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THE MORNING RANT: A Little Good News Regarding the Business of Petroleum
The pure-play oil refiner plans to restart 165,000 barrels of daily light, sweet crude processing capacity by the end of 2027 at the former LyondellBasell Industries NV facility, according to a press release Friday. The $320.5 million deal with Lyondell is expected to close by the end of the year, Valero said. The plant sits adjacent to a Valero refinery that’s capable of processing more than 200,000 barrels of oil each day.This refinery can produce diesel and jet fuel in addition to gasoline. Production will re-start in 2027.
BP expects to take between $3 billion and $4.5 billion in post-tax impairment charges in the third quarter of 2026, primarily related to its energy transition businesses, even as stronger refining margins provide a significant earnings boost.To abide with the edicts of the European state religion (The Sustainable Organic Church of the Carbon Apocalypse), BP had even started to claim that its initials stood for “Beyond Petroleum.” BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 was during the time that BP was promoting itself as being “beyond petroleum.” What this revealed is that the anti-carbon activists running BP were distracted by the “renewables” nonsense and had become indifferent to responsibly running a petroleum company. With BP taking this new $4.5 billion write-off for failed “renewables” projects, its current CEO, Meg O’Neill, is acknowledging that “We have not been careful stewards of shareholder capital.” While Ms. O’Neill has a regrettable history of voicing support for Net Zero goals, she has also hedged on timelines, as well as the practicality of reducing carbon output without natural gas. It would be so refreshing if oil company executives would start fully and unabashedly advocating for the product their industry produces, rather than pandering to enviro-communist politicians who want to eliminate the companies they head.
Those of us who defend the prosperity brought about by free markets have always had our work cut out for us, because socialists promise “free everything” by the confiscation of others’ wealth. To make our economic case, we need businesses to operate as good corporate citizens, consistent with America’s historic culture of being a high-trust society. The motivation for a corporation to refrain from deceptive trade practices should not be the fear of legal consequences. Ethical behavior should be the default. Similarly, non-exploitative employment practices should be the expectation of Western capitalism, not something that must be compelled.This piece is not behind a paywall. I’d be honored if you’d give it a read.
My latest at The American Spectator covers Instacart's persistent ethical transgressions & how this hampers the defense of capitalism. The latest: Instacart settled with the Justice Dept for discriminating against US citizens in favor of H-1B hires. https://t.co/FSphwbgiwb
— Buck Throckmorton (@BuckThrockmort) October 31, 2026
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Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:00 AM (sKqQm)
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Second!
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:01 AM (odBC9)
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For every story of a company making real gains by getting into a different market like say Amazon with AWS there are 100 stories of a company doing the same sort of transition and failing
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:02 AM (sKqQm)
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“Valero to Buy, Restart Idled Texas Refinery as Fuel Rallies” [Bloomberg – 10/30/2026]
The pure-play oil refiner plans to restart 165,000 barrels of daily light, sweet crude processing capacity by the end of 2027 at the former LyondellBasell Industries NV facility, according to a press release Friday. The $320.5 million deal with Lyondell is expected to close by the end of the year, Valero said. The plant sits adjacent to a Valero refinery that’s capable of processing more than 200,000 barrels of oil each day.
This is interesting for another reason. Given that the refinery won't come on line until the end of 2027, does this suggest Valero knows (or is betting very heavily) that the investment won't be wasted by Democrats regaining power and shutting it down?
The pure-play oil refiner plans to restart 165,000 barrels of daily light, sweet crude processing capacity by the end of 2027 at the former LyondellBasell Industries NV facility, according to a press release Friday. The $320.5 million deal with Lyondell is expected to close by the end of the year, Valero said. The plant sits adjacent to a Valero refinery that’s capable of processing more than 200,000 barrels of oil each day.
This is interesting for another reason. Given that the refinery won't come on line until the end of 2027, does this suggest Valero knows (or is betting very heavily) that the investment won't be wasted by Democrats regaining power and shutting it down?
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:04 AM (Riz8t)
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I don't see any shutters on that refinery. Am I missing something?
Posted by: Ol' Eagle Eye at November 02, 2026 11:05 AM (vFcoN)
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With BP taking this new $4.5 billion write-off for failed “renewables” projects, its current CEO, Meg O’Neill, is acknowledging that “We have not been careful stewards of shareholder capital.”
__________
CEOs are like women chasing the latest TikTok fad. It's a rare one, like Musk, not to give a damn what the Kool Kidz say to do.
With BP taking this new $4.5 billion write-off for failed “renewables” projects, its current CEO, Meg O’Neill, is acknowledging that “We have not been careful stewards of shareholder capital.”
__________
CEOs are like women chasing the latest TikTok fad. It's a rare one, like Musk, not to give a damn what the Kool Kidz say to do.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 02, 2026 11:05 AM (eRlcH)
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We should never have to say the phrase shuttered refinery ever again. Unless the shuttering is temporary to address repairs or maintenance.
Posted by: NR Pax at November 02, 2026 11:06 AM (99eI0)
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CEOs are like women chasing the latest TikTok fad. It's a rare one, like Musk, not to give a damn what the Kool Kidz say to do.
I'd argue its a little different here.
Companies where promised $$$ by various governments and lawfare if they didn't jump into snake oil renewables.
The problem is the socialists lost some elections, lied in some cases on promises of money, and in other cases they are just running out of OPM
I'd argue its a little different here.
Companies where promised $$$ by various governments and lawfare if they didn't jump into snake oil renewables.
The problem is the socialists lost some elections, lied in some cases on promises of money, and in other cases they are just running out of OPM
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:07 AM (sKqQm)
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I don't see any shutters on that refinery. Am I missing something?
Time flies when you make puns, or what you take a clock on a plane
Time flies when you make puns, or what you take a clock on a plane
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:08 AM (sKqQm)
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I prefer mini-blinds or drapes.
Posted by: Designing Woman at November 02, 2026 11:08 AM (vFcoN)
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Of course, CEOs will listen to some 25-year-old McKinsey consultant before listening to their own employees.
Of course, CEOs will listen to some 25-year-old McKinsey consultant before listening to their own employees.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 02, 2026 11:09 AM (eRlcH)
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Corporate America must embrace the idea that ethical behavior is not just good business, but that it is a necessary responsibility to insulate against the enemies of market economies. Instacart has earned its opprobrium, and it should be seen as an example of inexcusable corporate behavior.
We've discussed variable pricing before on this site. Is it wise from a consumer loyalty perspective? Clearly not. Is it illegal? That's a very different question. Unless you're specifically targeting characteristics protected by the CRA (race, national origin, dude in a dress (maybe)), I don't think so. I'm not sure there's any legal remedy.
We've discussed variable pricing before on this site. Is it wise from a consumer loyalty perspective? Clearly not. Is it illegal? That's a very different question. Unless you're specifically targeting characteristics protected by the CRA (race, national origin, dude in a dress (maybe)), I don't think so. I'm not sure there's any legal remedy.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:10 AM (Riz8t)
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Repeated Ethical Shortcomings would be a good title for a midget pr0n movie.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:10 AM (0kX4S)
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Tech stocks are on a heck of a roller coaster recently
In the last two weeks Tesla is up about 13% and Meta and Google are down by more then that.
Interestingly I would assume a Dem win in the midterms would be good for Google and maybe Meta and bad for Tesla
In the last two weeks Tesla is up about 13% and Meta and Google are down by more then that.
Interestingly I would assume a Dem win in the midterms would be good for Google and maybe Meta and bad for Tesla
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:10 AM (sKqQm)
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Corporate America must embrace the idea that ethical behavior is not just good business, but that it is a necessary responsibility to insulate against the enemies of market economies
Now do healthcare.
Now do healthcare.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at November 02, 2026 11:10 AM (W2Pud)
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5 I don't see any shutters on that refinery. Am I missing something?
Posted by: Ol' Eagle Eye at November 02, 2026 11:05 AM (vFcoN)
heh
Posted by: Ol' Eagle Eye at November 02, 2026 11:05 AM (vFcoN)
heh
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:11 AM (odBC9)
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Sub-contract labor is used widely to evade corporate standards, and it is an easy way to get illegals to work for a fraction of the market wage.
Any company that allows it is immediately suspect.
All of those delivery services in major cities? Yeah, those guys riding electric bikes are sub-contract laborers and probably illegal.
Any company that allows it is immediately suspect.
All of those delivery services in major cities? Yeah, those guys riding electric bikes are sub-contract laborers and probably illegal.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 02, 2026 11:12 AM (EFVbm)
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European company CEOs went to l'École nationale d'administration. The McKinsey consultant went to Haavad and is wickid smaht. The employee of some refinery probably went to, uggh, Sam Houston State.
Posted by: 88C+u at November 02, 2026 11:12 AM (88C+u)
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Corporate America must embrace the idea that ethical behavior is not just good business, but that it is a necessary responsibility to insulate against the enemies of market economies
Heh. Ethical behavior. That's cute.
Heh. Ethical behavior. That's cute.
Posted by: MBAs at November 02, 2026 11:12 AM (Riz8t)
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Ford peed away $20 billion chasing EV. BP burning $4.5 billion is a pittance in comparison.
Posted by: Seems Sub-Optimal, Though at November 02, 2026 11:12 AM (vFcoN)
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What I hate the most is the decrease in quality and quantity to offset inflationary effects in addition to also increasing the price. I think a lot of these food manufacturers net profits remain the same if not higher.
In my current experience, bread no matter what brand you purchase is of lesser quality and slices a little smaller than a few years ago.
In my current experience, bread no matter what brand you purchase is of lesser quality and slices a little smaller than a few years ago.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:12 AM (Ti9vn)
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I don't see any shutters on that refinery. Am I missing something?
Posted by: Ol' Eagle Eye
It never shuddered, either.
Posted by: Ol' Eagle Eye
It never shuddered, either.
Posted by: Bulg at November 02, 2026 11:12 AM (77rzZ)
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I've started to wonder why we chose to bomb German controlled oil wells versus German controlled refineries in WW2.
I think (but do not know) that most of our oil fields were not within range of a U-boat hanging around a coast while our refineries were. If someone is willing to prove that the previous sentence is a pile of shit, I'd appreciate it.
I think (but do not know) that most of our oil fields were not within range of a U-boat hanging around a coast while our refineries were. If someone is willing to prove that the previous sentence is a pile of shit, I'd appreciate it.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at November 02, 2026 11:13 AM (TCiBY)
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I've hired a number of contractors over the years (I bought an old house) and it was always a negotiation over the price.
There is a certain amount the contractor has to charge just to make ends meet, but the final price is ultimately determined by how much I want the fix and how much they want the work compared to other projects they could do
Isn't this also variable pricing?
There is a certain amount the contractor has to charge just to make ends meet, but the final price is ultimately determined by how much I want the fix and how much they want the work compared to other projects they could do
Isn't this also variable pricing?
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:13 AM (sKqQm)
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does this suggest Valero knows (or is betting very heavily) that the investment won't be wasted by Democrats regaining power and shutting it down?"
Rumor has it that V is looking at this as a backup while much needed maintenance is carried out at their existing facility... both are designed primarily for light/sweet crude.
It'll help. We could seriously use a half dozen more like it, tho...
Rumor has it that V is looking at this as a backup while much needed maintenance is carried out at their existing facility... both are designed primarily for light/sweet crude.
It'll help. We could seriously use a half dozen more like it, tho...
Posted by: man at November 02, 2026 11:13 AM (pfXMo)
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I always thought petroleum refining was a low margin business, but AI sez: "U.S. Gulf Coast refining margins reached an all-time high of $72 per barrel in September 2026. BP reported its third-quarter refining indicator margin averaged $46.70/bl, compared to $15.80/bl a year earlier."
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:14 AM (Jr5Lq)
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Now do healthcare.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at November 02, 2026 11:10 AM (W2Pud)
Physicians are their own worst enemy.
A lot of what we have currently is their responsibility.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at November 02, 2026 11:10 AM (W2Pud)
Physicians are their own worst enemy.
A lot of what we have currently is their responsibility.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 02, 2026 11:14 AM (EFVbm)
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Have you all seen the bit about the DOE approving the modular nuclear for production?
For me, that's the cool shit our future was supposed to have:
Shipping container size.
5 years of continuous 1MW power; no refuel, self-contained--plug and go. Zero carbon emissions.
That's about 800 average homes (or 200 running full AC in the TX summer).
You ship it back to the manufacturer at the end, who sends you a new one and they handle the refueling and waste disposal.
For me, that's the cool shit our future was supposed to have:
Shipping container size.
5 years of continuous 1MW power; no refuel, self-contained--plug and go. Zero carbon emissions.
That's about 800 average homes (or 200 running full AC in the TX summer).
You ship it back to the manufacturer at the end, who sends you a new one and they handle the refueling and waste disposal.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 02, 2026 11:14 AM (3cUTc)
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light/sweet crude would be pumped from Texas / Gulf sources. The Venezuelan crude is more sludgey IIRC.
Posted by: 88C+u at November 02, 2026 11:15 AM (88C+u)
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Of course, CEOs will listen to some 25-year-old McKinsey consultant before listening to their own employees.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Well, yes. Those dirty unwashed plebes only understand how things run. The consultant is on a higher level.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Well, yes. Those dirty unwashed plebes only understand how things run. The consultant is on a higher level.
Posted by: NR Pax at November 02, 2026 11:15 AM (99eI0)
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holy crap, it's FOGGY up here. Gotta love it.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 02, 2026 11:16 AM (W2Pud)
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21 What I hate the most is the decrease in quality and quantity to offset inflationary effects in addition to also increasing the price. I think a lot of these food manufacturers net profits remain the same if not higher.
In my current experience, bread no matter what brand you purchase is of lesser quality and slices a little smaller than a few years ago.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:12 AM (Ti9vn)
It looks like the major food processing stocks had their profits peak in 2022 and are down steadily since then.
In my current experience, bread no matter what brand you purchase is of lesser quality and slices a little smaller than a few years ago.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:12 AM (Ti9vn)
It looks like the major food processing stocks had their profits peak in 2022 and are down steadily since then.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 02, 2026 11:16 AM (okun6)
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Physicians are their own worst enemy.
A lot of what we have currently is their responsibility.
It was easier to join a big company that can handle all the business side of things then run your own business.
But in the long term it complete changed healthcare in what most people see as a negative way.
Of course I do remember one small Dr office I went to for a while. He had the most incompetent receptionist/records person I've ever seen. Hell of a rack though and a willingness to show it off which is why I assume her job was safe.
Physicians are their own worst enemy.
A lot of what we have currently is their responsibility.
It was easier to join a big company that can handle all the business side of things then run your own business.
But in the long term it complete changed healthcare in what most people see as a negative way.
Of course I do remember one small Dr office I went to for a while. He had the most incompetent receptionist/records person I've ever seen. Hell of a rack though and a willingness to show it off which is why I assume her job was safe.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:16 AM (sKqQm)
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The Venezuelan crude is more sludgey IIRC."
That's a very colorful way of putting it.
It's very heavy. With mucho sulfer.
That's a very colorful way of putting it.
It's very heavy. With mucho sulfer.
Posted by: man at November 02, 2026 11:17 AM (pfXMo)
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Supermarket bread is almost uniformly awful. Gotta bake your own.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:17 AM (arYYy)
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26 I always thought petroleum refining was a low margin business, but AI sez: "U.S. Gulf Coast refining margins reached an all-time high of $72 per barrel in September 2026. BP reported its third-quarter refining indicator margin averaged $46.70/bl, compared to $15.80/bl a year earlier."
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:14 AM (Jr5Lq)
Refining margins tend to swing dramatically depending on how tight capacity is. Right now capacity is very tight.
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:14 AM (Jr5Lq)
Refining margins tend to swing dramatically depending on how tight capacity is. Right now capacity is very tight.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 02, 2026 11:17 AM (okun6)
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I thought the bombing raids on German oil infrastructure (Ploesti?) were on refineries. An oil well is a pretty darned small target. Put one well out of commission for a month, you lose a few thousand barrels of crude. Put a refinery out of commission for a month, you lose many thousand barrels of product.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:17 AM (0kX4S)
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about the DOE approving the modular nuclear for production?
Article here says that modular fission is good for high-heat applications like refining ores:
nature.com/articles/s41467-026-76077-3
The bad news is that although they take that particular load off the national grid, they don't contribute to the national grid. The honkin' RBMK-like reactors from the 1970s are still needed. (I know, I know, we do them better than the Soviets did)
Article here says that modular fission is good for high-heat applications like refining ores:
nature.com/articles/s41467-026-76077-3
The bad news is that although they take that particular load off the national grid, they don't contribute to the national grid. The honkin' RBMK-like reactors from the 1970s are still needed. (I know, I know, we do them better than the Soviets did)
Posted by: 88C+u at November 02, 2026 11:18 AM (88C+u)
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31 holy crap, it's FOGGY up here. Gotta love it.
Posted by: nurse ratched
We said the same thing, until....
Posted by: nurse ratched
We said the same thing, until....
Posted by: Andrea Doria Survivor at November 02, 2026 11:18 AM (vFcoN)
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"@GuntherEagleman
JUST IN: Another Michigan Democrat just crossed over. State Rep. Karen Whitsett is endorsing the Republican, Mike Rogers, and rejecting El Sayed.
When Democrats in Detroit start walking away, the party has a problem. Michigan, go finish it."
Great. Will they remove a black woman as quickly as they did Haley Stevens, a white woman? Will they call the black woman a used condom like they did the white woman?
And, if they can so swiftly purge her from the DNC, when she has been card carrying DNC for a while, why are they not as swiftly purging all democrat candidates that identify as DSA?
JUST IN: Another Michigan Democrat just crossed over. State Rep. Karen Whitsett is endorsing the Republican, Mike Rogers, and rejecting El Sayed.
When Democrats in Detroit start walking away, the party has a problem. Michigan, go finish it."
Great. Will they remove a black woman as quickly as they did Haley Stevens, a white woman? Will they call the black woman a used condom like they did the white woman?
And, if they can so swiftly purge her from the DNC, when she has been card carrying DNC for a while, why are they not as swiftly purging all democrat candidates that identify as DSA?
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:18 AM (Toos7)
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I notice oil is slowly going down in my AO - most places are below $4/gallon now.
There is one place that is always a dollar more - I assume they have contracts with the town...
There is one place that is always a dollar more - I assume they have contracts with the town...
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:18 AM (sKqQm)
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Allow up to 400ppm of Sulphur again and strip the cats and crap off the engines. Get rid of DEF. The common rail injection system is plenty clean enough without all that crap. About an 1/8 of the fuel burnt is used to heat that stupid shit up and maintain the 1100°f it takes for the "reaction" to happen.
Bonus. Tons of rare earth back into circulation.
Bonus. Tons of rare earth back into circulation.
Posted by: Reforger at November 02, 2026 11:19 AM (ZtpEc)
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I thought the bombing raids on German oil infrastructure (Ploesti?) were on refineries. An oil well is a pretty darned small target. Put one well out of commission for a month, you lose a few thousand barrels of crude. Put a refinery out of commission for a month, you lose many thousand barrels of product.
The reason we targeted Ploesti was that the whole area was saturated with oil, Soviet environmental practices being what they were. It was thought that a fire started there would engulf the oil fields.
The reason we targeted Ploesti was that the whole area was saturated with oil, Soviet environmental practices being what they were. It was thought that a fire started there would engulf the oil fields.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:19 AM (Riz8t)
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Thanks Buck. Always a great read.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at November 02, 2026 11:20 AM (uPw/r)
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As bad as people bitch about our healthcare it's still probably the best in the world regard to availability, wait periods, quality, etc.
Leftists who have 'fled' to Europe thought their healthcare system would be a utopia. The honest ones admit it's a nightmare.
Leftists who have 'fled' to Europe thought their healthcare system would be a utopia. The honest ones admit it's a nightmare.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:20 AM (Ti9vn)
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Tucker Carlson is now claiming that Trump is about to nuke Iran.
Anything to sabotage the midterms.
Anything to sabotage the midterms.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 02, 2026 11:20 AM (aD4fx)
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Refining margins tend to swing dramatically depending on how tight capacity is. Right now capacity is very tight."
Hmm.
You know, after reading these comments, one might be led to believe that there is some sort of relationship between "supply", "prices", and "demand".
Nah, that's crazy talk...
Hmm.
You know, after reading these comments, one might be led to believe that there is some sort of relationship between "supply", "prices", and "demand".
Nah, that's crazy talk...
Posted by: man at November 02, 2026 11:20 AM (pfXMo)
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Great. Will they remove a black woman as quickly as they did Haley Stevens, a white woman? Will they call the black woman a used condom like they did the white woman?
Last night her wiki page was updated to say she was a Jewish whore.
I see her talk page now is full of people arguing that in fact she is (though not as directly)
Last night her wiki page was updated to say she was a Jewish whore.
I see her talk page now is full of people arguing that in fact she is (though not as directly)
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:20 AM (sKqQm)
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29 light/sweet crude would be pumped from Texas / Gulf sources.
Posted by: 88C+u at November 02, 2026 11:15 AM (88C+u)
"Oil, that is. Black gold. Texas tea."
Posted by: 88C+u at November 02, 2026 11:15 AM (88C+u)
"Oil, that is. Black gold. Texas tea."
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:21 AM (odBC9)
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Will they remove a black woman as quickly as they did Haley Stevens, a white woman? Will they call the black woman a used condom like they did the white woman?
I heard a new name for Carville today: Temu Skeletor.
I heard a new name for Carville today: Temu Skeletor.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:21 AM (Riz8t)
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I heard a new name for Carville today: Temu Skeletor.
Skeletor has become a meme format where he says creepy, gross things that are more or less true
Skeletor has become a meme format where he says creepy, gross things that are more or less true
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:22 AM (sKqQm)
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The reason we targeted Ploesti was that the whole area was saturated with oil, Soviet environmental practices being what they were. It was thought that a fire started there would engulf the oil fields.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:19 AM (Riz8t)
Ploesti was in Romania, not then part of the Soviet orbit.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:19 AM (Riz8t)
Ploesti was in Romania, not then part of the Soviet orbit.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:22 AM (0kX4S)
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:22 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: far cry at November 02, 2026 11:23 AM (wXgT/)
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Romania had a really sad arc in WWII. They did not want to ally with the German Socialists but the two alternatives were conquest by the Germans or the Soviets.
And...they ended up with both.
And...they ended up with both.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:23 AM (sKqQm)
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We need a fake enviro group to file suit to stop this and then enter into a nationwide consent decree with the DOE that all enviro groups must put up a $10 billion bond to file any suit to stop any refinery or hydrocarbon production and the officers will be personally liable for any costs and fees if they lose for any reason, including lack of standing.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 02, 2026 11:23 AM (3cUTc)
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Instapundit / PJM have an article on Ross Douthat's interview with Abdul El Hazred. Do you support Palestine's existence? "Yes!" Do you support Israel's existence? "[bafflegab]."
PJM translated the word salad that Israel could exist as a transitional state letting every Arab vote, who would likely vote for a Hamas theocracy, which would then vote itself "Palestine" and get on with the scheduled pogrom.
PJM translated the word salad that Israel could exist as a transitional state letting every Arab vote, who would likely vote for a Hamas theocracy, which would then vote itself "Palestine" and get on with the scheduled pogrom.
Posted by: 88C+u at November 02, 2026 11:23 AM (88C+u)
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PJM translated the word salad that Israel could exist as a transitional state letting every Arab vote, who would likely vote for a Hamas theocracy, which would then vote itself "Palestine" and get on with the scheduled pogrom.
One of the interesting things to note in modern politics is the left's embrace of on demand democracy - as in if you want Israel to go away you import enough muslims votes to make it so.
This has always been one of the weaknesses of democracy - if you import enough others they can vote to end whatever you have.
One of the interesting things to note in modern politics is the left's embrace of on demand democracy - as in if you want Israel to go away you import enough muslims votes to make it so.
This has always been one of the weaknesses of democracy - if you import enough others they can vote to end whatever you have.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:25 AM (sKqQm)
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Sayed is just a bridge too far for a lot of Democrats. They realize he's an American hating Muslim who supports radical terrorism. The Dem Party should be ashamed he's their candidate.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:25 AM (Ti9vn)
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Any chance the mothballed refinery has been wired to explode later?
Any chance the mothballed refinery has been wired to explode later?
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at November 02, 2026 11:26 AM (ienUH)
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“BP Flags Up to $4.5 Billion in Impairments as Refining Margins Jump”
Thank goodness The City of London has ordered pot-shots at refineries and tankers, huh?
Thank goodness The City of London has ordered pot-shots at refineries and tankers, huh?
Posted by: t-bird at November 02, 2026 11:26 AM (Cj9nU)
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Instapundit / PJM have an article on Ross Douthat's interview with Abdul El Hazred. Do you support Palestine's existence? "Yes!" Do you support Israel's existence? "[bafflegab]."
PJM translated the word salad that Israel could exist as a transitional state letting every Arab vote, who would likely vote for a Hamas theocracy, which would then vote itself "Palestine" and get on with the scheduled pogrom.
Posted by: 88C+u at November 02, 2026 11:23 AM
It's telling that the michigan senate election basically boils down to a single choice, do you or do you not support the existence of Israel. It's a binary choice and abdul is on record multiple times calling for the destruction of Israel.
PJM translated the word salad that Israel could exist as a transitional state letting every Arab vote, who would likely vote for a Hamas theocracy, which would then vote itself "Palestine" and get on with the scheduled pogrom.
Posted by: 88C+u at November 02, 2026 11:23 AM
It's telling that the michigan senate election basically boils down to a single choice, do you or do you not support the existence of Israel. It's a binary choice and abdul is on record multiple times calling for the destruction of Israel.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 02, 2026 11:26 AM (I43vL)
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Ploesti was in Romania, not then part of the Soviet orbit.
Not completely.
Romania was partitioned by the USSR in 1940. While Ploesti was not in the USSR part, they were certainly heavily influenced by Soviet policies. On August 24, 1944: Soviet Red Army troops entered and secured Ploiești after Romania switched sides to the Allies and the Jassy–Kishinev offensive broke German lines.
Not completely.
Romania was partitioned by the USSR in 1940. While Ploesti was not in the USSR part, they were certainly heavily influenced by Soviet policies. On August 24, 1944: Soviet Red Army troops entered and secured Ploiești after Romania switched sides to the Allies and the Jassy–Kishinev offensive broke German lines.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:26 AM (Riz8t)
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> This is interesting for another reason. Given that the refinery won't come on line until the end of 2027, does this suggest Valero knows (or is betting very heavily) that the investment won't be wasted by Democrats regaining power and shutting it down?
Posted by: Archimedes
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Either that.... or (more likely) they know the fraud machine will shower the C-Suites with payola to quit bitching about it.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Either that.... or (more likely) they know the fraud machine will shower the C-Suites with payola to quit bitching about it.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 02, 2026 11:26 AM (RORbl)
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Buck writes real good, but I don't read so good.
Posted by: Dumbed Down at November 02, 2026 11:26 AM (vFcoN)
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The Biden administration. Ha!
Some decades ago, Valero refinery in the state of Delaware had a checkered past regarding occupational S&H and was shutdown in 2009.
However, the refinery itself is still active today because the State of Delaware pushed to find a buyer to save the local economy. In 2010, PBF Energy bought the facility, spent heavily to overhaul it, and fully restarted operations in late 2011.
It continues to process roughly 180,000 barrels of oil per day. It also makes local headlines for environmental and safety issues, including hefty state fines for leaks.
AI Overview: Despite being Delaware's historically largest industrial polluter, it remains an economic heavyweight on the East Coast, with PBF Energy logging billions in profits driven heavily by tight global refining capacity. (Delaware Online + 2)
A longtime ago. Surely, it's management is better in 2026, I hope, along with the many decades long drought for projects breaking.
Some decades ago, Valero refinery in the state of Delaware had a checkered past regarding occupational S&H and was shutdown in 2009.
However, the refinery itself is still active today because the State of Delaware pushed to find a buyer to save the local economy. In 2010, PBF Energy bought the facility, spent heavily to overhaul it, and fully restarted operations in late 2011.
It continues to process roughly 180,000 barrels of oil per day. It also makes local headlines for environmental and safety issues, including hefty state fines for leaks.
AI Overview: Despite being Delaware's historically largest industrial polluter, it remains an economic heavyweight on the East Coast, with PBF Energy logging billions in profits driven heavily by tight global refining capacity. (Delaware Online + 2)
A longtime ago. Surely, it's management is better in 2026, I hope, along with the many decades long drought for projects breaking.
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 02, 2026 11:27 AM (NFX2v)
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Sayed is just a bridge too far for a lot of Democrats. They realize he's an American hating Muslim who supports radical terrorism. The Dem Party should be ashamed he's their candidate.
This is the price the left pays for their alliance with the Islamists - at some point they have to let the latter have their own members elected and advancing policy they want
This is the price the left pays for their alliance with the Islamists - at some point they have to let the latter have their own members elected and advancing policy they want
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:27 AM (sKqQm)
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I dumped BP and Shell when they went Euro-green, and bought more Exxon and Chevron. I am smiling.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at November 02, 2026 11:27 AM (0U5gm)
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Supermarket bread is almost uniformly awful. Gotta bake your own.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:17 AM (arYYy)
It's so easy, cheap and DELICIOUS!! The downside is the incredible control needed to avoid eating the entire loaf straight from the oven.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:17 AM (arYYy)
It's so easy, cheap and DELICIOUS!! The downside is the incredible control needed to avoid eating the entire loaf straight from the oven.
Posted by: LASue at November 02, 2026 11:27 AM (lCppi)
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...former management
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 02, 2026 11:28 AM (NFX2v)
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I find it notable that Valero just shut down and abandoned a huge refinery in California at great cost (long story short, they thought it was worth any price to get out from under California's regulatory grasp) and now they're buying and restarting a refinery in Texas.
Posted by: Tom Servo at November 02, 2026 11:28 AM (dLzHw)
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Romania had a really sad arc in WWII. They did not want to ally with the German Socialists but the two alternatives were conquest by the Germans or the Soviets.
And...they ended up with both.
Posted by: 18-1
Vlad Tepes, where have you gone? A lonely country...
And...they ended up with both.
Posted by: 18-1
Vlad Tepes, where have you gone? A lonely country...
Posted by: rickb223 at November 02, 2026 11:28 AM (izikm)
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"Put one well out of commission for a month, you lose a few thousand barrels of crude. Put a refinery out of commission for a month, you lose many thousand barrels of product."
I assume refineries make excellent mil targets because they are very high capex, very tender, take a long time to repair, and their outage has severe downstream effects on the enemy.
I assume refineries make excellent mil targets because they are very high capex, very tender, take a long time to repair, and their outage has severe downstream effects on the enemy.
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:28 AM (Jr5Lq)
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Physicians are their own worst enemy.
A lot of what we have currently is their responsibility.
It was easier to join a big company that can handle all the business side of things then run your own business.
But in the long term it complete changed healthcare in what most people see as a negative way.
Of course I do remember one small Dr office I went to for a while. He had the most incompetent receptionist/records person I've ever seen. Hell of a rack though and a willingness to show it off which is why I assume her job was safe.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:16 AM (sKqQm)
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I don't think it's a coincidence that doctors started becoming a real problem at the same time we were importing hordes of foreign doctors.
The older American doctors are mostly retired now. Their replacements are overwhelmingly foreign or first-gen foreigners.
A lot of what we have currently is their responsibility.
It was easier to join a big company that can handle all the business side of things then run your own business.
But in the long term it complete changed healthcare in what most people see as a negative way.
Of course I do remember one small Dr office I went to for a while. He had the most incompetent receptionist/records person I've ever seen. Hell of a rack though and a willingness to show it off which is why I assume her job was safe.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:16 AM (sKqQm)
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I don't think it's a coincidence that doctors started becoming a real problem at the same time we were importing hordes of foreign doctors.
The older American doctors are mostly retired now. Their replacements are overwhelmingly foreign or first-gen foreigners.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (iFTx/)
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (odBC9)
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AI Overview: Despite being Delaware's historically largest industrial polluter, it remains an economic heavyweight on the East Coast, with PBF Energy logging billions in profits driven heavily by tight global refining capacity. (Delaware Online + 2)
A longtime ago. Surely, it's management is better in 2026, I hope, along with the many decades long drought for projects breaking.
Posted by: L - No nic...
Safe bet unions are hamstringing them.
A longtime ago. Surely, it's management is better in 2026, I hope, along with the many decades long drought for projects breaking.
Posted by: L - No nic...
Safe bet unions are hamstringing them.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (izikm)
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Pasadena Texas was always a Soviet first strike target.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:31 AM (Ti9vn)
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I thought the bombing raids on German oil infrastructure (Ploesti?) were on refineries. An oil well is a pretty darned small target. Put one well out of commission for a month, you lose a few thousand barrels of crude. Put a refinery out of commission for a month, you lose many thousand barrels of product.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Yes, it was the refineries and the rail network to transport the product.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Yes, it was the refineries and the rail network to transport the product.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at November 02, 2026 11:31 AM (0U5gm)
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75 LOL The Atlantic
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (odBC9)
I think they meant the right message... They should correct that...
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (odBC9)
I think they meant the right message... They should correct that...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 11:31 AM (4WM7K)
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I find it notable that Valero just shut down and abandoned a huge refinery in California at great cost (long story short, they thought it was worth any price to get out from under California's regulatory grasp) and now they're buying and restarting a refinery in Texas.
Posted by: Tom Servo
California is so bad that it is cheaper to shut down a refinery and pay penalties, and then rebuild another one in Texas.
Posted by: Tom Servo
California is so bad that it is cheaper to shut down a refinery and pay penalties, and then rebuild another one in Texas.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at November 02, 2026 11:33 AM (0U5gm)
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>>LOL The Atlantic
>>Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
It's been absolutely hilarious watching leftists meltdown over Haley Stevens.
I have no idea how they thought aligning themselves with jihadists was going to work out but boy howdy is it blowing up in their faces.
>>Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
It's been absolutely hilarious watching leftists meltdown over Haley Stevens.
I have no idea how they thought aligning themselves with jihadists was going to work out but boy howdy is it blowing up in their faces.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:33 AM (viF8m)
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I assume refineries make excellent mil targets because they are very high capex, very tender, take a long time to repair, and their outage has severe downstream effects on the enemy.
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:28 AM (Jr5Lq)
They are also BIG targets, which is a useful property for a target to have if you are dropping dumb iron bombs from 25000 feet using the bombsights of the day.
And the refinery is an unavoidable choke point on the stream from the wellhead to the fuel tank.
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:28 AM (Jr5Lq)
They are also BIG targets, which is a useful property for a target to have if you are dropping dumb iron bombs from 25000 feet using the bombsights of the day.
And the refinery is an unavoidable choke point on the stream from the wellhead to the fuel tank.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:33 AM (0kX4S)
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The Atlantic
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
In trying to stand up for one minority religious group, she is conveying her comfort with bigotry toward another.
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
In trying to stand up for one minority religious group, she is conveying her comfort with bigotry toward another.
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:33 AM (odBC9)
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79 75 LOL The Atlantic
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (odBC9)
I think they meant the right message... They should correct that...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 11:31 AM (4WM7K)
They don't know WHAT they mean.
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (odBC9)
I think they meant the right message... They should correct that...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 11:31 AM (4WM7K)
They don't know WHAT they mean.
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:34 AM (odBC9)
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Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (iFTx/)
Many established doctors have gone to the concierge practice model. They reduce their patient load with the same income. Of course patients have to pay for the upgraded service.
Many established doctors have gone to the concierge practice model. They reduce their patient load with the same income. Of course patients have to pay for the upgraded service.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:34 AM (Ti9vn)
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Ross Douthat's interview with Abdul El Hazred. Do you support Palestine's existence? "Yes!" Do you support Israel's existence? "[bafflegab]."
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The biggest tell was the instant, unequivocable "yes" with no hesitation or qualifiers as to Palestine.
But Israel was a slight pause where he had to engage his Lie Mind "remember you're supposed to say yes"
And if anyone--Jews especially--can't see he does not believe the answer to the second question, it's because they want to be lied to.
Oh, and his whole "two state solution?" Fuck that shit and fuck everyone who says that.
The human scum Palis were offered that--many times, no strings, no conditions--and they rejected it every time.
Why?
Because it will not include killing all the Jews first.
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The biggest tell was the instant, unequivocable "yes" with no hesitation or qualifiers as to Palestine.
But Israel was a slight pause where he had to engage his Lie Mind "remember you're supposed to say yes"
And if anyone--Jews especially--can't see he does not believe the answer to the second question, it's because they want to be lied to.
Oh, and his whole "two state solution?" Fuck that shit and fuck everyone who says that.
The human scum Palis were offered that--many times, no strings, no conditions--and they rejected it every time.
Why?
Because it will not include killing all the Jews first.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 02, 2026 11:34 AM (3cUTc)
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"I dumped BP and Shell when they went Euro-green, and bought more Exxon and Chevron. I am smiling."
I bought XLE at the beginning of COVID when energy was hated. Best pick I ever made.
I bought XLE at the beginning of COVID when energy was hated. Best pick I ever made.
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:34 AM (Jr5Lq)
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I think the recent fallout over Sayed and core democrap groups abandoning him has less to do with the fact that he's a loathsome terrorist rentboy and more to do with they sense he's toast.
They aren't principled democraps trying to lance a boil in their party. They're rats abandoning a sinking ship.
They aren't principled democraps trying to lance a boil in their party. They're rats abandoning a sinking ship.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:35 AM (iFTx/)
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People's Hippo, correct. Hoping to see the administration make wide use of consent decrees/sue and settle to eliminate as much pernicious "environmental" crap as possible.
Like Vashta, years back I'd just started getting into BP a bit, they had good fundamentals at the time, and they f***ing unveil this "beyond petroleum" idiocy. Well, a few mouse clicks and I'd dumped that stock. Have done fine with other majors, especially Exxon, but really crazy about mid-stream partnerships with their fairly insensitive revenue structure and payouts.
Like Vashta, years back I'd just started getting into BP a bit, they had good fundamentals at the time, and they f***ing unveil this "beyond petroleum" idiocy. Well, a few mouse clicks and I'd dumped that stock. Have done fine with other majors, especially Exxon, but really crazy about mid-stream partnerships with their fairly insensitive revenue structure and payouts.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 11:35 AM (U/Byj)
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>>>Last night her wiki page was updated to say she was a Jewish whore.
So a comedian saying gym thots dress like whores: bad and evil, how dare you call a woman a whore
A democrat politician endorsing the dem: she is a Jewish whore! She's a whorey whore whore!
This is ok to the left now. Good to know.
I'll also note Murkowsi is endorsing a dem, and the GOP is not burning her at the stake. It's like the GOP allows more diversity of thought in its ranks. Also more treason, but they aren't calling her a used condom and a whore, so there's that.
So a comedian saying gym thots dress like whores: bad and evil, how dare you call a woman a whore
A democrat politician endorsing the dem: she is a Jewish whore! She's a whorey whore whore!
This is ok to the left now. Good to know.
I'll also note Murkowsi is endorsing a dem, and the GOP is not burning her at the stake. It's like the GOP allows more diversity of thought in its ranks. Also more treason, but they aren't calling her a used condom and a whore, so there's that.
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:36 AM (Toos7)
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They aren't principled democraps trying to lance a boil in their party. They're rats abandoning a sinking ship.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:35 AM (iFTx/)
They kicked Haley out of the Dem party.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:35 AM (iFTx/)
They kicked Haley out of the Dem party.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:37 AM (Ti9vn)
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I had a great doctor in a private practice who was horrified when Obamacare was passed. He joined Army Reserve then and I could tell he was angling to leave. Sold his part of the business and went to work for the VA full-time in 2015. Sad for his patients, including me.
Posted by: Obama Was A Disaster In So Many Ways at November 02, 2026 11:37 AM (vFcoN)
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oh for goodness' sake:
Whether or not you agree with El-Sayed’s ethic—I do not—one must acknowledge that he is willing to follow it even at some risk to his chances of winning.
Whether or not you agree with El-Sayed’s ethic—I do not—one must acknowledge that he is willing to follow it even at some risk to his chances of winning.
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:37 AM (odBC9)
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Oh, and his whole "two state solution?" Fuck that shit and fuck everyone who says that.
The human scum Palis were offered that--many times, no strings, no conditions--and they rejected it every time.
Why?
Because it will not include killing all the Jews first.
Gaza was given autonomy. They used it to plan Oct 7 - murdering a bunch of peace-nik Israelis.
Interestingly the PA is a slightly better case - they mostly just use their power to enrich themselves as a more traditional banana republic
The human scum Palis were offered that--many times, no strings, no conditions--and they rejected it every time.
Why?
Because it will not include killing all the Jews first.
Gaza was given autonomy. They used it to plan Oct 7 - murdering a bunch of peace-nik Israelis.
Interestingly the PA is a slightly better case - they mostly just use their power to enrich themselves as a more traditional banana republic
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:37 AM (sKqQm)
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I don't think it's a coincidence that doctors started becoming a real problem at the same time we were importing hordes of foreign doctors.
The older American doctors are mostly retired now. Their replacements are overwhelmingly foreign or first-gen foreigners.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
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I put it down to the Medicare/Medicaid paperwork requirements, plus electronic health records. We need to start incentivizing fee for service doctors who aren't required to deal with that crap. Insurance should be limited to catastrophic care.
The older American doctors are mostly retired now. Their replacements are overwhelmingly foreign or first-gen foreigners.
Posted by: Elric The Blade
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I put it down to the Medicare/Medicaid paperwork requirements, plus electronic health records. We need to start incentivizing fee for service doctors who aren't required to deal with that crap. Insurance should be limited to catastrophic care.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (JzUSu)
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I don't think it's a coincidence that doctors started becoming a real problem at the same time we were importing hordes of foreign doctors.
The older American doctors are mostly retired now. Their replacements are overwhelmingly foreign or first-gen foreigners.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (iFTx/)
Well, the main issue is that many (most???) foreign doctors and dentists seem to see their patients as large bags of money to be pilfered rather than patients. Each visit becomes a big sales pitch for things you probably don't require.
Though to fair, doctors and dentists plugged into large companies/corps often do the same things because they have a certain level of income which they must meet.
Individual or small group practices are/were generally pretty great buuuut, I think that day is probably over.
The older American doctors are mostly retired now. Their replacements are overwhelmingly foreign or first-gen foreigners.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:30 AM (iFTx/)
Well, the main issue is that many (most???) foreign doctors and dentists seem to see their patients as large bags of money to be pilfered rather than patients. Each visit becomes a big sales pitch for things you probably don't require.
Though to fair, doctors and dentists plugged into large companies/corps often do the same things because they have a certain level of income which they must meet.
Individual or small group practices are/were generally pretty great buuuut, I think that day is probably over.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (YSUhf)
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Aww, Ace's full-length movie review that was in the sidebar went away.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (2ocoG)
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Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:36 AM (Toos7
But the GOP should still politely kick her out of the Party. She's betrayed the GOP more times than should be allowed.
But the GOP should still politely kick her out of the Party. She's betrayed the GOP more times than should be allowed.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (Ti9vn)
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A democrat politician endorsing the dem: she is a Jewish whore! She's a whorey whore whore!
This is ok to the left now. Good to know.
They've always been like this.
We went from "believe all women" with Anita Hill, to "you know if you drag $100 through a trailer park you can get women to say anything" under Clinton...
This is ok to the left now. Good to know.
They've always been like this.
We went from "believe all women" with Anita Hill, to "you know if you drag $100 through a trailer park you can get women to say anything" under Clinton...
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (sKqQm)
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The homeless bums in my neck of the woods are pivoting from being on foot or the public bus to ebikes and ecycles. They also are helping Mother Earth by stealing electric from outlets at public shitters in the parks nearby. I mean the outlets are full of electric so why waste it?
Posted by: Earth First! at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (D5ixm)
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Elric I don't think the (from the outset) lack of traction with black voters or the legit and gut-based distrust from Jewish voters - the two key Dem core group defections at play here - have anything to do with reverse-bandwagon effect. These groups are sinking the ship, not responding to its sinking.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (U/Byj)
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I'll also note Murkowsi is endorsing a dem, and the GOP is not burning her at the stake.
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I'm sure Murk is taking heat at lots of sites. She's not taking heat here because most of us have always known that she's a political asswipe of a RINO.
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I'm sure Murk is taking heat at lots of sites. She's not taking heat here because most of us have always known that she's a political asswipe of a RINO.
Posted by: Crusader at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (TN0g+)
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My brother thought he was going to make a mint as a doctor. He wound up taking a state job.
Posted by: Reforger at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (ZtpEc)
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>> I think the recent fallout over Sayed and core democrap groups abandoning him has less to do with the fact that he's a loathsome terrorist rentboy and more to do with they sense he's toast.
He's been toast for quite some time.
Again, go look at his big win in the primary. We were told he was going to romp on Haley by double digits. He won by 1 point. And his votes came from Dearbornstan and college towns.
He's an angry little muslim elf. And now everyone is seeing it.
He's been toast for quite some time.
Again, go look at his big win in the primary. We were told he was going to romp on Haley by double digits. He won by 1 point. And his votes came from Dearbornstan and college towns.
He's an angry little muslim elf. And now everyone is seeing it.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (viF8m)
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I put it down to the Medicare/Medicaid paperwork requirements, plus electronic health records. We need to start incentivizing fee for service doctors who aren't required to deal with that crap. Insurance should be limited to catastrophic care.
I remember how computerization and digital health records were going to end medical paper work.
The government just ended up demanding MORE paperwork instead
I remember how computerization and digital health records were going to end medical paper work.
The government just ended up demanding MORE paperwork instead
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:40 AM (sKqQm)
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Oh, blah blah blah.
C-suites don't give a damn about shareholders unless they're gigantic institutional investors.
They'll wring their hands and spit out some insincere platitudes through clenched teeth at those shareholders.
And then they (and those institutional investors) will shut the doors, burst into laughter, and go about business as usual on behalf of their "stakeholders" in the Party & State.
C-suites don't give a damn about shareholders unless they're gigantic institutional investors.
They'll wring their hands and spit out some insincere platitudes through clenched teeth at those shareholders.
And then they (and those institutional investors) will shut the doors, burst into laughter, and go about business as usual on behalf of their "stakeholders" in the Party & State.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 02, 2026 11:40 AM (BI5O2)
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Interestingly the PA is a slightly better case - they mostly just use their power to enrich themselves as a more traditional banana republic/i]
So basically the PA is the "traditional" Dems (Bernie, Pelosi, Liawatha, Schumer) and Gaza is the DSA.
So basically the PA is the "traditional" Dems (Bernie, Pelosi, Liawatha, Schumer) and Gaza is the DSA.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 11:40 AM (2ocoG)
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I have no idea how they thought aligning themselves with jihadists was going to work out but boy howdy is it blowing up in their faces
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See, they'll help the Dems destroy the Rs.
And then they'll thank the Dems for letting them help and go back home to the Middle East and leave the Dems in charge here.
That's all they want: To defeat the Republicans, not power, not to spread islam.
You have to go to Harvard to be stupid enough to understand how smart that is.
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See, they'll help the Dems destroy the Rs.
And then they'll thank the Dems for letting them help and go back home to the Middle East and leave the Dems in charge here.
That's all they want: To defeat the Republicans, not power, not to spread islam.
You have to go to Harvard to be stupid enough to understand how smart that is.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 02, 2026 11:40 AM (3cUTc)
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I'm sure Murk is taking heat at lots of sites. She's not taking heat here because most of us have always known that she's a political asswipe of a RINO.
Posted by: Crusader at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (TN0g+)
And she is too old to be a credible whore.
Posted by: Crusader at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (TN0g+)
And she is too old to be a credible whore.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:40 AM (0kX4S)
110
Ross Douthat's interview with Abdul El Hazred. Do you support Palestine's existence? "Yes!" Do you support Israel's existence? "[bafflegab]."
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The biggest tell was the instant, unequivocable "yes" with no hesitation or qualifiers as to Palestine.
But Israel was a slight pause where he had to engage his Lie Mind "remember you're supposed to say yes"
I liked the part where Douthat asks him if he's in favor of males in women's and girl's locker rooms. The guy starts rambling about information being free, and they'll see it anyway so why not, and we have to alter our expectations so that everyone can be heard.
I'd have asked him a followup about how he reconciles that position with the efforts of his party over the last 20 years to deplatform and censor anyone who disagreed with them.
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The biggest tell was the instant, unequivocable "yes" with no hesitation or qualifiers as to Palestine.
But Israel was a slight pause where he had to engage his Lie Mind "remember you're supposed to say yes"
I liked the part where Douthat asks him if he's in favor of males in women's and girl's locker rooms. The guy starts rambling about information being free, and they'll see it anyway so why not, and we have to alter our expectations so that everyone can be heard.
I'd have asked him a followup about how he reconciles that position with the efforts of his party over the last 20 years to deplatform and censor anyone who disagreed with them.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:40 AM (Riz8t)
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He's an angry little muslim elf. And now everyone is seeing it.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (viF8m)
Hope you're right
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (viF8m)
Hope you're right
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 11:40 AM (4WM7K)
112
76. Safe bet unions are hamstringing them.
Posted by: rickb223
Possible. 👍🏻
The big regional Sunoco facility magically exploded via an odd elbow joint (different metal, maybe similar to a huge accident that happened years prior in the south) several years back and then lots of its union personnel appeared to be elected and/or assigned as officials in Democrat politics in SE PA since.
An employment miracle!
And in its place, lots and lots of those huge warehouse structures that could sit empty under the decade long tax incentives.
One never knows but gets good as guessing the next elite.
Posted by: rickb223
Possible. 👍🏻
The big regional Sunoco facility magically exploded via an odd elbow joint (different metal, maybe similar to a huge accident that happened years prior in the south) several years back and then lots of its union personnel appeared to be elected and/or assigned as officials in Democrat politics in SE PA since.
An employment miracle!
And in its place, lots and lots of those huge warehouse structures that could sit empty under the decade long tax incentives.
One never knows but gets good as guessing the next elite.
Posted by: L - No nic... at November 02, 2026 11:41 AM (NFX2v)
113
Sayed is just a bridge too far for a lot of Democrats.
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I don't think such a thing exists. They light up buildings to celebrate babies killed outside the womb. And that's them on a good day. No one has to be a Republican but there's no excuse to not know what the Democrat Party is.
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I don't think such a thing exists. They light up buildings to celebrate babies killed outside the womb. And that's them on a good day. No one has to be a Republican but there's no excuse to not know what the Democrat Party is.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:41 AM (arYYy)
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (viF8m)
115
The homeless bums in my neck of the woods are pivoting from being on foot or the public bus to ebikes and ecycles. They also are helping Mother Earth by stealing electric from outlets at public shitters in the parks nearby. I mean the outlets are full of electric so why waste it?
Posted by: Earth First!
Been a thing for a few years. They also like mopeds.
Posted by: Earth First!
Been a thing for a few years. They also like mopeds.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (b99Hl)
116
Homeless bums, can't beat 'em, can't shoor 'em.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (xV4mv)
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97 Aww, Ace's full-length movie review that was in the sidebar went away.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (2ocoG)
It's been replaced by a new one.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (2ocoG)
It's been replaced by a new one.
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (odBC9)
118
Sayed is just a bridge too far for a lot of Democrats.
And that bridge is "interfering with MY gravy train" for the black Democrats. They own Michigan fair and square, dammit.
And that bridge is "interfering with MY gravy train" for the black Democrats. They own Michigan fair and square, dammit.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (2ocoG)
119
Murkowski would even bee a senator if it wasn't for the rank choice shit Alaska does.
That system is bullshit.
That system is bullshit.
Posted by: Reforger at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (ZtpEc)
120
The latest fake science is climate change accountability -- where tort lawyers use gypsy magic to determine businesses/industries liable for climate change damages (heat waves, hurricanes, etc.).
The same corrupt scientists are developing these studies in collision with ambulance chasers.
The same corrupt scientists are developing these studies in collision with ambulance chasers.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at November 02, 2026 11:43 AM (bX16E)
121
oh for goodness' sake:
Whether or not you agree with El-Sayed’s ethic—I do not—one must acknowledge that he is willing to follow it even at some risk to his chances of winning.
Orrrr....and stick with me, here...he's not smart or glib enough to come up with a plausible lie, so he just repeats his talking points. No thinking needed.
Whether or not you agree with El-Sayed’s ethic—I do not—one must acknowledge that he is willing to follow it even at some risk to his chances of winning.
Orrrr....and stick with me, here...he's not smart or glib enough to come up with a plausible lie, so he just repeats his talking points. No thinking needed.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:43 AM (Riz8t)
122
Of COURSE the Left wants to spread Islam. They believe (correctly) it will help them kill Jews and Christians and usher in Utopia. Elected Dems are probably months away from raising the prayer mat, not years.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:43 AM (arYYy)
123
104 We were told he was going to romp on Haley
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (viF8m)
ewww
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (viF8m)
ewww
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:43 AM (odBC9)
124
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:36 AM (Toos7
But the GOP should still politely kick her out of the Party. She's betrayed the GOP more times than should be allowed.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (Ti9vn)
Post-primaries it's all a numbers game and the Murkowski digit is just as valid as any other for control of Congress.
Do your due diligence during the primaries and she won't be around. See Ol' Corny.
But the GOP should still politely kick her out of the Party. She's betrayed the GOP more times than should be allowed.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:38 AM (Ti9vn)
Post-primaries it's all a numbers game and the Murkowski digit is just as valid as any other for control of Congress.
Do your due diligence during the primaries and she won't be around. See Ol' Corny.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 02, 2026 11:43 AM (YSUhf)
125
Hey GP (87): I loaded up on XLE upon Trump’s election. It’s been a great investment.
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (gNYWw)
126
Sayed is there to push the Overton Window.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (arYYy)
127
Homeless bums, can't beat 'em, can't shoor 'em.
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I think the key is to lead them a little...
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I think the key is to lead them a little...
Posted by: Crusader at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (TN0g+)
128
Sayed is just a bridge too far for a lot of Democrats.
And that bridge is "interfering with MY gravy train" for the black Democrats. They own Michigan fair and square, dammit.
Bingo.
And that bridge is "interfering with MY gravy train" for the black Democrats. They own Michigan fair and square, dammit.
Bingo.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (Riz8t)
129
Murkowski would even bee a senator if it wasn't for the rank choice shit Alaska does.
That system is bullshit.
Posted by: Reforger at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (ZtpEc
She ran as an independent when he lost the Republican primary. That should have her kicked out of the Party. But they didn't and she betrayed the GOP at least a half dozen times since.
That system is bullshit.
Posted by: Reforger at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (ZtpEc
She ran as an independent when he lost the Republican primary. That should have her kicked out of the Party. But they didn't and she betrayed the GOP at least a half dozen times since.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (Ti9vn)
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Is there a website showing the election results for each state tomorrow?
I'm sure Ace will have it covered by posting a lot of info today and tomorrow.
I'm sure Ace will have it covered by posting a lot of info today and tomorrow.
Posted by: dantesed at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (Oy/m2)
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Does he look like he's running a winning campaign to you?
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (viF8m)
What I think doesn't matter... It's the cheat I'm worried about
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:42 AM (viF8m)
What I think doesn't matter... It's the cheat I'm worried about
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (4WM7K)
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (viF8m)
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The human scum Palis were offered that--many times, no strings, no conditions--and they rejected it every time.
Why?
Because it will not include killing all the Jews first.
Gaza was given autonomy. They used it to plan Oct 7 - murdering a bunch of peace-nik Israelis.
Interestingly the PA is a slightly better case - they mostly just use their power to enrich themselves as a more traditional banana republic
Posted by: 18-1
There was a two state solution already - in 1948. The Jews were allocated Israel, and the Arabs were allocated Jordan. The hashemites who were in Jordan tried to assassinate the king, and were thrown out.
What they actually want are multiple two state solutions, continuously, until Israel is eliminated.
Why?
Because it will not include killing all the Jews first.
Gaza was given autonomy. They used it to plan Oct 7 - murdering a bunch of peace-nik Israelis.
Interestingly the PA is a slightly better case - they mostly just use their power to enrich themselves as a more traditional banana republic
Posted by: 18-1
There was a two state solution already - in 1948. The Jews were allocated Israel, and the Arabs were allocated Jordan. The hashemites who were in Jordan tried to assassinate the king, and were thrown out.
What they actually want are multiple two state solutions, continuously, until Israel is eliminated.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (0U5gm)
134
"No one has to be a Republican but there's no excuse to not know what the Democrat Party is."
My sole voting lodestone is 'defeat all Democrats.' Short and sweet.
My sole voting lodestone is 'defeat all Democrats.' Short and sweet.
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (Jr5Lq)
135
I find it notable that Valero just shut down and abandoned a huge refinery in California at great cost (long story short, they thought it was worth any price to get out from under California's regulatory grasp) and now they're buying and restarting a refinery in Texas.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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I noted that. I hope someone brings it up in Democrat primary debates in 2028 when California's gas is twice the price as Texas's.
I find it notable that Valero just shut down and abandoned a huge refinery in California at great cost (long story short, they thought it was worth any price to get out from under California's regulatory grasp) and now they're buying and restarting a refinery in Texas.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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I noted that. I hope someone brings it up in Democrat primary debates in 2028 when California's gas is twice the price as Texas's.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (mmrXZ)
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Sayed is there to push the Overton Window.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (arYYy)
Or throw a rock through it.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (arYYy)
Or throw a rock through it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:45 AM (0kX4S)
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3 For every story of a company making real gains by getting into a different market like say Amazon with AWS there are 100 stories of a company doing the same sort of transition and failing
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:02 AM (sKqQm)
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But was the transition actually the same sort? Were those other 100 companies going directly into trying to be cloud computing providers? Or did they already have a internal product that worked well for their own purposes, and found it could be easily expanded so that others could use it as well for a service fee?
Extrapolate that thinking to Musk's empire - Tesla, SpaceX. SpaceX apparently makes most of its money from StarLink services, with the whole "launch rockets" thing making StarLink possible but not being a profit center in and of itself.
Both of those companies make things - cars, robotics, rockets. Actual, physical manufacturing of tools and parts that then get manufactured into larger pieces. Now, imagine that engineering expertise is expanded upon. What if we could get factories up and running in months, not years? Factories like refineries?
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:02 AM (sKqQm)
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But was the transition actually the same sort? Were those other 100 companies going directly into trying to be cloud computing providers? Or did they already have a internal product that worked well for their own purposes, and found it could be easily expanded so that others could use it as well for a service fee?
Extrapolate that thinking to Musk's empire - Tesla, SpaceX. SpaceX apparently makes most of its money from StarLink services, with the whole "launch rockets" thing making StarLink possible but not being a profit center in and of itself.
Both of those companies make things - cars, robotics, rockets. Actual, physical manufacturing of tools and parts that then get manufactured into larger pieces. Now, imagine that engineering expertise is expanded upon. What if we could get factories up and running in months, not years? Factories like refineries?
Posted by: Another Anon at November 02, 2026 11:45 AM (4h45B)
138
@116
can't shoot 'em.
can't shoot 'em.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 02, 2026 11:45 AM (xV4mv)
139
121 oh for goodness' sake:
Whether or not you agree with El-Sayed’s ethic—I do not—one must acknowledge that he is willing to follow it even at some risk to his chances of winning.
Orrrr....and stick with me, here...he's not smart or glib enough to come up with a plausible lie, so he just repeats his talking points. No thinking needed.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:43 AM (Riz8t)
To clarify: The quote was from The Atlantic.
Whether or not you agree with El-Sayed’s ethic—I do not—one must acknowledge that he is willing to follow it even at some risk to his chances of winning.
Orrrr....and stick with me, here...he's not smart or glib enough to come up with a plausible lie, so he just repeats his talking points. No thinking needed.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:43 AM (Riz8t)
To clarify: The quote was from The Atlantic.
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:45 AM (odBC9)
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I think the recent fallout over Sayed and core democrap groups abandoning him has less to do with the fact that he's a loathsome terrorist rentboy and more to do with they sense he's toast.
He's been toast for quite some time.
Again, go look at his big win in the primary. We were told he was going to romp on Haley by double digits. He won by 1 point. And his votes came from Dearbornstan and college towns.
He's an angry little muslim elf. And now everyone is seeing it.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (viF8m)
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Nobody saw that before? Of course they did. He's always been exactly the scumbag he is, and never even tried to tack to the center. Just the opposite, in fact.
What the Dems are now seeing isn't that he's an angry muslim elf. They always saw that. What they are now seeing is that he's an angry muslim elf who they doubt will win the seat.
This is battlespace prep for when he loses. "Well, I never supported that loser! No, not me!"
He's been toast for quite some time.
Again, go look at his big win in the primary. We were told he was going to romp on Haley by double digits. He won by 1 point. And his votes came from Dearbornstan and college towns.
He's an angry little muslim elf. And now everyone is seeing it.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:39 AM (viF8m)
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Nobody saw that before? Of course they did. He's always been exactly the scumbag he is, and never even tried to tack to the center. Just the opposite, in fact.
What the Dems are now seeing isn't that he's an angry muslim elf. They always saw that. What they are now seeing is that he's an angry muslim elf who they doubt will win the seat.
This is battlespace prep for when he loses. "Well, I never supported that loser! No, not me!"
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:45 AM (iFTx/)
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The homeless bums in my neck of the woods are pivoting from being on foot or the public bus to ebikes and ecycles. They also are helping Mother Earth by stealing electric from outlets at public shitters in the parks nearby. I mean the outlets are full of electric so why waste it?
Posted by: Earth First!
Been a thing for a few years. They also like mopeds.
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How do they feel about Vespas?
Posted by: Earth First!
Been a thing for a few years. They also like mopeds.
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How do they feel about Vespas?
Posted by: Crusader at November 02, 2026 11:45 AM (TN0g+)
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What I think doesn't matter... It's the cheat I'm worried about
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (4WM7K)
I'm feeling that way too. The Democrats have done it before.
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (4WM7K)
I'm feeling that way too. The Democrats have done it before.
Posted by: dantesed at November 02, 2026 11:46 AM (Oy/m2)
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The wiki talk page for Haley Stevens is wild.
There is one thread where people are arguing she should be labeled a Republican because she endorsed Rogers. Other people, in fairness, are pointing out that's not how political affiliation works
There is one thread where people are arguing she should be labeled a Republican because she endorsed Rogers. Other people, in fairness, are pointing out that's not how political affiliation works
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:46 AM (sKqQm)
144
Safe bet unions are hamstringing them.
Talk is cheap.
When the former Sun stalked off in a huff and the oil-boilin' sons of guns from PBF came in to our local plant, the hearts of the union crews leapt into their mouths. The new company swept the table of a decade's worth of niggling controversies in the first meeting, and there's been essentially no labor friction since the buyout.
But I'm sure you're an expert.
Talk is cheap.
When the former Sun stalked off in a huff and the oil-boilin' sons of guns from PBF came in to our local plant, the hearts of the union crews leapt into their mouths. The new company swept the table of a decade's worth of niggling controversies in the first meeting, and there's been essentially no labor friction since the buyout.
But I'm sure you're an expert.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at November 02, 2026 11:47 AM (zdLoL)
145
One of the main sports betting - not prediction - sites has Sayed at 80% to win.
That is mainly a reflection of the money after money they have piled into his side everywhere.
Anyone with cash to spare should theoretically be able to retire on betting Rogers. But I wouldn't in a million years. The cheat is too strong.
That is mainly a reflection of the money after money they have piled into his side everywhere.
Anyone with cash to spare should theoretically be able to retire on betting Rogers. But I wouldn't in a million years. The cheat is too strong.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:47 AM (arYYy)
146
I don't have a problem with a party deciding a particular pol no longer represents their values, and defenestrating them. It's usually not good politics, in the sense that the "big tent" parties are always yammering about is actually getting smaller, and the party is ignoring their constituents, who are saying loudly and clearly that they don't want to go in a particular direction.
Murk is different. She's clearly not responsive to the constituents and Republican principles; she's a a Fifth Columnist.
She needs to go, and now.
Murk is different. She's clearly not responsive to the constituents and Republican principles; she's a a Fifth Columnist.
She needs to go, and now.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:48 AM (Riz8t)
147
An economic system has the results its accompanying moral systems determine. Christianity and capitalism was an unbeatable combination. Secular systems, especially whatever you call the will-to-power impulse now dominant, are a disaster no matter what economics they are paired with.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at November 02, 2026 11:48 AM (ENA4W)
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"Hey GP (87): I loaded up on XLE upon Trump’s election. It’s been a great investment."
I like value picks with dividends. I'm always looking for hated sectors and companies.
I like value picks with dividends. I'm always looking for hated sectors and companies.
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 11:48 AM (Jr5Lq)
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Have done fine with other majors, especially Exxon, but really crazy about mid-stream partnerships with their fairly insensitive revenue structure and payouts.
Posted by: rhomboid
For tax simplification purposes, both Kinder Morgan and Williams generate qualified dividends without K-1s.
Posted by: rhomboid
For tax simplification purposes, both Kinder Morgan and Williams generate qualified dividends without K-1s.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at November 02, 2026 11:48 AM (0U5gm)
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How do they feel about Vespas?
Posted by: Crusader at November 02, 2026 11:45 AM (TN0g+)
Vespas are expensive vehicles. A bum with a Vespa would have it stolen from him in a heartbeat.
Posted by: Crusader at November 02, 2026 11:45 AM (TN0g+)
Vespas are expensive vehicles. A bum with a Vespa would have it stolen from him in a heartbeat.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:48 AM (0kX4S)
151
All models are wrong, but some models are useful.
I ran the early vote numbers in NC through ChatGPT and had it do some analysis:
"Bottom line
Using exactly your propensity assumptions, plus the 95% partisan-loyalty assumption from our previous calculation and a 52.9% Republican / 47.1% Democratic UA vote, I estimate:
Whatley: ~2.526 million (50.6%)
Cooper: ~2.466 million (49.4%)
Whatley margin: ~60,000 votes / 1.2 points
So Whatley gets the majority under this model, but the result is highly sensitive to the Unaffiliated vote. The model's break-even point is only about 51% Whatley among Unaffiliated voters."
That UA vote is based on analysis of 2024 and where the Unaffiliated vote probably landed.
I'm not saying that Whatley wins the senate race, but this race is going to be much closer than people are assuming.
I ran the early vote numbers in NC through ChatGPT and had it do some analysis:
"Bottom line
Using exactly your propensity assumptions, plus the 95% partisan-loyalty assumption from our previous calculation and a 52.9% Republican / 47.1% Democratic UA vote, I estimate:
Whatley: ~2.526 million (50.6%)
Cooper: ~2.466 million (49.4%)
Whatley margin: ~60,000 votes / 1.2 points
So Whatley gets the majority under this model, but the result is highly sensitive to the Unaffiliated vote. The model's break-even point is only about 51% Whatley among Unaffiliated voters."
That UA vote is based on analysis of 2024 and where the Unaffiliated vote probably landed.
I'm not saying that Whatley wins the senate race, but this race is going to be much closer than people are assuming.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at November 02, 2026 11:49 AM (IGotw)
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>>> >>LOL The Atlantic
>>Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
The wrong message being: the Democrat party is not the red green revolution.
I know, she's such a whorish prude for believing that. And if she pushes back against the takeover, she is a racist homophobe. Also a whore.
>>Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
The wrong message being: the Democrat party is not the red green revolution.
I know, she's such a whorish prude for believing that. And if she pushes back against the takeover, she is a racist homophobe. Also a whore.
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:49 AM (Toos7)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 02, 2026 11:50 AM (cfGMy)
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If you like XLE and also are looking for an income investment check out AMLP, an ETF for mid-stream energy partnerships (mostly transporting/processing). This part of the business is relatively insensitive to macroeconomic trends and is generally looking at keeping up with demand.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 11:50 AM (U/Byj)
155
Hope Haley Stevens has security guards
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 11:50 AM (4WM7K)
156
One of the interesting things about this election is how many faking polling operations have been identified.
Yes in past years there have been complaints about polling, honestly often warranted, but this year polling does really just seem to be explicitly agenda driven
Yes in past years there have been complaints about polling, honestly often warranted, but this year polling does really just seem to be explicitly agenda driven
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:50 AM (sKqQm)
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>>What I think doesn't matter... It's the cheat I'm worried about
We can't do much about that but I trust Harmeet and her team.
This was the primary.
>>The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it has sent federal monitors to polls in four Democratic-leaning cities in Michigan, amid warnings that the administration of United States President Donald Trump could use such monitors for partisan aims.
https://tinyurl.com/mryh5e2m
The pollsters, pundits and betting markets have been lying about Abdul's chances since day 1. Trump won Michigan. It's not as solid blue as "the experts" claim.
Rogers can win if people turn out and vote.
We can't do much about that but I trust Harmeet and her team.
This was the primary.
>>The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it has sent federal monitors to polls in four Democratic-leaning cities in Michigan, amid warnings that the administration of United States President Donald Trump could use such monitors for partisan aims.
https://tinyurl.com/mryh5e2m
The pollsters, pundits and betting markets have been lying about Abdul's chances since day 1. Trump won Michigan. It's not as solid blue as "the experts" claim.
Rogers can win if people turn out and vote.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2026 11:51 AM (viF8m)
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This is battlespace prep for when he loses. "Well, I never supported that loser! No, not me!"
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Cue the "I Was Not A Nazi Polka".
Posted by: Elric The Blade
Cue the "I Was Not A Nazi Polka".
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:51 AM (Riz8t)
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I know, she's such a whorish prude for believing that. And if she pushes back against the takeover, she is a racist homophobe. Also a whore.
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:49 AM (Toos7)
Does she give away free samples?
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:49 AM (Toos7)
Does she give away free samples?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:51 AM (0kX4S)
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It's so easy, cheap and DELICIOUS!! The downside is the incredible control needed to avoid eating the entire loaf straight from the oven.
Posted by: LASue
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I'd like to get your favorite recipe. I go through a lot of them and I can't find a soft sandwich bread that I like.
It's so easy, cheap and DELICIOUS!! The downside is the incredible control needed to avoid eating the entire loaf straight from the oven.
Posted by: LASue
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I'd like to get your favorite recipe. I go through a lot of them and I can't find a soft sandwich bread that I like.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 11:51 AM (mmrXZ)
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What's scary to me is Mamdani is probably worse than Sayed.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:52 AM (Ti9vn)
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I was watching some youtuber idiots go into the LA drainage system on E bikes. There was a section where the whole wall on both sides was lined with bikes and E bikes. Had to be hundreds of them.
Posted by: Reforger at November 02, 2026 11:52 AM (ZtpEc)
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Cue the "I Was Not A Nazi Polka".
IN fairness to complete the analogy, Stevens is jumping ship in 1944.
If the elections tomorrow go like I expect there will be a long line of Dems claiming that people like AES were terrible and they always knew it...just like a bunch of Germans in 1946...
IN fairness to complete the analogy, Stevens is jumping ship in 1944.
If the elections tomorrow go like I expect there will be a long line of Dems claiming that people like AES were terrible and they always knew it...just like a bunch of Germans in 1946...
Posted by: 18-1 at November 02, 2026 11:52 AM (sKqQm)
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I'm not saying that Whatley wins the senate race, but this race is going to be much closer than people are assuming.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at November 02, 2026 11:49 AM (IGotw)
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I think Whatley wins. I think all the polls are substantially under-representing GOP support -- whether by design or due to genuine polling difficulties -- and generally just fucked in the ass this season.
Hong polled as a lock to win. She lost. Sayed polled 10+ points ahead. He won by 1.
I think we're all gonna be very pleasantly surprised tomorrow.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at November 02, 2026 11:49 AM (IGotw)
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I think Whatley wins. I think all the polls are substantially under-representing GOP support -- whether by design or due to genuine polling difficulties -- and generally just fucked in the ass this season.
Hong polled as a lock to win. She lost. Sayed polled 10+ points ahead. He won by 1.
I think we're all gonna be very pleasantly surprised tomorrow.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:52 AM (iFTx/)
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Many established doctors have gone to the concierge practice model. They reduce their patient load with the same income. Of course patients have to pay for the upgraded service.
Posted by: polynikes
There was a whole tv show about that.
Posted by: polynikes
There was a whole tv show about that.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 02, 2026 11:52 AM (izikm)
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Vashta I keep all my K-1-generating stuff in Roths, so not an issue. However I'm looking into the whole thing because I think handling K-1s is really not that big a deal for those who've always done their own taxes like myself. Just have to dig into it a bit.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 11:53 AM (U/Byj)
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The Atlantic
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
In trying to stand up for one minority religious group, she is conveying her comfort with bigotry toward another.
By Jonathan Chait
Nov 1 2026
https://archive.is/FxkVL
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
In trying to stand up for one minority religious group, she is conveying her comfort with bigotry toward another.
By Jonathan Chait
Nov 1 2026
https://archive.is/FxkVL
Posted by: m at November 02, 2026 11:53 AM (odBC9)
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There's so many chemicals in "regular" grocery store bread that I bought a loaf a few months ago and put it in a cabinet...that I didn't open again for about 6 weeks.
I kid you not it had ZERO visible mold. That ought to scare all of us. I'll never buy another traditional loaf of bread again.
I kid you not it had ZERO visible mold. That ought to scare all of us. I'll never buy another traditional loaf of bread again.
Posted by: Crusader at November 02, 2026 11:53 AM (TN0g+)
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What's scary to me is Mamdani is probably worse than Sayed.
Posted by: polynikes
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Probably. Thank God he's not native-born. I don't see him becoming the governor of New York, but easily a US Senator or a Dem president's Secretary of Equity (new department!).
What's scary to me is Mamdani is probably worse than Sayed.
Posted by: polynikes
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Probably. Thank God he's not native-born. I don't see him becoming the governor of New York, but easily a US Senator or a Dem president's Secretary of Equity (new department!).
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 11:54 AM (mmrXZ)
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164 I think Whatley wins. I think all the polls are substantially under-representing GOP support -- whether by design or due to genuine polling difficulties -- and generally just fucked in the ass this season.
Hong polled as a lock to win. She lost. Sayed polled 10+ points ahead. He won by 1.
I think we're all gonna be very pleasantly surprised tomorrow.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:52 AM (iFTx/)
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The hole Whatley is in right now is very big because of EV.
However, the remaining pool of voters is much more Republican than it is Democrat.
The Unaffiliated, though, are the largest partisan group in the state (roughly 40%), so it depends on them.
They've leaned Republican forever, though.
Hong polled as a lock to win. She lost. Sayed polled 10+ points ahead. He won by 1.
I think we're all gonna be very pleasantly surprised tomorrow.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:52 AM (iFTx/)
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The hole Whatley is in right now is very big because of EV.
However, the remaining pool of voters is much more Republican than it is Democrat.
The Unaffiliated, though, are the largest partisan group in the state (roughly 40%), so it depends on them.
They've leaned Republican forever, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at November 02, 2026 11:54 AM (IGotw)
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Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 11:51 AM (mmrXZ)
I will catch up with you on one of the overnight threads sometime if you're still on them and give you my soft sandwich bread recipe.
It does use my sourdough starter plus yeast. You could do it with just yeast but I suspect you would like it a lot better with some starter in it.
I will catch up with you on one of the overnight threads sometime if you're still on them and give you my soft sandwich bread recipe.
It does use my sourdough starter plus yeast. You could do it with just yeast but I suspect you would like it a lot better with some starter in it.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:54 AM (arYYy)
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I will catch up with you on one of the overnight threads sometime if you're still on them and give you my soft sandwich bread recipe.
It does use my sourdough starter plus yeast. You could do it with just yeast but I suspect you would like it a lot better with some starter in it.
Posted by: ...
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Thanks, I'll check in tonight!
I will catch up with you on one of the overnight threads sometime if you're still on them and give you my soft sandwich bread recipe.
It does use my sourdough starter plus yeast. You could do it with just yeast but I suspect you would like it a lot better with some starter in it.
Posted by: ...
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Thanks, I'll check in tonight!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (mmrXZ)
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At least one Bush daughter donated to Talarico. I remember how the press treated them when their dad was in office. They did not get kid gloves like the Obama girls did. And yet at least one is all in on voting Democrat. TDS is a brutal disease, like syphilis. Rots the brain.
Yet, we are not calling them whores and banning them from the party.
How does the party banning work? I assume Haley Steven's can still mark Democrat on her voting forms. She can self identify as a dem right? That is the rules the trans community have set up? She self identifies as a dem and they can never take that from her.
Yet, we are not calling them whores and banning them from the party.
How does the party banning work? I assume Haley Steven's can still mark Democrat on her voting forms. She can self identify as a dem right? That is the rules the trans community have set up? She self identifies as a dem and they can never take that from her.
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (Toos7)
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I voted on Saturday. Did anyone know that Spartacus Booker The Fiercely Heterosexual Roman Centurion was on the ballot?
(I live in NYC but vote in NJ.)
I would love to get rid of that gay clown, but I have no doubts he'll win.
(I live in NYC but vote in NJ.)
I would love to get rid of that gay clown, but I have no doubts he'll win.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (iFTx/)
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There's so many chemicals in "regular" grocery store bread that I bought a loaf a few months ago and put it in a cabinet...that I didn't open again for about 6 weeks.
I kid you not it had ZERO visible mold. That ought to scare all of us. I'll never buy another traditional loaf of bread again.
Calcium propionate added to retard spoilage.
I kid you not it had ZERO visible mold. That ought to scare all of us. I'll never buy another traditional loaf of bread again.
Calcium propionate added to retard spoilage.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (Riz8t)
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In trying to stand up for one minority religious group, she is conveying her comfort with bigotry toward another.
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Nice.
I like the implication here - the eternal Jew has enlisted Haley in his genocidal master plan of bigotry in the streets of Michigan. Might as well be Gaza Part II: Dearborn Boogaloo, amirite?
And pardon any skepticism on my part here, but I have a feeling that if he were knocked out in the primary and spitefully endorsing the Democrats' opponent, the Atlantic would be a touch more reticent about criticizing their little Muslim lightbringer.
The headline would likely read "Democrats Poison the Well: Abdulrahman Mohamed el-Sayed Sends the Right Message by Standing Up to Special Interests."
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Nice.
I like the implication here - the eternal Jew has enlisted Haley in his genocidal master plan of bigotry in the streets of Michigan. Might as well be Gaza Part II: Dearborn Boogaloo, amirite?
And pardon any skepticism on my part here, but I have a feeling that if he were knocked out in the primary and spitefully endorsing the Democrats' opponent, the Atlantic would be a touch more reticent about criticizing their little Muslim lightbringer.
The headline would likely read "Democrats Poison the Well: Abdulrahman Mohamed el-Sayed Sends the Right Message by Standing Up to Special Interests."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (BI5O2)
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I think the Sayed fake primary polling was cover for him polling behind so that when he "won by 1" no one would question it. Seems like it worked.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (arYYy)
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I like this line:
Haley Stevens shows what happens to you if you don't submit and put on the burka like Houchel and Flannigan.
That's your future, Dem women:
Submit to islam or be called a used condom.
Haley Stevens shows what happens to you if you don't submit and put on the burka like Houchel and Flannigan.
That's your future, Dem women:
Submit to islam or be called a used condom.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 02, 2026 11:56 AM (3cUTc)
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Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (mmrXZ)
Now I just have to remember. If I don't you can always nudge me and I'll get it together for you.
Now I just have to remember. If I don't you can always nudge me and I'll get it together for you.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 11:57 AM (arYYy)
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In trying to stand up for one minority religious group, she is conveying her comfort with bigotry toward another.
Posted by: m
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True of virtually every defender of el-Sayed, Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, Keith Ellison, and the entire governance of Dearborn.
In trying to stand up for one minority religious group, she is conveying her comfort with bigotry toward another.
Posted by: m
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True of virtually every defender of el-Sayed, Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, Keith Ellison, and the entire governance of Dearborn.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 11:57 AM (mmrXZ)
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For various reasons I've felt (felt, not concluded from diligent substantive analysis) that tomorrow will turn out much better than conventional doomsaying has had it. A key that is impossible to evaluate except by results is the GOP focus on turnout operations in key areas. But it seems likely to have an impact. Also the limpness, the lack of any personalities or messages or actual policy alternatives from the Dems is even more striking this time than usual.
Sticking with Yogi on predicting results tomorrow, but will be completely unsurprised if it turns out OK.
Sticking with Yogi on predicting results tomorrow, but will be completely unsurprised if it turns out OK.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 11:57 AM (U/Byj)
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And yet at least one is all in on voting Democrat.
Intra-Texan Republican politics.
The Bushes want all Republican candidates in Texas to bend the knee to them first.
Intra-Texan Republican politics.
The Bushes want all Republican candidates in Texas to bend the knee to them first.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 02, 2026 11:57 AM (aD4fx)
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Calcium propionate added to retard spoilage.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (Riz8t)
I suppose it is statistically possible that the occasional loaf can leave the oven and go into the packaging without picking up a single mold spore?
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM (Riz8t)
I suppose it is statistically possible that the occasional loaf can leave the oven and go into the packaging without picking up a single mold spore?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2026 11:57 AM (0kX4S)
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181 For various reasons I've felt (felt, not concluded from diligent substantive analysis) that tomorrow will turn out much better than conventional doomsaying has had it. A key that is impossible to evaluate except by results is the GOP focus on turnout operations in key areas. But it seems likely to have an impact. Also the limpness, the lack of any personalities or messages or actual policy alternatives from the Dems is even more striking this time than usual.
Sticking with Yogi on predicting results tomorrow, but will be completely unsurprised if it turns out OK.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 11:57 AM (U/Byj)
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"Early vote turnout in Texas is only R+2. Talarico is practically winning!"
"Well, election day is going to be, like, R+15 or so."
"What does that matter?"
That's the value of EV commentary right now.
Sticking with Yogi on predicting results tomorrow, but will be completely unsurprised if it turns out OK.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 11:57 AM (U/Byj)
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"Early vote turnout in Texas is only R+2. Talarico is practically winning!"
"Well, election day is going to be, like, R+15 or so."
"What does that matter?"
That's the value of EV commentary right now.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at November 02, 2026 11:58 AM (IGotw)
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How does the party banning work? I assume Haley Steven's can still mark Democrat on her voting forms. She can self identify as a dem right? That is the rules the trans community have set up? She self identifies as a dem and they can never take that from her.
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM
That's (D)ifferent.
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 11:55 AM
That's (D)ifferent.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 02, 2026 11:59 AM (bFu5X)
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The Bushes want all Republican candidates in Texas to bend the knee to them first.
They should. They really should.
https://tinyurl.com/3kka6c58
They should. They really should.
https://tinyurl.com/3kka6c58
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 12:00 PM (Riz8t)
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The Atlantic owned by Laureen Jobs bff with Ghislaine Maxwell
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 02, 2026 12:00 PM (cfGMy)
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Morticia, I have an amazing no knead bread recipe. Only 4 ingredients: bread flour, yeast, water, salt. But you do need a Dutch oven to get that amazing crust, and I use a dough whisk.
The dough is so wet, but it bakes up amazing! I punch it down once, let it rise again and then bake. Takes less than a day. A huge loaf that fills the whole Dutch oven.
https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/
fast-and-easy-no-knead-bread/
The dough is so wet, but it bakes up amazing! I punch it down once, let it rise again and then bake. Takes less than a day. A huge loaf that fills the whole Dutch oven.
https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/
fast-and-easy-no-knead-bread/
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 12:01 PM (Toos7)
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There's mold spores in my pants!
Posted by: Delaware's Own Finger Banger at November 02, 2026 12:01 PM (vFcoN)
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Also interested in adding the sourdough thing to my bread-making. Sister's been doing it for years so I'll probably have her school me thereon. Also need to improve rise and crust. My stuff isn't bad at all, but I hear tell of people getting artisan bakery results from Dutch oven bread and I want to be in that group.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 12:01 PM (U/Byj)
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There was a two state solution already - in 1948. The Jews were allocated Israel, and the Arabs were allocated Jordan.
There was two-state Israel/Pedophile Goatfucker partition plan, but Jordan was a separate creation, west of the Jordan river.
There was two-state Israel/Pedophile Goatfucker partition plan, but Jordan was a separate creation, west of the Jordan river.
Posted by: far cry at November 02, 2026 12:01 PM (wXgT/)
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It is a good idea to stock up on water and food today.
Who the hell knows what the next few weeks are going to be like.
It is a good idea to stock up on water and food today.
Who the hell knows what the next few weeks are going to be like.
Posted by: four seasons at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (/QHx4)
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190 Also interested in adding the sourdough thing to my bread-making. Sister's been doing it for years so I'll probably have her school me thereon. Also need to improve rise and crust. My stuff isn't bad at all, but I hear tell of people getting artisan bakery results from Dutch oven bread and I want to be in that group.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 12:01 PM (U/Byj)
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I use the dutch oven for my sourdough, and it works really well.
Additives decrease the rise significantly, I need to figure that out, but the straight doughs are great.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 12:01 PM (U/Byj)
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I use the dutch oven for my sourdough, and it works really well.
Additives decrease the rise significantly, I need to figure that out, but the straight doughs are great.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (IGotw)
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Uh, east of the Jordan River I mean. Derp
Posted by: far cry at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (wXgT/)
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LizLem thanks for that, looks like some of what I've been looking for. I don't even punch down, use the same ingredients, and get decent results already, looking to improve.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (U/Byj)
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Mine is more a traditional sandwich loaf, like a really nice soft sandwich shaped white bread.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (arYYy)
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Nick Shirley has a new video about how the Biden administration and NGOs trafficked over 300,000 children. No word on if they were all sent to shower with Joe.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 12:03 PM (2ocoG)
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I make a lot of hearth bread too but Brit Lass loves classic white bread too. Makes unbelievable toast.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 12:04 PM (arYYy)
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The only prediction I can make for tomorrow is that MA voters will once again demonstrate what effin' idiots they are.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 02, 2026 12:04 PM (bFu5X)
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One of the interesting things about this election is how many faking polling operations have been identified.
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We're at what, 4 now?
and all of them were included in the polling mix, even though they were all outliers showing massive Dem support.
But the funniest to me is, the "polling gurus" saying, "yeah, but the average is the same even though we took those out. So those other polls are right."
Um. Is that how maths work?
And that's without "did those other polls put their thumb on the scale?" to keep their polls in line with the fake polls that just had to be right 'cause it sounds like they are right.
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We're at what, 4 now?
and all of them were included in the polling mix, even though they were all outliers showing massive Dem support.
But the funniest to me is, the "polling gurus" saying, "yeah, but the average is the same even though we took those out. So those other polls are right."
Um. Is that how maths work?
And that's without "did those other polls put their thumb on the scale?" to keep their polls in line with the fake polls that just had to be right 'cause it sounds like they are right.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 02, 2026 12:04 PM (3cUTc)
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Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 12:01 PM (U/Byj)
Whenever you get there, add about a teaspoon of diastatic malt powder to any loaf recipe. A natural dough improver.
Whenever you get there, add about a teaspoon of diastatic malt powder to any loaf recipe. A natural dough improver.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 12:05 PM (arYYy)
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I suppose it is statistically possible that the occasional loaf can leave the oven and go into the packaging without picking up a single mold spore?
I grow ferns from spores (yeah, yeah, spores, mold and fungus).
https://tinyurl.com/52sw6fj8
Anyway, I heat the soil media in the oven, not unlike baking bread, and use bleach to swab down the closed box in which they'll grow. Without those precautions, you'll almost always end up with a box o' algae. With them, you almost never do.
What I'm saying is, you should store your carbonized bread in a sealed box, and douse the whole loaf in bleach.
https://tinyurl.com/52sw6fj8
I grow ferns from spores (yeah, yeah, spores, mold and fungus).
https://tinyurl.com/52sw6fj8
Anyway, I heat the soil media in the oven, not unlike baking bread, and use bleach to swab down the closed box in which they'll grow. Without those precautions, you'll almost always end up with a box o' algae. With them, you almost never do.
What I'm saying is, you should store your carbonized bread in a sealed box, and douse the whole loaf in bleach.
https://tinyurl.com/52sw6fj8
Posted by: Archimedes at November 02, 2026 12:05 PM (Riz8t)
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199 The only prediction I can make for tomorrow is that MA voters will once again demonstrate what effin' idiots they are.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 02, 2026 12:04 PM (bFu5X)
Ditto here in CA
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 02, 2026 12:04 PM (bFu5X)
Ditto here in CA
Posted by: It's me donna at November 02, 2026 12:06 PM (4WM7K)
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Nick Shirley has a new video about how the Biden administration and NGOs trafficked over 300,000 children. No word on if they were all sent to shower with Joe.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 12:03 PM (2ocoG)
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Biden was probably the biggest sex trafficker in history. Not joking. It was so obvious too. "Where are these 500,000 kids that came into the country with their parents?" "Well, we can only locate 17 of them. So sorry."
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 12:03 PM (2ocoG)
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Biden was probably the biggest sex trafficker in history. Not joking. It was so obvious too. "Where are these 500,000 kids that came into the country with their parents?" "Well, we can only locate 17 of them. So sorry."
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 12:06 PM (iFTx/)
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Headed out to buy 700 rolls of toilet paper, in case the Poles attack.
Posted by: Dear Prudence at November 02, 2026 12:06 PM (vFcoN)
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Look, it's America. The truth is always locked inside a Schrodinger's box made from lies, at the heart of a hall of mirrors.
It's completely impossible to know fact from fiction because everything is just Kremlinology now... at this point, I just kind of hope the eggs I buy at the store came from a chicken and not a snake, and I don't count on it til I crack them open.
I no longer pretend to understand (or even care) how elections will turn out.
The one thing I will say I've noticed as being remarkable is the strange absence of election year riots in 2026. I don't know what it means - but it means something.
It's completely impossible to know fact from fiction because everything is just Kremlinology now... at this point, I just kind of hope the eggs I buy at the store came from a chicken and not a snake, and I don't count on it til I crack them open.
I no longer pretend to understand (or even care) how elections will turn out.
The one thing I will say I've noticed as being remarkable is the strange absence of election year riots in 2026. I don't know what it means - but it means something.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 02, 2026 12:06 PM (BI5O2)
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Ditto here in CA
CA already said there won't be final results until mid-December. Plenty of time to load up the Buicks.
CA already said there won't be final results until mid-December. Plenty of time to load up the Buicks.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 02, 2026 12:07 PM (2ocoG)
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. Is that how maths work?
Stolen by old greek homos.
Stolen by old greek homos.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at November 02, 2026 12:07 PM (NmtMm)
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Style guide sez "Stephen Glass's co-editor Jonathan Chait"
Posted by: don't let that motherfucker ever forget it at November 02, 2026 12:07 PM (88C+u)
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I'm liking this food thread.
I'm liking this food thread.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 12:07 PM (mmrXZ)
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AI sez "Diastatic refers to an active natural property or substance—most commonly diastatic malt powder or flour—that contains live enzymes (specifically alpha- and beta-amylase)."
IDNKT! I guess that makes me diastatic too.
IDNKT! I guess that makes me diastatic too.
Posted by: gp at November 02, 2026 12:07 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Thanks "...." - will have to look up what that is. As it is I use the simple no-knead recipe mentioned above - flour, water, yeast, salt.
I am planning to get some heirloom/specialty flour from a place in TX that apparently makes great breads. Barton Mill, I think.
I am planning to get some heirloom/specialty flour from a place in TX that apparently makes great breads. Barton Mill, I think.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 02, 2026 12:08 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: four seasons at November 02, 2026 12:08 PM (/QHx4)
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199 The only prediction I can make for tomorrow is that MA voters will once again demonstrate what effin' idiots they are.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
I feel your pain
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
I feel your pain
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 02, 2026 12:09 PM (W2Pud)
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Nick Shirley has a new video about how the Biden administration and NGOs trafficked over 300,000 children. No word on if they were all sent to shower with Joe.
Posted by: Ian S.
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There should be plenty of words on future California Governor Xavier Becerra's role -- in not seeing any of it.
Nick Shirley has a new video about how the Biden administration and NGOs trafficked over 300,000 children. No word on if they were all sent to shower with Joe.
Posted by: Ian S.
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There should be plenty of words on future California Governor Xavier Becerra's role -- in not seeing any of it.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 02, 2026 12:09 PM (mmrXZ)
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The only prediction I can make for tomorrow is that MA voters will once again demonstrate what effin' idiots they are.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
I feel your pain
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 02, 2026 12:09 PM
*behind enemy lines fistbump*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
I feel your pain
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 02, 2026 12:09 PM
*behind enemy lines fistbump*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 02, 2026 12:09 PM (bFu5X)
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I was a loafer in a bakery in a previous life.
Posted by: Sleep "n' Eat Willie Best at November 02, 2026 12:10 PM (vFcoN)
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>>> The only prediction I can make for tomorrow is that MA voters will once again demonstrate what effin' idiots they are.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 02, 2026 12:04 PM (bFu5X)
Lindsey Clancy case out front shoulda told ya.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 02, 2026 12:04 PM (bFu5X)
Lindsey Clancy case out front shoulda told ya.
Posted by: The moose at November 02, 2026 12:10 PM (Toos7)
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The one thing I will say I've noticed as being remarkable is the strange absence of election year riots in 2026. I don't know what it means - but it means something.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 02, 2026 12:06 PM (BI5O2)
It's just a midterm. They are gaining steam for it though
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 02, 2026 12:06 PM (BI5O2)
It's just a midterm. They are gaining steam for it though
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 12:10 PM (arYYy)
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I assume ace is gonna do a post on that insane mongolian weirdo who attacked a jewette at a rally, then got manhandled by the jewette's friends, then roughed up by the police, and then shouted one of the all-time greatest self-owns in political history:
One of the jewette's friends shouted, "you should be in a mental institution!"
Mongolian weirdo's reponse? "I've already been in a mental institution!"
Comedy gold.
One of the jewette's friends shouted, "you should be in a mental institution!"
Mongolian weirdo's reponse? "I've already been in a mental institution!"
Comedy gold.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 02, 2026 12:10 PM (iFTx/)
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Nood
Posted by: Rex B at November 02, 2026 12:10 PM (sdSI9)
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It's a complex sugar with enzymes yeast really dig
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 12:11 PM (arYYy)
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Ahem. It should read "BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of America in 2010"
Posted by: Hadsil at November 02, 2026 12:12 PM (/4OWh)
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Nurse, do you think people in your state will repeal the income tax?
I saw a thing that they are already talking about dropping it from a tax on millionaires to anyone making over $250K. They can't even wait for after the election to gut the citizens for all they're worth.
You also have that keep boys out of girls sports initiative on the ballot, timely after the girls at the HS meet protested.
I saw a thing that they are already talking about dropping it from a tax on millionaires to anyone making over $250K. They can't even wait for after the election to gut the citizens for all they're worth.
You also have that keep boys out of girls sports initiative on the ballot, timely after the girls at the HS meet protested.
Posted by: LizLem at November 02, 2026 12:16 PM (Toos7)
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She ran as an independent when he lost the Republican primary. That should have her kicked out of the Party. But they didn't and she betrayed the GOP at least a half dozen times since.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (Ti9vn)
The fact that she has committee assignments at all is a stain on an already dirty GOPe reputation. From the moment she ran that filthy write-in campaign she should have been shunned, with no more power than her single vote. She'd have left the Party to go join the Donkey Show, losing us a seat, but frankly she's useless already.
She ran as an independent when he lost the Republican primary. That should have her kicked out of the Party. But they didn't and she betrayed the GOP at least a half dozen times since.
Posted by: polynikes at November 02, 2026 11:44 AM (Ti9vn)
The fact that she has committee assignments at all is a stain on an already dirty GOPe reputation. From the moment she ran that filthy write-in campaign she should have been shunned, with no more power than her single vote. She'd have left the Party to go join the Donkey Show, losing us a seat, but frankly she's useless already.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 02, 2026 12:28 PM (y9nCu)
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It is a good idea to stock up on water and food today.
Who the hell knows what the next few weeks are going to be like.
Posted by: four seasons at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (/QHx4)
Some hackers hacked European stores and food storage an destroyed a bunch of refrigerated food again.
The Internet of Things is looking worse and worse.
I miss 2007 tech.
Who the hell knows what the next few weeks are going to be like.
Posted by: four seasons at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (/QHx4)
Some hackers hacked European stores and food storage an destroyed a bunch of refrigerated food again.
The Internet of Things is looking worse and worse.
I miss 2007 tech.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2026 12:46 PM (rbvCR)
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Mine is more a traditional sandwich loaf, like a really nice soft sandwich shaped white bread.
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (arYYy)
If you like baking, look up the youtube channel Boulangerie Pas à pas or any other similar ones.
It is just various bakeries baking bread
Posted by: ... at November 02, 2026 12:02 PM (arYYy)
If you like baking, look up the youtube channel Boulangerie Pas à pas or any other similar ones.
It is just various bakeries baking bread
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2026 12:51 PM (rbvCR)
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