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Thread before the Gardening Thread: Thought Crimes Today [KT]
While he has received withering personal attacks over his research, Yenor said that few have engaged with the ideas or have seriously attempted to refute his arguments. Yenor said the personal attacks don't bother him, but he worries about the long-term impact on people worried that their views will not be argued with, but simply attacked on campus. "That's been one of the most disappointing things," Yenor said. "Everyone in academia could live with having a debate about ideas, but a debate has to start with an understanding what the other person is arguing." "It strikes me that there has really been, first of all, no effort to first understand what I'm arguing, and second of all, to get anywhere beyond name-calling and labeling," Yenor said.Meanwhile, Peter Woods does a retrospective review of the essays of David Horowitz through about 2010: Battlefield Notes from a War Gone Unnoticed. Worth reading and thinking about. He had the right ideas. Why wasn't Horowitz more successful at stopping the advance of the Left on campus? Below the fold, a video featuring Jordan Peterson on the dangers of unconscious bias testing by HR departments and governments: "You'd think we would learn from the 20th Century.
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Happy Saturday
Posted by: Roy at October 21, 2017 11:15 AM (ABjxW)
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Boise State is so far left, they even have a blue football field.
Posted by: Roy at October 21, 2017 11:16 AM (ABjxW)
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Why wasn't Horowitz more successful at stopping the advance of the Left on campus
Maybe if he'd been named Howitzer?
Maybe if he'd been named Howitzer?
Posted by: one-eyed cat peepin' in the seafood store at October 21, 2017 11:18 AM (/sTHK)
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Trump will allow release of JFK assassination files next week.
"JFK scholars believe the trove of files may provide insight into assassin Lee Harvey Oswald's trip to Mexico City weeks before the killing, during which he visited the Soviet and Cuban embassies. Oswald's stated reason for going was to get visas that would allow him to enter Cuba and the Soviet Union, according to the Warren Commission, the investigative body established by President Lyndon B. Johnson, but much about the trip remains unknown."
My pet theory is that Oswald was a lone gunman, but acted at the behest of Krushchev and Castro who both had motive.
"JFK scholars believe the trove of files may provide insight into assassin Lee Harvey Oswald's trip to Mexico City weeks before the killing, during which he visited the Soviet and Cuban embassies. Oswald's stated reason for going was to get visas that would allow him to enter Cuba and the Soviet Union, according to the Warren Commission, the investigative body established by President Lyndon B. Johnson, but much about the trip remains unknown."
My pet theory is that Oswald was a lone gunman, but acted at the behest of Krushchev and Castro who both had motive.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 21, 2017 11:18 AM (pV/54)
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A bouncer at a bar offered to alter my perception...I declined.
Posted by: BignJames at October 21, 2017 11:19 AM (GiOiK)
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Nothingness.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 21, 2017 11:21 AM (l9m7l)
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It's cold,wet, with more rain coming here in Seattle.
Most interesting thing I'll do is hunker down and read.
Most interesting thing I'll do is hunker down and read.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 21, 2017 11:22 AM (0tfLf)
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Gluten morgen horde. Wie gehts?
Posted by: Literallyhitler at October 21, 2017 11:22 AM (KWnHK)
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just drop all pretense and mandate one approved costume- mao pj's
Posted by: kallisto at October 21, 2017 11:23 AM (g+Dix)
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Trump will allow release of JFK assassination files next week.
I thought I heard that they wanted to keep them sealed for another 500 centuries?
Trump will allow release of JFK assassination files next week.
I thought I heard that they wanted to keep them sealed for another 500 centuries?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 21, 2017 11:23 AM (IqV8l)
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Boise State is an island.
Posted by: scottst at October 21, 2017 11:24 AM (TFlc+)
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I thought I heard that they wanted to keep them sealed for another 500 centuries?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
No, you're thinking of TFG's college transcripts.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
No, you're thinking of TFG's college transcripts.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 21, 2017 11:24 AM (I11+c)
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We are "gluten-frei" here.
Posted by: Fox2! at October 21, 2017 11:25 AM (brIR5)
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Don't think the public will ever know the full truth of the JFK assassination. That's just how the federal government rolls.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 21, 2017 11:25 AM (89T5c)
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College costume rules will only drive funseekers off campus. The ones who follow guidance will preen about how woke they are.
Posted by: kallisto at October 21, 2017 11:26 AM (g+Dix)
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Why wasn't Horowitz more successful at stopping the advance of the Left on campus?
Ironically, I suspect that he would have been more successful if he'd been a life long right-winger, rather than a former leftist, and apostate.
Why wasn't Horowitz more successful at stopping the advance of the Left on campus?
Ironically, I suspect that he would have been more successful if he'd been a life long right-winger, rather than a former leftist, and apostate.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 21, 2017 11:26 AM (eXA4G)
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How is a 6-0 Penn State ranked above a 7-0 Georgia?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 11:27 AM (8jetd)
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3 Why wasn't Horowitz more successful at stopping the advance of the Left on campus
Maybe if he'd been named Howitzer?
Love the ment, dig the nic.
Maybe if he'd been named Howitzer?
Love the ment, dig the nic.
Posted by: Monkfish at October 21, 2017 11:28 AM (a1s18)
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My Halloween costume is a Vegan.
It's a steaming pile of watery diarrhea full of undigested quinoa and teeth.
My Halloween costume is a Vegan.
It's a steaming pile of watery diarrhea full of undigested quinoa and teeth.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at October 21, 2017 11:28 AM (t3kPl)
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I just don't get the costume thing.
I was 9 the last time I wore a Halloween costume and damned sure not in college. But then I was old fashioned...I studied.
I was 9 the last time I wore a Halloween costume and damned sure not in college. But then I was old fashioned...I studied.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 21, 2017 11:28 AM (0tfLf)
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"That's just how the federal government rolls."
My pet theory has been that each incoming President gets an envelope sealed by their predecessor with alien autopsy photos from Area 51, secretly filmed 8mm of Marilyn fucking the Kennedys, and proof that Castro and Khruschev were behind Oswald.
My pet theory has been that each incoming President gets an envelope sealed by their predecessor with alien autopsy photos from Area 51, secretly filmed 8mm of Marilyn fucking the Kennedys, and proof that Castro and Khruschev were behind Oswald.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 21, 2017 11:30 AM (pV/54)
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Elvis shot JFK. He then disappeared with Anna Romanov, later opening a chain of restaurants known as Taco Bell. I can't believe I have to, yet again, explain this to you knuckle draggers.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 21, 2017 11:30 AM (gC2IV)
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as for the show trials actually being a deal as with the Prof. on campus.
we have been watching this for a decade to the small baery and the large corps.
imagine if Hillary had won..
fk you never trumpers. you are as bad as the left to want to sink the country into the abyss because you are pissed at a crude Chosen guy winning the election
we have been watching this for a decade to the small baery and the large corps.
imagine if Hillary had won..
fk you never trumpers. you are as bad as the left to want to sink the country into the abyss because you are pissed at a crude Chosen guy winning the election
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:30 AM (FKrah)
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a very chilling video. we're concerned about elections and the barometer of political contests, but that incremental march through the institutions by the left is perhaps the real threat to liberty. thought control for unconscious bias in corporations and institutions, coming to a job or school near you.
what next? tests for unconscious bias in school children and early "re-education".
what next? tests for unconscious bias in school children and early "re-education".
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 11:31 AM (AxFdW)
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oh and good morning.
pfft
pfft
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:31 AM (FKrah)
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what next? tests for unconscious bias in school children and early "re-education".
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You know as well as I that has been going on for years already -- male children are flawed and need to be 'fixed' by the great and good Educators.
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You know as well as I that has been going on for years already -- male children are flawed and need to be 'fixed' by the great and good Educators.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 21, 2017 11:33 AM (MIKMs)
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Good morning. It is that time of year - my lovely wife made her specialty, an eggnog cheesecake which is, and I am not exagerating, the BEST CHEESECAKE IN THE WORLD. Man this is good.
Enjoying with one of my faves, Bruce Cost Ginger Ale with a cheap bourbon (Evan Williams this time).
We took the dogs out for a walk and they loved it this crisp fall morning.
Warden's post yesterday, I said it made me want to reach out to my father who I had not heard from in at least 7 years, and I wasn't even 100% sure he was alive. I found him on Facebook and sent him a note. It took me a couple of tries, because I kept typing and deleting, but I finally sent it.
He responded (edited for identifying info)
Long story.
I am so glad you reached out. I have wondered about you and your family. I have hoped you were doing well and being successful in whatever ways you want to be. I will be more than glad to catch up and let you know about me but more importantly I want to know about you and children.
I was living in Tx until Harvey came by. I am now living in XXX. I am using XXX's pool house as a cottage. I am well taken care of and have recently discovered that instead of life fading from me I now have new life ahead and great expectancies. I love you and yours whether you understand that or not. Love, XXX
He is 80, I think. In his pictures on FB he is looking his years. So, now I have to write him back...
Enjoying with one of my faves, Bruce Cost Ginger Ale with a cheap bourbon (Evan Williams this time).
We took the dogs out for a walk and they loved it this crisp fall morning.
Warden's post yesterday, I said it made me want to reach out to my father who I had not heard from in at least 7 years, and I wasn't even 100% sure he was alive. I found him on Facebook and sent him a note. It took me a couple of tries, because I kept typing and deleting, but I finally sent it.
He responded (edited for identifying info)
Long story.
I am so glad you reached out. I have wondered about you and your family. I have hoped you were doing well and being successful in whatever ways you want to be. I will be more than glad to catch up and let you know about me but more importantly I want to know about you and children.
I was living in Tx until Harvey came by. I am now living in XXX. I am using XXX's pool house as a cottage. I am well taken care of and have recently discovered that instead of life fading from me I now have new life ahead and great expectancies. I love you and yours whether you understand that or not. Love, XXX
He is 80, I think. In his pictures on FB he is looking his years. So, now I have to write him back...
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 11:33 AM (jHrzU)
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and continuing on my ranty rant. I shudder at what the left will do, Hillary thought maybe happy fun camps might work.
hardy har.
hardy har.
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:33 AM (FKrah)
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My Halloween costume is a Vegan.
It's a steaming pile of watery diarrhea full of undigested quinoa and teeth.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits
This Halloween, I'm going as a feminist. I'm well on my way to putting on that extra 75 lb. I just hope my mustache fills out in time.
It's a steaming pile of watery diarrhea full of undigested quinoa and teeth.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits
This Halloween, I'm going as a feminist. I'm well on my way to putting on that extra 75 lb. I just hope my mustache fills out in time.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 21, 2017 11:34 AM (I11+c)
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That's heart warming, blaster.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 11:34 AM (8jetd)
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blaster, I hope you and he heal. sometimes it takes something -something to grab the ring.
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:35 AM (FKrah)
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17; the only explanation is ghey ginger porno. or, politics.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at October 21, 2017 11:36 AM (KP5rU)
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This Halloween, I'm going as a feminist. I'm well on my way to putting on that extra 75 lb. I just hope my mustache fills out in time.
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Do they have pussy hats on Amazon? You can't be a committed feminist without a pussy hat.
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Do they have pussy hats on Amazon? You can't be a committed feminist without a pussy hat.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at October 21, 2017 11:36 AM (1kkde)
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My pet theory is that Oswald was a lone gunman, but acted at the behest of Krushchev and Castro who both had motive.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 21, 2017 11:18 AM (pV/54)
At the behest of? I have my doubts. But I have no problem believing that the Castro and the Cubans might have had knowledge but didn't think Oswald was competent enough to do the job, and were willing to look the other way, just in case he succeeded.
On the other hand, the KGB was smart and savvy enough that they'd understand that letting an Oswald go through with it after those contacts in Mexico would be dangerous for the Soviets. So I'm really thinking that they DIDN'T know.
Of course, no one knows for sure anymore. It's at the point where one could posit that Kentucky Fried Chicken hired the grassy knoll gunman because JFK had threatened to have the CIA release the 11 Herbs and Spices recipe to the public.
My pet theory is that Oswald was a lone gunman, but acted at the behest of Krushchev and Castro who both had motive.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 21, 2017 11:18 AM (pV/54)
At the behest of? I have my doubts. But I have no problem believing that the Castro and the Cubans might have had knowledge but didn't think Oswald was competent enough to do the job, and were willing to look the other way, just in case he succeeded.
On the other hand, the KGB was smart and savvy enough that they'd understand that letting an Oswald go through with it after those contacts in Mexico would be dangerous for the Soviets. So I'm really thinking that they DIDN'T know.
Of course, no one knows for sure anymore. It's at the point where one could posit that Kentucky Fried Chicken hired the grassy knoll gunman because JFK had threatened to have the CIA release the 11 Herbs and Spices recipe to the public.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 21, 2017 11:37 AM (eXA4G)
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but he worries about the long-term impact on people worried that their views will not be argued with, but simply attacked on campus.
"That's been one of the most disappointing things," Yenor said. "Everyone in academia could live with having a debate about ideas, but a debate has to start with an understanding what the other person is arguing."
"It strikes me that there has really been, first of all, no effort to first understand what I'm arguing, and second of all, to get anywhere beyond name-calling and labeling," Yenor said
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It amazes me that there are still some idiots out there that don't realize that *all* leftists do is make stupid assertions, until they get "woke" to the fact.
"That's been one of the most disappointing things," Yenor said. "Everyone in academia could live with having a debate about ideas, but a debate has to start with an understanding what the other person is arguing."
"It strikes me that there has really been, first of all, no effort to first understand what I'm arguing, and second of all, to get anywhere beyond name-calling and labeling," Yenor said
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It amazes me that there are still some idiots out there that don't realize that *all* leftists do is make stupid assertions, until they get "woke" to the fact.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 11:37 AM (/qEW2)
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How is a 6-0 Penn State ranked above a 7-0 Georgia?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 11:27 AM (8jetd)
I'm guessing it's the snappy uniforms.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 11:27 AM (8jetd)
I'm guessing it's the snappy uniforms.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Gentleman Drunkard at October 21, 2017 11:37 AM (554cb)
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I'm a patsy.
Posted by: Patsy at October 21, 2017 11:38 AM (1kkde)
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That's great blaster! I mean it sounds great...is it great to you?
Posted by: Tami at October 21, 2017 11:38 AM (Enq6K)
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Do they have pussy hats on Amazon? You can't be a committed feminist without a pussy hat.
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Bicornes (like Napoleon's) are just not inclusive enough. You need a tricorne hat to really show the intersectionality.
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Bicornes (like Napoleon's) are just not inclusive enough. You need a tricorne hat to really show the intersectionality.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 21, 2017 11:38 AM (MIKMs)
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Posted by: @votermom @vm pimping great books usually free or sale at October 21, 2017 11:39 AM (hMwEB)
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Do they have pussy hats on Amazon? You can't be a committed feminist without a pussy hat.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero)
They are available online, but it feels like a copout. True feminists weave their own from the hair they brush out of their 23 cats.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero)
They are available online, but it feels like a copout. True feminists weave their own from the hair they brush out of their 23 cats.
Posted by: Prince Ludwig the Deplorable at October 21, 2017 11:39 AM (I11+c)
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What We Found
The total amounts of errors corrected in HUD's notes and consolidated financial statements were $516.4 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively.
There were several other unresolved audit matters, which restricted our ability to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to express an opinion. These unresolved audit matters relate to
(1) the Office of General Counsel's refusal to sign the management representation letter,
(2) HUD's improper use of cumulative and first-in, first-out budgetary accounting methods of disbursing community planning and development program funds,
(3) the $4.2 billion in nonpooled loan assets from Ginnie Mae's stand-alone financial statements that we could not audit due to inadequate support,
(4) the improper accounting for certain HUD assets and liabilities, and
(5) material differences between HUD's subledger and general ledger accounts. This audit report contains 11 material weaknesses, 7 significant deficiencies, and 5 instances of noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The total amounts of errors corrected in HUD's notes and consolidated financial statements were $516.4 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively.
There were several other unresolved audit matters, which restricted our ability to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to express an opinion. These unresolved audit matters relate to
(1) the Office of General Counsel's refusal to sign the management representation letter,
(2) HUD's improper use of cumulative and first-in, first-out budgetary accounting methods of disbursing community planning and development program funds,
(3) the $4.2 billion in nonpooled loan assets from Ginnie Mae's stand-alone financial statements that we could not audit due to inadequate support,
(4) the improper accounting for certain HUD assets and liabilities, and
(5) material differences between HUD's subledger and general ledger accounts. This audit report contains 11 material weaknesses, 7 significant deficiencies, and 5 instances of noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Posted by: undocumented illegal SMOD at October 21, 2017 11:39 AM (e8kgV)
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 11:40 AM (AxFdW)
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I thought I heard that they wanted to keep them sealed for another 500 centuries?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 21, 2017 11:23 AM (IqV8l)
Probably the Kennedy family. Most of the autopsy controversy is because of them.
I thought I heard that they wanted to keep them sealed for another 500 centuries?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 21, 2017 11:23 AM (IqV8l)
Probably the Kennedy family. Most of the autopsy controversy is because of them.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 21, 2017 11:40 AM (qEnGf)
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just would add those men suffering in divorce hood.
First your children still need food electricity and a roof. so child support while it hurts is a duty not to the bitch spouse, but to your kids.
I will add I received exactly One support payment with 3 children from that marriage, But fortunately I could earn a decent living after suffering in a22 ft . travel trailer with the kids
I understand you anger at the wife/husband , because hey divorce brings out the worst in everyone.
But I would say the children shouldn't pay the price for our own stupidities.
so
addendum; I realize the child supporter whether male or female also go through flux of income and judges should have mercy .
anyway not all women were like me and could pick up the load and carry it.
as some men are in the same spot.
so even ,, children have to be supported and regarded as the Top priority no matter how hurt you are.
First your children still need food electricity and a roof. so child support while it hurts is a duty not to the bitch spouse, but to your kids.
I will add I received exactly One support payment with 3 children from that marriage, But fortunately I could earn a decent living after suffering in a22 ft . travel trailer with the kids
I understand you anger at the wife/husband , because hey divorce brings out the worst in everyone.
But I would say the children shouldn't pay the price for our own stupidities.
so
addendum; I realize the child supporter whether male or female also go through flux of income and judges should have mercy .
anyway not all women were like me and could pick up the load and carry it.
as some men are in the same spot.
so even ,, children have to be supported and regarded as the Top priority no matter how hurt you are.
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:40 AM (FKrah)
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this halloween, i'm going as chuck you schumer. so, in other words, a penis. with a hunchback and gag glasses.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at October 21, 2017 11:40 AM (KP5rU)
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This goes back to the rise of the PG-13 movie rating. The powers that be found out, or just pushed the fact that kids got $$.
Not so much as in years past but almost a rule these days...THEY DON'T HAVE JOBS, THEY DON'T WORK..they get all their $$ from mom and dad.
How did advertisers turn teenagers into a major market?
Parenting Fail.
There is a point here...I think.
Not so much as in years past but almost a rule these days...THEY DON'T HAVE JOBS, THEY DON'T WORK..they get all their $$ from mom and dad.
How did advertisers turn teenagers into a major market?
Parenting Fail.
There is a point here...I think.
Posted by: Portnoy at October 21, 2017 11:40 AM (NZbhV)
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Love me some Jordan Peterson!
Posted by: Lurking Queen at October 21, 2017 11:41 AM (5oWLH)
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Kentucky Fried Chicken hired the greasy fryer gunman because Chicken Fucker had threatened to have the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) release the 11 Herbs and Spanish Fly breading recipe to the public.
Kentucky Fried Chicken hired the greasy fryer gunman because Chicken Fucker had threatened to have the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) release the 11 Herbs and Spanish Fly breading recipe to the public.
Posted by: Ricky Retardo at October 21, 2017 11:41 AM (t3kPl)
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Ugh.... How did we go from "It's a free country, I can say what I want!" to "YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!" in a few years?
Posted by: pookysgirl says GO DODGERS GO! at October 21, 2017 11:41 AM (XKZwp)
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Don't think the public will ever know the full truth of the JFK assassination. That's just how the federal government rolls.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
We still don't know the full truth about San Bernardino, Pulse Nightclub, and Las Vegas.
Morning all.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
We still don't know the full truth about San Bernardino, Pulse Nightclub, and Las Vegas.
Morning all.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 21, 2017 11:41 AM (FZxI4)
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this halloween, i'm going as chuck you schumer. so, in other words, a penis. with a hunchback and gag glasses.
The glasses are a little over the top, don't you think?
The glasses are a little over the top, don't you think?
Posted by: rickb223 at October 21, 2017 11:42 AM (FZxI4)
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I said nightynight on the last thread - have a wonderful yesterday everyone!
Blaster, I read Wardens lovely and moving post - and saw your comments and I'm so glad you reached your Dad
Blaster, I read Wardens lovely and moving post - and saw your comments and I'm so glad you reached your Dad
Posted by: Aussie at October 21, 2017 11:43 AM (icVYP)
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night aussie, may all your dreams be soft.
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:43 AM (FKrah)
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Love you, Pookysgirl, but if it's a Dodgers-Yankees series I'm hoping SMOD falls on one of the two stadiums.
Love you, Pookysgirl, but if it's a Dodgers-Yankees series I'm hoping SMOD falls on one of the two stadiums.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 21, 2017 11:43 AM (qEnGf)
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Leftists do not want to engage arguments, just slander people who disagree with them. So what are they? Trolls. Ignore them, or if they are prominent enough, publish a brief rejoinder, not for their benefit, but for those who might get snookered by them.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 11:44 AM (/qEW2)
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51: and, we never will. they are all lying liars who lie. all the fucking time.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at October 21, 2017 11:44 AM (KP5rU)
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My daughter years ago had her first encounter with collegiate cultural appropriation. She and her friend wore black slacks and shoes, white shirts and ties. They put on name tags and wore bike helmets.
Some of the Mormons at the party were annoyed.
Some of the Mormons at the party were annoyed.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 21, 2017 11:45 AM (0tfLf)
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rick, I'm still looking at the girlfriend as a catalyst
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:45 AM (FKrah)
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Kevin Williamson should read the Yenor article. I be interested to know if the events described affect his casual condemnation of middle America.
Posted by: Barack Obama is a bad, bad man at October 21, 2017 11:45 AM (ylUqT)
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Went to a Loin's Club pancake breakfast. It's their major fundraiser, and it was packed. Woodworkers of Kansas had displays, and we funded a few.
Next, the excitement of laundry. Washing drying and putting stuff away. My Mom would not only be proud but incredulous.
Next, the excitement of laundry. Washing drying and putting stuff away. My Mom would not only be proud but incredulous.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 21, 2017 11:45 AM (hyuyC)
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Yenor said that few have engaged with the ideas or have seriously attempted to refute his arguments.
There is another explanation: they completely understand your argument and they don't like it. It's not what they want to hear.
There is another explanation: they completely understand your argument and they don't like it. It's not what they want to hear.
Posted by: t-bird at October 21, 2017 11:46 AM (Sv2/X)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 21, 2017 11:46 AM (qEnGf)
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52: it's an evolving look. maybe a top hat and monocle?
Posted by: chavez the hugo at October 21, 2017 11:46 AM (KP5rU)
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During the Clarence Thomas coke can BS, I costumed as Mary Jo Kopechne. Wet gel hair with seaweed, blue face, mini skirt, go go boots and a sign on my back "Chappaquiddick 1 Mile". This made a female lefty lawyer's head spin.
Posted by: Monkfish at October 21, 2017 11:47 AM (a1s18)
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Goodnight Aussie. Glad to see you again. May your country be preserved from libtardic destruction. Ie. best wishes.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 11:47 AM (/qEW2)
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61: What is this Loins Club you speak of? Sounds intriguing.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at October 21, 2017 11:47 AM (KP5rU)
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NaCly Dog ,, my washer died this a.m. so back to the bathtub for me and the laundry for a while.
trying not to shake my fist at life today.
trying not to shake my fist at life today.
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:48 AM (FKrah)
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rick, I'm still looking at the girlfriend as a catalyst
No idea willow. There are so many holes in LV shooting.
No idea willow. There are so many holes in LV shooting.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 21, 2017 11:48 AM (FZxI4)
Posted by: Aussie at October 21, 2017 11:48 AM (icVYP)
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Ugh, our overlords at work have to take "Triggering and Unconscious Biases" (or some such feculence) and I'm sure it will trickle down to us cubicle drones.
Will this mean we can't make fun of the Air Force anymore?
That would have a chilling effect on discourse in my office!
Will this mean we can't make fun of the Air Force anymore?
That would have a chilling effect on discourse in my office!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 21, 2017 11:48 AM (qJtVm)
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I remember being horrified at the show trials in Life and Death in Shanghai, where proving your loyalty to communist thought could be a matter of life or death. What is happening in the USA today mostly seems stupider than those show trials. At least people sometimes had a chance to respond then.
I got to see one of those up close a personal on a trip to Guangzhou, when I was teaching at a university in Hong Kong. We were on a research trip to the Special Economic Zone, which was an industrial area to help prepare PRC for the turnover of Hong Kong-they were experimenting with quasi capitalist businesses. As soon as our group got off the train, we were whisked through customs and taken to a holding area, where there was a trial going on. As the only blond gwailo, I was pushed to the front. Then they shot a number of men in front of me. Shot them in the stomach.
I learned a lot about communism from my headmaster, who escaped from Hungary in 56. I learned a lot more that day. Evil.
I got to see one of those up close a personal on a trip to Guangzhou, when I was teaching at a university in Hong Kong. We were on a research trip to the Special Economic Zone, which was an industrial area to help prepare PRC for the turnover of Hong Kong-they were experimenting with quasi capitalist businesses. As soon as our group got off the train, we were whisked through customs and taken to a holding area, where there was a trial going on. As the only blond gwailo, I was pushed to the front. Then they shot a number of men in front of me. Shot them in the stomach.
I learned a lot about communism from my headmaster, who escaped from Hungary in 56. I learned a lot more that day. Evil.
Posted by: moki at October 21, 2017 11:49 AM (V+V48)
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Went to a Loin's Club pancake breakfast. It's their major fundraiser, and it was packed. Woodworkers of Kansas had displays, and we funded a few.
What are the initiation rites to the Loin Club?
Went to a Loin's Club pancake breakfast. It's their major fundraiser, and it was packed. Woodworkers of Kansas had displays, and we funded a few.
What are the initiation rites to the Loin Club?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 21, 2017 11:50 AM (IqV8l)
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arussie, not a doctor and my own go to is Nyquil. sometimes add a glass of wine if thte prior deal fails.
have I mentioned Pot? lol
have I mentioned Pot? lol
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:50 AM (FKrah)
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I should note that there is a strong south wind, and the low clouds are scudding across the prairie heading north. Quite the dramatic sky today.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 21, 2017 11:50 AM (hyuyC)
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So many different sassy adult Vegan Halloween costume possibilities.
Wear a sassy adult "Try Corn" hat.
Turtleneck and a goatee- Sassy Adult Beetnik.
Just dress up in anything from the sassy adult LL Bean catalog.
Wear a Lassie suit with a begonia and voila!- Sassy Adult Collie-flower!
Racing suit and crash helmet- Sassy adult Kale Yarbrough.
Wear a sassy adult "Try Corn" hat.
Turtleneck and a goatee- Sassy Adult Beetnik.
Just dress up in anything from the sassy adult LL Bean catalog.
Wear a Lassie suit with a begonia and voila!- Sassy Adult Collie-flower!
Racing suit and crash helmet- Sassy adult Kale Yarbrough.
Posted by: Muldoon at October 21, 2017 11:50 AM (wPiJc)
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73: Spinach pancakes with "special" sauce.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at October 21, 2017 11:51 AM (KP5rU)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 21, 2017 11:51 AM (hyuyC)
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63 Hadrian the Seventh
Hello from my abode in suburban Sydney - no harbour views for us but we do have a nice park across the street!
Nice to post again, even though I've lurked daily in the most dedicated fashion!
Hello from my abode in suburban Sydney - no harbour views for us but we do have a nice park across the street!
Nice to post again, even though I've lurked daily in the most dedicated fashion!
Posted by: Aussie at October 21, 2017 11:52 AM (icVYP)
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The total amounts of errors corrected in HUD's notes and consolidated
financial statements were $516.4 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively.
There were several other unresolved audit matters, which restricted
our ability to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to express an
opinion. These unresolved audit matters relate to
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Sometimes the only response is to assert, forcefully, that these are slush funds. If I must (and only under protest) attempt to read financials, the number of zeroes omitted (9?) in government stuff is unconscionable. Hope that Carson can pull it together. I thought he should have been at HHS rather than HUD, but those calculations are waaaay beyond my comprehension.
financial statements were $516.4 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively.
There were several other unresolved audit matters, which restricted
our ability to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to express an
opinion. These unresolved audit matters relate to
=====
Sometimes the only response is to assert, forcefully, that these are slush funds. If I must (and only under protest) attempt to read financials, the number of zeroes omitted (9?) in government stuff is unconscionable. Hope that Carson can pull it together. I thought he should have been at HHS rather than HUD, but those calculations are waaaay beyond my comprehension.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 21, 2017 11:52 AM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Muldoon at October 21, 2017 11:52 AM (wPiJc)
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Wear a Lassie suit with a begonia and voila!- Sassy Adult Collie-flower!
You are exceptional, Muldoon.
Wear a Lassie suit with a begonia and voila!- Sassy Adult Collie-flower!
You are exceptional, Muldoon.
Posted by: moki at October 21, 2017 11:52 AM (V+V48)
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arussie, not a doctor and my own go to is Nyquil. sometimes add a glass of wine if thte prior deal fails.
have I mentioned Pot? lol
Posted by: willow
*snort
have I mentioned Pot? lol
Posted by: willow
*snort
Posted by: rickb223 at October 21, 2017 11:52 AM (FZxI4)
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rick, I don't either, just a wild guess, as good as anyone elses.
still my son said (limo driver) there were multiple threats throughout the strip at multiple hotels citizens claiming shots fired. lock downs everywhere. (still remembers the Hispanic(?) couple)
so
yeah anyway. I can guess as well as anyone
still my son said (limo driver) there were multiple threats throughout the strip at multiple hotels citizens claiming shots fired. lock downs everywhere. (still remembers the Hispanic(?) couple)
so
yeah anyway. I can guess as well as anyone
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:52 AM (FKrah)
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When the hell did Halloween become an event for people over the 6th grade? We had a few parents in the neighborhood who dressed up to answer the door but it wasn't a social thing for them. This perpetual childhood meme is tiresome.
BUT, if I were inclined to put on a costume now it would be as politically incorrect as possible. I am older, meaner, bigger, and better armed than any of these SJW wankers. It would be amusing to see them splutter in indignation or bite their tongues to keep from pissing me off.
Nobody goes door to door for trick or treat in our area anymore. I do miss the little ones, barely up to my knee, 'braving' the dark. They were so adorable.
BUT, if I were inclined to put on a costume now it would be as politically incorrect as possible. I am older, meaner, bigger, and better armed than any of these SJW wankers. It would be amusing to see them splutter in indignation or bite their tongues to keep from pissing me off.
Nobody goes door to door for trick or treat in our area anymore. I do miss the little ones, barely up to my knee, 'braving' the dark. They were so adorable.
Posted by: JTB at October 21, 2017 11:53 AM (V+03K)
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Ladies, Gentlemen, and Xers,
We are proud to announce here first at the AoSHQ that we are your Dream Team!
We are proud to announce here first at the AoSHQ that we are your Dream Team!
Posted by: Harris / Wilson 2020! at October 21, 2017 11:53 AM (vXBHf)
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kick ricks shin
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 11:54 AM (FKrah)
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This topic reminds me of the Sargon/Thomas Smith "interview" from last week's Mythcon/Mythicist convention. Sargon brought up the charge of "thought crimes" and "thought police" several times against his SJW . The whole thing's on YouTube, and if you haven't seen it, it's pretty amazing. Great to see someone thrash a SJW in a public forum, but even better to hear an audience cheer the thrashing on, and see the SJW completely flustered that he's not supported.
Posted by: Grimaldi at October 21, 2017 11:54 AM (x+Sxb)
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It was Jackie O in a convertible Lincoln limo with a derringer.
Posted by: Fritz at October 21, 2017 11:55 AM (Kwhm/)
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What are the initiation rites to the Loin Club?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 21, 2017 11:50 AM (IqV8l)
It must require a cloth.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 21, 2017 11:50 AM (IqV8l)
It must require a cloth.
Posted by: Roy at October 21, 2017 11:55 AM (ABjxW)
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Comment from across the table at the Lion Club feed:
"Joe, I didn't know you were still alive!"
"Well, Bill, last week I hugged your wife."
"Joe, I didn't know you were still alive!"
"Well, Bill, last week I hugged your wife."
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 21, 2017 11:56 AM (hyuyC)
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"JFK scholars believe the trove of files may provide insight into assassin Lee Harvey Oswald's trip to Mexico City weeks before the killing, during which he visited the Soviet and Cuban embassies. Oswald's stated reason for going was to get visas that would allow him to enter Cuba and the Soviet Union, according to the Warren Commission, the investigative body established by President Lyndon B. Johnson, but much about the trip remains unknown."
Proff positive that Oswald was a right-winger.
Proff positive that Oswald was a right-winger.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 21, 2017 11:56 AM (YqDXo)
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Great to see someone thrash a SJW in a public forum, but even better to hear an audience cheer the thrashing on, and see the SJW completely flustered that he's not supported.
Posted by: Grimaldi at October 21, 2017 11:54 AM (x+Sxb)
It does feel like green shoots are appearing, or to mix metaphors, a sea change is taking place culturally. We can only hope that before long when someone spouts SJW/ liberal/ leftist/ Communist/ socialist/ Democrat/ progressive crap, everyone in attendance will groan and roll their eyes.
Posted by: Grimaldi at October 21, 2017 11:54 AM (x+Sxb)
It does feel like green shoots are appearing, or to mix metaphors, a sea change is taking place culturally. We can only hope that before long when someone spouts SJW/ liberal/ leftist/ Communist/ socialist/ Democrat/ progressive crap, everyone in attendance will groan and roll their eyes.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara at October 21, 2017 11:59 AM (YqDXo)
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66 Steve and Cold Bear
Goodnight to you and also hello!
Sadly we have been overwhelmed with lefty stuff - our power prices the most expensive in the world *windmills are fantastic and solar panels are bloody wonderful - bugger baseload needs*
Same sex marriage survey is happening right now, and euthanasia has just passed in the Victorian Parliament
Some isolated Pacific island is looking good right now!
Goodnight to you and also hello!
Sadly we have been overwhelmed with lefty stuff - our power prices the most expensive in the world *windmills are fantastic and solar panels are bloody wonderful - bugger baseload needs*
Same sex marriage survey is happening right now, and euthanasia has just passed in the Victorian Parliament
Some isolated Pacific island is looking good right now!
Posted by: Aussie at October 21, 2017 11:59 AM (icVYP)
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I was chatting a bit with my Father on FB, and I sent him a picture of my family (I am not friending him, I feel like I would be insulting my mother if I did) and then he gave me a voice call on FB - and he was crying - he said the picture made him cry, I had a beautiful family.
There was more I won't share, but Warden, the butterfly effect is powerful. And its dusty in here.
There was more I won't share, but Warden, the butterfly effect is powerful. And its dusty in here.
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 12:00 PM (jHrzU)
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blaster - how good to hear that. I hope it works out to where you can have some sort of relationship. But no matter how it turns out, at least you will never have the regret of not having tried before it was too late. God bless.
Posted by: cfo mom at October 21, 2017 12:01 PM (RfzVr)
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Don't know if it was in a missed thread but
Bannon aced it as keynote seeker at the CA RNC convention. Three standing ovations and some shocked GOPers. It's all over Breitbart and the Daily Mail has one up too.
Bannon aced it as keynote seeker at the CA RNC convention. Three standing ovations and some shocked GOPers. It's all over Breitbart and the Daily Mail has one up too.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 12:01 PM (D9v9b)
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Don't know if it was in a missed thread but
Bannon aced it as keynote seeker at the CA RNC convention. Three standing ovations and some shocked GOPers. It's all over Breitbart and the Daily Mail has one up too.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 12:01 PM (D9v9b)
I am sure the 7 of them were having a good time.
Bannon aced it as keynote seeker at the CA RNC convention. Three standing ovations and some shocked GOPers. It's all over Breitbart and the Daily Mail has one up too.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 12:01 PM (D9v9b)
I am sure the 7 of them were having a good time.
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 12:02 PM (jHrzU)
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BUT, if I were inclined to put on a costume now it would be as
politically incorrect as possible. I am older, meaner, bigger, and
better armed than any of these SJW wankers. It would be amusing to see
them splutter in indignation or bite their tongues to keep from pissing
me off.
Nobody goes door to door for trick or treat in our area anymore. I
do miss the little ones, barely up to my knee, 'braving' the dark. They
were so adorable.
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As I am politically incorrect just being an older person and not being 'licensed' by the Educational Overlords, I figure that is good enough to scare all the idiots attempting to ply their goodthink. Thank goodness once a year I can see the neighbor kids as they grow because when they get older, I can't tell any of them apart because same clothes, hair, etc. I enjoy the HS kids who come by as long as some attempt at costuming is demonstrated. I actually give candy to parents who dress up with their kids because it is fun, as it should be.
politically incorrect as possible. I am older, meaner, bigger, and
better armed than any of these SJW wankers. It would be amusing to see
them splutter in indignation or bite their tongues to keep from pissing
me off.
Nobody goes door to door for trick or treat in our area anymore. I
do miss the little ones, barely up to my knee, 'braving' the dark. They
were so adorable.
=====
As I am politically incorrect just being an older person and not being 'licensed' by the Educational Overlords, I figure that is good enough to scare all the idiots attempting to ply their goodthink. Thank goodness once a year I can see the neighbor kids as they grow because when they get older, I can't tell any of them apart because same clothes, hair, etc. I enjoy the HS kids who come by as long as some attempt at costuming is demonstrated. I actually give candy to parents who dress up with their kids because it is fun, as it should be.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 21, 2017 12:02 PM (MIKMs)
Posted by: Aussie at October 21, 2017 12:03 PM (icVYP)
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Okay time for another of those bourbons.
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 12:03 PM (jHrzU)
Posted by: Under Fire at October 21, 2017 12:06 PM (mcI77)
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Bannon aced it as keynote seeker at the CA RNC convention.
There is such a thing? Whose house was it at?
There is such a thing? Whose house was it at?
Posted by: t-bird at October 21, 2017 12:06 PM (7ulel)
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"Oswald's stated reason for going was to get visas that would allow him to enter Cuba and the Soviet Union, according to the Warren Commission, the investigative body established by President Lyndon B. Johnson, but much about the trip remains unknown."
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This kind of relates to the ISIS recruitment issue. If people really hate this place so much, we should by all means help them to defect. We should NOT be putting obstacles in their path. Law enforcement should never try to stop them.
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This kind of relates to the ISIS recruitment issue. If people really hate this place so much, we should by all means help them to defect. We should NOT be putting obstacles in their path. Law enforcement should never try to stop them.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 12:10 PM (/qEW2)
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 12:12 PM (FKrah)
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steve I would be willing to kick in what I have (sells silver) to have them leave to their ideological greener pasture.
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 12:13 PM (FKrah)
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This kind of relates to the ISIS recruitment
issue. If people really hate this place so much, we should by all means
help them to defect. We should NOT be putting obstacles in their path.
Law enforcement should never try to stop them. Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 12:10 PM (/qEW2)
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Go with everyone's cheers. However, make it clear to the defectors that there is no going back. Some decisions are irrevocable.
This kind of relates to the ISIS recruitment
issue. If people really hate this place so much, we should by all means
help them to defect. We should NOT be putting obstacles in their path.
Law enforcement should never try to stop them. Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 12:10 PM (/qEW2)
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Go with everyone's cheers. However, make it clear to the defectors that there is no going back. Some decisions are irrevocable.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 21, 2017 12:14 PM (MIKMs)
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If you are doing something interesting today, why not let us know about it? Don't let anybody try to reprogram you. Not even Facebook.
Posted by: Open Blogger at 11:14 AM
I'm going to see the Philly Pops orchestra perform the music of John Williams, then going to a friend's birthday party for his son/Halloween party
Posted by: Open Blogger at 11:14 AM
I'm going to see the Philly Pops orchestra perform the music of John Williams, then going to a friend's birthday party for his son/Halloween party
Posted by: josephistan at October 21, 2017 12:15 PM (ANIFC)
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Here is a story about my Dad. I first heard it from my mother, how he had been RIFfed from the Army after Vietnam with 19 years of service because he was hard-headed and wouldn't take the classes he needed to finish his associate's degree. Then later, I heard his side of the story.
He served 3 tours in Vietnam, first as an enlisted artilleryman in the early 60s, teaching the Hmong how to shoot at the Viet Cong. His 3d tour he was near the end, 72 or so, and was a pilot and a Major. By this time, we had "Vietnamized" the war and were mostly doing air and artillery support for the SVN Army and often they were using the US Army to settle old tribal scores. If SVN called for fire on a location, we fired on the location. Those were the rules. So, if some SVN COL wanted an area cleaned out for his people....
So, anyway, he had gone to VN to help the Hmong shoot artillery, 10 years later, we were shooting artillery at them.
He went on R and R in Thailand, and, perhaps a bit in his cups, decided that he wanted to let the President know what he thought about this. So he wrote a letter:
Dear President Nixon,
You sorry son of a bitch....
Pro-tip: As a field grade officer in the Army, do not write a letter to the Commander in Chief addressing him as a "sorry son of a bitch."
He served 3 tours in Vietnam, first as an enlisted artilleryman in the early 60s, teaching the Hmong how to shoot at the Viet Cong. His 3d tour he was near the end, 72 or so, and was a pilot and a Major. By this time, we had "Vietnamized" the war and were mostly doing air and artillery support for the SVN Army and often they were using the US Army to settle old tribal scores. If SVN called for fire on a location, we fired on the location. Those were the rules. So, if some SVN COL wanted an area cleaned out for his people....
So, anyway, he had gone to VN to help the Hmong shoot artillery, 10 years later, we were shooting artillery at them.
He went on R and R in Thailand, and, perhaps a bit in his cups, decided that he wanted to let the President know what he thought about this. So he wrote a letter:
Dear President Nixon,
You sorry son of a bitch....
Pro-tip: As a field grade officer in the Army, do not write a letter to the Commander in Chief addressing him as a "sorry son of a bitch."
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 12:16 PM (jHrzU)
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...ISIS recruitment issue. If people really hate this place so much, we should by all means help them to defect. We should NOT be putting obstacles in their path. Law enforcement should never try to stop them.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 12:10 PM (/qEW2)
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Put a radio tag on them and send them on their way.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 12:10 PM (/qEW2)
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Put a radio tag on them and send them on their way.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 12:18 PM (D9v9b)
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There is such a thing? Whose house was it at?
Posted by: t-bird at October 21, 2017 12:06 PM (7ulel)
Ralph Raico, a political historian, liked to quip that it was refreshing to go to large libertarian conventions because when he was an undergrad, the entire US Libertarian movement could fit into Murray Rothbard's living room, and often did.
I would have loved to see Raico debate Gary Johnson, mostly to see that idiot taken apart logically by a towering intellect, followed by that 90 year old towering intellect shuffling across the stage to the opposing podium and beating Johnson with his cane.
Posted by: t-bird at October 21, 2017 12:06 PM (7ulel)
Ralph Raico, a political historian, liked to quip that it was refreshing to go to large libertarian conventions because when he was an undergrad, the entire US Libertarian movement could fit into Murray Rothbard's living room, and often did.
I would have loved to see Raico debate Gary Johnson, mostly to see that idiot taken apart logically by a towering intellect, followed by that 90 year old towering intellect shuffling across the stage to the opposing podium and beating Johnson with his cane.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 21, 2017 12:19 PM (rb1WU)
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Of course the Raico/McAfee debate would have been Marx brothers redux
Posted by: Kindltot at October 21, 2017 12:19 PM (rb1WU)
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Hello, y'allo!
...Oswald's trip to Mexico City weeks before the killing, during which he visited the Soviet and Cuban embassies... to get visas that would allow him to enter Cuba and the Soviet Union...
A theory -- I may not be recalling exactly (I've read so many!!):
Oswald was single shooter, but not such a great marksman.
Oswald went to Mex City after failing to get visas in Texas.
When he couldn't get them, Oswald blamed the Texas governor.
So, Connelly was the target.
JFK was collateral.
...Oswald's trip to Mexico City weeks before the killing, during which he visited the Soviet and Cuban embassies... to get visas that would allow him to enter Cuba and the Soviet Union...
A theory -- I may not be recalling exactly (I've read so many!!):
Oswald was single shooter, but not such a great marksman.
Oswald went to Mex City after failing to get visas in Texas.
When he couldn't get them, Oswald blamed the Texas governor.
So, Connelly was the target.
JFK was collateral.
Posted by: mindful webworker's catalog of conspiracies, buy one get one free at October 21, 2017 12:20 PM (gB+8C)
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" Why wasn't Horowitz more successful at stopping the advance of the Left on campus?"
He did his best. How do you stop the advance of the left when they won't listen to you and shout you down?
It's not like he is Soros with unlimited funds.
He did his best. How do you stop the advance of the left when they won't listen to you and shout you down?
It's not like he is Soros with unlimited funds.
Posted by: Donna&&&&V sez: Sorry Tribe fans. Go Astros! at October 21, 2017 12:20 PM (P8951)
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One last nightynight from Way Down Here and have a wonderful yesterday!
Blaster - hugs for you my dear and how good are you to reach out to your Dad after reading Warden's lovely post yesterday - I cried a bit when I read your story
Blaster - hugs for you my dear and how good are you to reach out to your Dad after reading Warden's lovely post yesterday - I cried a bit when I read your story
Posted by: Aussie at October 21, 2017 12:20 PM (icVYP)
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This week I binge watched The Man In The High Castle seasons 1 and 2. Every action is potentially treasonous and every person a potential traitor. Scary.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 12:25 PM (QLvwG)
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I got to see one of those up close a personal on a trip to Guangzhou, when I was teaching at a university in Hong Kong. We were on a research trip to the Special Economic Zone, which was an industrial area to help prepare PRC for the turnover of Hong Kong-they were experimenting with quasi capitalist businesses. As soon as our group got off the train, we were whisked through customs and taken to a holding area, where there was a trial going on. As the only blond gwailo, I was pushed to the front. Then they shot a number of men in front of me. Shot them in the stomach.
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Good lord!
What can happen once can happen again. There are plenty of ostensible Americans who think Chinese government is admirable including, most famously, Barack Obama.
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Good lord!
What can happen once can happen again. There are plenty of ostensible Americans who think Chinese government is admirable including, most famously, Barack Obama.
Posted by: Barack Obama is a bad, bad man at October 21, 2017 12:26 PM (ylUqT)
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The professor at Boise State does not understand that dialectic discourse does not work with those that think in rhetoric.
Those of you that think explaining how things really work will change these individuals are badly mistaken. For them, the reality is their rhetoric and if the facts do not match then they are either ignored or distorted so that the rhetorical point remains intact. Rhetoric must be combated with rhetoric, not dialectic.
Unfortunately, maybe 10 percent of the population deals primarily in dialectic.
Those of you that think explaining how things really work will change these individuals are badly mistaken. For them, the reality is their rhetoric and if the facts do not match then they are either ignored or distorted so that the rhetorical point remains intact. Rhetoric must be combated with rhetoric, not dialectic.
Unfortunately, maybe 10 percent of the population deals primarily in dialectic.
Posted by: whig at October 21, 2017 12:26 PM (opvBC)
Posted by: Farmer at October 21, 2017 12:27 PM (lfXAE)
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blaster -- Blessings on you for doing the right thing. I'm pretty sure that your mother would not be disappointed. One of the oddest things from my childhood was when my dad took me to see his dad, who left his family in 1932. Grandfather only knew the name of oldest child, not the other four, so my dad was not even on the radar. But, dad knew his obligations, and took me for a visit. Compare and contrast to my other grandfather (the invalid), who took over the homemaker role to keep his family together.
For some reason, I am missing grandparents and parents who were enjoyable and interesting people. My kids say I am getting senile. Probably.
For some reason, I am missing grandparents and parents who were enjoyable and interesting people. My kids say I am getting senile. Probably.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 21, 2017 12:29 PM (MIKMs)
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Pro-tip: As a field grade officer in the Army, do not write a letter to the Commander in Chief addressing him as a "sorry son of a bitch."
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 12:16 PM (jHrzU)
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Junior officers can absolutely get away with this now!
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 12:16 PM (jHrzU)
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Junior officers can absolutely get away with this now!
Posted by: Lt. Spenser Rapone at October 21, 2017 12:29 PM (ylUqT)
Posted by: Tami at October 21, 2017 12:31 PM (Enq6K)
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Thanks Tami.
Posted by: Farmer at October 21, 2017 12:36 PM (lfXAE)
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It may sound ludicrous, but the two themes that keep jumping to mind when I read of the more extreme versions of this stuff are (1) the three minute hate of Goldstein in "1984"; and (2) Shirley Jackson's foreboding short story, "The Lottery".
Posted by: RM at October 21, 2017 12:37 PM (U3LtS)
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If anyone believes that any truly revealing or damaging documents regarding JFK haven't already been destroyed, they're deluding themselves.
As others have said, we will never know the real truth about what went down
As others have said, we will never know the real truth about what went down
Posted by: Kreplach at October 21, 2017 12:39 PM (Wtll+)
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Sasquatch was on the grassy knoll!
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 21, 2017 12:42 PM (gC2IV)
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I always thought Kennedy's assassination was setup by the publishing and movie/TV industry to pave the way for fifty years of conspiracy books, movies, and TV shows.
Actually, I think Oswald was just a commie fucking loser who saw a chance to be not a commie fucking loser by killing Kennedy. And Ruby took him out because he was pissed that Oswald actually pulled it off.
Actually, I think Oswald was just a commie fucking loser who saw a chance to be not a commie fucking loser by killing Kennedy. And Ruby took him out because he was pissed that Oswald actually pulled it off.
Posted by: tu3031 at October 21, 2017 12:42 PM (O5Q3r)
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kreplach, I find it interesting that Ayers (Obama buddy)applauded sihran. what's old is new again.
(meaning those within that like chaos)
(meaning those within that like chaos)
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 12:44 PM (FKrah)
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To: All Social Justice Warriorx
From: Headquarters
Re: Halloween
Please refrain from wearing any old Bushitler costumes this year. We are using Chimpy in our War on LiterallyHitler and people might get confuxed.
Mandatorially Yours,
From: Headquarters
Re: Halloween
Please refrain from wearing any old Bushitler costumes this year. We are using Chimpy in our War on LiterallyHitler and people might get confuxed.
Mandatorially Yours,
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at October 21, 2017 12:45 PM (Ndje9)
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On topic from this week's content.
https://constitution.com/ pediatrician-destroys-leftwing-embrace-transgender-children/
Thanks, weekend COBs.
https://constitution.com/ pediatrician-destroys-leftwing-embrace-transgender-children/
Thanks, weekend COBs.
Posted by: Ass Terminator #1 at October 21, 2017 12:45 PM (tbOMB)
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If anyone believes that any truly revealing or damaging documents regarding JFK haven't already been destroyed, they're deluding themselves.
As others have said, we will never know the real truth about what went down
Posted by: Kreplach at October 21, 2017 12:39 PM (Wtll+)
Once you get to this point there's not many thought patterns left, is there ?
As others have said, we will never know the real truth about what went down
Posted by: Kreplach at October 21, 2017 12:39 PM (Wtll+)
Once you get to this point there's not many thought patterns left, is there ?
Posted by: dDan at October 21, 2017 12:46 PM (hwYmz)
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It was Snarlin' Arlen Specter on the Warren Commission who came up with the idea of a single magic bullet.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 12:46 PM (QLvwG)
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we can be dreamy and hope our missing parent were not all bad, and sometimes that's the truth, and sometimes ..
yeah wardens post made me dream, after speaking to my remaining sibling again, I'm glad he was made to take a walk.
still forgiveness (we all can use some)..
anyway my journey through the tall grass. similar to blasters but not so nice.
I missed having a dad.
yeah wardens post made me dream, after speaking to my remaining sibling again, I'm glad he was made to take a walk.
still forgiveness (we all can use some)..
anyway my journey through the tall grass. similar to blasters but not so nice.
I missed having a dad.
Posted by: willow at October 21, 2017 12:47 PM (FKrah)
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It was Snarlin' Arlen Specter on the Warren Commission who came up with the idea of a single magic bullet.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 12:46 PM (QLvwG)
Is he still alive? srsly.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 12:46 PM (QLvwG)
Is he still alive? srsly.
Posted by: BignJames at October 21, 2017 12:50 PM (GiOiK)
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And Specter was a congressional aide in 1963.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 12:50 PM (QLvwG)
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I missed an Aussie sighting? Shazbot!
Granddaughter Numero Uno is getting married to her college sweetheart today. Still waiting to see if B'Gal feels up to going across town to attend.
If not, Plan B will be streaming the ceremony so's she can see it.
Granddaughter Numero Uno is getting married to her college sweetheart today. Still waiting to see if B'Gal feels up to going across town to attend.
If not, Plan B will be streaming the ceremony so's she can see it.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at October 21, 2017 12:51 PM (tRaq7)
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Spending the morning at a church work day. Not too strenuous, as I am adept at avoiding the hardest work.
Tonight, if this minor head cold lets up, I'll be filling beer mugs at Oktoberfest. The Saturday night shift. Should be an experience.
And on top of that, oldest son and his girlfriend are coming to town for a wedding. Hope to see them at some point!
Tonight, if this minor head cold lets up, I'll be filling beer mugs at Oktoberfest. The Saturday night shift. Should be an experience.
And on top of that, oldest son and his girlfriend are coming to town for a wedding. Hope to see them at some point!
Posted by: Weak Geek at October 21, 2017 12:52 PM (PWPy3)
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Re: reprogramming.
On the previous thread I linked the the Twitter account of Richard Fernandez,
https://twitter.com/wretchardthecat
Overnight he had a lot to say about the Russian efforts and what they were attempting and still are.
Start at the oldest Tweet that is from 21 hours ago that says...
"The US military is among the few remaining institutions with public respect. Are they the next target of the reputation apocalypse?"
http://tinyurl.com/y9e5nwjp
On the previous thread I linked the the Twitter account of Richard Fernandez,
https://twitter.com/wretchardthecat
Overnight he had a lot to say about the Russian efforts and what they were attempting and still are.
Start at the oldest Tweet that is from 21 hours ago that says...
"The US military is among the few remaining institutions with public respect. Are they the next target of the reputation apocalypse?"
http://tinyurl.com/y9e5nwjp
Posted by: geoffb at October 21, 2017 12:53 PM (zOpu5)
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Waiting for my granddaughter to come over. We are going to have a fun weekend!
Posted by: Mymind at October 21, 2017 12:53 PM (8kdnX)
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Specter died in 2012. Democrat from 1951 - 1965, Republican from 1965 - 2009, then back to Democrat. First elected to Congress in 1980.
He switched from Dem to Pub in '65 for Philly D.A. when the party bosses did not want him in that position. He won anyways and was dubbed 'Benedict Arlen.'
He switched from Dem to Pub in '65 for Philly D.A. when the party bosses did not want him in that position. He won anyways and was dubbed 'Benedict Arlen.'
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 12:56 PM (QLvwG)
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"The US military is among the few remaining institutions with
public respect. Are they the next target of the reputation apocalypse?"
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Since there are very few 'journalists' or 'tastemakers' who have ever even met a serving member of the military or have immediate relatives who have ever served, I think yes, they are a target.
"The US military is among the few remaining institutions with
public respect. Are they the next target of the reputation apocalypse?"
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Since there are very few 'journalists' or 'tastemakers' who have ever even met a serving member of the military or have immediate relatives who have ever served, I think yes, they are a target.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 21, 2017 12:59 PM (MIKMs)
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My brother and his family are coming to town today. They are virulent left-wingers. I'm not going to argue with them because our parents are elderly and I don't want to cause a scene. They have brainwashed their kids to be PC. One of them rebelled for a while but then gave up and drank the Koolaid. Sad!
Posted by: microcosme at October 21, 2017 01:00 PM (0jKjd)
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My uncle was a Deputy Exalted Grand Imperious Taint in the Loins Club back in Philly.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at October 21, 2017 01:01 PM (1kkde)
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conspiracy theory... or not?
i always thought zap ruder was a bit too convenient. what was the odds that a guy with a high tech camera would just happen to be at that spot when jfk was going by? astronomical! and after the film came up he sort of disappeared; never heard of him again. and his name, very weird.
well, everyone knows the cia likes to use anagrams for their ops. so i parsed "zapruder" and the only anagram was "druz pear"; the druz are arabs and pear is a fruit - what is an arab fruit? - the date palm! lamp is an anagram of palm... but there is no anagram for "date". so date must be a day on the calendar, like a day of infamy!
but date could also mean an encounter. so what is the anagram for romantic meeting? "rmn to cia get me in"!
so nixon hired the via to kill jfk, knowing obj would get us into viet nam and he could come along and get elected vowing to end the war!
i always thought zap ruder was a bit too convenient. what was the odds that a guy with a high tech camera would just happen to be at that spot when jfk was going by? astronomical! and after the film came up he sort of disappeared; never heard of him again. and his name, very weird.
well, everyone knows the cia likes to use anagrams for their ops. so i parsed "zapruder" and the only anagram was "druz pear"; the druz are arabs and pear is a fruit - what is an arab fruit? - the date palm! lamp is an anagram of palm... but there is no anagram for "date". so date must be a day on the calendar, like a day of infamy!
but date could also mean an encounter. so what is the anagram for romantic meeting? "rmn to cia get me in"!
so nixon hired the via to kill jfk, knowing obj would get us into viet nam and he could come along and get elected vowing to end the war!
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:02 PM (AxFdW)
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We still don't know the full truth about San Bernardino, Pulse Nightclub, and Las Vegas.
Can't we put together something akin to NTSB investigations in to air disasters, but for situations such as these? Nothing but the unvarnished truth as to what happened, as best as can be determined by smart people. I know I'm dreaming, too much opportunity for politics.
Can't we put together something akin to NTSB investigations in to air disasters, but for situations such as these? Nothing but the unvarnished truth as to what happened, as best as can be determined by smart people. I know I'm dreaming, too much opportunity for politics.
Posted by: mpthompson at October 21, 2017 01:04 PM (b0njJ)
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damn splchk
so nixon hired the cia to kill jfk, knowing lbj would get us into viet nam and he could come along and get elected vowing to end the war!
so nixon hired the cia to kill jfk, knowing lbj would get us into viet nam and he could come along and get elected vowing to end the war!
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:04 PM (AxFdW)
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My uncle was a Deputy Exalted Grand Imperious Taint in the Loins Club back in Philly. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at October 21, 2017 01:01 PM (1kkde)
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You know darned good and well it was the Moose (or the Buffalo) like in all the cartoons.
Don't mean to make too much fun because local Lions Club really does great work in eyesight research and providing glasses for people who really can't afford them.
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You know darned good and well it was the Moose (or the Buffalo) like in all the cartoons.
Don't mean to make too much fun because local Lions Club really does great work in eyesight research and providing glasses for people who really can't afford them.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 21, 2017 01:07 PM (MIKMs)
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Single Malt Magic Bullet?
Posted by: Burger Chef at October 21, 2017 01:08 PM (RuIsu)
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145,
"We still don't know the full truth about San Bernardino, Pulse Nightclub, and Las Vegas.
Can't we put together something akin to NTSB investigations in to
air disasters, but for situations such as these? Nothing but the
unvarnished truth as to what happened, as best as can be determined by
smart people. I know I'm dreaming, too much opportunity for politics."
Nah, the coverup is the last and most important part of the crime.
"We still don't know the full truth about San Bernardino, Pulse Nightclub, and Las Vegas.
Can't we put together something akin to NTSB investigations in to
air disasters, but for situations such as these? Nothing but the
unvarnished truth as to what happened, as best as can be determined by
smart people. I know I'm dreaming, too much opportunity for politics."
Nah, the coverup is the last and most important part of the crime.
Posted by: geoffb at October 21, 2017 01:09 PM (zOpu5)
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damn splchk
so nixon hired the cia to kill jfk, knowing lbj would get us into viet nam and he could come along and get elected vowing to end the war!
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:04 PM (AxFdW)
Good thing you corrected it. Just sounded crazy the other way.
so nixon hired the cia to kill jfk, knowing lbj would get us into viet nam and he could come along and get elected vowing to end the war!
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:04 PM (AxFdW)
Good thing you corrected it. Just sounded crazy the other way.
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 01:09 PM (jHrzU)
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My face, it is sick of the palming. So I'll just speak of what I'm taking a lunch break from:
- Swapped the carb on the snowblower (word to the wise: NEVER rebuild a small engine carb again. A friend turned me on to Amazon third party replacements- $13/free shipping for an exact duplicate. A freaking rebuild kit costs $8 if you can find the right one, two hours, and several Tylenol.)
- New fuel line on the genset
- All tested and ready to go!
- 50% done with pressure tank replacement, old one (40 years) totally waterlogged. I don't know if I'll actually cut it over this weekend, though. I hate water infrastructure work; once you start you can't stop.
ProTip: never start a major plumbing project in the evening or on a Sunday.
My face, it is sick of the palming. So I'll just speak of what I'm taking a lunch break from:
- Swapped the carb on the snowblower (word to the wise: NEVER rebuild a small engine carb again. A friend turned me on to Amazon third party replacements- $13/free shipping for an exact duplicate. A freaking rebuild kit costs $8 if you can find the right one, two hours, and several Tylenol.)
- New fuel line on the genset
- All tested and ready to go!
- 50% done with pressure tank replacement, old one (40 years) totally waterlogged. I don't know if I'll actually cut it over this weekend, though. I hate water infrastructure work; once you start you can't stop.
ProTip: never start a major plumbing project in the evening or on a Sunday.
Posted by: Thermowax at October 21, 2017 01:09 PM (0+7uK)
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Good job, Blaster.
Posted by: Johnny at October 21, 2017 01:10 PM (7T51K)
153
Per WZ: Feldman might be ready to swing the sledgehammer on the Hollyweird pedos.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 21, 2017 01:13 PM (89T5c)
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The amazing thing about the kennedy shooting is how small the area actually is. When I was in Dallas and got a chance to see the area I was stunned. The whole area seems like it would fit in the plumbing section of home depot. The old TV footage looks like it was this large area, but that's not how it is. It blew my mind.
Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at October 21, 2017 01:15 PM (aMlLZ)
155
The Gardening Thread is up for those so inclined.
Posted by: KT at October 21, 2017 01:16 PM (BVQ+1)
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Why would Oswald, who'd surrendered his U.S. passport in yhe Ussr and lived there a while afterwards - even marrying a local - be allowed to come back to the States?
That's always baffled me.
That's always baffled me.
Posted by: Apple Fritters While Rome Burns at October 21, 2017 01:17 PM (A0bGA)
157
JFK, RFK, and Marilyn - all dead under mysterious circumstances in a short time span. oooOOOOooo.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 01:18 PM (QLvwG)
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so nixon hired the cia to kill jfk, knowing lbj would get us into viet nam and he could come along and get elected vowing to end the war!
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:04 PM (AxFdW)
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No. LBJ had connections with intelligence agencies. HE was the one who arranged for JFK's assassination. LBJ hated the Kennedys.
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:04 PM (AxFdW)
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No. LBJ had connections with intelligence agencies. HE was the one who arranged for JFK's assassination. LBJ hated the Kennedys.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 01:18 PM (/qEW2)
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UFOs must be involved in there somewhere.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 01:22 PM (QLvwG)
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Gorgeous weekend on the water in Southern New England. Last week on board and then back to RI for hauling. Life is good.
Posted by: RI Red - 100% pure Sonobian Covfefe brewing at October 21, 2017 01:24 PM (gq/E3)
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Great to see someone thrash a SJW in a public forum, but even better to hear an audience cheer the thrashing on, and see the SJW completely flustered that he's not supported.
That was an epic bitchslapping. Made my day, it did.
That was an epic bitchslapping. Made my day, it did.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at October 21, 2017 01:24 PM (tRaq7)
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Ah, here it is - The CIA assassinated Marilyn because she was about to reveal that JFK had seen the Roswell UFO and aliens.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 21, 2017 01:26 PM (QLvwG)
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Higher Ed is a dead man walking..."Institutions of Higher Illiteracy" in the words of Philip Rieff
Posted by: T Bone, Mr. T Bone at October 21, 2017 01:28 PM (+iC/P)
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My uncle was a Deputy Exalted Grand Imperious Taint in the Loins Club back in Philly.
That's quite a high position, I understand.
My uncle was a Deputy Exalted Grand Imperious Taint in the Loins Club back in Philly.
That's quite a high position, I understand.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 01:29 PM (gE0FU)
Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:32 PM (phyXb)
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dyk dept:
the actress veronica hamel bought the house marilyn monroe lived in whn she died. when hamel did renovations she discovered elaborate bugging devices hidden throughout the house, reportedly so sophisticated at the time that only the f.b.i. would have access.
this is a true rumor available on the interwebs.
the actress veronica hamel bought the house marilyn monroe lived in whn she died. when hamel did renovations she discovered elaborate bugging devices hidden throughout the house, reportedly so sophisticated at the time that only the f.b.i. would have access.
this is a true rumor available on the interwebs.
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:33 PM (AxFdW)
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"We still don't know the full truth about San Bernardino, Pulse Nightclub, and Las Vegas.
I'm pretty close to the Pulse massacre and have several friends who knew victims.
That was a muslim terrorist operation carried out by a known, radicalized muslim zealot. The official line was that there was "no direct connection with ISIS" because they couldn't find any emails or correspondence with an ISIS member.
The shooter called 911 and explained to them why he was doing what he was doing while he was doing it. There's no mystery to it at all.
Watching the news coverage in real time of a terrorist massacre that happened right across town was a surreal experience. This city is still reeling from it.
I'm pretty close to the Pulse massacre and have several friends who knew victims.
That was a muslim terrorist operation carried out by a known, radicalized muslim zealot. The official line was that there was "no direct connection with ISIS" because they couldn't find any emails or correspondence with an ISIS member.
The shooter called 911 and explained to them why he was doing what he was doing while he was doing it. There's no mystery to it at all.
Watching the news coverage in real time of a terrorist massacre that happened right across town was a surreal experience. This city is still reeling from it.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at October 21, 2017 01:36 PM (tRaq7)
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165 meaning those within that like chaos
You called?
Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:32 PM (phyXb)
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Are you suggesting that I enjoy sowing discord?
You called?
Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:32 PM (phyXb)
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Are you suggesting that I enjoy sowing discord?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 21, 2017 01:36 PM (qJtVm)
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That Marilyn's house was bugged makes sense. She was in relations with the Kennedys. Whether JFK knew about it is doubtful. After reading that book Dr. Feelgood, I can see why people in the inner circle were concerned.
Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:36 PM (phyXb)
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Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 21, 2017 01:36 PM (qJtVm
lol
Oh golly, no. I just popped into the thread, saw my nic, and was being silly. I guess I should have read the content & context. See, there I am, Professor Chaos, accidently at it again.
lol
Oh golly, no. I just popped into the thread, saw my nic, and was being silly. I guess I should have read the content & context. See, there I am, Professor Chaos, accidently at it again.
Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:39 PM (phyXb)
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Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:39 PM (phyXb)
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Oh, I'm all for a little mayhem.
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Oh, I'm all for a little mayhem.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 21, 2017 01:42 PM (qJtVm)
Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:45 PM (phyXb)
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The amazing thing about the kennedy shooting is how small the area actually is. When I was in Dallas and got a chance to see the area I was stunned. The whole area seems like it would fit in the plumbing section of home depot. The old TV footage looks like it was this large area, but that's not how it is. It blew my mind.
JFKs too
JFKs too
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 01:54 PM (jHrzU)
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If you are doing something interesting today, why not let us know about it?
Sure! I'm tracking down a leak in my car which I had suspected for some time but became readily apparent after Irma passed through. I suspect it's related to the sun roof drains and will likely require me to remove some interior trim to remedy.
Okay, I guess that's not particularly interesting.
Sure! I'm tracking down a leak in my car which I had suspected for some time but became readily apparent after Irma passed through. I suspect it's related to the sun roof drains and will likely require me to remove some interior trim to remedy.
Okay, I guess that's not particularly interesting.
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at October 21, 2017 01:55 PM (5sQ8t)
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Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 11:33 AM (jHrzU)
I am glad you reached out to your father and that he responded, blaster. Thanks for sharing that story with us.
I am glad you reached out to your father and that he responded, blaster. Thanks for sharing that story with us.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 21, 2017 01:55 PM (iVOAv)
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174 Sun roof drains can be cleared with hot water
CLR too maybe?
CLR too maybe?
Posted by: MAxIE at October 21, 2017 02:00 PM (9TR2V)
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Oswald was a manchurian candidate operative activated at the orders of LBJ, exactly like Sirhan Sirhan.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at October 21, 2017 02:03 PM (/qEW2)
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Middlebury is back in the news over at Powerline. Some vandal spraypainted SJW slogans on entrance pillars to several of the beautiful old buildings, and the school responded by calling for introspection and self-examination on the topics of racism, white advantage and bias.
It seems it still hasn't occurred to the school how endless this rabbit hole is, and until they start summarily kicking out the malefactors there will be no end.
This isn't a wave that will eventually recede, it's Maoist and will end in violence against those faculty or students considered less woke than necessary.
It seems it still hasn't occurred to the school how endless this rabbit hole is, and until they start summarily kicking out the malefactors there will be no end.
This isn't a wave that will eventually recede, it's Maoist and will end in violence against those faculty or students considered less woke than necessary.
Posted by: Lt. Spenser Rapone at October 21, 2017 02:04 PM (ylUqT)
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I hope Corey lays down the truth on the pedophiles. Horrible people!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 21, 2017 02:04 PM (iVOAv)
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I've always believed Oswald acted alone and if the Cubans or Soviets had knowledge of it beforehand , they dismissed him as an incompetent crackpot who would either fail to kill the president or die trying.
The only thing that might be interesting is that IF the Cubans or Soviets had knowledge beforehand, and out of "courtesy"--or to cover their asses--let the CIA know and the CIA failed to take the threat seriously.
Other than that, some don't want these documents released because they might reveal some of the stunts the CIA was pulling around that time, or some other embarrassing info that the deep state or certain individuals would rather keep private.
The only thing that might be interesting is that IF the Cubans or Soviets had knowledge beforehand, and out of "courtesy"--or to cover their asses--let the CIA know and the CIA failed to take the threat seriously.
Other than that, some don't want these documents released because they might reveal some of the stunts the CIA was pulling around that time, or some other embarrassing info that the deep state or certain individuals would rather keep private.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:05 PM (7uYFy)
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I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a video on youtube for your specific car for that issue.
The best place to look for causes and remedies for car problems is to find online forums for your particular car. Chances are someone else has already dealt with the issue and shared the experience.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a video on youtube for your specific car for that issue.
The best place to look for causes and remedies for car problems is to find online forums for your particular car. Chances are someone else has already dealt with the issue and shared the experience.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 02:05 PM (gE0FU)
182
oops! Che-loving scumbag sock fail
Posted by: Barack Obama is a bad, bad man at October 21, 2017 02:05 PM (ylUqT)
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Well, I don't have anything else interesting going on today, so moving phones. Moving off an iPhone 5s to a new Android 7 phone, I bought this phone outright unlocked and all - first time I have gotten a phone not from the carrier.
Trying to get all my apps back and remember all the passwords!
Other tech stuff, getting my security camera system back up, old one had firmware that was instantly hackable once it got on the internet. New one uses a cloud gateway.
Trying to get all my apps back and remember all the passwords!
Other tech stuff, getting my security camera system back up, old one had firmware that was instantly hackable once it got on the internet. New one uses a cloud gateway.
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 02:07 PM (jHrzU)
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176 174 Sun roof drains can be cleared with hot water
CLR too maybe?
Posted by: MAxIE at October 21, 2017 02:00 PM (9TR2V)
Hopefully, it'll be that simple. I'm preparing for it to be a bit more complicated as this video demonstrates:
https://youtu.be/EQtcrXPT3Kc?t=183
CLR too maybe?
Posted by: MAxIE at October 21, 2017 02:00 PM (9TR2V)
Hopefully, it'll be that simple. I'm preparing for it to be a bit more complicated as this video demonstrates:
https://youtu.be/EQtcrXPT3Kc?t=183
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at October 21, 2017 02:07 PM (5sQ8t)
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the actress veronica hamel bought the house marilyn monroe lived in whn she died. when hamel did renovations she discovered elaborate bugging devices hidden throughout the house, reportedly so sophisticated at the time that only the f.b.i. would have access.
this is a true rumor available on the interwebs.
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:33 PM (AxFdW)
I really doubt that. If bugs were placed during the time that Marilyn lived there, they would have been removed soon after her death. Simple tradecraft.
this is a true rumor available on the interwebs.
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at October 21, 2017 01:33 PM (AxFdW)
I really doubt that. If bugs were placed during the time that Marilyn lived there, they would have been removed soon after her death. Simple tradecraft.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon, survivor of GNAMM at October 21, 2017 02:09 PM (O848g)
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"They" got rid of JFK 'cuz "Blonde Lives Matter" or we were running out of Scotch.
I know it's true 'cuz we still have some left, despite Teddy.
I know it's true 'cuz we still have some left, despite Teddy.
Posted by: Burger Chef at October 21, 2017 02:09 PM (RuIsu)
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HR departments are the enforcement arm of PC embedded in industry and we will feel the effects for years yet.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That (Back from the Dead) at October 21, 2017 02:11 PM (5sfJ+)
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181 I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a video on youtube for your specific car for that issue.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 02:05 PM (gE0FU)
Yup! See 184. It's not a terribly uncommon problem with vehicles that have sun roofs, but it's odd that the RX (and presumably the Highlander) will just dump the water into the floor when it gets plugged up beyond the actual drain hole.
Posted by: Soothsayer -- Fake Commenter at October 21, 2017 02:05 PM (gE0FU)
Yup! See 184. It's not a terribly uncommon problem with vehicles that have sun roofs, but it's odd that the RX (and presumably the Highlander) will just dump the water into the floor when it gets plugged up beyond the actual drain hole.
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at October 21, 2017 02:12 PM (5sQ8t)
189
I really doubt that. If bugs were placed during the time that Marilyn lived there, they would have been removed soon after her death. Simple tradecraft.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon, survivor of GNAMM at October 21, 2017 02:09 PM (O848g)
I'm not so sure. Maybe the FBI left Monroe's house open so that reporters could go in and out and taint evidence.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon, survivor of GNAMM at October 21, 2017 02:09 PM (O848g)
I'm not so sure. Maybe the FBI left Monroe's house open so that reporters could go in and out and taint evidence.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:12 PM (7uYFy)
190
That Marilyn's house was bugged makes sense. She was in relations with the Kennedys. Whether JFK knew about it is doubtful. After reading that book Dr. Feelgood, I can see why people in the inner circle were concerned.
Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:36 PM (phyXb)
***********************************
Germany sent a letter to (whatever the NSA was titled at the time) saying that they were reluctant to do business with JFK because he was too high a security risk.
He couldn't keep his watch in his pocket or his mouth shut.
Posted by: Professor Chaos aka gumdrop gorilla at October 21, 2017 01:36 PM (phyXb)
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Germany sent a letter to (whatever the NSA was titled at the time) saying that they were reluctant to do business with JFK because he was too high a security risk.
He couldn't keep his watch in his pocket or his mouth shut.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 02:12 PM (Exd63)
191
I know this isn't the Book Thread, but do any morons know of a good book about the Kennedy years--specifically the Cuban Missile Crisis? I only as that it is readable, dependable, informative and NOT a Kennedy hagiography.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:16 PM (7uYFy)
192
Germany sent a letter to (whatever the NSA was titled at the time) saying that they were reluctant to do business with JFK because he was too high a security risk.
He couldn't keep his watch in his pocket or his mouth shut.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 02:12 PM (Exd63)
"Reckless" and "Kennedy" go together like Scotch and water....
He couldn't keep his watch in his pocket or his mouth shut.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 02:12 PM (Exd63)
"Reckless" and "Kennedy" go together like Scotch and water....
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:17 PM (7uYFy)
Posted by: fluffy at October 21, 2017 02:19 PM (cHbmY)
194
Seems like the university Halloween anti-fun brigade is in for a long slog considering the entire point of Halloween as it is celebrated in this country currently is to dress up as something you are not.
Posted by: ElKomandante at October 21, 2017 02:20 PM (kwM4p)
195
I got back yesterday from the Bogleheads conference near Philadelphia. This is the fan club for Jack Bogle, who founded the Vanguard mutual fund group and introduced the first low-cost stock index fund. Mr. Bogle gave a talk and had a fireside chat with Dr. Bill Bernstein, author of "If You Can", a 15-page guide for millenials on how to get rich slowly. I met a lot of nice folks in the 2-comma club ( > $1M net worth).
(Mr. Bogle had a heart transplant 20 years ago. He's the only fund manager known to have a heart, because they saw it being installed.)
Jonathan Clements, ex-WSJ columnist, ate at our table, then sat on the Panel of Experts QA. Other experts were Dr. Bernstein, Christine Benz (Morningstar), Dr. Wade Pfau, Allan Roth (who once got his dog a "Top Financial Planner" award), and Mike Piper. We got on busses to Vanguard HQ in Valley Forge, heard Vanguard execs answer questions, and visited our money. Gus Sauter, once Vanguard's Chief Investment Officer, closed the show with a talk about active vs. passive investing.
Can't say I learned much I didn't know already:
Diversify and keep costs low. Simpicity is possible, and a lot of investment advisors are in business to make it look too hard for you to do yourself.
The three-fund protfolio works fine (US total stock market index, foreign total stock market index, total bond index). Take your age, put that percent of nest egg in bonds, Put the rest in stock, split about 2/3 US stock, 1/3 foreign stock. Sock away 15% of your income into that, from your first paycheck. (Bogle says: Don't peek at your statements until you retire. You'll be so rich when you retire, you should be at your cardiologist when you open the statement.)
For annuities, most kinds suck and are designed to enrich salesmen and confuse customers. SPIAs and QLACs don't suck, and can be the right tool to assure that you won't run out of money before you run out of life.
It's remarkable how many investment strategies follow Rekenthaler's Rule: "If the bozos know about it, it doesn't work any more." Gene Fama and Ken French got a Nobel for discovering the "value premium" -- value stocks outperform growth stocks in the long run. But since they published their findings, the value premium disappeared.
(You think you're not a bozo? Got a Bloomberg terminal? Did you take graduate courses in linear algebra and random processes? Can you explain the difference between buying a covered call and selling a naked put? Because that's who you're trading against.)
The only bad part was the trip up. I was in the middle of a 3-way accident on I-295 near Baltimore-Washington airport. A big van rear-ended my li'l Miata and bounced it into the car ahead. Nobody hurt, everybody insured, all three drove away, but oh my pretty little car! (Busted headlight taillight, smushed trunk lid, front wheel well scrapes on tire).
(Mr. Bogle had a heart transplant 20 years ago. He's the only fund manager known to have a heart, because they saw it being installed.)
Jonathan Clements, ex-WSJ columnist, ate at our table, then sat on the Panel of Experts QA. Other experts were Dr. Bernstein, Christine Benz (Morningstar), Dr. Wade Pfau, Allan Roth (who once got his dog a "Top Financial Planner" award), and Mike Piper. We got on busses to Vanguard HQ in Valley Forge, heard Vanguard execs answer questions, and visited our money. Gus Sauter, once Vanguard's Chief Investment Officer, closed the show with a talk about active vs. passive investing.
Can't say I learned much I didn't know already:
Diversify and keep costs low. Simpicity is possible, and a lot of investment advisors are in business to make it look too hard for you to do yourself.
The three-fund protfolio works fine (US total stock market index, foreign total stock market index, total bond index). Take your age, put that percent of nest egg in bonds, Put the rest in stock, split about 2/3 US stock, 1/3 foreign stock. Sock away 15% of your income into that, from your first paycheck. (Bogle says: Don't peek at your statements until you retire. You'll be so rich when you retire, you should be at your cardiologist when you open the statement.)
For annuities, most kinds suck and are designed to enrich salesmen and confuse customers. SPIAs and QLACs don't suck, and can be the right tool to assure that you won't run out of money before you run out of life.
It's remarkable how many investment strategies follow Rekenthaler's Rule: "If the bozos know about it, it doesn't work any more." Gene Fama and Ken French got a Nobel for discovering the "value premium" -- value stocks outperform growth stocks in the long run. But since they published their findings, the value premium disappeared.
(You think you're not a bozo? Got a Bloomberg terminal? Did you take graduate courses in linear algebra and random processes? Can you explain the difference between buying a covered call and selling a naked put? Because that's who you're trading against.)
The only bad part was the trip up. I was in the middle of a 3-way accident on I-295 near Baltimore-Washington airport. A big van rear-ended my li'l Miata and bounced it into the car ahead. Nobody hurt, everybody insured, all three drove away, but oh my pretty little car! (Busted headlight taillight, smushed trunk lid, front wheel well scrapes on tire).
Posted by: Whiggish Boffin at October 21, 2017 02:21 PM (Ga1hD)
196
I thought that this was a great story. Women compete in the Ms. Senior America. Nope-no bathing suits but they do have a evening gown competition and a talent element. I think they look great. The winner was from NJ-Not me; I'm not a senior quite yet and wouldn't do that. The winner lost her husband of 51 years two years ago and attributes her long life to praying and eating well. I believe that she also goes to the gym everyday, Bravo, ladies!:
http://tinyurl.com/ybf58lul
http://tinyurl.com/ybf58lul
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 21, 2017 02:27 PM (iVOAv)
Posted by: Under Fire at October 21, 2017 02:27 PM (mcI77)
198
Huh? What? What time is it?
Posted by: Jeff SezZzions at October 21, 2017 02:28 PM (Tyii7)
199
198 Huh? What? What time is it?
Posted by: Jeff SezZzions at October 21, 2017 02:28 PM (Tyii7)
It's Saturday Jeff. Go back to sleep until, I don't know, November 2020.
Posted by: Jeff SezZzions at October 21, 2017 02:28 PM (Tyii7)
It's Saturday Jeff. Go back to sleep until, I don't know, November 2020.
Posted by: Under Fire at October 21, 2017 02:29 PM (mcI77)
200
191 I know this isn't the Book Thread, but do any morons know of a good book about the Kennedy years--specifically the Cuban Missile Crisis? I only as that it is readable, dependable, informative and NOT a Kennedy hagiography.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:16 PM (7uYFy)
One Minute to Midnight, by Michael Dobbs. It's pretty even handed, and Kennedy comes off as a bit of an amateur in geopolitics.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:16 PM (7uYFy)
One Minute to Midnight, by Michael Dobbs. It's pretty even handed, and Kennedy comes off as a bit of an amateur in geopolitics.
Posted by: moki at October 21, 2017 02:30 PM (V+V48)
Posted by: Jeff SezZzions at October 21, 2017 02:31 PM (Tyii7)
202
>>>Oswald was a manchurian candidate operative activated at the orders of LBJ, exactly like Sirhan Sirhan.<<<
So, who activated John McCain?
So, who activated John McCain?
Posted by: Fritz at October 21, 2017 02:31 PM (Kwhm/)
203
One Minute to Midnight, by Michael Dobbs. It's pretty even handed, and Kennedy comes off as a bit of an amateur in geopolitics.
Posted by: moki at October 21, 2017 02:30 PM (V+V4
Thanks. That's the one I had my eye on and I just wanted it vetted by a 'ron....
Posted by: moki at October 21, 2017 02:30 PM (V+V4
Thanks. That's the one I had my eye on and I just wanted it vetted by a 'ron....
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:33 PM (7uYFy)
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy - Bunch Em If You Got Em at October 21, 2017 02:34 PM (T+N8C)
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Thanks. That's the one I had my eye on and I just wanted it vetted by a 'ron....
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:33 PM (7uYFy)
Is an 'ette okay? {Bats eyelashes innocently}
Thanks. That's the one I had my eye on and I just wanted it vetted by a 'ron....
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:33 PM (7uYFy)
Is an 'ette okay? {Bats eyelashes innocently}
Posted by: moki at October 21, 2017 02:37 PM (V+V48)
206
moki
Thank your for your story of the executions in China.
The Left never remembers what happens when the Inner Inner Party seizes control.
Thank your for your story of the executions in China.
The Left never remembers what happens when the Inner Inner Party seizes control.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 21, 2017 02:42 PM (hyuyC)
207
Anyone else watch Z Nation? And watching the new season? And thinking the Asylum writers have lost their mojo?
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 02:42 PM (jHrzU)
208
Seth Rich, of course.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy - Bunch Em If You Got Em at October 21, 2017 02:34 PM (T+N8C)
Liar!!!!!!
I did.
Posted by: Banana Splits Guy - Bunch Em If You Got Em at October 21, 2017 02:34 PM (T+N8C)
Liar!!!!!!
I did.
Posted by: Rhymes with Poopy at October 21, 2017 02:43 PM (sf2BM)
209
Is an 'ette okay? {Bats eyelashes innocently}
Posted by: moki at October 21, 2017 02:37 PM (V+V4
Sure. Thanks.
Posted by: moki at October 21, 2017 02:37 PM (V+V4
Sure. Thanks.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 02:43 PM (7uYFy)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 02:45 PM (60v4h)
211
During the national anthem at the Nets game, the singer who was performing took a knee at the end. According to the Associated Press, the crowd reaction was a mix of boos and cheers at the response. The NBA recently put out a memo to teams reminding them that there is a rule for players and coaches to stand during the anthem.
The anthem performer was Justine Skye, a recording artist for Roc Nation, which was founded by former Nets minority owner Jay Z.
This a great country, or what?
The anthem performer was Justine Skye, a recording artist for Roc Nation, which was founded by former Nets minority owner Jay Z.
This a great country, or what?
Posted by: Jeff SezZzions at October 21, 2017 02:45 PM (Tyii7)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 21, 2017 02:46 PM (hyuyC)
213
Wonder if the Nets have Chelsea Manning-Handler on deck for the next game's anthem?
Posted by: Jeff SezZzions at October 21, 2017 02:51 PM (Tyii7)
214
Wishing I hadn't let my wife and daughter talk me out of some poker cash winnings that I had planned to use to splurge on expensive scratch off tickets.
The store I was going to buy five tickets from ($25 tickets, shot at $10,000,000) sold one of the Jackpot winners to someone who didn't hesitate (or get nagged out of it, depending on your perspective).
The store I was going to buy five tickets from ($25 tickets, shot at $10,000,000) sold one of the Jackpot winners to someone who didn't hesitate (or get nagged out of it, depending on your perspective).
Posted by: Eeeyore Sulking on another Saturday at October 21, 2017 02:52 PM (4bjXi)
215
NOOD pets
Posted by: blaster at October 21, 2017 03:11 PM (jHrzU)
216
Steve Bannon's Motley Crew of Challengers
-Karl Rove at WSJ
FOAD Rove but first, EABOD.
Posted by: Under Fire at October 21, 2017 02:27 PM (mcI77)
*****************
From Breitbart on the CA gathering of investors (convention?), where he was keynote speaker:
He [Bannon] said that he'd like to insult the establishment Republican consultant for his recent less-than-kind op-ed attacking the Breitbart Executive Chairman in the Wall Street Journal, but he doesn't like punching down.
-Karl Rove at WSJ
FOAD Rove but first, EABOD.
Posted by: Under Fire at October 21, 2017 02:27 PM (mcI77)
*****************
From Breitbart on the CA gathering of investors (convention?), where he was keynote speaker:
He [Bannon] said that he'd like to insult the establishment Republican consultant for his recent less-than-kind op-ed attacking the Breitbart Executive Chairman in the Wall Street Journal, but he doesn't like punching down.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 03:19 PM (Exd63)
217
Yea, Alabama! Drown 'em Tide!
Every 'Bama man's behind you,
Hit your stride.
Go teach the Bulldogs to behave,
Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave.
And if a man starts to weaken,
That's a shame!
For Bama's pluck and grit have
Writ her name in Crimson flame.
Fight on, fight on, fight on men!
Remember the Rose Bowl, we'll win then.
Go, roll to victory,
Hit your stride,
You're Dixie's football pride,
Crimson Tide, Roll Tide, Roll Tide!!
Yea, Alabama! Drown 'em Tide!
Every 'Bama man's behind you,
Hit your stride.
Go teach the Bulldogs to behave,
Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave.
And if a man starts to weaken,
That's a shame!
For Bama's pluck and grit have
Writ her name in Crimson flame.
Fight on, fight on, fight on men!
Remember the Rose Bowl, we'll win then.
Go, roll to victory,
Hit your stride,
You're Dixie's football pride,
Crimson Tide, Roll Tide, Roll Tide!!
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 03:35 PM (60v4h)
218
He [Bannon] said that he'd like to insult the establishment Republican
consultant for his recent less-than-kind op-ed attacking the Breitbart
Executive Chairman in the Wall Street Journal, but he doesn't like
punching down.
---
Bannon was someguy?
consultant for his recent less-than-kind op-ed attacking the Breitbart
Executive Chairman in the Wall Street Journal, but he doesn't like
punching down.
---
Bannon was someguy?
Posted by: Methos at October 21, 2017 03:37 PM (XQvuQ)
219
From Breitbart on the CA gathering of investors (convention?), where he was keynote speaker:
He [Bannon] said that he'd like to insult the establishment Republican consultant for his recent less-than-kind op-ed attacking the Breitbart Executive Chairman in the Wall Street Journal, but he doesn't like punching down.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 03:19 PM (Exd63)
He put it so much nicer than I would have. Personally, I would have liked to see him hoist a Rove pinata up and beat it into small piece with his mic stick. Then light the debris on fire. That's just me though.
From Breitbart on the CA gathering of investors (convention?), where he was keynote speaker:
He [Bannon] said that he'd like to insult the establishment Republican consultant for his recent less-than-kind op-ed attacking the Breitbart Executive Chairman in the Wall Street Journal, but he doesn't like punching down.
Posted by: gNewt at October 21, 2017 03:19 PM (Exd63)
He put it so much nicer than I would have. Personally, I would have liked to see him hoist a Rove pinata up and beat it into small piece with his mic stick. Then light the debris on fire. That's just me though.
Posted by: Under Fire at October 21, 2017 03:43 PM (mcI77)
220
95 I got back yesterday from the Bogleheads conference near Philadelphia. This is the fan club for Jack Bogle, who founded the Vanguard mutual fund group and introduced the first low-cost stock index fund. Mr. Bogle gave a talk and had a fireside chat with Dr. Bill Bernstein, author of "If You Can", a 15-page guide for millenials on how to get rich slowly. I met a lot of nice folks in the 2-comma club ( > $1M net worth).
(Mr. Bogle had a heart transplant 20 years ago. He's the only fund manager known to have a heart, because they saw it being installed.)
Jonathan Clements, ex-WSJ columnist, ate at our table, then sat on the Panel of Experts QA. Other experts were Dr. Bernstein, Christine Benz (Morningstar), Dr. Wade Pfau, Allan Roth (who once got his dog a "Top Financial Planner" award), and Mike Piper. We got on busses to Vanguard HQ in Valley Forge, heard Vanguard execs answer questions, and visited our money. Gus Sauter, once Vanguard's Chief Investment Officer, closed the show with a talk about active vs. passive investing.
Can't say I learned much I didn't know already:
Diversify and keep costs low. Simpicity is possible, and a lot of investment advisors are in business to make it look too hard for you to do yourself.
The three-fund protfolio works fine (US total stock market index, foreign total stock market index, total bond index). Take your age, put that percent of nest egg in bonds, Put the rest in stock, split about 2/3 US stock, 1/3 foreign stock. Sock away 15% of your income into that, from your first paycheck. (Bogle says: Don't peek at your statements until you retire. You'll be so rich when you retire, you should be at your cardiologist when you open the statement.)
For annuities, most kinds suck and are designed to enrich salesmen and confuse customers. SPIAs and QLACs don't suck, and can be the right tool to assure that you won't run out of money before you run out of life.
It's remarkable how many investment strategies follow Rekenthaler's Rule: "If the bozos know about it, it doesn't work any more." Gene Fama and Ken French got a Nobel for discovering the "value premium" -- value stocks outperform growth stocks in the long run. But since they published their findings, the value premium disappeared.
(You think you're not a bozo? Got a Bloomberg terminal? Did you take graduate courses in linear algebra and random processes? Can you explain the difference between buying a covered call and selling a naked put? Because that's who you're trading against.)
The only bad part was the trip up. I was in the middle of a 3-way accident on I-295 near Baltimore-Washington airport. A big van rear-ended my li'l Miata and bounced it into the car ahead. Nobody hurt, everybody insured, all three drove away, but oh my pretty little car! (Busted headlight taillight, smushed trunk lid, front wheel well scrapes on tire).
Posted by: Whiggish Boffin at October 21, 2017 02:21 PM (Ga1hD)
I would declare a moo moo sighting if it weren't for the correct investment advice and total lack of snobbery.
95 I got back yesterday from the Bogleheads conference near Philadelphia. This is the fan club for Jack Bogle, who founded the Vanguard mutual fund group and introduced the first low-cost stock index fund. Mr. Bogle gave a talk and had a fireside chat with Dr. Bill Bernstein, author of "If You Can", a 15-page guide for millenials on how to get rich slowly. I met a lot of nice folks in the 2-comma club ( > $1M net worth).
(Mr. Bogle had a heart transplant 20 years ago. He's the only fund manager known to have a heart, because they saw it being installed.)
Jonathan Clements, ex-WSJ columnist, ate at our table, then sat on the Panel of Experts QA. Other experts were Dr. Bernstein, Christine Benz (Morningstar), Dr. Wade Pfau, Allan Roth (who once got his dog a "Top Financial Planner" award), and Mike Piper. We got on busses to Vanguard HQ in Valley Forge, heard Vanguard execs answer questions, and visited our money. Gus Sauter, once Vanguard's Chief Investment Officer, closed the show with a talk about active vs. passive investing.
Can't say I learned much I didn't know already:
Diversify and keep costs low. Simpicity is possible, and a lot of investment advisors are in business to make it look too hard for you to do yourself.
The three-fund protfolio works fine (US total stock market index, foreign total stock market index, total bond index). Take your age, put that percent of nest egg in bonds, Put the rest in stock, split about 2/3 US stock, 1/3 foreign stock. Sock away 15% of your income into that, from your first paycheck. (Bogle says: Don't peek at your statements until you retire. You'll be so rich when you retire, you should be at your cardiologist when you open the statement.)
For annuities, most kinds suck and are designed to enrich salesmen and confuse customers. SPIAs and QLACs don't suck, and can be the right tool to assure that you won't run out of money before you run out of life.
It's remarkable how many investment strategies follow Rekenthaler's Rule: "If the bozos know about it, it doesn't work any more." Gene Fama and Ken French got a Nobel for discovering the "value premium" -- value stocks outperform growth stocks in the long run. But since they published their findings, the value premium disappeared.
(You think you're not a bozo? Got a Bloomberg terminal? Did you take graduate courses in linear algebra and random processes? Can you explain the difference between buying a covered call and selling a naked put? Because that's who you're trading against.)
The only bad part was the trip up. I was in the middle of a 3-way accident on I-295 near Baltimore-Washington airport. A big van rear-ended my li'l Miata and bounced it into the car ahead. Nobody hurt, everybody insured, all three drove away, but oh my pretty little car! (Busted headlight taillight, smushed trunk lid, front wheel well scrapes on tire).
Posted by: Whiggish Boffin at October 21, 2017 02:21 PM (Ga1hD)
I would declare a moo moo sighting if it weren't for the correct investment advice and total lack of snobbery.
Posted by: Headless Body of Agnew at October 21, 2017 03:55 PM (e1mEI)
221
So how much of the Hurricane Relief Concert will end up routed through the various Clinton front organizations?
Posted by: Fox2! at October 21, 2017 04:06 PM (brIR5)
222
221 So how much of the Hurricane Relief Concert will end up routed through the various Clinton front organizations?
99.99 percent is my guess.
99.99 percent is my guess.
Posted by: Under Fire at October 21, 2017 04:09 PM (mcI77)
223
Huh? What? What time is it?
Posted by: Jeff SezZzions at October 21, 2017 02:28 PM (Tyii7)
25 or 6 to 4
Posted by: Jeff SezZzions at October 21, 2017 02:28 PM (Tyii7)
25 or 6 to 4
Posted by: Chicago (nee Chigao Transit Authority) at October 21, 2017 04:13 PM (brIR5)
224
I suspect it's related to the sun roof drains
A little chlorine bleach should take care of it. Burn out the organics that are blocking the end of the drain line.
A little chlorine bleach should take care of it. Burn out the organics that are blocking the end of the drain line.
Posted by: Fox2! at October 21, 2017 04:19 PM (brIR5)
225
Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 04:27 PM (60v4h)
226
Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 04:27 PM (60v4h)
I can't imagine why.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 21, 2017 04:27 PM (60v4h)
I can't imagine why.
Posted by: JoeF. at October 21, 2017 04:28 PM (7uYFy)
227
Speaking of thought crimes: recently TSA has taken to searching books at airports. On one such occasion on my travels they grabbed my backpack, and pulled out my book to flip through and, one supposes, to ascertain that it was in fact a book. It was Richard Pipes "Russian Revolution" which I find appropriate reading for this 100th anniversary year of the event.
I quipped to the TSA agent "I know, I know, that book violates the creed of the United States and will one day get me arrested."
I quipped to the TSA agent "I know, I know, that book violates the creed of the United States and will one day get me arrested."
Posted by: CatchThirtyThr33 at October 21, 2017 05:20 PM (qXaZc)
228
Went to the Orlando Maker Faire at the Orlando Fair Grounds. Cool event. Lots of people making cool stuff.
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John Kerry Pick-Up Lines
Changes Liberal Senator George Michell Will Make at Disney
Torments in Dog-Hell
Greatest Hitjobs
The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon
A D&D Guide to the Democratic Candidates
Margaret Cho: Just Not Funny
More Margaret Cho Abuse
Margaret Cho: Still Not Funny
Iraqi Prisoner Claims He Was Raped... By Woman
Wonkette Announces "Morning Zoo" Format
John Kerry's "Plan" Causes Surrender of Moqtada al-Sadr's Militia
World Muslim Leaders Apologize for Nick Berg's Beheading
Michael Moore Goes on Lunchtime Manhattan Death-Spree
Milestone: Oliver Willis Posts 400th "Fake News Article" Referencing Britney Spears
Liberal Economists Rue a "New Decade of Greed"
Artificial Insouciance: Maureen Dowd's Word Processor Revolts Against Her Numbing Imbecility
Intelligence Officials Eye Blogs for Tips
They Done Found Us Out, Cletus: Intrepid Internet Detective Figures Out Our Master Plan
Shock: Josh Marshall Almost Mentions Sarin Discovery in Iraq
Leather-Clad Biker Freaks Terrorize Australian Town
When Clinton Was President, Torture Was Cool
What Wonkette Means When She Explains What Tina Brown Means
Wonkette's Stand-Up Act
Wankette HQ Gay-Rumors Du Jour
Here's What's Bugging Me: Goose and Slider
My Own Micah Wright Style Confession of Dishonesty
Outraged "Conservatives" React to the FMA
An On-Line Impression of Dennis Miller Having Sex with a Kodiak Bear
The Story the Rightwing Media Refuses to Report!
Our Lunch with David "Glengarry Glen Ross" Mamet
The House of Love: Paul Krugman
A Michael Moore Mystery (TM)
The Dowd-O-Matic!
Liberal Consistency and Other Myths
Kepler's Laws of Liberal Media Bias
John Kerry-- The Splunge! Candidate
"Divisive" Politics & "Attacks on Patriotism" (very long)
The Donkey ("The Raven" parody)
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