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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:30 AM (2YhKe) 2
Sponge!
Posted by: rickb223 at July 07, 2026 09:30 AM (zim0n) 3
Queen is endowed.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:30 AM (2YhKe) 4
What has this got to do with macaroni?
Posted by: Yankee Doodle at July 07, 2026 09:30 AM (MWfyi) 5
Is that her child or actually Napoleon?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (2YhKe) 6
Lovely family portrait.
Posted by: Tuna at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (lJ0H4) 7
about half them kids be dead before the paint dries
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (/+uur) 8
Little Ralphie there with the bow is about to start some shit.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (kgE5c) 9
Ugly brats.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (Kt19C) Posted by: Educational System at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (Eewg7) 11
Is that her child or actually Napoleon?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer Looks like the one holding her right hand is Naps. Posted by: rickb223 at July 07, 2026 09:32 AM (zim0n) 12
The Queen's kids were angry that day, my friends.
Posted by: George Costanza at July 07, 2026 09:32 AM (2Ez/1) 13
Son on the left is a spitting image of dad.
Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:32 AM (NpAcC) 14
Queen is endowed.......
Posted by: Sponge No, I think they call it coronated. Posted by: Educational System I coronate thee right motorboat and left motorboat. Posted by: rickb223 at July 07, 2026 09:33 AM (zim0n) 15
Nice rack.
Posted by: Bulg at July 07, 2026 09:33 AM (77rzZ) 16
who will be the first to make a Neil Diamond reference?
Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 09:33 AM (ZxPkt) 17
Looks like a happy family!
Sorry dad as too busy to sit for the painting. Posted by: CHEESE at July 07, 2026 09:33 AM (X8xt3) 18
Cute family portrait. Caroline's look says "Can we hurry this up a bit? The kids are getting restless."
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:33 AM (kgE5c) 19
Hooterage.
Posted by: Can't help but notice at July 07, 2026 09:33 AM (2Ez/1) 20
The two older children look like a handful!
Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:34 AM (X8xt3) 21
Vrry nicely done
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 09:34 AM (sgkY8) 22
So, she would’ve been Nappy’s sister-in-law, I think.
Posted by: Bulg at July 07, 2026 09:35 AM (77rzZ) 23
who will be the first to make a Neil Diamond reference?
Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 09:33 AM Too old. - Neil Diamond Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:35 AM (kgE5c) 24
Caroline is Napoleon's sister
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 09:35 AM (sgkY8) 25
Needs moar sheer negligee and less children.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:35 AM (2YhKe) Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:36 AM (X8xt3) 27
I'm sure the Nappy B costume won't get the little boy beaten up at school - not at all.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:36 AM (zkbtJ) 28
The portrait includes the following children of Caroline Bonaparte:
Achille Murat Eldest son Lucien Murat Second son Luisa Murat Daughter Letizia Murat Youngest daughter Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:36 AM (NpAcC) 29
I'll take the one on the right. Looks like she could use a good shower!
Posted by: Joe Biden at July 07, 2026 09:36 AM (2YhKe) Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (zkbtJ) 31
Cute kids.
Posted by: huerfano at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (VJX5o) Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (qRla/) 33
Wakes up
Scratches Looks around Dang. Geezer Golf Tuesday! And the queen reminds me of the green on #5 with its gentle rolling mounds where the balls can go anywhere. Goes looking for coffee. Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (2WIwB) 34
Quick update. Surgery went well yesterday. Pain is tolerable and hopefully I’ll be home this weekend.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (FW3Wq) 35
Wife of Marshal Joachim Murat
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM (sgkY8) 36
Nice painting. Caroline Bonaparte had an interesting life. Her husband , the children's father was executed in 1815.
Would hang, thx CBD Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM (20Ghg) 37
Pretty damn foo foo. Even the artist's name has all sorts of fancy doodads in the font with commas and shit.
Posted by: Lah Dee Da at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM (2Ez/1) Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM (qRla/) 39
Dang. Geezer Golf Tuesday! And the queen reminds me of the green on #5 with its gentle rolling mounds where the balls can go anywhere.
Goes looking for coffee. Ah, you're saying she has...moderate tracts of land. Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM (zkbtJ) 40
Prayers up Duke.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM (2WIwB) 41
And the queen reminds me of the green on #5 with its gentle rolling mounds where the balls can go anywhere.
The Paolo, he knows what you mean. Posted by: The Paolo at July 07, 2026 09:39 AM (qRla/) 42
Who knew Naples had such large tracts of land?
Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 09:39 AM (sKqQm) 43
Letizia Murat Youngest daughter
Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:36 AM (NpAcC) Not to be confused with me. Posted by: Queen Letizia of Spain at July 07, 2026 09:39 AM (qA8eD) 44
Goes looking for coffee.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (2WIwB) This is why you gotta have a stash… Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 09:40 AM (qA8eD) 45
Incredible talent... amazing work.. however, the kids always look like they have adult heads and faces...
Posted by: Silent at July 07, 2026 09:41 AM (jCvle) 46
Who or what is she looking at over there? Amazon or USPS guy?
Posted by: dantesed at July 07, 2026 09:41 AM (Oy/m2) 47
Has she taken them to the water park to ride the slide yet?
Posted by: So-Crates, Dude at July 07, 2026 09:41 AM (niKHs) 48
She really isn't, it's just the pushup style of the dress.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (zkbtJ) What a buzz killer! Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 07, 2026 09:41 AM (l4RKn) 49
No, I’m just waiting on physical therapy to come in and torture me
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 07, 2026 09:42 AM (FW3Wq) Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 07, 2026 09:42 AM (O0L8i) 51
Also, please excuse typos. On some serious drugs.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 07, 2026 09:42 AM (FW3Wq) 52
Ah, you're saying she has...moderate tracts of land.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM (zkbtJ) Indeed. Difficult putts requiring a firm stroke and a good grip on the putter. Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 09:42 AM (2WIwB) 53
She really isn't, it's just the pushup style of the dress.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (zkbtJ) What a buzz killer! Nahhhh, I believe in accuracy. Also, I'm not a believer in the "more = better" paradigm when it comes to mammaries. Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:43 AM (zkbtJ) 54
Activate the nic correction device!
Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 09:43 AM (Eewg7) 55
"Empire waist," it was called.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM Which very rarely looks flattering, imho, but, de gustibus and all that. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:43 AM (kgE5c) 56
46 Who or what is she looking at over there? Amazon or USPS guy?
Posted by: dantesed at July 07, 2026 09:41 AM *polite cough* Posted by: The Paolo at July 07, 2026 09:43 AM (2Ez/1) 57
She really isn't, it's just the pushup style of the dress. Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (zkbtJ) Why would you rain on my parade like that? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:43 AM (2YhKe) 58
What a buzz killer! Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 07, 2026 09:41 AM (l4RKn) And I thought TJM was the asshole around here! Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:44 AM (2YhKe) 59
And I thought TJM was the asshole around here!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:44 AM "An." Not "the." Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:45 AM (kgE5c) 60
Little Ralphie there with the bow is about to start some shit.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (kgE5c) ---- "You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 09:45 AM (FZ29D) 61
Geez, I haven't seen this much butthurt around here since the great crossbow vs longbow kerfuffle.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:45 AM (zkbtJ) 62
Thank you redridinghood.
Achille Murat became the first mayor of Tallahassee. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 07, 2026 09:45 AM (zdLoL) 63
And I thought TJM was the asshole around here!
Posted by: Sponge Oh please! If one of the 'Ettes ordered "All assholes fall in!" here there'd be a crowd forming up. Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 09:46 AM (Eewg7) 64
Incredible talent... amazing work.. however, the kids always look like they have adult heads and faces...
Posted by: Silent at July 07, 2026 09:41 AM (jCvle) ---- They grew up so fast back then.... Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 09:46 AM (FZ29D) 65
"Pull my finger."
Posted by: Little girl on the right at July 07, 2026 09:46 AM (2Ez/1) 66
If one of the 'Ettes ordered "All assholes fall in!" here there'd be a crowd forming up.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 09:46 AM (Eewg7) Puss n' boobs make men do strange things........ Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:47 AM (2YhKe) 67
Naples? How does she like her pizza sliced?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 09:48 AM (RIvkX) 68
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM
Thx for the update. May the Lord continue to strengthen and heal you. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 09:48 AM (X58gq) 69
What's the girl on the far left holding?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 07, 2026 09:48 AM (2Ez/1) 70
Puss n' boobs make men do strange things........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:47 AM (2YhKe) So can Queen Letizia in a snug, tight black leather pencil skirt. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 09:49 AM (qA8eD) 71
If one of the 'Ettes ordered "All assholes fall in!" here there'd be a crowd forming up.
The plural of "asshole" is "Congress". Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 09:49 AM (zkbtJ) Posted by: Maine Kampf at July 07, 2026 09:49 AM (2Drhq) 73
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No dog. Not art. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 07, 2026 09:42 AM (O0L8i) DOGS PLAYING POKER Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 09:50 AM (qA8eD) 74
Read up on the history of the Kingdom of Naples. It was a corrupt little realm, replaced by one of Nappy's generals who very shortly lost it again back to its former corrupt rulers.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 09:50 AM (sKqQm) 75
Impressive she survived childbirth 4 times in short order, and maintained her looks. Good genes.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 07, 2026 09:50 AM (QaH55) 76
Surely, M. Gerard could have squeezed a sasquatch into that painting.
Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at July 07, 2026 09:51 AM (qy2Wk) 77
The eldest son in the painting, Achille Murat moved to Florida.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 09:51 AM (sKqQm) 78
Glad you are doing well Duke Lowell!
Posted by: Piper at July 07, 2026 09:51 AM (hftzA) 79
I don't understand the extra folds of cloth the kids sitting on, seem superfluous to the dress. Can MP4 help here?
Posted by: From about That Time at July 07, 2026 09:51 AM (sl73Y) 80
Little girl holding the flowers looks like G.W. Bush
Posted by: one hour sober at July 07, 2026 09:52 AM (J4Dwc) Posted by: Stoner living in his parent's basement at July 07, 2026 09:53 AM (2Ez/1) 82
The plural of "asshole" is "Congress".
I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace. That two are called a law firm - And that three or more become a Congress! Posted by: John Adams at July 07, 2026 09:53 AM (qRla/) 83
Who names their kid Achille?
Posted by: dantesed at July 07, 2026 09:53 AM (Oy/m2) 84
"Empire waist," it was called.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 07, 2026 09:38 AM The Korean traditional dress style, the Hanbok, also has that high waist. (as an aside, I tried to remember the term Hanbok, and all I could think of was Sjambok, which is a whip made of hippo hide because it is early) Posted by: Kindltot at July 07, 2026 09:54 AM (rbvCR) 85
Who names their kid Achille?
Posted by: dantesed at July 07, 2026 09:53 AM (Oy/m2) Mrs and Mr Bless-You. Posted by: Kindltot at July 07, 2026 09:54 AM (rbvCR) 86
With that many kids around, it appears that M'Lady enjoyed having her 'winky' whacked …
Posted by: Dr_No at July 07, 2026 09:54 AM (ayRl+) 87
I don't understand the extra folds of cloth the kids sitting on, seem superfluous to the dress. Can MP4 help here?
Posted by: From about That Time at July 07, 2026 09:51 AM (sl73Y) It looks as though it should be her dress train, though it's in an odd position at her waist. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 07, 2026 09:55 AM (qRla/) 88
I like the detail of the clothing and objects and the natural colors. (And the mother has a nice rack.) What makes the portrait for me is the sense of spontaneity in the faces. The mother looks like she just got called by someone off to the side. The kids look like they were told to keep still but are too young, or mischievous, to comply. The little boy in the front looks like an imp. That makes a 'formal' portrait something appropriate for a home, not just a gallery. I noticed a similar effect in his other portraits.
Gerard's paintings of historical or mythological themes are impressive and show the influence of Jacques-Louis David. Definitely worth a look. Posted by: JTB at July 07, 2026 09:55 AM (yTvNw) 89
Nice family portrait, except that dad is missing
From other pictures of the mother she had a sweet face. It's sort of hard to tell here. I like the older son who's dressed up sort of looking like his uncle, and I like the scene through the window. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 09:55 AM (D+BhG) Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 09:55 AM (sKqQm) 91
"Of all my family, she is the one that resembles me the most".
— Napoleon on his sister Caroline "Especially when I wear her clothes in private." - Nappy Posted by: Maine Kampf at July 07, 2026 09:55 AM (2Drhq) 92
She sees Paolo has entered the room. One of the kids is his. At least.
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 07, 2026 09:56 AM (U3fVU) Posted by: Delurker at July 07, 2026 09:56 AM (2Drhq) 94
> 92
I see I should have read the comments first :^D Posted by: WaitingForMartel at July 07, 2026 09:56 AM (U3fVU) 95
No dog. Not art.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 07, 2026 09:42 AM (O0L8i) https://tinyurl.com/m33c9cx6 Better? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 07, 2026 09:57 AM (l4RKn) Posted by: Amirite? at July 07, 2026 09:57 AM (sUTO1) 97
The artist just sort of phoned in the hands.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 09:57 AM (1z8ji) 98
Almost every painting can be enhances by a happy little bush or two.
Posted by: zombie Bob Ross at July 07, 2026 09:58 AM (0sNs1) 99
@ 98 Almost every painting can be enhances by a happy little bush or two.
__________________________ So saith Mr Bob Ross of 'happy little trees' fame … Posted by: Dr_No at July 07, 2026 09:59 AM (ayRl+) 100
100
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 09:59 AM (/+uur) 101
Quick update. Surgery went well yesterday. Pain is tolerable and hopefully I’ll be home this weekend.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (FW3Wq) Welcome news! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 09:59 AM (1z8ji) 102
At UPI: "Mystery spheres on Australian beach identified as 'space balls'"
Reached for comment, Aussie Space Director explained: "Spaceballs? Forget it, too dangerous. Besides, I'm already numero uno on Dark Helmet's hit list." Posted by: gp at July 07, 2026 10:00 AM (Jr5Lq) 103
No dog. Not art.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 07, 2026 09:42 AM (O0L8i) https://tinyurl.com/m33c9cx6 Better? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 07, 2026 09:57 AM *golf clap* Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 10:00 AM (kgE5c) 104
Murat, the father, was a brave guy if rather foolhardy
On being asked if he had any request to make, he said he wished to have a bath prepared for him and perfumed with a bottle of eau-de-Cologne, and, as a last request, that his eyes should not be bandaged. Both wishes were granted, and, by order sent by King Ferdinand, twelve of his own soldiers were selected to shoot him. When the fatal hour came, seeing the emotion of his men, Murat said, "My friends, if you wish to spare me, aim at my heart Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 10:00 AM (sKqQm) 105
Andrew Gillum arrested for drugs in Alabama last week.
Posted by: mr tmz at July 07, 2026 10:01 AM (rJ48h) 106
At UPI: "Mystery spheres on Australian beach identified as 'space balls'"
Reached for comment, Aussie Space Director explained: "Spaceballs? Forget it, too dangerous. Besides, I'm already numero uno on Dark Helmet's hit list." Posted by: gp at July 07, 2026 10:00 AM "Oh, shit...there goes the neighborhood." Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 10:01 AM (kgE5c) 107
Andrew Gillum arrested for drugs in Alabama last week.
Posted by: mr tmz at July 07, 2026 10:01 AM *pats pockets* Let's see, I had my shocked face around here a moment ago... Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 10:02 AM (kgE5c) 108
@Ty_Clevenger
SETH RICH UPDATE: Today an attorney for the government told me that I would soon be getting confirmation that several hundred pages of documents related to Seth Rich were found in a previously-hidden room at FBI headquarters. You may recall that on July 30, 2025, Fox News Digital reported that newly-installed FBI Director Kash Patel and his leadership team had located an unmapped / sealed area within the J. Edgar Hoover Building's SCIF. If the FBI is still fighting transparency so hard on other fronts (and it is), then why would it acknowledge that records about Seth had been hidden in the SCIF? I don’t know. Maybe Joe DiGenova’s grand jury investigation in Miami is putting some heat on the players in DC? I can tell you this much for sure: nobody on Capitol Hill has been willing to touch this subject with a ten-foot pole. The murder of Seth Rich – and the resulting cover-up – is as radioactive as any topic I’ve ever seen. I hope that changes soon, and I’ll post updates as soon as I know more. BTW, I’m not suicidal. I feel great. Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 10:02 AM (IrKJc) 109
Andrew Gillum arrested for drugs in Alabama last week.
Posted by: mr tmz at July 07, 2026 10:01 AM (rJ48h) Crack kills. Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at July 07, 2026 10:03 AM (dK+Kv) 110
The way the queen is just staring off into space reminds me of those gay music album covers that were popular in the 70s and 80s where the band member are just randomly looking in random directions for random reasons, often in places like a beach or field.
This is Napoleon’s younger sister. Very odd and tumultuous time in French and Italian history. Posted by: Elric the Blade at July 07, 2026 10:03 AM (bAJQW) Posted by: Whoopi at July 07, 2026 10:05 AM (2Ez/1) 112
According to Wikipedia, after he moved to Florida, Achille Murat married the great-grandniece of George Washington.
Posted by: Bulg at July 07, 2026 10:05 AM (77rzZ) 113
🇺🇸 𝗧 𝗢 𝗠 𝗠 𝗬 ✦ 𝗧 𝗔 𝗧 𝗨 𝗠 ✦ 𝗡 𝗘 𝗪 𝗦
@BenKaxton 🚨🚨 BREAKING EXCLUSIVE 🚨🚨 WHAT DID I JUST FIND?! Newly released J6 footage contains POLICE RADIO TRAFFIC. An officer appears to say: “THERE’S 350 FBI AGENTS ON THE SCENE.” 350 FBI AGENTS?!?!?! WHO WERE THEY? WHERE WERE THEY? WHAT WERE THEY DOING? LISTEN FOR YOURSELF. SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE. SOMEBODY NEEDS TO EXPLAIN THIS. NOW. Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 10:05 AM (IrKJc) 114
Andrew Gillum arrested for drugs in Alabama last week.
Posted by: mr tmz at July 07, 2026 10:01 AM (rJ48h) No dead homo gigolos along for the ride? He's really going downhill. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 10:06 AM (2YhKe) 115
It seems some of the Dems are pushing a replacement for Platner.
So yeah, about that DSA-endorsed candidate that folx want to replace Platner: "As Maine Senate President in a state senate caucus meeting several years ago, Troy Jackson in a heated disagreement struck a female colleague with a bottle he threw at her." Is there no normal, nonabusive male in the entire party? I'm beginning to suspect they didn't really mean it with the whole "me too" thing. https://tinyurl.com/5xwaeb87 Posted by: Archimedes at July 07, 2026 10:06 AM (zkbtJ) The Morning Report — 7/ 7 /26
Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico that while she and Platner had been involved in an “on-and-off relationship,” in 2021 he allegedly “entered her rural Maine home uninvited one night” while intoxicated. Platner allegedly “forced himself on her while she repeatedly told him to stop.” “I remember him grabbing my pelvis and being really forceful of me,” Racicot explained to the outlet. “I remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, ‘This is no longer my choice.'”So, a Nazi-loving Jew-hating rapist. As America's 250th birthday gradually recedes in the distance, I can honestly say I can't think of a more ideal presidential candidate . . . for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Khamenei Funeral: Loyalists Call for Killing of Trump, Vance, and Conservative Influencers “As they passed under a bridge, mourners hurled stones at a billboard hung from above showing U.S. President Donald Trump with a bullet aimed at his head.”If you didn't have the context, you'd swear that was a typical social media post from almost any leftist pol, media personality or average lefty wine mom. Meh, Graham cracka Platner is just another cardboard cutout Democrat “Graham Platner needs to immediately withdraw as the Democrat nominee for Senate and allow Maine Democrats the opportunity to choose a new candidate who can defeat Susan Collins,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chair Sen. Kristin Gillibrand of New York said in a statement. “The DSCC will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot.” Democrat Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren also joined the pile-on, saying in a statement that “the best path forward is for Graham Platner to step aside,” while Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wrote on X that Platner “must drop out” and that the party “should continue to stand with all survivors of sexual assault.”Given this story and the rise of the DSA to preeminence in the Dem party, I can't understand how they are now seeing Platner as toxic waste. A new YouGov survey found Democrats are more likely to view the Black Lives Matter flag positively than the American flag, with 74 percent expressing a very or somewhat positive opinion of the BLM flag compared with 72 percent for the U.S. flag. The poll also found ten percent of Democrats held a negative view of the American flag. Among Republicans, just ten percent said they viewed the BLM flag positively. The survey also measured reactions to other flags and symbols, finding only three percent of Democrats had a positive view of flags associated with President Donald J. Trump, while nine percent viewed the Confederate flag positively and 27 percent viewed the Palestinian flag favorably. The findings were released shortly after a Marist poll reported that fewer than half of Democrats said they were proud to be Americans, compared with 93 percent of Republicans. A 2025 Gallup poll similarly found a sharp partisan divide in national pride. YouGov surveyed 1,088 U.S. adults online between June 30 and July 2. Elsewhere we have news that Mitch McConnell is unwell, or perhaps fast approaching room temperature. Before politics enters the room, prayers should. I can't read about a possible heart crisis or stroke without thinking of my father, who lived through a heart attack, suffered a stroke, and endured hard months before he died.Mitch McConnell's record has to say the least been spotty at best when it comes to advancing an America first constitutional agenda and opposing the Democrat traitors who have run wild especially since the coming of Obama and well before that. McConnell and all the other elderly doddering career politicians on both sides of the aisle who enrich themselves via elective office are why we desperately need term limits, as well as the severest of penalties for graft. Public flogging perhaps. As if to underscore that, we have McConnell's wife. Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao traveled to Beijing just three days after her husband, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), was rushed to the hospital following an apparent heart attack that required CPR.Nope, not a smidgen of a hint of corruption at all, eh? This would be the same China that's doing this... Between Chao, Swalwell, the late Feinstein whose lifelong chauffeur was a Chi-Com spy and how many others nationally and locally who are the same, as well as all the spies in our academic institutions and the private sector, it's a race o see who finishes us off first, them or the Muslims... The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has tracked Chinese nuclear and missile proliferation concerns across multiple decades and report iterations. The six editions examined here span the period from May 2021 through May 2026. Taken together, they reveal a consistent underlying pattern—Chinese government-level transfers have largely ended, but a persistent, arguably worsening problem of Chinese entity-level proliferation continues unabated—while the diplomatic and rhetorical framing around that problem has shifted considerably over time. These transfers undermine the official Chinese position—namely, that China firmly opposes the proliferation of nuclear weapons, missiles, and related technologies/means of delivery and commits to rigorous export controls while balancing nonproliferation with the peaceful uses of dual-use technologies, especially for developing countries (see “China's Non-Proliferation Policy and Measures").Have a good day,
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Happy Tuesday
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 07:30 AM (/+uur) 2
Good morning, Horde!
Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 07:30 AM (/k3in) 3
st?
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 07, 2026 07:31 AM (3Ope8) 4
And I'm still at home because the contract hasn't been finalized yet. Day drinking is on the schedule, pants are optional.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 07:31 AM (/k3in) 5
Nooded. Mornin', Horde.
Posted by: Nazdar at July 07, 2026 07:31 AM (NcvvS) Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 07, 2026 07:32 AM (3Ope8) 7
Hola
Posted by: Thanatopsis at July 07, 2026 07:32 AM (u8Jvs) Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 07:32 AM (u82oZ) 9
Good morning dear morons and happy birthday JJ
Platner is finished because Ro Khanna is not going to pay for his campaign any longer. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:35 AM (RIvkX) 10
Good morning JJ and horde
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 07:35 AM (sgkY8) 11
Welp. I watched the FIFA match between USA and Belgium last night at a friends house.
What a patriotic crowd. In Seattle, no less. Alas, that energy did not translate to play on the field. Now I can ignore soccer again. I reclaim my Man Card. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 07:35 AM (u82oZ) 12
As demonstrators set fire to U.S. and British flags, women in black chadors held aloft red placards with the English words “KILL TRUMP” in black letters.
Others held aloft posters with the faces of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth or Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, each depicted in the crosshairs of a gunsight, with the words “There will be blood”. So a DNC Rally. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 07:36 AM (/+uur) Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 07:38 AM (u82oZ) 14
Willowed:
The spectacle in Tehran is infuriating. I'm so troubled by how this all went down. It's 1975 all over again. They won by losing. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:22 AM (RIvkX) Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:38 AM (RIvkX) 15
Thank you, JJ!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 07:38 AM (VyBeY) 16
Sunny Hostin Says She Feels That Any Community with American Flags Is Automatically Racist
… that’s called bigotry, Sunny Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:38 AM (IrKJc) 17
Thanks Salty for asking. No not yet, hoping for discharge today. They still need culture results before they can stop the IV antibiotics.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:39 AM (RIvkX) 18
San Franpsycho
Let them rage against our might. We steam ahead, and Iran is a dingy spinning in the Euphrates. Until after midterms. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 07:40 AM (u82oZ) 19
Morning all
Posted by: rickb223 at July 07, 2026 07:40 AM (zim0n) 20
SanFranpsycho, follow the money always tell the story. FEC filings reports are informative.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 07, 2026 07:40 AM (afJtY) 21
Jasmine Crockett is still fuming about her Senate primary loss:
“It was a racist race." "But we live in America and y'all are celebrating 250, ok? We know what this country is." Her own party didn’t want her to win. Attacks America anyway. Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:40 AM (IrKJc) 22
Cocaine Mitch just needs a little bump, he'll be right as rain.
Posted by: davidt at July 07, 2026 07:40 AM (Q+gd/) 23
Maine is a state populated with perverts and Kentucky won't stop beating a dead horse. Same as it ever was.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 07, 2026 07:42 AM (fkjGs) 24
Good lord, the links today are horrifying. There is some very scary stuff bubbling up quickly to the surface with the Democrat party. Not only here, but leftists all over the world have become openly and proudly violent in words and deeds. There is no putting the toothpaste back in its tube anymore. Unhinged madness.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 07, 2026 07:42 AM (qBdHI) 25
Islam has a problem with Gays, Jews, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, women, non-Muslims, atheists apostates, beer, wine, bacon & dogs
but if I have a problem with Islam, I'm the bigot & Islamophobic? Can you see how ridiculous it is? Occidentalphobia at it’s best Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:42 AM (IrKJc) 26
The spectacle in Tehran is infuriating. I'm so troubled by how this all went down. It's 1975 all over again. They won by losing.
There's a couple of generations there that are steeped anti-American vitriol. Much like Gaza. It's gonna take something akin to complete destruction, followed by complete removal of anything Islam to reconcile that. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 07, 2026 07:43 AM (3Ope8) 27
Yonder Horde
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 07, 2026 07:43 AM (jehhT) 28
29 There's a couple of generations there that are steeped anti-American vitriol. Much like Gaza. It's gonna take something akin to complete destruction, followed by complete removal of anything Islam to reconcile that.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 07, 2026 07:43 AM (3Ope Ditto the anti-American Left and Democrats. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 07, 2026 07:44 AM (x0n13) 29
The Biden Regime gave roughly 4,000,000 illegal aliens Social Security.
Last month, the Trump Administration said they took 300,000 illegal aliens off of Social Security. Does this mean 3,700,000 illegal aliens are still getting Social Security? Don’t ever tell me the Republicans are destroying Social Security Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:45 AM (IrKJc) 30
{{{Ben Had}}}
🎼 ♭ 5/4 ♫♫ ♫♫ Good morning! ♬♬ ♩ ♪ Time of a crop report. Winter wheat harvest in Kansas is almost over. Amount harvested is way down. Drought in Western Kansas is sending a lot of calves to market, as there is no fodder. Given the three years from calf to market lag, beef will remain expensive. Local corn is looking excellent, as Eastern Kansas had just enough rain. But corn should be grown in wetter states, like Iowa. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 07:45 AM (u82oZ) 31
Who gave Elaine Chao permission to act on America's behalf with the Chinese while her husband was in the hospital dying?
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 07:45 AM (2noDb) 32
In b4 the flood. May the angels carry Mitch away soon to his rewards, and may Kentucky elect a much better man to replace him.
Posted by: Bonecrusher at July 07, 2026 07:45 AM (JNTt1) 33
The audit found that $15.4 billion of the $16 billion in transactions reviewed were "duplicate transactions, transactions with missing or inadequate documentation, and transactions that MBDA should not have approved based on the underlying activity."
I worked with the Aleutian Companies for about 8 or 9 years. They would fail on contract after contract but then always would get a bailout to cover their mistakes. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 07:45 AM (/+uur) 34
Congressional Office Silent For Now On Taxpayer Funds Doled Out For Lawmakers’ Sexual Misconduct Settlements
== It absolutely infuriates me that the American taxpayers should be on the hook for these Congress slimeballs. It's unbelievable such a "fund" was ever created. Each individual pig in Congress that has to settle a sexual misconduct suit should be forced to do so out of their own freaking pocket. Not mine! Posted by: Lady in Black at July 07, 2026 07:47 AM (qBdHI) 35
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 07, 2026 07:44 AM (x0n13)
Lincoln should have outlawed the Democratic party as a function of the Confederacy's surrender. Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 07, 2026 07:47 AM (3Ope8) 36
So Mitch is dead (or about to be) so Chow flies to China to make sure the grift still flows.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 07:47 AM (/+uur) 37
Word on the street is that McConnell's essentially brain dead after a massive heart attack. His wife reportedly is, or was, in China when this went down.
McCain's funeral is probably officially over so the turtle can take his place. Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 07, 2026 07:47 AM (jehhT) 38
I've enjoyed watching Democrats trying to thread the needle on Graham Platner.
Being shameless and amoral, Democrats are incapable of seeing their own hypocrisy about him. Fvcking hypocrites. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:48 AM (RIvkX) Posted by: Community Notes at July 07, 2026 07:48 AM (U4c/V) 40
>They would fail on contract after contract but then always would get a bailout to cover their mistakes.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 07:45 AM +++ It's a write off, Jerry. They just write it off. Posted by: Kramer at July 07, 2026 07:48 AM (2Ez/1) 41
Grocery stores and bodegas in NYC are flipping over Mamdami's plans to open city-owned competition.
Ironically, Western Beef is the best chain serving NYC's poorer neighborhoods. It's the opposite of Whole Foods. Good stuff at great prices, without pretension. It's been run by the Gambino family for decades. It got a shout-out on The Sopranos. Posted by: Ignoramus at July 07, 2026 07:49 AM (dtajH) 42
40 - I think Chao went to China 3 days after he entered the hospital. Not before.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 07:50 AM (2noDb) 43
"But we live in America and y'all are celebrating 250, ok? We know what this country is."
Then leave. There are so many countries where blacks are the majority and you can live in a racism free world. You won't be missed. Hell, most of us would chip in for the plane ticket. Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 07:50 AM (/k3in) 44
Someone explain to me why some senator's wife is meeting the HMFIC of China. Everything and everyone that backstabbing POS is associated with should be investigated.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 07, 2026 07:50 AM (3Ope8) 45
{{{Lady in Black}}}
This instability has precedence from the 1880s forward to 1914. Revolutionaries wanted the overthrow of society norms then, using the Word and the Deed. Killed a number of leaders, and helped led to the big civilizational error of World War I. Can we escape doom? I think so. There are positive trends under the surface as well. We don't really need Elon and his baby mammas on Mars to save humanity. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 07:51 AM (u82oZ) 46
Elaine Chow?
We'll add it to the lineup. Posted by: Purina, Inc. at July 07, 2026 07:52 AM (2Ez/1) 47
Good morning horde!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 07:53 AM (ExV1e) 48
I don't know if it was covered but big news out of INEL:
30 MW nuclear reactors were turned on and produced electricity. Just about an hour before Trump's July 4th deadline. If I understand correctly, these are the shipping container sized reactors that can be transported by airplane. They have zero risk of meltdown and are expected to be deployed in 2027 in full operation. So you can see why China is so desperate to get the public against data centers now before they become self-powered. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at July 07, 2026 07:53 AM (3cUTc) 49
Khanna and Gallego withdraw Platner endorsements
Rep. Ro Khanna called for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race following a POLITICO report about an allegation of sexual assault. Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:54 AM (IrKJc) 50
Judge Says Alleged Jan 6 Pipe Bomber Brian Cole Not Covered by Trump’s Sweeping J6 Pardons
Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:55 AM (IrKJc) 51
So Mitch is dead (or about to be) so Chow flies to China to make sure the grift still flows.
Posted by: rhennigantx Get out of the country so she isn't extradited. Posted by: rickb223 at July 07, 2026 07:55 AM (zim0n) 52
I used to have a different nic
Any modesty left after the urology nurses? I know that for you, with a Fleet sailor past, pants are removable around young ladies without an issue. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 07:55 AM (u82oZ) 53
Khamenei Funeral: Loyalists Call for Killing of Trump, Vance, and Conservative Influencers
“As they passed under a bridge, mourners hurled stones at a billboard hung from above showing U.S. President Donald Trump with a bullet aimed at his head.” … it’s not Islamophobia when they actually want you dead Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:57 AM (IrKJc) 54
America can't win the AI race, rebuild manufacturing, or strengthen national security without abundant, reliable nuclear power—and SMRs offer the fastest path forward.
Our Navy operates around 100 Nukes. We should be the experts in SMRs. We need a Henry Ford that can produce one or 2 every month and then get to 1 a week. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 07:57 AM (/+uur) 55
57 Khamenei Funeral: Loyalists Call for Killing of Trump, Vance, and Conservative Influencers
“As they passed under a bridge, mourners hurled stones at a billboard hung from above showing U.S. President Donald Trump with a bullet aimed at his head.” … it’s not Islamophobia when they actually want you dead Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:57 AM (IrKJc) I got a rock! Posted by: Mohemmed C Brown at July 07, 2026 07:58 AM (/+uur) 56
The Expert Class Created a Perfect System: They Accuse, They Censor, and They Never Have to Prove a Damn Thing
Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:59 AM (IrKJc) 57
Deserve's got nothing to do with it.
Posted by: William Munny at July 07, 2026 07:59 AM (QaH55) 58
Judge Says Alleged Jan 6 Pipe Bomber Brian Cole Not Covered by Trump’s Sweeping J6 Pardons
-- Then Biden's sweeping pardons are not covered. Fair is fair. Posted by: Lady in Black at July 07, 2026 07:59 AM (qBdHI) 59
37> Congressional Office Silent For Now On Taxpayer Funds Doled Out For Lawmakers’ Sexual Misconduct Settlements
Now I see why Platner is being denied. The Congressional Office ran a risk profile on him and saw that his conduct would likely bankrupt the Hush Money Fund. Posted by: Community Notes at July 07, 2026 08:00 AM (nCgQz) 60
rhennigantx
The real issue is not building the reactors, but in training operators and maintainers. SMR reactor design can be improved for land operation. No need for very quiet operation and small sizes. Inherently safe reactors should be built for land operation. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 08:00 AM (u82oZ) 61
Tulsi Gabbard Exposed the Permanent Government’s Favorite Trick: Let America Vote, Then Decide What the President Is Allowed to Know
Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 08:00 AM (IrKJc) 62
Congress should pass it. Trump’s already bailed farmers out once since December 2025. He shouldn’t have to do it again just because Congress can’t get a tax bill across the finish line. Give farmers a customer instead of a check, feed America with American grown agriculture and create a whole new incentive structure that allows American family farms to thrive year after year.
https://youtu.be/db1ggULaK8I 22 minute video on how Jeremy Clarkson is revitalizing British farming - without using the government to do it. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:01 AM (ExV1e) 63
58> We need a Henry Ford that can produce one or 2 every month and then get to 1 a week.
Musk is the Rubio of "We need to do this..." Posted by: Community Notes at July 07, 2026 08:02 AM (nCgQz) 64
The new Golden Age of America will include:
- nuclear powered manufacturing that no cheap foreign labor can compete with - nuclear powered desalination and pumping stations with canal and aquaducts bringing water to every corner of America - nuclear power for homes and businesses it'll almost seem free - nuclear powered AI and data It will be an age of prosperity, peace and wonder never before seen. And now you know why the orcs, trolls and communists are going to stop at nothing to win this year and 2028: Men don't need their small, petty, corrupt system of greed, envy and theft when they are prosperous. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at July 07, 2026 08:02 AM (3cUTc) 65
We need a Henry Ford that can produce one or 2 every month and then get to 1 a week.
And we need thousands of trained techs ready to work. This could be one hell of an opportunity even if the Left will argue that "only a few people will have the jobs" and "they won't be paid a living wage." Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 08:03 AM (/k3in) 66
Tulsi Gabbard:
And so I was waiting, time was 9.15, 9.30, I gotta go, I didn't have what I needed. And long story short, the president needed to push the meeting back an hour, which saved me, because this guy who was responsible for printing refused to print it because he disagreed with what was on the paper. And turns out he actually did print it, but then he locked it in his desk and refused to open his desk. My chief of staff went down and said, the director needs to present this to the president. We need this. And he said, no, I refuse. And so my chief brought down my head of a general counsel who said, the director needs this for the president. I refuse. And he would not do this until his boss back at his home agency said it was okay to do it. Ridiculous. There are other examples that are far more serious and grave that would make you concerned for the integrity and future of our republic as I am. We must remain vigilant. This isn't a Democrat or Republican issue. These people have been doing this across administrations for decades and longer. They thrive in the gaps between elections. Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 08:04 AM (IrKJc) 67
And he would not do this until his boss back at his home agency said it was okay to do it.
Five minutes with a baseball bat can solve the problem. Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 08:05 AM (/k3in) 68
I'll do a check of Platner lawn signs on my way to my lunch spot 4 miles from my house later today.
As of this weekend, there were 13 Platner signs in a 4 mile stretch between my house and town. I'm willing to bet they're all still there. Posted by: Defenestratus at July 07, 2026 08:07 AM (WYStd) 69
I always had the impression the turtle’s marriage was one of convenience not love… but she could have better taste than to hustle to China with her husband in the hospital
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 07, 2026 08:08 AM (hxAVk) 70
NR Pax
We need more homeschooled kids for operators. Under our current educational system, we lack the mass of educated people that can be trusted with reactor safety. Math skills and common sense are both needed. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 08:08 AM (u82oZ) 71
62> Judge Says Alleged Jan 6 Pipe Bomber Brian Cole Not Covered by Trump’s Sweeping J6 Pardons
Judges now assume Art. II, § 2, cl. 1 power. Can we get a Posted by: Community Notes at July 07, 2026 08:09 AM (pUU4E) 72
Term limits and other fixes (like campaign finance) will never ever fix the problem:
The size, scope and reach of the federal government. Until that is fixed, like water flowing downhill, corruption, graft and theft will find a way in and take control. And even then, it only works if the people are moral, practicing Christians. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at July 07, 2026 08:10 AM (3cUTc) 73
Who gave Elaine Chao permission to act on America's behalf with the Chinese while her husband was in the hospital dying?
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 07:45 AM (2noDb) A spokesperson stated the travel was a long-planned trip to support family philanthropic endeavors, but her office has not commented on her specific return date. ---------------------------- Don't allow hyperventilating pundits, out to make you emotional on an issue by providing you a false narrative, to control your life. She is 73. He is 84. They're both politicians and have no children. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:10 AM (ExV1e) 74
Ciao Chao Chow.
Posted by: Purina VP of Marketing at July 07, 2026 08:11 AM (2Ez/1) 75
Brian Cole isn't a J6er, he is a plant to frame J6ers
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 08:12 AM (sgkY8) 76
70 We need more homeschooled kids for operators.
Agreed 100%. I also think Navy folks with nuke training at the end of their contract get some very tempting offers to stay in the field. Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 08:12 AM (/k3in) 77
It absolutely infuriates me that the American taxpayers should be on the hook for these Congress slimeballs. It's unbelievable such a "fund" was ever created. Each individual pig in Congress that has to settle a sexual misconduct suit should be forced to do so out of their own freaking pocket. Not mine!
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 07, 2026 07:47 AM (qBdHI) It infuriates me more that the details of the payouts should be permitted to be secret. Fine, keep the payee's name out of the news but we deserve to know who's antics our tax dollars are paying for. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:12 AM (ExV1e) 78
huh, howboutthat ... re a link up above
I strongly recommend that everyone visit deflock.org and take a look at the automated license plate reader cameras in your area. even out here among the cows and corn there are a few on the major roads. Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 08:13 AM (VyBeY) 79
But we need the page views!
Posted by: Hyperventilating pundits at July 07, 2026 08:13 AM (2Ez/1) 80
66> These people have been doing this across
administrations for decades and longer Tulsi should have sent down some Guido looking character to use the guy's face to open the locked desk drawer. Leave the door open so others can hear the process in all of its glory. Posted by: Community Notes at July 07, 2026 08:13 AM (pUU4E) 81
I remember when Elaine Caio become Transportation Sec under Trump's first go around. Was supposed to be 4D chess, master stroke (heh heh heh) to keep Ole Mitch in line with MAGA.
Yeah. Posted by: GigantorX at July 07, 2026 08:14 AM (V+1T5) 82
Did Platner break in or had she previously given him a key?
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 08:14 AM (wVcYX) 83
> but she could have better taste than to hustle to China with her husband in the hospital
---- 'in sickness, and in health...' or, whatever's convenient Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:14 AM (ZxPkt) 84
60 rhennigantx
The real issue is not building the reactors, but in training operators and maintainers. SMR reactor design can be improved for land operation. No need for very quiet operation and small sizes. Inherently safe reactors should be built for land operation. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 08:00 AM (u82oZ) I would bet there are 1000s of Sailors that could be trained. Posted by: Mohemmed C Brown at July 07, 2026 08:14 AM (/+uur) 85
off sox
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 08:14 AM (/+uur) 86
Any modesty left after the urology nurses?
Sadly... my underwear stayed in place and they covered the area with a cloth so, yes, my modesty is intact. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:15 AM (ExV1e) 87
They're trying to get rid of Platner for the other non-woman stuff.
I mean he's a pedo and a Nazi. They just want to shake him off and make people think he's just another Frat Boy Gone Wild. Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 08:15 AM (pcDUa) 88
Then Biden's sweeping pardons are not covered. Fair is fair.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 07, 2026 07:59 AM (qBdHI) Brian Cole was never jailed as part of J6. He's the black guy who planted the 'bombs' at the RNC and DNC. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:16 AM (ExV1e) 89
"he locked it in his desk and refused to open
his desk" "I have a crowbar, and there are two ways I could use it. Choose wisely." Then fire his fucking treasonous ass. Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at July 07, 2026 08:16 AM (cJcas) 90
Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde. Posted by: Inogame at July 07, 2026 08:16 AM (53oGX) 91
I strongly recommend that everyone visit deflock.org and take a look at the automated license plate reader cameras in your area.
-- Wow, that map is...saturated with these flock readers! Even in my rural, small town in upstate SC, there's a few right here. Posted by: Lady in Black at July 07, 2026 08:17 AM (qBdHI) 92
73 - doesn't answer my question since it was said that she was there to see how they could have better relations with the US and China not her shipping company.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 08:18 AM (2noDb) 93
That double heat dome story? Take a look at that image and tell me that Miss USA hasn't hit puberty:
https://tinyurl.com/mryekuua Posted by: George V at July 07, 2026 08:19 AM (HUbHH) 94
Democrats who had previously pledged support for Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner have begun pulling their endorsements of the candidate following a new report of sexual assault from Politico.
Democrats Stick The Knife In Graham Platner === And now we are supposed to forget that the likes of Kahanna(D standard-bearer), Gillibrand (head of DCCC), Schumer (leader), Booker(another leader) supported this creep - after the nazi tattoo, after the smut, after woman coming out on record with assault story, after everything that was unearthed about this guy. Sure, good luck with that. Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:19 AM (GD0B3) 95
I know absolutely nothing about soccer and even I knew our guys sucked last night. I wonder if the involvement of Trump in getting the red card pulled had something to do with how crappy they played.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 08:19 AM (2noDb) 96
And so my chief brought down my head of a general counsel who said, the director needs this for the president. I refuse. And he would not do this until his boss back at his home agency said it
was okay to do it. So this should have read... And so my chief brought down my head of maintenance who used a crowbar to open the employee's desk drawer as he was being escorted from the building as having been fired for cause. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:19 AM (ExV1e) 97
1. Sign MOU with Iran agrees to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
2. Iran attacks tankers and charges ransoms 3. Winning! Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:19 AM (RIvkX) 98
Lady in Black
Got some on the main roads near the town of Manhattan. The rural roads are free of them. Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 08:21 AM (u82oZ) 99
afJtY)
22 Jasmine Crockett is still fuming about her Senate primary loss: “It was a racist race." "But we live in America and y'all are celebrating 250, ok? We know what this country is." Her own party didn’t want her to win. Attacks America anyway. Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:40 AM (IrKJc) Think about her target audience. She’s speaking to the black Texas voters who supported her. And she’s telling them “Talarico is part of the same racist system as all of them, don’t waste time or effort voting for him.” Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 08:21 AM (F297B) 100
I also think Navy folks with nuke training at the end of their contract get some very tempting offers to stay in the field.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 08:12 AM (/k3in) Not as much as you might think. Way more operators getting out than plants which need them. At least back in the '90s. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:21 AM (ExV1e) 101
Good morning Horde thx JJ.
I would be willing to bet that the old time Dems forcing Platner out is there beginning of a fight back against the DSA types. The Republicans should do things to keep the old time Dems fighting the DSA. Of course the GOPe could screw it up Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 08:22 AM (20Ghg) 102
You should be concerned that Democrats will once again install a replacement, not elect one. They put absolutely no value in elections.
You should also be concerned that people like McConnell and his loathsome staff see a senate seat as their personal fiefdom to be held at all costs, rather than a representative position that ultimately belongs to the people. Neither of those actions are worthy nor reflective of a democratic republic. Posted by: Vengeance at July 07, 2026 08:23 AM (E24OL) 103
Not as much as you might think. Way more operators getting out than plants which need them. At least back in the '90s.
Posted by: I used to have a different nicp/i] Sorry, I should have clarified that I was adding to what needs to happen if we build a lot of nuclear plants across this country. Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 08:24 AM (/k3in) 104
And we also have to make sure the future operators and techs are American only.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 08:25 AM (/k3in) Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at July 07, 2026 08:26 AM (dK+Kv) 106
I guess I'm kind of shocked that the Democrats are not circling the wagons, given their propensity to reflexively do so every time one of their own are caught up in this kind of scandal, and sadly 99% of the time come out mostly unscathed.
--------------------- If he were ten points up on Collins, they would absolutely be circling the wagons. Democrats DGAF about rape, only power. Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 07, 2026 08:26 AM (m2jvM) 107
You should be concerned that Democrats will once again install a replacement, not elect one. They put absolutely no value in elections.
You should also be concerned that people like McConnell and his loathsome staff see a senate seat as their personal fiefdom to be held at all costs, rather than a representative position that ultimately belongs to the people. Neither of those actions are worthy nor reflective of a democratic republic. Posted by: Vengeance at July 07, 2026 08:23 AM (E24OL) ===== This guy gets it. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:26 AM (RIvkX) 108
>I wonder if the involvement of Trump in getting the red card pulled had something to do with how crappy they played.
Posted by: Jaimo ----- turns out, the Belgians are really good at soccer Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:26 AM (ZxPkt) 109
FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:26 AM (2YhKe) 110
Y'all missed me, didn't you........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:27 AM (2YhKe) 111
Conservative activist Laura Loomer and journalist Desiree Townsend both claimed Monday that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been declared “brain dead,” citing unnamed sources.
Maybe Mitch and the New Supreme Taco Leader of Iran can hold hands and cross the rainbow bridge. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 08:27 AM (/+uur) 112
Footage needs to be played over and over of Gillibrand and Warren's previous support for the rapist Nazi Jew hater........
"Fully vetted," they said. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:27 AM (2YhKe) 113
16 Sunny Hostin Says She Feels That Any Community with American Flags Is Automatically Racist
… that’s called bigotry, Sunny Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:38 AM (IrKJc) It's propaganda intended to implant anti-American/White/etc. association with the US Flag into the mold-able minds of people who watch the View, along with those who watch clips of Sunny's BS on social media, MSLSD, and CNN. Zombie Joseph Goebbels admires the View as a propaganda dissemination vehicle. Posted by: Gref at July 07, 2026 08:28 AM (5rh/l) 114
Also, fvck Turkey and the Islamist Fascist Who Wears a Tie.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:28 AM (RIvkX) 115
I actually watched a bit of the US soccer game last night. The US defense blew chunks
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 08:28 AM (20Ghg) 116
Khanna and Gallego withdraw Platner endorsements
Rep. Ro Khanna called for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race following a POLITICO report about an allegation of sexual assault. Posted by: SMOD at July 07, 2026 07:54 AM (IrKJc) ******** The only reason why the Dems are pulling their endorsement is because Platner was starting to lose to Susan Collins in the polls. Everything else is BS from them.. if he were ahead in the polls, they would still be supporting him Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 08:28 AM (NpAcC) 117
Sign MOU with Iran agrees to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
2. Iran attacks tankers and charges ransoms 3. Winning! Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:19 AM (RIvkX) This is a shocking development and how dare you. Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:29 AM (GD0B3) 118
https://tinyurl.com/mryekuua Posted by: George V at July 07, 2026 08:19 AM (HUbHH) So, it's a boob thread? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:29 AM (2YhKe) 119
Laura Looner also said Ron DeSantis's wife faked her cancer for sympathy. Screw her.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 07, 2026 08:30 AM (m2jvM) 120
Mornin’, All.
Posted by: Bulg at July 07, 2026 08:30 AM (77rzZ) 121
Footage needs to be played over and over of Gillibrand and Warren's previous support for the rapist Nazi Jew hater........
"Fully vetted," they said. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:27 AM (2YhKe) He WAS fully vetted. They weren't lying. They all knew all of this. And supported him anyway. The only reason ANYONE is backing away is because now a leftist in good standing is accusing him. They were all totally okay with him assaulting non-leftists and/or children on Kik. Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at July 07, 2026 08:30 AM (xA5g+) 122
@106 Platner also is raising no money. The Dems are broke and he's not helping. The Dems have outsourced fundraising but they're still on thin ice monetarily
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 08:30 AM (20Ghg) 123
95 I know absolutely nothing about soccer and even I knew our guys sucked last night. I wonder if the involvement of Trump in getting the red card pulled had something to do with how crappy they played.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 08:19 AM (2noDb) I just happened upon an ABC (Australia) video and the comments were paused because - they were overwhelmingly pro-Belgium. Saying FIFA and the WC was saved because we lost and therefore Trump lost. The world is insufferable. I fucking loathe soccer but from what I can tell, the "foul" was incidental and Trump merely asked FIFA to review it... NOT reverse it - which probably would have happened even if Trump hadn't picked up the phone. Plus, apparently Starmer has done the same damn thing but nobody gave a f about that because Starmer is a limp wristed soyboy. Posted by: Defenestratus at July 07, 2026 08:30 AM (WYStd) 124
I have no sympathy for McConnell. Let him die and decrease the surplus population.
Posted by: Bulg at July 07, 2026 08:32 AM (77rzZ) 125
Today Is National Macaroni Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 08:32 AM (NpAcC) 126
I actually watched a bit of the US soccer game last night. The US defense blew chunks
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 08:28 AM (20Ghg) I saw only the 'high'lights. WTF was THAT?!? Check their Draft Kings. They would've been beat by the women's team with that lackluster dogshit effort. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:32 AM (2YhKe) 127
It's propaganda intended to implant anti-American/White/etc. association with the US Flag into the mold-able minds of people who watch the View
—— Divide and conquer. Tribalism. The one thread that has held America together, not perfectly though in an excellent manner, has been under attack for a few decades now. Mostly implied, no pretense at subtlety now. They have long wanted their race wars and open conflict. Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 08:32 AM (EISkR) 128
McConnell and his bride/handler have raked off millions through "gifts" from her "family" in China, and that's just what we know about, since it's on the books. I guarantee there's an order of magnitude more stashed all over the globe. In addition to the decades of influence-peddling and intelligence work on behalf of the PRC, there is also going to be a shitload of kompromat on our loathsome Senators these two treacherous kleptocrats have been sitting on for personal use, which will no longer be needed.
It's time for the CCP to bring Elaine in from the cold, and whack up the take. This gander is dying, and the goose has flown home with the last payload of golden eggs. The only thing I wonder about is now is whether the Ministry of State Security will risk sending her back into America for the nicety of attending the ridiculous funeral we'll put on for the traitor, or if she'll just blow it off. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 07, 2026 08:33 AM (BI5O2) 129
The only reason ANYONE is backing away is because now a leftist in good standing is accusing him. They were all totally okay with him assaulting non-leftists and/or children on Kik. Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at July 07, 2026 08:30 AM (xA5g+) Which is funny to me, especially because Tara Reade was a leftist in good standing when she credibly accused Biden of sexual assault. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:33 AM (2YhKe) 130
Today Is National Macaroni Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 08:32 AM (NpAcC) Rattle can art FTW! Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 08:33 AM (wVcYX) 131
National Socialist - not a disqualifier Islamo-Socialist - not a disqualifier Great party you got there , Democrats. Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:34 AM (GD0B3) 132
McConnell and his bride/handler have raked off millions through "gifts" from her "family" in China, and that's just what we know about, since it's on the books.
Chao's family is from Taiwan, not the CCP. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:34 AM (ExV1e) 133
I have no sympathy for McConnell. Let him die and decrease the surplus population.
Posted by: Bulg at July 07, 2026 08:32 AM (77rzZ) Why did his wife jet to Beijing shortly after he was hospitalized? Has she returned yet? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:34 AM (2YhKe) 134
>I actually watched a bit of the US soccer game last night. The US defense blew chunks
Posted by: Smell the Glove ---- and the Belgians' defense kept the game in the US end of the field hard to score when you can't get near the opponent's goal Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:35 AM (ZxPkt) 135
132 - Sure she was born in Taiwan, but her parents were Chinese and fled China. She's Chinese.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 08:36 AM (2noDb) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 08:36 AM (D+BhG) 137
Today Is National Macaroni Day
I noticed the bargain basement stuff really isn’t. Maybe they cheap out on the flour used to make it. If you’ve got a dish that needs more cooking, al-dente is the way to go, but the cheap macaroni won’t hold together. I’ve a great recipe for Trailer Trash Goo-Lash that uses elbow macaroni. Great comfort food. Authentic to no known cuisine other than it tastes great Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 08:36 AM (EISkR) 138
Common Tator, You should post that recipe for Trailer Trash Goo-Lash. I'm sure it would be a popular dish on this site.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 08:37 AM (2noDb) 139
Chao's family is from Taiwan, not the CCP.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:34 AM (ExV1e) ===== Her father's links to the CCP are long-standing and well-documented. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:37 AM (RIvkX) 140
Chao's family is from Taiwan, not the CCP. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:34 AM (ExV1e Yeah. And she's high-tailed it to Beijing, not Taipei - because all those lavish "gifts" didn't really come from her "family." It's pretty clear where the business is actually being conducted at this point. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 07, 2026 08:37 AM (BI5O2) 141
You can call me unpatriotic of you wish, but I was glad the US team lost last night. Because I hate soccer; it’s a silly game and if we won that silly game would gain more prominence and attention. I don’t want that to happen. I’m a petty man….
BTW I haven’t watched a single second of WC but you can’t avoid the news about outcomes Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 07, 2026 08:38 AM (TCUO6) 142
Khamenei Funeral: Loyalists Call for Killing of Trump, Vance, and Conservative Influencers “As they passed under a bridge, mourners hurled stones at a billboard hung from above showing U.S. President Donald Trump with a bullet aimed at his head.”
If you didn't have the context, you'd swear that was a typical social media post from almost any leftist pol, media personality or average lefty wine mom. Under the Biden Junta a retired vet made social media posts threatening Biden. The Junta sent an assault team and shot him with the FNM and media arguing anyone that makes a threat to harm the president deserves such a visit. Now any time I go to a letwingers *routinely* post the same sort of threats on social media and I'm told that they have freedom of speech to call for this. Note this isn't people saying they hate Trump, he should be impeached, he should be arrested, etc - these are flat out calls for murder/assassination Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:39 AM (sKqQm) 143
My MiL who has never had a thought about soccer her entire life brought up the FIFA penalty at dinner last night. #OrangeManBad
If it is in the NYT it comes out her mouth. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:39 AM (RIvkX) 144
JJ's competition
@nypost · 38m Coffee. Bagel. Morning Report. ✅ Subscribe now: https://trib.al/bH8XwEj Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:39 AM (ZxPkt) 145
I haven't seen any chatter about Chao going to Beijing on lefty sites though they are all on board with "we should know if he is dead so the Dem governor can appoint a lefty senator"
Now the amusing part is if Chao went to say Russia in these circumstances that would be half of what they talked about here... Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:40 AM (sKqQm) 146
From the overnight:
Harry Truman, for all his faults, had no hesitation whatsoever about dropping the bomb and often said so, repeatedly. I don’t know where this canard got started. He generally lamented the great loss of life of the war in general. He was an old Artilleryman from World War First. The thought process by many was while civilian casualties from any bombings conventional or otherwise were horrific the ultimate objective was to end the war as soon as possible, ultimately saving more lives in the long run. It was a difficult time for sure. Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 08:40 AM (EISkR) 147
JJ's competition
@nypost · 38m Coffee. Bagel. Morning Report. ✅ Subscribe now: https://trib.al/bH8XwEj Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:39 AM (ZxPkt) JJ should sue. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:41 AM (2YhKe) 148
>>The only reason ANYONE is backing away is because now a leftist in good standing is accusing him. They were all totally okay with him assaulting non-leftists and/or children on Kik.
I think it's a bit more evil than that. It was Democrats who released this information not Republicans. Maine election law gives the nominee until July 13th to drop out and after that he stays on the ballot. Platner has been falling rapidly in polling and Maine polling is notoriously weighted toward Democrats. He was going to lose and the Party knew it. So they knifed him and forced his hand. The reason they are backing away is he was likely going to lose big and that is what the Party can't tolerate. Now they will force him to drop out and replace him. Probably still lose but at least they won't have to spend months battling these scandals instead of running a race. They don't give a damn about ethics, they care about winning. Posted by: JackStraw at July 07, 2026 08:41 AM (viF8m) 149
Why did his wife jet to Beijing shortly after he was hospitalized? Has she returned yet?
My suspicion is that they’re afraid something prosecutable will come out when he’s formally declared dead and she wanted to be somewhere that isn’t extradition friendly when that happens. But we’ll see. Posted by: Ian S. at July 07, 2026 08:41 AM (QZThv) 150
The best part about the USMNT Amber Heard'ing yesterday is that we can all go back to not giving a flying f*ck about soccer again.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:42 AM (2YhKe) 151
My MiL who has never had a thought about soccer her entire life brought up the FIFA penalty at dinner last night. #OrangeManBad
Lefties repeat narratives they don't think for themselves. And the classic example of this is still in a live taping of the Colbert show he announced Trump had fired Comey and the crowd cheered - remember the FNM was telling people at the time Comey was a bad man for mentioned Hillary had committed felonies even if he wasn't going to prosecute her for it. But then Colbert spent 5m browbeating and voxplaining to his audience and eventually they started booing the news instead. Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:43 AM (sKqQm) 152
The reason they are backing away is he was likely going to lose big and that is what the Party can't tolerate. Now they will force him to drop out and replace him. Probably still lose but at least they won't have to spend months battling these scandals instead of running a race. They don't give a damn about ethics, they care about winning.
Posted by: JackStraw at July 07, 2026 08:41 AM (viF8m) ==== The Party Chooses. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:43 AM (RIvkX) 153
They are using the Frat Boy stuff to get rid of him but trust me he has way worse problems they already know about. Ones that might not be public yet.
Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 08:43 AM (pcDUa) 154
Daniel Penny may sue Alvin Bragg for malicious prosecution. Good! I hope that he does:
https://tinyurl.com/35kmtefa Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM (D+BhG) 155
The reason they are backing away is he was likely going to lose big and that is what the Party can't tolerate. Now they will force him to drop out and replace him. Probably still lose but at least they won't have to spend months battling these scandals instead of running a race. They don't give a damn about ethics, they care about winning. Posted by: JackStraw at July 07, 2026 08:41 AM (viF8m) Then why front him in the first place? He's a nobody, he's done nothing, he's not likeable, has no credentials and brings absolutely nothing to the table but sexual assault and Naziism. Seems a really f*cking stupid move, even for Democrats. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM (2YhKe) 156
"141 You can call me unpatriotic of you wish, but I was glad the US team lost last night. Because I hate soccer; it’s a silly game and if we won that silly game would gain more prominence and attention. I don’t want that to happen. I’m a petty man….
BTW I haven’t watched a single second of WC but you can’t avoid the news about outcomes" Oh, good! I'm not the only one! My dislike of soccer is greater than my love of America. Or I love America so much I don't want to see it poisoned further with this metric football nonsense. Kickball. Bah. Posted by: tsj017 at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM (xakWh) 157
The best part about the USMNT Amber Heard'ing yesterday is that we can all go back to not giving a flying f*ck about soccer again.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:42 AM (2YhKe) [best Fonz voice] Exactamundo!! Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM (TCUO6) 158
My suspicion is that they’re afraid something prosecutable will come out when he’s formally declared dead and she wanted to be somewhere that isn’t extradition friendly when that happens. But we’ll see.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 07, 2026 08:41 AM (QZThv) --- I had a similar suspicion. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM (FZ29D) 159
Its disappointing we can’t even beat the Eurofags at their stupid game.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM (QZThv) 160
soccer is terribly boring
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM (j+aD2) 161
Why did his wife jet to Beijing shortly after he was hospitalized? Has she returned yet?
I assume this is to coordinate strategy about announcing McConnell's death. Does Beijing want a short term Dem senator appointed by the Dem governor or would it be better to have McConnell's staff just pretend he is still alive and own the seat? Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:45 AM (sKqQm) 162
Posted by: JackStraw at July 07, 2026 08:41 AM (viF8m)
I would guess they know about even more to uncover - like pedo stuff or more Nazi shit - so they want him out with things the public can swallow and forget more easily before they are stuck with him. Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 08:45 AM (pcDUa) 163
"...Way more operators getting out than plants which need them. At least back in the '90s.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:21 AM" *checks calendar* The '90s were 30 years ago. Posted by: Person with a calendar at July 07, 2026 08:45 AM (2Ez/1) 164
BTW I haven’t watched a single second of WC but you can’t avoid the news about outcomes
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at July 07, 2026 08:38 AM (TCUO6) Meh. It's endless gay flopping about. Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at July 07, 2026 08:45 AM (dK+Kv) 165
Toyota to invest $3.6 billion to move Tacoma pickup truck production from Mexico to Texas.
Tacos should be made in Texas. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 08:46 AM (/+uur) 166
If they thought Platner could win, they would tell any lie, sacrifice any child, overlook any rape.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:46 AM (RIvkX) 167
I didn't care about metric kickball before, I don't now, and I never will.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 07, 2026 08:46 AM (m2jvM) 168
LOL
"Siraj Hashmi @SirajAHashmi 15h "I was okay with Graham Platner getting a Nazi Totenkopf tattoo, being physically abusive as a boyfriend, his racist & misogynistic comments on Reddit, sexting minors on Kik, wishing death on a fellow soldier, cranking hog in a porta-potty, lying about his reason for enlisting in the military for the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, leaving the military to work for Blackwater, and being a communist, but SEXUAL ASSAULT is where I DRAW THE LINE." Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:46 AM (GD0B3) 169
I remarked last night that Caepio and Crassus were austere patriots compared to our Senatorial class, and I don't think it's an exaggeration. These people are so nakedly corrupt it beggars belief.
Their Republic still collapsed under the weight of that ruling class's avarice and treachery. By the time of Crassus, the people of Rome were happy to see it go. No system can bear the weight of leadership like this. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 07, 2026 08:46 AM (BI5O2) Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 07, 2026 08:46 AM (u82oZ) 171
Now any of the really bad shit that comes out will be accompanied by a "Remember Graham Platner?" and the public will be like "who?".
Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 08:47 AM (pcDUa) 172
Oh, wait, they did.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:47 AM (RIvkX) 173
So is Men's Metric Kickball finished now?
Posted by: Don't really care at July 07, 2026 08:47 AM (2Ez/1) 174
My suspicion is that they’re afraid something prosecutable will come out when he’s formally declared dead and she wanted to be somewhere that isn’t extradition friendly when that happens. But we’ll see.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 07, 2026 08:41 AM (QZThv) And the Chinese government was desperate to protect an old woman, with no children, whose link to power is dead or retiring? Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:47 AM (ExV1e) 175
This is something I've mentioned before, but not long after 9/11 a whistleblower from the NSA came forward to say he was running a data analysis program that determined Mohammed Atta was in the US on an operation and his supervisor refused to investigate it.
It wasn't because the supervisor was in on 9/11 its because the whistleblower's program also showed a number of American politicians were being paid by China and THAT is what got his program shut down with the argument "China isn't our enemy and they are poor and insular why would they bribe our politicians?" Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:47 AM (sKqQm) 176
Remember it's football. The NFL is gonna have to come up with a new name for their product. Why help them with the confusion? They fucking hate us.
Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 08:48 AM (pcDUa) 177
I would guess they know about even more to uncover - like pedo stuff or more Nazi shit - so they want him out with things the public can swallow and forget more easily before they are stuck with him.
The DNC likely has a dossier on all of their own candidates to force them out when needed. Probably they had proof of something pedo with Biden, for instance. Posted by: Ian S. at July 07, 2026 08:48 AM (QZThv) 178
Multimillionaire politicians denounce billionaires as the source of all evil, to the applause of college graduates pretending to be working class. It’s a dangerous farce.
The far left billionaire haters aren't envious. They need outlets for the poisonous bile that fills their souls. Stirring up her followers with insipid rage bait is the only way someone as bereft of charisma as Liz Warren can keep her disappointing visage in front of the public. The left doesn't want possessions, they want to mock people they hate. Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 08:48 AM (2ap+5) 179
And the Chinese government was desperate to protect an old woman, with no children, whose link to power is dead or retiring?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:47 AM (ExV1e) ===== I wonder what point you are trying to make? Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:49 AM (RIvkX) 180
From the article at the Federalist about the DSA:
Whenever a person achieves success, buys a home, or launches a business, the bitter arbiters of online misery waste no time throwing an insult disguised as an observation: “You’re just doing well because your parents had money to help you.” The best answer to me is "No. I'm just superior to you. Blame your parents for raising a lesser child than what my parents made." Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 08:49 AM (/k3in) Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:49 AM (ZxPkt) 182
161> better to have McConnell's staff just pretend he is still alive
The administration should let the staffers and their handlers in China know that they can keep the ruse of McConnell being alive going for as long as "McConnell" votes for the SAVE America Act. Posted by: Community Notes at July 07, 2026 08:49 AM (rgGn5) 183
Like I said yesterday, about half of reddit will be claiming today that they always knew Platner was a neo-NAZI republican plant.
Of course the other half will still be arguing that women lie about rape all the time and obviously this is the Zionists that control the Dem party forcing out a populist reformer that would easily win the general election Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:49 AM (sKqQm) 184
Elaine Chao will receive the Medal of the Republic from The People's Republic of China in a private ceremony.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 08:50 AM (wVcYX) 185
136 Nice story about veterans. From the "Sunny Skyz" site:
Posted by: FenelonSpoke Oh look! Toxic masculinity on display. -:-) Seriously, it was a good article and proof that a kind word helps more than most people think. Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 08:51 AM (/k3in) 186
So is Men's Metric Kickball finished now?
== No. We now are rooting for Argentina (because Milei) and Norway (because Erling Haaland is very likely Hegseth's long lost cousin...) Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:51 AM (GD0B3) 187
The best thing to come out of the World Cup is the memes after Team USA embarrassed the shit out of themselves and the sport yesterday.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:51 AM (2YhKe) 188
181 Fun game:
who among you hates soccer the most? Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:49 AM ***** What is the unit of measure for Men's Metric Kickball hatred? Posted by: I gotta ask at July 07, 2026 08:52 AM (2Ez/1) 189
No. We now are rooting for Argentina (because Milei) and Norway (because Erling Haaland is very likely Hegseth's long lost cousin...) Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:51 AM (GD0B3) All host countries have been eliminated. Shut the stadiums down. The tournament is over. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:52 AM (2YhKe) 190
McConnell's chief of staff is now a US Senator
Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:52 AM (ZxPkt) 191
Then why front him in the first place?
--------------------------------- Democrat candidates are not people, they are narratives. Democrats loved Platner as a narrative. Masculine (to win back the chuds), "working class" (because he had business that harvested oysters from his rich friends private island and sold them to his mom's restaurant) but also an anti-Semitic communist who could win over the Somalians in Lewiston and Portland. Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 07, 2026 08:52 AM (m2jvM) 192
And the Chinese government was desperate to protect an old woman, with no children, whose link to power is dead or retiring?
They still wouldn’t want her making a deal with Trump to give up what she knows about ongoing CCP operatives. Same as how Fang Fang never came back. Posted by: Ian S. at July 07, 2026 08:52 AM (QZThv) 193
The far left billionaire haters aren't envious. They need outlets for the poisonous bile that fills their souls.
I've seen a few discussions were leftwingers were asked something to the effect of, wouldn't removing billionaires the way you are suggesting damage the economy and most of them deny it - the standard argument being rich people are ONLY rich because they steal their income. But eventually you always get to the real answer of "even if it did make us poorer, even much poorer it is worth it because Musk and those like him must be destroyed" Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:52 AM (sKqQm) 194
The left doesn't want possessions, they want to mock people they hate.
Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 08:48 AM (2ap+5) Like French castle guards. Taunting, even. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (wVcYX) 195
All host countries have been eliminated. Shut the stadiums down. The tournament is over.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:52 AM (2YhKe) Quarter finals is when it becomes watchable. Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (GD0B3) 196
That Fake Jake Tapper was the interviewer tells you the Democrats are behind the Platner Take Down. Obviously, the poobahs like the chance to choose their own candidate, skipping the primary process entirely, and so Platner must go.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (U/Eoe) 197
I assume this is to coordinate strategy about announcing McConnell's death. Does Beijing want a short term Dem senator appointed by the Dem governor or would it be better to have McConnell's staff just pretend he is still alive and own the seat?
Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:45 AM ( Perhaps some if that is going on. But I assume this is a big, important debriefing, consolidation of accounts, and tying up of loose ends. The Chinese are having to wind down a thunderously successful intelligence operation on short notice, at an innopportune time. Dead men have no more influence to wield over the people who've protected them, and the President has an extremely hostile relationship with McConnell's cadre and the Chinese government. It's time to roll everything up, and Miss Elaine doesn't have the luxury of being too subtle about it. So off she flew, back to the nest. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (BI5O2) 198
187 The best thing to come out of the World Cup is the memes after Team USA embarrassed the shit out of themselves and the sport yesterday.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:51 AM (2YhKe) It's probably better they lost because if they had won they would say it was an illegal win because Trump interfered... And I hate soccer Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (FtULh) 199
Seems a really f*cking stupid move, even for Democrats.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM So now they’re going to draft some generic democrat that no one in Maine voted for and tell the activists in Maine that they should feel honored to be able to vote for him. Oh yeah that’ll work. Susan Collins is no longer in trouble in Maine. Dems sank their own ship. Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (F297B) 200
>>Then why front him in the first place? He's a nobody, he's done nothing, he's not likeable, has no credentials and brings absolutely nothing to the table but sexual assault and Naziism.
We can all see that all of the energy in the Democrat Party is now with the communists. They are a lot more organized than they were even a few years ago and they discovered a real weakness in our electoral process and are exploiting it. We, this group of morons, might be highly energized and involved and will go vote but overall the average voter is apathetic and doesn't bother no matter how much they talk. The communists are winning primaries by turning out. That's what happened in NY and that's what happened in Maine. Platner won his primary without the Party. But it's been obvious for some time he was going to lose to Collins and rather than spend time and money supporting a rapist who was going to lose anyway they took him out. In the long run the communists are taking over the Democrat Party. It's not a joke and people on both sides of the aisle need to realize the fight is no longer R vs D, it's Freedom vs Tyranny. Posted by: JackStraw at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (viF8m) 201
And the Chinese government was desperate to protect an old woman, with no children, whose link to power is dead or retiring?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:47 AM (ExV1e) How long has she been a part of McConnell's life? Or should we just overlook that because he's dying in a hospital and she fled to China shortly after he was admitted? Nothing to see here, please disburse. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:54 AM (2YhKe) 202
But ist nein rape rape. Snoopy Goldberg
Posted by: little people at July 07, 2026 08:54 AM (ehY6c) 203
>>>I actually watched a bit of the US soccer game last night. The US defense blew chunks
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 08:28 AM (20Ghg) I watched, too. My takeaway: The Belgian team was fully-grown, late-20s to mid-30s, vastly experienced in Euro competitive soccer, men. Playing against a USA team of younger, not as experienced, not as strong and tough, players. Belgium pushed the USA players around on offense and defense and the USA team could not equally or more push-around the Belgians on offense and defense. I expect it will always be this way with USA-citizen teams. Unless skilled American soccer players (a small percentage to begin with of our top skill-player athletes) can make enough money to play until they match the experience and toughness of European and Central/South American national teams. How many American-born and bred soccer players are stars in the big pro leagues in Europe? Posted by: Gref at July 07, 2026 08:54 AM (5rh/l) 204
*disperse
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:54 AM (2YhKe) Posted by: Delurker at July 07, 2026 08:54 AM (2Drhq) 206
>What is the unit of measure for Men's Metric Kickball hatred?
Posted by: I gotta ask ---- actually, the competition is judged, like synchronized swimming or rhythmic gymnastics Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:55 AM (ZxPkt) 207
I watched, too. My takeaway: The Belgian team was fully-grown, late-20s to mid-30s, vastly experienced in Euro competitive soccer, men. Playing against a USA team of younger, not as experienced, not as strong and tough, players. Belgium pushed the USA players around on offense and defense and the USA team could not equally or more push-around the Belgians on offense and defense.
I read somewhere this morning that Belgium didn't play their starters until the 2nd half and were already kicking the shit out of the Americans......... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:55 AM (2YhKe) 208
It will be interesting to see how the Dems replace Platner with - if it is Mills or Gideon that would be a win for the Dem old guard - both of them are the platonic ideal of a Karen.
I think the problem is that it is also clear to the Dems either would lose. Now if you wanted to placate the Platner boosters I assume you'd have to pick a Somali at this point. Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (sKqQm) 209
It's probably better they lost because if they had won they would say it was an illegal win because Trump interfered
I don’t get the Horde’s resistance to seeing Eurofags forced to cope and seethe. It would’ve been glorious. Posted by: Ian S. at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (QZThv) 210
Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:49 AM (ZxPkt)
LOL The people who said it's boring about 10 times? I am not a soccer fan ( in that I don't watch it ) but it's not a game of "kickball". I have never heard of a game of kickball in elementary or middle school that lasted up to two hours . I also think they are flopping because people are either stepping on their feet or they get run into or they trip over the ball, not because they're doing athletic histrionics Millions of people enjoy soccer. Millions of people don't. It's ok whatever their opinion. You are not automatically "anti American" because you enjoy it. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (D+BhG) 211
@NEWSMAX
· 25m Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after a medical emergency, with his office saying he is improving but offering few details on his condition or return. MORE: https://bit.ly/3SHPFgl seriously guys, he's okay! Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (ZxPkt) 212
US playing top Euro team (which Belgians are) is like the Lakers playing a basketball team from Estonia. No contest.
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (GD0B3) 213
It's probably better they lost because if they had won they would say it was an illegal win because Trump interfered... And I hate soccer Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (FtULh) They're going to blame Trump anyway, so I would've rather had them win to stick yet another finger in the air at Europe. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (2YhKe) 214
@NEWSMAX
· 25m Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after a medical emergency, with his office saying he is improving but offering few details on his condition or return. MORE: https://bit.ly/3SHPFgl seriously guys, he's okay! Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (ZxPkt) He's blasting the shit out of cardiac rehab. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 08:57 AM (wVcYX) 215
Ok, so now that the US is out of it, we can go back to not caring about soccer.
Posted by: Most people at July 07, 2026 08:57 AM (2Ez/1) 216
Quarter finals is when it becomes watchable. Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (GD0B3) I would argue soccer never becomes watchable. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 08:58 AM (2YhKe) 217
Morning, 'rons and 'ronettes. A cool 68 degrees here at Stately Poppins Manor. A soft rain falling right now and probably for the rest of the day.
Not hating on JJ, but the links this morning are so depressing and frustrating that I am going back to spend the day in 1922 Hollywood. Thanks to those of you who've volunteered to read my new novel. I'll be sending it out on Saturday. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 07, 2026 08:58 AM (qRla/) 218
You have to love the fact that McConnell's "wife" did the dip out of the country.
That was a marriage of convenience. Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 07, 2026 08:58 AM (XV/Pl) 219
It's been a while since an update on Generalissimo Francisco Franco.
Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 08:58 AM (2ap+5) 220
215 Ok, so now that the US is out of it, we can go back to not caring about soccer.
Posted by: Most people at July 07, 2026 08:57 AM (2Ez/1) I like the responses from the foreigners about how wonderful America is.. It's refreshing to hear a counter to all the haters of the US... The Democrats Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 08:59 AM (FtULh) 221
Chao married McConnell at the age of 40 which is fairly late in life though obviously not unheard of.
But I think the more interesting part is the time frame - 1993 shortly after the end of the cold war and likely around the time China started ramping up its influence peddling operations in the US. Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 08:59 AM (sKqQm) 222
Still dead.
Posted by: Chevy Chase at July 07, 2026 08:59 AM (2Ez/1) 223
So now they’re going to draft some generic democrat that no one in Maine voted for and tell the activists in Maine that they should feel honored to be able to vote for him. Oh yeah that’ll work.
Never underestimate the power of TDS, especially in New England. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 07, 2026 08:59 AM (qRla/) 224
US playing top Euro team (which Belgians are) is like the Lakers playing a basketball team from Estonia. No contest.
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (GD0B3) However, the US played like they were throwing the match. They were a shadow of the team that took the field in the last game. What I saw in the highlights, Belgium had one goal that wasn't from an absolute Amber Heard by the US. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:00 AM (2YhKe) 225
Mitch is probably doing push-ups in the doctors' lounge right now
we just can't see no cameras hospital policy Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 09:00 AM (ZxPkt) 226
Any proof Mitch hasn't been brain dead for the last year?
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 09:00 AM (sgkY8) 227
You gotta play to win, and no one in the US cares for soccer, and players soccer. Not on the scale the rest of the world does. Good thing, though, if we really wanted to, all of South America is big on soccer and two top teams are right next door. So if we ever needed coaches , we can buy a few.
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:00 AM (GD0B3) 228
Stuck a feather in his cap and called it Macaroni”
In those days, if you called someone “Macaroni” it was a sort of slang term for a “dandy”, someone with annoying affectations or pretense or perhaps even … questionable sexual preferences. Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 09:00 AM (EISkR) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 09:01 AM (D+BhG) 230
I like the responses from the foreigners about how wonderful America is.. It's refreshing to hear a counter to all the haters of the US... The Democrats Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 08:59 AM (FtULh) It's funny how we've heard so much about Texas, Kansas City....even Philly and Boston, but not a whole lot about LA, San Fran, Seattle....... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:01 AM (2YhKe) 231
oops
Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 09:01 AM (EISkR) 232
Watching golf is also a good cure for insomnia.
Posted by: Bulg at July 07, 2026 09:01 AM (77rzZ) Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 09:01 AM (RIvkX) 234
208 It will be interesting to see how the Dems replace Platner with - if it is Mills or Gideon that would be a win for the Dem old guard - both of them are the platonic ideal of a Karen.” Janet Mills chances are wrecked; she ran in the primary and lost. So that would be the Dem Party saying “HA-ha! We know you already voted against her but we’re giving you the chance to repent of your error.” Voters will just love that. Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 09:01 AM (F297B) 235
From the Tech Thread:
90 The strange thing about the Platner revelation is that obviously plenty of Dems knew already; so why did they wait to spring it until Janet Mills chance was ruined? Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 07:23 AM (F297B) I think the conventional wisdom was that she did not, in fact, have a chance; in a hypothetical contest between two bland old women, Collins was the more proven winner. So, 'They' weren't willing to prop her up, if she couldn't even win the primary on her own. Following this logic, it stands to reason that Mills will not be the Party's choice, if they manage to pressure Platner into dropping out. I don't know who they would pick tho. Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 09:02 AM (Sy6m/) 236
we just can't see
no cameras hospital policy We just can't see it It's hospital policy No cameras there. Posted by: Haiku Repairman at July 07, 2026 09:02 AM (2Drhq) 237
Super belated BOING!
This is what happens when dealing with Mrs. BD's share of the inheritance paperwork from multiple financial institutions several months after her mother's death. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 07, 2026 09:02 AM (lgmVC) 238
Laura Looner also said Ron DeSantis's wife faked her cancer for sympathy. Screw her.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 07, 2026 08:30 AM (m2jvM) ******** She seems to be bipolar. I really can't stand her. Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:02 AM (NpAcC) 239
However, the US played like they were throwing the match.
They were a shadow of the team that took the field in the last game. What I saw in the highlights, Belgium had one goal that wasn't from an absolute Amber Heard by the US. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:00 AM (2YhKe) I can't speak to that, did not exactly watch what the US team did with other teams. You are saying that they intentionally threw the game ? Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:02 AM (GD0B3) 240
She seems to be bipolar. I really can't stand her.
Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:02 AM (NpAcC) I call her Looney Loomer Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 09:03 AM (FtULh) 241
US playing top Euro team (which Belgians are) is like the Lakers playing a basketball team from Estonia. No contest.
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 08:56 AM (GD0B3) Yep, a physical style of play by the Belgies that the US team could not match. Like the Texas State Armadillos scrimmaging against the Texas State Penitentiary players in "Necessary Roughness." https://youtu.be/THeTZgrWO_s Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 09:03 AM (wVcYX) 242
Susan Collins is no longer in trouble in Maine. Dems sank their own ship.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 08:53 AM (F297B) Susan Collins was NEVER in trouble in Maine. She has always, always, always, polled horrendously, then won by like 20. Her most recent election was her worst ever, where she only won by 8. Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at July 07, 2026 09:03 AM (xA5g+) 243
Good lord, the links today are horrifying. There is some very scary stuff bubbling up quickly to the surface with the Democrat party. Not only here, but leftists all over the world have become openly and proudly violent in words and deeds. There is no putting the toothpaste back in its tube anymore. Unhinged madness.
--- Because if they lose now, they'll never get this close again for 100+ years. Once they cracked open the Constitution with the income tax, it took them just over 100 years to get to this point: 45% of the people dependent upon the government, paid for by the other 55%. That 45% will always vote for the Bigger Government Party. They just need 5% more and they'll sweep away voting, the 1st and 2nd Amendments and lock in their power for the next 100 or more years. America stands alone as the last and only thing in their way worldwide. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at July 07, 2026 09:04 AM (3cUTc) 244
" ...
And the Chinese government was desperate to protect an old woman, with no children, whose link to power is dead or retiring? Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 08:47 AM (ExV1e) " if she brought along the family fortune, maybe ... for a while, anyway ... Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 09:04 AM (VyBeY) 245
Platner does not seem to listen to demands that he pull out.
Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 09:05 AM (2ap+5) 246
I can't speak to that, did not exactly watch what the US team did with other teams. You are saying that they intentionally threw the game ?
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:02 AM (GD0B3) Pure speculation on my part, but also not having watched anything but highlights and reading about matches the US played in this tournament, what took the field yesterday didn't have anywhere near the same talent, headiness or preparation than they did in their previous matches. I mean, WTF was that goalie THINKING?!?! And the 4th goal in the last minutes was just an absolute Heard......... YMMV. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:05 AM (2YhKe) 247
Donny Deutsch is posting like a madman on Facebook. He posted a vid from the Hamptons where a Jewish owned restaurant was invaded by anti Israel protesters. Deutsch pointed out this wasn't the Israeli embassy, just a Jewish owned business. How long until Kristallnacht 2.0?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 09:05 AM (20Ghg) 248
245 Platner does not seem to listen to demands that he pull out.
Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 09:05 AM (2ap+5) Literally Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 09:05 AM (FtULh) 249
>>You gotta play to win, and no one in the US cares for soccer, and players soccer.
Not really true anymore. Our generation doesn't care that much but younger ones do. Youth soccer in the US is growing like a weed and far outpacing Little League and other traditional sports with the younger generations. Soccer has been THE game around the world for generations. They traditionally have much bigger pipelines and the support is fanatical. We're catching up fast but the delta between the US team and the world's best teams is still wide. In time, the US team will be as competitive as any in the world. Posted by: JackStraw at July 07, 2026 09:05 AM (viF8m) 250
233 Want to see how lame fireworks in the fog looked here on July 4th?
Posted by: San Franpsycho Friends of mine went up there to see the fireworks with their son. Yep. Not impressive. Then again, I stayed home and didn't see anything so you're a step ahead. -:-) Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 09:06 AM (/k3in) 251
Laura Looner also said Ron DeSantis's wife faked her cancer for sympathy. Screw her.
Psychics make all sort of predictions and if any one of them come true then argue that their abilities are great because hey they predicted that event even if their last 10 predictions were wrong. I think some reporters work like this, take a bunch of unlikely to be true stories and push them and then if one does take off you can argue you were the reporter that broke story X... Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 09:06 AM (sKqQm) 252
Pull out? Did Hitler pull out of the Sudetenland? Nein! NEIN!
Posted by: Maine Kampf at July 07, 2026 09:06 AM (2Drhq) 253
248 245 Platner does not seem to listen to demands that he pull out.
Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 09:05 AM (2ap+5) Literally Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 09:05 AM (FtULh) King Arthur couldn't pull him out. Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at July 07, 2026 09:07 AM (N39Ws) 254
However, the US played like they were throwing the match.
They were a shadow of the team that took the field in the last game. What I saw in the highlights, Belgium had one goal that wasn't from an absolute Amber Heard by the US. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:00 AM (2YhKe) ******* When half your country was rooting against you know wonder why they weren't so enthusiastic. Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:07 AM (NpAcC) Posted by: muldoon at July 07, 2026 09:08 AM (I0N4X) 256
Yep, a physical style of play by the Belgies that the US team could not match. Like the Texas State Armadillos scrimmaging against the Texas State Penitentiary players in "Necessary Roughness."
https://youtu.be/THeTZgrWO_s Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 09:03 AM (wVcYX) HAHAHAH! "I feel a lot of love on this field today !" Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:09 AM (GD0B3) Posted by: muldoon at July 07, 2026 09:09 AM (I0N4X) 258
254 - Half the country is asshoe. I feel bad for our soccer guys if that is how they felt.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 09:09 AM (2noDb) 259
One of every 10 Food Stamp payments by the federal government is incorrect, usually more than it should be and occasionally a little less. Trump’s Ag Sec, Brooke Rollins, is implementing needed reforms.
The other 9 are sold for cash, Cokes, Nehi, and Snickers. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 07, 2026 09:09 AM (/+uur) 260
Want to see how lame fireworks in the fog looked here on July 4th?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 09:01 AM (RIvkX) - What's important was that they were Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 07, 2026 09:10 AM (lgmVC) 261
HAHAHAH! "I feel a lot of love on this field today !" Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:09 AM (GD0B3) "I don't feel so good. I think I swallowed a finger." Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:11 AM (2YhKe) 262
*******
When half your country was rooting against you know wonder why they weren't so enthusiastic. Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:07 AM (NpAcC) That's the polar opposite of 'The American Way.' Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:11 AM (2YhKe) 263
Youth soccer in the US is growing like a weed and far outpacing Little League and other traditional sports with the younger generation.
----------------- Thanks, anchor babies Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 07, 2026 09:12 AM (m2jvM) 264
Platner could always go the opposite direction. He could say "the old timee Dems are doing everything they can to fight the DSA and keep their power, all funded by the Israelis. False allegations won't force me or the DSA out. We're in this to win"
What would the Dems do then ? Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 09:12 AM (20Ghg) Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:12 AM (X8xt3) 266
When half your country was rooting against you know wonder why they weren't so enthusiastic.
Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:07 AM (NpAcC) I don't like soccer but of course I was rooting for the Americans Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 09:12 AM (FtULh) 267
I wonder what point you are trying to make?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 08:49 AM (RIvkX) There is a particular subset of the commentariat here who will rush into any conspiracy theory - no matter how threadbare it may be. The instant that someone they don't like is implicated in absolutely anything, the two minute hate BS comes out and people start speculating on their treasonous behavior. I see it as my duty to try and return things to this planet. Feel free to ignore me and continue dousing your hair with gasoline if it makes you feel better. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 09:12 AM (ExV1e) 268
Platner could always go the opposite direction. He could say "the old timee Dems are doing everything they can to fight the DSA and keep their power, all funded by the Israelis. False allegations won't force me or the DSA out. We're in this to win"
What would the Dems do then ? Have him arrested for rape? Remember Mills is the governor. Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 09:12 AM (sKqQm) 269
There might be private polling showing Platner was going to lose.
Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 09:13 AM (2ap+5) 270
Thanks, anchor babies Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 07, 2026 09:12 AM (m2jvM) They play in the fields near my house and your observation is correct... There is an occasional white kid or two Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 09:14 AM (FtULh) 271
My dislike of soccer is greater than my love of America. Or I love America so much I don't want to see it poisoned further with this metric football nonsense.
Kickball. Bah. Posted by: tsj017 at July 07, 2026 08:44 AM (xakWh) My wife, who is a sports medicine physician that takes care of the professional soccer players for our local team here - got very upset at me because I called soccer the sport you become a fan of if you want to be seen as educated, elite, global and generally better-than-thou. Our local pro hockey team owner is also a minority owner in the local soccer team, and is jealous of all of the attention that the new soccer team is getting in town, so he hired the same marketing consulting company to analyze why the hockey team doesn't get as much attention in the same little market as the soccer team does. The fact that he doesn't know who his working class customers are for the hockey team versus the educated progressive wannabe worldly self-appointed elites of the soccer team, is concerning. Supposedly he's going to rename and rebrand the hockey team which would be absolutely devastating. Posted by: Defenestratus at July 07, 2026 09:14 AM (WYStd) 272
>>The other 9 are sold for cash, Cokes, Nehi, and Snickers.
And used to buy stock for your corner immigrant-owned bodega, which is then used to buy food for your homeland-style restaurant. The really clever ones have the restaurant next to the bodega Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:14 AM (X8xt3) 273
All things considered, we had a fantastic vacation. I wasn't too incredibly stressed and was able to relax. We got some good fishing in, made the necessary modifications to the existing 'barn' at our future home to fit the camper and will be having a wonderful fish fry later this evening.
It just did go by very fast. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:15 AM (2YhKe) 274
271 - it doesn't help that hockey is an extremely expensive sport to start a kid in. A soccer ball is cheap as is a basketball.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 09:15 AM (2noDb) 275
>>Laura Looner also said Ron DeSantis's wife faked her cancer for sympathy. Screw her.
Guess we have more than one Candace Owens on "our side." Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:15 AM (X8xt3) 276
News to me that Planned Parenthood was allowed to again tap into government Medicaid money as of July 4, when the suspension in the Big Beautiful Bill expired. The House passed a continuance but the Senate, of course, failed to act.
In fact "the Senate failed to act" is really "Republicans failed". I saw Ted Cruz having lunch at a beach club on the 4th with friends (ie, donors). I should have thrown a hot dog bun at him. Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 07, 2026 09:16 AM (U/Eoe) 277
Nothing in this world reeks as badly as hockey equipment.
Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 09:16 AM (2ap+5) 278
Supposedly he's going to rename and rebrand the hockey team which would be absolutely devastating.
Posted by: Defenestratus at July 07, 2026 09:14 AM (WYStd) So, he'll rename it to "United FC!!!" to fit in with the Eurotrash? Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:17 AM (2YhKe) 279
There might be private polling showing Platner was going to lose.
Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 09:13 AM (2ap+5) yes, of course! Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:17 AM (GD0B3) 280
205 Today Is National Macaroni Day
I shall stick a feather in my cap. Posted by: Delurker at July 07, 2026 08:54 AM (2Drhq) Your feather remains a feather even if you call it macaroni. Posted by: Transmacaroni? I think not at July 07, 2026 09:17 AM (TbWk/) 281
hockey is the shit though. Love hockey.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 09:17 AM (2noDb) 282
Or should we just overlook that because he's dying in a hospital and she fled to China shortly after he was admitted?
It's been reported that her 'fleeing' to China had been a long planned trip. It's also been reported, albeit not confirmed, that's she's already returned from her escape to a non-extradition country. No. I think that she should be immediately executed for spying since reddit has determined that this is the case. Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 09:17 AM (ExV1e) 283
271 - it doesn't help that hockey is an extremely expensive sport to start a kid in. A soccer ball is cheap as is a basketball.
Posted by: Jaimo at July 07, 2026 09:15 AM (2noDb) I'm an ice hockey goalie in a men's league. I just bought my last set of gear after my old stuff got too worn out. Stepping onto the ice cost me about $4,000, just in equipment. For kids, who aren't goalies, you could get them dressed for about $500. Then you're paying for ice time. Hockey is obscenely expensive. Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at July 07, 2026 09:18 AM (xA5g+) 284
When half your country was rooting against you know wonder why they weren't so enthusiastic.
Posted by: redridinghood at July 07, 2026 09:07 AM (NpAcC) Situational patriotism. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at July 07, 2026 09:18 AM (qRla/) 285
I think they say he was on a downward trajectory, but waited it that reversed before the deadline. It did not, it got worse.
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:18 AM (GD0B3) 286
I saw Ted Cruz having lunch at a beach club on the 4th with friends (ie, donors). I should have thrown a hot dog bun at him. Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 07, 2026 09:16 AM (U/Eoe) "PASS THE SAVE ACT, you shitstain!" Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:18 AM (2YhKe) 287
>>Chao married McConnell at the age of 40 which is fairly late in life though obviously not unheard of.
But I think the more interesting part is the time frame - 1993 shortly after the end of the cold war and likely around the time China started ramping up its influence peddling operations in the US. - - - Huh, did not know that. It's been a long game China's been playing. Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:19 AM (X8xt3) 288
The U.S. has better sports than the rest of the world.
For one simple reason: the possibility of the comeback. And let's face it. The free market allows for advanced equipment, huge stadiums with clocks measuring the microseconds, jumbotrons the size of the Grand Canyon and 23 different camera views allowing us to see how many blades of grass touched the ball as the player broke the plane of the goal line. Ain't bragging if you can do it. Posted by: Change my mind at July 07, 2026 09:19 AM (2Ez/1) 289
I've seen a few discussions were leftwingers were asked something to the effect of, wouldn't removing billionaires the way you are suggesting damage the economy and most of them deny it
--- If you removed the top 2%, everything in your life will get worse and the economy would collapse. If you removed the bottom 2%, everything in your life will get better and the economy will boom. Only one party wants to kill the top and grow the bottom--your death and misery are just a bonus. Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at July 07, 2026 09:20 AM (3cUTc) 290
285 I think they say he was on a downward trajectory, but waited it that reversed before the deadline. It did not, it got worse.
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:18 AM (GD0B3) ======= Credibility of allegations is inversely proportional to polling. Posted by: Oglebay at July 07, 2026 09:20 AM (2ap+5) 291
Huh, did not know that. It's been a long game China's been playing. Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:19 AM (X8xt3) As it's always been. The Democrat party doesn't play for the now, they play for the long term global domination. Just look how communism is spreading across the world ATM. Sure, they cozy up to islham thinking they'll help in that goal, but I'll be first to admit I never saw the UK going into the absolute batshit cray direction they're going right now. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:20 AM (2YhKe) 292
Barcelona Horror: Mob Chases French Jews Through City Streets
If Haji and his buddies want to chase things through the streets, Pamplona is available. Oy. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:22 AM (kgE5c) 293
The rest of the world, with a few exceptions, only has kickball. So it's all they can get passionate about.
The US has absolutely EVERYTHING, whatever you want to root for. It's what makes us all around better than everyone else, whether we can kick their ass at it or not. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:22 AM (2YhKe) 294
Loomer hates, HATES DeSantis - for going against Trump in 24, for stymying her own Congressional campaign. She said that DeSantis' wife "exaggerated" her situation. Which was stupid. SHe is a lot like Trump in that regard, throws firebombs. But she does have exceptional sources, and Trump's ear. Because she delivers. SHe cleaned out a lot deep staters from his administration, and she always, always brings receipts.
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:23 AM (GD0B3) 295
68 I'll do a check of Platner lawn signs on my way to my lunch spot 4 miles from my house later today.
Posted by: Defenestratus at July 07, 2026 08:07 AM (WYStd) If you swing by my second cousin’s house in Newcastle Maine, you’ll see a Collins sign. She’s voting for her but the sign is mainly to piss off the commie loons in the area. Posted by: TxAnn at July 07, 2026 09:23 AM (SjAWL) 296
>>The fact that he doesn't know who his working class customers are for the hockey team versus the educated progressive wannabe worldly self-appointed elites of the soccer team, is concerning. Supposedly he's going to rename and rebrand the hockey team which would be absolutely devastating.
The reason soccer became so popular around the world is not because it is the sport of the elites. Just the opposite. It is the sport of even the poorest people because all you need is a ball. Look at some of the biggest soccer stars in the world. They didn't come from the elite, they came from the barrios and slums of the world. Travel around the world and you will see young kids in the poorest neighborhoods playing soccer. I was in Brazil one time and woke up to headlines in the local media that a referee at a game between two Brazilian club teams was murdered and decapitated after the game for what was perceived as a bad call against the home team. It's the same as basketball and why it's so popular with inner city kids. All you need is a ball and hoop. Posted by: JackStraw at July 07, 2026 09:24 AM (viF8m) 297
Loomer hates, HATES DeSantis - for going against Trump in 24, for stymying her own Congressional campaign. She said that DeSantis' wife "exaggerated" her situation. Which was stupid. SHe is a lot like Trump in that regard, throws firebombs. But she does have exceptional sources, and Trump's ear. Because she delivers. SHe cleaned out a lot deep staters from his administration, and she always, always brings receipts.
Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:23 AM (GD0B3) Then keep your pissant petty jealousy locked in the closet where it belongs, FFS........ We're not in f*cking high school anymore. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:24 AM (2YhKe) Posted by: Yankee Doodle at July 07, 2026 09:25 AM (MWfyi) 299
>>because I called soccer the sport you become a fan of if you want to be seen as educated, elite, global and generally better-than-thou.
Tried watching some of the World Cup, the American team matches. First, it is mostly decided by the officiating (strong Olympics biased judging vibes). Second, the fans are, in general, a$$holes. You've got the notorious European soccer hooligans, and then the team Mexico fans are known for making a racket against the other team's hotel so they can't sleep (music, fireworkes, etc.). What's the appeal again? Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:25 AM (X8xt3) 300
- Euclid - - 31 new quasars in the very early universe
"Galaxies must have started forming much earlier than we thought." Remember that response to the first images from the JWST? Just replace galaxies with quasars and keep on (non) believing. https://tinyurl.com/yt7yn475 Posted by: TeeJ at July 07, 2026 09:25 AM (dAv7M) 301
Loomer is correct more often than not. She's also crazy. Difficult person to have on your side
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 09:26 AM (20Ghg) 302
You've got the notorious European soccer hooligans, and then the team Mexico fans are known for making a racket against the other team's hotel so they can't sleep (music, fireworkes, etc.).
What's the appeal again? Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:25 AM (X8xt3) American sports fans of most sports do mostly the same things. From the college ranks all the way up. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:26 AM (2YhKe) Posted by: CHEESE at July 07, 2026 09:26 AM (X8xt3) 304
What's the appeal again?
Posted by: Lizzy at July 07, 2026 09:25 AM The opportunity for muldoon to use "vuvuzela" in a limerick? Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:27 AM (kgE5c) 305
"Today Is National Macaroni Day.
I feel left out! Posted by: CHEESE at July 07, 2026 09:26 AM (X8xt3) The greatest side dish ever. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:27 AM (2YhKe) 306
301 Loomer is correct more often than not. She's also crazy. Difficult person to have on your side
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 09:26 AM (20Ghg) Yes... She throws a bunch of stuff against the wall and sees what sticks Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 09:27 AM (FtULh) 307
We lost? Oh, well.
Let's go get something to eat at Taco Bell. Or, as FreddyLA7 from Germany calls it: The Holy Land. Posted by: Your average US soccer fan at July 07, 2026 09:28 AM (2Ez/1) 308
Loomer is correct more often than not. She's also crazy. Difficult person to have on your side
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 09:26 AM (20Ghg) Yes... She throws a bunch of stuff against the wall and sees what sticks Posted by: It's me donna at July 07, 2026 09:27 AM (FtULh) The last thing you want to give off is a Candy Owens or MTG vibe if you wan't to be taken seriously. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:28 AM (2YhKe) 309
Hey ACE and COBs, I think one of your routine presentations, like the Daily Report, should always include a brief snippet from the Koran.
Include a warning, identifying whether the snippet is from the Meccan or Medinan verses. Regular readers will soon recognize the difference. The Meccan verses sometimes recapitulate Judeo-Christian stories ; the Medinan verses can be counted on to be hostile to Western Civilization. P.S. Wikipedia has been goofy about their spelling choices of “Quran”,”Maccan”, “Mahdinan”, etc. Posted by: Fenderbender at July 07, 2026 09:28 AM (1FEc1) 310
Then keep your pissant petty jealousy locked in the closet where it belongs, FFS........
We're not in f*cking high school anymore. Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:24 AM (2YhKe) It was a stupid thing to say. Maybe she regrets it, I don't know. I like DeSantis. I like what Loomer is doing for Trump and his administration. I like that she started a PAC with Ami Mek "Defeat Marxism and Sharia PAC". She is pretty fearless. Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:29 AM (GD0B3) 311
>>American sports fans of most sports do mostly the same things. From the college ranks all the way up.
Really, was this movie an exaggeration? https://tinyurl.com/bdhnpfad Posted by: CHEESE at July 07, 2026 09:29 AM (X8xt3) 312
It was a stupid thing to say. Maybe she regrets it, I don't know. I like DeSantis. I like what Loomer is doing for Trump and his administration. I like that she started a PAC with Ami Mek "Defeat Marxism and Sharia PAC". She is pretty fearless. Posted by: runner at July 07, 2026 09:29 AM (GD0B3) My point remains......... Stop distracting with stupid petty shit and DO YOUR JOB......... Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:30 AM (2YhKe) 313
Posted by: Fenderbender at July 07, 2026 09:28 AM
It would certainly be cheaper than a commercial emetic. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 07, 2026 09:30 AM (kgE5c) 314
NOODlum.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (2YhKe) 315
New Dart Napoleon
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at July 07, 2026 09:31 AM (xA5g+) 316
We're not in f*cking high school anymore.
--------------------------- There are a lot of people who never grew up beyond high school and most of them went into politics or Hollywood Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at July 07, 2026 09:34 AM (2UQkq) 317
I think Plats will go before the deadline. He knows the score. This one didn't come out for nothing. Just a hunch unless they're pre-greasing the skids with "already covered" scandals.
Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 09:35 AM (pcDUa) 318
264 Platner could always go the opposite direction. He could say "the old timee Dems are doing everything they can to fight the DSA and keep their power, all funded by the Israelis. False allegations won't force me or the DSA out. We're in this to win"
What would the Dems do then ? Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 07, 2026 09:12 AM (20Ghg) Surgical prosthetic foreskins? Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 09:35 AM (Sy6m/) 319
Sure, they cozy up to islham thinking they'll help in that goal, but I'll be first to admit I never saw the UK going into the absolute batshit cray direction they're going right now.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 07, 2026 09:20 AM (2YhKe) Could have saved a lot of trouble just listening to me! Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 09:37 AM (pcDUa) 320
317 I think Plats will go before the deadline. He knows the score. This one didn't come out for nothing. Just a hunch unless they're pre-greasing the skids with "already covered" scandals.
Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 09:35 AM (pcDUa) Instead of making a prediction, I'm treating it as a test of competing hypotheses. Is the Shitter Goon Fuhrer's psychopathy 'just' the Dark Triad trait, or is it the clinical disorder? Is he susceptible to social pressure, or not? We will find out within the week. Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 09:46 AM (Sy6m/) 321
Almost 20% of all CDL licenses are given to foreign born drivers
Posted by: Paul at July 07, 2026 09:54 AM (0/tlQ) 322
Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 09:46 AM (Sy6m/)
I don't know whether they really have a "better" option than him so it's not about winning elections it's about controlling narrative in case we have a Trump lead GOP that wants to fight. And I have a feeling we do and that there is more to come on him. Bigger question than yours to me is how much power over the candidates does the DNC have. I still say a lot. Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 09:59 AM (pcDUa) 323
Posted by: JackStraw at July 07, 2026 09:24 AM (viF8m)
Sure the players aren't largely from the elite class across the world - but to be a fan of soccer means that you're not a rube hick that hasn't left the borders of your county or state. It means you see the American disdain for soccer as a backwoods and hick - how could someone really hate a sport that is beloved across the planet if not for ignorance and bigotry? Which is why I see soccer as really gaining popularity in mostly "blue" areas - aka places that hate America (and Americans). Posted by: Defenestratus at July 07, 2026 10:01 AM (WYStd) 324
If you swing by my second cousin’s house in Newcastle Maine, you’ll see a Collins sign. She’s voting for her but the sign is mainly to piss off the commie loons in the area.
Posted by: TxAnn at July 07, 2026 09:23 AM (SjAWL) Still haven't seen a single Collins sign in Southern Maine (Portland, SoPo, Scarborough, Falmouth, etc...) Hell, some of the democratic primary candidate signs are still up - but I couldn't even tell you what color the Collins sign is. Posted by: Defenestratus at July 07, 2026 10:02 AM (WYStd) 325
When the DNC is willing, it can be utterly ruthless: ignoring its own rules, rigging the game, and using both carrot and stick in truly underhanded ways. Their willingness to resort to extremes is the wildcard that would disrupt the personality test.
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Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 04:40 AM (6wpGE) 2
Wandered away
Posted by: Pete Bogs Agentic alter ego at July 07, 2026 04:40 AM (WiYID) Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 07, 2026 04:41 AM (sAmhv) Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 04:42 AM (6wpGE) 5
Yea M. A coveted prize!
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2 Wandered away
Posted by: Pete Bogs Agentic alter ego at July 07, 2026 04:40 AM (WiYID) Congratulations on finding your way back! Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 04:44 AM (6wpGE) 8
G'mornin' everyone!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 04:47 AM (VyBeY) 9
50 tons seem a lot to me as most I am told burns up first
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 04:49 AM (Ia/+0) 10
Howdy, Pixy & late/early horde!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 04:49 AM (rdVOm) 11
I can't believe Space X is incinerating their garbage.
You're supposed to drop it wherever you are and pretend it isn't there, like China does. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 07, 2026 04:50 AM (Ot/FD) 12
>>>nous allons nous retrouver la nuit de la pleine lune
Even my junior highschool French can sorta figure that out! Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 04:51 AM (6wpGE) 13
It's a JQ sighting! Happy Tuesday, JQ!
Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 04:52 AM (6wpGE) Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 04:53 AM (rdVOm) 15
Howdy, m! Happy Tuesday to you too!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 04:53 AM (rdVOm) 16
Happy Trash Day Eve!
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 07, 2026 04:57 AM (/eAef) 17
SpaceX is just letting satellites burn up in the atmosphere!
Which generally isn't a problem if the debris burns up in the atmosphere, compared to say, China, which allows their large boosters to hit the ground anywhere the booster happens to falls. China is AssHoe. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 04:58 AM (l3cgK) 18
Finally sleepy. Good night and/or morning, all.
Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 04:58 AM (Sy6m/) 19
14 I'm seriously considering StarLink
Any comments on the service? Hardware? Support? Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 04:53 AM (rdVOm) StarLink doesn't live up to it's name...Is NOT LinkedIn to the Stars or maps to their homes... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 04:59 AM (l3cgK) 20
16 Happy Trash Day Eve!
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 07, 2026 04:57 AM (/eAef) Trash day for me...just got up and put it out. (2 a.m. ... they'll pick it up starting at 6 a.m.) Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 05:00 AM (l3cgK) 21
Because nobody can agree on what a token is.
I thought a token was a minority hired just because he or she is a minority... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 05:01 AM (l3cgK) 22
19 14 StarLink doesn't live up to it's name...Is NOT LinkedIn to the Stars or maps to their homes...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 04:59 AM (l3cgK) The Stars only come out at night. Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 05:02 AM (6wpGE) 23
This guy has been using starlink for years and he likes it.
https://tinyurl.com/52badhz2 Plus lately I've been seeing starlink dishes on top of cars going down the road. It seems to be a happening thing. If I didn't get such good cellular internet I'd consider it. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 07, 2026 05:03 AM (/eAef) 24
Also given how dire the Xbox situation is, even if they don't all deserve this they had to have known it was coming.
I remember a layoff cycle at a company I worked at 30 years ago...they didn't tell folks exactly who was being laid off, but IT knew and had removed their server access and their server private directories ahead of time, so everybody figured it out pretty quickly... OOPSIE... Company learned from this and didn't do that the next layoff cycle... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 05:03 AM (l3cgK) 25
Okay... nevermind the starlink, LOL
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 05:03 AM (rdVOm) 26
Way late
East bound and down Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 05:04 AM (Ia/+0) 27
22 19 14 StarLink doesn't live up to it's name...Is NOT LinkedIn to the Stars or maps to their homes...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 04:59 AM (l3cgK) The Stars only come out at night. Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 05:02 AM (6wpGE) Isn't that Deep in the Heart of Texas? https://youtu.be/VGF4ibgcHQE Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 05:05 AM (l3cgK) 28
Good morning all.
Posted by: me at July 07, 2026 05:06 AM (kK7U2) 29
Microsoft layoffs are always timed to the end-of-year review cycle which is in June if I remember correctly. Microsoft uses this as an opportunity to quietly get rid of the bottom 10%. This year its a bit more exciting because the Xbox division Is imploding.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 07, 2026 05:06 AM (/eAef) 30
That's not me. I'm meh, user KK7U2 reporting in.
Posted by: meh at July 07, 2026 05:06 AM (kK7U2) 31
That's not me, either.
Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 05:08 AM (6wpGE) 32
23 This guy has been using starlink for years and he likes it.
https://tinyurl.com/52badhz2 Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 07, 2026 05:03 AM (/eAef) = https://archive.is/vYwHu Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 05:09 AM (6wpGE) 33
30 That's not me. I'm meh, user KK7U2 reporting in.
Posted by: meh at July 07, 2026 05:06 AM (kK7U2) Sounds like a sub the Krauts used in one of the World Wars... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 05:09 AM (l3cgK) 34
Alteria Pilgram-- thanks for that link! Very helpful!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 05:12 AM (rdVOm) 35
I like what I have heard so far about Starlink. The problem on my side is that I don't want to chop down a lot of trees to get a signal. So for now, we're stuck with Xfinity.
And good morning, Horde. The contract at work is still going through hoops so I'm at home again today. Coffee is brewing, wife and dogs are still asleep. Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 05:13 AM (/k3in) 36
g'mornin', 'rons Posted by: AltonJackson at July 07, 2026 05:13 AM (AMvSw) 37
Devotional from Ephesians 1:1-10. Woman from England quite taken with the lovely phrase about. God's love "lavished" on us in Jesus Christ. It is a quite wonderful, old fashioned word.
https://tinyurl.com/yw3pjtch If you're a praying person, please consider praying for England. Thanks. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 05:14 AM (Bw1/o) 38
Yikes, I need to get some sleep. Dammit, this sux...
Will read the rest of this thread later. G'night, all! Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 05:15 AM (rdVOm) 39
My experiment treating a Samsung Tab S11 Lite with the Slim keyboard as a very light duty PC that I can keep the glove box of the car is going much better than I thought I would. This is working out for a several reasons.
The hardware itself is well built, has a pretty good screen, has an SD card slot if I get to be a pack rat, and the performance of it is completely sufficient. The keyboard is a bit cramped but for knocking out quick emails, a quick note or updating a spreadsheet it's totally sufficient. The battery in life is excellent. The stereo speaker system is sufficiently loud for watching movies. The way I got around Android tablets having a crappy file system is that I use OneDrive to handle that task. The app is well integrated into Android so it works very well. Samsung One UI desktop is a far cry from the crappy software they used to kick out. It's actually very polished and quite useful. The critical component is it has a taskbar that runs along the bottom of the screen and that allows you to pin all your usual suspects. Plus it has a stripped down version of Dex that you can hop into and suddenly you have a rudimentary windowing PC. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 07, 2026 05:20 AM (/eAef) 40
For the people who can't get out to walk because it's too hot or you don't belong to a gym, you might consider going to the store if you can. It's air conditioned there and if you go in the early morning you have open aisles to walk in. If you go later in the day you can find interesting people to see- and talk to -if you chose to. Yesterday there was a lovely mom and her beautiful little daughter
I told the mom how lovely her daughter was. The daughter was three. It can make someone's day if you give them a compliment and it makes you feel better too. I realize that speaking to ladies might be a bit problematic if you're a man. Oh, yes, there was a very tall man with an energetic bouncing boy of about five, but I didn't speak to them. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 05:22 AM (Bw1/o) 41
I'm seriously considering StarLink
Any comments on the service? Hardware? Support? Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 04:53 AM (rdVOm) I recently got the mini It was cheap upfront and so far it has amazing service for 55 /month. It took me about 30 minutes to get it set up and linked to home's security cameras. Posted by: LASue at July 07, 2026 05:31 AM (lCppi) 42
S11 is a typo.
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 Lite - 10.9" 128GB - Wi-Fi - with S-Pen - Lite Gray is the correct model. This is something you strictly buy on sale. The current prices are between $300 and $400 for the tablet and about $140 for the keyboard. I paid about $325 for the two and it's not worth a penny more than that. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 07, 2026 05:34 AM (/eAef) 43
40: Given the weather, my strategy has been going to the gym before work so I'm there at about 3. Today is not a gym day but an early morning walk isn't a bad idea.
But first: Coffee. Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 05:34 AM (/k3in) 44
11 year old boy from KY rushes help drowning person while others froze. Sunny Skyz site:
https://tinyurl.com/aybta6mt Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 05:36 AM (D+BhG) 45
Fen,
How is your son's new job working out. I'm sure he's happy about getting a paycheck. I remember my first "real" job and staring at that first paycheck . Posted by: pawn at July 07, 2026 05:37 AM (R8m8a) 46
Oh, yes, on Sunday I saw a person with a tee shirt which said on the back "Faith over fear". I liked it!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 05:38 AM (D+BhG) 47
Posted by: pawn at July 07, 2026 05:37 AM
Thank you. That's very kind of you to ask. He's looking for something else . It's hard to be outside all day long, and it's given me increased appreciation for people who work outside all day long in the heat. But the check is nice. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 05:45 AM (D+BhG) 48
56 degrees, light breeze, a few clouds ... enjoying the cool with the first cup of coffee, out on the deck, watching the first colorings of sunrise.
thank you for all you do, FS; I don't say it often enough, but I think it a lot. Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 05:50 AM (VyBeY) 49
Oak Ridge Boys. Country quartet sings Christian song about heaven, "In the sweet by and by":
https://tinyurl.com/c77j49fz Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 05:50 AM (D+BhG) 50
And here's a lovely psalm of praise. Psalm 115. It is the psalm of the day:
https://tinyurl.com/2wn9h9us Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 05:54 AM (D+BhG) 51
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 05:50 AM (VyBeY
That's very sweet of you. Thanks. Well, off for a. walk while it's a little cooler. Have a blessed day, folks and know that you are a blessing to others! Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 07, 2026 05:56 AM (D+BhG) 52
Good idea, Fen. Heading out in a moment myself.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 05:59 AM (/k3in) 53
Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.
Posted by: olddog in mo at July 07, 2026 05:59 AM (QNy5W) 54
re Starlink:
- burning up satellites; wow, they are really looking for any possible way to hurt Elon, aren't they? - Starlink is becoming competitive with our current provider at $55/mo; we will join up soon, I'm pretty sure. For us, the decision is almost completely political, I want our money to support someone we respect as an unstoppable innovator, plus someone who is on "our side". Service probably isn't much better or worse than the wire, so who cares. Pro tip: keep the dish free of snow (for those who get water crystals in season). Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 06:00 AM (VyBeY) Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 07, 2026 06:05 AM (amcLV) 56
Waves across the river to Fen
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 06:06 AM (sgkY8) 57
Our Delta flight from Rome had Starlink internet for everyone It was incredibly fast and clear; i even FaceTimed family members while over the Atlantic and the picture was better than what i get at home.
Posted by: LASue at July 07, 2026 06:11 AM (lCppi) 58
The only criticism I've heard of Starlink is that upload speeds are slow. So using it to send a big file can be an adventure.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 07, 2026 06:18 AM (U/Eoe) 59
Evening to the Tiu's Day late toilers; morning to the early risers. 7/7 today! Where were you on 7/7/07, or 7/7/77, for that matter?
It's a stunningly low (?) 76 F. here, a grand opportunity to work out without the Bataan Death March experience . . . but I've worked out three days in a row, maybe four. Time for a break. I'll check my email in a bit to see if my real estate agent has set up a video tour of my latest house crush. Howzabout you? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 07, 2026 06:20 AM (wzUl9) 60
TheRegister:
Even banks and hyperscalers are now sounding the alarm about the AI bubble Oracle's down more than 40% this month, the BIS thinks AI could destroy the economy, and we've got the Kettle on for a chat about the whole mess Link here: https://tinyurl.com/3jv4zyy6 Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 07, 2026 06:20 AM (O7YUW) 61
As for the furry thugs, Stirling slept with me a good part of the night. I woke around 2 am to the sound of thunder, maybe rain; he was next to me then, and again when I got up just now. Now he and Dagny are off doing furry thug things, their own version of a pre-breakfast workout.
On 7/7/07, I had just joined a little private 24-hr.-access gym (since closed, alas) since my knees were giving me a little trouble about running, and I was using the elliptical machine and the weights. In July of '77, I was working at an AM/FM station in Ville Platte, LA, and recall reading the AP news about the latest Son of Sam murder in NYC, the ".44 Caliber Killer." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 07, 2026 06:28 AM (wzUl9) 62
One hour until self-improvement. Time for a little coffee and some peace.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 07, 2026 06:34 AM (U/Eoe) Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 06:36 AM (sgkY8) Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 06:38 AM (VyBeY) 65
Noon today is the time for the video tour of my latest house crush. It's a great-looking 2BR/1BA bungalow with 2-car garage, a little covered porch and back patio, hardwood floors *throughout*, a brick wall in the kitchen, in a nice historic neighborhood. It faces west and has no basement, but those are minor things, esp. at the low-ish price.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 07, 2026 06:38 AM (wzUl9) 66
Will Graham Platner drop out?
Neo has stopped by again Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 06:36 AM (sgkY ------------------------- With all his other transgressions I doubt a documented rape does him in, but who can say? Democrats clearly want him gone, and they want the ability to name his replacement, skipping the gamble of a primary (where activists elect people like Platner!), so they have a week to do him in. If this rape doesn't do the job, Democrat poobahs will keep at it in hopes of finding even worse. Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 07, 2026 06:42 AM (U/Eoe) 67
Testing
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 06:43 AM (sgkY8) Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 07, 2026 06:43 AM (U/Eoe) Posted by: pawn at July 07, 2026 06:43 AM (R8m8a) 70
On roof, wondered if wifi reached up here
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 06:44 AM (sgkY8) 71
Article at American Thinker how Democrats are getting bumped off by Marxists is good read
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 06:44 AM (sgkY8) 72
Wolfus,
Would you care to show us a link to the place? Or email me. Posted by: pawn at July 07, 2026 *** I'll email you, pawn, but I don't have email connected to my browser. Can you spell the email out? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 07, 2026 06:45 AM (wzUl9) Posted by: pawn at July 07, 2026 06:49 AM (R8m8a) 74
Pawn, email sent.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 07, 2026 06:53 AM (wzUl9) 75
I'm almost done with my morning pipe. Time to feed the monsters, and then me. After a shave and shower, I'll hit the Walmart and Aldi for provisions, maybe gas up the car, visit the library for some new stuff, and be back here in time for my video tour.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 07, 2026 06:57 AM (wzUl9) 76
The best!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 07, 2026 07:00 AM (VyBeY) Posted by: Hillary Clinton at July 07, 2026 07:02 AM (VWiq3) 78
Good morning morons
The comments point out that 50 tons of meteoroids enter the atmosphere every day... ===== Things I Never Wanted to Know for $1000, Alex. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:04 AM (RIvkX) 79
Democrats clearly want him gone, and they want the ability to name his replacement
It's like Swalwell. He could do no wrong until he became too much of a liability. Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 07:05 AM (/k3in) 80
If Platner stays in, the people of Maine have the opportunity Lousy-ana people had in the '80s when David Duke ran against famously corrupt pol Edwin Edwards. They can sport bumper stickers saying, "Vote for the Crook -- It's Important!" (In this case, Collins)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 07, 2026 07:08 AM (wzUl9) 81
Good morning morons
The comments point out that 50 tons of meteoroids enter the atmosphere every day... ===== Things I Never Wanted to Know for $1000, Alex. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 *** "Another lesson, class, in why having an atmosphere is important." Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 07, 2026 07:09 AM (wzUl9) 82
Just watched another video of Gavin Newsom gibbering again.
I think that he is the governor and a candidate for president is a testament to our social, culutral, and political decline. He. Makes. No. Sense. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:14 AM (RIvkX) Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:15 AM (RIvkX) 84
Google now automatically opts its users into allowing all their interactions, documents, emails, video, images etc. to be used in AI training, unless users make the effort to opt out in privacy settings.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 07, 2026 07:16 AM (U/Eoe) 85
The minisforum is only 95 dollars more expensive than an RPI 5 16gb.
Showing once again how bad a deal RPIs are right now. Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 07, 2026 07:17 AM (XV/Pl) 86
Ro Khanna's young children own stakes in three golf courses in Ohio.
Tell me again all about "generational wealth" you curry muncher. Educate me about inquality in America. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:17 AM (RIvkX) 87
Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at July 07, 2026 07:20 AM (2Ez/1) 88
81> 50 tons of meteoroids enter the atmosphere every day.
How many are between a spacecraft's flight between Earth and Mars? Posted by: Community Notes at July 07, 2026 07:21 AM (+4Cf6) 89
The spectacle in Tehran is infuriating. I'm so troubled by how this all went down. It's 1975 all over again. They won by losing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:22 AM (RIvkX) 90
The strange thing about the Platner revelation is that obviously plenty of Dems knew already; so why did they wait to spring it until Janet Mills chance was ruined?
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 07:23 AM (F297B) 91
Thanks to firesmoke, every sunrise and sunset here brings orange skies
Posted by: Don Black at July 07, 2026 07:26 AM (ZxPkt) 92
The strange thing about the Platner revelation is that obviously plenty of Dems knew already; so why did they wait to spring it until Janet Mills chance was ruined?
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 07:23 AM (F297B) ==== The Truth is being used as a political weapon. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:26 AM (RIvkX) 93
Platner's check bounced.
Posted by: davidt at July 07, 2026 07:27 AM (Q+gd/) 94
Seen on Twitter: Good luck being a heterosexual male Democratic candidate anymore with even a whiff of anything but the most pristine romantic/dating history
You could just...not rape women. (99% of male Democrats fail this simple challenge.) Posted by: NR Pax at July 07, 2026 07:30 AM (/k3in) 95
Platner's check bounced.
Posted by: davidt at July 07, 2026 07:27 AM (Q+gd/) ===== He was being funded by Ro Khanna. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:30 AM (RIvkX) 96
JJ nood.
Posted by: Nazdar at July 07, 2026 07:31 AM (NcvvS) 97
>>>He. Makes. No. Sense.
Posted by: San Franpsycho >Dude. I love his hand jive. And hair gel. He's a pussy magnet. He's still rocking. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 07, 2026 07:32 AM (fkjGs) 98
82 Just watched another video of Gavin Newsom gibbering again.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 07:14 AM (RIvkX) ewww Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 08:24 AM (6wpGE) Monday Overnight Open Thread (7/5/26)Quote I “We see masked agents terrorizing our streets, eating food cooked by our undocumented neighbors before spiriting them away in unmarked vans,” he said. “We see a nation whose immense wealth has been built by those with callous dirt streaked hands, those who toil on factory floors and chisel into stone. And we see a nation that has allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Quote II The newly emerging socialists, like recent congressional nominees Darializa Avila Chevalier or Analilia Mejia, can never explain why their parents left socialist paradises in Latin America to come to cutthroat capitalist America. Victor Davis Hanson Quote III “Now, do I like their political position? Yes, I do. I believe that reproductive rights are a thing. And I think that they are obviously invested in women, and they should be. And that taking it from them was taking a right from women. And that’s the first time I’ve seen that done, except for prohibition. And I think it was wrong. But legally, I think it was the right decision.” Chris Cuomo I hope you Morons had a great time celebrating our country's birth and independence this past weekend. In the event you had an accident or two, yours truly hopes you didn't need this medical care team. Once again, The ONT Is Always Looking Out For YouTM Nude Recreation Week invites everyone to explore the benefits of naturism and body positivity, running from Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12, 2026. This week encourages shedding inhibitions along with clothes, promoting a natural and liberating lifestyle. Join the movement by visiting a naturist resort, learning about the community, or simply embracing self-acceptance.Well here in the Frozen Tundra the deer and horse flies are as thick as thieves in Washington D.C. No way I'm going to embrace self-acceptance with those little blood suckers. Is this this the time in history where the common man who has everything left to lose says "Fvck it!? US Air Force Engineer Charged With Sawing Down Flock Surveillance Cameras Receives Thousands of Dollars from Supporters Across the Country "There has been community support for me that I humbly welcome." Hundreds of freedom lovers are rallying behind a US Air Force engineer accused of chopping down over a dozen AI-integrated surveillance cameras last year. According to local channel WAVY, Virginia-based Air Force engineer and mechanic Jeffrey Sovern is facing 13 counts of destruction of property, as well as six counts of both petit larceny and possession of burglary tools related to the destruction of Flock license plate cameras. These automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, are starting to blanket the United States, spreading across small towns and bustling cities alike by the thousands. While ostensibly framed as crime fighting tools, the AI-powered spy devices have raised significant privacy and social policy concerns, especially as innocent citizens get caught up in the dragnet. Like AI data centers, they’ve become a hot political issue at the local level, fueling public outrage and organized campaigns from coast to coast.Maybe 2020 did plant some seeds of rebellion. Time will tell. Speaking of rebellion. A Happy Belated Birthday to our great country. Some exceptional drinking before we were officially a country. The Pilgrims stopped at Plymouth Rock because they ran out of beer. The U.S. Marine Corps was founded in a bar. One of the reasons Prohibition failed in in the United States is probably because this country was founded on and was fueled by booze from the get-go—and there just isn’t a lot Americans won’t do to keep the party going a little longer. The best example of this might be the legendary Revolutionary War leader Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys, whose first order of business after famously taking Fort Ticonderoga from the British was to raid its liquor stores and “drink the place dry.” The Fabulous is a great cook. And often she will say, "Slow down and enjoy your meal." She's never met Florida Keys resident Kevin Renly. A Florida man who finally captured the title at the World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship said his winning strategy came down to eliminating the biggest obstacle first: the whipped cream. Florida Keys resident Kevin Renly, 62, claimed victory at the annual Fourth of July competition in Key West after devouring a whipped cream-topped 9-inch Key lime pie in 59.6 seconds — all without using his hands. Contestants were required to eat the pies without using their hands, though goggles and dive masks were allowed. July 6th, 2024 - Joe Egan July 6th, 2020 - Charlie Daniels Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth On a happier note........... Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by Young 'Ette Humor. ![]() Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
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Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 06, 2026 10:03 PM (+9wcF) 2
First.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 10:03 PM (gMXjs) Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2026 10:03 PM (/QHx4) 4
Hello, Kickball Authority, we have a message from President of the World, DJT, your attention please:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hr3Stnk8_k Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 10:03 PM (JS6jE) 5
Meow
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at July 06, 2026 10:04 PM (w3u3d) 6
Sup
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 10:04 PM (n5tGW) 7
>Analilia Mejia
What an ass. Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 10:05 PM (gKWVE) 8
And now for something completely different…
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 10:05 PM (qgNn3) 9
“We see masked agents terrorizing our streets, eating food cooked by our undocumented neighbors before spiriting them away in unmarked vans,” he said. “We see a nation whose immense wealth has been built by those with callous dirt streaked hands, those who toil on factory floors and chisel into stone. And we see a nation that has allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.”
So says the fucking jerkoff who never worked a day in his life. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 10:06 PM (S41Gd) 10
The Pilgrims stopped at Plymouth Rock because they ran out of beer. The U.S. Marine Corps was founded in a bar. One of the reasons Prohibition failed in in the United States is probably because this country was founded on and was fueled by booze from the get-go—and there just isn’t a lot Americans won’t do to keep the party going a little longer.
The best example of this might be the legendary Revolutionary War leader Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys, whose first order of business after famously taking Fort Ticonderoga from the British was to raid its liquor stores and “drink the place dry.” ==== AND, our national anthem is set to the music of a popular drinking song ! "Anacreon in Heaven" ! Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 10:07 PM (GD0B3) Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 10:07 PM (wVcYX) 12
I was gonna nood, but then accidentally kicked myself out of the blog.
Anyway, NOOD! Now, can I resume bitching about soccer? Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 10:07 PM (77rzZ) Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:08 PM (zZu0s) 14
So says the fucking jerkoff who never worked a day in his life.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 10:06 PM (S41Gd) He's hoping you don't know that so that you'll put all that wealth into his soft hands. Posted by: Nerd Herd at July 06, 2026 10:09 PM (NZPfR) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 10:09 PM (JS6jE) 16
So says the fucking jerkoff who never worked a day in his life.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 10:06 PM (S41Gd) Who clearly doesn't understand the difference between "callous" hands and "calloused" hands Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 10:09 PM (rbvCR) 17
Evening again, folken! I've got a little while before I feel ready for bed, so here I is. The video tour of the house I was interested in got canceled -- the place is already pending a sale. But! Another cottage just popped up that checks almost all the boxes. No basement, but a 2-car garage, and the floors are already hardwood. Brick facings in the kitchen, a kind of small dining area right behind that, and the blocks around the place look good. Maybe we can get a video tour before somebody else grabs it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:09 PM (wzUl9) Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (2GVsD) 19
Who clearly doesn't understand the difference between "callous" hands and "calloused" hands
Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 10:09 PM (rbvCR) AI probably wrote the speech. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (zZu0s) Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (0aYVJ) 21
Let’s see your hands, Mammydanny!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (qgNn3) 22
...we see a nation that has allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
--- Zohran, come KMA. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (JS6jE) 23
Amateur art. Would hang the plank in the boathouse.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 06, 2026 10:11 PM (fkjGs) 24
Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth
Some problems sort themselves out. Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 06, 2026 10:11 PM (XAXi6) 25
How much chiseling is really going on these days? Not much call for it these days. I bet gravestones are precision... drilled? Mitered?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:11 PM (zZu0s) 26
Well, I don't have to watch soccer again for a while.
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 10:12 PM (ZxPkt) 27
Let’s see your hands, Mammydanny!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (qgNn3) I bet they're all soft and lotion-y. Just like his clients like them. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 10:12 PM (0aYVJ) 28
Zohran Mamdani
I say this with all my heart: Fuck you, you fucking COMMIE fuck. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (0aYVJ) FiFY. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:12 PM (zZu0s) 29
I bet they're all soft and lotion-y. Just like his clients like them.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 10:12 PM (0aYVJ Moist handshake. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (zZu0s) 30
His hands, like his heart, are quite callous, but his hands are never calloused!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (qgNn3) 31
Fake flounces are ban worthy.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (yEz+x) 32
Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth
Some problems sort themselves out. Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 06, 2026 10:11 PM (XAXi6) If thy penis offends thee, slice it off. Meth Bible Chapter 3. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (wVcYX) 33
OK, enough with the thunder and lightning! Let’s see some rain, dammit!
Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (77rzZ) 34
In other departments, we went to walk at the nearby mall at ten am. We zipped around, three laps in about 33 minutes. A decent workout, and in the A/C no less. I may work out in the heat tomorrow am, but I'm sure I'll go back to the mall for a longer session on Wednesday.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (wzUl9) 35
>Who clearly doesn't understand the difference between "callous" hands and "calloused" hands
Posted by: Kindltot ---- dude this is the internet this is where grammar goes to die Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (ZxPkt) 36
Mamdami is both callow and callous.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 10:14 PM (2GVsD) 37
Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth
Some problems sort themselves out. Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 06, 2026 10:11 PM (XAXi6) The pen knife is the big question to me. If the Little Admiral has to go out, at least use a meat cleaver. Perhaps a sword of fine steel. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:14 PM (zZu0s) 38
Evenin'
Saw the score of that soccer game. USA lost. (shrugs). Would have been nice to see them go farther, maybe even win, but soccer just isn't our game. I'm sure the left will orgasm over the result and the usual suspects will blame Trump. The actual reason is Belgium is better at soccer. Much better. They are always in the mix with international soccer competitions. The result isn't a surprise. I'm still binge listening to Ella Langley. youtu.be/SzXhOGey8Fs Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 06, 2026 10:14 PM (sAmhv) 39
Let’s see your hands, Mammydanny!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (qgNn3) I bet they're all soft and lotion-y. Just like his clients like them. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 10:12 PM (0aYVJ) He could be a hand model. Like George. Posted by: Obligatory Seinfeld reference at July 06, 2026 10:14 PM (wVcYX) 40
"Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right . . ."
Sounds like some Twelve-Step meetings I've been to! Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:15 PM (wzUl9) 41
LOL, fireworks. Either belated USA birthday or...a bunch of waffle lovers!
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 10:15 PM (GD0B3) 42
I bet they're all soft and lotion-y. Just like his clients like them.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 10:12 PM (0aYVJ Moist handshake. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (zZu0s) reminds me of an episode of King of the Hill when Hank shook hands with GW Bush, and was sorely disappointed. At the time it bothered me, but it turns out Mike Judge was spot-on, yet again. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 10:15 PM (0aYVJ) 43
This is the nood. No nooding here til pixy's afternoon constitutional.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:15 PM (zZu0s) 44
The eternal question - Japan, nuked enough? Or not enough?
https://youtu.be/jd_EHaE1AYQ Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 10:10 PM (2GVsD) Not enough. Gojira never appeared. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 10:16 PM (qx7Zg) 45
Weather was particularly bad, so I am guessing unused stock.
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 10:16 PM (GD0B3) 46
LOL, fireworks. Either belated USA birthday or...a bunch of waffle lovers!
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 *** There were a few BOOMs! just now while we were watching My Favorite Wife w/ Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Stirling took off like the firecracker had been lit under his tail. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:18 PM (wzUl9) 47
26 Well, I don't have to watch soccer again for a while.
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 10:12 PM (ZxPkt) Or in my case, ever again or to begin. Posted by: Lonesome Ed at July 06, 2026 10:18 PM (d/5xN) Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 10:18 PM (2GVsD) 49
Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth
- He was just expanding his consciousness. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at July 06, 2026 10:18 PM (ndZc7) 50
I suspect any amount of meth is pretty extreme
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:19 PM (wzUl9) 51
41 LOL, fireworks. Either belated USA birthday or...a bunch of waffle lovers!
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 10:15 PM ( What about And? Posted by: Lonesome Ed at July 06, 2026 10:19 PM (d/5xN) 52
How much chiseling is really going on these days? Not much call for it these days. I bet gravestones are precision... drilled? Mitered?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:11 PM (zZu0s) Mostly sandblasted I think. My aunt had a boyfriend who did that sort of work onsite, in graveyards. When the surviving spouse died, there was a need to put the dates on the stone, so he did it with a latex mask for the stone, and a portable sand blaster. I suspect the stone fabricators now also use waterjet cutters, especially for the deep patterns, though that is not something you can do in a cemetery. Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 10:19 PM (rbvCR) 53
Ho hum, no more soccer. I didn't watch a single second of it. In the United States, soccer is properly referred to as "recess", in that we're a well-to-do country who only plays that pointless game as grade school children at recess.
We're the United States. We can afford basketball shoes and indoor courts, football pads and helmets, and baseball gloves and spikes. We're not like those crappy countries who count on a single soccer ball entertaining 20 kids at a time. And we have two hands but we can't use them? How stupid. Posted by: Crusader at July 06, 2026 10:21 PM (Cjcf6) 54
A Portland leftist "independent journalist" figures out to deal with the Graham Platner issue - feminize the Democratic Party even more.
The damning Platner allegations show that the left needs to make a sincere effort to run more women/non-male candidates. Bring on the Democratic tranny candidates! The problem that the Democratic Party is trying to deal with is that working-class white males are starting to vote as lopsidedly as black females (in the opposite direction), and there are a lot more working-class white males than black females. Posted by: The ARC of History! at July 06, 2026 10:21 PM (aD4fx) 55
Who clearly doesn't understand the difference between "callous" hands and "calloused" hands
Posted by: Kindltot ---- Or his Freudian contempt for people who work. Commies despise workers because they despise every single person but themselves. Posted by: ... at July 06, 2026 10:21 PM (vE0+H) 56
Why Eris Greyrat is called Mad Dog
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-2tV9H1gDr8 And would kick Rey's butt. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 10:21 PM (2GVsD) 57
37 Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth
Some problems sort themselves out. Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 06, 2026 10:11 PM (XAXi6) The pen knife is the big question to me. If the Little Admiral has to go out, at least use a meat cleaver. Perhaps a sword of fine steel. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 10:14 PM (zZu0s) It's the journey, not the destination. Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 06, 2026 10:22 PM (XAXi6) 58
USA lost. Bummer. Would have been the icing on the cake if we'd put on the best World Cup ever AND gotten the trophy, but whatevs. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2026 10:22 PM (mmrXZ) 59
“We see masked agents terrorizing our streets, eating food cooked by our undocumented neighbors before spiriting them away in unmarked vans,” he said. “We see a nation whose immense wealth has been built by those with callous dirt streaked hands, those who toil on factory floors and chisel into stone. And we see a nation that has allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
--- Dear Mr Mamdani, We are deporting them to protect them from exploitation and to keep the rich from getting richer off of their labor. It's a win-win Posted by: Lemmiwinks at July 06, 2026 10:22 PM (THY4u) 60
Nice lead-off painting, MisHum. If my Dad was still around, he would have enjoyed it. He would have liked talking with another painter, as well.
He's been gone 17 years now, and I still ask for his advice. He's doesn't answer, but that doesn't stop me from asking. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 10:22 PM (qx7Zg) 61
Is the Whorled Shtup over? I thought it was due to run on for another ten or twelve days. Or was it that today was the last day the US will compete?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:23 PM (wzUl9) Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at July 06, 2026 10:23 PM (ndZc7) 63
There is a big badminton champuonsgip coming up in India in August.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 10:24 PM (gMXjs) Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 06, 2026 10:24 PM (sAmhv) 65
All the host nations are out. I guess we still have to let them finish.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 10:24 PM (n5tGW) 66
“We see a nation whose immense wealth has been built by those with callous dirt streaked hands,
Dipshit even fucked up his own quote. "dirt-streaked hands" should be calloused, not callous. Changes the meaning entirely. Stupid fucking musloid. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 10:24 PM (1z8ji) 67
Evening all,
We have a launch very early in the morning. SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Transporter 17 SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB, CA - Space Affairs Live Launch Date: July 7, 2025 Launch Time: 12:10 a.m. PDT (0710 UTC, 09:10 CEST) https://youtu.be/kf6ZM4lFO5Q Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2026 10:24 PM (2F0/Y) 68
Communism Marxism is words.
1984 told you this. It was also written in BNW about the classes. F 451 wrote about the TV that had ZERO information and 100% presence (I think that is the word/idea as the shows had nothing but people being their) I guarantee you that in the 48 hours there will be nothing on TV that tells you about the Patriot Front or the damage to the Reflecting Pool. They may sacrifice Platner but Talarico will be touted as an ordained Episcopal Priest. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 06, 2026 10:25 PM (/+uur) 69
Dear Mr Mamdani,
We are deporting them to protect them from exploitation and to keep the rich from getting richer off of their labor. It's a win-win Posted by: Lemmiwinks at July 06, 2026 10:22 PM (THY4u) If you are so concerned about their welfare, please join the people returning to Haiti. Permanently. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 10:25 PM (qx7Zg) 70
Lovely painting...I think your best! Great music as well.
My Marine father claimed he did not drink anything in the Pacific during WWII, but with his chemistry degree he helped his buddies build stills all over the Solomon Islands. Explained it in great detail on video (which we never submitted to the Library of Congress). He said they'd "ferment anything." Daddy was always an innocent bystander. Right. The meth head death was gruesome, even for me. To deglove is harsh, man. I feel sorry for anyone who came upon it as he was outta his mind... and his poor parents. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:25 PM (hzuYO) 71
In other sporting news, the bicycle ride around France has started.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 10:27 PM (wVcYX) Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 10:27 PM (yEz+x) 73
They may sacrifice Platner but Talarico will be touted as an ordained Episcopal Priest.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 06, 2026 10:25 PM (/+uur) It's too late to get Talarico fitted with DDDDDD breast enlargements, isn't it. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 10:27 PM (qx7Zg) 74
24 Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth
Some problems sort themselves out. Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 06, 2026 10:11 PM (XAXi6) I would suggest police file all reports on shootings and gang bangs and car chases FIRST. After they are spell checked and reviewed by a Captain then call the Bambulance. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 06, 2026 10:27 PM (/+uur) 75
Thanks for the dandy Monday ONT, Mis Hum!
Great painting up top. I agree that it appears someone drove "over" the speed limit (sign). Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 06, 2026 10:27 PM (D/6p1) 76
Ho hum, no more soccer. I didn't watch a single second of it. In the United States, soccer is properly referred to as "recess", in that we're a well-to-do country who only plays that pointless game as grade school children at recess. . . .
Posted by: Crusader at July 06, 2026 *** Our ninth-grade gym teacher introduced soccer to us. Finally I'd found a sport I was coordinated enough to play . . . at least no worse than anyone else in class and better than one or two of them. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:28 PM (wzUl9) 77
It's too late to get Talarico fitted with DDDDDD breast enlargements, isn't it.
Still wouldn't match the size of his ego. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 10:28 PM (2GVsD) 78
61 Is the Whorled Shtup over? I thought it was due to run on for another ten or twelve days. Or was it that today was the last day the US will compete?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 Today was the last for USA. But it’s not over. We are now Team Argentina with a soft spot for Team Norway as well. 😂 Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 10:29 PM (hftzA) 79
Thanks for the ONT, MisHum. And yes, I well know your opinion of Frank Zappa, and I'm sure you know mine.
But I'd love to sit with you and listen to something new he might have created. It would be an interesting experience, and I'd listen without saying anything. And afterward, you could hold your finger up and say "Not one word." It'd be way better than anything Bruce Springsteen has ever done. At least Zappa had ideas and followed them. Lovely painting, by the way. Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 06, 2026 10:30 PM (CHHv1) 80
77 It's too late to get Talarico fitted with DDDDDD breast enlargements, isn't it.
Still wouldn't match the size of his ego. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 10:28 PM (2GVsD) What has he done? Built a business, or a church following, or a internet following. NO It is all made up for him. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 06, 2026 10:31 PM (/+uur) 81
Maybe not a goalie named "Freeze" next time?
Posted by: Piercello at July 06, 2026 10:31 PM (Ht/sz) 82
Well, I guess we can forget about soccer for another four years. Oh, well...
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 06, 2026 10:31 PM (QaH55) 83
Good catch Kindltot
Posted by: Javems at July 06, 2026 10:31 PM (+uKTE) 84
Put on the yellow shirt and start a few hundred feet from the finish line.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 10:31 PM (gMXjs) 85
LOVED Bongo Fury! The weirdness just blew my little college-aged mind.
I've been wondering for the last week if anyone would dig up that (grossly-named) gem. Anyway, now that Bongo Fury's been mentioned, everybody should check out The Muffin Man from the same album. Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at July 06, 2026 10:32 PM (+gyPc) 86
Trump is a racist!
JUST IN: A federal judge in Ohio, describing hostility toward nonwhite immigrants expressed by President Trump/VP Vance, becomes the latest judge to order the administration to unfreeze immigrant benefit applications frozen by USCIS. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at July 06, 2026 10:32 PM (ndZc7) 87
Nice painting, MisHum.
Thanks for the ONT. Posted by: GWB at July 06, 2026 10:33 PM (kU0PQ) 88
I rebuke Belgium
We have more 12 YO boys playing 12 YO girls soccer than their entire population. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 06, 2026 10:33 PM (/+uur) 89
Things to learn in preparation for our team pivot:
Vamos, Vamos, Argentina! And Muchachos. For Norway, Ro! Ro! Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 10:33 PM (hftzA) 90
I look at the judge, I look at Trump/Vance wives, I look at the judge.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 10:34 PM (n5tGW) 91
In other sporting news, the bicycle ride around France has started.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 10:27 PM (wVcYX) They wouldn't need to do that if they had high-speed rail, like California does! Posted by: Gavin Newscum at July 06, 2026 10:36 PM (1z8ji) 92
18 The eternal question - Japan, nuked enough? Or not enough?
https://youtu.be/jd_EHaE1AYQ Posted by: Anna Puma The fun adventures of a cat girl with massive, Keith Richards level, substance abuse problems! A wacky comedy version of 'Requiem for a Dream'. Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 06, 2026 10:36 PM (sAmhv) 93
I see those evil Flock surveillance cameras all over the place now. In TX. Good to see someone is taking them on. As for me, I am pounding on my State Senator (my Rep is fucking worthless) via e-mail and snail mail for the Legislature to ban those cameras.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:37 PM (qA8eD) 94
Trump is a racist!
JUST IN: A federal judge in Ohio, describing hostility toward nonwhite immigrants expressed by President Trump/VP Vance, becomes the latest judge to order the administration to unfreeze immigrant benefit applications frozen by USCIS. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at July 06, 2026 10:32 PM (ndZc7) I hate Calvinball. Posted by: Nerd Herd at July 06, 2026 10:38 PM (NZPfR) 95
I think Bull riding should be a world sport.
See, I would watch that. Entertain me! Posted by: Case at July 06, 2026 10:38 PM (IY9No) 96
Well, gotta say, I kinda prefer the Steeler Wheels and Charlie Daniels cuts over the Zappster one. Wasn't Frank's best.
Thanks for the Monday ONT anyhoo, MisHum. allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Gotta wonder just how hard and calloused Prince Madmanny's own hands are. Posted by: mindful webworker - a handshake like a little girl's, I'd bet at July 06, 2026 10:39 PM (tQ0hn) 97
Greetings MisHum, thanks for the ONT...
And for me, it's team Norway all the way! Posted by: The Grateful at July 06, 2026 10:39 PM (IQ6Gq) 98
What has he done? Built a business, or a church following, or a internet following.
NO It is all made up for him. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 06, 2026 10:31 PM (/+uur) He’s done a lot! Taught middle school, gone to seminary, and works for a company that works to insert DEI infused curricula to our schools. What’s not to like? Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:41 PM (qA8eD) 99
I rebuke Belgium
We have more 12 YO boys playing 12 YO girls soccer than their entire population. Posted by: rhennigantx at July 06, 2026 *** So you're saying the Belgians waffled? Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:42 PM (wzUl9) 100
Gotta wonder just how hard and calloused Prince Madmanny's own hands are.
Posted by: mindful webworker - a handshake like a little girl's, I'd bet at July 06, 2026 10:39 PM (tQ0hn) ___ My granddaughters' hands have more callouses. Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 10:42 PM (T19D0) 101
We're not like those crappy countries who count on a single soccer ball entertaining 20 kids at a time. Rice and beans. Beans and rice. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 06, 2026 10:42 PM (Cqx++) 102
allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Gotta wonder just how hard and calloused Prince Madmanny's own hands are. Posted by: mindful webworker - a handshake like a little girl's, I'd bet at July 06, 2026 10:39 PM (tQ0hn) Anyone willing to bet what "precious few" is not a code word for? Rosicrucians and Scientologists are right out... Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 10:43 PM (1z8ji) 103
And nobody eat Belgian Waffles tomorrow in our last sign of respect for our team before we leave them like Lucille. 🤣
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 10:43 PM (hftzA) 104
It is patriotic for America to suck at soccer. If we are ever good at soccer, we will be like Other Countries. I never want to see this country become like other countries. America must remain America, and uniquely so.
(Besides, we’ll dominate everything else. Isn’t that right, Canada?) Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:43 PM (qA8eD) 105
Anna Puma -
Is this from Mushoku Tensei III? I don’t remember Eris being this ruthless before the Disaster, and then after ruthlessness was required. Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 10:44 PM (qgNn3) 106
I wish that just once..once that trump wakes up in a pissed off mood, calls in some retired SEALS and D boys and says gentlemen, we got problems brewing in the country, and it needs to be removed from the fucking planet.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 10:44 PM (S41Gd) 107
So McConnell's not actually dead? Unsurprising. If he's anything like his pal, that dirty crook John McCain, the corrupt old sack of shit will cling to life for many more months, against all odds.
I'm more interested in his yellow heathen wife's China trip. Sounds to me like the CCP is planning to bring their girl in from the cold... with palettes of our money in tow, and whatever intelligence on our Senators he's bequeathed them, too. His world-historical rampage of treason and theft seems to be drawing to a close. G-d only knows how much these treacherous monsters stole from us, and what they gave away to lay their grasping claws on all that filthy lucre. *spits* Quintus Servilius Caepio and Marcus Licinius Crassus were practically austere patriots compared to our fucking Senate. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 06, 2026 10:44 PM (BI5O2) 108
18 -- Anna Puma -- I believe the two were enough. They did the job of forcing the Japanese military to surrender. The Allies' estimations of dead and wounded on both sides should they have invaded Japan is justification for dropping both. The idiot peaceniks preach that Truman got up on the wrong side of the bed and so decided to drop the bombs for no reason whatsoever. They fail to make the connection with Pearl Harbor, the Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere, the Rape of Nanking, and the huge number of other Japanese war crimes.
On a personal note, my father happened to be swanning around the Pacific on a resupply ship at the time. If the war had gone on for the estimated extra year without the bombs, I would not be here. Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at July 06, 2026 10:44 PM (DK5Sh) 109
This week encourages shedding inhibitions along with clothes, promoting a natural and liberating lifestyle. Join the movement by visiting a naturist resort, learning about the community, or simply embracing self-acceptance.
This is called getting sunburn in places you never thought you'd get sunburn on... Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 06, 2026 10:45 PM (l3cgK) 110
Quintus Servilius Caepio and Marcus Licinius Crassus were practically austere patriots compared to our fucking Senate. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 06, Has she even returned from China? Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 10:45 PM (hftzA) 111
Corn and beans will give you all you need.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 10:45 PM (qgNn3) 112
After the evil Mamdani’s comments…can the Feds just yank all of CBP out of the NYC area? Please?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:45 PM (qA8eD) 113
Belgium hasn't got a single Waffle House.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 10:46 PM (gMXjs) 114
Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Man bled to death after cutting off his own penis with a pen knife wgho was on a fatal amount of meth during the horror, a medical report has discovered This could be used for a "Scared Straight" program. Posted by: nerdygirl at July 06, 2026 10:47 PM (0Htd1) 115
9. And we see a nation that has allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.”
So says the fucking jerkoff who never worked a day in his life. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division His father, Mahmood Mamdani. Wikipedia, in part, Mamdani was one of 23 Ugandan students in the 1963 group of the Kennedy Airlift, a US-funded scholarship program that brought hundreds of East Africans to universities in the United States and Canada between 1959 and 1963.[8][9] Mamdani graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh[2] in 1967.[10] He was among the many students in the northern United States who made the bus journey south to Montgomery, Alabama in March 1965 to participate in the civil rights movement for a march organized by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. ... And that's only a tad. As VDH has said... Posted by: L -No nic, another fine day at July 06, 2026 10:47 PM (NFX2v) 116
I saw Charlie Daniels in college with my male posse of seven guys I hung out with another girl. I don't remember much of the concert but I feel sure I enjoyed it.
I wish I knew which band had a snake in an aquarium on stage. I think ZZ Top. I was freaked out it would get loose, even though I was standing on a chair below the stage. We were always up front and center. But that is not why I can't remember a lot, however. I had fun and no regrets, ever, for my crazy life. Worth it. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:47 PM (hzuYO) 117
Is it too late for a first world problem complaibt?
This is the second time in a row that the ground beef I bought goes off so quickly. The pack I bought yesterday, put in the meat drawer of fridge, I opened today and more than half is already brown and smells off. Pretty dure the meat drawer is cold supposedly 29 but i am putting a thermometer in now to check Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 06, 2026 10:47 PM (J5RCE) 118
MisHum: Love your painting above. Sadly, I have absolutely no artistic talent whatsoever. I am insanely jealous of people who can create.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at July 06, 2026 10:47 PM (DK5Sh) 119
30 comments in. Not surprised I wasn't the first to wonder just how hard and calloused Prince Madmanny's own greasy mitts are.
Posted by: mindful webworker - committing communiskm at July 06, 2026 10:48 PM (tQ0hn) 120
After the evil Mamdani’s comments…can the Feds just yank all of CBP out of the NYC area? Please?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:45 PM (qA8eD) Could Gracie Mansion be blown to ratshit by a salvo from a cruiser in the Hudson River? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 10:48 PM (1z8ji) 121
Wasn't Frank's best.
----- Frank's best wasn't Frank's best. Never has a talented musician spent more time making sure that most of the people who heard his work not understand or like it. In fact, the only modern analogy to his insistence on *not* being liked would be....Buckethead. Posted by: Crusader at July 06, 2026 10:48 PM (Cjcf6) 122
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On a personal note, my father happened to be swanning around the Pacific on a resupply ship at the time. If the war had gone on for the estimated extra year without the bombs, I would not be here. Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at July 06, 2026 10:44 PM (DK5Sh) Mostly likely neither would I. My dad was shipped from the Philippines to Japan and thought he'd die in Japan...only to find the war was over when their ship landed. Oh, and Truman didn't want to drop the bomb at first. The story I heard was that one of his advisors told him, "What will you say, at your impeachment in two years, when it comes out all those men who are going to die in Japan could have been saved by dropping a bomb on Japan earlier?" That changed his mind quickly. Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 06, 2026 10:49 PM (l3cgK) 123
After the evil Mamdani’s comments…can the Feds just yank all of CBP out of the NYC area? Please?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:45 PM (qA8eD) Could Gracie Mansion be blown to ratshit by a salvo from a cruiser in the Hudson River? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 10:48 PM (1z8ji) Call it a 250th birthday present to the American people. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 10:50 PM (S41Gd) 124
After the evil Mamdani’s comments…can the Feds just yank all of CBP out of the NYC area? Please?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:45 PM (qA8eD) Shut down the NYC ports and international flights for their airports? After we relocate the UN building to a volcanos crater, somewhere dangerous. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 10:50 PM (qx7Zg) 125
And that's only a tad. As VDH has said...
Posted by: L -No nic, another fine day at July 06, 2026 10:47 PM (NFX2v) Idi Amin was right, you know. He should have eaten them all, instead of deporting them. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 10:50 PM (1z8ji) 126
25 -- Aetius -- The XO makes tombstones, and has done so for the past 50+ years. He has always sandblasted the names, dates, and designs.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at July 06, 2026 10:51 PM (DK5Sh) 127
Fuck Mamdani. He's a demonic piece of shit.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2026 10:52 PM (u/oMr) 128
I'm sure Belgium only won due to imported players.
Belgian men are tiny, at least the few I noticed in Brussels and Bruges. We got on a commuter train to Bruges and three dimwits were hogging 4 seats for the hour ride. I went over and asked nicely to sit down. One scooted over. They were drinking beer and snotty to me and I typically make friends everwhere. I tried to smile and say how pretty the country was vs informing them they'd be speaking German vs Finnish without us in WWII (which I could not understand). Two got off and the remaining one was nicer to me. It's good he moved over or I would have sat on his lap and squashed him. I was in no mood to hang onto a strap for an hour. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:52 PM (hzuYO) 129
113 Belgium hasn't got a single Waffle House.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 10:46 PM (gMXjs) The Left and many businesses ACHE for America to be exactly like Belgium. Or, at the very least, for America to have its own little Quebec. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:52 PM (qA8eD) 130
We got on a commuter train to Bruges and three dimwits were hogging 4 seats for the hour ride. I went over and asked nicely to sit down. One scooted over. They were drinking beer and snotty to me and I typically make friends everwhere. I tried to smile and say how pretty the country was vs informing them they'd be speaking German vs Finnish without us in WWII (which I could not understand). Two got off and the remaining one was nicer to me.
It's good he moved over or I would have sat on his lap and squashed him. I was in no mood to hang onto a strap for an hour. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:52 PM (hzuYO) The concept of personal space is simply not a thing in most countries. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:53 PM (qA8eD) 131
127 Fuck Mamdani. He's a demonic piece of shit.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 06, 2026 10:52 PM (u/oMr) You know he's just warming up to be President. I hope not My husband figures he's going to crash and burn in NYC and no matter how much he tries he's a failure. I figure people are so stupid they'd vote for him. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:53 PM (hzuYO) 132
Shut down the NYC ports and international flights for their airports? After we relocate the UN building to a volcanos crater, somewhere dangerous. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 10:50 PM (qx7Zg) The UN has a HQ in Geneva. They can move it there. What do we do with the UN HQ here after that? Simple. Turn it into a parking garage. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:54 PM (qA8eD) 133
Could Gracie Mansion be blown to ratshit by a salvo from a cruiser in the Hudson River?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 10:48 PM (1z8ji) Call it a 250th birthday present to the American people. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 10:50 PM (S41Gd) There aren't any old cruisers in NYC. You could use the 5" mounts on the USS Intrepid (CVS-11). Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 10:54 PM (qx7Zg) 134
Mamdani cannot be president. He does not meet the qualifications.
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 10:55 PM (hftzA) 135
Your Honor, there's no point in whacking that peepee.
Posted by: the bailiff at July 06, 2026 10:55 PM (gKWVE) 136
You know he's just warming up to be President. I hope not
My husband figures he's going to crash and burn in NYC and no matter how much he tries he's a failure. I figure people are so stupid they'd vote for him. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:53 PM (hzuYO) He can’t be President. Born in Uganda. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:55 PM (qA8eD) 137
Ma'am Damn Nanny, as Al Sharpton pronounces it. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 10:55 PM (w6EFb) 138
It's off to pillow time for me, all. See yez on the Tech Thread!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:56 PM (wzUl9) 139
You know…I think it is high time we look at prohibiting all but natural born US citizens from any political office whatsoever.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:56 PM (qA8eD) 140
If an illegal has a deportation order, isn't he documented?
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 06, 2026 10:56 PM (DZ9Lv) 141
The concept of personal space is simply not a thing in most countries.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:53 PM (qA8eD) *************** They were scared of me I think. Crazy American woman with green eyes seems a bit tired from her trip. My husband, son and DIL were content to be strap hangers. I was not. I could feel them watching me to make sure I did not cause an International Incident, because that's how much they trust me. We each had one carry on bag, so it was not like we were horrible Americans. I was tired and I was sitting somewhere and saw the guy straddling two seats and invited myself to their little shindig. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:57 PM (hzuYO) Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 10:57 PM (yEz+x) 143
He can’t be President. Born in Uganda.
----- That muslim fag Obama was born in Kenya, but he became president. Posted by: Crusader at July 06, 2026 10:58 PM (Cjcf6) 144
He can’t be President. Born in Uganda.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:55 PM (qA8eD) Thank God for that! I guess if the Dims stuff the Supreme Court someday they would let him. Maybe I'll be in heaven by then. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:58 PM (hzuYO) 145
You know…I think it is high time we look at prohibiting all but natural born US citizens from any political office whatsoever.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:56 PM (qA8eD) 3rd generation minimum, no anchor baby bullshit. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 10:58 PM (S41Gd) 146
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Or his Freudian contempt for people who work. Commies despise workers because they despise every single person but themselves. Posted by: ... --- Workers produce tangible assets and quantifiable positive results. They produce nothing and their results are negative. Void in their life and soul. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 10:59 PM (JS6jE) Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2026 10:59 PM (2F0/Y) 148
That muslim fag Obama was born in Kenya, but he became president.
Posted by: Crusader at July 06, 2026 10:58 PM (Cjcf6) Proof? Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 11:01 PM (qA8eD) 149
We were talking about the Carolina Bays a few nights ago. Fascinating development on that from some stuff I was skimming over and a podcast I'll listen to at length later. One of the main researchers on that, part of the Comet group, thought they were formed during the possible YOunger Dryas impact. Well, he's now convinced it predates that a long time. Roughly 780,000 years ago. There's a tektite field in Southeast Asia and Australia which was deposited around that date. The impact crater has never been identified. Until probably now. Big impact near Saginaw, Michigan. Threw up chunks of ice from the ice sheets into suborbital ballistic arcs. These formed the Carolina Bays. The chemical signature of the tektites in Australia matches that area of Michigan. So, that impact threw chunks of Michigan that made it all the way to the other side of the planet. Fascinating. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:01 PM (w6EFb) 150
Tomorrow will be one year since dad left us.
I can't believe it's been a year already. Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2026 10:59 PM (2F0/Y) Wow, a year already. We all miss him. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 11:01 PM (S41Gd) 151
147 Tomorrow will be one year since dad left us.
I can't believe it's been a year already. Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2026 He is still missed for sure. Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 11:02 PM (hftzA) 152
This could be used for a "Scared Straight" program.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 06, 2026 10:47 PM (0Htd1) But not "Scared Stiff," right? Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 06, 2026 11:02 PM (1Ff7Z) 153
114 Man 'cut off his own penis and sliced throat’ after 'extreme' amount of meth
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Man bled to death after cutting off his own penis with a pen knife wgho was on a fatal amount of meth during the horror, a medical report has discovered This could be used for a "Scared Straight" program. Posted by: nerdygirl at July 06, 2026 10:47 PM (0Htd1) ************ Or a quick way to end the trauma of male trannies wanting to be female. Maybe that would be a better ad. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 11:03 PM (hzuYO) 154
Tomorrow will be one year since dad left us.
I can't believe it's been a year already. Posted by: Joyenz at July 06, 2026 10:59 PM (2F0/Y) Condolences, Joyenz. Ciampino was one of the well-respected folks here. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 11:03 PM (1z8ji) 155
I would expect Mamdani, along with some others,to take prestige positions in the next Democrat Presidency, to stage manage the administration for whatever meathead Socialist puppet the DNC selects as its front man. Perhaps AOC.
But whatever they do, they need people with average IQs to handle the day-to-day corruption, and a drooling puppet they can easily control in the big chair. I could easily see Mamdani as a CoS or Comms Director in such an administration. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 06, 2026 11:04 PM (BI5O2) 156
The chemical signature of the tektites in Australia matches that area of Michigan. So, that impact threw chunks of Michigan that made it all the way to the other side of the planet. Fascinating.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:01 PM (w6EFb) maybe we can get one to hit NYC and throw that jerkoff mamdani to the other side of the solar system. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 11:04 PM (S41Gd) 157
Proof?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 11:01 PM (qA8eD) There isn't any. Crusader is venting impotently. It's a disease on the Right, sadly. Obama was born in Hawaii to a legal citizen of the US, Ann Dunham. Everyone knows it. Crusader knows it. And in 2008 the voters knew it, and chose him over that wondrous pro-American never-corrupted hero stalwart John McCain. Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 11:04 PM (gKWVE) 158
Well, we lost, they played a hot garbage game tonight. But before we get down in the dumps, we just need to remember MX lost at Azteca and we smile once again!
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 11:05 PM (hftzA) 159
Mamdani needs to be made to do all the lawnwork and housekeeping at the mayor's mansion.
Posted by: nerdygirl at July 06, 2026 11:06 PM (0Htd1) 160
145 You know…I think it is high time we look at prohibiting all but natural born US citizens from any political office whatsoever.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:56 PM (qA8eD) 3rd generation minimum, no anchor baby bullshit. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division --- That is historically quantifiable. 1st gen - off the boat, write or spoke no English 2nd gen - spoke both languages, could read & write English 3rd gen - could understand parents native tongue but not speak it. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:06 PM (JS6jE) Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:06 PM (w6EFb) 162
Nude Recreation Week invites everyone to explore the benefits of naturism and body positivity, running from Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12, 2026 ____________ *wave of nausea* No. Just, no. *retches* Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 11:06 PM (L8tp9) 163
The left blames Trump if it rains on a Sunday picnic. But in this case they’re not entirely wrong.
That was shady as fuck and not a good look for the team. Sure stuff like this happens al the time but for crying out loud you do it behind the scenes with intermediaries. Qatar obviously bribed fifa to get the World Cup but they didn’t openly boast about it. Balogun played like shit in the end and you can’t blame him. A media firestorm will do that, totally unfair for him since he had nothing to do with the decision. And everyone else was affected as well. This was not the team we saw earlier. Not even close. Posted by: Bummer at July 06, 2026 11:08 PM (o0gs9) 164
That muslim fag Obama was born in Kenya, but he became president.
Posted by: Crusader at July 06, 2026 10:58 PM (Cjcf6) Proof? Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 11:01 PM (qA8eD) I am convinced he was born in Hawaii, the bastard child of Stanley Anne Dunham and Frank Marshall Davis, and that failing overseas student Barack Obama Senior was inveigled into a fake marriage with Dunham to provide a legal "father". His payoff? He passed his courses, got some cash, and vanished back to Uganda. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 11:08 PM (1z8ji) Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 11:08 PM (L8tp9) 166
Yo socialists, you think you're going to take my money? How? What do you mean, you'll force it out of me? How? You defunded the police, who's gonna take it? Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2026 11:08 PM (mmrXZ) 167
Obama is more American than you, Alberta Oil Peon.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 11:09 PM (gKWVE) 168
Tomorrow will be one year since dad left us. I can't believe it's been a year already. Posted by: Joyenz ============== Condolences, Joyenz. I'm glad you've joined us. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2026 11:10 PM (mmrXZ) 169
Oh, and Truman didn't want to drop the bomb at first. The story I heard was that one of his advisors told him, "What will you say, at your impeachment in two years, when it comes out all those men who are going to die in Japan could have been saved by dropping a bomb on Japan earlier?" That changed his mind quickly.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 06, 2026 10:49 PM (l3cgK) ***************** My father loved Truman for what he did. And he told me I would not be here if he had to be part of the invasion of Japan. I was born a decade later. In the 1st Marines and was gone for 30months in the jungle islands of the South Pacific. Got malaria. I cannot imagine what my grandparents and aunt went through. He had not met my mother yet. My grandmother would somehow get food to him as often as possible. She pickled eggs and sealed them a can and she was very popular with his friends, especially her cookies, etc. He shared whatever she sent. She learned to cook and sew at a convent on the MS/LA border and was very good at both. I loved her dearly as her only granddaughter. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 11:10 PM (hzuYO) 170
From what I saw the US poor play was pretty much a direct result of the Waffles kicking our butt.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 11:10 PM (n5tGW) 171
That is historically quantifiable.
1st gen - off the boat, write or spoke no English 2nd gen - spoke both languages, could read & write English 3rd gen - could understand parents native tongue but not speak it. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:06 PM (JS6jE) Pretty accurate. Grandparents, no english in the beginning. My father, aunts and uncles, Bilingual. Me, 3rd gen, english only. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 11:11 PM (S41Gd) 172
Raleigh, NC
11ABC, Teen takeover lead to fights, gunfire in Brier Creek, Glenwood South on July 4th: Raleigh police 5,000 kids in one area, 3,000 the other. Posted by: L -No nic, another fine day at July 06, 2026 11:11 PM (NFX2v) 173
>>>That muslim fag Obama was born in Kenya, but he became president.
Posted by: Crusader >Barry liked the passionate caress of a gentleman. Big Mike was an attachment he couldn't get rid of and she pounded him like prize winning pitbull. Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 06, 2026 11:11 PM (fkjGs) Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 06, 2026 11:12 PM (RIvkX) 175
Condolences, Joyenz. Ciampino was one of the well-respected folks here.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon -------- Seconded. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 06, 2026 11:12 PM (XeU6L) 176
I am convinced he was born in Hawaii, the bastard child of Stanley Anne Dunham and Frank Marshall Davis, and that failing overseas student Barack Obama Senior was inveigled into a fake marriage with Dunham to provide a legal "father". His payoff? He passed his courses, got some cash, and vanished back to Uganda.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 11:08 PM (1z8ji) Insolence. He was found in a manger in Honolulu. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 11:13 PM (qA8eD) Posted by: Toonces at July 06, 2026 11:13 PM (ceJ0R) 178
And we see a nation that has allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
==== Uganda? Qatar? Bahrain? Turkmenistan? Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 06, 2026 11:14 PM (RIvkX) 179
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Tomorrow will be one year since dad left us. I can't believe it's been a year already. Posted by: Joyenz He's been missed. Posted by: L -No nic, another fine day at July 06, 2026 11:14 PM (NFX2v) 180
Obama is more American than you, Alberta Oil Peon.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 11:09 PM (gKWVE) What's your malfunction tonight? Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 11:14 PM (/WQyy) Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 11:15 PM (77rzZ) 182
155 I would expect Mamdani, along with some others,to take prestige positions in the next Democrat Presidency, to stage...
--- Fuck that negative shit. There's not going to be a Democrat president for 25 years if ever. The world is dramatically changing, we are in the very beginning of the 4th industrial revolution, the Democrat party is in its death throes destined for the trash heap. The Republican Party is in a period of great reformation and in a few years will have no resemblance to the GOPe. They are going out. GOP will evolve into the party of the new industrial revolution. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:15 PM (JS6jE) 183
I would expect Mamdani, along with some others,to take prestige positions in the next Democrat Presidency ============== I was thinking this, but that's only if this DSA gang gets off the ground right quick. If we pull off 4 years of President Rubio, I firmly believe that will propel us into another 4 years, then 8 years of another Republican president. DSA will be dust by then. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2026 11:15 PM (mmrXZ) 184
I'm sad to hear Platner looks to be almost finished... that was an entertaining Current Year freakshow with a bizarre new twist every week or two.
Oh well. Back to boring theater. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 06, 2026 11:15 PM (BI5O2) 185
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Nude Recreation Week invites everyone to explore the benefits of naturism and body positivity, running from Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12, *wave of nausea* No. Just, no. *retches* Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 11:06 PM (L8tp9) ***************** I don't think anyone but ugly people go to those things! I was once working with a RN case manager who told me, out of no where, that she and her husband went to a nude beach in FL. She was nothing to look at and I am unsure about her husband. I didn't say anything. Was unsure if she was inviting me and my dude or why she brought it up at all. I then changed the subject. It was weird. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 11:16 PM (hzuYO) 186
Obama is more American than you, Alberta Oil Peon.
Posted by: gKWVE --------- By nature, AOP is 1000 times more American than Barry. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 06, 2026 11:16 PM (XeU6L) 187
I've been to Belgium. Well, Brussels. Nice city. Fairly clean. Interesting selection of ales. I would love to watch a race at Spa-Francochamps. Looks like an amazing track. There were 'no go' zones in Brussels when I was there (1992). You know, those 'no go' zones they all deny exist but know exactly where they are. Mostly Turks then. Not sure what's there now.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 06, 2026 11:16 PM (sAmhv) 188
Alberta ought to be in the US anyway. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:17 PM (w6EFb) 189
Obama should haven't claimed he was born in Kenya through his literary agent and promotions.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 11:17 PM (/WQyy) 190
Fuck that negative shit. There's not going to be a Democrat president for 25 years if ever. The world is dramatically changing, we are in the very beginning of the 4th industrial revolution, the Democrat party is in its death throes destined for the trash heap.
The Republican Party is in a period of great reformation and in a few years will have no resemblance to the GOPe. They are going out. GOP will evolve into the party of the new industrial revolution. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:15 PM (JS6jE) With some heavy gunfire at some point in between. No way it happens clean. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 11:17 PM (S41Gd) 191
I am off to bed. Night everyone.
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 11:17 PM (hftzA) 192
Obama should haven't claimed he was born in Kenya through his literary agent and promotions.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 11:17 PM (/WQyy) Why not? It was the truth. Posted by: ... at July 06, 2026 11:17 PM (vE0+H) 193
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Tomorrow will be one year since dad left us. I can't believe it's been a year already. Posted by: Joyenz He's been missed. Posted by: L -No nic, --- One for your dad and one for his faithful daughter. clink Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:18 PM (JS6jE) 194
Tomorrow will be one year since dad left us.
I can't believe it's been a year already. Posted by: Joyenz ===== May his memory be a blessing. Traditionally after one year all formal mourning should be concluded. One is obligated not to wallow in grief but move fully back into the world of living. I hope you feel a new normalcy has taken hold and that you are moving forward. Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 06, 2026 11:18 PM (RIvkX) 195
Fuck that negative shit. There's not going to be a Democrat president for 25 years if ever. The world is dramatically changing, we are in the very beginning of the 4th industrial revolution, the Democrat party is in its death throes destined for the trash heap.
The Republican Party is in a period of great reformation and in a few years will have no resemblance to the GOPe. They are going out. GOP will evolve into the party of the new industrial revolution. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:15 PM (JS6jE) I won’t be complacent but these DSA idiots are McGovernites. And we all know what happened to McGovern in 1972. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 11:18 PM (qA8eD) 196
Mamdani cannot be president. He does not meet the qualifications.
Posted by: Piper "You mean like being a nacherel borned American?" —Brache O'bumma Posted by: mindful webworker - and geigh and blackish at July 06, 2026 11:19 PM (tQ0hn) 197
With some heavy gunfire at some point in between. No way it happens clean. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 11:17 PM (S41Gd) -- One way or the other; It's OK by me. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:19 PM (JS6jE) 198
Obama is more American than you, Alberta Oil Peon.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 11:09 PM (gKWVE) But then I don't claim to be, do I? Born in Vancouver, B.C., to a family that can be traced to Parry Sound, Ontario. I have a namesake in a great grand-uncle who lived in Texas, and is buried in Colorado. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 11:20 PM (1z8ji) 199
Mamdani cannot be president. He does not meet the qualifications.
Posted by: Piper No standing. It's a tax. Aloha! Posted by: John Roberts in a Hula Skirt at July 06, 2026 11:20 PM (XAXi6) 200
170 From what I saw the US poor play was pretty much a direct result of the Waffles kicking our butt.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk Belgium has a very good soccer team. Good enough to win it all. I'm not sure why people just overlooked them. USA probably had the best team they've had in the WC, but they just aren't quite there yet. I'm not terribly surprised at this result. Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 06, 2026 11:21 PM (sAmhv) 201
Should have said this before, thanks for the ONT, MisHum, and the painting is lovely.
Posted by: L -No nic, another fine day at July 06, 2026 11:21 PM (NFX2v) 202
What's your malfunction tonight?
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 11:14 PM (/WQyy) Tonight? Nah, he's on his own little countdown clock. Some commenters get on one, and it's like watching a fuse burn down. One direction only. Posted by: ... at July 06, 2026 11:21 PM (vE0+H) Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2026 11:22 PM (/QHx4) 204
Tomorrow will be one year since dad left us.
I can't believe it's been a year already. Posted by: Joyenz Wow. Time flies. *checks front page* Should be added to the Absent Friends list any day now, I'm sure. 😒 Posted by: mindful webworker - #twoweeks at July 06, 2026 11:23 PM (tQ0hn) 205
No one expects the fourth industrial revolution!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 06, 2026 11:24 PM (Cqx++) 206
The chemical signature of the tektites in Australia matches that area of Michigan. So, that impact threw chunks of Michigan that made it all the way to the other side of the planet. Fascinating.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:01 PM (w6EFb) Can I have the name of that podcast, Publius? Having two separate impact periods would explain the periodic changes in climate, and some of the questions that a single impact would not explain, since some of the observed changes are older than the Younger Dryas Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 11:24 PM (rbvCR) 207
Should be added to the Absent Friends list any day now, I'm sure. 😒 He's right there next to Vic. Invisible pixels. Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 06, 2026 11:25 PM (Cqx++) 208
No one expects the fourth industrial revolution!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr ----- Uh, well...I'm a Luddite. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 06, 2026 11:26 PM (XeU6L) 209
I found a better version of the Stealers Wheel video. It's on a third-party channel (moondoggy), and the color balance is still off; but it's 480p instead of 240p, and you can definitely see more details.
Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You (1972) https://youtu.be/aeC0-PO2BVw I'm not just being mindlessly picky. When I like a music video, I prefer to download a copy to watch later without having to go through YT again; and as long as I'm going to that much trouble, it's worth looking for the best rendition. Posted by: SciVo at July 06, 2026 11:26 PM (Sy6m/) 210
Can someone tell me what has Mamdani done? What has he accomplished besides winning a election? Where is the free grocery stores, where are the free bus rides, where is all the affordable housing? He has not done sh*t. All he has is a stupid media that fawns all over him. And nobody with any sense trusts the media.
Posted by: Case at July 06, 2026 11:27 PM (IY9No) 211
Even if Obama were born in Kenya his mom was an American citizen meaning he is a natural born citizen. The whole birth certificate thing was moot all along.
Ted Cruz was born in Canada, same thing. He’s a natural born citizen since his mom was a citizen. Both can be president. Posted by: Bummer at July 06, 2026 11:27 PM (o0gs9) 212
If thy penis offends thee, slice it off. Meth Bible Chapter 3. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 10:13 PM (wVcYX) ********************** This is (sadly) why I keep reading here. Laughs. I hope I don't go to hell, but God also likes people to be cheerful and have joy and I have both! Goodnight! Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 11:28 PM (hzuYO) 213
176 I am convinced he was born in Hawaii, the bastard child of Stanley Anne Dunham and Frank Marshall Davis, and that failing overseas student Barack Obama Senior was inveigled into a fake marriage with Dunham to provide a legal "father". His payoff? He passed his courses, got some cash, and vanished back to Uganda.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon --- We don't know for sure where Dunham went to have her bastard child it could have been either Hawaii or Kenya just as easy. She was welcomed in both places. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:29 PM (JS6jE) 214
Can someone tell me what has Mamdani done? What has he accomplished besides winning a election? Where is the free grocery stores, where are the free bus rides, where is all the affordable housing? He has not done sh*t. All he has is a stupid media that fawns all over him. And nobody with any sense trusts the media.
----- That's how communism works. "Our" side has to get a lot more comfortable about denouncing communism and its more consumer-friendly name "socialism". Posted by: Crusader at July 06, 2026 11:30 PM (Cjcf6) 215
Even if Obama were born in Kenya his mom was an American citizen meaning he is a natural born citizen. The whole birth certificate thing was moot all along.
Ted Cruz was born in Canada, same thing. He’s a natural born citizen since his mom was a citizen. Both can be president. Posted by: Bummer at July 06, 2026 11:27 PM (o0gs9) Well, when Strangly Anne married Lolo Soetoro and moved to Indonesia, apparently both she and Barky were naturalized as Indonesian citizens. Does that erase Barky's American bona fides? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 11:31 PM (1z8ji) 216
I like this kind of story.
I guy goes into a Verizon store to rob it. He goes, and comes out, looking for his truck. It was stolen while he was inside the store. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 11:31 PM (qx7Zg) 217
Born in Vancouver, B.C., to a family that can be traced to Parry Sound, Ontario. I have a namesake in a great grand-uncle who lived in Texas, and is buried in Colorado.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon --- You and Elon. His maternal grandfather, born in America, rodeo'ed somewhere around the Dakota's to pay his way through college. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:33 PM (JS6jE) 218
Yesterday I bought 25 lbs. of cherries, and last night and this morning I canned them. They are racked in the pantry now. I canned some rhubarb last month, but cherries are always the first large-scale canning of the season. Plums are next, and then the prunes, and then the pears.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 11:33 PM (rbvCR) 219
Watching Keanu in Street Kings.
I know people say he can't act but damn can he pick scripts. He has by far the most movies I really like. Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 11:33 PM (/WQyy) 220
I expect there to be a transitional period. I think the DNC will arrange for a DSA drooler nominee as red meat for their retard base, and more cynical, savvy DSA cutouts like Mamdani, Khanna, Chakrabarti, et. al. as go-betweens to manage the President.
They'll handle the quotidian business of the administration, and broker the handover of power from the older generation to the DSA, while seeing to it that the old guard gets to asset strip enough of this country's wealth to keep them aquiescent and make sure it goes smoothly. During that period, they'll seek to arrange the pieces for the actual, pure Socialist government to follow, and then one of these goons will step forward to lead it out in the open. This seems to me to be their best path forward, and the one the Dems are coalescing around. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 06, 2026 11:33 PM (BI5O2) 221
126 25 -- Aetius -- The XO makes tombstones, and has done so for the past 50+ years. He has always sandblasted the names, dates, and designs.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at July 06, 2026 10:51 PM (DK5Sh) Huh. Thanks. Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 06, 2026 11:34 PM (mPXxA) 222
SciVo I found an upscaled version for you. I would personally grab it in 1080p and convert it to 30fps because the 60fps is just weird - and it's definitely not 4k, but it's sharp.
http://alturl.com/8cwzi Posted by: ... at July 06, 2026 11:34 PM (vE0+H) 223
Well, when Strangly Anne married Lolo Soetoro and moved to Indonesia, apparently both she and Barky were naturalized as Indonesian citizens. Does that erase Barky's American bona fides? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon --- Ask the dog. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:34 PM (JS6jE) 224
think it is high time we look at prohibiting all but natural born US citizens from any political office whatsoever.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 10:56 PM (qA8eD) Any government position. I don’t care if it it’s the high school janitor, you have to be a born citizen. Pipe dream though. Posted by: Bummer at July 06, 2026 11:34 PM (o0gs9) 225
I guy goes into a Verizon store to rob it. He goes, and comes out, looking for his truck. It was stolen while he was inside the store.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 11:31 PM (qx7Zg) Sorta doubt that Verizon stores have much cash in the till. Best bet for cash in the till? Pot "dispensaries'. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 11:34 PM (1z8ji) 226
Brad Stevens' explanation of the Jaylen Brown trade is weak. And by weak, I mean WEAK WEAK WEAK.
That was such a *stupid* trade. And I'm a lifelong Celtics fan. Posted by: Crusader at July 06, 2026 11:35 PM (Cjcf6) 227
"I expect there to be a transitional period. I think the DNC will arrange for a DSA drooler nominee as red meat for their retard base"
They're vegans. Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 06, 2026 11:35 PM (DZ9Lv) 228
216 I like this kind of story.
I guy goes into a Verizon store to rob it. He goes, and comes out, looking for his truck. It was stolen while he was inside the store. Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 06, 2026 11:31 PM (qx7Zg) ******************** LOL. I like this story as well. Now he needs to go to Maine and rob Platner. I'm never going to get over what Platner's ex-gf said about this burglar deal. Until I do and move onto something else. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 11:36 PM (hzuYO) 229
Harris' Indian mother was 'the daughter of diplomats,' her father eventually became a naturalized US citizen (who taught Marist theory).
She's like an Obama derivative. A foreign diplomat's child born in the United States does not automatically receive U.S. citizenship. Because accredited diplomats are not subject to U.S. jurisdiction, these children are exempt from 14th Amendment birthright citizenship, though they are recognized as Lawful Permanent Residents at birth. However, U.S. citizenship is automatically granted at birth if the child has one U.S. citizen parent and one parent with diplomatic immunity. The point being, it's not accidental.or coincidental. All of this crap was planned a long time ago. Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 06, 2026 11:36 PM (NFX2v) 230
The idea of Obama as a Kenyan is laughable. Because it would require him to be black. If he's a brother, then my lily white wonderbread ass is Yaphet Kotto in whiteface. The slang oreo was coined to describe guys like Urkel Supreme. Fuck that dicksucking gay rodeo clown.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 06, 2026 11:37 PM (XAXi6) 231
and I'm sure you know mine.
But I'd love to sit with you and listen to something new he might have created. It would be an interesting experience, and I'd listen without saying anything. --- Yeah, I click all the links. (from familiar people) If they go to the trouble of setting it up the least I can do is give it a shot. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:37 PM (JS6jE) 232
Can someone tell me what has Mamdani done? What has he accomplished besides winning a election?
- That's not necessarily a small thing, symbolically. He's a muslim, ruling New York City, a quarter century after 9/11. Posted by: Methos at July 06, 2026 11:37 PM (vSvIl) 233
You and Elon. His maternal grandfather, born in America, rodeo'ed somewhere around the Dakota's to pay his way through college.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:33 PM (JS6jE) The namesake was an artist. Illustrated childrens' books, as I understand it. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 11:37 PM (1z8ji) 234
JUST IN: A federal judge in Ohio, describing hostility toward nonwhite immigrants expressed by President Trump/VP Vance, becomes the latest judge to order the administration to unfreeze immigrant benefit applications frozen by USCIS.
--- We sent the checks to their home addresses Posted by: Lemmiwinks at July 06, 2026 11:40 PM (THY4u) 235
Lovely, relaxing painting, MisHum. I know a place what looks rather like that.
Thanks for the ONT! Posted by: JQ at July 06, 2026 11:40 PM (rdVOm) 236
210 Can someone tell me what has Mamdani done?
Posted by: Case Possibly less than Obama. (We may never know the truth, about either.) But thanks in part to C19, we know little about anything &.have to dig for every nugget of truth. Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 06, 2026 11:44 PM (NFX2v) 237
>> Can I have the name of that podcast, Publius?
It's George Howard's "Cosmic Summit" Youtube channel. Here's the particular epsiode: https://t.ly/BBfO4 Between that and Randall Carlson's Youtube channel, most of any recent developments will pop up. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:45 PM (w6EFb) 238
Can someone tell me what has Mamdani done? What has he accomplished besides winning a election?
------ Smart, savvy campaigner. He appears to have largely built his political machine, instead of relying on organizations like Justice Democrats to do it. As mayor, he's making deft maneuvers with the existing power structure to carve up NYC's extremely valuable real estate markets, and funnel the proceeds to his own political machine, with massive rakeoffs to the donor class - they'll be the ones to scoop up the properties whose ownership Mamdani is currently purging, and pay for his future in the Party. In short: he's everything AOC, Walz, Harris, etc. are not. He's competent. He'll go up from here. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 06, 2026 11:47 PM (BI5O2) 239
Also found a better Charlie Daniels video; it's a different performance, but he had the band there on-stage with him, no backing track. Apparently, the show recently went back in their archive and ripped a fine 1080p quality version; at any rate, it was just uploaded last year.
Long Haired Country Boy - Charlie Daniels Band | The Midnight Special January 24, 1975 https://youtu.be/lgu5yv6SEak Posted by: SciVo at July 06, 2026 11:47 PM (Sy6m/) 240
208 No one expects the fourth industrial revolution!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr --- Hold on to your britches, you're in it. remember that scene in The Wild Bunch where William Holden and Ernest Borgnine were standing there on the dirt, in front of their horses while watching an airplane move in from a landing? And they looked at each other. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:47 PM (JS6jE) 241
One thing my fascination with this has done is to learn about geologic history and climate cycles and all that. And just scratching the surface on that shows just how full of shit the Climate Change and Global Warmunists are. It's infuriating. 125 kya, sea levels were 30' higher than today (that was one of things that pushed the Carolina Bays back before that high water mark). That was the peak of the last big interglacial period. Temperatures quite a bit warmer than anything projected by the Warmunist idiots. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:50 PM (w6EFb) 242
Yet another hit/run/kill immigrant truck driver. As vmom says, deport deport deport Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 06, 2026 11:50 PM (tlviZ) 243
---But thanks in part to C19, we know little about anything &.have to dig for every nugget of truth.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day --- Speaking of Forgotten Friends, - C3-C4 from CA. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:50 PM (JS6jE) 244
when Strangly Anne married Lolo Soetoro and moved to Indonesia, apparently both she and Barky were naturalized as Indonesian citizens. Does that erase Barky's American bona fides?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 11:31 PM (1z8ji) I’m no lawyer nor did I sleep at a holiday inn express. But I did goggle it since it’s an interesting question. The answer is no, a child does not lose citizenship status through the actions of his parents renouncing theirs. Minor children retain citizenship and can renounce it themselves only when they turn 18. So unless Barry did that on his own as an adult, his bona fides are in tact. Posted by: Bummer at July 06, 2026 11:51 PM (o0gs9) 245
219 Watching Keanu in Street Kings.
I know people say he can't act but damn can he pick scripts. He has by far the most movies I really like. Posted by: polynikes Yea, Street Kings is a pretty good flick. I enjoyed it. Great script and Keanu was excellent in it. He's not much of an actor. Limited range but yes, he knows how to pick a script where he can excel. Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 06, 2026 11:53 PM (sAmhv) 246
I’m no lawyer nor did I sleep at a holiday inn express. But I did goggle it since it’s an interesting question. The answer is no, a child does not lose citizenship status through the actions of his parents renouncing theirs. Minor children retain citizenship and can renounce it themselves only when they turn 18. So unless Barry did that on his own as an adult, his bona fides are in tact.
So he's still a Kenyan, good to know. Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 06, 2026 11:54 PM (+9wcF) 247
Also, Mamdani is aggressively targeting the old NY machine politicians, and replacing them with his own loyalists.
That young man is no joke. Don't write him off, he means business. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 06, 2026 11:55 PM (BI5O2) 248
Anna Puma -
Never mind my question from earlier: I’m watching the first episode of Mushoku Tensei III now. I guess this is after she left Rudy to “make herself worthy” of him. Too bad what it did to his ego. Looks good: I think I’ll watch the second episode immediately after. Hope Eris doesn’t kill anybody in the dojo. Back to viewing. Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 11:55 PM (qgNn3) 249
An obviously "human activity" had nothing to do with that interglacial peak. Over tens and hundreds of million of year cycles, the Erf oscillated between "icehouse" and "greenhouse" states. Icehouse = polar ice caps, greenhouse - no polar ice caps. Last greenhouse state was over 34 million years ago. Sea levels maybe 300 - 450' higher. Antarctica was still at the pole, but was a nice, warm, subtropical climate. Mean summer temperature maybe 68F, mean winter maybe 54F or so. Life was thriving there, and completely adapted to the polar day/night cycle. That just fascinates me. Plant life adapated to 6 months of continuous sun, followed by 6 months of night. Animal life adapted there as well. Alligators living about the arctic circles. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:55 PM (w6EFb) 250
Northern the same way. Top of Canada was a lush swampy environment 50 million years ago. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:57 PM (w6EFb) 251
222 SciVo I found an upscaled version for you. I would personally grab it in 1080p and convert it to 30fps because the 60fps is just weird - and it's definitely not 4k, but it's sharp.
http://alturl.com/8cwzi Posted by: ... at July 06, 2026 11:34 PM (vE0+H) Thanks! I can finally make out the split-coil pickup of the bass. I could guess from that tone that it wasn't a Jazz, but I like to visually confirm, and.. wait.. I don't see the hard-corner Tetris shape of a Precision pickup. Is that a Mustang?! Posted by: SciVo at July 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Sy6m/) 252
(There's a closeup of the bass pickup at about 2:03 in)
Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 12:01 AM (Sy6m/) 253
Also, Mamdani is aggressively targeting the old NY machine politicians, and replacing them with his own loyalists.
That young man is no joke. Don't write him off, he means business. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 06, 2026 11:55 PM (BI5O2) Indeed. That posed picture was a deliberate slap in the face of Americans. I can easily see how his whole presence was planned out years ago, and they picked NY because it was vulnerable enough and corrupt enough to fall for it. Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 12:01 AM (2WIwB) 254
What I don't get is the parental links to the US civil rights movement. You name them, one or both parents were allegedly involved.
How could all of those people have marched together across those bridges, through those campuses, etc. (I am not mocking) and now - suddenly - that becomes the story of their lives whether in 1950, '60s, 70s, etc. it's got to be like everyone's grandma was Rosie the Riveter Again, Mandami's father: He was among the many students in the northern United States who made the bus journey south to Montgomery, Alabama in March 1965 to participate in the civil rights movement for a march organized by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Mamdani was jailed during the march and allowed to make a phone call. Oh, it gets worse. Just like all of those other parents alleged to have been involved. And where the hell is, Dad, granddad, mom, yada yada proudly served in the US military, worked as a nurse, etc? Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 07, 2026 12:01 AM (NFX2v) 255
Long Haired Country Boy - Charlie Daniels Band | The Midnight Special January 24, 1975
https://youtu.be/lgu5yv6SEak Posted by: SciVo -- They had Charlie on good behavior for that. Here he is at the Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ (country music in NJ?) www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI_AvSF8bvU Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 12:03 AM (JS6jE) 256
Oh, and Truman didn't want to drop the bomb at first
—- I’ve read a fair amount of the history leading up to this, and never heard that. He kept a diary explaining his thoughts. He wasn’t real happy about it, but the driving emphasis since the program developed, was “this bomb may end the war”. It is impossible to overemphasize this point. Every day counted, bigly. That was the way they thought about it, It was that important. So the plan was to use it just as soon as it was ready. Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 12:03 AM (oFnro) 257
Mamdani is not acting on his own or with one cadre behind him. He is part of a larger DNC op through and through, or they would have had him for breakfast. If they were in any way fearful now about what he might do, they would turn on him. They do do that.
The ones that have no loyalty to the "machine politicians" falling are the DNC themselves. They are planning on dragging the country as far left as possible as quickly as possible and doing it with a phony "movement" behind them. Trump just about buried the Democrats as we know them, so they are shedding their skin. Same old snake, no mistake. Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 12:06 AM (vE0+H) 258
Just saw a post pop and then disappear. Anyway, it was an "akshually" pointing out the 6 months of night and day is only very close to the poles, with the continuous day night periods getting shorter the closer to the arctic circles. Which is true, and I was speaking roughly. So, very long winters with very short periods of daylight for a while, followed by summers with very short periods of daylight. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 07, 2026 12:06 AM (w6EFb) 259
Mean summer temperature maybe 68F, mean winter maybe 54F or so. Life was thriving there, and completely adapted to the polar day/night cycle. That just fascinates me. Plant life adapated to 6 months of continuous sun, followed by 6 months of night. Animal life adapted there as well.
Alligators living about the arctic circles. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 06, 2026 11:55 PM (w6EFb) I think at that time South American was still connected to Antarctica, and that broke up any chance of the circum-antarctic current that keeps Antarctica cold today. This is what makes me suspect that during the two Dryas interludes Drake's passage was glaciated over, and this kept South America warmer in spite of the ice age. Posted by: Kindltot at July 07, 2026 12:07 AM (rbvCR) Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 07, 2026 12:09 AM (DZ9Lv) 261
And where the hell is, Dad, granddad, mom, yada yada proudly served in the US military, worked as a nurse, etc?
Posted by: L - No nic, -- No documentation, no gotz. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 12:11 AM (JS6jE) 262
And also very fascinating, during that last Eocene greenhouse state, the tropics weren't that much warmer than they are today. Not much at all. Land equatorial temperature average was apparently the same as today. It was just the higher latitudes and poles were much warmer. Much higher sea levels was the other big difference. And life was absolutely thriving. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 07, 2026 12:12 AM (w6EFb) 263
I guy goes into a Verizon store to rob it. He goes, and comes out, looking for his truck. It was stolen while he was inside the store.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf Sorta doubt that Verizon stores have much cash in the till. Best bet for cash in the till? Pot "dispensaries'. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon Chance of armed guard at Verizon vs. armed guard at a "dispensary?" Posted by: mikeski doesn't like those odds at July 07, 2026 12:13 AM (VHUov) 264
If they were in any way fearful now about what he might do, they would turn on him. They do do that.
The ones that have no loyalty to the "machine politicians" falling are the DNC themselves. They are planning on dragging the country as far left as possible as quickly as possible and doing it with a phony "movement" behind them. ------- I don't think of it as fear. I think they clearly understand that they can't stop the monster babies - the future belongs to them, and the stronger Dem apparatchiks are just looking to carve out a spot in it. IOW, I think they're arranging the terms of surrender as we speak. Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 07, 2026 12:13 AM (BI5O2) Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 07, 2026 12:14 AM (NFX2v) 266
I haven't heard the term "reproductive rights" lately. Its use by Chris Cuomo reminded me how repugnant it is to use those words for "abortion rights", the exact opposite. It's like Orwell's Ministry of Love, where the state takes.prisoners to be tortured and killed
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 07, 2026 12:15 AM (GgH4p) 267
Watching a film I've never heard of, an Italian film called "Sunflower." Sophia Loren is amazingly gorgeous...somethng she has managed to continue to the present day.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 07, 2026 12:18 AM (CHHv1) 268
Well, had a productive day today. Sunshine, blue skies. Got on the riding mower, and mowed the yard adjacent to the house and outbuildings, and the north ditch. Two sessions, actually. Looks good. Refurbished an old Delco 12-volt generator off a 50-something Studebaker. It motors a little when fed 12 volts; might be OK. It's no longer under foot, at any rate.
Got the engine lifted out of the Lark, and secured on the engine stand made from an old mower deck. I was able to push the loaded engine stand across the turf a dozen yards or so, with no wrecks. Will begin the teardown tomorrow. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 12:23 AM (1z8ji) 269
I don't think of it as fear. I think they clearly understand that they can't stop the monster babies - the future belongs to them, and the stronger Dem apparatchiks are just looking to carve out a spot in it. IOW, I think they're arranging the terms of surrender as we speak.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 07, 2026 12:13 AM (BI5O2) We may never be able to tell the difference. The people behind the DNC still have much of the intelligence apparatus to hand. Do they appear to you to be willing to give up the country without a fight? As I mentioned earlier to whig - the story of the Democrats after 2024 was they were missing three things - energy, youth, and a clear message. This supposed sudden takeover MAGICALLY bequeaths them all three. Out of nowhere. Nothing in life is that perfect. Nothing. Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 12:26 AM (vE0+H) 270
Contestants were required to eat the pies without using their hands, though goggles and dive masks were allowed.
------ Reminds me of a friend who used his scuba mask to help him to change his children's diapers. He celebrates his 50th wedding anniversary next month. Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 07, 2026 12:27 AM (P1YPV) 271
Thanks for all the kind words about dad.
Posted by: Joyenz at July 07, 2026 12:27 AM (2F0/Y) 272
They had Charlie on good behavior for that. Here he is at the Capitol Theatre - Passaic, NJ (country music in NJ?)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI_AvSF8bvU Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 12:03 AM (JS6jE) Niiiice. That was worth all 16:53 of it, and I would call it blues rather than country. That was very gracious of him, the way he let the other guitar player have a big solo, and even stopped playing entirely for the bass showcase. That was the point where I realized that there was no acoustic double bass hiding somewhere else on stage, the visible bass player was just making his electric sound that way... Could you tell what kind of organ that was? It's a distinctive sound, but I don't have an ear for different kinds yet, and I don't want to just assume that it's Famous Brand #1. Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 12:31 AM (Sy6m/) 273
Mick explains meeting the Beatles, and how the Boys went around the corner to a pub to whip out a song for the Stones.
https://youtu.be/px9Nzuh0jbU The Stones perform the song. https://youtu.be/NbTtP6j-oyg Not the greatest Stones or Beatles song, but amusing that Lennon/McCartney would just whip one out like that. G'nite, y'all.💤 Posted by: mindful webworker - yeah yeah yeah sure at July 07, 2026 12:35 AM (tQ0hn) 274
I don't think Platner was ever going to stay in the race. They'll make him head of the DNC, or something, or he and Walz can unite as podcasters. (Tweedledee, Tweedledum)
The Maine Wire, Facebook, What does the working class in Graham Platner's hometown think about his campaign? We went to Sullivan to find out: Looks like salt of the earth gentlemen talk to their press. --- With that, luv yas. Off to watch S2, The Pitt, and let myself get increasingly ticked over its portrayal of ICE. Maybe it's just me. 'Nite. Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 07, 2026 12:35 AM (NFX2v) 275
Condolences, Joyenz. Remember the main timeframe, and not the end.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 07, 2026 12:36 AM (CHHv1) 276
DrPopCulture
@DrPopCultureUSA 9h “I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.” Bob Newhart Jul 6, 2026 · 7:23 PM UTC Posted by: Kindltot at July 07, 2026 12:41 AM (rbvCR) 277
Could you tell what kind of organ that was? It's a distinctive sound, but I don't have an ear for different kinds yet, and I don't want to just assume that it's Famous Brand #1.
Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 12:31 AM (Sy6m/) Looks like a Hammond B3, but I can't get quit a good enough look at it. It kinda sounds like one too. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 12:42 AM (S41Gd) 278
Joyenz, one of the nicest legacies of your Dad is that you continue to post here so often. I hope that you have many fond memories of him.
AOP, when I think of Parry Sound I always think of Bobby Orr. Hi Horde, just sipping and catching up on some news of the day, I hope that you all are well tonight. Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 07, 2026 12:44 AM (ibDUx) 279
“I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.”
Bob Newhart Jul 6, 2026 · 7:23 PM UTC Posted by: Kindltot at July 07, 2026 12:41 AM (rbvCR) Heh. Commercial country music, the Top40 shit they play on commercial radio stations, has completely denigrated itself, now. It ain't country; it's just hiphop with a touch of twang to it. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 12:45 AM (1z8ji) 280
Ya know who really wanted to drop that bomb and not on Japan?
Posted by: Reforger at July 07, 2026 12:47 AM (Moh1b) 281
Fascinating. Plants (and animals) in the warm polar regions adapted with much stronger seasonal behavior. Rapid growth during summer and long daylight periods, and dormancy during the longer low-light polar night periods. The animals sort of did the same. "Torpor" during the low light periods. LIke Uncle Joe, they moved kinda slow. Then, come summer, they sped up. Also, evidence of leaf adaptation to low sun angles. Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 07, 2026 12:49 AM (w6EFb) 282
Looks like a Hammond B3, but I can't get quit a good enough look at it. It kinda sounds like one too.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 12:42 AM (S41Gd) Has it got a Leslie speaker? Those are what gave the B3 that distinctive vibrato. There is a musician, Virgil Brown, who did an album in 2006 called Smoke Rings. He played his guitar through a Leslie speaker, resulting in a very moody sort of sound. I saw him live in Calgary around that time. Excellent album. Can be found on Spotify and Apple Music. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 12:56 AM (1z8ji) 283
Finally finished the content.
"The medical report into the man’s death described him as a 5ft11 black male weighing nearly 19 stone." 19 stone = 266 pounds I had to look it up. An 1824 act standardized it at 14 pounds per stone for the official British imperial measure. In a minor bit of rebellion against their EU masters, they still use it for human body weight; a 1985 act forbade its use for commercial trade, but selling people is illegal too, so that cancels out. The proper use for e.g. 160 pounds would be "11 stone 6." Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 01:03 AM (Sy6m/) 284
Hi, Debby-- if you're still here...
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 01:06 AM (rdVOm) 285
I’m glad that Truman hesitated to use the Bomb, I think it speaks very well of him. That is a terrible weapon to have to use, and it could only be justified if careful thought leads one to believe that all other options are worse.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 01:08 AM (F297B) 286
As I mentioned earlier to whig - the story of the Democrats after 2024 was they were missing three things - energy, youth, and a clear message. This supposed sudden takeover MAGICALLY bequeaths them all three. Out of nowhere.
Nothing in life is that perfect. Nothing. Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 12:26 AM (vE0+H) But when that clear message includes the words “Sieg Heil!!” there’s a problem. Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 01:10 AM (F297B) 287
Has it got a Leslie speaker? Those are what gave the B3 that distinctive vibrato.
There is a musician, Virgil Brown, who did an album in 2006 called Smoke Rings. He played his guitar through a Leslie speaker, resulting in a very moody sort of sound. I saw him live in Calgary around that time. Excellent album. Can be found on Spotify and Apple Music. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 12:56 AM (1z8ji) It sounded like it might have had one, but like I said, really couldn't get a good view of it. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 01:11 AM (S41Gd) 288
I’m glad that Truman hesitated to use the Bomb, I think it speaks very well of him. That is a terrible weapon to have to use, and it could only be justified if careful thought leads one to believe that all other options are worse.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 01:08 AM (F297B) After what the japs did to civilian populations everywhere they set foot, yeah, drop that motherfucker and show them hell has a basement. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 01:13 AM (S41Gd) 289
282 Looks like a Hammond B3, but I can't get quit a good enough look at it. It kinda sounds like one too.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 12:42 AM (S41Gd) Has it got a Leslie speaker? Those are what gave the B3 that distinctive vibrato. There is a musician, Virgil Brown, who did an album in 2006 called Smoke Rings. He played his guitar through a Leslie speaker, resulting in a very moody sort of sound. I saw him live in Calgary around that time. Excellent album. Can be found on Spotify and Apple Music. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 12:56 AM (1z8ji) Thanks! The video quality isn't the best to begin with, and then it's in grayscale to boot. But a Hammond through a Leslie would make sense of the sound. It's really grabs your attention. Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 01:14 AM (Sy6m/) 290
Oh, it gets worse. Just like all of those other parents alleged to have been involved.
And where the hell is, Dad, granddad, mom, yada yada proudly served in the US military, worked as a nurse, etc? Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 07, 2026 12:01 AM (NFX2v) My grandparents did not march, but were part of a key moment in the civil rights movement. There's plenty of evidence of what happened, and they paid a dear price for it by having to uproot their family because of the backlash. But a new Christian college in Iowa benefitted quite a bit by that move. God works in mysterious ways. Posted by: pookysgirl would not be here without that move at July 07, 2026 01:15 AM (Wt5PA) 291
Thanks! The video quality isn't the best to begin with, and then it's in grayscale to boot. But a Hammond through a Leslie would make sense of the sound. It's really grabs your attention.
Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 01:14 AM (Sy6m/) Jon lord from deep purple was a bad ass with one of those. He would rock that thing back and forth. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 01:18 AM (S41Gd) 292
Hi JQ, I am still here, dry for now, we are supposed to get a lot of rain tomorrow and cooler temps.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 07, 2026 01:24 AM (ibDUx) 293
Thanks! The video quality isn't the best to begin with, and then it's in grayscale to boot. But a Hammond through a Leslie would make sense of the sound. It's really grabs your attention.
Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 01:14 AM (Sy6m/) Sure sounds like a Hammond organ with a Leslie. Got the tune playing right now. I think I have that album on vinyl. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 01:24 AM (1z8ji) 294
But when that clear message includes the words “Sieg Heil!!” there’s a problem.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 01:10 AM (F297B) That kind of thing has appealed to a lot of people at various times and places. Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 01:24 AM (vE0+H) 295
Hi DDS! I'm outta here but hey I hope you are good.
Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 01:25 AM (vE0+H) 296
>>I am still here, dry for now, we are supposed to get a lot of rain tomorrow and cooler temps.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz Enjoy! We had some cool, cloudy days before the 4th; now it's heating up again. The weather-guessers were predicting 102 for tomorrow, but have reduced it to 99. Whoopie! LOL, and I still can't *force* myself to turn-in/wake earlier. (Not as if it would pay any better so why bother?) Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 01:29 AM (rdVOm) 297
Could you tell what kind of organ that was? It's a distinctive sound, but I don't have an ear for different kinds yet, and I don't want to just assume that it's Famous Brand #1.
Posted by: SciVo --- Before he did the The Devil and rode the wave, early '70 to '80 his was a hot country, rock blues band. If you liked that going back into that period is interesting. Interesting how our culture was changed so much by Obama. He closed the show in Passaic NJ, with, The South's Going to Do It Again, to a standing ovation. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 01:29 AM (JS6jE) 298
Was visiting in-laws and saw--or should I say, mostly just *heard*-- Charlie Daniels at the Solano County Fair (CA) in '89. Good stuff!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 01:33 AM (rdVOm) 299
(Not as if it would pay any better so why bother?)
Posted by: JQ -- Circadian rhythm rules. there would be no dance halls if everyone got up at 4 oh, wait, we don't do that anymore sad trombone Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 01:34 AM (JS6jE) 300
Before he did the The Devil and rode the wave, early '70 to '80
his was a hot country, rock blues band. If you liked that going back into that period is interesting. Interesting how our culture was changed so much by Obama. He closed the show in Passaic NJ, with, The South's Going to Do It Again, to a standing ovation. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 01:29 AM (JS6jE) You know he did two quite different versions of Uneasy Rider? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 01:34 AM (1z8ji) 301
Haha Braenyard. Circadian rhythm is the ONLY rhythm this wyte girl gots!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 01:37 AM (rdVOm) Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at July 07, 2026 01:38 AM (w6EFb) 303
Well, getting close to midnight here. My body is aching from craning in unnatural positions to get bolts removed so i could pull the Studebaker engine. Three bolts, one sixth of a turn at a time, 18 turns to remove. Oof! But I got 'er done. Engine is now secured to the Frankenstand, which rolls around easily. Not super stable, but I moved it without it trying to topple over. Like a Weeble. Wobbles, but doesn't fall down.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 01:50 AM (1z8ji) 304
Anyhow, off to the rack. Night, Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 01:51 AM (1z8ji) 305
Night, Ellipsis, I am good, thank you.
JQ, we had some very warm and humid weather last week and through the weekend, I welcome the cooler temps and we need the rain. The rain has now commenced and I am wishing that I had put the trash down the driveway tonight when it was dry. When I see all of these comments about organs I remember our music classes in elementary school, when Mr. Lyons would appear once every two weeks and wheel his organ into the classroom and play for us. Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 07, 2026 01:51 AM (ibDUx) 306
Night AOP.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 07, 2026 01:54 AM (ibDUx) 307
Debby-- several of my elementary school teachers had a piano in their classrooms. I remember playing one in 2nd grade, for the class. Can't recall the song. (Mom was still trying to teach me then, and it wasn't working out.)
3rd grade teacher would play, for us to sing along. Other classrooms... piano would just sit there in the back, unused. Wish Mom & Dad would've just hired a teacher, but "that's too expensive" and besides, Mom knew how to play.. But she'd had *years* of instruction, played regularly, and seemed impatient with my progress. This may be why I don't much like classical music? She wouldn't let me try anything modern like Elton John's songs. Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:06 AM (rdVOm) 308
The Critical Drinker reviews Young Washington. He liked it. Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come You have to give props to the man whose command actions kicked off The French and Indian War and the Seven Years War shortly thereafter. If you wanted a global conflict, Young George was your huckleberry. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 07, 2026 02:10 AM (pMw7s) 309
The Stones perform the song.
https://youtu.be/NbTtP6j-oyg Not the greatest Stones or Beatles song, but amusing that Lennon/McCartney would just whip one out like that. G'nite, y'all.💤 Posted by: mindful webworker - yeah yeah yeah sure at July 07, 2026 12:35 AM (tQ0hn) Good night! It is weird to see the Stones all with big semi-hollows (or hollows?), even including the bass. Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 02:10 AM (Sy6m/) 310
3rd grade teacher was an odd lady, IMO. But fun in many ways. She'd put thumbtacks on all the piano's hammers, so it sounded like the old westerns. She really could play well, too!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:11 AM (rdVOm) 311
Glirp gleep gloog
Posted by: raimondo at July 07, 2026 02:13 AM (SthZD) 312
She wouldn't let me try anything modern like Elton John's songs. Posted by: JQ My late FiL would get maudlin and weepy whenever Mrs. KvC would play "Funeral for a Friend" on the piano. Not a small part of his reaction was that he usually was feeling his drink at the time. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 07, 2026 02:13 AM (pMw7s) Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:14 AM (rdVOm) 314
Love Lies Bleeding was once of my favorites!
Would skip the Funeral For a Friend intro. Yes, very sad. Elton was truly a master of his craft. Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:16 AM (rdVOm) 315
The house I grew up in had an old badly out of tune upright piano in the basement. My Mom insisted that I tale piano lessons and I just wanted to play outside with my friends. I wish now that I had actually learned to play.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 07, 2026 02:18 AM (ibDUx) 316
Rocket Man was another good one. Mom scolded me for attempting it during "practice"
Play from the book! She said. Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:20 AM (rdVOm) 317
Just peeking in
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 02:21 AM (Ia/+0) 318
240. remember that scene in The Wild Bunch where William Holden and Ernest Borgnine were standing there on the dirt, in front of their horses while watching an airplane move in from a landing?
And they looked at each other. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 11:47 PM (JS6jE) See also: 'The Ballad of Cable Hogue' 1970 movie. Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at July 07, 2026 02:22 AM (QGaXH) 319
I think the resident pest should go break into Graham Platner's house, it might make him feel better.
Ah sweet dreams Horde, I am going to hate lugging those barrels down the driveway in the rain! Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 07, 2026 02:22 AM (ibDUx) 320
Debby-- I can't play worth a darn. Kinda was getting the hang of it until I was told *not to* play things I liked. Gave up.
Had cello lessons forced on me after that. Hated it. Had to lug that thing once a week (we lived 4-5 blocks from school. Got ridiculed by classmates. Ugh. My heart wasn't in it! Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:23 AM (rdVOm) 321
Netherlands to host
Posted by: raimondo at July 07, 2026 02:13 AM (SthZD) - FIFY Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 07, 2026 02:23 AM (gsBYv) 322
'Night, Debby!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:24 AM (rdVOm) 323
Our school system had a dedicated music teacher who made the rounds of all six or so public elementary schools in the district. This occurred for me in the span from fourth to sixth grade. He administered a test of our musical aptitudes. I did not measure up, so I was not instructed in how to play a woodwind or brass instrument, although I had taken a couple of years to learn to play the piano in a rudimentary fashion. It took the director of the junior high school band to enlist me to join and learn to play the B-flat bass (tuba, to the uninitiated). I was issued an upright one on which to practice at home, much to the dismay of the rest of our household. A year or two later I realized that all the members of our system's junior high and senior high bass sections had been press ganged into learning those instruments by Mr. S., the junior high band director. Being in the H.S. band ranks in thd top three experiences of my time there. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 07, 2026 02:26 AM (pMw7s) 324
I see Rain Man is humble bragging about his hopes to land a "street gig" in the Netherlands should his heart's desire come to pass. There's a whole wide world of groomers and pedos out there eager to make your acquaintance, Rain Man. You can call them "uncle", in keeping with your present practice how to greet all of Mommy's "brothers". Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 07, 2026 02:32 AM (pMw7s) 325
Only song I remember from *the cello years* was If I Were A Rich Man.
I need to watch Fiddler On the Roof. Never saw the movie. Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:33 AM (rdVOm) 326
*Was* a rich man?
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:34 AM (rdVOm) 327
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 07, 2026 02:23 AM (gsBYv)
Agree with your "fix" F'ing commies... @$&^%^^&@! Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:36 AM (rdVOm) 328
F'ing commies... @$&^%^^&@!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:36 AM (rdVOm) - At some point, the US will have to deal with them. Without trials. You cannot coexist. Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 07, 2026 02:43 AM (i2Ycu) Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 07, 2026 02:46 AM (i2Ycu) 330
One last comment on the futbol match this evening -- the U.S. goalie's "Goalie's Own" third goal by the Phlegmish took the wind out of the U.S. team's sails. After that, it was an interminable slog of performance keep away by both teams until the drudgery came to a close in extra time. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 07, 2026 02:47 AM (pMw7s) 331
Hour to go
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 02:49 AM (Ia/+0) 332
Problem more is they can't co-exist
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 02:50 AM (Ia/+0) 333
Without trials.
You cannot coexist. Posted by: Biden's Dog Also agreed. Cannot discuss publicly, you understand. Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:52 AM (rdVOm) 334
We can no longer state: "Leave us TF alone" and walk away. It doesn't work.
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 02:54 AM (rdVOm) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 07, 2026 02:55 AM (pMw7s) 336
Ah, International Court trials. How will they enforce the rulings? The Netherlands mighty armies? EU's army? It's all just yet another circle jerk by 'experts'. Sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Not a modern country music is crap. I have mentioned my recent Ella Langley binge listenings. She's good and very much top 40. She's pretty popular at the moment. Cole Chaney is fantastic if you're into Appalachian music. Probably right about radio play but I don't listen to much of it anymore. Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 07, 2026 03:03 AM (sAmhv) Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 07, 2026 03:04 AM (sAmhv) 338
>>> Posted by: raimondo at July 07, 2026 02:13 AM (SthZD)
LOL retardo made a funny!!! ... oh wait it's serious? *laughs in American* There are probably more guns in my county than all of the Netherlands. Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 07, 2026 03:04 AM (R+iUD) 339
... oh wait it's serious? *laughs in American* There are probably more guns in my county than all of the Netherlands.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 07, 2026 03:04 AM (R+iUD) Ah, but what if the Netherlands, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, and Hamas all made a joint declaration announcing international arrest warrants for Putin, Netanyahu, and Trump? Bet you didn't think about that possibility, did you? Not many people would be able to see that coming! I mean.. I think it's nonsense. It takes a child's naive incomprehension of global alignments to put Putin in the same breath as Netanyahu and Trump. But you have to accept that premise to address the conclusion and start counting guns. Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 03:30 AM (Sy6m/) 340
Fortunately, I have close tags in my sig.
Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 03:31 AM (Sy6m/) 341
Circadian rhythm is the ONLY rhythm this wyte girl gots!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 01:37 AM (rdVOm) - This might console you: Have you tried doing the BART Fart? https://tinyurl.com/rrpjf62d Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at July 07, 2026 03:41 AM (i2Ycu) 342
I should have just got up
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 03:45 AM (Ia/+0) 343
Dang... internet was down for an hour! Ugh...
No, BD, have never tried to escape paying on BART. Never rode the bart because didn't need to. Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 04:04 AM (rdVOm) 344
Couldn't wait to leave the Bay Area, back in 1990!!!
Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 04:04 AM (rdVOm) 345
342 I should have just got up
Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 03:45 AM (Ia/+0) You can get Up: amazon.com/dp/B001KVZ6FW You can also get "Up & Down": https://youtu.be/lyKQffs8TTQ Posted by: SciVo at July 07, 2026 04:07 AM (Sy6m/) 346
It's like somebody okayed Mamdani to go for broke:
“We see masked agents terrorizing our streets, eating food cooked by our undocumented neighbors before spiriting them away in unmarked vans,” he said. “We see a nation whose immense wealth has been built by those with callous dirt streaked hands, those who toil on factory floors and chisel into stone. And we see a nation that has allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few.” --NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 04:20 AM (6wpGE) 347
All the forms of Socialism are sold and packaged as a Journalism Mode DLC for life, but in reality.... they're just an old school trojan horse virus.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 07, 2026 04:32 AM (Ot/FD) 348
--NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 04:20 AM (6wpGE) "If It Were Trump episode 3,304,512": Mamdani calls immigrants filthy. Details at 11. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 07, 2026 04:33 AM (Ot/FD) 349
Pixy's up!
Posted by: m at July 07, 2026 04:39 AM (6wpGE) 350
It's also one of the cuter conceits of collectivist/marxist ideologies that immense wealth is built by the proletariat.
It's nonsense. Comfortable, freedom-bestowing wealth is built by the proletariat. Immense, generational wealth is built by war and the financial class. Then the warmongers and financial class say "Hey we should share all this wealth we're all making!", the proletariat says "Lovely!", and the financial class steals all of the proletariat's wealth, calls them kulaks, and makes them all start disappearing if they start getting uppity about it. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 07, 2026 04:40 AM (Ot/FD) 351
It's one of the reasons Communism took root so effectively in the first place. Nobility and aristocracy *were*, in fact, stealing the wealth of the working classes, but still left them just enough to get by.
Communism shone a big violent spotlight on the injustices of the leftover class structures of feudalism and the heady, toddling imbalances of the West's precocious new-found Liberalism and said "we can do better"... and then did do better. They didn't leave them enough to get by, they took it all. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 07, 2026 04:45 AM (Ot/FD) 352
Pixy's up
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at July 07, 2026 04:56 AM (l3cgK) 353
"“We see masked agents terrorizing our streets, eating food cooked by our undocumented neighbors before spiriting them away in unmarked vans,” he said. “We see a nation whose immense wealth ... instead in the soft hands of a precious few.”
--NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani" Funny, I don't see any of that stuff. Anyone who says stuff likes this is selling delusion. Posted by: pawn at July 07, 2026 05:25 AM (R8m8a) Monday Cafe![]() Naples by qs.street A guide to grooming your chinchilla. Happy pupper. Saving a cat trapped on a narrow, fast >highway.
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Willowed:
Donna Brazile says Platner should drop out of the race so he has time to heal. What the actual fuck? Posted by: Ian S. Where's Ernest Angley when you need him? Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 06, 2026 07:33 PM (DZ9Lv) 4
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Kitty Goalies are adorable.
Also - from earlier post - I also love corn on the cob, Ace! Did not have any this weekend but did have steak. Posted by: Iris at July 06, 2026 07:37 PM (286+n) Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (O0L8i) 8
seventh
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (NrjdH) 9
X has made it so when I go to click on the video play button, I only get a login frame that pops up.
Bastards. No I don't have an account on X. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (O7YUW) 10
Good evening, horde.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (zYpTz) 11
I will have to put up with slow videos loading via changing the x.com to xcancel.com.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (O7YUW) 12
Dumpling responds to his name about as well as a cat does.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 06, 2026 07:39 PM (syz1S) 13
Shaggy dachshund owns me.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 06, 2026 07:39 PM (RIvkX) 14
Cafe!! Chuck off all the bullshit of the day and have a magnificent evening.
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Democrats are all shocked - shocked! - to learn the Oystergruppenführer is a prevert! Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh ====== He grabbed oysters by the cloaca? Posted by: whig at July 06, 2026 07:40 PM (E4rtv) 16
I have to click comments and then reload them for Twitter to work.
Posted by: Accomack at July 06, 2026 07:40 PM (T8bqm) 17
Cloaca Maxima?
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 07:40 PM (gMXjs) 18
Busy day. The Big Dummy went to the vet to find out why he's having digestive problems. And we found out yesterday that Miss Dot had broken a tooth, which had to be extracted while she was under sedation. Plus shopping. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 07:40 PM (O0L8i) 19
@16/Accomack: "I have to click comments and then reload them for Twitter to work."
Nope. Login request when I try that. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 06, 2026 07:41 PM (O7YUW) 20
Democrats are all shocked - shocked! - to learn the Oystergruppenführer is a prevert!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh ====== He grabbed oysters by the cloaca? Posted by: whig at July 06, 2026 07:40 PM ISWYDT. A little shuck to go with the jive. Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 06, 2026 07:41 PM (0sNs1) 21
Y'all have fun with this
I'm gonna watch the metric football Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 07:41 PM (ZxPkt) Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 07:41 PM (wVcYX) 23
My kitties need dental surgery (apparently a thing for tortoiseshell cats). It will be very expensive. But the "fun" part is I have to bring in stool samples. Have to separate the cats and clean the litter boxes so I know what is what IYKWIM. But their bloodwork came back good - very happy as they are 12 years old already.
Posted by: Iris at July 06, 2026 07:42 PM (286+n) 24
The Giant Panda is a great example of an evolutionary cul-de-sac. Fluffy bags of sloth.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 07:42 PM (0aYVJ) 25
>>>Saving a cat trapped on a narrow, fast >highway.
Cool. But I wish the clip went on a bit longer. Wanted to see that cat's reaction when the guy opened up his trunk again. Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 06, 2026 07:42 PM (syz1S) 26
Chuck off all the bullshit
Posted by: Ben Had at July 06, 2026 07:39 PM The Schumer has hit the fan. Repeat, the Schumer has hit the fan. Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 06, 2026 07:43 PM (0sNs1) 27
Talk about the long and short of it, I went from 4 Wolfhounds to 4 mini wire haired doxies.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 06, 2026 07:43 PM (afJtY) 28
Good evening everyone
Posted by: Skip at July 06, 2026 07:43 PM (Ia/+0) 29
Cloaca Dentata!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 07:41 PM (wVcYX) that means "No Worries!" Eh. Never saw that movie. I may be mistaken. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 07:44 PM (0aYVJ) 30
Hadrian, change of water, perhaps?
Posted by: Ben Had at July 06, 2026 07:44 PM (afJtY) 31
Have you tried some Southern oil?
Posted by: Accomack at July 06, 2026 07:45 PM (T8bqm) 32
29 Cloaca Dentata!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 07:41 PM (wVcYX) that means "No Worries!" Eh. Never saw that movie. I may be mistaken. Posted by: Pug Mahon ------ To quote a punchline to another joke-Wrong Hole! Wrong Hole!. Posted by: whig at July 06, 2026 07:46 PM (E4rtv) 33
9 X has made it so when I go to click on the video play button, I only get a login frame that pops up.
Bastards. No I don't have an account on X. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (O7YUW) There is a solution. https://xcancel.com/ Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 06, 2026 07:46 PM (syz1S) 34
President Trump, through some (apparent) minions, sent me an uncirculated 2026 250th Anniversary half-dollar today.
* tosses on bar * Barkeep, whiskey for the Morons, and water for their horses. No sardines for any penguins, however. Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 06, 2026 07:47 PM (0sNs1) 35
Donna Brazile says Platner should drop out of the race so he has time to heal. What the actual fuck?
Posted by: Ian S. Got a penile fracture raping that woman and it didn't quite set up right after that. Posted by: Slight dogleg left at July 06, 2026 07:48 PM (TbWk/) 36
ISWYDT. A little shuck to go with the jive.
Posted by: Duncanthrax I think Platner named his favorite oyster, Mol Lusk. Then he clammed up about it. Posted by: whig at July 06, 2026 07:48 PM (E4rtv) 37
Fake newspapers already in July 7th are posting Mitch rumors.
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Busy day. The Big Dummy went to the vet to find out why he's having digestive problems. And we found out yesterday that Miss Dot had broken a tooth, which had to be extracted while she was under sedation. Plus shopping. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 07:40 PM (O0L8i) heh. Thought you were talking about ace for a second. Had to parse. Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at July 06, 2026 07:48 PM (syz1S) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 06, 2026 07:48 PM (Cqx++) 40
>>Did I mention I am claustrophobic?
--- They have pills for that. Nurse called them happy pills. They work. They say get in the machine and you say, oh, OK. Some people abuse them for seks favors but don't worry about that. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 07:49 PM (JS6jE) 41
Cloaca Dentata!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 07:41 PM (wVcYX) that means "No Worries!" Eh. Never saw that movie. I may be mistaken. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 07:44 PM (0aYVJ) It was his sled. Posted by: Dr. T at July 06, 2026 07:49 PM (jGGMD) 42
No too many native Belgies starting for the Belgium team. Swarthy-looking, even.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 07:49 PM (wVcYX) 43
3 Willowed:
Donna Brazile says Platner should drop out of the race so he has time to heal. What the actual fuck? Posted by: Ian S. --- Caution, don't get in a bull shit contest with Donna. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 07:50 PM (JS6jE) 44
They look Mercian.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 07:51 PM (gMXjs) 45
X has made it so when I go to click on the video play button, I only get a login frame that pops up.
Bastards. No I don't have an account on X. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (O7YUW) Screw Twitter. Say goodbye to the Cafe'. Posted by: Born Free at July 06, 2026 07:51 PM (raD1m) 46
Hello Piper.
Posted by: Frasier Crane at July 06, 2026 07:52 PM (qkCkt) 47
Dang, I was just getting started ranting on the previous thread.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at July 06, 2026 07:54 PM (XMwZJ) 48
I think Platner named his favorite oyster, Mol Lusk. Then he clammed up about it.
Posted by: whig at July 06, 2026 07:48 PM Sounds pretty sea-zy to me. Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 06, 2026 07:55 PM (0sNs1) 49
That street looks pretty trashed with gang graffiti. I'm surprised Italy allows that.
Posted by: banana Dream at July 06, 2026 07:55 PM (3uBP9) 50
Washington Times put up a story that Mitch was recovering. Last week. It just got posted.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 07:56 PM (gMXjs) 51
Willowed:
Donna Brazile says Platner should drop out of the race so he has time to heal. What the actual fuck? Posted by: Ian S. Who made Donna Brazile Platner’s Fuhrer? Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 07:56 PM (qgNn3) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 07:57 PM (ixS3i) Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 07:57 PM (cXHM+) 54
Washington Times put up a story that Mitch was recovering. Last week. It just got posted.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 07:56 PM (gMXjs) Just like Ruth Bader Ginsberg! Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 07:57 PM (qgNn3) 55
Apparently we are keen to avenge a loss to Belgium in 2014
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 07:58 PM (ZxPkt) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 07:59 PM (ixS3i) 57
Evening.
Posted by: Robert wants to see Rush, dammit! at July 06, 2026 07:59 PM (sCpL+) 58
That street looks pretty trashed with gang graffiti. I'm surprised Italy allows that.
Posted by: banana Dream at July 06, 2026 07:55 PM You should see the insane amount of graffiti in Athens and other largish Greek cities. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 06, 2026 07:59 PM (Wnv9h) 59
Will we see a Turtle Cafe sometime this week?
Inquiring minds want to know! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 07:57 PM (ixS3i) The idea of a Turtle Cafe at this juncture is just brain dead! Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:00 PM (qgNn3) 60
Man the field is gorgeous
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:00 PM (ZxPkt) 61
55 Apparently we are keen to avenge a loss to Belgium in 2014
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 07:58 PM (ZxPkt) You got a little jersey for that mouse in your pocket? Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 06, 2026 08:00 PM (Ot/FD) 62
Well, Platner is out. One R too far.
Posted by: LASue at July 06, 2026 08:01 PM (lCppi) 63
heh. Thought you were talking about ace for a second. Had to parse. Posted by: Anon Y. Mous Could be, could be... a little misdirection. OPSEC! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:01 PM (ixS3i) 64
Hadrian the Seventh, why is he called the Big Dummy?
Posted by: Megthered at July 06, 2026 08:01 PM (rkglH) 65
If it's true that McConnell is braindead Thune needs to resign as Majority Leader. He lied to everyone about McConnell's condition.
Fuck it, he should resign anyway. Posted by: Robert wants to see Rush, dammit! at July 06, 2026 08:02 PM (sCpL+) 66
I can believe the graffitti. Most Europeans are trash.
That's why our ancestors got the hell away from them. Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 06, 2026 08:03 PM (Ot/FD) 67
54 Washington Times put up a story that Mitch was recovering. Last week. It just got posted.
Posted by: Boss Moss ------- Dear Leader is stronk like a bull!!! Posted by: whig at July 06, 2026 08:03 PM (E4rtv) 68
>>> You should see the insane amount of graffiti in Athens and other largish Greek cities.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 06, 2026 07:59 PM (Wnv9h) That's too bad. The only thing they have is architecture for other people to come and see. You'd think they'd take care of that. Posted by: banana Dream at July 06, 2026 08:03 PM (3uBP9) Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:03 PM (qgNn3) 70
Hey, GROK, how can I tell if a turtle is dead?
Turtles can be incredibly still and often play dead or go into deep dormancy (brumation). Confirm their passing by checking for a reflex response (e.g., gently pulling a back leg to see if they pull back). Hmmmm....McConnell may just be in a state of brumation. Someone pull his leg. Posted by: Orson at July 06, 2026 08:04 PM (dIske) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:05 PM (ixS3i) 72
Belgium is the rudest word in the Universe:
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:03 PM Try not to have any Flem in your throat when you utter it. Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 06, 2026 08:05 PM (0sNs1) 73
Not the Bee had a good belgium article.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:07 PM (gMXjs) 74
At 6 min / 90 min, the score is a tense 0 - 0.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:07 PM (wVcYX) 75
I'm not saying that the CCP will lose an ally in the U.S. Senate if The Turtle expires, but the CCP will lose an ally in the U.S. Senate if The Turtle expires. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:08 PM (ixS3i) 76
Belgium is the rudest word in the Universe:
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:03 PM That's why you can win an award for the most gratuitous use of it in a serious screenplay. Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 06, 2026 08:09 PM (Wnv9h) 77
Hmmmm....McConnell may just be in a state of brumation. Someone pull his leg.
Posted by: Orson at July 06, 2026 08:04 PM (dIske) I'll pull YOUR leg! Or...something. Uh... YEAH! Posted by: Robert doesn't know where he's going with this at July 06, 2026 08:09 PM (sCpL+) 78
Well, Platner is out. One R too far.
Posted by: LASue at July 06, 2026 08:01 PM (lCppi) Hmmm. Rape Reich Retarded Rape? Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 08:09 PM (zZu0s) 79
So far nothing has happened in the soccer game.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:09 PM (gMXjs) 80
Goal for Belgium.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:10 PM (gMXjs) 81
On the topic of Platner, a guy on Reddit just made the most Reddit statement ever:
"Like if the sexual assault stories are true that's awful but I'm also roundly OK with electing awful people so long as they will take the piss out of the opposition. Literally nothing matters but beating the opposition, this is the same mindset that made the daylight bombing of civilian neighborhoods in Dresden an objectively good idea at the time." Posted by: Dr. T at July 06, 2026 08:10 PM (jGGMD) 82
Belgium scores.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:10 PM (wVcYX) 83
79 So far nothing has happened in the soccer game.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:09 PM (gMXjs) 80 Goal for Belgium. Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:10 PM (gMXjs) ======= That's amusing. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at July 06, 2026 08:10 PM (uO3MK) 84
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I'm not saying that the CCP will lose an ally in the U.S. Senate if The Turtle expires, but the CCP will lose an ally in the U.S. Senate if The Turtle expires. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) I'm sure there are others the CCP can rely on. Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 06, 2026 08:11 PM (zYpTz) 85
Hadrian the Seventh, why is he called the Big Dummy? Posted by: Megthered From time to time he will sign his posts as "Lammont, the Big Dummy", the name / phrase Fred Sanford often used to describe his son, Lammont (The Big Dummy). Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:11 PM (ixS3i) 86
why is he called the Big Dummy? Posted by: Megthered at July 06, 2026 08:01 PM (rkglH) ____________ A) His actual name comes from some gay, lame video. B) He's 115 pounds of whipcord and muscle and two ounces of brain. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 08:12 PM (O0L8i) 87
I'll pull YOUR leg! Or...something. Uh... YEAH! Posted by: Robert doesn't know where he's going with this Alice Cooper - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah https://t.ly/LdfYw Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 06, 2026 08:12 PM (Cqx++) 88
TJM, when are you going to do a Michael Bay director video?
Boom boom 'splodey is an arty theme for filmmaking, right? Posted by: Robert doesn't know where he's going with this at July 06, 2026 08:12 PM (sCpL+) 89
Signs of McConnell death - No heartbeat - No brain activity - No longer cashes checks from Peking Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 08:14 PM (O0L8i) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 06, 2026 08:15 PM (Cqx++) 91
88 TJM, when are you going to do a Michael Bay director video?
Boom boom 'splodey is an arty theme for filmmaking, right? Posted by: Robert doesn't know where he's going with this at July 06, 2026 08:12 PM (sCpL+) ===== I am a heartfelt defender of Michael Bay and his cinema, and I will do a study on his unique character and contributions to the medium at some point after finishing up Hammer Films (111 reviews written, 113 movies watched, 58 more to go!). Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at July 06, 2026 08:15 PM (uO3MK) 92
Monday on ABC’s “The View,” co-host Sunny Hostin said she felt “unsafe” when a community has American flags “all over.”
https://tinyurl.com/3px8xw8a ___ The more flags, the safer I feel. Bless her ignorant, racist heart. Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 08:15 PM (T19D0) 93
We still talking about kickball? About who gets a turquoise card for flouncing the hardest?
Not one of these soccer fags could’ve lasted five minutes with Northwestern’s 1970s defensive line. Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 08:16 PM (77rzZ) 94
>>Did I mention I am claustrophobic?
--- They have pills for that. Nurse called them happy pills. They work I am actually oddly relaxed in the MRI to the point that I feel like I could nap if not for the noise. I wonder if it could be some weird side effect of the magnetic fields and if so, if it could affect other people in the exact opposite way. Posted by: Oddbob at July 06, 2026 08:16 PM (vTZFs) 95
Well, Platner is out. One R too far. Posted by: LASue Portajohns across Maine's hills, dales and swales are in for the most humiliating evening of their existence ton ight. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:16 PM (ixS3i) 96
83 79 So far nothing has happened in the soccer game.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:09 PM (gMXjs) 80 Goal for Belgium. Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:10 PM (gMXjs) ======= That's amusing. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at July 06, 2026 08:10 PM (uO3MK) Posted by: Mitch McConnell at July 06, 2026 08:16 PM (zZu0s) 97
Hammer Films (111 reviews written, 113 movies watched, 58 more to go!).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at July 06, 2026 08:15 PM (uO3MK) As the Brits say...COR BLIMEY!!!! Posted by: Robert doesn't know where he's going with this at July 06, 2026 08:16 PM (sCpL+) 98
On the topic of Platner, a guy on Reddit just made the most Reddit statement ever:
"Like if the sexual assault stories are true that's awful but I'm also roundly OK with electing awful people so long as they will take the piss out of the opposition. Literally nothing matters but beating the opposition, this is the same mindset that made the daylight bombing of civilian neighborhoods in Dresden an objectively good idea at the time." Posted by: Dr. T at July 06, 2026 08:10 PM (jGGMD) ********************************** It's an interesting take to support total war against nazis while also endorsing a nazi for Senator. Posted by: My Ridiculously Circuitous Plan at July 06, 2026 08:17 PM (GK2oE) Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2026 08:18 PM (mmrXZ) 100
B) He's 115 pounds of whipcord and muscle and two ounces of brain.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 08:12 PM Yeah, well, you know that's just like, uh, your opinion man. Posted by: Big Dummy at July 06, 2026 08:18 PM (0sNs1) 101
97 Hammer Films (111 reviews written, 113 movies watched, 58 more to go!).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at July 06, 2026 08:15 PM (uO3MK) As the Brits say...COR BLIMEY!!!! Posted by: Robert doesn't know where he's going with this at July 06, 2026 08:16 PM (sCpL+) ======= According to my spreadsheet, my average rating, after rating of the 110 so far (using the 4 star system, which Roger Ebert taught me) is just over 2. And yet...I don't regret it. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at July 06, 2026 08:18 PM (uO3MK) 102
Oddbob, your charm and wit are magnetic .
Posted by: Ben Had at July 06, 2026 08:19 PM (afJtY) 103
Water break.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:20 PM (wVcYX) 104
I tried to read a book in the MRI but they kept yelling at me to keep still when I tried to turn the pages. "It's my KNEE ffs, why can't I turn a page?" So I fell asleep. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2026 08:20 PM (mmrXZ) 105
Awwww... {{Ben Had}}
Posted by: Oddbob at July 06, 2026 08:20 PM (vTZFs) 106
Ben Had!
Watching horses rolling around in a pasture is so amazing. Watching some of God's creatures just enjoying the moment is something to behold. Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 08:20 PM (T19D0) 107
Still back at the other thread, been on the phone w/internet provider for 3 hrs. anyway
Newport Beach, CA, Officers were swarmed by hundreds of people who hurled bottles and other debris at them before the crowd turned on one another and began fighting. --- I hope Lyndon's enjoying the sulfur lake. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 08:21 PM (JS6jE) 108
Belgians taking turns collapsing in apparent agony
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:21 PM (ZxPkt) 109
I am actually oddly relaxed in the MRI to the point that I feel like I could nap if not for the noise. I could easily nap in the dentist's chair if the hygienist wasn't often asking me to open / close my mouth or change the position of my head. Shoot, conversing is out of the question, so I might as well sleep. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:21 PM (ixS3i) 110
Hammer Films are not trying to go for high art, but entertainment. Hollywood should do the same.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 08:22 PM (zZu0s) 111
We'll get them back in badminton.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:22 PM (gMXjs) 112
SMH, I have no idea how I ever got so blessed to share my life with G-d's creations but my life is spent in gratitude.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 06, 2026 08:23 PM (afJtY) 113
On TJM videos
Like ,subscribe and hype Posted by: Skip at July 06, 2026 08:23 PM (Ia/+0) 114
Another water break.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:24 PM (wVcYX) 115
Belgians - Waffle Mexicans!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:24 PM (qgNn3) 116
Turned this game on because it was the USA and I don't understand this sport, but our guys look like a high school team compared to them. And a bunch of Belgians flopping all over too. It's weird.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:25 PM (n5tGW) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:25 PM (ixS3i) 118
Screw soccer.
I’ll take rewatching Schembechler’s getting slaughtered repeatedly at the Rose Bowl over watching soccer. Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 08:25 PM (77rzZ) 119
Clock ticks during water break.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:25 PM (gMXjs) 120
The field's sprinklers came on.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:26 PM (wVcYX) 121
Was that on purpose? the sprinklers.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:27 PM (n5tGW) 122
The two-tone pink/white shoes both teams are wearing are something.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:28 PM (wVcYX) 123
121 Was that on purpose? the sprinklers.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:27 PM (n5tGW) Orange Man called in some favors. Posted by: Robert doesn't know where he's going with this at July 06, 2026 08:28 PM (sCpL+) 124
Was that on purpose? the sprinklers.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:27 PM (n5tGW) IDK. Bizarre. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:28 PM (wVcYX) 125
Ben Affleck has directed more movies I liked than did Michael Bay.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:29 PM (/WQyy) 126
Camera work seem better than football. Close ups of people screaming in agony.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:30 PM (gMXjs) Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:30 PM (ixS3i) Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 08:30 PM (77rzZ) 129
Didn't that Senator Kelly Clown from Arizona play Mr. Freeze on Batman in the 1960's ???
Posted by: Mike Hunt at July 06, 2026 08:30 PM (X7dyz) 130
Ben Affleck has directed more movies I liked than did Michael Bay.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:29 PM (/WQyy) Ill take a stand: I LIKE Michael Bay. The Rock Armageddon Even the first Transformers movie. He's fun. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 08:31 PM (zZu0s) 131
USA gets a free kick.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:31 PM (wVcYX) 132
This is so far ourt of our internet world. I am looking at buying a mini skid loader that comes with a front end loader and a bushog attachment. It can fit in the stall doors. I am kinda excited.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 06, 2026 08:31 PM (afJtY) 133
Tied.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:31 PM (gMXjs) 134
- Quote:
Can we agree that the 'time out' generation did not turn out as well as the 'ass whooping' generation did? Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 08:31 PM (JS6jE) 135
wow
Posted by: JackStraw at July 06, 2026 08:31 PM (viF8m) 136
USA Gooaaaallllll!!!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:32 PM (wVcYX) 137
Goallllllllllllllll!!!!!!!
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:32 PM (n5tGW) 138
GOOOOOOOOOAL USA
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:32 PM (ZxPkt) 139
Anyone on base?
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:32 PM (gMXjs) 140
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I tried to read a book in the MRI but they kept yelling at me to keep still when I tried to turn the pages. "It's my KNEE ffs, why can't I turn a page?" So I fell asleep. Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 06, 2026 08:20 PM (mmrXZ) _______________________ Imagine the nightmare of performing an MRI on some of these younger generations. Between all the piercings and the inplants, they'd have to be concerned about missing one and having just a "slight" bit of discomfort. Posted by: Orson at July 06, 2026 08:32 PM (dIske) 141
USA! USA!
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:33 PM (hftzA) 142
SMH, I have no idea how I ever got so blessed to share my life with G-d's creations but my life is spent in gratitude.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 06, 2026 08:23 PM (afJtY) ___ I definitely have no clue why I ended up the way I did. But to say I'm thankful for Him, and to Him, is a vast understatement. Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 08:33 PM (T19D0) 143
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 08:31 PM (zZu0s)
I don't hate those but I like The Town, Argo and Gone Baby Gone a lot more. Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:33 PM (/WQyy) 144
Didn't that Senator Kelly Clown from Arizona play Mr. Freeze on Batman in the 1960's ??? Posted by: Mike Hunt Mr. Freeze's Mini Me, perhaps. Senator "Gubs ah bah!" was born in 1964. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:33 PM (ixS3i) 145
Belgium goal. Now 1 - 2
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:34 PM (wVcYX) Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 08:34 PM (77rzZ) 147
Stupid Euros. Ugh.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 08:34 PM (/eAef) Posted by: Mike Hunt at July 06, 2026 08:34 PM (X7dyz) 149
Hard to care about Mitch McConnell one way or the other. Just another crypt keeper who held on to the coffin lid way too long.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 06, 2026 08:34 PM (F297B) 150
2-1 belgium
Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 08:34 PM (v2L9H) 151
Sigh
The other guys seem to be better. Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:34 PM (n5tGW) 152
Senator Kelly can suck a fat one
Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 08:35 PM (v2L9H) 153
and FUHHHHHCK
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:35 PM (ZxPkt) 154
Nicholas Cage was in "The Rock", not Ben Affectation. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:35 PM (ixS3i) 155
How did Belgium score so quickly.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:35 PM (/WQyy) 156
Two minutes.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:35 PM (gMXjs) 157
Yellow card?
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:36 PM (gMXjs) 158
Otto Preminger played Mr. Freeze on 1960s Batman.
Directed Laura, go gave us more than condom-head Kelly ever did. Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 08:36 PM (77rzZ) 159
No defense
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:36 PM (n5tGW) 160
👀
"Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 @PollTracker2024 1h The Hill publishes premature article titled “DO NOT USE: A lookback at Mitch McConnell’s time in the Senate” amid rumors over McConnell’s health .." Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 08:37 PM (GD0B3) Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:38 PM (ZxPkt) 162
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Signs of McConnell death - No heartbeat - No brain activity - No longer cashes checks from Peking Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh ----------- - Wife on the lamb Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 08:38 PM (JS6jE) 163
I am so proud of everyone watching this game!
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:38 PM (hftzA) 164
Nicholas Cage was in "The Rock", not Ben Affectation.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:35 PM (ixS3i) Also Sean Connery and Ed Harris. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 08:38 PM (zZu0s) 165
USA doesn't seem to be controlling the ball very good.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:39 PM (wVcYX) 166
I am so proud of everyone watching this game!
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:38 PM (hftzA) I'm home from the road and scratching my balls. Still proud? Posted by: Robert doesn't know where he's going with this at July 06, 2026 08:39 PM (sCpL+) 167
Directed Laura, go gave us more than condom-head Kelly ever did. Posted by: Bulg And "Anatomy of a Murder", which is still a big deal around Marquette County, MI, where it was filmed on locations. Of the cast, only Kathryn (Grant) Crosby remains on this side of the sod. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:40 PM (ixS3i) 168
To be fair, I only care because the leftists would hate them winning.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:40 PM (n5tGW) 169
the game has been mostly on the US end of the field
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:41 PM (ZxPkt) 170
Directed Laura, go gave us more than condom-head Kelly ever did.
Posted by: Bulg And "Anatomy of a Murder", which is still a big deal around Marquette County, MI, where it was filmed on locations. Of the cast, only Kathryn (Grant) Crosby remains on this side of the sod. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:40 PM (ixS3i) "Advise and Consent"...to remind us that nothing changed in the last 60 years. Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 08:41 PM (GD0B3) 171
I am so proud of everyone watching this game!
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:38 PM (hftzA) ___ That would mean ads and commercials, and I just can't do it. But go USA! Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 08:41 PM (T19D0) 172
Of the cast, only Kathryn (Grant) Crosby remains on this side of the sod. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! My mistake -- she passed away in 2024. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:41 PM (ixS3i) Posted by: Sen. Mark Kelly, Commie, AZ at July 06, 2026 08:41 PM (8/9S0) 174
We don't seem to get those calls, not saying anything, just saying.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:43 PM (n5tGW) 175
3 minutes left in the half
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:43 PM (wVcYX) 176
Consent? Whassat?
Posted by: Oyster Guy at July 06, 2026 08:43 PM (v2L9H) 177
The photo up there gives me the opportunity to point out that every flat surface in every major Italian city (at least the ones I have been in) is covered in graffiti. I will also point out that it my observation that it was not so before the mass migration bullshit. Correlation may not be causation, as they say.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 06, 2026 08:43 PM (QaH55) 178
Water break.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:20 PM (wVcYX) Start counting minutes between contractions! Posted by: And call the midwife! at July 06, 2026 08:43 PM (TbWk/) 179
Yeah, the wife on the lam is the most obvious sign the Turtle is not coming back.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:43 PM (qgNn3) 180
When one of these Eurofag countries wins the Olympia Challenge Bowl, then I’ll be impressed.
Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 08:44 PM (77rzZ) 181
That would mean ads and commercials, and I just can't do it. But go USA! Posted by: SMH at God's mercy We aren’t doing great on defense. At all. Come on, USA. Get it together! Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:44 PM (hftzA) 182
Signs of McConnell death
- No heartbeat - No brain activity - No longer cashes checks from Peking Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh ----------- - Wife on the lamb So you're saying she's been silent? Posted by: Archimedes at July 06, 2026 08:45 PM (Riz8t) 183
so, if I understand correctly the US and Belgium are playing to see who had the right to claim John Browning as theirs?
Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 08:45 PM (rbvCR) 184
Might want to remind the Left of Belgium's colonialism in Africa. Though they would say Trump is far worse for defending our national team.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:45 PM (/WQyy) 185
Lam?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 08:46 PM (zZu0s) 186
Oh that was so close.
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:46 PM (hftzA) 187
Imagine the nightmare of performing an MRI on some of these younger generations. Between all the piercings and the inplants, they'd have to be concerned about missing one and having just a "slight" bit of discomfort.
Posted by: Orson --- Remove any metal objects, belt, watch, etc and place them in the tray. Clink, clank, tink, tink 'ugh, can you help me with this?', thonk, 'Uh, what about, you know, down there, I think it's permanent' -_"Hank, get the wire cutters." Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 08:46 PM (JS6jE) 188
- Wife on the lamb
So you're saying she's been silent? Posted by: Archimedes at July 06, 2026 08:45 PM (Riz8t) ___ Why is she on a lamb? Oh...lam. Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 08:46 PM (T19D0) 189
From the internet:
The phrase "on the lam" means to avoid capture by fleeing from law enforcement. It originated in the late 19th century and was first used by pickpockets as a signal to escape from potential danger. The word "lam" is believed to have Old English roots meaning "to beat" or "thrash," which evolved to signify escaping or running away. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 08:47 PM (zZu0s) 190
President Donald "12th Man" Trump needs to call the FIFA hack and tell him for the second time, "the B2s are in the air and we know where you live."
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 08:47 PM (/eAef) 191
186 Might want to remind the Left of Belgium's colonialism in Africa. Though they would say Trump is far worse for defending our national team.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:45 PM Will probably start bragging about their stupid waffles, too. Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:47 PM (hftzA) 192
I guess they have to go to 51.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:48 PM (gMXjs) 193
I guess they have to go to 51.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:48 PM (gMXjs) 194
Didn't the Belgians compete with the Dutch for the 'worst colonialist' title?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 08:48 PM (JS6jE) Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:48 PM (ZxPkt) 196
It's Scogg Dogg
Posted by: Oyster Guy at July 06, 2026 08:49 PM (v2L9H) 197
Bulg,
If this doesn’t fit your fancy, wait for the Ont. where it may still be talked about. Please stop pissing in the punch bowl. Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 08:49 PM (yEz+x) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 06, 2026 08:49 PM (Cqx++) 199
188 Agreed. Internationalism has made me a decided isolationist.
Hey, Woody Racist Wilson: Go over to Europe and be dictator over there. Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 08:49 PM (77rzZ) 200
mystery time on the up counting clock
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:50 PM (n5tGW) 201
Didn't the Belgians compete with the Dutch for the 'worst colonialist' title?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 08:48 PM (JS6jE) It'd be nice to have a time machine. Or just a time window. See stuff. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 08:50 PM (zZu0s) 202
I guess they have to go to 51.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:48 PM (gMXjs) Water break stoppage time added back? Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:51 PM (wVcYX) 203
Soccer will never not be something to be made fun of.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:51 PM (/WQyy) 204
Halftime. Time for USA Coach Wally Riggs' inspirational speech.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:53 PM (wVcYX) 205
Didn't the Belgians compete with the Dutch for the 'worst colonialist' title? Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others I can't say. Spain and Portugal had two or three more centuries to develop their cases for consideration. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:53 PM (ixS3i) 206
The Belgian is said to be swarthy: any Congolese on the team?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:53 PM (qgNn3) 207
Half time. Time for the Outlaws to remember who they are!
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:53 PM (Dd38x) Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:53 PM (ZxPkt) 209
Oops Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:54 PM (ixS3i) 210
Sorry, All. I’m in a very sour mood tonight.
Given all the crap going on in the world today, even the 250th couldn’t cheer me up. I’ll go lurk elsewhere where I can find comfort. Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 08:54 PM (77rzZ) 211
Who put the slant on that?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:54 PM (qgNn3) 212
"Belgium is playing balls forward." - tv commentator.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:54 PM (wVcYX) Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 08:55 PM (GD0B3) 214
The word "lam" is believed to have Old English roots meaning "to beat" or "thrash," which evolved to signify escaping or running away.
Posted by: Aetius451AD --- What if she was captured by Islamists and they have her roasting on a spit? Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 08:55 PM (JS6jE) 215
"Belgium is playing balls forward." - tv commentator.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:54 PM (wVcYX) Brilliant! Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 08:55 PM (GD0B3) 216
The money half is coming. The USA was a beat behind the Stupid Euros in the 1st half. They need to bring it.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 08:55 PM (/eAef) 217
I would love the USA to win because USA. Doesn't mean I have to like the sport . Though I had to think twice about rooting for the Women's team . I rooted for them because the one pro American player. Lefties ruin everything.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:55 PM (/WQyy) 218
They don't stop the clock for things like injuries or penalties so time is added on at the end.
Posted by: steevy at July 06, 2026 08:55 PM (YwEeS) 219
They add back for stoppages at the end of the game. They must do it the end of the half as well.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 08:55 PM (gMXjs) 220
Don’t worry Krebbs, I have cancellation marks in my sig.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 08:56 PM (qgNn3) Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 08:56 PM (yEz+x) 222
Time for coach Russel Crowe to give the speech.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:56 PM (n5tGW) 223
Don’t worry Krebbs, I have cancellation marks in my sig. Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit Thanks. I used to have them, but then I got too wordy in my nickname. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) - Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at July 06, 2026 08:57 PM (ixS3i) 224
221 I would love the USA to win because USA. Doesn't mean I have to like the sport . Though I had to think twice about rooting for the Women's team . I rooted for them because the one pro American player. Lefties ruin everything.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:55 PM I don’t have time for the women’s team. But the men are very pro US. They pray after every game as a team. There is a lot to like about them. Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 08:57 PM (Dd38x) 225
Time to play the Hanson brothers in the second half.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 08:58 PM (wVcYX) 226
I don't get how they add extra minutes...
The game clock never stops for anything. To make sure a full 45 minutes is played each have a ref keeps track of the amount of time the game was stopped for drama breaks. This is added on once 45 minutes as been hit. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 08:58 PM (/eAef) 227
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 08:58 PM (/eA
Drama breaks? That's a lot of time. Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:59 PM (/WQyy) 228
Ok so I watched my first ever full half of soccer.
1. I think they have a much better team than our guys. 2. Hockey is better. 3. Go USA. Good luck. Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:00 PM (n5tGW) 229
I always liked your sig, Krebs, although maybe only half of us get it. Biochemistry class was long ago, although physics was my bread and butter.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 09:00 PM (qgNn3) 230
yeah I notice the game clock never stops
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 09:00 PM (ZxPkt) 231
I don't get how they add extra minutes
just having too much fun I guess Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 08:53 PM (ZxPkt) Mostly it’s injury time. Plus when a goal is scored there’s time wasted on the celebration so that gets added back. The pausa de hydratation:eye roll: And other time wasting actions by the winning team like kicking the ball away after a foul or the stupid rolling around and faking injury bs. Posted by: NC Ref at July 06, 2026 09:01 PM (BtFQV) 232
Best Independence Day movie:
The Sandlot. I regret not watching this one when my son and his wife were here last weekend. They live in SLC. Son has seen it, not sure his bride has. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 09:01 PM (0aYVJ) 233
According to my spreadsheet, my average rating, after rating of the 110 so far (using the 4 star system, which Roger Ebert taught me) is just over 2.
And yet...I don't regret it. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at July 06, 2026 08:18 PM You won't regret rating me, either. Now get cracking! Posted by: zombie Russ Meyer at July 06, 2026 09:01 PM (0sNs1) 234
Don’t forget the African slave trade started with Africans.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 09:02 PM (qgNn3) 235
I will also point out that it my observation that it was not so before the mass migration bullshit.
Graffito/graffiti is an Italian word, and there's graffiti on the walls in Pompeii and Herculaneum, so that's some pretty early migrants you've got stuck in your craw there. Thracians? Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 06, 2026 09:02 PM (zdLoL) 236
Wow. This soccer game will be at least six hours long due to the celebration of the goal, the fireworks, the confetti, the on the field interviews, post-goal press conferences, and so forth.
Don’t be caught trying to determine when the game will end. Only the soccer officials are allowed to know that. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:02 PM (qA8eD) 237
I.e. African slavers enslaving other Africans.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 09:03 PM (qgNn3) 238
Hillary When Bill Got Caught: Monica lies about rape and sexual harassment....
Hillary testifying against Kavanaugh: Women never lie about sexual harassment Hillary testifying against Clarance Thomas and the pubic hair on the Coke can: Women never lie about sexual harassment Hillary statement on Platner: These women are lying about rape and sexual harassment.... Note a Trend Here ????' Posted by: Jackson K. at July 06, 2026 09:03 PM (38587) Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 06, 2026 09:03 PM (Cqx++) 240
225 And, Nurse, hello. I hope that you are well.
Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 09:04 PM (77rzZ) 241
1. I think they have a much better team than our guys.
2. Hockey is better. 3. Go USA. Good luck. Posted by: Guy Mohawk You’re not wrong. We are not going to win this game. But. US soccer is gaining momentum. And anything that gets kids out and running around and being competitive is GOOD! Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 09:04 PM (yEz+x) 242
The word "lam" is believed to have Old English roots meaning "to beat" or "thrash," which evolved to signify escaping or running away.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Something like the word, "lambaste" meaning to beat someone severely? Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 09:04 PM (rbvCR) 243
233 Ok so I watched my first ever full half of soccer.
1. I think they have a much better team than our guys. 2. Hockey is better. 3. Go USA. Good luck. Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:00 PM (n5tGW) Hockey involves actual physical contact and players slamming into each other to fight for position, and for the puck. Gimme hockey any day. I am not tired of seeing Jack Hughes score the Golden Goal and ripping out the hearts of Canadians and showing their hearts to them just before they MAID. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:05 PM (qA8eD) 244
Really great fans who say we aren't going to win when we're only down one goal with an entire half to play in addition to added time.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 09:06 PM (/WQyy) 245
There was a discussion earlier in other threads about expensive books.
My "Galahad and the Grail" just arrived. But another book I paid dearly for a couple of years ago was "Work of Human Hands." Spend the money. Buy the good books. Leave them for your children. Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 06, 2026 09:07 PM (qFwJc) Posted by: Archimedes at July 06, 2026 09:07 PM (Riz8t) 247
US soccer is gaining momentum. And anything that gets kids out and running around and being competitive is GOOD!
Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 09:04 PM (yEz+x) Plenty of orange slices and Hi-C after the game tonight, win or lose. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:07 PM (qA8eD) Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 09:07 PM (JS6jE) 249
Something like the word, "lambaste" meaning to beat someone severely?
Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 09:04 PM (rbvCR) ALSO FROM THE INTERNET: The origins of lambaste (which can also be spelled lambast) are somewhat uncertain, but the word was most likely formed by combining the verbs lam and baste, both of which mean “to beat severely.” (This baste is unrelated to either the sewing or cooking one.) Although lambaste started out in the 1600s meaning “to assault violently,” English speakers were by the 1800s applying it in cases involving harsh attacks made with words rather than fists. This new sense clearly struck a chord; after fighting its way into the lexicon, lambaste has held fast ever since. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 09:08 PM (zZu0s) 250
You won't regret rating me, either.
Now get cracking! Posted by: zombie Russ Meyer at July 06, 2026 09:01 PM (0sNs1) Gets my vote. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 09:08 PM (wVcYX) 251
I always liked your sig, Krebs, although maybe only half of us get it. Biochemistry class was long ago, although physics was my bread and butter.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 06, 2026 09:00 PM (qgNn3) First time I saw that sig, Krebs, I thought, "surely the Bethe–Weizsäcker cycle needs some love, being all about cycling stars!? Posted by: Kindltot at July 06, 2026 09:08 PM (rbvCR) Posted by: NC Ref at July 06, 2026 09:08 PM (BtFQV) 253
Really great fans who say we aren't going to win when we're only down one goal with an entire half to play in addition to added time. Posted by: polynikes
The USA is hanging with the Stupid Euros. The is something like 15th in the World with the Stupid Euros ranked 10th. The USA has some work to do but they can win this. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:08 PM (/eAef) 254
There was a discussion earlier in other threads about expensive books.
My "Galahad and the Grail" just arrived. But another book I paid dearly for a couple of years ago was "Work of Human Hands." Spend the money. Buy the good books. Leave them for your children. Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 06, 2026 09:07 PM (qFwJc) ----- There's a new trend of that going on right now. I may be posting about it on an upcoming Sunday Morning Book Thread (though not this Sunday...) Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 06, 2026 09:09 PM (FZ29D) 255
Tried listening to Clay Travis and Buck Sexton today on the radio.
All they would talk about is FUCKING SOCCER. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:09 PM (qA8eD) 256
X has made it so when I go to click on the video play button, I only get a login frame that pops up.
Bastards. No I don't have an account on X. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (O7YUW) Yup, same here. Fuck that. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:09 PM (S41Gd) 257
Of course King of the Hill had a great episode on soccer.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 09:09 PM (/WQyy) 258
Tofu dreg projects have consequences
@EpochTimes 8m China Reservoir Collapse Triggers Flooding A reservoir wall collapsed on Monday after heavy rain from Typhoon Maysak, unleashing a surge of water in China’s Nanning city. x.com/EpochTimes/status/2074297425435463762 Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 06, 2026 09:09 PM (diia5) 259
Fucking krauts.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 06, 2026 09:10 PM (qFwJc) 260
255 Tried listening to Clay Travis and Buck Sexton today on the radio.
All they would talk about is FUCKING SOCCER. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:09 PM (qA8eD) Less dangerous than them talking about domestic or world events. Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 06, 2026 09:10 PM (QaH55) 261
Polynikes
I love you. But. The quality of play is undeniable. Belgium is the superior team. By a lot. It’s ok. Eurofag kickball. Not earth shattering. Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 09:11 PM (yEz+x) 262
Time for coach
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 08:56 Posted by: olddog in mo at July 06, 2026 09:12 PM (QNy5W) 263
There's an old old audio of Hillary being interviewed about some 12 year old who alleged molestation, and Hillary was on the defense against that allegation. Hillary cackled her way though it.
Nasty woman. Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 09:13 PM (gKWVE) 264
I just watched the x damn collapse with no login.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:13 PM (gMXjs) 265
Spend the money. Buy the good books. Leave them for your children.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 06, 2026 09:07 PM (qFwJc) ___ This^ And your grandchildren, who just so happen to love to read. Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 09:13 PM (T19D0) 266
253 Really great fans who say we aren't going to win when we're only down one goal with an entire half to play in addition to added time. Posted by: polynikes
This is soccer. Belgium having a 1-0 lead on us is like Belgium dropping a nuke on every American city with a population greater than 50,000. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:14 PM (qA8eD) 267
US soccer is gaining momentum. And anything that gets kids out and running around and being competitive is GOOD!
Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 09:04 PM (yEz+x) I was on the soccer team in Jr High, and high school for a few years. I figured it was good exercise, and it was, plus the burnouts seemed to be on the team, real non jock types. Then I got my driver's license and said screw this. I still don't watch soccer games. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:14 PM (S41Gd) 268
Aww, a chinchilla.
A chinchilla coat is the pinnacle of luxury in the fur industry, prized for having the densest, softest, and most velvety fur of any land mammal. Because of the tiny size of the animal, it takes 100 to over 200 pelts to craft a single full-length coat, which drives prices ranging widely from $7,000 for a cropped jacket up to $45,000+ for a custom coat. Chinchilla fur boasts between 50 to 60 hairs per follicle, yielding an incredibly plush and lightweight texture that is unmatched by mink or sable. They & fox made into women's collars, cuffs, stoles and jackets weren't real unusual wear several decades ago. (Nor were bunny fur hand muffs and stoles for weddings and proms.) Posted by: L -No nic, cellohone at July 06, 2026 09:14 PM (NFX2v) 269
Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 09:11 PM (yEz+
competition is the only thing that makes me ignore logic and reasoning. I don't give up until the buzzer sounds. I'm the guy who dives for a loose ball in basketball with 30 seconds left and down by ten. Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 09:14 PM (/WQyy) 270
Sprouts.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:14 PM (gMXjs) Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:16 PM (2GVsD) 272
Soccer knowledge people tell me if you have the lead in the second half why not just kick it all the way to the other end for 45 minutes?
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:16 PM (n5tGW) 273
I think that is icing.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:17 PM (gMXjs) 274
The US coach dresses like an auto mchanic
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 09:17 PM (ZxPkt) 275
226 I don't get how they add extra minutes...
The game clock never stops for anything. To make sure a full 45 minutes is played each have a ref keeps track of the amount of time the game was stopped for drama breaks. This is added on once 45 minutes as been hit. Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 08:58 PM (/eAef) And you aren’t gonna know. That’s none of your fucking business. And if we catch you trying to figure it out, we will break every bone in your body. Idiot fans, trying to figure out when the games will end. Posted by: Soccer officials at July 06, 2026 09:18 PM (qA8eD) 276
Graffito/graffiti is an Italian word, and there's graffiti on the walls in Pompeii and Herculaneum, so that's some pretty early migrants you've got stuck in your craw there. Thracians?
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 06, 2026 09:02 PM (zdLoL) And Scritti Politti was a shitty 80's Brit band. My point still remains. That shit spray-painted on the walls is a relatively new development in European history. Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 06, 2026 09:18 PM (QaH55) 277
Thunderstorm coming in here.
Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 09:19 PM (77rzZ) 278
competition is the only thing that makes me ignore logic and reasoning. I don't give up until the buzzer sounds. I'm the guy who dives for a loose ball in basketball with 30 seconds left and down by ten.
Posted by: polynikes at *fistbump* Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 09:19 PM (yEz+x) 279
A reservoir wall collapsed on Monday after heavy rain from Typhoon Maysak, unleashing a surge of water in China’s Nanning city. ______________ But it was finished by the deadline. That's the most important thing. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 09:19 PM (O0L8i) 280
Japan nuked too much?
https://youtu.be/JZkbF3v4bQk Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:16 PM (2GVsD) Is that anime just about a cowgirl smoking? Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 09:19 PM (zZu0s) 281
Guy Mohawk it’s because you want to keep possession of the ball….other team can’t score if you’re on offense.
Same reason real football teams don’t just quick kick the ball down the field or go three and out to get to the punt. Posted by: NC Ref at July 06, 2026 09:20 PM (DPkJe) 282
And Scritti Politti was a shitty 80's Brit band.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 06, 2026 09:18 PM (QaH55) Political writing. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:20 PM (qA8eD) 283
I watched (listened) ti a bit of a stream where two western guys just trashed china throughout. Kind of funny, but it does get old the usual 'all this is propaganda. They are liars and cheats. They suck.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 09:21 PM (zZu0s) 284
goal belgium. Now 1 - 3.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 09:21 PM (wVcYX) 285
Oooof, that was unadvisable.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:21 PM (n5tGW) 286
This is not good
Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 09:22 PM (ZxPkt) 287
279
A reservoir wall collapsed on Monday after heavy rain from Typhoon Maysak, unleashing a surge of water in China’s Nanning city. ______________ But it was finished by the deadline. That's the most important thing. Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 06, 2026 09:19 PM (O0L8i) There are a lot of ticking time bombs like this from the Maoist era that are just waiting to fail. Good, competent engineering (among other things) just wasn’t a thing during that time. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:22 PM (qA8eD) 288
I actually like thunderstorms. There’s something calming about them, as long as one’s inside.
Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 09:23 PM (77rzZ) 289
👍🏼 Naples Italy picture.
The mafia is still highly active in Naples. The local organization is known as the Camorra, which is one of the oldest and largest criminal syndicates in Italy. Posted by: L -No nic, cellohone at July 06, 2026 09:23 PM (NFX2v) 290
284 goal belgium. Now 1 - 3.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 09:21 PM (wVcYX) Sheesh. This game will not end until 12 noon tomorrow. Or thereabouts. Only the soccer officials will know for sure. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:23 PM (qA8eD) 291
Goalie left the box empty
got too far out Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 09:23 PM (ZxPkt) 292
Nekogrrl nyah!
I only watched part of episode 1, this is a truly mad anime that I am not sure how it will keep going. But then I remember Dragon Half, Excel Saga, Paranoia Agent, and FLCL. There is a scene, she is struggling to open a new pack while walking down the sidewalk. About eight cigarettes go flying out and most stick in a turd. She almost picks them out but decides against it. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:23 PM (2GVsD) 293
Welp, giving a goal to Euro fag kickballers is no way to go through life. Grim.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:25 PM (/eAef) 294
Japan nuked too much?
https://youtu.be/JZkbF3v4bQk Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:16 PM (2GVsD) Or not enough? Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 06, 2026 09:25 PM (W5PEE) 295
Storm causes roof of BJs Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey to cave in.
Posted by: L -No nic, cellohone at July 06, 2026 09:27 PM (NFX2v) 296
Brazil lost to Norway the other day. Stuff happens.
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 09:27 PM (GD0B3) 297
One thing that makes our country better is if you make a mistake like our goalie, you don't get killed by the cartels.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:28 PM (n5tGW) 298
I played high school soccer for one year. Open tryouts, only 18 guys showed up so everybody made the varsity team. I was dead last in terms of athletic ability and physical conditioning.
So after one of my several injuries, coach asked me to run the clock at our next home game. No one had ever gone over the rules of the game or had tasked me with learning them. I ran the clock like a football game clock - stopping it for injuries, out of bounds, free kicks and any other non-playing time. When the ref whistled the game over with 14 minutes still showing on the field clock, everyone turned and glared at me. So endeth my first and last time running the game clock. Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 09:28 PM (wVcYX) 299
To everyone dissing on or baffled by soccer I challenge you to go figure out the offside rules. Extra credit challenge: be able to see it happen in real time.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:28 PM (/eAef) Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2026 09:29 PM (/QHx4) 301
There is a scene, she is struggling to open a new pack while walking down the sidewalk. About eight cigarettes go flying out and most stick in a turd. She almost picks them out but decides against it.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:23 PM (2GVsD) I loved smoking. Dry pavement? Sure. Dirty floor? Feel bad but brush it off. Shit? No. Hell no. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 09:29 PM (zZu0s) 302
Political writing.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:20 PM (qA8eD) Scritti Politici. See what the clever boys did, there? Changed the spelling and all. Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 06, 2026 09:30 PM (QaH55) 303
Storm causes roof of BJs Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey to cave in.
Posted by: L -No nic, cellohone at July 06, 2026 09:27 PM (NFX2v) I noticed the roof was littered with solar panels. This green shit is a death wish. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:30 PM (S41Gd) 304
Rugby vs. soccer
https://youtu.be/YStuNiouiW4 Posted by: Archimedes at July 06, 2026 09:07 PM To be fair, that's Australian Rules Football not rugby. Although ARF is almost as good a game as rugby. Posted by: Wesley Crusher at July 06, 2026 09:30 PM (0sNs1) 305
The Colombian player was not killed by the cartels, he was killed by his neighbors IIRC.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:30 PM (2GVsD) 306
It sounds like our team at a great tourney though, so good for them.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:31 PM (n5tGW) 307
Love soccer, this is your time and enjoy the hell out of it.
Posted by: Ben Had at July 06, 2026 09:31 PM (afJtY) 308
I actually like thunderstorms. There’s something calming about them, as long as one’s inside.
Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 09:23 PM (77rzZ) ___ Watched one from the porch Saturday, after we returned from the creek (creeks here in the Ozarks are deep enough to dive into). I love thunderstorms, but I know enough that you don't want to be swimming in any body of water in one. Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 09:31 PM (T19D0) 309
When I was in high school, soccer was a PE thing that kept us running around and not killing each other.
But, then, we had a long-running tackle football game every noon-hour. That's when we killed each other. My high school had no soccer team. Football, basketball, track, gymnastics and swim. That's about it. Baseball was Little League and American Legion. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 09:31 PM (0aYVJ) 310
Sheesh. This game will not end until 12 noon tomorrow. Or thereabouts. Only the soccer officials will know for sure.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:23 PM (qA8eD) Everybody that can do a little basic math knows when the game will end. 45 plus a couple for this a few for that. It’s not difficult if you have the tiniest bit of critical thinking skills. Posted by: NC Ref at July 06, 2026 09:32 PM (LZWsI) 311
They pulled their offensive guy.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:32 PM (gMXjs) 312
water break time
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 09:33 PM (wVcYX) Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 09:33 PM (T19D0) Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:33 PM (2GVsD) Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2026 09:33 PM (/QHx4) 316
245 ... "My "Galahad and the Grail" just arrived. But another book I paid dearly for a couple of years ago was "Work of Human Hands."
Spend the money. Buy the good books. Leave them for your children." This is wisdom. And I've noticed an increase in better made books being offered. Not the NYT bestseller crap but classics or what will become classics. The recent release of the prose "Faerie Queene" is an example: slip case, quality paper and hard covers, and outstanding illustrations. Same with the three volume collection of JRR Tolkien's poetry. The Folio Society has been doing this since the 1940s. BTW, Rabbit Room Press, that produced "Galahad and the Grail", offers that elevated quality in some of their books. My niece and nephew have asked to be considered to inherit some of my books. Glad they are willing to wait. Posted by: JTB at July 06, 2026 09:33 PM (yTvNw) 317
I used to love thunderstorms. Until the baseball sized hail that tore up the roof of our house and totaled both of our vehicles. Front Range Colorado.
Now I hear one approaching, and cross my fingers. But we are in Idaho. We good. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 09:34 PM (0aYVJ) Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2026 09:35 PM (/QHx4) 319
Mitch McConnell should resign because in his present mental condition he is unable serve the capacity of his office ....
Posted by: Blo Jiden at July 06, 2026 09:35 PM (8/9S0) 320
I guess the sprinklers are on purpose.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:35 PM (n5tGW) Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:36 PM (/eAef) 322
This trailer from Netflix Japan is even more deranged.
https://youtu.be/jd_EHaE1AYQ Meanwhile Netflix USA gives us DEI Avatar: The Last Airbender. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:36 PM (2GVsD) 323
To everyone dissing on or baffled by soccer I challenge you to go figure out the offside rules. Extra credit challenge: be able to see it happen in real time.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram I love how hockey & soccer have offsides, but basketball doesn't. You can toss the basketball the whole court with no offsides. Posted by: rickb223 at July 06, 2026 09:37 PM (MXaEW) 324
If you are new to soccer, give it a little bit. Before you know it, you will be yelling gooooooaaaaaallllll!
And we were ranked 17th. We made it to the top 16. Belgium is 9th. Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 09:37 PM (Dd38x) 325
To everyone dissing on or baffled by soccer I challenge you to go figure out the offside rules. Extra credit challenge: be able to see it happen in real time.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:28 PM (/eAef) All I remember from my highschool days was something about not being ahead of the ball. Yeah thats about it. lol Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:37 PM (S41Gd) 326
Mitch McConnell should resign because in his present mental condition he is unable serve the capacity of his office ....
Posted by: Blo Jiden at July 06, 2026 09:35 PM (8/9S0) ___ I think the guy probably is clinically brain dead and machines are keeping him alive, for whatever reason. Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 09:37 PM (T19D0) 327
Hey Berserker!
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 09:38 PM (T19D0) Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:39 PM (S41Gd) 329
This trailer from Netflix Japan is even more deranged.
https://youtu.be/jd_EHaE1AYQ Meanwhile Netflix USA gives us DEI Avatar: The Last Airbender. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:36 PM (2GVsD) Was she injecting nicotine into her veins? Also, what was the deal with her stuck in the wall? Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 09:39 PM (zZu0s) 330
Hockey also has off-sides, but this is happening at 35mph on a far smaller surface.
Soccer is like hockey in slow-motion. But orders of magnitude more boring. Gimme hockey any time. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 09:39 PM (0aYVJ) 331
254 ... "There's a new trend of that going on right now. I may be posting about it on an upcoming Sunday Morning Book Thread (though not this Sunday...)"
Perfessor, I hope you use this topic of better made books in a future thread. So many aspects to the topic, many are positive. Posted by: JTB at July 06, 2026 09:40 PM (yTvNw) 332
If you are new to soccer, give it a little bit. Before you know it, you will be yelling gooooooaaaaaallllll!
And we were ranked 17th. We made it to the top 16. Belgium is 9th. Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 09:37 PM (Dd38x) Piper , Belgium is ranked no 2 in the World, after Argentina. Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 09:40 PM (GD0B3) Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:40 PM (2GVsD) 334
I think the guy probably is clinically brain dead and machines are keeping him alive, for whatever reason.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 09:37 PM (T19D0) I guess he skipped right past the Capt Pike lite-brite chair. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:40 PM (S41Gd) 335
308 SMH, nope. That’s why you stay inside.
Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 09:41 PM (77rzZ) 336
Factory warehouse roofs have metal girder looking things, plastic sheeting, and gravel in the spaces. They leak and don't seem to fet repaired much.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:41 PM (gMXjs) 337
326 Mitch McConnell should resign because in his present mental condition he is unable serve the capacity of his office ....
Posted by: Blo Jiden at July 06, 2026 09:35 PM (8/9S0) ___ I think the guy probably is clinically brain dead and machines are keeping him alive, for whatever reason. CLEAR AND SIMPLE ......... THE REASON IS TO KEEP THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY What goeas around, comes around..... Posted by: Jackson K. at July 06, 2026 09:41 PM (pVVfU) 338
Welp. After this we can pivot to Team Norway, and ultimately end up being Team Argentina. lol.
Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 09:41 PM (Dd38x) 339
So we are playing one of the top teams. That is why it looks so lopsided. The fact that US scored is an achievement in itself.
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 09:41 PM (GD0B3) 340
SMH!
Hi love! Gorgeous evening here in Sea Town. I will be so happy when all the eurofag kickball fans leave. Lord. Insufferable. But I was nice to ALL of them! You would be pleased. Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 09:41 PM (yEz+x) 341
Belgium issue Folarin Balogun threat and left with 'no alternative' as FIFA mess exposed
FIFA have been handed a new statement by the Belgium FA following the controversial Folarin Balogun red card U-turn The Belgian men's national football team is threatening a prolonged battle over Folarin Balogun's overturned red card, which will permit the United States striker to feature in the World Cup last-16. The Royal Belgian Football Association issued a their latest statement on Monday afternoon, which read: "Following its previous statement, the RBFA wishes to publicly explain the events of the past few hours. "After learning through media reports of FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension of player Balogun, the RBFA sent a letter to FIFA requesting a copy of the decision, an explanation of the process that had been followed, and setting out its position regarding the applicable regulations. Posted by: rickb223 at July 06, 2026 09:42 PM (MXaEW) 342
The red card un-suspension was a distraction and not helpful. It was obvious from the beginning of the game they were way off. I would have much rather had Pepi play without the circus.
Belgium got pumped over this and it showed. Posted by: Not Our Day at July 06, 2026 09:42 PM (o0gs9) 343
My point still remains. --ex rex reeder
It certainly does. Right on the tippy-top of your head. I give you the year and the location, and you spit & shit. Well, you're safer sloppy drunk here than at the bar. Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 06, 2026 09:43 PM (zdLoL) 344
With the Mrs watching the US V Belgium at an outdoor pub. Seeing a couple USA shirt logos that look very familiar to the Marshall Plan US flag emblem, only missing the "For European Recovery" script. Damn! Missed opportunity!
Posted by: Rex B at July 06, 2026 09:43 PM (heK2z) 345
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:28 PM (/eAef)
All I remember from my highschool days was something about not being ahead of the ball. Yeah thats about it. lol Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:37 PM (S41Gd) HAHAHA that’s part of it…..it’s not that complicated. Can’t be closer to the goal than the second to last defender (last one is ALMOST always the GK)….OR THE BALL….when the ball is played. Also you can’t be offside in your own half of the field. Also there is no offside on a throw in. Or a goal kick. Or a corner kick. Also you’re not offside if the ball was deliberately played back by a defender. Easy right???? LOL Posted by: NC Ref at July 06, 2026 09:43 PM (JtrQZ) 346
I did not realize they were ranked that high either. No wonder. Not that I knew where anybody is ranked.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:44 PM (n5tGW) 347
>Belgium is ranked no 2 in the World, after Argentina.
Posted by: runner --- well that explains out current difficulties Posted by: Don Black at July 06, 2026 09:44 PM (ZxPkt) 348
256 X has made it so when I go to click on the video play button, I only get a login frame that pops up.
Bastards. No I don't have an account on X. Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 06, 2026 07:38 PM (O7YUW) Yup, same here. Fuck that. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division --- Thought yall paid more attention than that. clicks cheek use xcancel -- substitute it or simply type in cancel after the x then press enter. how many times? Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 09:45 PM (JS6jE) Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 09:46 PM (yEz+x) 350
He's not dead until the Party says he's dead!
Posted by: Konstantin Chernenko at July 06, 2026 09:46 PM (gKWVE) 351
Perfessor, I hope you use this topic of better made books in a future thread. So many aspects to the topic, many are positive.
Posted by: JTB at July 06, 2026 09:40 PM (yTvNw) --- Eh...There are positive and negative aspects to any trend. I understand the benefits, but I also think there may be some long term consequences that are not so good. Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 06, 2026 09:46 PM (FZ29D) 352
I think the guy probably is clinically brain dead and machines are keeping him alive, for whatever reason.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 06, 2026 09:37 PM (T19D0) I guess he skipped right past the Capt Pike lite-brite chair. Has he announced his reelection bid yet? Posted by: Archimedes at July 06, 2026 09:47 PM (Riz8t) 353
Piper , Belgium is ranked no 2 in the World, after Argentina.
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 09:40 PM (GD0B3 I was using FIFA ranking. But you are correct, they are a better team no matter how you rank it. ( see what I did there) Posted by: Piper at July 06, 2026 09:47 PM (Dd38x) 354
I can watch X videos sometimes without logins.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:47 PM (gMXjs) 355
On the other hand, Norway is not even in the top 10, and it got top ranking Brazil out.
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 09:48 PM (GD0B3) 356
Thanks, Anna. I now have anime shorts in my suggested that make no sense whatsoever.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 06, 2026 09:48 PM (zZu0s) Posted by: rickb223 at July 06, 2026 09:49 PM (MXaEW) 358
Mediaite: Marjorie Taylor Greene Deletes Post Attacking Platner Accuser for Doing ‘Rape for Politics’
Michael Luciano Jul 6th, 2026, 6:59 pm Posted by: the sisterhood! at July 06, 2026 09:49 PM (gKWVE) 359
"After learning through media reports of FIFA’s decision to lift the automatic suspension of player Balogun, the RBFA sent a letter to FIFA requesting a copy of the decision, an explanation of the process that had been followed, and setting out its position regarding the applicable regulations.
Posted by: rickb223 --- Fuck the Bels. It's been done four or five times this year. One guy they lifted a year's suspension. Trump ought to call them up on the telephone and say, you can do anything you want, but next time you see me you ought to run. Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 09:50 PM (JS6jE) 360
There’s nothing that says “connubial bliss” more than your wife lying next to you, snoring lightly.
Marriage is wonderful. Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 09:50 PM (77rzZ) 361
So we are playing one of the top teams. That is why it looks so lopsided. The fact that US scored is an achievement in itself.
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 09:41 PM (GD0B3) When I was playing we played a team from a heavy Hispanic area, so soccer was in their blood, and we were also at a disadvantage because they were speaking spanish, so we couldn't understand them on the field. We lost 1-0. Some of the dudes on the other team actually remarked that it was amazing they could only score 1 goal against us. We called our goalie "monkey fingers", because it seemed if he got one finger on the ball it wasn't going into the net. 1-0 was a miracle for us. By all rights we should have gotten slaughtered. Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:50 PM (S41Gd) 362
X as in Twitter. Sometimes they work.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:50 PM (gMXjs) 363
I bet Graham Platner owns anime shorts.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 06, 2026 09:50 PM (gKWVE) 364
Storm causes roof of BJs Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey to cave in.
Posted by: L -No nic, cellohone at July 06, 2026 09:27 PM (NFX2v) ~~~~~ That's the BJs I go to. It's been suffering for years ever since Costco opened a couple of miles south of it. Sad, but I doubt it will reopen. Posted by: IrishEi ?! at July 06, 2026 09:51 PM (3ImbR) 365
Pull the goalie
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at July 06, 2026 09:51 PM (w/O5Q) 366
Fake newspapers already in July 7th are posting Mitch rumors.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 07:48 PM (gMXjs) But I don't want to get on the cart! Posted by: Turtle at July 06, 2026 09:52 PM (1z8ji) 367
When I was playing we played a team from a heavy Hispanic area, so soccer was in their blood, and we were also at a disadvantage because they were speaking spanish, so we couldn't understand them on the field. We lost 1-0. Some of the dudes on the other team actually remarked that it was amazing they could only score 1 goal against us. We called our goalie "monkey fingers", because it seemed if he got one finger on the ball it wasn't going into the net. 1-0 was a miracle for us. By all rights we should have gotten slaughtered.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 09:50 PM (S41Gd) that net is mighty big, and when that ball goes 60-80 mph toward you... Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 09:54 PM (GD0B3) 368
Graham Planter probably thinks Ogenki Clinic is G rated and laughs throughout Grave of the Fireflies.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:55 PM (2GVsD) 369
*warming up*
Posted by: Fat Lady at July 06, 2026 09:55 PM (wVcYX) 370
I just don't get why the team this good, had to whine about a reinstatement.
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 09:55 PM (GD0B3) 371
Mitch McConnel is the perfect Democrat right now.
Not quite dead, not quite alive; but still voting. Posted by: Anna Puma at July 06, 2026 09:55 PM (2GVsD) 372
Listen, soccer is just not a fun sport to watch, the field is to big, the essence and manner of the play is fundamentally un-American.
Time is kept by counting up for Christs sake and no one knows how much time is left in a game except the time official and they don't tell anyone until the checks is cashed. Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 06, 2026 09:56 PM (XV/Pl) 373
Alright, the USA has the Stupid Euros right where we want them.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:56 PM (/eAef) 374
Hockey involves actual physical contact and players slamming into each other to fight for position, and for the puck. Gimme hockey any day.
I am not tired of seeing Jack Hughes score the Golden Goal and ripping out the hearts of Canadians and showing their hearts to them just before they MAID. Posted by: Cow Demon at July 06, 2026 09:05 PM (qA8eD) ************* I love watching hockey because it's fast paced. My father taught me tennis, swimming, basketball, shooting pool & pingpong. As the daughter of a WWII Marine he was training me for something great. He wanted me to golf for a scholarship & I could not see it as I know I'd get mad at that little ball & throw my clubs & probably the caddy. I did not want to play basketball but was considered tall at 5'8" with a high vertical jump for rebounds. The problem was I would not wear my glasses and did not want to mess up my long hair fighting for the ball if the girl was bigger than me. Even nearsighted, tho, I had an outside shot and a free thrower. Then I warmed the bench. Shot pool with guys in college bars, and surprised many. Learned to downhill ski to survive getting down the mountain. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 09:56 PM (hzuYO) 375
Only four minutes added?
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:56 PM (gMXjs) 376
Rally Shin Guards! Get em' on the outside of the socks!
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:56 PM (/eAef) 377
Again.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 06, 2026 09:57 PM (gMXjs) 378
Hey! The lore says she's a seven hundred year old dragonkin who's only this age in human form!
Posted by: Oyster Guy at July 06, 2026 09:57 PM (gKWVE) 379
There’s nothing that says “connubial bliss” more than your wife lying next to you, snoring lightly.
Marriage is wonderful. Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 09:50 PM (77rzZ) *fist bump* Yup. Going on 38 years. She's still my girl. Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at July 06, 2026 09:57 PM (0aYVJ) 380
belgium goal. now 1 - 4.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 09:57 PM (wVcYX) 381
Looks like the Waffles beat us pretty good. 4-1.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at July 06, 2026 09:57 PM (cWLG3) Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:57 PM (n5tGW) 383
379 I hear yah, Pug.
Posted by: Bulg at July 06, 2026 09:59 PM (77rzZ) 384
Geezh. Game over. Brutal.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:59 PM (/eAef) 385
Hey, we got one. Would have been sadder if we had nothing.
Posted by: runner at July 06, 2026 10:00 PM (GD0B3) 386
Geezh. Game over. Brutal.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at July 06, 2026 09:59 PM (/eAef) Good, we're done, everybody get the fuck out. lol Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 06, 2026 10:00 PM (S41Gd) 387
and now, the manly soccer player weeping.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 06, 2026 10:01 PM (wVcYX) 388
Congrats to them on a good tourney. And I miss the Scottish fans.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at July 06, 2026 09:57 PM (n5tGW) *************** I like Norway as well, but loved the Scots the best as they are my people. I hope all went back to rebel for A/C and free refills. It was a fun week or so and all the fans gave me joy. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:01 PM (hzuYO) 389
How did Belgium score so quickly.
Posted by: polynikes at July 06, 2026 08:35 PM (/WQyy) Put the ball in the net, maybe? Or am I conflating it with basketball? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 06, 2026 10:01 PM (1z8ji) 390
Hello, Kickball Authority, we have a message from President of the World, DJT, your attention please:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hr3Stnk8_k Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 06, 2026 10:02 PM (JS6jE) 391
Evening, folk,
The painting of the narrow Naples Street looks something like Pirates Alley or Pere Antoine's Alley, the little one-block streets flanking St. Louis Cathedral. I've known them all my life, but can never remember which is to the left of the front of the cathedral, and which is to the right. Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 06, 2026 10:02 PM (wzUl9) 392
@LauraLoomer
A very high level source told me Mitch McConnell is officially brain dead and machines are keeping him alive, but he is a vegetable and “never coming back.” Posted by: rhennigantx at July 06, 2026 10:03 PM (/+uur) 393
ONT Posted by: four seasons at July 06, 2026 10:04 PM (/QHx4) 394
Thank god.
Maybe there won’t be M 80s going off all freaking night tonight. I’ve not slept in three nights. Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 06, 2026 10:04 PM (yEz+x) 395
358 Mediaite: Marjorie Taylor Greene Deletes Post Attacking Platner Accuser for Doing ‘Rape for Politics’
Michael Luciano Jul 6th, 2026, 6:59 pm Posted by: the sisterhood! at July 06, 2026 09:49 PM (gKWVE) *********************** Potato Nose probably wanted him for herself. Now she realizes she has to become a burglar to get him to notice her. She'd supply the axe (yes I am still laughing about that being in the NY Post). She is so tacky. Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 06, 2026 10:07 PM (hzuYO) 396
I fkn got a credit. Yeah biatch!
Failed the main assessment. HD on the project. I should start looking for a it job No I'm not going to tell you how many hamsters i sacrificed. Posted by: Nato at July 07, 2026 05:57 AM (XAyZ8) Quick Hits
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