Devastating Quake Rocks Central Italy Overnight; Local Mayor Says, "The Countryside Disappeared"

No forewarning, and the quake struck in the dead of night, at 3:22 a.m.

ROME — At least 73 people were killed and dozens more were missing or feared dead Wednesday after a magnitude-6.2 earthquake and a series of aftershocks struck several towns in central Italy, toppling scores of buildings, according to Italy’s civil protection agency.
Hardest hit were towns in the regions of Umbria, Lazio and Marche some 80 to 100 miles northeast of Rome....
Earlier, the Italian news agency ANSA reported at least 35 were killed in the town of Amatrice, 11 in Accumoli, near Rieti, and 17 in the province of Ascoli Piceno, which includes Pescara del Tronto.
Much of city center of Amatrice was covered with metal and rock debris that collapsed in the initial quake and aftershocks. Resident of this picturesque medieval town of around 3,000 people gathered in the piazzas, dazed by the quake and fearful of more temblors....
In some towns, rescue teams alternated bulldozers with bare hands to dig through piles of rubble looking for claw through piles of rubble for possible survivors as authorities warned the death toll is likely to rise.

I saw one official say the number of missing was "undefined" -- an ominous sort of understatement.

Terremoto 6.0 devasta il centro Italia: oltre 80 morti. Si scava fra le macerie. Amatrice, Accumoli e Arquata del… https://t.co/ISrYb1j96e
— la Repubblica (@repubblicait) August 24, 2016

Posted by: Ace at 05:00 PM

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1 Pfft.

Posted by: Pompeii at August 24, 2016 03:57 PM (8ZskC)

2

Burma got hit too.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at August 24, 2016 03:58 PM (qCMvj)

3 I should rush right over there to show my concern.

I mean, it's not swampy old LA, and Interesting Italians are hard to find.

Posted by: SCOAMF at August 24, 2016 03:59 PM (H9MG5)

4 Just biding time here in Cali until the next big one, our search and rescue guys are probably going over.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 24, 2016 04:00 PM (6Ll1u)

5 I think Merkel did this to them to teach them a lesson.

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:00 PM (oDCMR)

6 I hope we help Italy all we can.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 24, 2016 04:01 PM (Ozsfq)

7 Posted by: Ace at 05:00 PM

It's 5:00 somewhere

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:01 PM (7HtZB)

8 I should rush right over there to show my concern.

I mean, it's not swampy old LA, and Interesting Italians are hard to find.

Posted by: SCOAMF at August 24, 2016 03:59 PM (H9MG5)

If you went now I'm sure you could dig a few up.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 24, 2016 04:01 PM (8ZskC)

9 our search and rescue guys are probably going over.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 24, 2016 04:00 PM (6Ll1u)

Not so surer about that. Israel offered to send theirs and the Italians said they have it covered?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 24, 2016 04:02 PM (Ozsfq)

10 Yeah. Yeah this is awful. A huge quake hit Burma too, not clear how much damage was done there yet. The first estimates are like 1 death but I'm highly skeptical. There was actually a ring of quakes around the south and east of Asia and Europe last night, like a ripple effect from Japan to Italy.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:02 PM (39g3+)

11 7 Posted by: Ace at 05:00 PM

It's 5:00 somewhere
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Ace is into the ValueRite so it must be 5:00.

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:03 PM (oDCMR)

12 >>>If you went now I'm sure you could dig a few up.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 24, 2016 04:01 PM (8ZskC)<<<

Well, uh, let's not get carried away. I don't do manual labor. I mean, have you seen me lifting weights?

Posted by: SCOAMF at August 24, 2016 04:03 PM (H9MG5)

13 Posted by: Ace at 05:00 PM

did the AOS servers move to Nova Scotia ?

Does this mean an early ONT ?

Posted by: McCool at August 24, 2016 04:03 PM (nCSwS)

14 have you seen me lifting weights?
Posted by: SCOAMF at August 24, 2016 04:03 PM (H9MG5)

So the mooch is never on top?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 24, 2016 04:04 PM (Ozsfq)

15 "I saw one official say the number of missing was 'undefined' -- an ominous sort of understatement."
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Well, that. Or somebody divided by zero.

Posted by: Masturbatin' Pete at August 24, 2016 04:04 PM (xN1DB)

16 Caused by Algor releasing his chakra too quickly, no doubt.

Posted by: Sporkatus at August 24, 2016 04:04 PM (eXSOZ)

17 Some of those villages are at least 100 years old!

Posted by: Steve Doocy at August 24, 2016 04:04 PM (1ZOkK)

18 Just horrible!

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2016 04:05 PM (NOIQH)

19 Rumors that the quake was caused by an out of control Bunga Bunga party are almost certainly untrue.

Posted by: broseidon king of the brocean at August 24, 2016 04:05 PM (kumBu)

20 >>>So the mooch is never on top?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 24, 2016 04:04 PM (Ozsfq)<<<

She's never in the same room.

Posted by: Reggie at August 24, 2016 04:05 PM (H9MG5)

21 Round up the usual seismologists.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at August 24, 2016 04:06 PM (mgbwf)

22 Several years ago, the Italian courts tried and convicted several geologists for not predicting a killer earthquake. Have to wonder how many will be tried now. And the last reported death toll I heard was over 120.

Posted by: Old Blue at August 24, 2016 04:06 PM (9iR5/)

23 Has anyone blamed climate change yet?

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:06 PM (7HtZB)

24 Posted by: Ace at 05:00 PM

It's 5:00 somewhere

Posted by: josephistan

-
In Russia the saying is: "it's 10 am somewhere".

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at August 24, 2016 04:06 PM (7ZVPa)

25 That's quite sad but how will this impact migratory routes for refugees?

/sarc

Posted by: Kreplach at August 24, 2016 04:07 PM (Tmdcv)

26 South Georgia Island got nailed with a quake yesterday too, but this time of year only penguins are living there.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:07 PM (39g3+)

27 How many scientists are going to be arrested and charged this time?

Posted by: Buzzion at August 24, 2016 04:08 PM (z/Ubi)

28 We all know this was caused by sluttily dressed Italian women, letting their ample bosoms heave to and fro!

Posted by: idiot Iranian mullahs at August 24, 2016 04:08 PM (H9MG5)

29 Can't run from an earthquake, maybe a tornado though. Hurricane? Definitely.

Posted by: Eromero at August 24, 2016 04:08 PM (zLDYs)

30 Terremoto 6.0 devasta il centro Italia:
...........

You can tweet in Italics?

Posted by: wth at August 24, 2016 04:09 PM (HgMAr)

31 South Georgia Island got nailed with a quake yesterday too, but this time of year only penguins are living there.

--

South Georgia, Burma, and Italy; very diversely located on the globe - all within a 24-36 hour span........

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at August 24, 2016 04:09 PM (7ZVPa)

32 26
South Georgia Island got nailed with a quake yesterday too, but this time of year only penguins are living there.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:07 PM (39g3+)

*looks around* Oh, never mind.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:09 PM (1ZOkK)

33 22 Several years ago, the Italian courts tried and convicted several geologists for not predicting a killer earthquake.
Posted by: Old Blue at August 24, 2016 04:06 PM (9iR5/)

After reading "The Monster of Florence" (ace recommendation), that surprised me not at all. The Italian legal system is insane.

Posted by: Donna and V. (sans ampersands at the present time) at August 24, 2016 04:09 PM (u0lmX)

34 meh, estimates are nearly always higher than the eventual number.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:09 PM (AoSQU)

35 People forget that Italy is quite geologically and volanicly active. IIRC it's where the African plate and the European plates meet.

Posted by: Old Blue at August 24, 2016 04:10 PM (9iR5/)

36 global warming strikes again

Posted by: brak at August 24, 2016 04:10 PM (MJuTN)

37 South Georgia, Burma, and Italy; very diversely located on the globe - all within a 24-36 hour span...

Dare we hope for SMOD?

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:10 PM (39g3+)

38 I understand that they've blamed this on Amanda Knox.

Posted by: Buzzion at August 24, 2016 04:11 PM (z/Ubi)

39 The Italian legal system is insane.

Posted by: Donna and V. (sans ampersands at the present time) at August 24, 2016 04:09 PM (u0lmX)

Not that ours isn't - but the Italians are even nuttier.

Posted by: Donna and V. (sans ampersands at the present time) at August 24, 2016 04:11 PM (u0lmX)

40 Everybody involved in rescue and emergency aid needs to remember not to discriminate when providing assistance. . That would be very, very bad, worse than an earthquake really. We'll be keeping an eye on things just in case, since Europe is full of privileged white people.

Posted by: America's Federal Family. at August 24, 2016 04:11 PM (1BQGO)

41 More activity out of Mt. Etna?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 24, 2016 04:11 PM (89T5c)

42 33 22 Several years ago, the Italian courts tried and convicted several geologists for not predicting a killer earthquake.
Posted by: Old Blue at August 24, 2016 04:06 PM (9iR5/)

well, they were later found not guilty before being convicted once again. eventually it was found to be amanda knox.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:11 PM (AoSQU)

43

No matter where you live, there is some sort of natural threat that can get you.

72-hour (or more) bags, light rescue tools and educating yourselves and your families on the basics of getting by is a must.

Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 04:11 PM (qul7b)

44 One of Louis L'Amour's wisest repeated warnings in his books is how very thin the layer of civilization is atop chaos and wilderness. Be prepared.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:12 PM (39g3+)

45 South Georgia, Burma, and Italy; very diversely located on the globe - all within a 24-36 hour span........
................

nngrglzkmmmmm zzzzzzzz.. huh?

Posted by: Yellowstone Caldera at August 24, 2016 04:12 PM (HgMAr)

46 bet there are some people wishing they had not paid exorbitant smugglers fees to get into italy.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:12 PM (AoSQU)

47 I saw one official say the number of missing was "undefined" -- an ominous sort of understatement.

Oh. Oh that's all the not good. That is, in fact, bad.

Also, I am certain that if I explain to The Boss that it's 5:00 HDT, I can totes go home from work now.

I'll admit my second thought, after oh dear God please help those people, was okay how many geologists is Italy going to jail for this one?

Posted by: alexthechick - Skittle fueled Godzillette at August 24, 2016 04:12 PM (mf5HN)

48 26 South Georgia Island got nailed with a quake yesterday too, but this time of year only penguins are living there.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:07 PM (39g3+)

There ain't no penguins in Georgia, I should know, being am a Congressman from there.

Posted by: Rep. Hank Johnson at August 24, 2016 04:13 PM (7HtZB)

49 it is always amazing how much of europe is a third world shithole.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:13 PM (AoSQU)

50 43

No matter where you live, there is some sort of natural threat that can get you.

I've heard that the only US state that isn't subject to natural disasters is New Mexico.

Husband just told me that the parents of a good friend of our got flooded out in LA. Dad is 87 years old. Neighbors woke them up when there was already a foot of water in their house. Ended up with four feet. Have never had flooding before.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:14 PM (1ZOkK)

51 >>> nngrglzkmmmmm zzzzzzzz.. huh?
Posted by: Yellowstone Caldera at August 24, 2016 04:12 PM (HgMAr)

Supervolcano 2016, since SMOD has seemed to abandon us?

Posted by: LizLem at August 24, 2016 04:14 PM (hvf9s)

52 South Georgia, Burma, and Italy; very diversely located on the globe - all within a 24-36 hour span........
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I suspect the southern hemisphere wishes to go its own way. I really can't argue with its logic.

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:14 PM (oDCMR)

53 Do they do any fracking near there?
The MFM

Posted by: steevy at August 24, 2016 04:14 PM (fA75F)

54
Preghiere per le vittime.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:14 PM (9P3OG)

55 35 People forget that Italy is quite geologically and volanicly active. IIRC it's where the African plate and the European plates meet.
Posted by: Old Blue at August 24, 2016 04:10 PM (9iR5/)

Especially Sicily. I learned that from "True Romance."

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:15 PM (7HtZB)

56 I saw in the Daily mail that planet X is definitely coming to destroy us very soon, these are just precursor events before the total destruction.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at August 24, 2016 04:15 PM (6Ll1u)

57 Second look at moving to Umbria Italy if Hillary is elected? Or the foot of Mt. Etna?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:15 PM (1ZOkK)

58 49 it is always amazing how much of europe is a third world shithole.
Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:13 PM (AoSQU

No shit!

Posted by: Greece at August 24, 2016 04:15 PM (89T5c)

59 Begun, I have.

Posted by: Earth Crust Displacement at August 24, 2016 04:16 PM (mf5HN)

60 52 South Georgia, Burma, and Italy; very diversely located on the globe - all within a 24-36 hour span........
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I suspect the southern hemisphere wishes to go its own way. I really can't argue with its logic.
Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:14 PM (oDCMR)

It's common for a quake activity on one side of a plate to manifest on another fairly soon afterwards.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:16 PM (9P3OG)

61 52 South Georgia, Burma, and Italy; very diversely located on the globe - all within a 24-36 hour span........
--------------------
I suspect the southern hemisphere wishes to go its own way. I really can't argue with its logic.
Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:14 PM (oDCMR)

Burma & Italy are in the Northern Hemisphere.

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:16 PM (7HtZB)

62 Of all the posts to not accidentally italicize...

Posted by: Lance McCormick at August 24, 2016 04:16 PM (u0s1P)

63 I understand that they've blamed this on Amanda Knox.
Posted by: Buzzion

Oh great. Now you've summon that nut-job Tom Sawyer.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 24, 2016 04:16 PM (V3IFq)

64 55
Especially Sicily. I learned that from "True Romance."
Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:15 PM (7HtZB)

A plate of eggplant.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:16 PM (9P3OG)

65 57 Second look at moving to Umbria Italy if Hillary is elected? Or the foot of Mt. Etna?
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:15 PM (1ZOkK)

If she wins, move to Benghazi. That way you can be sure she'll leave you alone.

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:17 PM (7HtZB)

66 Jane, because I am a terrible person, I think you should be sure to have a big ole glass of Manischewitz. Leave the bottle in a prominent place.

Posted by: alexthechick - Skittle fueled Godzillette at August 24, 2016 04:17 PM (mf5HN)

67 >>>I've heard that the only US state that isn't subject to natural disasters is New Mexico.

Heat. And the naturally migratory Mexicans.

Posted by: Mama Nature at August 24, 2016 04:17 PM (cOwly)

68 I learnt an interesting fun fact while visiting Pompei.

The casualties of the Mt. Vesuvius eruption were relatively low because the town was still being rebuilt from the earthquake which had leveled it 16 years earlier.

God really had a thing for that place.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at August 24, 2016 04:17 PM (mgbwf)

69 22 >> Several years ago, the Italian courts tried and convicted several geologists for not predicting a killer earthquake.

Posted by: Old Blue

I was about to mention that. They have some, er, unusual legal standards there.

Posted by: GnuBreed at August 24, 2016 04:17 PM (gyKtp)

70 you have to keep in mind, saying the estimate is "undefined" in germany is horrifying, in italy everything is "undefined."

germans know how many are missing before the quake stops, italians never knew how many there were before the quake.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (AoSQU)

71 66 Jane, because I am a terrible person, I think you should be sure to have a big ole glass of Manischewitz. Leave the bottle in a prominent place.
Posted by: alexthechick - Skittle fueled Godzillette at August 24, 2016 04:17 PM (mf5HN)

"Make it the concord grape, baby."

- - zombie Sammy Davis Jr.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (9P3OG)

72 66
Jane, because I am a terrible person, I think you should be sure to have
a big ole glass of Manischewitz. Leave the bottle in a prominent
place.

Posted by: alexthechick - Skittle fueled Godzillette at August 24, 2016 04:17 PM (mf5HN)

Ick. *chokes* Husband just gave me a swig of his gin and tonic.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (1ZOkK)

73 those buildings must be a hundred years old. probably trumps fault.

"some dumb fuck fox guy"

Posted by: chavez the hugo at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (KP5rU)

74 Somewhat related to South Georgia, now that BREXIT has happened, when is Spain planning on invading Gibraltar?

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (7HtZB)

75 I've heard that the only US state that isn't subject to natural disasters is New Mexico.

The weather will kill you there. It can get blizzard cold and blistering hot.

Now you've summon that nut-job Tom Sawyer.

And his mean, mean pride?

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (39g3+)

76 have you seen me lifting weights?
Posted by: SCOAMF at August 24, 2016 04:03 PM (H9MG5)

So the mooch is never on top?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 24, 2016 04:04 PM (Ozsfq)

Guess who got carried over the threshold.

Posted by: *Mikey NTH - Get Your Campaign F.U.D. Fix at the Outrage Outlet! New Shipments Arrive Daily! at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (hLRSq)

77 Biding my time . . . . . .

Posted by: The Yellowstone Caldera at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (nCSwS)

78 >>>There ain't no penguins in Georgia, I should know, being am a Congressman from there.

Posted by: Rep. Hank Johnson at August 24, 2016 04:13 PM (7HtZB)<<<

What are these peengawans... er, pinegweeans... uh penguwanes you speak of?

Posted by: Benedict Cumberbatch at August 24, 2016 04:19 PM (H9MG5)

79 Posted by: Rep. Hank Johnson at August 24, 2016 04:13 PM (7HtZB)

But plenty of Joo termites.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:19 PM (9P3OG)

80 I'm thinking the Aliens are awakening. I'm not saying is was the Aliens, but, yeah,... it was the Aliens

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:19 PM (oDCMR)

81 I've heard that the only US state that isn't subject to natural disasters is New Mexico.

Isn't there some index of desirability of places to live factoring in risk of hurricanes, tornados, quakes, etc.? You could also factor in normal weather, and then have another axis be cost of living or something.

I.e. the nicest places should be the most expensive, but maybe there are some bargains in there, based on what you like (city vs. suburb vs. country, etc.).

Posted by: Lance McCormick at August 24, 2016 04:20 PM (u0s1P)

82 80 I'm thinking the Aliens are awakening. I'm not saying is was the Aliens, but, yeah,... it was the Aliens
Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:19 PM (oDCMR)

You mean undocumented extraterrestrials.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:20 PM (9P3OG)

83 >>'m thinking the Aliens are awakening. I'm not saying is was the Aliens, but, yeah,... it was the Aliens

Kaiju?

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2016 04:21 PM (NOIQH)

84 Is Ace using the Canadian Atlantic time zone now?

Posted by: Country Boy at August 24, 2016 04:21 PM (heN73)

85 Those quakes were caused by all the fracking we do in OK.

Posted by: Soona at August 24, 2016 04:21 PM (Fmupd)

86 73
those buildings must be a hundred years old. probably trumps fault.

"some dumb fuck fox guy"

Posted by: chavez the hugo at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (KP5rU)

That idiot Steve Doocy actually said to Amy Kellogg who was in Amatrice this morning, "Some of those buildings look like they're about a hundred years old."

She informed him that the village was founded in the twelfth century.

I don't know what Fox pays that ignorant clown, but he should fall on his knees every day and give thanks.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:21 PM (1ZOkK)

87 Maybe the Deros are trying to break out?

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:21 PM (7HtZB)

88 Several years ago, the Italian courts tried and convicted several geologists for not predicting a killer earthquake.

Meh. You should see what they did to me for picking the wrong Boo.

Posted by: Clara Petacci at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (8ZskC)

89 I suspect the southern hemisphere wishes to go its own way. I really can't argue with its logic.
Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:14 PM (oDCMR)

Burma & Italy are in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Not after the separation they aren't.

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (oDCMR)

90 We just have volcanoes here, with all the attendant earthquakes, tornadoes lightning storms, etc. Every once in a blue moon a typhoon hits the coast in Oregon, but rarely.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (39g3+)

91 has someone officially declared this an earthquake or are we waiting for everything to come in before we make a decision?

do we know it was not really windy or lots of shoddy construction?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (AoSQU)

92 So...blog clock off...earthquakes...

TARDIS farted. It's the only rational explanation.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (9krrF)

93 Rescue workers would be digging when they thought they heard cries of someone. Turns out these are cats.

https://tinyurl.com/zoeeg9c

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (jxbfJ)

94 Clearly caused by climate change and all you nut job deniers.

Posted by: james at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (jxw6R)

95 86
I don't know what Fox pays that ignorant clown, but he should fall on his knees every day and give thanks.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:21 PM (1ZOkK)

He could stand in for Joe Bidet and no one would be the wiser.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (9P3OG)

96 do we know it was not really windy or lots of shoddy construction?

Posted by: yankeefifth

If it's shoddy construction in 900 year old buildings, they're going to have a hell of a time collecting the settlements on that suit.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (9krrF)

97 South Georgia, Burma, and Italy; very diversely located on the globe - all within a 24-36 hour span........

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at August 24, 2016 04:09 PM (7ZVPa

MUHWAWAWAWAWA! Bow before me or I shall unleash devastation across the globe!

Posted by: *Mikey NTH - Get Your Campaign F.U.D. Fix at the Outrage Outlet! New Shipments Arrive Daily! at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (hLRSq)

98 Not so surer about that. Israel offered to send theirs and the Italians said they have it covered?
Posted by: Nevergiveup
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Geeze, NGU. Phrasing, man, phrasing.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (9mTYi)

99 How much fracking is Italy doing?

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck SJW oil expert at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (YYoIi)

100 88
Several years ago, the Italian courts tried and convicted several geologists for not predicting a killer earthquake.

Meh. You should see what they did to me for picking the wrong Boo.

Posted by: Clara Petacci at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (8ZskC)

Think we'll see a repeat of this buffoonery?

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (jxbfJ)

101 Rescue workers would be digging when they thought they heard cries of someone. Turns out these are cats.

https://tinyurl.com/zoeeg9c
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (jxbfJ)

oops, put e back in.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (AoSQU)

102 See? This is why we can't get the trains to run on time.

Posted by: Berlusconi at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (8ZskC)

103 My sense is that we don't think enough about how we collectively yet unwittingly force the earth to unleash seismic destruction on us.
Is it Thundarr time yet?

Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at August 24, 2016 04:23 PM (0G1TT)

104 82 80 I'm thinking the Aliens are awakening. I'm not saying is was the Aliens, but, yeah,... it was the Aliens
Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:19 PM (oDCMR)

You mean undocumented extraterrestrials.
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Well they all seem to be ancient undocumented extraterrestrials. Can't wait for the new Pyramids and Landing Pads.

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:24 PM (oDCMR)

105 has someone officially declared this an earthquake or are we waiting for everything to come in before we make a decision?

do we know it was not really windy or lots of shoddy construction?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:22 PM (AoSQU)
................

Yeah, we're still investigating motives.

Posted by: James Comey at August 24, 2016 04:24 PM (HgMAr)

106 Clearly caused by climate change and all you nut job deniers.
Posted by: james
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Fracking.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:24 PM (9mTYi)

107 has isis claimed responsibility?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:24 PM (AoSQU)

108 I assume falling on one's knees is a requirement to get an interview for any major media outlet.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at August 24, 2016 04:24 PM (GiG+D)

109 phrasing?

Are we doing that again?

Please say yes.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:24 PM (xVRrG)

110
For the first time in my life, I'm proud to be a geologic syncline.

- - Moochele Ordovician

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:25 PM (9P3OG)

111 I love Italy. If I ever win Powerball, I'm buying a farm house in Tuscany.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:25 PM (1ZOkK)

112 My sense is that we don't think enough about how we collectively yet unwittingly force the earth to unleash seismic destruction on us.
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Oh you're good.
Very. Good.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:26 PM (xVRrG)

113 Where is 'Burma'?

Posted by: A Millennial at August 24, 2016 04:26 PM (9mTYi)

114 I'm thinking the Aliens are awakening. I'm not saying is was the Aliens, but, yeah,... it was the Aliens
Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:19 PM (oDCMR)

This may be favorite of the Aliens memes.

http://bit.ly/2bj6ELp

Well, there's also this:

http://bit.ly/2bPUlJp

Posted by: alexthechick - Skittle fueled Godzillette at August 24, 2016 04:26 PM (mf5HN)

115 The earth didn't show evil intent, we cannot hold it responsible for the quake.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:26 PM (39g3+)

116 I love Italy. If I ever win Powerball, I'm buying a farm house in Tuscany.
Posted by: Jane D'oh
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Sorry, all taken.

Posted by: Maestro at August 24, 2016 04:27 PM (9mTYi)

117 I love Italy. If I ever win Powerball, I'm buying a farm house in Tuscany.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:25 PM (1ZOkK)

Yep. The Italians are cute even when they try to fight a war.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 24, 2016 04:27 PM (8ZskC)

118 you know if isis were really savvy they would have guys walking around in earthquake zones screaming allahu akbar, alibaba, whatever all the time so they could claim responsibility when they do happen.

similar to obama's jobs saved or created, isis could have disasters encouraged or caused.

now the real question is when does isis claim responsibility for obamas presidency?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:27 PM (AoSQU)

119 Pretty sure this was caused by Trump saying something rash, wacky and upsetting.

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:27 PM (oDCMR)

120 Where is 'Burma'?

Posted by: A Millennial at August 24, 2016 04:26 PM (9mTYi)

It's in the shaving aisle

Posted by: TheQuietMan at August 24, 2016 04:28 PM (493sH)

121 Where is 'Burma'?
Posted by: A Millennial at August 24, 2016 04:26 PM (9mTYi)

really close to myanmar.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:28 PM (AoSQU)

122 Well if Italy falls into the sea, won't this wipe out Obama's lower sea levels? Fucking Fascists.

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:28 PM (oDCMR)

123 95, 86: gives a whole new meaning to dumber than a bag of hammers. damn, fox sucks.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at August 24, 2016 04:28 PM (KP5rU)

124 Where is 'Burma'?

Posted by: A Millennial at August 24, 2016 04:26 PM (9mTYi)
.............

Usually in front of "shave".

Posted by: wth at August 24, 2016 04:28 PM (HgMAr)

125 Steve Doocy, Wolf Blitzer, and Joe Biden on Jeopardy!

I'd watch that shit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (89T5c)

126 maybe trump can suggest sending some of the illegals that do jobs that Americans won't do to italy to do some jobs the need done.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (AoSQU)

127 Where is 'Burma'?

Posted by: A Millennial at August 24, 2016 04:26 PM (9mTYi)

East of India. A wonderful land full of dancing, singing, natives who ply their age-old crafts producing shaving cream.

Posted by: *Mikey NTH - Get Your Campaign F.U.D. Fix at the Outrage Outlet! New Shipments Arrive Daily! at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (hLRSq)

128 Rescue workers would be digging when they thought they heard cries of someone. Turns out these are cats.

Save the pussy!!

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (19RKp)

129 Gross: Biden Apologizes To Turkeys Islamist Thug President, Says The American People Stand With You

Good grief.

Weasel Zipper

Not me pal. Speak for yourself.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (Ozsfq)

130 123 95, 86: gives a whole new meaning to dumber than a bag of hammers. damn, fox sucks.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at August 24, 2016 04:28 PM (KP5rU)

he's about as sharp as a bowling ball.

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (7HtZB)

131 now the real question is when does isis claim responsibility for obamas presidency?
Posted by: yankeefifth
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Who in the hell is 'ISIS'

Posted by: ISIL, figment of Obama's febrile mind at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (9mTYi)

132 I don't know what Fox pays that ignorant clown, but he should fall on his knees every day and give thanks.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:21 PM (1ZOkK)

Oh, he does.

Posted by: Fox Executive Channeling Bill Clinton at August 24, 2016 04:30 PM (cOwly)

133 Burma now Myanmar.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck SJW oil expert at August 24, 2016 04:30 PM (YYoIi)

134 >>Where is 'Burma'?

Not too far from Bombay.

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2016 04:31 PM (NOIQH)

135 Burma now Myanmar.

Over the hump!

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:31 PM (19RKp)

136 Italian courts: why didn't you predict this earthquake?

Italian geologists: cuz we are in jail

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at August 24, 2016 04:31 PM (3F0Ql)

137 Steve Doocy, Wolf Blitzer, and Joe Biden on Jeopardy!

I'd watch that shit.
==========================

Make Empire of Jeff the Moderator instead of Alex Trebec

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:31 PM (xVRrG)

138 ...dumber than a bag of hammers..
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You're just *mean*.

*quivers in safe space*

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:31 PM (9mTYi)

139 I love Italy. If I ever win Powerball, I'm buying a farm house in Tuscany.
Posted by: Jane D'oh

Forget it. Try Lecee, in the heel on the Adriatic. Still relatively unknown and much more affordable. But beware of the government if you want to renovate or do anything. It's positively Byzantine the bureaucracy and you could lose your shirt to them.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:31 PM (9P3OG)

140

I understand Northern Alberta is a lot like Tuscany, except fewer weasels...

Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 04:31 PM (qul7b)

141 WHEN THE SHAKING STARTS

Posted by: Burma Shave at August 24, 2016 04:31 PM (8ZskC)

142 125: i would too. the ultimate in buffoonery. make the stooges look like pikers.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (KP5rU)

143

"We've replaced their regular asshole vice president with Steve Doocy. Let's see if they notice the difference."

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (9P3OG)

144 "What if someone hacked your nude photos and nobody cared or just let out a collective- ew"

SNL Comedian from failed Ghostbusters movie, Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.

Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (Ug8ez)

145 Ick. *chokes* Husband just gave me a swig of his gin and tonic.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:18 PM (1ZOkK)

Mid-afternoon casual drinks. Definitely a life I aspire to.

Posted by: Country Boy at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (heN73)

146 YOU COULD BE ON THE CRAPPER

Posted by: Burma Shave at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (8ZskC)

147 Burma/Myanmar changes the name back and forth seemingly at random. Last I heard they were both acceptable. I prefer Burma because Myanmar was just imposed by their last dictator.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:33 PM (39g3+)

148 125
Steve Doocy, Wolf Blitzer, and Joe Biden on Jeopardy!

I'd watch that shit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (89T5c)

Throw in Al Sharpton and I think we could do PPV.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:33 PM (1ZOkK)

149 I understand Northern Alberta is a lot like Tuscany, except fewer weasels...
Posted by: In Vino Veritits
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And more Studebakers.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:33 PM (9mTYi)

150 AND THE RAZOR SMARTS

Posted by: Burma Shave at August 24, 2016 04:33 PM (9iR5/)

151 BUT OUR FOAMY MENTHOL

Posted by: Burma Shave at August 24, 2016 04:33 PM (8ZskC)

152
Lecce, not Lecee.

Ba fangoul.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:33 PM (9P3OG)

153 So we see beautiful towns crumble like dust in Italy rather than the crappy slums we see crumble in Mexico and South America. Even the Italians' disasters are more aesthetically pleasing than anyone else's.

Posted by: kathysaysso at August 24, 2016 04:33 PM (43OZ6)

154 so putting a "if this ferrari's rockin don't bother knockin'" bumper sticker on is in bad taste right now?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:33 PM (AoSQU)

155 MEANS YOU'LL STILL LOOK DAPPER

Posted by: Burma Shave at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (8ZskC)

156

Posted by: Old Blue at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (9iR5/)

157 Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.
============================

There is no way any of those words belong together in a sentence. No. Way.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (xVRrG)

158 Some of the buildings probably used as apartments or hotels literally disassembled. Apparently the idea of "load-bearing stucco" was not well-tested...

May God comfort the families and friends of the injured and lost and rouse the rest to institute earthquake safety measures...

Posted by: setnaffa at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (jl6Ly)

159 damn, fox sucks.
...........

You don't like my new haircut and sexy outfits?

Posted by: Megyn "Digme" Kelly at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (HgMAr)

160 SNL Comedian from failed Ghostbusters movie, Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.
Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (Ug8ez)

What kind of dumbass puts nude photos of themselves on a website, unless you're a porn star?

Maybe the question answered itself.

Posted by: Country Boy at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (heN73)

161 I thought most morons who loved the Mediterranean would retire to the island of Lesbos.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck SJW oil expert at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (YYoIi)

162 Steve Doocy, Wolf Blitzer, and Joe Biden on Jeopardy!

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Final Jeopardy - just write your name.

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (7HtZB)

163 125
Steve Doocy, Wolf Blitzer, and Joe Biden on Jeopardy!

I'd watch that shit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 24, 2016 04:29 PM (89T5c)

Throw in Al Sharpton and I think we could do PPV.

Posted by: Jane D'oh
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Why is Chris Matthews always left out of the Jeopardy 'fails'? The guy was deer-in-the-headlights through the entire show.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:35 PM (9mTYi)

164 Now you've summon that nut-job Tom Sawyer.

Why do people take naked pics of themselves? What level of ego does that require? I don't get why you'd take a picture of yourself to begin with. I already know what I look like and have to see it in a mirror every morning.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:35 PM (39g3+)

165 #dicksoutforleslie

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at August 24, 2016 04:35 PM (GiG+D)

166 MEANS YOU'LL STILL LOOK DAPPER
Posted by: Burma Shave at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (8ZskC)

WHILE IN THE CRAPPER
-Burma Shave

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:35 PM (19RKp)

167
I just looked at the Daily Mail link. Oh my G-d, the town is wiped out.

Prayers.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:35 PM (9P3OG)

168 yankeefifth, Italy has had its own illegals problem for some time - but mostly from Albania. The current insanity has not done them much good, either, and they have/had a special part of that too, thanks to the ties with/proximity to Libya.

Mostly legal, but on Sundays in the center of Rome one used to wonder - "did 10 large cruise ships full of Filipina women just dock close by, or what??". Nope - it was the day off for the zillions of (mostly) Filipina au pair/nannies who look after the (dwindling numbers of) babies and pre-school kids in Rome.

Posted by: rhomboid at August 24, 2016 04:36 PM (QDnY+)

169 shouldn't there be a law against some people taking nudes? so much for the democracy of technology. several hundred years ago you had to be hot enough for someone to sculpt of paint you. now whoever has a phone is able to inflict themselves.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:36 PM (AoSQU)

170 Amy Kellogg (I think) interviewed a Priest who attended a party with a family last night.

He was in tears, after learning their building collapsed killing everyone.

The Italian villages are so pretty, and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

And the food and wine.....

Prayers for all those affected.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:36 PM (1ZOkK)

171 Yeah. Yeah this is awful. A huge quake hit Burma too, not clear how much damage was done there yet. The first estimates are like 1 death but I'm highly skeptical. There was actually a ring of quakes around the south and east of Asia and Europe last night, like a ripple effect from Japan to Italy.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:02 PM (39g3+)

Ever hear of Krypton?

Yeah, like that, bitchez.

Posted by: Planet Earth at August 24, 2016 04:36 PM (0cMkb)

172 Some of the buildings probably used as apartments or hotels literally disassembled. Apparently the idea of "load-bearing stucco" was not well-tested...

May God comfort the families and friends of the injured and lost and rouse the rest to ~~institute earthquake safety measures~~ sue the shit out of any geologist left alive...

FIFY

Posted by: John P. Squibob at August 24, 2016 04:36 PM (rJOC2)

173 161 I thought most morons who loved the Mediterranean would retire to the island of Lesbos.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck SJW oil expert at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (YYoIi)

Not if it's an island full of Janet Napolitano's. And it will be.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:36 PM (9P3OG)

174 63 I understand that they've blamed this on Amanda Knox.
Posted by: Buzzion

Oh great. Now you've summon that nut-job Tom Sawyer.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 24, 2016 04:16 PM (V3IFq)

Come on, his insanity is hilarious.

Posted by: buzzion at August 24, 2016 04:37 PM (z/Ubi)

175 173 161 I thought most morons who loved the Mediterranean would retire to the island of Lesbos.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck SJW oil expert at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (YYoIi)

Not if it's an island full of Janet Napolitano's. And it will be.
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How about some hot Janet Reno's?

Posted by: Puddin Head at August 24, 2016 04:37 PM (oDCMR)

176 so putting a "if this ferrari's rockin don't bother knockin'" bumper sticker on is in bad taste right now?
Posted by: yankeefifth
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As an aside, today I saw a Bugatti, with a bag of work tools sitting on the hood. Took a pic. Will post on the ONT.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:37 PM (9mTYi)

177

Lesbos: Menopausal Wookies...

Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 04:37 PM (qul7b)

178 CLIMATE CHANGE!!!!111!!!!!!!1!!!

Posted by: Bill Nye - The Scienceless Guy at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (xttKs)

179 Yeah. Yeah this is awful. A huge quake hit Burma too, not clear how much damage was done there yet. The first estimates are like 1 death but I'm highly skeptical. There was actually a ring of quakes around the south and east of Asia and Europe last night, like a ripple effect from Japan to Italy.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:02 PM

My wife thanks you. Se got up and read on the net of a quake in Myanmar, turns on the tv and they are talking of a quake in Italy. She's glad to know she's not crazy.

Posted by: Farmer at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (o/90i)

180 There's a reason Doocy used to be relegated to sports...

Posted by: setnaffa at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (jl6Ly)

181 As an aside, today I saw a Bugatti, with a bag of work tools sitting on the hood. Took a pic. Will post on the ONT.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:37 PM (9mTYi)

funny

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (AoSQU)

182 180 There's a reason Doocy used to be relegated to sports...
Posted by: setnaffa at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (jl6Ly)

How did he fake his way to a promotion?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (9P3OG)

183 Judging by her twitter feed, Leslie Jones is a horrible anti-white racist whose every waking thought is how evil white folks are and how bad she has it.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:39 PM (39g3+)

184 Why is Chris Matthews always left out of the Jeopardy 'fails'? The guy was deer-in-the-headlights through the entire show.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.

Yeah, I forgot about him. I remember Blitzer and his $-2700. Complete fucking ignoramus.
Matthews was probably just hammered.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 24, 2016 04:39 PM (89T5c)

185 I see Lake Como has been infested with undocumented yutes from Syria and elsewhere. Trash piling up, etc.

I guess George Clooney is understanding.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:39 PM (1ZOkK)

186 'How did he fake his way to a promotion? '

Swallowin the Chobani...

Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 04:39 PM (qul7b)

187 She's glad to know she's not crazy.

Well I wouldn't be too hasty, she still might be. Just not about that.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:39 PM (39g3+)

188 My wife thanks you. Se got up and read on the net of a quake in Myanmar, turns on the tv and they are talking of a quake in Italy. She's glad to know she's not crazy.
Posted by: Farmer at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (o/90i)

shook up myanmar so bad they are speaking italian.

where is the myan ocean anyway?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (AoSQU)

189 Why do people take naked pics of themselves?

Umm...to please their partners. Also to document that they were once young and pretty.

Because the nude is the first and best application of art and the self is the most available subject.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (mgbwf)

190 180
There's a reason Doocy used to be relegated to sports...

Posted by: setnaffa at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (jl6Ly)

I thought he was the goofy, non-meteorologist weather guy?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (1ZOkK)

191 As an aside, today I saw a Bugatti, with a bag of work tools sitting on the hood. Took a pic. Will post on the ONT.

Rule #1. Fvck college. Trade school!

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (19RKp)

192 Matthews was probably just hammered.
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No he was sober. But like Dr. Johnny Fever his best performance is obtained while drunk.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (xVRrG)

193 So the mooch is never on top?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at August 24, 2016 04:04 PM

Thanks a lot, I could have lived without that image.

Posted by: Farmer at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (o/90i)

194 Judging by her twitter feed, Leslie Jones is a horrible anti-white racist whose every waking thought is how evil white folks are and how bad she has it.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:39 PM (39g3+)

serious? isn't she a spokesperson for geico?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:41 PM (AoSQU)

195

Breaking: Italian rescue teams uncover several thousand illegal migrant survivors from rubble. And rebury them.

Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 04:41 PM (qul7b)

196 Also to document that they were once young and pretty.

Assumes facts not in evidence.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:41 PM (39g3+)

197 189 Why do people take naked pics of themselves?

Umm...to please their partners. Also to document that they were once young and pretty.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (mgbwf)

Neither of which explain why Leslie Jones took nude photos of herself.

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:41 PM (7HtZB)

198 I often wonder if the Mooch and ValJar are an item.

*runs to bathroom to hurl*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:41 PM (1ZOkK)

199 where is the myan ocean anyway?

Near Cancun?

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:41 PM (19RKp)

200 Rule #1. Fvck college. Trade school!
Posted by: rickb223
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Well, yes, it was a construction site.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:42 PM (9mTYi)

201 Breaking: Italian rescue teams uncover several thousand illegal migrant survivors from rubble. And rebury them.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 04:41 PM (qul7b)

italian rescuers also found hillarys emails.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:42 PM (AoSQU)

202 Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:35 PM (39g3+)
I would never do that either. I don't get it. They take the pics to text to people.
When I was in high school, a friend of my older sister was cleaning her boyfriends stuff and found nude polaroids of his ex girlfriend. She was in her 20's. She told me don't ever let anyone take pictures of you like this, the guy will show his friends and they will come back to haunt you.
We were making fun of them. The girl was holding a teddy bear.

Posted by: CaliGirl at August 24, 2016 04:42 PM (nNQXS)

203 Apparently there are people who don't realize "backed up to the cloud" and "posted to the Internet" are functionally the same thing...

Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 24, 2016 04:42 PM (9krrF)

204
Too bad the quake didn't strike in Iran, near all those underground reactor sites.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 24, 2016 04:42 PM (9P3OG)

205 italian rescuers also found hillarys emails.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:42 PM (AoSQU)

Let me know when they find Obama's college transcripts.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:43 PM (1ZOkK)

206 Geeze. Just think, Barry is hemmed-in by the Mooch, ValJar, and his MIL.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:43 PM (9mTYi)

207 190 180
There's a reason Doocy used to be relegated to sports...

Posted by: setnaffa at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (jl6Ly)

I thought he was the goofy, non-meteorologist weather guy?

Steve Doocy used to be on Fox 4 in Dallas.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:43 PM (19RKp)

208 No he was sober. But like Dr. Johnny Fever his best performance is obtained while drunk.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (xVRrG) ]/i]

That episode was hysterical.

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:43 PM (xttKs)

209 >>>She's glad to know she's not crazy.
Posted by: Farmer at August 24, 2016 04:38 PM (o/90i)

Colin Powell advised me that every woman is at least Level 4 crazy.

Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at August 24, 2016 04:43 PM (0G1TT)

210 I love Italy. If I ever win Powerball, I'm buying a farm house in Tuscany.
Posted by: Jane D'oh

Nope nope. Lugano, Locarno or Bellinzona in Switzerland. All the Italian charm and climate but the trains run on time.

Then use the trains to visit Italy.

Posted by: LizLem at August 24, 2016 04:43 PM (hvf9s)

211 Leslie Jones was jonesing for some Kari Walsh Jennings during the Olympics. It was scary stalker like.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 04:44 PM (YYoIi)

212 I would never do that either. I don't get it. They take the pics to text to people.
When I was in high school, a friend of my older sister was cleaning her boyfriends stuff and found nude polaroids of his ex girlfriend. She was in her 20's. She told me don't ever let anyone take pictures of you like this, the guy will show his friends and they will come back to haunt you.
We were making fun of them. The girl was holding a teddy bear.
Posted by: CaliGirl at August 24, 2016 04:42 PM (nNQXS)

you mean the pictures will come back to haunt you or his friends?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:44 PM (AoSQU)

213 I often wonder if the Mooch and ValJar are an item.

I thought they hated each others' guts. Unless it's one of those enemies-in-sorta-public-bumping-uglies-on-the-down-low deals.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 24, 2016 04:44 PM (9krrF)

214 No he was sober. But like Dr. Johnny Fever his best performance is obtained while drunk.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:40 PM (xVRrG) ]/i]

That episode was hysterical.
=======================

Yeah, that was one heck of TV show. Wow.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:44 PM (xVRrG)

215 Doocy hit the lottery when he landed at Fox.

I heard him try to pronounce armadillo as "armadeeyo" one morning. I was speechless.

His kid should be thanking his dad as well.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:45 PM (1ZOkK)

216 so where is the captain of the costa concordia right now? we sure he did not sail something into italy?

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:45 PM (AoSQU)

217 Steve Doocy used to be on Fox 4 in Dallas.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:43 PM (19RKp)

Are you sure you're not confusing him with Mike Doocy, on Fox 4 DFW?

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:45 PM (xttKs)

218 Regarding Burma, the USGS maps shows the immediate area being MM VI, which would indicate Light damage to area. Epicenter was 84.1 km down.

Compare with Italy, which was shallower (10 km down) with a MM VII reported right now (Moderate damage).

Posted by: John P. Squibob at August 24, 2016 04:45 PM (rJOC2)

219 213 I often wonder if the Mooch and ValJar are an item.

I thought they hated each others' guts. Unless it's one of those enemies-in-sorta-public-bumping-uglies-on-the-down-low deals.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 24, 2016 04:44 PM (9krrF)

Bumping uglies? With them, those could be anywhere.

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:46 PM (7HtZB)

220 Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:44 PM (AoSQU)
She was lecturing me to never do that and the pics could come back and haunt me.

Posted by: CaliGirl at August 24, 2016 04:46 PM (nNQXS)

221 She told me don't ever let anyone take pictures of you like this, the guy will show his friends and they will come back to haunt you.

These days I fear its a social resumee enhancer for girls

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at August 24, 2016 04:47 PM (39g3+)

222 I thought they hated each others' guts. Unless it's one of those enemies-in-sorta-public-bumping-uglies-on-the-down-low deals.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 24, 2016 04:44 PM (9krrF)

Now THERE'S a scissor fest I have no desire to watch......

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:47 PM (xttKs)

223 Archaeology mag is saying the Burma quake damaged a shitload of Pagan temples. No, literally, they were from the empire of Pagan

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at August 24, 2016 04:47 PM (GiG+D)

224 Jeebus. Husband's idiot BFF (and my late BFF's husband) and his idiot wife, are late and "lost."

You'd have to be Biden stupid to be lost in our neighborhood, which he's been to numerous times.

*considers doing shot of vodka*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:47 PM (1ZOkK)

225 I think it's disgraceful that Donald Trump did this to those people.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at August 24, 2016 04:48 PM (iLoHX)

226 She was lecturing me to never do that and the pics could come back and haunt me.
Posted by: CaliGirl at August 24, 2016 04:46 PM (nNQXS)

well, before you make any hasty decisions you should have gotten the boyfriends side of the story.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:48 PM (AoSQU)

227
160 SNL Comedian from failed Ghostbusters movie, Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.
Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (Ug8ez)

What kind of dumbass puts nude photos of themselves on a website, unless you're a porn star?

Maybe the question answered itself.
Posted by: Country Boy at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (heN73)

Um I'm betting this is more of an "and" case. As in her photos weren't on the website. But whatever password she used there is also what she used for say her Apple account and so once they had one password they had them both.

Posted by: Buzzion at August 24, 2016 04:48 PM (z/Ubi)

228 Are you sure you're not confusing him with Mike Doocy, on Fox 4 DFW?

Maybe. But I thought we had a Doocy that went national.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:48 PM (19RKp)

229 What's really weird is that Kate Upton looks better with clothes on. 11 with clothes on . 10 with clothes off but still.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 04:49 PM (YYoIi)

230 *considers doing shot of vodka*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:47 PM (1ZOkK)

Don't you mean 5th?

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:49 PM (xttKs)

231 Tom Cruz or Jeff Kasich would never have done this earthquake thing.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 04:49 PM (xVRrG)

232 We have two family homes in Italy. One just outside Torino and another in Puglia. But it ain't what it use to be since the invasion.

Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:49 PM (Ug8ez)

233 We were making fun of them. The girl was holding a teddy bear.
Posted by: CaliGirl at August 24, 2016 04:42 PM (nNQXS)

Aaaachhh. You left out the most important part of the story.

Was she hot?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 24, 2016 04:49 PM (8ZskC)

234 I guess I'd better take numerous deep breaths and prepare myself for the loud, braying jackass who is husband's BFF's new wife.

Prayers, please.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:49 PM (1ZOkK)

235 I think I got into Jane's vodka because there seems to be a Hillary being forced to lie under oath thread below this one.

Posted by: alexthechick - Skittle fueled Godzillette at August 24, 2016 04:50 PM (mf5HN)

236 wait, you mean the other doocy on fox is steve doocy's kid? simply assumed doocy lopped off a finger and it grew.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:50 PM (AoSQU)

237 I'm guessing Leslie's password was "gostbuster" (sic).

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at August 24, 2016 04:50 PM (GiG+D)

238 Maybe. But I thought we had a Doocy that went national.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:48 PM (19RKp)

I know that dingbat Asheigh Banfield went national, but Wikipedia shows Steve Doocy didn't do Dallas.

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:50 PM (xttKs)

239 Um I'm betting this is more of an "and" case. As in her photos weren't on the website. But whatever password she used there is also what she used for say her Apple account and so once they had one password they had them both.
Posted by: Buzzion at August 24, 2016 04:48 PM (z/Ubi)

I'm going with this as well.

Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 24, 2016 04:50 PM (KUaJL)

240 Jeebus. Husband's idiot BFF (and my late BFF's husband) and his idiot wife, are late and "lost."

You'd have to be Biden stupid to be lost in our neighborhood, which he's been to numerous times.

Just wait 'til you move to Tuscany and all the signs are in Tuscan.

Posted by: Joe Biden at August 24, 2016 04:50 PM (8ZskC)

241 Lol my hash is giggidy

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at August 24, 2016 04:51 PM (GiG+D)

242 219
213 I often wonder if the Mooch and ValJar are an item.

I thought they hated each others' guts. Unless it's one of those enemies-in-sorta-public-bumping-uglies-on-the-down-low deals.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, down with Eph 6:12-13 at August 24, 2016 04:44 PM (9krrF)

Bumping uglies? With them, those could be anywhere.

Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:46 PM (7HtZB)
I picture Mooch all dolled up in leather and a whip, with ValJar dressed like the Iranian Sheik from the old WWF wrestling days.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 24, 2016 04:51 PM (jxbfJ)

243 "What's really weird is that Kate Upton looks better with clothes on. 11 with clothes on . 10 with clothes off but still."

So Kate and I have the same issue?

I look much better dressed, then in the nikkids.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 24, 2016 04:51 PM (ptqRm)

244 >>I often wonder if the Mooch and ValJar are an item.

You know Val is dating Ahmad Rashad, right?

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2016 04:51 PM (NOIQH)

245 243
"What's really weird is that Kate Upton looks better with clothes on. 11 with clothes on . 10 with clothes off but still."

So Kate and I have the same issue?

I look much better dressed, then in the nikkids.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 24, 2016 04:51 PM (ptqRm)

I'll take motorboating for the 10, Alex.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (jxbfJ)

246 I know that dingbat Asheigh Banfield went national, but Wikipedia shows Steve Doocy didn't do Dallas.

Yeah. Just saw that. I did mix him up. Sorry all.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (19RKp)

247 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 24, 2016 04:51 PM (ptqRm)

You're a dude. That's a given.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (YYoIi)

248 I wish I had a house in Tuscany. I'd sell it and buy a much bigger house in Maui.

Posted by: Soona at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (Fmupd)

249 SNL Comedian from failed Ghostbusters movie, Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.
Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (Ug8ez)

gah.........only a very select few want to see that.....

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (xttKs)

250 "I'll take motorboating for the 10, Alex."

We don't know each other that well.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 24, 2016 04:53 PM (ptqRm)

251 From the description of the area, I think I've been in that part of Italy before. So pretty. Such nice people. What a horrible thing to have happened. God be with them.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 04:53 PM (dFi94)

252 >>I thought they hated each others' guts.

Nope. It was Val who created the special job for Michelle at Chicago U. hospital. Val was on the board or something. Val often eats dinner with the Obama in the WH private quarters. They are tight.

Posted by: Lizzy at August 24, 2016 04:53 PM (NOIQH)

253 249 SNL Comedian from failed Ghostbusters movie, Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.
Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (Ug8ez)

gah.........only a very select few want to see that.....
Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (xttKs)

In the immortal words of Ron White, "Once you've seen one pair nekkid, you want to see them all nekkid."

Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 24, 2016 04:53 PM (KUaJL)

254 249
SNL Comedian from failed Ghostbusters movie, Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.

Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (Ug8ez)

gah.........only a very select few want to see that.....

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (xttKs)

Somewhere out there is a 15 yr old kid restocking his spank station supplies.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 24, 2016 04:53 PM (jxbfJ)

255 I look much better dressed, then in the nikkids.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
-----------

That is generally true. Line people up, hose 'em down good, they all look a lot less attractive.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:54 PM (9mTYi)

256 SNL Comedian from failed Ghostbusters movie, Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.
Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (Ug8ez)

gah.........only a very select few want to see that.....
Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (xttKs)

first ever spontaneous grassroots dos campaign was formed to immediately crash her site.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:54 PM (AoSQU)

257 "You're a dude. That's a given."

Well yeah, there's that.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 24, 2016 04:54 PM (ptqRm)

258
Final Jeopardy - just write your name.
Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (7HtZB)

Did Joe Biden write your name?

Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at August 24, 2016 04:54 PM (lKyWE)

259 254 249
SNL Comedian from failed Ghostbusters movie, Leslie Jones, has website and nude photos hacked.

Posted by: Marcus T at August 24, 2016 04:32 PM (Ug8ez)

gah.........only a very select few want to see that.....

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 04:52 PM (xttKs)

Somewhere out there is a 15 yr old kid restocking his spank station supplies.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 24, 2016 04:53 PM (jxbfJ)

Gack. Even as an absurdly horny 15 year old that would not have done it for me.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 04:55 PM (0mRoj)

260 So Kate and I have the same issue?
I look much better dressed, then in the nikkids.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 24, 2016 04:51 PM (ptqRm)

Stars...they're just like US!!

Posted by: Trashy Tabloid at August 24, 2016 04:55 PM (hvf9s)

261 Brandon Finnegan, you have depressed me.

Publishing a "how Trump blew it so badly" piece this early in the election is understandable (because it seems true) but, still, it's a real smack in the head.

Posted by: MTF at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (LISuA)

262
Gack. Even as an absurdly horny 15 year old that would not have done it for me.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 04:55 PM (0mRoj)

probably part of some cabals plan to turn everyone gay.

Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (AoSQU)

263 "That is generally true. Line people up, hose 'em down good, they all look a lot less attractive."

Wet tee shirts are proof that god loves us, and wants us to be happy.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (ptqRm)

264 Falafel, loofah, spin zone, clam strip.

Posted by: Bill O'Reilly at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (7zkP4)

265 Imagine Barky at the dinner table. Surrounded by the bratty teen girls, MIL, Mooch, and Val-Jar. No wonder he's so thin.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (9mTYi)

266 Final Jeopardy - just write your name.
Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:34 PM (7HtZB)

Your name.

Posted by: rickb223 at August 24, 2016 04:57 PM (19RKp)

267 I'd venture to Leslie Jones looks way better nekkid than clothed. Right now clothed she looks like a starting forward on the Lakers. She's got no where to go but up by revealing her lady parts.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 04:57 PM (YYoIi)

268 262
Gack. Even as an absurdly horny 15 year old that would not have done it for me.
Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 04:55 PM (0mRoj)

probably part of some cabals plan to turn everyone gay.
Posted by: yankeefifth at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (AoSQU)

Or at least to suppress male sexual urges, like putting saltpeter in sailors' food.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 04:57 PM (0mRoj)

269 "Or at least to suppress male sexual urges, like putting saltpeter in sailors' food."

We never did that.
Honest.

Posted by: The Cooks at RTC Great Lakes at August 24, 2016 04:59 PM (ptqRm)

270 Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at August 24, 2016 04:49 PM (8ZskC
I don't remember. But she was playboy naked holding a teddy bear. They were stupid.

Posted by: CaliGirl at August 24, 2016 04:59 PM (nNQXS)

271 >>>Wet tee shirts are proof that god loves us, and wants us to be happy.

WINONA is proof that God loves us, and wants us to be happy. FTFY

Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at August 24, 2016 05:00 PM (0G1TT)

272
I saw one official say the number of missing was "undefined" -- an ominous sort of understatement

Not unlike "understatements" regarding terrorists' motives and ethnic backgrounds.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 24, 2016 05:00 PM (9HR8n)

273 We never did that.
Honest.
Posted by: The Cooks at RTC Great Lakes
--------------

Well, we did, but how were we to know that rum neutralized it?

Posted by: The British Navy at August 24, 2016 05:00 PM (9mTYi)

274 OT but I just read the article on Drudge about the Pew Report on organized religion, and belief ( in God) in general. Found it very interesting.
I wish Ace would do a post on the subject.
I think it ties in well with the current state of affairs in America. We could have a civil discussion of the matter here, couldn't we?

Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (d6TTt)

275 Article on science daily about galaxies self destructing into their own central black hole, emitting toxic levels of gamma radiation across the universe. They are called blazars

I guess that's why we can't say the name here

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (GiG+D)

276

I would rather rub one out to pics of piles of dead herring than to that Jones skank....

Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (qul7b)

277 Carrie Underwood looks attractive clothed.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (ptqRm)

278 I'd venture to Leslie Jones looks way better nekkid than clothed. Right now clothed she looks like a starting forward on the Lakers. She's got no where to go but up by revealing her lady parts.
===================
Clearly, sir, you are an optimist.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (xVRrG)

279 That is horrible news. Prayers for Italy.

Posted by: chemjeff at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (5115x)

280 It should go without saying.

Things can ALWAYS be worse. Always.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 05:02 PM (xVRrG)

281 274 OT but I just read the article on Drudge about the Pew Report on organized religion, and belief ( in God) in general. Found it very interesting.
I wish Ace would do a post on the subject.
I think it ties in well with the current state of affairs in America. We could have a civil discussion of the matter here, couldn't we?
Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (d6TTt

Fuck no.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 24, 2016 05:02 PM (89T5c)

282
Has somone blamed climate change yet?
Posted by: josephistan at August 24, 2016 04:06 PM (7HtZB)

Paging Danny Glover! Paging Danny Glover!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 24, 2016 05:02 PM (9HR8n)

283 WINONA is proof that God loves us, and wants us to be happy. FTFY
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at August 24, 2016 05:00 PM (0G1TT)

*****
That airtight TRO is still in force, fyi.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at August 24, 2016 05:03 PM (GohZY)

284
274 OT but I just read the article on Drudge about the Pew Report on organized religion, and belief ( in God) in general. Found it very interesting.
I wish Ace would do a post on the subject.
I think it ties in well with the current state of affairs in America. We could have a civil discussion of the matter here, couldn't we?
Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (d6TTt)

----------------

Yeah. Sure. As long as we don't have any Catholics or Jews commenting. ////////

Posted by: Soona at August 24, 2016 05:03 PM (Fmupd)

285 Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 24, 2016 04:47 PM (1ZOkK)
I feel your pain. My idiot BIL was too busy to drive cross country with his wife and children. They moved to MO. so he sat on my couch for a week eating candy bars.
Those candy bars aren't going to eat themselves.

Posted by: CaliGirl at August 24, 2016 05:03 PM (nNQXS)

286 Speaking of not looking good naked, I heard Amy Schumer on Howard Stern. I may not like her comedy or SJW tendencies but I learned she is a very charitable person who is not doing it for the publicity. She donated entire movie salary to a Veteran's organization . ( serious Spielberg movie on PTSD), gave an entire show salary to the crew, and leaves huge tips to wait staff. I'm going to cut her a break going forward.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 05:04 PM (YYoIi)

287 283 WINONA is proof that God loves us, and wants us to be happy. FTFY
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at August 24, 2016 05:00 PM (0G1TT)

*****
That airtight TRO is still in force, fyi.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at August 24, 2016 05:03 PM (GohZY)

I took one out on him too, just in case.

Posted by: Winona's Big Brown Beaver at August 24, 2016 05:04 PM (0mRoj)

288 "Things can ALWAYS be worse. Always."

Not necessarily

Posted by: Hillary's toilet bowl at August 24, 2016 05:04 PM (ptqRm)

289 'Amy Schumer'

I would be willing to investigate and inspect her boobies - for the sake of the Hoard - and report back...

Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 05:05 PM (qul7b)

290 274 OT but I just read the article on Drudge about the Pew Report on organized religion, and belief ( in God) in general. Found it very interesting.
I wish Ace would do a post on the subject.
I think it ties in well with the current state of affairs in America. We could have a civil discussion of the matter here, couldn't we?
Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:01 PM (d6TTt)

Sure, as long as don't have of those filthy papists, dot-heads, towel-heads, snake-handlers, sabbatarians or Jello-molders showing up. And no Methodists.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:07 PM (0mRoj)

291 Things can ALWAYS be worse. Always."

Not necessarily

Hillary's Toilet Bowl
====================
Hillary divorces Bill and Leslie Jones moves in.

*Taps foot*

(It's a gift actually)

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 05:07 PM (xVRrG)

292 Sure, as long as don't have of those filthy papists,
dot-heads, towel-heads, snake-handlers, sabbatarians or Jello-molders
showing up. And no Methodists.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:07 PM (0mRoj)
============================================

Yay !! I made the cut !

Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:08 PM (dFi94)

293 "We never did that. Honest.

Posted by: The Cooks at RTC Great Lakes"

I thought the deal at Great Lakes is that nothing suppresses the male libido quite like an Arctic wind chill so bad that it induces men's testicles to protectively retract all the way back up into the body.

Posted by: torquewrench at August 24, 2016 05:08 PM (noWW6)

294 a LOT of scientists will have to go to jail for this

Posted by: happyfeet at August 24, 2016 05:09 PM (mLfQi)

295

No Methodists?

Shit.

Posted by: In Vino Veritits at August 24, 2016 05:10 PM (qul7b)

296 I thought the deal at Great Lakes is that nothing suppresses the male libido quite like an Arctic wind chill so bad that it induces men's testicles to protectively retract all the way back up into the body.
========================
and at those times, they don the artic rescue suits, cut a hole in the ice and make the crews spend 15 minutes bobbing up and down in the water to practice ice rescue.

Thank you for your service.

Posted by: simplemind at August 24, 2016 05:10 PM (xVRrG)

297 oh yes yes alexthechick is on the case

Posted by: happyfeet at August 24, 2016 05:10 PM (mLfQi)

298 292 Sure, as long as don't have of those filthy papists,
dot-heads, towel-heads, snake-handlers, sabbatarians or Jello-molders
showing up. And no Methodists.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:07 PM (0mRoj)
============================================

Yay !! I made the cut !
Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:08 PM (dFi94)

Hmmm, so did I grammie. Oddly enough.

Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:10 PM (d6TTt)

299
2 Sure, as long as don't have of those filthy papists,
dot-heads, towel-heads, snake-handlers, sabbatarians or Jello-molders
showing up. And no Methodists.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:07 PM (0mRoj)

And keep those mentally enfeebled pastafarians out, too, while you're at it.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 24, 2016 05:10 PM (9HR8n)

300 In the immortal words of Ron White, "Once you've seen one pair nekkid, you want to see them all nekkid."

Posted by: joe, living dangerously at August 24, 2016 04:53 PM (KUaJL)

A rule in which I live by. I've modified it slightly by adding "some you may only want to see once....."

Posted by: Sponge at August 24, 2016 05:11 PM (xttKs)

301 Posted by: torquewrench at August 24, 2016 05:08 PM (noWW6)

It's not fair that luck of the draw get you basic at Great Lakes or Orlando.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 05:11 PM (YYoIi)

302 New thread, under this one though. Buried by the earthquake.

Posted by: buzzion at August 24, 2016 05:11 PM (z/Ubi)

303 ============================================

Yay !! I made the cut !
Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:08 PM (dFi94)

So you're like what, a Scientologist?

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:11 PM (0mRoj)

304 Joe, had my basic in San Diego at the NTC. That was back in '70.

Posted by: Old Blue at August 24, 2016 05:12 PM (9iR5/)

305
The End Of The World, anyone?

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at August 24, 2016 05:13 PM (Vt44x)

306 grammie ...

... packers story on bar tv right now. Sorry, that ain't gold. That's yellow.

Posted by: ScoggDog at August 24, 2016 05:14 PM (qoKAm)

307 So you're like what, a Scientologist?

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:11 PM (0mRoj)
=============================================

Much stranger. Non-denominational bible church. Although I just married a Lutheran minister. Not making the switch though. I'm rebellious that way.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:14 PM (dFi94)

308 Kayla Mueller's parents are in the news again complaining about how Doctors Without Borders didn't even try to rescue their daughter from Syria.

DWB says it wasn't their responsibility to rescue Kayla since she wasn't working for them in the first place, and if she had been working for them, they would never have allowed her to go to Syria in the first place since it would have been too dangerous for an American woman.

Kayla's parents say DWB is a great organization -- but it was heartless and wrong not to try to rescue Kayla.

I'm sorry for their loss, and have no doubt their grief is geniune, but come on. DWB can't go around trying to rescue every unaffiliated western dope who gets themselves kidnapped because they wanted to go sightseeing in a war zone.

Kayla got herself into that situation. She had no business in Syria, and her idiot boyfriend had no business allowing her to tag along with him when he went to Syria to work on some hospital computers for DWB. Both Kayla and her boyfriend knew she would be in great danger in Syria, but Kayla wanted to risk it, so she did. And it ended horribly for her, just as everyone tried to warn her it would.

But it wasn't DWB's responsibility. No matter how much Kayla's parents want to blame somebody other than Kayla for what happened to her.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at August 24, 2016 05:15 PM (NnYnv)

309 Sorry, that ain't gold. That's yellow.

Posted by: ScoggDog at August 24, 2016 05:14 PM (qoKAm)
============================================

IT'S GOLD.

Don't make me go all MUMR on you.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:15 PM (dFi94)

310 What, exactly, is a "Bible" church? As opposed a " non-Bible" church?

Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:16 PM (d6TTt)

311 Which scientists will they charge for crimes this time?

Posted by: Jack at August 24, 2016 05:16 PM (YX9fV)

312 304 Joe, had my basic in San Diego at the NTC. That was back in '70.

Yes I just listed the first nice warm RTC I thought of to contrast with the Great Lakes. I had buddies who went to one each. One enjoyed every second and the other wanted to kill himself.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 05:17 PM (YYoIi)

313 *Not so fondly remembers the USS Buttercup at OCS, Newport, RI, 11/3/1988*

*Balls retracted slightly at the memory as I type this*

That fucking water was COOOOOLLLLLLDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Sharkman at August 24, 2016 05:17 PM (gn3q2)

314 Much stranger. Non-denominational bible church. Although I just married a Lutheran minister. Not making the switch though. I'm rebellious that way.
Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:14 PM (dFi94)

You are so metal!

\m/ \m/

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:17 PM (0mRoj)

315 Imagine Barky at the dinner table. Surrounded by the bratty teen girls, MIL, Mooch, and Val-Jar. No wonder he's so thin.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (9mTYi)
............

Sperm count:

[X] Low
[_] High

Posted by: wth at August 24, 2016 05:18 PM (HgMAr)

316 What, exactly, is a "Bible" church? As opposed a " non-Bible" church?

Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:16 PM (d6TTt)
=================================================

It's just basically a catch-all term for any evangelical protestant church that isn't affiliated with a particular denomination.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:18 PM (dFi94)

317 310 What, exactly, is a "Bible" church? As opposed a " non-Bible" church?
Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:16 PM (d6TTt)

Unitarian Universalist is arguably a non-Bible church.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:18 PM (0mRoj)

318 Falafel, loofah, spin zone, clam strip.

Posted by: Bill O'Reilly at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (7zkP4)
.........

Pithy.

Posted by: wth at August 24, 2016 05:19 PM (HgMAr)

319 318 Falafel, loofah, spin zone, clam strip.

Posted by: Bill O'Reilly at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (7zkP4)
.........

Pithy.
Posted by: wth at August 24, 2016 05:19 PM (HgMAr)

Puthy.

Posted by: Mike Tyson at August 24, 2016 05:20 PM (iLoHX)

320 318 Falafel, loofah, spin zone, clam strip.

Posted by: Bill O'Reilly at August 24, 2016 04:56 PM (7zkP4)
.........

Pithy.
Posted by: wth at August 24, 2016 05:19 PM (HgMAr)

Pithy? Theemed calm enough to me.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:20 PM (0mRoj)

321 Now the new thread is on top.

Posted by: buzzion at August 24, 2016 05:20 PM (z/Ubi)

322 So you're like what, a Scientologist?

Italian Scientologists failed to predict this earthquake.

Posted by: Roland [OMITTED] at August 24, 2016 05:20 PM (QM5S2)

323 Insomniac - you make me laugh. Not AT you. Just in general.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:20 PM (dFi94)

324 You can go to Olsteen's Church . I think that's affiliated with the Motivational Speakers make you money denomination

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 05:21 PM (YYoIi)

325 Thanks grammie. Did not know that. Non Denominationals are thicker than ticks around where I live.
That and Trump signs.
We're all gonna be "re-educated" one of these days.

Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:21 PM (d6TTt)

326 It's just basically a catch-all term for any evangelical protestant church that isn't affiliated with a particular denomination.

Sadly, still a group. So I can't go.

Correspondence maybe ...

Posted by: ScoggDog at August 24, 2016 05:21 PM (qoKAm)

327 323 Insomniac - you make me laugh. Not AT you. Just in general.
Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:20 PM (dFi94)

Thank you, that's the nicest thing I've heard all day. I hope that somewhere in my usually glum musings I can give folks the occasional chuckle.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:22 PM (0mRoj)

328 Old NOOD.

Posted by: johnd01 at August 24, 2016 05:22 PM (ukNFU)

329 I'll wait on the new thread, until the fluffers are done.

Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:23 PM (d6TTt)

330 You can go to Olsteen's Church . I think that's affiliated with the Motivational Speakers make you money denomination

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 24, 2016 05:21 PM (YYoIi)
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That about sums it up. No offense to any Olsteen fans. But yeah, no.

Posted by: grammie winger at August 24, 2016 05:24 PM (dFi94)

331 329 I'll wait on the new thread, until the fluffers are done.
Posted by: tubal at August 24, 2016 05:23 PM (d6TTt)

A fluffer's work is never done. At least not until they strike the set for the day.

Posted by: Insomniac at August 24, 2016 05:24 PM (0mRoj)

332 Unitarian Universalist is arguably a non-Bible church.

In fairness, they're really more of a social club. In the south, we always considered it the church for people who don't believe in god.

Posted by: Vlad Tepes at August 24, 2016 05:29 PM (evdj2)

333 dammit

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! at August 24, 2016 05:29 PM (evdj2)

334 I've heard that the only US state that isn't subject to natural disasters is New Mexico.

I dunno. There's a volcano field in the northeast part of the state that looks like it used to get irritable bowel syndrome on a fairly regular basis. They say they are all dormant. For now.

Posted by: Pre-Zombie Hillary at August 24, 2016 05:30 PM (EZWNE)

335 CNN has gone almost a whole day without Trump as the top story. Tomorrow the earthquake will be old news, then back to Trump and how his crazed mind works.....Nice pic of Hillary on the front page, again she looks so young, maybe 40 at the most. They are describing all the good work that the Clinton Foundation does.

Posted by: Colin at August 24, 2016 05:51 PM (toJdI)

336 Man plans, Mother Nature laughs without pity.

Posted by: freedom2014despitebarack at August 24, 2016 07:34 PM (+wjl1)

337 Please remember: going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to McDonald's makes you a hamburger.

Posted by: setnaffa at August 24, 2016 07:41 PM (jl6Ly)

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