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I Mostly Quit Consuming News and I'm So Much Happier and More Productive [Warden]
Donald Trump's ascendency had the happy effect of helping me let go of any obligation to defend him as a nominee. His presidency--and the media's hysterical reaction to every single thing he says, does or tweets--has allowed me to reduce my consumption of news by at least 90% and I've never felt better.
The media culture is quite literally insane. I'm not just talking about print and television new. I mean all of it, including the stuff you and I use--Twitter, Facebook, blogs, comment sections, etc... We've been heading in this direction for awhile. As ace has noted previously, the medium is the message. Most of today's media is clickbaiting, emotion-driven nonsense, as it must be. A medium that reduces attention span and encourages grazing across multiple tabs demands it. And somewhere along the line someone figured out that nothing drives clicks and views like outrage. I think people have always loved running their mouths about things they know nothing about. The difference between today and before the rise of social media is that they didn't have a ready audience. You can only rant to your neighbors, coworkers and the barber so much in a given week. Now those same louts do have an audience, and a relatively large one at that--one that rewards them for their outbursts and calls them wise, brave and inspiring. Nothing builds social capital like broadcasting the "right" opinions loudly, emotionally, and frequently. President Trump didn't cause any of this, but he is a product of the culture and he's acted as an accelerant to the generally dysfunctional state of mass communications. It goes without saying that the press hates him unreservedly and with religious fervor. It's also no secret that the press is filled with low-IQ, throne sniffing propagandists who are entirely incapable of earning a living through more respectable means. With their constant baiting, framing, double standards, deceptive edits and lies of both commission and omission, they have slowly but steadily lost the trust of most of their viewership. We've been watching it right here on this blog since the 2004 disgrace of Dan Rather. But the ratcheting intensity driven by their Trump hating pathology has created something new and awful--a general feeling of paranoia, anger and fear that permeates our daily living. And because Trump has a cunning and instinctive understanding of this circus-like atmosphere, he also adds to the confusion with his own deceit and off-the-wall behavior. Don't get me wrong-- I find Donald Trump's smashing of DC norms to be mostly a positive development. But the man, taken as a whole and combined with underhanded maneuvering of his media antagonists has helped create an atmosphere where the truth is dream-like and elusive. Frankly, it's exhausting to try to keep up. Every day and multiple times within is some new outrage. He gaslights them, they gaslight us. Everyone reacts without thinking at full volume and then we're on to the next thing before anything is inspected, pondered, and resolved. I used to feel it was some sort of moral and patriotic obligation to stay on top of current affairs. No longer. I have neither the time nor the inclination to sift through miles of sewage in order to find some tiny, useful nugget of information. It's bad for my mental and spiritual health which, in turn, is bad for my family. And I value them--and myself-- far more than Being Right About Everything or whipping out some hard earned fact in order to TOTALY PWN an opponent on Twitter. It hit me a few weeks ago that very little of what I've been consuming is real. It's like a crazy funhouse filled with distorted mirrors and spooky, upsetting sound effects. So, I thought, why enter? No one is making me and there's a perfectly good reality to enjoy elsewhere. Hadn't I spent most of my life prior to this bizarre age we're living through doing exactly that? I took a long weekend to be with my kids over Spring Break last week and hardly even looked at the internet except to drop a post onto Ace of Spades. I threw a football with my kids at the park, took them to laser tag, cooked them breakfast and lunch every day and got some yard work done in balmy 70 degree weather. I also spent time with my wife, played some video games, and stuck my nose in a book for a few hours each day. It was wonderful. Peace and quiet is good for both the soul and the intellect. It gives you time to consider things deeply rather than respond primitively and by rote to information. The less media I consume, the more time I have, allowing me to get back to being the bookworm I'd been for the first 30 or so years of my life. It's easy to get trapped the way I was and the way many of you are. New media is sneaky. It allows you feel smart while actually making you stupid. We have more information at our disposal today than ever, but it's a mile wide and about an inch deep online or on TV. It encourages a hunter/gatherer mentality that ultimately causes you to lose your ability to deeply focus on a task. Reading reverses that process. I'm already seeing my attention span grow again. In the last week of browsed at least parts of Mere Christianity by CS Lewis, Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance, A Pinch of Salt by Theodore Dalyrimple and The End of Average by Todd Rose. These are four thoughtful books filled with interesting ideas by men who are far smarter and insightful than the television personalities yelling inanities at you on TV as they try to manipulate your opinion to better accommodate the world they wish for themselves. I'm here to tell you that I'm not going back. The more I scale back my media consumption, the more centered and in touch I become with the real world. I'm done chasing illusions. The big secret of new media is that it cons you even when you know it's all a big con. Life is too short and precious to be wasted on carnival barkers and grifters. ***EDIT*** Bonus trollish thought: If you want to drive a left wing acquaintance mad, tell him that you don't bother to watch news (even if you do) because they're all just liars. Follow up by responding to every argument he tries to make with, "Ehhhh, buncha liars."Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: zombie at March 27, 2017 05:19 PM (DQ4Fv)
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I can't quit you AceofSpadesHQ.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 05:19 PM (T1Co2)
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The more I scale back my media consumption, the more centered and in
touch I become with the real world. I'm done chasing illusions.
Not really a new thought, you know.
touch I become with the real world. I'm done chasing illusions.
Not really a new thought, you know.
Posted by: Ascetic hermit living in a cave at March 27, 2017 05:20 PM (LAe3v)
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I recently came back from a month in England. (In case anyone may have noticed my absence from commenting here.) During that entire time, I never once looked at the Internet or perceived any news in any format.
I barely even noticed what I was "missing."
Ah, life.
I barely even noticed what I was "missing."
Ah, life.
Posted by: zombie at March 27, 2017 05:20 PM (DQ4Fv)
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Good on you, OB.
I have to agree and add that the election of the God Emperor of the Golden Scalpweasel took a load off my mind.
I can just relax and let Trump handle things. If Hillary would been dragged across the goal posts, I'd be a lot more stressed.
Managing stress is a big part of happiness in life. I have my domestic issues but the wife is good at helping me focus on what I should worry about and what I shouldn't put off worrying about until I have to. And I do the same for her.
I'm reading more and I'm happier. Now I just need to get back into writing.
I have to agree and add that the election of the God Emperor of the Golden Scalpweasel took a load off my mind.
I can just relax and let Trump handle things. If Hillary would been dragged across the goal posts, I'd be a lot more stressed.
Managing stress is a big part of happiness in life. I have my domestic issues but the wife is good at helping me focus on what I should worry about and what I shouldn't put off worrying about until I have to. And I do the same for her.
I'm reading more and I'm happier. Now I just need to get back into writing.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 27, 2017 05:22 PM (zsHGH)
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along the lines of your "Loosing My Political Values" essay. That one is forever burned in my saved files.
Posted by: DanMan at March 27, 2017 05:22 PM (XTiHL)
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@zombie
We noticed, or I did. I usually skim long posts for your nic as you usually have cool things to say. Or amusingly snarky, just as good.
So how was England? Still there?
We noticed, or I did. I usually skim long posts for your nic as you usually have cool things to say. Or amusingly snarky, just as good.
So how was England? Still there?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 27, 2017 05:23 PM (zsHGH)
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New study released:
Unplugging from the Internet is good for your health.
Next new study released:
Reading these studies is essential for your health, and the only place you'll see them is on the Internet.
Unplugging from the Internet is good for your health.
Next new study released:
Reading these studies is essential for your health, and the only place you'll see them is on the Internet.
Posted by: zombie at March 27, 2017 05:23 PM (DQ4Fv)
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Was Alex Jones wrong? Or a profit?
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at March 27, 2017 05:23 PM (6Ll1u)
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When a future time looks back on the decline and death of the American media, it will judge the cause to be suicide.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at March 27, 2017 05:23 PM (9krrF)
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Life is too short and precious to be wasted on carnival barkers and grifters.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT AND PRECIOUS TO BE WASTED ON CARNIVAL BARKERS AND GRIFTERS?
LIFE IS TOO SHORT AND PRECIOUS TO BE WASTED ON CARNIVAL BARKERS AND GRIFTERS?
Posted by: AL SHARPTON at March 27, 2017 05:23 PM (pbkWd)
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I tend to get a lot of news links here. Basically I use A-o-S as a filter. If a story breaks wide then I might hit up Drudge or Daily Mail.
It's great fun having Trump as president, but he's not really "my guy" on every particular issue.
It's great fun having Trump as president, but he's not really "my guy" on every particular issue.
Posted by: Max Power at March 27, 2017 05:24 PM (QCc6B)
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Alex Jones is a prophet.
Buying water filters is a profit.
Buying water filters is a profit.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 27, 2017 05:24 PM (zsHGH)
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If I would have quit consuming media I might not have heard the phrase...
but at some point you have to see the "perfect can be the enemy of the good"
Dems lose seats everyday but the pendulum ratchets further left all the while.
but at some point you have to see the "perfect can be the enemy of the good"
Dems lose seats everyday but the pendulum ratchets further left all the while.
Posted by: Golfman at March 27, 2017 05:24 PM (48QDY)
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ALL Warden Posts should contain a Ramones Tune.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 05:24 PM (T1Co2)
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Excellent. With you 100% on this post.
Posted by: Emily at March 27, 2017 05:25 PM (7fl9Q)
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http://ind.pn/2oaI5YE
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Donald Trump 'printed out fake 300bn Nato invoice and handed it to Angela Merkel'
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Willowed
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Donald Trump 'printed out fake 300bn Nato invoice and handed it to Angela Merkel'
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Willowed
Posted by: EVLINC! at March 27, 2017 05:26 PM (y3aQB)
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So, you're saying we shouldn't listen to bloggers and such... or news...
And saying this with... a long post on a Blog...
OK then...
And saying this with... a long post on a Blog...
OK then...
Posted by: Don Q. at March 27, 2017 05:26 PM (NgKpN)
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I ignore the media. When I cannot I point and laugh.
They are not interested in facts. They are interested in controlling the discussion. Facts are irrelevant.
They are not interested in facts. They are interested in controlling the discussion. Facts are irrelevant.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 27, 2017 05:26 PM (0tfLf)
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Well said.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 27, 2017 05:26 PM (NOIQH)
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"And somewhere along the line someone figured out that nothing drives clicks and views like outrage."
u can haz lawsuit??
u can haz lawsuit??
Posted by: lolcatz local #274 at March 27, 2017 05:26 PM (GX63o)
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I'm working too much these days to read much news but it pours in anyway like a vampire under the door. Foggy, then it solidifies and I have to pay attention.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 27, 2017 05:26 PM (39g3+)
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You'll also notice you'll have more time for meaningful pursuits once TV, media, and the internet are not priorities. I now lead my son's scout troop, took up guitar, jujitsu with my wife, and have been working on improving my woodworking skills. Life is way better and more fruitful. Improve yourself and community, we have lost a lot of this.
Posted by: Josh McDowell at March 27, 2017 05:26 PM (kEZRV)
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And I'll be honest, I'm marking time until probate clears and I can rework my future at that time. I'm done with media (except for vetted bits and parts) and I've done more reading lately than I have in years.
Now if I can just figure out where to aim this mumblety-six year old skill-light basket case to be useful and have a chance at a decent life When It All Falls Down, I'll be all set.
Now if I can just figure out where to aim this mumblety-six year old skill-light basket case to be useful and have a chance at a decent life When It All Falls Down, I'll be all set.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (9krrF)
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The HQ is my news aggregator.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (QQ+il)
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In the last week of browsed at least parts of Mere Christianity by CS Lewis, Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance, A Pinch of Salt by Theodore Dalyrimple and The End of Average by Todd Rose.
Posted by: Amy Schumer at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (OD2ni)
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So how was England? Still there?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Nah, I'm back.
It was pretty great. I was there for "mysterious reasons."
On the last hour of my last day, the last thing I did in England was stand on the stairs underneath Westminster Bridge, admiring the view, thinking uplifting thoughts.
72 hours later, after I was back home, the Muslim terrorist knocked the guy from Utah off the bridge and he landed on the exact spot, to the inch, where I had been standing, where he then died.
Sobering, to say the least.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Nah, I'm back.
It was pretty great. I was there for "mysterious reasons."
On the last hour of my last day, the last thing I did in England was stand on the stairs underneath Westminster Bridge, admiring the view, thinking uplifting thoughts.
72 hours later, after I was back home, the Muslim terrorist knocked the guy from Utah off the bridge and he landed on the exact spot, to the inch, where I had been standing, where he then died.
Sobering, to say the least.
Posted by: zombie at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (DQ4Fv)
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But if I do this, how else would I know what Sally Kohn or Peter Daou are thinking???
Posted by: tu3031 at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (qJhUV)
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Alex Jones is a prophet.
Buying water filters is a profit.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Is Alex Jones turning a profit being a prophet?
Buying water filters is a profit.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Is Alex Jones turning a profit being a prophet?
Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (9krrF)
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*burp*
Posted by: Babs Streisand at March 27, 2017 05:28 PM (8TdcF)
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Agreed. Trump has provided a cathartic escape from the news. Don't know if it's always been this way and i've just woken up, or if it's gotten worse lately, but the news is garbage. Most of it is flat out wrong either because the journalist/media owner has an agenda or because the people they talk to do. In my areas of expertise, I know these guys are fools and don't seem to care that their idiocy is on full display. I've also found tons of great content online that is informative and enriching. Currently binge watching Ryan Reeves courses on the history or the church.
Posted by: IanDeal at March 27, 2017 05:28 PM (teGBX)
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GOd how I wish my husband would do that. He watches the news all day only to take a time out to watch some old TV shows. I hear him back there yelling at the TV.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:28 PM (CNHr1)
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Yes it is nice to "unplug" once and awhile... That said sometimes one needs to check other sources for some real news... I can't seem to keep my head in the sand for very long...
Posted by: It's Me donna at March 27, 2017 05:28 PM (O2RFr)
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jennajameson
27/03/17 17:36
Paris is burning
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That was a Dokken song
BreakingNLive
BREAKING NEWS; Reports of massive violence in #Paris right now. Some injured.
DEVELOPING NEWS
27/03/17 17:36
Paris is burning
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That was a Dokken song
BreakingNLive
BREAKING NEWS; Reports of massive violence in #Paris right now. Some injured.
DEVELOPING NEWS
Posted by: EVLINC! at March 27, 2017 05:29 PM (y3aQB)
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Skimming headlines like this one is bad for you. Don't read this!
Posted by: zombie at March 27, 2017 05:29 PM (DQ4Fv)
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You can live your life in one of two ways:
You can live the life the media decides you should live; or...
You can live the life you choose.
You are still free to do this, although the media will tell you that you cannot.
You can live the life the media decides you should live; or...
You can live the life you choose.
You are still free to do this, although the media will tell you that you cannot.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 27, 2017 05:29 PM (0tfLf)
Posted by: Grump928(c) at March 27, 2017 05:29 PM (QQ+il)
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Some of us just mentioned this taking a break from the news cycle on the last thread.
What I do is just check headlines once a day, determine that Progressives are still bad, martial law has not been declared, aliens have not invaded ( the space kind), and SMOD is not heading our way.
Takes 10/15 minutes.
Frees up a lot of time.
What I do is just check headlines once a day, determine that Progressives are still bad, martial law has not been declared, aliens have not invaded ( the space kind), and SMOD is not heading our way.
Takes 10/15 minutes.
Frees up a lot of time.
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 05:30 PM (zSVEm)
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Wait.... weren't we always complaining about Low Information Voters back before the election?
Posted by: Don Q. at March 27, 2017 05:30 PM (NgKpN)
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Sobering, to say the least.
Posted by: zombie at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (DQ4Fv)
Some things, you'll never forget.
Posted by: zombie at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (DQ4Fv)
Some things, you'll never forget.
Posted by: Golfman at March 27, 2017 05:30 PM (48QDY)
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MEN!!!
Posted by: Caitlyn Jenner at March 27, 2017 05:31 PM (vRcUp)
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And Grump is right.... unplugging gives me more time for the gun range.
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 05:31 PM (zSVEm)
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Science discovers how to be even less informed than you already are with this one weird trick!
Posted by: Moron Robbie at March 27, 2017 05:31 PM (/f1mm)
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GOd how I wish my husband would do that. He watches the news all day only to take a time out to watch some old TV shows. I hear him back there yelling at the TV.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:28 PM (CNHr1)
He's yelling at the old TV shows? Damn you Gilligan!
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:28 PM (CNHr1)
He's yelling at the old TV shows? Damn you Gilligan!
Posted by: TheQuietMan at March 27, 2017 05:31 PM (493sH)
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Alex Jones is a prophet.
Buying water filters is a profit.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Is Alex Jones turning a profit being a prophet?
Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (9krrF)
Lord, yes. Alex Jones is not broke.
Buying water filters is a profit.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
Is Alex Jones turning a profit being a prophet?
Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at March 27, 2017 05:27 PM (9krrF)
Lord, yes. Alex Jones is not broke.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 27, 2017 05:32 PM (zsHGH)
Posted by: the Skipper at March 27, 2017 05:32 PM (O2RFr)
Posted by: EVLINC! at March 27, 2017 05:33 PM (y3aQB)
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Oh France, what a pitiable situation you find yourself in ...
So wish I had a chance to see more of you, but not now.
Was in Paris for the Millenium with the girl I married.
So wish I had a chance to see more of you, but not now.
Was in Paris for the Millenium with the girl I married.
Posted by: simplemind at March 27, 2017 05:33 PM (xVRrG)
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I've been consciously cutting down on news channels, news sites, news in general, FB, was on Twitter for 5 minutes 5 years ago and that was enough, and I'm happier and more centered, too. I still graze a bit, for the headlines, sometimes some medical research that interest me, and when I'm done, I log off and put away the phone/tablet/computer. Face down, away from me. It's made a big difference. The internet is not reality, and as hard as "real life" or "meat space" is, it at least has gravity and stuff. The internet's just a cloud of electrons, useful for some things, but 99.999874382% of it is crap. I do admit that I check in here about 10 times a day.
Posted by: biblio at March 27, 2017 05:33 PM (6FY0P)
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Speaking of Paris.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/03/27/ did-kim-kardashian-s-father-s-ghost-try-to-warn-her-about-paris-robbery.html
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/03/27/ did-kim-kardashian-s-father-s-ghost-try-to-warn-her-about-paris-robbery.html
Posted by: lolcatz local #274 at March 27, 2017 05:34 PM (GX63o)
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Mmm, Jenna Jameson.
After reading her autobiography...that was mostly dictated to Style the pickup artist...I never thought I'd like her as much as I do now.
Need to go watch her in Up and Cummers again....
After reading her autobiography...that was mostly dictated to Style the pickup artist...I never thought I'd like her as much as I do now.
Need to go watch her in Up and Cummers again....
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 27, 2017 05:34 PM (zsHGH)
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lol Quiet Man...no he yells at the news people. Although on occasion he will come out and say he saw so and so back when he was a nobody on Gunsmoke, or Bonanza etc. He flits back and forth between being fired up pissed off and waxing nostalgic for the good old days.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:34 PM (CNHr1)
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I met the truth once.
Posted by: Brian Williams at March 27, 2017 05:34 PM (bc2Lc)
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I've limited all my political reading to aos for last few years. I piggy backed off the efforts of people like Warden to feed me the accurate scoop.
Now if you people start getting a life, I'm going to have to put more effort into staying up on what's happening politically.
I think I'll pass.
Now if you people start getting a life, I'm going to have to put more effort into staying up on what's happening politically.
I think I'll pass.
Posted by: Jack Sock at March 27, 2017 05:36 PM (l513m)
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I shot the truth in Reno, just to watch it die.
Posted by: Brian Williams at March 27, 2017 05:36 PM (xVRrG)
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As Mark Twain said,
If you don't read the papers you are uninformed.
If you do read the papers you are misinformed.
If you don't read the papers you are uninformed.
If you do read the papers you are misinformed.
Posted by: Boots at March 27, 2017 05:36 PM (EBwPV)
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Yes it is nice to "unplug" once and awhile...
That's why God gave us the rifle range.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at March 27, 2017 05:29 PM (QQ+il)
Elvis: No need to go to the range. Just shoot the TVs you have at your home
That's why God gave us the rifle range.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at March 27, 2017 05:29 PM (QQ+il)
Elvis: No need to go to the range. Just shoot the TVs you have at your home
Posted by: TheQuietMan at March 27, 2017 05:37 PM (493sH)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 27, 2017 05:37 PM (zsHGH)
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lol Quiet Man...no he yells at the news people. Although on occasion he
will come out and say he saw so and so back when he was a nobody on
Gunsmoke, or Bonanza etc. He flits back and forth between being fired
up pissed off and waxing nostalgic for the good old days.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:34 PM (CNHr1)
You know, if it were me, I could probably be lured away from the tube with a sammich and a little cleavage. We are not complex beings.
lol Quiet Man...no he yells at the news people. Although on occasion he
will come out and say he saw so and so back when he was a nobody on
Gunsmoke, or Bonanza etc. He flits back and forth between being fired
up pissed off and waxing nostalgic for the good old days.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:34 PM (CNHr1)
You know, if it were me, I could probably be lured away from the tube with a sammich and a little cleavage. We are not complex beings.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at March 27, 2017 05:37 PM (GX63o)
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Hmmmm... I guess I would rather trust my instincts instead of a pack of lies.
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 05:37 PM (zSVEm)
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Welcome to my world. I did this decades ago, but I extended it to the pop culture. {FYI, I started reading Ace because Rush mentioned him.} The problem is people like Ace and Rush do bring the insanity to you by virtue of what they do. It is trade off for being informed.
Soon you'll see names pop up and you will have no idea who is being discussed. Last week Rush mentioned Gloria Borger and her appearance. I had seen her name before, but had no idea what she looked like. So I peeked via duckduckgo. I see names referenced here that I have no idea who the people are and my curiosity is not piqued enough to find out such as Amy Schumer, Lena Dunham, and Tavis Smiley.
Your world is about to become more serene. Good for you.
Soon you'll see names pop up and you will have no idea who is being discussed. Last week Rush mentioned Gloria Borger and her appearance. I had seen her name before, but had no idea what she looked like. So I peeked via duckduckgo. I see names referenced here that I have no idea who the people are and my curiosity is not piqued enough to find out such as Amy Schumer, Lena Dunham, and Tavis Smiley.
Your world is about to become more serene. Good for you.
Posted by: Locke Common at March 27, 2017 05:37 PM (YCQah)
Posted by: iSoothsayer iPro iLX at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (EufUL)
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Speaking of Paris.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/03/27/ did-kim-kardashian-s-father-s-ghost-try-to-warn-her-about-paris-robbery.html
Posted by: lolcatz local #274 at March 27, 2017 05:34 PM (GX63o)
No....No....
I didn't come back.
I never left. I got caught in her butt's gravity field...
....Ive been back there for ages....
Jesus, the things I've seen...just....just....
*shudders*
*starts to cry*
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/03/27/ did-kim-kardashian-s-father-s-ghost-try-to-warn-her-about-paris-robbery.html
Posted by: lolcatz local #274 at March 27, 2017 05:34 PM (GX63o)
No....No....
I didn't come back.
I never left. I got caught in her butt's gravity field...
....Ive been back there for ages....
Jesus, the things I've seen...just....just....
*shudders*
*starts to cry*
Posted by: Ghost of Kim Kardashian's Father at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (vZ9Fw)
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But did you like the movie?
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (0mRoj)
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MEN ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WARS.
Posted by: Caitlyn Jenner at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (vRcUp)
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TL;DR
But I have something to tell you that Medicare Part D is the moral equivalent of a carjacking by clowns.
But I have something to tell you that Medicare Part D is the moral equivalent of a carjacking by clowns.
Posted by: blaster at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (HV1LS)
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Sorry, the internet's closed. Moose out front should've told ya.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (kTF2Z)
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Someone here long ago said "there is no more 'news.'"
It's all bullshit.
You're watching 'reality tv,' not "news,"
Someone here long ago said "there is no more 'news.'"
It's all bullshit.
You're watching 'reality tv,' not "news,"
Posted by: iSoothsayer iPro iLX at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (EufUL)
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Yeah, ''bridges, not walls'' sure took a hit with the Brit thing.
It seems like walls, secure bridges, fences, concrete barricades, and armed guards are all required.
Until next week when something else will have to be added to the list.
Yeah, ''bridges, not walls'' sure took a hit with the Brit thing.
It seems like walls, secure bridges, fences, concrete barricades, and armed guards are all required.
Until next week when something else will have to be added to the list.
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at March 27, 2017 05:39 PM (ZFUt7)
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We bang our heads against the outrage wall mostly because it feels so good when we stop.
Posted by: Muldoon at March 27, 2017 05:39 PM (wPiJc)
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I watch a lot less news than I used to. I don't watch it on the treadmill anymore and when I do turn it on, it's usually off after 10 minutes.
Exception is the local news, which I watch until the weather. But even that's maybe 20 minutes.
Best I've done in a while, I'm making huge progress on the dissertation and just genuinely happier.
Now all I need to do is dump twitter and AoS and I'll be completely free.
Exception is the local news, which I watch until the weather. But even that's maybe 20 minutes.
Best I've done in a while, I'm making huge progress on the dissertation and just genuinely happier.
Now all I need to do is dump twitter and AoS and I'll be completely free.
Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) Rogue bioethicist (tablet) at March 27, 2017 05:39 PM (a8eFL)
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The HQ is my news aggregator.
And I hate fucking monkeys.
Posted by: iSoothsayer iPro iLX at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (EufUL)
That's how I feel about Pikeys.
And I hate fucking monkeys.
Posted by: iSoothsayer iPro iLX at March 27, 2017 05:38 PM (EufUL)
That's how I feel about Pikeys.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards at March 27, 2017 05:39 PM (zsHGH)
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Hey everybody. I agree that not following certain news and sites (such as Hollywood Elsewhere) has greatly improved my sanity lately.
Study: People who eat out frequently tend to be far more likely to exceed their monthly food budgets
It's true. Confession time: this study consisted entirely of the research team following *me* around for a few months. :-P
Study: People who eat out frequently tend to be far more likely to exceed their monthly food budgets
It's true. Confession time: this study consisted entirely of the research team following *me* around for a few months. :-P
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 27, 2017 05:39 PM (qazQh)
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has allowed me to reduce my consumption of news by at least 90% and I've never felt better.
Same here and it is great
Same here and it is great
Posted by: MAC-SOG at March 27, 2017 05:40 PM (QPdNE)
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I worked part time at a local tv station doing the news for 15 years.
A little over two years ago, I was partially automated out of a job, and then gradually phased out when they re-hired the guy who I indirectly replaced.
I haven't watched local news since then, and it's the best thing I've ever done. I get my local police reports via email, and will read the local crap newspaper. I have never been happier.
Lately I'm back to listening to Rush/Hannity, but I need to cut down on that. It just adds stress.
A little over two years ago, I was partially automated out of a job, and then gradually phased out when they re-hired the guy who I indirectly replaced.
I haven't watched local news since then, and it's the best thing I've ever done. I get my local police reports via email, and will read the local crap newspaper. I have never been happier.
Lately I'm back to listening to Rush/Hannity, but I need to cut down on that. It just adds stress.
Posted by: shibumi at March 27, 2017 05:40 PM (FkAXz)
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Swing and miss
Posted by: nip at March 27, 2017 05:41 PM (L5nkE)
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So, if 40% of colleges saw a drop in foreign student applications since Trump's election, 34% saw a raise, and 26% saw no significant change, how much did the total percentage of applicants drop?
That's right, boys and girls: 40%
Trump is a menace! Also, math is hard.
That's right, boys and girls: 40%
Trump is a menace! Also, math is hard.
Posted by: New York Times at March 27, 2017 05:41 PM (B6OKy)
Posted by: cicero Kaboom! kid at March 27, 2017 05:42 PM (ivHkJ)
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Agree that it's one big shit sandwich at the Media restaurant these days. I guess you have choose your media like you would the other things you consume that are important to you and try to filter out the crap as best you can. If I'm looking for a strategic view of what's going on, anything by Victor David Hanson is pure gold Jerry (obligatory Seinfeld reference). If I feel like I want to put on the TV, Tucker Carlson is doing some nice work right now on his show. You get the drift - choose wisely because there's really a 1000 Rachel Maddow induced finger nails screeching on chalk boards out there right now like we've never seen. One of these days someone's going to come out with an intelligent show that doesn't pit a panel of asshats against each other, but rather offers digestible and thoughtful commentary on the issues of the day. Ahhh, who am I kidding, those days are gone (for TV at least).
Posted by: CoolHandLuke at March 27, 2017 05:42 PM (ZeVko)
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Does anyone follow Jonathan langdale on twitter?
Very interesting stuff and he seems credible. I guess I need validation from Scott Pelley. I would love for McCain to go to jail but I would settle for immediate resignation from the Senate.
Very interesting stuff and he seems credible. I guess I need validation from Scott Pelley. I would love for McCain to go to jail but I would settle for immediate resignation from the Senate.
Posted by: Flowerbelle1 at March 27, 2017 05:42 PM (AkAvN)
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Study: People who eat out frequently tend to be far more likely to exceed their monthly food budgets
It's true. Confession time: this study consisted entirely of the research team following *me* around for a few months. :-P
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Did you go to random places at random times, just to confuse them?
/why is he at Taco Bell at 2am? Wait, he's up at 7am getting a wheatgrass smoothie? And he's having Korean food for lunch, oh God, now he's at Krispy Kreme!
It's true. Confession time: this study consisted entirely of the research team following *me* around for a few months. :-P
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Did you go to random places at random times, just to confuse them?
/why is he at Taco Bell at 2am? Wait, he's up at 7am getting a wheatgrass smoothie? And he's having Korean food for lunch, oh God, now he's at Krispy Kreme!
Posted by: shibumi at March 27, 2017 05:42 PM (FkAXz)
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You're watching 'reality tv,' not "news,"
Posted by: iSoothsayer iPro iLX
Both of which are faker than pro rasslin'.
Posted by: iSoothsayer iPro iLX
Both of which are faker than pro rasslin'.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at March 27, 2017 05:42 PM (9krrF)
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:43 PM (CNHr1)
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The problem with this is as Jefferson said " A properly functioning democracy relies on an informed populace". I agree with this and I think liberals and the media do as well which is why they work so hard to confuse everyone with bullshit. Liberal policies only "work" if people lie about the results.
I'm happier when I am informed about what's happening rather than just watching it and scratching my balls and asking wut happened? I agree, it's getting harder to know what's real and what's fake but this has also been going on for a long, long time.
I'm happier when I am informed about what's happening rather than just watching it and scratching my balls and asking wut happened? I agree, it's getting harder to know what's real and what's fake but this has also been going on for a long, long time.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 27, 2017 05:44 PM (/tuJf)
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Anybody else watch UHF this week?
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at March 27, 2017 05:44 PM (6Ll1u)
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eh.. some things are better left unsaid.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:43 PM (CNHr1)
My apologies, if I rubbed you the wrong way.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 05:43 PM (CNHr1)
My apologies, if I rubbed you the wrong way.
Posted by: flounder, rebel, vulgarian, deplorable, winner at March 27, 2017 05:45 PM (GX63o)
Posted by: Michael Richards at March 27, 2017 05:46 PM (B6OKy)
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Good for you, I've done the same, results are identical.
Several weeks ago I gave up on twitter, just stopped logging in and deleted the app from my phone. Likewise FB.
I do visit ACE HQ, Instapundit, etc. from time to time, but studiously ignore the stuff that is over the top and targeted for outrage.
Like you I've been reading more, watching some cool shows (Taboo w/Tom Hardy was wonderful), and spending more time on my hobbies of woodworking (turning and fine crafts/cabinetry), guitar playing, and exercise. Oh, and more time hanging with the family.
I took a long weekend a couple of weeks ago to visit a recently retired buddy and his wife in FLA. Didn't go on the interwebs even once.
As you say, very relaxing and, dare I say, cleansing. Highly recommended.
Several weeks ago I gave up on twitter, just stopped logging in and deleted the app from my phone. Likewise FB.
I do visit ACE HQ, Instapundit, etc. from time to time, but studiously ignore the stuff that is over the top and targeted for outrage.
Like you I've been reading more, watching some cool shows (Taboo w/Tom Hardy was wonderful), and spending more time on my hobbies of woodworking (turning and fine crafts/cabinetry), guitar playing, and exercise. Oh, and more time hanging with the family.
I took a long weekend a couple of weeks ago to visit a recently retired buddy and his wife in FLA. Didn't go on the interwebs even once.
As you say, very relaxing and, dare I say, cleansing. Highly recommended.
Posted by: steve walsh at March 27, 2017 05:46 PM (WOb/E)
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I had the same epiphany in 1983.
Some things do change, for the worse. 99.9% of the news cycle is pure dung. The remaining .1% is to be taken with a grain of salt or milk of magnesia.
Some things do change, for the worse. 99.9% of the news cycle is pure dung. The remaining .1% is to be taken with a grain of salt or milk of magnesia.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at March 27, 2017 05:46 PM (5VlCp)
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Slightly OT:
You can substitute butter for oil in brownie mix or you can substitute butter and baking powder for eggs in brownie mix. However, you apparently cannot substitute for both oil and eggs with butter and then additional butter.
You can substitute butter for oil in brownie mix or you can substitute butter and baking powder for eggs in brownie mix. However, you apparently cannot substitute for both oil and eggs with butter and then additional butter.
Posted by: Max Power at March 27, 2017 05:47 PM (QCc6B)
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So, ignorance truly is bliss?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 27, 2017 05:47 PM (IqV8l)
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82 You're watching 'reality tv,' not "news,"
Posted by: iSoothsayer iPro iLX
Both of which are faker than pro rasslin'.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at March 27, 2017 05:42 PM (9krrF)
Oh, don't burst my bubble.
Posted by: iSoothsayer iPro iLX
Both of which are faker than pro rasslin'.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at March 27, 2017 05:42 PM (9krrF)
Oh, don't burst my bubble.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 05:47 PM (u8Ywb)
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Interesting observations, Warden, but in some ways I take a different view. In my workplace day-to-day life I am constantly surrounded by insanity. I probably shake my head and mutter to myself, "That's insane!" 8 to 10 times a day at work.
I come here to escape that. The comments section here (not always, but largely) offers a place of respite where I can let the insanity slide away for a while. There are thoughts and topics here that I can opine on that I have to stay away from at work. Sometimes, though, I have to remind myself to step away from the keyboard when I start getting too caught up in a given topic.
I come here to escape that. The comments section here (not always, but largely) offers a place of respite where I can let the insanity slide away for a while. There are thoughts and topics here that I can opine on that I have to stay away from at work. Sometimes, though, I have to remind myself to step away from the keyboard when I start getting too caught up in a given topic.
Posted by: Muldoon at March 27, 2017 05:47 PM (wPiJc)
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shibumi, sounds like me!
Except that there's no way I'm ever going out at 7am for a wheatgrass smoothie unless it comes with a side of... well... I'm just never getting up at 7am for a wheatgrass smoothie. ;-)
Except that there's no way I'm ever going out at 7am for a wheatgrass smoothie unless it comes with a side of... well... I'm just never getting up at 7am for a wheatgrass smoothie. ;-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 27, 2017 05:47 PM (qazQh)
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I dunno, Warden. I have to say, that pregnant giraffe cam has given my empty, pathetic, futile life new meaning.
Between that and reading "In Touch", my life is just....resonant with greater meaning.
Also, I think one of my toenails is a bit ingrown.
Between that and reading "In Touch", my life is just....resonant with greater meaning.
Also, I think one of my toenails is a bit ingrown.
Posted by: Alcoholic Asshole Shut In at March 27, 2017 05:48 PM (CPk08)
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They brought back Dan Rather for the 2016 election. They remember everything and learn nothing.
They are worse than a state-run media because they chose to be this way. I would like to send them all to a country with a demand for that talent.
They are worse than a state-run media because they chose to be this way. I would like to send them all to a country with a demand for that talent.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at March 27, 2017 05:49 PM (VdICR)
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Amen.
Posted by: Me at March 27, 2017 05:50 PM (RYASC)
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Yeah, it's good to shut down the browser and get out and mow the lawn (we don't pay a yard guy any more, 'cause drought destroyed the lawn and wife figured I could bounce the mower over the remnants...it's ugly as hell but until I figure out a route to pretty again we're not paying mexicans to get there) or maybe help with kid's homework (she did A work for the first half of the term, and she's been drifting toward C since, need stick but ALSO CARROT) and I've got twenty pounds of GAINZZ in my future if I get out of the chair...
Posted by: JEM at March 27, 2017 05:50 PM (TppKb)
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i just read bill wynns' daily newsletter. i'm informed. mary from obamaboro is a bonus.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 05:51 PM (KP5rU)
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I don't do twitter, facebook, etc. I don't watch TV news. If I had a canary I would not buy the NYT to line the cage. I read blogs like this one because I believe the bloggers are well informed and honest. It is a healthy thingy to ignore the msm propaganda machine. I let others do the dirty work and inform me secondhand.
Posted by: colfax mingo at March 27, 2017 05:52 PM (PX+kj)
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Right there with ya Warden. I've noticed my appetite for news has been dropping precipitously (sp?). I just do. not. care. anymore.
I dropped FB a couple of years ago and don't miss it. I got wrapped up in the whole Discus commenting world for a while last year until I realized I was turning into one of those asshole trolls that is just out to prove everyone else is wrong, so I stopped that. I never did twitter.
Books, video games and training for a duathlon are pretty much my world now. I'm getting a new road bicycle this week, and I'm excited about putting some serious miles on it this summer.
I dropped FB a couple of years ago and don't miss it. I got wrapped up in the whole Discus commenting world for a while last year until I realized I was turning into one of those asshole trolls that is just out to prove everyone else is wrong, so I stopped that. I never did twitter.
Books, video games and training for a duathlon are pretty much my world now. I'm getting a new road bicycle this week, and I'm excited about putting some serious miles on it this summer.
Posted by: ghbucky at March 27, 2017 05:52 PM (D2q91)
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Hobbies are a good get away
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 05:52 PM (GPaiX)
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94 shibumi, sounds like me!
Except that there's no way I'm ever going out at 7am for a wheatgrass smoothie unless it comes with a side of... well... I'm just never getting up at 7am for a wheatgrass smoothie. ;-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 27, 2017 05:47 PM (qazQh)
Steve,
I'm with you, no wheat grass smoothie.
Except that there's no way I'm ever going out at 7am for a wheatgrass smoothie unless it comes with a side of... well... I'm just never getting up at 7am for a wheatgrass smoothie. ;-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 27, 2017 05:47 PM (qazQh)
Steve,
I'm with you, no wheat grass smoothie.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 05:53 PM (u8Ywb)
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Even more so during Barak's burning time
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 05:53 PM (GPaiX)
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My landlord is selling the house I was renting so I decided to move in with a friend, temporarily, rather than rushing to find a new place and get moved in. She had planned to have cable added to my room immediately upon my moving in. I told her, "No hurry. Let me see how it goes."
That was two weeks ago.
Now, I watch a couple of hours of FNC during the day and, at night, I watch Netflix exclusively.
In these past two weeks I've watched several movies and several new series that, with cable, I never seemed to find the time to enjoy. (BTW, Schitt's Creek is a must-watch. Catherine O'Hara is a genius.)
Guess what? I'm less outragey now. Less annoyed More patient.
I'm not so sure now that I'll have cable put in my room at all. When I move back into my own place, I might not add it there, either.
24-hour news is mentally and physically debilitating.
That was two weeks ago.
Now, I watch a couple of hours of FNC during the day and, at night, I watch Netflix exclusively.
In these past two weeks I've watched several movies and several new series that, with cable, I never seemed to find the time to enjoy. (BTW, Schitt's Creek is a must-watch. Catherine O'Hara is a genius.)
Guess what? I'm less outragey now. Less annoyed More patient.
I'm not so sure now that I'll have cable put in my room at all. When I move back into my own place, I might not add it there, either.
24-hour news is mentally and physically debilitating.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 27, 2017 05:53 PM (nAp1e)
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http://bit.ly/2oazJQZ
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Democrats burned by polling blind spot
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YEP ALL THE DUMocrat & MFM polls missed them, ON PURPOSE
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Democrats burned by polling blind spot
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YEP ALL THE DUMocrat & MFM polls missed them, ON PURPOSE
Posted by: EVLINC! at March 27, 2017 05:53 PM (y3aQB)
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To boost both our careers I've agreed to stab a fork into Rachel Dolezal's ass.
Posted by: Michael Richards at March 27, 2017 05:54 PM (bc2Lc)
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I used to feel it was some sort of moral and patriotic obligation to stay on top of current affairs.
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I still feel that way.
Did anyone see in the morning thread, the breitbart link about Trump's weekend radio address? Did any radio stations broadcast it? Did anyone hear it, and if they did, was it a waste of broadcast time because those hearing it rejected it because Trump, or had already reached the same conclusion and were worried that Trump was just saying something they wanted to hear?
It was uplifting and positive; we are problem solvers, we are innovators, revitalize the aero-space-industrial complex and make America great again.
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I still feel that way.
Did anyone see in the morning thread, the breitbart link about Trump's weekend radio address? Did any radio stations broadcast it? Did anyone hear it, and if they did, was it a waste of broadcast time because those hearing it rejected it because Trump, or had already reached the same conclusion and were worried that Trump was just saying something they wanted to hear?
It was uplifting and positive; we are problem solvers, we are innovators, revitalize the aero-space-industrial complex and make America great again.
Posted by: Floyd Heyrube at March 27, 2017 05:54 PM (iD1aR)
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Limericks are Therapeutic - a therapeutic limerick
I've learned through the years, as I age
There's no point pounding words on a page
My laptop is how
I find serenity now!
I use my machine against the rage
Limericks are Therapeutic - a therapeutic limerick
I've learned through the years, as I age
There's no point pounding words on a page
My laptop is how
I find serenity now!
I use my machine against the rage
Posted by: Muldoon at March 27, 2017 05:54 PM (wPiJc)
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Wheatgrass is not a real thing, is it? No one eats grass, do they?
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 05:54 PM (zSVEm)
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99 i just read bill wynns' daily newsletter. i'm informed. mary from obamaboro is a bonus.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 05:51 PM (KP5rU)
Ha ha ha!
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 05:51 PM (KP5rU)
Ha ha ha!
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 05:54 PM (u8Ywb)
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>>Guess what? I'm less outragey now. Less annoyed More patient.
Your Hate is going to rust and fall off!
Your Hate is going to rust and fall off!
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 05:55 PM (T1Co2)
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I check in on April at least every other hour, if nothing else will report here if anything happens.
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 05:55 PM (GPaiX)
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110 Wheatgrass is not a real thing, is it? No one eats grass, do they?
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 05:54 PM (zSVEm)
Sadly, they do. I just bought some for my cats though.
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 05:54 PM (zSVEm)
Sadly, they do. I just bought some for my cats though.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 05:55 PM (u8Ywb)
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 05:55 PM (T1Co2)
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"News" has gone from being a source of information to a source of outrage.
Posted by: Weasel at March 27, 2017 05:56 PM (Sfs6o)
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Posted by: Muldoon at March 27, 2017 05:54 PM (wPiJc)
Do you write songs too? I can never figure out how you write them so quickly.
Do you write songs too? I can never figure out how you write them so quickly.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 05:56 PM (u8Ywb)
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Oh. Eating grass seems kind of, I dunno ... dumb? Futile? Desperate? Some thing you do in North Korea?
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 05:58 PM (zSVEm)
Posted by: Muldoon's outraged cow at March 27, 2017 05:58 PM (wPiJc)
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Please, Please: Democrats you keep fucking that chicken.
Posted by: Mordineus at March 27, 2017 05:58 PM (u4xKN)
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>> I can never figure out how you write them so quickly.
Muldoon's parents used to beat him with a Rhyming Dictionary.
Muldoon's parents used to beat him with a Rhyming Dictionary.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 05:58 PM (T1Co2)
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I'm here to tell you that I'm not going back. The more I scale back my media consumption, the more centered and in touch I become with the real world. I'm done chasing illusions. The big secret of new media is that it cons you even when you know it's all a big con. Life is too short and precious to be wasted on carnival barkers and grifters.
Oh, you'll come back.
You'll all come back.
Mwahahaha!
Oh, you'll come back.
You'll all come back.
Mwahahaha!
Posted by: Mass Media at March 27, 2017 05:58 PM (rUIbB)
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epic post to wrong post... oops
Posted by: Mordineus at March 27, 2017 05:58 PM (u4xKN)
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Health news cycle:
Today, studies found that X is bad for you.
Next week:
Today, studies found the X is good for you.
Rinse and repeat endlessly.
Today, studies found that X is bad for you.
Next week:
Today, studies found the X is good for you.
Rinse and repeat endlessly.
Posted by: shibumi at March 27, 2017 05:59 PM (FkAXz)
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"I have neither the time nor the inclination to sift through miles of sewage in order to find some tiny, useful nugget of information."
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Who cares about the useful nugget? It's all about the miles of sewage. I like sewage. Rich, nutritious sewage.
Truly, the medium is the message.
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Who cares about the useful nugget? It's all about the miles of sewage. I like sewage. Rich, nutritious sewage.
Truly, the medium is the message.
Posted by: Anthony Weiner at March 27, 2017 05:59 PM (1HkI/)
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Ah, the Chicken is back! Missed you!
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 05:59 PM (zSVEm)
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121 >> I can never figure out how you write them so quickly.
Muldoon's parents used to beat him with a Rhyming Dictionary.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 05:58 PM (T1Co2)
It wasn't a dictionary.....
Muldoon's parents used to beat him with a Rhyming Dictionary.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 05:58 PM (T1Co2)
It wasn't a dictionary.....
Posted by: The Collected works of Dr. Suess at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (NgKpN)
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Once again, thank you. We too were *sorta* unplugged on Springs brreak, visited the Grand Canyon and Bryce National Parks, went horseback riding in the Saguaro National Forest... You know normal people aren't talking about all this sh** all the time. They have jobs. They go and do. They produce things, and give services. They go out to eat and enjoy a glass of wine (or 4). Warden you already gave me permission to give up my ideology (thank you for that essay)... Now, to wean off of social media. Starting in 3 .... 2 ... 1 ....
Posted by: exliberal at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (kjizk)
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For those who have the inclination-
My stepmother called to say she had called an ambulance to take my father to the hospital.
He's become very weak and "confused". He fell a couple times this weekend and is passing a lot of urine. Wth?
Anyway, he's always been a bull of a man but those days are gone.
A kind thought or prayer for RH would be appreciated. A full recovery isn't realistic but a lack of suffering for the old boy would be appreciated.
Thank you.
My stepmother called to say she had called an ambulance to take my father to the hospital.
He's become very weak and "confused". He fell a couple times this weekend and is passing a lot of urine. Wth?
Anyway, he's always been a bull of a man but those days are gone.
A kind thought or prayer for RH would be appreciated. A full recovery isn't realistic but a lack of suffering for the old boy would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (IUgma)
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Switchgrass was supposed to be the up and coming thing for generating electricity a few years back.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (IqV8l)
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Do you write songs too? I can never figure out how you write them so quickly.
*****
My head's full of words. They just sort of rattle around, bump into each other and fall out of my fingers onto the keyboard. Don't do songs though.
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My head's full of words. They just sort of rattle around, bump into each other and fall out of my fingers onto the keyboard. Don't do songs though.
Posted by: Muldoon's outraged cow at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (wPiJc)
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Well heck yes. We don't watch any news or listen to it on the radio. It's all from the internet: Foxnews, Drudge and Ace. I haven' watched any broadcast stations in a long time. Mostly just Netflix and The Walking Dead. Maybe a little Joe Kenda.
Posted by: Dang at March 27, 2017 06:01 PM (8b+oT)
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I keep saying if Muldoon isn't writing commercial jingles he's missed his calling.
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 06:01 PM (GPaiX)
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A kind thought or prayer for RH would be appreciated. A full recovery isn't realistic but a lack of suffering for the old boy would be appreciated.
You got it - prayers incoming. My best wishes for him as well.
You got it - prayers incoming. My best wishes for him as well.
Posted by: VA GOP Sucks at March 27, 2017 06:02 PM (2VN2E)
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He fell a couple times this weekend and is passing a lot of urine.
*****
Blood sugar is probably through the roof. They'll check that at the ER.
*****
Blood sugar is probably through the roof. They'll check that at the ER.
Posted by: Muldoon's outraged cow at March 27, 2017 06:02 PM (wPiJc)
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/Angry bovine sock off
Posted by: Muldoon at March 27, 2017 06:03 PM (wPiJc)
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Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM
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Good luck with your Dad Weirdflunky. I'll add him to my prayers.
It's incredibly hard to watch your parents get ill and suffer. However... I am going to add that people can recover even when doctors don't hold out any hope.
That's why medicine is an art not a science.
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Good luck with your Dad Weirdflunky. I'll add him to my prayers.
It's incredibly hard to watch your parents get ill and suffer. However... I am going to add that people can recover even when doctors don't hold out any hope.
That's why medicine is an art not a science.
Posted by: shibumi at March 27, 2017 06:04 PM (FkAXz)
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Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (IUgma)
May the God of Mercy and Compassion give comfort to your Father in his time of sickness, and also to his family.
Amen.
May the God of Mercy and Compassion give comfort to your Father in his time of sickness, and also to his family.
Amen.
Posted by: kraken at March 27, 2017 06:04 PM (zSVEm)
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Straw, do you have a turntable?
Because, I nabbed a copy of Analogue Productions Pressing of Terrapin Station.
Holy shit does this sound incredible. Every bit as good as their release of Reckoning.
Because, I nabbed a copy of Analogue Productions Pressing of Terrapin Station.
Holy shit does this sound incredible. Every bit as good as their release of Reckoning.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:04 PM (T1Co2)
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I read this post and largely agreed with it. Then I read all the comments just to see how others felt. Now I'm off to Twitter to see if anybody is discussing this post.
Posted by: Mark1971 at March 27, 2017 06:04 PM (xPl2J)
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131 Do you write songs too? I can never figure out how you write them so quickly.
*****
My head's full of words. They just sort of rattle around, bump into each other and fall out of my fingers onto the keyboard. Don't do songs though.
Posted by: Muldoon's outraged cow at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (wPiJc)
You are truly gifted with the word play. Silver tongued devil.
*****
My head's full of words. They just sort of rattle around, bump into each other and fall out of my fingers onto the keyboard. Don't do songs though.
Posted by: Muldoon's outraged cow at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (wPiJc)
You are truly gifted with the word play. Silver tongued devil.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:04 PM (u8Ywb)
142
no news, no social media, the local weather forecasts are geared for preschool children. i get most of my info here or drudge. got away from rush, hannity and all that shit too. i don't feel less informed now than before. just not pissed all the time. and my drinking has damn near stopped. life is too short to be influenced by bullshitters everyday.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:05 PM (KP5rU)
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Maybe a little Joe Kenda.
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LOL.
I love Joe Kenda too. The only network tv I watch is Big Bang Theory. I used to watch Say Yes to the Dress, but they've gone Hard LGBTuvwxyz, so that's off the list.
/this year they're providing dresses for a marriage of three people, oh yay!
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LOL.
I love Joe Kenda too. The only network tv I watch is Big Bang Theory. I used to watch Say Yes to the Dress, but they've gone Hard LGBTuvwxyz, so that's off the list.
/this year they're providing dresses for a marriage of three people, oh yay!
Posted by: shibumi at March 27, 2017 06:05 PM (FkAXz)
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>>Straw, do you have a turntable?
Sadly, not any longer. I may have to get another one but for now I'm all digital.
Sadly, not any longer. I may have to get another one but for now I'm all digital.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 27, 2017 06:06 PM (/tuJf)
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:06 PM (u8Ywb)
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Hismind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 27, 2017 06:06 PM (IqV8l)
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My head's full of words. They just sort of rattle around, bump into each
other and fall out of my fingers onto the keyboard. Don't do songs
though.
Posted by: Muldoon's outraged cow at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (wPiJc)
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I always found it ironic that some of the greatest masters of the English language were Irish.
other and fall out of my fingers onto the keyboard. Don't do songs
though.
Posted by: Muldoon's outraged cow at March 27, 2017 06:00 PM (wPiJc)
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I always found it ironic that some of the greatest masters of the English language were Irish.
Posted by: mustbequantum at March 27, 2017 06:07 PM (MIKMs)
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Taking a short break from vacuuming up wife's car back window. Took a hailstone during last night's storms. FML.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 27, 2017 06:07 PM (DfQBn)
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I've been a news junkie all my life and it only got worse in the '90s. Lately though I realized that after 2+ years without cable I'm not missing anything (except The Expanse and I torrent that). I watch a couple of local news shows and a couple of broadcast things but now when I turn on CBS, NBC, ABC, and PBS for the news I watch for a few minutes until they drop off the deep end and then simply, easily, happily switch off. Same with links: WaPo, PuffHo, CSM, and others I used to feel compelled to read, well, who cares? I already know they are full of shit. I agree, it definitely improves your quality of life to just let it go.
Posted by: Hopped Up On Something at March 27, 2017 06:08 PM (tTTfk)
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Prayers for your Pop weirdflunkyonatablet.
Have my own request as well - found out this weekend my youngest sister's daughter is a full blown heroin/meth addict. Went on a college mission trip to help Indians on the res and picked up the habit and a scum boyfriend.
It looks hopeless but prayers would be appreciated.
It makes my issues with asshole step-daughter seem mighty small.
Have my own request as well - found out this weekend my youngest sister's daughter is a full blown heroin/meth addict. Went on a college mission trip to help Indians on the res and picked up the habit and a scum boyfriend.
It looks hopeless but prayers would be appreciated.
It makes my issues with asshole step-daughter seem mighty small.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 27, 2017 06:08 PM (tr2D7)
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I'm working on cutting back my time on news blogs (I don't watch television), including this one. The reasons are that I read about what's happening and sooner or later I get very irritated. (With what's going on in the world, not with the commentary.)
It's better for me mentally to limit news time. I actually think I need to focus on that what I can control.
Cutting back is hard, though, I can't seem to quit you guys.
It's better for me mentally to limit news time. I actually think I need to focus on that what I can control.
Cutting back is hard, though, I can't seem to quit you guys.
Posted by: Northernlurker at March 27, 2017 06:09 PM (hJrjt)
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"Under the Double Eagle". A song referencing a night out with a twenty dollar gold piece in your pocket? No.
First heard the song on a country station and thought that's what it must be. But it was written by a 19th century Austrian marching band master in reference to his country's flag.
Smack - welt
Smack - welt
First heard the song on a country station and thought that's what it must be. But it was written by a 19th century Austrian marching band master in reference to his country's flag.
Smack - welt
Smack - welt
Posted by: gNewt at March 27, 2017 06:10 PM (tBswe)
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Hismind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
*****
Now I need to go to the bathroom.
*****
Now I need to go to the bathroom.
Posted by: Muldoon at March 27, 2017 06:11 PM (wPiJc)
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Me too! Amen
Posted by: Harun at March 27, 2017 06:11 PM (UBBWX)
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I watch Outnumbered in the morning and will leave Fox on in the background, but that's just for noise. I need to turn that off and turn on a radio. I do Twitter, but I mostly follow WWII history stuff, astronomy, MLB. I'm pretty much done with all the political stuff. Mostly I come here, but I'll check out other sites from time to time. Just joined a bowling forum to get away from the dreck and into something that really interests me. I have started reading more and the wife and I are binge watching Bones right now. Still on season two.
Posted by: Old Blue release the KrakenTrump at March 27, 2017 06:11 PM (FAo3p)
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I've pretty much dropped cable news and the more popular ways people get their news.
If Trump accomplishes nothing else, I don't think the media ever comes back from this. He really gave them enough rope to do themselves in.
It's all going to be yellow journalism from here on out.
A good think imo because all news has bias.
If Trump accomplishes nothing else, I don't think the media ever comes back from this. He really gave them enough rope to do themselves in.
It's all going to be yellow journalism from here on out.
A good think imo because all news has bias.
Posted by: Maritime at March 27, 2017 06:12 PM (R4/1o)
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"asshole step-daughter"
huh. I have a stoner-step-son.
Maybe they could elope to Brazil together.
huh. I have a stoner-step-son.
Maybe they could elope to Brazil together.
Posted by: Harun at March 27, 2017 06:12 PM (UBBWX)
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AMEN!!!
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at March 27, 2017 06:13 PM (Ck2PC)
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Straw, do you have a turntable?
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:04 PM (T1Co2)
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We have a stereo console from the 50's very similar to this. Now that I've discovered the vintage record store, I'm in hog heaven.
http://tinyurl.com/kl4z3uf
Straw, do you have a turntable?
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:04 PM (T1Co2)
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We have a stereo console from the 50's very similar to this. Now that I've discovered the vintage record store, I'm in hog heaven.
http://tinyurl.com/kl4z3uf
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:14 PM (dFi94)
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Nicely stated and wise. My problem is with matters of import, especially elections, I am a junkie. So too with geopolitical news and events. I have cut back but must cut back more. A lot more. Thanks for bringing the need to do so to light. Again.
Posted by: oddnot at March 27, 2017 06:16 PM (g1MTt)
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>>We have a stereo console from the 50's very similar to this. Now that I've discovered the vintage record store, I'm in hog heaven.
Nice!
I need to find a nice modern looking console unit to restore this Summer.
Flea Markets, Yard Sales and 2nd Hand Shops are great places to find LPs for cheap, btw.
Nice!
I need to find a nice modern looking console unit to restore this Summer.
Flea Markets, Yard Sales and 2nd Hand Shops are great places to find LPs for cheap, btw.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:16 PM (T1Co2)
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Posted by: Tonypete at March 27, 2017 06:08 PM (tr2D7)
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Tonypete - that sounds pretty rough. All you guys upthread are getting added to the prayer list.
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Tonypete - that sounds pretty rough. All you guys upthread are getting added to the prayer list.
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:17 PM (dFi94)
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Being able to watch American Pickers, Counting Cars, and Pawn Stars has saved me from going insane.
Completely apolitical entertainment.
Completely apolitical entertainment.
Posted by: gobagoo at March 27, 2017 06:17 PM (A/saJ)
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me, too.
but it is also a result of not being in opposition. i suspect that had clinton won my attitude towards the news would be different and more engaged.
but it is also a result of not being in opposition. i suspect that had clinton won my attitude towards the news would be different and more engaged.
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at March 27, 2017 06:17 PM (WTSFk)
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pretty soon the weather will warm up enough to go fishing. no radio or t.v. just the fish, the water, and a few sodas in the sunshine listening to the migratory birds all over the river. i won't miss the brain dead media at all. sometimes, you even catch enough fish for a nice meal. life aint bad.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:18 PM (KP5rU)
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Weirdflunkyonatablet,
Consider it done. Lost my dad 4 decades ago to cancer. Spend as much time with him as possible. And may the days ahead be filled with grace.
Consider it done. Lost my dad 4 decades ago to cancer. Spend as much time with him as possible. And may the days ahead be filled with grace.
Posted by: colfax mingo at March 27, 2017 06:18 PM (PX+kj)
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... (know what? that's what you're saying. never mind.)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at March 27, 2017 06:19 PM (WTSFk)
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163: same here.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:19 PM (KP5rU)
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...
I always found it ironic that some of the greatest masters of the English language were Irish.
Posted by: mustbequantum at March 27, 2017 06:07 PM (MIKMs)
You are correct EXCEPT for James Joyce. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Finnegan's Wake. Written in a combination of English, Celtic and Schwarzenegger grunts.
I always found it ironic that some of the greatest masters of the English language were Irish.
Posted by: mustbequantum at March 27, 2017 06:07 PM (MIKMs)
You are correct EXCEPT for James Joyce. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Finnegan's Wake. Written in a combination of English, Celtic and Schwarzenegger grunts.
Posted by: Duke of Righteous WTF? at March 27, 2017 06:19 PM (T71PA)
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Flea Markets, Yard Sales and 2nd Hand Shops are great places to find LPs for cheap, btw.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:16 PM (T1Co2)
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Preperations are underway. Daughter covers a different area than me, and has a list of what to watch for. Last year she scored about twenty old Christmas albums - Nat King Cole, Tennesee Ernie Ford, Mantovani. Great stuff. Last Saturday I found CSNY Deja Vu. I got all twitterpated.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:16 PM (T1Co2)
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Preperations are underway. Daughter covers a different area than me, and has a list of what to watch for. Last year she scored about twenty old Christmas albums - Nat King Cole, Tennesee Ernie Ford, Mantovani. Great stuff. Last Saturday I found CSNY Deja Vu. I got all twitterpated.
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:20 PM (dFi94)
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We have a stereo console from the 50's very similar to this. Now that I've discovered the vintage record store, I'm in hog heaven.
http://tinyurl.com/kl4z3uf
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:14 PM (dFi94)
That is very pretty.
http://tinyurl.com/kl4z3uf
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:14 PM (dFi94)
That is very pretty.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:20 PM (u8Ywb)
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Ditched TV thirteen years ago. Never even considered going back.
Posted by: Jean at March 27, 2017 06:20 PM (zZb/S)
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Dang! Nice shootin', kid.
http://tinyurl.com/kbpp37k
19 year old kills 3 would be robbers. AR-15 action.
http://tinyurl.com/kbpp37k
19 year old kills 3 would be robbers. AR-15 action.
Posted by: Dang at March 27, 2017 06:20 PM (8b+oT)
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159 ... grammie, you're here. Just wanted to thank you for recommending Carl Larrson for last week's art thread. I got one of the Kindle collections of his paintings (think it only cost 2.99) and have been enjoying it since. Hours of pleasant viewing.
Posted by: JTB at March 27, 2017 06:21 PM (V+03K)
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I wanted Trump from the jump. I supported him and no one was more surprised that he won. I have now cut out all MSM news, the brand new 60" ultra HD tv is now a computer monitor or gaming screen. I drop by here once or twice a day to make sure nothing important is going on, but other than that I'm done. My family is fractured from this election, no one is speaking to anyone, but I'm taking a class in watercolor painting, just finished a biography of the Bronte sisters that I have been putting off and I am remodeling the house. I no longer care, unless the Alien lands in my front yard, I don't care what DC does. It's in Trumps hands now.
Posted by: Abby at March 27, 2017 06:22 PM (HBU7W)
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You pretty much took the words out of my mouth Warden. I've been a political junkie for a long time - since Clinton's election pretty much - but mainly because I was studying the Left's descent into open fascism / totalitarianism. They/we have now arrived at their goal IMO and I fear that we're only going through the motions of a dying Republic. Hell, even back in toga days I'm sure no one could mark the exact day that the Roman Republic fell.
I feel that watching this process happen is unhealthy for me since there's nothing I can do (nothing peaceful that is and I haven't arrived at the non-peaceful stage yet, if ever, mainly due to the thing that the Left reviles so much, which is my Faith. Little do they know how many of them will be spared because of that which they try so hard to undermine and destroy. But I digress).
I keep abreast by reading this site and one or two others and that's about it. TV is totally out - even Tucker Carlson - whom I love but still can't stand to watch the idiocy that he has to deal with. (Also because I can't afford to keep buying new TV's from my habit of wanting to punch right thru the screen and launch one of these Leftists into orbit).
And honestly, I feel a little better not going into the sewer on a daily basis. I've come to the conclusion that November 8th was a case of divine intervention and if it was so then He won't allow His Will to be undone so easily. At least not by the likes of the worms that call themselves journalists these days.
Ramble mode off.
I feel that watching this process happen is unhealthy for me since there's nothing I can do (nothing peaceful that is and I haven't arrived at the non-peaceful stage yet, if ever, mainly due to the thing that the Left reviles so much, which is my Faith. Little do they know how many of them will be spared because of that which they try so hard to undermine and destroy. But I digress).
I keep abreast by reading this site and one or two others and that's about it. TV is totally out - even Tucker Carlson - whom I love but still can't stand to watch the idiocy that he has to deal with. (Also because I can't afford to keep buying new TV's from my habit of wanting to punch right thru the screen and launch one of these Leftists into orbit).
And honestly, I feel a little better not going into the sewer on a daily basis. I've come to the conclusion that November 8th was a case of divine intervention and if it was so then He won't allow His Will to be undone so easily. At least not by the likes of the worms that call themselves journalists these days.
Ramble mode off.
Posted by: LGoPs at March 27, 2017 06:22 PM (FoTxO)
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170; grammie, what kind of music you like? have quite a few lp's that never get played since i went all digital. i'll probably give them away.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:23 PM (KP5rU)
Posted by: colfax mingo at March 27, 2017 06:23 PM (PX+kj)
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163 Being able to watch American Pickers, Counting Cars, and Pawn Stars has saved me from going insane.
Completely apolitical entertainment.
Posted by: gobagoo at March 27, 2017 06:17 PM (A/saJ)
I watch Real Housewives. My friends and I then discuss it.
I was sad to see the New York housewives preview, one of the girls was married to Anthony Radziwill(sp?), she's crying because Hillary lost the election.
Even my guilty pleasure trashtastic TV is going to get political and I hate it.
Completely apolitical entertainment.
Posted by: gobagoo at March 27, 2017 06:17 PM (A/saJ)
I watch Real Housewives. My friends and I then discuss it.
I was sad to see the New York housewives preview, one of the girls was married to Anthony Radziwill(sp?), she's crying because Hillary lost the election.
Even my guilty pleasure trashtastic TV is going to get political and I hate it.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:24 PM (u8Ywb)
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I read now more than ever, and hardly ever watch network TV I watch videos on YouTube (Roku) on repairing various things, and old westerns and stuff like that.....I have a Nook and now an Amazon Fire, and have to be careful that I don't download more than I can ever read in the $1.99 sales. Coming here in the early am is about it. (today an exception). Much happier, for sure.
Posted by: Colin at March 27, 2017 06:25 PM (odQZE)
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You may not want to consume news but news may want to consume you.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 27, 2017 06:25 PM (IqV8l)
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I always found it ironic that some of the greatest masters of the English language were Irish.
Posted by: mustbequantum
The sweet spot were the Anglo-Irish. Lord Dunsany, CS Lewis, Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde ...
Posted by: mustbequantum
The sweet spot were the Anglo-Irish. Lord Dunsany, CS Lewis, Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde ...
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at March 27, 2017 06:25 PM (6FqZa)
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grammie, you're here. Just wanted to thank you for
recommending Carl Larrson for last week's art thread. I got one of the
Kindle collections of his paintings (think it only cost 2.99) and have
been enjoying it since. Hours of pleasant viewing.
Posted by: JTB at March 27, 2017 06:21 PM (V+03K)
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Oh! I'm so glad you are enjoying his works. I've been enchanted with Carl Larsson since I was a little girl. I hae so many favorites - The Late-Comer's Miserable Breakfast, The Old WashHouse, the pretty white church scene (can't remember what it's called). The little girl on the chair putting the ornamant on the Christmas tree. They are just so delightful. I'm glad you like him too.
recommending Carl Larrson for last week's art thread. I got one of the
Kindle collections of his paintings (think it only cost 2.99) and have
been enjoying it since. Hours of pleasant viewing.
Posted by: JTB at March 27, 2017 06:21 PM (V+03K)
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Oh! I'm so glad you are enjoying his works. I've been enchanted with Carl Larsson since I was a little girl. I hae so many favorites - The Late-Comer's Miserable Breakfast, The Old WashHouse, the pretty white church scene (can't remember what it's called). The little girl on the chair putting the ornamant on the Christmas tree. They are just so delightful. I'm glad you like him too.
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:26 PM (dFi94)
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>>Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:23 PM (KP5rU)
You might want to check what you have before you go giving away things.
Values are at all time highs for most well known pressings.
Discogs dot com is an awesome resource for this, btw.
You might want to check what you have before you go giving away things.
Values are at all time highs for most well known pressings.
Discogs dot com is an awesome resource for this, btw.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:26 PM (T1Co2)
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Even my guilty pleasure trashtastic TV is going to get political and I hate it.
For the Left EVERYTHING is political. Everything. They are dangerous control freaks who can't abide anyone out there, anywhere, not being in conformity with them.
For the Left EVERYTHING is political. Everything. They are dangerous control freaks who can't abide anyone out there, anywhere, not being in conformity with them.
Posted by: LGoPs at March 27, 2017 06:26 PM (FoTxO)
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I know, right?
I'm just mellow, with my handicap dropping. I'ts been a couple of weeks for me. If anyone brings up politics or events, I just say, "I disagree". And turn my back and spit on the dirt.
Such fun. Thank you for bringing it up.
I'm just mellow, with my handicap dropping. I'ts been a couple of weeks for me. If anyone brings up politics or events, I just say, "I disagree". And turn my back and spit on the dirt.
Such fun. Thank you for bringing it up.
Posted by: redenzo at March 27, 2017 06:27 PM (5wSNN)
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Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:20 PM (dFi94)
I go to estate sales. There was just one a few weeks ago at Doc Severnsons ranch. They usually have a lot of records and books.
I missed that one, I was busy.
I go to estate sales. There was just one a few weeks ago at Doc Severnsons ranch. They usually have a lot of records and books.
I missed that one, I was busy.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:27 PM (u8Ywb)
188
I get my TV channels free out of the air. The way God intended. Everyone should do that.
Posted by: freaked at March 27, 2017 06:28 PM (BO/km)
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It looks hopeless but prayers would be appreciated.
It makes my issues with asshole step-daughter seem mighty small.
Posted by: Tonypete
I can offer prayers or alibi service
It looks hopeless but prayers would be appreciated.
It makes my issues with asshole step-daughter seem mighty small.
Posted by: Tonypete
I can offer prayers or alibi service
Posted by: Jean at March 27, 2017 06:28 PM (zZb/S)
190
My head's full of words. They just sort of rattle around, bump into each other and fall out of my fingers onto the keyboard.
It's the Pun Farr. Soon you will have to return to your homeworld for the poon, or you will die.
It's the Pun Farr. Soon you will have to return to your homeworld for the poon, or you will die.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at March 27, 2017 06:28 PM (LTHVh)
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Went into Comcast the other day and they are begging me not to cut the cord. Fun to watch.
Posted by: redenzo at March 27, 2017 06:29 PM (5wSNN)
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Not that you shouldn't give stuff to grammie...but, I wouldn't just toss any old LPs before you know what they are worth...
Who knows, that copy of Led Zeppelin II you have might be a Robert Ludwig Pressing?
Making a $20 record a $150 record.
Who knows, that copy of Led Zeppelin II you have might be a Robert Ludwig Pressing?
Making a $20 record a $150 record.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:29 PM (T1Co2)
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>>There was just one a few weeks ago at Doc Severnsons ranch.
Gah!
I would have driven to that one.
Gah!
I would have driven to that one.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:30 PM (T1Co2)
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185 Even my guilty pleasure trashtastic TV is going to get political and I hate it.
For the Left EVERYTHING is political. Everything. They are dangerous control freaks who can't abide anyone out there, anywhere, not being in conformity with them.
Posted by: LGoPs at March 27, 2017 06:26 PM (FoTxO)
I know, it really turns me off. I get excited to watch my stupid chick shows and they are going to make me stop watching those as well as every other thing I stopped watching/movies I won't go see.
I may hate watch just for the shadenfruede (again sp?)
For the Left EVERYTHING is political. Everything. They are dangerous control freaks who can't abide anyone out there, anywhere, not being in conformity with them.
Posted by: LGoPs at March 27, 2017 06:26 PM (FoTxO)
I know, it really turns me off. I get excited to watch my stupid chick shows and they are going to make me stop watching those as well as every other thing I stopped watching/movies I won't go see.
I may hate watch just for the shadenfruede (again sp?)
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:30 PM (u8Ywb)
195
grammie, what kind of music you like? have quite a
few lp's that never get played since i went all digital. i'll probably
give them away.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:23 PM (KP5rU)
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I like most real country, most 60's and 70's anything and everything. Rev likes the 50's and 60's, especially MoTown and Do Wop. I like Southern Rock a whole lot.
Last week I bought CSNY, ELO, ELP, Poco, Rubber Soul and Beach Boys Forever Summer (i think that's the name of it). I'm trying to find me some Marshall Tucker. Rev wants the elusive ABBA.
few lp's that never get played since i went all digital. i'll probably
give them away.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:23 PM (KP5rU)
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I like most real country, most 60's and 70's anything and everything. Rev likes the 50's and 60's, especially MoTown and Do Wop. I like Southern Rock a whole lot.
Last week I bought CSNY, ELO, ELP, Poco, Rubber Soul and Beach Boys Forever Summer (i think that's the name of it). I'm trying to find me some Marshall Tucker. Rev wants the elusive ABBA.
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:30 PM (dFi94)
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Was looking to see if Vic was here today but haven't seen a post by him since Saturday.
Any word anyone?
Any word anyone?
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 06:31 PM (GPaiX)
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Who knows, that copy of Led Zeppelin II you have might be a Robert Ludwig Pressing?
Making a $20 record a $150 record.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:29 PM (T1Co2)
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Garrett - what does that mean - "pressing"? The record store guy was talking about some Metal band he had that was some kind of pressing. I pretended to know what he meant.
Making a $20 record a $150 record.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:29 PM (T1Co2)
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Garrett - what does that mean - "pressing"? The record store guy was talking about some Metal band he had that was some kind of pressing. I pretended to know what he meant.
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:33 PM (dFi94)
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For example, tonight on (free) Comet we have "Monster From The Surf". It features bongo music, surfing, and a seaweed creature.
Posted by: freaked at March 27, 2017 06:33 PM (BO/km)
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Once you accept that you can't affect the news it's a lot easier to consume it.
Posted by: #neverskankles at March 27, 2017 06:34 PM (tO3dn)
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Can't really walk away. 9/11 did that to me. I don't want to get smacked in the face with a ghastly surprise. I realize this idea isn't going to prevent anything, so it's not really a solution to anything.
Posted by: washrivergal at March 27, 2017 06:34 PM (Ivjge)
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I missed that one, I was busy.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:27 PM (u8Ywb)
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Oh gee whiz - I wonder what he had there??
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:27 PM (u8Ywb)
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Oh gee whiz - I wonder what he had there??
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:34 PM (dFi94)
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"pressing"
which company made the physical record...
some have higher quality than others, heavier vinyl weight, etc...
which company made the physical record...
some have higher quality than others, heavier vinyl weight, etc...
Posted by: redc1c4 at March 27, 2017 06:34 PM (p48kl)
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You can affect the news. You just have to do something goofy or weird. It helps if you are in Florida.
Posted by: freaked at March 27, 2017 06:35 PM (BO/km)
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192: garrett i have some old zeppelin,floyd, csny, i bought some other shit that's really obscure. i have blue oyster cults first album.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:36 PM (KP5rU)
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"pressing"
which company made the physical record...
some have higher quality than others, heavier vinyl weight, etc...
Posted by: redc1c4 at March 27, 2017 06:34 PM (p48kl)
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Ah. Okay - well, looks like I'm going to have to learn more about that then. Thank goodness for the internet. Thanks!
which company made the physical record...
some have higher quality than others, heavier vinyl weight, etc...
Posted by: redc1c4 at March 27, 2017 06:34 PM (p48kl)
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Ah. Okay - well, looks like I'm going to have to learn more about that then. Thank goodness for the internet. Thanks!
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:37 PM (dFi94)
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LPs are pressed in different plants, at different times. Sometimes, using different Mastering.
Any big name title will be pressed at numerous plants for regional distribution. Some plants are known for better quality in their product.
These details will be encoded in the Matrices or Stamping on the Record.
In the case of LZ II - The second Pressings were done using a different Mastering than the first.
The Mastering for that one was done by Robert Ludwig. These will have the initials 'RL' in the DeadWax (inner groove area).
Collectors will pay silly prices for a clean RL Copy.
Any big name title will be pressed at numerous plants for regional distribution. Some plants are known for better quality in their product.
These details will be encoded in the Matrices or Stamping on the Record.
In the case of LZ II - The second Pressings were done using a different Mastering than the first.
The Mastering for that one was done by Robert Ludwig. These will have the initials 'RL' in the DeadWax (inner groove area).
Collectors will pay silly prices for a clean RL Copy.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:38 PM (T1Co2)
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Megadittos. . . The election of Donald Trump has been liberating!
Posted by: Myshiba at March 27, 2017 06:39 PM (n20xt)
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I used to like being a news and political junkie. The leftists ruined it for me. It's not fun anymore talking politics it's constant war now. And fucking exhausting.
Posted by: #neverskankles at March 27, 2017 06:39 PM (tO3dn)
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These will have the initials 'RL' in the DeadWax (inner groove area).
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Are they typically visible to a 29 year old's eyes, or should I bring my magnifiers?
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Are they typically visible to a 29 year old's eyes, or should I bring my magnifiers?
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:39 PM (dFi94)
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A long time ago when I was single and could do such things I had a old portable record player that I would set at one end of the hall and crank it. At the other end of the hall in the living room it would sound awesome. Like the hallway was just right to make everything resonate with the cheap little speaker in the record player. It basically made the hallway into a giant horn speaker.
Posted by: freaked at March 27, 2017 06:40 PM (BO/km)
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The day I first felt relaxed, was the day I heard the phrase 'The President', and realized, as in deeply understanding, they meant President Trump!
After 8 years of pavlovian cringing at that phrase for the latest blatherings of The Jugeared Fuck, it was a revelation to myself.
Also:
Hillary Rodham Clinton will never be President!
After 8 years of pavlovian cringing at that phrase for the latest blatherings of The Jugeared Fuck, it was a revelation to myself.
Also:
Hillary Rodham Clinton will never be President!
Posted by: hambone at March 27, 2017 06:41 PM (mBYZv)
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>>Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:36 PM (KP5rU)
Yeah. You will want to check those before you go giving them away.
If you want any help / tips, don't hesitate to ask. I am always happy to help someone figure out if the LPs they have are worth their time, or if they are ready for the Goodwill.
Sounds to me like you have a decent collection that should be evaluated prior to donating or (eek!) throwing away.
Yeah. You will want to check those before you go giving them away.
If you want any help / tips, don't hesitate to ask. I am always happy to help someone figure out if the LPs they have are worth their time, or if they are ready for the Goodwill.
Sounds to me like you have a decent collection that should be evaluated prior to donating or (eek!) throwing away.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:41 PM (T1Co2)
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I saw Deadwax open for Soundgarden at the Joe in '97.
Posted by: good show at March 27, 2017 06:41 PM (wpC7C)
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Anyway friends would come over and I would tell them to pick an album and we would "throw it down the hall".
Posted by: freaked at March 27, 2017 06:41 PM (BO/km)
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While I agree with warden, the fact is I stopped following the LSM over 25 years ago, for pretty much the reasons cited by warden. Fact is, they do not give good value. Indeed, the media gives nothing at all but lies, spin, half truths and crass emotionalism. And it has been this way for decades.
My favorite expression for the US news media is the "Josef Goebbels Memorial Ministry of Propaganda".
My only source for current events for many years now has just been the HQ and practically nothing else. At least the comments are usually funny...
My favorite expression for the US news media is the "Josef Goebbels Memorial Ministry of Propaganda".
My only source for current events for many years now has just been the HQ and practically nothing else. At least the comments are usually funny...
Posted by: The Oort Cloud - No-Longer-Deplorable Source of all SMODs at March 27, 2017 06:42 PM (T1H5V)
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How many of you still have a record player? I do, and it's fabulous.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at March 27, 2017 06:42 PM (6Ll1u)
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212: thanks garrett. i'll have to see what's there.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at March 27, 2017 06:43 PM (KP5rU)
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This is a marriage. In this marriage there is a provider and a nurturer. The Republican is the provider. The Democrat is the nurturer.
In this marriage if the Democrat aint happy, aint nobody happy.
I would feel bad advocating for domestic violence. I feel like Chris Rock discussing OJ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSRaaNjzSyo
In this marriage if the Democrat aint happy, aint nobody happy.
I would feel bad advocating for domestic violence. I feel like Chris Rock discussing OJ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSRaaNjzSyo
Posted by: charley horse at March 27, 2017 06:43 PM (+kahX)
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Cut the cable some months ago. Don't miss it.
Columbo, SciFi2000, sometimes Fraiser.
Miami Vice and BayWatch with the sound off.
PBS, This Old House and some of their concerts, that's it.
Columbo, SciFi2000, sometimes Fraiser.
Miami Vice and BayWatch with the sound off.
PBS, This Old House and some of their concerts, that's it.
Posted by: gNewt at March 27, 2017 06:43 PM (tBswe)
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Word!
I comment on here because it keeps me sane and is a positive for me with the personal shit storm I'm going through. I keep up with investigations and prioritized issues that I find to be the most harmful to our society and country.
I read Ace's Twitter feed because I'm convinced that he has been shaddowbanned for a long time plus it's funny.
But I supported and voted for Trump because our county is fucked and I along with American Citizens need to be protected. The media and most conservative media still does not grasp this.
But Life is Grand!
I comment on here because it keeps me sane and is a positive for me with the personal shit storm I'm going through. I keep up with investigations and prioritized issues that I find to be the most harmful to our society and country.
I read Ace's Twitter feed because I'm convinced that he has been shaddowbanned for a long time plus it's funny.
But I supported and voted for Trump because our county is fucked and I along with American Citizens need to be protected. The media and most conservative media still does not grasp this.
But Life is Grand!
Posted by: Phone of Widespread Pepe at March 27, 2017 06:43 PM (FwSdb)
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Grammie,
The ranch is for sale.
Here are some pics from the estate sale. I usually go on the preview days and then on Sunday, they mark everything 50 percent off. This one all the stuff looked really expensive.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/lrn2jtm
The ranch is for sale.
Here are some pics from the estate sale. I usually go on the preview days and then on Sunday, they mark everything 50 percent off. This one all the stuff looked really expensive.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/lrn2jtm
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:44 PM (u8Ywb)
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My recommendation: read The Power of Positive Thinking. It reinforces some of the things we already know. Negative people attract negativity. Thinking you will fail makes it so.
Stepson's latest girlfriend broke up with him. Husband and I were discussing it. He said, "He hasnt taken care of himself. Hes not going to be seen as a good provider." And its true. He doesnt have a good running car. He has a job so theres that. I guess she had the place rented in her name so sh's given him 30 days to move. Hes sleeping in his car for now. He made some bad choices as a young adult that he is still dealing with. At least he's not racking up college debt and seems to be getting a bit smarter about life. We sometimes dont realize what is really important in life.
Stepson's latest girlfriend broke up with him. Husband and I were discussing it. He said, "He hasnt taken care of himself. Hes not going to be seen as a good provider." And its true. He doesnt have a good running car. He has a job so theres that. I guess she had the place rented in her name so sh's given him 30 days to move. Hes sleeping in his car for now. He made some bad choices as a young adult that he is still dealing with. At least he's not racking up college debt and seems to be getting a bit smarter about life. We sometimes dont realize what is really important in life.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 27, 2017 06:44 PM (Lqy/e)
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Is the date the vinyl album is made on the cover or album itself?
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 06:44 PM (GPaiX)
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"I no longer care, unless the Alien lands in my front yard, I don't care what DC does. It's in Trumps hands now.
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Posted by: Abby at March 27, 2017 06:22 PM (HBU7W)
November 8th was a case of divine intervention and if it was so then He won't allow His Will to be undone so easily. At least not by the likes of the worms that call themselves journalists these days."
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I agree with these sentiments but please let's remember to keep POTUS in our prayers daily. He needs to be cloaked in protection 24-7.
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Posted by: Abby at March 27, 2017 06:22 PM (HBU7W)
November 8th was a case of divine intervention and if it was so then He won't allow His Will to be undone so easily. At least not by the likes of the worms that call themselves journalists these days."
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I agree with these sentiments but please let's remember to keep POTUS in our prayers daily. He needs to be cloaked in protection 24-7.
Posted by: kallisto at March 27, 2017 06:45 PM (kD8Fh)
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Posted by: Tonypete at March 27, 2017 06:08 PM
Hell, guy. Added to the prayer list. Your dad, too, weirdflunkyonatablet.
Hell, guy. Added to the prayer list. Your dad, too, weirdflunkyonatablet.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (p+Wdc)
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Oh, you'll need a good bright light and your specs to be able to red some Matrix Codes and Initials.
If you see 'STERLING', 'MASTERDISC' stamped into the Dead Wax, chances are real good it's a VERY good Mastering of that LP.
Loads of initials of Cutting Technicians and Mastering Techs to know - RL , Porky , Peko, Kendun, RVG (Blue Note Jazz - +1 if it has RVG and a stylized ear)...
If you see 'STERLING', 'MASTERDISC' stamped into the Dead Wax, chances are real good it's a VERY good Mastering of that LP.
Loads of initials of Cutting Technicians and Mastering Techs to know - RL , Porky , Peko, Kendun, RVG (Blue Note Jazz - +1 if it has RVG and a stylized ear)...
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (T1Co2)
Posted by: hambone at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (mBYZv)
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How many of you still have a record player? I do, and it's fabulous.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at March 27, 2017 06:42 PM (6Ll1u)
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We have two. The mid-century modern one from the 50's I linked above, (thank you mom's basement) and a small portable. Each night we take turns picking a song from one of our albums, then we dance to it. Just one song a night. Makes all the irritations and fussing of the day just kind of disappear. It's hard to stay mad when you're dancing to Help Me Rhonda.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at March 27, 2017 06:42 PM (6Ll1u)
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We have two. The mid-century modern one from the 50's I linked above, (thank you mom's basement) and a small portable. Each night we take turns picking a song from one of our albums, then we dance to it. Just one song a night. Makes all the irritations and fussing of the day just kind of disappear. It's hard to stay mad when you're dancing to Help Me Rhonda.
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (dFi94)
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Grammie,
Also if you click on the sale catalogue you will see why I wasn't that interested. Everything was really expensive.
Also if you click on the sale catalogue you will see why I wasn't that interested. Everything was really expensive.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (u8Ywb)
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225 Posted by: Tonypete at March 27, 2017 06:08 PM
Hell, guy. Added to the prayer list. Your dad, too, weirdflunkyonatablet.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (p+Wdc)
Me too.
Hell, guy. Added to the prayer list. Your dad, too, weirdflunkyonatablet.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (p+Wdc)
Me too.
Posted by: moki at March 27, 2017 06:47 PM (wuzmq)
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Watching Eddy and the Cruisers, only saw some of this for the first time not long ago
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 06:47 PM (GPaiX)
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If you see 'STERLING', 'MASTERDISC' stamped into the Dead Wax, chances are real good it's a VERY good Mastering of that LP.
Loads of initials of Cutting Technicians and Mastering Techs to know
- RL , Porky , Peko, Kendun, RVG (Blue Note Jazz - +1 if it has RVG and
a stylized ear)...
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (T1Co2)
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Thanks garrett. I'm saving your comment.
Loads of initials of Cutting Technicians and Mastering Techs to know
- RL , Porky , Peko, Kendun, RVG (Blue Note Jazz - +1 if it has RVG and
a stylized ear)...
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:46 PM (T1Co2)
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Thanks garrett. I'm saving your comment.
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:47 PM (dFi94)
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"I'm trying to find me some Marshall Tucker..."
Had the opportunity to own "Hank Wilson's Back" by Leon Russell and didn't. kicks dirt
Had the opportunity to own "Hank Wilson's Back" by Leon Russell and didn't. kicks dirt
Posted by: gFire on the Mountain at March 27, 2017 06:47 PM (tBswe)
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Who said April was in labor on the last thread which I killed talking about my big ass in tights?
Posted by: lindarising on her phone at March 27, 2017 06:48 PM (JNDQi)
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>> Is the date the vinyl album is made on the cover or album itself?
Yes, No, Sometimes, Maybe...all Labels did it differently.
Usually the Date will be on the back of the cover and the labels. Not on the wax itself.
But, repressings don't always have the 'new' dates on them. You need to look up the matrix Code to see if it is a 1st or any of the many subsequent re-presings.
Yes, No, Sometimes, Maybe...all Labels did it differently.
Usually the Date will be on the back of the cover and the labels. Not on the wax itself.
But, repressings don't always have the 'new' dates on them. You need to look up the matrix Code to see if it is a 1st or any of the many subsequent re-presings.
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:49 PM (T1Co2)
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Wow CaliGirl - you're right! Still, lots of fun dreams
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:49 PM (dFi94)
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"If you want to drive a left wing acquaintance mad, tell him that you don't bother to watch news (even if you do) because they're all just liars.
Follow up by responding to every argument he tries to make with, "Ehhhh, buncha liars.""
This is the best part of PDT. I use it daily as I work at at state University surrounded by these people.
Follow up by responding to every argument he tries to make with, "Ehhhh, buncha liars.""
This is the best part of PDT. I use it daily as I work at at state University surrounded by these people.
Posted by: Fletch at March 27, 2017 06:49 PM (orDky)
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After 8 years of watching the media lie for and cover up for Obama, IDGAF what they say about Trump.
My response to the media is GFY and DSIAF.
My response to the media is GFY and DSIAF.
Posted by: Tilikum KAW at March 27, 2017 06:49 PM (+aCe4)
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I will not need the News as much after Sunday
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 27, 2017 06:50 PM (KlI/a)
Posted by: garrett at March 27, 2017 06:50 PM (T1Co2)
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Odd Monday Flash Email Traffic
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$7.99 Flat Rate shipping on all firearms!
(8.25% tax for TX residents)
This winning is too beaucoup!
http://bit.ly/2noJTNH
Remington 1911 R1 Stainless .45ACP 5-inch 7rd Walnut Grips $569.00
$7.99 Flat Rate shipping on all firearms!
(8.25% tax for TX residents)
This winning is too beaucoup!
Posted by: Grump928(C) at March 27, 2017 06:50 PM (LTHVh)
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My 70 year old Jewish (reform) friend has gone full nuts. She used to be Ayn Rand libertarian, but now said she has 3 TVs on all the time, wears Resistance buttons, was a Bernie delegate and now is basically impossible to talk to. It was like interacting with MSNBC living inside a person. "Rachel Maddow is moderate and reasonable...click...whirrrr...MSNBC is doing great investigative reporting. . . . Click, whirrr . . ."
Posted by: Far Post at March 27, 2017 06:51 PM (klN0O)
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Had two of the grandkids today, so I am both tired and wired. Soninlaw took me to the store so I could stock up on bribery stuff (chocolate, poptarts, boxowine for me), and now I can be the whip cracking over the 12yo to help me sort the piles of mail and paperwork. Life is good with kids and pets around no matter how irritable I can get.
Posted by: mustbequantum at March 27, 2017 06:51 PM (MIKMs)
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Wow, did not know this, the guy that wrote "The Flight 93 Election" now works in the White House.
Posted by: MAGA at March 27, 2017 06:51 PM (A4HOq)
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There are some special things at that auction
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 06:52 PM (GPaiX)
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I will not need the News as much after Sunday
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 27, 2017 06:50 PM (KlI/a)
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What's happening Sunday, NGU?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 27, 2017 06:50 PM (KlI/a)
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What's happening Sunday, NGU?
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:52 PM (dFi94)
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>>Watching Eddy and the Cruisers, only saw some of this for the first time not long ago
Words and music.
Words and music.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 27, 2017 06:53 PM (/tuJf)
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BREAKING NEWS: Man rushed to the hospital with a horse up his rectum. Doctors describe his condition as "stable".
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks. Now worse than Hitler! at March 27, 2017 06:55 PM (Nwg0u)
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"Wow, did not know this, the guy that wrote 'The Flight 93 Election' now works in the White House."
Since this White House seems autistically intent on augering into the ground at 600 MPH, that's remarkably suitable.
Since this White House seems autistically intent on augering into the ground at 600 MPH, that's remarkably suitable.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 27, 2017 06:55 PM (noWW6)
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245 There are some special things at that auction
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 06:52 PM (GPaiX)
Aren't there. There are some nice estate sales here and in Santa Barbara.
I always wonder, who pays 12,000 for a painting? Who does that?
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 06:52 PM (GPaiX)
Aren't there. There are some nice estate sales here and in Santa Barbara.
I always wonder, who pays 12,000 for a painting? Who does that?
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:56 PM (u8Ywb)
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My 70 year old Jewish (reform) friend has gone full nuts. She used to be Ayn Rand libertarian, but now said she has 3 TVs on all the time, wears Resistance buttons
When Satan wants to consume a Jewish soul, he first introduces her to Reform.
When Satan wants to consume a Jewish soul, he first introduces her to Reform.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at March 27, 2017 06:56 PM (6FqZa)
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My 70 year old Jewish (reform) friend has gone full nuts. She used to be Ayn Rand libertarian, but now said she has 3 TVs on all the time, wears Resistance buttons, was a Bernie delegate and now is basically impossible to talk to. It was like interacting with MSNBC living inside a person. "Rachel Maddow is moderate and reasonable...click...whirrrr...MSNBC is doing great investigative reporting. . . . Click, whirrr . . ."
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Pod people.
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Pod people.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks. Now worse than Hitler! at March 27, 2017 06:57 PM (Nwg0u)
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A U.N. commission has adopted an Israeli-sponsored resolution - the first put forward by the country in five years - opposing sexual harassment in the workplace. But hours later the same commission approved a draft resolution blasting Israel for allegedly oppressing Palestinian women.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 27, 2017 06:58 PM (KlI/a)
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242 My 70 year old Jewish (reform) friend has gone full nuts. She used to be Ayn Rand libertarian, but now said she has 3 TVs on all the time, wears Resistance buttons, was a Bernie delegate and now is basically impossible to talk to. It was like interacting with MSNBC living inside a person. "Rachel Maddow is moderate and reasonable...click...whirrrr...MSNBC is doing great investigative reporting. . . . Click, whirrr . . ."
Posted by: Far Post at March 27, 2017 06:51 PM (klN0O)
What's odd is I live in deep blue California and I don't interact with anyone like that. I live in Ag country, we're politically more like Bakersfield west.
Posted by: Far Post at March 27, 2017 06:51 PM (klN0O)
What's odd is I live in deep blue California and I don't interact with anyone like that. I live in Ag country, we're politically more like Bakersfield west.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 06:58 PM (u8Ywb)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 27, 2017 06:59 PM (Tyii7)
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I will not need the News as much after Sunday
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 27, 2017 06:50 PM (KlI/a)
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What's happening Sunday, NGU?
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:52 PM (dFi94)
Opening Day. Play Ball
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 27, 2017 06:50 PM (KlI/a)
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What's happening Sunday, NGU?
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:52 PM (dFi94)
Opening Day. Play Ball
Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 27, 2017 06:59 PM (KlI/a)
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Not fake news. There is a new thread.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 27, 2017 06:59 PM (/tuJf)
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"Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood and Ocare!"
That's a chickenshit remark.
That's a chickenshit remark.
Posted by: gNewt at March 27, 2017 07:01 PM (tBswe)
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 07:02 PM (GPaiX)
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What's happening Sunday, NGU?
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:52 PM (dFi94)
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*SMACK ME IN THE HEAD!*
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 06:52 PM (dFi94)
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*SMACK ME IN THE HEAD!*
Posted by: grammie winger at March 27, 2017 07:02 PM (dFi94)
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If I really care what is in an issue or news event, I come here.
AOSHQ is where truth meets outrageous, irreverent humor.
Other than Lou Dobbs on FBN and a little of the Tucker Dome could care less about the media.
I said and believe that if Hillary had been elected AOSHQ and a lot of its fellow travelers would be headed to the Smithsonian--after the show trials of course.
AOSHQ is where truth meets outrageous, irreverent humor.
Other than Lou Dobbs on FBN and a little of the Tucker Dome could care less about the media.
I said and believe that if Hillary had been elected AOSHQ and a lot of its fellow travelers would be headed to the Smithsonian--after the show trials of course.
Posted by: Redgrains at March 27, 2017 07:03 PM (oBuXO)
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Talk show host on way home was pointing out Republican moderates weren't voting for that zombie bill either
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 07:03 PM (GPaiX)
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But the ratcheting intensity driven by their Trump hating pathology has created something new and awful--a general feeling of paranoia, anger and fear that permeates our daily living
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LOL...you need to read some history.
Sorry, but this "oh my god" we are living in some new world that has never been seen before is just wrong. Yes the world moves faster I suppose, information comes in fast and processing times shorten, but fear and paranoia has been around since the dawn of recorded history.
Yes we are living in dangerous times, but it has more to do with one major political movement that has convinced itself that it must breakdown the nation state and other historical traditions in order to bring about "paradise". A paradise they cannot define, but no matter. That has nothing to do with our modern world in general, but because we allowed that group to take over academia, entertainment, and other internals of our civilization and gain lots of converts.
What you are saying is a pox on both houses, and then lets all go hide from this in a monastery. That won't stop the Vikings from finding you!
May I suggest reading about Alfred the Great. It brings me peace and mental happiness. Our civilization has faced all this before numerous times, and brave non-monastic people came along and saved it for future generations.
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LOL...you need to read some history.
Sorry, but this "oh my god" we are living in some new world that has never been seen before is just wrong. Yes the world moves faster I suppose, information comes in fast and processing times shorten, but fear and paranoia has been around since the dawn of recorded history.
Yes we are living in dangerous times, but it has more to do with one major political movement that has convinced itself that it must breakdown the nation state and other historical traditions in order to bring about "paradise". A paradise they cannot define, but no matter. That has nothing to do with our modern world in general, but because we allowed that group to take over academia, entertainment, and other internals of our civilization and gain lots of converts.
What you are saying is a pox on both houses, and then lets all go hide from this in a monastery. That won't stop the Vikings from finding you!
May I suggest reading about Alfred the Great. It brings me peace and mental happiness. Our civilization has faced all this before numerous times, and brave non-monastic people came along and saved it for future generations.
Posted by: William Eaton at March 27, 2017 07:04 PM (MuTTO)
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F-1 started last weekend
Posted by: Skip at March 27, 2017 07:04 PM (GPaiX)
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What's odd is I live in deep blue California and I don't interact with anyone like that. I live in Ag country, we're politically more like Bakersfield west.
I'm in a politically mixed rural county in the People's Republic of Washington. Obama, Obama, Trump. Full on political spectrum in my backyard.
I'm in a politically mixed rural county in the People's Republic of Washington. Obama, Obama, Trump. Full on political spectrum in my backyard.
Posted by: Far Post at March 27, 2017 07:07 PM (klN0O)
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237 "If you want to drive a left wing acquaintance mad, tell him that you don't bother to watch news (even if you do) because they're all just liars.
Follow up by responding to every argument he tries to make with, "Ehhhh, buncha liars.""
This is the best part of PDT. I use it daily as I work at at state University surrounded by these people.
Posted by: Fletch at March 27, 2017 06:49 PM (orDky)
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Works great. Then, after they have told you some inane thing about health care, the travel ban or something be sure to set them straight with actual real and for true facts. When they wonder how you know all these things of you don't watch the news, just say. "Source documents". And drop your mic.
They really hate that.
Follow up by responding to every argument he tries to make with, "Ehhhh, buncha liars.""
This is the best part of PDT. I use it daily as I work at at state University surrounded by these people.
Posted by: Fletch at March 27, 2017 06:49 PM (orDky)
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Works great. Then, after they have told you some inane thing about health care, the travel ban or something be sure to set them straight with actual real and for true facts. When they wonder how you know all these things of you don't watch the news, just say. "Source documents". And drop your mic.
They really hate that.
Posted by: Lily(formerly of Hot Air) now of AoSHQ assassin in the night at March 27, 2017 07:12 PM (vfC/C)
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New media is sneaky.
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Seriously? Here is what the Chicago Times thought about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address:
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/the-president-at-gettysburg/
So the old media was better?
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Seriously? Here is what the Chicago Times thought about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address:
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/the-president-at-gettysburg/
So the old media was better?
Posted by: William Eaton at March 27, 2017 07:17 PM (MuTTO)
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my nana had the most beautiful wall to wall fisher stereo.
midcentury that had those accordion type sideway doors and speakers as big as dressers. i wish i still had it.
midcentury that had those accordion type sideway doors and speakers as big as dressers. i wish i still had it.
Posted by: concrete girl at March 27, 2017 07:23 PM (fZXYQ)
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268 my nana had the most beautiful wall to wall fisher stereo.
midcentury that had those accordion type sideway doors and speakers as big as dressers. i wish i still had it.
Posted by: concrete girl at March 27, 2017 07:23 PM (fZXYQ)
My grandmother had the same danish modern style stereo but hers was Sony. I think.
midcentury that had those accordion type sideway doors and speakers as big as dressers. i wish i still had it.
Posted by: concrete girl at March 27, 2017 07:23 PM (fZXYQ)
My grandmother had the same danish modern style stereo but hers was Sony. I think.
Posted by: CaliGirl at March 27, 2017 07:25 PM (u8Ywb)
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I agree I get burn out often, But I'm actually rather afraid to trun away again as I did that for most of my life until 9-11 and it took me years to figure out what the hell happened. At least I'm more emotionally prepared at this point. So moderation woul dbe the key . now if I can just learn to do that.
Posted by: willow at March 27, 2017 07:28 PM (R7cwD)
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I've been coming to this blog since well before 2005.
This is without a doubt one the best pieces anybody on this site has written.
Excellent job!
I too have been tuning out. I'm eating better, happier, and doing more creative things like getting back in touch with my guitar.
I say again, MOST excellent sir.
This is without a doubt one the best pieces anybody on this site has written.
Excellent job!
I too have been tuning out. I'm eating better, happier, and doing more creative things like getting back in touch with my guitar.
I say again, MOST excellent sir.
Posted by: Getcha Pull at March 27, 2017 07:33 PM (MIwBq)
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Not at all flounder... it's all good.
Posted by: DeplorableJewells45 at March 27, 2017 07:37 PM (CNHr1)
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"52
lol Quiet Man...no he yells at the news people. Although on occasion he
will come out and say he saw so and so back when he was a nobody on
Gunsmoke, or Bonanza etc. He flits back and forth between being fired
up pissed off and waxing nostalgic for the good old days."
So he's Irish then.
Cool
lol Quiet Man...no he yells at the news people. Although on occasion he
will come out and say he saw so and so back when he was a nobody on
Gunsmoke, or Bonanza etc. He flits back and forth between being fired
up pissed off and waxing nostalgic for the good old days."
So he's Irish then.
Cool
Posted by: Getcha Pull at March 27, 2017 07:41 PM (MIwBq)
Posted by: free tibet, with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at March 27, 2017 07:53 PM (CL76w)
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Dittos from me.
Just love tuning out.
So this is why hippies have that blissful look?!
Getting back into TCM and Sherlock Holmes.
Life is good.
Just love tuning out.
So this is why hippies have that blissful look?!
Getting back into TCM and Sherlock Holmes.
Life is good.
Posted by: Joe Mack at March 27, 2017 07:53 PM (QX0Xt)
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I've noticed I've been doing the same things too. I still browse thru my usual outlets first thing in the morning, but don't feel like I have to stay tuned in all day to stay up with the nuances of every little drama. Lot's more Pandora in my day.
Posted by: 2nd Amemdment Mother at March 27, 2017 08:09 PM (USAOW)
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Bonus trollish thought: If you want to drive a left wing acquaintance mad, tell him that you don't bother to watch news (even if you do) because they're all just liars.
Follow up by responding to every argument he tries to make with, "Ehhhh, buncha liars."
UniParty, "Buddy", you cannot tell the difference without a programme.
Follow up by responding to every argument he tries to make with, "Ehhhh, buncha liars."
UniParty, "Buddy", you cannot tell the difference without a programme.
Posted by: Burnt Toast at March 27, 2017 08:21 PM (P/kVC)
Posted by: Marooned at March 27, 2017 08:32 PM (KdYVH)
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WeaselDog met her new dog walker tonight - four thumbs up.
Posted by: Weasel at March 27, 2017 08:40 PM (Sfs6o)
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Thanks for this post. I got to where you are this weekend as well. Probably the Obamacare thing did me in. I have friends and family to hang out with, find a new job, read all the books I haven't read, watch good movies etc. And if called upon to support or help those truly trying to help the country I will. Trump had made a good start, with some hiccups. He needs to remember that Congress is part of the swamp as well.
Posted by: gracepmc at March 27, 2017 08:51 PM (OU4q6)
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The fewer sites I visit the better I feel. I try to only check into the few that I trust - (Ace now being one of them) and keep perspective on the fact that it's in bigger hands than mine and my peace of mind and my family life mean a hell of a lot more than trying to understand and make sense of the insanity that is going on in todays world.
Posted by: Leslie at March 27, 2017 09:07 PM (XDUfX)
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Brilliant essay......and it well reflects my own disconnection from the 'news'. My comment to others:
"they ALL lie".......a pox on all of their houses.
I don't defend/explain as I used to.....I just smile and say "I don't discuss politics"......
"they ALL lie".......a pox on all of their houses.
I don't defend/explain as I used to.....I just smile and say "I don't discuss politics"......
Posted by: Bls46 at March 27, 2017 09:32 PM (1GoiW)
Posted by: Rgallegos at March 27, 2017 10:56 PM (59GQk)
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Agree 100% --- don't watch much news or go to the aggregators (Google news is left wing links). I get a lot of my news from Hotair, here, wsj and drudge.
Posted by: MJH at March 27, 2017 11:09 PM (G6mfs)
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What was going on with April Ryan at yesterday's press conference with Sean Spicer? This was during her declaration that "hate crime is way up." She was moving her hands around, clutching them, refolding them, balling them up. It was weird. I thought she was going to flee.
Posted by: m at March 28, 2017 03:54 AM (Gqgs8)
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Wow! What a perfect essay. Thank you! Right on, and agree 100%. I came to this conclusion (you are not alone) about 1.5 years ago. I just wish Trump would stop poking the dog. The other thing that drives me nuts (short trip) are the morning liberal "clique" shows like GMA. All sitting there making huge money putting their "LMF" (no moral fiber) spin on politics and life. Sick. Yes, I still have a FB page I don't want, but this is the lure; to get you hooked on "family & friends" all the while congruent with junk, sleaze, and empty dribble. I'm so much happier now that I don't consume this mess; garbage in garbage out, right? Thanks for the article! Enjoy life!
Posted by: JW in Oregon at March 29, 2017 11:12 AM (IaHSF)
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Who writes this? Curiosity. I am foregoing most news for Lent, although I do occasionally post Meme on Twitter Repeal Obamacare No New Plan #MAGA I prayed that RyanCare wouldn't pass. Nobody wants it. Get government out of the healthcare insurance business. Totally. Wipe it out. Back to my meditations and Channel 856 music on DirecTV why am I paying for that?!
Posted by: WISHLADYA at March 29, 2017 12:35 PM (kHW0T)
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