October 19, 2026 10:49 AM (ndZc7)

219 Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (JzUSu)

I think Kubrick was only 28 at the time. Rookie mistake.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:50 AM (KC5Lt)

220 Florida just dropped an arrest warrant on 95 year old Raul Castro for conspiracy to commit murder. He's practically dead himself.

I don't give a shit if Hasan is shot in his wheelchair. Shoot the wheelchair too.

Justice time for all of them.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2026 10:50 AM (viF8m)

221 197 WTF??!!

"OSZ
@OpenSourceZone
·
23h
NBC: Republicans need the midterms to be high turnout to do well

Will You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "
Posted by: runner
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Bullshit. EV and mail in ballot rates show that already. Ignore the frigging media as they peddle outright lies and lies by omission.

Do your thing people. Vote and get others around you to vote.

Turn off the syphilitic trans media and that includes social media as it is all riddled with demoralization ops.

Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 10:50 AM (E4rtv)

222 Great movie. My one big beef with it is the scene with Kirk Douglas making the walk through the trench before going over the top. It was just one long straight trench without a single traverse. Any Germans getting in could have enfiladed the entire length of the trench. Disappointing because Kubrick is known for his attention to detail.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (JzUSu)
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Practicality. Although the trench was corrrectly constructed in the French manner, a realistic width would not have allowed the camera dolly through. He was constrained by the technology of the time.

Posted by: zombie Edmund Burke at October 19, 2026 10:50 AM (amcLV)

223 Yep. Trump was to fix 100 years of rot in 4 years. And now hamburgers are 'spensive and gas should be $2/gal. I'm big mad and not voting.

Fuck.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 19, 2026 10:50 AM (8B4gm)

224 You were missed as well......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:41 AM (ccf/V)
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Seems like a lot of great Morons couldn't make this year due to one reason or another.

It's great that there were a bunch of n00bs to take up the slack!

Maybe next year...I'll see what I can do.

Part of the challenge for me is it falls at a very inconvenient time of the semester when I'm teaching class. Last year I had to drive 10 hours and then grade a stack of papers before submitting midterm grades. Have to do the same this year (minus the 10 hour drive).

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 19, 2026 10:51 AM (FZ29D)

225 Will You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "
Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (AKptf)
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Y'all will notice that they omitted a "Definitely" category for Reps.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:51 AM (amcLV)

226 What can we DO about the midterms? Go vote.

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2026 10:52 AM (Gqar8)

227 215 208 Many Republican voters will cut their nose off to spite their face if the choices aren't what they wanted. The political curse of conservative individualism.
Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:47 AM (KC5Lt)

My senator does what I want 94% of the time. But 3 years ago he voted against this bill I support. So he’s dead to me forever and ever.
Posted by: Conservative Voters
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Reacting to putrid media posts is about like getting upset at reddit posts--both are fiction and when you start looking hard at the story--they fall apart as being fake and gay.

You can get nuggets of truth from biased sources but not from wholesale belief that they tell the truth. And watch out for Gell-Mann amnesia because for the media, there is no truth in them as they live by lies.

Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 10:52 AM (E4rtv)

228 Having successfully saved my "One free violation of the Art Thread 100 Comment Rule" for another day, I wanted to take some time to express my appreciation for those that attended the TxMoMe....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:40 AM (ccf/V)

I might start a betting pool for an over/under on how long you'll be able to hold on to that "one free violation" card!
Posted by: Doof at October 19, 2026 10:46 AM (vf0Y9)
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Does a "FIRST!" on the Art Thread count as a violation?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 19, 2026 10:53 AM (FZ29D)

229 Part of the challenge for me is it falls at a very inconvenient time of the semester when I'm teaching class. Last year I had to drive 10 hours and then grade a stack of papers before submitting midterm grades. Have to do the same this year (minus the 10 hour drive).
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 19, 2026 10:51 AM (FZ29D)

Totally understand.

Note: The First Lady has expressed an interest in lurking in some threads and the Book Thread has come highly recommended. I did advise pants were required.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:53 AM (ccf/V)

230 ----
Does a "FIRST!" on the Art Thread count as a violation?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 19, 2026 10:53 AM (FZ29D)

*hopes CBD isn't lurking at the moment*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:54 AM (ccf/V)

231 225 Will You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "
Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (AKptf)
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Y'all will notice that they omitted a "Definitely" category for Reps.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:51 AM (amcLV)

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It's a net advantage poll.

But, I'm sure it doesn't have the same issues as the Francesca Hong polling in the WI Democrat governor's race.

For reasons.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 10:54 AM (+B3Bm)

232 Y'all will notice that they omitted a "Definitely" category for Reps.
Posted by: Captain Obvious
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It is bullshit from the beginning--EV and absentee votes already indicate the opposite on voter enthusiasm. Frankly just turn off that stupid media shit until after Nov. 3rd. Your digestion and sanity will be in better shape.

Go and vote and take others to vote unless they plan on voting Democrat.

Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 10:54 AM (E4rtv)

233 Practicality. Although the trench was corrrectly constructed in the French manner, a realistic width would not have allowed the camera dolly through. He was constrained by the technology of the time.
Posted by: zombie Edmund Burke
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I don't think it was correctly constructed in the French manner. They generally dug worse trenches than the Brits, and far worse than the Germans, but they still had traverses. There wasn't a single traverse in that scene.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 19, 2026 10:55 AM (JzUSu)

234 My tea is nood.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:55 AM (amcLV)

235 I did slum at Kos to see if they mentioned France. Nope.

But I did see a thread on 'no kings' and a lot of people didn't make it. It was designed to be a GOTV event where people were expected to fill out their ballots then and there and have their votes submitted I guess.

I've been working on my projects so I'd only occasionally flip to the news stations and I only saw it on MSNow once. So this was probably a good thing.

Although if they're dying off, they get three or four votes so.....math.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 106 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 19, 2026 10:55 AM (Sco7b)

236 There wasn't a single traverse in that scene.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 19, 2026 10:55 AM (JzUSu)
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Again, camera dolly.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:56 AM (amcLV)

237 232 Y'all will notice that they omitted a "Definitely" category for Reps.
Posted by: Captain Obvious
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It is bullshit from the beginning--EV and absentee votes already indicate the opposite on voter enthusiasm. Frankly just turn off that stupid media shit until after Nov. 3rd. Your digestion and sanity will be in better shape.

Go and vote and take others to vote unless they plan on voting Democrat.

Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 10:54 AM (E4rtv)

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Very early TX early voting numbers this morning show Republican turnout higher than Democrat turnout in key counties:

https://x.com/MetsFanInTexas/status/
2112183096322003173

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 10:56 AM (+B3Bm)

238 You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "
Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (AKptf)
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Y'all will notice that they omitted a "Definitely" category for Reps.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:51 AM (amcLV)

D+12 means 12 percent more Dems said definitely. Same question was asked of both sides.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 19, 2026 10:56 AM (4ZhPW)

239 Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 10:52 AM (E4rtv)

I don't disagree that these polls are exaggerated but they are just that . Showing in disinterest but only exaggerated.

See the two previous GA Senator run offs for one of many examples. Hell people here had week long debates that Lindsey Grahams abortion comment caused low turn out because Republicans had the mads.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:57 AM (KC5Lt)

240 But nobody really wants to go to Abilene.
Posted by: Bulg at October 19, 2026 09:31 AM

*eye twitches*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 19, 2026 10:57 AM (2gwTb)

241 Does a "FIRST!" on the Art Thread count as a violation?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 19, 2026 10:53 AM (FZ29D)

Precedent says no, but CBD makes the rules so he can overrule his previous decisions.

BTW - were you aware that rickb223 won a "lifetime exemption from the pants rule on the book thread"?

Posted by: Doof at October 19, 2026 10:57 AM (vf0Y9)

242 I went through Abilene a few weeks ago. And Palestine. They didn't seem like they were held captive there..........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:58 AM (ccf/V)

243 Only one poll matters. The election.

Posted by: Reforger at October 19, 2026 10:58 AM (Ae6Br)

244 239
I don't disagree that these polls are exaggerated but they are just that . Showing in disinterest but only exaggerated.

See the two previous GA Senator run offs for one of many examples. Hell people here had week long debates that Lindsey Grahams abortion comment caused low turn out because Republicans had the mads.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:57 AM (KC5Lt)

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The pattern this year has been polling has greatly, greatly missed rural white voters.

If polling firms are mostly getting urban Republicans over rural Republicans, how useful is the polling on Republican sentiment?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 10:58 AM (+B3Bm)

245
BTW - were you aware that rickb223 won a "lifetime exemption from the pants rule on the book thread"?
Posted by: Doof at October 19, 2026 10:57 AM (vf0Y9)

And he so looks forward to cashing in on that for some reason.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 10:58 AM (ccf/V)

246 If you want more of this then go vote. If you want more impeachment theater then don't.

>>FBI smash huge voter fraud ring in California — days after feds issued ultimatum to state

https://tinyurl.com/35decerc

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2026 10:58 AM (viF8m)

247 158 128 The retarded governor thinks they will shoot him while he's sitting in a wheelchair.
Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)

What do they do with a scumbag in a wheelchair? Tie him to a post or something?
Posted by: No Name Today at October 19, 2026 10:28 AM (8mulE)
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Impale him on a 3" steel pipe so that he doesn't slouch.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at October 19, 2026 10:59 AM (JNTt1)

248 Back later.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 19, 2026 10:59 AM (amcLV)

249 WTF??!!

"OSZ
@OpenSourceZone
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23h
NBC: Republicans need the midterms to be high turnout to do well

Will You Vote:
Definitely: 🔵 D+12
Probably: 🔴 R+16
No: 🔴 R+22 "
Posted by: runner at October 19, 2026 10:44 AM (AKptf)
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It's a leftwing op. It's all an op. The left sees the actual numbers of early and mail-in voting, and sees that Democraps are way off the pace. They know their candidates are rancid mole-rat mucous. They see a potential disaster coming.

Cope Version 1 was assuring nervous fellow travelers that -- against all historical evidence -- Democraps were gonna swamp the polls on election day.

This is now Cope 2.0: trying to depress GOP turnout by trying to convince us that our side isn't coming out to vote, so why should you? "The cool kids aren't doing it, why should you?"

Don't believe a word of this.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 19, 2026 10:59 AM (iFTx/)

250 The fundamental problem is sampling.

For example, would any of you respond a stranger on the phone asking questions about voting?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2026 11:00 AM (RIvkX)

251 249

Don't believe a word of this.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 19, 2026 10:59 AM (iFTx/)

By now everyone should know this.

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (Gqar8)

252
Don't believe a word of this.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 19, 2026 10:59 AM (iFTx/)/i]

Never really do, but where's the fun in NOT lighting your hair on fire?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (ccf/V)

253 Nood

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (8B4gm)

254 I’m voting as I always do no matter what polls say.i doubt many people decide to vote or not vote based on polls.

I’m expecting the worst and hope to be pleasantly surprised. I can’t control what happens so I’m not worrying about it either way.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (4ZhPW)

255 Fun fact: the French riots included magical pallets appearing on street corners, just like the Summer of Love.

You know, in case you didn't actually believe there's some centralized authority running these things.

Also they timed the French rioting to coincide with their big No Kings protest on Saturday that emptied nursing homes across the nation. (I've yet to see a photo of one where everyone wasn't 65+ and white).

Posted by: Ian S. at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (2ocoG)

256 250 The fundamental problem is sampling.

For example, would any of you respond a stranger on the phone asking questions about voting?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2026 11:00 AM (RIvkX)

Of course not.

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (Gqar8)

257 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (ccf/V)

258 250 The fundamental problem is sampling.

For example, would any of you respond a stranger on the phone asking questions about voting?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2026 11:00 AM (RIvkX)

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All pollster working Iowa admitted that rural response rates were 0.1%.

To get 100 respondents, they have to call 100,000 people.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (+B3Bm)

259 Very early TX early voting numbers this morning show Republican turnout higher than Democrat turnout in key counties:

https://x.com/MetsFanInTexas/status/
2112183096322003173
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Media and social media has been having hysterics over EV and mail in ballots as well but mainly because first day or so reflect insane No Kings Democrats voting at extremely high rate which then recedes to at or below 2022 turnout which was NOT a Dem year.

I read enough from a few key people nowadays and ignore the rest as bullshit pap to demoralize the weak minded readers and consumers of 24-7 news bullshit.

Our media strongly resembles the old state media reports of the Eastern bloc (when FBIS reports were still around in print) about shit that did not happen, shit that happened but not in any way resembling the news report, and fake and gay bullshit propaganda ops shit. You could kind of figure out some nuggets of truth using courtroom procedures on cross examining hostile witnesses but most of the time, it was not worth it unless you were an intel analyst.

Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 11:01 AM (E4rtv)

260 More than a few Cornyn voters won't vote for Paxton and I'm sure it would be the same if Cornyn had won.

Republicans frequently shoot the selves in the foot.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 11:03 AM (KC5Lt)

261 260 More than a few Cornyn voters won't vote for Paxton and I'm sure it would be the same if Cornyn had won.

Republicans frequently shoot the selves in the foot.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 11:03 AM (KC5Lt)

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Early signs are that black turnout is trash for Talarico.

Do Democrats not show up when their preferred primary candidate doesn't win?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 11:04 AM (+B3Bm)

262 254 I’m voting as I always do no matter what polls say.i doubt many people decide to vote or not vote based on polls.

I’m expecting the worst and hope to be pleasantly surprised. I can’t control what happens so I’m not worrying about it either way.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez

Most people don't pay attention to the media anyway. It is usually the college grads working jobs that allow them to get constant news feeds and elderly retirees . It is not a normal slice of Americans consuming broadcast or social media directly. Most people rely on their social milieu to give them clues on how to vote or react to news if necessary. Old term was opinion leader, new one is influencer.

Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 11:05 AM (E4rtv)

263 I know a way to prop up the wheelchair dude.

Posted by: Vlad Tepes at October 19, 2026 11:06 AM (NdCPY)

264 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 11:04 AM (+B3Bm)

The reduced black vote in Texas is a one off because of Crockett because consistently registered blacks have the same turn out for the Dem candidate . This is what may save Paxton.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 11:07 AM (KC5Lt)

265 266 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 11:04 AM (+B3Bm)

The reduced black vote in Texas is a one off because of Crockett because consistently registered blacks have the same turn out for the Dem candidate . This is what may save Paxton.

Posted by: polynikes at October 19, 2026 11:07 AM (KC5Lt)

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Or...the Democrat base is people too, and not every demo is as partisanly dedicated as AWFLs.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 19, 2026 11:08 AM (+B3Bm)

266 260 More than a few Cornyn voters won't vote for Paxton and I'm sure it would be the same if Cornyn had won.

Republicans frequently shoot the selves in the foot.
Posted by: polynikes

And some nominal Democrats won't vote for Talafreako, particularly those that are religious. No different than some Democrats won't vote for Al-Sayed etc. Never take media reports of isolated individuals being interviewed as a trend--it is always fake and gay bullshit just like the I voted three times for Trump but now am voting Democrat . These types always end up being Democrats and not Republicans when someone starts to investigate these fake stories. Democrats love them some moby tactics.

Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 11:08 AM (E4rtv)

267 267 Defeatist cynicism is an arrogance that we too know the outcome - we do not. Our Creator expects us to fight for good until HE ends the game, not us,
Posted by: Robert W. Pratt

Pretty much. And those of the devil are consistent in promoting all is lost--echoes of their loss over 2000 years ago when Christ won our victory on the cross.

Posted by: whig at October 19, 2026 11:10 AM (E4rtv)

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