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The Morning Report — 6/ 16 /26

Good morning kids. Once again we'll focus in on tyranny both at home and abroad but perhaps not in the places we expect, or sadly in places we are not necessarily surprised if not disgusted by. And away we go...

Newly obtained memos show that the US Department of Justice (DOJ), under former [so-called quote-unquote]
president Joe Biden, targeted parents at school board meetings despite warnings from FBI officials and a sheriffs association.
Just the News reports that the conservative nonprofit America First Legal (AFL) acquired the documents as part of its ongoing lawsuit related to an October 4, 2021 memorandum from former Attorney General Merrick Garland that targeted concerned parents at school board meetings.
The Garland memorandum was released despite “some concern” by FBI Deputy Assistant Director Jay Greenberg. Additionally, the National Sheriffs’ Association stated that their sheriffs had “not heard any concerns about threats to local school boards.”

These are parents that spoke up about transsexualism and the homosexual perversion as well as other anti-AMerican propaganda in the curriculum being forced on their children. Ironically, had it not been for the lockdown where parents could see in real-time how their kids were being brainwashed and abused, perhaps they might not have known what the hell was going on in the schools that their tax dollars fund. So for the crime against humanity of them raising their voices in protest, they were to be targeted for termination. I have reported in the very recent past about efforts in California for the state to forcibly remove children from their parents if the latter refuse to allow their children to have sex change mutilations.

Besides parents, the Biden/Obama Junta also targeted Christians for termination, specifically but not exclusively those who dared hold prayer vigils outside of abortion abattoirs along with those who defied the lockdowns by holding religious services seemingly away from prying eyes. And we all know the fate that befell those who dared showed up to the Capitol on January 6th 2021 to legally and peacefully protest the stolen national election. Hundreds were hounded, persecuted and even imprisoned while having their lives destroyed, and in the cases of Ashli Babbitt and Roseanne Boyland taken and martyred

And if they can't find a legitimate group to transmogrify into dangerous violent Nazis, they create the m out of whole cloth,moslty khaki in this case...

At least that’s what the Department of Justice’s superseding indictment against the SPLC alleges. The organization secretly paid informants to engage in the active promotion and funding of racist groups while denouncing and “fighting” the very same groups in public. The SPLC purportedly created fictitious entities to hide funding from their donors.
The SPLC, for instance, is accused of bankrolling the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally, paying a leader nearly $300,000 to post racist messages, organize and even transport people to the infamous Charlottesville protest, where one person was killed.
In another instance, a pair of white supremacists who approached the SPLC about leaving the Klan were encouraged to stay in the group and recruit new members. Given salaries, the two men were allegedly reimbursed for the costs of their activities, including those “incurred for cross-burning events, to include the wood and fuel used.”
In the end, I’m not sure what the legal jeopardy there is in engaging in this brand of duplicitous activity, but it is without a doubt corrupt, fraudulent, immoral and bad for the country.

With all of that to boil the blood, let's kick up the burner and turn it into live steam!

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, (R-SD,) said Monday that Senate Republicans are moving forward with plans to renew a key federal surveillance authority as a stand-alone measure, despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that it be tied to election legislation.
Thune told reporters the Senate is working to revive Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which expired over the weekend after Congress failed to extend it before a deadline.
“We will try and move 702 as soon as we feel like we have the votes to do it,” Thune said.
The Senate majority leader said lawmakers are counting votes and intend to bring the measure to the floor once sufficient support exists.

Yes, completely unsurprising but again not exactly shocking. The duplicitousness of the GOP is even more disgusting than the naked tyranny and lust for absolute power of the Democrat/Left. Yes, let's give the latter the wherewithal to use and abuse an already corrupt intelligence and law enforcement apparatus that is supposed to defend our freedoms and security the legal cover and legitimacy to target ordinary citizens and groups as if they were threats to national security. Democrats in office as bitter experience has shown us will do exactly this and get away with it because the agencies in question are embedded with fellow travelers who seek the transmogrification of America as founded into yet another failed socialist state where they are in absolute charge, forever. Naturally, as President Trump has done, or attempted to do in fits and starts, is go after the people and groups that are the real threats to America as founded and we the people of We The People. For that of course he is literally Hitler that must be stopped by any and every means necessary. The Deep State under Brennan, Comey and Clapper have failed along with Malig-Nancy Pelosi in several failed Shampeachments. Of Course Hack Hakeem and the aforementioned will try yet again if we lose control of Congress in the midterms. GOD FORBID.

Meh, with Republicans like Thune, we're screwed no matter what. The GOP has got be utterly demolished and a party that actually represents us and that recognizes the threat of Anti-American leftism/socialism and ISLAM and is willing to go to the mattresses to defeat them must rise from the ashes of the GOP if America is to reach 300, let alone 251...

Almost forgot, about that Tyranny Abroad, no not China, which is horrifying, but considering all the aforementioned in one of the cradles of Western Civilization, Britain that was once formerly Great

A Secret UK Gov Unit Has Been Planting Lies About Terrorism in the Media
'You can see their fingerprints all over the statements released by the families of victims"

Considering the preternatural anti-Western bent of the media as it is, this seems like gilding the lily. Like a Deep blue shithole thinking they might need to steal an election after winning them outright for generations...

Have a great day,

ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY

Victor Davis Hanson: California shows what happens when one party gains total control: soaring costs, shrinking opportunity, and a government that no longer serves its citizens.
Is California Reaching Critical Mass?
'You can see their fingerprints all over the statements released by the families of victims"
A Secret UK Gov Unit Has Been Planting Lies About Terrorism in the Media (gilding the lily, considering the nature of the media itself? - jjs)

THE IRAN CONFLICT, "PEACE DEAL" (aftermath??)

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are leading a clear policy that determines that the IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, without any time limit, to protect the border and Israeli communities from there against jihadist elements,” Katz said in his statement on Monday.
Israel Refuses to Leave Lebanon Despite Reported Inclusion in U.S.-Iran Deal
The good, the bad, and the ugly of a deal without details.
The Iran Deal’s Biggest Secret
Trump also insisted that Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon.
Trump Disputes Key Detail Plaguing Mystery Iran Deal, Blames ‘Dumocrats’
According to Iran’s regime-run Mehr News, the agreement “provides for the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets during the 60-day talks.”
Iran Boasts U.S. ‘Forced’ Into Deal, Expects $24 Billion Asset Release During Talks
Iran is poised to attract up to $300 billion in investments from the very Gulf states it targeted with drones and missiles throughout the more than three-month-old war — if it can get its act together, Vice President JD Vance said Monday.
Dealer's choice Iran could ‘access’ $300B for rebuilding under US deal — funded by Gulf states attacked by Tehran
“The Iranian Resistance, which for nearly five decades has sought freedom and peace, and has, through 133 revelations in the past 35 years, acted as the most important barrier in preventing the ruling theocracy from acquiring the bomb, welcomes any understanding to end the war and the suffering of the Iranian people,” Rajavi said in a statement.
Iranian Dissident Group Welcomes Steps to End War, Says Peace Is ‘Poison’ to Regime Survival

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Marjane Satrapi survived Iran’s theocracy only to be condemned in death by Western radicals who excuse the very oppression she spent her life exposing.
Marjane Satrapi Was Once a Feminist Icon, Now She’s Reviled as an Avatar of Fascism
CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
Section 702 allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications involving foreign targets located outside the United States without obtaining traditional warrants. Advocates of the authority argue it is an important national security tool. Thune pointed to previous comments from a senior Democrat from New Mexico in support of the surveillance program.
Thune Signals Senate Will Pursue Stand-Alone FISA Renewal Despite Trump’s Demands
"This is what government weaponization looks like."
Documents Show Biden DOJ Ignored Warnings, Targeted Parents at School Board Meetings
David Harsanyi: The new indictment confirms it was worse than we thought.
The SPLC’s Real Scam
La Reconquista remains a fringe movement, but its activists dream of reclaiming the American Southwest through demographics, politics, and cultural power.
The La Reconquista Reclamation Project Part I
"DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY
The Seattle-based firm known as Luz Legal or La Luz del Camino Legal, founded by left-wing powerhouse attorney Alexandra Lozano, closed down permanently this month after Lozano gave up her law license to avoid facing a misconduct hearing by the Washington State Bar Association.
Left-Wing Immigration Law Firm in WA Shuts Down After Being Sued by Former Clients for Alleged Fraudulent Practices
Several pro-immigration activists and unions have sued against Trump’s restrictions on commercial driver licenses (CDL) for foreigners, court records show. The Trump administration has also detained hundreds of illegal migrant commercial drivers and implemented stricter vetting on visas for such drivers, according to the Department of Homeland Security and State Department.
Immigrant Advocacy Blob Tries Fighting Trump’s Crackdown On Foreign Truckers
The suspension could delay plans for Indian investors aiming to buy permanent residency in the U.S. via the EB-5 program. The situation highlights the growing demand for investor visas among Indian nationals. Earlier this year, via the Visa Bulletin, the State Department announced that “sufficient demand and increased number use” for EB-5 from India could result in the program’s automatic suspension. Ongoing and unfinalized applications will likely have to wait until Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).
State Department Pauses Investor Visas for Indians.
Homan said, “The bottom line is, we say a criminal is those who have a criminal conviction or pending criminal charges, which means we found them in the jail cell, locked in a jail cell, which means they’re probably not a choir boy, right?”
Homan: Around 64% of ICE Apprehensions Are Criminals, ‘That’s a Good Number’, Was About 70% (Border-jumping means its 100%- jjs)
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE
Los Angeles officials are dismissing the move as political theater. However, the missing tens of millions, unverifiable housing sites, and documented conflicts of interest are not partisan talking points; they are governance failures with real human consequences.
HUD Suspends Federal Homeless Funding to Los Angeles in Wake of Fraud Allegations
A draft of the report...exposed that there is no way to cross-reference the USASpending.gov records detailing who receives government awards with who is on the “do not pay list.”
EXCLUSIVE: Report Reveals Uncle Sam Has No Idea If Feds Are Handing Out Taxpayer Dollars To Wrong People

WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM
The new Europe is going to take some getting used to.
Lots of Beheading Attempts Lately, Eh?
Can you guess whose side the "officials" are on?
German Father on a ‘Palestinian’ Migrant’s Murder of His Daughter
OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY, PLUS VARIOUS & SUNDRY GODLESS HEATHENS
Meet a man who promotes Jew-hate.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, That Most Unpleasant of Frenchmen
FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH
If the media were truly concerned about the White House, their outrage would’ve started with a topless trans-identifying activist treating the White House as romper room.
Media Head For Fainting Couch Over White House UFC Fight After Shrugging At Topless Trans Twerker
Anti-democratic abusive manipulation.
When Cowardly Journalists Abuse Anonymous Sourcing

* * * * *
The Wall Street Journal reports that Anthropic is engaged in intensive discussions with the Trump administration to resolve export controls imposed on its flagship AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The company has sent top technical experts to Washington for weekend meetings aimed at reaching an agreement that would restore access to the powerful AI systems.
Anthropic Sends Team to Washington in Bid to Lift AI Export Ban
"They don't just get mad. They register to vote."
How Soros-Linked Dem Operatives Weaponize The Anti-Data Center Push
. . . announcing Monday a social media ban for citizens under 16.
The Ninnies And Nannies Across The Pond Make A Good Call For Once
THE ECONOMY, STUPID
The Republican PR machine is failing.
Trump's Helping The Economy, But 63% Of Americans Disagree
RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS,
Spanberger claims rejoining the 'Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative' will lower energy costs for low-income families. The numbers say otherwise.
'Moderate' Democrat Abigail Spanberger's Decision To Reenter Virginia Into Controversial Green Energy Program Could Increase Virginians' Electric Bills by $1.2 Billion
CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY
The sisters allegedly went behind the counter, threw things at the worker, chased her, hit her with kitchen objects, and tried to throw hot grease on her after they were given the wrong order.
Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ (if only they just called 911 to complain?! - jjs)
Who celebrates a basketball victory by torching a school bus?
Mamdani's New York City Had a Riot and Barely Anyone Noticed
EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT
For Austin Metcalf’s sake as well as Karmelo Anthony’s, the disciplinary double-standard must end so another senseless murder doesn’t happen.
Frisco Schools Create Dozens Of Karmelo Anthonys By Refusing To Discipline Black Students
A House Appropriations Committee bill would direct funding traditionally used for school safety to grants for school-based mental-health efforts.
Congress Is Treating Schools Like Mental-Health Clinics
Up to 25 percent of U.S. colleges may close soon, largely due to their inferior product.
University Indoctrination Centers Are Being Abandoned
SECOND AMENDMENT
Democrat Virginia state Sen. Saddam Salim and Democratic Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer appeared to be at odds about the provisions of a ban on modern semiautomatic firearms, reflecting an apparent misunderstanding of the law they passed.
Some Virginia Democrats Apparently Don’t Understand Basics About Gun Ban They Rammed Through Legislature
THE 2020 AND OTHER ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH
‘American elections should be decided by American citizens, and only American citizens.’
The Heartland Institute’s Viral Voter Fraud Poll Resurfaces in National SAVE Act Debate
FBI agents searched the offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative on June 11 and conducted interviews with members of the organization across the state, according to reports. Some agents reportedly served subpoenas or sought to seize electronic devices during the operation.
FBI Raids Soros-Connected Ohio Voter Mobilization Group in Fraud Investigation
DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY
According to (Journalist Adam Housley)Housley, the investigation has multiple components, including matters connected to California’s Napa Valley. He said the inquiry was initially handled by agents from the FBI’s Sacramento field office before later being transferred to the bureau’s San Francisco office.
Newsom Blames Trump for Federal Probe Despite Reports Biden Opened Investigation
El-Sayed has said he 'led the rebuild from the studs' as county health chief, but state investigators placed it on probation during his tenure after finding feces-covered rooms
'Flooded With Sewage and Garbage': Michigan's El-Sayed Says He 'Rebuilt' a Troubled Detroit-Area Juvenile Jail. Records Say Otherwise.
Lots of hope. No change.
Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.
The city should take a wrecking ball to that project which stiffs the little guy. But the Obama center knows that will never happen, so they do what they do, and too bad about the little guy.
Obama fails to pay the help
POLITICS
Both Republicans and Democrats are focused on winning control of both Congress and the presidency over the next two years. But with only months to go before the congressional midterms, Democrats have a marginal lead in the race to control Congress, and no big presidential favorite has emerged for either party, the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows.
Does Either Party Have An Edge In 2026 Midterms And 2028 Presidential Election? I&I/TIPP Poll
But lo and behold, the poll-vaulting political pioneer has raised the bar again.
Look Out, LA: Unperturbed Pratt Launches The First ‘Shadow Campaign’
Democrats should be careful what they wish for in the Golden State. They just might get it.
California’s Gubernatorial Primary Was A Contest To See Which Democrat Could Pander Harder
Unlike the GOP, the party lacks a power center to discipline bad actors.
Adam Hamawy and the Rudderless Democratic Party
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a surprise announcement Monday just one day before the GOP gubernatorial runoff by weighing in on the race to succeed him after largely remaining on the sidelines throughout the campaign. His decision to endorse Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones came the day after President Donald Trump backed Republican Georgia Rep. Mike Collins in the GOP primary for Senate, who is competing with a candidate backed by the governor.
Georgia GOP Chaos Erupts Just Days Before Primary Runoff
Larry Elder: Truly deranged.
TDS Watch: The ‘Convicted Felon’ Argument
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
Macron and Trump will meet at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains.
Trump Threatens France With Wine Tariffs Over Tech Tax
Swiss citizen replying to Ursula von der Leyen’s trite remarks: “F*** off you old goblin, the Swiss don’t like you! We don’t want to be part of your EU Mafia.”
Swiss Voters Say No to Population Cap Despite Growing Concerns Over Mass Immigration
The plane known as "Backfire" to NATO lived up to its name.
WATCH: Russian Bomber Nosedives Into Massive Explosion During Training Exercise
DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS
The aircraft went down at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time during a flight tied to an Air Force radar modernization program. Video footage from the scene showed debris scattered across a burned section of desert near the runway as emergency crews responded to the crash site.
Report: Eight Killed After B-52 Bomber Crashes During Test Flight at Edwards Air Force Base
HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
Data from APHIS indicates that the majority of confirmed (New World screwworm) cases have been found in livestock in Texas, with the first case being reported on June 3 in Zavala County. However, one case of the flesh-eating parasite has also been found in a dog in Lea County, New Mexico.
Flesh-Eating Parasite Spreads Through Texas As Officials Fight Infestation
If you are one of those people, I have some great news. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Brooke Rollins announced Monday that those remaining dogs — there are about 475 — will be removed from the facility and placed with a no-kill shelter, where they'll be prepared for adoption and the opportunity for a much brighter future.
Kennedy and Rollins Make Huge Announcement About Ridglan Farms and Animal Testing
ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
Thus, we really at this moment do not know what the Russians intend. Nor do we know if they plan to continue to dock with Zvezda. And it appears that each time they do, the chances of a catastrophic failure of Zvezda increases.
Are the Russians no longer going to dock to its leaking Zvezda module on ISS
FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY
Declaring that it’s ‘psychological torture’ to tell a child he may not have been born in the wrong body, Wiener has introduced a bill that allows “survivors of conversion therapy” to file malpractice lawsuits.
California Is About To Make It More Dangerous To Say No To ‘Trans Kids’
CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE
“Baseball is the sport of a bygone America...The perception that Trump is a fighter has long been central to his appeal.”
The Revolutionary Significance of Trump’s White House UFC Fight
A list of other celebrities also mounted the stage to spew their hate for Trump, to claim they are fighting “fascists,” and to lecture America while pushing an extremist, left-wing agenda.
Video: Julia Roberts Pays Tribute to Anti-ICE Radical Renee Goode at Jane Fonda’s TDS-Filled Protest
Patriotism is for the plebes, don't you know.
Aging has-been hags 'resist' Trump in NYC while White House stages glorious display of patriotism at UFC Freedom 250
The difference between criticizing America and rejecting America may determine the nation’s future.
America at 250: Why Have So Many Lost Faith in America?
Libs shove their ideology on everyone, then get offended when someone says, “No.”
Leftists Lose it After MLB Players Put Bible Verses Over 'Pride Night' Hats
The San Francisco Giants held their annual Pride Night last week to honor the LGBTQ+ community. The celebration included 10 gay couples renewing their wedding vows and a drag queen standing along the first base line. Four Christian ballplayers on the Giants chose to make a statement about their faith. While all the other players wore a “Pride” hat (a Giants hat with a rainbow patch attached), one pitcher, Sam Hentges, wore his regular Giants cap without the rainbow.
Giants’ Pride hat controversy: Tolerance does not apply to Christians
Roman history can be quite illuminating.
From Crassus and Caesar to BLM and ‘Gays for Palestine’: How History Shows The Left’s Alliance Will Fail
Normally, nobody should cheer when a Wisconsin business loses its stock. Jobs, rent, suppliers, and familiar faces that sit behind every taproom door. But Minoqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad has spent years turning beer into a vessel for political contempt, and now the state says the rules caught up with him.
Minocqua Brewing Learned That the Rules Apply to Left-Wing Loudmouths Too
Christian Toto: Conservatives call out Spielberg's alien thriller as blatant attack on Christianity
Deace, Dreher Destroy ‘Disclosure Day’ -‘Profoundly Evil’
HITHER & YON
The film delves into the CCP’s extreme, relentless efforts to silence this cultural and religious phenomenon, showcasing the remarkable resilience of Shen Yun performers.
How Shen Yun Artists Triumph Over Communist Chinese Oppression

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1 Happy Tuesday

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:23 AM (/+uur)

2 Good morning horde!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:24 AM (ExV1e)

3 first

Posted by: JROD at June 16, 2026 07:24 AM (IlL6s)

4 shit, 3rd

Posted by: JROD at June 16, 2026 07:24 AM (IlL6s)

5 Hey, y'all

Posted by: CapeFear at June 16, 2026 07:25 AM (vJVxg)

6 Moronin', Hourde!

Posted by: Hans O'Lo at June 16, 2026 07:26 AM (bLe0J)

7 Hi, everyone!

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 07:26 AM (RjOoY)

8 The SPLC, for instance, is accused of bankrolling the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally, paying a leader nearly $300,000 to post racist messages, organize and even transport people to the infamous Charlottesville protest, where one person was killed.

So the questioning of Trump that got the both sides answer was a setup too. 1 reporter asked about Proud Boys stuff and the other asked about the statues.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:26 AM (/+uur)

9 At JGR Solid Earth journal: "With over a century since the last major rupture affecting the wider Los Angeles region, tectonic
stress has steadily built along the southern San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems, raising concerns of an
imminent large earthquake."
https://tinyurl.com/269hfmaa

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 07:30 AM (Jr5Lq)

10 “ Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”

1 Peter 3:3-4

Posted by: Marcus T at June 16, 2026 07:30 AM (egaJw)

11 One thing is becoming obvious about the “deal” - Rubio will have nothing to do with it, and has very deliberately avoided making any remarks at all supporting it. This from the man who’s been the face of American foreign policy for a year and a half.

That’s apparently why Vance is being sent to all the media appearances. He’s the only one backing it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (cx1bp)

12
Leftists Lose it After MLB Players Put Bible Verses Over 'Pride Night' Hats

Take a knee for the National Anthem? Fine. Wear a hat with a Bible verse on it? Exile and death.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (O0L8i)

13 Good morning again dear morons and happy birthday JJ.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (RIvkX)

14 Regarding that VDH article on California and critical mass… even Fareed Zakaria (of all people!) says CA is a case study in failed one-party governance. And yet… I predict Hilton gets blown away by the total nothing Becerra in November.

When your election system is totally rigged and broken you can’t get outcomes that reflect the will of the voters. I don’t know how to fix…. CA needs another voter uprising similar to the Prop 13 episode of 78…. But how can that happen when voting is broken??? What a conundrum

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (+gA9j)

15 Media Head For Fainting Couch Over White House UFC Fight After Shrugging At Topless Trans Twerker"

"after shrugging"???

W.T.F???? "Shrugging"??? That crapfest was celebrated on every major media outlet 24/7. We were supposed to embrace that shiite.

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 07:32 AM (XuXeR)

16 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

One of them was 9 month pregnant. The offspring is on a fast track to success.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:35 AM (vFG9F)

17 Servus, y'all.
Where can I submit something for the book thread?

Leftists Lose it After MLB Players Put Bible Verses Over 'Pride Night' Hats

(Cool, I still remember how that works.)

Germany's losing their shit over two of their kickball players praying to Jesus with players from the other team after the game the other night, but see nothing wrong with putting an ISIS fan-boi on the field. It's tiresome.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at June 16, 2026 07:36 AM (7sp/s)

18 Blowtop Blues:
youtube.com/watch?v=_JoEcqtiihQ

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 07:37 AM (Jr5Lq)

19 The FBI says it thwarted a drone attack on the White House UFC match.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:37 AM (vFG9F)

20 Breaking news from since forever:

EXCLUSIVE: Report Reveals Uncle Sam Has No Idea If Feds Are Handing Out Taxpayer Dollars To Wrong People

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 07:37 AM (ZxPkt)

21 One of them was 9 month pregnant. The offspring is on a fast track to success."

Do I dare search for details of the offenders, or should I just guess?

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 07:37 AM (XuXeR)

22 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 07:38 AM (jehhT)

23 "Do I dare search for details of the offenders, or should I just guess?
Posted by: man"

It's not even a guess.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:38 AM (vFG9F)

24 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

One of them was 9 month pregnant. The offspring is on a fast track to success.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:35 AM (vFG9F)

Bitches be buggin'.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:38 AM (dK+Kv)

25 The baby came out with neck tats already in place.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:39 AM (vFG9F)

26 “The Iranian Resistance, which for nearly five decades has sought freedom and peace, and has, through 133 revelations in the past 35 years, acted as the most important barrier in preventing the ruling theocracy from acquiring the bomb, welcomes any understanding to end the war and the suffering of the Iranian people,” Rajavi said in a statement.
====

Breitbart should bot be platforming these people. They are MEK, violent Islamist Marxists trying to pretend otherwise.

The only legitimate opposition is the Crown Prince Pahlavi.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:39 AM (RIvkX)

27 Victor Davis Hanson: California shows what happens when one party gains total control: soaring costs, shrinking opportunity, and a government that no longer serves its citizens.

Well... that's the case when one, specific, party gains total control. The other party tends toward the extremes of fecklessness but doesn't get completely out of hand since their voters, unlike the voters for that other, specific, party are slightly more willing to rid themselves of politicians.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:40 AM (ExV1e)

28 Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.

Posted by: Inogame at June 16, 2026 07:40 AM (53oGX)

29 Britain and California have similar problems - the political system has been broken past the ability of anyone still inside to fix it.
So, only two paths after that happens; either some force from outside steps in to change things, or the place spirals down into misery and collapse. There’s really no third option.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:41 AM (cx1bp)

30 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 07:41 AM (6RVjC)

31 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

Those ladies are the product of a poor environment. There's nothing wrong with them, I can prove it.

Posted by: Randolph Duke at June 16, 2026 07:42 AM (ZR74N)

32 23 "Do I dare search for details of the offenders, or should I just guess?
Posted by: man"

It's not even a guess.
Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:38 AM (vFG9F)

Schv. . .yorem

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at June 16, 2026 07:43 AM (x0n13)

33 NBD. If that's how he wants to play, then Trump can veto the GOP's beloved FISA renewal.

Posted by: Won't happen, though. at June 16, 2026 07:43 AM (BI5O2)

34 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

Every encounter an ordeal.
Every transaction a dispute.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 07:43 AM (Jr5Lq)

35 Thune Signals Senate Will Pursue Stand-Alone FISA Renewal Despite Trump’s Demands

I'd love to see Trump veto it and say that he told them how to get him to sign it.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:44 AM (ExV1e)

36 “Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.”

This is really very funny. The Left’s plantation system in a nutshell.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:45 AM (cx1bp)

37 The Republican PR machine is failing.

There's a Republican PR machine?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:46 AM (ExV1e)

38 VDH: Correction, it's not "when one party gains total control," it's when the Left gains total control, of anything. Ruin follows as night follows day.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:46 AM (E2lD7)

39 > “Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.”
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Funny... hardly a mention of this in the MSM. A whitewash if you will.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 07:47 AM (jehhT)

40 Thune (R-SD) Semi-Democrat

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:48 AM (/+uur)

41 Trump's Helping The Economy, But 63% Of Americans Disagree

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I didn't read the article yet, but I admit this is distressing as relates to the midterms.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 07:48 AM (qBdHI)

42 They should be thanking me!

Posted by: Barky McDogeaterface at June 16, 2026 07:48 AM (vFG9F)

43 Thune is a complete POS.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 07:48 AM (qBdHI)

44 Democrat Virginia state Sen. Saddam Salim and Democratic Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer appeared to be at odds about the provisions of a ban on modern semiautomatic firearms, reflecting an apparent misunderstanding of the law they passed.

They do not read the bills they vote on. They do not comprehend the bills they vote on. They just vote as they are told to vote. Elected officials are just tick marks on a board.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:49 AM (ExV1e)

45 Sorry to hear about Satrapi.

I did not know that she'd been canceled for alleged crimethink, but I'm not suprised. She had real talent, and the leftist Borg Collective hates anyone who dares to stand out from the crowd.

"Zionist"? That's become almost as meaningless as "fascist".

Posted by: Deney Terrio at June 16, 2026 07:49 AM (IG3/x)

46 Reasons why the repubs are going to lose the midterms...

out: iran
in: economy

Please update the style guide.

Posted by: Will Robinson at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (zBgIx)

47 > 39 > “Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.”

They should be proud to donate their time to His Assholiness, don'tcha know?

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (IG3/x)

48 Britain and California have similar problems - the political system has been broken past the ability of anyone still inside to fix it.
So, only two paths after that happens; either some force from outside steps in to change things, or the place spirals down into misery and collapse. There’s really no third option.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Revert California to territorial status. Let them re-apy for statehood in 5 years when they can prove they've got their shit wired tight.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (6RVjC)

49 > The Republican PR fundraising machine is failing.
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The GOP's PR is fundraising.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (jehhT)

50 Okay… I’m kinda out on Vance as our 28 nominee after his “performance” on Hannity last night. Who’s left: Rubio?? But presumably he’s on board with this nonsense Iranian deal (non-deal). So who?

I’ll probably change my mind; it’s gonna be one of those two…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (+gA9j)

51 I would just like to say that free breakfast is a good start to my morning.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 07:52 AM (RjOoY)

52 "Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a surprise announcement"

Not really a surprise. At least Kemp helped me make up my mind.

Posted by: Barky McDogeaterface at June 16, 2026 07:52 AM (vFG9F)

53 36 “Obama Used Black Contractors to Build Library. They Didn’t Get Paid.”

This is really very funny. The Left’s plantation system in a nutshell.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:45 AM (cx1bp)

So they were to create a forever fund to maintain the park they took over. Needed about $100 M to be perpetual.
It has about $1 M funding.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:53 AM (/+uur)

54 50 Okay… I’m kinda out on Vance as our 28 nominee after his “performance” on Hannity last night.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:51 AM (+gA9j)

I missed it. Your thoughts?

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:53 AM (E2lD7)

55 What did Vance say or do on Hannity?

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 07:54 AM (qBdHI)

56 >>Please update the style guide.

Probably should write it in pencil so it can be erased.

Stock market had a big day yesterday and oil and gas prices are dropping.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 07:54 AM (viF8m)

57 51 I would just like to say that free breakfast is a good start to my morning.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 07:52 AM (RjOoY)

TANSTAAFb

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:55 AM (/+uur)

58 At JGR Solid Earth journal: "With over a century since the last major rupture affecting the wider Los Angeles region, tectonic stress has steadily built along the southern San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems, raising concerns of an imminent large earthquake."

The San Andreas fault is as big a tease as SMOD.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:55 AM (ExV1e)

59 From the tech thread:

I’ve been a negative Nellie about this Iran deal… and a good nights sleep didn’t help my attitude. I watched Vance talk about it on Hannity last night. He didn’t sell me. It’s not a good deal. Heck it’s not even a deal! It’s a deal to sit down and talk about a potential deal while we stop shooting. Good grief…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 06:42 AM (yz/8

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (dK+Kv)

60 Heather Radish sighting. Welcome back

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (5P5DO)

61 VDH on the Iran deal: We blew it. Not tragically, but we missed a huge opportunity. Too many Nervous Nellies whispering in Trump's ear.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (E2lD7)

62 AFL reported that, “On October 8, 2021, the National Sheriffs’ Association reached out to officials in the Associate Deputy Attorney General’s Office, stating that its sheriffs had ‘not heard any concerns about threats to local school boards’ and that ‘it would have been nice to have a heads-up,'” referencing internal emails obtained by the nonprofit.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (/+uur)

63 "Detroit — Two Sisters Accused of Stabbing Restaurant Employee over Wrong Order: ‘I’m Going to Kill You’ "

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I've concluded we need a mass exorcism in this country. There are a lot of demon-infested or influenced people out there. Who would've ever heard such constant insanity just a few short decades ago. So many lost people, so full of hate and violence, so out of control.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 07:57 AM (qBdHI)

64 I would just like to say that free breakfast is a good start to my morning.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 07:52 AM (RjOoY)
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I love those big hotel chafing trays of dehydrated scrambled eggs. Can eat a ton of those.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:57 AM (RIvkX)

65 Good morning! So, we're gonna agree to a framework for negotiating an end to hostilities with Iran? Is the real goal here to put in place a middle east peace plan through mutual trade and exchange that doesn't require the US to be the mediator?

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at June 16, 2026 07:57 AM (3Ope8)

66 But 63% Of Americans Disagree"

"We're doing our part!"
/msm

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 07:57 AM (XuXeR)

67 I missed it. Your thoughts?
Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:53 AM (E2lD7)

Vance was defending the Iranian deal with nonsense like “even WWII ended in negotiations”… I dunno. It just seemed weak.

I guess I should cut him some slack as he’s following the boss. But he could’ve made a better defense of this deal (with which I do not agree) by being more open about its non-idealness…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:58 AM (yz/88)

68 EXCLUSIVE: Report Reveals Uncle Sam Has No Idea If Feds Are Handing Out Taxpayer Dollars To Wrong People

A second report reveals that federal workers don't care if they're handing out taxpayer dollars to the wrong people.

A third report reveals that 117% of two year olds prefer pistachio ice cream to chocolate.

A fourth report revels that 107% of those two year olds are trans.

And so on, and so on, and so on.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 07:58 AM (ExV1e)

69 Some Virginia Democrats Apparently Don’t Understand Basics About Gun Ban They Rammed Through Legislature

They damn sure don't understand the Constitution.
Since they are allowing those who legally owned ARs before the ban to keep them, they instantly made two classes of citizens.

It's illegal to have two classes of citizens. Pre-ban & post-ban.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (6RVjC)

70 Okay… I’m kinda out on Vance as our 28 nominee after his “performance” on Hannity last night.

What kind of an idiot watches "Hannity"?

Posted by: Estelle Costanza at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (ZR74N)

71 So, Karmelo Anthony supporters, including college professors and "civil rights activists," are excusing his behavior on the basis that young black are impulsively violent, lack impulse control, and should be avoided by whites.

Sounds like the same stuff John Derbyshire and Scott Adams got cancelled for saying.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (tKhdt)

72 Por La Raza todo. Fuera de La Raza nada

Come se dice "racist"

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (/+uur)

73 Report Reveals Reports Are FOS

Posted by: Reports We'd Like Too See at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (vFG9F)

74 Sounds like the same stuff John Derbyshire and Scott Adams got cancelled for saying.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (tKhdt)

And Obamas Grandmother

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:00 AM (/+uur)

75 Heather Radish sighting. Welcome back

I need to be here more often!

I've concluded we need a mass exorcism in this country.

I think you're right. I'm coming back for a visit next week, anyway.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (7sp/s)

76 gp asks an AI: "How to modify the mouseover behavior of Win 11 taskbar? I want to stop the popups."

Google AI responds: "Windows 11 does not have a native toggle to turn off taskbar hover previews. Microsoft completely rebuilt the taskbar architecture in Windows 11, which removed the standard options to disable these popups"

Assholes! Suggested way to stop the popups now is to ... modify the damn registry.

My mouse movements are sloppy, and I hover the taskbar by accident frequently, which in Win 11 conjures popups that cover and/or blank the whole screen for a second.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (Jr5Lq)

77 JD Vance was never on board with the Iran thing, and that's why he has been unable to effectively defend it.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (tKhdt)

78 It's illegal to have two classes of citizens. Pre-ban & post-ban.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (6RVjC)

And Ban roll on

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (/+uur)

79 What kind of an idiot watches "Hannity"?
Posted by: Estelle Costanza at June 16, 2026 07:59 AM (ZR74N)

Me, occasionally… particularly when he has Trump or Vance. I’m both a moron and an idiot….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:02 AM (yz/88)

80 77 JD Vance was never on board with the Iran thing, and that's why he has been unable to effectively defend it.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:01 AM (tKhdt)

What was his preference?

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:03 AM (E2lD7)

81 J.D. Vance will be on F&F this hour.

My take on VDH was that he thinks the deal will only work if the U.S. is willing to strike every time there is a violation of the agreement.

Personally, I think that is unlikely.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 08:03 AM (RIvkX)

82 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at June 16, 2026 08:04 AM (7PhS+)

83 I am not getting my knickers in a twist about the MoU. I will wait till the document is released to have any opinion.

The IRGC is calling for the death of Araghchi while some here want to piss in Trump's wheaties.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:04 AM (5P5DO)

84 They damn sure don't understand the Constitution.

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Just thinking about the abject dumba$$es that are elected to office all across this nation, and in particular, on the federal level, is enough to leave me waking up in a cold sweat of fear. There are some painfully stupid idiots in elected office. I'd say most. It would be a hoot to have them all undergo 1) a civics exam and 2) an IQ test.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:05 AM (qBdHI)

85 >>Is the real goal here to put in place a middle east peace plan through mutual trade and exchange that doesn't require the US to be the mediator?

I think that's exactly the goal. Trump is a big believer in the idea that countries that do business together are less likely to fight. He always focuses on economic benefits for good behavior and big bombs for bad behavior.

Nobody trusts the mullahs. The lie and cheat as a matter of course. But without a much larger war likely with ground troops and "nation building" to follow I've yet to hear anyone come up with a solid alternative to making a deal with them that can be monitored and preventing them from ever getting a nuke. Perfect outcome, of course not. It's the Middle East. But removing Iran as an imminent threat isn't an awful outcome.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:05 AM (viF8m)

86 The Seattle-based firm known as Luz Legal or La Luz del Camino Legal, founded by left-wing powerhouse attorney Alexandra Lozano, closed down permanently this month after Lozano gave up her law license to avoid facing a misconduct hearing by the Washington State Bar Association.

For the record 100% of the Asylum Claims are invalid.
100%
The 24% approval rate is 100% bullshit.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:06 AM (/+uur)

87 Heather Radish sighting. Welcome back

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Definitely! Long time, no see!

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:06 AM (qBdHI)

88 young black are impulsively violent, lack impulse control, and should be avoided by whites.

We segregated them but noooo.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 08:07 AM (RjOoY)

89 "It would be a hoot to have them all undergo 1) a civics exam and 2) an IQ test."

3) Drug tests. Daily.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 08:07 AM (Jr5Lq)

90 I wrote this in the tech thread:

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Trump really should reacquaint himself with the exchange between US Grant and Simon Bolivar Buckner at Donelson…

No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works. — US Grant

An interesting postscript is that Nathan Bedford Forrest was there but refused to surrender. He just left with his men and got away. We need to find the Iranian Buckner… but there will also be Forrest’s in the IRGC

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:09 AM (+gA9j)

91 I still like JD Vance a lot. If I knew more where Rubio stood out from underneath Trump's administration, I'd be happy with him, too. He has a very no-nonsense, serious demeanor that commands attention. There's no denying that. His past record on some issues left me less than happy, but he's been impressive under this administration.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:10 AM (qBdHI)

92 But without a much larger war likely with ground troops and "nation building" to follow I've yet to hear anyone come up with a solid alternative to making a deal with them that can be monitored and preventing them from ever getting a nuke.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:05 AM (viF8m)

That's the real sticking point.

Nobody that tacitly supports the "larger war likely with ground troops" is willing to admit it or admit that they want somebody else to die for their larger war, either.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 08:11 AM (dK+Kv)

93 Cook county taxpayers should be on the hook for unpaid contractors' bills. As recompense for foisting Obama upon us.

Posted by: mr tmz at June 16, 2026 08:12 AM (rJ48h)

94 Geez Louise, that picture of Jane Fonda from the Old Geezer Anti-American "rally" is ghastly. Her face could simple not be stretched any tighter. She looks like a hideous monster made of Silly Puddy.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:12 AM (qBdHI)

95
The Marxist board of trustees at Michigan State University have censured two of their members for not voting for their new secrecy policy; the University President has resigned, A.D. has left, and Tom Izzo is making noises.

per David Burge@iowahawkblog:

1. Identify a respected institution.
2. kill it.
3. gut it.
4. wear its carcass as a skin suit, while demanding respect.
#lefties

Posted by: Auspex at June 16, 2026 08:13 AM (Y8DZL)

96 The US holds the biggest stick at the moment. Control of $100 billion+ in frozen assets. The only way to change the regime is through financial means not militarily .

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:15 AM (5P5DO)

97 Nobody trusts the mullahs. The lie and cheat as a matter of course. But without a much larger war likely with ground troops and "nation building" to follow I've yet to hear anyone come up with a solid alternative to making a deal with them that can be monitored and preventing them from ever getting a nuke. Perfect outcome, of course not. It's the Middle East. But removing Iran as an imminent threat isn't an awful outcome.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:05 AM (viF8m)

Politically. Trump will be fine. Most Americans have an attention span of about 4 1/2 days, and they’re bored with the war and want lower gas prices for summer. Most will be happy not to hear about it anymore. It’s a shame that Iran was counting on that.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:15 AM (cx1bp)

98 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:15 AM (Zz0t1)

99 In the end, I’m not sure what the legal jeopardy there is in engaging in this brand of duplicitous activity, but it is without a doubt corrupt, fraudulent, immoral and bad for the country.

Nothing will happen.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:15 AM (Zz0t1)

100 >>Nobody that tacitly supports the "larger war likely with ground troops" is willing to admit it or admit that they want somebody else to die for their larger war, either.

Not to mention the inevitable impeachment circus to follow along with a likely loss in the midterms if Trump launched a full on war with Iran.

Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (viF8m)

101 Geez Louise, that picture of Jane Fonda from the Old Geezer Anti-American "rally" is ghastly. Her face could simple not be stretched any tighter. She looks like a hideous monster made of Silly Puddy.
Posted by: Lady in Black

One more facelift and she'll have a goatee.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (6RVjC)

102 Looks more like TyRANNY to me. Don't oil check me bro.

Posted by: meh at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (kK7U2)

103 One of them was 9 month pregnant. The offspring is on a fast track to success."

Do I dare search for details of the offenders, or should I just guess?

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Save yourself the time. You already know the answer.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 16, 2026 08:17 AM (qBdHI)

104 I think we're going to see a surprise candidate emerge for 2028, a radical populist vowing to do what Trump left undone. Vance is going to try to thread the needle between MAGA and the establishment, and this isn't going to wash with the MAGA masses. Populism, once uncorked, can't be put back in the bottle.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:18 AM (E2lD7)

105 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

JJ, I appreciate all of your hard work.

I just can't handle it right now, so I am off to look at pictures of puppies and kittens and World Cup visitors who are finding our country absolutely delightful.

Thanks for your dedication 💕💕💕

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 08:19 AM (SRRAx)

106 Nobody trusts the mullahs.
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Obama does.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:19 AM (HGZZn)

107 I suppose the Iranian funds that have been "frozen" could be used to reconstitute Iran's petrochemical infrastructure, but I also suppose the IRGC could divert them to build more drones and missiles.

It'll be interesting to see how the mullahs react, if they react at all.

Iran's future sort of depends on whether the country gets back into the oil business or the terrorism business.

*flips coin*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 08:19 AM (jehhT)

108 Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (viF8m)

When that’s the conclusion of a war you started, it generally means it was a big mistake to start it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:19 AM (cx1bp)

109 A Secret UK Gov Unit Has Been Planting Lies About Terrorism in the Media
'You can see their fingerprints all over the statements released by the families of victims"

Government is not your friend.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:20 AM (Zz0t1)

110 I think we're going to see a surprise candidate emerge for 2028, a radical populist vowing to do what Trump left undone
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And his name is Tom Massie.

(I kid, I kid)

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:20 AM (HGZZn)

111 Geez Louise, that picture of Jane Fonda from the Old Geezer Anti-American "rally" is ghastly. Her face could simple not be stretched any tighter. She looks like a hideous monster made of Silly Puddy.
Posted by: Lady in Black

One more facelift and she'll have a goatee.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (6RVjC)

I'm convinced that they've figured out "Face-Off" and that's just someone else's face glued to Fonda.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:21 AM (Zz0t1)

112
Vance was defending the Iranian deal with nonsense like “even WWII ended in negotiations”…

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Holy cow....

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:22 AM (GD0B3)

113 I think Rubio is becoming the top candidate for ‘28. Speculation yesterday that he’ll wait until after the midterms to resign and start building a campaign against Vance.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (cx1bp)

114 In 2020, after an audit from the Texas Education Agency that cited “disproportionate discipline among Black students,” Frisco ISD changed its policy to let black students off the hook.

AKA School to Prison Pipeline

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (/+uur)

115 >>Politically. Trump will be fine. Most Americans have an attention span of about 4 1/2 days, and they’re bored with the war and want lower gas prices for summer. Most will be happy not to hear about it anymore. It’s a shame that Iran was counting on that.

Maybe. But I reject the claim that this result is in any manner a win for Iran. The country is blown up, their economy is in a shambles, inflation is approaching Zimbabwe levels, they lost all of their navy and a substantial amount of the rest of their military capabilities and of course their nuclear program which has been a central obsession of theirs for decades.

The can claim whatever they want and they always do but claiming this as a win for the mullahs is Black Knight levels of delusion.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (viF8m)

116 00 >>Nobody that tacitly supports the "larger war likely with ground troops" is willing to admit it or admit that they want somebody else to die for their larger war, either.

Not to mention the inevitable impeachment circus to follow along with a likely loss in the midterms if Trump launched a full on war with Iran.

Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:16 AM (viF8m)

I don’t like the deal nor do I want boots on the ground… ever. I would’ve preferred that we not negotiate at all… simply say surrender or else while continuing aerial bombardment ( power plant day) and the naval blockade …. This we could do with minimal risk to our service people and it openly acknowledges the reality that there’s no such thing as a deal with the mullahs. Put your boot on their neck and keep it on

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (+gA9j)

117 Please spell '0bama' with a zero

0

rather than a capital O

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (ZxPkt)

118 The mullahs are inconsequential . The IRGC is in control of Iran. The infighting between the IRGC and the "government " is increasing.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (5P5DO)

119 I am not getting my knickers in a twist about the MoU. I will wait till the document is released to have any opinion."

This. FWIW, there is, (at least in my circles) a sense of optimism, a perception that "things" are good.

People are traveling, business is up, jobs are available, foreigntourists are amazed at what they see. ... it's almost morning in America (to coin a phrase)

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (XuXeR)

120 LinusVanPelt, do you know what the deal is?

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:24 AM (5P5DO)

121 Sometimes the best deal you can get is one that sucks just a bit less than the alternatives.

I'm with Ben Had. I'm just gonna sit back and see what the MoU says and let PDTS explain the goal before I make an opinion.

If the Mullahs decide not to cooperate, I'd be OK with complete and total destruction of the IRGC, Hezbollah, and the oil production capability of Iran. If that requires 'boots on the ground' and all that entails, so be it.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at June 16, 2026 08:24 AM (3Ope8)

122
One thing is becoming obvious about the “deal” - Rubio will have nothing to do with it, and has very deliberately avoided making any remarks at all supporting it. This from the man who’s been the face of American foreign policy for a year and a half.

That’s apparently why Vance is being sent to all the media appearances. He’s the only one backing it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:31 AM (cx1bp)

It's been clear for a year, Ratcliffe, Rubio and Hegseth on one side (because they know) and Vance (and maybe Witkoff and Kushner on the other, could be just for their contacts in the ME). Trump did what all executives do when some JR. pitches a "great idea". OK, you think its a great idea, now it's yours, make it happen!

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:26 AM (GD0B3)

123 LinusVanPelt, do you know what the deal is?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:24 AM (5P5DO)

I admit I don’t know the details; only a broad summary. My objection is that any deal at all is worthless because the mullahs and the IRGC lies like they breathe. I think negotiating is an exercise in futility with these people

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 08:26 AM (+gA9j)

124 "FWIW, there is, (at least in my circles) a sense of optimism"

Crude prices continue decline: Brent $80, WTI $78.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (Jr5Lq)

125
Yeah, the "No Kings" and the geezer sing alongs are like the ancient rock bands being wheeled out on stage for the last time to make a buck for their trans-grands.

Posted by: Auspex at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (Y8DZL)

126 Sure, but have they audited the gold at Fort Knox yet?

Posted by: 496 at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (ymrLq)

127 I'm betting on either Rubio/Vance or Vance/Rubio.

I'm glad Little Marco's balls dropped somewhere along the way.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (IG3/x)

128 Diesel dropped a dollar a gallon here yesterday.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:28 AM (5P5DO)

129 Serious Six: “This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.”

… can be replaced with: “The Biden administration was pitting our law enforcement and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.”

Posted by: SMOD at June 16, 2026 08:28 AM (WPIH0)

130 >One thing is becoming obvious about the “deal” - Rubio will have nothing to do with it,
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his job is to implement the President's policy, so we'll have to see how that shakes out

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 08:29 AM (ZxPkt)

131 Diesel dropped a dollar a gallon here yesterday.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:28 AM (5P5DO)

Have NOT seen that up here yet.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:30 AM (Zz0t1)

132 >>When that’s the conclusion of a war you started, it generally means it was a big mistake to start it.

So you would've been fine with Iran building nukes? They proved their missile reach was much further than previously thought and where very close to weapons grade enriched uranium. Not to mention they continued to fund terror around the world including in our best new buddy Venezuela.

I don't recall a single time Trump called for regime change. He explicitly said the goal was ridding Iran of their nuclear program and shutting down their terror network. Your goals might be different but Trump has been consistent about his in Iran.

Iran is always going to be a threat just like North Korea and China, both of which do have nukes. But those situations are being managed and so can Iran without a full invasion and regime change which also has no guarantee of a permanent solution.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:30 AM (viF8m)

133
127 I'm betting on either Rubio/Vance or Vance/Rubio.

I'm glad Little Marco's balls dropped somewhere along the way.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 08:27 AM (IG3/x)

I think there’s a rather clear split between Rubio and Vance now, I think they’re opponents from now on.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:31 AM (cx1bp)

134 VDH on the Iran deal: We blew it. Not tragically, but we missed a huge opportunity. Too many Nervous Nellies whispering in Trump's ear.
Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 07:56 AM (E2lD7)

VDH on the Iran deal: I, like most of you, know nothing about this deal. Let me tell you why it's a mistake.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:31 AM (ExV1e)

135 Vance and Rubio will not form a ticket. Vance will never accept second-fiddle again, and Rubio hasn't done what he's done so far to take it either.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:31 AM (E2lD7)

136 That UK unit planting propaganda in the terror attack news stories is not "trying to keep down tensions".

What they are actually doing is disarming one side by hiding the truth from them.

What you have is one side (Side A, the muslims) who despises the other (Side B, infidels). But instead of telling the infidels about the danger Side A poses, they tell them Side A is all puppies and rainbows. Meanwhile Side A still hates and wants to maim and kill Side B. Forewarned is forearmed. The infidels are being disarmed.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:32 AM (aBLnM)

137 "What about me?"

-Jeb!

Posted by: 496 at June 16, 2026 08:32 AM (pvZnA)

138 I think the MOU with Iran and whatever other signatories were on it besides the US is a framework of sorts to normalize relations in the Middle East. Get Iran to quit being an asshole to everyone else. On paper at least.

If the other Gulf States wouldn't be so squeamish about using their US supplied military kit to put Iran's IRGC in its place we'd likely not be where we are today. Those countries need to step up. To my knowledge, they never have. So this "deal" is as much about getting their asses off the proverbial chair and making a concerted effort to reign in Iran's IRGC and theocratic mullahs.

IMO the region is awash in money only because we've allowed it. I think that should have a price too.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 08:33 AM (jehhT)

139 So, Karmelo Anthony supporters, including college professors and "civil rights activists," are excusing his behavior on the basis that young black are impulsively violent, lack impulse control, and should be avoided by whites.

There are ways to solve that. We refuse to employ them.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (ExV1e)

140 ..., waffle house governance. Cover and smother.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (5P5DO)

141 Secretary Markwayne Mullin
@SecMullinDHS
·
22h
This Peace Deal is yet another historic victory for American strength on the global stage.

@POTUS
Trump’s decisive leadership has delivered stability and security for our homeland.

Thank you, President Trump!

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (ZxPkt)

142 Vance just finished live comments on the Iran deal on F&F.

I remain cautiously pessimistic.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (RIvkX)

143 Good morning again Horde thx JJ.
Leftists I know care still shrieking on Facebook about the fact that the UFC show wasn't free. Not that they'd watch it anyway, they just want to shriek

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (ufO5q)

144 One thing I have learned from the Eurotrash Kickball Tournament: Cape Verde women are smooooookin'.

Portuguese + Black = Yum.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 08:35 AM (IG3/x)

145 Why doesn't Trump just do it my way? My way is always better!

Posted by: Will Robinson at June 16, 2026 08:35 AM (zBgIx)

146 Trump says no FISA renewal without SAVE Act.

Let's see who blinks first.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 08:35 AM (dK+Kv)

147 Apparently the donors want FISA but not the SAVE Act. Voters want the converse, but it's the donors who matter in the end.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 08:36 AM (w8dnx)

148 Illinois is number two behind California, but trying hard for number one in taxes, regulations, and gun-grabbing.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at June 16, 2026 08:36 AM (tonIF)

149 Today Is National Fudge Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at June 16, 2026 08:36 AM (NpAcC)

150 Trump: “I offered Israel that Syria would deal with Hezbollah, thinking they would do a better job.”

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:37 AM (cx1bp)

151 Leftist activists dress their children up like Brett Michaels from Poison in the 80's and have them use profanity and flip off a Tesla Diner like they're 'sticking it to Musk' to his face.

Where is child services? This is child abuse.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:37 AM (Zz0t1)

152 Diesel dropped a dollar a gallon here yesterday.
Posted by: Ben Had

Sam's Club, Ohio Drive, Plano, Tx $2.97/gal

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:38 AM (6RVjC)

153 At least that’s what the Department of Justice’s superseding indictment against the SPLC alleges. The organization secretly paid informants to engage in the active promotion and funding of racist groups while denouncing and “fighting” the very same groups in public. The SPLC purportedly created fictitious entities to hide funding from their donors.

The other side to this question is now that we have proof leftwing NGOs are doing this...how much did the government do of the same sorts of activities?

Either by funding NGOs like the SPLC or directly doing it themselves. Those Abercrombie and Fitch White Supremacist protestors with tiki torches sure seemed to disappear quickly with no attempt by the government or media to figure out who they were didn't they?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:38 AM (sKqQm)

154 They promised to release the MOU. Regardless of how bad the thing is, a bunch has been achieved. And long term, as long as Qatar does not give them billions, and Turkey and Phakistan do not give them weapons and cover, and as long as China does not transfer weapons, and as long as Russian does not smuggle in scientist and technology for the nukes. And even if Trump walks away completely, like he walked away from the Gaza situation leaving Hamas still armed and in power to destabilize the region, it was still a good operation. It's just that it will take longer to take care of the mullahs. Because you cannot kill the Hydra while leaving even one head intact.

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:38 AM (GD0B3)

155 Merrick Garland is such a straight out of central casting villain name. If you were to name the villain of your novel "Merrick Garland", your editor would kick it back to you and say "Why not just call him Villain McVillainface? Come on, we can't print this, do better."

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 16, 2026 08:38 AM (Ot/FD)

156
Thank you, President Trump!
Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 08:34 AM (ZxPkt)

Nope. He's a stupid poopyhead who doesn't know what he's doing and never learns anything.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

157 So, Karmelo Anthony supporters, including college professors and "civil rights activists," are excusing his behavior on the basis that young black are impulsively violent, lack impulse control, and should be avoided by whites"

Ah. Time for "the talk" again?

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:39 AM (XuXeR)

158 Iran is always going to be a threat just like North Korea and China, both of which do have nukes. But those situations are being managed and so can Iran without a full invasion and regime change which also has no guarantee of a permanent solution.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 16, 2026 08:30 AM (viF8m)
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This is the best pro argument I have heard thus far.

TBF, the murderous racist fascists running those regimes must also be swept away as soon as practicable.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 08:39 AM (RIvkX)

159 Vance and Rubio will not form a ticket. Vance will never accept second-fiddle again, and Rubio hasn't done what he's done so far to take it either.

If the primary in 28 is Vance v Rubio v DeSantis this will be the hardest, and best, set of choices Republicans have ever had.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:40 AM (sKqQm)

160 Syria last seen moving tanks and other munitions to the Lebanese border. I would bet the last thing Syria wants is Hezbollah back in their territory.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:40 AM (5P5DO)

161 how much did the government do of the same sorts of activities?"

AKA the "Potomac Two Step"

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:40 AM (XuXeR)

162 I think Rubio is becoming the top candidate for ‘28. Speculation yesterday that he’ll wait until after the midterms to resign and start building a campaign against Vance.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (cx1bp)

Marco Rubio has previously said that he would not run against Vance. Now, admittedly, DeSantis said that he would not run against Trump so maybe Rubio will forget his pledge as well.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:41 AM (ExV1e)

163 At least that’s what the Department of Justice’s superseding indictment against the SPLC alleges. The organization secretly paid informants to engage in the active promotion and funding of racist groups while denouncing and “fighting” the very same groups in public. The SPLC purportedly created fictitious entities to hide funding from their donors.

The old "firemen starting fires to protect their jobs" gambit.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:41 AM (6RVjC)

164 demons.

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at June 16, 2026 08:41 AM (RtKAA)

165 Trump: “I offered Israel that Syria would deal with Hezbollah, thinking they would do a better job.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:37 AM (cx1bp)
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Statements like this cost Trump credibility.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (RIvkX)

166 TBF, the murderous racist fascists running those regimes must also be swept away as soon as practicable.
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But what would the MIC do without persistent existential threats to our national security.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (HGZZn)

167 I don’t like the deal nor do I want boots on the ground… ever.

You don't know what the deal is. All you know is that a bunch of people are caterwauling over how bad it is. People who also don't know what the deal is.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (ExV1e)

168 still shrieking on Facebook about the fact that the UFC show wasn't free. Not that they'd watch it anyway"

They can comfort themselves with videos of the White House just two years ago...

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (XuXeR)

169 You know what would be hilarious?

At the beginning of 2028 campaign season (basically, now...), Vance and Rubio throw a little party and livestream them making a literal coin toss over who gets to be top of the ticket.

Then they go on a wrecking spree together without any animosity.

Shut up, I can dream too.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (Ot/FD)

170 2028...Vance may decide that spending time with his growing family is the best thing for him.

Posted by: runner at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (GD0B3)

171 Nope. He's a stupid poopyhead who doesn't know what he's doing and never learns anything.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)

I think a lot of the critique comes from high expectations and greediness for results denied us in the past by betrayals and incompetence. I admit I slip into this way of thinking. Trump is a phenomenon and I need to be more mindful of this.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (E2lD7)

172 The news cycle isn't even measured in days anymore. It's about 45 minutes long.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (aBLnM)

173 Rubio will betray you. He's Nikki Haley in a suit with some comedy chops.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (aBLnM)

174 165 Trump: “I offered Israel that Syria would deal with Hezbollah, thinking they would do a better job.”
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:37 AM (cx1bp)
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I'm thinking that he means Syria would do a better job than Lebanon not Israel...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (uUtyI)

175 Congress under GOPe control does not really work on anything that benefits us.

Useless piles of dog shit.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (XV/Pl)

176 Trump: “I offered Israel that Syria would deal with Hezbollah, thinking they would do a better job.”
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Why is it so baffling to our political class that bad people do bad things because of self-interest not ideology?

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (HGZZn)

177 155 Merrick Garland is such a straight out of central casting villain name.
Posted by: Warai-otoko

Exactly. And remaining silent in a secret lair since the election fits in perfectly.

Posted by: Auspex at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (Y8DZL)

178 FBI says there was going to be an Antifa drone attack on buildings near the White House to drive the UFC crowd towards a group of gunmen. Meanwhile another squad was supposed to get into the White House under cover of chaos to kill as many as possible.

Can we just ban the Democrat Party yet?

Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (QZThv)

179 VP Vance has got to be more visibly successful as Trump's "fraud czar" or the comparison with Kamal's "border czar" performance will be inevitable.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (w8dnx)

180 I think Rubio is becoming the top candidate for ‘28. Speculation yesterday that he’ll wait until after the midterms to resign and start building a campaign against Vance.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:23 AM (cx1bp)

I really, really hope this doesn't happen.

I hope they (Vance/Rubio) can find an amicable way to get to the 2028 general as close to united as possible.

We have a legitimate opportunity to absolutely bury the left and I hope not to squander it. Vance/Rubio plus the 2030 census would be devastating to the left in America.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (rii+a)

181 You know what would be hilarious?

At the beginning of 2028 campaign season (basically, now...), Vance and Rubio throw a little party and livestream them making a literal coin toss over who gets to be top of the ticket.

Then they go on a wrecking spree together without any animosity.

Shut up, I can dream too.
Posted by: Warai-otoko

Damn fine dream.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (6RVjC)

182 call themselves conservative
Within that group, 74% say they’d prefer Republican control, but a surprisingly large 21% of the conservatives say they’d prefer Democrats.

Then they are not conservatives

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (/+uur)

183 There's a pecking order, Vance is going to be top of the '28 ticket, Rubio is going to be the VP, there will be no GOP primary.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (XV/Pl)

184 You don't know what the deal is. All you know is that a bunch of people are caterwauling over how bad it is. People who also don't know what the deal is.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:42 AM (ExV1e)

lol

Pretty much.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (dK+Kv)

185 FFS, no one before Trump wanted to deal with Iran. The snake isn't dead but it's defanged.

We had been on a trajectory with truly awful potential outcomes, set on course by Obama and ValJar who wanted to make Iran a regional hegemon. They unfroze billions and billions to that end. As if that wasn't enough they gave them pallets of cash for walking areound money to spread terror. Biden was their third term continuing this.

Trump got as much as he could without getting us sucked into a quagmire. I say, well played sir.

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (dtajH)

186
Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh

JUST IN: Vice President JD Vance GOES OFF on American media for parroting FAKE NEWS from Iran that President Trump agreed to give them billions of dollars

"What is a little unexpected and more frustrating to me is that you see certain people in the American media literally recirculating hardliner talking points from the IRGC instead of telling the truth about what's going on!"

"So first of all, not a single cent of American money goes to Iran, not $300 billion, not $24 billion, not any of the money, the dollar figures that I've seen floating around."

"Number two, this is a firm commitment backed up by verifiable action to never develop or buy a nuclear weapon by the Iranians."

https://tinyurl.com/2eshuk79

Posted by: redridinghood at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (NpAcC)

187 Congress under GOPe control does not really work on anything that benefits us.

Two problems with a GOP congress:

1) Because the margins of control aren't that great you just need a few people you can bribe to keep them from doing anything

2) The incentives are screwed up. If a congressman does try to cut spending he will gain few votes from taxpayers but he will have everyone that was getting that funding now working against him

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (sKqQm)

188 Or do people forget how many were getting the Haley 24 murals ready in 2018.

There are some people who know politically they can advance and draft in someone else's tailwind by being a good soldier. Just up until the minute they don't need to anymore.

See: Pence, Mike

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (aBLnM)

189
We have a legitimate opportunity to absolutely bury the left and I hope not to squander it. Vance/Rubio plus the 2030 census would be devastating to the left in America.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 16, 2026 08:45 AM (rii+a)

I'd go Vance/ DeSantis with Rubio at State...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (uUtyI)

190 Why is everyone so worked up about homosexuality and trans rights? So what if a guy wants to wear a dress every now and again? Summer in DC gets warm and a dress helps a lot!

Posted by: John Thune at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (fhfS+)

191 A reminder (if true) that the left never quits in it's desire to kill us all:
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FBI Director Kash Patel

@FBIDirectorKash
On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region – and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold.

While the result represented the best of investigative work, it was also nothing out of the ordinary for this law enforcement team – we are built to detect, respond to, and bring to justice those who threaten the lives of American citizens - particularly during large gatherings like the historic UFC 250 fight. That’s exactly what we did here. I want to thank our great agents and partners, this work remains ongoing and we will continue to update the public as permitted.
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https://tinyurl.com/yy2jzat5

*goes to X*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (jehhT)

192 179 VP Vance has got to be more visibly successful as Trump's "fraud czar" or the comparison with Kamal's "border czar" performance will be inevitable.
Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (w8dnx)

My brain, just now, for about six or seven milliseconds: "Wait... who *was* Kamala's border czar?"

... That's how deeply my brain wishes to forget about the summary fiasco of 2020-2024.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (Ot/FD)

193 Vance was just on Fox saying IRGC is having trouble selling the deal domestically so they’ve ramped up lying about what’s in it. Also that US media is predictably repeating those lies.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (QZThv)

194 "So first of all, not a single cent of American money goes to Iran, not $300 billion, not $24 billion, not any of the money, the dollar figures that I've seen floating around."

Iran and the Dems have been repeating this point since before the deal so I guess it makes sense they are repeating it now

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (sKqQm)

195 Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (sKqQm)

GOP congressional control doesn't work because half of them are corrupt venal scum and GOP's of Convenience, and the other half wants us dead.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (aBLnM)

196 FBI says there was going to be an Antifa drone attack on buildings near the White House to drive the UFC crowd towards a group of gunmen. Meanwhile another squad was supposed to get into the White House under cover of chaos to kill as many as possible.

Can we just ban the Democrat Party yet?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (QZThv)

They really think they can act out a scene from a movie, don't they.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (Zz0t1)

197 179 VP Vance has got to be more visibly successful as Trump's "fraud czar" or the comparison with Kamal's "border czar" performance will be inevitable.
Posted by: Oglebay at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (w8dnx)

He should have the Fraud of the Week.
Go on X and post up some shit on just how bad the shit is!
He has almost 6 M followers

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (/+uur)

198 We have a legitimate opportunity to absolutely bury the left and I hope not to squander it. Vance/Rubio plus the 2030 census would be devastating to the left in America.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider:

I'd go Vance/ DeSantis with Rubio at State...
Posted by: It's me donna

With Rubio at State, Viceroy of Cuba, Chancellor of Venezuela, Supreme Leader of all that is Good and Holy.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 16, 2026 08:48 AM (6RVjC)

199 “Renee Nicole Goode is not a symbol. She is an American woman, a queer woman who was doing the very best she could do to be good in an unjust world,”
=========================
...and using her car as her weapon to do it.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 16, 2026 08:49 AM (fhfS+)

200
160 Syria last seen moving tanks and other munitions to the Lebanese border. I would bet the last thing Syria wants is Hezbollah back in their territory.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:40 AM (5P5DO)

The Syrian government (such as it is) is Erdogan’s puppet now. If this report is true (not many tanks survived Assad’s fall) then it would mean that Erdogan sees the power vacuum in Lebanon and is moving to assert control. Perhaps this administration is fine with that outcome.

If the report is true, there’s a strong chance that they’re actually Turkish tanks manned by Turkish crews. Erdogan may feel he’s been given a green light.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 08:49 AM (cx1bp)

201 190 Why is everyone so worked up about homosexuality and trans rights? So what if a guy wants to wear a dress every now and again? Summer in DC gets warm and a dress helps a lot!
Posted by: John Thune at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (fhfS+)

I met a "girl" crazy for me

Met a "boy" cute as can be

Summer days driftin' away
To, uh oh, those summer nights

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (/+uur)

202 One thing that would help with congress/corruption:

1) Salaries increased significantly

2) All business interests must be put into a blind trust

3) Taxed at 100% for any income above what they earned in congress for the next 10 years.

These people are supposed to be important so I am fine with paying them a LOT more and in the grand scheme of things this is small potatos in the federal budget. But getting rid of the other sneaky ways they get paid would dramatically reduce opportunity for graft.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (sKqQm)

203 They really think they can act out a scene from a movie, don't they......."

Too many believe Wakanda is real...

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (XuXeR)

204 There's something to be said about having a guy like Rubio settle in as a second coming of Kissinger (except this time not a bastard).

Sort of through-line for MAGA foreign policy. A Richelieu in a red ballcap.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (Ot/FD)

205 doing the very best she could do to be good in an unjust world,”
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You know who else was trying to do good in an unjust world?

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (aBLnM)

206 “Renee Nicole Goode is not a symbol. She is an American woman, a queer woman who was doing the very best she could do to be good in an unjust world,”

Still never saw her tox screen. She was a married mother who suddenly became 'lesbian' and tried to kill ICE agents.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (Zz0t1)

207 Can you say RICO?

The SPLC indictment uses the magic words "scheme" and "wire fraud" but doesn't say RICO. That's coming, as the indictment shows RICO predicates.

SPLC is the first "node." It will expand to include other "nodes" as more grand juries issue indictments. Picture a diagram on a wall with lots of pins and colored string.

Developing ...

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (dtajH)

208 I'd go Vance/ DeSantis with Rubio at State...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 16, 2026 08:46 AM (uUtyI)

Assuming Rubio likes State, I could see that. I suspect that VP is as high as DeSantis will ever go unless he gets a personality transplant.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (ExV1e)

209 The IRGC is telling the Iranian people that they have gotten the US to agree to their 14 point plan that had all US troops out of the middle east, lifting of all sanctions, control of the Strait and on and on.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (5P5DO)

210 FBI says there was going to be an Antifa drone attack on buildings near the White House to drive the UFC crowd towards a group of gunmen. Meanwhile another squad was supposed to get into the White House under cover of chaos to kill as many as possible.

Can we just ban the Democrat Party yet?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:44 AM (QZThv)

They really think they can act out a scene from a movie, don't they.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (Zz0t1)
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It's not like the President of the United States is a sassy black woman who's a seasoned combat veteran capable of taking down scores of terrorists by herself.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (gnNyN)

211
Too many believe Wakanda is real...
Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:50 AM (XuXeR)

Why don't they go make it, then?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (Zz0t1)

212 ...and using her car as her weapon to do it.

I remember when the left told me pushing a cop/fed on J6 was an insurrection and should be punished by death.

Odd how trying to run over a fed a couple of years later suddenly became ok isn't it?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:52 AM (sKqQm)

213 They really think they can act out a scene from a movie, don't they.......

It’s hilarious how much the plot sounds like it’s from a direct to video Steven Segal movie or something. Would’ve been much less funny had any of it gone forward though.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:52 AM (QZThv)

214 She is an American woman"

"American woman, stay away from me..."

Posted by: man at June 16, 2026 08:52 AM (XuXeR)

215 Salty's internet is down again. He wanted me to let you know you will be without his wot and wisdom for a bit longer. All systems still go for his big trip back East this week.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 16, 2026 08:52 AM (7T8ei)

216 ----
It's not like the President of the United States is a sassy black woman who's a seasoned combat veteran capable of taking down scores of terrorists by herself.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 16, 2026 08:51 AM (gnNyN)

"You guys. I saw this movie....'White House Down' I think. I believe I fixed the terrorists flaws and we can actually make this happen! Not that we're terrorists or anything, but......."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:53 AM (Zz0t1)

217 Iran and the Dems have been repeating this point since before the deal so I guess it makes sense they are repeating it now
Posted by: 18-1 at June 16, 2026 08:47 AM (sKqQm)

The stupidity and eagerness to believe the worst is so widespread among their base that the democrats can say anything at this point. The media will repeat it for an instant new narrative.

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:54 AM (E2lD7)

218 "You guys. I saw this movie....'White House Down' I think. I believe I fixed the terrorists flaws and we can actually make this happen! Not that we're terrorists or anything, but......."
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:53 AM (Zz0t1)
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G20 on Amazon Prime, starring Viola Davis as U.S. President Danielle Sutton.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 16, 2026 08:55 AM (gnNyN)

219 "You guys. I saw this movie....'White House Down' I think. I believe I fixed the terrorists flaws and we can actually make this happen! Not that we're terrorists or anything, but......."

“We’re not terrorists, we’re just doing what Stephen King and Bette Midler wanted. Wait, that sounded better before I said it out loud.”

Posted by: Ian S. at June 16, 2026 08:55 AM (QZThv)

220
The stupidity and eagerness to believe the worst is so widespread among their base that the democrats can say anything at this point. The media will repeat it for an instant new narrative.
Posted by: Ordinary American at June 16, 2026 08:54 AM (E2lD7)

"Trump is stupid to think he can trust the mullahs."

*believes Iran and the news media about the deal*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 16, 2026 08:56 AM (Zz0t1)

Daily Tech News 16 June 2026

Top Story

The Flynn Effect is a long-observed but unexplained finding in psychology that mean IQ even in developed nations has been rising by around 3 points per decade.

That's stopped. (Futurism)
"What I am seeing in my classroom is no longer a hunch," Jagt writes. "There is a measurable, generational collapse in sustained reading and writing, and the academy is responding to it with improvisation and exhaustion rather than the structural overhaul it requires."
Note that this hasn't put a pause on graduations; more degrees are being handed out than ever before.

It's just putting a pause on learing.

Yeah, I went there.
More flagrantly detrimental to learning, plenty more use the tech to generate entire essays and solve math problems - or, in a word, cheat. That many universities have partnered with tech companies to provide students with access to their shiny AI models has only served to rubber stamp and accelerate the tech's adoption in the classroom, marooning individual instructors to figure out how to work around AI on their own.
It seems the author went there too.

It appears the Flynn Effect faltered in the early 2000s. Before I get too smug about that, it seems to have dropped off in Australia by the 1980s.

Tech News

Swiss voters rejected a proposal that would have capped the country's population at 10 million. (The Guardian)

Interestingly, the group most in favour of this supremely idiotic move are those aged 35-49; with both younger and older adults more strongly opposed. Though no age group expressed more than tepid support.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered the commencement speech at Stanford. (Nerds)

He barely mentioned AI.

He still got booed.
Cybersecurity experts are protesting the US "ban" on Anthropic's security-focused Mythos and Fable models. (Tech Crunch)

A "ban" strongly favoured by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei right up until the minute he got what he asked for.

Access to Mythos was always restricted by Anthropic itself. Access to Fable is still open to any US citizen on US soil with a Claude account. (I had access for a couple of days.)

Update: Thanks to reader Defenestratus for prompting me to actually read the whiny self-serving glurge that Anthropic put out discussing the situation. Both models are now unavailable globally.
Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion. (CNN)

Fox still exists? Oh, yeah, I guess it does.
Samsung has slashed 42% off the price of its 2TB 990 Pro SSD, leaving it at only twice the price it was three months ago. (Tom's Hardware)

Truly, their generosity knows no bounds.
AMD's Zen 6 desktop chips reportedly have no integrated GPU, but have an NPU in its place. (WCCFTech)

If true, this is retarded.

NPUs are largely useless for desktop systems, and with no integrated graphics, users will be required to purchase dedicated graphics cards, which are far more capable for AI computation than any NPU.
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI is a gaming handheld that uses Intel's Panther Lake laptop chip with its advanced Arc B390 graphics. (Liliputing)

This is a mainstream laptop chip so these handhelds should be much cheaper than those using AMD's high-end Strix Halo.

Should be. Aren't. It starts at $1799.

Musical Interlude

Disclaimer: In space nobody can hear you fart. Make whatever use of that you will.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 05:00 AM

Comments

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1 w00t

Posted by: m at June 16, 2026 05:04 AM (6wpGE)

2 Evening and morning, all. Tiu's Day is starting off poorly here, as well as winding up for Pixy. (I well remember what "escaping work" was like.)

Looks like I have a tropical storm building and scraping its way along the TX and LA coasts toward me. Gah.

I'm not worried about flooding, but about the power going out.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:05 AM (wzUl9)

3 Re: the tropical storm conditions, they are supposed to be worst on Thursday. And I was slated to have my car's spark plugs switched out that day. I think I'll call and cancel, and then reschedule for next week.

Geez. I was hoping to be outta here before any more whirling storms came by.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:07 AM (wzUl9)

4 Mornin'

Gotta tee time later this afternoon. Should probably get some sleep. If I can.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 16, 2026 05:09 AM (sAmhv)

5 G'Day everyone
Was getting worried. But everything is ok
Have a great day horde

Posted by: Skip at June 16, 2026 05:10 AM (Ia/+0)

6 Radar on the local CBS outlet says rain is coming. It might be over in an hour.

Might.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:10 AM (wzUl9)

7 G'morning, all!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 16, 2026 05:11 AM (iMotb)

8 Belated BOING!

Disclaimer: In space nobody can hear you fart. Make whatever use of that you will.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at 05:00 AM

Obligatory:

https://youtu.be/QZDk1cbKp7s

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 16, 2026 05:11 AM (Oj3Pf)

9
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at June 16, 2026 05:13 AM (AMvSw)

10 Just back from the firing range. Put new tritium iron sites on my Glock. Then I got a private lesson from someone no longer 29, who was a bodyguard to 3 Israeli PMs. Wow! Was that intense - and educational!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 16, 2026 05:15 AM (Oj3Pf)

11 Fake news. Fable is NOT available to anyone right now. Anthropic says so in their "Fable 5 is unavailable... Learn more" link that appears right above the prompt box.

Posted by: Defenestratus at June 16, 2026 05:15 AM (WYStd)

12 Fake news. Fable is NOT available to anyone right now. Anthropic says so in their "Fable 5 is unavailable... Learn more" link that appears right above the prompt box.
Posted by: Defenestratus at June 16, 2026

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"Fable"? What's next, "FoxandGrapes"?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:17 AM (wzUl9)

13 Biden's Dog, what an opportunity.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 05:18 AM (5P5DO)

14 "Samsung has slashed 42% off the price of its 2TB 990 Pro SSD, leaving it at only twice the price it was three months ago. "

Louis Rossmann still not impressed.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 16, 2026 05:18 AM (O7YUW)

15 11 Fake news. Fable is NOT available to anyone right now. Anthropic says so in their "Fable 5 is unavailable... Learn more" link that appears right above the prompt box.
Posted by: Defenestratus

Thanks. That would be Anthropic's decision, then, not the government's.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at June 16, 2026 05:21 AM (BLOW1)

16 Video unavailable

Posted by: Richard Cranium at June 16, 2026 05:21 AM (vU0j9)

17 The local utility co. came by yesterday to upgrade various things in the apartments. A digital A/C and heat thermostat, new higher-flow nozzles for the kitchen and shower taps, some insulation for the pipes off the water heater, and a new power strip -- all free, they say.

We'll see if this saves me any $$. The water here is paid and there is no gas, so it's all about the electrics.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:22 AM (wzUl9)

18 Trillion air is the new billion air. Local school budget for the nearby city is over a billion, and the students are dumber. The city budget itself is much lower. And out local town budget is also much lower. Unbelievable....

Posted by: Coliin at June 16, 2026 05:24 AM (CiQE7)

19 A version of the Musical Interlude that will work in Canada:

Genesis - Land of Confusion
https://youtu.be/Yq7FKO5DlV0

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 16, 2026 05:24 AM (O7YUW)

20 After waking me at *his* usual clock time, 3:45, Stirling the big black cat is curled next to me on the couch. I dunno where little Dagny is; when I get up in a minute for some more coffee, I'll check the closets and see if I closed her in one last night. I really don't think I did. I recall patting her when I headed off to bed last night.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:26 AM (wzUl9)

21 Idiocracy.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 16, 2026 05:28 AM (qFwJc)

22 The shorthaired tabby kitten rescued from being dumped atop the Miss. River Bridge is up for adoption. There were two in the original news story; no idea what happened to the other. Clearly this one should be called "Mr. Maverick," considering how lucky he's been!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:28 AM (wzUl9)

23 16 Video unavailable
Posted by: Richard Cranium

Asdfghjkl!

Swapped that version for an identical version on the same official Genesis channel that is not blocked in North America. Same one that G&R just linked.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at June 16, 2026 05:29 AM (BLOW1)

24 Those Clayface-like faces in the video . . . wasn't there a U.S. TV sitcom done using that tech back in the late '80s or the '90s? The character who looked and talked like Ronald Reagan reminded me. That show had one of him too, as well as other celebrities of the day.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:34 AM (wzUl9)

25 Disclaimer: In space nobody can hear you fart. Make whatever use of that you will.

Yet it stays with you in your spacesuit...

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 16, 2026 05:39 AM (l3cgK)

26 Radiant TV- Great Smoky Mountains as well ,. Scripture and music of instrumental hym:

https://tinyurl.com/mrjvnkv6

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 05:39 AM (rZCVI)

27 Radar says the rain will be here momentarily. Two bands with a gap between. And here I wanted to get my workout in early to use my new sport watch with the better backlight.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:40 AM (wzUl9)

28 "The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the United States, including foreign national Anthropic employees. The net effect of this order is that we must abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all our customers to ensure compliance. Access to all other Anthropic models will not be affected."

Posted by: Defenestratus at June 16, 2026 05:42 AM (WYStd)

29 Brazilian fighter testifies to Jesus after winning
UFC fight outside WH:

https://tinyurl.com/b9yz6zj3

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 05:43 AM (rZCVI)

30 Looking at the rain from yesterday, Hadrian and the pups might have needed water wings.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 16, 2026 05:44 AM (5P5DO)

31 Today I have to begin the prep for my colonoscopy tomorrow. Very much not looking forwards to that.

Posted by: Defenestratus at June 16, 2026 05:47 AM (WYStd)

32 @24/Wolfus: "Those Clayface-like faces in the video . . . wasn't there a U.S. TV sitcom done using that tech back in the late '80s or the '90s?"

See the Wikipedia Article on: Spitting Image

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 16, 2026 05:48 AM (O7YUW)

33 The tropical system heading toward me doesn't have a name yet; they have labeled it Invest 90L. Meaning "Area of Investigation," I presume.

The local utility is upgrading the power poles along a major avenue in the suburbs. Which does me no good; I'm nowhere near that area (unfortunately).

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:50 AM (wzUl9)

34 @24/Wolfus: "Those Clayface-like faces in the video . . . wasn't there a U.S. TV sitcom done using that tech back in the late '80s or the '90s?"

See the Wikipedia Article on: Spitting Image
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 16, 2026

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Maybe that's what I'm remembering!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:53 AM (wzUl9)

35 This Babylon Bee headline made me laugh:

https://tinyurl.com/4rz6f4b6

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 05:54 AM (PFs9e)

36 Good morning, one and all. My day already got an amusing start. Over on FB, someone took offense to a comment I made and said "How would you feel if I sent this remark to your commanding officer?"

I didn't really feel the need to point out that I've been out of the Corps for over twenty years. Let nature solve the problems for me.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 05:59 AM (RjOoY)

37 Since I had day off yesterday I went with spouse through some lovely farmland together to the depot to have some repairs made on the bus. There was a whole mass of cornflowers near their mailbox. Lovely!

I like the mechanic up there. He is a youngish guy-comparatively speaking ( late 30's or early 40's ) and he does a good job, is nice and has a great sense of humor

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 06:00 AM (PFs9e)

38 @37/FenelonSpoke: Bus drivers do get to see some nice scenery from time to time as we drive, particularly if we have a longer rural route. I always enjoyed seeing the crops the farmers planted come up, and in some cases how quickly it happened! You don't notice it unless you drive by there every weekday.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 16, 2026 06:02 AM (O7YUW)

39 Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 16, 2026 06:02 AM (O7YUW)

That sounds berry nice

Spouse doesn't have a rural route, but he has had them in the past. I found that looking out the window of the bus I see more things than I might driving in a car . Yesterday I saw a big American flag painted on the side of barn as well as some masses of orange lillies tucked away at the side of a house .

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 06:08 AM (ix8EF)

40 Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Rejoinder: Klingons fart in air locks.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 16, 2026 06:09 AM (amcLV)

41 I have to fly my gyroplane to CA today for its first annual/100hr inspection. This is going to be spicy.

Posted by: Halfhand at June 16, 2026 06:12 AM (HjaZ4)

42 Rejoinder: Klingons fart in air locks.

I wasn't much of a Picard fan, but his threat of "You may test that assumption at your convenience" was quite good.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 06:13 AM (RjOoY)

43 If you can't share the olfactory essence of a fart, at least strive to make it audible.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 16, 2026 06:13 AM (SRceu)

44 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at June 16, 2026 06:18 AM (Hbeqj)

45 I wasn't much of a Picard fan, but his threat of "You may test that assumption at your convenience" was quite good.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026

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That, and his line when he had stepped aboard a self-destructing Romulan ship via an alien transporter, and the commander snarls, "At least you will die with us!"

The Enterprise transporter snatches Picard away, and we hear him say, "Not, I think, today, Commander --"

Much as I love Kirk, Picard always struck me as an even more believable ship's captain.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:19 AM (wzUl9)

46 That was from a listing of undesirable Klingon traits in David Gerrold's book about writing "The Trouble With Tribbles."

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 16, 2026 06:21 AM (amcLV)

47 Good morning morons

The Flynn Effect is a long-observed but unexplained finding in psychology that mean IQ even in developed nations has been rising by around 3 points per decade.
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I attribute this to the increasing median age in the testing sample.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 06:24 AM (RIvkX)

48 I'd much rather hear Susudio.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 06:25 AM (RIvkX)

49 G'mornin' everyone!

Water heater today, woohoo?
I need to determine if the water on the floor indicates failure of the vessel itself or the associated piping.
Like other major household systems, this one was installed by blind (but optimistic!) idiots, just well enough to be apparently functional.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 16, 2026 06:27 AM (VyBeY)

50 Was Google CEO Sundar Pichai scared to talk about AI at Stanford?

He probably had a team of advisors sit down with him and say "Don't mention this at all."

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 06:28 AM (RjOoY)

51 VDH says the only way the Iran deal works is if there is a military response to every violation.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 06:29 AM (RIvkX)

52 That was from a listing of undesirable Klingon traits in David Gerrold's book about writing "The Trouble With Tribbles."
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 16, 2026

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That, and his more thoughtful analysis of the created Trek universe, The World of Star Trek, both came out in mid-1973. That was the year of the rebirth of Trek, when the fan-led conventions were starting.

In the latter book he mentioned the concept we saw realized in TNG, that the captain should stay aboard the ship and make decisions, and a small landing party of officers should visit the planet surfaces. "An aircraft carrier's captain does not take a plane up himself."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:30 AM (wzUl9)

53 ha, even a Ghaddafi puppet. Very 80's topical.

Posted by: actually inside the beltway at June 16, 2026 06:32 AM (fMhOl)

54 31 Today I have to begin the prep for my colonoscopy tomorrow. Very much not looking forwards to that.

Posted by: Defenestratus at June 16, 2026 05:47 AM (WYStd)

Good luck. The prep is the worst part; you'll be knocked out for the actual procedure. One lump or two?

https://youtu.be/UKyhTX9LQEA
https://youtu.be/yVVG7mbC7hA

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 16, 2026 06:34 AM (l3cgK)

55 Any speaker at Stanford is going to have to deal with their radical leftism. Stanford is the radical left.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 06:36 AM (RIvkX)

56 Can there be any doubt but that the generational brain rot is traced directly to smart phones and social media, which destroy attention span? I for one have no doubt

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 06:36 AM (yz/88)

57 That, and his more thoughtful analysis of the created Trek universe, The World of Star Trek, both came out in mid-1973.
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I've read both books many times.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 16, 2026 06:36 AM (amcLV)

58 43 If you can't share the olfactory essence of a fart, at least strive to make it audible.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 16, 2026 06:13 AM (SRceu)

https://youtu.be/HvPSxQRXspY

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 16, 2026 06:37 AM (l3cgK)

59 He probably had a team of advisors sit down with him and say "Don't mention this at all."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 06:28 AM (RjOoY)
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Don't mention the war!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 16, 2026 06:37 AM (amcLV)

60 My sweet tabby cat Chloe died a week ago. 15 years old. She had gone out to do her thing Tuesday night and I found her in the morning dead on the driveway. I was completely shocked because I didn't realize she was close to death and she hadn't been in a fight because she was lying flat on her side like she was just driving down for a nap. But there is a little mystery because it looked like the neighbor's cat had licked her for her and a ball of loose fur rolled up about the size of a small apple was next to her back and her little collar had been popped off. My aunt thinks she got in a fight but I sure hope she didn't and there was no sign of any injury or blood or scratches or fur being torn out. I think that what happened was that she lay down and passed away and the neighbor cat just came up to an investigated the body and worried at it. Pretty heartbroken around here and my cat Daphne who was her Litter Mate has been roaming the house looking for for a week and will not sit next to me anymore.

Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026 06:37 AM (reMys)

61 Wolfus — My favorite episode of Star Trek (the original) is The Trouble with Tribbles. Kirk’s expression when they open the doors to the grain locker and a bunch of dead tribbles fall on him… priceless

The other one that’s hilarious is the planet with a mob culture and they’re all talking about “heaters” and Kirk makes up the card game Fizbin to trick the gangsters. Vic Tayback played a great gangster in that episode

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 06:40 AM (yz/88)

62 I’ve been a negative Nellie about this Iran deal… and a good nights sleep didn’t help my attitude. I watched Vance talk about it on Hannity last night. He didn’t sell me. It’s not a good deal. Heck it’s not even a deal! It’s a deal to sit down and talk about a potential deal while we stop shooting. Good grief…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 06:42 AM (yz/88)

63 I’ve been a negative Nellie about this Iran deal… and a good nights sleep didn’t help my attitude. I watched Vance talk about it on Hannity last night. He didn’t sell me. It’s not a good deal. Heck it’s not even a deal! It’s a deal to sit down and talk about a potential deal while we stop shooting. Good grief…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 06:42 AM (yz/8

====

Here is my reaction.

Dom't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 06:44 AM (RIvkX)

64 62 I’ve been a negative Nellie about this Iran deal… and a good nights sleep didn’t help my attitude. I watched Vance talk about it on Hannity last night. He didn’t sell me. It’s not a good deal. Heck it’s not even a deal! It’s a deal to sit down and talk about a potential deal while we stop shooting. Good grief…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 06:42 AM (yz/8

The mullahs don't want peace, but are more than happy to have a Taquiyya Sunrise with Trump...

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 16, 2026 06:44 AM (l3cgK)

65 Wolfus — My favorite episode of Star Trek (the original) is The Trouble with Tribbles. Kirk’s expression when they open the doors to the grain locker and a bunch of dead tribbles fall on him… priceless

The other one that’s hilarious is the planet with a mob culture and they’re all talking about “heaters” and Kirk makes up the card game Fizbin to trick the gangsters. Vic Tayback played a great gangster in that episode
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026

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Trek had room for broad comedy like that as well as drama ("Charlie X") and high adventure ("Balance of Terror") in its format.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. had almost as much room for different stories. Unfortunately the two broad comedies they did involved plots with Robert Vaughn's Solo Watusi-ing with a gorilla, and David McCallum's Illya disguising himself as a Yeti. Not kidding.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:44 AM (wzUl9)

66 Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026 06:37 AM (reMys)

I am very saddened by this news.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 06:45 AM (RIvkX)

67 The Iran deal is yet another example of American War Interruptus. I'm sick about it.

Nobody talks about Victory and surrender anymore! And taking this stupid attitude with a bunch of Dark Age homicidal Warlords is just insane.

Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026 06:45 AM (reMys)

68 Beverly, my condolences on the loss of your tabby friend. May she meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Remember her as she was, not whitewashed into "She was perfect," because that way you honor her more.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:46 AM (wzUl9)

69 My cat just "up and died" awhile ago. 14 years old. I found her on the back deck.

I think that is quite common.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 16, 2026 06:47 AM (qFwJc)

70 Thanks, San Fran.

It hurts my heart that she died alone outside and that I did not know she was close to going. Apart from being a little bit clingier than normal, there was really no sign of any impending crisis. After the man took her body away I just sat in My Den and howled like an animal.

She and her sister have been with me through 15 very tough years, and it's been we three all the way. She was a beautiful, elegant tabby with Crystal green eyes. And a sweet sweet nature

Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026 06:49 AM (reMys)

71 Beverly, I'm sorry for your loss.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 16, 2026 06:49 AM (RjOoY)

72 I saw Dark Age Homocidal Warlords front for Slaughter at the Universal Ampitheatre in 2003...

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 16, 2026 06:49 AM (l3cgK)

73 She and her sister have been with me through 15 very tough years, and it's been we three all the way. She was a beautiful, elegant tabby with Crystal green eyes. And a sweet sweet nature
Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026 06:49 AM (reMys)
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There is always a price to pay.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 06:50 AM (RIvkX)

74 My cat just "up and died" awhile ago. 14 years old. I found her on the back deck.

I think that is quite common.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 16, 2026

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No One, my condolences to you too. My cats have all been strictly indoor friends, and I have had to watch them decline while I did my best to make their last days good ones. Though Miss Linda's Siberian Angelique died suddenly overnight years ago.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:51 AM (wzUl9)

75 Well, Wolfus, she did boss her sister around quite a bit. Which is why it is puzzling and touching that Daphne keeps looking for Chloe. But they were littermates after all.

They sure do leave a hole in your heart.

I know cats tend to go off by themselves to die. I think she chose her own exit. 😞

Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026 06:53 AM (reMys)

76 Had to put down black horny cat last October. He had become very thin and listless. Was older boy's first cat. He was around 15 or 16.

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 16, 2026 06:53 AM (l3cgK)

77 geez, been dragging around a sock all day...off sock.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 16, 2026 06:54 AM (l3cgK)

78 mornin yall. The FBI says it thwarted a drone attack on the White House UFC match. Probably just some lone wolf, or maybe a disgruntled employee.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 06:54 AM (vFG9F)

79 My late black cat Wolf had been off his feed for a while in late 2021, but I was so focused on his brother Chekov and trying to get him better that I didn't notice. I got up from a nap on Saturday afternoon and found Wolf passed away on the kitchen floor. I should have taken him to the vet earlier, dammit.

Though they told me it was renal failure, and there probably was nothing they could have done in the long run. He was only twelve.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:55 AM (wzUl9)

80 79 My late black cat Wolf had been off his feed for a while in late 2021, but I was so focused on his brother Chekov and trying to get him better that I didn't notice. I got up from a nap on Saturday afternoon and found Wolf passed away on the kitchen floor. I should have taken him to the vet earlier, dammit.

Though they told me it was renal failure, and there probably was nothing they could have done in the long run. He was only twelve.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:55 AM (wzUl9)

renal failure is common in older cats. They have some vaccine/therapy now that can extend cats' lives by quite a bit.

https://tinyurl.com/367hn7e9

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 16, 2026 06:58 AM (l3cgK)

81 Well, Wolfus, she did boss her sister around quite a bit. Which is why it is puzzling and touching that Daphne keeps looking for Chloe. But they were littermates after all.

They sure do leave a hole in your heart.

I know cats tend to go off by themselves to die. I think she chose her own exit. 😞
Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026

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Beverly, they get attached to each other. My boyhood cat Rusty passed away at fourteen. The little tabby girl I'd brought home as a kitten when he was about ten, and had formed a strong bond with him, wandered all around the house for that next day, calling and clearly looking for him.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:58 AM (wzUl9)

82 Cats are so good at compensating that they can crash without any real warning. And I think that since they hate the vet so much that if they had their druthers, they would rather do it on their own. Chloe didn't show signs of being in any pain and I hope that's the case. But thanks for the kind comments from everybody. It helps.

Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026 06:58 AM (reMys)

83 Speaking of felines, I have to feed two living and hungry ones.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 06:59 AM (wzUl9)

84 This talk of cats passing is sad. Condolences to you. It makes me sad not because I’m a cat person (I’m not)… but we got our daughter a cat when she was around 10 years old and that animal has been a Godsend and such a sweet presence in our daughter’s life for more than 12 years now. I can’t think about that sweet thing dying; it will be devastating for daughter. Ugh

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 06:59 AM (yz/88)

85 41 I have to fly my gyroplane to CA today for its first annual/100hr inspection. This is going to be spicy.
Posted by: Halfhand at June 16, 2026 06:12 AM (HjaZ4)

Super cool!

Posted by: m at June 16, 2026 07:00 AM (6wpGE)

86 Acyn
@Acyn
Vance: The coolest thing about the progress we’ve made over the last few weeks is that you’re seeing people within the Iranian system—senior leadership, even IRGC officials—say, “You know what? We recognize the way that we’ve done business with the US for 47 years is a mistake."
9:17 PM · Jun 15, 2026
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Spinning spinning spinning...

Is J.D. Vance even 47 years old??

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:00 AM (RIvkX)

87

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at June 16, 2026 07:04 AM (fpQMF)

88 Beverly, Chekov's fear of the vet was why I had a mobile vet come out to my place and take care of him at the last. He passed on my bed, at peace, with Linda and me petting him, with Russian classical music on the TV. (Well, that was for Linda, not Chekov, but it was the right gesture.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 07:05 AM (wzUl9)

89 Getting light outside. I could have gone to work out at five after all; the rain has barely begun now at six.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 07:09 AM (wzUl9)

90 I had defended JD Vance up until now.
Actual quote from Vance, this weekend:
“Every war end with a negotiation. Even WW2 ended with a negotiation.”

Sure thing, JD. Tell me how Germany and Japan only quit fighting because of the strength of our negotiating team.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:11 AM (cx1bp)

91 Sure, WWII ended with negotiations -- after Allied military force had driven the Axis powers to that and they had surrendered.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 07:13 AM (wzUl9)

92 Sure thing, JD. Tell me how Germany and Japan only quit fighting because of the strength of our negotiating team.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:11 AM (cx1bp)

Spinning spinning spinning...

Is J.D. Vance even 47 years old??

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:00 AM (RIvkX)

So you guys sending your kids into the meat grinder? No?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:13 AM (dK+Kv)

93 About time I shaved and showered, I guess.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 07:13 AM (wzUl9)

94 Morning Horde thx Pixy

Beverly, sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 16, 2026 07:14 AM (ufO5q)

95 >Actual quote from Vance, this weekend:
“Every war end with a negotiation. Even WW2 ended with a negotiation.”
----

Remind me, why did Trump pick this guy

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 07:16 AM (ZxPkt)

96 So you guys sending your kids into the meat grinder? No?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:13 AM (dK+Kv)
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That is a bullsh*t argument.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:16 AM (RIvkX)

97 That is a bullsh*t argument.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:16 AM (RIvkX)

It's a question. Not an argument.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:17 AM (dK+Kv)

98 So you guys sending your kids into the meat grinder? No?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:13 AM (dK+Kv)

Flounder, it’s beneath you to make fake straw man arguments like this. If you want to have an honest discussion, try addressing what critics actually say.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:17 AM (cx1bp)

99 Here we are with June half done. Coming up on the midpoint of 2026 and the 250th birthday of the U.S.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 07:17 AM (wzUl9)

100 Trump really should reacquaint himself with the exchange between US Grant and Simon Bolivar Buckner at Donelson…

No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works. — US Grant

An interesting postscript is that Nathan Bedford Forrest was there but refused to surrender. He just left with his men and got away. We need to find the Iranian Buckner… but there will also be Forrest’s in the IRGC

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 16, 2026 07:18 AM (+gA9j)

101 Flounder, it’s beneath you to make fake straw man arguments like this. If you want to have an honest discussion, try addressing what critics actually say.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 16, 2026 07:17 AM (cx1bp)

It's a question.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:18 AM (dK+Kv)

102
wait a minute
Vance may be on to something

Japan offered kamikaze attacks
we counter-offered with B-29s carrying atomic bombs
Looks like we have a deal!

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 07:18 AM (ZxPkt)

103 Posted by: Beverly at June 16, 2026 06:49 AM (reMys

I am sorry, Beverly. It is such a loss when our cherished animals go.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 07:20 AM (ix8EF)

104 Negotiations backed by overwhelming military force.

Or, as TR put it, "Walk softly and . . ."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 07:20 AM (wzUl9)

105 Stirling and Dagny, I hope, have many more years to go. Both are healthy at only age four.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 07:21 AM (wzUl9)

106 "Even WW2 ended with a negotiation."

One of the negotiators was a 9mm.

Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026 07:22 AM (vFG9F)

107 It's a question.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:18 AM (dK+Kv)
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It is a very dumb question. Not worth asking or answering.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:23 AM (RIvkX)

108 "Even WW2 ended with a negotiation."

One of the negotiators was a 9mm.
Posted by: fd at June 16, 2026

***
And two others were known as Fat Man and Little Boy.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 07:23 AM (wzUl9)

109 yo

JJS

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 16, 2026 07:24 AM (/+uur)

110
Looks like the fagz are losing their minds over some of the San Francisco Giants players putting Biblical citations on their caps. No mercy for these deviants!!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 16, 2026 07:25 AM (O0L8i)

111 I get the detractors want - for a variety of reasons - to crap all over the negotiation process, such as it may be. My defense is that I am willing to let it take place, in lieu of throwing bodies - other people's kids' bodies onto the body pile.

Does anyone want to have an honest discussion about military intervention with other people's kids?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:26 AM (dK+Kv)

112 It is a very dumb question. Not worth asking or answering.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 16, 2026 07:23 AM (RIvkX)

I suppose impotent whining about not getting the military intervention with other people's kids is a smart take?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 16, 2026 07:27 AM (dK+Kv)

113 sweet babbling baby Jesus- it's just a blog for trading recipes and cat videos

Posted by: Don Black at June 16, 2026 07:30 AM (ZxPkt)

114 3 epic links ya legend!
Anthropic f'd by their own marketing.
Google CEO giving commencement to a major University without mentioning those two bubble letters. Pop.
And security types saying 'huh? What?'
Yeah baby!
I love the world today.

Posted by: Nato at June 16, 2026 07:39 AM (XAyZ8)

Overnight Open Thread [06/15/2026]

It is immensely amusing to watch the angry, jealous, envious jabberers criticize Elon Musk for having the temerity to create a vibrant and successful space exploration company that he mostly funds with good old cash flow from another vibrant, successful business...StarLink! Who knew that there was a demand for fast and stable internet services in the ex-urbs and rural America? And it won't break the bank either!

Deep in their cold hearts and their tiny little brains they know that they could never have created something like SpaceX or StarlInk or Tesla, and instead of being impressed, they get angry and want to tear him down. His answer to them, as was his answer when they tried to blackmail him into changing Twitter/X is clear.

Another thing that is interesting is that even after the ridiculous EV subsidies have been canceled, his car company seems to be doing okay, unlike many of the others that are imploding. I am no fan of EVs for anything other than performance cars, but if he can make a go of it without sucking on the government teat, it has nothing to do with me. In fact: Good for him!

******

That's not a mullet; that's an abomination. Not even Doof's mullet is that awful.

******
Remember this? The music is...eh, but the video is impressive, and still a bit goofy. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which is a relief!

*
Speaking of taking yourselves too seriously! I actually like the song, but this is ridiculously pompous and self-important.

*
And here is something to clear your head of that nonsense.

******

Meanwhile, in Alabama's lieutenant gubernatorial race... (Yes, it is real) #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/n4AbmGG2lf
— Jeff Poor (@jeff_poor) June 12, 2026

I have no explanation for that. Maybe it's an Alabama thing?

******
More than you ever wanted to know about the interstate highway system!
******
The Sound Behind the Door

A man is driving down the road and his car breaks down near a monastery. He goes to the monastery, knocks on the door, and says, "My car broke down. Do you think I could stay the night?"
The monks graciously accept him, feed him dinner, and even fix his car. As the man tries to fall asleep, he hears a strange sound. A sound unlike anything he's ever heard before. The Sirens that nearly seduced Odysseus into crashing his ship comes to his mind. He doesn't sleep that night.
He tosses and turns trying to figure out what could possibly be making such a seductive sound. The next morning, he asks the monks what the sound was, but they say, "We can't tell you. You're not a monk." Distraught, the man is forced to leave.
Years later, after never being able to forget that sound, the man goes back to the monastery and pleads for the answer again. The monks reply, "We can't tell you. You're not a monk."
The man says, "If the only way I can find out what is making that beautiful sound is to become a monk, then please, make me a monk."
The monks reply, "You must travel the earth and tell us how many blades of grass there are and the exact number of grains of sand. When you find these answers, you will have become a monk."
The man sets about his task. After years of searching he returns as a gray-haired old man and knocks on the door of the monastery. A monk answers. He is taken before a gathering of all the monks.
"In my quest to find what makes that beautiful sound, I travelled the earth and have found what you asked for: By design, the world is in a state of perpetual change. Only God knows what you ask. All a man can know is himself, and only then if he is honest and reflective and willing to strip away self deception."
The monks replied, "Congratulations. You have become a monk. We shall now show you the way to the mystery of the sacred sound." The monks lead the man to a wooden door, where the head monk says, "The sound is beyond that door." The monks give him the key, and he opens the door. Behind the wooden door is another door made of stone. The man is given the key to the stone door and he opens it, only to find a door made of ruby. And so it went that he needed keys to doors of emerald, pearl and gold.
Finally, they come to a door made of diamonds. The sound has become very clear and definite. The monks say, "This is the last key to the last door." The man is apprehensive to no end. His life's wish is behind that door! With trembling hands, he unlocks the door, turns the knob, and slowly pushes the door open. Falling to his knees, he is utterly amazed to discover the source of that haunting and seductive sound…
But, of course, I can't tell you what it is because you're not a monk.

******

The Farside

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Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at June 15, 2026 10:02 PM (g14+z)

2 YAY ONT! Now for the content!

Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at June 15, 2026 10:02 PM (g14+z)

3 thus

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 10:03 PM (pMmVV)

4 Yay, ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at June 15, 2026 10:03 PM (+9wcF)

5 That's what I.said!

Posted by: buddhaha at June 15, 2026 10:03 PM (uyNHw)

6 Yay ONT!

Posted by: Zeera. I voted for ALL of this at June 15, 2026 10:03 PM (CFA2h)

7 Hey, where all da white wimmen at?

Posted by: Sheriff Bart at June 15, 2026 10:03 PM (u/oMr)

8 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 10:04 PM (SKC9R)

9 The mullet's OK but lose the bangs

Posted by: Zeera. I voted for ALL of this at June 15, 2026 10:04 PM (CFA2h)

10 Happy-ish Monday Evening, all y'all ...

Posted by: Adriane the Chronological Critic . . . at June 15, 2026 10:04 PM (3ZUWJ)

11 Thanks Mr. Dildo!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 15, 2026 10:05 PM (uTEOj)

12 Hidee Ho, Fellow Morons!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 10:07 PM (ZVgZ4)

13 Oh look, an orangutan moon.

CBD is mooning us.

Yeah, I know it's Mars.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:07 PM (1Ff7Z)

14
Dildos have lots of uses, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:08 PM (/QHx4)

15 For the *much* better video watch "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Smells Like Nirvana"
(note: same janitor!)
https://youtu.be/FklUAoZ6KxY?
si=ph8NcX7uuzVGp0rC

Posted by: KCSteve at June 15, 2026 10:08 PM (2+WvJ)

16 I might not be a monk, but Lil Pooky is definitely a monkey. There is nothing that he won't try to climb.

Posted by: pookysgirl will never have enough safety measures in place at June 15, 2026 10:08 PM (Wt5PA)

17 Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 10:09 PM (G3T/K)

18 Another great moment in evolution.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 10:09 PM (pMmVV)

19 Dildos have lots of uses, lol.

Posted by: four seasons

confetti at basketball games, e.g.

Posted by: Adriane the Chronological Critic . . . at June 15, 2026 10:09 PM (3ZUWJ)

20 Gary Larson...can't beat him😜!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 15, 2026 10:09 PM (uTEOj)

21 I have become comfortably numb.

Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at June 15, 2026 10:10 PM (g14+z)

22 Is that a picture of Mars, or Armenian 7 with the Enterprise entering orbit?

Posted by: Diogenes at June 15, 2026 10:10 PM (2WIwB)

23 Johnny Cash = good work on Hurt!

Thanks for the ONT, CBD.

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:10 PM (Jr+re)

24 Why have stupid Starlink when you can give billions of dollars in subsidies to telecommunications companies to come up with rural Internet connectivity?

Silly CBD.

Posted by: Texas Government at June 15, 2026 10:11 PM (T6aVk)

25 Musk is just following the capitalization of space as outlined by Robert A. Heinlein.

Sooner or later he'll start lobbing rocks at Cheyenne Mountain from his moon base.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 10:11 PM (/lPRQ)

26 Is that a picture of Mars, or Armenian 7 with the Enterprise entering orbit?
Posted by: Diogenes at June 15, 2026 10:10 PM (2WIwB)

That's Vendikar!

Posted by: Anan 7 at June 15, 2026 10:11 PM (1Ff7Z)

27 I've stated it before, I'll state is again.
Elon Musk is the real life Tony Stark. And we should be grateful to have him as an American citizen!

Posted by: Tracy at June 15, 2026 10:11 PM (emy0U)

28 I think I know what the monk saw. It's in a Twilight Z- . Zzzzzaaaaaaaaaaaappppppp!!!!!

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 10:13 PM (qx7Zg)

29 Geez, of all the COBs who cannot post on time.

Posted by: Pete Bog's agentic AI alter ego at June 15, 2026 10:14 PM (evNCU)

30 Watch it light up.

https://tinyurl.com/yjh6a3ap

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 10:14 PM (pMmVV)

31 I might not be a monk, but Lil Pooky is definitely a monkey. There is nothing that he won't try to climb.
Posted by: pookysgirl will never have enough safety measures in place

Get some of those metal shields they use to keep tree rats from climbing trees, bird feeders, etc.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 10:15 PM (/lPRQ)

32 That is correct. I have established an agentic alter ego to regularly post snark and non sequiturs thereby freeing my time to read the content.

Ha Snark! A good agentic AI will do that.

Posted by: Pete Bog's agentic AI alter ego at June 15, 2026 10:15 PM (evNCU)

33 https://youtu.be/FklUAoZ6KxY?si=
ph8NcX7uuzVGp0rC
Posted by: KCSteve

Hopefully no cows were harmed during the production of this video ...

Posted by: Adriane the Chronological Critic . . . at June 15, 2026 10:15 PM (3ZUWJ)

34 Good evening morons y gracias CBD

Interstate Highways
2-digits - through routes
3 digits - connectors and side routes
Even number - east/west
Odd number - north/south
Exit number - miles from start

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 10:16 PM (RIvkX)

35 Here in AZ, the primary is 7/21, and.the attack ads I'm seeing on YouTube are vicious.. I can't wait for October. We should be well into "yo mama" territory by then.

Posted by: buddhaha at June 15, 2026 10:16 PM (uyNHw)

36 I've come from grandson's high school graduation. It was from the State accredited Academy for home schooling students. About a third of the grads had hair like mullet dude (and dudettes) ((and parents))
Fascinating.
Anyway, grandson of Diogenes did well and will be entering the Air Force.

*sniff...sniff*
*wipes rear*

Posted by: Diogenes at June 15, 2026 10:16 PM (2WIwB)

37 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 15, 2026 10:16 PM (sAmhv)

38 I've stated it before, I'll state is again.
Elon Musk is the real life Tony Stark. And we should be grateful to have him as an American citizen!
Posted by: Tracy

African Americans are most proud to call him one of their own.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 10:17 PM (/lPRQ)

39 Greetings Horde

Thank you CBD

A question if we have any medical types familiar with the Zepbound Kwik Pen among us tonight.

The Dr. showed us how you twist the top of the pen to '1' to administer one dose of medicine. That was the first dose. Now it's time to administer the second weekly dose. The top of the pen is fully retracted back to zero. Do we twist the top back to '1' to administer one dose or do we go past '1' to '2' for the second dose?

I plan to take the pen to the pharmacy tomorrow and ask the same question but just wonder if anyone has first hand knowledge.

Thank you in advance.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 10:17 PM (QGaXH)

40 Greetings.

Posted by: Grayman27 at June 15, 2026 10:17 PM (AvoqE)

41 KCSteve...

Use tinyURL or some other app.

Otherwise bad things will happen.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 10:17 PM (PLxDd)

42 I didn't realize CompuServe was still around - or somebody's using the domain name.

Still not going to try emailing that address. It probably belongs to Raimondo's Penis Pumpers, LLC.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf - Zapped at June 15, 2026 10:17 PM (qx7Zg)

43
That's Vendikar!
Posted by: Anan 7

That popinjay Fox beamed down there!

Posted by: Scotty at June 15, 2026 10:17 PM (Cqx++)

44
The cost per lb to LEO of the Space Shuttle was about $30K. In the fully reusable Falcon configurations, Elon's cost is $300/lb. SpaceX charges $1200-$1400 per lb or so, more for expendable configurations. That's a factor of 1/100.

That number alone shows just what Elon has accomplished.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 10:18 PM (w6EFb)

45 The best way to nirvana is to embrace the angst and slit your wrists.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 10:18 PM (SRceu)

46 Starlink kit came in today.

No complaints so far.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:19 PM (s6tef)

47 Anyway, grandson of Diogenes did well and will be entering the Air Force.

*sniff...sniff*
*wipes rear*
Posted by: Diogenes at June 15, 2026 10:16 PM (2WIwB)
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Mazel tov to you and him and his family

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 10:19 PM (RIvkX)

48 Exit number - miles from start
Posted by: San Franpsycho

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I remember Ohio Turnpike exits being in sequence, not miles.

Not sure when it changed,.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 15, 2026 10:20 PM (gpQ8/)

49
When it's all said and done, Elon will likely get the cost down to just $90/lb.

SpaceX alone has the majority, about 51% of all world launched per year. For American launches, it's about 82%. Elon launches more rockets, successfully, than everybody else in the world combined.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 10:21 PM (w6EFb)

50 44
The cost per lb to LEO of the Space Shuttle was about $30K. In the fully reusable Falcon configurations, Elon's cost is $300/lb. SpaceX charges $1200-$1400 per lb or so, more for expendable configurations. That's a factor of 1/100.

That number alone shows just what Elon has accomplished.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 10:18 PM (w6EFb)

Publius

Do your numbers reflect manned vs unmanned payloads? I would expect all the human life support to drastically increase the overhead cost...no?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 10:22 PM (QGaXH)

51 OMG! Gary Larson is a national treasure. I've always loved this particular one. Brilliant.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 10:24 PM (0aYVJ)

52 What the new monk found behind the final door

https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ

Posted by: mindful webworker - shaggy monk stories suck at June 15, 2026 10:24 PM (32Bdv)

53 Mazel tov to you and him and his family
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 10:19 PM (RIvkX)

Thank you.
Very proud of him.
And a huge hat tip to Bluebell who helped me get started on home schooling years ago.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 15, 2026 10:24 PM (2WIwB)

54 GDP per Capita by State

State _ 2025 _ GDP _ per _ Capita
Washington, D.C. _ 278k
New York _ 123k
Massachusetts _ 115k
Washington _ 112k
Delaware _ 111k
California _ 108k
North Dakota _ 102k
Connecticut _ 102k
Alaska _ 102k

What's in your wallet?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 10:25 PM (pMmVV)

55 one cratered, pockmarked planetoid looks like every other cratered, pockmarked planetoid.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:25 PM (1z8ji)

56 ©1987 AoSHQ LLC. contact us @ ChaoticEvilHobbit@compuserve.com

Compuserve, huh?

Remember CompUSA?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 10:25 PM (G3T/K)

57 The cost per lb to LEO of the Space Shuttle was about $30K. In the fully reusable Falcon configurations, Elon's cost is $300/lb. SpaceX charges $1200-$1400 per lb or so, more for expendable configurations. That's a factor of 1/100.

That number alone shows just what Elon has accomplished.
Posted by: publius

A f*cking mazing what one can do when not encumbered by striving to elevate DEI as the #1 goal.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 10:26 PM (SKC9R)

58 When it's all said and done, Elon will likely get the cost down to just $90/lb.

Ninety dollars a lb? What's a lb?

Let's ask RobWords:

https://tinyurl.com/mr29mkwa

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:26 PM (1Ff7Z)

59 I have the entire Far Side Collection, as well as Calvin and Hobbes and Bloom County. Being Gen X, they were my go-to.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 10:26 PM (0aYVJ)

60 Congrats to your grandson, Diogenes! Well done young man!!

CBD, what the living hell was that raccoon thing? Is that a real commercial or is it a spoof??

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:26 PM (wLjpr)

61 Good Evening, All:

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 10:26 PM (77rzZ)

62 Hey Braenyard!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:27 PM (s6tef)

63

One of our nephews graduated from the Naval War College a few days ago.

He is now a Commander.

We are so proud of him. He is a great man..

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:27 PM (/QHx4)

64 OOps! Forgot the link to the complete list.

https://tinyurl.com/24pvktv2

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 10:27 PM (pMmVV)

65 Good evening Bulg - my sympathies.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 10:27 PM (SKC9R)

66 >> I would expect all the human life support to drastically increase the overhead cost...no?

Yes, indeed. A Crew Dragon mission to the ISS costs about $140M. The payload cost there would work out to something like $10K/lb. Still about 1/3 of the STS. I think the SLS pushes $40K/lb.

The workhorse is unmanned, especially now, putting up satellites to do all sorts of useful things, civilian and military. Elon has turned that into basically a routine, cheap thing.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 10:28 PM (w6EFb)

67 How are you doing Bulg?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 10:28 PM (RIvkX)

68 Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 10:26 PM
***
Excellent new nic. Well done.

Posted by: TRex - referential dino at June 15, 2026 10:28 PM (IQ6Gq)

69 Unfortunate combination: lightbulb head with a mullet.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 10:28 PM (oq9dX)

70 Bulg!

My condolences to you and your family.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:28 PM (s6tef)

71
SpaceX alone has the majority, about 51% of all world launched per year.

____________

The European Space Agency will soon bring its visionary thinking and cutting-edge engineering to the fray. Then Musk will become am also-ran!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 10:29 PM (O0L8i)

72 59 I also have the complete The Far Side and the Calvin and Hobbes collections:

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 10:30 PM (77rzZ)

73 Woah, gay mullet man has a serious identity problem. He don't know if he wants to be a rainbow flag, a box of skittles, a gay hobbit, or a red neck that survived a paint factory explosion.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 10:30 PM (snZF9)

74 Unfortunate combination: lightbulb head with a mullet.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 10:28 PM (oq9dX)

And a socket ass, too, I reckon.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:30 PM (1z8ji)

75
One of our nephews graduated from the Naval War College a few days ago.
He is now a Commander.

Pretty fast promotions these days!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 10:30 PM (Cqx++)

76 Saw this, and it's too cute not to share.

One of our most quoted quotes right now is from our three-year-old daughter when she was FaceTiming my parents after the death and burial of her big brother's dog, Jake.
"What happened to Jake?" my dad asked her.
"He dead," she said.
"He is??"
"an, said Dad" she added.
"He in da mud," she finished.
My mom said she wants those words on her tombstone: She dead. She gone. She in da mud.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf - Zapped at June 15, 2026 10:30 PM (qx7Zg)

77 It’s amazing how Elon was a hero of every leftist. Then one day he changed his political views and he’s worse than Hitler. The party of tolerance and diversity for ya.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:30 PM (xg+/D)

78
The cost of the STS per launch, dividing the cost of the whole program over its lifetime by the number of launches comes out to $1.5B/launch. The marginal cost would work out to maybe $450 - $700M, something in that range.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 10:31 PM (w6EFb)

79 Woah, gay mullet man has a serious identity problem. He don't know if he wants to be a rainbow flag, a box of skittles, a gay hobbit, or a red neck that survived a paint factory explosion.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 10:30 PM (snZF9)
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Like the Bible says, they are Legion, for they are many.

And that dude has a major convention going on in him.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:31 PM (s6tef)

80 We are so proud of him. He is a great man..

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:27 PM (/QHx4)
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We're also proud!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 10:32 PM (RIvkX)

81 Woah, gay mullet man has a serious identity problem.

If, in some malignant universe, this "man" was part of my family, I would ask him, no TELL him to come closer so I could slap the (you know what) out of him!

Seriously, is there some spreading psycho-problem getting to the young people today? Who, besides this particular idiot, thinks the look is good?

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:33 PM (Jr+re)

82 More than you ever wanted to know about the interstate highway system!
===

Design standards are promulgated by AASHTO, The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

They used to call themselves The American Association of State Highway Officials but did not like it when people referred to them by their acronym.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 10:34 PM (/lPRQ)

83
And that dude has a major convention going on in him.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:31 PM (s6tef)

You made it safely to Missouri!!!

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:34 PM (wLjpr)

84 63

One of our nephews graduated from the Naval War College a few days ago.

He is now a Commander.

We are so proud of him. He is a great man..

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:27 PM (/QHx4)

Congrats!

Posted by: Joemarine at June 15, 2026 10:34 PM (y171U)

85 If, in some malignant universe, this "man" was part of my family, I would ask him, no TELL him to come closer so I could slap the (you know what) out of him!

Seriously, is there some spreading psycho-problem getting to the young people today? Who, besides this particular idiot, thinks the look is good?
Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:33 PM (Jr+re)

Most normal mullet-heads, like hockey players, and rural Albertans, would slap the ever-loving shit out of those freakazoids in the Danish contest.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:35 PM (1z8ji)

86 Thanks for the ONT, CBD!

Cute monk joke...

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at June 15, 2026 10:36 PM (D/6p1)

87 CBD, what the living hell was that raccoon thing?

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:26 PM (wLjpr)

I have no idea! It is beyond my understanding, and if only we had someone from Alabama to opine about it....

But Piper is dead and buried!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 10:36 PM (PLxDd)

88 Is... excuse me, was Piper our only Alabama moron?

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:38 PM (wLjpr)

89 I have questions about the Ukrainian vandals. First, congrats to UK counter-intel for unmasking the seasoned Russian operative with the impenetrable alias, 23-year-old Evgeny Lyukshin, Codename: EL. Great job, guys.

Second, the op could not have been to make Keir Starmer look gay, since looking at him makes him look gay. Was it to make him look like a mean cheapskate, trifling with the affections and bank accounts of his lovers?

Third, does this mean that their Uniparty Establishment will stop demonizing the actual British right-wing, seeing them as the boogeyman behind everything, now that they know that's what the Russians want?

Fourth, if it took them this long for their intelligence service to figure it out, given that it was barely even hidden, that's a bad look. And if they figured it out sooner but kept it to themselves, how is that different from doing it themselves?

Posted by: SciVo at June 15, 2026 10:38 PM (Sy6m/)

90 What that joke needs is a memorandum of understanding.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 10:38 PM (Cqx++)

91 39 A question if we have any medical types familiar with the Zepbound Kwik Pen among us tonight.

Thank you in advance.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 10:17 PM (QGaXH)

I use a daily injector pen for my Forteo. I never went to a pharmacist, but the instruction manual that came with it was very helpful as were a few YouTube videos on how to use it.

Posted by: Joemarine at June 15, 2026 10:38 PM (y171U)

92 Mullet styles: Southern Mullet, Hockey Mullet, Punk Mullet. And apparently the one above - I Am Gonna Cut You or Myself Mullet?

Posted by: scampydog at June 15, 2026 10:38 PM (41CYW)

93 Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:34 PM (wLjpr)

Another rejection letter this morning. Still nothing but goose eggs.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:39 PM (1Ff7Z)

94 Eight crew members are dead in a B-52 bomber crash shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, northeast of Los Angeles, on Monday morning, the base said.

RIP

Strapping on boots or suits or helmets is a very dangerous profession.
Hope we have the ball to take care of their people.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:39 PM (/+uur)

95 All, thank you all for your prayers regarding my sister’s passing. I have spoken to many family members, and am holding up fairly well.

For all of you who are estranged from family, please try to reconcile if you can, before it’s too late. I will never regret doing so with my sister before her passing.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 10:40 PM (77rzZ)

96 That raccoon thing appears to be a political hit job on a fake Republican. Kind of funny, actually.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:40 PM (1z8ji)

97
Another rejection letter this morning. Still nothing but goose eggs.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:39 PM (1Ff7Z)

No!

OrangeEnt, I'm really sorry. It's a good story. Did they give any idea of how they would change it or was it the boilerplate?

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:40 PM (wLjpr)

98 Amen Bulg

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:41 PM (wLjpr)

99 Hope we have the ball to take care of their people.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:39 PM (/+uur)

Apparently it was one of the four test B-52s in service. I guess they tested the various new weapons systems and engines and avionics.

Ballsy stuff to do, and they are heroes.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 10:41 PM (PLxDd)

100 That raccoon thing appears to be a political hit job on a fake Republican.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:40 PM (1z8ji)

Nope. A very real candidate.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 10:42 PM (PLxDd)

101 87 CBD, what the living hell was that raccoon thing?

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:26 PM (wLjpr)

I have no idea! It is beyond my understanding, and if only we had someone from Alabama to opine about it....

But Piper is dead and buried!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June hey! I don’t have a pet raccoon! Are you supposed to get one here? I have been cheated!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:42 PM (OoFl2)

102 56 ©1987 AoSHQ LLC. contact us @ ChaoticEvilHobbit@compuserve.com

Compuserve, huh?

Remember CompUSA?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 10:25 PM (G3T/K)

I worked in the corporate HQ of CompUSA for 15 years in the Advertising Department. From September '92 to when it was shut down in Jan '08. It was a mostly great 15 years.

Posted by: goozer at June 15, 2026 10:43 PM (eTh1u)

103 If Austin Metcalf wouldn’t mind, I’d wire his grave site with 220 volts.

Posted by: Eromero at June 15, 2026 10:43 PM (LHPAg)

104 B-52 bomber crash

Saw some photos but can't decide where the crash happened. The strike area was very small, indicating a nearly vertical path. I've got lots of hours in B-52s and short of a major physical/structural problem, I don't have a clue.

May they rest in peace.

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:43 PM (Jr+re)

105 Ballsy stuff to do, and they are heroes.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 10:41 PM (PLxDd)

Marines say that a new manual is written in blood.

RIP

Please help the families.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:44 PM (/+uur)

106 Thank you.
Very proud of him.
And a huge hat tip to Bluebell who helped me get started on home schooling years ago.
Posted by: Diogenes

Congrats on both counts.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 15, 2026 10:44 PM (+EHgv)

107 I don’t have a pet raccoon! Are you supposed to get one here? I have been cheated!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:42 PM (OoFl2)

It's their little hands! Too cute, until they rip up the wiring in your attic to the tune of 20000

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:44 PM (wLjpr)

108

It is heartbreaking about the loss of our crew on the jet that crashed today.

I can't imagine how the families are coping.

May God be with them all.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:44 PM (/QHx4)

109 OrangeEnt, I'm really sorry. It's a good story. Did they give any idea of how they would change it or was it the boilerplate?
Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:40 PM (wLjpr)

It wasn't the SF or Western, Moki. It was a noir short story. They liked it, but: "The piece has a confident noir voice, and the blackmail premise gives the story a strong period mystery hook. We also appreciated the way the plot brings together the stag-film secret, Charles Windom’s return, and the final reveal about Pansy’s motive.

That said, the story feels a bit too familiar in its private-eye setup. The atmosphere is enjoyable, but some of the character types and genre beats come across more as classic noir pastiche than something with a fresh enough edge for this issue."

So, I guess it was too on the nose. I can email it to you if you'd like to read it.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:45 PM (1Ff7Z)

110 You made it safely to Missouri!!!
Posted by: moki
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moki!

Yes we did. And Starlink service this evening after a week of pretty much no cell service unless you face west at a certain time.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:45 PM (s6tef)

111 John Wahl is running for Lt. Gov. His fiancee has raccoons. People in North Alabama, are weird.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:45 PM (OoFl2)

112 Nope. A very real candidate.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 10:42 PM (PLxDd)

I didn't say the guy wasn't a real candidate...

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:47 PM (1z8ji)

113

Better raccoons than cats, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:47 PM (/QHx4)

114 When I see the Buff story I hate every EBT and Welfare so much more.
Just fuckin do something.
Just fucking work.
Join and serve.
Just do the enough to be part of society.

PS Find every Somali that touched the Learing Center money and send them the Africa.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:47 PM (/+uur)

115 OrangeEnt, I'm really sorry. It's a good story. Did they give any idea of how they would change it or was it the boilerplate?
Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:40 PM (wLjpr)

Put a chick in it and make her gay and lame!

Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 15, 2026 10:48 PM (rv0XX)

116 _
{{{SMH at God's mercy!}}}

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 10:48 PM (pMmVV)

117 So, I guess it was too on the nose. I can email it to you if you'd like to read it.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:45 PM (1Ff7Z)

Yes, please! I've finally caught up on some nonsense around here so I can do productive things!!!

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:48 PM (wLjpr)

118 When I see the Buff story I hate every EBT and Welfare so much more.
Just fuckin do something.
Just fucking work.
Join and serve.
Just do the enough to be part of society.

PS Find every Somali that touched the Learing Center money and send them the Africa.
Posted by: r hennigantx
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Amen.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:48 PM (s6tef)

119
It's their little hands! Too cute

Do they hold hands when they sleep?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 10:49 PM (Cqx++)

120 For all of you who are estranged from family, please try to reconcile if you can, before it’s too late. I will never regret doing so with my sister before her passing.
Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 10:40 PM (77rzZ)

Bulg, hang tough. So good that you reconciled with her. That perhaps takes some of the sting away.

I've lost both parents, but losing my little sister hurt like hell. She and I were very close, shared the same sarcastic sense of humor.

Continued prayers.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 10:49 PM (0aYVJ)

121 I had a Capybara but my Ocelot ate it.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:49 PM (/+uur)

122 but losing my little sister hurt like hell. She and I were very close, shared the same sarcastic sense of humor.

Continued prayers.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 10:49 PM (0aYVJ)

I gave me lil sis my old but good truck and she died in it.
rough

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:50 PM (/+uur)

123 113

Better raccoons than cats, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:47 PM (/QHx4)

I love my cats. They are awesome. But I have weird animals, nothing is just normal here. My cats are hybrids with a lot of serval, my dog is a Shiba, just no raccoons.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:50 PM (OoFl2)

124 Yes we did. And Starlink service this evening after a week of pretty much no cell service unless you face west at a certain time.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:45 PM (s6tef)

Specially timed service! The way of the future!!

Seriously, I'm so very happy you and Ex Ex are safe in your darling new home! God is very good!!

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:51 PM (wLjpr)

125 Put a chick in it and make her gay and lame!
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 15, 2026 10:48 PM (rv0XX)

Chick? Check

Gay? Well....

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:51 PM (1Ff7Z)

126 I had a Capybara but my Ocelot ate it.
Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:49 PM (/+uur)

Speaking of which, has anybody seen Tankdemon recently?

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 10:51 PM (rv0XX)

127 Moki, it's on its way in a couple of minutes.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:51 PM (1Ff7Z)

128

I am so allergic to cats so I've never been able to bond with them.

I do think cats are cool.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:52 PM (/QHx4)

129 For all of you who are estranged from family, please try to reconcile if you can, before it’s too late. I will never regret doing so with my sister before her passing.
Posted by: Bulg
___

{{{Bulg}}}

So glad that you were able to reconcile with your sister.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:52 PM (s6tef)

130 Interstate Highway was cool but he didn't mention I-4 running across Fla. Nor did he explain what the deal is with I-74 in NC? Seem out of place?

In L.A. we have two freeways that start and end after a short distance - The Marina Freeway - Ca-90 and The Terminal Island freeway Ca-47

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 10:52 PM (QGaXH)

131 I think giant river otters should be imported into every semi-fresh water river lake in NA

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:52 PM (/+uur)

132 I love my cats. They are awesome. But I have weird animals, nothing is just normal here. My cats are hybrids with a lot of serval, my dog is a Shiba, just no raccoons.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:50 PM (OoFl2)

Senses a potential mark.

Posted by: Manuel, the sloth pedlar at June 15, 2026 10:52 PM (1z8ji)

133 I do think cats are cool.

Except for the part where they always scheme to kill you.

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:52 PM (Jr+re)

134 The Terminal Island freeway Ca-47
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 10:52 PM (QGaXH)

Escape from LA LA

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:53 PM (/+uur)

135
Lol LRob

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:53 PM (/QHx4)

136 For all of you who are estranged from family, please try to reconcile if you can, before it’s too late. I will never regret doing so with my sister before her passing.
Posted by: Bulg

Excellent advice. I have 7 sibs. There are a couple that have distanced themselves from the rest of us. We don't know why and our lives are much easier since those two are now incommunicado.

BUT, I know you are right. Perhaps we can all work it out soon.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 10:53 PM (SKC9R)

137 I am so allergic to cats so I've never been able to bond with them.

I do think cats are cool.

Posted by: four seasons
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I'm pretty much covered in kitteh hair due to having two shorthairs that shed like crazy.

I now wear clothes that the cats hairs can blend in.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:54 PM (s6tef)

138 OrangeEnt, I'm really sorry. It's a good story. Did they give any idea of how they would change it or was it the boilerplate?
Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:40 PM (wLjpr)

Put a chick in it and make her gay and lame!
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 15, 2026 10:48 PM (rv0XX)

Put in a Rachel Ward-type character from "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid"?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf - Zapped at June 15, 2026 10:54 PM (qx7Zg)

139 It's their little hands! Too cute, until they rip up the wiring in your attic to the tune of 20000
Posted by: moki
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And if one of us in the attic accidentally touches a wire...Zap.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 10:54 PM (pMmVV)

140 Blessings and sweet dreams, all!

Posted by: moki at June 15, 2026 10:54 PM (wLjpr)

141 four seasons, like you I am highly allergic to cats now, but I owned several before the onset of the allergies. I like them!

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (Jr+re)

142 120 Thank you, Pug Mahon.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (77rzZ)

143 Bulg, I am so sorry about your sister. That is hard.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (OoFl2)

144 niters, moki!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (s6tef)

145 I now wear clothes that the cats hairs can blend in.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 10:54 PM (s6tef)

Pro tip: avoid camel-hair coats. Could be dangerous.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (1z8ji)

146 Barefoot Bartok:
youtube.com/watch?v=vP3zgzEcx2c

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (Jr5Lq)

147

I love how cats slink around trying to decide who or what they are going to kill.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (/QHx4)

148 Moki, sent. It's in docx.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (1Ff7Z)

149
I now wear clothes that the cats hairs can blend in.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026

Saijo is blowing his coat right now. When he shakes, it looks like it is snowing. It’s everywhere.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:57 PM (OoFl2)

150 Iran NZ game is a home game for Iran. Every Iranian in LA is there lol. Parking lot must be 92% BMW 3-series.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:57 PM (xg+/D)

151 I love how cats slink around trying to decide who or what they are going to kill.
Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:55 PM (/QHx4)

My kitty is snoozing on the desk here. She will get to lick spaghetti sauce off the plate, if she wants it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:57 PM (1z8ji)

152 Gotta check out early tonight. Trying to get to the election place early to avoid the crowd. It's a primary and I wish most of the offices had a choice marked "None of the Above"!

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:58 PM (Jr+re)

153 In L.A. we have two freeways that start and end after a short distance

There is a 3 mile stretch of highway in Lincoln, NE labeled I-180. I thought it was weird so I googled it and it turns out that there are 4 short highways called I-180 in 4 different states, none having anything to do with another.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 15, 2026 10:58 PM (vTZFs)

154

Piper,

Our Chigi is shedding like crazy. Lots of vacuuming happening.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:00 PM (/QHx4)

155 Gotta check out early tonight. Trying to get to the election place early to avoid the crowd. It's a primary and I wish most of the offices had a choice marked "None of the Above"!
Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:58 PM (Jr+re)

My state has that option, but not for every office. I don't know why.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 11:00 PM (1Ff7Z)

156 Marlin Perkins: here we see the T Rex in it's natural habitat:

https://youtu.be/4eLrPxre4rE

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf - Zapped at June 15, 2026 11:01 PM (qx7Zg)

157 Bartok was kind of unusual person, wasn't he?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 11:01 PM (pMmVV)

158 {{SMH}}, {{Tonypete}}

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:02 PM (77rzZ)

159 Kitty is licking a clean track across the plate loaded with spaghetti sauce.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:02 PM (1z8ji)

160 66 The workhorse is unmanned, especially now, putting up satellites to do all sorts of useful things, civilian and military. Elon has turned that into basically a routine, cheap thing.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 10:28 PM (w6EFb)

Imagine what AI powered robots could do. No life support, not affected by long mission times. Could send them out 50 or 100 years...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 11:03 PM (QGaXH)

161 NE labeled I-180. I thought it was weird so I googled it and it turns out that there are 4 short highways called I-180 in 4 different states, none having anything to do with another.
Posted by: Oddbob at June 15, 2026 10:58 PM (vTZFs)

In the interstate highway system, spurs off the main interstate have a 1 in front. Like 184 going into Boise. It ends when you get downtown. Loops have 2 in front, or 4, depending on how friggin' huge the city is. Like 225 and 270 in Denver.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 11:04 PM (0aYVJ)

162 There's a 280 here and one in New Jersey

Both are connectors to I-80

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:05 PM (RIvkX)

163 That monk joke....it's funnier today than it would have been 200 years ago. Because we have "immediate gratification" syndrome. 100 years ago, they'd read it like every other drawn out thing they had to read back then, and instead of realizing the author pulled one over on them by wasting their time. They would turn turn to James Madison to see if he got the joke and he'd shrug and say:

"I don't get it."

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:05 PM (dIske)

164
Pug,

Did you see that an illegal was arrested for causing the Green River tunnel fiasco?

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:05 PM (/QHx4)

165 143 Thank you, Piper:

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:06 PM (77rzZ)

166 The release is short but strong.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 11:06 PM (pMmVV)

167 "Bartok was kind of unusual person, wasn't he?"

I've heard prolly all his stuff, but I don't know much about him as a person. Hungarian, so you do get their kind of unusual. Became a US citizen shortly before his death. So sez Wikipedia.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 11:06 PM (Jr5Lq)

168 Pug,

Did you see that an illegal was arrested for causing the Green River tunnel fiasco?

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:05 PM (/QHx4)

An arrest. Good. I thought that whole thing was fishy.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 11:07 PM (0aYVJ)

169
Pug,

At first they were blaming a guy in a pickup.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:08 PM (/QHx4)

170 I am no fan of EVs for anything other than performance cars,

EV>>>>ED

Sometimes a guy needs a jump start

Posted by: Miklosian musings at June 15, 2026 11:08 PM (6VErX)

171 "Bartok was kind of unusual person, wasn't he?"

I've heard prolly all his stuff, but I don't know much about him as a person. Hungarian, so you do get their kind of unusual. Became a US citizen shortly before his death. So sez Wikipedia.
Posted by: gp

Bartok insisted and arranged that his remains would never be returned to Hungary until Hungary was free of communist dictatorship.

His family decided it was Ok enough by 1988.

Posted by: Moderately Magyar Miklos at June 15, 2026 11:12 PM (6VErX)

172 >> Imagine what AI powered robots could do. No life support, not affected by long mission times.

That's exactly what Elon's vision for a Mars colony would be. Robots to build the base for humans to follow.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 11:12 PM (w6EFb)

173 Hey, Miklos. Good to see you.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:15 PM (77rzZ)

174 Good to see you.
Posted by: Bulg

*adjusts monocles*

And yourself, Sir

Posted by: Miklos had the first 100 degree day here today, not the last of 26 at June 15, 2026 11:18 PM (6VErX)

175 I THOUGHT THIS WAS A JOKE, BUT IT'S TRUE (and I can't stop laughing):

Seattle is hosting a FIFA World Cup "Pride Match" on June 26, 2026 at Lumen Field....because of course they are. BUT, HERE'S THE HILARIOUS PART.

The two teams chosen to participate in this event are....(wait for it)..... IRAN and EGYPT.

There will be issues. LMAO

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:18 PM (dIske)

176 Imagine what AI powered robots could do. No life support, not affected by long mission times. Could send them out 50 or 100 years...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 11:03 PM (QGaXH)

Although we don't like to think it, I think it's inevitable that this how the great majority of solar system exploration and possible development will be done. I can see humans not visiting at all until life sustaining habitats have already been built.

As you say, no life support needed; imagine how much extra cargo can be carried per trip if that isn't a requirement.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 11:19 PM (edUvp)

177

Orson,

Hopefully we'll see video of their reactions.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:19 PM (/QHx4)

178 Orson,

Hopefully we'll see video of their reactions.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:19 PM (/QHx4)
______________________

Hell yes...I'm tuning in. Homosexuality is outright criminalized in both those countries. They have got to be pissed.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:20 PM (dIske)

179 Seattle is hosting a FIFA World Cup "Pride Match"
The two teams chosen to participate in this event are....(wait for it)..... IRAN and EGYPT.

There will be issues. LMAO
Posted by: Orson

I hope the players have been informed that they can acquire up to $900 of souvenirs from any place in town at no cost

Posted by: Miklos figures When in Rome at June 15, 2026 11:21 PM (6VErX)

180 Saw some photos but can't decide where the crash happened. The strike area was very small, indicating a nearly vertical path. I've got lots of hours in B-52s and short of a major physical/structural problem, I don't have a clue.

May they rest in peace.
Posted by: LRob in OK at June 15, 2026 10:43 PM (Jr+re

I haven't seen a photo, but one description said the scorch mark was next to the runway, not past it. I don't know what that means; my mind jumps to the video of the horrific MD-11 Cargo jet a few months ago, where it veered hard left and down as soon as it left the ground.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 11:22 PM (edUvp)

181 I THOUGHT THIS WAS A JOKE, BUT IT'S TRUE (and I can't stop laughing):

Seattle is hosting a FIFA World Cup "Pride Match" on June 26, 2026 at Lumen Field....because of course they are. BUT, HERE'S THE HILARIOUS PART.

The two teams chosen to participate in this event are....(wait for it)..... IRAN and EGYPT.

There will be issues. LMAO
Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:18 PM (dIske)

Make sure you don't park close to the stadium. I don't think flying people are covered under comprehensive insurance.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf - Zapped at June 15, 2026 11:23 PM (qx7Zg)

182 Losing a sibling sucks. Damn it.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:23 PM (77rzZ)

183 Hey hey we’re the Monk-ees

Posted by: epador at June 15, 2026 11:23 PM (/SscP)

184 I'm a little annoyed with Musk. I'd been keeping an eye on the possibility of switching to StarLink but really couldn't expand our internet budget to accommodate it. We switched service to a fiber internet provider that halved our monthly bill. After we went through that trouble, StarLink's price dropped to compete meaningfully with our new lower bill. But it's inefficient to change providers again for a similar cost. Argh. I really wanted to try StarLink.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 15, 2026 11:23 PM (FMtrg)

185 Make sure you don't park close to the stadium. I don't think flying people are covered under comprehensive insurance.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf - Zapped at June 15, 2026 11:23 PM (qx7Zg)
____________________________

Heh... "Act of Mohammad" Exclusion.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:24 PM (dIske)

186
I need to check out Starlink. Our internet service here is shitty.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:24 PM (/QHx4)

187 I haven't seen a photo, but one description said the scorch mark was next to the runway, not past it. I don't know what that means; my mind jumps to the video of the horrific MD-11 Cargo jet a few months ago, where it veered hard left and down as soon as it left the ground.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Definitely still on the airfield. Whether it's next to the runway it was using to takeoff, another runway or taxiway is another matter... maybe I will look see again...

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 11:26 PM (/lPRQ)

188 MD-11 Cargo jet a few months ago, where it veered hard left and down as soon as it left the ground.
****

It literally blew an engine right off the plane. I can't see how a buff would have the same kind of failure.

Posted by: clarence at June 15, 2026 11:27 PM (quqLE)

189 186
I need to check out Starlink. Our internet service here is shitty.
Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:24 PM (/QHx4)
_________________

You and me both. I've been procrastinating. All I have in my locale is one provider (Verizon) which is DSL out here in the hills.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:27 PM (dIske)

190 I need to check out Starlink. Our internet service here is shitty.
Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:24 PM (/QHx4)

Starlink may be an option for me. I pay for Internet at both my Alberta and Arizona residences. If I can get one "portable" Starlink system for less than the sum of the two fixed (both "district radio") ISP's, I could see a savings.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:28 PM (1z8ji)

191 I need to check out Starlink. Our internet service here is shitty.
Posted by: four seasons
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Only had it for a few hours now, but it works like a charm.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 11:28 PM (s6tef)

192 178 Orson,

Hopefully we'll see video of their reactions.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:19 PM (/QHx4)
______________________

Hell yes...I'm tuning in. Homosexuality is outright criminalized in both those countries. They have got to be pissed.
Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:20 PM (dIske)

Serve us right if the Iranians get a look at the Seattle freak show and go home and reassess the peace deal, saying the US really is demonic....we shouldn't be bargaining with the devil...,

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 11:29 PM (QGaXH)

193

Orson, since everything is online these days, trying to pay bills and other stuff, it sucks when the internet crashes and you have to start over again.

Why can't things be simple again?

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:29 PM (/QHx4)

194 "May they rest in peace." Amen.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 11:29 PM (Jr5Lq)

195 Hey guys,

We have an undocking from the ISS..

SpaceX/NASA - CRS-SPX-34
Undocking International Space Station ISS
Date: June 16, 2026
Undocking Time: 12:05 p.m. EDT (1705 UTC, 19:05 CEST)

https://youtu.be/2KfdqVKYak8

Posted by: Joyenz at June 15, 2026 11:32 PM (2F0/Y)

196 In L.A. we have two freeways that start and end after a short distance - The Marina Freeway - Ca-90 and The Terminal Island freeway Ca-47
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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If it doesn't have "US" or 'I" in front of the number, it's not federal, and what little structure those numbers have goes out the window.
CA91 through L.A. runs east-west.
The one that really annoys me is Nevada, where mileage markers reset at county boundaries.. At least they have the courtesy to note what county you're in on the markers.

Posted by: buddhaha at June 15, 2026 11:32 PM (uyNHw)

197 Eight months on T-Mobile fiber now. Have had two multihour outages. Other than that, it runs like a raped ape. $80/mo. It amazes me that they can run a bare, unsheathed fiber underground without worrying about environmental-induced degradation, but they do it, by gum. At least for the street to house segment.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 11:34 PM (Jr5Lq)

198 8 crew on a test flight, sigh, all incinerated to ash.

Considering it was on the airfield about halfway down runway, something failed big time before much altitude.

RIP. Not going to be much to go on if flight recorder ash.

Posted by: epador at June 15, 2026 11:34 PM (/SscP)

199 starlink.com/roam

$55/100GB, $80/300GB, $175/unlimited

Posted by: clarence at June 15, 2026 11:36 PM (quqLE)

200

Eight families and and the circle of friends were destroyed today.

I pray for them.

They gave their lives for our country.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:38 PM (/QHx4)

201 But it's inefficient to change providers again for a similar cost. Argh. I really wanted to try StarLink.
Posted by: Emmie,
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If you don't have an RV, buy one. That'll give you the excuse to get the little antenna Roaming service.

Posted by: buddhaha at June 15, 2026 11:39 PM (uyNHw)

202

As Douglas Adams opined, The Universe is mind-boggingly big, if you traveled at top speed we are able to achieve for 100 years, you would be 0.064 light-years away from Earth.

Basically at the edge of the oort cloud and smack dab in the middle of a whole lot of nothing.

The closest star from earth is 4.25 light years away and you would have to travel for an additonal 6.5k years to reach it.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 11:39 PM (XV/Pl)

203 Raccoons only hold hands when they sleep to make sure their partner isn't picking their pockets

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 11:40 PM (rbvCR)

204 ------
If you don't have an RV, buy one. That'll give you the excuse to get the little antenna Roaming service.
Posted by: buddhaha
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AMERICA

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 11:40 PM (pMmVV)

205
We pay $65 for shitty internet here.
We would pay more for great internet.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:42 PM (/QHx4)

206 "If you don't have an RV, buy one."

YouTube algorithm routes to me all the RV ownership disaster videos. Major quality and service complaints on those things.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 11:43 PM (Jr5Lq)

207 Watch this movie before buying an RV:
youtube.com/watch?v=VTo581Bf8hk

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 11:45 PM (Jr5Lq)

208 RV; be handy or be rich.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 11:49 PM (pMmVV)

209
Did any of you see the fiasco of a couple towing their truck behind their RV?

They had the truck hooked up to the bumper of the RV.

Needless to say, the bumper tore away and the truck was totaled.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 11:49 PM (/QHx4)

210 *adjusts monocles*

And yourself, Sir
Posted by: Miklos had the first 100 degree day here today, not the last of 26 at June 15, 2026 11:18 PM (6VErX)

Why are you wearing more than one? Unless you have one stacked next to the other. Then it would be binocular.

You might as well wear glasses! Don't get the big plastic kind like liberals and nitwit Julia Roberts (who looks extra weird because of her crocodile mouth).

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 11:49 PM (WONhk)

211 If you and your wife think RV'ing would be fun start small and used to see how you get on with it. You can always work your way up.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 11:51 PM (pMmVV)

212 111 John Wahl is running for Lt. Gov. His fiancée has raccoons. People in North Alabama, are weird.
Posted by: Piper

The best definition is I've got is everyone here in North Alabama/Huntsville is a nerd or an engineer.

The racoon thing has become a running joke, Wahl is probably going to win the primary tomorrow.

Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen? at June 15, 2026 11:51 PM (Q/FnY)

213 Once upon a time the most overrated band in the world was the Beatles. Their boosters are dead now . Today it's queen because if Bohemian rhapsody isn't, like, your most favourite song of forever your not even allowed to be white. Nirvana's time is coming soon.
Has there been another drum-bass-guitar-vocalist band since OK Go to make such a cultural mark?

Posted by: Nato at June 15, 2026 11:51 PM (XAyZ8)

214 Taxpayer funds intended for rural broadband—most notably the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the Universal Service Fund—are currently transitioning into the contracting and construction phase, following recent federal overhauls, Supreme Court rulings, and stricter accountability legislation.

This was signed into law in 2021. Not a damn thing has been provided.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:51 PM (dIske)

215
Any of you out there on the west coast might be able to catch a very young moon just over the horizon about right now. Record naked eye youngest moon seen is about 15 hours. It's about 25 hours old now (well, in elapsed time, and believe or not the age of the Moon is not exactly defined this way).

And this lunation, the time between successive new moon will be the shortest of the year. However, if you measure it from full Moon to full Moon, it will be longer, and maybe the longest this year. The Moon is a harsh orbital mistress.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 11:52 PM (w6EFb)

216 Teen Spirit is nowhere near their best song, and it has been overplayed as much as anything. Nirvana, however, was the last truly great band. And it doesn't seem that Kurt was washed when either his mental illness or his awful friends did him in. His last song "You Know You're Right" has still got it. Full punk roar mixed with total pop sensibilities like virtually no one else ever.

Posted by: Azjaeger at June 15, 2026 11:54 PM (3/XaG)

217 Let me try and submit my most muted, and respectful comment tonight.
EFF NIRVANA and all of the other Creed-Jam-Nickel-Pearl-Back bullshit that followed. It all sounded the same, and completely sucked out all of the oxygen out of the universe, and choked out some seriously great bands in the late ‘80s.
Like XYZ, for example.
I am bitter about this.
Oh, and I neglected to mention…Get Off My Lawn!

Posted by: Gunslinger at June 15, 2026 11:54 PM (3hOgI)

218
This was signed into law in 2021. Not a damn thing has been provided.
Posted by: Orson
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Kinda like NASA's rockets.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 11:55 PM (pMmVV)

219 USA in 2020. There's a lunation for you. Went plumb loony.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 11:55 PM (Jr5Lq)

220
Nope, sorry, won't be the longest. That's still in winter. But the time between full Moons is longer.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 11:57 PM (w6EFb)

221 My sister and I had a falling out after dad died. She went off the deep end psychologically. Not sure we'll reconcile, but I have prayed for it.

Posted by: AnchorPoint at June 15, 2026 11:58 PM (XY7MO)

222 Firebird in a different way, Igor.

youtube.com/watch?v=zc6sZVhdOXw

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:00 AM (pMmVV)

223 Posted by: Gunslinger at June 15, 2026 11:54 PM

:fistbump:

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 12:00 AM (rdVOm)

224 Like 184 going into Boise. It ends when you get downtown.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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When I was commuting between AZ and OR while I was moving, I ran through that stretch of I84. I kept wondering why the signs describing a split in the roads showed I84 going both left and right. About the third time through that stretch it finally dawned on me that (letter I) 84 went right and (number1) 84 went left.
Duh.
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There's a 280 here and one in New Jersey
Both are connectors to I-80
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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I was riding a fairing free motorcycle on 280, up behind Redwood City when I encountered a June Bug - on my t-shirt'ed chest at, shall we say, extra legal speed .
I had a baseball sized lump for four days.
But it was a great road.40 years ago, most of it was through wide open space. I imagine by now it's been walled in to cut the noise to the houses they've covered the hills with.

Posted by: buddhaha at June 16, 2026 12:01 AM (uyNHw)

225 This was signed into law in 2021. Not a damn thing has been provided.
Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 11:51 PM (dIske)

42 billion dollars. If the Government was to cancel existing contracts (ha!) and contract out to Starlink at $1000 per household (on the high side) there could be 42 million households hooked up in a couple of years.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 16, 2026 12:02 AM (rv0XX)

226 24 Why have stupid Starlink when you can give billions of dollars in subsidies to telecommunications companies to come up with rural Internet connectivity?

Silly CBD.
Posted by: Texas Government at June 15, 2026 10:11 PM (T6aVk)

WE AGREE!!!

Posted by: Texas voters at June 16, 2026 12:04 AM (T6aVk)

227 And this lunation, the time between successive new moon will be the shortest of the year. However, if you measure it from full Moon to full Moon, it will be longer, and maybe the longest this year. The Moon is a harsh orbital mistress.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 15, 2026 11:52 PM (w6EFb)

No Moon to be seen here. But a pretty spectacular Prairie sunset, with the underside of the clouds brilliantly illuminated in rose pink, with some yellow-orange right in the horizon.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:05 AM (1z8ji)

228 I have good Internet here in the sticks but I wonder if Starlink would be cheaper.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:06 AM (T6aVk)

229 In the interstate highway system, spurs off the main interstate have a 1 in front. Like 184 going into Boise. It ends when you get downtown. Loops have 2 in front, or 4, depending on how friggin' huge the city is. Like 225 and 270 in Denver.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 11:04 PM (0aYVJ)

Odd numbers as the first number is a spur, an even number is a loop. (In TX Loop 410 goes around San Antonio, Loop 610 goes around Houston. There is a spur, I-110, officially, in El Paso, that runs south from I-10 to the border with Mexico. There is a I-310 in the New Orleans area.)

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:09 AM (T6aVk)

230

Our internet here goes out several times a day.

We're retired so it's only irritating when we are trying to pay bills online. You have to start over.

We feel for the people who are working from home. It has to be a pain in the ass.

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 12:09 AM (/QHx4)

231 NM's going to have the biggest wind farm in the US. Well, that's something.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:10 AM (pMmVV)

232 NM's going to have the biggest wind farm in the US. Well, that's something.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:10 AM (pMmVV)

They should put an array of wind turbines completely encircling DC. Biggest source of hot air there is.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:12 AM (1z8ji)

233 216 Teen Spirit is nowhere near their best song, and it has been overplayed as much as anything. Nirvana, however, was the last truly great band. And it doesn't seem that Kurt was washed when either his mental illness or his awful friends did him in. His last song "You Know You're Right" has still got it. Full punk roar mixed with total pop sensibilities like virtually no one else ever.
Posted by: Azjaeger at June 15, 2026 11:54 PM (3/XaG)

Nirvana's last song, on the Beavis and Butt-Head Experience, is "I Hate Myself And Want To Die".

I never got Nirvana, never understood the hype around them, and saw "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and rolled m eyes.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:12 AM (T6aVk)

234 I got recommended some creepy video with some leftard or leftards complaining about "right wing" comedians. I have no idea if the comedians are funny, probably not because no one is funny anymore. Not the point.

That said I looked at the comments and it was hilarious. One leftard saying "The point of racist jokes was always to fight racism".

Seriously. Is anyone going to tell him??

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 12:13 AM (vE0+H)

235 Oh, there was a whole group of bands that attempted to do what Nirvana did because it sold. That always happens. But they didn't have "it". For me the worst legacy of grunge was that because most of the leading proponents were decidedly not career focused professionals, most of them imploded. Which led directly to the industry deciding to push rap and electronic which was mostly created by producers with disposable front people so they wouldn't have a product shortage

Posted by: Azjaeger at June 16, 2026 12:13 AM (3/XaG)

236 "Our internet here goes out several times a day."

If you have a smartphone, maybe you can turn on its hotspot feature, and use that WiFi instead of the home internet service, during the infrequent times when you need to do something critical.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:13 AM (Jr5Lq)

237 We need to have a meme: guy in straw hat, trousers down, butt planted on a little hole in the ground. Row of wind turbines in the background. "Whatcha doing, Elmer? Planting."

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:14 AM (1z8ji)

238 starlink.com/roam

$55/100GB, $80/300GB, $175/unlimited
Posted by: clarence

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNwC0sp-uA4

Posted by: Musical Miklos at June 16, 2026 12:15 AM (6VErX)

239 We feel for the people who are working from home. It has to be a pain in the ass.
Posted by: four seasons

Sometimes

Posted by: OnlyFans at June 16, 2026 12:17 AM (6VErX)

240 In the interstate highway system, spurs off the main interstate have a 1 in front. Like 184 going into Boise. It ends when you get downtown. Loops have 2 in front, or 4, depending on how friggin' huge the city is. Like 225 and 270 in Denver.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 11:04 PM (0aYVJ)

I never understood why, eons ago, neither I-225 nor I-270 were made into loop highways around Denver. Not until E-470 did people there think "Hey! A loop highway around the city would be good!" In the late 1980s.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:17 AM (T6aVk)

241 "Whatcha doing, Elmer? Planting."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Can't say as I am familiar with that technique...now over in Pixley, well not in Pixley but close to Pixley, I'd say closer to Pixley than not Pixley...

Posted by: Hank Kimball, County Agent at June 16, 2026 12:19 AM (6VErX)

242 Scots and Pretendindians like Igor too.

youtube.com/watch?v=g73_S7AQiYg

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:20 AM (pMmVV)

243 Pixley? You can't get there from here.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:20 AM (Jr5Lq)

244 I never understood why, eons ago, neither I-225 nor I-270 were made into loop highways around Denver. Not until E-470 did people there think "Hey! A loop highway around the city would be good!" In the late 1980s.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:17 AM (T6aVk)

Big cities need "Avoidways". Big loop encircling the city, with only four interchanges, N,S, E, W. Licence plate cameras: if your plate indicates that you are resident of the city or county, you are assessed a hundred-dollar fine for driving on it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:21 AM (1z8ji)

245
There is a wind farm a few miles from us.

You drive past it and nothing is working. This is Wyoming, land of wind.

Scams

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 12:21 AM (/QHx4)

246 242 I had that LP in the seventies.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:21 AM (Jr5Lq)

247 We need to have a meme: guy in straw hat, trousers down, butt planted on a little hole in the ground. Row of wind turbines in the background. "Whatcha doing, Elmer? Planting."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

If they built a small structure to help with that, it could be called Elmer's gantry

Posted by: Late Nite out back at June 16, 2026 12:22 AM (6VErX)

248 211 If you and your wife think RV'ing would be fun start small and used to see how you get on with it. You can always work your way up.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 11:51 PM (pMmVV)

That's how I wanted to start. Get something smallish, get our feet wet, get some experience. Problem is my wife is total opposite. She's go big or go home. So right from the jump I had to buy a larger truck which we paired with a brand new 30' camper. Then she started watching u-tube videos and buying every conceivable thing we MIGHT one day need. I bought two folding chairs with attached tables from Costco - 59.99 each.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 12:23 AM (QGaXH)

249 242 I had that LP in the seventies.
Posted by: gp

And somehow remember the 70s!

Posted by: Miklos, who partook modestly in the high school lower parking lot at June 16, 2026 12:24 AM (6VErX)

250 So is the top photo our Moon, or some other body? Don't think its Mars, too cratery.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:24 AM (1z8ji)

251 "You drive past it and nothing is working."

I actually emailed a windpower company once to ask them (very politely and with genuine curiosity) why only one turbine out of dozens was turning. They replied. Don't remember what it was, but it ended with "Does THAT answer your question?"

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:24 AM (Jr5Lq)

252 Licence plate cameras: if your plate indicates that you are resident of the city or county, you are assessed a hundred-dollar fine for driving on it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:21 AM (1z8ji)

I get what you are trying to say but I am no fan of license plate cameras.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:26 AM (T6aVk)

253 I actually emailed a windpower company once to ask them (very politely and with genuine curiosity) why only one turbine out of dozens was turning. They replied. Don't remember what it was, but it ended with "Does THAT answer your question?"
Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:24 AM (Jr5Lq)

Do you know just how hard it is to get rectified wombat grease for the frenulator gears?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:26 AM (1z8ji)

254 Do you know just how hard it is to get rectified wombat grease for the frenulator gears?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

damn near impossible

might have some, for the right price

Posted by: Big Wombat at June 16, 2026 12:28 AM (6VErX)

255 I get what you are trying to say but I am no fan of license plate cameras.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:26 AM (T6aVk)

They would be used strictly for keeping locals from clogging up the through route for travelers. You could write the software such that any plates not registered in the city/county would be wiped from the system in 24 hours.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:30 AM (1z8ji)

256 >>>Licence plate cameras: if your plate indicates that you are resident of the city or county, you are assessed a hundred-dollar fine for driving on it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:21 AM (1z8ji)
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I can see, young fella, by the way you drive your car that your not familiar with the driving ways of your southern cousins.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:31 AM (pMmVV)

257 >>>There is a wind farm a few miles from us.

You drive past it and nothing is working. This is Wyoming, land of wind.

Scams

Posted by: four seasons

>There is no inventory of spare parts to keep these monstrosities maintained. You have to cannibalize one for the other. They are all an engineer's wet dream.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 16, 2026 12:32 AM (SRceu)

258 Saw some newz that said USA electric power is now 12% solar. Article did not specify if that is 12% of 'rated capacity,' or 12% of actual delivered power.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:32 AM (Jr5Lq)

259 On a slightly serious note, enviro freaks have no idea how much lubricating oil a big wind turbine uses.

Hint-about 250-400 liters minimum.

The cost of an oil change is substantial, then that oil must be disposed of.

Posted by: the stuff Miklos knows somehow at June 16, 2026 12:32 AM (6VErX)

260 I had a Capybara but my Ocelot ate it.
Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:49 PM (/+uur)

If you had a Copybara then you could have multiples and not worry about your Eatsalot.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 16, 2026 12:32 AM (ZVgZ4)

261 I can see, young fella, by the way you drive your car that your not familiar with the driving ways of your southern cousins.

Posted by: Braenyard

Do you know the Penal Code in this state?

Posted by: Kentucky Fried Miklos at June 16, 2026 12:33 AM (6VErX)

262 Billy Cobham is the drummer on both the Sebesky and McLaughlin albums.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:34 AM (pMmVV)

263 251 "You drive past it and nothing is working."

I actually emailed a windpower company once to ask them (very politely and with genuine curiosity) why only one turbine out of dozens was turning. They replied. Don't remember what it was, but it ended with "Does THAT answer your question?"
Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:24 AM (Jr5Lq)

Tehachapi Pass, East out of Bakersfield into the Desert, HUNDREDS of derelict windmills. Very few work at all... and why? California pays to put windmills IN, but nothing to help maintain them.... so when they run out of the oil you need to lubricate them? instead of expensive maintenance because there is little to no access to many of them (hills)... they would just take the government money to replace it.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 16, 2026 12:34 AM (mP0Kj)

264
Do you know the Penal Code in this state?
Posted by: Kentucky Fried Miklos
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Sure don't. Around here it's get out the way.
Get over or get run over.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:36 AM (pMmVV)

265 257,263 IDNKT!

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:37 AM (Jr5Lq)

266 258 Saw some newz that said USA electric power is now 12% solar. Article did not specify if that is 12% of 'rated capacity,' or 12% of actual delivered power.
Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:32 AM (Jr5Lq)

And its zero percent at night, or when really cloudy, or stormy...

And funny enough, most people don't know you need to CLEAN THEM OFF every few months. Here in Calif Central Valley, where it does not rain for months at a time, I need to hose them off about every 2 months.

I see a 30% or more increase in production when I clean them off... vice when they are covered in bird shit and agriculture dust.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 16, 2026 12:37 AM (mP0Kj)

267 Further adventures with the Buick Wildcat brake job;

Well, despite what the car owner told me, none of the brake adjuster screws had been altered. His eyewitness must have been smoking something. "Well, he sure ground the Hell out of something. Wheel on my bench grinder is all fucked up." Well, that's as may be, but the 4 adjusting screw assemblies for the brakes are all in factory condition, allowing for age. None seized up. No grind marks at. all. Needing a little lube, but otherwise perfect. But the previous "mechanic" had put two leading shoes on the left brake, and two trailing shoes on the right. Doh!

Anyway, I put the front drums (finned aluminum with iron liners, a Buick thing) in my brake lathe, and took a couple of light cuts to clean them up. Then stuck them in the cabinet and blasted the outside with glass bead to make them nice and clean and pretty. Because why have finned aluminum drums unless they are pretty? There are just enough slots in the wheels that you can see the, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:39 AM (1z8ji)

268 >>> 250 So is the top photo our Moon, or some other body? Don't think its Mars, too cratery.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:24 AM (1z8ji)

I bet it's a movie "view" of Mars, not a real picture.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 16, 2026 12:40 AM (R+iUD)

269 Sure don't. Around here it's get out the way.
Get over or get run over.

Posted by: Braenyard

You take the short cut by where that big oak tree used to be, and left where Miss Ada used to live

Posted by: Redneck Navigator Miklos at June 16, 2026 12:40 AM (6VErX)

270 “Smells Like Nirvana”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?
v=FklUAoZ6KxY&ra=m

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 16, 2026 12:41 AM (ZVgZ4)

271 221 My sister and I had a falling out after dad died. She went off the deep end psychologically. Not sure we'll reconcile, but I have prayed for it.
Posted by: AnchorPoint at June 15, 2026 11:58 PM (XY7MO)

I have a sister who is two years older than me. Haven't heard from her since our parents funeral in 2016. Don't really care if I never do. She was always a mean spirited antagonistic narcissist who never missed an opportunity to mock me or rat me out to our parents. I've heard from her exactly 5 times in our adult lives and each time was bad news. The end was when she walked away from our parents just when they needed her the last years of their lives. She lived a mile away from them. I was across the country but she didn't lift a finger to help.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 12:41 AM (QGaXH)

272 I never got Nirvana, never understood the hype around them, and saw "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and rolled m eyes.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:12 AM (T6aVk)

I hated that whole grunge era of music with the heat of 1000 suns. It was just sooo fucking depressing and was whiny shit. I never could put my finger on exactly what the attitude or belief system was. I was an old school metal guitar player. We practically used guitar cabinets as wall paper, the whole back line. Everything go louder than everything else. Drummers had huge drum sets. Double bass, 2 floor toms, 8 toms, cymbals out the wazoo. Bigger, badder. It was all about the thunder. It was an attitude, fucking viking. Then...this grunge thing comes around with this tiny dick syndrome. Lets use little amps, lets use small drum sets like the ones kids learn on, lets use pos guitars that people used to step over, etc. I don't know what the word is for that. I never could figure it out. It was a sign of things to come. No drive, no aspirations, just whine about shit. I don't know, I look around at these younger fucking retard leftists and somehow its connected. I just can't put my finger on it.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 12:42 AM (snZF9)

273 The cost of an oil change is substantial, then that oil must be disposed of.
Posted by: the stuff Miklos knows somehow at June 16, 2026 12:32 AM (6VErX)

Run that oil through a micro-fine filter to catch any sub-micron steel particles from the gears (magnets, too!), and resell to users who are happy to get quality oil cheap. I would buy it for use in tired engines, and mowers and suchlike.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:44 AM (1z8ji)

274 243 Pixley? You can't get there from here.
Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:20 AM (Jr5Lq)

There's a Pixley in central California about an hour north of Bakersfield on the 99 (CA-99). Supposedly it was the inspiration for the one in the TVshow...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 12:46 AM (QGaXH)

275 Then stuck them in the cabinet and blasted the outside with glass bead to make them nice and clean and pretty. Because why have finned aluminum drums unless they are pretty? There are just enough slots in the wheels that you can see the, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:39 AM (1z8ji)

I can't live without my glass beader. When I do a new harley engine everything gets beaded. Engine cases, heads, rods, everything that isn't chrome. I love my beader. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 12:47 AM (snZF9)

276 …It's a primary and I wish most of the offices had a choice marked "None of the Above"!
Posted by: LRob in OK

We've been doing the last-minute research on the ballot choices tomorrow. Some of the candidates, definitely feel like "none of the above" should be an option. The flyers these guys send out have too much brag of what they'll do but not how they'll do it, and too much sliming of their opponents.

TW Shannon for Lt Gov - first chance to vote for him since he was up against Lankford. His flyer says almost nothing about what he'll do, but from what I know, he's a good guy.

The one question on the ballot is raising the minimum wage, up to $15/hr over the next couple of years. Yow! I think they should have a place to fill in what the voter things minimium wage should be. I'd put $0.

Posted by: mindful webworker - if voting was worthwhile, they'd ban it at June 16, 2026 12:47 AM (32Bdv)

277 I look around at these younger fucking retard leftists and somehow its connected. I just can't put my finger on it.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

The cultural rot started when the Mambo went out of style. That was Castro and the communists, but no they didn't listen with all that rocking and rolling music.

Posted by: El Mikloso, former bandleader and Cha-Cha Champion at June 16, 2026 12:47 AM (6VErX)

278 Trucker Faces Homicide Charges For 2025 Green River Tunnel Inferno That Killed 3
https://shorturl.at/sOCs6
Cowboy State Daily

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 16, 2026 12:48 AM (R+iUD)

279 This river don't go to Aintry.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 12:48 AM (Jr5Lq)

280 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 12:42 AM (snZF9)

It's connected. Godlessness and ingratitude. There was also an element that they were observing humanity rather than participating in it. What you were seeing was that they were bigger than the music. Bigger than their own creation.

Artists historically tended to create to see what they can make - like you said, aspirational. This was more like a bunch of namby pamby folk singers got ahold of the bigboy toys and wanted to wear them as a skin suit - but couldn't abide being outshined by the presence of their own creation. That's ego for you. Even envious of the thing they are making.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 12:48 AM (vE0+H)

281
You take the short cut by where that big oak tree used to be, and left where Miss Ada used to live
Posted by: Redneck Navigator Miklos
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Rural delivery 101.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:48 AM (pMmVV)

282 You could write the software such that any plates not registered in the city/county would be wiped from the system in 24 hours.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:30 AM (1z8ji)

You could, sure, but why would we be so stupid as to do that?

Posted by: Police at June 16, 2026 12:49 AM (T6aVk)

283
Yeah, that top image is more "artist's conception". And I'm not sure what body that artist was conceiving myself, either.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 12:49 AM (w6EFb)

284 Tehachapi Pass, East out of Bakersfield into the Desert, HUNDREDS of derelict windmills. Very few work at all... and why? California pays to put windmills IN, but nothing to help maintain them.... so when they run out of the oil you need to lubricate them? instead of expensive maintenance because there is little to no access to many of them (hills)... they would just take the government money to replace it.
Posted by: Romeo13
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Sorta like Bangkok temples. There's hundreds of them, most in some state of disrepair. I asked about it, and, allowing for translation difficulties and my complete ignorance of Buddhist theology, what I heard was that a person gets heavenly "points" for building a temple, but no.points are awarded for maintaining an existing one.

Posted by: buddhaha at June 16, 2026 12:50 AM (uyNHw)

285 260 I had a Capybara but my Ocelot ate it.
Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 10:49 PM (/+uur)

If you had a Copybara then you could have multiples and not worry about your Eatsalot.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 16, 2026 12:32 AM (ZVgZ4)

At the Capy....

Capycabara....

The hottest spot north of...,

Aw...screw it...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 12:50 AM (QGaXH)

286 The one question on the ballot is raising the minimum wage, up to $15/hr over the next couple of years. Yow! I think they should have a place to fill in what the voter things minimium wage should be. I'd put $0.
Posted by: mindful webworker - if voting was worthwhile, they'd ban it at June 16, 2026 12:47 AM (32Bdv)

The minimum wage in reality is always zero. Most people do not realize this. (We do here on AoS but not so much outside it.)

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:51 AM (T6aVk)

287 I can't live without my glass beader. When I do a new harley engine everything gets beaded. Engine cases, heads, rods, everything that isn't chrome. I love my beader. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 12:47 AM (snZF9)

I need to put better lights in mine. Maybe something equivalent to 400 Watts worth of incandescent bulbs, but LED. You need a lot of light so as not to miss spots. I have a bunch of those LED light bars from one of those "corncob" LED high-bay lamps. Each needs 18 volts DC to run. I could mount six of them into the top cover of the cabinet, and build a power supply to run them. They do have plastic cover lenses.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:52 AM (1z8ji)

288 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 12:42 AM

Nailed it-- "No drive, no aspirations, just whine about shit"

Soy-soaked, learned helplessness. And the "music" was so fking depressing... yeesh! Like they're all downed out on heroin and it's somebody else's fault.

Take a hot shot, @ssholes, do us all a favor and stfu already!

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 12:53 AM (rdVOm)

289 Santa Clara?

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 12:53 AM (0nHVk)

290 So...OK has a state income tax, and it has a ballot initiative to approve raising the minimum wage to $15?

Not to mention the Reps, Sens and Gov are collectively the teachers union's bitch.

Tell me how conservative OK is again?

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:54 AM (T6aVk)

291 Tehachapi Pass, East out of Bakersfield into the Desert, HUNDREDS of derelict windmills. Very few work at all... and why? California pays to put windmills IN, but nothing to help maintain them.... so when they run out of the oil you need to lubricate them? instead of expensive maintenance because there is little to no access to many of them (hills)... they would just take the government money to replace it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 16, 2026 12:34 AM (mP0Kj)

They did look pretty cool when they did work... Sometime last century.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 12:54 AM (SDQyB)

292 The cultural rot started when the Mambo went out of style. That was Castro and the communists, but no they didn't listen with all that rocking and rolling music.
Posted by: El Mikloso, former bandleader and Cha-Cha Champion at June 16, 2026 12:47 AM (6VErX)
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That's what I told them.
_Perez Prado's ghost

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 12:54 AM (pMmVV)

293 Yeah, that top image is more "artist's conception". And I'm not sure what body that artist was conceiving myself, either.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley

I sometimes try to envision heavenly bodies

Artistically, I mean

Posted by: Admissions by Miklos at June 16, 2026 12:55 AM (6VErX)

294
About 3 days is about when I can ever see the Moon. I may have made the second day one time when that new Moon was very early relative to midnight.

Anyway, the record naked eye youngest Moon sighting is held by astronomer Stephen J. O'Meara, and 15 hours and 32 minutes old. He is renown for almost superhuman eyesight and observational skills. He set that moon sighting record in Hawaii, at high elevation, too, but it was naked eye.

He is also known for being the first to see Halley's Comet in 1985, and to determine the rotational period of Uranus.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 12:55 AM (w6EFb)

295 Family estrangement sucketh royally. Our married son traveled over a cliff, with his wife, and he went from rude to insulting to mean to cutting us off completely from them and from our two grandchildren. Haven't had contact with them (we tried) since my mom's funeral back in '21.

Would like to have them all back in our lives, but not if they're still infected with TDS, mask madness, gender confusion, and, especially, those vicious attitudes. Better not to have contact with them if it's just going to be mean-spirited. But we've missed out on our grandbabies' childhood. Just cruel, especially heart-wrenching for MiladyJo.

May their hearts be softened and minds corrected by the Spirit of Truth.

Posted by: mindful webworker - family can be unfamilial at June 16, 2026 12:55 AM (32Bdv)

296 >>> 283
Yeah, that top image is more "artist's conception". And I'm not sure what body that artist was conceiving myself, either.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 12:49 AM (w6EFb)

Well it's red so they meant Mars? But I wouldn't be surprised if some slacker effects dude borrowed a shot of the "Moon" from Space 1999 or some other old show and added a red filter.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 16, 2026 12:55 AM (R+iUD)

297 >>>Run that oil through a micro-fine filter to catch any sub-micron steel particles from the gears (magnets, too!), and resell to users who are happy to get quality oil cheap. I would buy it for use in tired engines, and mowers and suchlike.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Run that oil thru side stream filters 24/7. I don't think the oil was breaking down so much as the wind turbines are a shitty design.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 16, 2026 12:56 AM (SRceu)

298 The minimum wage in reality is always zero. Most people do not realize this. (We do here on AoS but not so much outside it.)
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 12:51 AM (T6aVk)

No one cares about 'deadweight loss' either.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 16, 2026 12:57 AM (rbvCR)

299 That's what I told them.
_Perez Prado's ghost

Posted by: Braenyard

I should have used some variation of Perez Prado in the nic

You win the Mambo Precia Mucho Grande

Now where are those damn maracas again

Posted by: El Mikloso and his Babalu Allstars at June 16, 2026 12:58 AM (6VErX)

300 289 Santa Clara?
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 12:53 AM (0nHVk)

Too many syllables.

Savanna works....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 12:58 AM (QGaXH)

301
Good evening, all.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 16, 2026 12:59 AM (n7rxJ)

302
Hiya Blonde!

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 01:00 AM (/QHx4)

303 288 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 12:42 AM

Nailed it-- "No drive, no aspirations, just whine about shit"

Soy-soaked, learned helplessness. And the "music" was so fking depressing... yeesh! Like they're all downed out on heroin and it's somebody else's fault.

Take a hot shot, @ssholes, do us all a favor and stfu already!
Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 12:53 AM (rdVOm)

I have a book here: "Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater", in which the author said of the time that music that celebrated "depression as a lifestyle choice" was all the rage. I think that is part of the reason why I didn't get most of the grunge scene (though I did like some of it; emphasis, some). Also why I at that point got into more metal acts as well as prog acts and old school rock bands from the 60s and 70s.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 01:00 AM (T6aVk)

304
Now I'm thinking of those cheesy '50s Sci-fi B-movie visions of the Moonscape.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 01:00 AM (w6EFb)

305 Hi Blondie. Good afternoon, good evening and good night!!

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 01:01 AM (vE0+H)

306 Wikipedia sez "In economics, deadweight loss is the loss of societal economic welfare due to production/consumption of a good at a quantity where marginal benefit (to society) does not equal marginal cost (to society)." IDNKT!

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 01:01 AM (Jr5Lq)

307 It's connected. Godlessness and ingratitude. There was also an element that they were observing humanity rather than participating in it. What you were seeing was that they were bigger than the music. Bigger than their own creation.

Artists historically tended to create to see what they can make - like you said, aspirational. This was more like a bunch of namby pamby folk singers got ahold of the bigboy toys and wanted to wear them as a skin suit - but couldn't abide being outshined by the presence of their own creation. That's ego for you. Even envious of the thing they are making.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 12:48 AM (vE0+H)

There's that word...artists, and I think you nailed it. I always said beware of "artists". Every musician I ever knew who looked at themselves as artists was always fucking out there. Painters are artists, musicians are musicians. I knew a guitar player I was in a band with who was out there. He never improved his ability, but rather depended on his ego, where I developed brute ability. He's dead now, but a month before he died he said to me "you're a technician, I'm an artist". He indeed thought he was bigger than the music. You totally nailed it.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 01:01 AM (snZF9)

308 301
Good evening, all.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 16, 2026 12:59 AM (n7rxJ)

Good Evening Dear Lady, Fellow Californian

What have you to say about Nirvana, the moon, family estrangements or highway numbering?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 01:03 AM (QGaXH)

309 Run that oil thru side stream filters 24/7. I don't think the oil was breaking down so much as the wind turbines are a shitty design.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 16, 2026 12:56 AM (SRceu)

Oil doesn't "wear out". It gets contaminated by particles of carbon and combustion products when used in engines, and by metal particles when used in gears. Don't know for certain, but I would guess that wind turbines use fine-toothed planetary gears to speed up rotation to drive the generators. Chances are the oil used is closer to to ATF than it is to regular gear oil that was regularly used in manual transmissions.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:03 AM (1z8ji)

310

So many people are full of shit.

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 01:03 AM (/QHx4)

311 Is Piper still around? I just sent her an email for the fashion thread....

Hello, Horde! 😊💕

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 01:03 AM (SRRAx)

312 310

So many people are full of shit.

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 01:03 AM (/QHx4)

I resemble that remark....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 01:05 AM (QGaXH)

313 Anyone who calls themself "artist" isn't. Just like self described experts are not.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:05 AM (F9nWj)

314
Lol

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 01:05 AM (/QHx4)

315 306 Wikipedia sez "In economics, deadweight loss is the loss of societal economic welfare due to production/consumption of a good at a quantity where marginal benefit (to society) does not equal marginal cost (to society)." IDNKT!
Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 01:01 AM (Jr5Lq)

So, just about every modern city? Cities used to be needed to aggregate Labor... but very few cities have large production anymore.

Aint like Detroit and Cars used to be, or Chicago and Meat Plants, or Los A and Trains and Planes and Movies...

Even modern ports don't use large amounts of labor... now Cities just sit there, house large amounts of people, who all live off of supporting each other while using resources produced elsewhere.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 16, 2026 01:05 AM (mP0Kj)

316 'Oil doesn't "wear out"'

Doesn't it change chemically somehow? Mixes with combustion products (in an ICE.) Hydrocarbons break down from heat, leading to lower avg molecular weight? I dunno.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 01:06 AM (Jr5Lq)

317 Anyone who calls themself "artist" isn't. Just like self described experts are not.
Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:05 AM (F9nWj)

Old joke: "In France, they call me artiste. In Canada, they call me cocksucker."

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:06 AM (1z8ji)

318 313 Anyone who calls themself "artist" isn't. Just like self described experts are not.
Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:05 AM (F9nWj)

Or people who say they are "influencers". I HATE that fake word. If you say that about yourself, or other people call you that, that is all I need to know that your influence is ZERO.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 01:07 AM (T6aVk)

319 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 01:01 AM (snZF9)

Hopefully you can now put the mystery to bed. I love a challenge like that, keeps me functional.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 01:07 AM (vE0+H)

320 I can honestly say that I don't own any grunge music albums, I just never got into it.

Good to see you, Blondie, JQ and four seasons, and especially you, Helena, haven't seen you in a long time.

mindful, that sucks about your son and his family, but you've got the right attitude about it.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 01:07 AM (0nHVk)

321 Run that oil through a micro-fine filter to catch any sub-micron steel particles from the gears (magnets, too!), and resell to users who are happy to get quality oil cheap. I would buy it for use in tired engines, and mowers and suchlike.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

There are two main problems-

1-the oil is way way up there, and that is not generally considered in the original design. A very expensive pain in any case

2-Nobody knows when to change the oil. Nobody goes to take a sample, and there are few records of the hours of use when gears are turning, normally only kilowatt production, which doesn't match with actual friction etc. or oil degradation. Also water gets in because they are up there in severe wind and rain.

So the oil gets changed at high cost according to highly inefficient estimates.

Which is probably good for the the secondary market you suggested.

Posted by: Miklos, more musical than mechanical at June 16, 2026 01:08 AM (6VErX)

322 317 Anyone who calls themself "artist" isn't. Just like self described experts are not.
Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:05 AM (F9nWj)

Old joke: "In France, they call me artiste. In Canada, they call me cocksucker."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:06 AM (1z8ji)

Call me what you want, just don't call me late for dinner....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 01:08 AM (QGaXH)

323
Hiya Debby!

I hope you are well.

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 01:08 AM (/QHx4)

324 Even modern ports don't use large amounts of labor... now Cities just sit there, house large amounts of people, who all live off of supporting each other while using resources produced elsewhere.
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 16, 2026 01:05 AM (mP0Kj)

Cities and their people do not reinvent themselves when necessary either.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 01:08 AM (T6aVk)

325 Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 01:07 AM (T6aVk)

Found it fascinating, especially in light of dumb covid, how we worship things in our modern age that are "viral". And influencer sounds too much like influenza - but I guess the truth is the truth. Maybe it's all a big clue.

I mean, speaking of things to NOT aspire to...

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 01:09 AM (vE0+H)

326 I need to put better lights in mine. Maybe something equivalent to 400 Watts worth of incandescent bulbs, but LED. You need a lot of light so as not to miss spots. I have a bunch of those LED light bars from one of those "corncob" LED high-bay lamps. Each needs 18 volts DC to run. I could mount six of them into the top cover of the cabinet, and build a power supply to run them. They do have plastic cover lenses.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
------
Every sand lasting cabinet that I've seen had replaceable windows because they get crazed. Maybe you can find something like tear-offs used on the face shields of motocross helmets. When the rider can't see because of the mud coating the faceshield, he grabs the corner and pulls it off, exposing another (clean) one.

Posted by: buddhaha at June 16, 2026 01:09 AM (uyNHw)

327 Time-wasters encountered today included

⚛️Sabine Hossenfelder: Did Physics Just Lose a Brilliant Idea? 7:02 Entangled wormholes? Can we be in the book thread wearing Einstein-Rosen britches?
https://youtu.be/rHgaSPzTnlo

🌚Triton is Falling Towards Neptune. Every Second. And It Can't Stop 6:59 - A misbehaving moon, possibly a captured planetoid.
https://youtu.be/PVVYgDkGLuY

🦕The Most Commonly-Held Beliefs About Dinosaurs (That Are BS) with Simon Whistler 31:01 - on my to-be-watched tomorrow list
https://youtu.be/hsf38f8cZNU

🦖=🐔Why Birds Are The Only Surviving Dinosaurs 58:36 - New Scientist - long but good discussion, h/t The New Neo
https://youtu.be/kX5YWH4CEB4

❎Gotta rest up so I can waste my time voting tomorrow Yay USA
https://youtu.be/7CjH7hOuq_Q

G'nite, y'all.💤

Posted by: mindful webworker - vote 'em out at June 16, 2026 01:10 AM (32Bdv)

328 Doesn't it change chemically somehow? Mixes with combustion products (in an ICE.) Hydrocarbons break down from heat, leading to lower avg molecular weight? I dunno.
Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 01:06 AM (Jr5Lq)

Well, that's really a contamination issue. I used to buy "re-refined" motor oil, produced by the Hub Oil Company, located on Hubalta Road in Calgary. Basically, they filtered and distilled used motor oil, and put it in cans labeled "Lubie Lube". Worked fine in old cars that burned oil anyway. Was more clear than it was cloudy; had a slightly burned odor to it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:10 AM (1z8ji)

329
Even modern ports don't use large amounts of labor... now Cities just sit there, house large amounts of people, who all live off of supporting each other while using resources produced elsewhere.
Posted by: Romeo13
---

Things won't straighten up till we stop paying people not to work.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 16, 2026 01:11 AM (pMmVV)

330 Hi, Debby!

*pours nightcaps for both of us*

Cheers!

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 01:11 AM (rdVOm)

331 Anyone who calls themself "artist" isn't. Just like self described experts are not.
Posted by: Reforger

Also: any science containing the word "science." There are no hypotheses, experiments, and theories in "climate science." There can't be because we don't have a spare Earth to run the tests on.

Also also: any field of study containing the word "studies."

Posted by: mikeski at June 16, 2026 01:11 AM (VHUov)

332 You take the short cut by where that big oak tree used to be, and left where Miss Ada used to live
Posted by: Redneck Navigator Miklos

Used to do that on purpose.

Drive Drive north until you get to the intersection where the old firehouse used to be before it was torn down and turn left and an immediate right is where the R&D building is.

You don't know where the old firehouse used to be?
Well, if you look right where it used to be you can see the new firehouse about a half mile further down that road. That is where you turn left...

Still not sure? OK, after driving North for miles the old firehouse is at the corner of the first stop sign you come to. Turn left there...

You'll know you are at the right place because the R&D Building says "R&D" in ten foot tall letters you can see from that first stop sign. It's right there. Really easy. You cannot miss it.

===

Next time I see them -
Was it easy to find?

Yup, right there where the old fire house was. Can't miss it.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 16, 2026 01:12 AM (/lPRQ)

333 Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 01:07 AM (0nHVk)

DDS long time no talkie - good to see you - although I gotta run - still very good to see you

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 01:13 AM (vE0+H)

334
Hiya JQ,

I missed your entrance.

I hope you are well.

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 01:14 AM (/QHx4)

335 Well the sun's gone down in this California town and people are in for the evening

I'm not gonna jump in my car at $6/gallon and I don't own a guitar....

So I'll just say good night..,,

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 16, 2026 01:14 AM (QGaXH)

336 Every sand lasting cabinet that I've seen had replaceable windows because they get crazed. Maybe you can find something like tear-offs used on the face shields of motocross helmets. When the rider can't see because of the mud coating the faceshield, he grabs the corner and pulls it off, exposing another (clean) one.
Posted by: buddhaha at June 16, 2026 01:09 AM (uyNHw)

The window on mine does have peel-off cover plastic film. Lack of brilliant light makes a murky window much worse.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:14 AM (1z8ji)

337 People ask me for directions, I always draw them a map. I'm a giver.

Posted by: gp at June 16, 2026 01:15 AM (Jr5Lq)

338 Hi, fourseasons!

"Entrance"? Naw, I just slipped in thru the side door tonight... no fanfare LOL.

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 01:17 AM (rdVOm)

339 Bands that I still listen to from "the grunge" era.
Goo Goo Dolls
Pantera
Stabbing Westward
Tool
Alice in Chains
Crowbar
Filter
Screaming Trees
Mother Love Bone.
...
I have particular dislikes for
Soundgarden
Pearl Jam
Nirvana
Smashing Pumpkins (they should have been instrumental)
Ministry
Green Day
and a few others.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:17 AM (SDQyB)

340 Night, Ellipsis, good to see you too.

Thank you JQ, Cheers.

four seasons, I am fine thank you. Life is good.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 01:18 AM (0nHVk)

341 ARiK ain't gonna be out there, turnin' music inta gold...

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 01:18 AM (rdVOm)

342 *sulks in booth all the way in the back*

*kinda accidentally unplugs jukebox*

Posted by: Miklos, not saying hello to nobody neither at June 16, 2026 01:20 AM (6VErX)

343 I hated that whole grunge era of music with the heat of 1000 suns. It was just sooo fucking depressing and was whiny shit. I never could put my finger on exactly what the attitude or belief system was. [...] It was a sign of things to come. No drive, no aspirations, just whine about shit. I don't know, I look around at these younger fucking retard leftists and somehow its connected. I just can't put my finger on it.
Posted by: Berserker

I don't know what to call it, either, but it's the second time (at least) that it happened. The first "punk" bands were the same thing. Forget skillful play, forget compositional skill, just bash out the same three chords and sing somewhere within a half-step of where you should. (They have autotune for that now.)

Posted by: mikeski at June 16, 2026 01:21 AM (VHUov)

344 (They have autotune for that now.)
Posted by: mikeski

Really? Since when?

Posted by: Cyndi Lauper at June 16, 2026 01:25 AM (6VErX)

345 “Smells Like Nirvana”
https://youtu.be/FklUAoZ6KxY
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit

The best cover of SLTS: Yuuko Gotou's.

https://youtu.be/Z9LNSmH8ABk

Posted by: mikeski regrets nothing at June 16, 2026 01:26 AM (VHUov)

346
GFY

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 01:29 AM (/QHx4)

347 Hopefully you can now put the mystery to bed. I love a challenge like that, keeps me functional.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2026 01:07 AM (vE0+H)

I think so. It drove me nuts for decades. I kept seeing dots that could be connected but I wasn't sure. There were common threads but I couldn't find the thing that tied it all up. Artists always seem to have an overblown sense of worth, or self. They think, therefore you should give a shit. Uh, no, I don't give a shit what you have to say if its worthless, stupid, or delusional.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 01:30 AM (snZF9)

348 Miklos you could always grab a seat at the bar, there is plenty of room. Now c'mon, plug that jukebox back in and have some fun.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 01:30 AM (0nHVk)

349 Alright. Who let the idiot in?

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:31 AM (F9nWj)

350 And its zero percent at night, or when really cloudy, or stormy...

And funny enough, most people don't know you need to CLEAN THEM OFF every few months. Here in Calif Central Valley, where it does not rain for months at a time, I need to hose them off about every 2 months.

I see a 30% or more increase in production when I clean them off... vice when they are covered in bird shit and agriculture dust.
Posted by: Romeo13

XCel Energy runs the "largest solar farm in Minnesota."

It's so far north that it runs at 6% of rated capacity in December. So low that it's not cost-effective to sweep off the panels if they get snowed on.

But hey, in July, they run at 60% rated capacity!

If it were twice as useful as it is, it would be a boondoggle.

Posted by: mikeski can't even charge his shocked face at June 16, 2026 01:31 AM (VHUov)

351
Just reading about O'Meara's estimates of Uranus' rotation period. This has always been notoriously difficult, not much to see to gauge it by. He was able to see some clouds around 1981, and came up with two values over the course of his attempt, 16 and 16.4 hours.

When Voyager 2 flew by, they got a much more accurate measurement of 17 hours, 14 minutes. Today, refinements put it at 17h, 14m, 52s.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 01:32 AM (w6EFb)

352 Bulg, I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing; I am glad that you were able to reconnect and reconcile. Wish the two of you had had more time together. 💔💔💔

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 01:32 AM (SRRAx)

353 Just peeking in

Posted by: Skip at June 16, 2026 01:33 AM (Ia/+0)

354
Peekaboo

Posted by: four seasons at June 16, 2026 01:34 AM (/QHx4)

355 I'm so old that I have outlived the "oldies" station that I used to listen to....😂😂😂

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 01:34 AM (SRRAx)

356 I don't know what to call it, either, but it's the second time (at least) that it happened. The first "punk" bands were the same thing. Forget skillful play, forget compositional skill, just bash out the same three chords and sing somewhere within a half-step of where you should. (They have autotune for that now.)

Posted by: mikeski at June 16, 2026 01:21 AM (VHUov)

I think they lost the go big or go home mentality. Maybe nihilism is the word I'm looking for.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 01:35 AM (snZF9)

357 Alright. Who let the idiot in?

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:31 AM (F9nWj)

Who? Le Homo?

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 01:36 AM (snZF9)

358 Who? Le Homo?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 01:36 AM (snZF9)

The queer Paki. Not that that narrows it down a lot.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:37 AM (1z8ji)

359 >> Sabine Hossenfelder

I see she has now aroused the ire of the I-love-Science-sexually crowd. She has the temerity to say a lot of what passes for science these days is bullshit. That pisses off the bullshitters, and they're accusing her of science denialism and being dangerous and all that shit.

More power to her.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 01:38 AM (w6EFb)

360 Somebody go hold the door to the Ladies Room open - I'ma gonna grab Le Haim by the scruff of the neck and drag him into one of the stalls.

If one of you will grab his feet, we can administer a few swirlies, then give him an atomic wedgie for good measure....

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 01:38 AM (SRRAx)

361 "From "Legal Insurrection" and a tweet by someone named Jon Root

Pregame during San Francisco Giants Pride Night, the team paraded 10 same-sex couples on the field where they renewed their “marriage” vows in front of fans & a gigantic drag queen…

Get this sexual depravity out of sports. Pride Nights should be banned."

Nothing says you take your wedding vows more seriously than having a group wedding In a stadium in front of a drag queen. I have a feeling Scott Bessent didn't do that.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 01:39 AM (looXz)

362 I suspect windmills generate the both power when struck by lightning, and burn to the ground. Very little makes it to the power grid.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf - Zapped at June 16, 2026 01:39 AM (qx7Zg)

363 I wrote a big old long esay on the birth of the Shaman. He was the worst hunter, the worst berry picker, he was lazy, but smart. He infected the kids heads while they were young with scraps of shit he scrounged around the camp. Feathers, bones and then he figured out how to combine these into things kids could play with. The elders could only watch as he bred himself through their kids. He called them new names, artist, expert, scientist. All had one thing in common. They all wouldn't hunt.

I have no idea where I was going with that.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:39 AM (SDQyB)

364 Somebody go hold the door to the Ladies Room open - I'ma gonna grab Le Haim by the scruff of the neck and drag him into one of the stalls.

If one of you will grab his feet, we can administer a few swirlies, then give him an atomic wedgie for good measure....
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth

Stormfronters aren't worth the water, and I don't think anyone should touch his undies without a hazmat suit.

Posted by: mikeski at June 16, 2026 01:40 AM (VHUov)

365
Sabine is now "a fraud" according to some of these assholes. That's what they call anybody who questions or disagrees with them.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 01:40 AM (w6EFb)

366 Well, I got my yard mowing cycle completed this morning. Good for a few days. Rain in the forecast, so it will likely grow like a bastard again. But i can't mow again until it dries off. So a bit of a break, I guess.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:40 AM (1z8ji)

367 Not feelin' charitable tonight...

*grabs troll by collar & belt*

*drags troll's face across entryway brickwork*

*tosses troll out onto pavement*

*spits*

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 01:42 AM (rdVOm)

368 Sabine is now "a fraud" according to some of these assholes. That's what they call anybody who questions or disagrees with them.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 01:40 AM (w6EFb)

She has been a bit of a Leftie, hasn't she? Maybe this will redpill her.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:42 AM (1z8ji)

369 Hello late nighters.

Posted by: scampydog at June 16, 2026 01:43 AM (41CYW)

370 Hi, Doggo! Hope you're well!

May I buy you a drink?

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 01:44 AM (rdVOm)

371 Hello late nighters.
Posted by: scampydog at June 16, 2026 01:43 AM (41CYW)

Hello Scampy! I am close to shutting it down for the night.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:45 AM (1z8ji)

372 Hi Teresa, would you like a mocktail?

We have some great tunes on the jukebox and Miklos might give us cha cha lessons, but perhaps not.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 01:45 AM (0nHVk)

373 I need to put better lights in mine. Maybe something equivalent to 400 Watts worth of incandescent bulbs, but LED. You need a lot of light so as not to miss spots. I have a bunch of those LED light bars from one of those "corncob" LED high-bay lamps. Each needs 18 volts DC to run. I could mount six of them into the top cover of the cabinet, and build a power supply to run them. They do have plastic cover lenses.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 12:52 AM (1z8

Yeah lighting always seems to be a problem. We got 2 spotlights in ours and it still could be brighter, but since the shop owner is a fucking pod he hasn't done anything. It actually broke down this week. The gun wore out and he bought a POS to replace it. I keep telling him it needs to have a bigger nozzle or else it won't have enough suction to pick up the beads. It works ok for anything that don't have paint, but since I had to do a set of cases that had old thick paint that was pealing the beader couldn't handle it. I want to bring the cases back to the virgin aluminum. We had to give the cases to our powder coater guy to blast and I'm still waiting for them. I should have brought them home and used my beader.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 16, 2026 01:48 AM (snZF9)

374 Hey scampy, good to see you!

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 01:48 AM (0nHVk)

375 We have some great tunes on the jukebox and Miklos might give us cha cha lessons, but perhaps not.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 01:45 AM (0nHVk)

I think his thing is like a rhumba:

https://youtu.be/z24V3ZnOiEY?si=44cT156JqB4wmtie

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 01:50 AM (1z8ji)

376 >> She has been a bit of a Leftie, hasn't she?

I'm guessing she is. I've never heard her express any politics-politics opinions in what I've listened to, but she's made some little snarky remarks and stuff that make me think she'd be a big lefty, and least of the traditional kind, before they decided men could be women and all that shit. Serious physicists and other hard science types could be big lefties, but they are generally grounded in reality and don't go for the woo-woo, crystal healing, Age of Aquarius type crap. At least in the past.

There's probably a lot who are just cowards and didn't want to risk the ire of the Woke lunatics, though.

Anyway, one "debunker type" I listen to sometimes as gone so far as to accuse Sabine of being a tool for fascist oligarchs, now. Which just struck me as insane as any of the shit he debunks.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 16, 2026 01:54 AM (w6EFb)

377 My last shop used these brass bead blasters that had inserts. As long as you didn't blast through that they lasted forever with a $10 insert every two weeks or so. That blast cabinet was almost always running.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:57 AM (SDQyB)

378 We have some great tunes on the jukebox and Miklos might give us cha cha lessons, but perhaps not.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz

Just let me finish with these numbered footprint stickers

They have to be in a certain order and placement

Posted by: Mambo Miklos at Work at June 16, 2026 01:58 AM (6VErX)

379 Great to see all of you!

JQ, I will buy - but would love a Bacardi Pepsi with a splash of water if you are TarBendering.

Posted by: scampydog at June 16, 2026 01:59 AM (41CYW)

380 I thought this was lovely tweet in response to the family that put out the obituary to the ALF actress who had a burning hatred for Trump"

"We just eulogized my sweet MIL this past weekend. We spoke about her grace, her beauty, the love she bestowed and the people she served. 'Hate' is a terrible legacy to end on and a dark symbol of what kind of life was lived. Choose Jesus and let LOVE be your legacy."

Good night all.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 02:00 AM (rZCVI)

381 My last shop used these brass bead blasters that had inserts. As long as you didn't blast through that they lasted forever with a $10 insert every two weeks or so. That blast cabinet was almost always running.
Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 01:57 AM (SDQyB)

Brass beads? My blaster has a ceramic nozzle, which I have never changed. I ran it today until the breaker in the box tripped. Lights plus shop vac to draw the dust out, I guess overtaxed it. I need to limit myself to ten minutes per session, with a half-hour break between sessions, to let shit cool down; mostly the compressor.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 02:01 AM (1z8ji)

382 Just let me finish with these numbered footprint stickers

They have to be in a certain order and placement
Posted by: Mambo Miklos
-----------
Flashback to those commercials with the footprint stickers to teach the Saturday Night Fever Brooklyn Hustle (or whatever it was called).

Posted by: scampydog at June 16, 2026 02:03 AM (41CYW)

383 Which just struck me as insane as any of the shit he debunks.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley

I seem to recall that Sabine was an un-panicked critic of the Church of the Holy Covid

I think that's when I started paying some attention

Posted by: Miklos is more physical than physicist at June 16, 2026 02:03 AM (6VErX)

384 Flashback to those commercials with the footprint stickers to teach the Saturday Night Fever Brooklyn Hustle (or whatever it was called).
Posted by: scampydog

We're holding those for your next ONT

Posted by: Event Coordinator Miklos at June 16, 2026 02:05 AM (6VErX)

385 Well, past midnight here. Time for me to get a nap. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 02:05 AM (1z8ji)

386 Brass beads?

No, guns. Sorry.
The media was aluminum oxide. Blasting mold release paints off molds. The molds were cast iron.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 02:05 AM (SDQyB)

387 I need to limit myself to ten minutes per session, with a half-hour break between sessions, to let shit cool down;
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

I try to tell Darleen that

Posted by: Much is demanded of a Miklos to whom much is given at June 16, 2026 02:07 AM (6VErX)

388 I would probably learn better if the footprints were color coordinated, blue for my left foot and red for the right. I kind of have dyslexic dance feet.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 02:08 AM (0nHVk)

389 *Bacardi Pepsi with a splash of water*

You got it, Doggo!

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 02:08 AM (rdVOm)

390 No, guns. Sorry.
The media was aluminum oxide. Blasting mold release paints off molds. The molds were cast iron.
Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 02:05 AM (SDQyB)

Ah, gotcha. Upon reflection, I figured "brass" was a typo for "glass". Keys are adjacent, and I do that a lot.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 16, 2026 02:09 AM (1z8ji)

391 We're holding those for your next ONT
Posted by: Event Coordinator Miklos
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The "Point and Laugh ONT theme." That might actually work with this crew.

Posted by: scampydog at June 16, 2026 02:09 AM (41CYW)

392 I got fat thumbs.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 02:10 AM (SDQyB)

393 Post #354 is an example of what drinking and posting leads to: total incoherence.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 16, 2026 02:11 AM (T6aVk)

394
The blacksmith and the artist, each must play their part, to mold a new reality, closer to the heart.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at June 16, 2026 02:13 AM (DZ9Lv)

395 > That's not a mullet; that's an abomination.

If I was asked to come up with a name for that haircut, I'd call it the "Gay Frankenstein".

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 16, 2026 02:13 AM (IG3/x)

396 I think it's a bot that we convinced there was a rule it had to post in haiku.
Sad.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 02:13 AM (F9nWj)

397 I kind of have dyslexic dance feet.
Posted by: Debby

Oh, girl! At least you *have* dance feet!

I'm a klutz. Hubby & I went to dance lessons, back when we were dating... he was good; I was not so good, LOL. Didn't help that it was "Western Swing" and I really don't like country music that much. (A few songs are OK, but that's all!) Would've been nice if the teacher could mix up the music a little, ya know?

Ah, well. We had fun, and the class did some out-of-town trips that we enjoyed!

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 02:14 AM (rdVOm)

398 I taught John Travolta how to dance, and I can teach you!

Posted by: Deney Terrio at June 16, 2026 02:15 AM (IG3/x)

399 Elon now has these robot things that you attach to your feet and they dance for you through mind control

Posted by: Miklos' Dubious Tech Thread at June 16, 2026 02:17 AM (6VErX)

400 I got fat thumbs.
Posted by: Reforger
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Some days it is like typing with oven mitts on. But not those chili pepper mitts. Nor the checkerboards ones.

Posted by: scampydog at June 16, 2026 02:20 AM (41CYW)

401 Good memories, JQ, my hubs was a good dancer too, thus my limitations were fully revealed, we always had fun anyway.

AOP, I liked the Hank Snow.

Sweet dreams Horde, I am off to sleep.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 16, 2026 02:20 AM (0nHVk)

402 G'night, DDS.

Posted by: scampydog at June 16, 2026 02:21 AM (41CYW)

403 'Night, Debby!

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 02:23 AM (rdVOm)

404 403 Elon now has these robot things that you attach to your feet and they dance for you through mind control
Posted by: Miklos' Dubious Tech Thread at June 16, 2026 02:17 AM (6VErX)

Wait. If you can't control your feet with your mind to dance. How are you going to mind control robots and suddenly be able to dance?

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 02:25 AM (SDQyB)

405 Wait. If you can't control your feet with your mind to dance. How are you going to mind control robots and suddenly be able to dance?
Posted by: Reforger

AiT silly

Posted by: Miklos presents Artificially intelligent Terpsichory at June 16, 2026 02:27 AM (6VErX)

406 Artificially intelligent Terpsichory

That sounds painful.

Posted by: Reforger at June 16, 2026 02:31 AM (SDQyB)

407 376 Hi Teresa, would you like a mocktail?

A frozen virgin pina colada would be nice! A really big one, please 😊💕

I LOVE to dance! But Mr. TiFW doesn't, so I've never learned any intricate moves....

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 02:38 AM (SRRAx)

408 (kgrwv)

You're a jerk. DO fuck off...

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 02:40 AM (rdVOm)

409 I wonder if ole Mullet Head up there in the picture would mind if I tied a rope to his nose ring and pulled really hard?

I mean, that's what those are for, right? Lead the bulls around and tie them to the wall? Cut their nuts off or sumthin'?

Although it looks like Mr. Mullet doesn't have any of those to begin with....

***wanders over to the juke box, selects "Love Shack" to get the joint jumping***

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 02:43 AM (SRRAx)

410 So, suppose you believe that, particularly after the Holocaust but certainly after 2000 years of bullshit from everyone, the Jews deserve to have their own country, and defend it. They take a strip of desert nobody really wants, and they make it work for them. For this, people STILL want to do them dirt, because of something called "zionism."

What the actual Fuck?

Are we supposed to take these assholes seriously, and if so, on what basis?

Honestly, if you have to lie to prove your antisemitism is honest, you are not only not honest, but your are indeed full of shit.

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 16, 2026 02:45 AM (AT6oe)

411 >>A frozen virgin pina colada would be nice! A really big one, please 😊💕

*fills blender with ice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, squeeze of lime...*

*makes non-alcohol slushy!*

*pours it into big fancy glass*

Cheers, TiFW!!

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 02:46 AM (rdVOm)

412 ***wanders over to the juke box, selects "Love Shack" to get the joint jumping***
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 02:43 AM (SRRAx)

We might need Rock Lobster, too.

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 16, 2026 02:47 AM (AT6oe)

413 We might need Rock Lobster, too.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 16, 2026 02:47 AM (AT6oe)

And "Roam"

youtu.be/rnzqdOEoQFg

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 16, 2026 02:56 AM (InJki)

414 Thanks, JQ!

Gonna hafta play "YMCA", too - just 'cuz I like it! 🎵🍹🕺🎉

(Well, it IS Pride Month.... 😂😂😂

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 16, 2026 02:58 AM (SRRAx)

415 https://youtu.be/g-ibK5L2a4I

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 03:07 AM (rdVOm)

416 Fen do you wondwr whyI don't watch sports anymore?

Posted by: Skip at June 16, 2026 03:50 AM (Ia/+0)

417 Making my way through a replay of the 24 Hours of LeMans. About an 30 min to go. Toyota won this year. I was hoping Cadillac would pull it out but they faded in the last couple of hours. Still one of my favorite sporting events. US Open is this week. It would be nice to see Scottie Scheffler win and complete the career grand slap.

I see the stormfront troll is still trolling away.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 16, 2026 03:50 AM (sAmhv)

418 Grand slam. Stupid fingers.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 16, 2026 03:52 AM (sAmhv)

419 Just hangin' out & chillin' tonight, but there's this weird feeling I get... like something's *up* but I don't know exactly what it might be. Ugh!

"The other shoe is about to drop" is what it feels like. WTH? Been to calm lately, that's what. LOL!

Maybe stoopid BIL is on his way back? I dunno-- been 3 months now-- hope he's got his shyte together, finally.

It's unnerving. That's all. Hope the feeling *goes away* soon!

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 04:02 AM (rdVOm)

420 G'night, horde!

Time for shut-eye, LOL

Posted by: JQ at June 16, 2026 04:05 AM (rdVOm)

421 Nirvana, the definitive version

https://tinyurl.com/38f6j6cp

Posted by: Pikov Andropov at June 16, 2026 04:16 AM (y7zkd)

422 Just escaped work. Tech news will be along in a bit.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at June 16, 2026 04:33 AM (BLOW1)

423 Thank you, Pixy!

Posted by: m at June 16, 2026 04:48 AM (6wpGE)

424 Let's not forget that Elon was involved in creating PayPal also.

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at June 16, 2026 04:54 AM (Da7Vv)

425 Take your time, Pixy. I "escaped work"sounds like you're in a mask with dark clothing trying to creep out surreptitiously before they drag you back in.
Thanks for all you do there and here.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 16, 2026 04:54 AM (ix8EF)

426 Smells like Troll-B-Gone in here!

Posted by: m at June 16, 2026 04:56 AM (6wpGE)

427 The left hates Elon for two main reasons: 1. He turned Twitter from a left wing swamp into a free speech platform. 2. DOGE killed USAID which was a huge funder of the left.

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at June 16, 2026 04:56 AM (Da7Vv)

428 Remember Elon wanted to bt Twitter, then tried to back out and Leftists cried he had to because he said he would.
Another hopefully fatal mistake of theirs

Posted by: Skip at June 16, 2026 04:59 AM (Ia/+0)

429 Pixy's up!

Posted by: m at June 16, 2026 05:04 AM (6wpGE)

430 Evening and morning, all. Looks like I have a tropical storm building and scraping its way along the TX and LA coasts toward me. Gah.

I'm not worried about flooding, but about the power going out.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 16, 2026 05:04 AM (wzUl9)

'Twas My Lucky Bun-Day Cafe

Paint Mines, El Paso
Kristin Mae photography

Out of control.

When dogs clearly have a favorite person.

Cat "helps."

This was me all day. I don't know what the problem was. I never woke up.

A weird-looking goblin-dog was returned by a family because their own dog, a chihauhau, rejected it. But he's got a forever home now.

Men rescue a kangaroo from a reservoir and the roo shakes their hands afterwards. Kind of. I think he's actually getting ready to punch them and the guy just grabs his paw so he doesn't.

Band records a hardrock cover of "Dayman" from Always Sunny.

Koala baby grabs on to a dog thinking it's a surrogate mom and I don't think the dog is cool with it.

Rescue donkeys like being serenaded.

Stray dog hides in a Dollar General until a man rescues her.

Baby elephant protecting its family..🐘😅 pic.twitter.com/imsjtpkY2u
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) June 15, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 07:35 PM

Comments

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1 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 07:36 PM (Ia/+0)

2 Left my boxing gloves in the last thread

May I buy you a drink?

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:39 PM (5P5DO)

3 chihuahua, not chihauhau

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 07:39 PM (VyBeY)

4 Willowed: meaning, that all the gazillions of oil that hit the market, that Trump talked about last week, were Qatari tankers that got released, for a credit line of a billion dollars ?
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (GD0B3)
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It's a lie. Read it again. Who is the source? "three diplomatic officials now confirm."

See what they're doing. "Oh, it's THREE sources. Wow, must be true then! They'd never make up THREE fake sources!"

Always the same nonsense, always undercuts Trump, and yet I guess people want to believe.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:40 PM (ZOv7s)

5 Ok, how many of you does this T-shirt fit for personality (besides me)?

When God made me, he grinned and said "This'll be fun"

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 07:40 PM (qx7Zg)

6 Its the simple bear necessitates

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 07:42 PM (Ia/+0)

7 Elephants!

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:42 PM (+zXtV)

8 >>> 7 Elephants!
Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:42 PM (+zXtV)

Heffalumps!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 07:45 PM (R+iUD)

9 >>> Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:40 PM (ZOv7s)

We are SMAHHHRRT! Not dumb like everyone says! and that Orange Man is very very Bad!!!

Posted by: EXPERTS! at June 15, 2026 07:46 PM (R+iUD)

10 Helena Handbasket, you have your own critter Cafe every day.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:46 PM (5P5DO)

11
Elephants and cats are always good.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia's Phone at June 15, 2026 07:46 PM (n7rxJ)

12 "I men her on Monday, 'twas my lucky bun-day, if you know what I mean.

I love her each weekday, each velvety cheek day if you know what I mean."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:47 PM (ZOv7s)

13 >>> 10 Helena Handbasket, you have your own critter Cafe every day.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:46 PM (5P5DO)

I will have to send an update on my goofy heifer...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 07:48 PM (R+iUD)

14 here's an anthem for the registered nurses out there
youtu.be/acxvwbaonmA

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 07:48 PM (gKWVE)

15 Yaks are the most utilitarian animal on the planet.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:48 PM (5P5DO)

16 Stop wastin' my time
You know what I want
You know what I need
Or maybe you don't

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 07:49 PM (B0NCh)

17 Never seen a dog that wired

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 07:49 PM (Ia/+0)

18
Yeah, well, they're like, credentialed, and authoritative, and TRUMP SAYS STUFF, WITHOUT EVIDENCE.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 07:50 PM (Y8DZL)

19
Are there Yaks in our country?

I don't know where they live.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 07:51 PM (/QHx4)

20
*flat, blaring nerd voice*

Hi everyone!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 07:51 PM (O0L8i)

21 Yeah, well, they're like, credentialed, and authoritative, and TRUMP SAYS STUFF, WITHOUT EVIDENCE.
Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 07:50 PM (Y8DZL)
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The inclusion of that phrase only when Trump is talking is what killed legacy media. The old rule was you just let them talk, but places like Associated Press decided they would be "truth-tellers" but only ask one side for evidence.

And now they're all dying. Sad. Anyway...

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:53 PM (ZOv7s)

22 four seasons, definitely. There are even Yak raisers in Texas.
Milk and butter. Check
Fiber for clothing. Check
Pull your cart or plow. Check
Dung for your fire. Check
Meat. Check

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:56 PM (5P5DO)

23 19
Are there Yaks in our country?

I don't know where they live.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 07:51 PM (/QHx4)
_____________________________

I bet you didn't know this. The term "Yak" is ethnic slang for "white people". The term originates from the NOI (Nation of Islam). It's short for "Yakubian", and the NOI doctrine is this:

A scientist named Yakub created the white race through a selective breeding project thousands of years ago.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:56 PM (dIske)

24 Evening, Ace, and Cafe layabouts! That "goblin dog" is wound up tighter than a 2-dollar watch. Looks like it's part chupacabra?

And couldn't that kangaroo simply hop out of the pond? Water was barely knee-deep.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 07:57 PM (1z8ji)

25
Ben Had,

I had no idea.

Thanks for the info.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 07:58 PM (/QHx4)

26 I'm waiting for National hug a Yak day

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:58 PM (5P5DO)

27 Evening, Horde...How goes it?

I started reading a new book today that's an "alternate future history."

In this alternate reality, we didn't set foot on the Moon until 1971.

LBJ is still an asshole, however, so some things never change.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 07:59 PM (gnNyN)

28
Orson,

That is interesting.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 08:00 PM (/QHx4)

29 Milk and butter. Check
Fiber for clothing. Check
Pull your cart or plow. Check
Dung for your fire. Check
Meat. Check
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:56 PM (5P5DO)

and an essential ingredient in Yakisoba.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 08:00 PM (1z8ji)

30 >>Are there Yaks in our country?

>>I don't know where they live.

Block Island a small but beautiful Island off the coast of Rhode Island. The place is covered with inns and B&Bs. One of the inns is owned by a family that also has a small exotic animal farm that is open to visitors.

They have or at least had a yak in their collection.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 08:01 PM (viF8m)

31 Hey AOP!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:01 PM (WhKnE)

32 AOP, just a little while until I get to give you a hug.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:02 PM (5P5DO)

33 "In this alternate reality, we didn't set foot on the Moon until 1971."

Doesn't seem to make much difference. It's like if the Mustang came out in 67.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:02 PM (vFG9F)

34

AOS is such a great place.

I learn so much about different subjects here.

We are blessed to have Ace.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 08:02 PM (/QHx4)

35 Never seen a dog that wired
Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 07:49 PM (Ia/+0)

For Reef, that's Tuesday.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 08:03 PM (zZu0s)

36 It doesn't seem like it would make much difference, I mean.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:03 PM (vFG9F)

37 I am sure someone has a herd of Yaks here
Long ago was surprised in way upstate Pa a field of Bison

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 08:04 PM (Ia/+0)

38 34
AOS is such a great place.
I learn so much about different subjects here.
We are blessed to have Ace.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 08:02 PM (/QHx4)

The horde is amazing!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 15, 2026 08:04 PM (zYpTz)

39 A scientist named Yakub created the white race through a selective breeding project thousands of years ago.
Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:56 PM (dIske)

Huh.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 08:04 PM (zZu0s)

40 "In this alternate reality, we didn't set foot on the Moon until 1971."

Doesn't seem to make much difference. It's like if the Mustang came out in 67.
Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:02 PM (vFG9F)
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The asteroid named Icarus that was scheduled to destroy the planet in 1968 was a bit of a game changer...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 08:04 PM (gnNyN)

41 I bet you didn't know this. The term "Yak" is ethnic slang for "white people". The term originates from the NOI (Nation of Islam). It's short for "Yakubian", and the NOI doctrine is this:

A scientist named Yakub created the white race through a selective breeding project thousands of years ago.
====
Fascinating.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:04 PM (RIvkX)

42 We probably would have had Space Food Sticks for a couple of years longer.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:05 PM (vFG9F)

43 Left my boxing gloves in the last thread

May I buy you a drink?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:39 PM

* looks around for kitchen table proximity *

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 15, 2026 08:05 PM (0sNs1)

44 four seasons, a meet up of the Horde is the blog in real life. So many wonderful people.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:05 PM (5P5DO)

45 39 A scientist named Yakub created the white race through a selective breeding project thousands of years ago.
Posted by: Orson
======
I feel dumber just for reading that tripe.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 08:06 PM (E4rtv)

46 "The asteroid named Icarus that was scheduled to destroy the planet in 1968 was a bit of a game changer..."

That might shift priorities.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:06 PM (vFG9F)

47 I better call it a night
Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 08:07 PM (Ia/+0)

48 Pricks and MiniDicks keep finding rakes to step on.

Josh Johnson, who in a June 4 press release was listed as a franchise co-owner of the Keizer store. But in the BAM 2025 listing of franchisee Josh's name is absent from that store.

So is this a material omission that needs to be reported to the FTC?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:07 PM (2GVsD)

49 Jesse Watters is a reliable mouthpiece like Jennifer Griffin. He is spinning hard.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:07 PM (RIvkX)

50 Duncanthrax, you would appreciate the laugh about the kitchen table I had with a friend the other day.

Scritches to my favorite girl and a hug to both of you.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:08 PM (5P5DO)

51 Thank you Ace for a Café where one doesn't have to worry about stepping in Happy Foot residue.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 15, 2026 08:08 PM (0sNs1)

52 A scientist named Yakub created the white race through a selective breeding project thousands of years ago.
Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:56 PM (dIske)

Huh.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Where's ZOD? He has a breeding project.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 15, 2026 08:08 PM (d9FiM)

53 In Inuit mythology.

White people arose from Sedna having sex with the family dog.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:08 PM (2GVsD)

54 I hadn't heard "Yak".
The Yakub stuff was on-and-off heard among some rappers in the 1990s but I'm pretty sure most blacks don't bother with it today. Especially since black (actual) Muslims have laughed NoI off the stage.
The only time I read about Yakub these days is on /pol/ where they find the lore... "kino". It's not on par with the Silmarillion but it's maybe on par with Warhammer 40000.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 08:08 PM (gKWVE)

55 four seasons, a meet up of the Horde is the blog in real life. So many wonderful people.
Posted by: Ben Had
___

So true, and Ben Had is the best of the best!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:09 PM (c8xsU)

56 Jesse Watters is a reliable mouthpiece like Jennifer Griffin. He is spinning hard.

Like a Beyblade?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:09 PM (2GVsD)

57
The horde is amazing!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 15, 2026 08:04 PM (zYpTz)

___________

*polishes fingernails on lapel*
*inspects them with self-satisfied air*

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 08:10 PM (O0L8i)

58 "The asteroid named Icarus that was scheduled to destroy the planet in 1968 was a bit of a game changer..."

That might shift priorities.
Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:06 PM (vFG9F)
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That seems to be what happened in this alternate universe. The Soviets and Americans came together and co-developed the technology needed to divert the asteroid from destroying the Earth. In the process they laid the foundation for a One World Government that eventually leads to exploration of the Solar System.

Among the peculiarities in the late twenty-first century are robots that are less capable than the machines we have now (in our world) because humans focused their efforts in making "superchimps" or "simps" instead of harnessing computational power to create AI.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 08:10 PM (gnNyN)

59 We might be at the point to where we could mount a serious mission deflect an asteroid. Not led by NASA though, but they can help.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:10 PM (vFG9F)

60 Pricks and MiniDicks keep finding rakes to step on.
====
I have been trying to avoid this black hole of pathos.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:11 PM (RIvkX)

61 We might be at the point to where we could mount a serious mission deflect an asteroid. Not led by NASA though, but they can help.
Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:10 PM (vFG9F)
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I'm hanging on to my SpaceX shares....just in case!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 08:12 PM (gnNyN)

62 SMH, you all the best ! You and so many others have enriched my life in so many ways it is impossible to explain.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:12 PM (5P5DO)

63 I feel dumber just for reading that tripe.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 08:06 PM (E4rtv)
_____________________

Where's your sense of imagination? If we play our cards right, we might be able to finagle some reparations from the Mesopotamians.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 08:12 PM (dIske)

64 I thought Yakub originated in the writings of the Nation Of Islam's founder Wallace Fard Muhammad.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 15, 2026 08:12 PM (0sNs1)

65 "White people arose from Sedna having sex with the family dog.
Posted by: Anna Puma "

You can do that?

Posted by: Pawl at June 15, 2026 08:13 PM (vFG9F)

66 Hadrian, you owe me

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:13 PM (5P5DO)

67 >>>I don't know what the problem was.

The cats problem is he doesn't like that thing tied around his neck, so he's going all limp.

Not sure what's going on with ace.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at June 15, 2026 08:13 PM (syz1S)

68 So true, and Ben Had is the best of the best!
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:09 PM (c8xsU)

Ditto that.

Hi, SMH!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 15, 2026 08:14 PM (zYpTz)

69 And it continues:

Andrew Kerr
@AndrewKerrNC
·
4h
NYTimes didn't mention that Newsom asked the Native American tribe to donate huge money to his wife's charity JUST AFTER he used his office to block its rival tribe from opening a competing casino.

P.S. comment 199 in the last thread called ace a zionist cunt.

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 08:14 PM (kX27y)

70 In the Muv-Luv Alternative universe, Man gets to the Moon to find aliens have beaten him there.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:15 PM (2GVsD)

71 P.S. comment 199 in the last thread called ace a zionist cunt.
Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 08:14 PM (kX27y)
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His crow army will not like that.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:15 PM (RIvkX)

72 Evening, folken,

I'm on my own tonight. Linda is not feeling well and is resting. It was hot all day, no rain.

The local utility co. came by and was outfitting all the apartments with new digital thermostats and improved flow tap/shower heads. So far so good. I happened to mention I had two cats, and one of the guys looked surprised. "I didn't smell nothin'!" Apparently I keep the place pretty clean.

My new Casio digital sport watch with a better night light arrived. I'm looking forward to using it for tomorrow's workout, though not to the workout itself, not in this hot weather.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:16 PM (wzUl9)

73 Best in most cases not to quote the trolls. Unless they are quotable. Then maybe. Use your best judgement.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:16 PM (vFG9F)

74 The goblin dog acted like he was possessed. No wonder the Chihuahua wanted nothing to do with him.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:16 PM (wzUl9)

75 Here it is:

199 "It was an absurd conclusion to come to and I'm ashamed to have made it."

It was actually pretty mild for you, Zionist cunt.
Posted by: ungowa88 at June 15, 2026 08:06 PM (YgpAe)

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 08:16 PM (kX27y)

76 Scritches to my favorite girl and a hug to both of you.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:08 PM

* hugs back to you *

Scritches delivered. She is, if anything becoming more affectionate lately. She really is a dog in a cat body, including becoming quite demanding for treats and tastes of our meals.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 15, 2026 08:16 PM (0sNs1)

77 Ok we get the picture.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 08:17 PM (vFG9F)

78 Not sure what's going on with ace.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at June 15, 2026 08:13 PM

Have we disappointed him yet again?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 15, 2026 08:18 PM (0sNs1)

79 Hi Dash!

How are you doing?

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:18 PM (c8xsU)

80 News conference for B-52H crash.

Confirmed eight are dead. Families being notified now.

The aircraft was involved in the radar upgrade program, ie the B-52J.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:19 PM (2GVsD)

81 Duncanthrax, she is a Sprite in a cats body. Heart memories are no joke and you two hold a huge one.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:19 PM (5P5DO)

82 Scritches to my favorite girl and a hug to both of you.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:08 PM

* hugs back to you *

Scritches delivered. She is, if anything becoming more affectionate lately. She really is a dog in a cat body, including becoming quite demanding for treats and tastes of our meals.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 15, 2026 08:16 PM (0sNs1)

yeah no cat ever wants to steal the good part of dinner or get treats.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 08:19 PM (uhVAy)

83 Stop wastin' my time
You know what I want
You know what I need
Or maybe you don't
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026

***
In the immortal words of the Amazing Rhythm Aces:

"Well, baby . . . . well, maybe
I shouldn't call you 'baby' no more?
You see, Miss, it's like this:
You don't wanna sell me no bacon,
Don't you open up the store!"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:19 PM (wzUl9)

84 His crow army will not like that.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:15 PM (RIvkX)
______________

Anyone else find it amusing that people who use Zionist think it is a derogatory term? But, the process of using the term Zionist in such a fashion only shows the bigotry of the user.

Same premise: They should substitute "Rollo Tomasi" for Zionist. If you enjoyed "LA Confidential" you will get that reference.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 08:20 PM (dIske)

85 Crew was a mix of military, government, and contractors. Ouch.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:20 PM (2GVsD)

86 >>>Men rescue a kangaroo from a reservoir and the roo shakes their hands afterwards. Kind of. I think he's actually getting ready to punch them and the guy just grabs his paw so he doesn't.

I think the problem with that narrative is the word "rescue". The water came up how high? To his knees?

He wasn't rescued. He was captured. He would have been perfectly content to continue doing whatever he was doing until he was ready to leave. Which he would have done just fine without anyone's "help".

So, yeah, he would have liked to do some damage to his captors.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at June 15, 2026 08:20 PM (syz1S)

87 I should get back to work on the computer.

On the other hand, Snowflake is outside and if yesterday was any indication, it may be difficult to watch 'Catnado' on Tubi with her in the house. The head perked up and she went searching for cats.

I have some cute pictures of her on the rock next to my monkey statue.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 08:20 PM (Sco7b)

88 79 Hi Dash!

How are you doing?
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:18 PM (c8xsU)

Life is good, and we live in interesting times. Hope all is well with you & family.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 15, 2026 08:21 PM (zYpTz)

89 Oldcat, I have never met a cat cat that has the vocabulary of Duncanthrax's girl. She is amazing.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:21 PM (5P5DO)

90 yeah no cat ever wants to steal the good part of dinner or get treats.
Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 08:19 PM (uhVAy)
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*** Kaylee the Calico Kitty Cat (the cutest little cat of them all) has entered the chat... ***

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 08:21 PM (gnNyN)

91
A scientist named Yakub created the white race through a selective breeding project thousands of years ago.
Posted by: Orson

The original Dr. Funkenstein.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 08:22 PM (Cqx++)

92 The Yangs vs the Khoms

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 08:22 PM (GseMx)

93 AOP, just a little while until I get to give you a hug.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:02 PM (5P5DO)

Looking forward to it, Ben Had!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 08:24 PM (1z8ji)

94 Why did it take Animal Control weeks to let the guy who called them adopt the dog? I thought it was three days to give opportunity for possible owner to make claim.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 08:26 PM (GseMx)

95 Oldcat, I have never met a cat cat that has the vocabulary of Duncanthrax's girl. She is amazing.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026

***
My late part-Coon red tabby, Arizona, knew three words: his name, the word "no," and the word "feed." Of which the third was clearly the most important. "No" he was aware of; he'd look at me when I said it; and then, half the time, he'd go on with whatever he was doing anyway.

All of my cats have known their names at least. Marie-Antoinette got her name later in life; she'd belonged to a woman who passed away, and the person who rescued her didn't know the original name and called her after the French queen. And Marie learned it and any part of it, including if someone said it on TV.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:27 PM (wzUl9)

96 >>>Rescue Donkeys Run To This Man The Moment He Starts Singing

That would cure me of any temptation I had to break out in song.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at June 15, 2026 08:27 PM (syz1S)

97 This out of control bear must be a Democrat because he's getting all handsy with the girls.

https://tinyurl.com/bddjzdtr

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 08:27 PM (ndZc7)

98 94 Why did it take Animal Control weeks to let the guy who called them adopt the dog? I thought it was three days to give opportunity for possible owner to make claim.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026

***
He should have just called them back and said the dog ran away, then kept her.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:28 PM (wzUl9)

99 I was born in El Paso. Nightly trivia.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:28 PM (p4NUW)

100 I was born in El Paso. Nightly trivia.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:28 PM (p4NUW)

Any relation to Felina?

https://youtu.be/KAO7vs_Q9is

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 08:30 PM (qx7Zg)

101 I was born in El Paso. Nightly trivia.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:28 PM (p4NUW)

Not in Rosie's Cantina, one hopes!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 08:30 PM (1z8ji)

102 P.S. comment 199 in the last thread called ace a zionist cunt.
Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 08:14 PM (kX27y)

-1 for not calling him a gay zionist cunt.

Be better, trolls. Be better.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 08:30 PM (G3T/K)

103 Admit it, if you didn't know it was AI, you'd love this.

https://tinyurl.com/2h6spm95

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 08:31 PM (Riz8t)

104 I was born in El Paso. Nightly trivia.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026

***
In '93, I was near there on a road trip to Guadalupe Mountains National Park in TX -- right across the NM border from Carlsbad, and in the same mountain range. Beautiful, dry, and hot even in late May. The heat index on the Weather Channel showed a temp *lower* than the actual air temp. That amazed me.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:31 PM (wzUl9)

105 This out of control bear must be a Democrat because he's getting all handsy with the girls.

https://tinyurl.com/bddjzdtr
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 08:27 PM (ndZc7)

Those girls are lucky the bear wasn't hungry.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 08:31 PM (1z8ji)

106 Piper, in this iteration.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:32 PM (5P5DO)

107 >>Any relation to Felina?

That girl could whirl.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 08:32 PM (viF8m)

108 Not in Rosie's Cantina, one hopes!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026

***
Hell of a job for the cantina staff, cleaning up the blood of the handsome young stranger lying dead on the floor!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:33 PM (wzUl9)

109 106 Piper, in this iteration.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08

😂

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:34 PM (p4NUW)

110 Hell of a job for the cantina staff, cleaning up the blood of the handsome young stranger lying dead on the floor!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:33 PM (wzUl9)

And the red boot tracks leading to the back door.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 08:34 PM (1z8ji)

111 Wolfus, they just threw some sawdust on it and carried on.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:35 PM (5P5DO)

112
I was born in Bethesda Maryland 70 mumbly years ago.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 08:36 PM (/QHx4)

113 107 >>Any relation to Felina?

That girl could whirl.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026

Nope. Much more boring, in William Beaumont Hospital. But I do know the song!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:36 PM (p4NUW)

114

Catador

https://shorturl.ly/K3Kwb

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 08:36 PM (Cqx++)

115 Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 08:31 PM (Riz8t

I wish I could play my sax like that.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 08:36 PM (GseMx)

116 My quote from the Amazing Rhythm Aces' "I'll Be Gone" was gleaned from one of the lyrics websites -- which had the lyrics wrong in two places, and I had to correct. So do three others I checked. I know that song (and that fantastic album, Too Stuffed to Jump) well, and Howard Russell Smith, the lead singer, was bluesy, but he didn't mumble.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:37 PM (wzUl9)

117 four seasons, definitely. There are even Yak raisers in Texas.
Milk and butter. Check
Fiber for clothing. Check
Pull your cart or plow. Check
Dung for your fire. Check
Meat. Check
Posted by: Ben Had
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Yurt fabric...of a sort. Yak yurt.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 08:37 PM (XeU6L)

118 I was born in the Ellsworth AFB hospital.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 08:38 PM (GseMx)

119 Wolfus, they just threw some sawdust on it and carried on.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026

***
Yeah, they couldn't call Stanley Steemer, could they?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:38 PM (wzUl9)

120 Catador
https://shorturl.ly/K3Kwb
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 08:36 PM (Cqx++)

When the bull kicked dust on him at the start, I thought there was going to be trouble.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at June 15, 2026 08:40 PM (syz1S)

121 Mike Hammer, a hair shirt from Yak is comfort not a penance.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:40 PM (5P5DO)

122 I was born in the Ellsworth AFB hospital.
Posted by: polynikes

I like Rapid City. That part of the country is beautiful.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 15, 2026 08:42 PM (wOO3z)

123 I have the honor (?) to have been born in Cook County Hospital in late August. My mother said that at the start of September, three days later, when we left Chicago, it was snowing.

I was told we also lived in Tulsa, OK (where an earthquake nearly killed the very small Wolfus), in Van Buren, AR (near Walmart's Bentonville), and Dallas, TX. No idea what led my parents to be such wanderers. They were hardly Bonnie and Clyde (a bookkeeper and a nurse), staying two jumps ahead of the law.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:42 PM (wzUl9)

124 122 I was born in the Ellsworth AFB hospital.
Posted by: polynikes

I like Rapid City. That part of the country is beautiful.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 15, 2026 08:42 PM (wOO3z)

It also was on my retirement relocation option list. Surprisingly the real estate was not cheap.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 08:45 PM (GseMx)

125 In roughly 120 days will be Tx,MoMe 11. I cannot thank you all enough for making this event so special.

AltonJackson normally starts the count down but I have preempted him.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:46 PM (5P5DO)

126 yeah no cat ever wants to steal the good part of dinner or get treats.
Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 08:19 PM (uhVAy)
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My cats have learned to leave my plate alone until I'm done with it. Then, they know they have free rein.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 15, 2026 08:51 PM (amcLV)

127 I was born in the Ellsworth AFB hospital.
Posted by: polynikes

I like Rapid City. That part of the country is beautiful.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 15, 2026
*
It also was on my retirement relocation option list. Surprisingly the real estate was not cheap.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026

***
Neither was the eastern part of SD a few years ago. When I wrote to the state government, they were very welcoming and eager to have me move there. But I couldn't find a house I liked that I could afford.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:52 PM (wzUl9)

128 I had 5 different states on my option list and ended up staying in Texas. Go figure.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 08:54 PM (GseMx)

129 Catador
https://shorturl.ly/K3Kwb
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 08:36 PM (Cqx++)

AI, but amusing.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 08:54 PM (rv0XX)

130 I question why anyone that is retired would live in a state with a state income tax.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:55 PM (5P5DO)

131 Iran v New Zealand starts now.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:55 PM (OoFl2)

132 I like Rapid City. That part of the country is beautiful.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 15, 2026

Son went to South Dakota Mines. Great school, great small city. We loved visiting. We ain't been back since he graduated in 2013. Nee to remedy that.

Late sister lived west of Custer with her husband. She loved it.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 08:57 PM (0aYVJ)

133 I just find the Platner thing fascinating. They must really believe their internal polling.

Did that work for Kamala? How many of the same polling groups/people?

Or, maybe they don't figure anyone has a real shot, so they are floating another envelope widening candidate.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 08:57 PM (zZu0s)

134 It also was on my retirement relocation option list. Surprisingly the real estate was not cheap.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 08:45 PM (GseMx)

The Oil Fracking Boom several years back ran up real estate prices.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 08:58 PM (rv0XX)

135 >>I question why anyone that is retired would live in a state with a state income tax.

I go back and forth on this. I've moved around a lot in my life and the idea of packing up and starting all over again does not excite me. Plus, I really like where I live.

Definitely cheaper options but if I don't like where I live what's the point?

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 08:58 PM (viF8m)

136 four seasons

I was born in the Bethesda Naval Hospital Maryland OPSEC years ago. So was Village Idiot's Apprentice.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:58 PM (u82oZ)

137 I question why anyone that is retired would live in a state with a state income tax.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026

***
If the cost of living and of property (including property tax) is insanely high in the tax-free haven, the taxed territory might be the smarter choice -- if the taxes are average. Certainly a state which taxes Social Security would not be a good idea for a retiree.

I don't want to live where it's hot all year any more, either. Thus I am not considering TX, which I like otherwise, or FL.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:59 PM (wzUl9)

138 Iran v New Zealand starts now.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:55 PM (OoFl2)

Soccer or for sheep?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 09:00 PM (qx7Zg)

139
A scientist named Yakub created the white race through a selective breeding project thousands of years ago.

-------

I just read up a little on Yakub and associated mythology. Anybody who could accept that crap is mentally retarded. And also, not to be trusted. Nation of Islam is a religion created by a retarded psychopath, for retarded psychopaths.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at June 15, 2026 09:00 PM (biznJ)

140
NaCly Dog,

Me too

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:00 PM (/QHx4)

141 I question why anyone that is retired would live in a state with a state income tax.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:55 PM (5P5DO

Property tax is an issue in Texas whereas the state income tax wasn't much of an issue in some states if you were retired. And speaking of property tax, FL is trying to do an end around on Texas. Maybe that will get Texas to look at some options . My issue right now is I moved to a development with a MUD tax. I knew what I was getting into though.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:01 PM (GseMx)

142 Village Idiot's Apprentice and I lived in Japan at the same time, at different bases. We were both north of Libya in 1986. He was in the main spaces keeping the power going to the shaft of his ASW ship, while I was close to Tripoli on a gas-turbine powered DD that monitored the Libyans.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:02 PM (u82oZ)

143 four seasons

Small world.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:03 PM (u82oZ)

144 My issue right now is I moved to a development with a MUD tax. I knew what I was getting into though.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026

***
What is that? [Something] Under Development?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:03 PM (wzUl9)

145 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 08:59 PM (wzUl9)

Texas is big. The Panhandle region was an option.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:05 PM (GseMx)

146 Best in most cases not to quote the trolls. Unless they are quotable.

Quotable Trolls was always one of my favorite Reader's Digest features.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 15, 2026 09:05 PM (a7Qt+)

147 I feel dumber just for reading that tripe.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 08:06 PM (E4rtv)

Wait! We haven't started on the critical reading of Vril: The Power of the Coming Race!

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:05 PM (rbvCR)

148 polynikes, being able to claim a homestead exemption off set a lot of that unless you are a renter

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 09:05 PM (5P5DO)

149 . . . while I was close to Tripoli on a gas-turbine powered DD that monitored the Libyans.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026

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Were they the same Libyans who sold Doc Brown the plutonium?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:06 PM (wzUl9)

150 What is that? [Something] Under Development?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:03 PM (wzUl9)

Yes sewer and water . Tax to build or expand the system to accommodate the new development. In theory it will decrease and eventually go away.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:07 PM (GseMx)

151 ***
Were they the same Libyans who sold Doc Brown the plutonium?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:06 PM (wzUl9)

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Don't whitewash it. Doc Brown STOLE the plutonium from the Libyans.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 15, 2026 09:08 PM (u/oMr)

152 polynikes, being able to claim a homestead exemption off set a lot of that unless you are a renter
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 09:05 PM (5P5DO)

I still pay over 6000 a year .

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:08 PM (GseMx)

153 Paul is on the cock...I mean clock

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 09:08 PM (YwEeS)

154 Texas is big. The Panhandle region was an option.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026

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I thought of Amarillo or Canyon City, near Palo Duro Canyon. All the houses I looked at on Realtor appeared pretty worn out.

Peronally I've always thought the portion of TX that extends westward to El Paso and south of the NM border should be called "the Panhandle." Panhandles are normally horizontal, while the block of TX that sticks up toward Oklahoma is not.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:09 PM (wzUl9)

155 >>Small world.

I was born in Stuttgart when my dad was serving in the Army. Same hospital as my great grandmother as it turned out.

Fast forward to me at 20 working as diving instructor in PR. Our dive shop was in the Caribe Hilton Hotel. Pretty girl steps onto the beach. Jack, not being a complete fool, approaches pretty girl.

It turns out she was from the Boston area, hey me too!, and she was also born in the same hospital delivered by the same doctor 1 week after me.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 09:09 PM (viF8m)

156 Let me see now...

You have income tax, State and federal. Property tax on your home and land. Personal property tax in some States. Auto license and insurance. Gas tax. Cost of utilities, and need for them. Inheritance tax. It would be nice if there were some sort of comprehensive spreadsheet, into which you could plug your retirement income, and how many taxable items of personal property you own, any other important factors, and it would spit out which State would afford you the best standard of living for the least drain on your resources.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:09 PM (1z8ji)

157 138 Iran v New Zealand starts now.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:55 PM (OoFl2)

Soccer or for sheep?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June

Soccer, lol. I think it may be a boring game, though. It would be fun if NZ won, but I think Iran has it.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 09:10 PM (OoFl2)

158 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:09 PM (wzUl9)

I really like Amarillo.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:10 PM (GseMx)

159 Don't whitewash it. Doc Brown STOLE the plutonium from the Libyans.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 15, 2026

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Well, he just forgot to pay them, that was all!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:10 PM (wzUl9)

160 Vril?

Antarctic secret bases ja?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 09:10 PM (2GVsD)

161 In Inuit mythology.

White people arose from Sedna having sex with the family dog.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:08 PM (2GVsD)
====

The Inuit were sore, cold losers.

Posted by: mrp at June 15, 2026 09:12 PM (rj6Yv)

162 Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere

That was in a different time line. After my team took revenge on the Russian Czar for sabotaging Apollo 11 and leaving Armstrong and Aldrin stranded on the moon. The resulting nuclear war only had nuclear strikes on Minot, Faslane, Air Base 200 Apt-Saint-Christol, and Russia.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:13 PM (u82oZ)

163 Vril?

Antarctic secret bases ja?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 09:10 PM (2GVsD)

Sorry, I have a speech impediment, can't do a "k" or hard "c".

Posted by: The Whale at June 15, 2026 09:14 PM (1z8ji)

164
No state tax in Wyoming.

Property tax on our house is $1200 a year.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:15 PM (/QHx4)

165
I really like Amarillo.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026

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In '14 I road-tripped in my new-to-me Buick Regal, a shakedown cruise if you will, to Palo Duro Canyon. Stayed in Amarillo, saw the Cadillac Ranch on the old Route 66, and had dinner in the little college town, Canyon. Driving east to Palo Duro, you think you're heading out to nowhere, and you've missed the turn . . . until suddenly the Earth drops away on your right, and there's The Canyon. Impressive place.

Trivia: Georgia O'Keeffe taught art in Canyon a few years before she discovered Taos and northern NM.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:15 PM (wzUl9)

166 Paul is on the cock...I mean clock
Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 09:08 PM (YwEeS)

Was the MANFRED guy a troll? Seems like i have seen the nic before.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 09:16 PM (zZu0s)

167 It would be nice if there were some sort of comprehensive spreadsheet, into which you could plug your retirement income, and how many taxable items of personal property you own, any other important factors, and it would spit out which State would afford you the best standard of living for the least drain on your resources.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:09 PM (1z8ji)

Well, Alaska has no sales tax, except local to some municipalities, which charge about 2% max. We do have property tax, for real estate, which pays for schools. If your car is more than 15 years old, you don't pay for yearly or bi-yearly license fees, so that's free. No income tax. And we get the PFD, so that offsets most of the other taxes, except the property tax, which obviously exceeds it.

OTOH, everything costs more, including health care. Without good insurance, you are kinda fucked on health care. Very few doctors accept Medicare, so you will need private insurance, NOT Obamacare. Any number of my friends have moved to AZ to avoid those costs. Not ideal.

I grow all my own veggies, can and freeze most of it, and don't spend money on that. We catch salmon, smoke and can most of that, so...

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 15, 2026 09:17 PM (XjQMV)

168 Vril?

Antarctic secret bases ja?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 09:10 PM (2GVsD)

It does sound like an anime title. Bosomy blonds with bows in their hair and nazi caps under the ice...

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 09:17 PM (zZu0s)

169 "A few years before she discovered Taos"

And Tacos, IYKWIM

Posted by: Georgia O'Keefe at June 15, 2026 09:17 PM (0e5Te)

170 Definitely cheaper options but if I don't like where I live what's the point?
Posted by: JackStraw

Exactly - what is perfect for one Moron may be different than was is perfect for another. My post retirement move was, and remains, perfect for us.

Very low prop taxes
No state income taxes
Very low governmental fees - hunting licenses, DMV, etc.
A church on every corner
Mountains
Waterfalls
Very low prop taxes
Southern manners
Fishing
No line at the DMV
Redneck bars where dinner is $12. Two pieces of catfish, hushpuppies, six fried shrimp and fries. Cold beer.
Did I mention very low prop taxes?

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:18 PM (SKC9R)

171 Was the MANFRED guy a troll? Seems like i have seen the nic before.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 09:16 PM (zZu0s)

MANFRED THE HEAT-SEEKING OBOE? Not a troll, AFAIK, but he is kind of out there.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:18 PM (1z8ji)

172 Was the MANFRED guy a troll? Seems like i have seen the nic before.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 09:16 PM (zZu0s)

Hard to say. He's a treat to try and make sense of, that's for sure ...

Posted by: browndog says woof at June 15, 2026 09:18 PM (3sXRv)

173 We don't pay for fish. If DH shot a moose, we would be set for meat for the year, but that's a lot of work and I'm not getting younger. Lol.

But, we live in paradise.

My point is that any place can be made to work, if you want it. We want this. As the song says, "Not everyone thinks we got it made but we do, don't we?" Why yes, yes we do.

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 15, 2026 09:19 PM (XjQMV)

174 I had Canyon, TX, and Canyon City, TX, mixed up. They are nowhere near each other.

Confusing the issue is Cañon City in CO.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:19 PM (wzUl9)

175
I can't figure out what MANFRED is.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:19 PM (/QHx4)

176 Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:18 PM (SKC9R

What part of TN do you live?

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:20 PM (GseMx)

177 Vril?

Antarctic secret bases ja?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 09:10 PM (2GVsD)

Eventually all the conspiracy theories go back to Wells, Bulwer-Lytton and Edgar Rice-Burroughs.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:20 PM (rbvCR)

178 Eventually all the conspiracy theories go back to Wells, Bulwer-Lytton and Edgar Rice-Burroughs.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026

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Bulwer-Lytton wrote science fiction?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:21 PM (wzUl9)

179 Not sure, but I wouldnt be surprised to hear MANFRED used to write for David Lynch.

Posted by: Wally at June 15, 2026 09:21 PM (0e5Te)

180 Kindltot

Pellucidar for the win!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:22 PM (u82oZ)

181 I can't figure out what MANFRED is.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:19 PM (/QHx4)

His posts remind me of the goblin dog in that video above.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:22 PM (1z8ji)

182
Lol AOP

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:22 PM (/QHx4)

183 What part of TN do you live?
Posted by: polynikes

Cumberland County

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:23 PM (SKC9R)

184 Also, Tug Bar. One mile down the road. We can stumble home from there if necessary. Shooting events all winter. Santa on a fire truck at Christmas time. Everyone there knows our names, and is happy to see us. Some places defy all the downsides. This is one of them.

Really, look it up. The Sunday bloody Mary is, remarkable. And a bargain at $75.

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 15, 2026 09:23 PM (XjQMV)

185
Tennessee is a beautiful state.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:24 PM (/QHx4)

186 Cumberland County
Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:23 PM (SKC9R)

Mind the Gap! Might be Easterners sneaking in.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:24 PM (1z8ji)

187 Vril?

Antarctic secret bases ja?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 09:10 PM (2GVsD)

Yes, but speaking of secret Antarctic bases, (and Nazis on the moon) have you read David Drake's Fortress?

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:24 PM (rbvCR)

188 MANFRED THE HEAT-SEEKING OBO is three standard deviations from normal, but not a political troll like the unnamed ones that CBD smites on sight.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:25 PM (u82oZ)

189 I could have sworn i have seen the nic in posts before over the course of years.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 09:25 PM (zZu0s)

190 Eventually all the conspiracy theories go back to Wells"

Dawn?

Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 09:25 PM (XuXeR)

191 Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:23 PM (SKC9R)

TN was an option. Probably the only location I'm having second thoughts on my choice to stay in TX.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:25 PM (GseMx)

192 Well, time for me to prepare supper.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:26 PM (1z8ji)

193 Mind the Gap! Might be Easterners sneaking in.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

It's interesting - damn few New Yorkers, PA, NJ or New England folks moving in. Loads of folks from MI, WI, MN and IL. More than a few from FL and CA too. The Califolks are refugees, not invaders, so that's nice.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:26 PM (SKC9R)

194 I can't figure out what MANFRED is.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:19 PM (/QHx4)

Sometimes he actually engages, or at least he did in the past.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:26 PM (rbvCR)

195
Was the MANFRED guy a troll? Seems like i have seen the nic before.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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MANFRED's been here a good while. He comes and goes. If you click his links he's not a troll or a Dem.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 09:27 PM (pMmVV)

196 Bulwer-Lytton wrote science fiction?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:21 PM (wzUl9)

Yes, he wrote the Vril book.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:27 PM (rbvCR)

197
Husband bought a beef roast today for the crockpot.

Do any of you brown it before putting it in the crockpot?

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:29 PM (/QHx4)

198 >>Do any of you brown it before putting it in the crockpot?

Yes.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 09:30 PM (viF8m)

199 I forgot one, Theosophy, but that is a combination of Bulwer-Lytton, Atlantis and Spiritualism.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:30 PM (rbvCR)

200
Thanks JackStraw.

I was thinking about browning it in bacon grease.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:32 PM (/QHx4)

201 four seasons, if you brown the roast before putting it in the crock pot it will come out better. There is the risk of non-seared meat coming out grey and that is not optimal.

I also like to clear the pan with some water, and make a light gravy with it, to put in the crock pot too.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:32 PM (rbvCR)

202 I do like to play golf year round which was a factor. But now you can get a golf simulator that is almost as fun as playing the real thing. Except for putting which is half the game.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:32 PM (GseMx)

203 I can't figure out what MANFRED is.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:19 PM (/QHx4)

Me neither. His posts kind of trigger my as-of-now undiagnosed ADHD. I tend to skim. No offense.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 09:33 PM (0aYVJ)

204
Kindltot,

Gravy is essential. I love sauces and gravy.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:34 PM (/QHx4)

205 Do any of you brown it before putting it in the crockpot"

Indeed. A bit of butter, and a shake of salt and pepper. Get a nice sear on all sides...

Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 09:34 PM (XuXeR)

206 I also like to clear the pan with some water, and make a light gravy with it, to put in the crock pot too"

Beer. More better gooder.

Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 09:35 PM (XuXeR)

207 Do any of you brown it before putting it in the crockpot"

Indeed. A bit of butter, and a shake of salt and pepper. Get a nice sear on all sides...
Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 09:34 PM (XuXeR)

A former cow-orker was married to a man who was a chef. He seared all four sides of the roast, then made the best corned beef ever. Just in time for St. Paddy's Day.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 09:36 PM (0aYVJ)

208 I brown everything in bacon grease, including salmon.

Posted by: Wenda at June 15, 2026 09:37 PM (UIfeN)

209 I just finished watching The Minions Movie, and the best part of it was Sandra Bullock being insane.
The rest was silly shading into clinically stupid.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:37 PM (rbvCR)

210 The precooked Hormel Beef Roast you can microwave in 3 1/2 minutes is pretty damn good.. Close enough to home cooked that it could fool some people.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:37 PM (GseMx)

211 I've got two buns left in the bread box and one straggling hotdog in the frig. Looks like it's time to make a stadium dog to clear out some of these leftovers.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 09:39 PM (SRceu)

212
polynikes,

Yes it is very good. Great for a quick meal.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:39 PM (/QHx4)

213 Beer. More better gooder.
Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 09:35 PM (XuXeR)

It is really good, but all I have in the house is apple juice. Not ideal, and far too sweet for a nice pot roast.

If you have white sweet potatoes, they go very nice into a pot roast or a stew instead of potatoes. The red ones are better used for roasting instead.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 09:39 PM (rbvCR)

214 Eventually all the conspiracy theories go back to Wells"

Dawn?
Posted by: man at June 15, 2026

***
Adobe

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:40 PM (wzUl9)

215 Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:39 PM (/QHx4

The gravy is really good too right?

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:41 PM (GseMx)

216 I brown everything in bacon grease, including salmon.
Posted by: Wenda at June 15, 2026 09:37 PM (UIfeN)

Before we moved I had a nice ceramic jar of bacon grease. Living in a small apartment has certain disadvantages. I miss my old kitchen with awesome gas range.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 09:41 PM (0aYVJ)

217 I've got two buns left in the bread box

Kinky!

Posted by: yeasty prevert at June 15, 2026 09:42 PM (3U3sD)

218
Gotta have gravy for the taters.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:42 PM (/QHx4)

219 I was born in small Catholic hospital in Hell's Kitchen.

Zip it, Straw.

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 15, 2026 09:42 PM (3ImbR)

220 203 Me neither. His posts kind of trigger my as-of-now undiagnosed ADHD. I tend to skim. No offense.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 15, 2026 09:33 PM (0aYVJ)

Ditto...

Posted by: Joemarine at June 15, 2026 09:44 PM (y171U)

221 Rub it with oil, little slits for garlic cloves, maybe chunks of onion and roll in flour. Then brown it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 09:44 PM (pMmVV)

222 >>Zip it, Straw.

Why are you attacking me? I'm feeling very vulnerable and distressed.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 09:46 PM (viF8m)

223 I might head off to bed early tonight. This morning I woke half an hour before I'd planned, didn't work out thanks to the heat, and didn't nap much this afternoon. I'm feeling sluggish.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 09:47 PM (wzUl9)

224 Well, spaghetti sauce made, pasta is on the boil.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:48 PM (1z8ji)

225 218
Gotta have gravy for the taters.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:42 PM (/QHx4)

Currently in process. I believe the roast will be done in about 1-1/2 hours, so no hurry.

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 15, 2026 09:49 PM (F5Hzk)

226 The Maillard Reaction(browning) is essential for the best flavor.

Posted by: davidt at June 15, 2026 09:51 PM (Q+gd/)

227 >>The Maillard Reaction(browning) is essential for the best flavor.

And deglaze the pan with red wine. Get all those charred bits, thats where the flavor hides.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 09:53 PM (viF8m)

228 Oven roasting a bottom round roast. Butter the outside, fat side up, Montreal Steak seasoning, then 10 minutes at 500 degrees, probably about 1-1/2 hours at 325. Rest a good 15 minutes, then a lovely medium rare thin sliced roast, 6 lbs, lasts about a week.

Lots of gravy.

The last of the roast goes in a vat of gravy and served over mashed. Oh, my, yes.

My mother could make a three pound roast last a week for a family of seven. I'm not so penurious.

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 15, 2026 09:55 PM (F5Hzk)

229
JackStraw,

I am intrigued about how you cook the smoked Mac and cheese.

Do you use smoked cheese or put on the grill.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 09:56 PM (/QHx4)

230 Iran v New Zealand starts now.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:55 PM (OoFl2)

Soccer or for sheep?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf

Either way, I thought Iran was crippled by war?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 09:58 PM (/lPRQ)

231 "131 Iran v New Zealand starts now.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 08:55 PM (OoFl2)"

I read this and thought "wow that ceasefire broke down fast, and oddly"

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 09:59 PM (bvZDb)

232 CNN has just learned that huge gas related explosion occurred about 2 hours ago at the Brattleboro FART Tube storage facility.

Mary Clogginstein hit hardest.........

More inFARTmation to follow.....

Posted by: CNN Breaking News at June 15, 2026 09:59 PM (38587)

233 >>JackStraw,

>>I am intrigued about how you cook the smoked Mac and cheese.

>>Do you use smoked cheese or put on the grill.

It's very easy. Make a roux, add cheese of your choice, I use cheddar and gouda and some cream cheese, and some half&half, boil the mac but don't overcook, add to the melted cheese mixture and stir it up and then top it off with panko and BBQ rub of whatever strikes my fancy (and have on hand) soaked in melted butter.

Pop into the smoker for at least at hour at 225, I go longer cause I like it smokey, and presto smoked mac and cheese.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 10:02 PM (viF8m)

234
Thank you JackStraw.

It sounds delicious.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 10:04 PM (/QHx4)

Ukranian Rent-Boys Who Set Fire to Keir Starmer's Property Were...
Paid by Russian Diplomat In Effort to Fake Up a "Far Right" Plot Against Him

So Keir Stermer wasn't a social acquaintance of the rent boys.

No, it was a Russian op designed to stir up trouble, arranged by a paymaster calling himself "EL" or "EL Money."

I'm guessing Keir Starmer's government gladly accepted the hoax as a reason to target the "far right."

"EL" has been identified, writes John Sexton.

Today, the BBC claims it has identified EL. He's a 23-year-old Russian diplomat with close ties to the Kremlin.

The handler EL, who directed Lavrynovych, offered Russian citizenship in return for other attacks and glorified President Vladimir Putin, messages the BBC has uncovered show.
We have identified evidence suggesting that EL is a young Russian diplomat, schooled in information warfare by spies and propagandists, who is close to the highest levels of power in Moscow. His name is Evgeny Lyukshin. He is 23 and the son of a senior official...

Lyukshin allegedly set up a fake far-right group called Direct Action which was completely fabricated.

The group sought to appear as an organic British creation. But we found that Direct Action was created online by Russian operatives to cause division among ordinary people in the UK.
Messages sent in the group bore a Moscow timestamp, used Cyrillic letters, and placed pound signs at the end of numbers, rather than at the start - as in Russian...

But Lyukshin was plaing both sides. Before he invented Direct Action he also created an extremist Muslim group called Takbir Foundation.

The foundation sought to recruit Muslims to spray-paint "sacred graffiti" in the UK. But its real goal was obvious: to inflame the far right with this vandalism. Telegram accounts that pretended to be those of devout Muslims later switched seamlessly to an aggressive anti-Islam agenda with Direct Action.

So this is the same "election rigging" effort Russia deployed in America in 2016, spending a couple hundred thousand in ads to both inflame the right against the left and to inflame the left against the right, by spending money to stoke anti-white rage, for example.

The American media always, always forgets to mention that part when "reporting" on the Russian "interference" in the 2016 election.

Based on my belief that Ukranian models were targeting him based on something personal like an argument over payment or failure to comply with blackmail demands, I falsely concluded that Keir Starmer must have been a patron of rent-boys, and thus a homosexual.

I apologize for that false claim and withdraw it completely.

It was an absurd conclusion to come to and I'm ashamed to have made it.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 06:35 PM

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1 Hi!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (WONhk)

2 I am gonna wait and see, this seems very convenient and in my opinion kinda unlikely. At the very least, there's info we're not being given.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 06:36 PM (UZCuZ)

3 Thanks for the boxing video, Ace!

Looked like the mighty Obungo lifting 2lbs of hand weights. That was one of my favorite videos for awhile.

Pansies/weaklings/Nancy boys.

Starmer is one pathetic weirdo. The praying mantis of a humanoid. I need to stop being productive and go stare at his wife and supposed spawn.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (WONhk)

4 Huh. I am not sure what to say about this.

Ill think of something.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (zZu0s)

5 I still believe it was the rent boys. I will never be persuaded otherwise.

Posted by: huerfano at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (VJX5o)

6 At this point, Keir is trying to stay in his government paid housing.

Nothing more, nothing less.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (2GVsD)

7 Aww. I finally understand a money laundering scheme and the thread is MOOOT!

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (lCppi)

8 Nooded.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (NcvvS)

9 He's a 23-year-old Russian diplomat with close ties to the Kremlin.

A national diplomat with close ties to the central government? You don't say.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (ExV1e)

10 Ahhh those Russians!

They've come so far for a people that couldn't catch moose and squirrel.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (Sco7b)

11 I'd give this a couple days to settle out.

The BBC is not a really credible source IMO.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (mP0Kj)

12 Packs a punch!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (Cqx++)

13 OT
Horrible B52 crash at Edwards AF Base. Doesn't look like the crew made it out.

Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (lJ0H4)

14 I still believe it was the rent boys. I will never be persuaded otherwise.
Posted by: huerfano at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (VJX5o)

Just because they were ALSO paid to burn his houses down, does not mean they could not also happily accept money from Starmer to ALSO bang him up the squeek hole. That's just good business and time management.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:40 PM (zZu0s)

15 He's a 23-year-old Russian diplomat with close ties to the Kremlin.

They have to hammer the point home for the low-IQ British subjects all named Mohammed.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:40 PM (2GVsD)

16 So does this mean the BBC is turning on Keir?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:40 PM (zZu0s)

17
Eight lives lost from the crash.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (/QHx4)

18 Don't believe any of this investigation. And don't really care one way or the other. We just had a post on British intelligence trying to gaslight their citizens.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (GseMx)

19 Seeing reports of eight dead with the BUFF crash, which means some kind of test.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (2GVsD)

20 Based on my belief that Ukranian models were targeting him based on something personal like an argument over payment or failure to comply with blackmail demands, I falsely concluded that Keir Starmer must have been a patron of rent-boys, and thus a homosexual.

Whereas you could have concluded that he was a posh British politician, and thus a homosexual.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (ExV1e)

21 For someone trained by the FSB, this sounds very bizarre and unprofessional. Kindergarten stuff. And the link to the source of this revelation leads to the..Kiev Post. So... grain of salt. I mean a truckload of salt.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (GD0B3)

22 Uke Rent-Boys sounds like a band hired for beach parties.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (cOQ4e)

23 Keir has also announced a new law banning anyone younger than 16 from using social media.

Good luck with that you Chad.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:42 PM (2GVsD)

24 sought to appear as an organic British creation. But we found that Direct Action was created online by Russian operatives to cause division among ordinary people in the UK. Messages sent in the group bore a Moscow timestamp, used Cyrillic letters, and placed pound signs at the end of numbers, rather than at the start - as in Russian...

... and the guy in charge was a 23 year old nepo boi.
This is Rocky and Bullwinkle tier of spycraft, folks.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:42 PM (gKWVE)

25 Uke Rent-Boys sounds like a band hired for beach parties.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (cOQ4e)

London Boys tribute band.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:42 PM (zZu0s)

26 Ah, so Russia is a foreign chapter of the SPLC?

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 06:42 PM (dIske)

27 >>15 He's a 23-year-old Russian diplomat with close ties to the Kremlin.

Um, seriously? a 23-year-old Russian diplomat? Very loose cover, tovarishki.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 06:42 PM (NcvvS)

28 If the BBC turns on Starmer, will they announce that he isn't paying his television taxes as the opening salvo?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (qx7Zg)

29 Yeah, on the same day that Starmer happens to get a law passed requiring everyone in the UK to identify themselves in order to use social media (as part of age verification), purely coincidentally the BBC announces that Evil Russians sent by the Demonic Putin happen to be tormenting poor Starmer.

I. Am. Dubious.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (aD4fx)

30 Well this is different, not the fake story. Just who did it

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (Ia/+0)

31 ... and the guy in charge was a 23 year old nepo boi.
This is Rocky and Bullwinkle tier of spycraft, folks.
Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:42 PM (gKWVE)

Moose and Skirrel have defeated me again!!!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (zZu0s)

32 At least Natasha was hot.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (gKWVE)

33 Uke Rent-Boys chart topper was "Never Gonna Give Up Kier."

A really hot single that burned up the charts.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (2GVsD)

34 Horrible B52 crash at Edwards AF Base. Doesn't look like the crew made it out.
Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (lJ0H4)

Must have crashed during take off. The military is a dangerous job.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (GseMx)

35 Maybe he is a loose cannon recruited by MI6, also a possibility.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 06:44 PM (GD0B3)

36 Starmer to ALSO bang him up the squeek hole. That's just good business and time management.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:40 PM (zZu0s)

Pelousi's husband knows this hammer bit really well.

I wonder if handy with a hammer was in that ad?

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:44 PM (WONhk)

37 Starmer shows off his boxing prowess.
......

Don't tell me, he's been working out with Barry.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:44 PM (UjdFS)

38 What a fag!

Posted by: Elton John at June 15, 2026 06:44 PM (d9FiM)

39 Cont...If I remember correctly, a ball peen hammer.

Which made me laugh even louder.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:45 PM (WONhk)

40 We categorically deny that Keir Starmer keeps rent boys, and also register our complaint about people implying that rent boys shouldn't be hired. We are part of the Labour coalition and we demand more government jobs for rent boys.

Posted by: LGBTQIA2S*KS at June 15, 2026 06:45 PM (+zlOu)

41 Keir and Ukrainian rent boys.

I am now picturing the scene from Lion in Winter when Richard Harris discovers Philip of France has cornholed one of his sons.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:45 PM (2GVsD)

42 At least Natasha was hot.
Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (gKWVE)

I could not remember who played Natasha in the movie (never saw it.) Rene Russo. Weak, Hollywood. Famke Jenson was right there.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:45 PM (zZu0s)

43 Must have crashed during take off. The military is a dangerous job.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (GseMx)

'Swhy I didn't complain about Dubya's TANG service as some did. (His performance as Commander in Chief is fair game.)
Testing aircraft was no joke in the late 1960s and really isn't all that jocular today.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:45 PM (gKWVE)

44 22 Uke Rent-Boys sounds like a band hired for beach parties.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (cOQ4e)

An all-ukulele band, that does nothing but Don Ho covers.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 06:45 PM (rv0XX)

45 For someone trained by the FSB, this sounds very bizarre and unprofessional. Kindergarten stuff. And the link to the source of this revelation leads to the..Kiev Post. So... grain of salt. I mean a truckload of salt.

It would have been the SVR (FSB does not operate outside the former Soviet Union); or GU (formerly GRU), military intelligence.

SVR is highly professional, GU less so. (GU was the organization behind the Novichok attack in England.)

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 15, 2026 06:46 PM (aD4fx)

46 It was an absurd conclusion to come to and I'm ashamed to have made it.

Incorrect, maybe, but certainly not absurd.

True or not, I still don't trust the BBC when it comes to running cover for the left.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:46 PM (6ydKt)

47 Keir and Ukrainian rent boys.

I am now picturing the scene from Lion in Winter when Richard Harris discovers Philip of France has cornholed one of his sons.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Peter O'Toole

Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 06:47 PM (lJ0H4)

48 Has the UK ever had a worse douchebag PM than Keir Starmer?

He is a fag's fag.

Posted by: Resign Already at June 15, 2026 06:47 PM (z20w/)

49 Duh!

Why did I think Richard Harris?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:47 PM (2GVsD)

50 Add the following to the list of things to be worried about - Getting sexually assaulted by your jet ski:

SAFETY ALERT: Ambassador Herschel Walker has an important message for Americans visiting The Bahamas: Jet ski rentals pose a serious risk of injury, death, and sexual assault. U.S. gov't employees are banned from renting them — and you should avoid them too.

x.com/USEmbassyNassau/status/
2066540298461655056

Stay frosty boys and girls.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 15, 2026 06:48 PM (3uBP9)

51 The UK is also trying to ban kids from social media and force anyone who does use it to identify themselves.

Free speech does not exist in the UK.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 06:48 PM (viF8m)

52 Has the UK ever had a worse douchebag PM than Keir Starmer?

He is a fag's fag.
Posted by: Resign Already at June 15, 2026 06:47 PM (z20w/)

Neville Chamberlain would say Kier is gay and his shit's retarded.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:48 PM (zZu0s)

53 18 Don't believe any of this investigation. And don't really care one way or the other. We just had a post on British intelligence trying to gaslight their citizens.
Posted by: polynikes
---

I'll take Ireland for $500, Jim.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 06:48 PM (pMmVV)

54 >>>No, it was a Russian op designed to stir up trouble, and I'm guessing Keir Starmer's government gladly accepted the hoax as a reason to target the "far right."

Now what about that supposed picture of 10 year old Kier Starmer hugging Jimmy Savile, and comments on that?

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 06:48 PM (rbvCR)

55 Why did I think Richard Harris?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:47 PM (2GVsD)

It's easy to get your drunken pommy fruits mixed up.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 06:49 PM (rv0XX)

56 Why did I think Richard Harris?

Peter O'Toole
Richard Harris

They both named after penises. It was an honest mistake.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:49 PM (ExV1e)

57 Uke Rent-Boys sounds like a band hired for beach parties.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (cOQ4e)

An all-ukulele band, that does nothing but Don Ho covers.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026

And set bonfires, naturally.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 15, 2026 06:49 PM (cOQ4e)

58 Neville Chamberlin was never as incompetent as Kier Starmer

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:49 PM (2GVsD)

59 I wonder how long a guy has tool around on their jet ski in the bahamas before they get sexually assaulted.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 15, 2026 06:50 PM (3uBP9)

60 Is someone tickling my gooch with a feather or is that Keir Starmer on the speed bag?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 06:50 PM (SRceu)

61 It's easy to get your drunken pommy fruits mixed up.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 06:49 PM (rv0XX)

I think Harris managed better into old age than O'toole.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:50 PM (zZu0s)

62 Stay frosty boys and girls.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 15, 2026 06:48 PM (3uBP9)

I assume the guys renting out the jet skis moonlight as sexual assaulters.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:50 PM (GseMx)

63 Richard Burton has entered the picture.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:51 PM (2GVsD)

64 So there I was, in Nassau renting a jet ski, and I roamed out with a couple men I met. You know the type: well tanned, well toned, chiseled features... next thing you know we get to this seculed islet and they're taking turns sucking my cock! Could you believe...? What made them think I was into that kind of thing?

Posted by: I just don't understand why these homosexuals keep doing this to me at June 15, 2026 06:51 PM (gKWVE)

65 My Favorite Year was a good movie

As was A Man Called Horse

I give the edge to Harris

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:52 PM (GseMx)

66 34 Horrible B52 crash at Edwards AF Base. Doesn't look like the crew made it out.
Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (lJ0H4)

Must have crashed during take off. The military is a dangerous job.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:43 PM (GseMx)

The last B-52 was built in 1962. They have been rebuilt so many times, always by the lowest bidder, that I am surprised this is not a daily occurrence.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 15, 2026 06:52 PM (mP0Kj)

67 THOSE GUYS ARE FAGS!

Posted by: Jeff Spiccoli at June 15, 2026 06:54 PM (IlL6s)

68 So the British government came out and said the young men that burned some of Starmer stuff where not his rent boys but in fact (unwitting) Russian agents?

Uh...we are believing this? This is like the State Department saying Barack Obama had a ton of girlfriends in college and only Russian bots would say he was gay

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 06:54 PM (sKqQm)

69 76 75 B-52Hs will be upgraded to B-52J standards.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:54 PM (2GVsD)

70 34 Horrible B52 crash at Edwards AF Base. Doesn't look like the crew made it out.
Posted by: Tuna

Crashed right after takeoff. 8 souls reportedly. The bomber was at Edwards for running tests of an unspecified nature.

I do know that the B-52 is scheduled to be updated with new Rolls Royce engines that will extend its range and reduce pollutants from the original models. Plus are far easier to service as the originals have not been made for decades now.

I wonder if those tests had anything to do with that particular B-52.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:54 PM (E4rtv)

71 Let's not argue over 'oo called 'oo a fag.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 06:55 PM (RIvkX)

72 63 Richard Burton has entered the picture.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:51 PM (2GVsD)

He had man colonscopy practice as well? Really?

When he had Elizabeth Taylor at the snap of his fingers? What on earth. Why?

Is there a need for loose orifices in acting? Hemorrhoid pain to help their trade? Later HIV with Rock Hudson?
[Sad scene: think of Weinstein in bathrobe. That's a cut!].

I need to go do something productive.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:56 PM (WONhk)

73 USAF is scheduled to run the first H model through modification to J standards this year.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:56 PM (2GVsD)

74 Uh...we are believing this? This is like the State Department saying Barack Obama had a ton of girlfriends in college and only Russian bots would say he was gay
Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 06:54 PM (sKqQm)

Great Point! I would say that Obama was America's Keir Starmer.

Posted by: A Fag Is A Fag Is A Fag at June 15, 2026 06:56 PM (z20w/)

75 Official AF statement just released:
“An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine test mission crashed today shortly after take-off at 11:20 a.m. (PDT). Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable. Emergency response personnel are on scene, and officials are working to account for all personnel."

"The crash is currently under investigation."

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 06:57 PM (cx1bp)

76 13 OT
Horrible B52 crash at Edwards AF Base. Doesn't look like the crew made it out.

Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (lJ0H4)

Crew of 8.

Soldering is a dangerous business,

Posted by: javems at June 15, 2026 06:57 PM (zFsEm)

77 Except in England a fag is a cigarette.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:57 PM (2GVsD)

78 33 Uke Rent-Boys chart topper was "Never Gonna Give Up Kier."

A really hot single that burned up the charts.
Posted by: Anna Puma
======
He's been pRick rolled.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:57 PM (E4rtv)

79 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Monday called on the Trump administration to immediately brief Congress and publicly release the full details of a newly announced memorandum of understanding with Iran.

After Trump told him STFU and go back to his Homo Cave in the DC Gay District.....

Minutes later Schmumer was rushed to a medical facility where he was diagnosed with "Menstrual Cramps".

Posted by: CNN Breaking News at June 15, 2026 06:58 PM (dm7SR)

80 When I look for accurate information on Russia, I look to the Kyiv Post!

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 15, 2026 06:58 PM (aD4fx)

81 I don't buy it.

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 06:59 PM (YwEeS)

82
I have 51 highly respected intelligence experts ready to sign off on an open letter to be published by a respected U.S. newspaper to the effect that you're full of shit on this matter, Mr. O'Spades.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 06:59 PM (Y8DZL)

83 Soldering is a dangerous business,
Posted by: javems at June 15, 2026 06:57 PM (zFsEm)

I won't say it...

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:59 PM (lCppi)

84 Nobody ever talks about the Matthew Sheperd tattoo I got on my asscheek to honor the children who were killed by American jetskis during my Bahamas campaign. Only the Nazi one. Go figure.

Posted by: Graham Platner at June 15, 2026 07:00 PM (+zlOu)

85 Starmer is the lowest polling PM since polling began in the UK.

He is universally disliked, even by his own party.

Most of Labour is counting on an election this Thursday to elect the man, Burnham, they want to replace him.

Polls have him winning because the Restore Britain candidate is siphoning votes from the Reform UK candidate (got the names correct this time) putting Burnham slightly ahead of Robert Kenyon (Reform). The Restore candidate is a business woman named Rebecca Shepherd who's polling around 8% but hopes are she'll do better than that.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:00 PM (6ydKt)

86 Everyone who went to an English university or was on the stage apparently at least dabbled in the gay.

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 07:00 PM (YwEeS)

87 Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:59 PM (lCppi)

You can call autocorrect %#^*%#

I'm just assuming

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 07:00 PM (GseMx)

88 It must have gone wrong really quick on the B-52 if the four crew with upward firing ejection seats never got out.

https://ejectionsite.com/b-52.htm

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 07:01 PM (2GVsD)

89 Not Christopher Lee or Peter Cushing though.

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 07:01 PM (YwEeS)

90 Queer Keir's Britain headlines,
StandforBritain@Maxwellpainn-Woman arrested for breaching the peace , after screaming to loudly that she was gang raped. 4 officers resign. It was in Nottinghamshire.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 07:02 PM (E4rtv)

91 >>> I assume the guys renting out the jet skis moonlight as sexual assaulters.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:50 PM (GseMx)

That's what Hershel is saying there. One the safety is bad and people are injured or die and two the operators take people out alone to remote islands and assault them.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 15, 2026 07:02 PM (3uBP9)

92 65 My Favorite Year was a good movie
As was A Man Called Horse
Posted by: polynikes

Put down the crack pipe and stop with the Valu-rite. Now.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 07:03 PM (Y8DZL)

93 I'm really enjoying the videos put up by World Cup Brits visiting the US for the first time and deciding Boston was a good idea. And, then getting that sheepish look on their faces during the tours, which are mostly focused around the American Revolution. It's priceless.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:03 PM (dIske)

94 Woman arrested for breaching the peace , after screaming to loudly that she was gang raped. 4 officers resign. It was in Nottinghamshire.

This is big. "Officer Jobsworth" used to be a meme in Blighty. "Ehh, I could arrest Mohammed but there's a community relations nightmare... more than me job's worth."

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 07:04 PM (gKWVE)

95 They only destroy!

Posted by: Unkaren at June 15, 2026 07:04 PM (MaRK8)

96 Just checking ......

Again, when I BBQ for Father's Day (Non-Birthing Person's Day) do I put the Cheese on my Veggie Burger while on the BBQ or when I take it off the BBQ ???

I want to get the Fake picture correct this time !!!!!!!

Posted by: Chuck Schumer at June 15, 2026 07:04 PM (dm7SR)

97 Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:03 PM (dIske)

Some of the limeys are signing copies of the Declaration.
"This... this... ah, this... fuck me, mate, this could have been written in Luton yesterday"

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 07:05 PM (gKWVE)

98 Uke Rent-Boys chart topper was "Never Gonna Give Up Kier."

A really hot single that burned up the charts.
Posted by: Anna Puma
======
He's been pRick rolled.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:57 PM

*claps enthusiastically*

Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 15, 2026 07:05 PM (cOQ4e)

99 Fine under what a shame,

Dalisia Ballinger
@DBallinger901
·
5h
BREAKING NEWS out of Memphis!

Big Tami aka Tami "Tirade Tami" Sawyer was indicted on federal charges today! (Court clerk in Memphis).

The known Democratic bigot was seen turning herself in today. Finally, the Feds got her to shut her big mouth. TALK ABOUT THOSE CHARGES!

#MAGA #Trump #TeamTrump

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 07:06 PM (E4rtv)

100 Not Christopher Lee or Peter Cushing though.
Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 07:01 PM (YwEeS)

Oliver Reed.

Posted by: Not A Breechloader at June 15, 2026 07:06 PM (z20w/)

101 The BBC is not a reliable source. Best to believe the opposite of any BBC "reporting" particularly concerning Kweer Starmer and the NAZI labour party.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at June 15, 2026 07:07 PM (xvV+O)

102 90 Queer Keir's Britain headlines,
StandforBritain@Maxwellpainn-Woman arrested for breaching the peace , after screaming to loudly that she was gang raped. 4 officers resign. It was in Nottinghamshire.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 07:02 PM (E4rtv)

The incidents are coming almost daily now.

Another incident was two foreign (looked Pakistani or Arab) code enforcement officers turning off their body cameras and threatening to beat some English man's ass. If that wasn't enough the office also threatened to get the police involved and they'd beat his ass, too.

Starmer's only recourse will be to make social media take more and more videos down that are making him, and the government, look bad.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:07 PM (6ydKt)

103 My Grandma punches harder than that and she's been gone for 20 years.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 07:08 PM (vFG9F)

104 New book. Old topic.

How to Escalate with a Woman and Make Her Horny
How to Make a Woman Want to Sleep With You Even if You’re a Creepy Clown
By: Kent Lamarc

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 07:09 PM (ndZc7)

105 looked it up; it was a prank
tinyurl.com/3z3hm3uy
I'm hoping it becomes a thing Brits do though.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 07:09 PM (gKWVE)

106 Quien es mas macho? Tim Walz o Keir Starmer?

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 07:10 PM (B0NCh)

107 BBC is worse than out Marxists Propaganda Ministry

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 07:10 PM (Ia/+0)

108 Now the First Partner lashes out:

Jennifer Siebel Newsom has snapped back at a Department of Justice probe into her and husband Governor Gavin Newsom.

California’s First Partner branded the move an attack on she and her family and moaned President Trump had “no boundaries” in his pursuit of them.

She said: “There are clearly no boundaries to what Donald Trump will do to get his way or to challenge those who get in his way.”

“This is not presidential behavior, and the Governor and I will continue to speak truth to power because the American people deserve so much more.”

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 07:10 PM (kX27y)

109 Polls have him winning because the Restore Britain candidate is siphoning votes from the Reform UK candidate (got the names correct this time) putting Burnham slightly ahead of Robert Kenyon (Reform). The Restore candidate is a business woman named Rebecca Shepherd who's polling around 8% but hopes are she'll do better than that.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:00 PM (6ydKt)

Restore workers for the election are of the opinion that this poll understates their support, to enhance the idea that Restore votes are hurting Reform's chances. They did say that people they talk to who are influenced by that really aren't supporting Reform, but are trying to fix Labor by getting rid of Starmer. So in future all bets are off.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:11 PM (uhVAy)

110 83 Soldering is a dangerous business,
Posted by: javems at June 15, 2026 06:57 PM (zFsEm)

I won't say it...

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:59 PM (lCppi

Ah, I see. Soldier. Should proofread.

Posted by: javems at June 15, 2026 07:12 PM (zFsEm)

111
The list of English / Irish / Welsh actors who weren't drunks or cocksuckers is much shorter than the list of the ones that were.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 07:12 PM (Y8DZL)

112 “This is not presidential behavior, and the Governor and I will continue to speak truth to power because the American people deserve so much more.”

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 07:10 PM (kX27y)

Says the wife of the governor of the most corrupt state in the Union.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:12 PM (uhVAy)

113 Where are all the loud mouth celebrity broads like Madonna or Fat Ass Rosie to speak out against rape in the UK?

Crickets.

Posted by: Mike Obama, Duct Tape Aficionado at June 15, 2026 07:13 PM (z20w/)

114 Actually, Jennifer Newsom has Main Character Syndrome.

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at June 15, 2026 07:13 PM (RIvkX)

115 107 BBC is worse than out Marxists Propaganda Ministry
Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 07:10 PM (Ia/+0)

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The only way the BBC exists is that the UK govt. instituted a licensing fee to use your television for live broadcasts. That money goes to the BBC regardless of whether you watch the BBC or not. However, in the last year, they had so many cancel their licenses (and watch Neflix or other streaming companies exclusively) that the BBC claims to have lost well over a $ 1 Billion in the last year.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:13 PM (dIske)

116 Says the wife of the governor of the most corrupt state in the Union.
Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:12 PM (uhVAy)
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Yup. Sadly, it's time for me to leave CA.

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 07:14 PM (kX27y)

117 Starmer : and to go along with the charade I allowed both of the spies to enter my bum. I'm a patriot and these are the type of thing I'm willing to do for king and country. Please keep me as PM. Please

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 07:14 PM (ufO5q)

118 4 Huh. I am not sure what to say about this.

Ill think of something.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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Not necessary. We post opinions here, not thoughts.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:14 PM (ms2hA)

119 Actually, Jennifer Newsom has Main Character Syndrome.
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at June 15, 2026 07:13 PM (RIvkX)

First Fluffer, Jennifer Newsome to you, peasant!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 07:15 PM (zZu0s)

120 Here's the story on Twitchy:

https://tinyurl.com/bsppmthc

The London Borough of Harrow wants you to know it's aware of a video that's gone viral on social media of two Muslim civil enforcement officers turning off their body cameras and threatening to rip a Brit's teeth out and more. Fortunately, the man was wearing Meta glasses with a built-in camera and caught the whole thing on video.

As one unzips his jacket, he adds: "I'm going to knock you the f**k out and rip your teeth out,"

"Come in to that alley right now and I'll show you what time it is," says one of the men.

"We're gonna make sure you can't work no more and earn no more, 'cos you're trying to butt in on our money," the second man continues.

"Bruv, do you know what I do to people like that? Come here now."

Not surprising really once they started hiring the imports to enforce the law.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:15 PM (6ydKt)

121 >> I'm really enjoying the videos put up by World Cup Brits visiting the US for the first time and deciding Boston was a good idea. And, then getting that sheepish look on their faces during the tours, which are mostly focused around the American Revolution. It's priceless.

I had a good friend for the UK come over for a visit a few years ago. I took him all around Boston, Lexington, Concord, etc. and at each place I said "And we kicked your ass here, too.".

He was a good sport about it.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 07:16 PM (viF8m)

122 The error was that Starmer was hiring rent boys.

But it was Starmer who was the rent boy.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 07:16 PM (73/SM)

123
Jennifer Siebel Newsom's "Truth to Power" moment came when she claimed Harvey Weinstein raped her and the court, press and everyone else laughed their asses off.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 07:17 PM (Y8DZL)

124 GOOD GUYS WITH GUNS: Potential Mass Shooting in Georgia Stopped by Armed Citizens.

Looks like a fun story linked at Insty.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 07:17 PM (zZu0s)

125 Not surprising really once they started hiring the imports to enforce the law.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:15 PM (6ydKt)
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Settler-Colonialism.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:17 PM (RIvkX)

126 109 Polls have him winning because the Restore Britain candidate is siphoning votes from the Reform UK candidate (got the names correct this time) putting Burnham slightly ahead of Robert Kenyon (Reform). The Restore candidate is a business woman named Rebecca Shepherd who's polling around 8% but hopes are she'll do better than that.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:00 PM (6ydKt)

Restore workers for the election are of the opinion that this poll understates their support, to enhance the idea that Restore votes are hurting Reform's chances. They did say that people they talk to who are influenced by that really aren't supporting Reform, but are trying to fix Labor by getting rid of Starmer. So in future all bets are off.
Posted by: Oldcat

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For years we heard that Restore was going to ruin Conservative chances of winning. CONservative won and we got the "Boris Wave" of migrants.

Better to burn it all down than to waste another vote on another appeaser. Deport them all.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:18 PM (ms2hA)

127 I had a good friend for the UK come over for a visit a few years ago. I took him all around Boston, Lexington, Concord, etc. and at each place I said "And we kicked your ass here, too.".

He was a good sport about it.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 07:16 PM (viF8m)

You should have flown down to New Orleans and showed him where we whupped them there too.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:18 PM (uhVAy)

128 He was a good sport about it.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 07:16 PM (viF8m)

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Jack, that's just plain awesome. Made me laugh.

There's one Brit I was watching who was walking all over the City, and every other comment was him pointing out an attractive woman walking alone without anyone following along harrassing her. It was entertaining and sad at the same time.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:18 PM (dIske)

129 Restore workers for the election are of the opinion that this poll understates their support, to enhance the idea that Restore votes are hurting Reform's chances. They did say that people they talk to who are influenced by that really aren't supporting Reform, but are trying to fix Labor by getting rid of Starmer. So in future all bets are off.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:11 PM (uhVAy)

That's the impression I got from Lotus Eaters who've sent people down to cover Makerfield.

They're also hoping a lot of people who rarely if ever vote because they like None of the Above are going to show up and vote Restore. It seems that's what happened in Great Yarmouth (Lowe's constituency) where Restore won 10 of 10 local council seats in the recent election.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:19 PM (6ydKt)

130 My Favorite Year was also Peter. O’Toole.

But you’re right, a fun movie, based on a true story.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 07:19 PM (cx1bp)

131 “This is not presidential behavior, and the Governor and I will continue to speak truth to power because the American people deserve so much more.”

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 07:10 PM (kX27y)

Yeah, the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the country, actually trying to enforce the LAWS????

HOW HORRIFIC!

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 15, 2026 07:19 PM (mP0Kj)

132 took him all around Boston, Lexington, Concord, etc. and at each place I said "And we kicked your ass here, too.".

Not so much Lexington IIRC.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 07:19 PM (gKWVE)

133 For years we heard that Restore was going to ruin Conservative chances of winning. CONservative won and we got the "Boris Wave" of migrants.

Better to burn it all down than to waste another vote on another appeaser. Deport them all.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:18 PM (ms2hA)
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Reform won't do anything about immigration. The Shadow Cabinet has ex-Tories who enabled it. Farage is a squish on immigration and always has been.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:21 PM (ZOv7s)

134 The highlight of our last Boston tour was the site where 22 lost their souls to a molasses explosion.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:21 PM (RIvkX)

135
There's one Brit I was watching who was walking all over the City, and every other comment was him pointing out an attractive woman walking alone without anyone following along harrassing her. It was entertaining and sad at the same time.
Posted by: Orson

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He was from South Africa, where crime must be unimaginable. He was amazed that nothing was stolen or vandalized. The one that surprised me was trucks driving along slowly. What's special about that? In his country, thugs would be hulking on the road, ready to jump it and steal the cargo. You have to speed just to avoid highway robbery!!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 07:21 PM (n7rxJ)

136 For years we heard that Restore was going to ruin Conservative chances of winning. CONservative won and we got the "Boris Wave" of migrants.

Better to burn it all down than to waste another vote on another appeaser. Deport them all.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:18 PM (ms2hA)

I'm still hoping Reform isn't a stalking horse for the Uniparty there because I like Farage from Brexit days but the implacable attacks on Restore worry me. Plus my "contacts" there seem all in on Restore.

personally I see it as win/win for both R's. If Burnham staggers in, its a fight over Labor leadership. If he loses the Labor Civil War continues.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:21 PM (uhVAy)

137 >>She said: “There are clearly no boundaries to what Donald Trump will do to get his way or to challenge those who get in his way.”

The investigation started under Biden's DOJ not Trump's DOJ.

All leftists do is lie and cheat.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 07:22 PM (viF8m)

138 Yeah, the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the country, actually trying to enforce the LAWS????

HOW HORRIFIC!
Posted by: Romeo13 at June 15, 2026 07:19 PM (mP0Kj)
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I have this image of US Marshals bursting into the room where Newsome is sitting next to a pile of cocaine with a bunch naked underage prostitutes and he immediately starts saying this was politically motivated.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:22 PM (ZOv7s)

139 Reform won't do anything about immigration. The Shadow Cabinet has ex-Tories who enabled it. Farage is a squish on immigration and always has been.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

yeah, I flubbed the names there, but you know what I meant.
I don't trust Farage is what I meant.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:23 PM (ms2hA)

140 I'm really enjoying the videos put up by World Cup Brits visiting the US for the first time and deciding Boston was a good idea. And, then getting that sheepish look on their faces during the tours, which are mostly focused around the American Revolution. It's priceless.

I had a good friend for the UK come over for a visit a few years ago. I took him all around Boston, Lexington, Concord, etc. and at each place I said "And we kicked your ass here, too.".

He was a good sport about it.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 07:16 PM (viF8m)

The videos are pretty incredible. I credit Pres. Trump for the amazing showing we are giving our foreign visitors. I hope Seattle pulls out something other than "we have more homeless drug addicts than you!"

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 07:23 PM (lCppi)

141 She said: “There are clearly no boundaries to what Donald Trump will do to get his way or to challenge those who get in his way.”

“This is not presidential behavior, and the Governor and I will continue to speak truth to power because the American people deserve so much more.”

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 07:10 PM (kX27y)

Always hilarious when those in power claim to speak truth to power.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 07:25 PM (lCppi)

142 🤔 Could it be Another Zelenskyy Netflix script

www. gov UK/government/publicatio
Policy paper
UK support to Ukraine: factsheet
Updated 11 June 2026
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pushing back against criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Like our Churchill said British Defense Minister John Healey.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 15, 2026 07:26 PM (NFX2v)

143 Restore may be very much like Golden Tempo. A come from behind winner.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:26 PM (5P5DO)

144 Wait until they see what happens on July 4th. They'll think the US is under attack.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 07:26 PM (viF8m)

145 The videos are pretty incredible. I credit Pres. Trump for the amazing showing we are giving our foreign visitors. I hope Seattle pulls out something other than "we have more homeless drug addicts than you!"
Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 07:23 PM (lCppi)

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Guess what Mayor Mamdani contributed to the experience. He increased the public transportation cost from Penn Station to the World Cup venue from $12 to over $100. Most venues across the US lowered their mass tran costs to be welcoming....but not Mamdani.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:27 PM (dIske)

146 Lyukshin allegedly set up a fake far-right group called Direct Action which was completely fabricated.

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What, "Southern Poverty Law Center" wasn't available?

Posted by: ShainS at June 15, 2026 07:27 PM (jnXw9)

147 I spent some time in UK (and treaveling with brits) years back, and what really annoyed me is that I had to defend the Empire and accusations that they committed atrocities.

The younger generation seems totally indoctrinated that colonialism was a bad thing, and the Brits are guilty. I had not thought about it much till then, so I was unable to say too much I just knew that they were wrong. The best thing that happened to India was colonialism, and just about every other place the Brits dropped anchor.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:28 PM (ms2hA)

148 The problem with expelling all immigrants in the UK, and the reason Farage is scared of it, is that a city like London is now over 50% foreign born, and other large cities like Manchester are close. It’s been allowed to go on so long that nothing except an extremely bloody civil war could turn things around - and it’s not clear which side would win.

Anyone with money and sense needs to get out of Britain as fast as they can.

I applaud the efforts of Reform and Restore - but it’s too late for either of them to bring it back.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 07:29 PM (cx1bp)

149 139 Reform won't do anything about immigration. The Shadow Cabinet has ex-Tories who enabled it. Farage is a squish on immigration and always has been.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

yeah, I flubbed the names there, but you know what I meant.
I don't trust Farage is what I meant.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:23 PM (ms2hA)

A lot of defected Tories in Reform UK.

People are seeing the writing on the wall and coming to the conclusion that Reform will be a rebranded Conservative party and that any immigration reforms won't go far enough.

They want remigration of as many immigrants as possible and they're just seeing stated policies from Reform of less legal migration and deporting illegals.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:29 PM (6ydKt)

150 I'm beginning to think there is no such thing as an actual Far Right Group.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 07:30 PM (vE0+H)

151 He increased the public transportation cost from Penn Station to the World Cup venue from $12 to over $100. Most venues across the US lowered their mass tran costs to be welcoming....but not Mamdani.
Posted by: Orson

Sticking it to a bunch of foreigners is the first good thing I've heard about this dude.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 07:31 PM (Y8DZL)

152 I'm beginning to think there is no such thing as an actual Far Right Group.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 07:30 PM (vE0+H)

Bruh there’re everywhere.

Posted by: SPLC at June 15, 2026 07:31 PM (xg+/D)

153 The problem with expelling all immigrants in the UK, and the reason Farage is scared of it, is that a city like London is now over 50% foreign born, and other large cities like Manchester are close. It’s been allowed to go on so long that nothing except an extremely bloody civil war could turn things around - and it’s not clear which side would win.

Anyone with money and sense needs to get out of Britain as fast as they can.

I applaud the efforts of Reform and Restore - but it’s too late for either of them to bring it back.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 07:29 PM (cx1bp)

If the immigrants were slam dunk winners right now, the left would stop subsidizing them and start exploiting them. So I don't think it's over yet. Like we saw when Trump came in, or after Belfast a lot of rats will run for cover if the mood changes against them.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:32 PM (uhVAy)

154 150 I'm beginning to think there is no such thing as an actual Far Right Group.
Posted by: ...
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Those would be the sane people in a society. Groypers and those like them are on the left.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 07:32 PM (E4rtv)

155 In El Lay there are buses to and from the stadium for $1.75. $100 for a train ride is nuts.

Posted by: SPLC at June 15, 2026 07:32 PM (xg+/D)

156 The problem with expelling all immigrants in the UK, and the reason Farage is scared of it, is that a city like London is now over 50% foreign born, and other large cities like Manchester are close. It’s been allowed to go on so long that nothing except an extremely bloody civil war could turn things around - and it’s not clear which side would win.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 07:29 PM (cx1bp)
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Not really, just cut off the benefits. Blockade food supplies. Leave one path to the ferries and place food along the way.

It's not that complicated.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:32 PM (ZOv7s)

157 "I hope Seattle pulls out something other than "we have more homeless drug addicts than you!"

Well really that's about all they've got. Maybe more rain.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:33 PM (+zXtV)

158 USA doesn't play until Friday. That's a long break from running around

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 07:33 PM (ufO5q)

159 I applaud the efforts of Reform and Restore - but it’s too late for either of them to bring it back.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 07:29 PM (cx1bp)

It won't be pretty if they tried to do what's needed to be done.

Lowe and Restore might be able to if they could actually get their program initiated, but it'll be a long, hard, fight to even get elected, much less get the legislation passed and policies carried out.

Then they'd be fighting it like Trump is here with all the ICE protests, not to mention the occasional terrorist attack once the jihadis go all out.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:33 PM (6ydKt)

160 If the immigrants were slam dunk winners right now, the left would stop subsidizing them and start exploiting them. So I don't think it's over yet. Like we saw when Trump came in, or after Belfast a lot of rats will run for cover if the mood changes against them.
Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:32 PM (uhVAy)
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If the police stopped doing nothing but harassing Britons, the game would change overnight.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:33 PM (ZOv7s)

161 I've been enjoying an AI-created singer named Amelia on a YT account called British Patriots. My favorite dance track is called Deport the Fucking Lot.

Posted by: JuJuBee at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (tM5h4)

162 >>> 20 Based on my belief that Ukranian models were targeting him based on something personal like an argument over payment or failure to comply with blackmail demands, I falsely concluded that Keir Starmer must have been a patron of rent-boys, and thus a homosexual.

Whereas you could have concluded that he was a commie posh British politician, and thus a homosexual.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:41 PM (ExV1e)

I used to have a different nic Johnson is right!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (R+iUD)

163 I applaud the efforts of Reform and Restore - but it’s too late for either of them to bring it back.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Whites and native born are higher in the UK than here. Slightly more Muzzies (about 6 percent). Like the US, major cities do not reflect the overall population demographics very well.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (E4rtv)

164 "The US secretly approved a financial and maritime arrangement between #Qatar and #Iran, under which billions of dollars were paid to Tehran in exchange for free passage for Qatari tankers and ships through the Strait of Hormuz, three diplomatic officials now confirm."

"The secret US approval, which the sources said was granted about a month ago, dovetailed with Doha's interest in opening a direct channel of communication with Tehran, which began to tighten after the ceasefire. Qatar, fearing a renewed Iranian attack on its facilities after one of its gas installations was attacked during the war, sought to buy security quiet."

"Some of the payments were disguised as fees for tankers passing through Hormuz, and a broad credit line of up to $1 billion was also opened for the purchase of goods through Qatar."

meaning, that all the gazillions of oil that hit the market, that Trump talked about last week, were Qatari tankers that got released, for a credit line of a billion dollars ?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (GD0B3)

165 People are seeing the writing on the wall and coming to the conclusion that Reform will be a rebranded Conservative party and that any immigration reforms won't go far enough.

They want remigration of as many immigrants as possible and they're just seeing stated policies from Reform of less legal migration and deporting illegals.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:29 PM (6ydKt)

The sensible move would be for Reform to adopt parts of Restore and co-opt some of their support while avoiding attacks for the more radical notions. Then in a general election they could ally.

So far this isn't what is happening which adds fuel to the idea.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (uhVAy)

166 150 I'm beginning to think there is no such thing as an actual Far Right Group.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 07:30 PM (vE0+H)
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Well, if you think about it. To be a full blown Conservative includes personal responsibility, rugged individualism, and common sense. In a sense, we abhor a "strong and over reaching" government or nonsense regulations or rules.

These are not qualities that require a group of other people to understand. Conservatives are able to function without an apparatus justifying and rationalizing their actions. It's the nature of the beast. A far right group contradicts what the members would believe. That's always been an advantage for the Left.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 07:35 PM (dIske)

167 correct !

"President Donald Trump has even boasted in recent weeks that the US had succeeded in moving ships through the Strait of Hormuz despite the Iranian blockade. It now emerges that a significant share of those ships simply passed under that same secret arrangement."

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:35 PM (GD0B3)

168 Then they'd be fighting it like Trump is here with all the ICE protests, not to mention the occasional terrorist attack once the jihadis go all out.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:33 PM (6ydKt)
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Britain does not have our civil liberties. If Westminster changes hands, it's going to be immediate. Oh, and I suspect Army recruitment will suddenly surge, just as ours did.

Trump is playing a slow game, pacing himself. The UK is smaller, easier to move.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:35 PM (ZOv7s)

169 runner, bullshit. R

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 07:35 PM (5P5DO)

170 The beauty of the parliamentary system is that it is supreme -- that means the parliament can pass a law and make all foreigners subject to deportation. Period. Citizen or not, native born or not, 2nd or 3rd generation or not.

This is why they played such games claiming that they could find no place to send the small boat people. Once they have that, they have no excuses. This is why they lean so heavy on EU and UN bullshit -- once they drop those non-laws ("international law" is like "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" of laws. they aren't laws.) they can do as they please.

So maybe there has to be a "bloody civil war" but once it starts and there is the political will, they can fix this.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:36 PM (ms2hA)

171 Watch some clips of World Cup games from the 90s and European teams are virtually all European. Maybe 1 or 2 non-European players per team. Today every Western Euro team is majority non-white.

Is it really a Dutch team if none of the players are actually Dutch?

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 07:36 PM (xg+/D)

172 How do we know this 23 year old Russian isn't just another rent boy?

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 07:37 PM (tUj8P)

173 Le CAFE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS NOOD

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 07:37 PM (Ia/+0)

174 I've been enjoying an AI-created singer named Amelia on a YT account called British Patriots. My favorite dance track is called Deport the Fucking Lot.
Posted by: JuJuBee at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (tM5h4)

Amelia was the star of a Government bought propaganda 'game' which blew up in their faces when Amelia turned out to be insanely popular with the enemy.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:37 PM (uhVAy)

175 "This deep economic activity turned out to be far more than mediation in negotiations. During the visit to Doha by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, direct calls were held with Washington, with the US envoys overseeing the negotiations, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, on the other end of the line..These understandings indicate that the Americans built the foundation for the current memorandum of understanding. But now the dispute inside the administration in Washington is widening, in light of harsh domestic criticism the president received over the draft agreement. That criticism is what led to his recent series of public statements and to a hardening of US demands in the negotiations....

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:37 PM (GD0B3)

176 meaning, that all the gazillions of oil that hit the market, that Trump talked about last week, were Qatari tankers that got released, for a credit line of a billion dollars ?
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (GD0B3)
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It's a lie. Read it again. Who is the source? "three diplomatic officials now confirm."

See what they're doing. "Oh, it's THREE sources. Wow, must be true then! They'd make up THREE fake sources!"

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:37 PM (ZOv7s)

177 Now that Trump has time, maybe he can take care of this....

https://tinyurl.com/e8xdyhwx+

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 07:38 PM (qx7Zg)

178 "...As a result, the talks have stalled in recent days over three main points of contention: the Iranian demand for the immediate release of $12 billion frozen in Qatar upon signing, which the Americans refuse to accept before Hormuz is fully reopened and Iran makes a commitment on the nuclear issue.

The other points of contention are Iran's refusal to make a real, written commitment on enriched uranium, and Tehran's refusal to discuss the continuation of enrichment. In addition, the US demand that any unfreezing of funds be designated for civilian purposes only and placed under tight oversight has been watered down, and oversight of the billions is expected to be handled by Qatar alone."

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:38 PM (GD0B3)

179 It's a lie. Read it again. Who is the source? "three diplomatic officials now confirm."

See what they're doing. "Oh, it's THREE sources. Wow, must be true then! They'd make up THREE fake sources!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:37 PM (ZOv7s)

OK, you believe that. This one rings true to me. The other stuff passed around, did not.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:39 PM (GD0B3)

180 beauty of the parliamentary system is that it is supreme -- that means the parliament can pass a law and make all foreigners subject to deportation. Period. Citizen or not, native born or not, 2nd or 3rd generation or not.

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They still have courts who occasionally overrule shit. And the house off lords can technically block things. Which would be subject to court interpretation. I don’t know much about their Supreme Court but there is always the “it’s a tax” option by leftists judges.

The powers that be aren’t just going to roll over and accept the will of the people. That doesn’t happen in so called democracies anymore.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 07:40 PM (xg+/D)

181 >>> 144 Wait until they see what happens on July 4th. They'll think the US is under attack.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 07:26 PM (viF8m)

Especially in San Diego.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 07:41 PM (R+iUD)

182 Not really, just cut off the benefits. Blockade food supplies. Leave one path to the ferries and place food along the way.

It's not that complicated.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

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Not sure if facetious., but I think a plausible path is, as you say, send them with incentives and threat of violence. But to where? To France. They all came from France, so send them back.

So the West loses France? No, I think eventually France could wise up, but France has overseas territory they can send them to. Ideally, they would all go back to some muzzie land, but a small island in the pacific would work for me. All of them. Tell them to go fish.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:41 PM (ms2hA)

183 How many sources confirmed the "veteran dead are suckers and losers" lie? Didn't 51 "intelligence experts" confirm the Hunter laptop was fake?

Seriously, Charlie Brown with the football territory here.

I'm just going to wait for actual events on the ground.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:41 PM (ZOv7s)

184 Doesn’t matter what the Iran deal says. Iran won’t abide by any of it and they’ll continue doing the same shit they’ve always done. Try to build nukes and fund Hamas/Hezbollah.

This is all theater now.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 07:42 PM (xg+/D)

185 NOOD

CAFE

[/outdoor voice]

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 07:43 PM (R+iUD)

186 Not sure if facetious., but I think a plausible path is, as you say, send them with incentives and threat of violence. But to where? To France. They all came from France, so send them back.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:41 PM (ms2hA)
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They figured out how to get there, they can figure out how to get home. Do what we're doing: money and a ticket. Or stay and starve.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:43 PM (ZOv7s)

187
The sensible move would be for Reform to adopt parts of Restore and co-opt some of their support while avoiding attacks for the more radical notions. Then in a general election they could ally.

So far this isn't what is happening which adds fuel to the idea.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:34 PM (uhVAy)

Reform is already doing it to some degree.
Lotus Eaters did a piece last week showing that Reform had changed their web site, overall design theme (colors & fonts, etc.) to more closely math Restore's site and design.

They are also talking tougher on immigration and deportations.

Reform & Restore getting together would be tough.
Farage and Lowe do not like each other in the least after Farage threw Lowe out of Reform by filing allegations with police accusing Lowe of making verbal threats of violence against Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf.

The police then raided Lowe's farm, even took his shotguns.
Then Lowe was kicked out of Reform.
All because Farage didn't like Lowe being popular on X and wanted no competition in the party.

I'm not sure if they'll work together anytime soon.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 07:43 PM (6ydKt)

188 "Uke rent boys", sheesh, another meme I'll have to learn and keep up with. Can we have some sort of "meme lexicon" here at AoS?

Posted by: illiniwek at June 15, 2026 07:43 PM (vbXSk)

189 Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at June 15, 2026 07:41 PM (ZOv7s)

Dude, take the scales off your eyes dude. Look at who is involved. Look at the BS those two, and the rest of them concocted for Gaza.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:43 PM (GD0B3)

190 The powers that be aren’t just going to roll over and accept the will of the people. That doesn’t happen in so called democracies anymore.
Posted by: Heroq

They have a supreme court, but it is bullshit and can be erased as easily as it was created (like 10 years ago? not sure but recent.) . And there are no rights or laws except those created by Parliament.

Lords would be a problem though, but I think it can be overcome once things get bloody enough.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:43 PM (ms2hA)

191 In addition, the US demand that any unfreezing of funds be designated for civilian purposes only and placed under tight oversight has been watered down, and oversight of the billions is expected to be handled by Qatar alone."

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:38 PM (GD0B3)

LOL
I’m sure Qatar will be very strict in how Iran spends the money.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 07:44 PM (xg+/D)

192 Not sure if facetious., but I think a plausible path is, as you say, send them with incentives and threat of violence. But to where? To France. They all came from France, so send them back.

So the West loses France? No, I think eventually France could wise up, but France has overseas territory they can send them to. Ideally, they would all go back to some muzzie land, but a small island in the pacific would work for me. All of them. Tell them to go fish.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 07:41 PM (ms2hA)

Or directly back to their country of origin. These 'refugee' stories are all lies, most would have no issue in the home country. Bribe officials there to grease the skids, its a one time charge.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 07:45 PM (uhVAy)

193 It is the same pie in the sky nonsense that they put together for Hamas that was supposed to be disarmed (never happened) and go away as a political force.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:45 PM (GD0B3)

194 193 It is the same pie in the sky nonsense that they put together for Hamas that was supposed to be disarmed (never happened) and go away as a political force.
Posted

It’s almost as if Muslims just sign deals and then laugh at you for being gullible enough to trust them.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 07:46 PM (xg+/D)

195 1

Posted by: CTHillary at June 15, 2026 07:46 PM (iVobs)

196 LOL
I’m sure Qatar will be very strict in how Iran spends the money.
Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 07:44 PM (xg+/D)

It's all bullshit, but underneath all that, a lot of people are getting rich, Iranian criminals included.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:46 PM (GD0B3)

197 Trump is either getting played or he’s at the point where he just wants any off-ramp from the war and will agree to anything.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 07:48 PM (xg+/D)

198 Wednesday, June 6, 2018
New Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Report: Obama Administration Secretly Authorized Iranian Access to the U.S. Financial System

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 15, 2026 07:51 PM (NFX2v)

199
We have identified evidence suggesting that EL is a young Russian diplomat, schooled in information warfare by spies and propagandists, who is close to the highest levels of power in Moscow. His name is Evgeny Lyukshin. He is 23 and the son of a senior official...

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He was schooled by professionals? Then how come he sucks at this?

Given that Russia is an all-purpose boogeyman these days for the Left in the Western world, and given that Starmer is a gay-acting mendacious weirdo, I'm not sure I believe the "Russian op"' explanation.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at June 15, 2026 08:21 PM (iTNuP)

200 Im sure the money will be spent on thousands of wooden crates labeled 'agricultural equipment '.

Posted by: torabora at June 15, 2026 08:22 PM (KtOUo)

201 Admit it, if you didn't know it was AI, you'd love this.

https://tinyurl.com/2h6spm95

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 08:30 PM (Riz8t)

Gavin Newsom: Trump Is Investigating Me and My Wife Because He's Corrupt and Not Because I Shovel Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars of Taxpayer's Money to My Wife For Her "Businesses"

A refresher on the corrupt Ultra-Karen Jennifer Siebel Newsom:

Newly released IRS filings reveal that First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and her production company, Girls Club LLC, have collectively received more than $3.7 million over the past decade from The Representation Project--the nonprofit she founded in 2011 to combat gender stereotypes through films and advocacy.
According to a detailed Daily Mail investigation published today, Siebel Newsom draws an annual salary of $150,000 as Chief Creative Officer, while Girls Club LLC receives another $150,000 yearly for licensing her documentaries Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In, for which the LLC holds the copyrights.
In the fiscal year ending March 2024, the organization reported roughly $1.7 million in gross receipts, with executive compensation--including payments to Siebel Newsom, her LLC, Executive Director Caroline Heldman ($150,000), and CFO Debra Garber ($131,942)--totaling $581,942, a figure critics call disproportionately high for a charity of its size.
Over 13 years, these combined payouts represent up to one-third of the nonprofit's annual revenue in some periods. Neither the Newsoms nor The Representation Project responded to requests for comment.
This development intensifies long-standing scrutiny of financial flows tied to the Newsom family, including behested payments--donations solicited by Governor Gavin Newsom to third-party organizations, often nonprofits or causes aligned with administration priorities. Such payments, while legal, must be disclosed under California's Political Reform Act to guard against pay-to-play arrangements.

And now the man diverting millions to his wife's grifter organization says he's being investigated for no reason at all you guys:

Gavin Newsom
@GavinNewsom

Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump's hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one.
He isn't coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.
He hates that I consistently call him out. He is simply the most corrupt President in American history.
We have nothing to hide.
Mr. President, come after me. I am not going anywhere.
The country is watching.

Jen Van Laar:

Townhall's Cameron Arcand reports that there are multiple investigations, that they started in California, not Washington, D.C., stemming from whistleblower complaints, and that they have to do with Jennifer Siebel Newsom's taxes and with Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson. According to multiple years of tax returns reviewed by RedState, Gavin and Jennifer Newsom file taxes jointly, so if the investigation has to do with taxes, it has to do with both of them.

Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump�s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one.

He isn't coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.� pic.twitter.com/tVYk3WUvO8
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 15, 2026

Maybe they're investigating you because your finances don't add up? Or because your wife's LLC received the deed to a $9.1 million home a week before the LLC was even created - while you still had your Fair Oaks home? How was that LLC capitalized? https://t.co/8GNvkFHnus pic.twitter.com/SIIN1tinv1
— Jennifer Van Laar (@jenvanlaar) June 15, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 05:37 PM

Comments

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1 again?

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 05:37 PM (CWTWj)

2 *air quotes

First Partner ?? lame...they are going to jail

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 05:37 PM (GD0B3)

3 ghey gov

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 15, 2026 05:38 PM (2qvfF)

4 i should look for that woman who almost had me arrested last year

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 05:38 PM (CWTWj)

5 MS Now has segments on how President Trump is going after all his enemies, ignoring any evidence.

A huge dis-service to their mentally ill 1.7 million regular viewers.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 05:38 PM (Sco7b)

6 Maybe they're investigating you because your finances don't add up? Or because your wife's LLC received the deed to a $9.1 million home a week before the LLC was even created - while you still had your Fair Oaks home? How was that LLC capitalized?

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this is so financially stupid! they might be able to explain as an "error" ..but..really ??

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 05:38 PM (GD0B3)

7 Everyone is mistaken about inflation being 4% or higher.

Inflation comes when the dollar loses value like when Biden printed money like a drunken sailor. What we have now is a commodity (Oil) that has risen which affects the price of fuel. When oil drops to $45/Barrel then there will be no more price increases. Inflation will drop to 2%.

It will take about 60 days, but it will drop from the Oil Glut on the market. Trump has thought this out to time with the Midterms.

Californica is the exception because of all the regulations, taxes, and fees per gallon. Gas could drop to $1 everywhere else in the US and Californica gas still would be $5/gallon.

Posted by: Jackson at June 15, 2026 05:39 PM (S5Tk/)

8 >>They have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one.

I wonder if this line made Trump go, heh, or produce a deep belly laugh?

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 05:40 PM (XV/Pl)

9
I hope they nail their asses to the wall.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 05:40 PM (/QHx4)

10 Inflation comes when the dollar loses value like when Biden printed money like a drunken sailor.

I would just like to say that I was a sailor. On more than one occasion, a drunken one, and I never printed money.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 05:40 PM (ExV1e)

11 LOL get fucked you greasy haired weirdo

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 05:40 PM (YwEeS)

12 "hundreds of thousands", lol.

how about "millions upon millions"?

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 05:41 PM (VyBeY)

13 Van Laar's points were great.

She should have finished with "And you live in FREAKING California where NOTHING is cheap.

Corrupt asshole."

But she did good.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 05:41 PM (Sco7b)

14 what point is van laar making? numbers don't add up but what don't i understand?

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 05:41 PM (CWTWj)

15 It's the Epstein Class and AIPAC and Trump and the Reptilians and Mercury in retrograde!!

Newsome is innocent!

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:41 PM (73/SM)

16 I think steevy has summed up my reaction perfectly!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 05:42 PM (VyBeY)

17 $200,000 in property taxes, in California? Seems unlikely.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:42 PM (lCppi)

18 what point is van laar making? numbers don't add up but what don't i understand?
Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 05:41 PM (CWTWj)

How does an LLC that hasn't been created "get" a donation of anything much less a 9 million dollar house?

Why would it need one?

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 05:45 PM (uhVAy)

19 15% of their income on "domestic workers" and another 12 % on their kids' private school tuition.

Those expenses seem fairly overlapping to me.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:45 PM (lCppi)

20 BTW, wanted to add:

I don't know where I saw it but, almost all of the "party in power loses seats in the midterm" is based on the 1st term of the President.

Second term, he loses very few to making gains.

Why would the public see this as Trump's first term?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:46 PM (73/SM)

21 Math be hard.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 05:46 PM (5P5DO)

22 Jennifer Van Laar lays it all out in that post, doesn't she?

The math ain't mathing.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 05:46 PM (6ydKt)

23 Aren't Newsome' s in laws republicans living in Florida?

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:46 PM (lCppi)

24 How does an LLC that hasn't been created "get" a donation of anything much less a 9 million dollar house?

Why would it need one?
Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 05:45 PM (uhVAy)

Have you ever owned a $9M house? I thought not. Then you simply wouldn't understand, prole. Now, I'm off to the drug store to buy more mouthwash. I can still taste Weinstein's dick. -- Jennifer Newsom

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 05:47 PM (ExV1e)

25 I wonder if the Newsome-adjacent charity that plans to send every CA newborn home with 400 diapers (which from my experience I expect should last several hours). The charity would do this at a cost of $0.50 per diaper. Diapers cost about $0.12 apiece at Costco. So admin overhead is about 76% of total spend.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 05:47 PM (w8dnx)

26 Hair gel is not learing

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 05:47 PM (bXbFr)

27 Mean tweets on the mean streets!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 05:47 PM (Cqx++)

28 Former Fox reporters and lifelong CA resident claims the investigations were actually started by the Biden DOJ and obviously went nowhere. Newsom sounded worried in the clip he released today.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:48 PM (viF8m)

29 Yes they wanted to run away from witch queen

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 05:48 PM (bXbFr)

30 Former Fox reporter Adam Housley....

My multi-tasking is not working.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (viF8m)

31 Well, they did warn us that Trump would be going after his political enemies

Posted by: Operator Error at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (R/1CN)

32 Greasy Gavin could charm the panties off of a Kansas City faggot.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (SRceu)

33 Yeah well Trump's rubber and you're glue, Gruesome.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (xcxpd)

34 @DanMKervick
·
19h
We’ve lost Venezuela. We might lose Cuba. The condition of Palestine is desperate. Global climate action is dead. Technofascists are running everything. The US “left” is Magafied populist trash in possession of zero brain power.

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The left is in a state, guys.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (0OHXL)

35
Why would the public see this as Trump's first term?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice

It's his first second term.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 05:50 PM (Cqx++)

36 All of these expenses are legitimate and she repaid them out of her own funds.

Her daddy taught her to always have $1-2 million in cash on hand for an emergency.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:50 PM (73/SM)

37 Gavin is a man's man.

Big talk, little one. Cry harder.

Preening pomade poothead.

May your putrid pustules of your rear be invaded by plague fleas.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 05:50 PM (WONhk)

38 Has anyone else ever tried to save the world by snorting coke and banging chicks? I did. At first, the coke really worked. I was saving the world, and all kinds of chicks told me so. But in the end, all I did was get really rich.

Posted by: G. N. at June 15, 2026 05:50 PM (+zlOu)

39 They should be investigating Gruesome’s slutwhore wife’s mouth for Harvey Weinstein’s semen

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 15, 2026 05:50 PM (qDU1+)

40 I'm predicting much hand jiving soon.

Posted by: DanMan at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (8uzBS)

41 Leftists love to blame their crimes on opponents

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (Ia/+0)

42 41 Leftists love to blame their crimes on opponents
Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (Ia/+0)

Yup

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (xcxpd)

43 The left is in a state, guys.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (0OHXL)
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We know. It's called "California."

Unfortunately, they also infest a bunch of other states...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (gnNyN)

44 I wonder if the Newsome-adjacent charity that plans to send every CA newborn home with 400 diapers (which from my experience I expect should last several hours). The charity would do this at a cost of $0.50 per diaper. Diapers cost about $0.12 apiece at Costco. So admin overhead is about 76% of total spend.
Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 05:47 PM (w8dnx)

That tracks with the $189 million he overspent on buying iPads for prisoners. He (well, taxpayers) paid triple or quadruple the retail price at Costco.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (lCppi)

45 --the nonprofit she founded in 2011 to combat gender stereotypes through films and advocacy.

Gosh; That really sounds like it's worth the money they pay her/ sarc.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (rZCVI)

46 20 BTW, wanted to add:

I don't know where I saw it but, almost all of the "party in power loses seats in the midterm" is based on the 1st term of the President.

Second term, he loses very few to making gains.

Why would the public see this as Trump's first term?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:46 PM (73/SM)

=====

What is the math on a second, non-consecutive presidential term where a majority of the American public think the term in between was stolen by the other party?

Is there a sample size big enough for some solid statistical analysis?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (0OHXL)

47 Newsom's definitely needed a more creative accountant

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 05:52 PM (5P5DO)

48 43 The left is in a state, guys.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (0OHXL)
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We know. It's called "California."

Unfortunately, they also infest a bunch of other states...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (gnNyN)

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I don't get it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:52 PM (0OHXL)

49 34 @DanMKervick
·
19h
We’ve lost Venezuela. We might lose Cuba. The condition of Palestine is desperate. Global climate action is dead. Technofascists are running everything. The US “left” is Magafied populist trash in possession of zero brain power.

Who is this "we"

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 05:52 PM (ZGBUU)

50 I made it to Hell before they could jail me.
Neener neener

Posted by: Zombie Whorehouse Harry Reid at June 15, 2026 05:52 PM (KtOUo)

51 Newscum says they are looking for crimes. Es this is what an investigation is.

Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (YZ0Fo)

52 Gavin has dyslexia so he's the 'real victim.'

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (2GVsD)

53 DanMKervick
·
19h
We’ve lost Venezuela. We might lose Cuba. The condition of Palestine is desperate. Global climate action is dead. Technofascists are running everything. The US “left” is Magafied populist trash in possession of zero brain power.

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The left is in a state, guys.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (0OHXL)
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Stop this guy before he hurts himself. Actually, cancel that. Jump, motherfucker!

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (qDU1+)

54 49 34 @DanMKervick
·
19h
We’ve lost Venezuela. We might lose Cuba. The condition of Palestine is desperate. Global climate action is dead. Technofascists are running everything. The US “left” is Magafied populist trash in possession of zero brain power.

Who is this "we"

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 05:52 PM (ZGBUU)

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He calls himself a "philosopher, socialist internationalist".

So, you know, far-left whacko with a credential.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (0OHXL)

55 Newscum says they are looking for crimes. Es this is what an investigation is.
Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (YZ0Fo)
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"No body, no crime!" -- Gruesome Newsome, probably.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (gnNyN)

56 I bet KC faggots don't often wear panties but Gavin will charm them anyway.

Posted by: DanMan at June 15, 2026 05:54 PM (8uzBS)

57 You all should see Gavin's tweets.

The guy running his communications is fricking deranged.
Like shithouse rat crazy obsessed with Trump.

I know it's not Gavin, he's spells "cow" with a k.
But he approves.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:54 PM (73/SM)

58 @DanMKervick
·
19h
We’ve lost Venezuela. We might lose Cuba. The condition of Palestine is desperate. Global climate action is dead. Technofascists are running everything. The US “left” is Magafied populist trash in possession of zero brain power.

======

The left is in a state, guys.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:49 PM (0OHXL)

So, we have zero brain power and still are trouncing Mr. Kervick- I'm not sure what that says about him, but it ain't good.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:55 PM (lCppi)

59 53 Stop this guy before he hurts himself. Actually, cancel that. Jump, motherfucker!

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (qDU1+)

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My favorite part is the admission that the American left is deeply unserious.

Can't even hide behind Obama's tone, or whatever, anymore. It's just clowns all the way down.

Gotta hurt for the people who use politics as social status signalling.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:55 PM (0OHXL)

60 Those 400 eternal hospices

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 05:55 PM (bXbFr)

61 Every non-profit or NGO is some leftist scam full of privileged white women that don't really work but suck a six figure paycheck out of it and pretend they are important.

Wish the BBB tax law cracked down more on all of these organizations.

Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:55 PM (K7wBJ)

62 Newscum says they are looking for crimes. Es this is what an investigation is.
Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (YZ0Fo)
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Wake me when they raid his wife's panty drawer.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:56 PM (lCppi)

63 I've been busy all day.

GOOD PEOPLE!

ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL THE OPENING OF obama's LIBRARY OF DOOM!!!

That makes me so excited!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 05:57 PM (Sco7b)

64 Every non-profit or NGO is some leftist scam full of privileged white women that don't really work but suck a six figure paycheck out of it and pretend they are important.

Wish the BBB tax law cracked down more on all of these organizations.
Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:55 PM (K7wBJ)

Meghan Markle has joined the chat.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:57 PM (lCppi)

65 What is the math on a second, non-consecutive presidential term where a majority of the American public think the term in between was stolen by the other party?

Is there a sample size big enough for some solid statistical analysis?
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It's right next to the proof that the price of eggs in January predicts Trump will resign by August.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:58 PM (73/SM)

66 I wonder if the Newsome-adjacent charity that plans to send every CA newborn home with 400 diapers (which from my experience I expect should last several hours). The charity would do this at a cost of $0.50 per diaper. Diapers cost about $0.12 apiece at Costco. So admin overhead is about 76% of total spend.
Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 05:47 PM (w8dnx)

You send the mom home with the URL of a pamphlet about making diapers out of cloth on the web and charge 100 dollars to yourself.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 05:58 PM (uhVAy)

67 63 I've been busy all day.

GOOD PEOPLE!

ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL THE OPENING OF obama's LIBRARY OF DOOM!!!

That makes me so excited!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 05:57 PM (Sco7b)

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*fingers crossed that Banksy was actually in charge and the building will self-detonate once opened*

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:58 PM (0OHXL)

68 I thought it was pretty standard for the hospital to send a new mother home with a starter pack of formula and diapers, etc.?

That deal obviously looks like Jennifer pushing state contracts to her friend's 'charity' to me. They certainly aren't saving the state any money overcharging for diapers like they are.

The state could buy them all in bulk and probably get the cost down to 8 or 10 cents per diaper, easy.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 05:58 PM (6ydKt)

69 Awww.

Moving on…

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 05:58 PM (4KUe5)

70 ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL THE OPENING OF obama's LIBRARY OF DOOM!!!
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I like the part how he's living up to the stereotype and not paying his bills.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:59 PM (73/SM)

71 Gotta hurt for the people who use politics as social status signalling.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Those people who use politics as a social status signal get the politicians and candidates they deserve.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 05:59 PM (E4rtv)

72 Someone seems to have gotten a heads-up that bad news is coming down the pike for Newsom, and he's jumping out ahead of it to dilute it.

And, once again this raise the question...why the hell isn't the IRS deeply involved in all the Somalis fraud nonsense? There are definitely going to be Federal and State tax violations when you accept grant money and misrepresent your "business."

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 05:59 PM (dIske)

73 Lawfare is totally legitimate tool against your political foes.
Just ask Norm Eisen and merrick Garland.

Sucks, huh?

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 05:59 PM (4KUe5)

74 Newsom is dumb as a rock. His debate against DeSantis was embarrassing. And his post debate spin was even more embarrassing if possible.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:00 PM (GseMx)

75 Stateless get your ID in hand, you wil need it to get in

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 06:00 PM (Ia/+0)

76 71 Gotta hurt for the people who use politics as social status signalling.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Those people who use politics as a social status signal get the politicians and candidates they deserve.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 05:59 PM (E4rtv)

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What if we treated politics as the means by which we implement public policy?

It'd be a fun change of pace.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 06:00 PM (0OHXL)

77
Jennifer Newsom is even more entitled, isolated, and delusional than her husband.

She's the one who announced she was taking her kids on a racial injustice tour of Alabama.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at June 15, 2026 06:01 PM (lsrsS)

78 Former Fox reporters and lifelong CA resident claims the investigations were actually started by the Biden DOJ and obviously went nowhere. Newsom sounded worried in the clip he released today.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:48 PM (viF8m)

so they forgot to close the books before leaving office? Oops.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 06:01 PM (uhVAy)

79 While in Denver last week I had something called "Rocky Mountain Oysters" !!!!!

I did not know they had Oyster Farms in Colorado ???

This taste was familiar to me, but I could not place it ???

Cackle ....... Cackle ............... Cackle..........

Posted by: Kami Harris at June 15, 2026 06:01 PM (jzqpX)

80 Banksy was actually in charge and the building will self-detonate once opened*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Not to worry that superlative architect BHO designed it with the Florida all girl engineer company.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 15, 2026 06:01 PM (+EHgv)

81 IT’S FUNNY BECAUSE IT’S NOT A LIBRARY.
OBAMA RECORDS WILL NOT BE IN THE BUILDING.

Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at June 15, 2026 06:01 PM (4KUe5)

82 Wow. Gavin did a good job processing all that information from his accountants and lawyer who had to read and explain it all to him, since he can't read.

Posted by: Philip Nolan at June 15, 2026 06:01 PM (1kQia)

83 70 ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL THE OPENING OF obama's LIBRARY OF DOOM!!!
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I like the part how he's living up to the stereotype and not paying his bills.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice

I think it would be humorous if some yute in S. Chicago decided to publicize on social media for a teen takeover of his monument. After all, if Obama had a son, they might look exactly like a Spirit Airlines fight scene.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:02 PM (E4rtv)

84 DURING PRIDE MONTH?

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 15, 2026 06:02 PM (ZTObF)

85 When he said "come after me because of my mean tweets..." I laughed out loud.

You're tweets aren't that mean, sweetheart.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 06:02 PM (RIvkX)

86 I like the part how he's living up to the stereotype and not paying his bills.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice

Be a shame if his creditors repo'ed it and declared it the "Capone Library" or some shit like that.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:02 PM (gKWVE)

87 What if we treated politics as the means by which we implement public policy?

It'd be a fun change of pace.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

That sounds racist.

Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 06:02 PM (YZ0Fo)

88 Ben Roethlisberger everything he wrote in college wil be there
Which of course is nothing

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 06:03 PM (Ia/+0)

89 -the nonprofit she founded in 2011 to combat gender stereotypes through films and advocacy.

Gosh; That really sounds like it's worth the money they pay her/ sarc.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 05:51 PM (rZCVI)

And here we are, 15 years later, and she's still flogging that same horse. Just like her hubby and how he'll solve the homeless "problem"- after 7 years as governor, 8 years as leiutenant governor, and 7 years as SF mayor, his solution is ALMOST here... , if you'll just give him a little more money and a little more power...

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:03 PM (lCppi)

90 IT’S FUNNY BECAUSE IT’S NOT A LIBRARY.
OBAMA RECORDS WILL NOT BE IN THE BUILDING.
Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at June 15, 2026 06:01 PM (4KUe5)

They are in Biden's garage.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:03 PM (GseMx)

91 What if we treated politics as the means by which we implement public policy?

It'd be a fun change of pace.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

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Politicians would hate it. Elections would become job performance reviews and nobody likes those.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:03 PM (E4rtv)

92 How can you lose Cuba? It is right there, almost nailed to the ocean bottom.
That guy should calm down.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 06:03 PM (rbvCR)

93 EVEN FUNNIER THAT ITS OPENING ON JUNETEENTH.

THINK OF ALL TFGS RACIAL STRUGGLES THAT HE OVERCAME, YOU GUYS!

Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at June 15, 2026 06:04 PM (4KUe5)

94 Girls Club LLC, have collectively received more than $3.7 million over the past decade from The Representation Project--the nonprofit she founded in 2011 to combat gender stereotypes through films and advocacy.

What a bunch of made up crap. This is a charity?

Posted by: Cheri at June 15, 2026 06:04 PM (oiNtH)

95 Nobody gives a fuck about the Obama ‘library’ that looks like an impressionist’s rendition of a beer can dick from a 1980s porno. Sure, the woke left in Chicago will force all schools and municipal unions to go so it doesn’t look empty. But it’s a dead squib fucked up the pooper by another dead squib.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 15, 2026 06:04 PM (qDU1+)

96 @DanMKervick: We’ve lost Venezuela

I thought I was reading an Andrew McCarthy tweet for a moment.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:04 PM (gKWVE)

97 You know right?

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 06:04 PM (bXbFr)

98 Actually this all seems perfectly above the board and should not even be looked at. Lets get back to the important work of blocking everything Trump does. Also MOOOOOOOOOT!!!

Posted by: Your Blackrobed Politburo who say MOOOOOT at June 15, 2026 06:05 PM (3uBP9)

99 The chick racing the Juneteenth car in the ARCA race this weekend crash almost immediately and finished dead last.

Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 06:05 PM (YZ0Fo)

100 He calls himself a "philosopher, socialist internationalist".

So, you know, far-left whacko with a credential.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (0OHXL)

I refuse to respect him until he can show that he can make that fern leaf pattern on top of my Latte.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 06:05 PM (rbvCR)

101 Jennifer Newsom is even more entitled, isolated, and delusional than her husband.

She's the one who announced she was taking her kids on a racial injustice tour of Alabama.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at June 15, 2026 06:01 PM (lsrsS)

And fatally ran over her sister (which is awful) but then used that horrific event to try to bond with a bunch of criminals.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:05 PM (lCppi)

102 How can you lose Cuba? It is right there, almost nailed to the ocean bottom.
That guy should calm down.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 06:03 PM (rbvCR)

There is some concern that it could capsize. -- Hank Johnson

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:05 PM (ExV1e)

103 100 He calls himself a "philosopher, socialist internationalist".

So, you know, far-left whacko with a credential.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:53 PM (0OHXL)

I refuse to respect him until he can show that he can make that fern leaf pattern on top of my Latte.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 06:05 PM (rbvCR)

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They have machines to do that now.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 06:06 PM (0OHXL)

104 And, once again this raise the question...why the hell isn't the IRS deeply involved in all the Somalis fraud nonsense? There are definitely going to be Federal and State tax violations when you accept grant money and misrepresent your "business."
Posted by: Orson
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Most tax violations are civil offenses, criminal investigations like fraud take precedence and then the IRS can swoop in and hoover up whatever crumbs are left after restitution and penalties are assessed in criminal trials.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:06 PM (E4rtv)

105 Lotta of chooming at the sundial (lefty columhua rag)

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 06:06 PM (bXbFr)

106 Gender stereotypes are called biology. There are no false gender stereotypes. Just rare exceptions.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:06 PM (GseMx)

107 ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL THE OPENING OF obama's LIBRARY OF DOOM!!!

That makes me so excited!!

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 05:57 PM (Sco7b)
Make sure little DreQaunto and LaDamito Stay out of the closets during their tour.

Posted by: Eromero at June 15, 2026 06:07 PM (LHPAg)

108 70 ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL THE OPENING OF obama's LIBRARY OF DOOM!!!

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I like the part how he's living up to the stereotype and not paying his bills.

Once the Iran MOU is signed and the war officially over, I heard the Gayatolla from Iran will be in attendance when the Soetoro Gay Pride Library officially opens...

Also, the comment about Soetoro (First 0.5 Black President) being a GRIFTER IS ..............................

RACCCCCCCCCCCCCCIST" you Stars and Bars Rednecks !

Posted by: Jackson K. at June 15, 2026 06:07 PM (dm7SR)

109 And fatally ran over her sister (which is awful) but then used that horrific event to try to bond with a bunch of criminals.
Posted by: LASue
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To be fair, criminals and her can bond over their joint sociopathy and raise a glass to no consequences forever!.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:07 PM (E4rtv)

110 they are simply trying to find one.

Wait just a minute here...what???...hmmm....well that sounds just like.... wait... has this ever happened to say a president?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 06:07 PM (n5tGW)

111 I think the way you combat gender sterotypes is being a bad ass drummer for one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Anika Nilles rules.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 06:07 PM (XV/Pl)

112 And, once again this raise the question...why the hell isn't the IRS deeply involved in all the Somalis fraud nonsense? There are definitely going to be Federal and State tax violations when you accept grant money and misrepresent your "business."
Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 05:59 PM (dIske)

You mean the IRS who's head is also Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant? Probably just an oversight, really.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 06:07 PM (rbvCR)

113 She's the one who announced she was taking her kids on a racial injustice tour of Alabama.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug

While many think after WW11 the nazis fled to Argentina, they actually are in Huntsville!

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 06:07 PM (/lPRQ)

114 Columbia

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 06:08 PM (bXbFr)

115 This is the reason why Newsome is afraid....

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kTUUwq7igRI

Top men, er, cats!

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 06:08 PM (qx7Zg)

116 What if we treated politics as a glittering cornucopia of money, chicks, and blow and wine and asskissing?

You can learn more by calling my billionaire aunt. She taught me everything I know, and then some.

You can tune out when she starts in on the hammer-welding trade boys, but the rest is pretty good.

Posted by: G. N. at June 15, 2026 06:08 PM (+zlOu)

117 What if we treated politics as the means by which we implement public policy?

It'd be a fun change of pace.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 06:00 PM (0OHXL)

I dunno.
American politics has pretty much been a spectator bloodsport since Adams vs. Jefferson.

And other than Edith Wilson and FDR we haven't really had any dictators yet, so we're luckier than most.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:09 PM (6ydKt)

118 Jennifer Newsom is even more entitled, isolated, and delusional than her husband.

She's the one who announced she was taking her kids on a racial injustice tour of Alabama.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug

She also knows what Harvey Weinstein tastes like. More than once. Maybe do a documentary on that.

Posted by: Cheri at June 15, 2026 06:09 PM (oiNtH)

119 117
I dunno.
American politics has pretty much been a spectator bloodsport since Adams vs. Jefferson.

And other than Edith Wilson and FDR we haven't really had any dictators yet, so we're luckier than most.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:09 PM (6ydKt)

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I will note that I never said we ever had it before.

Just that it would be a nice change of pace.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 06:09 PM (0OHXL)

120 Seriously, there are very few Obama records from any job. I recall in 2008 that he had nothing for his time as an IL state senator. He gave some Zbs about them being in the process or organizing them. Then, in 2016, the archivist assigned to manage his presidential records freaked out because so few were submitted to the National Archives. Key, standard sorts of records not there.

There will be no records at his not-library because there are few saved from his 8 years in office. Just like the rest of his work and life history, few records, missing basic things like school transcripts, birth certificate and passport.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (4KUe5)

121 She also knows what Harvey Weinstein tastes like. More than once. Maybe do a documentary on that.
Posted by: Cheri at June 15, 2026 06:09 PM (oiNtH)

Becoming the Ficus, by Jennifer Newsom.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (ExV1e)

122 so they forgot to close the books before leaving office? Oops.
Posted by: Oldcat

Oppo research/brushback pitch from DC Dems on Newsom as Biden wanted to run again (or Jill and Hunter did) until he literally melted down during the debate. And then Kamala was installed as the heir apparent candidate. 2024 was a friggin weird year on par with third world banana republic shit from Dems.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (E4rtv)

123 118 Jennifer Newsom is even more entitled, isolated, and delusional than her husband.

She's the one who announced she was taking her kids on a racial injustice tour of Alabama.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug

She also knows what Harvey Weinstein tastes like. More than once. Maybe do a documentary on that.

Posted by: Cheri at June 15, 2026 06:09 PM (oiNtH)

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"Weinstein definitely raped all those girls. But not Jennifer Newsom. She definitely was willing."
-the jury

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (0OHXL)

124 And fatally ran over her sister (which is awful) but then used that horrific event to try to bond with a bunch of criminals.
Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:05 PM (lCppi)
That's a 90 minute movie right there.'Mom and Dad Hate You!'.

Posted by: Eromero at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (LHPAg)

125 Harems have courtyards? I guess you normally think about all the gal and what that takes but there's probably a lot of facility management overhead you have take care of. That would probably be a decent contracting gig, managing other people's harems.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 15, 2026 06:11 PM (3uBP9)

126 From her ridiculous website: " T he Representation Project (TRP) is the leading gender watchdog organization. Using film and media as catalysts for  cultural transformation, TRP inspires individuals and communities to challenge limiting gender stereotypes and shift norms. *** The organization is well known for creating popular social media activism campaigns such as #NotBuyingIt, #AskHerMore, #RepresentHer, and #RespectHerGame."

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:11 PM (lCppi)

127 Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:03 PM (lCppi)

We e been talking about gender stereotypes since the 60's. Aren't most people sick of this by now?!!. We've gone so far down the absurdist rabbit hole that NY is wanting to refer to gestating parent and non gestating parent instead of mother and fathet And as far as the homeless just another grift about solving the problem. Eventually they'll get it fixed. Suuuuuure.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 06:11 PM (7RYym)

128
Everything about Obama is a lie.

Oh, except he's a fake.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 06:11 PM (/QHx4)

129 Look guys, Jennifer Newsom just needs all that money to soothe the childhood trauma of her older sister getting run over and killed by a golf cart in Hawaii. She was right there, personally witnessed it, so it's very hard.

Well, she's the killer. And she's over it enough to joke with guys on death row that she can really relate. But trauma!!

Posted by: SciVo at June 15, 2026 06:11 PM (Sy6m/)

130 Well, that just means plenty of room for grand jury and criminal trials involving him can be stored there after conviction.

Heck, build a cell in that building for him as it resembles a prison anyway.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:12 PM (E4rtv)

131 And fatally ran over her sister (which is awful) but then used that horrific event to try to bond with a bunch of criminals.
Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:05 PM (lCppi)
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They should look into this as well. I don't care that she was barely 8yrs old, why was she driving a golf cart, which I believe require keys? Where were her parents, eh? Her sister was "hiding" behind her and she put the golf cart in reverse. Ooopsie!

She also probably pulled wings off of butterflies and hurt puppies. They could uncover a lot as who in their right mind would marry Gavin?

Our own sweet grandson tried to run over his sister as a joke two years ago in his battery jeep. He was five yrs old and she was 3yrs. While that would not have killed her there would have been wounds and screaming by her and me.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:12 PM (WONhk)

132 She also knows what Harvey Weinstein tastes like. More than once. Maybe do a documentary on that.
Posted by: Cheri at June 15, 2026 06:09 PM (oiNtH)

Becoming the Ficus, by Jennifer Newsom.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (ExV1e)

Her money laundering company proudly touts a celebrity PSA campaign called #EndRape.
I wonder how that's working out?

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:13 PM (lCppi)

133 "Weinstein definitely raped all those girls. But not Jennifer Newsom. She definitely was willing."
-the jury
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Sorry Charlie.
Jennifer doesn't want men with good taste, she wants men that taste good.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:13 PM (E4rtv)

134 Gavin sounds.... concerned.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 06:13 PM (jehhT)

135 The Newsoms behave as if they are untouchable.
Guess we’ll find out if that’s true.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 06:13 PM (4KUe5)

136
I love this place!

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 06:14 PM (/QHx4)

137 "Weinstein definitely raped all those girls. But not Jennifer Newsom. She definitely was willing."
-the jury
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (0OHXL)
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Aye. She wanted to be a star and an Oscar like Gwenneth, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl.

She gave her all.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:14 PM (WONhk)

138 The Newsoms behave as if they are untouchable.
Guess we’ll find out if that’s true.
Posted by: Lizzy at

Jennifer was certainly touchable.
-Big Harv

Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 06:14 PM (YZ0Fo)

139 Her money laundering company proudly touts a celebrity PSA campaign called #EndRape.
I wonder how that's working out?
Posted by: LASue

If it raises a buck or two for Jennifer and Co, it is more money than she had before so voila--a success to her and Gavin Gruesome.

You use a wordsalad in annual reports and letters to donors of course.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:14 PM (E4rtv)

140 Reminds me why HR handles black employees with kid gloves. They know that they will be hit with an EEOC complaint so they have to be fully prepared.

Anytime a Leftist politician is investigated they claim it's a right wing conspiracy.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:15 PM (GseMx)

141 They could uncover a lot as who in their right mind would marry Gavin?

Well, I wouldn't. But if forced to choose between Newsom and Platner I'd have to go with Newsom. He's better looking and doesn't seem to have a Nazi tatoo.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 06:16 PM (Nx5jP)

142 Aye. She wanted to be a star and an Oscar like Gwenneth, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl.

She gave her all.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat

Unfortunately for her, she found out that 'Once a Ficus' by Harvey Weinstein was not going to be her acting ticket to an Oscar. Only an Oscar Meyer weiner.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:16 PM (E4rtv)

143 She gave her all.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:14 PM (WONhk)

And she took his.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:16 PM (ExV1e)

144 Just that it would be a nice change of pace.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 06:09 PM (0OHXL)

A lot of our local politics aren't so bad.

But at the national level there are too many outside influences (media) pushing it more to be entertaining like a wrestling match than serious discussions and deliberations on issues and policies.

Style over substance reigns supreme in America.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:16 PM (6ydKt)

145 Looking back on it, Mrs Newsom's association with Weinstein left a bad taste in her mouth.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:17 PM (gKWVE)

146 Well enjoy the suck Gov. You deserve everything you'll get.

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at June 15, 2026 06:18 PM (tfc0/)

147 There's nothing new (they can't be weened off grifting) and Gavin could only be where he is today thanks to a billionaire and family connections.

If that has a chance of changing things politically in the state, post it on highway billboards, etc. If not, oh well. I'm watching my own trash heep of a state disintegrate.

Cal Matters, 2019
Gavin Newsom’s keeping it all in the family

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 15, 2026 06:19 PM (NFX2v)

148 A lot of our local politics aren't so bad.

But at the national level there are too many outside influences (media) pushing it more to be entertaining like a wrestling match than serious discussions and deliberations on issues and policies.

Style over substance reigns supreme in America.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

In a lot of cases, local pols thievery and grifting is actually more shameless. They just fly under the radar until they get too greedy. In most places, developers run local government along with their lawyers and that goes for Dem and GOP.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:19 PM (E4rtv)

149 I still want to know who the starlet was who watched Weinstein get it on with the poor potted plant. Which probably wilted and wished it was plastic so it would wash off.

Why would anyone stand there and watch? He'd already be maimed and bleeding out before he got to the plant if I was in the room. Either an ambulance or coroner van would then arrive after I left him to call 911 himself with his nose (because both hands would be involved in slowing down the bleeding).

Which, as I have stated before, I may be blonde but I would not be stupid enough to go to that pig's hotel room, much less not run if he opened the door in his room.

I would not care what Oprah said to do for fame.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:19 PM (WONhk)

150 "gestating parent"

Some star wars name dropped the term "pregnant people" in a post on LinkedIn. I responded with the comment "pregnant people" in quotes.
I'm not really expecting much from that site anymore. I was fishing for a ban or a warning but that didn't happen.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:19 PM (gKWVE)

151 Well enjoy the suck Gov. You deserve everything you'll get.
Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at June 15, 2026 06:18 PM (tfc0/)

I hear your wife has experience. Weinstein is no easy judge.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:20 PM (zZu0s)

152 Kervick

Your 'god' is a false idol.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:21 PM (2GVsD)

153 In politics it's not what you know but who you know.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 06:21 PM (5P5DO)

154 Gavin Newsome is what a flaccid wiener would look like if it wore a suite.

Posted by: Vengeance at June 15, 2026 06:21 PM (EJWxb)

155 Weinstein - Executive Producer on Hellraiser 5.

I thought of the Horde when I saw that.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 06:21 PM (Sco7b)

156 120 Seriously, there are very few Obama records from any job. I recall in 2008 that he had nothing for his time as an IL state senator. He gave some Zbs about them being in the process or organizing them. Then, in 2016, the archivist assigned to manage his presidential records freaked out because so few were submitted to the National Archives. Key, standard sorts of records not there.

There will be no records at his not-library because there are few saved from his 8 years in office. Just like the rest of his work and life history, few records, missing basic things like school transcripts, birth certificate and passport.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (4KUe5)

Future generations may wonder if the character "Barack Obama" ever really existed, or if he were some elaborate mass social joke that everyone pretended to believe in, like "Santa Claus" or "Prophet Mohammad".

Posted by: SciVo at June 15, 2026 06:21 PM (Sy6m/)

157 Nothing says Zeta Male Aetius than marrying Weinstein's sloppy seconds.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:21 PM (2GVsD)

158 Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (4KUe5)

I thought I recalled something about 'digital first' with Obama's presidential center.

BraveAI:

The Barack Obama Presidential Center will not house the official physical presidential records; instead, it will feature the first fully digitized presidential library, with all records accessible online. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) retains legal and physical custody of the approximately 30 million pages of paper documents, 1.5 billion pages of born-digital records, and 30,000–35,000 physical artifacts, storing them at a secure NARA facility in College Park, Maryland.

Some other items will be loaned to the center for display.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:22 PM (6ydKt)

159 > Looking back on it, Mrs Newsom's association with Weinstein left a bad taste in her mouth.
-----------
One could say... Weinstein had "bad taste" in his affiliations with various women too. Maybe his sperm went bad after too much exposure.

Maybe.

*not a doctor, seek help if symptoms persist, etc."

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 06:22 PM (jehhT)

160 In politics it's not what you know but who you know.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 06:21 PM (5P5DO)

Or who you've 'known'. -- Kamala

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:22 PM (ExV1e)

161 Which, as I have stated before, I may be blonde but I would not be stupid enough to go to that pig's hotel room, much less not run if he opened the door in his room.

I would not care what Oprah said to do for fame.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
=====
This is just what allegations are that Harvey did at Cannes

1998: Model Zoe Brock stated Weinstein disrobed and demanded a massage while naked in a hotel room; she locked herself in the bathroom as he chased her.
2003: Model Valeria Panagrosso alleged Weinstein entered her cabin on a yacht during the festival, pushed her onto a bed, and attempted to grope her.
2006: Actor Emma Loman filed a lawsuit claiming Weinstein lured her to a hotel suite under professional pretenses before overpowering and raping her.
2013: Actress Daryl Hannah alleged Weinstein tried to force his way into her hotel room and repeatedly harassed her during the promotion of Kill Bill.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:23 PM (E4rtv)

162 JSDF exercise

Osprey lands, the loadmaster drops the ramps, and two dirt bike riders come zipping out.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:23 PM (2GVsD)

163 In a lot of cases, local pols thievery and grifting is actually more shameless. They just fly under the radar until they get too greedy. In most places, developers run local government along with their lawyers and that goes for Dem and GOP.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:19 PM (E4rtv)

I'm sure that's the case, too.
Especially in the larger metro areas.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:24 PM (6ydKt)

164 Gaylord's library looks more like a building that is supposed to mount four phased array radars than anything artistic.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:25 PM (2GVsD)

165 Some star wars name dropped the term "pregnant people" in a post on LinkedIn. I responded with the comment "pregnant people" in quotes.
I'm not really expecting much from that site anymore. I was fishing for a ban or a warning but that didn't happen.
Posted by: gKWVE

StinkedIn is like other Microsoft purchases, they bought it for the data scouring and left it a crippled shell. Google does much the same thing with its purchases.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:25 PM (E4rtv)

166 It's worth reading the gobbledygook spouted by Mrs. Newsome on her "Representation Project" website. The description of their "research papers" is particularly amusing but it's all pretty ridiculous

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:25 PM (lCppi)

167 We’ve lost Venezuela. We might lose Cuba. The condition of Palestine is desperate. Global climate action is dead. Technofascists are running everything. The US “left” is Magafied populist trash in possession of zero brain power.

Who is this "we"
Posted by: It's me donna
......

and where is this "Palestine" place?

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:25 PM (UjdFS)

168 From her ridiculous website: " T he Representation Project (TRP) is the leading gender watchdog organization. Using film and media as catalysts for  cultural transformation, TRP inspires individuals and communities to challenge limiting gender stereotypes and shift norms. *** The organization is well known for creating popular social media activism campaigns such as #NotBuyingIt, #AskHerMore, #RepresentHer, and #RespectHerGame."
Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:11 PM (lCppi)

Those hashtags are certainly worth a 9 million dollar house deed.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 06:25 PM (uhVAy)

169 Oligachy!!

Posted by: Bernie Sanders at June 15, 2026 06:26 PM (B0NCh)

170 We’ve lost Venezuela. We might lose Cuba. The condition of Palestine is desperate. Global climate action is dead. Technofascists are running everything. The US “left” is Magafied populist trash in possession of zero brain power.

Who is this "we"
Posted by: It's me donna
......

and where is this "Palestine" place?
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:25 PM (UjdFS)

Texas.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 06:26 PM (uhVAy)

171 JSDF exercise

Osprey lands, the loadmaster drops the ramps, and two dirt bike riders come zipping out.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:23 PM (2GVsD)

Yamaha MX175s with Galactica 1980 trim?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 06:26 PM (qx7Zg)

172 LEAVE NAVIN ALONE
He's dyslexic you guys.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:26 PM (UjdFS)

173 and where is this "Palestine" place?
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:25 PM (UjdFS)

It doesn't exist!

Posted by: Jerry Seinfeld, American hero. at June 15, 2026 06:26 PM (lCppi)

174 128
Everything about Obama is a lie.

Oh, except he's a fake.

Posted by: four seasons
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and gay.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 06:26 PM (pMmVV)

175
*not a doctor, seek help if symptoms persist, etc."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 06:22 PM (jehhT)
************************
Probably instead of tasting like chicken one could compare it to a dead rattlesnake decomposing on hot asphalt. The buzzards agreed it was so horrible they would not touch it.

Can we tell I am avoiding chores? I may start Marie Kondoing by yelling, "This does not give me sparks of joy!" until my husband calls for the fun ambulance.

I have not culled this castle since we moved here 11yrs ago and my closets were full. Because that move was so traumatic I could not function for six months due to strange men in the house and sawing and pounding noises.

I have never been the same.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:27 PM (WONhk)

176 Anna Puma

If only we had a plucky team of Traveler adventurers investigation what planet he is really from. Would be a grueling quest.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 06:27 PM (u82oZ)

177 Yamahas or Kawasakis sporting Ghillie camo.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:27 PM (2GVsD)

178 Memories
Light the corners of my mind
Misty watercolor memories
Of the way we were

Variety
@Variety
'ALF' Star Anne Schedeen Dies at 77; Family Remembers Her 'Burning Hatred for Trump'

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Helluva legacy.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 06:27 PM (ndZc7)

179 Nothing says Zeta Male Aetius than marrying Weinstein's sloppy seconds.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:21 PM (2GVsD)

IIRC, she was already married to Newcuck when she went to her knees for Weinstein. So, double slut/whore/cuck.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:28 PM (zZu0s)

180 We lost part of Texas?

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:28 PM (UjdFS)

181 Actress killed by her burning hatred of Trump.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (5P5DO)

182 Reading up on First Partner Siebel Newsom's nonsense. "When we ignore a woman’s cries of pain".
This woman's cries of pain: "lick it HARDER, Harvey! oh Gawwwwwd"

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (gKWVE)

183 Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:23 PM (E4rtv)

Rose McGowan made Weinstein her life's mission.
Then she quit Hollywood and moved to Mexico.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (6ydKt)

184 I'm sure that's the case, too.
Especially in the larger metro areas.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

Rural dudes get their freak on too. Sheriffs renting their inmates as a workforce to 'friends' at low cost, county equipment like roadgraders suddenly surplused as 'worn out' to county officials and replaced with new shiny ones, kickbacks over property deals and zoning, etc. etc. etc.

Knew a mayor that formed a outdoor advert agency and ran it for years--guess how important local government is for permission to place signage. He retired, sold the agency to a conglomerate and became filthy rich. Got all sorts of stories from my career in and studying politics for decades. Huge number of Clinton stories.

I've spent time in presidential, state, and local politics and I've found that America's native criminal class are actually politicians.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (E4rtv)

185 Travelers adventure?

Random encounter with tourists with cameras.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (2GVsD)

186 The Barack Obama Presidential Center will not house the official physical presidential records; instead, it will feature the first fully digitized presidential library, with all records accessible online. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) retains legal and physical custody of the approximately 30 million pages of paper documents, 1.5 billion pages of born-digital records, and 30,000–35,000 physical artifacts, storing them at a secure NARA facility in College Park, Maryland.

Some other items will be loaned to the center for display.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:22 PM (6ydKt)

Im pretty excited to visit the Birth Certificate Exhibit, along with the interactive "Help Write Barry's Foreign Student Visa Application for Harvard."

Posted by: Jerry Seinfeld, American hero. at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (lCppi)

187 Obama spent over $800M on the edifice to his ego.
Meanwhile, so far this year, 664 people have been shot and 172 murdered in Chicago in the last 6 months.
Most of them Black youth.
And it's been going on, every year, since since he was POTUS in 2008 thru today.
And he's done jack shit about. Doesn't even acknowledge it's happening.
What a POS.

Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at June 15, 2026 06:30 PM (MNCvZ)

188 wth

In Texas, is pronounced way different from the purported area near Gaza.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 06:30 PM (u82oZ)

189 164 Gaylord's library looks more like a building that is supposed to mount four phased array radars than anything artistic.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:25 PM (2GVsD)

Looks like a radar tower on the planet Hoth.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:30 PM (6ydKt)

190 proudvastrightwingguy

pbho makes POS look good.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 06:31 PM (u82oZ)

191 He could have gone for a pyramid. That could have been cool.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:31 PM (zZu0s)

192 There will be no records at his not-library because there are few saved from his 8 years in office.
Posted by: Lizzy

Its not even library. Because if it was, he'd have to follow certain laws.

I get your point. OTOH, when it fails - Because it's estimated 40M per year maintenance - thats a lot of tickets at $30 a pop . . . Taxpayers will not have to bail it out.

Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at June 15, 2026 06:31 PM (FxH7T)

193 Nope. Reportedly - Not in a library, now or ever.

NARA maintains and provides access to these records using a modern, digital-first model:
Approximately 30 million pages of unclassified textual records and 1.5 billion pages of "born digital" records are housed and actively digitized at NARA's Chicago-area facility.

All classified materials are maintained separately at a secure NARA facility in the Washington, D.C. area.
Instead of traditional on-site research rooms, NARA is digitizing these materials to make them available virtually through the Digital Research Room and the National Archives Catalog.
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The Obama Foundation and NARA maintain physical artifacts, which will eventually be displayed for public and educational experiences in Chicago. 🤣

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 15, 2026 06:31 PM (NFX2v)

194 Rose McGowan made Weinstein her life's mission.
Then she quit Hollywood and moved to Mexico.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

Yep. The penalty though for speaking out is ostracism from Hollyweird. Millius was such, another was Cliff Robertson, and so on. You trash one of the shadowy producer/director types or a powerful actor/actress, then yep, you don't get to work in that town again. It is like DC in that regard or NY on financial whistle blowing.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:31 PM (E4rtv)

195 There was a time when all of Hollywood was Weinstein's sloppy seconds.

Much jealousy put him in jail.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 06:32 PM (pMmVV)

196 The first eight-sided pyramid coated in gold.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:32 PM (2GVsD)

197 There will be no records at his not-library because there are few saved from his 8 years in office. Just like the rest of his work and life history, few records, missing basic things like school transcripts, birth certificate and passport.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 06:10 PM (4KUe5)

Correct. He is the Flim Flam Man come to life. He is a popcorn fart in the wind, a riddle wrapped in an enigma inside a used condom, a wet straw man filled with horse urine soaked straw. In other words a democrat.

Plus Michelle Obama is a man.

Posted by: Just The Facts at June 15, 2026 06:32 PM (z20w/)

198 BraveAI:

The Barack Obama Presidential Center will not house the official physical presidential records; instead, it will feature the first fully digitized presidential library, with all records accessible online. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) retains legal and physical custody of the approximately 30 million pages of paper documents, 1.5 billion pages of born-digital records, and 30,000–35,000 physical artifacts, storing them at a secure NARA facility in College Park, Maryland.
---
Why do you need a brutalist-styled building for a "digitized presidential library with all records accessible online?"

Wouldn't a website be sufficient?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 06:32 PM (gnNyN)

199 To be fair, the murder rate is Chicago was pretty damn high before 2008.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:32 PM (zZu0s)

200 I've spent time in presidential, state, and local politics and I've found that America's native criminal class are actually politicians.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (E4rtv)

Mark Twain agreed with you 100%.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:32 PM (6ydKt)

201 First Partner sounds like the cuck in an open marriage.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (UjdFS)

202 189 164 Gaylord's library looks more like a building that is supposed to mount four phased array radars than anything artistic.

Posted by: Anna Puma

========
That okay, we put a Spirit Spaceways launching pad on top and send the Spirit into space. Elon might loan a couple of rockets about to be scrapped for that.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (E4rtv)

203 So Newsome's wife's one "charity" pays $150,000 every year to her other "charity" to license her own movie that she produced.

Quite the circle of graft.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (lCppi)

204 Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (E4rtv)

Brubaker was a good Robert Redford movie.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (GseMx)

205 I wonder if Obama's library will contain a replica of the amazing I-Pod pre-loaded with his speeches, that he gave to Queen Elizabeth.

What a wonderful example of how thoughtful and kind Obama is, to know the Queen must be one of his greatest fans and was limited to gramaphone recordings of his speeches cause she's such an old fuddy-duddy and didn't have such futuristic technology.

LOL

I bet one of the princes recorded over it with fart noises and pirated Weird Al Yankovich recordings.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (73/SM)

206 I turned back to "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.'

Because news .... ugh

B-52 crash - damn - nothing left
Flooding
Knicks win....unsure if they'll mention the mostly peaceful bus burning and 10 cops injured.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (Sco7b)

207 How many tickets has the library sold for opening day?

Are they doing credit card verification along with birth certificates?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (2GVsD)

208 >>Looks like a radar tower on the planet Hoth.

I honestly can't believe someone didn't pull him aside before construction started and told him the building is hideous. Because it objectively is.

Given the size of his ego you'd think he would build something at least attractive since his name is on it.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 06:34 PM (viF8m)

209 I accidently killed my sister with a golf cart

I fully knew I was doing nasty stuff with Weinstein

I married Gavin Newsom

This woman does not sound sane to me.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:34 PM (WONhk)

210 Gaylord's library looks more like a building that is supposed to mount four phased array radars than anything artistic
---
It looks like it should have overflowing trash falling out and being circled by a flock of seagulls.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 06:34 PM (73/SM)

211 Mark Twain agreed with you 100%.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

Mark was his brother Orin's secretary when Orin had a territorial government appointment of some kind that I forgot in Nevada. And then worked as a newspaper guy. His Gilded Age book is seldom read today but full of the 'charms' of outright auctions of a politician's good will in that era.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (E4rtv)

212 The only papers Obama has from his Presidency are the checklists his handlers gave to him .

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (GseMx)

213 10 Inflation comes when the dollar loses value like when Biden printed money like a drunken sailor.

I would just like to say that I was a sailor. On more than one occasion, a drunken one, and I never printed money.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 05:40 PM (ExV1e)

As a Retired Nautical Professional, I can state for the record that I only spent MY money, not other people's money, when in an inebriated state.

Didn't even have a credit card back then.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (mP0Kj)

214 First Partner sounds like the cuck in an open marriage.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (UjdFS)

Almost as much as does Doug Emhoff's title of "First Gentlemen."

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (lCppi)

215 With Big Mike's fashion sense, she should have had final say on the JEF's architectural library stylings.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (SRceu)

216 Remember

Gaylord's Presidential portrait has him being eaten by the kudzu.

Or am I mistaken?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (2GVsD)

217 Nood Startled Starmer

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (WONhk)

218 When it comes down to it, even with all the good stuff Hollywood produced 20 years ago and before... it cant die fast enough. Couch casting 'might be dead' for women (not convinced) but from what I hear the dudes are getting it worse now.

Its just a slightly nice porn business. Hell, porn does not make pretentious.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (zZu0s)

219 I fully knew I was doing nasty stuff with Weinstein

I married Gavin Newsom

This woman does not sound sane to me.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 06:34 PM (WONhk)

Assuming that your highest goal in life is to live a luxury lifestyle, she's getting her dream.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (ExV1e)

220 181 Actress killed by her burning hatred of Trump.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (5P5DO)
You got dat right.

Posted by: Eromero at June 15, 2026 06:35 PM (LHPAg)

221 191 He could have gone for a pyramid. That could have been cool.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 06:31 PM (zZu0s

I see obama more as a tunnel guy myself.

Underground bunker would be different.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 06:36 PM (Sco7b)

222 ---
The Obama Foundation and NARA maintain physical artifacts, which will eventually be displayed for public and educational experiences in Chicago. 🤣

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine
---

Obama's an expert at digital manipulation.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 06:36 PM (pMmVV)

223 There will be no records at his not-library because there are few saved from his 8 years in office. Just like the rest of his work and life history, few records, missing basic things like school transcripts, birth certificate and passport.
Posted by: Lizzy
......

What about dog recipes?

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:36 PM (UjdFS)

224 208 >>Looks like a radar tower on the planet Hoth.

I honestly can't believe someone didn't pull him aside before construction started and told him the building is hideous. Because it objectively is.

Given the size of his ego you'd think he would build something at least attractive since his name is on it.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 06:34 PM (viF8m)

Greman Flak Tower in Berlin.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 15, 2026 06:36 PM (mP0Kj)

225 Are they doing credit card verification along with birth certificates?
Posted by: Anna Puma
======
Free Hawaii birth certificate with every paid entry and with any name and birthdate you like. McLovin though is already taken.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:36 PM (E4rtv)

226 148. In a lot of cases, local pols thievery and grifting is actually more shameless. They just fly under the radar until they get too greedy. In most places, developers run local government along with their lawyers and that goes for Dem and GOP.
Posted by: whig

Exactly.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 15, 2026 06:37 PM (NFX2v)

227 I would just like to say that I was a sailor. On more than one occasion, a drunken one, and I never printed money.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 05:40 PM (ExV1e)

What shall we do with you?

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 06:37 PM (B0NCh)

228 Why do you need a brutalist-styled building for a "digitized presidential library with all records accessible online?"

Wouldn't a website be sufficient?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 06:32 PM (gnNyN)

That's why it's a 'center', I guess?

Jimmy Carter did sort of the same thing with his peace center instead of a library. I'm not sure where his records are.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:37 PM (6ydKt)

229 You just know some wiseasses are going to go to the Obama Library and film themselves asking:
- where is his birth certificate?
- where are his college transcripts?
- where are copies of his school papers?
- etc.

The Incredible Digital Man has no analog fingerprint, you fool!

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (73/SM)

230 222. Obama's an expert at digital manipulation.

Posted by: Braenyard

😬. Ha, ha, ha!

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (NFX2v)

231 Wouldn't a website be sufficient?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 06:32 PM (gnNyN)
----------------------------
Well, I saw it has a giant sealed display case with all the outfits Mooch wore while in the White House for special occasions. Doesn't that count?

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (kX27y)

232 Nooooood!

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (NcvvS)

233 Got all sorts of stories from my career in and studying politics for decades. Huge number of Clinton stories.

I've spent time in presidential, state, and local politics and I've found that America's native criminal class are actually politicians.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 06:29 PM (E4rtv)
I want to hear some of those stories in October.

Posted by: Eromero at June 15, 2026 06:38 PM (LHPAg)

234 Nood Startled Starmer
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
.......

Shit. I was just getting warmed up. There is so much hatred of Navin inside.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (UjdFS)

235 One thing about the Obama "center" is that Obama doesn't need a Sandy Burglar to "curate" his records.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 06:39 PM (B0NCh)

236 1 First Partner sounds like the cuck in an open marriage.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (UjdFS)

Posted by: Probably not John Kitzhaber at June 15, 2026 06:46 PM (rbvCR)

237 1 First Partner sounds like the cuck in an open marriage.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 06:33 PM (UjdFS)

Beard

Posted by: Probably not John Kitzhaber at June 15, 2026 06:46 PM (rbvCR)

238
Chicago can be a safe place, in the right place, at the right time.

Unless you're coming up the Skyway to northbound 94 and trying to get onto the Eisenhower. That's scary as hell.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 06:49 PM (Y8DZL)

239 RE the headline: Could both be true?

Posted by: Someone afraid of the LGTBQ lobby at June 15, 2026 06:50 PM (5DTn7)

240 ONLY FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL THE OPENING OF obama's LIBRARY OF DOOM!!!

Actually the proper term isn't "opening",

It's ACTIVATE.

Posted by: pawn at June 15, 2026 06:58 PM (+rSJz)

241 Just checking ......

Again, when I BBQ for Father's Day (Non-Birthing Person's Day) do I put the Cheese on my Veggie Burger while on the BBQ or when I take it off the BBQ ???

I want to get the Fake picture correct this time !!!!!!!

Posted by: Chuck Schumer at June 15, 2026 07:02 PM (dm7SR)

242 Newsom’s wife reminds me of some horrible female character on Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Posted by: Dirac_Delta at June 15, 2026 07:04 PM (BiRHZ)

243 "...whistleblower complaints, and that they have to do with Jennifer Siebel Newsom's taxes and with Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson."

Remember when Democrats wanted to hire 80k IRS agents to come after us? That was awesome.

Posted by: MLCross at June 15, 2026 08:50 PM (kV8re)

244 What happened to the $100 million in Fire Aid money and how much did your wife get? Your spousal corruption makes you both targets of investigations.

Posted by: wferrin at June 15, 2026 10:32 PM (lCdHU)

Needledicked Nazi Once Mocked a Teen's Suicide Attempt

Pussy Hustler continues showing he's a New Democrat Man.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner appeared to cruelly mock a teen's suicide attempt in a newly resurfaced Reddit post.
The May 2012 Reddit thread begins with a photo of a teenage girl hanging out of an upper-story window, with a young man gripping her arms in an apparent attempt to save her, screenshots of the post showed.
"A girl at my old highschool [sic] tried jumping from a window because her cousin died the day before," the post's caption read. These students saved her. I have hope."
An account belonging to the Nazi-tattoo sporting Maine Senate candidate wasn't sympathetic.
"Someone clearly isn't trying hard enough," a commenter using the name P-Hustle -- Platner's screen name on the platform -- wrote in response.

Some might say that this is just "edgy" Reddit "humor."

I'd respond that many of us have been harassed, censored, debanked, or even fired for similar edgy humor, so why does the National Socialist Shrimpdick get a pass?

In another newly-unearthed Reddit post, Platner -- who had an account on the messaging app Kik which featured a half-naked photo of himself -- joked about expressing his gratitude for porn stars in military fashion.
"Thank you for your cervix," he posted in 2021 in response to a user who said that adult entertainers should be thanked for their service like veterans.

Good Heavens, he really is made of Reddit "jokes" and sexual battery, isn't he?

Yeah I know the allegations so far are about non-sexual battery committed against women, but I imagine the sexual assault allegations are being held until (I think) July 13th, when it will no longer be legal to replace him in the race.

Relatedly: The Democrats' electoral lead looks like it's experiencing shrinkage.

CNN: Dem Lead Much Smaller Than Previous Blue Waves

Generic Congressional Ballot June Polls:
2006: 🔵 Dem +11
2018: 🔵 Dem +10
2026: 🔵 Dem +5

Democrats Lead is also shrinking:
NBC: 🔵 Dem +6 -> 🔵 Dem +5
MU Law: 🔵 Dem +4 -> 🔵 Dem +1
Ipsos: 🔵 Dem +3 -> 🔵 Dem +3 pic.twitter.com/nnBKeCxhxI
— OSZ (@OpenSourceZone) June 15, 2026

CNN: It�s far from a guarantee that Democrats take the house

Ipsos, MU Law, NBC Poll: 🔵 Dem +3
Need to control with Redistricting: 🔵 Dem +3/4

2026 Midterm Odds Per @Kalshi
Senate: 🔴 Republicans: 57%
House: 🔵 Democrats: 78% https://t.co/DN5RcsZfJw pic.twitter.com/QLvQbwXl7z
— OSZ (@OpenSourceZone) June 15, 2026

Change Research poll | 5/5-5/10 RV (released 6/15)

Generic congressional ballot 2026
🟦Democratic 45%
🟥Republican 42%
��
President Trump approval
❌Disapprove 56%
✅Approve 43%

Link to poll: https://t.co/AqOeP10szL pic.twitter.com/ac4cBUijrm
— Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 (@PollTracker2024) June 15, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 04:30 PM

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1 yay

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 04:31 PM (CWTWj)

2

He's like a less masculine Hassan Piker.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at June 15, 2026 04:31 PM (et1vG)

3
What a POS

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 04:31 PM (/QHx4)

4 He's made of Reddit jokes and sexual battery, but mostly sexual battery.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (2ocoG)

5 Howdy Ace!

Posted by: Moonbeam at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (Lzhdy)

6 We used to live in a Christian country where not politician would never dread of saying such vile things.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (qFwJc)

7 Nooded

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (qx7Zg)

8 What an ass clown

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (bXbFr)

9
"Attempt" implies failure.

Failure should be mocked.

Posted by: Chief Shakes Fist At Sky at June 15, 2026 04:33 PM (+zlOu)

10 "Thank you for your cervix,"..

Glass houses and all that.

On the flip side, nobody is running for office, right?
Right?!

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 04:33 PM (/lPRQ)

11 Maher is fjne with him though

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 04:33 PM (bXbFr)

12 where no politician would dream,...

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 04:33 PM (qFwJc)

13 Democrat is a sociopath.

Water is wet.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:33 PM (2GVsD)

14 He's like a less masculine Hassan Piker.

I want to say I didn't know that was possible, but Talerico exists.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 04:33 PM (2ocoG)

15 I really think the ME senate race is going to end up more closely reflecting 2014 than 2020.

Collins won 2014 by 40 points. She won 2020 by 8.

2020 was covid, Trump, BLM, and the height of the cheat machine.

2026, Collins is up against a dumbass merc nepo-baby fake oyster farmer and fake harbor master with a Nazi tattoo...and no Trump on the ticket.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:33 PM (0OHXL)

16 Meanwhile:

A dick with a dick who's mother married into the Norwegian royal family has been convicted of two counts of rape and has been sentenced to FOUR years in prison.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:35 PM (2GVsD)

17 Mostly like he will back to the oyster farm

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 04:35 PM (bXbFr)

18 Imma bonk every lib I know over the head with this guy.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 04:35 PM (RIvkX)

19 CNN: Dem Lead Much Smaller Than Previous Blue Waves

Generic Congressional Ballot June Polls:
2006: 🔵 Dem +11
2018: 🔵 Dem +10
2026: 🔵 Dem +5

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Assuming the GCB on the actual results is D+5, Republicans probably keep the House.

D+9 2018 saw Republicans gaining 2 Senate seats, by the way.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:35 PM (0OHXL)

20 I saw this.... grain of salt , a lot can happen between now and November

"270 to Win 2026 House Election: Consensus Forecast

🔴 Republicans: 211
🔵 Democrats: 205
🟡 Tossup: 19

(218 needed for a majority)"

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:35 PM (GD0B3)

21 The oyster farmer is a pervert and yet Maine wants to elect him to the Senate.

Is there anything good in Maine?

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 04:36 PM (Oy/m2)

22 Yeah, see...the thing about edgy 4chan humor? It's supposed to be done *anonymously*. Even Reddit, one of the internet's insane asylums full of lefty Boomers, generally understands that. This is "how do you do fellow kids" tryhard shit.

Posted by: Saber Alter at June 15, 2026 04:36 PM (XpbfV)

23 Maine deserves this A-Hole if he gets elected

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:36 PM (Ia/+0)

24 He'll win for sure now!!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 04:36 PM (1Ff7Z)

25 Platner also insists that he be called an "oysterman", a term no actual oyster farmers use. Apparently there was a failed attempt to make that a thing in the mid 1930s, so I guess he gets all of his schtick from the rise of the Nazis.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 04:37 PM (2ocoG)

26 20 I saw this.... grain of salt , a lot can happen between now and November

"270 to Win 2026 House Election: Consensus Forecast

🔴 Republicans: 211
🔵 Democrats: 205
🟡 Tossup: 19

(218 needed for a majority)"

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:35 PM (GD0B3)

=======

Democrats didn't win all the tossups in 2018, by the way.

GCB shifts do not happen evenly across districts.

A couple of the toss up races listed are Trump+8. Those won't flip.

Nothing over Trump+5 will flip.

Everything we're seeing says that the makeup of the House will be a majority of between 1-5 either direction.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:38 PM (0OHXL)

27 What has Graham Platner been doing to the oysters?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:38 PM (2GVsD)

28 These numbers look bad for the Dems and we are just entering the summer violence season. I'm convinced this year will be ugly given the decrease in federal cash to inner cities and the general state of blue areas. That will help the Republicans. Of course they could eff it up

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 04:38 PM (ufO5q)

29 27 What has Graham Platner been doing to the oysters?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:38 PM (2GVsD)

====

"What hasn't he done?"
-the oysters

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:38 PM (0OHXL)

30 2026: 🔵 Dem +5

If this is accurate there is no way the dems take the house, let alone the senate especially with the new maps in multiple red states.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 15, 2026 04:39 PM (0N4FZ)

31 Graham Platner was voted 'most likely to start a revolution' by his high school classmates.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:39 PM (2GVsD)

32 Always wanted a pair of LL Bean hunting boots. Never got them.

Posted by: Pudinhead at June 15, 2026 04:39 PM (1D2Ie)

33 The oyster farmer is a pervert and yet Maine wants to elect him to the Senate.

Maine Democrat primary voters want to elect him. And Democrats nationwide, really. I don't think Maine as a whole is gonna be into that.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 04:39 PM (2ocoG)

34 He was just a kid of 27 when he made that comment.

Posted by: huerfano at June 15, 2026 04:40 PM (VJX5o)

35
I got a Nazi tattoo to honor the children my unit brutally murdered before they could grow up to clear a windowsill like a champion and fall to their timely deaths around age 17.

Only the real winners survive the fall and meet me on my favorite dating websites. Or temporary bathrooms. Whatever.

Posted by: Graham Platner at June 15, 2026 04:40 PM (+zlOu)

36 Anyone seen Platner's physical DD-214?

Has any of his military buddies endorsed him?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:41 PM (2GVsD)

37 These numbers look bad for the Dems and we are just entering the summer violence season. I'm convinced this year will be ugly given the decrease in federal cash to inner cities and the general state of blue areas. That will help the Republicans. Of course they could eff it up
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 04:38 PM (ufO5q)
----
Are we placing bets on HOW the Republicans will eff it up? Because they do seem to get off on it.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 04:41 PM (gnNyN)

38 Is there anything good in Maine?

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 04:36 PM (Oy/m2)

Steamers, oysters, lobsters...

But apparently nothing human is worth a damn.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 04:41 PM (PLxDd)

39 Dude's the perfect poster child for the Democrats. He's everything they are, rolled up into a tidy, if somewhat repulsive package. I'd imagine most of the rank and file hope he wins, will support him if he does. But will stay quiet until then.

Then, there are his current, vocal supporters...

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 04:42 PM (jehhT)

40 Btw, Ace, as someone who grew up around the German language, I think Korporal Kleinschwanz is my current favorite nickname for the Oysterfurher.

Posted by: pookysgirl with her two marks worth at June 15, 2026 04:42 PM (Wt5PA)

41 None of these polls matter except in the 20 or so toss-up districts. Those are the ones I want to see, but I don't even know if those have settled on their candidates yet.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 04:42 PM (n5tGW)

42 >29 27 What has Graham Platner been doing to the oysters?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:38 PM (2GVsD)

====

"What hasn't he done?"
-the oysters

At least I’m getting a break

Posted by: The Chicken at June 15, 2026 04:42 PM (dvDDG)

43 The Dems owe Al Franken an apology.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 15, 2026 04:42 PM (z7iR0)

44 Is there anything good in Maine?

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 04:36 PM (Oy/m2)

Steamers, oysters, lobsters...

But apparently nothing human is worth a damn.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 04:41 PM (PLxDd)
------------
Moose. They're delicious.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 15, 2026 04:42 PM (amcLV)

45 30 2026: 🔵 Dem +5

If this is accurate there is no way the dems take the house, let alone the senate especially with the new maps in multiple red states.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 15, 2026 04:39 PM (0N4FZ)

=====

GOP won 2 senate seats in 2018 with a D+9 national environment.

Senate races are weird. Turnout tends to reflect partisan makeup of the state overall because the senate races drive up turnout overall, eliminating turnout differential advantages (midterms just seen out of power parties do better, not even Obama's people could reverse it). There are also candidate quality issues that play harder here.

Where are the Senate races of note?

OH? Deep red state. AK? Deep red state. TX? Deep red state. FL? Deep red state.

ME? Long term incumbent who is actually pretty popular. Bet on Collins.

GA? Went to Trump in 2024, plus DOJ focus on Fulton County.

MI? If El-Sayed wins the primary...expect fun.

NC? Last time Cooper won statewide, there were 400,000 more registered Dems than GOP. Now? 10,000 more GOP than Dems. He only won by 250,000 last time. And senate races tend to be more purely partisan without incumbents (think MD and Larry Hogan in 24).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:42 PM (0OHXL)

46 This guy would be a hot mess in DC.
Heck, he’d flame out faster than Katie whatsherface who was in a “throne,” Congresswoman from CA.

One person who must be loving this is Hunter Biden.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (4KUe5)

47 Do these odds makers not realize how many seats Republicans got from redistricting?

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (viF8m)

48 He's like a less masculine Hassan Piker.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at June 15, 2026 04:31 PM (et1vG)

Actually, he seems quite different than Hasan. They're both commies though.

Hasan is deeply insecure. Almost all of his actions and ticks are explained by it.

Platner has the opposite problem. He has the brazen confidence of the retard. He has done all this shit and figures, Yolo and just is going to try to brazen it out.

Platner wouldnt be a good candidate to go over the top against entrenched machine guns. More likely he would stay behind and make jokes about the guys who did.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (zZu0s)

49 Corporal is too good a rank for him. Besides it was the rank of a certain Austrian painter.

Pvt 3rd class.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (2GVsD)

50 33 The oyster farmer is a pervert and yet Maine wants to elect him to the Senate.

Maine Democrat primary voters want to elect him. And Democrats nationwide, really. I don't think Maine as a whole is gonna be into that.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 04:39 PM (2ocoG)

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The 40% of the ME electorate who are registered independents will say that Collins bring home the bacon enough to vote for her.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (0OHXL)

51 BTW, if anyone here actually *is* a teenage girl who survived a window-fall and likes Central European porno, make sure to hit me up on Kik, we can save democracy together and chill

Posted by: Graham Platner at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (+zlOu)

52 Tousi worth checking out right now.

Apparently things are going sideways in Iran right now.

The Iranians see the agreement as a surrender now that they know what the real deal is.

Some diabolical genius is behind all this.

Posted by: pawn at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (+rSJz)

53 That’s “throuple not throne.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (4KUe5)

54 These polls are worse than they appear ......

They only poll Democrat friendly people and only get the following numbers ....

Percentage of Dems/Ind (Deep Blue Cities) polled probably 60-80% and Conservative probably 20% at the most..

Posted by: Jackson K. at June 15, 2026 04:44 PM (Dsp/g)

55 🔴 Republicans: 211
🔵 Democrats: 205
🟡 Tossup: 19

(218 needed for a majority)"

Posted by: runner
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Everything we're seeing says that the makeup of the House will be a majority of between 1-5 either direction.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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The time bomb is how much Democrat voter fraud might be revealed and stopped in November. Just Scotus, which is likely to do os, forbidding counting votes past election day is likely to kill a couple of Dem House and perhaps even Senate victories. We also do not know what the effect of eliminating illegals/dead voters or discouraging them that are still on the rolls from voting will do.

And events including the economy are more likely to be positive for Trump and the GOP than negative going forward for the next five months or so.

Frankly I see more downsides for the Dems than upsides in the next few months, worse if the teen takeover chimpouts keep occurring and some Dems are frogmarched into criminal courts for voter fraud or Russia Russia. It also appears that the obverse of 2010 is in action--the Dems are picking the oddball DSA types while teh GOP candidates are by and large normal pols.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:45 PM (E4rtv)

56 Meanwhile:

A dick with a dick who's mother married into the Norwegian royal family has been convicted of two counts of rape and has been sentenced to FOUR years in prison.
Posted by: Anna Puma

I read that. The kid has a face that looks like it needs a good punching and the rest of him a right good beat down. Maybe the guys in lock up will oblige. Probably mommy has made arrangements for private accommodations with his own courtyard for exercise and sunshine.

Posted by: Cheri at June 15, 2026 04:45 PM (oiNtH)

57 Clearly Mitch McConnell is not trying hard enough.

Posted by: Beelzebub at June 15, 2026 04:45 PM (ZR74N)

58 "Thank you for your cervix," he posted in 2021 in response to a user who said that adult entertainers should be thanked for their service like veterans.

It's funny because "cervix" sounds sort of like "service".

What a colossal tool. I mean that in the "asshole" way, not the "man unit" way, because, you know, he's a shrimpdick.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 04:45 PM (Riz8t)

59 54 These polls are worse than they appear ......

They only poll Democrat friendly people and only get the following numbers ....

Percentage of Dems/Ind (Deep Blue Cities) polled probably 60-80% and Conservative probably 20% at the most..

Posted by: Jackson K. at June 15, 2026 04:44 PM (Dsp/g)

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It's a known phenomenon called response bias.

Progressives just tend to stay on the phone will pollsters more outside of election season.

It's why the races always "tighten" or "shift right" the closer we get to the election. It's not that the electorate suddenly moves 5-10 points to the right. It's that the response bias issue gets sorted out by conservatives just talking to pollsters more.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:46 PM (0OHXL)

60 Is it really Maine who supports this guy, or is he getting a majority out of state donations?

I’ve seen locals being interviewed waving off his “mistakes,” or whatever, but is there really strong support? Sheesh.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 04:46 PM (4KUe5)

61 Does Graham Platner use a penis pump?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:46 PM (2GVsD)

62 Has anyone asked the great white oligarch hunter Sanders to defend what his pet Nazi in Maine is into?

I didn't think so.

Posted by: Cheri at June 15, 2026 04:46 PM (oiNtH)

63 Do these odds makers not realize how many seats Republicans got from redistricting?
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 04:43 PM (viF8m)

Fools.
They're all fools.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 04:46 PM (lCppi)

64 What a colossal tool. I mean that in the "asshole" way, not the "man unit" way, because, you know, he's a shrimpdick.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 04:45 PM (Riz8t)

On a pornstar he'd just have to give one lip hell.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 04:47 PM (zZu0s)

65 55
Frankly I see more downsides for the Dems than upsides in the next few months, worse if the teen takeover chimpouts keep occurring and some Dems are frogmarched into criminal courts for voter fraud or Russia Russia. It also appears that the obverse of 2010 is in action--the Dems are picking the oddball DSA types while teh GOP candidates are by and large normal pols.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:45 PM (E4rtv)

======

I know of the known unknowns, but I just can't include them in my thinking.

I have no idea how they'll effect things or how much.

But I'm very open to the idea that things will shift noticeably because of them.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:47 PM (0OHXL)

66 The women like him because he's covered with mussels.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at June 15, 2026 04:47 PM (pgwLI)

67 Teen takeovers?

I think of the scenes from Akira.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:48 PM (2GVsD)

68 We've managed to schuck a surprising number of oyester puns since Maine became a topic.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (zZu0s)

69 Platner's scumminess is covering up the fact that he appears to be stupid. Listening to him talk and it's only warmed over Bernie crap. Haven't seen him think on his feet once. Even when confronted he says things like "I'm a vet and I support vets"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (ufO5q)

70 Anyone in ME able to tell us if Collins is making use out of his utterly contemptable and vile comments in her ads?

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (qBdHI)

71 The women like him because he's covered with mussels.

So he's six feet tall and comes from the land down under?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (2GVsD)

72 70 Anyone in ME able to tell us if Collins is making use out of his utterly contemptable and vile comments in her ads?

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (qBdHI)

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She won't start until mid-July.

Then they can't switch him out if he chooses to bow out.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (0OHXL)

73 Btw, Ace, as someone who grew up around the German language, I think Korporal Kleinschwanz is my current favorite nickname for the Oysterfurher.

It's not German, but I'd have to go with Shame Noodle, or SchamNudel if you prefer.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (Riz8t)

74 We've managed to schuck a surprising number of oyester puns since Maine became a topic.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (zZu0s)

Are you trying to get us steamed??

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 04:50 PM (Oy/m2)

75 Are we placing bets on HOW the Republicans will eff it up? Because they do seem to get off on it.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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That is because Mitch's scheme to sell GOP votes out to Schumer only works with tight margins in the Senate like 52-48 etc. And I think Cassidy and Cornyn losing plus others retiring like Mitch, Daines, Lummus, Ernst, etc. leaves less for Thune to work with going forward plus is a powerful discouragement to take on Trump going forward. Revenge votes will only take you so far before it starts hurting your future lobbyist career for the likes of Tillis, Cornyn, and Cassidy.

And that leaves Murcow's ass hanging in the wind in 2028 if Alaska gets rid of Ranked Choice Voting this election.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:50 PM (E4rtv)

76 I've got issues with Susan Collins, but given that she's running against a porta-potty masturbating, girlfriend abusing, Nazi-tattooed, philandering, pedophile app subscribing, veteran taunting, POS, I think I'd vote for her.

Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at June 15, 2026 04:50 PM (MNCvZ)

77 Even when confronted he says things like "I'm a vet and I support vets"
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (ufO5q)

Vets good, so im really saying im good. I like that.
'G. Platner

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 04:50 PM (zZu0s)

78 Does Graham Platner use a penis pump?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:46 PM (2GVsD)

Stop disrespecting my war wound. After I had a consensual, very dramatic rescue of an Iraqi teenager in a latrine that resulted in genital sepsis, I received a purple heart along with my pneumatic testicular implants, and I'm proud of that.

Shame on you.

Posted by: Graham Platner at June 15, 2026 04:50 PM (+zlOu)

79 Is it really Maine who supports this guy, or is he getting a majority out of state donations?

I’ve seen locals being interviewed waving off his “mistakes,” or whatever, but is there really strong support? Sheesh.

===

I looked at how many people voted for him...around 160K. I don't know, can Collins beat that ???

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:51 PM (GD0B3)

80 re: Planter's "I'm a vet" spiel.

Perfect retort - "So was Benedict Arnold."

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:51 PM (2GVsD)

81 Tousi worth checking out right now.

Apparently things are going sideways in Iran right now.

The Iranians see the agreement as a surrender now that they know what the real deal is.

Do the Iranian people see it that way, or just the IRGC?

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 04:51 PM (Riz8t)

82 She won't start until mid-July.

Then they can't switch him out if he chooses to bow out.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Yep. Summer season a lot of people are not paying attention anyway. I'd imagine the heavy oppo stuff from Collins will come down nearer to Labor Day.

As in soliciting kids and sending them dick pics via Kik.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:51 PM (E4rtv)

83 Platner keeps quahogging the spotlight from Collin’s, to his detriment!

Better to clam it, buddy!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 04:52 PM (4KUe5)

84 Anyone in ME able to tell us if Collins is making use out of his utterly contemptable and vile comments in her ads?
Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 04:49 PM (qBdHI)

As ace alluded to above, I think she is holding fire until he 'can't' be replaced.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 04:52 PM (zZu0s)

85 She won't start until mid-July.

Then they can't switch him out if he chooses to bow out.

Since when do "rules" mean anything to Democrats?

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 04:52 PM (Riz8t)

86 @61 that made me laugh. I thought of Austin Powers and came up with Platner saying "that's not mine". He's then shown the Graham Platner endorsed penis pump sign

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 04:52 PM (ufO5q)

87 82 Yep. Summer season a lot of people are not paying attention anyway. I'd imagine the heavy oppo stuff from Collins will come down nearer to Labor Day.

As in soliciting kids and sending them dick pics via Kik.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:51 PM (E4rtv)

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I'm still betting on him being guilty of murder of civilians during his employ at Blackwater.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (0OHXL)

88 Platner won't be able to keep is clam shut.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (2GVsD)

89 Got my nap i needed

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (Ia/+0)

90 81 Tousi worth checking out right now.

Apparently things are going sideways in Iran right now.

The Iranians see the agreement as a surrender now that they know what the real deal is.

Do the Iranian people see it that way, or just the IRGC?
Posted by: Archimedes

I think everything will be garbled for awhile. The IRGC kept the internet off in Iran for along time but they finally relaxed a bit for their regime supporters. That means that the regime supporters can see online what the US is claiming and comparing it with their esteemed leaders. Cat among the pigeons that is.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (E4rtv)

91 He liked the Penis Pump Company so much, he bought it.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (2GVsD)

92 85 She won't start until mid-July.

Then they can't switch him out if he chooses to bow out.

Since when do "rules" mean anything to Democrats?

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 04:52 PM (Riz8t)

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I wouldn't expect Collins to take Democrats switch out Platner for someone else against state law laying down.

She's not the lone Republican elected official at the federal level because she plays nice.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (0OHXL)

93 88 Platner won't be able to keep is clam shut.
Posted by: Anna Puma

He's a chowderhead.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (E4rtv)

94 I'd imagine the heavy oppo stuff from Collins will come down nearer to Labor Day.

As in soliciting kids and sending them dick pics via Kik.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:51 PM (E4rtv)

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I'm still betting on him being guilty of murder of civilians during his employ at Blackwater.

I'm guessing he's in a Bruce Springsteen fan club.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 04:54 PM (Riz8t)

95 He liked the Penis Pump Company so much, he bought it.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (2GVsD)
----
Were they Swedish-made? Asking for a friend...

Posted by: Austin "Danger" Powers at June 15, 2026 04:54 PM (gnNyN)

96 He’s a real chowder head, I tells ya!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 04:54 PM (4KUe5)

97 'Genital Sepsis' is a good one.

Gah.

Did they open for Pussy Riot? Or the other way around?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 04:54 PM (zZu0s)

98 Republicans kept control of the House in 2002.
Democrats kept control of the House in 2022, and also didn’t lose a single senate seat.

It’s not impossible that the GOP manages to keep control, despite some Republicans trying their hardest to make it happen.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 04:54 PM (6ydKt)

99 Paul lepage the fmr governor is runnjng for the house hes maga

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 04:55 PM (bXbFr)

100 Oh yeah

Blackwater was the Totenkopf during Chimpy McBushHitler time.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:55 PM (2GVsD)

101 Collins consistently got over 400k votes in the last 3 Seantorial elections (2008-2020). Just saying.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:55 PM (GD0B3)

102 Since when do "rules" mean anything to Democrats?

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 04:52 PM (Riz8t)

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I wouldn't expect Collins to take Democrats switch out Platner for someone else against state law laying down.

She's not the lone Republican elected official at the federal level because she plays nice.

I'll allow it.

Posted by: Judge Moana Lowa at June 15, 2026 04:55 PM (Riz8t)

103 General Sepsis was in charge of Major Fuckup.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:55 PM (2GVsD)

104 These numbers look bad for the Dems and we are just entering the summer violence season.

I expect organized Dem violence (Antifa) will be muted given the funders are now afraid Scott Bessant will show up with a subpoena. But the chimpouts by the "youths" will probably ramp way up to compensate.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 04:56 PM (2ocoG)

105 I know of the known unknowns, but I just can't include them in my thinking.

I have no idea how they'll effect things or how much.

But I'm very open to the idea that things will shift noticeably because of them.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:47 PM

One thing that I know is that I have not heard any serious democrats trotting out the "blue wave" phrase yet. With the price of gas and inflation creeping up they should have started on the blue wave bull$hit by this point and they haven't.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 15, 2026 04:56 PM (0N4FZ)

106 He's a Nazi, Nazi, Nazi man
bump and grind
He's a Nazi, Nazi, Nazi man
rips Chippendale pants off
Nazi, Nazi, Nazi man

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 04:56 PM (pMmVV)

107
101 Collins consistently got over 400k votes in the last 3 Seantorial elections (2008-2020). Just saying.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:55 PM (GD0B3)

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Dedicated Democrat partisans who vote every election will vote for Platner no matter what. It's what partisans do.

It's the Democrat voters who only show up 1-3 out of every 4 elections that are in question.

"I would, but Platner just doesn't excite me." or "I would, but Platner is not my kind of Democrat." or "I would, but I got high."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:56 PM (0OHXL)

108 Back from the vet.

News...nothing on B-52

CNN - UFC vapors - all about Trump...yawn

CBC - the world can breathe a sigh of relief as Canada supports the Iran deal. At 5pm, maybe they'll tell us who gives a crap.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 04:56 PM (Sco7b)

109 So, very likely Platner will get slightly over 100K, and Collins over 400k.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:57 PM (GD0B3)

110 Dedicated Democrat partisans who vote every election will vote for Platner no matter what. It's what partisans do.

It's the Democrat voters who only show up 1-3 out of every 4 elections that are in question.

"I would, but Platner just doesn't excite me." or "I would, but Platner is not my kind of Democrat." or "I would, but I got high."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:56 PM (0OHXL)

They max out at 200K. And that's for normal people! Not nazi freaks.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:57 PM (GD0B3)

111 His gaffes are going to hang him by his littleneck.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 04:57 PM (4KUe5)

112 110
They max out at 200K. And that's for normal people! Not nazi freaks.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:57 PM (GD0B3)

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But then there's the 40% of registered independents. Most of whom will be partisans in all but name.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:58 PM (0OHXL)

113 Even during the big cheat of 2020, her competition could not catch her.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 04:58 PM (GD0B3)

114 Platner won't be able to keep is clam shut.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Aw, shucks.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 15, 2026 04:58 PM (F8sQr)

115
More coming out on Jennifer's non-profit:

Wall Street Apes
@WallStreetApes
·
1h
BREAKING: The DOJ is investigating Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Newsom

🚨 Jennifer Newsom has funneled nearly $4 MILLION DOLLARS to herself from her nonprofit funded by Gavin Newsom’s donors

- Jennifer Newsom’s nonprofit, The Representation Project, is funded in large by Gavin Newsom’s political donors
- Jennifer Newsom has taken $1.8 million in salary
- She sent $2.1 million more to her production company ‘Girls Club Entertainment” funneled from the nonprofit

Textbook money laundering

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 04:59 PM (kX27y)

116 How’s he going to Clamato this hole he’s dug himself into?

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 04:59 PM (4KUe5)

117 Oh, Platner is a gift that keeps on giving.

He should embrace his bad boy of the Democratic Party but realistically he's behind even most of the women.

Omar - immigration fraud and fraud
Hillary - we can only imagine
Pelosi - $10 million net worth on her salary - sure

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 05:00 PM (Sco7b)

118 Kamala must be cackling like a hyena watching Newsom twist in the wind.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:01 PM (viF8m)

119 Is there anything good in Maine?

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 04:36 PM (Oy/m2)

Friend of mine truly loves living in Madawaska. Lord knows why.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 05:01 PM (rbvCR)

120 But then there's the 40% of registered independents. Most of whom will be partisans in all but name.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:58 PM (0OHXL)

Meaning what? that they will for Platner? What happened to TJM of 72 hours ago, who argued that all the polls in Maine are famously unreliable, and that Collins ends up ahead on election day ?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 05:01 PM (GD0B3)

121 a month or so ago, I recall reading the Dems needed a +10 on the generic congressional ballot to take the House.
And then a spate of polls magically came out showing the Dems had a +10 lead.

Because of redistricting, the R need only 2 of the toss-ups to hold the House.

A summer of "America, HELL YEAH!!" from Trump while the Dems whine "that's not inclusive enough for transexual two-spirit indigenous persons of color!!" should really help the Dems.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:01 PM (73/SM)

122 Start a global trade war, threaten your own allies, then start an actual war, lose the war, celebrate higher prices for everyone, and still 47.5% of the voting population supports you.
This is it, the USA is at absolute rock bottom.

as a Canadian, what do the Republicans need to do to crash hard? In the span of a month, our right-wing party went from guaranteed super majority to massive loss, mainly because the leader was supporting Trump.

FOX News needs to stop churning propaganda and start reporting actual news and facts. If that doesn't happen then all the morons that watch it have no idea what is really happening in the country.

In 2010 GOP had a 7 point advantage that turned into a 67 House seat majority.

cherry picked point. 2018 is when we really became polarized and liberals hated trump more than independents did. Turnout was also crazy. After racist Republican gerrymandering, +5% Dem is nothing.

The Epstein class has already decided that what comes next is Newsom v Vance.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 05:01 PM (ycI94)

123 Yeah he reminds of the psycho killer in mex steel

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 05:01 PM (bXbFr)

124 Unless the "leaders" of Iran face what the Japanese and German regimes did in 1945, which, in essence, was surrender or die, this "deal" is worthless and will quickly crumble.

Posted by: M. Gaga at June 15, 2026 05:02 PM (zeLd4)

125 >>> 108 Back from the vet.

News...nothing on B-52

CNN - UFC vapors - all about Trump...yawn

CBC - the world can breathe a sigh of relief as Canada supports the Iran deal. At 5pm, maybe they'll tell us who gives a crap.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 04:56 PM (Sco7b)

I hope The Donald has a desert with *three* scoops of ice cream on Independence Day.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 05:02 PM (R+iUD)

126 It is just Reddit humor, this is dark humor people get up to online or in chat. And I wouldn't vote for ANYONE who did it for Senate LOL.

its not unusual, its just not something I want in our highest leadership. And no I didn't vote for Trump either.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 05:02 PM (UZCuZ)

127 Even after Healy has resigned from being the Minister of Defense, Keir Starmer's government does not plan to give the MoD any more money.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 05:02 PM (2GVsD)

128 Heh, I’ve seen clips of Jennifer Newsome explaining how she took the kids on vacation down South to teach them about racism, the patriarchy, etc. juxtaposed with all the viral social media clips of Europeans gushing about how wonderful America and Americans are as they travel the South to see World Cup events.

Really underscores why normies are so enjoying our European guests and their social media posts.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 05:02 PM (4KUe5)

129 >>> 115
More coming out on Jennifer's non-profit:

Wall Street Apes
@WallStreetApes
·
1h
BREAKING: The DOJ is investigating Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Newsom

🚨 Jennifer Newsom has funneled nearly $4 MILLION DOLLARS to herself from her nonprofit funded by Gavin Newsom’s donors

- Jennifer Newsom’s nonprofit, The Representation Project, is funded in large by Gavin Newsom’s political donors
- Jennifer Newsom has taken $1.8 million in salary
- She sent $2.1 million more to her production company ‘Girls Club Entertainment” funneled from the nonprofit

Textbook money laundering
Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 04:59 PM (kX27y)

See, hairgel wasn't lying when he said his wife was supporting women and children; he just neglected to say the 'women and children' were *herself* and their (her?) children.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 05:04 PM (R+iUD)

130 120 Meaning what? that they will for Platner? What happened to TJM of 72 hours ago, who argued that all the polls in Maine are famously unreliable, and that Collins ends up ahead on election day ?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 05:01 PM (GD0B3)

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Did I say that they were partisan Democrats?

Is that what I even implied?

I said that the registered independents will be partisan in all but name, but partisan to whom?

And, being independent, they'll be less likely to vote in every election because they'll have a fig leaf of "I don't have to vote for every person with the label I obviously adhere to."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:04 PM (0OHXL)

131 Will someone rid us of the dude who can thread popcorn for the Christmas tree with his dick.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (snZF9)

132 Four days ago the FBI raided Contra Costa county CA's assessor and deputy assessor's homes and their offices.

Instead of saying he was innocent, the assessor, Kramer, decried the politization of law enforcement.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (2GVsD)

133 Even after Healy has resigned from being the Minister of Defense, Keir Starmer's government does not plan to give the MoD any more money.

Why should he? He's being invaded on purpose already what's the point of a military?

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (UZCuZ)

134 What kind of oysters does the oysterman raise? The ones gestated from a chocolate starfish while chumming for portolet blue water brown trout or those that can be harvested from a Coney Island whitefish?

Posted by: Herr Hermann Gooring at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (47/pr)

135 Oppsie ...

>>@ZavalaA
·
41m
>>Update:
There are multiple federal investigations into people around Gov. Newsom, including one related to his wife’s taxes. Probes started last year after whistleblower complaints in CA's government, not politicians in Washington, per AP Source.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (viF8m)

136 A three point generic congressional ballot for the Dems leads to a tie in the house.

But that's before you consider redistricting.

And that's based on high gas prices honestly - as gas prices some down those numbers will shift right.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (sKqQm)

137 Vote fraud will be big in November

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (Ia/+0)

138 122 as a Canadian, what do the Republicans need to do to crash hard? In the span of a month, our right-wing party went from guaranteed super majority to massive loss, mainly because the leader was supporting Trump.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 05:01 PM (ycI94)

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Your right wing leader kept saying that he was going to import India, too.

That probably had more to do with the collapse of the opposition's chances in Canada, the fact that they weren't really an opposition.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (0OHXL)

139 Platner won't be able to keep is clam shut.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:53 PM (2GVsD)

Clams aren't an aphrodisiac. American heros crack open oysters. At middle schools.

Posted by: Graham Platner at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (+zlOu)

140 Max steel, (he was on some mutating hormonr)

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 05:06 PM (bXbFr)

141 BREAKING: The DOJ is investigating Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Newsom

Oh No, Trump is using his DoJ to go after his political enemies!

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 05:06 PM (/lPRQ)

142 137 Vote fraud will be big in November

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (Ia/+0)

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Bigger than in 2024 when Democrats controlled the DOJ?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:06 PM (0OHXL)

143 136 A three point generic congressional ballot for the Dems leads to a tie in the house.

But that's before you consider redistricting.

And that's based on high gas prices honestly - as gas prices some down those numbers will shift right.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (sKqQm)

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With redistricting, it's actually probably D+5 that leads to a tie.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:07 PM (0OHXL)

144 The dems are not going to win the House or the Senate.

* throws my prophet token on the table*

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 05:07 PM (5P5DO)

145 It continues to amaze me. The left is obviously and outrageously creepy and nasty and yet every leftist I know is on the left because that's what smart, nice people do.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 15, 2026 05:07 PM (FMtrg)

146 Platner being the "face" of these midterms will be a drag on Dems nationally, I predict he gets shoved out.

It reminds of in 2010 when the Tea Party had some Senate weirdos running that I think tainted the brand.

Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:08 PM (K7wBJ)

147 144 The dems are not going to win the House or the Senate.

* throws my prophet token on the table*

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 05:07 PM (5P5DO)

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The Senate has always been a fever dream.

Democrats need to win all of AK, OH, and TX to have a shot. All three deep red states (at the federal level).

But, that's one thing to give Democrats. They have hope.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:08 PM (0OHXL)

148 FCAF has splintered, now the UK is in talks with Italy and Japan for a new fighter by 2035?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 05:09 PM (2GVsD)

149 Diesel dropped by $1 a gallon here today

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 05:09 PM (5P5DO)

150 >>> 142 137 Vote fraud will be big in November

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:05 PM (Ia/+0)

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Bigger than in 2024 when Democrats controlled the DOJ?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:06 PM (0OHXL)

One the one hand, USAIDs money has been greatly diminished. On the other, look at the YOLO shenanigans in California with the mayoral election.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 05:09 PM (R+iUD)

151 eerr FCAS

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 05:09 PM (2GVsD)

152 Ben Ihope not, but know vote fraud will be big, they can't lose any more

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:09 PM (Ia/+0)

153 150 One the one hand, USAIDs money has been greatly diminished. On the other, look at the YOLO shenanigans in California with the mayoral election.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 05:09 PM (R+iUD)

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CA is not a good measure for what Democrats can do with vote rigging nationally.

How does CA's state laws reflect the reality of how voting happens in NC or TX or ME or anywhere else that's not mail in voting only?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:10 PM (0OHXL)

154 >>> 145 It continues to amaze me. The left is obviously and outrageously creepy and nasty and yet every leftist I know is on the left because that's what smart, nice people do.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 15, 2026 05:07 PM (FMtrg)

*tee hee*

Posted by: Operation Mockingbird at June 15, 2026 05:10 PM (R+iUD)

155 R's will hold both despite not deserving to do so. It's pretty clear.

Trump will drag the GOP across yet one more finish line.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 05:10 PM (vE0+H)

156 Did I say that they were partisan Democrats?

Is that what I even implied?

I said that the registered independents will be partisan in all but name, but partisan to whom?

And, being independent, they'll be less likely to vote in every election because they'll have a fig leaf of "I don't have to vote for every person with the label I obviously adhere to."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:04 PM (0OHXL)

Ok, let's look at it another way. Math! Collins consistently got somewhere over 80k in her primary. And 400K on election day. Her dem opponents consistently got around 100k in primary and 100k-200k during general. Question, how do you thing the Independents voted ??

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 05:11 PM (GD0B3)

157 *think, not thing!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 05:11 PM (GD0B3)

158 I think I saw an article "University of VA Sabato's Crystal Ball" sez the dems will win the House and the Senate is 50/50.

LOL

If you want a sign of how bad things really are for the Dems; that guy hasn't been right for, what, over a decade?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:12 PM (73/SM)

159 It reminds of in 2010 when the Tea Party had some Senate weirdos running that I think tainted the brand.
Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:08 PM (K7wBJ)

Yup. People think a Nazi pedophile who jerks off in public toilets is weird, but they forget how recently the fascists ran really outr&ecaute; candidates like a Wiccan weirdo and a lady whose kid was retarded.

Posted by: Graham Platner at June 15, 2026 05:12 PM (+zlOu)

160 Sorry, Horde, but I need comforting again about my sister’s death.

F**k death.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 05:13 PM (77rzZ)

161 Oh fuck I forgot about the fraud (don't ask). After that bs in Cali just now, maybe they won't hold.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 05:13 PM (vE0+H)

162 Try to comprehend the size of the known universe. Every galaxy has billions of stars. There are more galaxies than Graham Platner dicks that can fit in a box of Uncle Ben's.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at June 15, 2026 05:13 PM (wGerL)

163 I'm sorry Bulg. I'm happy you made up when you did. I do not have a good relationship with the siblings. I believe in a world beyond this one, a good one, so hold on to that.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 05:14 PM (vE0+H)

164 2024 GCB: Tie - Results Republicans +8

2022: GCB: R+2 - Results Republicans +8

2020: GCB: D+7 - Results Dems +9

2018: GCB: D+7 - Results Dems +36

2016: GCB: D+1 - Results Reps +47

So +3 isn't going to get it done for the Dems.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 05:14 PM (sKqQm)

165 >>One the one hand, USAIDs money has been greatly diminished. On the other, look at the YOLO shenanigans in California with the mayoral election.

A lot depends on the DOJ lawsuit against CA for refusing to turn over voter rolls.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:14 PM (viF8m)

166 127 Even after Healy has resigned from being the Minister of Defense, Keir Starmer's government does not plan to give the MoD any more money.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 05:02 PM (2GVsD)

Their problem is that their budget is at the limit and the only way to give money to defense is to take it away from welfare.

Labour is not about to reduce welfare, as that's how they're buying most of their votes.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 05:15 PM (6ydKt)

167 VDH's big-picture critique of the Iran deal.

https://tinyurl.com/2p9u7bkt

Posted by: Ordinary American at June 15, 2026 05:15 PM (fZiTB)

168 Scratch a few nuclear subs and frigates

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:17 PM (Ia/+0)

169
Yep. From the British government's perspective normal people who aren't on welfare are a way way bigger threat then Russia, Al Qaeda, or random Jihadis beheading people

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 05:18 PM (sKqQm)

170 That probably had more to do with the collapse of the opposition's chances in Canada, the fact that they weren't really an opposition.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

I don't understand...

Posted by: Nigel Farage and Reform at June 15, 2026 05:18 PM (ycI94)

171 Again I have symptoms for people with mental issues and PTSD who are under treatment but are don't want them representing me in Congress . I wouldn't want them on a city counsel seat. We've got an admitted nut right now as Harris County Judge and it's been a disaster.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 05:19 PM (GseMx)

172 I'm still betting on him being guilty of murder of civilians during his employ at Blackwater.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Perhaps, Platner is unlikely to have an upside surprise but highly likely to have a downside.

But, if you want to play the game on House seats, look at the normal vote, funds raised, candidate experience, whether they represented part of the district as a state rep or senator, and whether the seat is open or not.

It is hard to get reliable media polls on house districts due to difficulty in actually getting a representative sampling of the district (see the Massie race as an example). The good private surveys are really expensive and usually treated as proprietary by the campaign consultants and only trotted out at times to get donor interest if flagging.

And most media polls other than Presidential races suck badly with random error accounting for actually getting numbers right and Kalshi, etc. are downstream of those polls so take any prediction market bullshit on individual races with a grain of salt until the last week or so.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 05:19 PM (E4rtv)

173 Plattner really is everything the left claims not to like. Its almost comical how much he aligns with the crap they throw at MAGA from being a non-gay perv, to being a NAZI, to not giving a shit about other people

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 05:20 PM (sKqQm)

174 If I'm being honest, I think Dems do take the House. But I think we keep the Senate.

But I'm honestly shocked we're not double digits behind in polling. This "feels" way worse than 2018 did when all dems had was "Russia" BS.

I'm hoping Trump can just focus on doing everything possible to make downticket races successful for GOP.

Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:20 PM (K7wBJ)

175 Sympathy = symptoms

I still refuse to proofread autocorrect. That's what it wants. Troll AI

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 05:22 PM (GseMx)

176 But I'm honestly shocked we're not double digits behind in polling. This "feels" way worse than 2018 did when all dems had was "Russia" BS.

The Dems controlled way more of the GOP in 2018.

Thune is questionable but in 2018 they had Ryan and McConnell working with them

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 05:22 PM (sKqQm)

177 >>> 153 150 One the one hand, USAIDs money has been greatly diminished. On the other, look at the YOLO shenanigans in California with the mayoral election.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 05:09 PM (R+iUD)

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CA is not a good measure for what Democrats can do with vote rigging nationally.

How does CA's state laws reflect the reality of how voting happens in NC or TX or ME or anywhere else that's not mail in voting only?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 05:10 PM (0OHXL)

I'm looking less at CA's ludicrous state laws (eg NO BAD ORANGE MAN EMPLOYEES ALLOWED TO LOOK AT OUR STUFF! SO THERE!!) and more at the brazenness (is too a word) of the CA idiots. So I am expecting at least a few cases of even more obvious thievery, but probably *not* enough to win the majority.

Very very annoying though, and hopefully it will becone *entertaining* as Trump's DoJ investigates the crazies.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 05:23 PM (R+iUD)

178 Yes... the Senate is very important. Everyone should fret about as much as possible, so they all feel relieved about its eventual makeup.

Posted by: Octavian at June 15, 2026 05:23 PM (+zlOu)

179 Their problem is that their budget is at the limit and the only way to give money to defense is to take it away from welfare.

Labour is not about to reduce welfare, as that's how they're buying most of their votes.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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Meanwhile pissing off everyone that pays taxes--the British fiscal policy has hit a brick wall-the irresistable force to raise taxes has hit the brick wall of debt markets and wealthy individuals fleeing UK to avoid tax payments.

Labour is probably dead after this election with Green/Muzzie alliance taking its place. LibLabs might gain a bit but the same sorting is going on the Right between the Rump Tories, Reform, and Restore.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 05:23 PM (E4rtv)

180 The Dems controlled way more of the GOP in 2018.

Thune is questionable but in 2018 they had Ryan and McConnell working with them
Posted by: 18-1

==

That and I think Trump + Covid has really made the media become a non-factor that people openly dismiss.

They used to really be able to move the needle, but it just doesn't work the same way anymore. They've lit their hair on fire too many times.

Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:24 PM (K7wBJ)

181 How much does the left risk on fake ballots in 2026? Yes they are safe from state level prosecution in blue areas but Trump has signaled he will go after them at the federal level

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 05:24 PM (sKqQm)

182 In what way are things worse now for the GOP than in 2018? Aside from leftists constant squealing things seem to be going pretty well.

Meanwhile, Democrats are running Nazis and vegan cowboys and they just lost a number of race based seats.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:25 PM (viF8m)

183 Platner won't be able to keep is clam shut.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Aw, shucks.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 15, 2026 04:58 PM (F8sQr)

He thinks he's a geoduck but he's barely a littleneck.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:25 PM (lCppi)

184 >>> 165 >>One the one hand, USAIDs money has been greatly diminished. On the other, look at the YOLO shenanigans in California with the mayoral election.

A lot depends on the DOJ lawsuit against CA for refusing to turn over voter rolls.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:14 PM (viF8m)

"I'm being oppressed! Weaponization of the government against opponents!! REEEEEEE!!!!" -- Newsome, probably

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 05:25 PM (R+iUD)

185 176 But I'm honestly shocked we're not double digits behind in polling. This "feels" way worse than 2018 did when all dems had was "Russia" BS.
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It isn't. Quit watching the media as it is bad for digestion and likely a pack of lies anyway.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 05:26 PM (E4rtv)

186 The Blade has staked his marker on the GOP holding the House.

We are winning. People are noticing. And the candidates the Dumocraps are running are worse than Gonorrhea. Sure, Gonorrhea votes for more Gonorrhea, but anyone who is even remotely undecided must be utterly repelled by these vile scunts.

We hold the line.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 15, 2026 05:26 PM (qDU1+)

187 The vote rigging in CA does make me nervous because they dont even try to hide it anymore. And everybody just sort of writes it off "because CA".

I hope the DOJ is all over this beyond "let's see voter rolls" as if that's going to do much.

Are the stories true of thousands of GOP voters getting contacted that their votes didn't count? I dont even know what to believe anymore.

Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:26 PM (K7wBJ)

188 I hope the Left is cheating because if they're not, we have far more crazy people in the country than I thought.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 05:26 PM (GseMx)

189
We've got an admitted nut right now as Harris County Judge and it's been a disaster.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 05:19 PM (GseMx)

____________

The Teen Commissar? She's a thin-skinned nutcase. She's been a disaster and will likely be replaced by someone worse.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 05:27 PM (O0L8i)

190 You all know I deserve some of the credit for decapitating Iran too.

If it were not for my screwing everything up with Iran than Trump would have never had to attack Iran.

Posted by: Barack Hussien Obama at June 15, 2026 05:27 PM (speX7)

191 Meanwhile, Democrats are running Nazis and vegan cowboys and they just lost a number of race based seats.
Posted by: JackStraw

Somehow Glen Campbell's song came to mind but 'Like a Vegan Cowboy' would NOT have been a top hit in 1970's.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 05:27 PM (E4rtv)

192
It isn't. Quit watching the media as it is bad for digestion and likely a pack of lies anyway.
Posted by: whig

==

$5-$6 gas, just sayin, it matters.
Inflation is down since Biden but it's still higher than it should be.

2018, the economy was roaring and pretty perfect, yet people still kicked the GOP to the curb.

Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:27 PM (K7wBJ)

193
Oil is down to $80 a barrel. Hope gas prices follow close behind.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 05:28 PM (O0L8i)

194 Oil is down to $80 a barrel. Hope gas prices follow close behind.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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It takes the elevator up and the stairs down.

Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:29 PM (K7wBJ)

195 And the Supreme Court is going to issue an opinion soon on whether mail in ballots received after election day are valid. That could really hurt CA.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 05:29 PM (viF8m)

196 Labour is probably dead after this election with Green/Muzzie alliance taking its place. LibLabs might gain a bit but the same sorting is going on the Right between the Rump Tories, Reform, and Restore.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 05:23 PM (E4rtv)

I'd bet after the next election there will be a Reform/Tory coalition, leaving Reform out, unless they need extra votes.

Reform has become the "safe alternative" to the Tories but, like most of Europe, they'll try the cordon sanitaire around Reform as the "Hard Right" party.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 05:30 PM (6ydKt)

197 Where is gas $5-6 ? In NJ it has dropped under $4

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 05:30 PM (YwEeS)

198
A oyster man with a shrimpdick?

He sounds eely lame.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 05:30 PM (iJfKG)

199 Got gas for under $4, but see many places still above in se Pa

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:30 PM (Ia/+0)

200 197 Where is gas $5-6 ? In NJ it has dropped under $4
Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 05:30 PM (YwEeS).

CA

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 05:30 PM (ZGBUU)

201 Some of the old metrics that used to play into election wins just don't work anymore.

Nacho raised boatloads of money twice and still couldn't win a dog catcher spot. Talarico is going to be no different.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 05:31 PM (5P5DO)

202
Yes, true. Around 18K voters.

Are the stories true of thousands of GOP voters getting contacted that their votes didn't count? I dont even know what to believe anymore.
Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 05:26 PM (K7wBJ)

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 05:31 PM (kX27y)

203 ^^ 'leaving Retsore out...'

^^ 'cordon sanitaire around Restore...''

ooops.

They're names are too close.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 05:31 PM (6ydKt)

204 183 Platner won't be able to keep is clam shut.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Aw, shucks.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 15, 2026 04:58 PM (F8sQr)

He thinks he's a geoduck but he's barely a littleneck.
Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 05:25 PM (lCppi)
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[golfclap]

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 15, 2026 05:31 PM (qDU1+)

205 Ofc in California it is probably $10but that is on greasy Newsome and that shithole state.

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 05:31 PM (YwEeS)

206 Sorry, Horde, but I need comforting again about my sister’s death.

F**k death.
Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 05:13 PM (77rzZ)

Prayers sent.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 05:32 PM (qx7Zg)

207 The suit originally brought little fanfare with it; however, Deen's eventual deposition created a firestorm in the press.

Deen stated in her deposition that she had "of course" used the "N-word" at times.

Specifically, she recalled telling her husband about an incident "when a black man burst into the bank that I was working at and put a gun to my head. ... I didn't feel real favorable towards him."

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 05:32 PM (pMmVV)

208 206 Sorry, Horde, but I need comforting again about my sister’s death.

F**k death.
Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 05:13 PM (77rzZ)

How old was She Bulg ?

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 05:33 PM (ZGBUU)

209 Paula Deen, Papa John. Destroyed by a word that everyone in the country (world)has used

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 05:33 PM (YwEeS)

210
CA

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 05:30 PM (ZGBUU)

____________

It could be $0.80 anywhere else and it would be $5-6 in CA.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 05:34 PM (O0L8i)

211 Everyone is mistaken about inflation being 4% or higher.

Inflation comes when the dollar loses value like when Biden printed money like a drunken sailor. What we have now is a commodity (Oil) that has risen which affects the price of fuel. When oil drops to $45/Barrel then there will be no more price increases. Inflation will drop to 2%.

It will take about 60 days, but it will drop from the Oil Glut on the market. Trump has thought this out to time with the Midterms.

Posted by: Jackson at June 15, 2026 05:34 PM (S5Tk/)

212 146 Platner being the "face" of these midterms will be a drag on Dems nationally, I predict he gets shoved out.

It reminds of in 2010 when the Tea Party had some Senate weirdos running that I think tainted the brand.
Posted by: Sharpie

It reminds me of 2024, when the Dem presidential nominee was a demented, weak old man who had completely failed in his last 3.5 years in office.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at June 15, 2026 05:34 PM (ycI94)

213 209 Paula Deen, Papa John. Destroyed by a word that everyone in the country (world)has used
Posted by: steevy

I was a kid! That's what they told me Brazil nuts were called!!!

Posted by: Moron Analyst at June 15, 2026 05:36 PM (ycI94)

214 Michael Franzese (born again Columbo capo) is doing YouTubes on Soros and other puppet masters. Really on point on their Ops.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at June 15, 2026 05:36 PM (wBaIH)

215 213 209 Paula Deen, Papa John. Destroyed by a word that everyone in the country (world)has used
Posted by: steevy

I sure hope my TV isn't actually listening to me....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 05:37 PM (ZGBUU)

216 You mean skippy o rourke

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 05:38 PM (bXbFr)

217 Condolences bulg

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 05:38 PM (bXbFr)

218 2018: GCB: D+7 - Results Dems +36
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This needs and astrick.

that year included:
- Trump hamstrung by the Russia Collusion "investigation" We forget how insane it was.
Like Schiff et al. nightly on the news saying some variation of "I have seen evidence that Trump was wittingly or unwittingly, an agent of Russia."
The news was wall-to-wall with how this was another Watergate and was sure to bring down any Republican associated with Trump.
This further killed any endorsement or campaigning by Trump.

- 50+ House incumbents declined to seek reelection.
Many of them were not just incumbents but senior members. The type that almost never lose, even in a wave election.
Several of those made their announcement late in the cycle, purposefully timed to prevent any meaningful R to build a campaign.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 05:39 PM (73/SM)

219
I read somewhere that the USA is always the emergency backstop for the World Cup and the Olympics. We could put them on with a month's notice.

'Murica!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 05:39 PM (O0L8i)

220 now the UK is in talks with Italy and Japan for a new fighter by 2035?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 05:09 PM (2GVsD)

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How the mighty have fallen. Even up to the 80s Brits had their own aircraft industry yet now they need the two losers from WWII to help them out.

Posted by: Decaf at June 15, 2026 05:40 PM (xpP6J)

221 Bulg that's a tough loss
Condolences

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:40 PM (Ia/+0)

222 I have pointed this out before; "p hustle" is a joke about rapper names, not short for "pussy hustler". Ace is having a bit of a "hello fellow kids" moment here in persistently missing that.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 05:50 PM (qWbDH)

223 Sorry, Horde, but I need comforting again about my sister’s death.

F**k death.
Posted by: Bulg
___

Prayers up for you, Bulg.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 05:54 PM (+8fgc)

224 Lol, the roasting of Platner is even better than the Judge Boasberg treatment.

Posted by: H at June 15, 2026 06:14 PM (6Km86)

225 satan's troops.

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at June 15, 2026 06:17 PM (tfc0/)

226 Whoa.

Of behalf of myself, all of my colleagues here in hell with me, and the whole Nazi party, I want to disavow any connection between us, our movement and this Platner guy.

Even we had SOME standards.

Posted by: Hitler_from_Hell at June 15, 2026 06:28 PM (1f+mC)

227 Independent in others in Maine prefer to vote for Nazi Platner rather than Trump/Collins

What does that tell YOU ?

Posted by: Paul at June 15, 2026 06:42 PM (E32li)

228 146:

"It reminds of in 2010 when the Tea Party had some Senate weirdos running that I think tainted the brand."

Wasn't that the election with the Tea Party gal who had to go on TV to proclaim that No, she was not actually a witch?

Fun times.

Posted by: Fritz at June 15, 2026 08:17 PM (J7jo9)

229 Neocon has-beens like Ace of Spades are a sad sight. Perpetually stuck in their Iraq-era fever dream, hurling irrelevant culture-war grenades at Dems while carrying water for the same RINO grifters who spent decades selling out the base on borders, spending, and endless wars. Platner sounds like a degenerate Reddit edgelord, sure. But these Beltway fossils obsess over dunking on him instead of torching the actual GOP dead weight that's hemorrhaging elections and trust. It's not "nuanced analysis"—it's performative purity for a losing team that hasn't conserved anything in 30 years. Keep fighting yesterday's battles, Ace. The rest of us are done with the controlled opposition racket.

Posted by: IggyPop at June 15, 2026 08:27 PM (D1dHA)

Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Again With "Undisclosed" Condition

These people just will not retire. Their egos are too big and their bank accounts are not yet big enough.

Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on Sunday, according to a spokesperson.
"Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care," the spokesperson said.
ABC News has inquired about McConnell's condition and diagnosis but his team has not yet provided more information.
This is the latest in a string of medical incidents that the 84-year-old senator has faced in recent years.

So this is a possible problem. As you probably know, the governor of Kentucky is a Democrat, and would be able to appoint a Democrat replacement for this guy who should have retired 12 years ago. The Republican legislature passed a law that says the governor can only pick a replacement from a list submitted by the party of the incapacitated senator, but the governor says that goes against the state's constitution and hints that he will ignore that and appoint a Democrat.

The Kentucky state Legislature passed legislation on Thursday that would change how vacancies in the U.S. Senate are filled, over the objections of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.
The Republican-sponsored bill, which would require a special election to choose a senator in the case of an open seat in the unexpired term, passed with bipartisan support as the Legislature nears the end of its session. It passed both chambers with veto-proof majorities.
It's a significant change from how the process currently works. A majority of states -- including Kentucky -- pick successors in vacant Senate seats by gubernatorial appointment. But there are some notable restrictions in the commonwealth: The governor must choose a nominee from a list of three names the outgoing senator's party submits. Beshear would have to choose a Republican, should either Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell or Sen. Rand Paul's seats become vacant.
McConnell last month announced he will not run for another term as GOP conference leader later this year. But he has vowed to serve out the rest of his term, which runs through 2027. Last year, the 82-year-old faced questions about his future after bouts of freezing in public, although Kentucky Republicans who sponsored the bill have insisted that it was not prompted by McConnell's health.
But with the change, Kentucky Republicans now have a backup plan in case there is an opening for the longtime senator's seat before his term expires.
Beshear has not hidden his disdain for the current arrangement. When the appointment rule was passed in 2021, he said it "improperly and unconstitutionally restricts the governor's power." He has also not explicitly committed to following it; when asked over the summer whether he would abide by the law should there be a vacancy, he refused to "speculate about something that hasn't happened and isn't going to happen."

I'm not sure how to read the Kentucky Constitution on this point. I fear Bashear might in fact be right:

The last part of that:

Vacancies in all offices for the State at large, or for districts larger than a county, shall be filled by appointment of the Governor; all other appointments shall be made as may be prescribed by law.

I think "offices for the State at large" would include Senators, who are of course elected by the state at large, and that would be an office filled by the governor, as opposed to other offices, which will be filled as "prescribed by law."

It's very basic law that a statute cannot modify a constitution, only a constituional amendment can. (Unless you're a Democrat pushing the constitution to the left/towards DEI, in which case practically anything can override the constitution.)

He may be right that the legislature has no power to overrule the constitution if the constitution does indeed give this power to the governor alone.

Thanks, Mitch! Give yourself a raise and take the rest of the week off, buddy.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 03:30 PM

Comments

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1 The Blade was late to the party today, but he snags a FIRST

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (iFTx/)

2 And a SECOND for good measure!

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:32 PM (iFTx/)

3 Willowed: Remember back in the Obama years, the media would report on stuff like this and then say his was "the most scandal-free administration in history?"

"No Drama Obama."

Yet, that goofy JEF was doing all this then and just got more brazen under Biden.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026

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He said it was going to be "the most transparent administration in history." Yep; it was transparent all right. Those of us with any sense saw right through you, Jugears.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 03:32 PM (wzUl9)

4 rd!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 03:32 PM (bFu5X)

5 Missed it by > < that much.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 03:33 PM (bFu5X)

6
"Thanks, Mitch!"

I think some of the blame belongs to the voters of Kentucky.

Posted by: Speller at June 15, 2026 03:33 PM (pSotA)

7 How you doin', Ace?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 03:33 PM (bFu5X)

8 Mitch McConnell will die only when another devil is needed in hell.

Paraphrased Francois Rabelai.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (qFwJc)

9 The Blade was late to the party today, but he snags a FIRST
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (iFTx/)

How many burnouts did you do in the new car?

Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (wBRco)

10 The appointment would still be temporary until the original election date correct?

Posted by: Silent at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (jCvle)

11 Breaking; B-52 has crashed at Edwards Air Force Base.

No info on crew yet.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (iMotb)

12 It clearly means that you can only appoint fat people.

Pretty standard Boombalattie Clause boilerplate, honestly.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (Ot/FD)

13 In the middle of the McCain Funeral???!!!

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher, phoning it in at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (E3CZG)

14 It is very difficult to be gracious at times like these.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (o16Hb)

15 You're right about the swag. $40 mil in gold was not enough for Joe Fell Through The Cracks.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM (YlWIZ)

16 US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM (RHGPo)

17 Last year I *liked* what I saw of Kentucky. Which was all of a portion of one town and the roads leading to and from it, so take that into account.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM (wzUl9)

18 I suspect the long knives would come out for him should he walk away.
Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (dIske)

"Chao!"

"What?!?!"

"I mean.... Bye!"

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM (Ot/FD)

19 >>ABC News has inquired about McConnell's condition and diagnosis but his team has not yet provided more information.

Judging by his latest appearances I'd guess his condition is death.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM (viF8m)

20 17 US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California
Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM (RHGPo)

That does not sound good....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:36 PM (ZGBUU)

21 Juneteenth and Pride month will have new competition from the McConnell Turtles All the Way Down Day.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:36 PM (o16Hb)

22 *sigh*

Fucking Beshear.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 03:36 PM (zZu0s)

23 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:36 PM (Zz0t1)

24 Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Again With "Undisclosed" Condition
—Disinformation Expert Ace
These people just will not retire. Their egos are too big and their bank accounts are not yet big enough.

China is not done with him yet.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:36 PM (Zz0t1)

25 Maybe he can lie in state at the Obama liberry. Diversity must be served, after all.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at June 15, 2026 03:37 PM (YlWIZ)

26 B52 crash at Edwards AFB.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 03:37 PM (Kt19C)

27 Keep the turtle on life support until his term runs out: better a no show, no vote, than a Democrat.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 03:37 PM (ZVgZ4)

28 Prayers for all involved with the B-52 crash.

Any word on whether they delivered their payload in LA before crashing?

Just curious.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:37 PM (o16Hb)

29 Wow. How many buffs have crashed by accident in the thirty millennia since they came out? Like, seven? Eight?

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 03:37 PM (Ot/FD)

30 The Republican legislature passed a law that says the governor can only pick a replacement from a list submitted by the party of the incapacitated senator, but the governor says that goes against the state's constitution and hints that he will ignore that and appoint a Democrat.

So, Mitch will continue f*cking us from the grave, kind of like my Father-in-Law.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (Zz0t1)

31 "The Kentuckians" was a film. Quitters. Couldn't decide to join the Confederacy.

In "Uncle Tom's Cabin," "Uncle Tom" was sold down the river.

Quite unlike "The Virginian"

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (qFwJc)

32 Mitch has become the latest Soviet leader. He's no better than Feinstein who hung on and ran despite her obvious decline.
These geriatrics who won't let go are probably the best argument for term limits

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (ufO5q)

33 Remember back when Elijah Cummins suddenly died, and we found out that he had been in hospice care for quite some time leading up to his death?

And I believe votes were cast, and stuff signed with his name up to the night before his death.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (iMotb)

34 >>>Judging by his latest appearances I'd guess his condition is death.

lol

Posted by: ace at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (1wjle)

35 US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California
Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM

F********ck.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (bFu5X)

36 His condition is stable, and dead.

Posted by: ace at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (1wjle)

37 “Undisclosed” is that anything like “suddenly”?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (ZVgZ4)

38 Finally facing the ultimate term limit.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (wGerL)

39 Sid...your mother's check bounced.

Just sayin'

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (iMotb)

40 Dear Lord, keep the turtle on life support until his term runs out: better a no show, no vote, than a Democrat.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (qFwJc)

41 "Receiving excellent care" could likely mean
not responsive
not eating or eliminating
not mobile
not continent
or all the above

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (RIvkX)

42 38.

Rock solid. Unflinching.

Embalming is the new Botox.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (o16Hb)

43 37 His condition is stable, and dead.
Posted by: ace at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (1wjl

Hopefully we can prop him up like Weekend at Bernies.... At least till Nov.... I doubt anyone would notice..

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (ZGBUU)

44 the governor says that goes against the state's constitution and hints that he will ignore that and appoint a Democrat

Cocaine Mitch thwarts the MAGA agenda at every opportunity, so a democrat appointment will make little difference in the interim.

Posted by: Pete Buttigieg at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (HjaZ4)

45 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM

You and Mrs. VIA coming up to NoVa this weekend?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 03:40 PM (bFu5X)

46 Rigged states are rigged states and McConnell was a champion rigger.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 03:40 PM (pMmVV)

47 Posted by: Sid at June 15, 2026 03:37 PM (gNsW6)

You DICK!!!!

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at June 15, 2026 03:40 PM (Zz0t1)

48 Get on the cart, Mitch.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:40 PM (viF8m)

49 It's called old age.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:40 PM (UjdFS)

50 So McConnell is suffering from an undiagnosed VD? That or rabies from a raccoon.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at June 15, 2026 03:41 PM (glnUu)

51 "You and Mrs. VIA coming up to NoVa this weekend?"

Unfortunately, circumstances prevent that trip.

Please say Hi to your mom for us.

Perhaps next year in Corsicana.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:41 PM (iMotb)

52 That constitutional provision is a mess, but as I read it if Turtle steps down now, then Beshear's appointment -- whoever it is -- lasts only until the 2026 midterms. I think. It all depends on when he's a doner.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:41 PM (iFTx/)

53 If Mitch does die he should do it before August because from the law it looks like a Dem if appointed would only serve till the next election

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (ufO5q)

54 I am told that for all the good parts of the B-52, it does not have a good record for crew survival in a crash.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (rbvCR)

55 Once undead, Mitch may qualify for some sort of new discount at the cafeteria. So he's going to stick around even after death to check it out.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (o16Hb)

56 You know Homer, that despite all the machinations of evil, God executes counter-measures.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (qFwJc)

57 I’m not dead yet!

- the Turtle

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (ZVgZ4)

58 For clarification:

My FiL, it seems, did NOT have the life insurance policy he SAID he did, so the funeral costs were NOT covered and we just had to pay around $6,000 to cover the remaining costs.

He spent a large portion of his life screwing his daughter over and it seems he's not done yet in death..........

I just can't anymore.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (Zz0t1)

59 It's not about age. If this asshole got some kind of brain-eating amoeba and was reduced to a drooling vegetable barely able to mimic normal human speech, it still wouldn't disqualify the bastard from being a Senator. We know this empirically.

Just look at Patty Murray.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (Ot/FD)

60 Unfortunately, circumstances prevent that trip.

Please say Hi to your mom for us.

Perhaps next year in Corsicana.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:41 PM

Bummer. I'll give her your regards. Next year in Corsicana!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 03:43 PM (bFu5X)

61 To the troll.. Trump was up and active last night into the wee hours and has since arrived at the G7 and is already engaging with the Euroweenies....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:43 PM (ZGBUU)

62 Huh. When I looked it up over the weekend, bing ai said that the governor appointed, but a special election had to be called.

We all know Ai is suspect...

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 03:43 PM (zZu0s)

63 His condition is stable, and dead.
Posted by: ace at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (1wjle)

He's resting comfortably on a slab in the morgue.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:43 PM (Zz0t1)

64 >>.Hopefully we can prop him up like Weekend at Bernies.... At least till Nov.... I doubt anyone would notice..
Posted by: It's me donna
--

Some years ago the Dems kept one of their zombies on a machine until the end of his term.
Butch up Pubbies.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 03:43 PM (pMmVV)

65 Hopefully we can prop him up like Weekend at Bernies....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (ZGBUU)

OLIGOCKY!!!

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:44 PM (gr4k7)

66 The Blade was late to the party today, but he snags a FIRST
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (iFTx/)

How many burnouts did you do in the new car?
Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (wBRco)
_______

Haven't even driven it yet, sadly. Not even around the dealer lot. It's being flat-bedded to the PPF guy. I didn't dare drive it without the protection or else as sure fuck I would get a rock chip on the hood or through the window. Should have it for the weekend. Or "her," as all my cars are ladies. LOL.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:44 PM (iFTx/)

67 66.

Just like Arthur Digby Sellers.

He wrote the bulk of the series.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:44 PM (o16Hb)

68 I just can't anymore.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (Zz0t

You fucked up. Never spend a nickel on a MFer.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:45 PM (qFwJc)

69 Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:43 PM (ZGBUU)

You're arguing with people who said Biden was at the "top of his game".

Then again maybe he was.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:45 PM (gr4k7)

70 Wikipedia has a list of B-52 incidents. Quite a few in the early years, but it looks like the last one was in 2016 - an aborted takeoff/overrun.

Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 03:46 PM (wBRco)

71 71 Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:43 PM (ZGBUU)

You're arguing with people who said Biden was at the "top of his game".

Then again maybe he was.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:45 PM (gr4k7)

I don't argue... I explain... And LOL on the Biden part

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:46 PM (ZGBUU)

72 It appears its a Weekend with Mitch situation.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 03:46 PM (n5tGW)

73 Some tortoises have very long lifespans.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 03:46 PM (ZVgZ4)

74
You fucked up. Never spend a nickel on a MFer.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:45 PM (qFwJc)

That's the thing. We weren't SUPPOSED to. Had I known he f*cking cheaped out and took the minimalist policy possible, I would've cremated his ass.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (Zz0t1)

75 Turtle's erection lasted longer than 4 hours ...

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (iFTx/)

76 Maybe we can embalm Mitch, a la Lenin. Nobody would notice a difference.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (Riz8t)

77 Biden was always himself. A guy that fucked his babysitter and charmed Delaware into being a Senator. Never spend a nickel in Delaware.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (qFwJc)

78 Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:42 PM (Zz0t1)

=====
*brohug*

My FiL z"l refused my advice for 30 years then he dies and his wife and daughter tell me, "He should have listened to you."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (RIvkX)

79 They just finished refurbishing one out of the bone-yard. I hope they don'the have to do another

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (rbvCR)

80 Peace deals have a habit of being, um, flexible.

"Peace is at hand." - Henry Kissinger (1972)

"Peace is a hand job" - The Gay Iranian Supreme (2026)

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (glnUu)

81 So how many senators and congress critters are MIA now? 3? 5?

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at June 15, 2026 03:48 PM (N39Ws)

82 Politicians should be exempt from HIPAA

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 15, 2026 03:48 PM (x8j4T)

83
My FiL z"l refused my advice for 30 years then he dies and his wife and daughter tell me, "He should have listened to you."
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (RIvkX)

He would rather listen to some rando at the corner chair in a bar than listen to the people closest to him. And he's STILL screwing up his daughter's life.

We're never going to get to move......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:49 PM (Zz0t1)

84 Edwards reports that the crash site is in the base proper.

Possibly on the runway.

So it went bad quickly.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:49 PM (iMotb)

85 The basic psychology of someone who would be a legislator is that of a psychopath and extreme narcissist.

They inhabit occupations of extreme power and privilege and the desire to eat out subjects substance is intoxicating.

I mean do you know how tasty taxpayer substance is?

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 03:49 PM (XV/Pl)

86 It's either Nancy Pelosi's disease, or Dianne Feinstein Syndrome. I'll have to run more tests.

Posted by: DOCTOR WELBY at June 15, 2026 03:49 PM (ezvyW)

87 Not sure if this was covered before, but that impotent human centipede put on by the Democraps to try to counter Trump's UFC event went over like a pile of sweaty Andrew Gillums in hotels with rentboys.

A Democrat-aligned group hosted a rival event to President Donald Trump's White House UFC fight Sunday night, garnering a fraction of the views despite appearances from multiple celebrities.

https://tinyurl.com/ycyd2shs

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:49 PM (iFTx/)

88
A Democrat-aligned group hosted a rival event to President Donald Trump's White House UFC fight Sunday night, garnering a fraction of the views despite appearances from multiple celebrities.

https://tinyurl.com/ycyd2shs
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:49 PM (iFTx/)

"......the smell of Ben Gay and death permeated the air....."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:51 PM (Zz0t1)

89 I'm sure the dems' Sit and Brood event will be just wonderful on the 4th of July.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 03:51 PM (n5tGW)

90 I don't argue... I explain...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:46 PM (ZGBUU)

True lol

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:52 PM (gr4k7)

91 89.

Screw a wealth tax, if they taxed wrinkles and crazy, that show would have balanced the budget.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:52 PM (o16Hb)

92 I will disclose the reason - he is older than methuselah and people this age tend to die sooner rather than later.

It’s shameful he has spent his last years being wheeled around the senate, aware of nothing, instead of spending these few cognizant moments with his family. Connie Chung is the same a Jill Biden.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 03:52 PM (Wmg4n)

93 Scott Jennings would be good!

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 03:52 PM (kX27y)

94 Ben-Gay, patchouli and cat pee. The scents of the modern left

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 03:52 PM (rbvCR)

95 So Ashley Judd is going to be a senator.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 15, 2026 03:52 PM (XvL8K)

96 He's resting.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:52 PM (gr4k7)

97 @85 Sponge, sorry for your troubles. Barely talked to my father for twenty years. He got sick , I took care of him, he had minimal estate and I got stuck with the funeral cost. Chalk it up to you and your wife being good people

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 03:53 PM (ufO5q)

98 It is my believe they actually pulled a "Face-Off" and glued someone else's face on Jane Fonda.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:53 PM (Zz0t1)

99 "Had I known he f*cking cheaped out and took the minimalist policy possible, I would've cremated his ass."

Lesson learned. Don't pay for anything until the life insurance man talks to you.

Btw, LOL, become a Catholic and the Knights of Columbus have great insurance. I know tons of guys that joined an never come to meetings. Great insurance for the family.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:53 PM (qFwJc)

100 We've secretly replaced Mitch with a can of over the sell by date tuna fish.

Let's see if anyone notices.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:54 PM (viF8m)

101 Trump turned me into a newt!

Posted by: Mitch McConnell at June 15, 2026 03:54 PM (gr4k7)

102 Mitch has been serving as the perfect meat puppet since his health started declining 6-7 years ago. He's controlled by his Globalist/Chamber of Commerce staff and they take extra care to control all access and media to the feeble McConnell.

Posted by: Tracy at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (EGTA2)

103 @85 Sponge, sorry for your troubles. Barely talked to my father for twenty years. He got sick , I took care of him, he had minimal estate and I got stuck with the funeral cost. Chalk it up to you and your wife being good people
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 03:53 PM (ufO5q)

My dad paid for his own funeral. While I did help him anyway I could, he didn't tax me.

My mother took care of her own arrangements as well. If you have the need, I highly recommend The Neptune Society. She made monthly payments to them for a while, then it was paid for. When she passed, I called an 800 number, told them where she was and they took care of everything. Got her back in a beautiful box 2 weeks later.

I appreciated that tremendously.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (Zz0t1)

104 Here's a link to the FOX report on the crash at Edwards AFB (goes to X):

https://tinyurl.com/3r73dw5t

Posted by: Paula Deen at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (3ImbR)

105 Btw, LOL, become a Catholic and the Knights of Columbus have great insurance. I know tons of guys that joined an never come to meetings. Great insurance for the family.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at June 15, 2026 03:53 PM (qFwJc)

As a fellow Knight of Columbus, you are correct. Their insurance is one of the highest rated insurance companies in the country.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (N39Ws)

106 Breaking; B-52 has crashed at Edwards Air Force Base.

No info on crew yet.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (iMotb)

Not good. Flying heavies is a risk all its own.

Posted by: pookysgirl, preparing for bad news at June 15, 2026 03:56 PM (GUkBt)

107 107 Here's a link to the FOX report on the crash at Edwards AFB (goes to X):

https://tinyurl.com/3r73dw5t
Posted by: Paula Deen at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (3ImbR)

There is nothing their but scorch marks. Things went really bad. Prayers for the flight crew.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at June 15, 2026 03:57 PM (N39Ws)

108 Let's see...Mitch McConnell or a Democrat? An anti-Trumper or an anti-Trumper. A Senator who won't vote for the Save America Act or a Senator who won't vote for the Save America Act? A Senator who wont vote to repeal the filibuster with a majority Republican senate or a Senator who wont vote to repeal the filibuster with a majority Republican senate. Tough, tough decision.

Posted by: JTSmith at June 15, 2026 03:57 PM (UFgPE)

109 They were wheeling Diane Feinstein around for months when she didn’t even know where she was half of the time.

McConnell’s staff can do the same thing until November if need be.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 03:57 PM (6ydKt)

110 107 Here's a link to the FOX report on the crash at Edwards AFB (goes to X):

https://tinyurl.com/3r73dw5t
Posted by: Paula Deen at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (3ImbR)

There is nothing left of it.. Prayers for the souls on board

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:57 PM (ZGBUU)

111 It would be great if McConnel was in the bed next to that hat- wearing MIA congresswoman from Florida

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 03:58 PM (lCppi)

112 At least he didn't have to live to see World War 12

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:58 PM (gr4k7)

113 Lesson learned. Don't pay for anything until the life insurance man talks to you.

Posted by: no one of any consequence

I sold insurance for a time. I can't tell you how many times an insured had the beneficiary being someone other that whom everyone else thought it should be: Former wife, boyfriend, slide chick, etc.

The real shit of it was I wasn't permitted to discuss it with the widow, widower, etc. in any fashion.

"I'm sorry Sir but this doesn't concern you in any way."

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 03:58 PM (SKC9R)

114 “ offices for the State at large"

That does not explicitly include federal offices which are not spelled out or mentioned in the preceding constitutional text. That potentially shows intent to exclude such federal offices. Which is a good and likely challenge. Especially since it was written into law by the legislature that federal offices are subject to a different process. So when you compare the constitutional to the statutory it makes perfect sense.

Posted by: Vengeance at June 15, 2026 03:59 PM (E24OL)

115 Wardrobe change

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 15, 2026 03:59 PM (3ImbR)

116 Meh do the same thing they did with RBG

When Bitch McConnell dies just declare he is still alive and keep lying until the election

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:59 PM (sKqQm)

117 mcconnell will not resign he will pull a mccain and refuse to give up his senate seat and spend his remaining days in a memory care unit while his staff/family continues to run his office.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 15, 2026 03:59 PM (0N4FZ)

118 Here's a link to the FOX report on the crash at Edwards AFB (goes to X):

https://tinyurl.com/3r73dw5t
Posted by: Paula Deen at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (3ImbR)
______

Where's the rest of the plane? If that's all that's left, then ain't nobody survived that, sadly.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:59 PM (iFTx/)

119 FIFA,,, FEE FUH,,, FEET FIRST!!!

Posted by: Mitch at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (xkbLL)

120
https://tinyurl.com/3r73dw5t
Posted by: Paula Deen at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (3ImbR)

There is literally nothing left of the plane. THAT one is going to be hard to figure out what happened.

Terrible.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (Zz0t1)

121 Possibly on the runway.

So it went bad quickly.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 15, 2026 03:49 PM (iMotb)
=====
Just saw short video. Yes on runway, looks very bad.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (RIvkX)

122 I did not know that.

>>@adamhousley
·
3m
>>Minor detail. They’ve been under federal
Investigation since the Biden admin. This isn’t new.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (viF8m)

123 Haven't even driven it yet, sadly. Not even around the dealer lot. It's being flat-bedded to the PPF guy. I didn't dare drive it without the protection or else as sure fuck I would get a rock chip on the hood or through the window. Should have it for the weekend. Or "her," as all my cars are ladies. LOL.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03

There is an order being finalized here. I asked why he couldn’t get on old one. He blinked twice and shut the door in my face saying something that didn’t sound nice in Italian.

I am starting to wonder if you two aren’t the same person.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (Wmg4n)

124 There is nothing left of it.. Prayers for the souls on board
Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:57 PM (ZGBUU)
~~~~~

Horrific. And the B52 is a massive plane.

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (3ImbR)

125 BTW McConnell only has six and a half months left on his term, and probably the planet.

Posted by: Vengeance at June 15, 2026 04:01 PM (E24OL)

126 Bonnie Tyler who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart" awoke from a coma. She had suffered cardiac arrest. There is a lot of irony in there.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 04:01 PM (ufO5q)

127 Every month Congress critters should be compelled to draw an analog clock face showing the time of 15 minutes to 11, and those that can'take should be stripped of committee membership because they are dementia patients or stupid millennials

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 04:01 PM (rbvCR)

128 Every month Congress critters should be compelled to draw an analog clock face showing the time of 15 minutes to 11

Screw you

Posted by: Gen Z that can't read analog clocks at June 15, 2026 04:02 PM (sKqQm)

129 Oh, wow. That plane. Dear Lord in Heaven, please provide comfort to the families and loved ones.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 04:02 PM (Wmg4n)

130 I'mma go sulk a while.

Party on, dudes.

Be excellent to each other.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 04:03 PM (Zz0t1)

131 This wasn't a problem under the original Constitution.

Posted by: SH at June 15, 2026 04:04 PM (qCV5n)

132 Haven't even driven it yet, sadly. Not even around the dealer lot. It's being flat-bedded to the PPF guy. I didn't dare drive it without the protection or else as sure fuck I would get a rock chip on the hood or through the window. Should have it for the weekend. Or "her," as all my cars are ladies. LOL.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03

There is an order being finalized here. I asked why he couldn’t get on old one. He blinked twice and shut the door in my face saying something that didn’t sound nice in Italian.

I am starting to wonder if you two aren’t the same person.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (Wmg4n)
________

The Blade would have at least offered a compelling reason to get a new one: the warranty. There are indeed a few older exotics I really like and would buy. But once they're out of factory warranty, you are taking a yuge risk. Blow a motor or even a tranny in one of these cars, you could be getting a bill for six figures or more. Extended warranty? Yea, good luck with that.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:04 PM (iFTx/)

133 Crashing right after takeoff means it would be full of fuel. But I don't see any craters from bombs--just the gigantic char. Praying for their souls.

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 15, 2026 04:04 PM (3ImbR)

134 There is nothing left of it.. Prayers for the souls on board
Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:57 PM (ZGBUU)
~~~~~

Horrific. And the B52 is a massive plane.

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM

That sucker had to have been completely full of gas to make the kind of fireball that would vaporize a plane that size. I would not be surprised if there was also ordnance being carried.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 15, 2026 04:06 PM (0N4FZ)

135 "The best Kentucky senator ever has is Sen. Mitch McConnell." - Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at June 15, 2026 04:06 PM (glnUu)

136 Is he dead yet?

Posted by: Good Riddance at June 15, 2026 04:06 PM (ZR74N)

137 .

Posted by: Mitch McConnell's staff at June 15, 2026 04:06 PM (R+iUD)

138 101 It is my believe they actually pulled a "Face-Off" and glued someone else's face on Jane Fonda.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:53 PM (Zz0t1)

So thaaaat's where Brie Larsen's ass ended up.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 04:06 PM (Ot/FD)

139 >>>Thanks, Mitch! Give yourself a raise and take the rest of the week off, buddy.

Better: Give yourself an atomic wedgie and take the rest of life off, backstabbing POS.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 04:07 PM (dK+Kv)

140 Now I see why you guys were talking about Newsom. The DOJ is investigating him and his wife.

They can start with the whole baby diapers deal.
That seems extremely sus.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 04:07 PM (6ydKt)

141 Saw a guy driving a black matte around town yesterday. Thought it might be ace but it wasn't.

What a ridiculous car particularly in a town where 40 is the top speed and only for a couple mile.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 04:08 PM (viF8m)

142 Now I see why you guys were talking about Newsom. The DOJ is investigating him and his wife.

They can start with the whole baby diapers deal.
That seems extremely sus.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 04:07 PM (6ydKt)
________

They should investigate that rancid cunt's mouth for any lingering signs of Harvey Weinstein's semen.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:08 PM (iFTx/)

143 Saw a guy driving a black matte around town yesterday. Thought it might be ace but it wasn't.

Ace has a flying carpet?

Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM (wBRco)

144 They should investigate that rancid cunt's mouth for any lingering signs of Harvey Weinstein's semen.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:08 PM (iFTx/)

You can't talk about my husband that way!

Posted by: Mrs. Newsom at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM (Ot/FD)

145 Posted by: Good Riddance at June 15, 2026 04:06 PM (ZR74N)

He's, uh... restin'.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM (gKWVE)

146 135 Haven't even driven it yet, sadly. Not even around the dealer lot. It's being flat-bedded to the PPF guy. I didn't dare drive it without the protection or else as sure fuck I would get a rock chip on the hood or through the window. Should have it for the weekend. Or "her," as all my cars are ladies. LOL.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03

Don't you live in NY City ? Why would you need a car ?

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM (ZGBUU)

147 The same people that scream Trump is a dictator who ignores the law, will be cheering when the KY gov ignores the law and appoints a Democrat.

Now Popcorn Theater would be Thune blowing up the filibuster to refuse to seat him.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM (73/SM)

148
I wonder if poor maintenence caused the crash.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM (/QHx4)

149 They should investigate that rancid cunt's mouth for any lingering signs of Harvey Weinstein's semen.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:08 PM (iFTx/)

You can't talk about my husband that way!
Posted by: Mrs. Newsom at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM (Ot/FD)
_______

[Golf clap]

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:10 PM (iFTx/)

150 Extended warranty? Yea, good luck with that.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at

It’s his money, I am just along for the ride. But his kid goes to college in a year and I know he is going to end up paying for it, it’s just how it works with his ex. And frankly, that is his job, regardless of the child support agreement. I would be very upset with him if he didn’t go above and beyond. His child shouldn’t suffer because her mom is….interesting. Anyway, I just wonder if now is the time. But, it’s not my lane at the end of the day!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 04:11 PM (Wmg4n)

151 Better: Give yourself an atomic wedgie and take the rest of life off, backstabbing POS.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 04:07 PM (dK+Kv)

Ah the resident fence sitter speaks. It's ok to take a side sometimes man. Forget the equivocation and go for it.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 04:11 PM (gr4k7)

152 Haven't even driven it yet, sadly. Not even around the dealer lot. It's being flat-bedded to the PPF guy. I didn't dare drive it without the protection or else as sure fuck I would get a rock chip on the hood or through the window. Should have it for the weekend. Or "her," as all my cars are ladies. LOL.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03

Don't you live in NY City ? Why would you need a car ?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM (ZGBUU)
__________

Yea, in Manhattan. I love fast cars and always had one. YOLO, as the kids say. Plus, I also have a house in suburban NJ.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:11 PM (iFTx/)

153 I wonder if poor maintenence caused the crash.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 04:09 PM

I expect age had something to do with the crash as the B-52 fleet has some of the oldest planes in our entire inventory. Most planes are at least 60 years old and some are even older than that.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at June 15, 2026 04:12 PM (0N4FZ)

154 Extended warranty? Yea, good luck with that.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at

It’s his money, I am just along for the ride. But his kid goes to college in a year and I know he is going to end up paying for it, it’s just how it works with his ex. And frankly, that is his job, regardless of the child support agreement. I would be very upset with him if he didn’t go above and beyond. His child shouldn’t suffer because her mom is….interesting. Anyway, I just wonder if now is the time. But, it’s not my lane at the end of the day!
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 04:11 PM (Wmg4n)
_______

Well, then good luck with the new ride

:-)

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:12 PM (iFTx/)

155 They should investigate that rancid cunt's mouth for any lingering signs of Harvey Weinstein's semen.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:08 PM (iFTx/)

She and Gavin are perfect for each other.

I like the way Gavin is going for the “Trump is only on a fishing expedition because I’m running for president and he’s the most corrupt president, in, like, forever” excuse.

It worked for Trump, I guess.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 04:12 PM (6ydKt)

156 Here's a short video of the crash aftermath and another still. The guy posting it says all lives were lost, but I have no idea who he is so cannot vouch for him.

https://tinyurl.com/5c7wvmnw

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 15, 2026 04:13 PM (3ImbR)

157 159 Here's a short video of the crash aftermath and another still. The guy posting it says all lives were lost, but I have no idea who he is so cannot vouch for him.

https://tinyurl.com/5c7wvmnw
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 15, 2026 04:13 PM (3ImbR)

Beyond sad...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 04:15 PM (ZGBUU)

158 His condition is old age

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:18 PM (Ia/+0)

159
The best thing is if Mitch the Bitch remains in a coma for the rest of his term. We know he won't retire and that way he can't sabotage Trump any further. It also prevents Beshear from appointing a Democrat.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 04:18 PM (O0L8i)

160 Looks more like a smoking shadow on the tarmac than a plane crash.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 04:18 PM (6ydKt)

161 Mick Fleetwwod had a fancy sportscar flatbedded becuse he didn't have insurance yet. The flatbed got in a wreck and the car was totaled.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 15, 2026 04:19 PM (7T8ei)

162 Could be a maintenance issue. Could be a lot of things.

Often, post crash investigations reveal it's not just a single thing, but a chain of events leading up to the mishap.

Then there's the possibility of it being another Lieutenant Colonel Arthur "Bud" Holland incident.

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 04:20 PM (J4Dwc)

163 Mick Fleetwwod had a fancy sportscar flatbedded becuse he didn't have insurance yet. The flatbed got in a wreck and the car was totaled.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 15, 2026 04:19 PM (7T8ei)
________

Shit happens. I was driving to the dealership with the trade-in (my current car) this morning. Some fucking idiot blew a red light in front of me, and if I didn't slam on the brakes it woulda been game over. Asshole never even braked or changed his line. Just blew straight through. Nuts.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:21 PM (iFTx/)

164 Mick Fleetwwod had a fancy sportscar flatbedded becuse he didn't have insurance yet. The flatbed got in a wreck and the car was totaled.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 15, 2026 04:19 PM (7T8ei)

I love how simultaneously rock star and not rock star that is.

Supercars? Woo! Sensible decision making? Awwww....

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 04:21 PM (Ot/FD)

165 She and Gavin are perfect for each other.
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They are.

Like Joseph and Magda.

The empty spaces in their heads complete each other. Between them, they have almost one, whole brain.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 04:22 PM (RIvkX)

166 " ... A Democrat-aligned group hosted a rival event to President Donald Trump's White House UFC fight Sunday night, garnering a fraction of the views despite appearances from multiple "celebrities". "

lol. in context, that needs the scare quotes.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 04:22 PM (VyBeY)

167 IrishEi ?! at June 15, 2026 04:13 PM (3ImbR)

Lord God, Bless the Family and Friends of the B-52 crew with Peace and Strength at this terrible time.

Honorable Americans who gave full measure of Devotion to their Country ...

Posted by: Adriane the Critic . . . at June 15, 2026 04:23 PM (3ZUWJ)

168 I do wonder if he would have retired 6 years ago if he'd known how bad of shape he would be in today.

Probably not, but I do doubt he thought he'd be in this bad of shape.

Still, at least he is retiring at the end of this term.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:23 PM (0OHXL)

169 I like your thinking H7! perfect solution.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 04:23 PM (VyBeY)

170
10 McConnell strikes me as someone who has so many buried skeletons (most related to questionable business relationships with the CCP) that he's obligated to remain in office until he leaves the mortal coil. He'd lose his ability to use the government apparatus to protect his own scrawny backside were he to step down.

I suspect the long knives would come out for him should he walk away.
Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM

-------

I think he'd be wheeled away at this point.

Has the CCP chosen a successor yet?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at June 15, 2026 04:23 PM (mS8PE)

171 Sad to see Airmen die in crashes

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:24 PM (Ia/+0)

172 166 Shit happens. I was driving to the dealership with the trade-in (my current car) this morning. Some fucking idiot blew a red light in front of me, and if I didn't slam on the brakes it woulda been game over. Asshole never even braked or changed his line. Just blew straight through. Nuts.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:21 PM (iFTx/)

======

*shakes fist*

The Amish...It's always the Amish.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:24 PM (0OHXL)

173 Is Scott Jennings from Kentucky?

Posted by: Wenda at June 15, 2026 04:25 PM (UIfeN)

174 No one tries to barrel roll a B-52 nowadays

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:25 PM (2GVsD)

175 I remember driving in Manhattan late at night, six open, straight lanes. Making all the greens.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 04:26 PM (RIvkX)

176 176 Is Scott Jennings from Kentucky?

Posted by: Wenda at June 15, 2026 04:25 PM (UIfeN)

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He is, and he was apparently being recruited a bit (at least there were rumblings) to run for the Mitch seat.

But he didn't.

Andy Barr ended up winning the GOP nomination. Healthy step up from McConnell.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:26 PM (0OHXL)

177
Amen Adriane

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 04:26 PM (/QHx4)

178 Honorary Brazilian moron here:

https://tinyurl.com/4urnfexf
(X post with video)

(and boobs)

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 04:27 PM (6ydKt)

179 *shakes fist*

The Amish...It's always the Amish.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films

cloppidy cloppidy cloppidy clop BANG clop clop clop clop clop clop ...

Posted by: Adriane the Critic . . . at June 15, 2026 04:27 PM (3ZUWJ)

180 178 I remember driving in Manhattan late at night, six open, straight lanes. Making all the greens.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 04:26 PM (RIvkX)

=====

All the animals come out at night: Whores, skunk pussies, buggers, queens, fairies, dopers, junkies, sick, venal.

Someday a real rain will come and wash all this scum off the streets.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:27 PM (0OHXL)

181 Nobody seriously expects a power mad democrat to follow the law do they.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at June 15, 2026 04:28 PM (xvV+O)

182 Lieutenant Colonel Arthur "Bud" Holland wasn't attempting a barrel roll. He was showing off attempting a max angle of bank turn and exceeded the aircraft limitation for such a thing. The aircraft stalled and crashed.

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 04:28 PM (J4Dwc)

183 I'm not sure the provision is unconstitutional, but they'll likely have to go back to the convention minutes to suss out intent.

There are multiple references to "state officers" which I presume is something like Attorney General, but then it also references "State at large" which I suppose could include a US Senator. It also says all other appointments shall be made "as prescribed by law," so if a Senator is in the "all other appointments" category the law is legit.

At the same time, even if it is in the "State at large" category, the law does not change that Governor makes the appointment; it only narrows the authority, and I suspect the reason it passed veto proof and bipartisan is because if Dems ever win a Senate seat they won't want a GOP governor to be able to replace them with a Republican.

Posted by: the dandy at June 15, 2026 04:29 PM (8l8nW)

184
Shit happens. I was driving to the dealership with the trade-in (my current car) this morning. Some fucking idiot blew a red light in front of me, and if I didn't slam on the brakes it woulda been game over. Asshole never even braked or changed his line. Just blew straight through. Nuts.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 04:2

I'm curious which car you bought so I can live vicariously through you.
Watching all the idiot drivers near me my desire for some fancy sports car is no more. I'll take a big truck.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 15, 2026 04:29 PM (Wpx/4)

185 Go to the Light, Mitch.

Posted by: Prickly Pete Salmonella at June 15, 2026 04:29 PM (dFG8E)

186 184 Nobody seriously expects a power mad democrat to follow the law do they.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at June 15, 2026 04:28 PM (xvV+O)

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The law has always been of dubious constitutionality (regarding the KY constitution), and the governor has said repeatedly that he wouldn't follow it for that reason.

Seems like Mitch wanted to retire, didn't want to give the seat up to Democrats, got the state legislature to pass the law, then realized it didn't matter because the governor wouldn't follow it.

So, Mitch just held on.

Which might have benefited us because he could have chosen his successor if his plan had succeeded. Instead, we get Andy Barr who doesn't seem to be anything like a Mitch acolyte.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:30 PM (0OHXL)

187 Diane Feinstein should introduce a resolution declaring The Turtle dead and his position vacant.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 04:31 PM (/lPRQ)

188 What's the average life span of a Kentucky turtle?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (n5tGW)

189 Artistic license because that is what Holland did at Fairchild.

For someone supposed to be Staneval, he was a total idiot that got a crew killed along with his fool self.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (2GVsD)

190 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 04:27 PM (0OHXL)
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Good times. All of that was just wallpaper at 16. Being immortal and all-knowing can impart that kind of blindness among the yutes.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (RIvkX)

191 NOOD Nazi

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (qx7Zg)

192 It actually doesn't matter what the governor says. The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution is what will prevail:

"When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct."

Keyword is TEMPORARY.

Posted by: oldvet50 at June 15, 2026 04:32 PM (Wcrmo)

193 If it stops Mitch from voting fine, if not who cares if he is inthe hospital.

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:33 PM (Ia/+0)

194 There's no way that Trump could have known that the Iranian government is now seen as being traitorous by the IRGG supporters send people into the street protesting their own government.

Evidently the Iranian public never knew the actual terms and bought the BS version that was being fed to them.

They consider the ceasefire to be a surrender and are freaking out.

Trump is so dumb.

Posted by: pawn at June 15, 2026 04:34 PM (+rSJz)

195 >>Artistic license because that is what Holland did at Fairchild.

You don't know shit. Stick to gluing model airplanes together.

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 04:34 PM (J4Dwc)

196 Lieutenant Colonel Arthur "Bud" Holland wasn't attempting a barrel roll. He was showing off attempting a max angle of bank turn and exceeded the aircraft limitation for such a thing. The aircraft stalled and crashed.

Because I'm sure if engineers knew anything they'd all be Lt. Colonels too.

Posted by: Afroman at June 15, 2026 04:34 PM (z7iR0)

197 Ace,
House Bill 622 passed in 2024 over the veto of Ky Gov. Beshears, has Mitch's seat filled by a special election.

That makes it much more complicated for Beshears to appoint because arguing that no special election should occur might not be viewed as compatible with saying an appointment should occur. The law provides that any Beshear's appt. only serves until the special election is held aka 56 days.

Link goes to KY legislature website and note this was passed over Beshear's veto.
https://tinyurl.com/Special-Election-Law-KY

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:34 PM (E4rtv)

198 /sock. I knew I was gonna do that.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 15, 2026 04:35 PM (z7iR0)

199 I was just reading (on the internet, so must be true) that the ejection seats face down on the B-52. So of no use in this case, even if they had a little notice.

Posted by: illiniwek at June 15, 2026 04:39 PM (vbXSk)

200 So basically Mitch Fucks us for his entire time in office and now at the end his decision to cling to office costs us the seat. Burn in hell Mitch.

Posted by: Prickly Pete Salmonella at June 15, 2026 04:40 PM (dFG8E)

201 President Donald Trump's White House UFC fight Sunday night, garnering a fraction of the views despite appearances from multiple "celebrities". "

--

I missed it, didn't know it was happening. Don't know how I missed it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 04:50 PM (pMmVV)

202 Link goes to KY legislature website and note this was passed over Beshear's veto.
https://tinyurl.com/Special-Election-Law-KY
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 04:34 PM (E4rtv)

So, whig, this is good news?

Similar to term limits, which will never happen, there should be age limits as we have for other jobs. Commercial pilots: 65yrs.

While there are no age limits for surgeons, most stop between 60 and 65yrs.

Of course neither profession I mentioned are being paid the big bucks by chy na.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 04:51 PM (WONhk)

203 The transformation of TJM into Travis Bickle was so subtle I hardly noticed.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at June 15, 2026 05:22 PM (wBaIH)

204 "shall be filled by appointment of the Governor." He would be filling it by appointment, thus satisfying the constitutional requirement. The constitution is silent on who would be eligible for appointment. The legislation takes care of that.

Posted by: bob bailey at June 15, 2026 05:32 PM (lBBiR)

205 "He is receiving excellent care," the spokesperson said.

"He is receiving half-assed care, because he has an R after his name," the spokes person did not say.

Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at June 15, 2026 05:50 PM (bufu1)

206 "It's very basic law that a statute cannot modify a constitution, only a constitutional amendment can. "

Aren't you forgetting that a mere statute can in fact modify State constitutional provisions protecting the right to keep and bear arms? Super-majorities are for other stuff.

Posted by: Mr. Barky at June 15, 2026 06:40 PM (JDbs9)

207 I always considered morally bankrupt to be more of a character flaw than a medical condition.

Posted by: windbag at June 15, 2026 07:23 PM (9ufTb)

Despite Merrick Garland's Assurances, DOJ Officials and the National Sheriffs' Association Objected to His Targeting of Christian Conservative Parents

Just the News:

Biden DOJ targeted parents at school board meetings despite FBI, sheriffs' objections, memos show
AFL said it acquired the documents as part of its ongoing lawsuit related to former Attorney General Merrick Garland's October 4, 2021 memorandum that targeted concerned parents at school board meetings during the COVID pandemic.

By Nicholas Ballasy

Former President Joe Biden's Justice Department used federal law enforcement to target parents at school board meetings as potential threats "despite warnings from FBI officials and the National Sheriffs' Association," according to America First Legal's analysis of new government documents it obtained.
AFL, a conservative legal nonprofit, said it acquired the documents as part of its ongoing lawsuit related to former Attorney General Merrick Garland's October 4, 2021 memorandum that targeted concerned parents at school board meetings during the COVID pandemic.
...
Some inside DOJ also fretted the strategy would boomerang, and create a political headache for elections,
"I don't think it's possible to state how strongly I object to this. It will completely and totally nuke our election threats efforts, and will damage the reputation of the Public Integrity Section into the bargain," one top DOJ official wrote in an email. "It's like they've affirmatively trying to make this thing not work and look political."
"If they do this, they might as well rename the damn thing the Anti-MAGA Task Force," an official wrote.
The National Sheriffs' Association also shared concerns like those of the FBI, the memos show...

The Sheriffs were not aware of any "threats to school officials." That's because it was all invented, yet another hoax Moral Panic created by the left to justify endless warfare against its many, many, many enemies.

The FBI enforced the memo, AFL noted, establishing a new threat tag, "EDUOFFICIALS."

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 02:48 PM

Comments

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1 yay agin

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 02:48 PM (CWTWj)

2 Still has Andrew McCArthy's endorsement for AG

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:48 PM (73/SM)

3 Nooded.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 02:49 PM (NcvvS)

4 Demons

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 15, 2026 02:49 PM (Idi36)

5 i bet biden would have stopped this if he was in a chocolate chip coma.

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (CWTWj)

6 Such a shame he didn't get appointed to the Supreme Court.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (UUn+L)

7 I think it’s funny the left hates Merrick for not being fascist enough.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (Wmg4n)

8 SPONGE!!!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (bFu5X)

9 These people are evil and stupid (as in last thread) but they have to be treated as a deadly threat.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (zZu0s)

10 This is EXACTLY the type of thing that cost me my job.

Appointed leadership: "Target this specific group of people."

Washington Nearsider: "Nope."

AL: "Instruct your GS-13 subordinates to target this specific group of people, or you're fired."

WN: "Nope."

AL: "You're fired."

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (rii+a)

11 I think it’s funny the left hates Merrick for not being fascist enough.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (Wmg4n)

That's because they are stupid. He was slickly fascist....a truly terrible human being.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (PLxDd)

12 you know that if hillary had won in 2016 this turd would be on the supreme court

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (CWTWj)

13 Notify me for his Tyvek jumpsuit perp walk.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (YlWIZ)

14 And that could have been on the Supreme Court.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (amcLV)

15 DC leaks like a sieve. Are these documents newly uncovered? If so, why weren't they leaked before?

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (mkw2N)

16 you know that if hillary had won in 2016 this turd would be on the supreme court
Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM

And Mitch McConnell would have enthusiastically voted for him.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 02:52 PM (bFu5X)

17 Monaco and clarke were running the department

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:52 PM (bXbFr)

18 Isn't it weird how all the same shit has been happening in pretty much all Western countries, all at the same time, and our so-called intel agencies just can't seem to get a handle on it...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 02:52 PM (R+iUD)

19 > This is EXACTLY the type of thing that cost me my job.

Thanks for standing up for what's right.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:52 PM (mkw2N)

20 Foias take a while

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:52 PM (bXbFr)

21 you know that if hillary had won in 2016 this turd would be on the supreme court
Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM

And Mitch McConnell would have enthusiastically voted for him.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

And that was the plan all along. But he could act like he was standing up for his constituents until Hillary won.

Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 02:53 PM (YZ0Fo)

22 DC leaks like a sieve when it benefits Democrats. Are these documents newly uncovered? If so, why weren't they leaked before?
Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM

FIFY.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 02:53 PM (bFu5X)

23 Remember back in the Obama years, the media would report on stuff like this and then say his was "the most scandal-free administration in history?"

"No Drama Obama."

Yet, that goofy JEF was doing all this then and just got more brazen under Biden.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:53 PM (73/SM)

24 >>> 16 you know that if hillary had won in 2016 this turd would be on the supreme court
Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM

And Mitch McConnell would have enthusiastically voted for him.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 02:52 PM (bFu5X)

Posted by: Mitch McConnell's staff at June 15, 2026 02:54 PM (R+iUD)

25 And that was the plan all along. But he could act like he was standing up for his constituents until Hillary won.
Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 02:53 PM

Bingo. It's all fake, gay, and lame.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 02:54 PM (bFu5X)

26 Keeping Merrick Vyshinsky off the Court was McConnell's finest hour.
I bet he regrets it now though.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:54 PM (gKWVE)

27
The Biden underlings have been pretty quiet post election, with the exception of mayor Pete, who seems to be coming to the realization that he's hated by even the craziest democrats.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 02:54 PM (Y8DZL)

28 Like stockport that happened because prevent didnt and manchester anc west minister and a host of others

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:55 PM (bXbFr)

29 Krugman's "deMAGAfication" would be in full bloom had Kamala won.
The November election may well put enough Democrats back into the House to launch a myriad of impeachment articles, investigations of Trump family & Cabinet members and attempts to re-fund USAID, NPR and the Dep't of Education.
The stakes are very high.
Get yourself and your family to the polls!

Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at June 15, 2026 02:56 PM (MNCvZ)

30 These "objections" seem more concerned about how badly the targeting would look, as in saying the quiet part out loud about the DOJ being a blatantly political oozefest, rather than being any genuine concern that conservatives' rights would be violated

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:57 PM (iFTx/)

31 "...damage the reputation of ..." and "totally nuke" their established domestic harassment projects. NOT "it's wrong" or "it's un-American." Eff them.

Posted by: Slo at June 15, 2026 02:57 PM (NYInA)

32 Who's the fascist?

Posted by: Emmie at June 15, 2026 02:58 PM (FMtrg)

33 Good old ham&eggers -- you can always count on them.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 02:58 PM (w8dnx)

34 Good old ham&eggers -- you can always count on them.
Posted by: Oglebay at June

Top men!
-Sean Hannity.

Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 02:58 PM (YZ0Fo)

35 Conservative Christians are the sneakiest, most vicious terrorists you'll ever encounter. With their beady, vancant eyes, Bible verses, and *shudder* green bean casseroles, their aim is to tear down ever facet of Our Precious Democracy! Therefore, it is our sacred, er, sworn, er duty to use ever means available to thwart their nefarious plans!

Posted by: Newley unredacted memo of the era at June 15, 2026 03:00 PM (B0NCh)

36 Last thing I heard from Andrew McCarthy (apart from the squeals of pain his dominatrix likely gets out of him) he was whining on NRO about the killing of the "alleged" Tren de Aragua kingpin who was just a good boy who dindu nuffin.
He really hates Pulte.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 03:00 PM (gKWVE)

37 you know that if hillary had won in 2016 this turd would be on the supreme court
---
He was the fifth vote to eliminate the 1st Amendment.

FCC and FEC regulations to stop "fake news."

I've said it before, they'd written up:
- No anonymous comments on websites;
- all comments must be moderated;
- every commentor registered and posting under their real name.
- All websites owners must register and confirm compliance and
- provide warrantless access to registration rolls.

5-4, we find all are "reasonable restrictions" on speech.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 03:00 PM (73/SM)

38 Twenty Republican senators voted to confirm Merrick Garland as U.S. Attorney General in 2021.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:00 PM (UjdFS)

39 Commies /Lefties have used the same playbook for over a 100 years. You know what they're doing but in our system you have to catch them red handed or they get away with it and just restart their efforts.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 03:00 PM (GseMx)

40 These "objections" seem more concerned about how badly the targeting would look, as in saying the quiet part out loud about the DOJ being a blatantly political oozefest, rather than being any genuine concern that conservatives' rights would be violated
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:57 PM (iFTx/)

Of course. These are the same types of people who walked down apartment building corridors in Moscow during the Great Purge. They have NO PROBLEM using political power to destroy their enemies. Their only concern is how the use of that power might cause the populace to remove them. That is the goal with cheating- remove the ability of the populace to stop them.

*types* *deletes*

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 03:01 PM (zZu0s)

41 As a point to consider...

We have socialists murdering "the rich"
Troons and Troon-chasers murdering kids and speakers
Illegals driving down Americans
Jihadis stabbing/shooting/bombing Americans

And while not one school board member was killed by a conservative activist that is what we are supposed to be upset about?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:01 PM (sKqQm)

42 Like the piranha bros

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 03:02 PM (bXbFr)

43 -- All websites must have a Barrel
-- COBs may or may not wear Crocs
-- Sous vide is right out!

Posted by: Another newly unredacted memo of the era at June 15, 2026 03:02 PM (B0NCh)

44 Sounds like the panic about census workers in 2009

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 03:03 PM (bXbFr)

45 Remember under Junta the feds sent a assault team to murder a guy that posted vague threats online against Biden.

Imagine if Trump did that to those calling for harm to him?

Well...it would likely solve some of our political problems actually...

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:03 PM (sKqQm)

46 I hate to inform you all that not a single one of these Urkel era operatives will pay a price for their serial felonies. NOT A SINGLE ONE.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 15, 2026 03:03 PM (affD0)

47 Eurotard gets trapped on the tracks between lowered gates. He gets out to see if he's still on the tracks. He is. So he slowly hops the curb to avoid pushing through the gates. At which point a train speeds through the back half of his vehicle.

This moron needs to be studied.

1. One of the gates is still up when he stops. He could have kept driving.
2. He could and should have pushed through the gate when he found himself in danger.
3. Once he starts trying to hop the curb, he pulls a bizarre turn maneuver that makes no sense.

http://tiny.cc/oo35101

Is he simply low IQ? Is he so deeply mired in a rule following mindset that pushing through the barrier is unthinkable? Does he think the barrier will cause so much damage to the vehicle that it's an unacceptable option?

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:03 PM (mkw2N)

48
These "objections" seem more concerned about how badly the targeting would look, as in saying the quiet part out loud about the DOJ being a blatantly political oozefest, rather than being any genuine concern that conservatives' rights would be violated
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:57 PM (iFTx/)

It's so cute that you think that conservatives have rights...

Posted by: The Eff, Bee, Eye at June 15, 2026 03:04 PM (y9nCu)

49 Did you guys see the video of the idiot third world bungee jump workers who chucked a 21 year old girl off a 130 foot bridge with no bungee cord attached?

Nightmare fuel.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:04 PM (mkw2N)

50 Sounds like the panic about census workers in 2009

To this day lefties believe some rightwinger carved "FED" mirror reversed on that random census worker.

However the Clinton lawyer that was his contact to Epstein that was found dead from a shotgun blast to the chest while hanging by the neck with no shotgun to be found? Well, obviously that's just a normal suicide.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:04 PM (sKqQm)

51 I guess teachers' unions are really important to Democrats and this was their chance to feel important. They are frontline warriors and their lives are in danger every day!

Posted by: PG at June 15, 2026 03:05 PM (5tjvu)

52 "Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted."

USA Socialists get around 20 Years !! That's why we are in trouble. Thank goodness for Capitalism that hits them smack in the face after college...some can recover.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 03:05 PM (GD0B3)

53 Is he simply low IQ? Is he so deeply mired in a rule following mindset that pushing through the barrier is unthinkable? Does he think the barrier will cause so much damage to the vehicle that it's an unacceptable option?
Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:03 PM (mkw2N)

People have a tendency not to think so good when actually in danger. He could have frozen up. At least he was able/trying to take some sort of action.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 03:05 PM (zZu0s)

54 Who was worse: Garland or Mayorkas?
And don't say Becerra or Granholm. That's a separate vote.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:05 PM (UjdFS)

55 Well the media sucks. We all know that. It's why they have lost so many viewers. When you lose people's trust, you have a very hard time getting it back.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 03:06 PM (+zXtV)

56 AL: "You're fired."
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (rii+a)
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You had no recourse/path to contest??

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 03:06 PM (kX27y)

57 Remember when Kamala Harris was all the rage for introducing Anti-Lynching Legislation?

After a rash of NO Lynchings in 20+ years?

And then we got Jussie Smollet...

Yeah. I remember.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:06 PM (An6iH)

58 Jussie who?

*shifty eyes*

Posted by: The MSM at June 15, 2026 03:07 PM (B0NCh)

59 >>> 50 Sounds like the panic about census workers in 2009

To this day lefties believe some rightwinger carved "FED" mirror reversed on that random census worker.

However the Clinton lawyer that was his contact to Epstein that was found dead from a shotgun blast to the chest while hanging by the neck with no shotgun to be found? Well, obviously that's just a normal suicide.
Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:04 PM (sKqQm)

"Clinton must pay!" -- those Marines who beat up that gay dude

Posted by: leftists at June 15, 2026 03:07 PM (R+iUD)

60 the idiot third world bungee jump workers who chucked a 21 year old girl off a 130 foot bridge with no bungee cord attached?

I heard it was going to be a snuff vid so I didn't click on it.
Anyway, this right here is the difference between a high trust society and... the third world.
But your bishop says you have to show Christian charity and let the whole village in as your neighbor. (not HIS neighbor, just yours)

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 03:07 PM (gKWVE)

61 Is he simply low IQ? Is he so deeply mired in a rule following mindset that pushing through the barrier is unthinkable? Does he think the barrier will cause so much damage to the vehicle that it's an unacceptable option?
Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:03 PM

Yes.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 03:07 PM (bFu5X)

62 Yeo that sounds normal mark middleton

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 03:07 PM (bXbFr)

63 And then we got Jussie Smollet...

Yeah. I remember.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:06 PM (An6iH)

https://youtu.be/wZXoErL2124?
si=XoqAC-bxdtJ1MHJS

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 03:07 PM (zZu0s)

64 If Lefties had the ability to remember the things they did in the past there would be less Lefties.

It's like their memory is erased that allows them to accuse others of things they just did.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 03:08 PM (GseMx)

65 >>Did you guys see the video of the idiot third world bungee jump workers who chucked a 21 year old girl off a 130 foot bridge with no bungee cord attached?

I have watched a pro climber lean back off a rock face, to rappel down only to realize that they and their climbing partner never checked to see if they were tied in.

People can be incredibly cavalier about simple, life-saving procedures.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:08 PM (An6iH)

66 But your bishop says you have to show Christian charity and let the whole village in as your neighbor. (not HIS neighbor, just yours)

In the OLD days Christian clergy would put on their armor and join the rest of the country's leadership to go fight invasions.

Might be time to remind them that if they cannot or will not do that it is time to retire to a monastery

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:09 PM (sKqQm)

67 > I heard it was going to be a snuff vid so I didn't click on it.

Fortunately, you only see her going over the edge. But I can understand why you wouldn't want to watch.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:10 PM (mkw2N)

68 >>> 60
==
But your bishop says you have to show Christian charity and let the whole village in as your neighbor. (not HIS neighbor, just yours)
Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 03:07 PM (gKWVE)

I don't recall the Good Samaritan inviting the guy who got robbed into his own home, let alone the robbed guy's entire family, village, other nearby villages and all their livestock.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 03:10 PM (R+iUD)

69 "If they do this, they might as well rename the damn thing the Anti-MAGA Task Force," an official wrote.

well, there it is then, innit? he was spot-on.

wonder if he's still working there? he might deserve promoting.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 03:10 PM (VyBeY)

70 If Lefties had the ability to remember the things they did in the past there would be less Lefties.

My favorite is that the people that told us to not take the "Trump-vaccine" then mandated the clot shot and we were told that this was just "the speed of science" or some similar bullshit

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:10 PM (sKqQm)

71 Did you guys see the video of the idiot third world bungee jump workers who chucked a 21 year old girl off a 130 foot bridge with no bungee cord attached?

Nightmare fuel.
Posted by: bonhomme
......

How about the two base jumpers that got squashed like June bugs on Sunday?

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:10 PM (UjdFS)

72 As usual, the take-away message here is that if THEY accuse YOU of something. It means THEY are already doing it.

(on a side note: Anyone else get a kick out the Scots that came to see the World Cup and are marching through the streets of Boston blasting out their bagpipes?)

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 03:11 PM (dIske)

73 Edufficial reminds me of Funemployment

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:11 PM (gr4k7)

74 Cry more - from the CA Post:

Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday that the US Department of Justice is investigating him and his family in an explosive social media post.

Newsom said that federal investigators are looking into the activities of the governor, his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and family members as an act of political retaliation as the leader of California weighs a run for president after terming out of office at the beginning of next year.

“In recent days, federal agents have knocked on the doors of family, friends, and former employees, not because they found a crime, because they’re simply trying to find one,” Newsom said in a video posted to X.

“They’re demanding records, they’re abusing the grand jury process, digging through years and years of random documents. Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets, he’s coming after me because I’m considering running for president, because he hates that I’ve consistently called him out over and over again for his lies and deceit.”

Newsom accused President Trump of directing the DoJ to investigate him and his family in an act of alleged political retaliation.

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 03:11 PM (kX27y)

75 49 Did you guys see the video of the idiot third world bungee jump workers who chucked a 21 year old girl off a 130 foot bridge with no bungee cord attached?

Nightmare fuel.
Posted by: bonhomme at June

Yes, it’s awful. It was Brazil’s Skeleton Bridge, and the whole operation was illegal. Even with the cord attached, it was a crazy idea. Apparently she still had a faint pulse when a nurse got to her on the ground, but I pray her brain took over and had her pass out so she wasn’t aware of what was happening.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 03:11 PM (OoFl2)

76 18, exactly right; it is ... weird.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 03:12 PM (VyBeY)

77 Obama wanted to put Garland on SCOTUS and Mitch McConnell blocked it. Why? He'd fit right in Alito and Thomas.

Do you think that convicting Trump would have made a difference? The idiots would have still voted for him. The problem isn't Garland, it's Americans.

He's hiding somewhere living the high life thanks to the money he got from oligarchs for sinking trump's criminal cases.

Merrill was def a republican. Biden was an absolute fool for appointing him AG. IMO Kamala Harris should have been AG instead of VP. She would have been brilliant.

The important thing to understand about Merrick Garland is that he claims to be a religious Jew but is actually a radical Zionist.

He wouldn’t want to be perceived as potentially being slightly critical of Trump so therefore he’s taken a lifetime vow of cowardice. People need to make his life miserable.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 03:12 PM (BIWQs)

78 > People have a tendency not to think so good when actually in danger. He could have frozen up. At least he was able/trying to take some sort of action.

That's fair. I can understand not thinking through my options well while under pressure.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:12 PM (mkw2N)

79 All the shit that happened around covid… I mean the creeps at every level of government attempted control in an almost uncountable number of ways. Nothing is more certain to raise my BP than to mention covid. Bastards and sonofabitches…. And not in the good ‘ol boy way of those friendly guys from the Astros that Costanza had to host when he worked for the Yankees….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 03:12 PM (+gA9j)

80 “They’re demanding records, they’re abusing the grand jury process, digging through years and years of random documents

You mean what you shitheels did to Trump?

Time to see how far "China-collusion" goes Newsom.

Also where did the billions spent on that high speed rail go? If you didn't steal it I'm sure you can AND WILL produce the itemized break down to the dollar.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:12 PM (sKqQm)

81 Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 03:11 PM (dIske)

That sounds fun!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 03:12 PM (PFs9e)

82 Merrick Garland = Dolores Umbridge

Cruelty is the whole point of the exercise

Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 15, 2026 03:12 PM (LIN3B)

83
Aaron Spellings "The Love Boat" used golden age actors in brief cameos to attract an older audience.

Midler, Fonda, DeNiro are all more aged than that group.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 03:13 PM (Y8DZL)

84 garrett

Did he die?

A figure 8 line is easy to check.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 03:13 PM (u82oZ)

85 Wow thats peak stupid delusion

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 03:13 PM (bXbFr)

86 And now Trump's DOJ is investigating Governor greaseball.

The worm is on the other foot.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:13 PM (viF8m)

87 Who was worse: Garland or Mayorkas?
And don't say Becerra or Granholm. That's a separate vote.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:05 PM (UjdFS)
*******
Tough one, but I am going to go with Mayorkas. He is the one responsible for illegal criminals infesting our cities and killing Americans.
We will probably have another 911 because of him.

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 03:14 PM (NpAcC)

88 Fringe benefit of Trump being President:

I don't have to think about Merrick Garland ever again.

Posted by: Dr. T at June 15, 2026 03:14 PM (jGGMD)

89 81 Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 03:11 PM (dIske)

That sounds fun!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 03:12 PM (PFs9e)

__________________

It's hilarious. They said about 10,000 of them were at the Red Sox game singing through the entire thing.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 03:14 PM (dIske)

90 >>“They’re demanding records, they’re abusing the grand jury process, digging through years and years of random documents

I have zero doubt that everyone in his family took Covid Funding for their many businesses and scammed the system in doing so.

That was an insider payout scheme that was abused across parties and ethnicities.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:14 PM (An6iH)

91 OT, but some news on the MOU with Iran

Andrew Kolvet
@AndrewKolvet
3h
🚨JUST IN: Was just on a media briefing call with a senior US officials who confirm the MOU with Iran has been signed and outlines the following from their POV:

"In general terms, the deal says if you're willing to behave like a normal country, we're willing to treat you like a normal country. It's performance based."

- Strait of Hormuz is open, but it will take a few weeks to get travel back to normal.

[AND just selected points]

- The nuclear talks are described as "technical" in terms of how to retrieve the enriched uranium.

- Stressed this is not "pay for play." They will not get access to markets or release of their funds just for showing up for a meeting.

- "We go in very clear-eyed" that Iran has been a bad faith actor in negotiations for 47 years: "Everything will be verified... all released assets and sanction relief is tied to milestones."

- The US will keep the current military force posture for now to make sure Iran "does what they say they're going to do." The deal contemplates a partial draw down upon the signing of the nuclear deal."

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 03:14 PM (rbvCR)

92 Man reddit is drunker than usual.

Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 03:15 PM (YZ0Fo)

93 Sorry, from downstairs...
REVEALED: How shadowy unit of government 'thought police' set up by ex-MI6 agent is trying to keep a lid on Britain's simmering racial tensions

While the streets of Belfast were ablaze with anti-immigration protests last week, behind the scenes a group of spies, spinners and soldiers were deploying the 'dark arts' to try to defuse tensions.

The name of the secretive Government propaganda unit trying to manipulate events makes it sound like an innocuous back-office operation -- the Research, Information and Communications Unit, or RICU.
====

Idi Amin called his secret police the State Research Bureau.

Innocuous, no?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 03:15 PM (RIvkX)

94 Kamala Harris should have been AG instead of VP. She would have been brilliant.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison
......

OK that was funny.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:15 PM (UjdFS)

95 Who was worse: Garland or Mayorkas?
And don't say Becerra or Granholm. That's a separate vote.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:05 PM (UjdFS)
*******
Tough one, but I am going to go with Mayorkas. He is the one responsible for illegal criminals infesting our cities and killing Americans.
We will probably have another 911 because of him.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 03:14 PM (NpAcC)
________

They were a two-man human centipede of vile scumbaggery

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:15 PM (iFTx/)

96
I think it’s funny the left hates Merrick for not being fascist enough.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (Wmg4n)

That's because they are stupid. He was slickly fascist....a truly terrible human being.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

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AFAIK, they haven't sufficiently zeroed in on him to ID him as the turncoat, villain, fifth columnist, whatever who refused to turn over the Epstein files that "definitively proved Trump gang-r@aped numerous teenage girls" etc.

Stephen Colbert asked Kamala why the Biden administration didn't release the goods on Trump and she gave this laughably fake answer about trusting or honoring the DOJ etc and Colbert didn't make the connection that he needed to get Garland on the show. AFAIK, no lefty has had the smarts to confront him yet.

But Garland at least has a seed of competence and non-ignorance in him. He knows damn well those files exonerate Trump.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 03:16 PM (n7rxJ)

97 >>>86 And now Trump's DOJ is investigating Governor greaseball.

The worm is on the other foot.

And that foot is me!

Posted by: Dean Wormer at June 15, 2026 03:16 PM (Riz8t)

98 >>garrett

>Did he die?

>A figure 8 line is easy to check.

Both times the climber lived. But, both were out of the game for over 2 years to recover from the injuries.

And yes. Easy to tie. Easy to check.
And Mandatory to have checked by your partner before you even think of trusting that rope.

People think they can skip the basics when they have experience...and they are wrong.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:16 PM (An6iH)

99 It's getting so I can't even trust the government anymore.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:17 PM (o16Hb)

100
Idi Amin called his secret police the State Research Bureau.

Innocuous, no?

Posted by: San Franpsycho

====

Innocuous? That kinda rhymes with delicious.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 15, 2026 03:17 PM (LIN3B)

101 "People can be incredibly cavalier about simple, life-saving procedures.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:08 PM (An6iH) "

sadly true

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 03:17 PM (VyBeY)

102 But your bishop says you have to show Christian charity and let the whole village in as your neighbor. (not HIS neighbor, just yours)

In the OLD days Christian clergy would put on their armor and join the rest of the country's leadership to go fight invasions.
---
A meme circulating in response to the events in Ireland is the drawing of the Aztec in the midst of a human sacrifice, you know the one, heart in hand of the priest, legs and arms of the victim thrashing on the alter.

And approaching from the right are Cortez and his soldiers.

With the Azetecs saying, "oh great, here comes the right wing."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 03:18 PM (73/SM)

103 Merrick Garland is a lying sack of leftist Chicago shit? I can't believe it

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 03:18 PM (ufO5q)

104
That was an insider payout scheme that was abused across parties and ethnicities.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:14 PM (An6iH)
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Jennifer is a public servant! Really? I thought she was queen of taking re-distributed NGO money for herself. (like the recent diapers scam.)

'He's coming after my wife, Jen, a public servant, a woman who's dedicated her life to supporting women and girls, someone who has done nothing wrong other than having the temerity to advocate for what she believes in,' the Governor says in the clip. 'If they can't intimidate me, they'll go after the mother of our children.'

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 03:18 PM (kX27y)

105 >>Idi Amin called his secret police the State Research Bureau.

Around here they go by the seemingly harmless title of "co-blogger".

Watch your step. They'll flip ya for real.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:18 PM (viF8m)

106 > Innocuous? That kinda rhymes with delicious.

How...do you think innocuous is pronounced?

In-AWK-quiss?

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:18 PM (mkw2N)

107 Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 03:14 PM (dIske)

I'm happy for their win and I'm one of those weirdos who has always liked bagpipes.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 03:18 PM (PFs9e)

108 garrett

Thanks.

Gravity is the LAW on rock faces. All your bombproof chocks and blocks just delay the possibility of violating that law.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 03:19 PM (u82oZ)

109

That whiny little sack of shit was lying the whole time.

Well, I am shocked about that.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at June 15, 2026 03:19 PM (et1vG)

110 "In general terms, the deal says if you're willing to behave like a normal country, we're willing to treat you like a normal country. It's performance based."
......

Clean up your room and quit pulling your sister's hair.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:19 PM (UjdFS)

111 - "We go in very clear-eyed" that Iran has been a bad faith actor in negotiations for 47 years: "Everything will be verified... all released assets and sanction relief is tied to milestones."
---

It's an old fashioned love song
comin down in three part har mo ney.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 03:20 PM (pMmVV)

112 And remember: the one major accomplishment of Mitch was keeping scumbag Merrick off the Supreme Court

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 03:20 PM (ufO5q)

113 Did you guys see the video of the idiot third world bungee jump workers who chucked a 21 year old girl off a 130 foot bridge with no bungee cord attached?

I have watched a pro climber lean back off a rock face, to rappel down only to realize that they and their climbing partner never checked to see if they were tied in.

People can be incredibly cavalier about simple, life-saving procedures.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:08 PM (An6iH)
_______

I've seen that bungie jump vid. I'm skeptical. There were like 10 people standing around watching them lift her over their heads and she clearly had no rope attached. And that didn't look like bungy rope to me. Looked like regular rope.

I'm skeptical that this is real.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:21 PM (iFTx/)

114 Sunny Hostin is sad about the UFC fighter telling the world Big Mike's secret.

http://tiny.cc/2p35101

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:21 PM (mkw2N)

115 >>Gravity is the LAW on rock faces. All your bombproof chocks and blocks just delay the possibility of violating that law.

And even when they work, there are other Laws of Physics that are working against you.

It's great to not ground out.
But, you can still break both your legs, or arms, or skull from the whip and collision with the rock face.

Something so inherently dangerous as Climbing requires a full time commitment to Fundamentals.
Just like Firearm Safety.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:22 PM (An6iH)

116 Good news is, Fauci and Garland are small enough to fit in the same hole.

The most efficiency those two syphilitic dwarfs have ever managed.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:22 PM (o16Hb)

117 That whiny little sack of shit was lying the whole time.

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at June 15, 2026 03:19 PM (et1vG)

You're going to have to be more specific.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 03:22 PM (dK+Kv)

118 Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday that the US Department of Justice is investigating him and his family in an explosive social media post.

===

did not say what they are investigating, did he...trying to get ahead of the story !

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 03:22 PM (GD0B3)

119 >>"We go in very clear-eyed" that Iran has been a bad faith actor in negotiations for 47 years: "Everything will be verified... all released assets and sanction relief is tied to milestones."

Well slap my ass and call me Nancy. Apparently Trump isn't an idiot after all.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:23 PM (viF8m)

120 Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:18 PM (viF8m)

*touches side of nose*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 03:23 PM (RIvkX)

121 The more experience you have the more likely you are to fuck up.

Its like a cup shaped curve of x being time and likely to fuck up being y.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 03:23 PM (zZu0s)

122 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:23 PM (Zz0t1)

123 I think Mark Levin is still highly critical of the MOU since Trump treated Netanyahu with disrespect.
And we all know, Levin will book no disrespect against Netanyahu

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 03:23 PM (rbvCR)

124 Am I too late?

In before the 'nothing will happen' guy?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 03:23 PM (Zz0t1)

125
1.) CHRISTIAN

2.) CONSERVATIVE

3.) PARENTS

I think we've seen enough. Kill them all; scrape the birthing ones' wombs. For the children.

Posted by: Old Commie Hags at June 15, 2026 03:24 PM (+zlOu)

126 118 Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday that the US Department of Justice is investigating him and his family in an explosive social media post.

LOL.....What goes around comes around Gov. Greaseball...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 03:24 PM (ZGBUU)

127 There are a huge number of slime balls in public life..

Biden
Myorkas
Garland
McConnell
Newsom
Kamala
Etc
Etc
Ad infinitum

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 03:24 PM (+gA9j)

128 In-AWK-quiss?
Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:18 PM (mkw2N)

I saw Inawkquiss open for Awkwafina in 2022 and then immediately jammed a tarnished old letter opener into both eardrums.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 03:24 PM (Ot/FD)

129 I'm skeptical that this is real.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:21 PM (iFTx/)

That would be good. She looks to be a pretty girl from the photos posted.

You could be right, complete hoax. Hope so. Horrible way to go.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 03:25 PM (zZu0s)

130
http://tiny.cc/oo35101

Posted by: bonhomme

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Whoever timed that crossing gate is also low-IQ. The gates came down and trapped him. But yes, he should have blown through that second gate as if it was a mob of Just Stop Oil protestors.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 03:25 PM (n7rxJ)

131 "In before the 'nothing will happen' guy?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer"

Sorry. I was mowing the lawn.

Posted by: Guy who always says "Nothing will happen" and is usually right at June 15, 2026 03:25 PM (vFG9F)

132 Commies gotta commie, part eleventy bazillion:

https://instapundit.com /803818

JUNE 15, 2026
THAT’S WHAT LEFTIES DO: Nurse Bloomberg Is Destroying 3D Printing. “‘No person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation shall sell or deliver any three-dimensional printer in the state of New York unless such printer is equipped with blocking technology that is going to be able to tell if you’re printing a firearm or a firearm part.’ And the definition of 3D printer is so wide. Any machine capable of rendering a three-dimensional object from a digital design file using additive or subtractive manufacturing. This means that dental devices, construction devices, food devices, jewelry devices, all different types of CNC mills are going to be covered under this and they would have to have the spyware installed.”

Posted at 2:46 pm by Stephen Green

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 03:25 PM (R+iUD)

133 Well slap my ass and call me Nancy. Apparently Trump isn't an idiot after all.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:23 PM (viF8m)

Hello Nancy!

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 03:25 PM (+gA9j)

134 >> Something so inherently dangerous as Climbing requires a full time commitment to Fundamentals.
Just like Firearm Safety.

If I had a dollar, strike that, a quarter for every time some idiot ignored the FRM at his briefing, then took off down that rope only to arrive at the bottom in bad shape, I would be rich.

“It’s only a rope, what could go wrong?”

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 03:25 PM (c9rBD)

135 I guess the only thing we who thought the optics were shit on the stop-start kinda-sorta war thing is to kiss everyone's ass on Main Street and give them an hour to draw a crowd?

To whom do we address our groveling?

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:25 PM (o16Hb)

136 I don't think we can live alongside these people anymore. Liberal parents took their tykes to Tesla's restaurant in LA and the tykes led the charge yelling f-ck the fascists. Little boy in a bandana and painted nails with a mic:

https://tinyurl.com/bdfa6bx2

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 03:26 PM (kX27y)

137 Newsom has been shoveling million of tax dollars to his wife's non-profit. It has been very profitable for her.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 03:26 PM (viF8m)

138 I’m a Christian and I vote in Texas.

Posted by: Eromero at June 15, 2026 03:26 PM (QT2hM)

139 And we all know, Levin will book no disrespect against Netanyahu
Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 03:23 PM (rbvCR)

So wait, Levin would not like CBD or JJ, then?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 03:26 PM (zZu0s)

140 Notify me for his Tyvek jumpsuit perp walk.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (YlWIZ)

Notify me when he's out in the field of the impaled, desiccated in the sun, and then lit like a fucking tiki torch.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 03:27 PM (snZF9)

141 > I'm skeptical that this is real.

G1 news story about the incident. They're a top media source in Latin America.

http://tiny.cc/bp35101

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:27 PM (mkw2N)

142 Is it just me? (probably is)

Levin sounds like a cat being drug through a knothole by its tail.

We could recite the Declaration of Independence and make it annoying.

Better read than heard. Smart guy though.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:28 PM (o16Hb)

143
A 5 a.m. raid on the Newsome estate?

An examination of herself's panty drawer?

Unheard of. Shocking.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 03:28 PM (Y8DZL)

144 At what point on the way down does it dawn that this was a bad idea?

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 03:29 PM (vFG9F)

145 I'm much more comfortable with a "peace process" that's underwritten by a recently demonstrated willingness and capability to geopolitically shove them to the dirt and pin their head to the ground with our ass, reminding them vociferously that we are indeed "UNCLE" Sam, and demand to be addressed as such.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 03:29 PM (Ot/FD)

146 I'm skeptical that this is real.

G1 news story about the incident. They're a top media source in Latin America.

http://tiny.cc/bp35101
Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:27 PM (mkw2N)
________

Yea, but I still don't believe it. Did you see the video? All sorts of red flags as to its veracity.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:29 PM (iFTx/)

147 Afternoon, folken,

On the previous thread, the clip of the wrestler shouting out that Mooch is a man: So it's not just our echo chamber saying it!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 03:29 PM (wzUl9)

148 Sunny Hostin is sad about the UFC fighter telling the world Big Mike's secret.

http://tiny.cc/2p35101
Posted by: bonhomme
.......

I thought they liked trannies and shit.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:30 PM (UjdFS)

149 3. Once he starts trying to hop the curb, he pulls a bizarre turn maneuver that makes no sense.

Posted by: bonhomme

Looks to me like he's trying to drive around the barrier.

And ran out of time.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at June 15, 2026 03:30 PM (vJrRc)

150
I'm skeptical that this is real.
Posted by: Elric The Blade

===============

Well, 6 people have been arrested.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 03:30 PM (n7rxJ)

151 >>I'm much more comfortable with a "peace process" that's underwritten by a recently demonstrated willingness and capability to geopolitically shove them to the dirt and pin their head to the ground with our ass, reminding them vociferously that we are indeed "UNCLE" Sam, and demand to be addressed as such.

I still have Zero expectation that Iran will comply, fully, at any point going forward.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:30 PM (An6iH)

152 OT, but some news on the MOU with Iran ...

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This is the point in the story where Indiana Jones/Han Solo pulls his pistol and shoots that fvcker.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 03:30 PM (RIvkX)

153 retaliation.

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 03:11 PM (kX27y)

Retaliation for what gavvy?

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:30 PM (gr4k7)

154 Speaking of climbing accidents, I’ve recently gotten fascinated all over again with Everest. I read Into Thin Air when it first came out (97 IIRC) and last month was the 30th anniversary of that disaster…. Krakauer’s book has aged well IMO… he recently released a revision and wasn’t shy about admitting previous errors… but his fundamental conclusions from 30 years ago still hold. The most important: If you want to live then don’t climb Everest….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 03:30 PM (+gA9j)

155 Sunny Hostin is sad about the UFC fighter telling the world Big Mike's secret.

http://tiny.cc/2p35101
Posted by: bonhomme

Did anyone ask Sunny why she thinks it is such a terrible slur?

Posted by: BruceWayne at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (YZ0Fo)

156 What’s this thing suddenly coming towards me very fast? Very very fast. So big and flat and round, it needs a big wide sounding name like … ow … ound … round … ground! That’s it! That’s a good name – ground!

Posted by: the whale at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (vFG9F)

157 I just spent a week doing OSHA-30 training.

There's nothing I can imagine that would be too stupid and dangerous for a group of people to actually do.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (Ot/FD)

158 Guarantee that anything Newsom gets busted for has been common knowledge in that shithole state for 20 years.

Driver license fraud, welfare fraud, SNAP fraud, SSDI fraud, green card fraud...

All have been widely known for decades.

If Newsom goes down, it will be because he is costing another communist power or position.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (o16Hb)

159 Keeping Merrick Vyshinsky off the Court was McConnell's finest hour.
I bet he regrets it now though.
Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:54 PM (gKWVE)

Do we know if McConnell is even conscious?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (ZVgZ4)

160 Nude turtle circling the bowl ....

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (iFTx/)

161 Remember back in the Obama years, the media would report on stuff like this and then say his was "the most scandal-free administration in history?"

"No Drama Obama."

Yet, that goofy JEF was doing all this then and just got more brazen under Biden.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026

***
He said it was going to be "the most transparent administration in history." Yep; it was transparent all right. Those of us with any sense saw right through you, Jugears.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 03:31 PM (wzUl9)

162 >>The most important: If you want to live then don’t climb Everest….

Even if Sydney Sweeney is waiting up top to 69 me...

I'm passing.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:32 PM (An6iH)

163 "My stars! Fighting. Dirt bikes. Fireworks. How uncouth! How undignified!"

"Heh. Hold my beer, bitch, I got an interview to give...."

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 03:32 PM (Ot/FD)

164 157.

Been there. Add on ICRA training for hospital work and it's tough to retain any faith in humanity.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 03:32 PM (o16Hb)

165 137 Newsom has been shoveling million of tax dollars to his wife's non-profit. It has been very profitable for her.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Politicians seem in a race to see how much wealth they can accumulate as a result of sitting on their ass in office. Race to the bottom.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 03:33 PM (E4rtv)

166 >>What’s this thing suddenly coming towards me very fast? Very very fast. So big and flat and round, it needs a big wide sounding name like … ow … ound … round … ground! That’s it! That’s a good name – ground!

I get this. And, I never leave home without a Towel.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:33 PM (An6iH)

167 A video will never be enough again. That one even SOUNDS like its gonna be AI

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 03:33 PM (gr4k7)

168 Good thing he's a UFC fighter or Big Mooch would beat him up.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:33 PM (UjdFS)

169 'He's coming after my wife, Jen, a public servant, a woman who's dedicated her life to supporting women and girls, someone who has done nothing wrong other than having the temerity to advocate for what she believes in,' the Governor says in the clip. 'If they can't intimidate me, they'll go after the mother of our children.'
Posted by: beckster

Gosh, it's like the Right is finally learning the art of war from the left

Posted by: FeatherBlade at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (vJrRc)

170 > Yea, but I still don't believe it. Did you see the video? All sorts of red flags as to its veracity.

I saw it. I agree with your assessment it's weird as hell. I only see a normal rope, no bungee. I don't know why that is. If it's fake, a lot of people are fooled.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (mkw2N)

171 155 Sunny Hostin is sad about the UFC fighter telling the world Big Mike's secret.

http://tiny.cc/2p35101
Posted by: bonhomme

Did anyone ask Sunny why she thinks it is such a terrible slur

Sunny don't like the D

Posted by: Rethinking things at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (HcoTw)

172 >>The most important: If you want to live then don’t climb Everest….

Even if Sydney Sweeney is waiting up top to 69 me...

I'm passing.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:32 PM (An6iH)

If she was waiting for me up there then obviously its a dream, and I would just pick her up in my Deathstar. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 03:34 PM (snZF9)

173 Even if Sydney Sweeney is waiting up top to 69 me...

I'm passing.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 03:32 PM (An6iH)

Damn the luck because then you could say you saw Sydney Sweeney open for you at the top of Everest in 26.

Posted by: Reforger at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM (F9nWj)

174 I'm skeptical that this is real.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 03:21 PM (iFTx/)

It’s real.
The guys who threw her off the bridge ran for it as soon as the clip was over and the police eventually caught them.

Right before she is thrown over some of the people there were yelling that the rope wasn’t attached, which is when the camera pans down to the coiled cord on the bridge.

Seems they were far too excited carrying this girl and completely forgot about the cord, and/or they were drunk/high which is entirely possible as this wasn’t some professional setup.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 03:35 PM (6ydKt)

175 I just the Newsom video posted about an hour ago.

*pauses to sense the beast*

It's afraid. It's afraid!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 03:36 PM (RIvkX)

176
Let's celebrate Mike.

Or this whole Pride Month is fake.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 03:36 PM (Y8DZL)

177 121 The more experience you have the more likely you are to fuck up.

Its like a cup shaped curve of x being time and likely to fuck up being y.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone
---

C is fine.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 03:36 PM (pMmVV)

178 Beck Weathers (still living without his fingers and nose… and he got incredibly lucky) would also say “never mind” if told Sydney Sweeney was waiting for him at Everest summit….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 03:38 PM (yz/88)

179 It's too cold on Everest. You would suffer serious shrinkage.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 03:39 PM (UjdFS)

180 On the previous thread, the clip of the wrestler shouting out that Mooch is a man: So it's not just our echo chamber saying it!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 03:29 PM (wzUl9)
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They're prepping the battlefield for a steel cage match at WWE's SummerSlam...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 03:43 PM (gnNyN)

181 154 Speaking of climbing accidents, I’ve recently gotten fascinated all over again with Everest. I read Into Thin Air when it first came out (97 IIRC) and last month was the 30th anniversary of that disaster…. Krakauer’s book has aged well IMO… he recently released a revision and wasn’t shy about admitting previous errors… but his fundamental conclusions from 30 years ago still hold. The most important: If you want to live then don’t climb Everest….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 03:30 PM (+gA9j)

Read High Crimes, excellent book on Everest

Posted by: DitkaCA at June 15, 2026 03:45 PM (utChY)

182 Keeping Merrick Vyshinsky off the Court was McConnell's finest hour.
I bet he regrets it now though.
Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:54 PM (gKWVE

And he is happy to take the credit! But there is a rest of the story. He promised Merrick he would support his nomination after the election, believing strongly Hillary would win. In the end, Merrick was told he would be on SCOTUS. But…..TRUMP dun dun dunnnnnnnn!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 03:47 PM (p4NUW)

183 "We go in very clear-eyed" that Iran has been a bad faith actor in negotiations for 47 years: "Everything will be verified... all released assets and sanction relief is tied to milestones."

Well slap my ass and call me Nancy. Apparently Trump isn't an idiot after all.

250 years of experience tells me this is bullshit. Let's kick the can down the road a little further and call it victory.

Posted by: 'murica at June 15, 2026 03:48 PM (Vu7A1)

184 Wolfus, I posted something on ALH you might be interested in.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 03:49 PM (1Ff7Z)

185 180 On the previous thread, the clip of the wrestler shouting out that Mooch is a man: So it's not just our echo chamber saying it!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere

I do not watch wrestling, but I am not mad it was on the lawn. It looked like a fun, ‘Murican night. But Michelle is a woman, and this is kinda dumb. I am hoping it was meant to be funny in the manner of a shock jock.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 03:50 PM (pZEOD)

186 Heavy sargassum infiltration on FL panhandle beaches. Downstate, as well, apparently. Tourists aren't happy about it.

Muh vacation is ruined!

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 03:52 PM (J4Dwc)

187 So Stephen Greene just linked the JustTheNews article above.

I have never seen him link JTN, so likely he saw the Ace post and then linked the article, not giving any credit to Ace.

Makes sense since I have seen Ace say slightly negative things about greene (I think about his Ukr cheerleading), and now it seems justified.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 03:54 PM (M+LJu)

188 Can someone ask Newsom if he still believes "no one is above the law" and that it was a good idea to make up claims to try and find something to pin on Trump?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 03:55 PM (sKqQm)

189
Yeah, well, if Mike is a woman so is Mrs. Macron.

Let's have Candice Owens set it straight for us.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 03:56 PM (Y8DZL)

190 As I have always said Michelle Obama is NOT a man.

But her penis is bigger then mine. WAY bigger

Posted by: Barack Obama walking funny at June 15, 2026 03:57 PM (sKqQm)

191 177 121 The more experience you have the more likely you are to fuck up.
Its like a cup shaped curve of x being time and likely to fuck up being y.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone
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C is fine.
Posted by: Braenyard
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B>C>A>>D
But depends on the girl and age.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 03:57 PM (M+LJu)

192 Seems they were far too excited carrying this girl and completely forgot about the cord, and/or they were drunk/high which is entirely possible as this wasn’t some professional setup.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

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There is an image of the girl on the ground. (no gore.)

Also, it seems like the video is recorded from a guy sitting behind them. Almost as if he is the guy overseeing it all and making sure the rope is in place, but he was too busy recording it on his phone.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (M+LJu)

193 Remember Merrick Garland received the Andy McCarthy seal of approval!

Posted by: JTSmith at June 15, 2026 04:00 PM (UFgPE)

194 by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (rii+a)
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You had no recourse/path to contest??

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 03:06 PM (kX27y)

It was out and out insubordination. It was a lawful order at the time.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider, preparing for The Reckoning at June 15, 2026 04:04 PM (2jeWg)

195 30 These "objections" seem more concerned about how badly the targeting would look, as in saying the quiet part out loud about the DOJ being a blatantly political oozefest, rather than being any genuine concern that conservatives' rights would be violated
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:57 PM (iFTx/)

Maybe they were just aware of their audience, and only giving the one argument that might sway an unamenable authority. I don't believe it, but if they vigorously claimed it, I'd sit and listen and let them present evidence in their defense.

Posted by: SciVo at June 15, 2026 05:15 PM (Sy6m/)

Bitter Old Has-Beens Stage Counter-Event to WH UFC Show

The left is very angry that Trump "desecrated" the White House by staging a sporting event there. They say the White House lawn is sacred, and only for wholesome events like lurid transgender perverts exposing their fake breasts to children.

Yes, that happened under Biden. #pRiDe

But a UFC event? That's ugly and perverse.

The usual old crowd of Bitter Clingers staged a counter-concert, featuring an array of stars who made up a virtual Who's Who of Who's That?

Jane Fonda Decries First Amendment Violations at Star-Studded Event: "It's Being Allowed by Cowardly Corporations"
"Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment in New York.
Jane Fonda gave a passionate speech defending the First Amendment on Sunday night at the star-studded Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment.
The event, held at The Town Hall in New York, was organized by the Committee for the First Amendment, a group that originally formed in 1947 during the McCarthy era but was recently revived by Fonda.

The very patriotic event featured dementia patient Robert DeNiro declaring that loving America is like loving the spouse who beats you -- in other words, he hates the country.

Robert De Niro: �I hate to say it, but loving our country is starting to sound like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser. I can�t love a country that�s led by a racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant.� pic.twitter.com/TeLglm9DCe
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) June 15, 2026

In case you are wondering what the Dems are doing.

Their counter-program to the UFC, is like 40 people singing terribly, to a terrible song. pic.twitter.com/AdYyZ8rpJI
— America First Insight (@AF_Insight) June 15, 2026

Shew! I just saw a bunch of literal fascists getting ready to take down the country, BUT LUCKILY, Bette Midler and her super powerful squad stopped them at the gate... lol pic.twitter.com/mUS7thCTVj
— The🐰FOO (@PolitiBunny) June 15, 2026

Meanwhile, at the UFC event:

LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE UFC WHITE HOUSE WEIGH IN 😮 pic.twitter.com/AVkV4Y38Ki
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) June 14, 2026

🚨 LMAO! After winning his match on the White House lawn, UFC fighter Josh Hokit declares:

�MICHELLE OBAMA IS A MAN!�

�Am I right America??!� 🤣💀 pic.twitter.com/umFw48P3V8
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 15, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:43 PM

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1 yay

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 01:42 PM (CWTWj)

2
Hello

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (/QHx4)

3 "Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said

To which I, as President, would respond, "shut up, has-been!".

Posted by: t-bird at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (+5DDj)

4 First!

Posted by: Polka will never die at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (gVLrZ)

5 MICHELLE OBAMA IS A MAN

Yeah baby!

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (Kt19C)

6 When the Dems get back in, the anal dildo contests will be back.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (Sco7b)

7 Not!

Posted by: Polka will never die at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (gVLrZ)

8 i noodled

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (CWTWj)

9 The AI revolution is going to find a big market when it can take old films starring old hacks like De Niro and edit in new actors and voices in place of them.

Posted by: Another Anon at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (4h45B)

10 Wow

Posted by: morigu at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (vFOWy)

11 Stating that Michelle Obama is a man seems like an odd thing to say after winning a fight - and no, I don't like Michelle Obama.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 01:45 PM (ix8EF)

12 Mooch needs to make this rumour go away.

I'll do the supervised inspection.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 01:45 PM (Sco7b)

13 Well, to be fair, Big Mike IS a man.

Posted by: Polka will never die at June 15, 2026 01:45 PM (gVLrZ)

14 Hanoi Jane, go get fvcked by a ZSU-23

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (2GVsD)

15 But a UFC event? That's ugly and perverse.

=====

Because it doesn't appeal to the tastes of middle-brown nitwits with masters degrees from Ivy League universities.

Which means it's not even culture at all.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (0OHXL)

16 sad I missed the UFC thing but was busy WATCHING THE CANES WIN THE CUP

lol

btw the Claw came from Lititz PA - I think Clare Bros?

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (j+aD2)

17 From what I have heard the event was spectacular. The only political thing about it was that one fighter and his kind of hilarious "joke"...

Posted by: steevy at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (YwEeS)

18 I am very dissapointed that OrangeManBad has not yet deported Hanoi Jane.

Slacker!!!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (R+iUD)

19 for some people, the first amendment means the gov't should pay them to write or perform when no one else wants them to do anything

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (CWTWj)

20 What was the attendance at the "Hate America Rally?"

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (1Ff7Z)

21 Barky use to have parties there

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 01:47 PM (sgkY8)

22 It was never For the Boys was it Bette?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 01:47 PM (2GVsD)

23 So Elric is a psy op by ace to drum up early action on threads.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:47 PM (gr4k7)

24 I have to simply conclude that leftist Democrats are bitter, angry, pathetic losers. I love how they’re trying to convince all the foreign World Cup visitors that what they are seeing with their own eyes, and the heartfelt welcome they are getting from most Americans isn’t real. How miserable do you have to be to do that?

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 01:48 PM (DGgho)

25 20 What was the attendance at the "Hate America Rally?"
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:46 P

Not bangable.

The hors d'ouvres were to die for.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 01:48 PM (Sco7b)

26 >>> 22 It was never For the Boys was it Bette?
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 01:47 PM (2GVsD)

Of course it was!!!

Posted by: Shep!, Miss Lindsey, Pete Buttplug, Governor Polesucker... at June 15, 2026 01:48 PM (R+iUD)

27 Candy Ovens, "Mdme Macron is a guy but Big Mike isn't!!!"

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 01:48 PM (2GVsD)

28 What was the attendance at the "Hate America Rally?"

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (1Ff7Z)

Four.

Joy, Ana, Sunni, Whoopi...

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:49 PM (gr4k7)

29
I thought it was hilarious the guy said that about Moochelle.

Free speech.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 01:49 PM (/QHx4)

30 > Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists

Let me guess, she's talking about the Kennedy Center, Colbert, and Pelley.

I guess corporations have a duty to lose tens of millions of dollars a year in perpetuity so brave truth tellers can repeat mindless talking points ad nauseum.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 01:49 PM (mkw2N)

31 Oh, no. Some has-beens and never-weres are unhappy. Whatever shall we do to fix this?

Send them to Quebec?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 01:49 PM (qx7Zg)

32 >>> 28 What was the attendance at the "Hate America Rally?"

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (1Ff7Z)

Four.

Joy, Ana, Sunni, Whoopi...
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:49 PM (gr4k7)

Doesn't that make the count more like,
1, 2, 3, 400...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (R+iUD)

33 Is this it? The left's new army? A few crusty bitches and a handful of fag hags?

Posted by: Bill "The Butcher" Cutting at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (TbWk/)

34 “MICHELLE OBAMA IS A MAN!”

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This is unfair because the Democrats can't respond since they don't know what a women is.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (ndZc7)

35 I looked up Midler to check her age (80), then clicked on her daughter Sophie. Looks are looks, but hers are well and truly Unfortunate. I will never mock Chelsea as much now.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (Gqar8)

36 The Dem event was sponsored by Ensure and Depends.

The White House event was sponsored by the UFC, Polymarket, Budweiser and Red Bull.

Need I say more?

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (DGgho)

37 Well,
Since the left can’t define what a woman is……

Big Mike just might not be one.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (BD9i6)

38 34 “MICHELLE OBAMA IS A MAN!”

whether she is a he or not, the fact that it's an open question is hilarious

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (j+aD2)

39 When she got undressed, it was a big ol' mess! Michelle she was a man!

So I threw him out, i don't play around with no Oscar Meyer wiener! You gotta be sure the girl is pure for the funky cold medina.

Tone Loc

Posted by: Nelly at June 15, 2026 01:51 PM (6+ehB)

40 I enjoyed the bouts. Most of all I'm glad that there were no security incidents.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:51 PM (Jr5Lq)

41 > Stating that Michelle Obama is a man seems like an odd thing to say after winning a fight

Maybe he's hinting the UFC fight coordinator should set up a fight between himself and Michelle.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 01:51 PM (mkw2N)

42 Doesn't Trump understand that falling gasoline prices indicate a deflationary period?

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 01:51 PM (rbvCR)

43 I watched the fights, all knockouts, crazy last fight. But the fireworks, the live music, the patriotic videos between fights and the crowd made it pretty awesome. A well planned event.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (n5tGW)

44 DeNiro 82, Midler 80, Jane Fonda 88. Not exactly a demographic for the young. Most of the people I know bitching about the MMA thing are older than me. It's sad they still think the revolution won't eat them too

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (ufO5q)

45 Honestly, you could not satire that sad, sad event to make it funnier than reality.

Boomer entertainer meltdown.
You’re not cool or edgey anymore, you guys!
You’ve’epatered le bourgeoisie so much you’ve become BORING!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (4KUe5)

46 Can you imagine voluntarily going to this?

These are the people that accept "optional" calendar invites to HR zoom trainings set at 4:30 pm on a Friday.

And actually attend "You and the Diverse Workplace: Inclusive Language, Impressive Results."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (73/SM)

47 The match I wanted was Hakeem "The Dream" vs. "Ferociously Heterosexual" Corey, 5 rounds, No pants.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (YTS6r)

48 30 > Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists

Let me guess, she's talking about the Kennedy Center, Colbert, and Pelley.

I guess corporations have a duty to lose tens of millions of dollars a year in perpetuity so brave truth tellers can repeat mindless talking points ad nauseum.

Posted by: bonhomme
=======
Talentless theatre kids. Their insipid and awful 'shows' indicate whatever creativity and talent that they did have has vanished. All they have left is propaganda talking points for their mentally ill audiences.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (E4rtv)

49 Don't let the Ds find out, they'd try this here:

https://tinyurl.com/ytwprwkj

Ex post facto law blocking someone from holding office again.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (1Ff7Z)

50 "We have to put something on that shows how relevant and in touch we are!"

"Quick! Call [checks notes] Bette Midler and Robert DeNiro!"

These retards are beyond parody.

Posted by: ballistic at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (oqH4h)

51 Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 01:51

LOL.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (ix8EF)

52 Mooch needs to make this rumour go away.

I'll do the supervised inspection.
Posted by: Stateless
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You're a better man than I.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (XeU6L)

53 sad I missed the UFC thing but was busy WATCHING THE CANES WIN THE CUP

It will be funny to see the visiting World Cup fans paging thru the newspaper, past the Stanley Cup, NBA finals, baseball, the UFC fight, NASCAR, PGA golf, NFL training camps, Texas high school football....oh, here it is! The World Cup!

Posted by: t-bird at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (+5DDj)

54 I can’t love a country that’s led by a racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant.
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But you can try to build hotels in them:

In 2013, De Niro and his business partners signed an agreement to develop an 850,000-square-foot luxury retail, hotel, and entertainment complex in Shanghai's historic Bund district, known as Project 179.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (gr4k7)

55 ….’but I’m a man, yes I am, but I can’t help but love you so’….

Posted by: Big Mike at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (E79uu)

56 Barbarella really was just a terrible film. And IIRC they front-loaded all the nudity, so after watching the opening credits, there's nothing at all worth hanging around for in the rest of that awful dull tale.

Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (wBRco)

57 Michelle Obama is a man... Michelle Obama is A MAN!

*Ace Ventura montage- except no one is phased*

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (G3T/K)

58 Reminder: Bette Midler is/was chummy with Ghislaine Maxwell.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (4KUe5)

59 I'm assuming this was a real fight (MMA?), and not like the Pro-Wrestling fake stuff? I haven't seen any highlights yet, but that one fighter seemed kinda fat in the middle.

Posted by: illiniwek at June 15, 2026 01:54 PM (vbXSk)

60 52 Mooch needs to make this rumour go away.

I'll do the supervised inspection.
Posted by: Stateless
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You're a better man than I.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (XeU6L)

Just call him Gunga Dong

Posted by: He'll carry that wiener, uh, water at June 15, 2026 01:54 PM (TbWk/)

61 I do wish Jane Fonda's formaldehyde supply would run out and spare the rest of us her antics.

Her face has been yanked back so often her ears must look like Dumbos under her wig.

When she and Cher are finally cremated it will be a chemical biohazard of melting fillers, Botox, and breast implants that have turned to styrofoam.

Bette looks rather strange and I'm sorry/not sorry I missed their countercoup performances. Sad.

De Niro will someday trip over his shoe lifts and maybe fall into an open manhole.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 01:54 PM (WONhk)

62 20 What was the attendance at the "Hate America Rally?"
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (1Ff7Z)

$20. Same as in town.

Posted by: Polka will never die at June 15, 2026 01:54 PM (gVLrZ)

63 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:54 PM (CfKHZ)

64 Joy, Ana, Sunni, Whoopi...
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:49 PM (gr4k7)

Doesn't that make the count more like,
1, 2, 3, 400...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (R+iUD)

So, the easily ignored. How much coverage did the press give it? I never even heard it was an event.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (1Ff7Z)

65 23 So Elric is a psy op by ace to drum up early action on threads.
Posted by: ...
======
People have their shticks here. That one is the more avoidable one if annoyed by it.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (E4rtv)

66 Mooch needs to make this rumour go away.

I'll do the supervised inspection.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog

You'll need one of those isolation rooms with a big window with those built in anti-contamination gloves.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (ndZc7)

67 56 Concur.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (Jr5Lq)

68 @11 Fenelon Spoke-we’ve listened to the left dehumanize us for decades. We’ve been excoriated for being homophobic then they turn around and accuse us of being closeted homos. Shit like that might prompt someone to say shit like that right back at them on a large stage. The fighter saying that is a big fuck you in laymen’s terms and I approve. The left needs to be ridiculed mercilessly at every opportunity. Don’t like it fine, but it’s going to be people like that fighter that protect people like you.

Posted by: JROD at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (m4E4U)

69 "Dear Lord, I'm a man, but I can change . . If i have to . . I guess. "

Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (LIN3B)

70 36 The Dem event was sponsored by Ensure and Depends.

The White House event was sponsored by the UFC, Polymarket, Budweiser and Red Bull.

Need I say more?
Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (DGgho)

I'll have DisneyChannel on in the background occasionally.

Their biggest sponser is Nervive with that old guy afraid to walk down the stairs. Either Nervive has a huge marketing budget to piss away or they're getting some hell of a package deal.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (Sco7b)

71 Thats mr ed level lame

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (bXbFr)

72 I looked up Midler to check her age (80), then clicked on her daughter Sophie. Looks are looks, but hers are well and truly Unfortunate. I will never mock Chelsea as much now.
Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (Gqar

Turkey baster? Who's the daddy?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (1Ff7Z)

73 61 I do wish Jane Fonda's formaldehyde supply would run out and spare the rest of us her antics.

Her face has been yanked back so often her ears must look like Dumbos under her wig.

When she and Cher are finally cremated it will be a chemical biohazard of melting fillers, Botox, and breast implants that have turned to styrofoam.

Bette looks rather strange and I'm sorry/not sorry I missed their countercoup performances. Sad.

De Niro will someday trip over his shoe lifts and maybe fall into an open manhole.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
++++++++++
A real life remake of Death Becomes Her?

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (E4rtv)

74 > I enjoyed the bouts. Most of all I'm glad that there were no security incidents.

There was at least one scuffle.

http://tiny.cc/zl35101

I love that the man's woman got in there and did her best to fight the guy who threw the cheap shot.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (mkw2N)

75 Surprised they failed to book Bruce Springsteen or James Taylor.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (2GVsD)

76 Barbarella really was just a terrible film. And IIRC they front-loaded all the nudity, so after watching the opening credits, there's nothing at all worth hanging around for in the rest of that awful dull tale.
Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (wBRco)

There was a faint rumor that Barbarella was going to be remade with Sydney Sweeney in the lead. Is there anything to this, or is it just some wishcasting?

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (rbvCR)

77

LOL Christy!

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (/QHx4)

78 sadly, I enjoy Barbarella

I wasn't watching for the nudity and the angel guy was a cutie

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (j+aD2)

79 >>> 75 Surprised they failed to book Bruce Springsteen or James Taylor.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (2GVsD)

What about ME?!

Posted by: Barbara Streisand at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (R+iUD)

80 I mean I can't believe the group song isn't a parody.

Did they rehearse that? They thought that would rock the house?

The emperor has no clothes.

Posted by: CaliGirl at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (cR0K/)

81 The combined Thunderbirds/Blue Angels Super Delta flyover was cool. Surprising how much bigger the Super Hornet is compared to the F-16.

Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (wBRco)

82 Robert De Niro: “I can’t love a country that’s led by a racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant.”
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I'm guessing he's OK with countries like Iran and China, which are led by MULTIPLE racist, misogynistic, xenophobic tyrants.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (gnNyN)

83 You'll need one of those isolation rooms with a big window with those built in anti-contamination gloves.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
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Waldoes as in the original Andromeda Strain.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (E4rtv)

84 Joy, Ana, Sunni, Whoopi...
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:49 PM (gr4k7)

Doesn't that make the count more like,
1, 2, 3, 400...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (R+iUD)

Are we tallying attendance or number of abortions?

Posted by: Just sayin' at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (TbWk/)

85 Real fights, lots of blood.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (n5tGW)

86 what is WRONG with DeNiro?

it's weird

was he always a total dumbass?

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (j+aD2)

87 Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (4KUe5)

Old Man Yells At Cloud: The Rally

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (gr4k7)

88 Mooch needs to make this rumour go away.

I don't want to see that one way or another

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (sgkY8)

89 "Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said

How, exactly, is this happening to artists? What is Trump doing to silence anyone? What law has been passed that violates the First Amendment?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (CfKHZ)

90 Her face has been yanked back so often her ears must look like Dumbos under her wig.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 01:54 PM (WONhk)
-----

Hint: That's not an original goatee she's got.

Posted by: ballistic at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (oqH4h)

91 This event was so lame and gay, NO Lefties are talking about it, and only a few conservatives. 18 days ago, however, there was a BIT of discussion...

I don't think this will go over well. Bette Midler watch party is too much like celebs singing Imagine during COVID. This feels bougie and out of touch. It doesn't even have the edge of, say, Rock Against Bush, but I don't think people are looking to No Kings for this kind of thing.

Edit: I just noticed the proceeds of this event go to The Committee for the First Amendment. Which is Jane Fonda and a bunch of other Hollywood elite. It's not even raising money for a serious cause. You're raising money for Aaron Sorkin for some reason.

The last No Kings I attended had a DJ throwing up songs like "Celebration" and "Funky Town." Tone deaf. This seems to be continuing that trend unfortunately.

Another parade to use up our energy, and frustrations instead of putting it towards actually fixing the problems, or even basic escalation so that way the government thinks twice before sending people to concentration camps. Enjoy your concert I guess...

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (BIWQs)

92 Like the wardex command center (speaking of lame product)

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (bXbFr)

93 I'm mostly indifferent to a UFC event on the White House lawn. I would have preferred that they found a different venue. However, I'm, also, aware that this wasn't a leftist event, so a very minimal (if any) amount of damaged (and trash) would have been done.

That's one of the thing that astounds me. Leftist events leave mounds of trash, damage, and a total disrequard for appropriate behavior. Right leaning events usually end with visitors actually assisting in picking up any trash on the ground, very little damage, and a safe structured atmosphere.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (dIske)

94 Old Man Yells At Cloud: The Rally

ha ha three dots

yeah it would be sad if these people weren't fully capable of cheating their way back into power over us

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (j+aD2)

95 As we all know one of the common events after Hitler took power was opposing celebrities having concerts where they called him names and demanded his overthrow

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (sKqQm)

96 You're a better man than I.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (XeU6L

I'm definitely not.

The horror movies are getting boring. Fist deep in Mooch would be a hell of a story.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (Sco7b)

97 Posted by: JROD at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (m4E4U)

. All I said was I thought it was a bit odd. Not that I think he should t have said it or that I don't want him protecting me if indeed he had to

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (ix8EF)

98 MAO! After winning his match on the White House lawn, UFC fighter Josh Hokit declares:

�MICHELLE OBAMA IS A MAN!�

�Am I right America??!� 🤣💀 pic.twitter.com/umFw48P3V8

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 15, 2026

I watched the fights, but missed this moment as the bar was loud. He usually does a Hulk Hogan thing, but I didn't hear where he said that. I would've laughed hysterically had I......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (CfKHZ)

99 75 Surprised they failed to book Bruce Springsteen or James Taylor.
Posted by: Anna Puma
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The Boss is busy making more millions from stupid leftists that are attending his current pain and moaning tour. Taylor did way too many drugs in the 70's to the point he can barely sing nowadays and his act is way too mellow for the raw meat that Dems want.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (E4rtv)

100 Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (j+aD2)

Guy has more skeletons than the Museum of Natural History

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (gr4k7)

101 The UFC event was just a taste of what's to come.

I am not a UFC fan but, damn, did they put on a show.

It was the most patriotic, pro-American sporting event I've ever seen.
The only event more American and more patriotic would be an Independence Day rodeo in a small town.

The flyover was one of the most epic and badass things I've seen:
American air superiority roaring over the White House backdrop, dark storm clouds in the background, as the last notes of the National Anthem are sung.

American proud and pure American fun.
80k+ having the time of their lives.

And Democrats sitting at home in the dark complaining their cabbage tastes rotten.

I said it in 2024:
Democrats have lost their biggest advantage--they are not fun, they are not cool, they suck sour lemons through a shit-straw.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (73/SM)

102 And actually attend "You and the Diverse Workplace: Inclusive Language, Impressive Results."
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (73/SM)

That sounds scarily close to some of the training titles we have. I don't think I have any mandatory ones this year....

Posted by: Virginia SoCon at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (KFbdf)

103 So Elric is a psy op by ace to drum up early action on threads.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:47 PM (gr4k7)
____

The Blade was taking delivery of the new car this morning. So his firsting was weak. There will be a comeback.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (iFTx/)

104 I remember when a random rodeo clown wore an Obama mask and was cancelled and destroyed. Because that's a free society or something

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:00 PM (sKqQm)

105 The horror movies are getting boring. Fist deep in Mooch would be a hell of a story.

some of us are eating LUNCH you crazy Canadian!

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 02:00 PM (j+aD2)

106 Thsy are huffing sone serious paint at du

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:00 PM (bXbFr)

107 Teh horror

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:00 PM (bXbFr)

108 Probably a dumb question. Why do we have a federal government sponsored Kennedy Center for the Arts?

If it's good, then it should be self-supporting. If it needs federal support, then it needs to allow anyone to use it. Who decides that the South Holler Junkyard Band shouldn't perform there? The Davey Crockett Shooting Club?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 02:00 PM (qx7Zg)

109 Strange. When I try to recall any First Amendment violations, they are all courtesy of the left.

Posted by: Emmie at June 15, 2026 02:00 PM (FMtrg)

110 Hmm. Isn't Ellen DeGeneres back stateside?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM (XeU6L)

111 43 I watched the fights, all knockouts, crazy last fight. But the fireworks, the live music, the patriotic videos between fights and the crowd made it pretty awesome. A well planned event.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 01:52 PM (n5tGW)

To pick a nit, the Super Delta flyover was about 10 seconds early.

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM (J4Dwc)

112 For those who watched the actual UFC fight: Was it good?

(I can't watch UFC. I have some training in anatomy and lots of empathy.)

Posted by: pookysgirl needs a sports report at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM (Wt5PA)

113 Rock Against Bush
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Didn't Michelle Obama host that?

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM (gr4k7)

114 Turkey baster? Who's the daddy?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 01:56 PM (1Ff7Z)

Probably an old gay guy she met in a San Fran bathhouse. I do remember he was not much to look at when I paid attention.

Sometimes genes/DNA do not work out well. Look at Demi Moore's daughters. Both she and Bruce Willis should have produced attractive children. I guess it went haywire somehow. Maybe they were related and did not know.

No one tops the inbred King Charles II of Spain with the inbred issues. He could not close his mouth. Which could be Hillary Clinton's problem as well (look at Chelsea).

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM (WONhk)

115 �MICHELLE OBAMA IS A MAN!�

�Am I right America??!� 🤣💀 pic.twitter.com/umFw48P3V8

I'm sure she's not. But to slam a very masculine looking woman that loves trannies this way? Its just...chef's kiss.

Because if she says that's sexist that means she doesn't believe trans women are women does she?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM (sKqQm)

116 DeNiro is as much a free speech absolutist as he is tall

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 02:02 PM (UZCuZ)

117 The Michelle Obama comment was silly, but after the media harassed Melania in the first term, then speculated Trump had beaten or even killed her when she had not public appearances ( she was ill and had minor surgery, iirc), I refuse to pretend Michelle is off-limits.

Yeah, we can make jokes, too.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:02 PM (4KUe5)

118 Another parade to use up our energy, and frustrations

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Well, in fairness, you are f*cking idiots.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 02:02 PM (ndZc7)

119 And all summer long, Trump is going to hit them over and over and over with events like this:

America: Fun, Patriotic and Proud

Democrats have and will have no answer.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:02 PM (73/SM)

120 >>> 109 Strange. When I try to recall any First Amendment violations, they are all courtesy of the left.
Posted by: Emmie at June 15, 2026 02:00 PM (FMtrg)

There is no freedom of H8te Speech you h8terz!

Posted by: leftists at June 15, 2026 02:02 PM (R+iUD)

121 OT, but people are crying at the end of a 0-0 World Cup game.

I'm wondering if they all just realized they're gay.

Posted by: Wally at June 15, 2026 02:02 PM (0e5Te)

122 The horror movies are getting boring. Fist deep in Mooch would be a hell of a story.
Posted by: Stateless
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I refuse to contemplate the action scenes.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 02:03 PM (XeU6L)

123 "Why do we have a federal government sponsored Kennedy Center for the Arts?"

We don't. We need to zero out all govt funding to the 'arts.' Complete waste.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 02:03 PM (Jr5Lq)

124 Don't know how the Horde collectively views Michael Yon and Alex Jones, but this is worth a listen:
https://x.com/RealAlexJones/status/2065937511344680964

Posted by: Don in SoCo at June 15, 2026 02:03 PM (cONmN)

125 > He usually does a Hulk Hogan thing

I do love to belt out a hearty, "HELL YEAH, BROTHER!" in Hogan's raspy voice.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:03 PM (mkw2N)

126 86 what is WRONG with DeNiro?

it's weird

was he always a total dumbass?
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (j+aD2)

'Notice me!' Notice ME!'

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 02:03 PM (lCppi)

127 Probably a dumb question. Why do we have a federal government sponsored Kennedy Center for the Arts?

We are almost $40T in debt. Not only should there be no subsidized art the rich f*ckers that go there should be locked in a room until they either cough up $$$ or sign a declaration that in fact taxes are not to low and yes the rich are paying enough.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:03 PM (sKqQm)

128 Do I think the WH is an appropriate venue for a violent sporting event? No, I don't.

But Democraps would be praising Obama if he did it. And, of course, Bill Clinton was whoring up the oral office and Democraps didn't say shit. They can go fuck a rope now.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:04 PM (iFTx/)

129 The pic from the event are FIRE!

Trump is the master of iconic images.
I am loving this!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:04 PM (4KUe5)

130 Bette forgot how to hit the notes when she sings.

Posted by: huerfano at June 15, 2026 02:04 PM (VJX5o)

131 Like the alien space ship in life force

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:04 PM (bXbFr)

132 MICHELLE OBAMA IS A MAN

And there was a Bud Light sign behind him. They know about trannies.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:04 PM (2ocoG)

133 "Was it good?"

I never watched UFC before. I saw the first four fights and enjoyed them.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 02:04 PM (Jr5Lq)

134 All I saw on the many videos I watched was a lot of happy Americans having a good time.

Dems hate that. It means they can't conquer America with their lame stupidity and hatred for American traditions.

Posted by: mrp at June 15, 2026 02:04 PM (rj6Yv)

135 That'll learn 'em!

Posted by: Old Commie Hags at June 15, 2026 02:05 PM (+zlOu)

136 (I can't watch UFC. I have some training in anatomy and lots of empathy.)

Posted by: pookysgirl needs a sports report at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM (Wt5PA)

I watched a video of a gymnast doing holds with a martial arts dude. It was hilarious because despite the training differences he was much less susceptible to the holds.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:05 PM (gr4k7)

137 what is WRONG with DeNiro?

Was he the one that invited Polanski and the 13 year old girl Polanski raped to his house or was that a different hollyweirdo?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:05 PM (sKqQm)

138 Do I think the WH is an appropriate venue for a violent sporting event? No, I don't.

Lincoln wrestled (and invented some of the moves that are still used). Teddy Roosevelt had boxing matches inside the White House.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:05 PM (2ocoG)

139 I said it in 2024:
Democrats have lost their biggest advantage--they are not fun, they are not cool, they suck sour lemons through a shit-straw.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (73/SM)
__________

"That's not all we suck!"

-- James Talafreako

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:05 PM (iFTx/)

140 When your down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
The government is running to help you

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 02:05 PM (sgkY8)

141 >>No one tops the inbred King Charles II of Spain with the inbred issues. He could not close his mouth. Which could be Hillary Clinton's problem as well (look at Chelsea).

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM

It's some kind of fluke, no doubt.

Posted by: Web Hubbell at June 15, 2026 02:05 PM (VJX5o)

142 103 So Elric is a psy op by ace to drum up early action on threads.
Posted by: ... at
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The Blade was taking delivery of the new car this morning. So his firsting was weak. There will be a comeback.

Posted by: Elric The Blade
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Subaru?

J/K - LOL

Posted by: NALNAMSAM at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (VkY89)

143 Do I think the WH is an appropriate venue for a violent sporting event? No, I don't.

As long as the country has drag queen story hour I don't care.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (sKqQm)

144 what is WRONG with DeNiro?

Was he the one that invited Polanski and the 13 year old girl Polanski raped to his house or was that a different hollyweirdo?
Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 202

Jack Nicholson comes mind.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (lCppi)

145 So Elric is a psy op by ace to drum up early action on threads.
Posted by: ... at
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The Blade was taking delivery of the new car this morning. So his firsting was weak. There will be a comeback.

Posted by: Elric The Blade
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Subaru?

J/K - LOL
Posted by: NALNAMSAM at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (VkY89)
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Yugo!

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (iFTx/)

146 Don't be shocked by whatever the left does. Don't stand there saying 'What the hell are they doing?' You better be 2 to 3 steps ahead of them.

Posted by: Eromero at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (LHPAg)

147 what is WRONG with DeNiro?

it's weird

was he always a total dumbass?
Posted by: Black Orchid
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Insecurity, a consequence of short stature.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (XeU6L)

148 De Niro.... descendant of Nero

Posted by: What's in a name? at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (rgnea)

149 The other messiest by Trump with this is: you lefty entertainers can boycott my events, but you can’t stop me from putting on a fabulous show.

We don’t need you! We can have fun without your oh-so special singing talents, lol!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:07 PM (4KUe5)

150 128 Do I think the WH is an appropriate venue for a violent sporting event? No, I don't.

But Democraps would be praising Obama if he did it. And, of course, Bill Clinton was whoring up the oral office and Democraps didn't say shit. They can go fuck a rope now.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:04 PM (iFTx/)
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The fights were not without precedent. Previous presidents have hosted boxing and wrestling events.

I'm a big fan of what was put on last night not because I'm a big MMA fan, but because it's a gigantic double-barreled middle finger to the leftist killjoys.

Posted by: ballistic at June 15, 2026 02:08 PM (oqH4h)

151 I'm mostly indifferent to a UFC event on the White House lawn.

You shouldn't be. Biden hosted a drag queen event at the White House to elevate his supporters, and to demoralize the Right (and normies). This is the same. Every time you elevate something the Left hates, you win. When you put out decorations for American holidays, and fly an American flag, it pisses them off and signals to them that they are failing to destroy the culture, just like them flying the Fag Flag is symbol to demoralize you. If you don't shove American values and patriotism in their fucking smug faces, they're going to do it to you, and your children, through every media avenue they have.

God, I'm getting pissed just thinking about it...

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:08 PM (BIWQs)

152
To pick a nit, the Super Delta flyover was about 10 seconds early.
Posted by: one hour sober

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Is that because the person singing the anthem was wailing out the notes like they were doing scales and couldn't give up their precious time?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 02:08 PM (n7rxJ)

153 The President said something like "I wanted to go to a UFC event and security said it wasn't safe, so I had the UFC come to me"

lol

that's not real. anyway I think it was awesome, patriotic, wide appeal, and THAT was brilliant PR for the admin. it was great. don't try to beat the Left at their dumb, fixed game. do stuff your side likes! normal people will like it too! and you won't have asshole artists pulling out at the last minute with wah-wah statements.

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 02:08 PM (j+aD2)

154 "Dear Lord, I'm a man, but I can change . . If i have to . . I guess. "

Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (LIN3B)

QUANDO OMNI FLUKUS MORITATI!

Posted by: pookysgirl, Red Green fan at June 15, 2026 02:08 PM (Wt5PA)

155 Do I think the WH is an appropriate venue for a violent sporting event? No, I don't.
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This is a fight to the death. The Democrats have left a hole miles wide and deep due to their constant boring prudish normalizing, which was once a domain of "Republicans", but has done a number on their zombified followers.

Trump is going to ram right through it.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:08 PM (gr4k7)

156 I don't like MMA, but this sends a message that feminist America is gone and masculine America is coming back...

Yes this is like Putin riding a bear while topless, and the opposite of Biden being terrorized by the easter bunny

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:09 PM (sKqQm)

157 I saw video of the military band and they were wonderful. that was a great idea! screw lefty "artistes"

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 02:09 PM (j+aD2)

158 "what is WRONG with DeNiro?"

He's a New Yorker, and I gather that DJT has some popularity problems there (I heard some things. I heard some things.)

He may have some personal history with DJT, maybe a business thing that went south.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 02:09 PM (Jr5Lq)

159 We can have fun without your oh-so special singing talents, lol!

Not to mention that outside of a political context not even lefties want to hear from Bette Midler. Her last hit was, what, 1983?

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:10 PM (2ocoG)

160 Normalizing? I swear I wrote moralizing!!!

If you clocked that without having to read this idiotic correction, then you are cool in my book.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:10 PM (gr4k7)

161 “Trump is making a mockery of the White House!”

https://tinyurl.com/3n6jn6n8

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 02:11 PM (ndZc7)

162 Bette Midler's last hit was the Ugly Stick.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:11 PM (gr4k7)

163 You're a better man than I.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (XeU6L

I'm definitely not.

The horror movies are getting boring. Fist deep in Mooch would be a hell of a story.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 01:58 PM (Sco7b)

I might consider doing it, but there needs to be a full medical team on standby, with sedatives.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 02:11 PM (qx7Zg)

164 No one is getting left behind this time

well fuck that

We are leaving a bunch of you tired lazy ne'er do wells on the fucking ice floe come the first good freeze.
Hell we might even leave you on Hiway 287 about 30 miles from Childress and let the burn to death in the Sun.

We have carried your fat tired ugly pitiful asses since after the Korean War. You don't pull your share of the wagon. Hell some of you have been riding in the wagon the entire GD. A few of you pushed fellow riders out and they just became speedbumps.

We don't need you. We do not need your gheeto, mexican, white trash, or haitian cultures.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 02:11 PM (/+uur)

165 De Niro is an NYC guy like Trump. I wonder how much they interacted over the years for him to hate Trump so much?

Also, Trump doesn’t drink or do drugs. AJ Benza, a NYC gossip columnist has said Trump was his best source for many years.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:11 PM (4KUe5)

166 ' You better be 2 to 3 steps ahead of them.
Posted by: Eromero
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It's difficult to take, oh, 'No Kings' and such seriously. I don't mean that they don't merit attention, but it's a bit like watching a circus clown riot. Hard to take seriously.

That doesn't mean that we shouldn't.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (XeU6L)

167 >>> 158 "what is WRONG with DeNiro?"

He's a New Yorker, and I gather that DJT has some popularity problems there (I heard some things. I heard some things.)

He may have some personal history with DJT, maybe a business thing that went south.
Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 02:09 PM (Jr5Lq)

"Why the hell would I want YOU on The Apprentice, Robert?" -- Donny Two Scoops, probably

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (R+iUD)

168 Speculation on X:
Mark Zuckerberg was there.
Used the event to announce free Meta glasses for all blind veterans. (which is super cool)
Shots of him in the crowd, shaking hands with attendees.

The man who has more detailed access to the real mood of American, who people are really supporting ... just very publicly joined with Trump and the Republicans.
While the polls say he should hunker down and not draw attention 'cause the Dems are going to win the House and will almost certainly investigate him if they do.
He seems to think they won't win ....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (73/SM)

169 "In case you are wondering what the Dems are doing.

Their counter-program to the UFC, is like 40 people singing terribly, to a terrible song."

Not nearly as catchy as the massive hit "Celebrate Earth Day"

Posted by: Ripley at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (GUOwU)

170 Dear Dancing Monkeys: Shut up and sing/act.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (bFu5X)

171 One of the funniest things is the Dems are desperately trying to improve their standing with men as they denigrate men constantly and anything guys like.

And as long as they are everything anti-Trump, they're screwed.

Next Dem attempt to win over the males....in the heat of July and August, I predict wife-beater t-shirts and cold Zimas.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (Sco7b)

172 ...but the White House event and the counter-event are literal circuses. If we're looking at those, we are probably looking in the wrong direction.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (cONmN)

173 Because if anything is going to "mog" the UFC and Florida Cuban chicks in bikinis, it's Bette Midler's meter-long droopy udders.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (gKWVE)

174 but it's a bit like watching a circus clown riot. Hard to take seriously.

That doesn't mean that we shouldn't.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (XeU6L)

Read that as circus clown rot
same diff

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 02:13 PM (/+uur)

175 149, 150, 155, 156 Horde Mind

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:13 PM (gr4k7)

176 Normalizing? I swear I wrote moralizing!!!

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Autocucumber works in mysterious ways.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 02:13 PM (ndZc7)

177 "Dear Lord, I'm a man, but I can change . . If i have to . . I guess. "

Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (LIN3B)

QUANDO OMNI FLUKUS MORITATI!
Posted by: pookysgirl, Red Green fan at June 15, 2026 02:08 PM

*fistbump*

If the ladies don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 02:13 PM (bFu5X)

178 I knew Midler was past it when 60 Minutes did her profile in the mid 2000s.

Posted by: brought to you by Flo Max at June 15, 2026 02:13 PM (gKWVE)

179 Their counter-program to the UFC, is like 40 people singing terribly, to a terrible song.

Iowahawk said this means we need to make it more clear to theater kids that we hate them.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:14 PM (2ocoG)

180 Deniro is/was an owner or original investor in Nobu Maybe they had some interaction over that.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 02:14 PM (lCppi)

181 Iowahawk said this means we need to make it more clear to theater kids that we hate them.

I mean... the meanest thing we can possibly do is just ignore them

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 02:14 PM (j+aD2)

182 > Bette Midler's last hit was the Ugly Stick.

Did Weird Al ever do a Wind Between my Cheeks parody? If not, missed opportunity.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:14 PM (mkw2N)

183

The event was a fun thing to do.

The aholes don't want anyone to have fun.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 02:14 PM (/QHx4)

184 >>> 166 ' You better be 2 to 3 steps ahead of them.
Posted by: Eromero
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It's difficult to take, oh, 'No Kings' and such seriously. I don't mean that they don't merit attention, it's a bit like watching a circus clown riot. Hard to take seriously.

That doesn't mean that we shouldn't.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (XeU6L)

Dead Che cried like a little bitch when he was caught; when he was surrounded by like-minded asshoes he used the opportunity to indulge his sadism.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 02:15 PM (R+iUD)

185 De Niro is an NYC guy like Trump. I wonder how much they interacted over the years for him to hate Trump so much?

Also, Trump doesn’t drink or do drugs. AJ Benza, a NYC gossip columnist has said Trump was his best source for many years.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:11 PM (4KUe5)
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De Niro was always stupid, probably mentally ill, and a leftwing twat. He hates Trump the same way almost everyone on his side does.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:15 PM (iFTx/)

186 Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (73/SM)

It may be that Zuck sees that foreign governments are clamping on the reach of social-media outfits... like Facebook. (But not Bluesky of course. Because two tier kier.)

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:15 PM (gKWVE)

187 171 One of the funniest things is the Dems are desperately trying to improve their standing with men as they denigrate men constantly and anything guys like.

And as long as they are everything anti-Trump, they're screwed.

Next Dem attempt to win over the males....in the heat of July and August, I predict wife-beater t-shirts and cold Zimas.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (Sco7b)

Talerico is one heck of a manly man.
And there is nothing more manly that beatin on a GF and farming oysters and sending DICK pics.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 02:15 PM (/+uur)

188 DeNiro's recent antics tell me only one thing - Martin Scorsese was always the real talent

Posted by: weew at June 15, 2026 02:16 PM (9TspW)

189 The old fart leftists all stick together because their time is short and hell awaits.

Posted by: Death The Great Equalizer at June 15, 2026 02:16 PM (ZR74N)

190 Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (73/SM)

Zuckerberg is a huge MMA fan. Musk smartly withdrew his challenge to get into the Octagon with him.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 02:16 PM (GseMx)

191 Is that because the person singing the anthem was wailing out the notes like they were doing scales and couldn't give up their precious time?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 02:08 PM (n7rxJ)

Maybe.

Boss would've wanted to know beforehand how long the singers were going to take to complete the anthem.

Time-over-waypoint plus that, plus 5 seconds or so.

If the singers drew it out, that would account for the early arrival.

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 02:16 PM (J4Dwc)

192 Insecurity, a consequence of short stature.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (XeU6L)

That's not much of an excuse. Kucinich bagged a snu snu redhead goddess and he's an ugly little gremlin (and a bad mayor).
DeNiro just sucks.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:17 PM (gKWVE)

193 The man who has more detailed access to the real mood of American, who people are really supporting ... just very publicly joined with Trump and the Republicans.
While the polls say he should hunker down and not draw attention 'cause the Dems are going to win the House and will almost certainly investigate him if they do.
He seems to think they won't win ....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (73/SM)

Zuckerberg does in fact have access to the real mood of American voters.

If that was the only factor in play, I'd feel much more confident.

As it stands, though, I have moved from 'the Dems are DEFINITELY taking the House and maybe the Senate,' to 'the House is a literal coin flip and get the fuck out of here with that Democratic Senate bullshit.'

Redistricting and mood. Those are built-in advantages.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:17 PM (rii+a)

194 1st Amendment Free Speech event by Leftist cancel culture specialists.

How much I would have paid to see someone show up at that event wearing a MAGA hat and holding a Go-Pro camera. It would have been epic viewing.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 02:17 PM (dIske)

195 I've been saying for a while I don't expect the Dems to win the house.

The only thing they have going for them is high gas prices. Presuming Trump resolves that within the next 2 months I can see 20+ gains in the House for the GOP...

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:17 PM (sKqQm)

196 DeNiro probably got a bit weirded out when he found out his father was gay. DeNiro also got the way he is because he's an asshole

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 02:17 PM (ufO5q)

197 Next Dem attempt to win over the males....in the heat of July and August, I predict wife-beater t-shirts and cold Zimas.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 15, 2026 02:12 PM (Sco7b)

With Jolly Ranchers inside!

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (rii+a)

198 The event was a fun thing to do.

The aholes don't want anyone to have fun.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 02:14 PM (/QHx4)
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Leftists hate HATE beauty, success, and fun.

That's why their Utopia is a dystopia.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (xvV+O)

199 Iowahawk He was good, then he came down with TDS Is he over it yet?

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (lCppi)

200 Imagine if we had president Kamala.

All of the 250th anniversary celebrations would be gay, racist, or socialist.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (sKqQm)

201 It just hit me.

Talerico is literally an imitation of a Christian Man.
Platner is their perfect idea of every soldier.

Neither are real men in the since of creating work, wealth, family, or service to community.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (/+uur)

202 David Brooks and a few other stuffy, condescending, has-been losers were stroking each other off over how JFK had all these luminaries and intelligentsia at the White House.

Compared badly to Trump's low-brow motorcycle jumping, eagle-flying and UFC fighting.

Related:
The court ordered Trump to remove his name from the Kennedy Center.
So he did.
And all the lefties wet themselves.
Acosta even comparing it to the Berlin Wall coming down.

But it didn't say he couldn't also cover up "John F. Kennedy, Jr." since it's closed for "repair."
Which Trump did.

LOLGF lefties.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (73/SM)

203 And there is nothing more manly that beatin on a GF and farming oysters and sending DICK pics.

I saw a thing over the weekend where a guy who was on Fox saying Platner's oyster farm was fake and gay got attacked by "media fact checkers". LOL.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (2ocoG)

204 Hillary tried to get into the disgusted by the desecration of the White House crap and was embarrassed by the responses she banned any comments.

These insane Lefties have absolutely no self awareness.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (GseMx)

205 Yugo!
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:06 PM (iFTx/)

The finest in Yugoslavian Automobile Technology.

Posted by: Joe Friday, Dragnet at June 15, 2026 02:19 PM (zZu0s)

206 Kucinich bagged a snu snu redhead goddess and he's an ugly little gremlin (and a bad mayor).
DeNiro just sucks.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:17 PM (gKWVE)

So I had to drop everything and look. First of all, first search suggestion for Kucinich is "Kucinich Wife". Second of all, holy hell you just know that man is packing serious heat.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:19 PM (gr4k7)

207 >>> 203 And there is nothing more manly that beatin on a GF and farming oysters and sending DICK pics.

I saw a thing over the weekend where a guy who was on Fox saying Platner's oyster farm was fake and gay got attacked by "media fact checkers". LOL.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:18 PM (2ocoG)

It's as real as Ilhan Omar's winery.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (R+iUD)

208 If the singers drew it out, that would account for the early arrival.

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 02:16 PM (J4Dwc)

The Blade knows ALL ABOUT early arrival!

Posted by: Every single one of Blade's girlfriends. Literally every one. at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (rii+a)

209 Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment in New York
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Wow. It should be "the government is violating the first amendment rights of artists by silencing them" and exactly who has been silenced?

Posted by: Darth Randall at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (vHMT8)

210 I'm big where it counts most

Posted by: Dennis Kucinich at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (gKWVE)

211 And yes, in the ultimate "combining the streams," there is indeed a real Transsexual Professional Wrestling League in SF. I kid you not. Enough to make everyone's head explode.

Posted by: zombie at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (Av6i5)

212 O/T as I just skimmed an article of the G7 meeting in France. Because our President finished the fight club and flew over there last night. Right, right, right, Dims...he's as senile and ill as Biden.

Trump appears irritated with Macron and hoarse from the fights last night, from the UK DM.

This shows in the photo with Macron acting his usual ghey postillion self.

I liked this line from a body reader or whatever:

'Macron’s body language suggested a boyish desire to engage Trump,' she added.

I'm sure he'd like to brokeback mountain, as Startled Starmer is growing stale and fagged out. Mrs. Macron is there as well. Where is Candace?

President Trump would like to cage fight Macron at this point and beat him to a little pulp. I want to, anyway.

Starmer, yesterday I think, took credit for his "stance" on the Iran war. That man bores me into a comatose state as well as vast irritation. I'm not sure what the psych term for this is.

Off to be productive!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (WONhk)

213 > Hillary tried to get into the disgusted by the desecration of the White House crap and was embarrassed by the responses she banned any comments.

I'm shocked she had comments on to begin with. Every tweet I've seen by that monster has been locked down. She seems to do that by default.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (mkw2N)

214 Bette Midler wasn't acting in Ruthless People.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 02:21 PM (2GVsD)

215 Yes, it’s super masculine, but it’s also right in Trump’s wheelhouse. He was involved in boxing years ago, friends with Don King and Mike Tyson, He’s friends with MMA people, so it is a natural choice .

The authenticity of it all is what made it work so well. No handlers poll - tested to see what might sway X demographic while not alienating Y demographic blah blah blah.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:21 PM (4KUe5)

216 You know who doesn't want us to win the house by a big margin? All the ahole Gopes whose only power and importance and money comes from being a brick wall standing between our agenda and success. Thune. Murcow. Etc.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 02:21 PM (lCppi)

217 Kennedy spewed jizz in the White House pool because Jackie showed up unexpectedly while Jack was mounting one of his broads. I think Judy Exner. Reverence.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at June 15, 2026 02:21 PM (wGerL)

218 It's as real as Ilhan Omar's winery.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (R+iUD)

Which is less real than Mooch's dong.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:21 PM (rii+a)

219 @204 one of the crazy leftist ladies I know on Facebook was bitching about this. A guy put a picture up of the tranny with her fake hooters hanging out at the White House. The lady didn't appreciate it.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 02:22 PM (ufO5q)

220
Jane Fonda et al are not bothered by some people not being allowed to speak. They are bothered by everyone being allowed to speak.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at June 15, 2026 02:22 PM (fzVL+)

221 Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:21 PM (4KUe5)

See: Obama shooting a basketball

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:22 PM (gr4k7)

222 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_Boy_Wrestling

Posted by: zombie at June 15, 2026 02:22 PM (Av6i5)

223 Zuckerberg is a huge MMA fan. Musk smartly withdrew his challenge to get into the Octagon with him.

Zuck was ground zero for "working out makes you more conservative".

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:22 PM (2ocoG)

224

Which side are you on?
Which side are you on?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 02:22 PM (Cqx++)

225 DeNiro probably got a bit weirded out when he found out his father was gay.
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That and all of the father son sex Bobby got growing up... I mean getting older.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at June 15, 2026 02:22 PM (xvV+O)

226 Imagine if we had president Kamala.

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In a recent poll, Kamala out drew her nearest rival, Greasy Gavin Newsom by 2 to 1.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 02:23 PM (ndZc7)

227 I'm shocked she had comments on to begin with. Every tweet I've seen by that monster has been locked down. She seems to do that by default.
Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:20 PM (mkw2N)
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For starters, as I skimmed headline news today, she photoshopped both her and Bill looking decades younger into her outrage.

I don't understand why old politicians can't go away and live quietly. MTG is just as bad, as I don't want to see Potato Nose, either, much less on a beach in a bikini. GROSS

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 02:23 PM (WONhk)

228 Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment in New York

Here would be a fun question for them...

Should people like Alex Jones be able to broadcast their statements or should the government censor them?

You'll almost certainly get a "censor them!" because that's (D)ifferent! But if you don't follow up with how much money should the government being giving performers like Jones that "question the status quo and those in power?"

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:23 PM (sKqQm)

229 Right now, the government and its cronies [are] routinely violating its First Amendment to silence artists," she said at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment in New York
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Wow. It should be "the government is violating the first amendment rights of artists by silencing them" and exactly who has been silenced?
Posted by: Darth Randall at June 15, 2

Silenced?! They never shut up!

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 02:23 PM (lCppi)

230 Hillary seems to enjoy making comments like that, similar to Obama’s “stray voltage” stuff.
I honestly believe she gets off on accusing others of things she’s done, watching her stupid fans and the msm unironically back her up.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:23 PM (4KUe5)

231 Fun fact:

The fear you see on the face of DeNiro in the car chase scene in Ronin?
It's real.

They were actually going full speed through those streets because real F1 race car drivers were in the right seat driving.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:23 PM (73/SM)

232 65 23 So Elric is a psy op by ace to drum up early action on threads.
Posted by: ...
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People have their shticks here. That one is the more avoidable one if annoyed by it.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:55 PM (E4rtv)

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I don't get it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 02:24 PM (0OHXL)

233 John Cleese was moaning on X about how untoward it was to have UFC at the White House. Someone got over 70,000 likes replying that we fought a war to get rid of Britain's antiquated class system.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:24 PM (2ocoG)

234 Zuck was ground zero for "working out makes you more conservative".

I think Zuck and Bezos's moves to the middle is more about the left cheering on people murdering "the rich"

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:24 PM (sKqQm)

235 Only movie I thought DeNiro showed some acting chops was The King of Comedy. Otherwise I could have replaced him in every other movie and not noticed.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 02:24 PM (GseMx)

236 John Cleese was moaning on X about how untoward it was to have UFC at the White House. Someone got over 70,000 likes replying that we fought a war to get rid of Britain's antiquated class system.

Go find the establishment criticism of Monty Python back when they stated, it would sound almost word for word the same as Cleese's statement

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 02:25 PM (sKqQm)

237 Has anyone heard updates on Turtle McConnell? Has he been sent to the taxidermist used for their senior Democrat politicians, to keep them voting?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 02:25 PM (qx7Zg)

238 I think Dana White influenced Zuckerberg move to the center.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 02:25 PM (GseMx)

239 ha ha Nearsider! nice sock

also Kucinich has been seen licking his own eyebrows

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 02:25 PM (j+aD2)

240 I already burned my "Rise Up In Gout" zinger on an earlier thread.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (Ot/FD)

241 Also, Candace Owens has a new schtick: Kash Patel shot Charlie Kirk. Her evidence is that the FBI refused to hand over his location data for the day that it happened.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (2ocoG)

242 235 Only movie I thought DeNiro showed some acting chops was The King of Comedy. Otherwise I could have replaced him in every other movie and not noticed.

oh gosh not Joker!

he was PERFECTION in that role

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (j+aD2)

243 Oh yes, staged photo ops of Obama shooting hoops, l!
Or, “the bear is loose!” pretending to do errands and interacting with normal “folks” with the entire WH press corps in tow.

Authentic!!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (4KUe5)

244 Compared badly to Trump's low-brow motorcycle jumping, eagle-flying and UFC fighting.

There are multiple Reddit screens on how evil and abusive the treatment of the eagle is...even if it was a rescue that can't be released back to the wild. The Left hates everything wholesome.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (BIWQs)

245 > Bette Midler wasn't acting in Ruthless People.

You mean they really chained her to a bed until she lost weight? Damn.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (mkw2N)

246 1980s ItaloSleaze classic Adam and Eve (also called "Adam and Eve versus the Cannibals") is going to 4K with a remaster. Probably better than the new Spielberg movie with the aliens.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (iFTx/)

247 What if your shtick IS annoying people. And being overly familiar sometimes. AFAF

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:27 PM (gr4k7)

248 I enjoyed DeNiro in “Midnight Run.”
Everyone in that is perfect.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:28 PM (4KUe5)

249 I think Zuck and Bezos's moves to the middle is more about the left cheering on people murdering "the rich"

Zuck's pre-dates that being a thing. Bezos nobody cares about because he's a walking penis who just destroyed Kennedy Space Center.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:28 PM (2ocoG)

250 Someone got over 70,000 likes replying that we fought a war to get rid of Britain's antiquated class system.

That war was, of course, commenced in April 1861.

Posted by: Dennis Kucinich at June 15, 2026 02:28 PM (gKWVE)

251 There was a post up on X comparing recent photos of Sammy Hagar (70) and Bill Clinton (71).

One did decades of sex, drugs and rock&roll. The other was married to Hillary.

Sammy still looks good while Bill looks like a cadaver.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 02:28 PM (2GVsD)

252 /soq

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:28 PM (gKWVE)

253 233 John Cleese was moaning on X about how untoward it was to have UFC at the White House. Someone got over 70,000 likes replying that we fought a war to get rid of Britain's antiquated class system.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:24 PM (2ocoG)
___________________________

Interesting comment from a Brit. Let's hop in the time machine and check out the White House on August 24, 1814 during the War of 1812. Good grief, are those British Troops gutting the White House, setting fires and leaving only ruined walls? Heathens!!!!

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (dIske)

254 Posted by: Paul at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (hYedo)

You do realize that, historically, Collins trails in alllllllllllll the polls that don't matter and then destroys her opponent in the only poll that DOES matter, right?

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (rii+a)

255 Only movie I thought DeNiro showed some acting chops was The King of Comedy. Otherwise I could have replaced him in every other movie and not noticed.
Posted by: polynikes

That's a little unfair. I think he did well as young Vito in Godfather II, and as Sam in Ronin. Sure, someone else could have done those parts well, too, but I thought he did well and brought some interesting personality to both roles.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (BIWQs)

256 There are multiple Reddit screens on how evil and abusive the treatment of the eagle is...even if it was a rescue that can't be released back to the wild. The Left hates everything wholesome.

that is OUR eagle! I forget his name? he's amazing. he loves that lady (his handler), totally bonded to her. she was on a show recently kinda sorta bitching about him always "talking" to her in hotel stays so she can't sleep.

awesome duo there!

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (j+aD2)

257 Because if anything is going to "mog" the UFC and Florida Cuban chicks in bikinis, it's Bette Midler's meter-long droopy udders.

Paul Pelosi nods.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (2ocoG)

258
Silenced?! They never shut up!
Posted by: LASue

Just like that love that dare not speak its name.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (Cqx++)

259
So I had to drop everything and look. First of all, first search suggestion for Kucinich is "Kucinich Wife". Second of all, holy hell you just know that man is packing serious heat.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:19 PM (gr4k7)

That explains the shit-eating grin that little garden gnome is sporting whenever he's photographed with his Limey Ginger wife.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (y9nCu)

260 Let's put on a show!

Posted by: Aging '60s Hippies Type at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (wVcYX)

261 There was a post up on X comparing recent photos of Sammy Hagar (70) and Bill Clinton (71).

One did decades of sex, drugs and rock&roll. The other was married to Hillary.

Sammy still looks good while Bill looks like a cadaver.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 02:28 PM (2GVsD)
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Hagar still looks good but he's been sober for decades. He stopped partying early in his career because he saw what aged rockers looked like (like death warmed over).

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:30 PM (iFTx/)

262 Volume not working. Was the terrible song
Stop! Don't Touch me There (This is my No No Square)

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at June 15, 2026 02:30 PM (wGerL)

263 In a recent poll, Kamala out drew her nearest rival, Greasy Gavin Newsom by 2 to 1.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Thought you typed "Kamala out blew... Newsom by 2 to 1" but that ratio might be closer

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:30 PM (gKWVE)

264 what is WRONG with DeNiro?

it's weird

was he always a total dumbass?
Posted by: Black Orchid

He talks like a fag and his shit's all retarded.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 02:30 PM (CfKHZ)

265 Kash Patel shot Charlie Kirk.

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Well, he does have a funny name.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 02:30 PM (ndZc7)

266 254 You do realize that, historically, Collins trails in alllllllllllll the polls that don't matter and then destroys her opponent in the only poll that DOES matter, right?

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (rii+a)

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The polls in 2014 were directionally right but still outside the margin for error.

Polling Maine seems to be very difficult.

And I have yet to see any evidence that major pollsters have even attempted to fix the obvious issues over the past few years (first and foremost being response bias in Spring/Summer polls that show progressives far more willing to answer pollsters than conservatives).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 02:30 PM (0OHXL)

267 There are multiple Reddit screens on how evil and abusive the treatment of the eagle is...even if it was a rescue that can't be released back to the wild. The Left hates everything ~~wholesome.~~.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (BIWQs)

FIFY

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 02:31 PM (qx7Zg)

268 I'll do the supervised inspection.
Posted by: Stateless

You just want to cup the balls.

Posted by: human at June 15, 2026 02:31 PM (Vu7A1)

269 Get back to me when Redditors get angry about eagles being killed by wind farms, solar farms and illegal imigrants.

Green tech is slaughtering birds!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:31 PM (4KUe5)

270 All I understood is that Paul really, REALLY loves the poll.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 02:31 PM (gKWVE)

271 267 There are multiple Reddit screens on how evil and abusive the treatment of the eagle is...even if it was a rescue that can't be released back to the wild. The Left hates everything wholesome..
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (BIWQs)

FIFY

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 02:31 PM (qx7Zg)

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Politics being cultural and tribal means that it's only about who one is directed to hate.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 02:32 PM (0OHXL)

272 I'll do the supervised inspection.
Posted by: Stateless

You just want to cup the balls.

Posted by: human at June 15, 2026 02:31 PM (Vu7A1)

You know about cup sizes?!

Posted by: George Costanza, but gay. Because Pride Month at June 15, 2026 02:32 PM (rii+a)

273 what is WRONG with DeNiro?

it's weird

was he always a total dumbass?
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (j+aD2)
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Yes. His stupidity is legendary in the inner circles of NYC. Like, he's borderline retarded.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:32 PM (iFTx/)

274 Are these people dumb enough to have a "No Kings" rio.. uh, protest, on the Fourth of July?

Posted by: Josephistan at June 15, 2026 02:32 PM (y9ksN)

275 Hagar still looks good but he's been sober for decades. He stopped partying early in his career because he saw what aged rockers looked like (like death warmed over).

In my family, we use the term "old British lesbians". It's alarming how many ancient rockers fit that description.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:33 PM (2ocoG)

276 Norway is forked...

One of their crown princes has been convicted of two counts of rape, he is getting FOUR years in prison.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 02:33 PM (2GVsD)

277 273
Yes. His stupidity is legendary in the inner circles of NYC. Like, he's borderline retarded.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:32 PM (iFTx/)

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But he has a history of being pretty good at pretending to be other people.

Which means I must listen to his thoughts on economic policy.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 02:33 PM (0OHXL)

278 Get back to me when Redditors get angry about eagles being killed by wind farms, solar farms and illegal imigrants.

Green tech is slaughtering birds!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:31 PM (4KUe5)

Pffffffffft. Fake news.
- The left

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:33 PM (rii+a)

279 274 Are these people dumb enough to have a "No Kings" rio.. uh, protest, on the Fourth of July?

Posted by: Josephistan at June 15, 2026 02:32 PM (y9ksN)

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"I have approved 1,000 separate pro-Palestinian protests for July 4th. Sorry, there's no more room for Independence Day celebrations."
-Mayor Mamdani

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 02:34 PM (0OHXL)

280 @251 Clinton has managed to make it to 79, though he looks like he has one foot in the grave. The various STDs are probably keeping him upright. It sure ain't love of Hillary keeping him alive

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 02:34 PM (ufO5q)

281 Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:29 PM (BIWQs)

I don't think he was bad in other roles. Just that he didn't carry the role. I could pick a half dozen other actors that would have done just as good or better. Of course that's just an opinion worth nothing.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 02:34 PM (GseMx)

282 The left hates anything Trump does. Anything.
He could save a child's life and they will hate him for it.
They are crazy with hate.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 02:34 PM (+zXtV)

283 Only movie I thought DeNiro showed some acting chops was The King of Comedy. Otherwise I could have replaced him in every other movie and not noticed.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 02:24 PM (GseMx)

Except maybe Joker, right?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 02:34 PM (1Ff7Z)

284 > One of their crown princes has been convicted of two counts of rape, he is getting FOUR years in prison.

Is he going to one of those Nordic "prisons" where it looks like a nice little vacation home with a view?

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:35 PM (mkw2N)

285 The Left hates everything ~~wholesome~~..
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison

FIFY
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf

They seem to be partial toward everything Queer, autistic, debauched, communist, abortion...

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:35 PM (BIWQs)

286 285 They seem to be partial toward everything Queer, autistic, debauched, communist, abortion...

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:35 PM (BIWQs)

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Until their tribal affiliation is no longer aligned with those things.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 02:35 PM (0OHXL)

287 One of their crown princes has been convicted of two counts of rape, he is getting FOUR years in prison.

What kind of anti-game do you have to have to be an actual prince and still end up going with rape?

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:36 PM (2ocoG)

288 Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:23 PM (4KUe5) .

.I think most of it is scripted or at the very least party approved.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 02:36 PM (gr4k7)

289
Dems:
We need to appeal to young men.

Also Dems:
Here's a collection of 80 year old has-beens belting out awful off-tune, weird protest folk songs that throw-back to their glory days of the 1960s. Can you dig it?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:36 PM (73/SM)

290 I'll also give DeNiro kudos for Casino.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 02:37 PM (GseMx)

291 I've come to conclude that polls are less "reactionary" (IOW recording of data), and more apt to be "actionary" (creation of data).

They are more a tool of the Left to justify victories and close elections when in fact many times they got throttled in the actual vote. Polls (more and more) are used to provide the opportunity for blatant election fraud.

More and more, there are elections where candidates in reality win by a solid margin only to lose the election based on massive fraud, and polls are used to help hide that discrepency and create the opportunity to cheat without it being as obvious.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 02:38 PM (dIske)

292 Get back to me when Redditors get angry about eagles being killed by wind farms, solar farms and illegal imigrants.

Green tech is slaughtering birds!
Posted by: Lizzy

We have to sacrifice a few eagles to save ALL the eagles (and the rest of the planet as well)!!!

Posted by: Watermelons at June 15, 2026 02:38 PM (BIWQs)

293 The Norwegian guy isn't a crown prince. His mother married the king so he's the idiot stepson

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 02:38 PM (ufO5q)

294 1980s ItaloSleaze classic Adam and Eve (also called "Adam and Eve versus the Cannibals") is going to 4K with a remaster. Probably better than the new Spielberg movie with the aliens.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:26 PM (iFTx/)

I cannot even find a wiki entry for it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 15, 2026 02:38 PM (zZu0s)

295 Bastoy prison in Norway:

http://tiny.cc/wn35101

Looks like a vacation.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:38 PM (mkw2N)

296 He talks like a fag and his shit's all retarded.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 02:30 PM

Well, that would certainly explain his character in Neil Gaiman's "Stardust."

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 02:38 PM (bFu5X)

297

ROBERT DENIRO

Being Midget Short and Borderline Retarded Is Apparently A Pretty Good Way To Go Thru Life In Hollywood!

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 02:39 PM (iJfKG)

298 Politics being cultural and tribal means that it's only about who one is directed to hate.
_-_
Pick a team, then they tell you what to say (hate). That's why I think this whole discussion of the event and counter-event is a distraction. We need to focus on some other things going on, like the rapid development of the surveillance/control grid.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at June 15, 2026 02:39 PM (cONmN)

299 OT, the graft never ends in MN:

Libs of TikTok
@libsoftiktok
·
1h
MORE MINNESOTA FRAUD

More than 7,700 “ghost students” found in Minnesota State Colleges last year across their 33 campuses.

Students enroll in college under a fake name, get financial aid, then disappear.

These ghost students cost taxpayers $12.5 million according to the Education Dept.

One class filled 50 seats just 2 minutes after opening enrollment. Only 2 students were real, per FOX

Shut the whole state down! It’s one massive crime scene at this point

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 02:39 PM (kX27y)

300 Not the Bee: American man gets English soccer team to sign copies of the Declaration of Independence

https://tinyurl.com/3p2be7af

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 02:39 PM (qx7Zg)

301
John Cleese was moaning on X about how untoward it was to have UFC at the White House. Someone got over 70,000 likes replying that we fought a war to get rid of Britain's antiquated class system.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 02:24 PM (2ocoG)

Anyone who washes his hair as infrequently as John Cleese is not to be taken seriously. When I lived in Santa Barbara, he used to do his grocery shopping at the same Vons I went to. Made small talk with him in the line to the cash register several times. Nice guy, I think he appreciated talking to someone who wasn't batshit insane, like his New Age therapist wife at the time.

Every time I saw him though, it looked like he'd smeared I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and dandruff that looked like fish food all over his skull.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 02:39 PM (y9nCu)

302 > The Left hates everything wholesome.
---------
They hate anything us normals like, or cherish. It's more to tweak us, basically just piss us off than actually hating something. Like, if someone was to say they really enjoyed a cool breeze on a hot day they'd bitch about climate change and tell you that you don't deserve "a cool breeze" because reasons.

Pure deflection and choosing to be confrontational than anything else. That they hate us is a given. The other stuff they claim to hate.... debatable.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 02:40 PM (jehhT)

303
The whole point of being euros royalty was to do whatever you damn well please and if it offended the commoners so much the better.

Harumph.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 02:40 PM (Y8DZL)

304 He helped turn into the hell it became

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:41 PM (bXbFr)

305 John cheese did

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:41 PM (bXbFr)

306 > John Cleese was moaning on X

Cleese is a soggy old twit.

Posted by: bonhomme at June 15, 2026 02:42 PM (mkw2N)

307 Stating that Michelle Obama is a man seems like an odd thing to say after winning a fight - and no, I don't like Michelle Obama.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 01:45 PM (ix8EF)

Have you never heard of "playing to the crowd"?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 02:42 PM (1z8ji)

308 >>Students enroll in college under a fake name, get financial aid, then disappear.

I am guessing 100% of them Vote in the State their college is in as well as in the State they reside.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 02:42 PM (An6iH)

309 286 285 They seem to be partial toward everything Queer, autistic, debauched, communist, abortion...
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions
====
Until their tribal affiliation is no longer aligned with those things.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

True. I guess they just love power, and dictating how people live?

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:43 PM (BIWQs)

310 You've got to see the Obamas new portrait unveiled today at the Obama Library:

https://tinyurl.com/ed9pye5v

Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 02:43 PM (kX27y)

311 >>Stating that Michelle Obama is a man seems like an odd thing to say after winning a fight - and no, I don't like Michelle Obama.

Might as well have stated: 'I have eyes and I can see!'.

Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2026 02:43 PM (An6iH)

312 When she and Cher are finally cremated it will be a chemical biohazard of melting fillers, Botox, and breast implants that have turned to styrofoam.

--

LOL, so true!

Think what you will, but I happened to catch an old Carol Burnett rerun the other day. Cher was a guest. In her own unique way, she was very pretty. She has massacred her face beyond all recognition of what she used to look like.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 02:44 PM (qBdHI)

313 >>> Posted by: Sid at June 15, 2026 02:42 PM (gNsW6)

LOL yes, that's a perfect description of all those hollywood fags and their stupid ass "party".

Retard.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 02:44 PM (R+iUD)

314
They seem to be partial toward everything Queer, autistic, debauched, communist, abortion...
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions

Historically, commies absolutely hated homos and had a rather complex relationship with abortion. Because both would cut into the supply of fresh cannon fodder.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 02:46 PM (y9nCu)

315 >>LOL yes, that's a perfect description of all those hollywood fags and their stupid ass "party".

Probably had a pic of Sid to show what trash REALLY looks like.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 02:46 PM (NcvvS)

316 Jane Fonda gave a passionate speech defending the First Amendment on Sunday night at the star-studded Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment.

Wait….they don’t see the irony, do they?

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 02:46 PM (Wmg4n)

317 Hakeem Jefferies puts on a Knicks hat and now we have
Dollar Store de'Charlious Brown

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 02:47 PM (73/SM)

318 Becker, it’s not a library, lol

They even had to change the name since it won’t be housing Obamas records, what little he passed Alston the National Archives.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 02:47 PM (4KUe5)

319 Wait….they don’t see the irony, do they?
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 02:46 PM (Wmg4n)
--------
They think it means "sort of like iron."

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 15, 2026 02:47 PM (amcLV)

320 Think what you will, but I happened to catch an old Carol Burnett rerun the other day. Cher was a guest. In her own unique way, she was very pretty. She has massacred her face beyond all recognition of what she used to look like.
Posted by: Lady in Black

Maybe this clip? https://tinyurl.com/5n8hxe9y

I've shared it before, and she was quite stunning back in the day.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 02:48 PM (BIWQs)

321 I don't think most people realize that Hollywood is crawling with stupid, perverted scumbags who will say or do anything -- anything -- to get ahead in the business.

Guys like Harvey Weinstein were scum, but they knew the game. Part of the reason Weinstein et al were so brazen was they were contemptuous of their "victims" and viewed them as little more than whores (which they were).

Sodom and Gomorrah weren't as sleazy, filthy, and perverted as Hollywood.

Posted by: Elric The Blade at June 15, 2026 02:48 PM (iFTx/)

322 Nood.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 02:48 PM (NcvvS)

323 There was one person who could sing in the first song, and oh boy was she trying to carry everyone else.

Bette was a little wobbly in her stupid song.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 02:48 PM (Wmg4n)

324 Nood Garland.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 02:49 PM (rii+a)

325
More than 7,700 “ghost students” found in Minnesota State Colleges last year across their 33 campuses.

Posted by: beckster

================

Same thing happening in California's community colleges. One stat I heard was ~40% fake enrollments. In our case, it's North Koreans registering, collecting financial aid, maybe even learning a thing or two!

Thanks, Covidiots. This is because "online learning" is now a thing.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (n7rxJ)

326 You've got to see the Obamas new portrait unveiled today at the Obama Library:

https://tinyurl.com/ed9pye5v
Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 02:43 PM (kX27y)

Interesting that Big Mike is the clear center of the painting and painted more alive and dynamically than Oblabla.

He looks very wan, almost fading to translucency. Like he wasn't even there and they used a flat, cardboard fake as his model.

Trying out for Iran's New Grand Wazoo?

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (iJfKG)

327
You've got to see the Obamas new portrait unveiled today at the Obama Library:

https://tinyurl.com/ed9pye5v
Posted by: beckster at June 15, 2026 02:43 PM (kX27y)

Note that Chocolate Fonzie is sitting on the desk not AT the desk. Implies that he's the guest in HER office.

Makes it obvious who wears the cock ring in that relationship.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (y9nCu)

328 Well cher was exotic in her looks but yeah its brazil city now

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (bXbFr)

329 @321 there's a reason that back in the day actors and actresses were on the same social level as prostitutes

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (ufO5q)

330 NOOD

MERRICK GARLAND

ew

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 02:50 PM (R+iUD)

331 She has massacred her face beyond all recognition of what she used to look like.

If I could turn back time ...

Posted by: Cheryl Sarkisian at June 15, 2026 02:51 PM (wBRco)

332 I looked up Midler to check her age (80), then clicked on her daughter Sophie. Looks are looks, but hers are well and truly Unfortunate. I will never mock Chelsea as much now.
Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (Gqar

Oof. One thing is for sure, there's no doubt Sophie is Bett's daughter.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 15, 2026 02:53 PM (/HDaX)

333 Every time I saw him though, it looked like he'd smeared I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and dandruff that looked like fish food all over his skull.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 02:39 PM (y9nCu)
*************
As the elected (by myself) AOS almost dermatologist I'd say this sounds sort of squamous cell cancery. Or he could simply have poor hygiene.

My husband, who is much more productive than I am (him being from NY & having OCD parents) just left with three bags of clothes and books and dishes I cleared out of the castle. He puts me to shame but I don't care. I have still not reached the Marie Kondo level of clearing closets to ask myself if an item sparks joy. Because who has time?

Yesterday, in the middle of Mass, he whispered to me that the male singer today needs some testosterone. The regular one was off I ignored him and forgot til now. I was trying to concentrate! I should send him to confession for this!

PS...I named a nun nursing instructor "Sister Catshit." From a classmate emailing me about our future class reunion, she remembered. This was not her name, by the way, as I am sure you can tell. She hated me. Possibly because a rat told her the nickname.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 02:53 PM (WONhk)

334 what is WRONG with DeNiro?

it's weird

was he always a total dumbass?
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 01:57 PM (j+aD2)

From the get go.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 02:54 PM (ZVgZ4)

335 from the end of the last thread:
NOOD

TWAT MIDLER
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:45 PM (R+iUD)
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That's rather disgusting just to think about, let alone actually see.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at June 15, 2026 02:55 PM (JNTt1)

336 @204 one of the crazy leftist ladies I know on Facebook was bitching about this. A guy put a picture up of the tranny with ~~her~~ his fake hooters hanging out at the White House. The lady didn't appreciate it.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 02:22 PM (ufO5q)

FIFY

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 03:04 PM (1z8ji)

337 The Dem event was sponsored by Ensure and Depends.

The White House event was sponsored by the UFC, Polymarket, Budweiser and Red Bull.

Need I say more?
Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (DGgho)

Sorta like watching a wnba game and they have tampax and summers eve adverts plastered all over the floor.

Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at June 15, 2026 03:46 PM (WF5k1)

338 "The Committee for the First Amendment" originally was a Communist Party front group specifically created to form favorable public opinion of the communists who took the 5th when questioned by HUAC in the late 40's-early 50's. That's the "House Un-American Activities Committee" not the Senate which is where McCarthy's Committee was.

Posted by: geoffb at June 15, 2026 03:51 PM (OtD+j)

339 I just saw a headline in UK DM that shark mouth Julia Roberts of the Big Plastic Glasses (that don't make one smarter) was at the menopause rally.

Between Julia, Jane and Bette their brains combined would fit on the head of a pin, with room left over.

Her mouth! Whoa. She's got some chompers and you could fit a whole watermelon in there. Of course now I want to see her eat. Probably swallows a hamburger in two bites.

Why? Why do these nitwits speak? "Oh! If Julia does not like Trump then I don't either?"

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 05:13 PM (WONhk)

340 Can we have MaineKampf, the Jew-hating Nazi perv, do the inspection of bodily-integrity of Big Mike, so we can settle this question once and for all? Regardless of what he finds there, it seems like an appropriate part of the punishment for him for being a Jew-hating Nazi perv domestic abuser. At least MaineKampf would have a testosterone level that would outpace that of anybody in the Big Zero household. Well, except for Big Mike xzim/xzer-self.

Posted by: Schroedinger's Cat Wears the Emperor's New Clothes at June 15, 2026 05:31 PM (bWR5k)

341 Amazing that they were able to put something together worse than TPUSA's half-time show, or indeed, the actual superbowl half time show.

Posted by: stv at June 15, 2026 08:53 PM (XMeSM)

Daily Mail: A Former "Counter-Terrorism" Propagagnda Unit Headed by an MI-6 Spy Has Been Redirected to Run Nonstop Psyops Against the British Public to Convince Them to Accept Terrorism and Third-World Hyperviolence as Normal and Perfectly British

I think we already knew this, but social media is blowing up about it, so maybe we didn't. Or maybe it was alleged but now we have more information.

REVEALED: How shadowy unit of government 'thought police' set up by ex-MI6 agent is trying to keep a lid on Britain's simmering racial tensions

While the streets of Belfast were ablaze with anti-immigration protests last week, behind the scenes a group of spies, spinners and soldiers were deploying the 'dark arts' to try to defuse tensions.
The name of the secretive Government propaganda unit trying to manipulate events makes it sound like an innocuous back-office operation -- the Research, Information and Communications Unit, or RICU.

But the dull moniker is part of the deliberate camouflage of an outfit which uses deception and skulduggery to try to manage the 'challenges' of multiculturalism.
Its techniques range from planting stories in the media, using undercover operatives to lay flowers at the scene of terrorist attacks and even, in one case, sending a pop group to sing anti-extremist songs in Muslim schools.

But as the article states later, the RICU unit is very one-sided, focusing laser-like on the traditional elements of the British public for their "far-right" anger at murder and terrorism.

The 22-strong unit was established in 2007 by the late Charles Farr, a former MI6 officer, as part of the Prevent counter-terrorism strategy.
Modelled on the Information Research Department (IRD), a propaganda unit established by the Attlee government in 1948 to blacken the names of communists and other political opponents, RICU operates out of the Home Office's Westminster headquarters.
While its original purpose was to monitor and challenge the spread of Al Qaeda propaganda and to vet the language used by public officials when describing terrorism, its tentacles now stretch far across Whitehall -- to the extent that critics say it risks strangling free speech.
When the mobs took to the streets of Northern Ireland last week following the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie, allegedly by Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese asylum-seeker, RICU swung into action to advise the police in the province on how to 'control the narrative'.
A source said: 'They are working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland's C3 intelligence unit to identify those posting the online 'calls to protest' in Belfast and other areas, as well as giving strategic messages to the police to ensure that the protesters were portrayed as unsympathetic thugs, rather than activists, and effecting behavioural change.'
The source said that the unit had also been advising the police in Southampton following the horrific murder of Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa -- who falsely claimed he had been racially abused and had acted in self-defence -- saying: 'RICU made sure that the liaison team dealing with the family were well briefed.'
It has also been claimed that the unit intervenes to write statements by the families of victims of potentially racially linked incidents to stop them from inflaming tensions further with their remarks.
The source said: 'You can see their fingerprints all over the statements released by the families of victims in these volatile situations -- they usually have a similar tone.'
However, RICU is regarded by many Whitehall insiders to be 'out of control', after last year putting its name to a Home Office recommendation that the police should record more 'non-crime hate incidents' -- the controversial, sub-criminal measures used to inhibit people from making reference to matters of race, religion, sexual orientation or disability.
Ministers finally bowed to pressure by scrapping the measures, telling the police to stop recording everyday rows and online spats.
The unit also claimed that the prevalence of sexual grooming gangs in Pakistani communities was being exploited by the far-Right to stir up hatred against Muslim communities.
It has a long history of 'covertly engineering', in the words of one expert, 'the thoughts of people' at times of crisis, being quick to spring into action after terrorist incidents such as the London Bridge attacks in 2017. Eight people died when a van was driven into pedestrians on London Bridge and the three occupants ran to a nearby market and began stabbing people.
In the immediate aftermath of the atrocity, RICU's undercover operatives handed out flowers in the area, with the aim of perpetuating an atmosphere of 'grief' rather than anti-Muslim 'anger'.

...
RICU frequently uses social media in this way to infiltrate online conversations in 'target communities'.
However, according to Sir William Shawcross, who published a review of Prevent in 2023, the unit seems more keen to target the far-Right than extreme Islamists.
Sir William wrote: 'The bar for what RICU includes on Islamism looks to be relatively high, whereas the bar for what is included on the extreme Right-wing is comparably low.'
By way of illustrating his point, in 2023 the unit identified viewing habits which it believed indicate that someone could be susceptible to far-Right views. These included Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys, The Thick Of It and Yes Minister, all on the BBC. Works by Shakespeare, Chaucer and Milton were described as 'key texts' of interest to 'white nationalists/supremacists'.
...
Security expert Professor Anthony Glees responded: 'The unit that produced this report is called RICU.
'It's based in the Home Office but it's in that kind of shadowy area between what the Home Office does and what the security service MI5 ought to be doing. Or what the special branch used to do before it was turned into the counter-terrorist police force.'

Obviously the US has something like this too, or at least did. I think -- I can't recall the name so I can't search for it-- the DOJ had some kind of "anti-bias unit" that rushed in to tell families of victims of terrorist or racial violence that they must call for peace and that the death must not be used to inflame passions.

That sounds fine except this group obviously stands down and permits black radicals to inflame passions about alleged "racist" cop-killings and "nooses hanging from garage doors." We never see these radicals reciting government agitprop to "turn down the heat" and "remain calm."

In fact, it's obvious that when a Muslim or black radical group wants to inflame passions against the majority, the entire media and government apparatus turns into a machine to inflame passions further and encourage and justify rioting and arson.

I can't help but notice that the US form of this "Don't be angry, just accept it" Regime propaganda operation chooses to inflame passions when those passions might -- beyond the direct provocation of riots and arson -- help galavanize minority voters to vote Democratic. The Regime ops only seek to "turn down the temperature" when passions threaten to cause voters to turn against the Democrat/Socialist Regime.

Also obviously: This unit is working hand-in-glove with UK censors working to censor Americans, and that's all made possible by US CIA operatives working with those foreign censors to do what they themselves are forbidden by law to do, which is to censor the American public themselves.

🚨 BRITISH SPY UNIT ACCUSED OF MANIPULATING THE PUBLIC

If these allegations are true, this could become one of the biggest scandals in modern British history.

A secretive government unit known as RICU has been accused of shaping narratives, influencing public perception and� pic.twitter.com/H6EJY9S11d
— Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) June 15, 2026

No shit Sherlock.

As if a family in deep shock would write this shite pic.twitter.com/g9ZsApUJn8
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) June 14, 2026

Basil the Great
@BasilTheGreat
Jun 14
🚨BREAKING: Keir Starmer's blocked social media sites list for under 16's has been released
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Snapchat
- Instagram
- X (formerly twitter)
- Reddit
- Facebook
- Twitch
- Kick
- Threads
Note leftist site bluesky is not blocked

That's not a real tweet. It's a parody tweet mimicking Norm's actual tweet saying that what really worries him is if ISIS detonate a nuke and kills 50 million people -- can you imagine the anti-Muslim backlash?

Hello! Happy New Week!

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:29 PM

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1 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:28 PM (CfKHZ)

2 MI6...

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (GD0B3)

3 All those opportunities to leave the place emboldened, but you didn't.

Well done, Ace!

Off to a bangin' start to the week!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (CfKHZ)

4 Good afternoon Ace and everyone

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (sgkY8)

5 The Intel state is a bigger threat than terrorists are.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (xcxpd)

6 It almost sounds like our on intelligence community is operating in the UK.

Almost.

*ok, they are*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (jehhT)

7 ..but of course..look what they did here in the States...

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (GD0B3)

8 I believe since it is Britain, it is ultra-violence.

Posted by: Darth Randall at June 15, 2026 12:30 PM (vHMT8)

9 Yeah Britain has gone Communist.

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 12:31 PM (sgkY8)

10 BREAKING: Keir Starmer's blocked social media sites list for under 16's has been released

- TikTok
- YouTube
- Snapchat
- Instagram
- X (formerly twitter)
- Reddit
- Facebook
- Twitch
- Kick
- Threads

Note leftist site bluesky is not blocked

==

Neither is Russian psy-ops Telegram. Or CHinese WeChat or Weibo. Get rid of Starmer, ASAP, British people!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:31 PM (GD0B3)

11 Hmmm, I think the black bagging of 'community leaders' in Northern Ireland is more outrageous.

And the former IRA leaders being bought little bitches telling their people to accept the invaders.

LOL. What a world.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:32 PM (mPXxA)

12 At least 007 us now a diversity hire

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 12:32 PM (sgkY8)

13 Nice add, Ace.

Proving the world does the Norm MacDonald meme shows what a clownshow the world governments have become.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:32 PM (CfKHZ)

14 If the current UK rulers were not an occupying enemy intent on subjugating the native and indigenous population, what would they be doing differently?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (73/SM)

15 USA: Drain the swamp.
UK: Drain the ... moors?

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (Jr5Lq)

16 How dare that interloper Elon Musk tell Britons the truth about what's happening to Britons! He must be stopped!

Posted by: Queer Starmer and the Goodthinkers at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (TbWk/)

17 While its original purpose was to monitor and challenge the spread of Al Qaeda propaganda and to vet the language used by public officials when describing terrorism, its tentacles now stretch far across Whitehall -- to the extent that critics say it risks strangling free speech.

No kidding, huh?

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (Oy/m2)

18 1984 - The Manual!!!

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (Gqar8)

19 Get rid of Starmer, ASAP, British people!
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:31 PM (GD0B3)

They can't. Legally, anyway.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (CfKHZ)

20 19 Get rid of Starmer, ASAP, British people!
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:31 PM (GD0B3)

They can't. Legally, anyway.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (CfKHZ)

Soooooo -

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (Gqar8)

21
Note leftist site bluesky is not blocked

==

As mentioned last thread. They want to f*ck your kids. In the head AND the ass......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (CfKHZ)

22 Unfortunately parents of kids killed by illegals here have said similar things in support of illegals . I lost all empathy for them.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (GseMx)

23 I wonder how intensely Westminster is hoping one of its cops gets killed, so they can have their excuse to openly suppress everyone to the right of Tony Blair.

Posted by: Dr. T at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (jGGMD)

24 And the former IRA leaders being bought little bitches telling their people to accept the invaders.

LOL. What a world.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:32 PM (mPXxA)

Seems the potato famine had lasting effects.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:35 PM (CfKHZ)

25 New 'RICU' TV series premieres on BBC 4 in the fall! Don't miss it. Allahu Akbar!

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 12:35 PM (Jr5Lq)

26 Turbulent Prime Ministers, Britain

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:35 PM (Gqar8)

27 I'd just like to take a bold statement and say, "Michelle Obama is a MAN!"

Posted by: Frasier Crane at June 15, 2026 12:35 PM (bNf8H)

28 But at least Sponge is first, that's a comfort

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (xcxpd)

29 Originally a unit to counter islamic propaganda and terror, has now been reworked to promote and protect islam.

Captured and colonized.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (n5tGW)

30 I would love for Trillionaire Musk to overpay and buy Bluesky. The number of Lefty heads exploding would be spectacular.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (GseMx)

31 5 The Intel state is a bigger threat than terrorists are.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (xcxpd)

My biggest thing here is still: Let's step back and look at this. What do they hope to accomplish? They get everyone to simmer down and lay back and think of England. More immigrants come in who refuse to integrate and just see the native population like brigands look at peaceful farmers. Even more than refusing to integrate, what are they producing? They seem to be just taking in that sense rather than being productive members of society. What then?

You start eliminating plausible explanations more and more the deeper this goes and more evidence that these people are not functioning members of society.

The destruction of western civilization is getting real lonely as a plausible reason.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (mPXxA)

32
Next thing, RICU will be secretly videoing the grieving family, making avatars out of their faces, and releasing these AI slop statements using their voices.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (n7rxJ)

33 Its sad norm McDonald can't tweet anymore, but that one is a pretty good substitute.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (lCppi)

34 I'd just like to take a bold statement and say, "Michelle Obama is a MAN!"
Posted by: Frasier Crane at June 15, 2026 12:35 PM (bNf8H)

I was at a bar watching the UFC and Stanley Cup Finals last night. I missed where the one fighter declared that after winning his bout.

I am disappoint.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (CfKHZ)

35

You Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone: The Tragedy of John Cleese

https://shorturl.ly/9Bmij

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (Cqx++)

36 stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie, allegedly by Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese asylum-seeker

"allegedly" because the brits can't really be so dumb as to believe their own eyes.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (+EHgv)

37 20 19 Get rid of Starmer, ASAP, British people!
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:31 PM (GD0B3)

They can't. Legally, anyway.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (CfKHZ)

Soooooo -
Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (Gqar

QED.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (mPXxA)

38 And the former IRA leaders being bought little bitches telling their people to accept the invaders.

LOL. What a world.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:32 PM (mPXxA)

They were always allied with Islamic terrorists.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (GseMx)

39 The UK is cooked.

Anyone else see the video of the UK policeman grabbing a distraught 5 year old and throwing the child into the back of the police car? They also pushed away his mother who was holding a baby.

“Just following orders.”

Posted by: Ann at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (SHHm+)

40 9 Yeah Britain has gone Communist.
Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 12:31 PM (sgkY

*Fabian Society preens*

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (xcxpd)

41 I did not understand why in 2016 Sky News (the supposedly more "conservative" outlet in Britain) - not to be confused with based Sky News Australia - I never understood WHY they were running full on DNC Hillary campaign propaganda only.

They had every narrative and story from the fake bs pre-digested DNC Hillary Campaign perspective. Every one. Meaning they were getting stories wrong every day over and over without repercussion or retreat. Never a fact, never anything about the truth other than filtered through a specific distorted lens.

But why? The election was going to be here. I get that we live in a smaller world due to the internet but why would you need to fully indoctrinate another country if you don't need their vote or to convince other people of anything? I just found it odd. Not unbelievable or even unpredictable. Just... odd.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:38 PM (gr4k7)

42 UK: Drain the ... moors?
Posted by: gp

by beheading?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 15, 2026 12:38 PM (+EHgv)

43 But at least Sponge is first, that's a comfort

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (xcxpd)

Sometimes, the planets just align.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:38 PM (CfKHZ)

44 If any of these are US based companies:

- TikTok
- YouTube
- Snapchat
- Instagram
- X (formerly twitter)
- Reddit
- Facebook
- Twitch
- Kick
- Threads

they should abandon the UK entirely. Block everyone there.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 12:38 PM (jehhT)

45 They were always allied with Islamic terrorists.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (GseMx)

But I don't think that's what this is. They grew quite comfortable being bought. I think that is being threatened and they want to continue to live out the remainder of their lives comfortably.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:39 PM (mPXxA)

46 I wait for the day when one of these facilitators shows up on the wrong family's doorstep and gets shot.

Posted by: mr tmz at June 15, 2026 12:39 PM (rJ48h)

47 Watched Mr Jones yesterday evening, true story ( though always wonder how much in a movie is fabrication) about a woud be Journalist who reported on the Holomor. They didn't show the British government very well who didn't want to rockthe boat for the Stalinists

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 12:39 PM (sgkY8)

48 1984 - The Manual!!!
Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (Gqar

----
Their "leaders" really do take that work of literature as their personal guide on how to control society.

Dystopian science fiction stories are meant to be WARNINGS about the future.

Not gospel truth about how societies should be run.

Idiots.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 12:39 PM (gnNyN)

49 this is O/T, but I hope that little cvnts on here who were giving me hard time, and who are incapable of seeing the big strategic picture, due to head up their stupid ass , will finally STFU.

As already stated by Vance, and as I am seeing on the nets, "A U.S. official says the contents of the Iran MOU may be made public within the next 48 hours."

As soon as this business about MOU was made official, I kept saying, "release this". And of course the usual chorus of retards got triggered. SO, fuckyou kindly. It is a good idea, and I hope it won't take 48 hours.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:39 PM (GD0B3)

50
I would love for Trillionaire Musk to overpay and buy Bluesky. The number of Lefty heads exploding would be spectacular.
Posted by: polynikes

================

Consider that Bluesky was too crazy for Rob Reiner.

They would have a head-explosion party, but in reality there probably aren't that many of them on Bluesky and not many who care if it's nuked.

I'm waiting for it to die of neglect, like Air America and MSNBC.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 12:39 PM (n7rxJ)

51 I love how the grieving family's statement specifically mentions immigrants in the hospitality and health care industries.

Amazing they didnt include statistics and footnotes of studies extolling the benefits of multiculturalism.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:39 PM (lCppi)

52 Thank you for your attention to this matter, carry on!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (GD0B3)

53 38 And the former IRA leaders being bought little bitches telling their people to accept the invaders.

LOL. What a world.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:32 PM (mPXxA)

They were always allied with Islamic terrorists.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (GseMx)

======

The IRA are socialist first, antisemetic second, nationalist third, at best.

Socialism now includes accepting the rape and murder of your own people.

Therefore, the IRA leadership deciding to align with the socialist goals is not a surprising.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (0OHXL)

54 I think the DOJ unit, community relations or somesuch, that was deployed to coerce white victims and their families to not speak out, not speak up, not identify the racist nature of their attack has been shut down.

But it was insidious.

Like, they wouldn't directly threaten the family, but more of a "you wouldn't want blacks to blame you for the backlash, would you?"
And, "if you don't sign this statement, we can't protect you from the backlash (that we will unleash against you by giving the radicals your home and work info)."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (73/SM)

55 >>> 22 Unfortunately parents of kids killed by illegals here have said similar things in support of illegals . I lost all empathy for them.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (GseMx)

I know we joke about not reading the content, but....

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (R+iUD)

56 I think I have a sure-fire way to defuse racial tensions in the UK. You know, the obvious one...deport foreign interlopers.

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (XMwZJ)

57 I always wondered if the internet would have made a difference in Nazi De.

The answer is apparently no.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (Wmg4n)

58 Government bullshits their people because damn it, People can't handle the truth!

paid for by your government tax dollars at work

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 12:41 PM (+zXtV)

59 They can't. Legally, anyway.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (CfKHZ)

They can, but it has to start with the Labor Party.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 12:41 PM (PLxDd)

60 Twenty-two guys on the RICU staff. I'll guess that there's one Muslim immigrant, and 21 self-hating white native Brits.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 12:41 PM (Jr5Lq)

61 The statement by the dad of the kid left to bleed out by the immigrant- pandering Bobbies reeked of the same government PR massaging.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:42 PM (lCppi)

62 57 I always wondered if the internet would have made a difference in Nazi De.

The answer is apparently no.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (Wmg4n)

Seems it might have made it easier to spread Jew hate.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:42 PM (gr4k7)

63
As soon as this business about MOU was made official, I kept saying, "release this". And of course the usual chorus of retards got triggered. SO, fuckyou kindly. It is a good idea, and I hope it won't take 48 hours.
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:39 PM (GD0B3)

No one said it shouldn't be released. All the hair on fire "TRUMP GOT SCREWED" before anyone knows a damn thing that's in it because has yet to be released was f*cking annoying, so No. I insist. F*ck YOU, kind sir.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:42 PM (CfKHZ)

64 I'd just like to take a bold statement and say, "Michelle Obama is a MAN!"
Posted by: Frasier Crane at June 15, 2026 12:35 PM (bNf8H)

*side eyes* *shrugs*

Posted by: Brtitney Griner at June 15, 2026 12:43 PM (wVcYX)

65 I remember when the rioting in Ferguson MO happened. That was Ben Crump's rise to fame. He even had "community" people on his website, and they were alleged to be organizers and agitators.

It all paid off for him.

Posted by: Random PJ at June 15, 2026 12:43 PM (+jscL)

66 59 They can't. Legally, anyway.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (CfKHZ)

They can, but it has to start with the Labor Party.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 12:41 PM (PLxDd)

=======

The last effort to oust him died because he threatened to call a snap election. He just has to show up to the King and say that they need a new government. The rest of Parliament and Labour has nothing to do with that conversation, and Charles wouldn't go against it because that's not what figureheads do.

He's holding onto power no matter what.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:43 PM (0OHXL)

67 The UK is cooked.

Anyone else see the video of the UK policeman grabbing a distraught 5 year old and throwing the child into the back of the police car? They also pushed away his mother who was holding a baby.

“Just following orders.”
--
The rammed a protestor head-first into a light pole.
He has died from his injuries.

The front line of fascism is their police.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 12:43 PM (73/SM)

68 40 9 Yeah Britain has gone Communist.
Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 12:31 PM (sgkY

*Fabian Society preens*
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:37 PM (xcxpd)

There is an episode from the first season of the Dr Who reboot. The 'Are you my mummy?' gas mask kid episode. Set during WWII. Creepy. During the climax when the Doctor is saving everyone he yells out something about defeating the Germans and then also 'Don't forget the Welfare State!' and I thought, when first seeing it: yeah, destroy your entire society. That was the beginning.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:43 PM (mPXxA)

69 I know we joke about not reading the content, but....
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (R+iUD)

Wait........Content?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:43 PM (CfKHZ)

70 gp - my guess 1 Muslim, 7 Indian, 1 Pakistani the rest self H8 Anglo-Saxons

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (sgkY8)

71 I think the "news" here is that the UK has the same sort of race relations propaganda unit that exists in the USA.
The average normie liberal will probably deny it as a conspiracy theory, but if pressed, say "so what, isn't stopping race riots a good thing?"

Posted by: fb at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (JVEmw)

72 I know we joke about not reading the content, but....
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (R+iUD)

Heh but I was talking about the unassisted comments from the families. They didn't need a secret government operation to be retarded. One of those were the Steine family.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (GseMx)

73 68 There is an episode from the first season of the Dr Who reboot. The 'Are you my mummy?' gas mask kid episode. Set during WWII. Creepy. During the climax when the Doctor is saving everyone he yells out something about defeating the Germans and then also 'Don't forget the Welfare State!' and I thought, when first seeing it: yeah, destroy your entire society. That was the beginning.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:43 PM (mPXxA)

======

That moment always was an early signal that Davies was going to be political. Cringey moment at the end of a very good two-parter.

"Becomes AirStrip One and be haughty about it," would have been better, I think.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (0OHXL)

74 Upcoming launch - new company - this one could succeed

Isar Aerospace - Spectrum
Onward and Upward - OLP - Andøya, Norway
Launch Date: June 15, 2026 - TBD
Launch Time: 1:00 p.m. PDT, 4:00 p.m. EDT, 2000 UTC, 22:00 CEST
Launch Window: open until 23:00 CEST

https://www.youtube.com/live/EIb7Q0W5MuQ

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (qx7Zg)

75 Now you know why all these European countries disarmed the populace.

They dont even want them owning kitchen knives anymore. Literally.

Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (wwdeg)

76 The US version of the "gaslight the family into saying that diversity is our strength" office was shut down when USAID died.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (2ocoG)

77 Next thing, RICU will be secretly videoing the grieving family, making avatars out of their faces, and releasing these AI slop statements using their voices.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (n7rxJ)

Oh, come on. They would never do....anything like....that....hm.

Posted by: Dr. T at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (jGGMD)

78 >>> 54 I think the DOJ unit, community relations or somesuch, that was deployed to coerce white victims and their families to not speak out, not speak up, not identify the racist nature of their attack has been shut down.

But it was insidious.

Like, they wouldn't directly threaten the family, but more of a "you wouldn't want blacks to blame you for the backlash, would you?"
And, "if you don't sign this statement, we can't protect you from the backlash (that we will unleash against you by giving the radicals your home and work info)."
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (73/SM)

Uh huh.

Nothing at *all* like the mafia offering insurance so your office or home doesn't burn to the ground.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (R+iUD)

79 I think the first English government to do this sort of thing was Elizabeth I (Tudor). They leaned into the capabilities that the new printing presses and the controlled theaters could bring, both on street level opinion, and the literate end.
She also had the continual threat of war, of invasion, and the history of the Tudors since the war of the Roses to look back to as well.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (rbvCR)

80 Okay, I need to go learn my strength training class for tonight. Which will be hard because I have a monster Savannah cat laying on me and I can’t see through his head, plus Saijo is trying to sneaky chomp said cat’s tail.

Don’t tell me you aren’t jealous of this life I lead.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (OoFl2)

81 I know these things move slow.

But an arrest of those doxxing and threatening Austin Metcalf's family would be nice any day now.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (73/SM)

82 UK: Drain the ... moors?
Posted by: gp
-----

I once drained a few pints at a pub at Dartmoor.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (XeU6L)

83 A"shadowy unit of government" is belching out pro-Islam propaganda? By "shadow unit," you mean Queer Starmer, right?

Posted by: Wally at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (0e5Te)

84 "Learn to love your third world rapist, and be thankful if he doesn't stab you as well.

'Diversity is our strength'. Repeat that until you are convinced it is The Truth."

Your shadowy British overlords.

Posted by: illiniwek at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (vbXSk)

85 59 They can't. Legally, anyway.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (CfKHZ)

They can, but it has to start with the Labor Party.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 12:41 PM (PLxDd)

And lose our own jobs?! And let this racist chud filth win!? We would rather watch this ENTIRE COUNTRY BURN than let either of those things happen!!!
-Labour

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (mPXxA)

86 The only shocking thing about this story is that it was aired on British news.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (lCppi)

87 How shadowy unit of government 'thought police' set up by ex-MI6 agent is trying to keep a lid on Britain's simmering racial tensions
+++++++++++++++++

The primary approach was likely done through Censorship. I still stand by the belief that we in the US know more about what is going on in the UK than the residents there because the media they have access to is compromised by excessive censorship.

As everyone here knows, Biden's administration attemped the very same thing for different reasons. They even designated FBI, DOJ, and CIA personnel to act as liasons with social meadia outlets and participate in their operations....and were hired by those same media outlets AFTER getting terminated from their government jobs.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 12:46 PM (dIske)

88 41 I did not understand why in 2016 Sky News (the supposedly more "conservative" outlet in Britain) - not to be confused with based Sky News Australia - I never understood WHY they were running full on DNC Hillary campaign propaganda only.

They had every narrative and story from the fake bs pre-digested DNC Hillary Campaign perspective. Every one. Meaning they were getting stories wrong every day over and over without repercussion or retreat. Never a fact, never anything about the truth other than filtered through a specific distorted lens.

But why? The election was going to be here. I get that we live in a smaller world due to the internet but why would you need to fully indoctrinate another country if you don't need their vote or to convince other people of anything? I just found it odd. Not unbelievable or even unpredictable. Just... odd.
Posted by: ...
=======
Rupert Murdoch wanted Killary. He owned Sky News at the time (2015-16). Now they are no different than the BBC just like his family's newspapers like the WSJ, etc.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:46 PM (E4rtv)

89 85 And lose our own jobs?! And let this racist chud filth win!? We would rather watch this ENTIRE COUNTRY BURN than let either of those things happen!!!
-Labour

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (mPXxA)

=======

Labour had 100 MPs publicly saying that they supported the ousting of Starmer like 6 weeks ago.

And yet...no leadership vote.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:46 PM (0OHXL)

90 Nothing at *all* like the mafia offering insurance so your office or home doesn't burn to the ground.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:45 PM (R+iUD)

It wouldn't be so bad if they actually followed up with fire and theft suppression instead of just burning things down if the payments are late.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:46 PM (rbvCR)

91 Since this is now a "taking credit for shit" thread, I would like to take this opportunity to make a bold statement.

I said the media would call the Karmelo Anthony an "all white jury" despite there being Asians on it. And damn sure, they're ALL saying it now.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:47 PM (CfKHZ)

92 So now under 16s have their list of sites they'll want to go on

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:47 PM (gr4k7)

93 But at least Sponge is first, that's a comfort
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo
......

All is right with the world.

Posted by: George Costanza at June 15, 2026 12:47 PM (UjdFS)

94 Community resource service

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 12:47 PM (bXbFr)

95 That moment always was an early signal that Davies was going to be political. Cringey moment at the end of a very good two-parter.

"Becomes AirStrip One and be haughty about it," would have been better, I think.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (0OHXL)

Yeah, it really was one of the few bits from the early days where it was 'eh?'

I would like to rewatch some stuff from the show, but the first few seasons, no. It's odd.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:47 PM (mPXxA)

96
They can, but it has to start with the Labor Party.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 12:41 PM (PLxDd)

What can the PEOPLE do? They're pretty powerless against Starmer, no?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (CfKHZ)

97 Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:46 PM (E4rtv)

Mystery solved! Where have you been this last 10 years. You DARE leave me in the dark about something.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (gr4k7)

98 Now you know why all these European countries disarmed the populace.

They dont even want them owning kitchen knives anymore. Literally.
Posted by: Sharpie at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (wwdeg)

Forks cant be far behind. Soon there'll be an "Only Spoons!" Movement.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (lCppi)

99 89

Labour had 100 MPs publicly saying that they supported the ousting of Starmer like 6 weeks ago.

And yet...no leadership vote.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:46 PM (0OHXL)

Do they have One Person in particular to officially call for a vote? I don’t know their system.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (Gqar8)

100
they should abandon the UK entirely. Block everyone there.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 12:38 PM (jehhT)

_____________

The UK will just get the platform equivalent of Lucas to construct a new one.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (O0L8i)

101 The primary approach was likely done through Censorship. I still stand by the belief that we in the US know more about what is going on in the UK than the residents there because the media they have access to is compromised by excessive censorship.

As everyone here knows, Biden's administration attemped the very same thing for different reasons. They even designated FBI, DOJ, and CIA personnel to act as liasons with social meadia outlets and participate in their operations....and were hired by those same media outlets AFTER getting terminated from their government jobs.
Posted by: Orson
=======
Probably. Although during the Biden years, you could find out more about US domestic issues on the Brit Based Daily Mail than our mainstream media or even Fox News.

Now the Daily Mail has reverted to all things anti Trump.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (E4rtv)

102 Labour had 100 MPs publicly saying that they supported the ousting of Starmer like 6 weeks ago.

And yet...no leadership vote.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:46 PM (0OHXL)

Starmer can keep them in line. He can threaten them back and they can't do anything about it. None of them value the country more than their own jobs. THEY LIKE what he is doing, they just think he is making them look bad.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:49 PM (mPXxA)

103 The vercotti insurance plan

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 12:49 PM (bXbFr)

104 Diverrsity is our strength!

Posted by: Family Who Would Prefer To Not Be Firebombed at June 15, 2026 12:49 PM (gr4k7)

105 I'm really beginning to wonder if the UK would look different now if King Edward VIII had not abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. From what I've read, he leaned towards the fascist/nazi governments on the continent.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 12:49 PM (qx7Zg)

106 Unfortunately under these conditions we won't know if the muzzie malfeasance and mutilation has slowed down due to the burning of Belfast. I'd like to know the real effects, but it's easier to get info from the commie chinese these days.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 12:49 PM (n5tGW)

107 It's been about 30 years since my last visit to U.K.

I'm not going back and risk getting arrested for AOSHQ comments on my phone.

Posted by: CapeFear at June 15, 2026 12:49 PM (pinTq)

108 I said the media would call the Karmelo Anthony an "all white jury" despite there being Asians on it. And damn sure, they're ALL saying it now.

Asians are white, except for that few months when the media was trying to push that white people were killing Asians. That went away when it turned out they were all black.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:49 PM (2ocoG)

109 Afternoon Ace.
It's amazing to watch when people willingly betray their fellow countryman. Did they do it for money , sex or power? Probably not these bureaucrats probably just did it because they were ordered to or because they were true believers ideologically.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (ufO5q)

110 Good thing James Bond is dead.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (rYvai)

111 Sword of Damocles for Labour is in Starmer's Hands- and they know it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (mPXxA)

112 The G7 ought to be..... Interesting...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (ZGBUU)

113 Waffle House governance. Smother and cover.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (5P5DO)

114 I think the DOJ unit, community relations or somesuch, that was deployed to coerce white victims and their families to not speak out, not speak up, not identify the racist nature of their attack has been shut down.

They were shut down during the current administration. Unfortunately, names were not released so we can't pay a visit to them and comfort them in their time of need.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (jjoN6)

115 >>> 72
==
Heh but I was talking about the unassisted comments from the families. They didn't need a secret government operation to be retarded. One of those were the Steine family.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:44 PM (GseMx)

Ah, I'd give better odds that the Steinle (?) family being CA residents were True Believers, but I don't know that for sure, and it's hard to tell when the gubmint decides to meddle.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (R+iUD)

116 I'm sure the MSM would do it on their own but I'm sure government alphabet units have instructed them how to report black crimes. It's so bad it's a joke and you can tell what the description of the perp is because of the lack of description.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (GseMx)

117 99 Do they have One Person in particular to officially call for a vote? I don’t know their system.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (Gqar

=======

Leadership of the party is an inside party mechanism. They require x% of the MPs to sign onto a petition for a vote, and then there's the leadership vote which can switch out Starmer for someone else.

I keep hearing the excuse of, "they need the perfect candidate who has to win some special election" as the reason that 2 straight years of predictions for Starmer's ouster hasn't happened.

But, you know,...I remember the immigration riots from 2 years ago when people said it meant that Starmer couldn't keep his position as PM. And yet...moments keep passing to oust him with no actual effort to oust him.

All while he says he's going to stay and has, reportedly, threatened the party with a snap election (which he can call unilaterally with one meeting with the king).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (0OHXL)

118 I think I have a sure-fire way to defuse racial tensions in the UK. You know, the obvious one...deport foreign interlopers.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent
......

Makes sense, so forget it.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (UjdFS)

119 Forks cant be far behind. Soon there'll be an "Only Spoons!" Movement.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (lCppi)

They can't keep chopsticks around. Even the name is scary!

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:51 PM (gr4k7)

120 I said the media would call the Karmelo Anthony an "all white jury" despite there being Asians on it. And damn sure, they're ALL saying it now.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:47 PM (CfKHZ)

When they can straight- faced call men 'women' and abortion 'reproductive health care', calling an actual non- white race 'white' isn't even a stretch.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:51 PM (lCppi)

121 102 Starmer can keep them in line. He can threaten them back and they can't do anything about it. None of them value the country more than their own jobs. THEY LIKE what he is doing, they just think he is making them look bad.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at June 15, 2026 12:49 PM (mPXxA)

======

That's a big part of it.

No replacement would do anything different.

It would just be another person to doll out patronage.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:51 PM (0OHXL)

122 Unfortunately parents of kids killed by illegals here have said similar things in support of illegals . I lost all empathy for them.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (GseMx)

Think about the parents and family of Austin Metcalf, now being threatened with murder because they were instrumental in the conviction of tiny knife Karamelo.
Any crazy with a quart jar of gasoline and a rag can burn them out on a whim, or target them while driving to the store.
Most people are not that brave in their grief. Not like the stalwarts here.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:52 PM (rbvCR)

123
When they can straight- faced call men 'women' and abortion 'reproductive health care', calling an actual non- white race 'white' isn't even a stretch.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:51 PM (lCppi)

Valid.

No one had 'White Hispanic' and 'White Asian' on their bingo card, I'm sure.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:52 PM (CfKHZ)

124 When they can straight- faced call men 'women' and abortion 'reproductive health care', calling an actual non- white race 'white' isn't even a stretch.

Plus Asians have always been white for DEI purposes. Just ask Harvard admissions.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:53 PM (2ocoG)

125 89

Labour had 100 MPs publicly saying that they supported the ousting of Starmer like 6 weeks ago.

And yet...no leadership vote.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:46 PM (0OHXL)

Do they have One Person in particular to officially call for a vote? I don’t know their system.
Posted by: tubal

Motion of no confidence or losing a key vote that the government majority claims is such. There is also some internal way, I think via Party Conference IRRC. But Starmer successfully has delayed by promising to leave but only when a successor is selected--right now that is the by election in Manchester where Andy Burnham is on deck for Labour. If he loses, then Starmer might very well stay in due to lack of alternatives.

Starmer's supposed threat was to call a snap election if he is immediately in danger of being removed and all the Labour grandees are afraid they will lose their offices and majority if that happens--worse, perhaps, than the drubbing in municipal elections.

So like Biden after 2021, the ship of state drifts and the underlings keep doing shit that makes Labour more hated, but they cannot restrain themselves.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:53 PM (E4rtv)

126 The G7 ought to be..... Interesting...
Posted by: It's me donna
......

and gay.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:53 PM (UjdFS)

127 >>> 109 Afternoon Ace.
It's amazing to watch when people willingly betray their fellow countryman. Did they do it for money , sex or power? Probably not these bureaucrats probably just did it because they were ordered to or because they were true believers ideologically.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 12:50 PM (ufO5q)

All of the above, in various proportions, depending on who they are.

*tee hee*

Posted by: Stan at June 15, 2026 12:53 PM (R+iUD)

128 No white! Er, that kind of white. You know what I mean.

Posted by: Hunter Biden, First Crackhead at June 15, 2026 12:53 PM (wBRco)

129 White is just another term for “ Other”.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:53 PM (Gqar8)

130 69 I know we joke about not reading the content, but....
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:40 PM (R+iUD)

Wait........Content?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:43 PM (CfKHZ)

In the cold months we say derogatory things about the blog bosts. The winter of our diss content.

Posted by: Literary jokes! at June 15, 2026 12:53 PM (TbWk/)

131 Think about the parents and family of Austin Metcalf, now being threatened with murder because they were instrumental in the conviction of tiny knife Karamelo.

Over on the tech thread, I posted Mr. Metcalf's rant to the black community about the threats. He's not backing down and because of him I have now heard the term "Watermelon Felon."

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 12:54 PM (jjoN6)

132 Unfortunately parents of kids killed by illegals here have said similar things in support of illegals

They all received unknown threats from the Office of Community Relations, which thankfully no longer exists.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:54 PM (2ocoG)

133 Next thing, RICU will be secretly videoing the grieving family, making avatars out of their faces, and releasing these AI slop statements using their voices.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 12:36 PM (n7rxJ)

Every time I see RICU I think Royal Irish Constabulary, and I suspect the Irish do as well.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:54 PM (rbvCR)

134 125 Motion of no confidence or losing a key vote that the government majority claims is such. There is also some internal way, I think via Party Conference IRRC. But Starmer successfully has delayed by promising to leave but only when a successor is selected--right now that is the by election in Manchester where Andy Burnham is on deck for Labour. If he loses, then Starmer might very well stay in due to lack of alternatives.

Starmer's supposed threat was to call a snap election if he is immediately in danger of being removed and all the Labour grandees are afraid they will lose their offices and majority if that happens--worse, perhaps, than the drubbing in municipal elections.

So like Biden after 2021, the ship of state drifts and the underlings keep doing shit that makes Labour more hated, but they cannot restrain themselves.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:53 PM (E4rtv)

=====

Starmer said like 2 days ago that he's definitely not going anywhere. That it's "stubbornness" that prevents him from any diminishment of his power.

Anything he says about replacements is nonsense. He's intentionally making the perfect the enemy of the good as an excuse to not leave.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (0OHXL)

135 A sharpened spoon makes a fine tool for gouging infidel eyes out. Scoop and go.

Posted by: connected and litigious at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (cS1cw)

136 Farr (who is now mort) was the fellow behind prevent thst didnt prevent anything (like stockport)

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (bXbFr)

137 Over on the tech thread, I posted Mr. Metcalf's rant to the black community about the threats. He's not backing down and because of him I have now heard the term "Watermelon Felon."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 12:54 PM (jjoN6)

And it said it in a completely sarcastic manner in context, but context is not the way things work anymore.

He will be hung with it for eternity.

"SEE?!? HE RAISED HIM SOME RACIST CRACKERS!!!!"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (CfKHZ)

138
Forks cant be far behind. Soon there'll be an "Only Spoons!" Movement.
Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (lCppi)

Spoon, Arthur! SPOOOOON!!!

Posted by: The Tick at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (TbWk/)

139 129 White is just another term for “ Other”.
Posted by: tubal

You misspelled cracker.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:56 PM (E4rtv)

140 On the 250th anniversary of the greatest FU ever handed to the British government, perhaps it's a good time for the British people to do the same.

They need to abolish their entire government from PM all the way down to dogcatcher, and start anew.

Posted by: weew at June 15, 2026 12:56 PM (9TspW)

141

"If these allegations are true, this could become one of the biggest scandals in modern British history."

Annnnd?

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at June 15, 2026 12:56 PM (et1vG)

142 There's no such thing as an ex-MI6 agent e.g., Christopher Steele.

Posted by: 13times at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (Whrv+)

143
"If these allegations are true, this could become one of the biggest scandals in modern British history."

Annnnd?

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at June 15, 2026 12:56 PM (et1vG)

So, you're saying "in before the nothing will happen guy?"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (CfKHZ)

144 If something bad happens to my children I will shout out this website during my vigilante perpwalk.

Posted by: connected and litigious at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (cS1cw)

145 141

"If these allegations are true, this could become one of the biggest scandals in modern British history."

Annnnd?

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at June 15, 2026 12:56 PM (et1vG)

=====

Northern Irish mobs and gangs with operational knowledge of how to conduct an insurgency have more narrative ammo to maintain a pogrom against foreign born residents in its borders which could spread to other working class British places like Birmingham.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (0OHXL)

146 He will be hung with it for eternity.

And I hope he continues to punch back. They're going to call us racist any way.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (jjoN6)

147 141

"If these allegations are true, this could become one of the biggest scandals in modern British history."

Annnnd?

Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at June 15, 2026 12:56 PM (et1vG)
_________________________________

I got this. I'm already drafting a biting letter.

Posted by: Jim Jordan at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (dIske)

148 What I want to know is, did Dad Metcalf make an "ok" sign, because that's like double-plus ungood.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (R+iUD)

149 Over on the tech thread, I posted Mr. Metcalf's rant to the black community about the threats. He's not backing down and because of him I have now heard the term "Watermelon Felon."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 12

Did you post the whole thing from the Sarah Fields interview? Because that particular statement keeps getting played put of context.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (OoFl2)

150 good morning! got started a little late today - stayed up for the Caroline cup win last night!!!!!

still pretty psyched

on US families - these statements are still forced on them

Mr Schmidt said they were actually surprised by the press release the city put out about "their feelings" after Billy was murdered in front of their home in South Philly.

he's been really vocal after that. that whole family is very conservative.

the statements are BS and WILL be put out regardless. yeah they'll use AI fakes if they have to

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (j+aD2)

151 I looked it up: most of the UK moors are pretty dry already. Not much to drain.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (Jr5Lq)

152 Starmer said like 2 days ago that he's definitely not going anywhere. That it's "stubbornness" that prevents him from any diminishment of his power.

Starmer understands that once he leaves office he's probably fucked. If British patriots don't get him, Ukrainian rent boys will.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (2ocoG)

153 Farr was an associate of fiona hill the russia hoaxer

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (bXbFr)

154
I got this. I'm already drafting a biting letter.
Posted by: Jim Jordan at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (dIske)

But, WHERE are your SLEEVES!???!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (CfKHZ)

155 >>> 145

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Northern Irish mobs and gangs with operational knowledge of how to conduct an insurgency have more narrative ammo to maintain a pogrom against foreign born residents in its borders which could spread to other working class British places like Birmingham.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (0OHXL)

Oh no!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (R+iUD)

156 I saw a screenshot of a police booking where an illegal from El Salvador being booked on murder was listed as white.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (GseMx)

157 152 Starmer said like 2 days ago that he's definitely not going anywhere. That it's "stubbornness" that prevents him from any diminishment of his power.

Starmer understands that once he leaves office he's probably fucked. If British patriots don't get him, Ukrainian rent boys will.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (2ocoG)

======

He's somebody right now.

And he's hurting Britain like he's always wanted.

He's a leftist ideologue given the tools of state to accomplish what he's always wanted to accomplish.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:59 PM (0OHXL)

158 Soon there'll be an "Only Spoons!" Movement.

Is that like Only Fans?

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:59 PM (2ocoG)

159 Obviously the US has something like this too, or at least did. I think -- I can't recall the name so I can't search for it-- the DOJ had some kind of "anti-bias unit" that rushed in to tell families of victims of terrorist or racial violence that they must call for peace and that the death must not be used to inflame passions.
XXXXXXX

FBI Community Relations or some shit like.
Conservative Treehiuse wrote about frequently.

Soothing relations after whitey gets killed.
Stirring up shit when blackie gets theirs.

In virtually every big case since Obama's son was killed by a wealthy jew in an elite gated community just because he was there.... and black.

Posted by: Operator Error at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (vr1/1)

160 Insty posted a link to a set of tweets from Trent Telenko which is interesting reading:

tinyurl.com/4f7sysbv

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (NcvvS)

161 158 Soon there'll be an "Only Spoons!" Movement.

Is that like Only Fans?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:59 PM (2ocoG)

Cutlery Porn, with Age Verification.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (Gqar8)

162 137 Over on the tech thread, I posted Mr. Metcalf's rant to the black community about the threats. He's not backing down and because of him I have now heard the term "Watermelon Felon."
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 12:54 PM (jjoN6)

And it said it in a completely sarcastic manner in context, but context is not the way things work anymore.

He will be hung with it for eternity.

"SEE?!? HE RAISED HIM SOME RACIST CRACKERS!!!!"
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (CfKHZ)

He tried to calm the waters, went way WAY above and beyond anyone in his position would be expected to do (and IMHO shouldn't have taken the stances he took but that's another issue) and what he got in return was death threats, being spat on, blacks calling for his other son to get murdered, blacks calling for just plain killing white people for the fuck of it because MUH OPPRESSION and WE WUZ KANGZ AND SHEEET!! In light of all this he's continued to be quite restrained.

Posted by: To hell with these savages at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (TbWk/)

163 Obviously the US has something like this too, or at least did. I think -- I can't recall the name so I can't search for it-- the DOJ had some kind of "anti-bias unit" that rushed in to tell families of victims of terrorist or racial violence that they must call for peace and that the death must not be used to inflame passions.

ATTACKWATCH!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (CfKHZ)

164 He will be hung with it for eternity.

"SEE?!? HE RAISED HIM SOME RACIST CRACKERS!!!!"
Posted by: Sponge
===========
I think he is ahead of the curve. The patience with the criminal hood rat class is pretty much done. Cameras everywhere create lasting impressions causing the old rallying cry of racism to fall on deaf ears. Apart from the media and the leftist redoubts of academia, etc.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (E4rtv)

165 >>> 152

==
Starmer understands that once he leaves office he's probably fucked. If British patriots don't get him, Ukrainian rent boys will.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (2ocoG)

And then he dies...

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (R+iUD)

166 160 Insty posted a link to a set of tweets from Trent Telenko which is interesting reading:

tinyurl.com/4f7sysbv

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (NcvvS)

======

This is exactly what I was thinking of but too lazy to look up.

So, thank you for digging it up!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (0OHXL)

167 164 He will be hung with it for eternity.

"SEE?!? HE RAISED HIM SOME RACIST CRACKERS!!!!"
Posted by: Sponge
===========
I think he is ahead of the curve. The patience with the criminal hood rat class is pretty much done. Cameras everywhere create lasting impressions causing the old rallying cry of racism to fall on deaf ears. Apart from the media and the leftist redoubts of academia, etc.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (E4rtv)

=====

While at the same time predominantly black mobs are rioting in NYC because of a basketball tournament.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (0OHXL)

168 "one of the biggest scandals in modern British history."

When I think big British scandal, I come up with "Profumo," and I don't know WTF it even is.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (Jr5Lq)

169 blacks calling for his other son to get murdered, blacks calling for just plain killing white people for the fuck of it because MUH OPPRESSION and WE WUZ KANGZ AND SHEEET!! In light of all this he's continued to be quite restrained.
Posted by: To hell with these savages at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (TbWk/)

To be fair, without all this, we wouldn't have been blessed with my new favorite term, "Blacktose Intolerant."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (CfKHZ)

170 Starmer said like 2 days ago that he's definitely not going anywhere. That it's "stubbornness" that prevents him from any diminishment of his power.

Anything he says about replacements is nonsense. He's intentionally making the perfect the enemy of the good as an excuse to not leave.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (0OHXL)

If Starmer has any brains, he's got a food taster on his payroll.

Posted by: Dr. T at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (jGGMD)

171 FBI Community Relations or some shit like.
Conservative Treehiuse wrote about frequently.

Soothing relations after whitey gets killed.
Stirring up shit when blackie gets theirs.

In virtually every big case since Obama's son was killed by a wealthy jew in an elite gated community just because he was there.... and black.
Posted by: Operator Error

Community Relations under the US DoJ Civil Rights Division. Got scrapped by DAG Harmeet.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (E4rtv)

172 British police just arrested 3 YouTubers for posting videos. They were not participating. They just filmed and posted.

The UK is gone.

Posted by: Vengeance at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (vhFJq)

173 The reason western governments stopped working on MKUltra type stuff is they found they did not need it, because around the same time social science discovered you could manipulate enough people via media to control society.

And we've been subjected to this, since the end of the cold war, pitching leftwing crap designed to make the populace embrace serfdom and obedience.

This is sort of the idea behind Mad Man and The Foundation series. Which would, I suppose, make Trump, The Mule.

Asimov was a smart guy and a good writer - but also a leftwing asshole.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (sKqQm)

174 Over on the tech thread, I posted Mr. Metcalf's rant to the black community about the threats. He's not backing down and because of him I have now heard the term "Watermelon Felon."
--
Normal blacks are laughing at it as well--it fits.

BTW, I realize the only response to losers saying "Release the Epstein files" or the various "Trump is a pedo/protecting pedos" is to say:

And Michelle Obama has a dick.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (73/SM)

175 161 158 Soon there'll be an "Only Spoons!" Movement.

Is that like Only Fans?
Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 12:59 PM (2ocoG)

Cutlery Porn, with Age Verification.
Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (Gqar

Even our flatware is STACKED

Posted by: Check out those curves at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (TbWk/)

176 Starmer said like 2 days ago that he's definitely not going anywhere. That it's "stubbornness" that prevents him from any diminishment of his power.

Anything he says about replacements is nonsense. He's intentionally making the perfect the enemy of the good as an excuse to not leave.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (0OHXL)

Labour is going to go down with his ship - the entire country will - and people will spend decades wondering why everyone just stood around and did nothing about it, even though everyone saw it coming.

There’s no conceivable set of circumstances where this ends well.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (cx1bp)

177
I suppose the thing to do is visit Britain before it's moldering corpse is complete rotten.

Fascinating stuff, they voted in their own destruction and extermination.

The Brits that would fight the Battle of Britain are simply gone.

Can you imagine if the Nazis had landed in Britain during WWII, and immediately started raping the women, turning them into sex slaves, and randomly killing the men.

And the Brits of 1940 said, "Ah, well. It's their culture. Nothing to be done, old chaps. Don't be anti-German! Giles Gingham was arrested for saying Hitler could suck his bollocks. Just not done, old bean.?

Sad, pitiful, and horrifying.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 01:03 PM (iJfKG)

178 Millions of UK youth are talking to their friends right now saying let's just use this or that social media. Kids are dumb, but they're smart in social media.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 01:03 PM (n5tGW)

179 While at the same time predominantly black mobs are rioting in NYC because of a basketball tournament.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (0OHXL)

Oh, there was a significant load of white men AND women kicking the windows out of the school buses and lighting them on fire.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:03 PM (CfKHZ)

180 >>Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (0OHXL)

Glad to help, TJM.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:03 PM (NcvvS)

181 the statements are BS and WILL be put out regardless. yeah they'll use AI fakes if they have to

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at June 15, 2026 12:58 PM (j+aD2)

Want to

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (gr4k7)

182 FBI Community Relations or some shit like.
Conservative Treehiuse wrote about frequently.

About 1/4th of the leftwing reels I run across on facebook call for killing people the person doesn't like.

I tried reporting the most odious ones. Each time facebook tells me its an acceptable post.

Note, these are reels that explicitly call for killing people.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (sKqQm)

183 Biggest Brit scandal was probably the Kim Philby mess. Not only screwed the Brits but got us and the allies as well

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (ufO5q)

184 176 Labour is going to go down with his ship - the entire country will - and people will spend decades wondering why everyone just stood around and did nothing about it, even though everyone saw it coming.

There’s no conceivable set of circumstances where this ends well.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (cx1bp)

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Charles could have an interesting legacy if he called for a snap election himself.

Of course, he won't because he sees nothing wrong with the unpeople of his underclass having their daughters raped by Muslim men imported to make England pay for doing colonialisms.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (0OHXL)

185 While at the same time predominantly black mobs are rioting in NYC because of a basketball tournament.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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I think the Spirit Airways and Carnival Cruise lines videos are leaving a mark just like the Teen Takeovers. If someone wanted to cause a bad impression of black underclass, they could scarcely do worse than these videos. That also leaves out the countless cop body cam videos online now.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (E4rtv)

186 Basically, if this unit found that you didn't watch the most recent seasons of Doctor Who, you were "susceptible to far-right extremism".

Posted by: meerkat at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (mxEar)

187 179 While at the same time predominantly black mobs are rioting in NYC because of a basketball tournament.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (0OHXL)

Oh, there was a significant load of white men AND women kicking the windows out of the school buses and lighting them on fire.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:03 PM (CfKHZ)

Cultural appropriation!

Posted by: Shame on them at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (TbWk/)

188 >>When I think big British scandal, I come up with "Profumo," and I don't know WTF it even is.

Guy who was thinking with his little head and lost a position of power. Spent the rest of his life trying to atone for it, very quietly.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:05 PM (NcvvS)

189 Rules are a great way to stop kids from doing stuff.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:05 PM (gr4k7)

190 Fascinating stuff, they voted in their own destruction and extermination.

They voted for free shit. The politicians turned that into a mandate to reduce them to serfdom. But hey, the NHS will fix up those knife wounds in a few weeks if you don't die first!

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 01:05 PM (sKqQm)

191 Stalinmer isn’t going anywhere.

Posted by: Vengeance at June 15, 2026 01:05 PM (vhFJq)

192 Black Somali Minneapolis cop shoots innocent white woman and sentenced to 5 years and serves less than 4.

White Minneapolis cop detains perp with procedure he was trained to do and perp arguably dies from drugs is sentenced to over 20 years and fellow cops controlling the crowds sentenced to 2-3 years in prison.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 01:05 PM (GseMx)

193 English gsl was two timing with defense minister and sovirt spy
In the movie the spy was played by jeroem crabbe

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 01:06 PM (bXbFr)

194 >>> 179 While at the same time predominantly black mobs are rioting in NYC because of a basketball tournament.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (0OHXL)

Oh, there was a significant load of white men AND women kicking the windows out of the school buses and lighting them on fire.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:03 PM (CfKHZ)

I'm so old I remember when KTCL in Boulder had a moderately successful campaign prior to an upcoming iteration of CO vs NE: "Dude! Don't burn your couch!"

... but somehow I doubt anything similar would have worked here.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:06 PM (R+iUD)

195 To be fair, without all this, we wouldn't have been blessed with my new favorite term, "Blacktose Intolerant."
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

OK, I am adding that to my list of phrases.

And to answer Piper: No, I didn't post the entire interview. Just the clip where he said that and challenging Caramello's father to show his criminal record against his.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 01:06 PM (jjoN6)

196 What this tells me more than anything is people arent being spied on through web sites. They are on your phone.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:06 PM (gr4k7)

197 Biggest Brit scandal I remember was when the leaders caught being homo.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 01:06 PM (GseMx)

198 Oh, there was a significant load of white men AND women kicking the windows out of the school buses and lighting them on fire.
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Human garbage is a rainbow coalition

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 01:07 PM (9aLKZ)

199 My recollection of British scandals of the last 100 years is that however they start out, they always end up with a bunch of gay sex.
Fortunately for Starmer, that could never happen with him, right?

Posted by: Wally at June 15, 2026 01:07 PM (0e5Te)

200 Doc ran a prostitution ring (near beer)

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 01:07 PM (bXbFr)

201
A sharpened spoon makes a fine tool for gouging infidel eyes out. Scoop and go.
Posted by: connected and litigious

OUCH!

Posted by: G'Kar at June 15, 2026 01:07 PM (Cqx++)

202 197 Biggest Brit scandal I remember was when the leaders caught being homo.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 01:06 PM (GseMx)

Now it's a resume inhancer

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 01:07 PM (ZGBUU)

203 The original "House of Cards" show had lots of juicy Brit scandals.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:08 PM (Jr5Lq)

204 178 Millions of UK youth are talking to their friends right now saying let's just use this or that social media. Kids are dumb, but they're smart in social media.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk

Kids will find a way just as the Chicoms found a way around the Great Firewall of China. And it makes Labour even less 'cool'. I think Labour are done for to be replaced by a Muslim centered Green party with white commies allowed for diversity and numbers. The more interesting dynamic is Tory/Reform/Restore as I don't think Nigel is aware that he might as well go to full deportation and removal rather than trying to please the press.

Party funding is opaque and that could be part of the reason but I think increasingly on the Right, people want a hard break with the policies of the past.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:08 PM (E4rtv)

205 What this tells me more than anything is people arent being spied on through web sites. They are on your phone.
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They are watching me poop.

Pervs

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (9aLKZ)

206 Oh, there was a significant load of white men AND women kicking the windows out of the school buses and lighting them on fire.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:03 PM (CfKHZ)

The ones I saw were carrying Palestinian flags.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (GseMx)

207
Cultural appropriation!
Posted by: Shame on them at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (TbWk/)

Heh. That's funny.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (CfKHZ)

208 Posted by: Operator Error at June 15, 2026 01:00 PM (vr1/1)
_________________________

I mentioned that above. The Biden Administration had two DOJ / FBI reps pressuring social media to censor as well as highlight positions they wanted pushed. Elvis Chan and Laura Dehmlow of the FBI were acting under direction of the DOJ...and, also, reporting directly to the White House.

Rob Flaherty, Director of Digital Strategy was making threateing calls to all major social media outlets to keep certain viewpoints off the platform...and social media was only to willing to comply.

All three of these individuals were actually participating in planning and status meetings at all media outlets...but were eventually told by a Federal Judge that they overstepped (Murthy v. Missouri (originally filed as Missouri v. Biden)

The UK has no First Amendment to fall back on. There have to be a lot of envious Europeans when they learn that our CONSTITUTIONAL Govt. with all it's flaws is a hell of a lot better than theirs is.

Posted by: Orson at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (dIske)

209 We'll soon learn that letting Spirit go out of business was a huge fucking mistake as its former passengers migrate to other airlines.

Posted by: mr tmz at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (rJ48h)

210 They made a movie about the Profumo scandal with Bridget Fonda.

And...the woman that she is playing as was arguably BETTER looking.

This is not the sort of gay sex scandal I expect from Brit pols

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (sKqQm)

211 They are watching me poop.

Pervs
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (9aLKZ)

*yanks down pants*

*jacks off*

Posted by: Graham Platner at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (CfKHZ)

212 When I think big British scandal, I come up with "Profumo," and I don't know WTF it even is.
Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:01 PM (Jr5Lq)

We got a picture of a nude chick in a chair out of it, anyway.

Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 01:10 PM (wBRco)

213 Starmer is holding Labour hostage. He knows if an election is called Labour will get trounced. He's using their positions as a shield to keep him in office. First class scumbag

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 01:10 PM (ufO5q)

214 And the Brits of 1940 said, "Ah, well. It's their culture. Nothing to be done, old chaps. Don't be anti-German! Giles Gingham was arrested for saying Hitler could suck his bollocks. Just not done, old bean.?

Sad, pitiful, and horrifying.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 01:03 PM (iJfKG)

I cannot imagine!

Posted by: Neville Chamberlain at June 15, 2026 01:10 PM (gr4k7)

215 Oh, there was a significant load of white men AND women kicking the windows out of the school buses and lighting them on fire.

The video I saw was all black. Statistically there probably were a few people not named "Felontavius", but only a few.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 01:10 PM (2ocoG)

216 205 What this tells me more than anything is people arent being spied on through web sites. They are on your phone.
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They are watching me poop.

Pervs
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (9aLKZ)

Mostly German foreign intelligence.

Posted by: Some middle eastern agencies maybe at June 15, 2026 01:11 PM (TbWk/)

217 >>Biggest Brit scandal was probably the Kim Philby mess.

Another interesting story. A later part of the scandal was that one of the spies continued in service to the Crown for many years and, when his involvement became known, there was lots of indignation.

Story: tinyurl.com/2kjekux3

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:11 PM (NcvvS)

218 Starmer said like 2 days ago that he's definitely not going anywhere. That it's "stubbornness" that prevents him from any diminishment of his power.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 12:55 PM (0OHXL)

Starmer said it wasn't about stubbornness or ego, but about "duty."

Posted by: 13times at June 15, 2026 01:11 PM (n9lbh)

219
Soon there'll be an "Only Spoons!" Movement.
Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 12:48 PM (lCppi)

I'm good with that.

Posted by: Sheriff of Nottingham, chewing the screen at June 15, 2026 01:11 PM (y9nCu)

220 DM recently did one of those 'look at the withered old pruny celeb' photo articles on Bridget Fonda. No longer hawt.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (Jr5Lq)

221
The ones I saw were carrying Palestinian flags.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 01:09 PM (GseMx)

Would explain a lot.....

Posted by: Graham Platner at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (CfKHZ)

222 Damn.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (CfKHZ)

223
I notice that the Daily Mail article has the comments feature removed.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (AnW6a)

224 The Profumo affair was a whole lot of nothing. No evidence was produced that any info was passed from Profumo to hooker to Soviet guy. The cover-up by the government was the big scandal

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (ufO5q)

225
Starmer said it wasn't about stubbornness or ego, but about "duty."
Posted by: 13times at June 15, 2026 01:11 PM (n9lbh)

In this case, it's spelled 'doody.'

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (CfKHZ)

226 1960's Profumo scandal involved quite pretty women and several Tories with lurid insinuations that Christine Keeler who was Profumo's mistress also was having it off with a Russian spy.

Supposedly quite a few guys including perhaps Prince Phillip were dabbling with girls ran by an osteopath called Ward.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (E4rtv)

227 I think I have a sure-fire way to defuse racial tensions in the UK. You know, the obvious one...deport foreign interlopers.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent
......

Makes sense, so forget it.
Posted by: wth
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Our situation here is not so dire, but the seeds have been planted.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 01:13 PM (XeU6L)

228 Supposedly quite a few guys including perhaps Prince Phillip were dabbling with girls ran by an osteopath called Ward.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (E4rtv)

Jefferson, Montgomery, or Cleaver?

Posted by: You were too hard on the beaver at June 15, 2026 01:13 PM (TbWk/)

229 The ones I saw were carrying Palestinian flags.

There was just that incident where pro-Pallie protesters hit someone in the spine with a sledgehammer and the judge said they didn't actually mean to hurt anyone, it was just a hammer.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 01:13 PM (2ocoG)

230 I do find it a bit amazing that no media person has rushed to interview anyone on that jury, nor have they gone attention seeking that I've seen.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:14 PM (CfKHZ)

231 >>Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:12 PM (CfKHZ)

Sponge, WTH? You lost your Johnny Hart hash?

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:14 PM (NcvvS)

232 224 The Profumo affair was a whole lot of nothing. No evidence was produced that any info was passed from Profumo to hooker to Soviet guy. The cover-up by the government was the big scandal
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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We simply do not know as they wouldn't tell us the truth anyway. Rumors of Prince Phillip being involved among others with Steven Ward's women might have been well enough to make Profumo fall on his sword and hide the involvement of others.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:14 PM (E4rtv)

233 >>I said the media would call the Karmelo Anthony an "all white jury" despite there being Asians on it. And damn sure, they're ALL saying it now.
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It illustrates the prevalent black-supremacy mindset. There is the black race, and then everything else, which is inherently inferior and repressive.

Posted by: Frasier Crane at June 15, 2026 01:14 PM (bNf8H)

234 Jefferson, Montgomery, or Cleaver?
Posted by: You were too hard on the beaver
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Stephen.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:14 PM (E4rtv)

235 I lost all respect for Bridget Fonda when she did that Tarantino scene, getting rear-ended by DeNiro.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (Jr5Lq)

236 Profumo was basically the epstein of it's day in the UK without all the pedo.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (n5tGW)

237 There was just that incident where pro-Pallie protesters hit someone in the spine with a sledgehammer and the judge said they didn't actually mean to hurt anyone, it was just a hammer.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 01:13 PM (2ocoG)

Were these the ones that drove their car THROUGH A FUCKING WALL to carry out their additional acts of violence?

Posted by: It was just a sledgehammer. Like a pool noodle, really. at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (TbWk/)

238 227 I think I have a sure-fire way to defuse racial tensions in the UK. You know, the obvious one...deport foreign interlopers.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent
......

Makes sense, so forget it.
Posted by: wth
--------

Our situation here is not so dire, but the seeds have been planted.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 01:13 PM (XeU6L)

If we would pursue that more vigorously there would be a sudden dearth of Mexican restaurants. Whatever would we do? We would have to resort to Taco Bell!

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (Gqar8)

239
Sponge, WTH? You lost your Johnny Hart hash?
Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:14 PM (NcvvS)

VPN'd into the DC here while at work. The other hash is the house.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (CfKHZ)

240 Starmer is holding Labour hostage. He knows if an election is called Labour will get trounced. He's using their positions as a shield to keep him in office. First class scumbag
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Their entire survival plan hinges upon Republicans losing the House this year and the Presidency in 2028.

I guess then they figure the USAID spigot will be turned back on and all the spying and censorship will be back in place.
Plus, no one to stop them from banning "extreme right wing" parties.

I mean, it's kind of a stupid plan.
But they are very stupid people.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 01:16 PM (73/SM)

241 I lost all respect for Bridget Fonda when she did that Tarantino scene, getting rear-ended by DeNiro.
Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (Jr5Lq)

She was pretty cute in that movie, tho.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:16 PM (CfKHZ)

242 but about "duty."

Posted by: 13times at June 15, 2026 01:11 PM (n9lbh)

Me too!

Posted by: Graham Planter at June 15, 2026 01:16 PM (gr4k7)

243 Rule Britannia. Britannia rules the waves. Britons never never never shall be slaves - with the following exceptions ….

Posted by: Going deep. Out. at June 15, 2026 01:16 PM (zqeQL)

244 >>Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (CfKHZ)

Whew - thought the spacetime continuum had jumped the rails.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:17 PM (NcvvS)

245 Were these the ones that drove their car THROUGH A FUCKING WALL to carry out their additional acts of violence?
Posted by: It was just a sledgehammer. Like a pool noodle, really. at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (TbWk/)

Don't you be forcing your bigoted notions of White People Parking on everyone, racist.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 01:17 PM (Ot/FD)

246 They are waiting on the Makerfield election. If Andy Burnham wins, he will challenge Starmer

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 15, 2026 01:17 PM (7T8ei)

247 241 I lost all respect for Bridget Fonda when she did that Tarantino scene, getting rear-ended by DeNiro.
Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (Jr5Lq)

She was pretty cute in that movie, tho.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:16 PM (CfKHZ)

Louis shooting her in the parking lot was cathartic.

Posted by: And darkly funny at June 15, 2026 01:17 PM (TbWk/)

248 Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:15 PM (Jr5Lq)

I do not refer to that as rear ended

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:17 PM (gr4k7)

249 Our situation here is not so dire, but the seeds have been planted.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Deportations are accelerating--double from last year (about 260k so far this year). Voluntary deportation estimates are reaching 3-3.5 million. Look for the cities where rent has suddenly dropped for a clue for this phenomenon and the immediate drop in school enrollments. A pivot to workplace raids is likely to turn up even more heat.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:17 PM (E4rtv)

250 Alexander Graham Bell was OK but I prefer his brother, Taco Bell.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:18 PM (ndZc7)

251 ....sniff....sniff
smells like Obama

Posted by: torabora at June 15, 2026 01:18 PM (KtOUo)

252 I don't know who Trent Telenko is. Here are his predictions that Real Britons and Irishmen are going to push 90% of migrants out of Northern Ireland within three months. Then Liverpool will be the migrants-out targets. Under the radar. He predicts gun battles between native Britons, armed by the IRA, and Muslims bringing arms out of caches in mosques. Eh, I don't know if his scenario is possible.

https://tinyurl.com/mr399s5f

Posted by: Gref at June 15, 2026 01:18 PM (5rh/l)

253 Link to info on the election.

https://tinyurl.com/y46j76x3

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 15, 2026 01:18 PM (7T8ei)

254
Biggest Brit scandal was probably the Kim Philby mess.

Story: tinyurl.com/2kjekux3
Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:11 PM (NcvvS)

Especially since MI5/MI6 knew damned well that he was a traitor going back decades, at least as far back as WWII.

Interesting fact: The OSS/CIA dumbass who kept making excuses for Philby was Miles Copeland Sr, father to Stewart Copeland the drummer for The Police.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 01:19 PM (y9nCu)

255 Alexander Graham Bell was OK but I prefer his brother, Taco Bell.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:18 PM (ndZc7)

A quote from history:

"When the hell did the Mexicans get their own phone company?"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:19 PM (CfKHZ)

256 The authorities rush in and talk to parents and family of someone who is "culturally enriched" and told "here's your talking points. Say this and nothing else, or we will prosecute you for hate speech and racism."

Literally. Its why they almost always have exactly the same statements at press conferences after losing a child to some rapist or head hacker.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 01:19 PM (UZCuZ)

257 nor have they gone attention seeking that I've seen.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:14 PM (CfKHZ)

Attention seeking? If that was me I would be in an Osama cave right now.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:19 PM (gr4k7)

258 We'll sentence them to be attacked about the neck until they cheer up.

Posted by: King Kier at June 15, 2026 01:19 PM (rgnea)

259 My brain just snapped off its stem at the phrase "Britons armed by the IRA"

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 01:19 PM (Ot/FD)

260 240 Their entire survival plan hinges upon Republicans losing the House this year and the Presidency in 2028.

I guess then they figure the USAID spigot will be turned back on and all the spying and censorship will be back in place.
Plus, no one to stop them from banning "extreme right wing" parties.

I mean, it's kind of a stupid plan.
But they are very stupid people.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 01:16 PM (73/SM)

=======

Democrats have lost every single budget fight with Trump because Trump actually uses the powers granted to him by Congress to redirect funding as he sees fit.

It would be wildly entertaining to see Jeffries orchestrate a shutdown with 219 Democrats in the House against a 53 seat majority GOP in the Senate and Trump willing to veto spending bills that added things like USAID (which he'd be able to staff and direct financing off if it were to come back, those staffers don't get auto-hired back and he could hire his own people).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:19 PM (0OHXL)

261 Maybe one of the bereaved family of these daily diversity murders will do a full Marc Antony "Brutus was a honorable man" speech.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at June 15, 2026 01:20 PM (BXl9F)

262 Don't you be forcing your bigoted notions of White People Parking on everyone, racist.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 01:17 PM (Ot/FD)

Are you suggesting that non-white people can't park correctly?

Posted by: Eleanor Holmes Norton takes umbrage. UMBRAGE!! at June 15, 2026 01:20 PM (TbWk/)

263 > don't know who Trent Telenko is. Here are his predictions that Real Britons and Irishmen are going to push 90% of migrants out of Northern Ireland within three months. Then Liverpool will be the migrants-out targets. Under the radar. He predicts gun battles between native Britons, armed by the IRA, and Muslims bringing arms out of caches in mosques. Eh, I don't know if his scenario is possible.

https://tinyurl.com/mr399s5f
Posted by: Gref at June 15, 2026 01:18 PM (5rh/l)

Several people that responded to his thread claimed to be UK residents and told him he was clueless.

Posted by: mr tmz at June 15, 2026 01:20 PM (rJ48h)

264 And one wonders why the UK's National "Health" Service has lasted this long.

Psyops all the ding dong day.

Posted by: mrp at June 15, 2026 01:20 PM (rj6Yv)

265 I fully appreciate the artistic and narrative justification for the scene. I don't know why it bothered me that Fonda did it. If Maggie Gyllenhall did it, I'd be totes OK with it.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:20 PM (Jr5Lq)

266 She was pretty cute in that movie, tho.

She was always really cute, but clearly dangerous to your soul and sanity. She's the kind of girl you really try to keep your buddy from falling for because you can tell she'll destroy his life.

Like the man said "A pretty face don't mean a pretty heart"

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 01:20 PM (UZCuZ)

267 Marburg files

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 01:21 PM (ZxPkt)

268 Most fascist governments have usually tried to keep the military strong as a backup plan to losing power; but Starmer is letting the UK military die. 2 of his top defense officials have resigned in recent weeks, both loyal Labour Party members. They both said that they simply could no longer be a party to what has happening to the military under Starmer.

As you may have seen, Britain right now does not have a single submarine that is seaworthy enough to leave port.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 01:21 PM (cx1bp)

269 Yo quiero Senior Watson

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 01:21 PM (n5tGW)

270 Anrhony blunt the fourtth spy reportedly gave the market gardem plans to the germans

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 01:21 PM (bXbFr)

271 252 I don't know who Trent Telenko is. Here are his predictions that Real Britons and Irishmen are going to push 90% of migrants out of Northern Ireland within three months. Then Liverpool will be the migrants-out targets. Under the radar. He predicts gun battles between native Britons, armed by the IRA, and Muslims bringing arms out of caches in mosques. Eh, I don't know if his scenario is possible.

https://tinyurl.com/mr399s5f
Posted by: Gref
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He started on X with his reports on Ukraine (anti Russian fwiw). Dunno where he is based.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:21 PM (E4rtv)

272 I lost all respect for Bridget Fonda

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Her momma.

https://t.co/cwzDQ86djA

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:22 PM (ndZc7)

273 Deportations are accelerating--double from last year (about 260k so far this year). Voluntary deportation estimates are reaching 3-3.5 million. Look for the cities where rent has suddenly dropped for a clue for this phenomenon and the immediate drop in school enrollments. A pivot to workplace raids is likely to turn up even more heat.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:17 PM (E4rtv)

I think it's already happening in LAUSD, causing panic amongst the teachers unions who grift from high enrollment numbers, regardless of the outcome . Hence, the 'sanctuaries.'

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 01:22 PM (lCppi)

274 Watched the Netflix Documentary "Maternal Instinct" the other day.

That was absolutely insane.

Worst part about it, it occurred in the town very close to where the First Lady and I will be moving soon........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:23 PM (CfKHZ)

275 @254 yup, and because of that Harold MacMillan exonerated him in 55. Later on Philby fled to Moscow. Good going Harold

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 01:23 PM (ufO5q)

276 Well, I guess the murder of the woman and her unborn child was actually the worst part, but.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:23 PM (CfKHZ)

277 Labour is going to go down with his ship - the entire country will - and people will spend decades wondering why everyone just stood around and did nothing about it, even though everyone saw it coming.

There’s no conceivable set of circumstances where this ends well.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (cx1bp)

And the most amusing part is that the Tories were the ones who put the conditions in place. But it turned out to be the singular issue on which Labour would not break from prior Tory administrations.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 01:23 PM (ExV1e)

278 I need a nap when I get home

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 01:23 PM (sgkY8)

279 268 Most fascist governments have usually tried to keep the military strong as a backup plan to losing power; but Starmer is letting the UK military die. 2 of his top defense officials have resigned in recent weeks, both loyal Labour Party members. They both said that they simply could no longer be a party to what has happening to the military under Starmer.

As you may have seen, Britain right now does not have a single submarine that is seaworthy enough to leave port.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 01:21 PM (cx1bp)

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Protecting international trade on the seas is far less important than paying for rape gangs.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:24 PM (0OHXL)

280 No one said it shouldn't be released. All the hair on fire "TRUMP GOT SCREWED" before anyone knows a damn thing that's in it because has yet to be released was f*cking annoying, so No. I insist. F*ck YOU, kind sir.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:42 PM (CfKHZ)

Don't take it personally, Sponge! this is not directed at you. it's directed at the assholes who scream "NEVER TRUMP" any time a valid position that has not yet been approved by the Trump administration appears. Now that releasing the MOU is official , it will be THE BEST TRUMP IDEA EVER! and a BRILLIANT MOVE... 6 LEVEL CHESS! lol

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:24 PM (GD0B3)

281 277 And the most amusing part is that the Tories were the ones who put the conditions in place. But it turned out to be the singular issue on which Labour would not break from prior Tory administrations.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 01:23 PM (ExV1e)

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One of Jeremy Corbyn's most common refrains and attacks against the Conservative Party was that they were open borders.

It undermined wages of native Britons and strained welfare services for native Britons.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:25 PM (0OHXL)

282 Don't take it personally, Sponge! this is not directed at you. it's directed at the assholes who scream "NEVER TRUMP" any time a valid position that has not yet been approved by the Trump administration appears. Now that releasing the MOU is official , it will be THE BEST TRUMP IDEA EVER! and a BRILLIANT MOVE... 6 LEVEL CHESS! lol
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:24 PM (GD0B3)

Dually noted! Carry on!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:25 PM (CfKHZ)

283 I need a nap when I get home
Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 01:23 PM (sgkY

go for it !

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:25 PM (GD0B3)

284 This seems appropriate. FAFO.

https://tinyurl.com/3tx6mzh6

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (ndZc7)

285 And don't forget they have made certain prayer illegal. Oh yeah they're in trouble.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (gr4k7)

286 I think it's already happening in LAUSD, causing panic amongst the teachers unions who grift from high enrollment numbers, regardless of the outcome

As was revealed in the panic lockdowns, schools get federal dollars based on students per classroom and they need to keep those numbers up to keep those administrators and unions in gravy. Unfortunately for them tens of millions of parents pulled their kids after watching the travesty that zoom teaching revealed.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (UZCuZ)

287 As you may have seen, Britain right now does not have a single submarine that is seaworthy enough to leave port.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 01:21 PM (cx1bp)

Amplified by the Russian ships hauling oil through the British Channel while mooning the British coastline.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (CfKHZ)

288 No opinion any more on Trump and his doings. Sure as hell none that I’m going to share, especially here.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (Gqar8)

289 Macmillan also sent the russians back (the subtext to goldeneye)

Between steele and tomlinson (he burned 300 of his fellow operatives)

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (bXbFr)

290 280 Don't take it personally, Sponge! this is not directed at you. it's directed at the assholes who scream "NEVER TRUMP" any time a valid position that has not yet been approved by the Trump administration appears. Now that releasing the MOU is official , it will be THE BEST TRUMP IDEA EVER! and a BRILLIANT MOVE... 6 LEVEL CHESS! lol

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:24 PM (GD0B3)

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One can believe Iranian news sources (who previously claimed that the USS Gerald Ford had been sunk), or you can believe this guy:

https://x.com/AndrewKolvet/status/
2066551766028787913

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (0OHXL)

291 280 Asi es. Just gotta roll with it, try not to get too frustrated.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:27 PM (Jr5Lq)

292 275 @254 yup, and because of that Harold MacMillan exonerated him in 55. Later on Philby fled to Moscow. Good going Harold
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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I'll see your Philby, and raise you an Alger Hiss.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 01:27 PM (XeU6L)

293 Several people that responded to his thread claimed to be UK residents and told him he was clueless.
Posted by: mr tmz

I don't think anyone really knows because it hinges on a bunch of individual actions far below what the media or even X puts out. There is a lot of tinder here and the illegals/refugees just keep throwing fuel on the fire by repeated anti social criminal actions. Like the stabbing in the throat of a 17 year old girl in Manchester.

Every day brings more and more crime and disorder by Labour's pet Muzzies and migrants that destroy whatever blather that Labour tries to shame native British with. Even to the ridiculous white AWFL on a BBC newscast claiming Brits have to give up their dogs because they make Muzzies sad and fearful of going into the countryside or Muzzies trying to ban bacon.

The throat slasher in N. Ireland was a former police officer apparently and came from a respectable family in Sudan and was educated in Saudi Arabia.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:27 PM (E4rtv)

294 Oh noes anyways

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 01:28 PM (bXbFr)

295 Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:24 PM (GD0B3)

Who?

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:28 PM (gr4k7)

296 One can believe Iranian news sources (who previously claimed that the USS Gerald Ford had been sunk), or you can believe this guy

Yeah I am waiting to see what the real agreement is, lots of crap swirling around like reports from Pakistan LOL

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 01:28 PM (UZCuZ)

297 I need a nap when I get home
Posted by: Skip

The wisdom of age.

https://tinyurl.com/2fyn7a6y

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:28 PM (ndZc7)

298 Aim High
Vote Lowe

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at June 15, 2026 01:29 PM (wGerL)

299 This unit is the U.K. mirror of our DOJ-CRS, which has served the exact same purpose here since Trayvon Martin met his end.

Posted by: Taq, Rickrolled by Jesus at June 15, 2026 01:29 PM (IhL8c)

300 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (0OHXL)

Kolvert? please...

Trump's news conference (40 min ago..)
"Q:"When will the text of the MOU be released?"

Trump: "I think pretty soon. I want it to be released because it's a very powerful document. It's not like the Obama document, which was just a terrible document... So probably pretty soon. I would say sometime after Friday."

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:30 PM (GD0B3)

301 Norm once said he worked for Otis Elevator but they fired him for his idea for an ad campaign:

"Otis Elevator. It will never let you down."

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:30 PM (gr4k7)

302 Muslims - the new Aztecs, mass-murdering for their fake "god."

https://alexanderscipio.substack.com/p/the-new-aztecs

Posted by: alexander scipio at June 15, 2026 01:31 PM (029Oi)

303 300 Kolvert? please...

Trump's news conference (40 min ago..)
"Q:"When will the text of the MOU be released?"

Trump: "I think pretty soon. I want it to be released because it's a very powerful document. It's not like the Obama document, which was just a terrible document... So probably pretty soon. I would say sometime after Friday."

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:30 PM (GD0B3)

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Kolvert's outline seems like the sort of thing America would agree to.

America giving Iran $12 billion just to talk is not something America would agree to.

But yes, we will find out Fri/Sat what's in the deal.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:31 PM (0OHXL)

304 I think it's already happening in LAUSD, causing panic amongst the teachers unions who grift from high enrollment numbers, regardless of the outcome . Hence, the 'sanctuaries.'
Posted by: LASue

I think the removal of benefits and jobs along with fraud prosecutions are likely to accelerate voluntary deportations which means more manpower to go after criminals (plus the law rider in the Reconciliation Bill made it clear that there are NO sanctuaries from federal law).

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:31 PM (E4rtv)

305 285 And don't forget they have made certain prayer illegal. Oh yeah they're in trouble.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (gr4k7)

Silent prayer, no less.

Posted by: True Thoughtcrime at June 15, 2026 01:31 PM (TbWk/)

306 British police just arrested 3 YouTubers for posting videos. They were not participating. They just filmed and posted.

The UK is gone.
Posted by: Vengeance at June 15, 2026 01:02 PM (vhFJq)

It has just gone "full Albania" Once you go Hoxna it is hard to do anything ever again.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 01:32 PM (rbvCR)

307 >>Ace: "Obviously the US has something like this too, or at least did. I think -- I can't recall the name so I can't search for it-- the DOJ had some kind of "anti-bias unit" that rushed in to tell families of victims of terrorist or racial violence that they must call for peace and that the death must not be used to inflame passions."

Yes, the DOJ-CRS, or Community Relations Service.

Posted by: Taq, Rickrolled by Jesus at June 15, 2026 01:32 PM (IhL8c)

308 Dearest England,

You can't trust your government with ANYTHING. Not police, not Healthcare, not housing, not welfare, not food, not TV.... NOT ANYTHING

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 15, 2026 01:32 PM (O60C/)

309 308 Dearest England,

You can't trust your government with ANYTHING. Not police, not Healthcare, not housing, not welfare, not food, not TV.... NOT ANYTHING

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 15, 2026 01:32 PM (O60C/)

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There are roughly 2 dozen Britons alive who remember a time when their government didn't guarantee all of those things.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:33 PM (0OHXL)

310 Kolvert's outline seems like the sort of thing America would agree to.

America giving Iran $12 billion just to talk is not something America would agree to.

But yes, we will find out Fri/Sat what's in the deal.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:31 PM (0OHXL)

I don't know. Vance said that we did not give them any money..maybe $12B in food stuffs ? rice and coriander or something ?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:33 PM (GD0B3)

311 Several people that responded to his thread claimed to be UK residents and told him he was clueless.

They may not be residents, and/or they may willingly have Bluesky accounts. I've seen lefties claim facts up to and including Trump being the President is "debunked".

Does Bluesky still officially say that posts there are called "skeets"? LOL.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 01:34 PM (2ocoG)

312 Note, these are reels that explicitly call for killing people.
Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 01:04 PM (sKqQm)

Meta just wants you to know they don't consider that as a crime on the level of misgendering people

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 01:34 PM (rbvCR)

313 >>> 305 285 And don't forget they have made certain prayer illegal. Oh yeah they're in trouble.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:26 PM (gr4k7)

Silent prayer, no less.
Posted by: True Thoughtcrime at June 15, 2026 01:31 PM (TbWk/)

One wonders why something so hard to detect would be cause for such Concern.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:34 PM (R+iUD)

314 On the topic of Iran, I think we should slash defense spending to a hundredth of what we have now and shut down nearly all of our military because there's no point in having it. We won't use it, so why bother? Yes we can defeat anyone in a battle but all they have to do is hold out a few months and then they win by congress refusing to declare war and the president bein unable to use the military past a deadline.

What's the point of having this military any longer? We have objectively lost every "war" in the past 60 years with the best military in human history.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 01:34 PM (UZCuZ)

315 No opinion any more on Trump and his doings. Sure as hell none that I’m going to share, especially here.
Posted by: tubal

There's a story that a group of bigwigs complained to Lincoln about McClellan demanding that he be fired. Lincoln asked who should replace him. "We don't know. Anybody!" Lincoln responded that anybody may be good enough for them but he needed somebody.

Who should we put our hope and faith in if not Trump?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:34 PM (ndZc7)

316 306 British police just arrested 3 YouTubers for posting videos. They were not participating. They just filmed and posted.

The UK is gone.
Posted by: Vengeance
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This is hapless authoritarianism as it calls more attention to something that the regime should want to be buried under other news. Three is too small to have much effect and all that will do is piss off a lot of people with smart phones to use more untraceable means to put them on YouTube.

Can't stop the signal Mal.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:34 PM (E4rtv)

317 I don't know. Vance said that we did not give them any money..maybe $12B in food stuffs ? rice and coriander or something ?

Bananas and rice, of course.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 01:35 PM (2ocoG)

318 In the past the wording of agreement in English, Farsi and Arabic turned out to have different meanings so the deal to make a deal will be interesting. But it's actions that matter and whether the competing powers in Iran will act the same.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 01:35 PM (n5tGW)

319 Silent prayer, no less.

Posted by: True Thoughtcrime at June 15, 2026 01:31 PM (TbWk/)

Yes and that was an important distinction I should not have left out.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:35 PM (gr4k7)

320 Britain has also taken, in addition to 1984, Minority Report as a manual for operation.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:36 PM (Gqar8)

321 >>> 309 308 Dearest England,

You can't trust your government with ANYTHING. Not police, not Healthcare, not housing, not welfare, not food, not TV.... NOT ANYTHING

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 15, 2026 01:32 PM (O60C/)

======

There are roughly 2 dozen Britons alive who remember a time when their government didn't guarantee all of those things.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:33 PM (0OHXL)

While I wouldn't hold my breath, it's possible the current retards in charge may cause some of the yoots to reconsider the wisdom of this arrangement.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:36 PM (R+iUD)

322 One can believe Iranian news sources (who previously claimed that the USS Gerald Ford had been sunk), or you can believe this guy:
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I can't believe Trump didn't consult with the Experts at Ace of Spades before making this deal!!!

Does he not know that Iran can't be trusted?!!!

LOL.

And Michelle Obama has a dick.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 01:36 PM (73/SM)

323 Bananas and rice, of course.

To eat with their fingers

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 01:36 PM (UZCuZ)

324 I miss the no-shit-clarity-of thought and discussion immediately following 9/11. Even leftist propaganda media was speaking the truth about what happened and why. Unfortunately it only lasted a few months and the left manged to restore narrative, even make it even more pathetically naive and delusional.

Posted by: Ripley at June 15, 2026 01:36 PM (GUOwU)

325 Vance said that we did not give them any money..maybe $12B in food stuffs ?

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I'm thinking blankets like we gave to the Indians.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:36 PM (ndZc7)

326 Give Iran gubmint cheese.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at June 15, 2026 01:37 PM (8n4mW)

327 310 I don't know. Vance said that we did not give them any money..maybe $12B in food stuffs ? rice and coriander or something ?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:33 PM (GD0B3)

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So, you have direct disavowels of the assertions from anonymous Iranian media accounts by named WH sources, and your response is to twist it into, "Somehow, the Iranian sources who assured me that the Gerald Ford was sunk are still right"?

What if, stay with me here, a six week bombing campaign and 2 month siege that dropped their trade by 93% had a massively negative effect on Iran's economy, the Treasury departments scooping up of outside Iran assets owned by Iranian officials depleted the personal wealths of those still alive and in control (leaving them with nothing but rials instead of dollars), and the damage to their wells and shadow fleet have made the leaders more desperate than Trump who's watching gas prices decline for weeks?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:37 PM (0OHXL)

328 "Who should we put our hope and faith in if not Trump?"

God. People, not so much.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:37 PM (Jr5Lq)

329 293 Several people that responded to his thread claimed to be UK residents and told him he was clueless.
Posted by: mr tmz

I don't think anyone really knows because it hinges on a bunch of individual actions far below what the media or even X puts out. There is a lot of tinder here and the illegals/refugees just keep throwing fuel on the fire by repeated anti social criminal actions. Like the stabbing in the throat of a 17 year old girl in Manchester.

Every day brings more and more crime and disorder by Labour's pet Muzzies and migrants that destroy whatever blather that Labour tries to shame native British with. Even to the ridiculous white AWFL on a BBC newscast claiming Brits have to give up their dogs because they make Muzzies sad and fearful of going into the countryside or Muzzies trying to ban bacon.

The throat slasher in N. Ireland was a former police officer apparently and came from a respectable family in Sudan and was educated in Saudi Arabia.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:27 PM (E4rtv)

Meanwhile in Belfast, things looking to get spicy tonight: https://tinyurl.com/3fu6ywpm

Posted by: Polka will never die at June 15, 2026 01:38 PM (gVLrZ)

330 There was just that incident where pro-Pallie protesters hit someone in the spine with a sledgehammer and the judge said they didn't actually mean to hurt anyone, it was just a hammer.
Posted by: Ian S. at June 15, 2026 01:13 PM (2ocoG)

Trantifa hit a female cop while she was arresting his buddy.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 01:39 PM (rbvCR)

331 Quite the pop on SPCX today (so far, anyway). Ice cream's on Elric.

Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 01:39 PM (wBRco)

332 20 19 Get rid of Starmer, ASAP, British people!
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:31 PM (GD0B3)

They can't. Legally, anyway.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:33 PM (CfKHZ)

----

Do you want me to do a symposium on how this works

-George Washington

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 15, 2026 01:40 PM (O60C/)

333 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:37 PM (0OHXL)

I hope you know what you are talking about with those straw castles. Because I sure don't. Were you joking with the 12B? Ok. Next time do tell when you are making a joke.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:40 PM (GD0B3)

334 Aldi 'Simply Nature Fair-Trade Certified Organic Single Origin' whole bean coffee, $8/12oz. Wine tasters talk about 'terroir.' This coffee def has terroir. It tastes like dirt. Maybe horse pasture dirt.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:41 PM (Jr5Lq)

335 England has become Brazil, Terry Gilliam's Brazil.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 01:41 PM (ndZc7)

336 Grant was the third choice (they objected but he drinks) lincoln said find out what he drinks and send a case to the other generals

Posted by: Miguel cervantes at June 15, 2026 01:42 PM (bXbFr)

337 334 Aldi 'Simply Nature Fair-Trade Certified Organic Single Origin' whole bean coffee, $8/12oz. Wine tasters talk about 'terroir.' This coffee def has terroir. It tastes like dirt. Maybe horse pasture dirt.
Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:41 PM (Jr5Lq)

But it’s “ Fair”. Don’t you want to be fair?? For The Cause?

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 01:42 PM (Gqar8)

338 My brain just snapped off its stem at the phrase "Britons armed by the IRA"

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 01:19 PM (Ot/FD)

I know, right?

"I guess I should apologize for your cousin."
"You mean the one you fed live to the pigs? Yeah, well, things happened. I suppose I need to apologize for that pub bombing."

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 01:43 PM (rbvCR)

339 "Ice cream's on Elric." And his broker for getting him in right at the entry price. Wow!

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:43 PM (Jr5Lq)

340 Even leftist propaganda media was speaking the truth about what happened and why.

Posted by: Ripley at June 15, 2026 01:36 PM (GUOwU)

Some.

If you wanted a hoot you could try to find the "lost" Mike and the Mad Dog tapes where these two know-nothings sports commentators pontificated about "Israel", even the next day.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 01:43 PM (gr4k7)

341 new thread yo

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 01:43 PM (CWTWj)

342 333 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:37 PM (0OHXL)

I hope you know what you are talking about with those straw castles. Because I sure don't. Were you joking with the 12B? Ok. Next time do tell when you are making a joke.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 01:40 PM (GD0B3)

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Lots of assertions about what Trump has agreed to, one of which is $12 billion just to get Iran to talk.

And it all feeds the idea that Trump is more desperate than Iran for a deal.

Which is facially stupid. Trump's dealing with declining oil prices from the high. Iran is dealing with losing its shadow fleet and 93% of all its trade (no the Caspain ports can't come close to replicating Bandar Abbas because the Caspian ports are tiny and don't connect to China anyway).

So, should any credence be given to assertions that the US is bending over backwards and giving Iran tons of stuff for nothing?

Of course not.

We won the war in a couple of days. We kept hitting them for weeks. We blockaded them for months. Trump doesn't care about regime change. Trump's stated goal is the threat of nukes gone and relations with Iran's neighbors normalized.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (0OHXL)

343 315 No opinion any more on Trump and his doings. Sure as hell none that I’m going to share, especially here.
Posted by: tubal
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I think people harken back to WWII and the ACW with unconditional surrender and think that is how all wars usually end.

In truth, most wars in history are negotiated endings that leave a lot of people dissatisfied and a lot of what ifs.

We were never going invade Iran to promote regime change. That is not what Trump promised which is an Iran without nuclear material or the immediate capability of making them.

So, that leaves bombing and at some point, bombing simply just doesn't produce the results as less and less targets are easy hits militarily and the remainder involve more and more civilian casualties. So, that leaves destroying Kharg Island but the easy counter is Iran hosting a bunch of speed boat pirates attacking shipping in the Hormuz and crude mines set adrift from shorelines.

Bombing can take you only so far and is probably not sufficient to remove the regime nor prevent it from popping off missiles and making the straits unusable much.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (E4rtv)

344 Nood.

Posted by: Nazdar at June 15, 2026 01:44 PM (NcvvS)

345 "But it’s “ Fair”. Don’t you want to be fair?? For The Cause?"

I wanted to be "Cheap." Oh well, I drink it cold, mixed with diet cola. That kills the horse hockey taste a bit.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 01:45 PM (Jr5Lq)

346 War is peace
Freedom is slavery
Ignorance is strength

Posted by: Erebus- Ex Killer Whale at June 15, 2026 01:45 PM (+0XmD)

347 >>> 341 new thread yo
Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 01:43 PM (CWTWj)

Outdoor voice please!

NOOD

TWAT MIDLER

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 01:45 PM (R+iUD)

348 IIRC, the 12 billion was Iranian reserves held in Gulf States. Not the US paying Iran money.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:47 PM (E4rtv)

349 What if, stay with me here, a six week bombing campaign and 2 month siege that dropped their trade by 93% had a massively negative effect on Iran's economy, the Treasury departments scooping up of outside Iran assets owned by Iranian officials depleted the personal wealths of those still alive and in control (leaving them with nothing but rials instead of dollars), and the damage to their wells and shadow fleet have made the leaders more desperate than Trump who's watching gas prices decline for weeks?
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Sure, if they value money above all other concerns the same way Americans do.

Posted by: Methos at June 15, 2026 01:48 PM (vSvIl)

350 348 IIRC, the 12 billion was Iranian reserves held in Gulf States. Not the US paying Iran money.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 01:47 PM (E4rtv)

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And there's a much higher probability that it'll be released after Iran does specific things.

The idea that the Trump administration doesn't know that the IRGC has a long history of lying about stuff is silly.

Those specific things are going to be things like, "stop the silly shows and threats in the strait" and "give us complete access to your nuclear facilities so we can take everything you have."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:49 PM (0OHXL)

351 349 Sure, if they value money above all other concerns the same way Americans do.

Posted by: Methos at June 15, 2026 01:48 PM (vSvIl)

======

Money buys food.

25% of Iran's imports were food.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at June 15, 2026 01:50 PM (0OHXL)

352 Money buys food.

25% of Iran's imports were food.
-
Which means some civilians starve. The regime gets to pick which ones, and they want to depopulate the protesting populations anyway.

Posted by: Methos at June 15, 2026 01:53 PM (vSvIl)

353 Unit Headed by an MI-6 Spy Has Been Redirected to Run Nonstop Psyops Against the British Public

--------

Yep. Checks out.

https://tinyurl.com/3p2xmfw2

Posted by: They're all evil at June 15, 2026 01:59 PM (+zlOu)

354 England has become Brazil, Terry Gilliam's Brazil.

Which, of course, Gilliam thought was what Margaret Thatcher and Reagan were going to create

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 15, 2026 02:01 PM (UZCuZ)

355 It has just gone "full Albania" Once you go Hoxna it is hard to do anything ever again.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 01:32 PM (rbvCR)

That's Hoxha. With an "h."

Posted by: Enver at June 15, 2026 02:03 PM (+zlOu)

356 .
Dox the MI-6 bastid, or it didN'T happen.

Posted by: Marooned at June 15, 2026 08:52 PM (kt8QE)

357 From what I can see the UK riots actually are fiery but peaceful in a way BLM never was. They haven't killed anybody, no one's been raped or mutilated, they're largely trying to scare the invaders out first.

Posted by: ObsidianKnife at June 16, 2026 01:59 AM (TumvK)

THE MORNING RANT: Hampton Prescott Returns to Discuss the Importance of Architecture for Urban Renewal

In a post a couple of months ago I invited Hampton Prescott to contribute his thoughts about a subject that is important to me – “municipal conservatism.” Like me, Mr. Prescott understands the importance of conservatives working to not only gather votes in urban areas, but also working to make urban areas inhabitable again. Rudy Giuliani proved it can be done. Doing so will also have spillover benefits, including the construction of more housing, thus reducing overall housing costs by increasing supply.

As frustrating as the decline of urban areas is, we cannot simply wish their problems away, or completely walk away from them. They exist, even in red states. I appreciate conservatives who want to address the problem.

I am traveling right now, so I invited Mr. Prescott to provide a follow-up piece, this time focusing on the importance of architecture in the livability of cities. He kindly obliged. Read the whole thing, but here is a quote that captures the importance of the topic: ”Classical architecture isn’t nostalgia—it’s proven urban technology refined over the centuries. It restores dignity and desirability while delivering economic, social, and cultural returns.”

In an age of sterile glass boxes, “Tetris Chic” monstrosities, and sprawling suburban monotony, many cities feel like they’ve lost their soul. New construction often worsens the problem: out-of-scale, soulless structures that prioritize short-term cost-cutting over enduring appeal.
As I’ve noted before, the poor quality of contemporary architecture is an underrated driver of why urban spaces feel downtrodden. Lately, there’s growing lament in the discourse about the sterile, lifeless designs of restaurants, hotels, theme parks, and streetscapes. People crave vibrancy and a sense of being alive in a world where their senses are being dulled by overexposure to screens. This theory is further supported by studies consistently showing public preference for traditional/classical designs (often 70-84% in polls).
A return to classical principles—proportion, hierarchy, human scale, ornamentation, and just plain grandeur—offers more than aesthetic redemption. It provides a practical pathway to urban renewal and a massive arbitrage opportunity for developers who recognize the shift in tastes.
Postwar planning and modernist dogma treated cities as machines for efficiency rather than places for human flourishing. Tom Wolfe’s “From Bauhaus to our House” documents this superbly. Vast redevelopment schemes razed historic fabric for high-rises and highways, eroding the fine-grained, walkable streets and dignified buildings that once fostered community and pride. The result was predictable: ugly environments signal low value, deterring investment, accelerating blight, and inviting more utilitarian “solutions.”
Classical and traditional architecture counters this cycle. Timeless forms—properly proportioned columns, balanced facades, rhythmic streetscapes, and human-scaled detailing—create places people want to linger in, invest in, and maintain across generations. Historic districts with classical or traditional character consistently show higher desirability, better upkeep, stronger property values, and greater resilience. This is illustrated by the Polo Bar in New York—the hardest reservation in town—and classic hotels like The Breakers in Palm Beach, which command $2,000+ a night. These lifestyle assets benefit tremendously - from a financial as well as a cultural perspective - from spaces that uplift rather than demoralize.
To expand upon this point, restoring or emulating classical elements sparks broader renewal—increased foot traffic, tourism, private reinvestment, and community stewardship. Poor architecture fails Jane Jacobs’ “eyes on the street” test and erodes sense of place; context-ignoring modernist insertions often accelerate blight, even if it yielded its developer a healthy promote (though the end of QE has made this a much less frequent occurrence).
The Real Estate industry, writ large, is desperately looking for a new business model after the interest rate shock of 2022. While the major allocators are tying their capital up in data centers, traditional developers are generally at a loss for next steps considering today’s landscape—rising costs, regulatory complexity, shifting demographics, hybrid work, and pent-up demand for authentic places. These headwinds indicate an opportunity for a new approach that strongly favors classical strategies benefitting from the following:
1. Premium Pricing & Resilience: Traditionally inspired buildings often deliver higher rents, sales prices, occupancy rates, and tenant retention. Buyers and residents pay for craftsmanship and timelessness that resist obsolescence. In volatile markets, these assets hold value far better than the ubiquitous “Tetris Chic” designs.
2. Incentives & Leverage: Historic tax credits, downtown revitalization grants, and area-wide programs reduce risk. Bundling rehab with sympathetic new classical infill can pencil out financially while unlocking public support and faster approvals (time is money, and as any developer can tell you, NIMBY resistance can quickly kill the profitability on a project.)
3. Demographic Tailwinds: Growing preference for walkable, family-friendly, high-quality environments (neither sterile high-density nor car-dependent sprawl) aligns perfectly with classical urbanism. The massive popularity of Seaside in 30A illustrates this and the late, great Robert AM Stern’s designs in New York routinely achieving the highest per square foot sales in the market makes this hard to ignore.
4. Long-Term Economics: Upfront investment in high quality, aesthetically pleasing construction will often yield lower maintenance, superior durability, and elevated market perception—improving ROI.
5. First-Mover Advantage: Momentum is building—from cultural discourse to policy shifts to select developer projects. Those who move now will benefit from immense pricing power in their developments.
The growing family office sector, guided by smart incentives and conviction rather than overly-risk averse bureaucratic investment committees, can move faster and more effectively. These capital sources seem to be primely suited to capture this opportunity. In addition to the long-term compounding opportunities outlined above, being responsible for popular, new landmarks can serve as a massive halo effect (much needed in a world where economic populism is firmly on the rise).
Classical architecture isn’t nostalgia—it’s proven urban technology refined over millennia. It restores dignity and desirability while delivering economic, social, and cultural returns. In an era skeptical of failed modernist experiments, the timing is exceptional. Developers who deliver beauty aligned with human nature will reap substantial arbitrage as markets reward places worth caring about.
Build ugly and feed decline. Build beautifully and compound value for generations. The data, anecdotes, history, and shifting preferences all point the same direction.
Invest in places worth caring about.

Hampton Prescott can be found on Twitter/X at @HamptonPrezcott

[buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 11:00 AM

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1 st!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 11:01 AM (bFu5X)

2 The Others have been summoned.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 11:02 AM (bFu5X)

3 Postwar planning and modernist dogma treated cities as machines for efficiency rather than places for human flourishing.

Because that's what you do when you also see people as machines or simple cogs in the machine.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:03 AM (Riz8t)

4 The Others have been summoned.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

Which is not the same as being served.

Ask me how I know. . .

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 11:04 AM (SKC9R)

5 Keir Starmer today is going to pass a law that will put severe restrictions on under-16's using social media (but not Bluesky, oddly enough).

The point of doing this, of course, is that if you put restrictions on what under-16s can view on the internet, then you need to have a mechanism so people can prove that they are over 16.

In other words, the end of anonymity on the internet.

Arrests and bank account seizures to follow...

How long do you think it will be before the UK bans VPNs?

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 15, 2026 11:05 AM (aD4fx)

6 Postwar planning and modernist dogma treated cities as machines for efficiency rather than places for human flourishing.

Because that's what you do when you also see people as machines or simple cogs in the machine.
Posted by: Archimedes

As much as we hated the commies, it sure seems like we tried to emulate them.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 15, 2026 11:05 AM (mXUgp)

7 I think the Left want to build a lot of Peach Tree Towers.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:05 AM (GseMx)

8 I always thought Charlotte, NC -down town anyways - was beautiful. Nice architecture. Awesome skyline, especially when the moon is visible above the football stadium. Yet the city has turned to crap since the locusts (democrats) took over.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at June 15, 2026 11:06 AM (N39Ws)

9 I know Houston is building a number of 'City Centers'. I thought they were going to turn the Astrodome into one.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:07 AM (GseMx)

10 Urban decay is an intentional choice. They use it to "urban renewal" (i.e., the wrecking ball) the beauty away.

The pictures of buildings that used to exist are amazing. Especially the various "temporary" building from old World's Fairs.

Posted by: t-bird at June 15, 2026 11:07 AM (aZ9eR)

11 I think the Left want to build a lot of Peach Tree Towers.

What they want is to build a lot of concrete rabbit warrens, a la 1960s Russia. After that, they'll break ground on the concentration camps.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)

12 Everything is a box. Condos? Boxes. Fast food restaurants? Boxes.

It’s like that’s all they teach in architecture school.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 11:08 AM (xg+/D)

13 As frustrating as the decline of urban areas is, we cannot simply wish their problems away, or completely walk away from them.

The problem I see is that you can pretty a place up and then the natives will trash it. And if you bring in enough people to maintain it, you get complaints about "gentrification."

That being said, I hope things can turn around.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 11:09 AM (jjoN6)

14 Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)

Peach Tree Towers was the building in Dredd so yes as you posted.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:09 AM (GseMx)

15 "In addition to the long-term compounding opportunities outlined above, being responsible for popular, new landmarks can serve as a massive halo effect (much needed in a world where economic populism is firmly on the rise)."

So you better have a good story to go with a good plan. I don't love that. It shouldn't matter but Human Nature exists. If you ignore that, you might as well go chase the hairy armpit chicks with the Marxists.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at June 15, 2026 11:10 AM (w/O5Q)

16 How long do you think it will be before the UK bans VPNs?

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 15, 2026 11:05 AM (aD4fx)

The better question is when do the Brits play machine gun pinata with their leaders like the Italians did with Mussolini.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 11:10 AM (snZF9)

17 The point of doing this, of course, is that if you put restrictions on what under-16s can view on the internet, then you need to have a mechanism so people can prove that they are over 16.

Well, it's more to create lists of kids who are under 16, with pictures and addresses, that would never, EVER be leaked.

Posted by: t-bird at June 15, 2026 11:10 AM (n9XW8)

18 8 I always thought Charlotte, NC -down town anyways - was beautiful. Nice architecture. Awesome skyline, especially when the moon is visible above the football stadium. Yet the city has turned to crap since the locusts (democrats) took over.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at June 15, 2026 11:06 AM (N39Ws)

Democrat-run cities and states have become locked-into a race to the bottom. To the bottom by every public metric.

Posted by: Gref at June 15, 2026 11:11 AM (5rh/l)

19 The point of doing this, of course, is that if you put restrictions on what under-16s can view on the internet, then you need to have a mechanism so people can prove that they are over 16.

Well, it's more to create lists of kids who are under 16, with pictures and addresses, that would never, EVER be leaked.

I need a hug.

Posted by: The Power of And at June 15, 2026 11:11 AM (Riz8t)

20 Take a look at Red Hook in NYC. That's Soviet style accommodations.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:11 AM (GseMx)

21 Is that Hampton Prescott the 3rd, or the 4th? Is he of the Charleston Prescotts?

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:12 AM (Gqar8)

22 Everything is a box. Condos? Boxes. Fast food restaurants? Boxes.

It’s like that’s all they teach in architecture school.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 11:08 AM (xg+/D)

Step ONE: Put your d in a box!

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 11:12 AM (rii+a)

23 Does anyone know what the two buildings up top are?

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:12 AM (77rzZ)

24 The sameness of communism.

Example:
You used to know a Taco Bell, a Pizza Hut, a McDonalds merely by seeing the building.
Now?
Other than the signage, they're all almost the same--all shades of grey and sharp lines.
The whimsy and colors are gone.

It's leftists. They ruin everything.

But a small bit of generational jab, reflection of the target customer; when they had children, it was bright colors and playgrounds.
Now that the nest is empty, it's dull serious and adult.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 11:13 AM (73/SM)

25 We need a Michael Graves for this century. Graves understood very well how stultifying so-called "modern" architecture was. His buildings were playful and paid homage to traditional designs

Posted by: Michael at June 15, 2026 11:13 AM (0HuyM)

26 Does anyone know what the two buildings up top are?

Probably places where people live or work, but that's not important right now.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)

27 I lived for many years in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. The left did their best to destroy Boston by instituting rent control with entirely predictable results. Once it was repealed property values on generations old buildings skyrocketed. And it was safe as kittens. Cities aren't magically more violent, it's a choice.

The most frustrating thing about leftists is everything they know is completely wrong.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 11:14 AM (viF8m)

28 “One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken. Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back.”
—Carl Sagan, astronomer and writer (1934-1996)

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 11:14 AM (RHGPo)

29 I have to admit that developers did build some cool looking apartment buildings in NYC in last couple of decades but you needed at least a million to get into one.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:14 AM (GseMx)

30 Well, it's more to create lists of kids who are under 16, with pictures and addresses, that would never, EVER be leaked.
Posted by: t-bird at June 15, 2026 11:10 AM (n9XW

Great opportunity for groomers (one of Starmer's big support resources) to set up "Internet viewing rooms" for teens and tweens.

"Gee, Mr. Ali, it's warm in here." "I know, honey. Maybe you'd be more comfortable if you took your shirt off?"

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:15 AM (1z8ji)

31 What to make of Obama's lair... the comms center for his shadow government or "library" as the case may be?

It's hideous.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 11:15 AM (jehhT)

32 Art Deco. Like the Empire State building.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:15 AM (Gqar8)

33 Thanks Hampton good essay. You describe what is happening around here pretty well.

"Utilitarianism"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:16 AM (RIvkX)

34 So, the Pole Barn school of architecture.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:16 AM (Gqar8)

35
Classical buildings are demolished with deep regret.

Brutalist buildings are demolished with relish.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 11:16 AM (O0L8i)

36 I love dormers. Especially wall dormers. And I think one day I want a house or even just a shed with an eyebrow dormer.
Just because.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 15, 2026 11:17 AM (HQCKG)

37
Add the word "public" to just about anything and it becomes shorthand for "shithole with drug addicts and gang graffiti"

Public Restroom
Public Library
Public Housing
Public School

etc

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 11:17 AM (y9nCu)

38 Shouses are somewhat of a Thing around here.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:18 AM (Gqar8)

39 Albany's Capitol and its surrounding office buildings are hideous. It's my understanding that is Nelson Rockefeller's fault .

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:18 AM (GseMx)

40 What to make of Obama's lair... the comms center for his shadow government or "library" as the case may be?

It's hideous.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 11:15 AM (jehhT)

I wonder if we could drape a giant pink condom over it?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:19 AM (1z8ji)

41 Mr. Brutalist, Corbusier, said that the purpose of such architecture was to overawe the people with the power of the state. I can see no way this could go wrong.

Le Corbusier's Brutalist state architecture was designed to project civic strength while embodying radical, modern social ambitions.

tl:dr
Get in your hole, pleb!

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:19 AM (Riz8t)

42 I haven't personally seen it but I understand Oklahoma City did a major rework of the downtown. They did create more liveable space.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 15, 2026 11:19 AM (7T8ei)

43 Random thoughts: I don't like either of those buildings in the photos, but agree classical architecture is classic for a reason. The cubicle was the worse office edition ever. Building anything non-rectangular makes building expense skyrocket. There is not a population of craftsman to build character in buildings like the early 20th century.

Oh and missing the morning thread, that deal to make a deal with Iran is a total loser. Sad!

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 15, 2026 11:19 AM (n5tGW)

44 The most frustrating thing about leftists is everything they know is completely wrong.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 11:14 AM (viF8m)

Also how they want to kill everyone who disagrees with them.

Then everyone who only agrees with them 90% of the time.

Then 95%. Then 99%.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:19 AM (gr4k7)

45 That looks more like Jenga than Tetris to me, but I am not an architect.

Posted by: far cry at June 15, 2026 11:19 AM (wBRco)

46 Art Deco. Like the Empire State building.
Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:15 AM (Gqar

The Chrysler Building is my favorite.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:19 AM (GseMx)

47 Add the word "public" to just about anything and it becomes shorthand for "shithole with drug addicts and gang graffiti"

Public Restroom
Public Library
Public Housing
Public School

etc

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 11:17 AM (y9nCu)

Healthcare
Radio

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:20 AM (gr4k7)

48 Look at how angry the left is over the horrible, evil, awful, sinful act of Trump merely restoring the fountains and parks in D.C.

How could you be so spitefully angry over that?

Bringing beauty, light, softness, inspiration and art back to the city.
And I have never seen such a full-court, constant stream of hate and lies and denigration.
"it'll never work; it was fine before; what a waste of money; no one wanted this; we could have better spent that money on social programs; it's taking too long"
And on and on and on

just ugly, ugly people inside and out who only want to see ugly from sea to sea.

Because public places the public pays for that the public wants to use because the public likes it is a direct and devastating assault on their entire philosophy:
Government should work for you.
Not them.
And it doesn't have to be like this--decline is a choice.
But it's the only choice the left offers.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 11:20 AM (73/SM)

49 I wonder if we could drape a giant pink condom over it?

That might just be the best idea I hear this year. You could have it unspool from an armada of drones.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:20 AM (Riz8t)

50 Hey Bulg: The two buildings are The Maclellsn Building in Chattanooga and some Tetris abomination that I believe is in NY.

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at June 15, 2026 11:21 AM (C6fCV)

51 —Carl Sagan, astronomer and writer (1934-1996)

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 11:14 AM (RHGPo)

People are deathly afraid of being wrong. Or admitting it.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:21 AM (gr4k7)

52 The left hates beauty. Period.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)

53 They still have the Dakota in NYC .

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:22 AM (GseMx)

54 That might just be the best idea I hear this year. You could have it unspool from an armada of drones.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:20 AM (Riz8t)

The control software for those Chinese "fireworks" drones might be applicable for that.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:22 AM (1z8ji)

55 They're not public schools. They're government schools.
Were they public you could walk in anytime you wanted, sit down and watch them teach.
Warning: don't try it.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 15, 2026 11:22 AM (izy1S)

56 Keir Starmer today is going to pass a law that will put severe restrictions on under-16's using social media"

The interwebz, how does it wurk?

/well, that's probably how his brain sounds...

Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 11:23 AM (XuXeR)

57 5 Keir Starmer today is going to pass a law that will put severe restrictions on under-16's using social media (but not Bluesky, oddly enough).

The point of doing this, of course, is that if you put restrictions on what under-16s can view on the internet, then you need to have a mechanism so people can prove that they are over 16.

In other words, the end of anonymity on the internet.

Arrests and bank account seizures to follow...

How long do you think it will be before the UK bans VPNs?
Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 15, 2026 11:05 AM (aD4fx)

Pixy posted a TechCrunch article on this (here in an archive link):

https://archive.is/WduLh

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 11:23 AM (6wpGE)

58 The left hates beauty. Period.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)

Beauty is proof of God.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:23 AM (gr4k7)

59 The left hates beauty. Period.

No, they just have a different idea about what comprises beauty. Watching over thousands of starving people laboring in the gold fields is like a trip to the National Gallery for them.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM (Riz8t)

60 we could have better spent that money on social programs;"

Whitey's on the Moon...

Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM (XuXeR)

61 This is about me, isn't it?

Posted by: The Obama Flak Tower at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM (izy1S)

62 Well said. So many of the apartments seen being built or newly are all the same, no matter the state. I have moved several times and love the regional or state differences. I don’t want a house in Tulsa to look the same as one on the eastern shore of Md. It what bids the area to its history. I wish builders would sometimes look at older houses. My parents 2 story colonial had more storage and perhaps same sq footage as today but less storage, creativity. Think that having rooms rather than all open allows one to add storage and add places to display art. I see in interior design trends going toward the look my parents had(cozy, color, patterns, wallcoverings) as opposed to white box.

Posted by: Hyacinth at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM (TJh+t)

63 50 Thank you, Buck.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM (77rzZ)

64 The Obama Flak Tower"

Ack ack....

Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM (XuXeR)

65 TechCrunch

Government sources told the Guardian that the U.K. ban will cover a similar range of social platforms as Australia, where TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook, X, Threads, Snapchat, Twitch, and Kick are all banned for users under 16.

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 11:25 AM (6wpGE)

66 I loathe modern house styles too. Really sharp angles everywhere. 10 years from these things will be the shag carpet of housing.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 11:25 AM (xg+/D)

67 I'll admit that if I was rich enough and lived in hurricane or Tornado territory the house I would build would be a concrete monstrosity. I'd try to pretty it up but it would withstand a nuclear hit.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:25 AM (GseMx)

68
Look at how angry the left is over the horrible, evil, awful, sinful act of Trump merely restoring the fountains and parks in D.C.

How could you be so spitefully angry over that?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 11:20 AM (73/SM)

New Yawkers hated Giuliani's guts for cleaning up Manhattan and Times Square. Bitched mercilessly about how the hookers, drug dealers and adult theaters were forced out of Times Square, killing the city's "vibrant nature" in favor of "Disneyfiing" the city.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 11:25 AM (y9nCu)

69 OT: the [step-]prince of Norway just got convicted. Of rape.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 11:26 AM (gKWVE)

70 I lived for many years in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. The left did their best to destroy Boston by instituting rent control with entirely predictable results. Once it was repealed property values on generations old buildings skyrocketed. And it was safe as kittens. Cities aren't magically more violent, it's a choice.

The most frustrating thing about leftists is everything they know is completely wrong.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 11:14 AM

Yup. Aesthetically, I love Boston. It's the actual leftist Bostonians I can't stand.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 11:26 AM (bFu5X)

71 New Yawkers hated Giuliani's guts for cleaning up Manhattan and Times Square"

The illiterati hated...

/FIFY

Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 11:26 AM (XuXeR)

72 That Jenga apartment block on the right at least has a degree of whimsy going for it. Beats the old Soviet brutalist designs, anyway.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:26 AM (1z8ji)

73 The capitol city used to be very pretty. For a couple years I worked and lived in Alexandria, VA but mostly did business inside D.C. Yea, back in the 80's it was beginning to deteriorate, but the monuments and parks were for the most part still really beautiful.

The "security" madness after 9-11 really screwed up the place.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 11:27 AM (jehhT)

74 The Obama Flak Tower"

Ack ack....
Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM

Missed a great Bill the Cat sock opportunity, there.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 11:27 AM (bFu5X)

75 72 That Jenga apartment block on the right at least has a degree of whimsy going for it. Beats the old Soviet brutalist designs, anyway.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:26 AM (1z8ji)

Agreed.

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 11:27 AM (6wpGE)

76 In order to be enforce age restrictions you have to stomped on the rights of the of age users by making them prove they are of age.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:28 AM (GseMx)

77 Uh, Seaside on 30A is the most sterile, soulless, uncanny valley place I've ever been. It's so fucking weird they filmed The Truman Show there. I'm not sure I would use that hellscape as a positive example of a great community.

Posted by: ballistic at June 15, 2026 11:28 AM (oqH4h)

78 In my burg the most sought after homes are the oldest. Traditional architecture, traditional kitchens.

The new stuff - putting aside the quality - is ugly as fuck. Seriously what the fuck is wrong with architects these days? Is it millenails? Are they just straight up regarded? Must be.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 11:28 AM (xg+/D)

79 We have age verification in my state for porn websites. A person wanting access has to Prove, to TPTB, that they are of legal age to be able to look at porn. So Horde, is this good, bad, indifferent?

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:28 AM (Gqar8)

80 Miserable people are far easier to manipulate.

Happy people don't want to hear your horseshit. Things working and looking nice make leftards irrelevant.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:29 AM (gr4k7)

81 Not to be a downer but this reminds me of the Richard Florida decade long scam about the creative class bullshit that a lot of cities tried to emulate and failed leaving a lot of debt and problems behind.

Cities used to be centers for retail goods, industry with its jobs, and trade. That part is defunct so the remaining jobs in finance, government, corporate hq, and service industries like hospitality are not enough to cause a revival of them. And until the public schools and crime are fixed, you won't get families with children returning.

American cities are dead in many ways because they concentrate dysfunction and rely on a few well heeled taxpayers within them plus statewide redistributions to keep going. Suburbs and exurbs have taken most of the new jobs and have better roads, less crime, and better schools even though aesthetes would mock their architecture and mores.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:29 AM (E4rtv)

82 You really need to read Wolfe's "From Bauhaus to Our House" to understand the condescending contempt the Brutes had for "The Workers". One of the designers -- Corbu? -- mandated that blinds could only be drawn fully up, midway, or all the way down to preserve the aesthetics to passersby.

Of course the peasants soon began hanging laundry out windows and cooking cabbage in their new tenement, damn them.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 15, 2026 11:30 AM (kpS4V)

83 Zillow:

the-dakota-new-york-ny
This building may have units for rent or for sale.
2 bd. 3+ bd. $2,950,000.

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 11:30 AM (6wpGE)

84 In other words, the end of anonymity on the internet.

Arrests and bank account seizures to follow...
---
Late-stage socialism, as each step of their dreams fail:
They killed all beauty.
They killed all art.
They killed all industry.
All that's left to kill is the people.

England is becoming every bit the totalitarian police state that Orwell wrote about.

The only saving facet is, these are terribly, terribly stupid people.

The entirety of their power is brute force. It is not clever plans with 2nd and 3rd order contingencies.
It's a club of raw wood.
And if that don't work, they'll determine the flaw is the club wasn't big enough.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 11:30 AM (73/SM)

85 Our most common sort of house around here is a walkout basement style dwelling. The terrain is the determining factor.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:31 AM (Gqar8)

86
I'll admit that if I was rich enough and lived in hurricane or Tornado territory the house I would build would be a concrete monstrosity. I'd try to pretty it up but it would withstand a nuclear hit.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:25 AM (GseMx)

The grenade loop fake vent holes would be pretty amusing with gargoyle or dragon heads.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 11:31 AM (y9nCu)

87 "Build ugly and feed decline. Build beautifully and compound value for generations. The data, anecdotes, history, and shifting preferences all point the same direction."

The prog powers that be, of course, don't "build ugly" for their own mansions, private islands, etc. This just goes back to the way their success has depended so much on their opponents failing to understand them.

The rulers always live in nice digs, and they mean to rule; destroying things for everyone else is just a way to acquire and cement power.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:31 AM (N28JN)

88 Ack ack....
Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM

Missed a great Bill the Cat sock opportunity, there.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 11:27 AM (bFu5X)

Or Billy Joel

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:31 AM (gr4k7)

89 80 Miserable people are far easier to manipulate.

Happy people don't want to hear your horseshit.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:29 AM (gr4k7)

Yes!

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 11:31 AM (6wpGE)

90 58 The left hates beauty. Period.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)

Beauty is proof of God.
Posted by: ...

If you can't see the beauty of a 6'3" hairy trans woman, it says a lot more about you than "her"!!! Especially during Pride month!!!

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at June 15, 2026 11:32 AM (JCZqz)

91 Government sources told the Guardian that the U.K. ban will cover a similar range of social platforms as Australia, where TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook, X, Threads, Snapchat, Twitch, and Kick are all banned for users under 16.

Nigel Farage has figured out that the BBC and their kin don't like him very much and will always look for a 10 second clip they can use out of context to paint him in the worst possible way. He's now putting long form posts on Substack. Yes, we figured that out some time ago, but better late than never. He gets pretty salty - certainly more than he could do with legacy Brit media.

The Unmediated Word
Nigel Farage has gone to Substack. The medium is the message, and the message is that the gatekeepers are out of a job

https://tinyurl.com/yju4zunr

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:32 AM (Riz8t)

92 Ack ack....
Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM (XuXeR)

Over Calais. He jumped clean, but his parachute didn't open.

Posted by: zombie Richard Burton at June 15, 2026 11:32 AM (wBRco)

93 John Lautner called them "packers" and "murder factories".

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 11:33 AM (Kt19C)

94 >>Albany's Capitol and its surrounding office buildings are hideous. It's my understanding that is Nelson Rockefeller's fault .

My parents had a farm in South Woodstock, Vermont. If you want a step back in time to gorgeous small town America you couldn't do much better than Woodstock. Absolutely beautiful place.

And it has stayed that way largely thanks to the generosity of one guy, Nelson's brother Laurence. Might be the one guy most responsible for perserving the natural beauty of this country that nobody knows about.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 11:33 AM (viF8m)

95 79 We have age verification in my state for porn websites. A person wanting access has to Prove, to TPTB, that they are of legal age to be able to look at porn. So Horde, is this good, bad, indifferent?
Posted by: tubal
=========
And I would imagine every teen that wants to view it can and do with a simple search. Same with the rather stupid online merchants of firearms and stuff requiring a click through that one is 18 or older and with cameras on phones, the yutes will simply exchange amateur pron with each other as seen countless times.

Well-intentioned laws trying to replace parents is far too common in our systems and federalism means we get a double dose of stupidity sometimes with localities getting into the act, triple doses. The politicians pose with their shiny new bill, the problem remains unsolved, but the media goes on to the next new shiny thing.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:35 AM (E4rtv)

96 Cities literally drive people crazy.

We need to adopt anti-urban policies to try and break them up, both to stop driving people crazy and also to try and isolate the feral beasts.

And really, there is no need for cities anymore anyway - what are in cities?

The very rich, the very poor, high end entertainment and few jobs. Just implementing better policing would meet the needs of the very rich (even if they are mostly on the defund the police bandwagon) but...that's not a long term fix.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 11:35 AM (sKqQm)

97 Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 11:33 AM (viF8m)

Albany's capitol buildings house a number of Rothko's. They fit right in.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:36 AM (GseMx)

98 Is There in Truth No Beauty?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 11:36 AM (Cqx++)

99 88 Ack ack....
Posted by: man at June 15, 2026 11:24 AM

Missed a great Bill the Cat sock opportunity, there.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 11:27 AM (bFu5X)

Or Billy Joel
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:31 AM (gr4k7)

Or Slim Whitman.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 11:36 AM (8XeQo)

100 Britain is about to get a reprise of "The Troubles" starting in Ireland.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 15, 2026 11:37 AM (+EHgv)

101 "American cities are dead in many ways because they concentrate dysfunction and rely on a few well heeled taxpayers within them plus statewide redistributions to keep going. Suburbs and exurbs have taken most of the new jobs and have better roads, less crime, and better schools even though aesthetes would mock their architecture and mores.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:29 AM (E4rtv)"

This is especially blatant if you go look at the nicer Chinese cities. Sure, everything is made of chinesium, but you can actually walk around at night through miles and miles of nicer areas without worrying about bums, criminals, etc.

And don't even get me started on the contrast with Japan. "Oh, but they're all racist and have intense pressure to conform!" Yeah, and it's fucking awesome. Results talk.

I am not aware of *any* US city over ~50k population that isn't a shithole. Anywhere. In any state. They're all run by people tolerant of bums, crime, and foreign invaders, and the schools are full of freaks indoctrinating kids into a new generation of freaks.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:38 AM (N28JN)

102 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder is a truism.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:38 AM (GseMx)

103 Big cities are more a hassle than fun. Crowds, crime, traffic, and expensive. And run by assholes governments. You can have more fun spending a day at a lake or a park away from the cities. Hell I've had more fun watching Little League baseball games than watching the pro's.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 11:38 AM (+zXtV)

104 Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:38 AM (N28JN)

I greatly dislike the Japanese Borg like culture.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:39 AM (GseMx)

105 "79 We have age verification in my state for porn websites. A person wanting access has to Prove, to TPTB, that they are of legal age to be able to look at porn. So Horde, is this good, bad, indifferent?
Posted by: tubal"

They don't have to prove anything. Those controls are trivial to bypass.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:39 AM (N28JN)

106 I am not aware of *any* US city over ~50k population that isn't a shithole. Anywhere. In any state. They're all run by people tolerant of bums, crime, and foreign invaders, and the schools are full of freaks indoctrinating kids into a new generation of freaks.
Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:38 AM (N28JN)

You need to get out more.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:40 AM (GseMx)

107 Bwahahahaha!

Every anti-Trump counter-programming effort always looks like a talent show at a senior center - but with a little bit less energy.

https://tinyurl.com/hkp3freh

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:40 AM (Riz8t)

108 Case, don't forget the speeding cameras. Go into town and get a fine in your mail the next week from a robot.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 11:41 AM (gKWVE)

109 I greatly dislike the Japanese Borg like culture.

Especially when it decides the empire needs more room and resources.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:41 AM (Riz8t)

110 @94 JackStraw, yup old Nelson wanted his monument. Tore up a lot of houses in neighborhoods which he claimed had horrible poverty and infant mortality in order to build the plaza. There is a great documentary about the BS that was used to justify the Plaza being built The buildings are ugly and not that functional. The Dewey building which is across from the Plaza is 15 stories and contains more office space than the 43 story tower in the Plaza.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 11:41 AM (ufO5q)

111 5 Keir Starmer today is going to pass a law that will put severe restrictions on under-16's using social media (but not Bluesky, oddly enough).

----

Weird how under 16s are still allowed on the MAP/groomer platform?

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 15, 2026 11:42 AM (O60C/)

112 The point of doing this, of course, is that if you put restrictions on what under-16s can view on the internet, then you need to have a mechanism so people can prove that they are over 16.

Well, it's more to create lists of kids who are under 16, with pictures and addresses, that would never, EVER be leaked.

I need a hug.
Posted by: The Power of And at June 15, 2026 11:11 AM (Riz8t)

16... 16... I wonder what the age of consent is in the UK.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 11:42 AM (ExV1e)

113 Especially when it decides the empire needs more room and resources.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:41 AM (Riz8t)

I worked for Tokyo Marine for 8 years so I've got some first hand experience which further shaped my opinion.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:42 AM (GseMx)

114 Suburbs and exurbs have taken most of the new jobs and have better roads, less crime, and better schools even though aesthetes would mock their architecture and mores.

-------

"Little boxes, on the hillside..."

Posted by: Old Commie Hag at June 15, 2026 11:42 AM (+zlOu)

115 Tokio stupid autocorrect.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:43 AM (GseMx)

116 King Charles may be a twit but his comment about modern architecture " say what you will about to he Luftwaffe, but they left nothing more offensive than a pile of rubble" is spot on.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 11:43 AM (ufO5q)

117 The advantage of building boxes for retail space is that when one business fails, the next can move in with minimal trouble.

The reason why most office buildings are boxes is because that gives you the maximum square footage for your money. And when one office fail, you can move the next one in with minimal adjustment and expense.

That said, you can have any building of any size in any style you want, if you're willing to pay for it.

Most people aren't.

They'll happily demand Cartier quality on a Temu budget, however.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at June 15, 2026 11:44 AM (vJrRc)

118 I...kinda like both buildings. The 'Tetris Chic' is better than a generic high rise. I prefer Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern but it is hard to find most places.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 11:44 AM (xcxpd)

119 "104 Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:38 AM (N28JN)

I greatly dislike the Japanese Borg like culture.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:39 AM (GseMx)"

As I said, results speak for themselves. I won't get butthurt about their casual anti-western attitudes and can follow a long list of arbitrary rules if it means I can walk down the street at night without being accosted by bums, muggers, or random barbarians.

I have long held that we've gone way too far in the US in removing pressure to conform. You need a certain amount for society to function.

The two biggest problems the Japanese have are that they still aren't promoting childbirth quite hard enough, and that the institutional level they're too prone to hiding mistakes (though unlike, say, the Chinese they actually feel real shame about fucking up).

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:45 AM (N28JN)

120 Every anti-Trump counter-programming effort always looks like a talent show at a senior center - but with a little bit less energy.

https://tinyurl.com/hkp3freh
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:40 AM (Riz8t)

And yet Bette Midler will go home and sleep soundly knowing that a Trump Administration operative will not kick her door in at 2am and drag her away to a Konzentrationslager.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 11:45 AM (8XeQo)

121 >>Albany's capitol buildings house a number of Rothko's. They fit right in.

You know what you won't see when visiting Woodstock? Utility poles.

Laurence thought they detracted from the looks of the town so he paid to have utiility cables buried. 100 % out of his pocket. It's like walking around Mayberry but better food and skiing.

Urban decay and crime is a choice. It's not something in the air. Anyone saying anthing different has never lived in a city.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 11:46 AM (viF8m)

122

Build another Bradbury Building

https://shorturl.ly/p8oEx

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 11:46 AM (Cqx++)

123 I haven't personally seen it but I understand Oklahoma City did a major rework of the downtown. They did create more liveable space.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 15, 2026 11:19 AM (7T8ei)

We did and it works well. The only bad spot that I see is they built a couple of blocks of very Soviet style apartments just east of downtown. It's really plain and monotonous shit.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at June 15, 2026 11:46 AM (g8Ew8)

124 Posted by: FeatherBlade at June 15, 2026 11:44 AM (vJrRc)

I loved the new businesses that took over the Taco Bell or Pizza Hut buildings. You knew they were mom and pop trying to get something going.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:46 AM (GseMx)

125
"Little boxes, on the hillside..."
Posted by: Old Commie Hag at June 15, 2026 11:42 AM (+zlOu)

Funny thing is, the suburbs that commie hag railed about had real houses in them, that mostly did not all look alike. Go into any new suburb in any city now, and the damned houses are all exactly the same, or are of two or three patterns, endlessly repeated, and all the same color, with HOA's that will murder you if you paint your house another color.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:47 AM (1z8ji)

126 It is difficult to foster an ethos of things that make you think "This is Bigger Than Me", when the very thought of anything being Bigger Than Me is anathema.

You are all that matters. Your every want is a Need, and your every need must be fulfilled, through no action or investment of your own (perish the thought).

Of course, that's all a lie. Not a Big Lie. A silent, undetectable, omnipresent lie. Everything actually is bigger than you. You are nothing. You exist to serve The State, and it's only in service to your State that you have any meaning whatsoever. But, you know, if that State can't meet your every want and need immediately (both in the sense of in this very instant, and without any mediation), then, well, blame the Hoarders and Wreckers.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 11:48 AM (Ot/FD)

127 Well-intentioned laws trying to replace parents is far too common in our systems and federalism means we get a double dose of stupidity sometimes with localities getting into the act, triple doses. The politicians pose with their shiny new bill, the problem remains unsolved, but the media goes on to the next new shiny thing.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:35 AM (E4rtv)

I agree. I’m not “against” those laws, but I think they are woefully ineffective. They serve mainly to allow lawmakers to say “well we did something!” when in actual fact, they haven’t.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 11:48 AM (cx1bp)

128 This is especially blatant if you go look at the nicer Chinese cities. Sure, everything is made of chinesium, but you can actually walk around at night through miles and miles of nicer areas without worrying about bums, criminals, etc.

And don't even get me started on the contrast with Japan. "Oh, but they're all racist and have intense pressure to conform!" Yeah, and it's fucking awesome. Results talk.

I am not aware of *any* US city over ~50k population that isn't a shithole. Anywhere. In any state. They're all run by people tolerant of bums, crime, and foreign invaders, and the schools are full of freaks indoctrinating kids into a new generation of freaks.
Posted by: heya
=======
There are some exceptions to the rule because America is a big place but Democrats bring dysfunction wherever they are in charge of government. And if a place is functional, then they promptly have tried to dispatch illegals and refugees to destroy such places under Biden.

We used to have places that were poor but functional with low crime, decent if not stellar schools, and bums/perverts/etc. in hidden pockets. The caring class of gubmint and the awful ngos have ruined a lot of those.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:48 AM (E4rtv)

129 I'll admit that if I was rich enough and lived in hurricane or Tornado territory the house I would build would be a concrete monstrosity. I'd try to pretty it up but it would withstand a nuclear hit.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:25 AM (GseMx)
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Hobbit holes FTW!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 11:48 AM (gnNyN)

130 Speaking of architecture, waiting for material delivery since I been here today

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 11:48 AM (sgkY8)

131 3br 1ba 1250sf no garage upscale middle flat, excellent walking and transit
$1.295 million taxes $1,200/mo HOA $250/mo

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:49 AM (RIvkX)

132 That silent movie Metropolis was a prediction

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 11:50 AM (sgkY8)

133 And yet Bette Midler will go home and sleep soundly knowing that a Trump Administration operative will not kick her door in at 2am and drag her away to a Konzentrationslager.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 11:45 AM (8XeQo)

Time and its agent, the Reaper, will do it for us soon enough.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 11:50 AM (cx1bp)

134 Bent County Courthouse in Colorado is gorgeous.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KrUKMqAWZA8&ra=m

Posted by: Emmie at June 15, 2026 11:50 AM (FMtrg)

135 120 Every anti-Trump counter-programming effort always looks like a talent show at a senior center - but with a little bit less energy.

https://tinyurl.com/hkp3freh
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:40 AM (Riz8t)

And yet Bette Midler will go home and sleep soundly knowing that a Trump Administration operative will not kick her door in at 2am and drag her away to a Konzentrationslager.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 11:45 AM (8XeQo)

"Rise Up In Gout"?

The hell kind of name for a festival is that?

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 11:50 AM (Ot/FD)

136 131 3br 1ba 1250sf no garage upscale middle flat, excellent walking and transit
$1.295 million taxes $1,200/mo HOA $250/mo
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:49 AM (RIvkX)

That is disturbing.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:50 AM (Gqar8)

137 "I worked for Tokyo Marine for 8 years so I've got some first hand experience which further shaped my opinion.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:42 AM (GseMx)"

I work for one of the largest Japanese companies in the world. I know what people are complaining about and have decided it's worth the price of admission, so to speak.

If you can pay attention and understand what their beef is, and put effort into understanding and following basic rules, it's not hard to avoid conflict.

I think some of the rules are dumb and don't really do any good, but it's not like they're onerous either.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:50 AM (N28JN)

138 Laurence thought they detracted from the looks of the town so he paid to have utiility cables buried. 100 % out of his pocket. It's like walking around Mayberry but better food and skiing.

Urban decay and crime is a choice. It's not something in the air. Anyone saying anthing different has never lived in a city.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 11:46 AM (viF8m)

I don't mind utility poles. They are visible sign of material progress. I expect Mayberry has them.

Why yes, it does:

https://tinyurl.com/4vrbshe5

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 11:51 AM (1z8ji)

139 br 1ba 1250sf no garage upscale middle flat, excellent walking and transit
$1.295 million taxes $1,200/mo HOA $250/mo

Trailer's for sale or rent
Rooms to let, 50 cents
No phone, no pool, no pets
I ain't got no cigarettes
Ah, but, two hours of pushin' broom
Buys an eight by twelve four-bit room

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:51 AM (Riz8t)

140 The Woodlands TX has a population of 125k . It's pretty nice. For now. I think the black magic number is 200k.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:51 AM (GseMx)

141 Trailer's for sale or rent

I did NOT put the apostrophe in there. It was that way at the site.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:52 AM (Riz8t)

142 I agree. I’m not “against” those laws, but I think they are woefully ineffective. They serve mainly to allow lawmakers to say “well we did something!” when in actual fact, they haven’t.
Posted by: Tom Servo
=====
If we can't prevent kids from using phones to buy drugs, take pron pix and videos of each other, and to congregate for teen takeover bullshit, I don't think slapping an age limit around the entire state will do much good--the next will be to regulate vpns, and then like CA is trying to do, operating systems.

And that is because of the stupid idea that restricting supply is the way to do it rather than change the demand side. Government always goes for the 'easy' but incompetent solution trying to address the supply side but rarely if ever, the demand side.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:52 AM (E4rtv)

143 "We used to have places that were poor but functional with low crime, decent if not stellar schools, and bums/perverts/etc. in hidden pockets. The caring class of gubmint and the awful ngos have ruined a lot of those.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:48 AM (E4rtv)"

I think the places that were holdouts all fizzled out by the late 70's. Most were toast by the 60's. It's really only small/medium towns left and even those are hard to find.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 11:53 AM (N28JN)

144 141 Trailer's for sale or rent

I did NOT put the apostrophe in there. It was that way at the site.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:52 AM (Riz8t)

It's not the trailer that's for rent.

It's what's in the trailer.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 11:53 AM (Ot/FD)

145 It will sell, for cash, this week, for about $1.5million.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:54 AM (RIvkX)

146 144 141 Trailer's for sale or rent

I did NOT put the apostrophe in there. It was that way at the site.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:52 AM (Riz8t)

It's not the trailer that's for rent.

It's what's in the trailer.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 11:53 AM (Ot/FD)

James Carville nods.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:54 AM (Gqar8)

147 We have age verification in my state for porn websites. A person wanting access has to Prove, to TPTB, that they are of legal age to be able to look at porn. So Horde, is this good, bad, indifferent?
Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:28 AM (Gqar

Presumably the chirrens just go to reddit for their porn, where age verification is not required.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 11:55 AM (ExV1e)

148 I think the places that were holdouts all fizzled out by the late 70's. Most were toast by the 60's. It's really only small/medium towns left and even those are hard to find.
Posted by: heya
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You may be correct. I don't travel near as much as I used to because of ill health. But I do know the 90's seemed far better than what we have today and more so the 80's.

Unchecked immigration under the end of Clinton, GWB, Obama, and Biden ruined it.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:55 AM (E4rtv)

149 James Carville nods.

And puts another $100 bill on his fishing pole.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 11:55 AM (Riz8t)

150 145 It will sell, for cash, this week, for about $1.5million.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:54 AM (RIvkX)

Fool and his money, something, something

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:55 AM (Gqar8)

151 131 3br 1ba 1250sf no garage upscale middle flat, excellent walking and transit
$1.295 million taxes $1,200/mo HOA $250/mo
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:49 AM (RIvkX)

1,200 x 12 = 14,400 yikes

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 11:55 AM (6wpGE)

152 Or Slim Whitman

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 15, 2026 11:36 AM (8XeQo)

Or Good and Pretti

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:56 AM (gr4k7)

153 Bent County Courthouse in Colorado is gorgeous.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KrUKMqAWZA8&ra=m
Posted by: Emmie at June 15, 2026 11:50 AM (FMtrg)

I'm not allowed to watch that.

Posted by: 15-year old Australian at June 15, 2026 11:56 AM (wBRco)

154
I am not aware of *any* US city over ~50k population that isn't a shithole. Anywhere. In any state. They're all run by people tolerant of bums, crime, and foreign invaders, and the schools are full of freaks indoctrinating kids into a new generation of freaks.
Posted by: heya

Bukele has proven that dysfunction and disorder on city streets is a choice, not an inevitability.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 11:56 AM (cx1bp)

155 If I wanted to spend that much money to be told what I can't do, I'd get married.

Posted by: Warai-otoko is happily married but just needed the punchline to work at June 15, 2026 11:57 AM (Ot/FD)

156 The demographics have a lot to do with how nice an urban city will be or not. Also it's political make up which almost makes a single circle in a Venn diagram.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:57 AM (GseMx)

157 The ideal set up by the Party was something huge, terrible, and glittering, a world of steel and concrete, of monstrous machines and terrifying weapons, a nation of warriors and fanatics, marching forward in perfect unity, all thinking the same thoughts and shouting the same slogans, perpetually working, fighting, triumphing, persecuting, three hundred million people all with the same face. The reality was decaying, dingy cities where underfed people shuffled to and fro in leaky shoes, in patched-up nineteenth-century houses that smelt always of cabbage and bad lavatories.

Posted by: The Truth at June 15, 2026 11:57 AM (ZR74N)

158 Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:52 AM (E4rtv)

In some or many cases they just want the control.

Hell you think libs give a shit about exposing kids to porn? It's in the curriculum already. They just don't want kids getting the wrong ideas.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:58 AM (gr4k7)

159 Any place with a huge Education or Medical complex sitting astraddle of it will have Leftist Woke issues. It is inherent.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:58 AM (Gqar8)

160 153 Bent County Courthouse in Colorado is gorgeous.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KrUKMqAWZA8&ra=m
Posted by: Emmie at June 15, 2026 11:50 AM (FMtrg)

I'm not allowed to watch that.
Posted by: 15-year old Australian at June 15, 2026 11:56 AM (wBRco)

True, 'cause it's youtube!

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 11:59 AM (6wpGE)

161 American cities are dead in many ways because they concentrate dysfunction and rely on a few well heeled taxpayers within them plus statewide redistributions to keep going. Suburbs and exurbs have taken most of the new jobs and have better roads, less crime, and better schools even though aesthetes would mock their architecture and mores.

---

City living used to be necessary 200, 100 and even 40 years ago. The country folks didn't have TV signals, newspapers, access to a lot of things. Now everyone, everywhere in the US has good internet, delivery by Amazon.... the advantages of the city don't exist anymore.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 15, 2026 11:59 AM (O60C/)

162 Hell you think libs give a shit about exposing kids to porn? It's in the curriculum already. They just don't want kids getting the wrong ideas.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:58 AM

Like heterosexuality?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 12:00 PM (bFu5X)

163 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:00 PM (CfKHZ)

164 Hell you think libs give a shit about exposing kids to porn? It's in the curriculum already. They just don't want kids getting the wrong ideas.

"You keep looking for pictures and videos of "hot Latinas". Have you considered some "hot LatinOs?"

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 12:00 PM (Riz8t)

165 Any place with a huge Education or Medical complex sitting astraddle of it will have Leftist Woke issues. It is inherent.
Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 11:58 AM

*waves from Boston*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 12:00 PM (bFu5X)

166
"You keep looking for pictures and videos of "hot Latinas". Have you considered some "hot LatinOs?"
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 12:00 PM (Riz8t)

LATINX you bigot.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (CfKHZ)

167 "You need to get out more.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:40 AM (GseMx)"

I get out plenty and have probably drawn a firearm more than the entire rest of the horde combined, aside from any working in law enforcement. And I have probably lived more places in the US than 95% of those here. I am intimately familiar with how our country is broken.

I stand by my words. There are no cities in the US over ~50k that aren't dysfunctional shitholes, whether openly or just under the surface, and they are that way because the gov't functionary class has made them that way.

I can think of a few cities that are trying, hard, but I think what would be required to actually clean up the best prospects would be running 10-15k people right out of the city entirely. Progs ruin everything.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (N28JN)

168 Everyone I've ever met that extols how great it is to live in a big city sounds like they're recording a hostage video under threat of death every time they start running off at the mouth about it.

Posted by: ballistic at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (oqH4h)

169 I did watch Dredd a few days ago. It holds up really well. It's a shame they never did a sequel .

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (GseMx)

170 Like heterosexuality?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 12:00 PM (bFu5X)

There it is.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (gr4k7)

171 "You keep looking for pictures and videos of "hot Latinas". Have you considered some "hot LatinOs?"

No? Well, here they are anyway.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (Riz8t)

172 Hell you think libs give a shit about exposing kids to porn? It's in the curriculum already. They just don't want kids getting the wrong ideas.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 11:58 AM

They want to f*ck your kids. In the head AND the ass.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (CfKHZ)

173 In my survey career I have laid out many ugly ass buildings.

Posted by: connected and litigious at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (cS1cw)

174 Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (GseMx)

Olivia Thirlby makes me think devastating mind thoughts of great and terrible things.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (gr4k7)

175 I would like see more architecture similar to the downtown Los Angeles city hall.

Posted by: Pete Buttigieg at June 15, 2026 12:02 PM (HjaZ4)

176
"Little boxes, on the hillside..."
Posted by: Old Commie Hag at June 15, 2026 11:42 AM (+zlOu)

___________

Old Commie Hag would be delighted to have families shoved into 200 square foot communal apartments.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 12:03 PM (O0L8i)

177 I lived in NYC, Atlanta and Houston . I'd be lying if I didn't say I liked the suburbs of those cities much better.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:03 PM (GseMx)

178 It's funny how Miss Thirlby seems to have gone through this astonishing super cute phase and then just kind of splat

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:04 PM (gr4k7)

179 In some or many cases they just want the control.

Hell you think libs give a shit about exposing kids to porn? It's in the curriculum already. They just don't want kids getting the wrong ideas.
Posted by: ...

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Some do but this happens in conservative jurisdictions too. Performative art means a lot of useless unenforceable laws done to claim problems are solved. And moral problems require a revival of morals in society rather than laws to be ignored.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:04 PM (E4rtv)

180

Fox Corporation on Monday announced it is acquiring Roku, Inc. for $160.00 per share in a deal valued at an enterprise value of $22 billion.

The combination pairs FOX's live entertainment, news and sports portfolios — including The Tubi service, the NFL, MLB and FOX News Media — with the top television streaming platform in the U.S. by hours streamed, accelerating the company's expansion into connected TV advertising.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 12:04 PM (Cqx++)

181 Tyler Texas is building a new courthouse. The one being torn down was a hideous brutalist monstrosity form the 50’s, no one is sorry to see it go. I would describe the new one as a 21st century design with a 19th century inspiration. It’s got a huge copper dome and will completely dominate the rather small downtown area.

It’s costing a fortune, of course. But it’s mostly up and is quite impressive.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 12:06 PM (cx1bp)

182
Old Commie Hag would be delighted to have families shoved into 200 square foot communal apartments.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Fifteen minute cities for all.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 12:06 PM (Cqx++)

183 178 It's funny how Miss Thirlby seems to have gone through this astonishing super cute phase and then just kind of splat
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:04 PM (gr4k7)

Did she hit the wall?

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:06 PM (xcxpd)

184 Fox Corporation on Monday announced it is acquiring Roku, Inc. for $160.00 per share in a deal valued at an enterprise value of $22 billion.

For how is that possible? I thought they were bankrupt after courts corruptly decided they owed Dominion all the money for correctly stating their voting machines were illegally tampered with and allowed the Biden 81 million ballot cheat.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:07 PM (CfKHZ)

185 "City living used to be necessary 200, 100 and even 40 years ago. The country folks didn't have TV signals, newspapers, access to a lot of things. Now everyone, everywhere in the US has good internet, delivery by Amazon.... the advantages of the city don't exist anymore.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 15, 2026 11:59 AM (O60C/)"

I would disagree. I'm not fundamentally a city person but... it's really fucking nice to go out on the town for night, whether shopping or bar hopping or whatever.

But that kind of city experience doesn't exist in the US anymore; if you want it, you're going to be on a plane for hours.

North America is all bums and shit and criminals and invaders. We are way out here only because we got tired of literally fighting for our lives and for our property on a weekly or monthly basis. Carjackings get old and we refuse to play soros-DA-roulette just to get home alive.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 12:07 PM (N28JN)

186 Just retired. I plan to do a lot of traveling, but never go into the downtown of a major city again.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 15, 2026 12:07 PM (izy1S)

187 This post reminds me the scene in Idiocracy where the view from St. God’s hospital shows one building tied to another so it won’t fall over.

Posted by: Unkaren at June 15, 2026 12:08 PM (MaRK8)

188 I blame Frank Lloyd Wright. His designs went from aesthetic to stacked boxes.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 12:08 PM (5P5DO)

189 Did she hit the wall?

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:06 PM (xcxpd)

As everyone knows, the wall is undefeated.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:08 PM (CfKHZ)

190 169 I did watch Dredd a few days ago. It holds up really well. It's a shame they never did a sequel .
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:01 PM (GseMx)

+1 for Truth

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:08 PM (xcxpd)

191 179 In some or many cases they just want the control.

Hell you think libs give a shit about exposing kids to porn? It's in the curriculum already. They just don't want kids getting the wrong ideas.
Posted by: ...

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Some do but this happens in conservative jurisdictions too. Performative art means a lot of useless unenforceable laws done to claim problems are solved. And moral problems require a revival of morals in society rather than laws to be ignored.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:04 PM (E4rtv)

In my state we got a new AG. She is extremely proud of pushing through the Age Verification law. She let everyone know. I do not frequent porn sites. I have a bit of a problem with involving the state with information gathering on individuals, especially in matters that could be used as a cudgel against them.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:08 PM (Gqar8)

192 I blame Frank Lloyd Wright. His designs went from aesthetic to stacked boxes.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 12:08 PM (5P5DO)

I stayed in Copenhagen Arena last time I was in Denmark. They had buildings that looked like blocks that were of all different kinds just randomly stacked on each other, some times, uncomfortably offset.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:09 PM (CfKHZ)

193 Just retired. I plan to do a lot of traveling, but never go into the downtown of a major city again.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 15, 2026 12:07 PM (izy1S)

Congrats!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:09 PM (CfKHZ)

194 77 Uh, Seaside on 30A is the most sterile, soulless, uncanny valley place I've ever been. It's so fucking weird they filmed The Truman Show there. I'm not sure I would use that hellscape as a positive example of a great community.
Posted by: ballistic at June 15, 2026 11:28 AM (oqH4h

Where are you from? I am convinced some of this is regional. I like 30A. I like Alys Beach, even if it is all white. At least Seaside has a little color going on. But I also love the little town I live in and the older sections of Mobile that aren’t scary and the epitome of cute.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:10 PM (pZEOD)

195 189 Did she hit the wall?

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:06 PM (xcxpd)

As everyone knows, the wall is undefeated.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:08 PM (CfKHZ)

Sad but true, some women fight it well. MILFy yoga instructors, Elizabeth Hurley...

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:10 PM (xcxpd)

196 8 I blame Frank Lloyd Wright. His designs went from aesthetic to stacked boxes.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 12:08 PM (5P5D

He was not a good person. Or at least what I know about his personal life which was weird.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:10 PM (GseMx)

197 I stayed in Copenhagen Arena last time I was in Denmark. They had buildings that looked like blocks that were of all different kinds just randomly stacked on each other, some times, uncomfortably offset.

Maybe the architect just sucks at Tetris.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 12:10 PM (Riz8t)

198 His designs went from aesthetic to stacked boxes.

Phoney.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 12:10 PM (Kt19C)

199 168 Everyone I've ever met that extols how great it is to live in a big city sounds like they're recording a hostage video under threat of death every time they start running off at the mouth about it.
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Singles often like it because of greater choice in the dating/sex market, same goes for people that like to dabble in drugs, homosexuals, etc. Ditto for creative types willing to live in crappy neighborhoods but congregate in clusters. These are people that feel out of place or judged in smaller cities/towns/or rural areas.

And for the very top crust that can afford to put their kids in ultra exclusive private schools, live in controlled access buildings or enclaves with guards, and like the arts scene plus rubbing elbows with others of their same social class, then cities can work. They are shielded from the day to day reality of such places.

And some cities work better than others like NYC, San Fran, etc. You don't see the same extolling of the virtues of living in downtown Birmingham AL for example or Cleveland to the extent you do of 'international' cities.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:10 PM (E4rtv)

200 The closest "city" to me probably has 30K residents. Most of it's commercial or medical. The focus has been (lately) on urban planning, or the lack of it. And traffic mitigation using roundabouts.

City Hall is a reclaimed 60's vintage department store. The courthouse is in the center of "old town" and mostly abandoned. It was going to be remodeled as a micro hotel and Bourbon bar, but much bitching canned that. The "hipster" area around it see's weekend night fights among the urban hipsters and the ghetto hipsters.

We don't frequent "downtown."

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 12:11 PM (jehhT)

201
Sad but true, some women fight it well. MILFy yoga instructors, Elizabeth Hurley...

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:10 PM (xcxpd)

Plastic surgeons. Some do their jobs well. Some should be sued into oblivion.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:11 PM (CfKHZ)

202 As everyone knows, the wall is undefeated.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026

I am fighting that dang wall!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:11 PM (OoFl2)

203 Phoney =:phooey damn autodildo

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 12:11 PM (Kt19C)

204 I am fighting that dang wall!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:11 PM (OoFl2)

"Death becomes her."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:12 PM (CfKHZ)

205 In my state we got a new AG. She is extremely proud of pushing through the Age Verification law. She let everyone know. I do not frequent porn sites. I have a bit of a problem with involving the state with information gathering on individuals, especially in matters that could be used as a cudgel against them.
Posted by: tubal

Not all problems in society are legal problems; many are in fact personal and societal problems better addressed by stronger families and stronger societal norms to correct bad behavior.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:12 PM (E4rtv)

206 204 I am fighting that dang wall!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:11 PM (OoFl2)

"Death becomes her."
Posted by: Sponge
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I didn't think ghosts have mass.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:13 PM (E4rtv)

207 Plastic surgeons. Some do their jobs well. Some should be sued into oblivion.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12

My good friend’s husband is a good one. He refuses to do crazy looking stuff.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:13 PM (OoFl2)

208 Some former sex symbols just give in to the wall.

Rachel Ward and Bridget Fonda are two that come to mind. Nothing wrong with that.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:13 PM (GseMx)

209 The pic on the left is the Borg.

Brutalism is a septic sore. It is an architectural version of form following production techniques with no attempt to soften the look.

The only funny one I have seen is the Fundación Santa Fe Hospital in Bogotá Colombia. It looks like the Empire got assimilated by the Borg. Lots of brick buildings in Bogotá

https://tinyurl.com/yd2ehdac

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:13 PM (rbvCR)

210 One of the shrieking leftist women I know on Facebook is losing it over the MMA fight and why it wasn't free for all to see. Guess she doesn't want the fighters paid

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 12:14 PM (ufO5q)

211 200 The closest "city" to me probably has 30K residents. Most of it's commercial or medical. The focus has been (lately) on urban planning, or the lack of it. And traffic mitigation using roundabouts.

City Hall is a reclaimed 60's vintage department store. The courthouse is in the center of "old town" and mostly abandoned. It was going to be remodeled as a micro hotel and Bourbon bar, but much bitching canned that. The "hipster" area around it see's weekend night fights among the urban hipsters and the ghetto hipsters.

We don't frequent "downtown."
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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A useful data point.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:14 PM (E4rtv)

212 I didn't think ghosts have mass.

We're light, but still have mass.

Posted by: Neutrinos, aka ghost particles at June 15, 2026 12:14 PM (Riz8t)

213 Pay your surgeon very well to break the spell of aging.

Posted by: Anthony Kiedis at June 15, 2026 12:15 PM (wBRco)

214 Williams house.
Beechwood market.
Art supply store on Ventura bl.
Baldwin house.
Bachelor pad w indoor outdoor pool Hollywood hills.

Lautner.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 12:15 PM (Kt19C)

215
My good friend’s husband is a good one. He refuses to do crazy looking stuff.
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 12:13 PM (OoFl2)

I have a friend that is a very successful florist. She's made a lot of money over the years. She went full "rich woman" and got herself gutted like a fish, breast implants, botox and lips. The surgeon isn't my idea of good as she now has duck lips.

I've never understood why women insist on doing that to themselves.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:15 PM (CfKHZ)

216 210 One of the shrieking leftist women I know on Facebook is losing it over the MMA fight and why it wasn't free for all to see. Guess she doesn't want the fighters paid
Posted by: Smell the Glove

Heh, smelly leftist commies chicks not welcome at the Thunderdome. She gets Bette Midler yodeling at the counter protest instead. Gatekeeping is a neglected but important task in today's society.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:15 PM (E4rtv)

217 He was not a good person. Or at least what I know about his personal life which was weird.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:10 PM (GseMx)

He wasn't a good architect either. The family he foisted "Falling Waters" on? They had wanted their new house to feature a *view* of the river because it was their favorite picnic spot. He destroyed everything they loved about the property in order to build a maintenance nightmare that one of the children called "Rising Damp".

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at June 15, 2026 12:16 PM (lFFaq)

218 213 Pay your surgeon very well to break the spell of aging.
Posted by: Anthony Kiedis at June 15, 2026 12:15 PM (wBRco)

That is some Red Hot advice!!!

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:16 PM (Gqar8)

219 Massachusetts voted out rent control statewide the year after I graduated BU law. Ted Gullickson, rent control rabble rouser, found himself out of a job and moved to San Francisco where he became a thorn in my side for 15 years until he dropped dead one day.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at June 15, 2026 12:16 PM (DZ9Lv)

220 208 Some former sex symbols just give in to the wall.

Rachel Ward and Bridget Fonda are two that come to mind. Nothing wrong with that.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:13 PM (GseMx)

It makes me sad, like seeing what Janine did to her body.
Beauty should be celebrated.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:16 PM (xcxpd)

221 I've never understood why women insist on doing that to themselves.
Posted by: Sponge

They do it to compete with other women in their social circles. Same as other upper class fads and much of haute couture.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 12:17 PM (E4rtv)

222 One of the shrieking leftist women I know on Facebook is losing it over the MMA fight and why it wasn't free for all to see. Guess she doesn't want the fighters paid
Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 12:14 PM (ufO5q)

My willowed comment.

The Left hold a Transexual celebration party on the White House grounds where a packet of cocaine is discovered.

The Right holds a celebration of martial arts for its 250th with a military flyover and singing patriotic songs.

I think that about sums our political differences.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:17 PM (GseMx)

223 Some former sex symbols just give in to the wall.

Rachel Ward and Bridget Fonda are two that come to mind. Nothing wrong with that.

--

Brooke Shields and Elizabeth McGovern are two others. With all the freak faces in Hollywood, I have to say I admire women like them for leaving their faces alone.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 12:17 PM (qBdHI)

224
The Left hold a Transexual celebration party on the White House grounds where a packet of cocaine is discovered.

And let's not forget trannies taking off their shirts at the WH to show off their "breasts".

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 12:19 PM (Riz8t)

225
Went up to NJ last week for a family reunion at the shore. Even though I grew up in PA, after living in Texas for so long I was amazed by the tiny parking lots, tiny stores and tiny streets in the Northeast. Everything was pinched and crabbed. I felt liberated when I got home.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 12:19 PM (O0L8i)

226 I love that hotel that Wright designed in Tokyo that’s no longer there.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 12:19 PM (77rzZ)

227 I love that hotel that Wright designed in Tokyo that’s no longer there.

FLW is always the name mentioned by people who know absolutely nothing about architecture. As if that makes them one of the cognoscenti.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)

228 Recommended read, 'From Our house to Bauhaus'.

Excerpts:

"I once saw the owners of such a place driven to the edge of sensory deprivation by the whiteness & lightness & leanness & cleanness & bareness & spareness of it all."

"Every great law firm in New York moves without a sputter of protest into a glass-box office building with concrete slab floors and seven-foot-ten-inch-high concrete slab ceilings..."

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:21 PM (XeU6L)

229 I'm an architect too.

Posted by: George Costanza at June 15, 2026 12:22 PM (UjdFS)

230 Did she hit the wall?

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 12:06 PM (xcxpd)

At like 28 - some chicks just want to do stuff to their look, I don't get it but to each their own

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 12:22 PM (gr4k7)

231 He’s an Architect and He’s okay
He sleeps all night and He works all day

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:23 PM (Gqar8)

232 that’s no longer there.

Destroyed for a world fair.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 12:23 PM (Kt19C)

233 At BBC: "'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies falling into volcanic crater"

Not to worry: volcano was dormant, not active.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 12:24 PM (Jr5Lq)

234 Here is my to be willowed comment, I like modern architecture. The "classical" had its time and place.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:24 PM (GD0B3)

235 But a small bit of generational jab, reflection of the target customer; when they had children, it was bright colors and playgrounds.
Now that the nest is empty, it's dull serious and adult.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 11:13 AM (73/SM)

Perhaps. But adulthood has for a long time been modeled as dull, drab, devoid of joy, fun, whimsy, dreams, and imagination. To "grow up" is a form of self-annihilation. Soul-killing monochromes, mind-numbing repetition, and uninspired carbon-copies of carbon-copies of everything else without personality. Why does it have to be that way?

Posted by: The dim light of a dying world at June 15, 2026 12:24 PM (TbWk/)

236 I'm an architect too.
Posted by: George Costanza at June 15, 2026 12:22 PM (UjdFS)

Although in my spare time I sell latex.

Posted by: also George Costanza at June 15, 2026 12:25 PM (wBRco)

237 A bud's son, early 20's, declared the other day that the US is now a fascist nation.

"WHAT!?!?! How do you get that?"

"Trump had a parade to show he's the greatest ever and has the biggest ego."

"That parade was for the MILITARY and gave them the opportunity to show their wares and be appreciated for what they are. Barack Owebama was the most narcissistic f*ck to ever occupy the White House."

"This conversation is over."

"Good to see you have an open mind."

If you look up the history of the word "fascist," it was created to describe Benito Mussolini. If you think Trump is ANYTHING like Benito Mussolini, you're a f*cking dumbass and shouldn't have any conversation about politics ever again.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:25 PM (CfKHZ)

238

So long, Frank Lloyd Wright
I can't believe your song is gone so soon
I barely learned the tune
So soon, so soon

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 15, 2026 12:25 PM (Cqx++)

239 And who thinks to put a glass pyramid in front of the Lourve ?

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:25 PM (GseMx)

240 The two buildings pictured at top? I don't want to live in either one of them. Architect me a ranch house with some space around it. That's good enuf.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 12:26 PM (Jr5Lq)

241
If you look up the history of the word "fascist," it was created to describe Benito Mussolini.

It was coined BY Mussolini.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 12:26 PM (Riz8t)

242 238 I never laffed so long.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 12:26 PM (Jr5Lq)

243 Terzo Piano, Zaha Hadid, Jørn Utzon. What's not to like.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 12:26 PM (GD0B3)

244 He cuts down trees
To build houses
Where he plants wild flowers

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 12:27 PM (sgkY8)

245 Hawaii's Capitol building was designed to resemble a volcano.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:27 PM (GseMx)

246 Soul-killing monochromes, mind-numbing repetition, and uninspired carbon-copies of carbon-copies of everything else without personality. Why does it have to be that way?
Posted by: The dim light of a dying world
-------

It would seem that the understated elegance of Millennial Grey has escaped you.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:27 PM (XeU6L)

247
It was coined BY Mussolini.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 12:26 PM (Riz8t)

Thank you for the correction.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:27 PM (CfKHZ)

248
The trick to looking (relatively) young for movie stars appears to be-

1) Eternal exercise and proper dieting

2) Beginning early (30-ish?) start with itty-bitty plastic surgery modifications.

That seems to work much better than "OMG! I'm old now. Quick! I'm 68. Make me look 23 again!!!!"

3) Ozempic et al may be your friend if used early enough.

4) Know when to stop. Sooner or later you'll look like a freak if you keep going.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 12:27 PM (iJfKG)

249
It would seem that the understated elegance of Millennial Grey has escaped you.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:27 PM (XeU6L)

You just described my house.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:28 PM (GseMx)

250 Taupe delenda est !!!

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 12:28 PM (Gqar8)

251 "I once saw the owners of such a place driven to the edge of sensory deprivation by the whiteness & lightness & leanness & cleanness & bareness & spareness of it all."

As someone who spent a summer working in an underground cubicle office I can attest to the accuracy of such observation.

Posted by: Daylight! Thank God for the daylight! at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (TbWk/)

252 "'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies falling into volcanic crater"

Millipede Man of Macedonia: 'hold my beer.'

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (Jr5Lq)

253 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (CfKHZ)

254 Posted by: Daylight! Thank God for the daylight! at June 15, 2026 12:29 PM (TbWk/)

Joe vs the Volcano

The only part of the movie I liked.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:30 PM (GseMx)

255 He wasn't a good architect either.
Have heard contractors would tell him "you can't build something that way" ie cantilevers that would fail.

Lautner built a cantilever driveway and proved it by parking loaded gravel along it's length till the inspectors begged him to stop.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 12:30 PM (Kt19C)

256 >>Massachusetts voted out rent control statewide the year after I graduated BU law. Ted Gullickson, rent control rabble rouser, found himself out of a job and moved to San Francisco where he became a thorn in my side for 15 years until he dropped dead one day.

Once rent control was abolished, living in Boston was the shnizz for a lot of years. I walked to Fenway, walked to the Garden, walked to work and my customers and of course walked to a huge variety of restaurants and bars. Walked by the museums too but those were mostly for smart people. And for those really long trips the T was cheap and available. Only time I drove was to the boat or the mountains.

Crime was something that happened other places. Never had any issues in the decades I lived in Boston. Cities aren't the problem. Leftists are the problem.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 12:30 PM (viF8m)

257 >>> 237
==
"This conversation is over."
==
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 12:25 PM (CfKHZ)

Shows what the ijits mean when they say 'conversation', doesn't it.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 15, 2026 12:32 PM (R+iUD)

258 While daylight is important, it can't overcome sterility. Places like this do not strike me as comfortble, homelike places to live.

https://shorturl.at/IIFhK

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (XeU6L)

259 The new stuff - putting aside the quality - is ugly as fuck. Seriously what the fuck is wrong with architects these days? Is it millenails? Are they just straight up regarded? Must be.
Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 11:28 AM (xg+/D)

Quite well regarded, by themselves.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 01:07 PM (ZVgZ4)

260 While daylight is important, it can't overcome sterility. Places like this do not strike me as comfortble, homelike places to live.

https://shorturl.at/IIFhK
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:34 PM (XeU6L)

Looks like a wonderful place to have a sad childhood. But first off, where are the curtains?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 01:10 PM (ZVgZ4)

261 Mr. Prescott's guest essay reads as if written by an LLM. The em-dashes, yes, but also the numbered list in an essay which really doesn't need it, the constant "It's not X—it’s Y" sentence structure, the vague talk of "vast redevelopment schemes" instead of the very specific blame that just about every writer and commenter here would normally assign to the specific people and ideologies which did this, and a general je ne se

Compare this to Mr. Prescott's previous essay on the subject. The styles of the two essays are completely different (even the numbered list contains just a sentence or two for each point instead of a paragraph each). They do not seem to be written by the same writer.

I apologize if my guess is wrong.

Posted by: LLM Paranoiac at June 15, 2026 01:46 PM (4by/b)

262 They all look they've been made out of shipping containers. It's the "shiny metal boxes" from Synchronicity II that they're all packed into like a dystopian destiny fulfilled. It's soulless architecture from soulless designers for soulless people.

Posted by: rechill at June 15, 2026 02:09 PM (K1zyu)

263 of course this is late, but years ago I bought Christopher Alexander's books on livable buildings and workspaces A Timeless Way of Building and A Pattern Language which break down 'good design elements' into parts in isolation that can be added to settings to make them more alive.

Very readable books and the idea were picked up by object oriented programming to collect design elements for better code at a higher level than statements or simple control elements like loops and if-then statements.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 02:32 PM (uhVAy)

264 I know Houston is building a number of 'City Centers'. I thought they were going to turn the Astrodome into one.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:07 AM (GseMx)

You really cant' just build one, because they can't live without people being in the area. Even huge shopping malls die if they aren't well located for enough people to support them.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 02:36 PM (uhVAy)

265 They all look they've been made out of shipping containers. It's the "shiny metal boxes" from Synchronicity II that they're all packed into like a dystopian destiny fulfilled. It's soulless architecture from soulless designers for soulless people.
Posted by: rechill at June 15, 2026 02:09 PM (K1zyu)

Not a huge fan of the look but at least some of the box units look to have balconies, or open air places to access. But not all of them, and the unit in the 'classical' building seems to have none at all.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 02:38 PM (uhVAy)

266 The closest "city" to me probably has 30K residents. Most of it's commercial or medical. The focus has been (lately) on urban planning, or the lack of it. And traffic mitigation using roundabouts.

City Hall is a reclaimed 60's vintage department store. The courthouse is in the center of "old town" and mostly abandoned. It was going to be remodeled as a micro hotel and Bourbon bar, but much bitching canned that. The "hipster" area around it see's weekend night fights among the urban hipsters and the ghetto hipsters.

We don't frequent "downtown."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 12:11 PM (jehhT)

30K is too small to support 2 or 3 'urban' centers. Moving them to separate areas would seem to be a mistake.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 02:45 PM (uhVAy)

267 But a small bit of generational jab, reflection of the target customer; when they had children, it was bright colors and playgrounds.
Now that the nest is empty, it's dull serious and adult.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 11:13 AM (73/SM)

Even if you just want a box, you can still decorate the box. Ancient buildings were all boxy, with no steel framework invented to support stone or concrete. So they put pillars around them and painted them up.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 02:48 PM (uhVAy)

268 I lived in NYC, Atlanta and Houston . I'd be lying if I didn't say I liked the suburbs of those cities much better.
Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 12:03 PM (GseMx)

You can add Chicago, LA, St Louis to the list.

Posted by: Oldcat at June 15, 2026 02:56 PM (uhVAy)

Mid-Morning Art Thread

Woman in a Harem Courtyard
Luis Ricardo Falero

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

Comments

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1 yow!

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 09:30 AM (R11M+)

2 Oh the joy of being a Muslim slave

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 09:31 AM (sgkY8)

3 Sideboob!

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 09:31 AM (gtcuf)

4 "Now where did I leave my loofah?"

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (gnNyN)

5 Fecund

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (Kt19C)

6 Suns out, buns and nipples out.

Posted by: Norwegian Blue at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (PTJlB)

7 Looks like she is still in the process of being unwrapped.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (0nHVk)

8 NICCCEEEEE!!!

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (XV/Pl)

9 I prefer geishas.

Posted by: tankdemon at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (y29Pq)

10 She surrendered.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (jehhT)

11 Nice start to a Monday. Thanks, CBD.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 09:33 AM (Gqar8)

12 Time for your magic carpet ride Mustafa?

Posted by: Layla at June 15, 2026 09:33 AM (vneJl)

13 Not featured:

A dozen eunuchs assigned to guard her from anyone who even *thought* about looking in her direction without permission from the Sultan.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 09:34 AM (gnNyN)

14
Oh the joy of being a Muslim slave

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 09:31 AM (sgkY

_____________

They invented algebra. So shut up.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 09:34 AM (O0L8i)

15 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:35 AM (Zz0t1)

16 sheen.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 09:35 AM (R11M+)

17 The artist obviously appreciated the female form.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 09:35 AM (Gqar8)

18 It's good to be the pasha.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 09:35 AM (tL5sl)

19 Itty bitty titty brigade FTW!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:35 AM (Zz0t1)

20 No bottoms on - will leave it to the reader's imagination what that means for this poor girl....

She is quite lovely -

Hello, Horde! 😊♥️

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at June 15, 2026 09:35 AM (SRRAx)

21 hope the dreamcatcher helps.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 09:36 AM (R11M+)

22
I prefer geishas.

Posted by: tankdemon at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (y29Pq)

_________

Odalisques

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 09:36 AM (O0L8i)

23 Why is she wearing Saran Wrap?

I mean, I'm all for a bit of kink but what's up with that? Trying to keep her fresh?

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:36 AM (SKC9R)

24 It's not terrible
But, no hang

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 09:36 AM (ZxPkt)

25 tiny head is tiny.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 09:36 AM (R11M+)

26 A man with no undies = Free ballin'

A woman with no panties = Fruntin'

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:37 AM (Zz0t1)

27 They invented algebra. So shut up.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

It just doesn't add up.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:37 AM (SKC9R)

28 Well, this is a good start to the week.

CBD must be getting into a NoVaMoMe frame of mind.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 09:37 AM (bFu5X)

29 all about the frontbutt.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 09:38 AM (R11M+)

30 Weird proportions, the more you look. Very stylized pose and hand gestures. And not much detail in the background. Makes the life of a harem gal look desperately sad and depressing.

Posted by: red speck at June 15, 2026 09:38 AM (Ve/HL)

31 She's waiting for Paolo.

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 09:39 AM (Oy/m2)

32 tiny head is tiny.
Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 09:36 AM

When is a little head ever a problem?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 09:40 AM (bFu5X)

33
Makes the life of a harem gal look desperately sad and depressing.

Posted by: red speck at June 15, 2026 09:38 AM (Ve/HL)

___________

It was

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 09:40 AM (O0L8i)

34 32 roadhummer.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 09:41 AM (R11M+)

35 27 It just doesn't add up.

Is this our group theory?

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 09:41 AM (gtcuf)

36 They invented algebra.
Them old greek homos stole it

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 15, 2026 09:41 AM (Kt19C)

37 Nice skin tone

Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 09:41 AM (lJ0H4)

38 Circassian woman.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:42 AM (IG3/x)

39 Sultans of SCHWING, amiright?

Posted by: Dire Straits at June 15, 2026 09:42 AM (sUTO1)

40 something in the nose or mouth has made the gain of function leap... don't do it. she just wants a fresh cevapcici.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 09:43 AM (R11M+)

41 Condolences Bulg.

Posted by: DaveA at June 15, 2026 09:43 AM (FhXTo)

42 Nice skin tone
Posted by: Tuna

They look like B#s.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 09:44 AM (SKC9R)

43 @33

>>It was

Life was hard, this was probably in the top 5 gigs for a woman back then.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 09:44 AM (XV/Pl)

44 Apparently she also believes in no pants as a lifestyle

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 09:45 AM (sKqQm)

45 Definately B-Cup at a minimum.

As the saying goes, the best boobs are the ones that are in your hands.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 09:45 AM (XV/Pl)

46
Is this our group theory?

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 09:41 AM (gtcuf)

___________

Don't go off on a tangent.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 09:46 AM (O0L8i)

47 She's ready for the Book thread.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 09:46 AM (RIvkX)

48 > 38 Circassian woman.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:42 AM (IG3/x)

Not to be confused with the fake "Circassian women" exhibited in sideshows, most of whom were just regular white women with frizzed hair. Strange, given that real Circassian women mostly have straight or at most slightly curly hair.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:47 AM (IG3/x)

49 On further, closer inspection, they could possibly be a C-Cup.

The halter is kind of flattening and distorting the boobs.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 09:47 AM (XV/Pl)

50 She's happy about the Iran deal.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:47 AM (gr4k7)

51 "Luis Ricardo Falero (23 May 1851 – 7 December 1896) was a Spanish painter. He specialized in female nudes and mythological, orientalist and fantasy settings."

Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 09:47 AM (lJ0H4)

52 Where da white wymyn at?

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 09:48 AM (xg+/D)

53 Circassian woman, get away from me. Circassian woman, mama let me be.

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 09:48 AM (gtcuf)

54 Nice side boob, but a little more front boob would also be appreciated.

Posted by: JML at June 15, 2026 09:49 AM (EtRph)

55
The Sahara: Just Deserts - a limerick

In Morocco the Sultan of Rabat
Ran a slave ring (until he got caught)
An armed response team
Put an end to his scheme
Now he's known as the Sulttan of S.W.A.T

Posted by: muldoon at June 15, 2026 09:49 AM (qgHp7)

56 Historically the Turks liked to launch slave raids into the Caucus to abduct women from that region.

Many of these women ended up in the Sultan's harem which is why you'll find red/blonde hair on some Ottoman nobles even though their ancestors come from central asia

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 09:49 AM (sKqQm)

57 Apparently she also believes in no pants as a lifestyle
Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 09:45 AM (sKqQm)
----
Explains why we don't see her on the Sunday Morning Book Thread....

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 09:49 AM (gnNyN)

58 I think most "harem art" is the product of 19th century European fantasy more than anything else. They made it look much better than it ever actually was. Not that I'm complaining.

Looked up Luis Ricardo Falero, nice body of work. He seems to have been the Alberto Vargas of 19th century Spain.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 09:49 AM (edUvp)

59 If she's lucky, her son will wind up being sultan.

If not, she and all her children will be slaughtered when the old sultan dies.

Royal inheritance in that culture consisted of having about fifty wives and two or three hundred kids. When the paterfamilias kicked off (sometimes with a little help) typically a war of all against all would ensue, until There Was Only One.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:50 AM (IG3/x)

60 The week looks promising so far.

At first glance, my thought was, Big Barda of the New Gods by Jack Kirby. Oh. Not exactly.

Posted by: mindful webworker - moar covfefe! at June 15, 2026 09:50 AM (32Bdv)

61 Art/Comment: Apotheosis of the Winged Huma/wings clipped, remorseful -- NO MORE

Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at June 15, 2026 09:50 AM (TW10n)

62 By Falero's standard, this is a demure, modest portrait. Not sure where I would hang it but it is a lovely painting with its vibrant colors and the realism of the woman. Her skin tones are natural, her figure not exaggerated, and her expression is relaxed and quiet as she regards the ornament. Despite the eroticism it is a pleasant, contemplative moment in the woman's life.

Looking at some of his other nudes on the Wiki page I have to wonder if he influenced Frank Frazetta. The buxom (understatement) woman remind me of Frazetta's covers.

Posted by: JTB at June 15, 2026 09:51 AM (yTvNw)

63
No high heels. Not art.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 09:51 AM (O0L8i)

64 This talk of harems made me think of Solomon. yeah, THAT Solomon.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 09:51 AM (Gqar8)

65 Slightly on topic, white women in harems was so prevalent that the last Umayyad caliphs - the ones in Spain - dyed their beards and their son's beards black.
Otherwise they'd look so blond and purty someone might put the prince in a harem himself.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 09:51 AM (tL5sl)

66
Thought balloon:

"Gee, I hope Sheik Abdul washes the goat off his dong before he comes to see me tonight."

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 09:53 AM (iJfKG)

67 If not, she and all her children will be slaughtered when the old sultan dies.

This was a big problem with the Ottomans/Islam.

Multiple wives and no set order of inheritance. It comes down to who can seize power.

The Europeans adopted monogamy and rigid inheritance rules to stop this sort of conflict on a ruler dying and it is one of the reasons that Europe surpassed Islam in the Middle Ages.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 09:53 AM (sKqQm)

68 He specialized in female nudes and mythological, orientalist and fantasy settings."
Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 09:47 AM (lJ0H4)

A true hero.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:53 AM (Zz0t1)

69 "Luis Ricardo Falero (23 May 1851 – 7 December 1896) was a Spanish painter. He specialized in female nudes and mythological, orientalist and fantasy settings."
Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 09:47 AM (lJ0H4)

The Frank Frazetta of his day.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:54 AM (1z8ji)

70 Piper would not approve. Fashion, girls. Fashion is everything.
Look, no shoes!

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 09:55 AM (+zXtV)

71 It comes down to who can seize power.

The Europeans adopted monogamy and rigid inheritance rules to stop this sort of conflict on a ruler dying and it is one of the reasons that Europe surpassed Islam in the Middle Ages.
Posted by: 18-1
_________

Henry IV? Richard III?

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at June 15, 2026 09:56 AM (XvL8K)

72
If she's lucky, her son will wind up being sultan.

If not, she and all her children will be slaughtered when the old sultan dies.

Royal inheritance in that culture consisted of having about fifty wives and two or three hundred kids. When the paterfamilias kicked off (sometimes with a little help) typically a war of all against all would ensue, until There Was Only One.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:50 AM (IG3/x)

Rather like most animals in the wild, like lions. The Alpha male dies or is deposed, the first thing the successor does is hunt down all the previous Alpha's male progeny and slaughters them. Which triggers the females to all go into heat and it's a full-on Cat Orgy.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 09:56 AM (y9nCu)

73 A lovely Slavic lass taken as a slave by the muzzies. Her ancestors clearly need reparations.
Would hang
Thx CBD

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 09:57 AM (ufO5q)

74
Piper would not approve. Fashion, girls. Fashion is everything.
Look, no shoes!
Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 09:55 AM (+zXtV)

On the upside: Each odalisque received her own Kale Shake for breakfast every morning.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 09:57 AM (iJfKG)

75 Reminds me of the same Classicism style of Pierre-Auguste Cot and his Springtime painting.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:57 AM (GseMx)

76 Henry IV? Richard III?

I didn't say it was perfect.

Its like arguing that America has a better system then the Ottomans and then pointing out the ascension of Joe Biden...

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 09:59 AM (sKqQm)

77 What's that oval thing in the background?

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 09:59 AM (Oy/m2)

78 Also William-Adolphe Bouguereau . It was the style of that period.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 09:59 AM (GseMx)

79
This was a big problem with the Ottomans/Islam.

Multiple wives and no set order of inheritance. It comes down to who can seize power.

The Europeans adopted monogamy and rigid inheritance rules to stop this sort of conflict on a ruler dying and it is one of the reasons that Europe surpassed Islam in the Middle Ages.
Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 09:53 AM (sKqQm)

But it made for some bitchin' adventure stories, like Anabasis.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 09:59 AM (y9nCu)

80 What's that oval thing in the background?
Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 09:59 AM (Oy/

That's a parrot on its ring perch.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 10:00 AM (GseMx)

81 If she's lucky, her son will wind up being sultan.

If not, she and all her children will be slaughtered when the old sultan dies.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

Well, at least when it all ended one knew where they stood.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 10:00 AM (SKC9R)

82 > The Europeans adopted monogamy and rigid inheritance rules to stop this sort of conflict on a ruler dying and it is one of the reasons that Europe surpassed Islam in the Middle Ages.
Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 09:53 AM (sKqQm)

Yep. It's often assumed that this comes from Judeo-Christian religion, but in fact monogamy-by-law with fixed rules of inheritance came from Roman jurisprudence. Jews (and hence, early Christians) at the time of Jesus were polygamous (not required, but allowed). Paul introduced the monogamy thing, I believe. He was Jewish, of course, but heavily Romanized.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 10:00 AM (IG3/x)

83 77 What's that oval thing in the background?

Heap big dreamcatcher.

Posted by: Liawatha at June 15, 2026 10:00 AM (gtcuf)

84 oval thing is a roost for a parrot. which is hanging upside down. probably shagged out after a long squawk.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:00 AM (tL5sl)

85 What's that oval thing in the background?
Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 09:59 AM (Oy/m2)
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It's a perch for a bird. If you click on the image and zoom in, you can see a bird leaning down through the hoop.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 10:01 AM (gnNyN)

86 Ethiopia came up with a really interesting answer to extra royals to stop them from competing for power when a ruler died.

All of the heirs were sent to live in what was essentially a nice prison in the middle of nowhere.

When the ruler died, then his chosen heir was summoned to come rule.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 10:01 AM (sKqQm)

87 Luis Ricardo Falero (23 May 1851 – 7 December 1896)

*********

*intones solemnly*

"7 December 1896, a day that will live in bigamy..."

Posted by: muldoon at June 15, 2026 10:01 AM (qgHp7)

88 So you know about the cup sizes?

Posted by: Frank Costanza at June 15, 2026 10:01 AM (izy1S)

89 Apparently she also believes in no pants as a lifestyle
Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 09:45 AM

So...she's Horde adjacent?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 10:01 AM (bFu5X)

90 I’ll just eschew the social commentary now on the painting and appreciate the scantily clad pretty woman.

Posted by: tubal at June 15, 2026 10:02 AM (Gqar8)

91 These dudes painted nude women in harem scenes for exactly the same reason that a later generation's National Geographic featured topless tribeswomen: because that's what they could get away with.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 10:02 AM (IG3/x)

92 Issac and Ishmael

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 10:02 AM (GseMx)

93 Paul wasn't Jewish.
Saul was.

Posted by: The road to Damascus at June 15, 2026 10:03 AM (izy1S)

94 Painting: Very nice. Lacks focus.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 10:04 AM (Jr5Lq)

95 What's that oval thing in the background?

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 09:59 AM (Oy/m2)

Seems to have a bird in it.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 10:04 AM (snZF9)

96 93 matthew?

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 10:05 AM (R11M+)

97 Painting: Katy Perry's first job.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 10:05 AM (Jr5Lq)

98 hondo?

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 10:06 AM (R11M+)

99 i will never be 1st and hondo again.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 10:06 AM (R11M+)

100 Painting: Katy Perry's first job.
Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 10:05 AM (Jr5Lq)

She must have got a boob job afterwards. ( I can see the resemblance)

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 10:06 AM (GseMx)

101 Jews (and hence, early Christians) at the time of Jesus were polygamous (not required, but allowed).

Looking it up, the name Rabbeinu Gershom is showing up among the Ashkenazim as slapping a herem on that shit. 11th century in the Christian era.
The Sephardic community over in Muslim Spain were still allowing it.
I suspect it was very rare for most Jews in Europe already though. As for the Bible, it plays a similar role as for slavery. It's "allowed" but the Bible stories quietly illustrate how much it sucks.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:06 AM (tL5sl)

102 it was there.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 10:07 AM (R11M+)

103 Ask your harlot if odalisque is right for you.

Posted by: Coin Operated Women, Inc. at June 15, 2026 10:07 AM (izy1S)

104 Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:06 AM (tL5sl)

This you get early Mormons.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 10:07 AM (GseMx)

105 Would be cool to hang in the man cave, but since it has the stench of islam no can do.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 10:08 AM (snZF9)

106 103 Ha!

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 10:08 AM (Jr5Lq)

107 Bette Midler at the anti-Trump protest.

https://tinyurl.com/3fp75k4e

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:08 AM (ndZc7)

108 I mean, even in Genesis it's not "Adam and Eve and Muffy".

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:08 AM (tL5sl)

109 bemotrizonol is a new one.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 10:09 AM (R11M+)

110 A lonely harem girl. The girl not picked for the night's festivities.

Sorta like your story not being picked for inclusion in a magazine.

(snif)

0/8

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 15, 2026 10:09 AM (1Ff7Z)

111 Nasdaq up yuuugely big this morning. Almost made up all its loses from the mini correction of 7% earlier this month.

Dow is at a new record. Not that anyone really cares about the DJIA anymore since it’s so weirdly weighted, but still makes for good headlines.

The AI machine keeps rolling.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:10 AM (xg+/D)

112 Saul of Tarsus was Jewish.

When his life changed due to encounter with Christ on the Damascus road, he became a Christian and changed his name to Paul.

Wrote some pretty good letters, too.

Posted by: The Book of Acts at June 15, 2026 10:10 AM (izy1S)

113 "Luis Ricardo Falero (23 May 1851 – 7 December 1896) was a Spanish painter. He specialized in female nudes and mythological, orientalist and fantasy settings."
Posted by: Tuna at June 15, 2026 09:47 AM (lJ0H4)

The Frank Frazetta of his day.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 09:54 AM (1z8ji)

Right? I can see some similarities. The bird perch is something he would do. The full bodied chick and the colors and lighting too.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 10:12 AM (snZF9)

114 You know how Oberoysterfeuhrer Platner is not a Nazi just because of that huge Nazi tattoo on his chest? Well . . .

Wokies are freaking out about the "OK" sign again because a FIFA ref did the hand gesture

https://tinyurl.com/4wvhwhf9

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:12 AM (ndZc7)

115 That's certainly one view.

Another view is that you don't stop being Jewish just because you adopt a different religion.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 10:12 AM (IG3/x)

116 Poor woman in Brazil thought she was going for a bungee jump. No one on the crew did a final safety check to make sure the rope was attached to her before tossing her off a bridge.

"You had one job" comes to mind...

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 10:13 AM (J4Dwc)

117 Saul of Tarsus was Jewish.
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Better call him.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:13 AM (xg+/D)

118 Another view is that you don't stop being Jewish just because you adopt a different religion.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

Christian missionaries in Israel say exactly this to Jews. That Christianity is the way to be most authentically Jewish.

Posted by: gKWVE is not saying he believes this at June 15, 2026 10:13 AM (tL5sl)

119 @74 On the upside: Each odalisque received her own Kale Shake for breakfast every morning. naturalfake

Yeah, but now Piper can't say I don't read her stuff.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 10:13 AM (+zXtV)

120 "Wrote some pretty good letters, too."

Among the best writing in Scriptures. I like his rhetorical style.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 10:13 AM (Jr5Lq)

121 Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:08 AM

Yes it was, Muffy was their dog

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 10:13 AM (sgkY8)

122 From looking at his other works, Falero was definitely a "baby got back" dude.

Lots of boobehs, but they tend to be small-to-medium size. His butts, on the other hand....

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 10:14 AM (IG3/x)

123 I thought the Walrus was Paul

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 10:15 AM (sgkY8)

124 114 You know how Oberoysterfeuhrer Platner is not a Nazi just because of that huge Nazi tattoo on his chest? Well . . .

Wokies are freaking out about the "OK" sign again because a FIFA ref did the hand gesture

https://tinyurl.com/4wvhwhf9

Has it occurred to the ADL the Euros aren’t aware of their silliness? Also, have they looked at the makeup of soccer teams? Good grief.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:15 AM (Wmg4n)

125 "Christ in you, the hope of glory."

Posted by: Colossians 1:27 at June 15, 2026 10:15 AM (izy1S)

126 As an example of the importance of inheritance, Pepin the Short, son of Charles Martel, inherited jointly with his brother Carloman (who eventually retired to a monastery) but the son of Charles's second wife went to war with Pepin and Carloman - distracting from his rule several times.

Pepin then had two sons but only from one woman. Charlemagne and another Carloman. Fortunately for Charlemagne this Carloman died young leaving him the sole ruler of the Franks...and Charlemagne with a strong, unified realm, kicked Muslim ass and created a large portion of what we think of as Europe

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 10:16 AM (sKqQm)

127 Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 10:13 AM (sgkY

I'm not all that much for religious fiction for entertainment, but there was a very good cartoon short about a dog's view of the expulsion of Eden. Doggie followed a very sad Adam and Eve out of the garden.
Might still be on Youtube.

Posted by: gKWVE likes doggies at June 15, 2026 10:16 AM (tL5sl)

128 114 looks like a good "made you look" move.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 10:16 AM (R11M+)

129 "7 December 1896, a day that will live in bigamy..."

Posted by: muldoon at June 15, 2026 10:01 AM (qgHp7)

As opposed to the one in the African Village. A day that will live in pygamy.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 10:16 AM (gr4k7)

130 I guess the apple didn't fall far from the tree.

Sen. Mitch McConnell Suddenly Hospitalized — But His Staff Won’t Say Much

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:18 AM (ndZc7)

131
Lotsa yapping about "empty seats" at WC. But the smallest US venue seats 64,000. Apart from the finals stadiums, the venues in previous World Cups was on the order of 45,000. Moreover, ours came ready built.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 10:18 AM (O0L8i)

132 Sen. Mitch McConnell Suddenly Hospitalized — But His Staff Won’t Say Much
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:18 AM (ndZc7)

Speaking of being nailed to a perch . . .

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:18 AM (tL5sl)

133 "7 December 1896, a day that will live in bigamy..."

Posted by: muldoon

America has always been welcoming to Mexicans. At every ballgame, we sing "Jose can you seeeeeeee?. . . . "

Posted by: Tonypete at June 15, 2026 10:18 AM (SKC9R)

134 Piper would not approve. Fashion, girls. Fashion is everything.
Look, no shoes!
Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 09:55 AM (+zXtV)

She is missing a few pieces of clothing.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:19 AM (Wmg4n)

135 Not a fan, but I liked Bout 2 of the UFC match, where the guy suddenly and swiftly snatched up his opponent, and wrapped him up like an Alien Face Hugger, taking him down.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 10:20 AM (Jr5Lq)

136
It's "allowed" but the Bible stories quietly illustrate how much it sucks.
Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:06 AM (tL5sl)

Imagine being married to seven AWFLs all at once *shudders*.

Sometimes progress IS better than tradition.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 10:21 AM (y9nCu)

137 Bigamy: when two rites make a wrong.

Posted by: Oh, no... at June 15, 2026 10:21 AM (izy1S)

138 Jews (and hence, early Christians) at the time of Jesus were polygamous (not required, but allowed).

Was it ever practiced outside of the wealthy, a narrow slice of the population? I ask, because it seems like "look at my harem" is a rich guy thing.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at June 15, 2026 10:21 AM (zZ4br)

139 I liked Bout 2 of the UFC match, where the guy suddenly and swiftly snatched up his opponent, and wrapped him up like an Alien Face Hugger, taking him down.
Posted by: gp

Not to be seen at the match: "oil changes".

Posted by: no poofters! at June 15, 2026 10:22 AM (tL5sl)

140
Lotsa yapping about "empty seats" at WC.

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The “empty seats” photos are either before the game started or right after the 2nd half started when people are still getting food or using the bathroom.

And most of the “empty seats” shown are the VIP seats where there’s a longer type thing available for seat holders, with catered food and shit. Hmm I wonder if those people will be out of their seats every now and then enjoying the amenities?

All you have to do is look at prices on StubHub or SeatGeek and you’ll quickly realize demand is through the roof for seats.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:23 AM (xg+/D)

141 Good old Mitch. He just can't give it up. He's saving the country, don't you know.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 10:23 AM (SRceu)

142 Germany Pledges to Build Europe’s Strongest Army as NATO Allies Answer Trump Pressure

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NTTAWWT

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:23 AM (ndZc7)

143 Bigamy is diversity

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 10:24 AM (sgkY8)

144 The Super Delta flyover at the White House UFC event was about 10 seconds early. Gotta tighten that up, Boss.

Posted by: one hour sober at June 15, 2026 10:24 AM (J4Dwc)

145 bear with asymmetrical balls, it's possible that the Sephardic "permission" for polygyny wasn't for the Jews themselves, but just to keep any excitable Jew from preaching against the caliphal harem.
Christians - Catholics, in Spain - had a ban and could get loud about their heathen Muslim overlords.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:25 AM (tL5sl)

146 Polygamy is associated with wealth in the historical period because you needed to be rich to be able to support multiple women.

This still happens in the west though informally - a wealthy man might have one formal wife and several mistresses.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 10:25 AM (sKqQm)

147 141 Good old Mitch. He just can't give it up. He's saving the country, don't you know.
+++

He's just a punk kid.

Posted by: The ghost of Strom Thurmond at June 15, 2026 10:25 AM (izy1S)

148 It’s funny seeing euros whining about seat prices for the WC. Why a UEFA final is 100 Euros. This is outrageous.

Yeah it’s cheap in Europe because you’re EuroPOOR. and we’re rich. Spending $1k on a ticket for a sporting event is unheard of there. Here it’s an average Saturday or Sunday during football season for marquee games. There are a lot of people who can afford it. And fifa would have to be retarded to price tickets at $100 if they know someone will spend $1000.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:26 AM (xg+/D)

149 >>Not a fan, but I liked Bout 2 of the UFC match, where the guy suddenly and swiftly snatched up his opponent, and wrapped him up like an Alien Face Hugger, taking him down.

Sounds like the guy who says he isn't a fan of Taylor Swift other than this one song he loves.

Ok Swifty.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 10:26 AM (viF8m)

150 So does that mean you also get two mothers-in-law?

Posted by: I gotta ask at June 15, 2026 10:26 AM (izy1S)

151 Lloyd George and Lord Asquith both kept mistresses.
The British Empire in World War I was in the very best of hands, wot.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:28 AM (tL5sl)

152 Out of an abundance of caution, Senator McConnell is getting the finest medical care. He is fine. Really. Why, just a few minutes ago, he was telling me how much he was looking forward to getting back to his daily CrossFit WOD.

He's fine. Really.

*shifty eyes*

Posted by: Senator McConnell's Chief of Staff at June 15, 2026 10:28 AM (8XeQo)

153 So does that mean you also get two mothers-in-law?

Yep. Who might try to kill your wife that isn't their daughter and/or your children that aren't her grandchildren.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 15, 2026 10:28 AM (sKqQm)

154 I liked Bout 2 of the UFC match, where the guy suddenly and swiftly snatched up his opponent, and wrapped him up like an Alien Face Hugger, taking him down.
Posted by: gp

Didja see the weather forecast for the event.

The Weather Channel
@weatherchannel
UFC Freedom 250 is facing a chaotic weather setup on the White House South Lawn, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and wind gusts up to 34 mph threatening to delay the outdoor fights. On top of the storm risk, brutal D.C. humidity is driving a triple-digit heat index alongside massive swarms of mosquitos and gnats that fighters will have to battle inside the cage. While the venue’s massive 92-foot overhang will keep the octagon dry, a single lightning strike within eight miles will trigger an automatic 30-minute freeze on the entire event.

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But Trump knows Zeus personally and he fixed it for him.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:28 AM (ndZc7)

155 Jim knew what it was all about.

"What's de harem?"

"The place where he keeps his wives. Don't you know about the harem?
Solomon had one; he had about a million wives."

"Why, yes, dat's so; I—I'd done forgot it. A harem's a bo'd'n-house, I
reck'n. Mos' likely dey has rackety times in de nussery. En I reck'n de
wives quarrels considable; en dat 'crease de racket. Yit dey say
Sollermun de wises' man dat ever live'. I doan' take no stock in dat.
Bekase why: would a wise man want to live in de mids' er sich a
blim-blammin' all de time? No—'deed he wouldn't. A wise man 'ud take en
buil' a biler-factry; en den he could shet _down_ de biler-factry when
he want to res'."

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 10:29 AM (IG3/x)

156
Lotsa yapping about "empty seats" at WC.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 10:18 AM (O0L8i)

Because Real Americans don't watch kickball unless it's at their kids' elementary school. Besides, the WC was booked before the Golden Scalp Weasel began deporting a few illegal aliens, scaring the rest of the audience base off.

The kickball WC sucks anyway.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 10:29 AM (y9nCu)

157 According to Al Gore's Amazing Internet:

"The NFL is the richest sports league in the world, generating over $18 billion in revenue during the 2022 season, while FIFA's revenue from the 2022 World Cup reached approximately $7.5 billion."

Posted by: The more you know at June 15, 2026 10:30 AM (izy1S)

158 Polygamy is associated with wealth

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Well, I knew it wasn't associated with common sense.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:31 AM (ndZc7)

159 >>>Sounds like the guy who says he isn't a fan of Taylor Swift other than this one song he loves.

Ok Swifty.

Posted by: JackStraw

Is she the little pop tart that sleeps around with everybody, breaks up, and writes songs about them? Or do I have the wrong pop tart?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 10:31 AM (SRceu)

160
Guessing all the trillionaire fantasies this morning inspired this selection.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 10:31 AM (Y8DZL)

161 131
Lotsa yapping about "empty seats" at WC. But the smallest US venue seats 64,000. Apart from the finals stadiums, the venues in previous World Cups was on the order of 45,000. Moreover, ours came ready built.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026

The Auburn stadium was full. The Euros were stunned at the light shows. The SEC was a lot for them!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:32 AM (p4NUW)

162 Asquith's foolin'-around might even have led to WW1 being the disaster it was:
Robert Harris: tinyurl.com/369decp6
This man mislaid secret documents while he was laying Venetia Stanley.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:32 AM (tL5sl)

163 That Derrick fighter looked like he had done insufficient training for the match. Tired, not enough endurance. His forehead looks like it was designed for head butting.

Posted by: gp at June 15, 2026 10:33 AM (Jr5Lq)

164
Frankly, I don't care a bit if FIFA loses its shirt having the WC in the US. What is worthwhile is that the Europoors come here and find out that what their state-run media tell them about the US is a pack of lies. And, I hope, it gets them thinking about what other lies their state-run media might be telling them.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 10:33 AM (O0L8i)

165 The kickball WC sucks anyway.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 10:29 AM (y9nCu)

I like it. Well, I have grown to like it. It’s also fun to yell gooooaaaaalllll!

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:34 AM (p4NUW)

166
The Auburn stadium was full. The Euros were stunned at the light shows. The SEC was a lot for them!
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:32 AM (p4NUW)

War Eagle amazed a lot of them.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 10:34 AM (O0L8i)

167 I saw that @weatherchannel post.
They are carbon that should be reduced.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:34 AM (tL5sl)

168 And to think the average muz would step over her to get to Harry Sisson.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 10:34 AM (hZfqt)

169 The Weather Channel
@weatherchannel
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Literally every part of their forecast was false.

Not, "opps, we only said 'chance of."
But flat-out wrong.
Intentionally wrong.
Because they are that pathetic and that woke and that desperate to try and spite Trump.

You lost losers.
Get used to it.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 10:34 AM (73/SM)

170 rackety times in de nussery.

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This guy's got it figured out.

https://tinyurl.com/yc6a6nfw

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:35 AM (ndZc7)

171 But keep in mind the World Cup is a month long event. The nfl is 5 months. In 2022 there about 75 total games played at the WC. An NFL season is about 300 games.

Revenue per game is higher for the World Cup.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:35 AM (xg+/D)

172 Hi Piper! I'm sitting here wearing my Auburn sweatshirt at a campsite "somewhere north of Colorado." (opsec, ya know)
War Eagle!

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 15, 2026 10:37 AM (izy1S)

173 The yapping about empty seats is coming from two sources.

1. Leftists who desperately want the World Cup to be perceived as a failure because OrangeManBad.

2.people who waited too long to buy, believing the “nobody is buying tickets” lies and now are priced out. There are entire subs on Reddit about this.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:38 AM (xg+/D)

174 >>Is she the little pop tart that sleeps around with everybody, breaks up, and writes songs about them? Or do I have the wrong pop tart?

Hey, don't blame me. gp is the Swifty.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 10:38 AM (viF8m)

175 @134. "She is missing a few pieces of clothing."- Piper

I'm sure you would have dressed her real nice Piper.
And done something with that hair.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 10:38 AM (+zXtV)

176
Nobody's old enough to remember when Commies and Nazis were were in love with each other and you couldn't say anything about one without the other getting mad and then that Barbarossa thing happened and the divorce is still messy.

But, beneath it all, they still dig each other.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 10:38 AM (Y8DZL)

177 In addition to Mrs. F. in my harem I have a few widows and one old maid.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 10:39 AM (RIvkX)

178 Wakes up
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Would not hang. Don't like it much.
Goes looking for coffee.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 15, 2026 10:39 AM (2WIwB)

179 The harem thing can backfire on you.

Posted by: Harcourt Fenton Mudd at June 15, 2026 10:40 AM (wVcYX)

180 It sort of epitomizes the mindset of Lefties when Colorado governor Jared Polis laments the execution of an imported gray wolf which maimed or killed 24 sheep in 10 separate incidents.

Polis: “This elusive wolf had a number of chances but sadly chose to continue to depredate which necessitated this challenging management decision."

Sadly...
Sadly, he chose...
Sadly he chose the wrong life trajectory.

Maybe UBI, or job training, or midnight basketball will help these oppressed carnivores turn their lives around./s

Posted by: muldoon at June 15, 2026 10:40 AM (qgHp7)

181 “ Germany Pledges to Build Europe’s Strongest army “

‘ Cause that’s never ended badly.

Posted by: Going deep. Out. at June 15, 2026 10:40 AM (jt/rW)

182 American pastime.

Giants’ Welcome 10 Same-Sex Couples to Renew Wedding Vows During Pride Night

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:40 AM (ndZc7)

183 Posted by: gKWVE at June 15, 2026 10:25 AM (tL5sl)

Nope. Polygamy was banned for Ashkenazi Jews in the 10th or 11th century. It was not banned for Sephardic Jews because many (most) lived in Muslim countries. It was legal for them, but not common.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 15, 2026 10:41 AM (PLxDd)

184 Neighbor say the gray wolf was just turning his life around...

Posted by: Local media at June 15, 2026 10:41 AM (izy1S)

185 Uh, Genesis talks about Jacob having two wives. Deuteronomy speaks of two wives and the rights of first born. It wasn’t a wealth issue. It was practice. Mosaic Law never eliminated it. In the Gospels (Matthew 19) Jesus was talks about “two becoming one” and later in Corinthians 7, et al.

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 10:42 AM (+5DDj)

186 Giants’ Welcome 10 Same-Sex Couples to Renew Wedding Vows During Pride Night
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:40 AM (ndZc7)

For a second I read that as 10 Giant same sex couples renowned their vows. I think I’d watch that. 🤣

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:42 AM (xg+/D)

187 Have seen a few stories and videos of Europeans getting to travel here out of those Marxists cities and finding real America and liking it

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 10:42 AM (sgkY8)

188 For a second I read that as 10 Giant same sex couples renowned their vows. I think I’d watch that. 🤣
Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:42 AM (xg+/D)

Anybody want a penis?

Posted by: andre the giant voice at June 15, 2026 10:43 AM (zZ4br)

189 "I can't marry all three of your daughters at once, sir. That's bigamy!"

Father: "No that's big of me."

Posted by: Groan... at June 15, 2026 10:43 AM (izy1S)

190 172 Hi Piper! I'm sitting here wearing my Auburn sweatshirt at a campsite "somewhere north of Colorado." (opsec, ya know)
War Eagle!
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 15, 2026 10:37 AM (izy1S

Go Dawgs! 😉

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:43 AM (pZEOD)

191 This is why I don't only avoid the news, I avoid the weather too, as a rule. I figure if it's gonna rain or some giant storm is coming I'll hear about it.

The weather is plum wrong half the time which makes it as about as reliable as me guessing.

They're good at telling you what's happening right now but so is my window.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 10:43 AM (gr4k7)

192 That wolf didn't choose anything. It has no moral agency. It just did what wolves do. But mush-brained Polis and his ilk mourn that it didn't act like a Disney cartoon animal.

Posted by: muldoon at June 15, 2026 10:45 AM (qgHp7)

193 >>Revenue per game is higher for the World Cup.

America has Super Bowl parties. European countries close when kick ball games are happening.

There is no comparison between tbe average sports fan in the US and foreign soccer fans. Not even close.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 10:45 AM (viF8m)

194 151 Lloyd George and Lord Asquith both kept mistresses.
The British Empire in World War I was in the very best of hands, wot.
Posted by: gKWVE
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Assortative mating done by the upper class was the predominate reason--marriages were often matches done for money and the appropriate social level of the spouse, not for love. So you got Lady Chatterly's lover and on the other hand, ministers of government with mistresses.

The very wealthy and some of the upper class still more or less follow similar rules--e.g. Warren Buffet's wife recruited a mistress for him when she wanted to do her own thing (IIRC, art mebbe?). These couples stay together for finances, children, familiarity with each other, and compatible social statuses, not necessarily for love or sex.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:46 AM (E4rtv)

195 Brit Lass said the impression growing up was that all American streets are just people shooting at each other. She was shocked at how peaceful it is and how people tend to (or tended to) mind their own business.

The brit Marxist culture of envy is ingrained and keeps everyone in everyone else's business. "We're all in this together," they threatened. "Don't get ideas above your station."

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 10:46 AM (gr4k7)

196 The For Sale signs that went up over the weekend around here are visible. Especially the 3- and 4-unit apartment buildings and flats.

Everyone is grabbing some of that sweet A.I. cash. It feels very 1999.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 10:46 AM (RIvkX)

197 I saw one video of a Euro at Costco and he was like it’s even bigger than Walmart, lol. He had a huge smile on his face.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:47 AM (xg+/D)

198 The U.S. simply has better sports.
And it's all because of one thing: the comeback.

Posted by: Change my mind at June 15, 2026 10:47 AM (izy1S)

199
The kickball WC sucks anyway.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 10:29 AM (y9nCu)

I like it. Well, I have grown to like it. It’s also fun to yell gooooaaaaalllll!
Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:34 AM (p4NUW)

It took me several years of playing high school varsity soccer to develop the proper patriotic hatred of kickball. Especially watching our star Brazilian exchange student flop on the ground trying to draw yellow cards for the opposing team.

I much prefer watching hockey. Virtually the same rules, except for adding in the requirement that the game must include fisticuffs for at least 30% of the playing time. And any player found to have all of his teeth is immediately DQ'd and the team sanctioned.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 10:47 AM (y9nCu)

200 185 Uh, Genesis talks about Jacob having two wives. Deuteronomy speaks of two wives and the rights of first born. It wasn’t a wealth issue. It was practice. Mosaic Law never eliminated it. In the Gospels (Matthew 19) Jesus was talks about “two becoming one” and later in Corinthians 7, et al.
Posted by: Marcus T
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Plus quasi wives, aka concubines. The old version of screwing the hired help.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:47 AM (E4rtv)

201 >>I much prefer watching hockey. Virtually the same rules, except for adding in the requirement that the game must include fisticuffs for at least 30% of the playing time. And any player found to have all of his teeth is immediately DQ'd and the team sanctioned.

And skates. Adds a bit to the hard factor.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 10:49 AM (viF8m)

202 10 separate incidents. So just like the Charlotte train stabber, released on bail with a warning 9 previous times.

Posted by: muldoon at June 15, 2026 10:50 AM (qgHp7)

203 Maybe Germany this time will stop trying to make butter and bullets at the same time now having learned their lesson.

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 10:50 AM (sgkY8)

204 Polis: “This elusive wolf had a number of chances but sadly chose to continue to depredate which necessitated this challenging management decision."

Sadly...
Sadly, he chose...
Sadly he chose the wrong life trajectory.

Maybe UBI, or job training, or midnight basketball will help these oppressed carnivores turn their lives around./s

He was an aspiring rapper.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 10:50 AM (Riz8t)

205 Digging this hot women bottomless trend. I see it on Instagram a lot too.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 10:50 AM (xcxpd)

206 200 185 Uh, Genesis talks about Jacob having two wives. Deuteronomy speaks of two wives and the rights of first born. It wasn’t a wealth issue. It was practice. Mosaic Law never eliminated it. In the Gospels (Matthew 19) Jesus was talks about “two becoming one” and later in Corinthians 7, et al.
Posted by: Marcus T
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Plus quasi wives, aka concubines. The old version of screwing the hired help.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:47 AM (E4rtv)

I'm not sure concubines ever help. Except cleaning pipes.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 10:51 AM (xcxpd)

207 That wolf didn't choose anything. It has no moral agency. It just did what wolves do. But mush-brained Polis and his ilk mourn that it didn't act like a Disney cartoon animal.

He chose...poorly.

Posted by: Ancient knight at June 15, 2026 10:51 AM (Riz8t)

208 >195 Brit Lass said the impression growing up was that all American streets are just people shooting at each other. She was shocked at how peaceful it is and how people tend to (or tended to) mind their own business.
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Love the meme that says "How the rest of the world views Americans."

It shows a family standing around a gas grill cooking a half a cow and everyone is holding a gun, even the dog!

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 15, 2026 10:51 AM (izy1S)

209 Assortative mating done by the upper class was the predominate reason--marriages were often matches done for money and the appropriate social level of the spouse, not for love. So you got Lady Chatterly's lover and on the other hand, ministers of government with mistresses.

The very wealthy and some of the upper class still more or less follow similar rules--e.g. Warren Buffet's wife recruited a mistress for him when she wanted to do her own thing (IIRC, art mebbe?). These couples stay together for finances, children, familiarity with each other, and compatible social statuses, not necessarily for love or sex.

*cough*

Posted by: FDR at June 15, 2026 10:52 AM (Riz8t)

210 Plus quasi wives, aka concubines. The old version of screwing the hired help.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:47 AM (E4rtv)

Massey-Ferguson concubines were the shiznit. Had huge headers on them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 10:52 AM (1z8ji)

211 FIFA
French
Idiots
Flopping
Around

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 10:52 AM (xcxpd)

212 The brit Marxist culture of envy is ingrained and keeps everyone in everyone else's business. "We're all in this together," they threatened. "Don't get ideas above your station."
Posted by: ...

That is most of the world, America is generally the exception. We imported obnoxious foreigners with those ideals and some worthless nepots adopted it here and it has metastasized in our upper classes. As one person put it, we have millionaires like Sanders or Warren upset that they are considered poor and not the same social status compared to a trillionaire.

Maslow's hierarchy indeed. Self actualization for too many with too much money plus time on their hands means they seek power over others rather than go out and do something productive.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:52 AM (E4rtv)

213 The brit Marxist culture of envy is ingrained and keeps everyone in everyone else's business. "We're all in this together," they threatened. "Don't get ideas above your station."
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 10:46 AM (gr4k7)

Very true, horrible place to grow up

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at June 15, 2026 10:53 AM (xcxpd)

214 The proper term is Men's Metric Kickball.

Posted by: Please make a note of it at June 15, 2026 10:53 AM (izy1S)

215 Response to Hillary's criticism of the UFC event.

https://tinyurl.com/ybk89rph

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:54 AM (ndZc7)

216 German Heer and KSK are solid dudes.

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 10:54 AM (+5DDj)

217 >>> 154 I liked Bout 2 of the UFC match, where the guy suddenly and swiftly snatched up his opponent, and wrapped him up like an Alien Face Hugger, taking him down.
Posted by: gp

Didja see the weather forecast for the event.

The Weather Channel
@weatherchannel
UFC Freedom 250 is facing a chaotic weather setup on the White House South Lawn, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and wind gusts up to 34 mph threatening to delay the outdoor fights. On top of the storm risk, brutal D.C. humidity is driving a triple-digit heat index alongside massive swarms of mosquitos and gnats that fighters will have to battle inside the cage. While the venue’s massive 92-foot overhang will keep the octagon dry, a single lightning strike within eight miles will trigger an automatic 30-minute freeze on the entire event.

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But Trump knows Zeus personally and he fixed it for him.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:28 AM (ndZc7)

Can you make it rain harder?

Posted by: Zombie Prince at June 15, 2026 10:54 AM (R+iUD)

218 U.S. simply has better sports.
And it's all because of one thing: the comeback.
Posted by: Change my mind at June 15, 2026 10:47 AM (izy1S)

Why does it have to be better or worse? Some people like Coke some like Pepsi. Or even better some like both. I don’t get this mentality where you have to hate soccer because you like football. You can enjoy both, now laws against it. And most people do just that.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:54 AM (xg+/D)

219 More people die in Europe from heat related causes than Americans die from gun violence.

Crank the AC and save a life.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 10:55 AM (viF8m)

220 *cough*
Posted by: FDR
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Perfect example.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:55 AM (E4rtv)

221 Oh look. The French said they are ready to help in the Gulf.

Somebody tell them it’s over, but my guess is they already know.

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 10:55 AM (+5DDj)

222 Oh look. The French said they are ready to help in the Gulf.

With what, canapes?

Posted by: Archimedes at June 15, 2026 10:56 AM (Riz8t)

223 I saw one video of a Euro at Costco and he was like it’s even bigger than Walmart, lol. He had a huge smile on his face.
Posted by: Heroq

One Frenchman said the best thing he's ever had was brisket. He said he'd give his left croissant for Texas Brisket. 😂😂😂

Posted by: rickb223 at June 15, 2026 10:56 AM (mXUgp)

224 Massey-Ferguson concubines were the shiznit. Had huge headers on them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Heh.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:56 AM (E4rtv)

225 With what, canapes?
Posted by: Archimedes
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Escargot in a delicate white wine and garlic sauce.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:57 AM (E4rtv)

226 I’m kinda enjoying all the WC visitors posting about how great our country and people are, then watching all the Democrats, Commies, and Chinese /Russian/Third world garbage tell them not to believe their lying eyes. lol

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 10:57 AM (+5DDj)

227 Update on the AOSHQ Doge: he is having a Shiba temper tantrum, to include head tossing, because it is raining and I won’t make it stop.

Posted by: Piper at June 15, 2026 10:58 AM (OoFl2)

228
Have seen a few stories and videos of Europeans getting to travel here out of those Marxists cities and finding real America and liking it
Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 10:42 AM (sgkY

I rather like the yootoob channels with N Korean defectors observing American life. The military defectors are shocked and grateful that they never had to go up against the supremely lethal US military. The civilian defectors enthusiastically pig out on BBQ, pizza, chicken-fried steak, and ice cream for dessert.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 10:58 AM (y9nCu)

229 Here's the fucked-up thing about Colorado wolf program:

Colorado's governor is a buggerer. His partner in buttsecks is an animal rights fetishist. So they kidnap wolves from Canada and turn them loose in Colorado, because isn't that wonderful and just like a Disney movie?

But then, the wolves start acting all... wolfy. They do what comes naturally- namely, hunting, killing and eating cows and sheep. They then get labeled as 'bad' wolves, and are subsequently marked for death.

So Colorado, empowered by mostly Front Range voters, loves wolves so much that the state steals them from Canada and brings them here, to kill them.

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 10:59 AM (ZxPkt)

230 Response to Hillary's criticism of the UFC event.

https://tinyurl.com/ybk89rph
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 15, 2026 10:54 AM (ndZc7

Standing ovation for that military man.

Posted by: LASue at June 15, 2026 10:59 AM (lCppi)

231 225 With what, canapes?
Posted by: Archimedes
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Escargot in a delicate white wine and garlic sauce.
Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 10:57 AM (E4rtv)

L'Omelette du frommage.

Posted by: Steve Martin at June 15, 2026 10:59 AM (8XeQo)

232 The United States sucks . It's dangerous and it's rich against poor. I can't wait to travel a thousand miles on foot to get there.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:00 AM (GseMx)

233 Papillon on a raft of coconuts is more powerful than the French Navy.

Posted by: sifty boones of strawberry hill at June 15, 2026 11:00 AM (FYam5)

234 I took a few friends in from Europe for some South Texas cabrito. I don’t think they spoke through the entire meal. They were in awe that goat could taste that good.

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 11:00 AM (+5DDj)

235 227 Update on the AOSHQ Doge: he is having a Shiba temper tantrum, to include head tossing, because it is raining and I won’t make it stop.
Posted by: Piper
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The hired help is responsible for all weather and food.

Posted by: whig at June 15, 2026 11:01 AM (E4rtv)

236 Thing is there are big supermarkets in Europe as well. Maybe not Costco level big but it’s not like every grocery store is the size of a manhattan apartment either. A typical French grocery store is the same size as a typical Safeway.

So some of these OMG my god look at what I just saw videos might be a bit tongue in cheek.

The one thing that definitely unique to America though is the selection. We have 25 different types of Cheddar cheese available. That kind of stuff is “European mind can’t comprehend”.

Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 11:01 AM (xg+/D)

237 Nood. Rant.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 11:01 AM (bFu5X)

238 >> I’m kinda enjoying all the WC visitors posting about how great our country and people are, then watching all the Democrats, Commies, and Chinese /Russian/Third world garbage tell them not to believe their lying eyes. lol

X has been very entertaining over the last week. Kinda like when Elon turned up the comments from Japan a while ago.

I saw a video of two ridiculously hot women from Australia threatening to defect to the US over Chipotle. I can only imagine what they would do for actually good food.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 11:02 AM (viF8m)

239 >Oh look. The French said they are ready to help in the Gulf.

Somebody tell them it’s over, but my guess is they already know.

Posted by: Marcus T
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it's like that story, that as soon as the Allies liberated Paris, suddenly everyone was and had always been part of Le Resistance.

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 11:02 AM (ZxPkt)

240 Someone should explain to these foreigners we only need one kind of fast food hamburger!

-Bernie Sanders

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:03 AM (RIvkX)

241 The Left hold a Transexual celebration party on the White House grounds where a packet of cocaine is discovered.

The Right holds a celebration of martial arts for its 250th with a military flyover and singing patriotic songs.

I think that about sums our political differences.

Posted by: polynikes at June 15, 2026 11:03 AM (GseMx)

242 Maybe the French can help lighten the load for our sailers.
So to speak.

Posted by: watch out for 'the french disease' at June 15, 2026 11:04 AM (gKWVE)

243
I don’t get this mentality where you have to hate soccer because you like football. You can enjoy both, now laws against it. And most people do just that.
Posted by: Heroq at June 15, 2026 10:54 AM (xg+/D)

Honestly, I hate football almost as much as I hate Eurofag kickball. Because of what I find to be the really offensive use of warrior imagery in football. It's not the "field of battle", it's a fucking stadium. And they aren't "soldiers/warriors", they're big beefsteak millionaire athletes. Both are worthy of admiration on their own merits, but I hate it when the two are mixed together.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 15, 2026 11:11 AM (y9nCu)

244 The olive oil selection in Wegmans is four shelves high and stretches for at least five yards.

Posted by: And that's normal at June 15, 2026 11:11 AM (HQCKG)

245 Nood

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 11:12 AM (RIvkX)

246 So Colorado, empowered by mostly Front Range voters, loves wolves so much that the state steals them from Canada and brings them here, to kill them.

************

It's a classic NIMBY move. The ballot referendum was passed by a 50.9% to 49.1% margin, largely by Denver metro and Boulder votes, and was broadly opposed by the sheep and cattle rancher portion of the state. But 100% of the wolves are released west of the Continental Divide. And the Front Range news outlets throw up the panic headlines if one wolf pokes his GPS monitored nose east of the Divide.

Posted by: muldoon at June 15, 2026 11:14 AM (qgHp7)

247 “ I know your daddy's a sultan
A nomad known to all
With 50 girls to attend him
They all send him
Jump at his beck and call”

Posted by: Dirac_Delta at June 15, 2026 11:16 AM (SHDHN)

248 191 ya, the german weather. "stick your head out the window, if it gets wet we won't be there."

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 11:23 AM (R11M+)

249 223 it can be done with horse- there is a similar cut.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 11:33 AM (R11M+)

250 Feel to send me to her home.

Yummy!

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 15, 2026 11:58 AM (ZRzmB)

251 So many 'areas of stiffness' I can barely keep track of 'em …

Posted by: Dr_No at June 15, 2026 12:57 PM (ayRl+)

The Morning Report — 6/ 15 /26

Good morning kids. So the big story of course is that hostilities have ended with Iran. The headlines wherever you turn are using the phrase PEACE DEAL between the US and Iran.

The US and Iran have reached a peace deal to end their three-and-a-half-month-old war, President Trump announced Sunday evening.
The Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of the world’s oil, is set to reopen on Friday when a deal is signed in Switzerland, officials said.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” The signing will launch a 60-day negotiating process to determine the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and the extent of sanctions relief, according to officials.. . The agreement has not been seen publicly, but the White House on Friday described to reporters five points that are in the deal:
--Iran will destroy its highly enriched uranium
--Tehran will pledge never to obtain a nuclear weapon
--Economic relief will come after those first two steps are completed
--The Strait of Hormuz will be open immediately upon signing
--Iran must stop funding terrorist groups including Hezbollah
A senior administration official said the economic relief would be released “around physical milestones, it’s built around action and it’s built around verification.”

On a positive note as news of the "deal" was announced. . .

Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell by around four percent to below $84 a barrel, the lowest price since March 5. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, fell by nearly five percent to below $81 a barrel.
“With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!” President Trump said Sunday evening.
Stock futures tied to U.S. equities market climbed on the news.

while this is all well and good, both politically and directly as this will be reflected at the gas pump in time for the crucial midterms. As I have stated since the conflict began, any deal that leaves this regime intact is an abject failure.

The Iranian state-controlled Mehr News Agency is trumpeting the deal as a complete victory for the Islamic Republic. It involves concession after concession from the U.S., and nothing whatsoever in the other direction. Mehr states the 14 provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding in this way: According to the source, the draft includes the following provisions:
1. Permanent and immediate end to war on all fronts, including Lebanon.
2. US commitment to non-interference in Iran’s internal affairs and respect for the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran... 11. Release of $24 billion in Iran’s blocked funds during the 60-day final negotiation period, with half of that amount to be made available to Iran before negotiations begin. . .
. . . If this is even close to true, it’s the most breathtaking betrayal in American history (after Trump’s promises to the Iranian people), a new lease on life for the Islamic Republic, likely ensuring it remains in power for decades to come, and the most humiliating and unnecessary defeat in American history. Trump’s legacy will be surrender and the empowerment of America’s enemies, to an extent even worse than anything Barack Obama or Old Joe Biden did.

If you read all the points while understanding the nature of the Mullahs and the nature of ISLAM, this is merely strategic retreat in the 1500-year Islamic crusade for world domination. They know that all they have to do is wait out the next two years for Trump to exit the White House and that at best a Democrat will be elected and at worst, even if it's Vance or whomever, there will be a groundswell of opposition should that administration want to once again attack Iran once they inevitably resume their drive for nuclear weapons as well as continue to foment terrorism in the region and around the world, because gentle reader this is exactly what they are going to do.

Elsewhere, congratulations to Elon Musk for becoming the first nrillionaire in history. naturally the Democrat Left are beside themselves dropping venom and doing everything they can to denigrate this accomplishment. whatever one thinks of Musk personally or otherwise, his achievement is a shining example of the American dream as well as the work ethic that made this nation great and has been the engine of progress that took us from out of the caves to landing on the moon and building the freest most prosperous society in human history.

That is the real reason behind the venom and contempt. Like Islam, Democrat socialist leftists seek total control over everyone's life. Anything that deprives them of that must be destroyed.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know by now that with SpaceX’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire. The implications of this for all of us and our grandchildren are many and far-reaching. Of course, the left has found a way to narrow it all down to one simple idea: “His money is our money, or it should be.”
Envy is the lifeblood of leftist politics, and Musk is merely their latest, biggest, and most convenient target. But it’s worth being reminded that to the left, you are no different than Elon Musk. Let me explain. The left is miserable when you’re happy. It feels entitled to be the only source of your happiness, but it has no desire to make you happy. Rather, it simply wants to control how happy it will allow you to be.

Have a great day,

AMERICA & ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN!

Trump Urges ’Ships of the World’ to ’Start Your Engines’ Because Hormuz Strait Opens Friday
Iran War Is Over, Deal Reached Between USA, Iran
Make no mistake about it, Tehran is going to test the limits of this thing. That's what Iran does. But the framework is there, and the verification mechanisms matter... Obviously, there's still work ahead. And there’s reason to be skeptical of Iran because this is a regime with a long history of buying time while running out the clock. But, we aren’t sending them plane-loads of cash in the dark of night, or giving them a path to nuclear weapons, as Barack Obama did.
Trump Announces Peace Deal with Iran Is Complete
What exactly is “humanitarian aid” to an evil regime?
Trump’s Iran Deal: The Islamic Republic Isn’t Getting a Penny, Except Billions in ‘Humanitarian Aid’
Israelis slam proposed US-Iran peace deal as a ‘bad deal,’ say it fails to address security concerns
Trump announces US and Iran have reached peace deal — here’s when the Strait of Hormuz reopens, and what happens next
Congratulations poured in from both London and Paris, the two countries that vowed to lead an international coalition to ensure toll-free, free movement through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ended.
World Leaders Hail President Trump’s ‘Hugely Important’ Iran Peace Deal

* * * * *
Recent Israeli strike kills Hezbollah mastermind of 2007 attack on U.S. troops.
Israel Hits Hezbollah’s Beirut Command Center After Drone Attacks
"They better get their act together, and FAST!”
Trump’s ‘Don’t Blow It’ Message After A Dangerous New Middle East Escalation
We have been tested by the ferocious Iranian terror machine for 46 years. Now we have the resolve to defeat it.
Our War against Iran Makes Sense
The fastest path to a free Iran isn't more American troops—it's giving Iranians the means to overthrow the regime themselves.
Iranian Freedom Fighters Need Guns—America Could Arm Them
The fanatics in Iran will not stop.
In Iran, a Reign of Terror

* * * * *
Obama said, “It is doubtful that any agreement that arises is going to be significantly different or a significant improvement from the deal that we had in the first place. And had worked for, for a long stretch of time, before we, the United States, pulled out of it.
Obama on Iran: We Can’t ‘Bully Our Way or Bomb Our Way to Solutions’
CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
The post garnered over 10,000 likes in less than 12 hours, sparking widespread outrage and calls for legal action. A number of AI-generated copycat posts were also shared. Under Texas law, desecrating a grave is a serious offense, and even creating realistic images of such acts could potentially lead to criminal charges or civil claims for emotional distress.
Instagram Influencer Posts Image of Himself Urinating on Austin Metcalf’s Grave.
If there isn’t a complete rejection of the toxic Black Lives Matter movement, similar events are going to play out well into the future.
The Black Lives Matter Lie Is Why Austin Metcalf Is Dead And Karmelo Anthony Is In Prison
Are there leftists out there willing to do anything to preserve the status quo in Los Angeles? (they stole the election; this is just rubbing it in - jjs)
Spencer Pratt issues a defiant exit message -- and mysterious arsonists set fire to his Palisades office
It’s a day that ends in “y,” which means yet another high-ranking Democrat is backing his party’s extreme proposal to pack the Supreme Court with left-wing ideologues.
Pete Buttigieg Throws Support Behind Democrats’ Extreme Court-Packing Gambit
Voltaire’s purported remark about “common sense” not being so “common” has no greater application than modern Democrats and their philosophies.
Self-Serving Politicians Spawned Today’s Festering Dystopia
Victor Davis Hanson: ...Their pushback might be summed up as: “We are no longer going to allow you to destroy ancient traditions that ensured our prosperity, security and liberty, and which were handed down to us by generations far better than your own.”
The most self-destructive pillars of lefty lunacy finally begin to fall
"DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY
“Acting as self-appointed anti-ICE vigilantes, Lauren Morrow, her co-defendant Joma and others took it upon themselves to obstruct immigration proceedings.”
Utah Clerks Charged in Alleged ICE Evasion Plot
It's almost as if the Democrat Party never cared if it won or lost on this issue.
ICYMI: The Dems’ Anti-ICE Campaign Was An Epic Fail
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE
FirstNet (also known as the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network) is scheduled to sunset in 2027 under the 2012 law that created it. The House bill would reauthorize the network and the FirstNet Authority that oversees it, while also increasing NTIA oversight of the authority.
Senate Needs To Reauthorize FirstNet, America’s Public Safety Network For First Responders
The ruling obstructs Trump’s effort to repair how American history is presented at federal museums, historical sites and cultural institutions. The president has repeatedly criticized divisive narratives that focus heavily on the nation’s shortcomings.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore National Park Displays Removed Under DEI Review

WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM
The hatchet-wielding Scottish girl was right, and her detractors were wrong. But there’ll be no apologies from the British elite.
‘Sophie Of Dundee’ Has Been Vindicated, But It Won’t Change Anything In Britain
Roger Kimball: Britain’s leaders celebrate multiculturalism even as the ideology reshaping the nation grows increasingly hostile to the civilization that welcomed it.
The Face of Modern Britain: Jihad’s Triumph
Islamic attacks on innocents know no bounds.
From Belfast to Windsor
Yet he has no idea what some of his “fellow Hoosiers” have in store for him.
Indiana Columnist Scolds Anti-Sharia Lieutenant Governor for Stoking ‘Hate’ Against ‘His Fellow Hoosiers’
OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY, PLUS VARIOUS & SUNDRY GODLESS HEATHENS
Darializa Avila Chevalier, who’s ahead of incumbent Rep Adriano Espaillat according to a new poll, cofounded Columbia University Apartheid Digest, the militant group behind the violent 2024 encampment
Socialist in Tight House Race Showered Convicted Palestinian Terrorist With Love and Praise, Taunted Jewish Student Who Objected to Her Disruptive, Anti-Israel Agitating
SHAMPEACHMENTS, 2016 CLINTON/OBAMA COUP, CONGRESSIONAL PERSECUTION, SPYGATE, DEEP STATE, MUELLER DECEPTION
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Democrats had not ruled out impeaching President Donald Trump if they win control of the House in the midterm elections.
Hakeem Jeffries on Trump Impeachment Calls: Dems Haven’t ‘Ruled Anything Out’
THE ECONOMY, STUPID
Stock futures tied to U.S. equities market climbed on the news.
Brent Crude Falls To Lowest Price Since March 5 on Iran War’s End
Elon Musk is now the world’s first trillionaire. And the socialists burrowed in our government can’t stand it.
The Commissar’s Plans to Steal Elon Musk’s Wealth
Elon Musk didn’t leave the Left—the Left left innovation behind, and the world’s first trillionaire made them pay the price for it.
Elon Musk vs. the Democrats: Outcomes vs. Process
Envy is the lifeblood of leftist politics, and Musk is merely their latest, biggest, and most convenient target. But it’s worth being reminded that to the left, you are no different than Elon Musk. Let me explain. The left is miserable when you’re happy. It feels entitled to be the only source of your happiness, but it has no desire to make you happy. Rather, it simply wants to control how happy it will allow you to be.
Elon Musk and the Politics of Envy
Rather than worrying about whether the USMCA will last past 2036, America’s businesses need to focus on whether they will.
Reforming North American Trade
Limitarianism mistakes wealth for theft, when history shows that extraordinary fortunes are often the byproduct of innovations that enrich everyone else.
The Case Against Limitarianism: Inequality Is Not Making Society Worse
Thad McCotter: When proxy advisors put politics before profits, retirees pay the price and fiduciary duty becomes a hollow promise.
Stop Corporate ‘Rackets’ from Shortchanging Americans’ Retirement Income
RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS,
In fact, every study in the past two decades that attempted to replicate earlier work has consistently found that about half the papers published in the scientific literature in the soft sciences (psychology, social sciences, biology, medicine, pharmaceuticals) could not be confirmed.
Only half of all social science can be replicated
The multi-year upgrade, expected to cost around $9.6 billion in total, comes as the USPS is rapidly losing money due to mismanaging its pension obligations.
White House Refuses To Say Whether Trump Admin Will Keep Funding Electric Mail Trucks
CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY
“I know I made people mad, but I'm not here to make them happy either."
Judge In Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial Breaks His Silence
“There is no justice for Mark and Melissa Hortman, and there is not justice when our family and our state will never truly heal.”
Boelter Pleads Guilty in Minnesota Lawmaker Killings
AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS
In a press release, the outgoing DNI stated that biolabs researching dangerous pathogens in Ukraine have been “at risk of compromise” due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
DNI Gabbard Declassifies Evidence Showing US Has Continued to Fund Dangerous Biolabs Overseas, Despite Trump Ban
EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT
The demographic shift comes as schools face a variety of challenges, including declining academic performance, teacher shortages and persistent racial segregation. Reading scores have fallen to their lowest levels in two decades.
White Students Fall Below Half of Enrollment as Demographic Changes Reshape Classrooms
A massive public-school exit. What’s driving it?
Public Schools in Downward Spiral
Some states have parted ways with the ABA, but federal recognition of the group’s accreditation power gives it a monopoly on the entire U.S. legal profession.
The American Bar Association Is Unfit To Accredit Law Schools, And The Trump Admin Can Stop Them
The protest was organized by far left radical groups including Students for Justice in "Palestine"and No Tech for Apartheid.
Protest at Stanford University graduation as Google CEO Sundar Pichai takes the stage
SECOND AMENDMENT
In a letter sent to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said the department would investigate whether the city’s practices comply with state law and constitutional protections.
DOJ Investigates Philadelphia Over Concealed Carry Permit Practices
Gun Owners of America responded to the arrest of Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden by noting “Texas allows constitutional carry” and opining the government’s role is not in “micromanaging” our lives.
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On June 4, Brady United sent a letter to Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman, demanding he investigate Turner’s Outdoorsman over the fact that 22.48% of guns recovered at crime scenes are traced back to the chain’s stores. Turner’s Outdoorsman is a chain of stores that sells, among other products, firearms.
Gun-Control Organization Uses Questionable Data To Single Out Major Firearms Outlet
THE 2020 AND OTHER ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH
Requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote would prevent noncitizens from slipping onto the rolls. Still for some reason, RINO’s are joining Democrats to block this legislation.
Hundreds Of Noncitizens Found On New Jersey Voter Rolls After Senate GOP Helps Block SAVE America Act
DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY
Former Biden Communications Director Bedingfield Excoriates Her Own Party Over Graham Platner's Candidacy
Klain said Platner's 'Totenkopf' was an ode to 'his fallen comrades from his service in Afghanistan,' something Platner himself has never claimed
No Comment From Airbnb as Chief Legal Officer Ron Klain Defends Graham Platner’s Nazi Tattoo—After Company Distanced Itself From a Cofounder’s Work With Trump Administration

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X Users Give Liz Warren a Reality Check After Meltdown Over Musk’s Trillionaire Status
Decades of research have shown that political conservatives report better mental health and greater happiness than their counterparts on the left. A new study published in the journal Political Behavior takes that finding a step further, finding that “mental illness is emerging as its own political identity and is most heavily aligned with leftist political ideology and causes,” and that it clusters heavily among younger, far-left Americans.
A New Study Just Confirmed the Left's Worst-Kept Secret
POLITICS
Miranda Devine: He has defied all odds to be where he is, back as commander in chief for a second time, presiding over a historic spectacle at the White House Sunday that Teddy Roosevelt, one of his favorite predecessors, would have loved.
Ageless President Trump keeps on winning at 80. And laughs in the face of his naysayers.
“So Karen, Nithia, ask yourself: is it possible that one of your employees may have a recording of you doing or saying something that would force you to resign in disgrace?”
Pratt Concedes LA Mayor Race With a Blistering Broadside — and a Warning
Pratt had previously sued Bass’ Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in a separate suit. The New York Post reported Pratt has not officially joined Kenneth Bass’ lawsuit yet, making it unclear if they will be joining their lawsuits in court, combining the two, or if Pratt was referring to a sort of joint public campaign to expose Karen Bass that will also include the two lawsuits.
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The 84-year-old senator entered the hospital Sunday morning and is “receiving excellent care,” a spokesperson for McConnell confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation. He has faced a series of health issues in recent years.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
President Trump: “We will find these vicious murderers … and send them to the depths of hell where they belong.”
US Eliminates Leader of Tren De Aragua Gang in Venezuela Strike
Brussels has weaponized the Digital Services Act against the Chinese online platform Temu.
Toothless Tiger: EU Commission Punishes Temu
"Human dignity has no passport.”
Pope Leo: ‘Dear Migrants, I Want to Bow Before Your Dignity’
A landmark national referendum in Switzerland to cap the nation’s population to ten million has failed; however, proponents have claimed a mandate to reduce immigration due to the large share of the public backing the measure on Sunday.
Swiss Referendum to Cap Population Falls Short, But Campaigners Claim Anti-Mass Migration Mandate
How certain social media schemes to improve the European condition are unlikely to succeed.
Remigration and the Save Europe Act
DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS
The Pentagon is asking Congress to relax lobbying restrictions for some senior defense officials and civilians formerly employed by the department.
Pentagon Wants To Make Military-Industrial Complex’s Revolving Door Spin Even Faster
Having been nominated by the President, Clayton will need to be confirmed by the Senate. Resistance from Senate Republicans is believed to have killed Trump’s previous attempt to install Bill Pulte, Director of U.S. Federal Housing, as DNI. The change at ODNI is the second replacement nomination made by the President this month. Earlier in June, he announced his decision to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Blanche was appointed as interim head of the Department of Justice following the departure of Pam Bondi.
Trump Switches Director of National Intelligence Nomination to Jay Clayton.
HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
USDA’s Genetically Engineered “Male-Only” Fly Breakthrough to Transform and Enhance Production of Sterile Male Flies
Screwworm Cases Rise in US as Officials Deploy Sterile Flies and AI to Contain Spread
The nation is currently grappling with a worsening healthcare worker shortage. Non-metro areas of the U.S. are projected to face a 39% staffing shortage of primary care physicians by 2038, according to the Bureau of Health Workforce.
US Careening Toward Healthcare Crisis Amid Deportations And Shortages
ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
The next great battle over property rights may not be fought on Earth, but on the Moon, Mars, and the asteroids beyond.
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Messier 64 is characterized by its bizarre internal motion. The gas in the outer regions of this spiral galaxy is rotating in the opposite direction from the gas and stars in its inner regions.
A galaxy as seen by Hubble and Webb
FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY
“This is a sexual assault—unknowingly captured by a mom filming her daughter’s wrestling match.”
Female High School Wrestler Sues After Alleged Sexual Assault by “Trans” Wrestler During Match
CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE
“absolutely no fear of being canceled by the woke mob”
Jerry Seinfeld Rebukes ‘Free Palestine’ Question by Saying ‘It Doesn’t Exist’
Because we should just get used to having “broken, nutty people” in office.
Bill Maher Urges Dems to Vote For Nazi Platner
Christian Toto:Rainn Wilson also explains why classic show wouldn't make the cut today
‘Office’ Alum Shares Ugly Truth About Media Bias, Graham Platner
NASA under Jared Isaacman is treating Artemis III as a test mission, not a social experiment.
Woke Drama and Media Non-troversy Ensue after Artemis III All-Male Crew is Announced
History doesn't care who got here first.
Indigenous Nonsense
“Macdonald felt increasingly ideologically homeless...Anti-bigness won, and left us with a big mess.”
Dwight Macdonald’s American Century
The freak out started on Friday morning, shortly after Musk’s SpaceX began trading at $150 a share, a figure above its listing price of $135. According to Fox Business, “Combined with his holdings in electric vehicle maker Tesla, as well as other investments and assets, Musk’s net worth is now estimated at about $1.1 trillion.”
Leftist Freak Out Over Elon Musk’s Trillionaire Status Embodies Their Hatred For Success
The architecture of recent American embassies lacks beauty and dignity.
Ambassadors of Ugliness
Communism did not die with the Soviet flag. It mutated, borrowed new slogans, adopted new disguises, and found new apologists.
Thirty-Nine Years After Reagan at Berlin, the Fight Against Communism Still Demands Moral Clarity
In this corner: UFC Freedom 250, Flag Day, and the Army’s birthday bash.
A Flag Worth Defending
HITHER & YON
Before World War I, there was Phocaea.
The Forgotten Footnote of 1914

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1 First!

Posted by: Big Penguin at June 15, 2026 07:25 AM (vFG9F)

2 yay

Posted by: gnats local 678 at June 15, 2026 07:27 AM (CWTWj)

3 I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this deal is dead by Friday.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 07:27 AM (vFG9F)

4 Just hope the deal holds.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:27 AM (+zXtV)

5 Yay SpaceX! Go Musk!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:28 AM (7hx0x)

6 “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Until Iran and/or it's proxies violate it...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:28 AM (l3cgK)

7 Top 10! rAh!

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 07:29 AM (jjoN6)

8 If I am wrong, I will eat my, uh, bowl of cornflakes.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 07:29 AM (vFG9F)

9 FIRST … ! Wait — whut …

Posted by: Dr_No at June 15, 2026 07:29 AM (ayRl+)

10 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 07:29 AM (jehhT)

11 Good morning! The peace deal is done and the terms are humiliating for the vanquished, but Iran appears to have tempered their demands.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 07:30 AM (2ap+5)

12 Top 20!

Posted by: Bonecrusher at June 15, 2026 07:31 AM (JNTt1)

13 "The signing will launch a 60-day negotiating process to determine the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and the extent of sanctions relief, according to officials."

Um, excuse me? How come "negotiating" is still going to go on (ridiculously, with a deadline) in the deal is done?

And Iran is going to "destroy" it's uranium? How do you destroy uranium? It's an element! How could we possibly trust them to even do it? And doesn't it have to be dug out of a blown-up mountain or two?

This doesn't smell right at all.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:31 AM (ovdkm)

14 Elsewhere, congratulations to Elon Musk for becoming the first ntrillionaire in history.

I never would have imagined, even 20 years ago, the first Trillionaire would be an African immigrant to the United States...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:31 AM (l3cgK)

15 And now the European Parliament has called on Iran to end its executions and release political prisoners.
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The phrase "lame and ineffectual" comes to mind.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:31 AM (7hx0x)

16 8 If I am wrong, I will eat my, uh, bowl of cornflakes.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 07:29 AM (vFG9F)

Or maybe your Kaboom! cereal will blow a hole in your colon...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:32 AM (l3cgK)

17 15 And now the European Parliament has called on Iran to end its executions and release political prisoners.
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The phrase "lame and ineffectual" comes to mind.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:31 AM (7hx0x)

A sternly written letter, sir. Doesn't it sting you?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:33 AM (l3cgK)

18 3 I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this deal is dead by Friday.
Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 07:27 AM (vFG9F)

The only question is, "What is REALLY going on?" Same as the last 4 months.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:33 AM (ovdkm)

19 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 07:33 AM (u82oZ)

20 @8 If you are right there will be more death and destruction.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:33 AM (+zXtV)

21 14 Elsewhere, congratulations to Elon Musk for becoming the first ntrillionaire in history.

I never would have imagined, even 20 years ago, the first Trillionaire would be an African immigrant to the United States...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:31 AM (l3cgK)

20 years ago, I would never have imagined living to see the world's first trillionaire.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:34 AM (ovdkm)

22 20 @8 If you are right there will be more death and destruction.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:33 AM (+zXtV)

But there's ALWAYS more death and destruction...it's just a matter of amount and scale.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:34 AM (l3cgK)

23 Good morning dear horde and happy birthday JJ

No one wants to hear what I think aboutna "deal with Iran."

It is a Fool's Errand.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:35 AM (RIvkX)

24 Ironically I think Obama was the only president that understood that the mullahs cannot be negotiated with. It was easier for him because they were already on the same page as far as "Death to America."

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 07:35 AM (FfaUd)

25 21 14 Elsewhere, congratulations to Elon Musk for becoming the first ntrillionaire in history.

I never would have imagined, even 20 years ago, the first Trillionaire would be an African immigrant to the United States...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:31 AM (l3cgK)

20 years ago, I would never have imagined living to see the world's first trillionaire.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:34 AM (ovdkm)

Unless you lived in Weimer Germany, or in Hungary in the 1940s...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:35 AM (l3cgK)

26 20 @8 If you are right there will be more death and destruction.
Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:33 AM (+zXtV)

If he or she is wrong, there will be even more death and destruction than THAT, because this deal sounds pretty lame.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:36 AM (ovdkm)

27 20 years ago, I would never have imagined living to see the world's first trillionaire.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:34 AM (ovdkm)

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Twenty years from now, people will marvel that millionaires were once considered wealthy.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 07:36 AM (2ap+5)

28 Leftists embrace a collectivist worldview in which individual success must be neutralized. Their entire political agenda demands that individuals be dependent on the state rather than being dependent on themselves.
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And anyone who disagrees is imprisoned or executed. That's "properly done" socialism.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:36 AM (s5hGr)

29 They are promising to sign a deal to make a deal at a later date.

Okay now.

Meanwhile, the irgc is involved in a low level civil war among themselves. Instead of being a "abject failure" this is the irgc doing itself in.

Posted by: Will Robinson at June 15, 2026 07:36 AM (zBgIx)

30 24 Ironically I think Obama was the only president that understood that the mullahs cannot be negotiated with. It was easier for him because they were already on the same page as far as "Death to America."

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 07:35 AM (FfaUd)

I'd say Danegeld, but it's more like Moham-money...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:36 AM (l3cgK)

31 27 20 years ago, I would never have imagined living to see the world's first trillionaire.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:34 AM (ovdkm)

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Twenty years from now, people will marvel that millionaires were once considered wealthy.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 07:36 AM (2ap+5)

Being wealthy is a relative thing to the location and era...used to be owning 1000s of cattle, sheep, and camels made one wealthy...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:38 AM (l3cgK)

32 "But, we aren’t sending them plane-loads of cash in the dark of night, or giving them a path to nuclear weapons, as Barack Obama did."

And this is why it's not a total loss.

I'm happy we're out and bringing ships home...we had nothing to gain and nothing to make America great by this point. Old leaders are dead, new leaders now have their chance...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 07:38 AM (tOcjL)

33 15 And now the European Parliament has called on Iran to end its executions and release political prisoners.
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The phrase "lame and ineffectual" comes to mind.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:31 AM (7hx0x)

As does the word "pathetic", and probably a few others.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:39 AM (ovdkm)

34 32 "But, we aren’t sending them plane-loads of cash in the dark of night, or giving them a path to nuclear weapons, as Barack Obama did."

And this is why it's not a total loss.

I'm happy we're out and bringing ships home...we had nothing to gain and nothing to make America great by this point. Old leaders are dead, new leaders now have their chance...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 07:38 AM (tOcjL)

Iran will destroy all their yellow cake...that's Betty Crocker was an infidel.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:40 AM (l3cgK)

35 I said all along Trump would want this done by the 250th. Looks like that was substantially correct. I thought that meant June 1 but he pushed it right to the edge.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 07:40 AM (gr4k7)

36 There's only so much Trump can do with his political power. His goals were limited in Iran and he appears to have achieved them.

I myself was hoping to see all the mullahs and their IRGC crazies done for, but today is not that day. We will just have to be satisfied with a much weakened Iran and no nukes.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:41 AM (YdWlB)

37 35 I said all along Trump would want this done by the 250th. Looks like that was substantially correct. I thought that meant June 1 but he pushed it right to the edge.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 07:40 AM (gr4k7)

Does that make Trump an Edgelord?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:41 AM (l3cgK)

38 Having been nominated by the President, Clayton will need to be confirmed by the Senate. Resistance from Senate Republicans is believed to have killed Trump’s previous attempt to install Bill Pulte, Director of U.S. Federal Housing, as DNI.
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Heads, Trump loses.
Tails, Senate wins.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:42 AM (RIvkX)

39 35 I said all along Trump would want this done by the 250th. Looks like that was substantially correct. I thought that meant June 1 but he pushed it right to the edge.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 07:40 AM (gr4k7)

It will force the media to move on and cover the 250th (and the World Cup), b/c there won't be other major news in the dog days of summer...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 07:42 AM (tOcjL)

40 Has anyone bothered to tell the Iranian people to stop sheltering in place and that there will be no Bat Signal forthcoming to signal when to commence with their NBA championship celebrations and riots?

Posted by: The Riddler at June 15, 2026 07:42 AM (ZR74N)

41 Twenty years from now, people will marvel that millionaires were once considered wealthy.
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Heck, I'm technically a millionaire but last weekend I ran water I to the jug of laundry detergent to get the last dregs before throwing it away.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 07:44 AM (/8XgF)

42 32 "But, we aren’t sending them plane-loads of cash in the dark of night, or giving them a path to nuclear weapons, as Barack Obama did."

And this is why it's not a total loss.

I'm happy we're out and bringing ships home...we had nothing to gain and nothing to make America great by this point. Old leaders are dead, new leaders now have their chance...
Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 07:38 AM (tOcjL)

We're just unfreezing their assets, so no need for planes to carry cash - this is 2026!

And if we're relying on THEM to "destroy" the uranium, and trusting a pinky-swear to not pursue nukes, then that actually IS "a path to nuclear weapons".

So yeah, that's some billions of dollars to kick the can down the road again.

I don't really believe Trump will leave it at this. He has loftier ambitions, and much stronger cards in his hand.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:45 AM (ovdkm)

43 I agree with JJ. The Iranian regime is still intact so it is a victory in their eyes. I guess the out for Trump is regime change was not the stated goal just a hopeful byproduct. So kicking the can down the road and if there's any more Iranians left that oppose the regime from within I'm sure they'll get slaughtered n mopped up.
Maybe in the coming years the feelings of not committing boots to the ground will subside. I don't know WTF the solution is that'll placate everyone and keep the world, specifically us, safe.

One question I have after all of this is when do we or what is justification for putting boots on the ground? Why doe we have troops, why are we recruiting and training people for "boots on the ground"? Honest question......

Posted by: JROD at June 15, 2026 07:45 AM (IlL6s)

44 LET'S MAKE A DEAL!! or yo momma

Posted by: Monry Hall at June 15, 2026 07:45 AM (ehY6c)

45 What about the Iranian people?

Posted by: Erebus- Ex Killer Whale at June 15, 2026 07:45 AM (+0XmD)

46 Unless you lived in Weimer Germany, or in Hungary in the 1940s...

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Zimbabwe 2008...

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:45 AM (GD0B3)

47 A nice sports story is the Japanese World Cup soccer team and their fans. Japan tied the Netherlands 2-2, which was fine, but the Japanese fans politely cleaning the stands after the match was such a lovely display that their behavior became arguably the bigger story.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 07:46 AM (2ap+5)

48 the White House on Friday described to reporters five points that are in the deal:
--Iran will destroy its highly enriched uranium HAH
--Tehran will pledge never to obtain a nuclear weapon OH SURE
--Economic relief will come after those first two steps are completed WHAT?
--The Strait of Hormuz will be open immediately upon signing YEAH RIGHT
--Iran must stop funding terrorist groups including Hezbollah
THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 07:46 AM (ZxPkt)

49 The thing you have to admire about Seinfeld is that he is an entertainer who simply wants to entertain. Seinfeld is really not interested in politics, foreign policy, or international relations, he just wants to tell jokes.

He also has absolutely no fear of being canceled by the woke mob, which is truly refreshing in a celebrity.
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Its unusual and refreshing seeing a celebrity with core beliefs laugh off the woke left. Mockery is the right response to those idiots.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:46 AM (xRPmS)

50 One question I have after all of this is when do we or what is justification for putting boots on the ground? Why doe we have troops, why are we recruiting and training people for "boots on the ground"? Honest question......
Posted by: JROD at June 15, 2026 07:45 AM (IlL6s)

To protect ourselves from others is #1. A strong military means no one tries to Ukraine or Kuwait us...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 07:46 AM (tOcjL)

51 Thank you JJ. Here’s my opinions on each feature of this deal… for what it’s worth:

--Iran will destroy its highly enriched uranium - Iran will destroy?? No, we should destroy. Don’t trust them

--Tehran will pledge never to obtain a nuclear weapon - Ha!!! Yeah right their pledge is worth NOTHING

--Economic relief will come after those first two steps are completed - NO NO NO… nothing from us. If the gulf states wanna help have at it

--The Strait of Hormuz will be open immediately upon signing - good
--Iran must stop funding terrorist groups including Hezbollah - Ha! Yeah right they won’t stop doing it no matter what they sign

So I kinda think this deal stinks

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 07:47 AM (yz/88)

52 Saving LA - Phase III pic.twitter.com/9n9wv1tonZ
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) June 12, 2026

Wow...

::: CBD, did this blow the margins? :::

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:47 AM (l3cgK)

53 35 I said all along Trump would want this done by the 250th. Looks like that was substantially correct. I thought that meant June 1 but he pushed it right to the edge.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 07:40 AM (gr4k7)

Maybe that's what this is about. Make Iran think it's over until after the big 250th party, so it doesn't get terrorized. "60 day negotiating period" - LOL.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:47 AM (ovdkm)

54 How lucky are we to watch Trump and Elon Musk at the same time

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 07:48 AM (ZxPkt)

55 Cuba's tyrants can't like that Trump's attention now moves to them.

Before PDJT leaves office he will settle all family business.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:49 AM (xRPmS)

56 Whirled peas deal...Iranian regime will reconstitute the nukkelar program and its missile program. There are already reports that maybe, maybe there is enriched nukkelar material that is unaccounted for, that was not destroyed, burriedt, etc.. BTW, there was a peashe deal in place on October 6, 2023, and a "cease fire" with Hezbollah.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:50 AM (GD0B3)

57 Pope Leo, sir, you still need to show a passport to a CBP official at a PoE to enter the country. By the way, isn't your home surrounded by walls? Don't you have to show a passport to get to the Vatican? Is the Vatican in the Schengen Pact?

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 07:50 AM (T6aVk)

58 He also has absolutely no fear of being canceled by the woke mob, which is truly refreshing in a celebrity.
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Its unusual and refreshing seeing a celebrity with core beliefs laugh off the woke left. Mockery is the right response to those idiots.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:46 AM (xRPmS)

I really admire Seinfeld for this and he’s genuinely hilarious. But let’s be honest: when you’re worth $800M like he is you really don’t have to worry about being cancelled. Having that much dough gives you a freedom to express opinions and not worry about consequences

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 07:50 AM (yz/88)

59 If LBJ was still walkin' the earth, he'd be sayin' 'NUKE-yu-lur!' …

Posted by: Dr_No at June 15, 2026 07:51 AM (ayRl+)

60 Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore National Park Displays Removed Under DEI Review

US District Judge Angel Kelley, a Biden appointee. Surprise, Surprise. She looks like she's like the Wise Latina...she probably has Diabeetus too...

"The Government's stewardship of these park sites thus carries a responsibility to present history in full rather than in favored fragments. Unfortunately, the Government has disregarded these principles," Kelley wrote.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:51 AM (l3cgK)

61 (CnHoi)

low IQ troll needs to be banhammer ASAP, sick bastard keeps coming back, don't he...

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:52 AM (GD0B3)

62 51 ...
So I kinda think this deal stinks
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 07:47 AM (yz/8

"60 day negotiating process"
TRANSLATION: The deal isn't done. I like the idea that Trump wants to cool it down until after America's 250th is over. Less chance of a terror attack during the festivities.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:52 AM (ovdkm)

63 The "first responders" are NOT cops, firefighters, or paramedics. The first responders are the poor SOBs on the scene of the event.

Always bear that in mind and prepare accordingly.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 07:52 AM (T6aVk)

64 Good morning horde!

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 07:52 AM (ExV1e)

65 Morning JJ and the Horde

Posted by: Jonah at June 15, 2026 07:53 AM (YCxFk)

66 >Rainn Wilson also explains why classic show wouldn't make the cut today
‘Office’ Alum Shares Ugly Truth About Media Bias, Graham Platner
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I think the 'Michael Scott' character would be a big turn-off now. If he were a real person he would be one of the 21st century's biggest monsters. If I had Elon money, I would re-do the first 7 seasons, with one change: every episode would have a scene where Michael Scott gets punched in the face.

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 07:54 AM (ZxPkt)

67 News under the radar.

Contra Costa County, CA tax assessor and assistant tax assessor have been raided by the FBI on charges of wire fraud.

The tax assessor, Kramer, claims this is a weaponization of the FBI. Not that he is innocent.

Methinks he is guilty.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 07:54 AM (2GVsD)

68 RANSLATION: The deal isn't done. I

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Considering that Iran has not signed it.. I think that is correct !

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:54 AM (GD0B3)

69 60 ...
I really admire Seinfeld for this and he’s genuinely hilarious. But let’s be honest: when you’re worth $800M like he is you really don’t have to worry about being cancelled. Having that much dough gives you a freedom to express opinions and not worry about consequences
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 07:50 AM (yz/8

I think he's almost as much of a Lefty Lunatic as the rest of them, but has enough sense to realize that if you go along with the most insane aspects of wokism that there would no longer be any such thing as comedy left.

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:55 AM (ovdkm)

70 We stopped Iran from cultivating a Nuclear Weapon destined for Tel Aviv. Showed the World, even though they hate us, of Iran's Nuke threat.

I think a lot of it was intel from Mossad etc.. That the Mullah's tried to send hit men to the States

Posted by: Jonah at June 15, 2026 07:55 AM (YCxFk)

71 You guys, y'all know that the peas deal was "agreed" , but has not been "signed" yet, right??

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:56 AM (GD0B3)

72 D5d1k)

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Mods, we got a crazy one ! get to it!!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:56 AM (GD0B3)

73 also showed wavering Iranian's, that their Mullah's were not invincible, and could be killed

Posted by: Jonah at June 15, 2026 07:56 AM (YCxFk)

74 68 [T]RANSLATION: The deal isn't done. I

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Considering that Iran has not signed it.. I think that is correct !
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:54 AM (GD0B3)

Indeed. Seems like we've been down this road before...

Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:56 AM (ovdkm)

75 Contra Costa County, CA tax assessor and assistant tax assessor have been raided by the FBI on charges of wire fraud.

The tax assessor, Kramer, claims this is a weaponization of the FBI. Not that he is innocent.

Methinks he is guilty.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 07:54 AM (2GVsD)
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Not reported on SFGate

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:57 AM (RIvkX)

76 No peace deal has been agreed to. A deal to make a deal at a later date has been agreed to and will be signed, maybe, on the 19th.

Posted by: Will Robinson at June 15, 2026 07:57 AM (zBgIx)

77 Musk creates a lot of Jobs, as does Trump family.

Posted by: Jonah at June 15, 2026 07:58 AM (YCxFk)

78 I have no desire to see our troops on the ground in Iran. I'm not an armchair General sitting safe in the country while our troops are getting killed. Anyone who are so outraged with Iran can get up off their ass and go over there and put their own ass on the line.

Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:58 AM (+zXtV)

79 San Fran

KTVU Fox 2 reported it 4 days ago.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 07:58 AM (2GVsD)

80 Some people still whining they didn't get their pony?

Like a broken clock.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 07:58 AM (dK+Kv)

81 I may not be a real estate mogul, but I do know that unless a contract is signed .. there is no contract!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:58 AM (GD0B3)

82 guys, watch the cray cray troll get zapped , it's fun!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:59 AM (GD0B3)

83 Peter St. Onge reported last week that there are more new job openings than available workers. While we may have suffered another military humiliation, living well is the best revenge.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 07:59 AM (2ap+5)

84 The office was funny, not because of Micheal or Dwight, it was the Secondary characters like Stanley and Kevin that were hilarious

Posted by: Jonah at June 15, 2026 08:00 AM (YCxFk)

85 A massive public-school exit. What’s driving it?
Public Schools in Downward Spiral

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Grrr. Paywall.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:00 AM (JYikk)

86 Anyway, UFC went off great last night. It's not my sport, but media had to cover it, and biggest upset champ was from the US and loved everything about America and Trump...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 08:00 AM (tOcjL)

87 Proud SPCX IPO shareholder here. I have for years wanted to put my money in the company. The only way until now was through a private investment vehicle which had a mix of other private investments rolled into their fund, so I refrained.

And while stocks go up and down, I've made a nice profit since Friday.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (Oj3Pf)

88 I can't imagine a human soul so poisoned and full of unfathomable rot that they'd post themselves taking a wizz on the grave of a kid who had a knife rammed through his heart for no reason.

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (qBdHI)

89 @50 Nova local-Who is going to Ukraine or Kuwait us? Canada? Mexico? Or will it be the Cubans and Soviets sneaking across in disguised commercial jets with paratroopers landing in Calumet, Colorado?

We don't need troops for that. We have WOLVERINES!!!!

As long as Russia has a good wheat harvest I'msure we're safe.

Posted by: JROD at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (IlL6s)

90 The US still and will hold over $100 billion in frozen funds.

The $3 billion transfer from the UAE has been proven false.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (5P5DO)

91 Well, at least "Evan Jelly" is a moderately entertaining troll.

Other than that, I don't want to spend another morning reading the fighting over Iran and the deal.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (looXz)

92 81 I may not be a real estate mogul, but I do know that unless a contract is signed .. there is no contract!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 07:58 AM (GD0B3)

They are all like pie crusts, made to be broken.

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (l3cgK)

93 And while stocks go up and down, I've made a nice profit since Friday.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (Oj3Pf)
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Only if you sell

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 08:02 AM (6txWC)

94 85 A massive public-school exit. What’s driving it?
Public Schools in Downward Spiral

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Grrr. Paywall.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:00 AM (JYikk)

Lower birthrates mostly...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 08:02 AM (tOcjL)

95 KTVU Fox 2 reported it 4 days ago.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 07:58 AM (2GVsD)
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Thanks Anna

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:02 AM (RIvkX)

96 "peace deal"; lol, uhuh. believe that when I see it.

G'mornin' everyone!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 08:03 AM (VyBeY)

97
Leftists think money is an enormous zero-sum game. A dollar that Musk has is a dollar that they don't.

As for the bushwa that Musk could solve world hunger with his money, how many trillions have the NGOs and nonprofits spent and not solved world hunger? And really, they don't want Musk's trillion to spend on world hunger, they want it to spend on themselves thinking about world hunger. Or just putting it in a big pile and burning it.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 08:04 AM (O0L8i)

98 86 Anyway, UFC went off great last night. It's not my sport, but media had to cover it, and biggest upset champ was from the US and loved everything about America and Trump...
Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 08:00 AM (tOcjL)

We watched it last night and it was great.. The tributes to the Military and First responders was well done... Lot's of fun.. And the band and all the singers...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 08:04 AM (ZGBUU)

99
I may not be a real estate mogul, but I do know that unless a contract is signed .. there is no contract!

A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 08:05 AM (O0L8i)

100 I'm confused: are we allowed to say that Trump is making a bad deal here or not? Because plenty of people are experiencing dissatisfaction, but when I point out their TDS, I'm the troll?
Posted by: Evan Jelly at June 15, 2026 08:03 AM (D5d1k)
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I stopped reading after the first part.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 08:05 AM (9HpRV)

101 Oh kami-sama

Pissing on Austin's grave?

I hope their dyck falls off and they get ass cancer.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:05 AM (2GVsD)

102 Investing in Elon seems like a wise idea.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:05 AM (RIvkX)

103 A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 08:05 AM (O0L8i)

they shook on it!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (GD0B3)

104 You are welcome, San Fran

Of course SF Gate would gatekeep such a story.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (2GVsD)

105 Lower birthrates mostly...
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The opening sequence of "Idiocracy" is being acted out globally.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (JYikk)

106 Anyway, UFC went off great last night

I was disappointed that Beef Supreme did not show up with the flame thrower

Posted by: Halfhand at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (HjaZ4)

107 If Elon finally gives me the air car I was promised, I'd rather have that than Mars.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (RIvkX)

108 Only if you sell

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 08:02 AM (6txWC)
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Not selling. Hope our pups inherit it without us having to cash it in.

And I would (again) like to thank the Moron who gave a strong recommendation here a few years ago to just buy as much Tesla as you can and hold forever. Don't recall who it was.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (Oj3Pf)

109 103 A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 08:05 AM (O0L8i)

they shook on it!
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (GD0B3)

And pinkie sweared

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (ZGBUU)

110 UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Wins Bout at White House Octagon – Then Tells Crowd, “Michelle Obama Is a Man”

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 08:06 AM (RHGPo)

111 "Heck, I'm technically a millionaire but last weekend I ran water I to the jug of laundry detergent to get the last dregs before throwing it away.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 07:44 AM (/8XgF)"

lol, I do that, too

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 08:07 AM (VyBeY)

112 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:07 AM (Zz0t1)

113 Two charges of robbery have been brought against a former Grand Rapids police officer.

He is accused of breaking into two memorabilia stores and stealing almost $30,000 of collectibles from them. One of these robberies occurred while he was still a Grand Rapids police officer.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (2GVsD)

114 One of the widows cooked a nice meal for me last night. After a short walk, we sat on the couch to watch a movie. Alas, the movie had been moved behind a pay wall.

She seems to always has the TV on. So I asked her to put on FIFA soccer. Saw the end of the Ivory Coast - Equator match.

Mocking it was fun. She watched the tight ends in action.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (u82oZ)

115 > Anyway, UFC went off great last night. It's not my sport, but media had to cover it, and biggest upset champ was from the US and loved everything about America and Trump...
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Exit quote from Josh Hokit "Michelle Obama is a man!"

LMFAO

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (jehhT)

116 The Iranian state-controlled Mehr News Agency is trumpeting the deal as a complete victory for the Islamic Republic.

OF COURSE they are. It's what they do. Reading anything they put out and giving it full merit and thinking that Trump, the stupid poopyhead, sold America and the Iranian people out means you really haven't been paying attention to his 2 terms as President.

Sorry, but that's willful ignorance.

We don't even know the full details of the deal and what the consequences are for them breaking it.

But yeah, we suck, America just took it in the shorts and islham wins.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (Zz0t1)

117 We watched it last night and it was great.. The tributes to the Military and First responders was well done... Lot's of fun.. And the band and all the singers...
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The Democrats counterorogrammed with some kind of left-wing talent show called "Rise Up and Sing" or something that was gay, cringe, and lame all at the same time.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (yi+7y)

118 Democrat know their voters and what gets them excited. Put a face on the opposition, put a crown of thorns on his head and beat him with a cat-of-nine-tails, and their spiteful voters will squeal in ecstasy. For their voters, it's not envy that drives them, it's spite.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (2ap+5)

119 I don't trust axios , but... "SCOOP: Top White House officials believe NYT reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan obtained audio recordings of Situation Room meetings for their new book.

Such a taped leak would be a shocking breach of one of the most secure settings on Earth. axios.com/2026/06/14/trump-s.."

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 08:10 AM (GD0B3)

120 lower birthrates, sure, but I'm seeing more homeschoolers every year, too

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 08:10 AM (VyBeY)

121 Did anybody notice that we don't have any definition from the AutoPen or the AutoPen's DOJ as to what crimes were perpetrated by the House Jan-6 Committee that required a Presidential Pardon ?

Also, the new media seems to be completely uninterested in what those crimes could be.

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 08:10 AM (RHGPo)

122 Fwance:

https://tinyurl.com/sucaxj7z

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 08:10 AM (Oj3Pf)

123 Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Resets the War Powers Resolution time clock.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:11 AM (u82oZ)

124 Good morning Horde, thx JJ, hope you and Mrs JJ are doing well.

Just a saw Barky chirping that Trump's deal is similar to the one he put in effect and his was working. Barky has a strange definition of "working"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 08:11 AM (ufO5q)

125 Someone requested flamethrowers?

https://youtu.be/xYY8vA-g8-k

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:11 AM (2GVsD)

126 Having that much dough gives you a freedom to express opinions and not worry about consequences
Posted by: LinusVanPel

I call them FUMP (Fuck You Money People). My advice in situations like that is to act like you are a FUMP and move on with life.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 08:11 AM (jjoN6)

127 The Democrats counterorogrammed with some kind of left-wing talent show called "Rise Up and Sing"

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (yi+7y)
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NO!

NO!

ANYTHING BUT THAT!!!!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 08:12 AM (Oj3Pf)

128 Oglebay

It's a story as old as time. Given a choice of saving Jesus or a thief, the Democrat mob chose the thief.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:12 AM (u82oZ)

129 Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan obtained audio recordings of Situation Room meetings for their new book.

Force them to disclose where they got it. It's not waterboarding if you use diesel.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 08:12 AM (jjoN6)

130 I have no desire to see our troops on the ground in Iran. I'm not an armchair General sitting safe in the country while our troops are getting killed. Anyone who are so outraged with Iran can get up off their ass and go over there and put their own ass on the line.
Posted by: Case at June 15, 2026 07:58 AM (+zXtV)
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You will find that any GWOT vet would love nothing more than to see the regime that runs things in Iran have a real can of whoop-ass opened on them from the people that have to live under it.
A lot of us also know that if boots were on the ground, in Iran, said boots CANNOT be under the insane RoE that governed GWOT missions.
That said, I'm not a fan of putting boots on the ground in Iran, but I want to see the regime come to its wicked end, at the hands of its people it has oppressed for so long.
But an unarmed nation of people vs a regime known for its brutality...

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:13 AM (d/LQW)

131 Smell the Glove

Odd that pbho has Trump envy. No, wait. It's not odd. He is a failed man in many ways.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:13 AM (u82oZ)

132 Did anyone catch the Jane Fonda commiefest that ran opposite the UFC 'Pro America' fight card last night?

It had to be one epic anti-America bitch fest.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:14 AM (Zz0t1)

133 Salty!!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:14 AM (d/LQW)

134 122 Fwance:

https://tinyurl.com/sucaxj7z

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 08:10 AM (Oj3Pf)

They sure do love persecuting Jews, almost as much as the Russians do. They've learned nothing from the Dreyfuss Affair...

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 15, 2026 08:14 AM (l3cgK)

135 Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (qBdHI)

Wasn't it AI generated by some fool? Or was that something different?

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 08:15 AM (gr4k7)

136 Heck, I'm technically a millionaire but last weekend I ran water I to the jug of laundry detergent to get the last dregs before throwing it away.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 07:44 AM (/8XgF)

I use pods. That way if any yoots break into my home they'll have something to snack on.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 08:15 AM (ExV1e)

137 It's a story as old as time. Given a choice of saving Jesus or a thief, the Democrat mob chose the thief.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:12 AM (u82oZ)

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For Dem voters, blasphemy is to utter the words, "I built that."

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 08:15 AM (2ap+5)

138 @132 saw Bette Midler "singing" with some other decrepit old leftist critters. There's a post at Twitchy. Pathetic

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 08:16 AM (ufO5q)

139 {{{SMH at God's mercy }}}

Congratulations on your move. And near grandchildren and fireflies.

Are you out of packed boxes left?

You are one state away!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:16 AM (u82oZ)

140 132 Did anyone catch the Jane Fonda commiefest that ran opposite the UFC 'Pro America' fight card last night?

It had to be one epic anti-America bitch fest.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:14 AM (Zz0t1)

Twitchy has some videos...oh boy, now I know why my local news has a blackout on it...the singing was horrifyingly bad...it was so cringe...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 08:16 AM (tOcjL)

141 Democrats are very eager to confiscate Musky's wealth and finance Learing Centers and sex changes for eight year olds.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:17 AM (yi+7y)

142 The Democrats counterorogrammed with some kind of left-wing talent show called "Rise Up and Sing"

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (yi+7y)
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Its Pride Month/Day/Year!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 08:17 AM (3ZBdr)

143 Large anti-mass immigration protest underway in UK. With climate change accelerating (which northern, more developed nations are far more responsible for) those countries will keep getting more inhospitable. People will blame everyone BUT the billionaires and corporations playing with our lives.

we're gonna end up literally eating one or two of them, and the rest will come to heel. It's too much of a meme. There's gotta be dozens of people plotting their sides for their Musk Steak Dinner™, right now.

Having a protest about the wrong thing, should be protesting the surveillance state that as it turns out isn't about control at all, it's about targeted population reduction.

the uneducated are going balls to the wall on the immigration because of a certain right leaning propaganda political party

crazy how they say they don’t like immigrants because they make the streets feel unsafe, meanwhile these are the people that are making most folk feel unsafe in daily situations

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 08:17 AM (9nRm1)

144 For those who want to see the badness, they have their "we wrote our group anthem" and performed it with 40 people on a stage. I think Kindergarten talent shows do better...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 15, 2026 08:18 AM (tOcjL)

145 I used to have a different nic

*Snort*

A local donut place made donut holes, but shaped and colored like pods. They were popular for a while.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:18 AM (u82oZ)

146 Twenty years from now, people will marvel that millionaires were once considered wealthy.
Posted by: Oglebay

We need a millionaire's tax... 10 percent!

Posted by: WA State democrats at June 15, 2026 08:18 AM (rgnea)

147 The only deal worth writing about is the ordnance deal to replenish and grow our stockpiles for the return to Iran.

After the mid terms.

Posted by: Voter theater. at June 15, 2026 08:18 AM (FCPbW)

148 So much For the Boys Bette.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:18 AM (2GVsD)

149 The Democrats counterorogrammed with some kind of left-wing talent show called "Rise Up and Sing"

I know Megyn Kelly's out of favor in these parts now, but I do get a guffaw out of her Moron-worthy phrase for the ubiquitous singing leftists: The Rapid Response Choir.

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:19 AM (gtcuf)

150 Large anti-mass immigration protest underway in UK. With climate change accelerating (which northern, more developed nations are far more responsible for) those countries will keep getting more inhospitable. People will blame everyone BUT the billionaires and corporations playing with our lives.

I highly recommend ending it all so you can say you did your part to end climate change.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:20 AM (Zz0t1)

151 Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 08:01 AM (qBdHI)

Wasn't it AI generated by some fool? Or was that something different?

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I understood them to all be AI. But aside from that, I just can't wrap my mind around the sickness in one's soul to do such a thing. They have dark, black evil consuming them. That's the only thing I can come up with...

Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 08:20 AM (qBdHI)

152 Reading Intercepted Reddit stuff is like visiting a lefty zoo exhibit

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 08:20 AM (3ZBdr)

153 The Democrats counterorogrammed with some kind of left-wing talent show called "Rise Up and Sing" or something that was gay, cringe, and lame all at the same time.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo

I'd mention it's Pride month, but it would have been that way regardless of the date.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at June 15, 2026 08:20 AM (9nRm1)

154 We're about 90% unpacked and squared away, Salty.
Ex-ex needs to install shelves for the remaining 10%.

Kittehs are slowly getting back to normal.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:21 AM (d/LQW)

155 The signal is getting out Mal

Skyebrows covers the Lego debacle

https://youtu.be/cpHETfNtwY8

This Episode V, there is a IV, and people are clamoring for VI.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:21 AM (2GVsD)

156 SMH at God's mercy

Glad you two lovebirds are almost finished with the move.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:22 AM (u82oZ)

157 Large anti-mass protest underway in UK.

Go Energy!

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 08:22 AM (2ap+5)

158 Leftists screech about saving the planet and push things like MAID on other people, but they never do it themselves.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:22 AM (2GVsD)

159 Trump: We were on a break!!

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 08:24 AM (gr4k7)

160 Anna Puma

Leftist want to rule over others. Even if, inevitably, what they rule over is a burnt-out anthill.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:24 AM (u82oZ)

161 Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.

Posted by: Inogame at June 15, 2026 08:24 AM (53oGX)

162 Leftist want to rule over others. Even if, inevitably, what they rule over is a burnt-out anthill.

Them! with flamethrowers.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:25 AM (2GVsD)

163 Today Is National Prune Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 08:25 AM (NpAcC)

164 I wish I was a trillionaire.

Of course, I wouldn't know what to do with all of that money.

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 08:26 AM (Oy/m2)

165 dantesed

Two at one time?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:26 AM (u82oZ)

166 you can't stop the signal

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 08:26 AM (VyBeY)

167 And some good news that's non political. I started at a local gym about two months ago and have lost close to 10 pounds already. I'll probably never be post Boot Camp weight but I'll take the good as it happens.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 08:26 AM (jjoN6)

168 Anna Puma

Them! with flamethrowers is a good description.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:27 AM (u82oZ)

169 Posted by: Lady in Black at June 15, 2026 08:20 AM (qBdHI)

They don't have God and they don't have the facts. A deadly combination.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 08:27 AM (gr4k7)

170 “ The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name.”

Exodus 15:3

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 08:27 AM (7kply)

171 "No one is gonna get left behind this time....."

I will have that catchy tune ringing in my head all day. It's all about the hook, ya know.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:28 AM (Zz0t1)

172 I'm skeptical. How can a deal be good for America - how can it be considered "America First" - if Israel isn't in favor of it?

Posted by: Geoff Epp's Beer Stein at June 15, 2026 08:28 AM (mx0UV)

173 The most disappointing thing about this whole Iran affair was that the Iranian people didn’t rise up. Perhaps there’s more support for the islamo Nazis than we realize.
And yes, these islamoNazis had weapons but where were the weapons that the Mossad and CIA were supposed to deliver?

Posted by: Avi at June 15, 2026 08:28 AM (jiM0v)

174 Salty Dawg

Just stumbled across this, not watched it fully. Color footage at Grosse Isle NAS of an air show. Maybe 1948.

First thing seen is a bright red F6F-5K* drone with engine running and doing gear check.

https://youtu.be/dfB67QvrTWw

*F6F-5K drones were used for things like monitoring atomic tests and in the Korean War were used to attack Communist train tunnels.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:29 AM (2GVsD)

175 I know what I'd do if I had a trillion dollars. I'd buy a beautiful tropical island and rule over it as undisputed dictator.

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:29 AM (gtcuf)

176 173
And yes, these islamoNazis had weapons but where were the weapons that the Mossad and CIA were supposed to deliver?
Posted by: Avi
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Our Kurdish allies stole them.

Posted by: Geoff Epp's Beer Stein at June 15, 2026 08:30 AM (mx0UV)

177 163 Today Is National Prune Day.

I thought they'd been re-branded as Dried Plums.

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:30 AM (gtcuf)

178 I'd be so mad if my net worth fell under a trillion though. I'd be watching it like the car odometer.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 08:30 AM (gr4k7)

179 Delurker

Go long on coordinated jumpsuit manufacturers.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:31 AM (u82oZ)

180 Interesting to see which hobby horses people line up behind before the MOU has even been released.

It’s up to the Iranian people to decide what kind of government they want to live under. A lot of us are tired of fighting for other people’s regime change.

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 08:31 AM (7kply)

181 175 I know what I'd do if I had a trillion dollars. I'd buy a beautiful tropical island and rule over it as undisputed dictator.
Posted by: Delurker

Sounds like the opening 10 minutes of a Twilight Zone episode where getting what you wish for gets you fucked.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 08:31 AM (Y8DZL)

182 Of course, I wouldn't know what to do with all of that money.
Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 08:26 AM (Oy/m2)

Real estate. The one thing no one is making any more of, is more land. Family trust funds. Generational wealth. Conservative charity. I could think of lots of things.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 15, 2026 08:31 AM (h7ZuX)

183 It's also, Take Your Cat To Work Day. 😹

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 08:33 AM (NpAcC)

184 why on earth B-1s are not airdropping skid-loads of pistols & rifles & grenades over iran every night continues to baffle me.

jus' sayin'

completely incomprehensible

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 08:33 AM (VyBeY)

185 And yes, these islamoNazis had weapons but where were the weapons that the Mossad and CIA were supposed to deliver?
Posted by: Avi
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Turkey got in the way. They are the ones who derailed the whole transfer, on behalf of Iran. Leaked it and the whole thing. Turks are a bunch of dirty buggers.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 08:34 AM (GD0B3)

186 182 Of course, I wouldn't know what to do with all of that money.
Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 08:26 AM (Oy/m2)

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I would move to Andorra and use my money to make sure there would never be an airport or a railroad there.

Posted by: Oglebay at June 15, 2026 08:34 AM (2ap+5)

187 Our Kurdish allies stole them.
Posted by: Geoff Epp's Beer Stein at June 15, 2026 08:30 AM (mx0UV)

Sure they stole their share but why didn’t they then set up an independent Kurdistan?

Posted by: Avi at June 15, 2026 08:34 AM (fBZro)

188 I wish I was a trillionaire.

Not me. You have to spend your life surrounded by security and worrying if they're going to sell you out. Having enough money to do what you want would be nice but not enough to be famous for your money.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at June 15, 2026 08:35 AM (ExV1e)

189 Of course you would have all manner of women throwing themselves at you wanting to do all kind of dirty things no questions asked. But you would never know if they wanted you for you.

All those blow jobs would be so lonely in the end. And isn't that the real tragedy?

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 08:35 AM (gr4k7)

190 Trillion is a monstrous number. You know how if you or I found a few dollars laying around the house, maybe in a drawer? It would be forgettable nothing to get excited about. Well, for Musk that’d be equivalent to him finding $10-20M laying around… boggles the mind

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 08:35 AM (yz/88)

191 MarcusT, exactly. There are 90 million people in Iran. 10 million max support the regime. If there is the will there will be a way.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 08:35 AM (5P5DO)

192 Our forces leave. The enriched nuclear material stays there. Iran agrees to (wink, wink, nudge nudge) “talk” about it in the future.

That’s the deal.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 08:36 AM (cx1bp)

193 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 at June 15, 2026 08:36 AM (mXUgp)

194 It's also, Take Your Cat To Work Day. 😹
Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 08:33 AM (NpAcC)
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Already way ahead of you.

(I work from home.)

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 08:36 AM (gnNyN)

195 164 I wish I was a trillionaire.

Of course, I wouldn't know what to do with all of that money.
Posted by: dantesed

I'd like to fund a hundred Nick Shirleys, James O'Keefes, etc to dig into all the Leftwing garbage. Vote harvesting, organized/paid riots, illegal immigrant support, Act Blue and other dirty money laundering, etc.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 15, 2026 08:37 AM (9nRm1)

196 186 The core delusion of Neoconservativism is that within every Muslim society there is a silent majority that is willing to rise up and fight and die for Democracy Whisky Sexy, and they will succeed if we give them a little air cover.

100%. "The citizens will rise up," "They're dancing in the streets," "They'll greet us as liberators." It's all neocon fever dreams. I quit falling for this bullshit twenty odd years ago.

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:37 AM (gtcuf)

197 Anna Puma

Blue Angels in Bearcats!

That P2-V JATO takeoff was cool.

My Dad was in the bubble nose of a P2-V when we were monitoring the Soviets in the Sea of Japan.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:38 AM (u82oZ)

198 Anybody who thinks what happens in I-ran stay in I- ran is kind of foolish. I thought 47 years of terrorism, proxies that spread all the way to Venezuela, should have taught people something. This regime is not good for anybody (except Turkey, China, Russia and Qatar), no matter how many layers deep they go. I think the Gulf arabs, and Israel figured out that they hit a wall with Trump 's administration, and will pursue the rest of Iran portfolio on their own.

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 08:38 AM (GD0B3)

199 Happy Monday, all!!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 08:38 AM (X8xt3)

200 Turkey got in the way. They are the ones who derailed the whole transfer, on behalf of Iran. Leaked it and the whole thing. Turks are a bunch of dirty buggers.
Posted by: runner

But they're our good NATO allies!!!

Posted by: Military Moron at June 15, 2026 08:38 AM (9nRm1)

201 Persians are not Arabs.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:38 AM (RIvkX)

202 Do Israel's interests line up with our interests?

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 08:39 AM (gr4k7)

203 > I know what I'd do if I had a trillion dollars.
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new truck
some steaks

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 08:39 AM (ZxPkt)

204 164 I wish I was a trillionaire.
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I am storing my treasure in Heaven.

At least, I hope so.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:39 AM (FKtuj)

205 So, a couple things that I'll note about the Iran situation:

- What happened to the "return of the Shah?"
- Where was the public during all this?
- What happened to the various plans to arm the public, import "freedom fighters?"

Seems like some of the solutions that might have made a difference (or not) were abandoned. For various reasons, apparently. Which left it up to American troops to deal with the situation on the ground?

No thanks.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 08:40 AM (jehhT)

206 Nice photoshop up top

Mohammed Hall

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 08:40 AM (ZxPkt)

207 Trolls seem out in full force this morning.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)

208 Trolls seem out in full force this morning.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)

Right?? WTF!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 08:41 AM (GD0B3)

209 Because an armed rebellion takes a lot more than just small arms. It takes training and discipline. You can't just give guns to randos and expect that they'll form themselves into fighting units.

You must be unfamiliar with American gangs and our ever-growing ethnic enclaves. See also- violent ethnic enclaves in European countries that seem to acquire and use weapons against the local populace, with limited punishment.

Posted by: Military Moron at June 15, 2026 08:41 AM (9nRm1)

210 Sponge!

Ben Had!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 15, 2026 08:41 AM (d/LQW)

211 I expect the regular army and police will engage IRGC forces, not civilians, at the right time, and probably under orders of the Crown Prince. We have already seen some of this occurring and it seems to be accelerating.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 08:41 AM (RIvkX)

212
188 Our Kurdish allies stole them.
Posted by: Geoff Epp's Beer Stein at June 15, 2026 08:30 AM (mx0UV)

I never believed that story, because only an idiot could ever have thought an idiotic idea like that could work. Hand out millions of dollars worth of small arms to shady figures in the Middle East with no accountability and hope it will all work out? Our CIA has done some stupid things, but even they’re not that stupid. And then there’s no backup plan?

Sounds much more like an unverifiable cover story for the sad fact that we never tried.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 08:41 AM (cx1bp)

213 Nice photoshop up top

Mohammed Hall
Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 08:40 AM (ZxPkt)

That is one of the best drawings of Muhamhead.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:41 AM (Zz0t1)

214 Salty Dawg

Exactly. Look at how lose everyone was to the flight line. Mass take-offs of Corsairs and Hellcats, check.

1948, probably a P2V-1 Neptune. When did Turtle do her flight from Hawaii to DC?

So he was catching big Soviet fish?

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:41 AM (2GVsD)

215 Anna Puma

Something highlighted in Shattered Steel on the second strike on Midway decision was the actions of a B-26 pilot. He almost crashed his bomber into the island of the IJN CV Akagi. A second strike was clearly needed.

Yet no MOH for him.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:42 AM (u82oZ)

216 The X factor is water. Teheran's water supply has been entirely in underground aquifers which have almost completely dried up. What happens in a city of 12 million people when the taps run dry?

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:42 AM (FKtuj)

217 Ben Had. I’m a hammer so everything looks like a nail. I would have preferred we continued combat ops until the IGRC was gone. But there’s an argument that mission would have caused a lot of instability. Which I suppose is plausible. I’ve seen it elsewhere when every single terror group in the alphabet floods in. The Iranians also are not collectively backing any particular person or party to challenge the mullahs. The current conventional thinking is that over time the current government will deteriorate and the push for democratic reforms and an opposition party will take root. I’m highly skeptical as these people are fanatics and I have seen what they can do. They won’t stop and if they stay in power we will be back. I can almost guarantee it. But I’m willing to try another way and see if the regional powers will box them in. YMMV.

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 08:42 AM (7kply)

218 210 Trolls seem out in full force this morning.

Cheap trolls. They don't even do the meme. "As a lifelong conservative who has always supported Israel, I am concerned...."

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:42 AM (gtcuf)

219 Already way ahead of you.

(I work from home.)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 08:36 AM (gnNyN)
*******
So you deal with cats on the lap and on your keyboard.

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 08:43 AM (NpAcC)

220 Sounds much more like an unverifiable cover story for the unverifiable sad fact that we never tried.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 08:41 AM (cx1bp)

Fixed.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 08:43 AM (dK+Kv)

221 What happened to the "return of the Shah?"
- Where was the public during all this?
- What happened to the various plans to arm the public, import "freedom fighters?"

I don't recall Trump (or Rubio) saying either of those were the goal of the operation. The goal was to stop the slaughter of innocent protesters, and find a way to ensure Iran can't get a nuke.

Posted by: Military Moron at June 15, 2026 08:43 AM (9nRm1)

222 Cheap trolls. They don't even do the meme. "As a lifelong conservative who has always supported Israel, I am concerned...."
Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:42 AM (gtcuf)

"A bold statement....."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:43 AM (Zz0t1)

223 100%. "The citizens will rise up," "They're dancing in the streets," "They'll greet us as liberators." It's all neocon fever dreams. I quit falling for this bullshit twenty odd years ago.
Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:37 AM (gtcuf)

That part was especially stupid. If my eyes could have rolled any harder, id have torn an optic nerve.

Posted by: They're idiots at June 15, 2026 08:44 AM (4bS3L)

224 >>Ironically I think Obama was the only president that understood that the mullahs cannot be negotiated with. It was easier for him because they were already on the same page as far as "Death to America."

Back when he was first elected, I recall reading an article/blog about how both Obama and Brennan thought that the solution to the ME was to replace America with Iran as the stabilizing superpower. Brennan has written a detailed paper about this (probably removed from the internet by now) a few years before Obama as elected. It demonstrated why Brennan would work well on Obama's team.

I think it's more accurate to say the first POTUS to negotiate with Iran on Iran's behalf, backed by a team of likeminded, pro-Iran staff, including Brennan, Jarrett, and Kerry.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 08:44 AM (X8xt3)

225 who cares what they do with the arms, as long as they use them on the regime? demoralize them, eff 'em up, good enough.

loyalists may get some, sure; but they already do
versus the people who want freedom, who got nothing.
give them something.

there are always reasons to do nothing, and those results are quite certain. direct arms drops would cost pennies, and fill the hands of people whose shoes are already on the ground.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 08:45 AM (VyBeY)

226 Our CIA has done some stupid things, but even they’re not that stupid
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The current governor of Virginia was a CIA employee.

Between Nepotism, Institutional capture, and DEI, I have no problem believing the CIA is run by communists and staffed by retards.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:45 AM (FKtuj)

227 Of course, I wouldn't know what to do with all of that money.
Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 08:26 AM (Oy/m2)

Real estate. The one thing no one is making any more of, is more land. Family trust funds. Generational wealth. Conservative charity. I could think of lots of things.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

Think how much land he can own on Mars.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 15, 2026 08:45 AM (mXUgp)

228 I never believed that story, because only an idiot could ever have thought an idiotic idea like that could work. Hand out millions of dollars worth of small arms to shady figures in the Middle East with no accountability and hope it will all work out? Our CIA has done some stupid things, but even they’re not that stupid. And then there’s no backup plan?

Yeah...no way a plan that dumb and far-fetched could be legitimate...

Posted by: Operation Fast and Furious at June 15, 2026 08:45 AM (9nRm1)

229 Trump warns France in exclusive interview with The Post: Kill tech tax or face 100% wine tariffs: ‘I have no choice’

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 08:46 AM (RHGPo)

230 >> I never believed that story, because only an idiot could ever have thought an idiotic idea like that could work. Hand out millions of dollars worth of small arms to shady figures in the Middle East with no accountability and hope it will all work out?

I just laughed so hard I puked.

Do you know how many times we’ve done that? I’ve lost count. CiNC mentioned it because it actually happened. The agency handed out weapons with the idea Kurds would be a force multiplier and undermine the regime. They were like, “thanks for the weapons, you guys” and did zilch. Anybody who has been there isn’t surprised, btw. The Kurds aren’t the mythical beings the media has made them out to be.

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (7kply)

231 Sorry, but that's willful ignorance.

We don't even know the full details of the deal and what the consequences are for them breaking it.

But yeah, we suck, America just took it in the shorts and islham wins.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:09 AM (Zz0t1)

Sad neverTrump trolls gotta neverTrump. It's what they live for.

As someone pointed out, there is nothing signed yet, but it HAS to be proclaimed DOA.

I wonder, "What short of full nuclear annihilation of the Iranian people would such people consider success?" And at what cost?

Do any of these people who clearly want - but are too cowardly to own it - solutions requiring boots on the ground actually have loved ones that they are willing to sacrifice for their perfect goals?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (dK+Kv)

232 Good morning, all!

Didn't watch the UFC thing last night. Would have, but when there's a potential Stanley Cup clinching game on, I will always watch it.

Posted by: Doof at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (Qqh23)

233 Doctors Without Borders Traded Food for Sex to Underage Girls

Doctors Without Guard Rails

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (RHGPo)

234 I am storing my treasure in Heaven.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo

Me too, but at the rate I'm going I'll probably end up on the side with trailers and Southern Baptists.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (Y8DZL)

235 I think it's more accurate to say the first POTUS to negotiate with Iran on Iran's behalf, backed by a team of likeminded, pro-Iran staff, including Brennan, Jarrett, and Kerry.
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The challenge for Obama and his crew was how to give the mullahs everything they wanted while claiming to represent the goals of the west.

An analogy was Bush's challenge in negotiating a mass amnesty for illegals while pretending he was securing the border.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:48 AM (FKtuj)

236 Salty Dawg

Lofton Henderon only got the Navy Cross posthumously for diving his burning dive bomber at a Japanese carrier at Midway.

I am seeing news reports of people wanting to give the Medal of Honor to a USAF pilot who did not eject from his F-4D Phantom II in order to protect its secrets during Vietnam. My first question is, what about his back-seater? Second question where is the proof that was his intent.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:48 AM (2GVsD)

237 >>Of course you would have all manner of women throwing themselves at you wanting to do all kind of dirty things no questions asked. But you would never know if they wanted you for you.

What did I tell ya about the charm of prostitutes?

Posted by: Charlie Sheen at June 15, 2026 08:48 AM (X8xt3)

238 If I had a trillion dollars, I would have a website where folks could submit an "Asshole Of The Week" who needed a severe beating or two with details and reasons why, etc, etc.

Then I would have some employees make a visit for the weekly winner.

Posted by: Blacklist at June 15, 2026 08:48 AM (ZR74N)

239 I would probably buy a new set of golf clubs and then buy the TPC course at Ponte Vedra. Once finalized, I would then have all the residents move out.

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 08:49 AM (Oy/m2)

240 Doctors Without Borders Traded Food for Sex to Underage Girls
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There are days when I wonder if I'm one of the few people who aren't paedophiles.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:49 AM (FKtuj)

241 I kept reading about an eagle at the White House thing and finally saw it. Outstanding! Who ever thought of having a bald eagle fly onto its handlers arm as part of the show is a genius.

Posted by: Decaf at June 15, 2026 08:49 AM (xpP6J)

242 The CIA used a B-17 in the early days of Vietnam for clandestine work thinking no one would associate it with the US.

This is how 'smart' the CIA is.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:49 AM (2GVsD)

243 . The Kurds aren’t the mythical beings the media has made them out to be.
Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (7kply)

There's different factions of Kurds but no matter which group it is they are for Kurds first...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 08:49 AM (ZGBUU)

244 Fox Buys Roku In $22 Billion Deal To Build "Next-Gen Media" Giant

"The transaction combines FOX's leading sports, news and entertainment..."

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 08:49 AM (RHGPo)

245 239 Doctors Without Borders Traded Food for Sex to Underage Girls

Sick-making. Hypocritic Oath.

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:49 AM (gtcuf)

246 >>Doctors Without Borders Traded Food for Sex to Underage Girls

No sh#t?
Bet they didn't get STDs. . .

Posted by: United Nations at June 15, 2026 08:49 AM (X8xt3)

247 So Doctors sans Frontiers is just like the UN blue helmets.

Shoot them all.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:50 AM (2GVsD)

248 Doctors Without Borders Traded Food for Sex to Underage Girls

Are they hiring? My wife's a doctor!

Posted by: Joe Biden at June 15, 2026 08:50 AM (9nRm1)

249 Maybe that's what this is about. Make Iran think it's over until after the big 250th party, so it doesn't get terrorized. "60 day negotiating period" - LOL.
Posted by: MrExcitement at June 15, 2026 07:47 AM (ovdkm)

Once US forces stand down and leave the area, that’s it. They’re not going back. There will be no fighting while a midterm election campaign is going on here. Obviously that’s what Iran counted on, so of course they would agree to a 60 day period.

At the end of 60 days, most likely they will say the enriched uranium is buried too deep, they can’t get it, so sad, too bad. And the US will say “look there’s a squirrel!”

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 08:50 AM (cx1bp)

250 BTW I love seeing the blood drain out of the faces of people who for years have said our interests and those of Israel are the same. No, they’re not, nor are the interests of any nation and ours.

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 08:51 AM (sQxOF)

251 Exposed: UK Govt Has A 'Thought Police' Unit To Control Mass Migration Narratives

Former MI6 operatives caught briefing police to brand concerned citizens as “unsympathetic thugs”...

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 08:51 AM (RHGPo)

252 Trump did not order new drapes at the Oval Office the first term.

He overrode Melania, as First Lady's traditionally handle the decor, and pulled Clinton's drapes out of storage.

The ones that Hillary had picked for Bill.

So that every time Hillary saw Trump in the Oval Office, she would see her drapes.

And know that is as close as she will ever be to making decisions in the Oval Office.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 15, 2026 08:51 AM (73/SM)

253 > The goal was to stop the slaughter of innocent protesters
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It wasn't "the goal." It was one of the triggers for the US to get militarily involved. The other was the IRGC fucking around with Hormuz.

We got the mullahs to lay off the public, but the IRGC beat us to Hormuz. Their bigger mistake, however, was pissing off every other country in the region. The US draws down its forces but the other ME countries there are going to have to pick up the slack.

We'll see how that all works out in the next couple months to a year or so.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 08:51 AM (jehhT)

254 At the end of 60 days, most likely they will say the enriched uranium is buried too deep, they can’t get it, so sad, too bad. And the US will say “look there’s a squirrel!”
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 08:50 AM (cx1bp)

I'm thinking you're not a fan of this deal none of us has seen ...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 08:52 AM (ZGBUU)

255 >>There are days when I wonder if I'm one of the few people who aren't paedophiles.

Right?

Trump era seems to be the great unmasking of allegedly good institutions.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 08:52 AM (X8xt3)

256 Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (Y8DZL)

Even Heaven's trailer parks will be pretty nice. No cars up on blocks, no domestic disputes, no meth.

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:52 AM (gtcuf)

257 So you deal with cats on the lap and on your keyboard.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 08:43 AM (NpAcC)
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Oh, yes.

Penny likes to plop herself down between my keyboard and monitor. She likes to rest her paws on the function keys, which causes all sorts of entertaining problems.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at June 15, 2026 08:53 AM (gnNyN)

258 Didn't watch the UFC thing last night. Would have, but when there's a potential Stanley Cup clinching game on, I will always watch it.
Posted by: Doof at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (Qqh23)

Went to the local Twin Peaks and watched both. Stahl getting the Conn Smythe was a bit of a surprise, but I'll allow it. He was damn good in the finals.

The UFC thing was alright. The word went out that there was to be no grappling and manhugging in the bouts as they all thew plenty of punches. The last fight was good. The American won TKO because the other guy's face was destroyed. How he kept upright with all the head shots he took, I have no idea. He was getting pummeled, but stayed in and had chances to actually win the bout.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:53 AM (Zz0t1)

259 Meanwhile FCAS has collapsed in Europe.

The 6th gen fighter for all of Europe has hit a speedbump, namely France wanting the plane carrier capable, and is splintering.

For those paying attention, this is how Europe ended up with the Typhoon and Rafael.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 08:54 AM (2GVsD)

260 Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (dK+Kv)

85% want Israel brought to heel or obliterated. Any conversation with them should start there. There is another 15% that just want us "out" of anything that doesn't "involve" us. If you dig deeper you will likely get some disquieting opinions.

And probably under 1% that just want Iran turned to glass and won't be satisfied with anything less. So - a motley crew.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 08:55 AM (gr4k7)

261 250 Fox Buys Roku In $22 Billion Deal To Build "Next-Gen Media" Giant. The transaction combines FOX's leading sports, news and entertainment..."

I thought Disney bought Fox years ago.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:55 AM (FKtuj)

262 Tom Servo

Two days ago 11 A-10, festooned with kill stencils under the cockpit, landed in the UK from the Middle East. The draw down is already occurring.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:56 AM (u82oZ)

263 Since 1949, how many regime changes imposed on Muslim countries have benefited Israel ?

Am I an anti - Semite if I agree with the Israelis who disagree with Netenyahoo ?

Asking for a friend.

Who is John Galt ?

Posted by: Going deep. Out. at June 15, 2026 08:57 AM (zqeQL)

264 >>Former MI6 operatives caught briefing police to brand concerned citizens as “unsympathetic thugs”...

They also have a team that helps rite the statements by the victims' family, just like we've had here.

The "family" tells the citizens that they don't want any protests or bigotry directed at the murderous demographic, then the politicians and MSM say "See, Nowak's parents said you shouldn't make his murder about immigration, so you must honor this request" (and settle down like good lil' Eloi, pretending the Morlocks don't exist!).

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 08:57 AM (X8xt3)

265 Do any of these people who clearly want - but are too cowardly to own it - solutions requiring boots on the ground actually have loved ones that they are willing to sacrifice for their perfect goals?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 08:47 AM (dK+Kv)

I know that I have never wanted “boots on the ground”. I wanted Iran’s ability to control the Straits eliminated, and for the US to be given Iran’s enriched nuclear material, because Iran could never be trusted with it. Those happen to be the two goals of the war that Trump repeated multiple times.

Now the plan is - “Iran destroys the enriched nuclear material themselves.”

Can anyone say that is actually going to happen and keep a straight face?

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 08:58 AM (cx1bp)

266
I will wait till "Nothing Will Happen" guy weighs in on the Iran deal before formulating an opinion.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 08:58 AM (Y8DZL)

267 For those paying attention, this is how Europe ended up with the Typhoon and Rafael.
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The Rafale is a fine aircraft. The Jaguar and Tornado were very good aircraft. The Typhoon... Not so much.

The US could have saved a fortune by replacing part of the F-35 buy with Gripens.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at June 15, 2026 08:58 AM (FKtuj)

268 Hello, All. My sister died yesterday.

I am so glad that I reconciled with her before she passed.

Prayers, please, for her family — her husband, four children, and two grandchildren. And for my brothers and me and our families.

Thank you. I won’t be around here much in the next few days.

God bless you all. Amen.

Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 08:58 AM (77rzZ)

269 He overrode Melania, as First Lady's traditionally handle the decor, and pulled Clinton's drapes out of storage.
The ones that Hillary had picked for Bill.
So that every time Hillary saw Trump in the Oval Office, she would see her drapes.
And know that is as close as she will ever be to making decisions in the Oval Office.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice

If true, that is absolutely savage and petty, and I love it. You know she noticed, and raged about it.

My only question is, why would they still have those drapes? Do they store all the drapes and other furnishings of every president? Why?

Posted by: Moron Analyst at June 15, 2026 08:59 AM (9nRm1)

270 Went to the local Twin Peaks and watched both. Stahl getting the Conn Smythe was a bit of a surprise, but I'll allow it. He was damn good in the finals.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 08:53 AM (Zz0t1)

Yeah, there really wasn't any other standout for the whole playoffs

Posted by: Doof at June 15, 2026 08:59 AM (Qqh23)

271 Bulg - condolences to you are your family. Prayers up, as well.

Posted by: Doof at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (Qqh23)

272 Bulg

Prayers ascending.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (u82oZ)

273 Thank you. I won’t be around here much in the next few days.

God bless you all. Amen.
Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 08:58 AM (77rzZ)

Prayers for them and you....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (ZGBUU)

274 I'm all for Kurdish indepence but after independence the Kurds would start fighting beach other. The biggest Kurdish indepence party was (is?) a communist one

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (ufO5q)

275 Two days ago 11 A-10, festooned with kill stencils under the cockpit, landed in the UK from the Middle East. The draw down is already occurring.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 08:56 AM (u82oZ)

I saw that news item. That was the tell that this deal was going to happen no matter what, we’re done there.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (cx1bp)

276 If the most likely thing happens, Iran reneging on "The Deal," I suspect that fire will once again rain down on the mullahs and the IRGC. I also suspect that the mullahs are having some internal discord and the IRGC is in full scale war with its self. The Kurds want mullah/IRGC blood as well as the majority of the citizens.
THANK ELOHIM THAT OUR FORFATHERS HAD THE GOOD SENSE TO ENSHRINE THE 2ND AMENDMENT HERE. The good Persians in occupied Iran need a 2nd amendment of their own and ready access to inexpensive arms and ammo.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (JNTt1)

277 Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 08:52 AM (X8xt3)

The YouTube "algorithm" sent out a vid of Anna Kendrick (alright I might have looked her up once 👀

in some Broadway thing at 13. Not AI, it was posted 10 years ago.

And she's gyrating on the stage with a bunch of women and men in women's underwear surrounding her and she's singing about being a "hussy".

And so I expected most of the comments to be "wtf is this gross shit" but no most were talking about "go Anna" and they liked how she said "hussy". There were like 10% that were mortified and a few saying they were "waiting for MAGA to come along and criticize it". Anyway that was the 1990's and I would assume she had parents. If I'm on the side that is criticizing that stuff then I am doing something right.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (gr4k7)

278 CrB8N)

stop talking to trolls, new guy

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (GD0B3)

279 There are reports that last year Jordan was asking to buy A-10s. So far nothing has come of this.

Also Bell Textron is setting up a company in Ukraine to build the UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper. Along with maintenance and training.

Salty Dawg, they could be cycling the fleet to balance out the flight hours.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 09:01 AM (2GVsD)

280
Thank you. I won’t be around here much in the next few days.

God bless you all. Amen.
Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 08:58 AM (77rzZ)

Deepest condolences, sir. May The Lord provide peace and comfort in these sad times.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:01 AM (Zz0t1)

281 Is Ukraine still a thing? Is there a great deal on the table for U-kraine?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:01 AM (GD0B3)

282 My condolences, Bulg. Wonderful that you had reconciled with her. Sending prayers!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 09:02 AM (X8xt3)

283 Be well Bulg

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 09:02 AM (2GVsD)

284 So what's the consensus position here? "Iran won't stick to any deal but it's good that we made this deal and it's not a good deal but it's the best we can do so it's actually a great deal"?

Posted by: Rabbi Jepstein at June 15, 2026 08:53 AM (CrB8N)

Choose your own strawman.

I consider it progress toward a new direction that doesn't involve sending my and many others' family members to the meat grinder for dubious goals of westernizing a backwards, dead end society of strongmen and goat-fucking tribesmen.

Whether that achieves laudable, stated goals is an open question. But declaring it a failure before it's even signed is just as retarded as declaring it an overwhelming success.

But ask yourself why people are requiring the admin which is attempting to negotiate a lasting peace for us and the region to come out and declare it doomed to failure before it's even signed, because it is something that they do not personally support, for reasons.

That's not just retarded. That's retarded to the retarded power and belies their obvious biases. So fucking tiresome.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:02 AM (dK+Kv)

285
Yeah, there really wasn't any other standout for the whole playoffs
Posted by: Doof at June 15, 2026 08:59 AM (Qqh23)

There weren't a lot that picked Vegas to make it that far. Others thought Carolina was 'too soft.'

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:02 AM (Zz0t1)

286
Sorry, Bulg.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 09:02 AM (Y8DZL)

287 > My only question is, why would they still have those drapes? Do they store all the drapes and other furnishings of every president? Why?
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They store a lot of it. In the movie "Melania" there's a few bits about all that. From what I gather, the Oval Office and the personal spaces in the White House can be tailored to most any taste in decor from what's in storage. Or personally provided.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 09:03 AM (jehhT)

288 Does JJ type on Dvorak?

Posted by: IS Roth at June 15, 2026 09:03 AM (Ytm3F)

289 My condolences for your loss, Bulg.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:03 AM (dK+Kv)

290 Condolences for your loss, Bulg.

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 09:03 AM (gtcuf)

291 >>And so I expected most of the comments to be "wtf is this gross shit" but no most were talking about "go Anna" and they liked how she said "hussy". There were like 10% that were mortified and a few saying they were "waiting for MAGA to come along and criticize it".

Yikes! But they TOTALLY care about Epstein's abuse, right?

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 09:03 AM (X8xt3)

292 I guess I left out the ones who want "boots on the ground" and "liberation" but is that even a significant number at this point?

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:04 AM (gr4k7)

293 I'm thinking you're not a fan of this deal none of us has seen ...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 08:52 AM (ZGBUU)

Do you wonder why the Iranian government is cheering, and none of us are being allowed to see the actual terms? Seems like the terms would be something you’d like to show people if it was a “great deal”.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 09:04 AM (cx1bp)

294 God bless you all. Amen.
Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 08:58 AM (77rzZ)
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May her memory be a blessing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 09:04 AM (RIvkX)

295 Reddit coment from above:
we're gonna end up literally eating one or two of them, and the rest will come to heel. It's too much of a meme. There's gotta be dozens of people plotting their sides for their Musk Steak Dinner™, right now.
--------------------------

I will break the rules and do maths here to show how dumb the wealth takers are.

One Trillion dollars divided by 8 Billion people = $125. Yes, if Musk's wealth were confiscated, every man, woman, child and tranny on Earth would get $125. A one-time payment of $125. Yay, we'll all be rich! The Left says we'll only give Musk's wealth to people in the Third Word? Lets say 6 billion people are in the Third World. Each of them gets a whopping one-time payment of $167.67. Wow!

Of course, whatever amount of Musk's wealth is distributed to the down-trodden around the globe, governments will find ways to take some off the top.

Promising to make everyone's life better by seizing the wealth of the evil Oligarchs is a purely political play. So is reparations.

Posted by: Gref at June 15, 2026 09:04 AM (5rh/l)

296 So sorry Bulg. I am happy you made peace sad for the rest.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:05 AM (gr4k7)

297 stop talking to trolls, new guy

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:00 AM (GD0B3)

LMAO. Says the neverTrump troll.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:05 AM (dK+Kv)

298 "I haven't read the deal. I'm going off media speculation and leaks. That makes Trump a stupid poopyhead and this deal is bad."

Quite the take......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:05 AM (Zz0t1)

299 Do you wonder why the Iranian government is cheering

Propaganda from what I'm seeing.. They're masters of it.. Puts Baghdad Bob to shame...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 09:05 AM (ZGBUU)

300 Time to go do other things nyah.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 15, 2026 09:05 AM (2GVsD)

301 @268 Bulg, condolences to you and your family on your loss

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 09:06 AM (ufO5q)

302 > 175 I know what I'd do if I had a trillion dollars. I'd buy a beautiful tropical island and rule over it as undisputed dictator.
Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 08:29 AM (gtcuf)

Musk is joking that he's about to begin construction on that volcano lair he's always wanted.

Queer Starmer in the UK has banned most social media for those under 16 (but, curiously, not bluesky...), because he wants to "protect them".

Sure thing, Queer. You're down with Muhammad handcuffing a 12-year-old girl to a radiator so Muhammad, Muhammad, and their other brother Muhammad can sodomize her at their leisure, but God forbid they see a post from Elon Musk.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:06 AM (IG3/x)

303 Prayers for all of you, Bulg. I'm glad you reconciled as well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 09:06 AM (7RYym)

304 Sorry, Bulg.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:06 AM (IG3/x)

305 I can't believe Trump didn't negotiate the Iran deal with us first. Doesn't he know who we are?

Stupid poopyhead.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

306 I can't believe Trump didn't negotiate the Iran deal with us first. Doesn't he know who we are?

Stupid poopyhead.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

Actually...would have kinda cool if they released what was in the deal, and not deny rumors all the time, no?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:08 AM (GD0B3)

307 Condolences on your recent loss , Bulg. Take care.

Posted by: dantesed at June 15, 2026 09:09 AM (Oy/m2)

308 Thank you. I won’t be around here much in the next few days.

God bless you all. Amen.
Posted by: Bulg

You have my deepest condolences for you and your entire family.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 15, 2026 09:09 AM (mXUgp)

309 305 I can't believe Trump didn't negotiate the Iran deal with us first. Doesn't he know who we are?

Stupid poopyhead.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:08 AM (Zz0t1)

Probably a good idea he didn't consult with me....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 09:09 AM (ZGBUU)

310 I have recently had to dump two remaining ancestral family members and already have one where reconciliation is impossible. And I did try on that score even against my better judgment.

I don't know how I'll feel if and when they pass, probably bad. But I am done eating shit.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:09 AM (gr4k7)

311 End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
Europeans discovering America is some of the best content of the internet right now:

https://tinyurl.com/yc5um6pc

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 09:09 AM (NpAcC)

312 Actually...would have kinda cool if they released what was in the deal, and not deny rumors all the time, no?
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:08 AM (GD0B3)

They should just handle all negotiations in the media and on TV so everyone who's anyone can see all the ins and outs so we all can just have better feels about everything.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:10 AM (Zz0t1)

313 Propaganda from what I'm seeing.. They're masters of it.. Puts Baghdad Bob to shame...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 09:05 AM (ZGBUU)

US attacks end.
The blockade ends.
The regime gets the money they wanted.
The regime stays in power.

They’ve got a lot to cheer about.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 09:10 AM (cx1bp)

314 I have recently had to dump two remaining ancestral family members and already have one where reconciliation is impossible. And I did try on that score even against my better judgment.

I don't know how I'll feel if and when they pass, probably bad. But I am done eating shit.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:09 AM (gr4k7)

Sorry, man.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:10 AM (dK+Kv)

315 dang
I installed a whole house humidifier this spring, and my electric bill hasn't gone up

this can't be right
right?

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 09:11 AM (ZxPkt)

316 Anything that leaves a single Muslim alive is an abject failure to JJS.

Posted by: smarkcamp at June 15, 2026 09:11 AM (mxEar)

317 What the Iranian mullahs and IRGC claim is likely a lot different from what this "deal" actually is. They have to cheer it. Otherwise there'd be mayhem in Tehran. The Iranian government's sole mission for the next few months is to remain alive.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 09:11 AM (jehhT)

318 317 What the Iranian mullahs and IRGC claim is likely a lot different from what this "deal" actually is. They have to cheer it. Otherwise there'd be mayhem in Tehran. The Iranian government's sole mission for the next few months is to remain alive.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 09:11 AM (jehhT

Bingo

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 09:12 AM (ZGBUU)

319 They should just handle all negotiations in the media and on TV so everyone who's anyone can see all the ins and outs so we all can just have better feels about everything.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:10 AM (Zz0t1)

You know I am not saying that, but don't you think the "final final" should have been known by know ?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:13 AM (GD0B3)

320 Has it been reliably determined that Iran's enriched uranium is buried under what's left of their nuke facilities? And if so, if it's retrievable? And if not there, then where it is located?

Posted by: davidt at June 15, 2026 09:13 AM (Q+gd/)

321 I’m now in that stage of life where loved ones have started passing. My beloved mother-in-law passed almost two years ago. Parents and father-in-law in generally good health but health is fragile when you’re in your mid-80s things go downhill fast. I find it incredibly sad and I’m a person of faith who knows things are better in the next life. Despite that losing a loved one is extremely hard. Losing that stability that’s been in your life for as long as you can remember… hard

Condolences Bulg

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 15, 2026 09:13 AM (yz/88)

322
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:10 AM (dK+Kv)

I appreciate it. My dad was the normal one and I lost him 30 years ago. It's very weird but if you ever watched Million Dollar Baby, that's them. Me and Brit Lass were doing the DiCaprio meme the whole movie when it came out.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:14 AM (gr4k7)

323 What the Iranian mullahs and IRGC claim is likely a lot different from what this "deal" actually is. They have to cheer it. Otherwise there'd be mayhem in Tehran. The Iranian government's sole mission for the next few months is to remain alive.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 09:11 AM (jehhT)

There a few who are so quick to believe the other side's propaganda to declare our failure and doom. Prudence dictates shutting your cakehole until you know what you think you know.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:14 AM (dK+Kv)

324 Tom Servo

I can see a path whereby "defeating the Americans" leads to worse stuff happening to the IRCG.

Especially now that they have pissed off all their neighbors. Even Qatar.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:14 AM (u82oZ)

325 I'm happy that visitors are liking things about America.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 09:14 AM (7RYym)

326 320 Has it been reliably determined that Iran's enriched uranium is buried under what's left of their nuke facilities? And if so, if it's retrievable? And if not there, then where it is located?
Posted by: davidt at June 15, 2026 09:13 AM (Q+gd/)

That's the consensus and "supposedly" only 2 Countries have the equipment necessary to retrieve it.. The US and China....

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 09:14 AM (ZGBUU)

327 If it is a done deal, why not show what it is. Last I heard is that I-ran will be allowed to enrich , "for peaceful purposes".

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:14 AM (GD0B3)

328
Condolences Bulg.

Glad you and your sis were able to get past old gripes and reconnect before she went.

It's nice that was able to happen.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 09:15 AM (iJfKG)

329 Actually...would have kinda cool if they released what was in the deal, and not deny rumors all the time, no?
Posted by: runner

Isn't it more of a concept of a deal? The deal is to be made in the next 60 day period? I have a vague recollection of mocking someone's concept of a plan in the past...

Posted by: Moron Analyst at June 15, 2026 09:15 AM (9nRm1)

330 FenelonSpoke

The German soccer fan Freddy has quite the saga going.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:16 AM (u82oZ)

331 >>@EndWokeness
Europeans discovering America is some of the best content of the internet right now

Freddy is the best!

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 09:16 AM (X8xt3)

332 I wouldn't go by anything you "hear" unless it's from Trump himself or a direct proxy.

I'm not hot on any "deal" honestly but I'm not insane enough to hear terms third hand and take them seriously.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:16 AM (gr4k7)

333 320 Has it been reliably determined that Iran's enriched uranium is buried under what's left of their nuke facilities? And if so, if it's retrievable? And if not there, then where it is located?
Posted by: davidt at June 15, 2026 09:13 AM (Q+gd/)

Of course not. That would have taken scientific teams with sensitive monitoring equipment, and they of course have not been allowed.
So we are taking the Iranians word for it. At least they did pinky swear.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 09:16 AM (cx1bp)

334
You know I am not saying that, but don't you think the "final final" should have been known by know ?
Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:13 AM (GD0B3)

Nothing has been signed. We don't know anything about the deal.

Do you think it should be run by the public before it's actually negotiated and signed? WE must approve first?

Sorry, but after all this time with Trump as President, I pretty much trust his better judgement and will roll with what he decided was a good deal for all involved.

The mullahs will likely be largely neutered, they won't get nukes and their people will not be slaughtered in the streets every day.

But, I haven't seen the deal, so I could be wrong. I'm not in the know. It doesn't bother me I'm not.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:16 AM (Zz0t1)

335 I appreciate it. My dad was the normal one and I lost him 30 years ago. It's very weird but if you ever watched Million Dollar Baby, that's them. Me and Brit Lass were doing the DiCaprio meme the whole movie when it came out.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:14 AM (gr4k7)

I have not seen it, but I can relate without it, if only to a lesser degree.

First, my sister and I chose to not talk politics, which grew into not talking at all, for other reasons just besides politics, as we are both busy with our own families.

There is no animosity. There is just nothing.

But you cannot make their choices for them. And in the end, you must not take abuse, either. Their choice, and I would absolve myself on that basis.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:17 AM (dK+Kv)

336 Hello, All. My sister died yesterday.

I am so glad that I reconciled with her before she passed.

Prayers, please, for her family — her husband, four children, and two grandchildren. And for my brothers and me and our families.

Thank you. I won’t be around here much in the next few days.

God bless you all. Amen.
Posted by: Bulg at June 15, 2026 08:58 AM
*******
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Bulg.
Prayers for you and your family.
May all the good memories that you had together fill your heart with love.

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 09:17 AM (NpAcC)

337 Lizzy

German fans went to a Walmart and marveled! Even being able to buy a gallon of milk astonished them.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:17 AM (u82oZ)

338 Isn't it more of a concept of a deal? The deal is to be made in the next 60 day period? I have a vague recollection of mocking someone's concept of a plan in the past...
Posted by: Moron Analyst at June 15, 2026 09:15 AM (9nRm1)

Yeah, it's an "MOU", which is perfectly fine to release. No one knows if it's 60 days or 160 days, and can anyone be sure that the copy of the MOU Phakistan gave to I-ran is the same that the US has ?

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:18 AM (GD0B3)

339 Their choice, and I would absolve myself on that basis.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:17 AM (dK+Kv)

You are wise beyond your delicate years - and correct.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:18 AM (gr4k7)

340 329 Actually...would have kinda cool if they released what was in the deal, and not deny rumors all the time, no?
Posted by: runner

Isn't it more of a concept of a deal? The deal is to be made in the next 60 day period? I have a vague recollection of mocking someone's concept of a plan in the past...

Posted by: Moron Analyst at June 15, 2026 09:15 AM (9nRm1)

If the details are released before Iran signs, Leftists will scream it is a bad deal for Iran forced upon them by Bully Trump! Giving Iran a public lifeline (not that they need one) to not sign.

Posted by: Gref at June 15, 2026 09:19 AM (5rh/l)

341 Bulg, I am sorry to hear the news. I'm glad you got to reconcile with her before the end.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 09:20 AM (jjoN6)

342 Bulg, condolences for your loss.

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 09:20 AM (ZxPkt)

343 Between the anti-Israel trolls and the neverTrump trolls, this Monday is starting off great.

Is that an indication that the pending deal is America-first?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:20 AM (dK+Kv)

344 Iran news says Iran wins!

I must light my hair on fire because Trump just got HAD and we LOSE because the IRAN MEDIA said so!!!!!

*strikes match*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:21 AM (Zz0t1)

345 Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon

Is our own CIA funding the trolls?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:22 AM (u82oZ)

346 Lesley Stahl Says Journalists Getting Fired Is Worse Than Child Trafficking, Nazi Torture Dungeons

... a bit self centered, you might say

LEARN TO CODE

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 09:22 AM (RHGPo)

347 There's no paper with this "deal" written on it, signed by Trump and some mullah in Iran. At least as I understand it.

There is, however, a list of things the Iranians will do and a list of things we will do. I'm not even sure if there's an actual order to it, yet. Like, Iran does A... then we do B. Or whatever.

And that list of things to do hasn't been made official. Something like 60 days to amend, bitch about, strike, add whatever other issues need or want to be addressed.

If one of the first things agreed was to draw down our forces in the region I'm fairly certain there's a corresponding thing the Iranians have to do.

Or else.

YMMV

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 15, 2026 09:23 AM (jehhT)

348 >>I'm happy that visitors are liking things about America.

They are like the people and the parts of America that are typically forgotten, when not being mocked as ignorant and bigoted.

People on X are thanking Freddy for not being the typical tourist who puts down Americans/America, but it's also that we are constantly put down by coastal/big city Americans, too.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 09:23 AM (X8xt3)

349 You think Trump's going to start bombing again if more protestors are shot?
Posted by: VP Enn at June 15, 2026 09:21 AM (CFFpA)

Trump has been very strategic in the strikes to NOT have civilian casualties. You think he doesn't care about the Iranian people?

You've REALLY not been paying any attention to this thing?

FFS.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:23 AM (Zz0t1)

350 Like Freddy from Germany comments about how stunned he was about the size of Auburn's stadium. He couldn't believe it was run by a college. People argued how Europe had large stadiums but it was pointed out only Wembley and Barcelona are larger. Then someone noted that Auburn is the 8th largest of 14 stadiums ..... in the SEC.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 15, 2026 09:24 AM (ufO5q)

351
"JD Vance on Iran:

We are now speaking directly to the Iranian system. We have some good relationships there.

We are not passing messages through backchannels anymore; we are actually talking to them.

When you talk to them, you figure out what's real, what's fake, what they're serious about, and what they're not serious about..

We are extending an open hand to Iran. If they want to change their relationship with us, we will change our relationship with Iran.

That's the offer."

🤡

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:24 AM (GD0B3)

352 Lesley Stahl Says Journalists Getting Fired Is Worse Than Child Trafficking, Nazi Torture Dungeons

Lesley. Sweetheart.

You're shit stinks. Just like everyone else's. You're just not that important like you think you are.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:24 AM (Zz0t1)

353
I suspect that a large part of the reason for the deal is that-

the Iranians were finally convinced that they can run but they cannot hide. If Trump is forced to bring war back to them because of their intransigence, "they" as a group and individuals will most likely die.

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago,

if they Iranians "think in decades and hundreds of years, then in their minds they can still achieve victory by waiting out Trump and any successors until the next Democrat Presidency, who will sell the US and Israel down the river in a New york second.

Sidenote: The Iranian people have proven unable or unwilling as a group to successfully overthrow the mullahs/etc. That should not be a reason to delay this deal. Sad as that is.

Now, let's see what happens.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 15, 2026 09:25 AM (iJfKG)

354 >>I don't know how I'll feel if and when they pass, probably bad. But I am done eating shit.

Sorry to hear that, it hurts more when it's family.

Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 09:25 AM (X8xt3)

355 Condolences Bulg.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 09:25 AM (viF8m)

356 There's a lot of skepticism expressed here about the Iran deal. But the current/next string of leadership in Iran may be a bit more willing to abide by the terms of the deal considering that we have demonstrated that we can and WILL take out anyone that violates said terms.

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at June 15, 2026 09:25 AM (nJ/vH)

357 > >>I'm happy that visitors are liking things about America.
-----

let's hope they avoid the inner city shitholes, lest they get disabused of their enthusiasms

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 09:25 AM (ZxPkt)

358 Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon

Is our own CIA funding the trolls?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:22 AM (u82oZ)

Hard to tell, there are so many angles and allegiances and self-dealing.

Easier to spot the behavioral trends than to speculate funding sources.

Clearly you have the Trump must fail at all costs cult, whatever their motivation.

And of course you have the Israel can't achieve any benefit of US foreign policy weirdos, lest it be ironclad evidence that evil Jews control the world.

Whatever happened to just sober analysis of facts we can know?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:25 AM (dK+Kv)

359 "US Vice President JD Vance to CNBC:

We expect that Iran will be represented at the signing ceremony by the speaker of the parliament, the foreign minister and other officials.

We hope that the text of the agreement with Iran will be published this week.

The agreement includes a long-term commitment that will ensure that Iran will never develop or obtain nuclear weapons.

The agreement deprives Iran of the financial resources needed to restore its nuclear program.."

let's see it , buddy!

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:26 AM (GD0B3)

360 Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh

Americans are noticing that Japanese World Cup fans are doing MASS CLEANUPS of AMERICAN STADIUMS after the match

"In Japan, we are taught to clean up in school"

Thug cultures destroy and ravage, others clean and build!

This is why we LOVE JAPAN! PURE CLASS ACT!

https://tinyurl.com/628sh7cy

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 09:26 AM (NpAcC)

361 Thank you WH, for listening to me ! you will come off looking better, trust me

Posted by: runner at June 15, 2026 09:27 AM (GD0B3)

362 I have recently had to dump two remaining ancestral family members and already have one where reconciliation is impossible. And I did try on that score even against my better judgment.

I don't know how I'll feel if and when they pass, probably bad. But I am done eating shit.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:09 AM (gr4k7)

When it's all said and done, you must take care of yourself. That's not being selfish. That's being real. You can't live your life being miserable because others demand you be.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:27 AM (Zz0t1)

363 Whatever the Iran deal turns out to be, you can bet that the US msm will spin it as being the worst surrender and biggest humiliation ever for the US.
However had the same deal been negotiated by a dim president it would be the greatest triumph of our time.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at June 15, 2026 09:27 AM (Lo97M)

364 Death to Ghalibaf and Araghchi sure sounds like the hardliners are happy.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 15, 2026 09:27 AM (5P5DO)

365 At the end of the day, whatever the Iran deal is, if it lowers gas prices, lowers tentions in the region and prevents the mullahs from developing a nuke, it's a good deal, in whatever form it takes.

If materially changes, then it's just diplomatic masturbation.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 15, 2026 09:27 AM (XV/Pl)

366 Is our own CIA funding the trolls?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:22 AM

Given that they suck harder than a Dyson, probably.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 15, 2026 09:27 AM (bFu5X)

367 Freddy is the best!
Posted by: Lizzy at June 15, 2026 09:16 AM (X8xt3)
****
Yes. Love him!

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 09:28 AM (NpAcC)

368 Angzarr the Cromulen

We are now talking to the 4th or 5th level of prewar IRGC leaders. The majority of our kill strikes focused on the IRCG leaders.

Maybe they want to live, well or no well.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:28 AM (u82oZ)

369 Yikes... It's a troll infestation.. Wonder if it will be like this all day and who is sending them ?

Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 09:28 AM (ZGBUU)

370 > 325 I'm happy that visitors are liking things about America.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 09:14 AM (7RYym)

Aussie tourist takes down a dindu:

https://tinyurl.com/2zkk3pxb

Given that he's Australian, "enjoying himself" might well apply.

Some are criticizing him for the sucker punch under the impression that some kind of "fair fight" rules apply in a situation like this.

They don't. There's no referee standing ready to break things up. No ring-side judges to remove points. If the dindu got the Aussie on the ground, he and five of his buddies would happily put the boots to him.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:28 AM (IG3/x)

371 what's with all the weird nics

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 09:28 AM (ZxPkt)

372 Instagram Influencer Posts Image of Himself Urinating on Austin Metcalf’s Grave.

I try to not be racist but lordie, it's tough.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 09:29 AM (jjoN6)

373 Yikes... It's a troll infestation.. Wonder if it will be like this all day and who is sending them ?
Posted by: It's me donna at June 15, 2026 09:28 AM (ZGBUU)

Mary Cloggenstein finally got some NGO money and is expanding her business.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:29 AM (Zz0t1)

374 Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh

Americans are noticing that Japanese World Cup fans are doing MASS CLEANUPS of AMERICAN STADIUMS after the match

"In Japan, we are taught to clean up in school"

Thug cultures destroy and ravage, others clean and build!

This is why we LOVE JAPAN! PURE CLASS ACT!

https://tinyurl.com/628sh7cy

Posted by: redridinghood at June 15, 2026 09:26 AM (NpAcC)

I/we (as a team), always make an overt act of cleaning up before we leave a baseball field, and I utter loudly that "we don't leave trash in other people's homes."

It goes a long way to build good will and respect for our team and players.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:30 AM (dK+Kv)

375 > I try to not be racist but lordie, it's tough.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 09:29 AM (jjoN6)

"Classless barbarian" isn't a race.

Assholes come in all the colors of the rainbow.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 09:30 AM (IG3/x)

376 Influencer Posts Image of Himself Urinating on
Anctin Metcalf's Grave.

35 years, same as karamelo in prisom, because bullet to the head is not legal, though fair.

Posted by: Eromero at June 15, 2026 09:30 AM (LHPAg)

377 When you are taking flack, that means you are over the target.

Leftist control freaks must hate, hate, hate, AoSHQ regulars.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:30 AM (u82oZ)

378 Trump's super power is that most think he's a big dummy.

How's that working out?

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 09:30 AM (viF8m)

379 JackStraw

The Left still underestimates him.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 09:31 AM (u82oZ)

380 Also, Keir Starmer today is going to pass a law that will put restrictions on under-18's using social media (but not Bluesky, oddly enough).

The point of doing this, of course, is that if you put restrictions on what under-18s can view on the internet, then you need to have a mechanism so people can prove that they are over 18.

In other words, the end of anonymity on the internet.

Arrests and bank account seizures to follow...

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (aD4fx)

381 Instagram Influencer Posts Image of Himself Urinating on Austin Metcalf’s Grave.

I try to not be racist but lordie, it's tough.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 09:29 AM (jjoN6)

Hating human pieces of shit for being a piece of shit isn't racism. It's human decency.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (Zz0t1)

382 NOOD art

Posted by: Delurker at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (gtcuf)

383 >Leftist control freaks must hate, hate, hate, AoSHQ regulars.

Posted by: NaCly Dog
----

shake it off

Posted by: Don Black, towards a brighter tomorrow at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (ZxPkt)

384 @370 -- I could watch that all day!

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at June 15, 2026 09:32 AM (xAP/Y)

385 Thanks Lizzy and Sponge. I appreciate it.

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:33 AM (gr4k7)

386 >>The Left still underestimates him.

Not just the left, Salty.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 09:33 AM (viF8m)

387 Trump's super power is that most think he's a big dummy.

How's that working out?

You think that they would have learned.

Posted by: Zombie Ronald Reagan! at June 15, 2026 09:33 AM (aD4fx)

388
I/we (as a team), always make an overt act of cleaning up before we leave a baseball field, and I utter loudly that "we don't leave trash in other people's homes."

It goes a long way to build good will and respect for our team and players.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 09:30 AM (dK+Kv)

I always leave the place cleaner than I found it wherever I go.

I police my trash at stadiums. I clean up the campground before leaving. It's the right thing to do.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:33 AM (Zz0t1)

389 JD Vance making the LR rounds in this deal to make a deal to make a deal.

Doesn't give me good vibes. Nuclear inspections, "welcoming back to the global economy...." "Honor your obligations" "promise not to develop nuclear weapons"

Ooof. I'm hoping this is just bluster or whatever until the midterms or after July 4 or get gas prices down for midterms....something, anything.

Or Israel just starts blowing shit up and this "deal to make a deal" goes down in flames.

Posted by: GigantorX at June 15, 2026 09:33 AM (MvQDv)

390 Thanks Lizzy and Sponge. I appreciate it.
Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:33 AM (gr4k7)

*fistbump*

Sure, it sucks. But they're the ones that made the decision to force your hand. That's not on you.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:34 AM (Zz0t1)

391 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:35 AM (Zz0t1)

392 Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at June 15, 2026 09:34 AM (Zz0t1)

👍🏻

Posted by: ... at June 15, 2026 09:43 AM (gr4k7)

393 We can lose millions of lives trying to destroy Islam (a laudable Idea, to be sure)

Or we can wait for them to destroy themselves. Because -- They will.

We should be ready, however, for the inevitable violence that will result from its death throes.

Posted by: YosemiteSatchmo at June 15, 2026 09:50 AM (tlMsu)

394 If you think the social services provided by the government is corrupted and full of scams, I assure you what is going on at DOE is far worse, dollar-wise.

Now they want to make it easier for the retirees to slip into the MIC. There seems to be a shortage of top military brass in the "private sector".

Any private citizens go running around with video cameras exposing this will be lucky to live.

Posted by: pawn at June 15, 2026 09:54 AM (+rSJz)

395 Bulg,
I'm so glad you were able to reach out to one another at the end. It will continue to be a blessing. My prayers are with you.

Posted by: Wenda at June 15, 2026 09:56 AM (UIfeN)

396 181 175 I know what I'd do if I had a trillion dollars. I'd buy a beautiful tropical island and rule over it as undisputed dictator.
Posted by: Delurker

Sounds like the opening 10 minutes of a Twilight Zone episode where getting what you wish for gets you fucked.

Posted by: Auspex at June 15, 2026 08:31 AM (Y8DZL)

And not in a good way either...

Posted by: Stalin' for Time... at June 15, 2026 10:36 AM (l3cgK)

397 quote from the New York Times today:

Adeo Ressi, Mr. Musk’s college roommate at the University of Pennsylvania, said the SpaceX chief never cared as much about financial gain as obtaining resources to help him achieve his entrepreneurial goals. For Mr. Musk, “money is a means to an end,” Mr. Ressi said, comparing his friend’s mind-set to a gamer accumulating coins in a video game to beat a level.

“He’s amassing resources to do things, and the thing he wants to do most is colonize Mars,” Mr. Ressi said. “That’s a really big driving force behind his wealth accumulation.”

He added that Mr. Musk was “not a poster child of wealth inequality” and pointed to the tech leader’s lifestyle, in which he is known to work around the clock and avoid the typical trappings of the rich, like islands and megayachts.

“It’s not like he’s planning to leave this in a massive family trust,” Mr. Ressi said. “It’s literally going to be used to make humanity into a multiplanetary species.”

Posted by: SMOD at June 15, 2026 10:43 AM (RHGPo)

398 Tribal ain't just for Africans. Priviledge card revoked.

Posted by: connected and litigious at June 15, 2026 10:51 AM (cS1cw)

399 If I had a trillion dollars, I'd buy a nice Reliant automobile.

Posted by: Steven Page at June 15, 2026 11:01 AM (fmbc9)

400 If I had a trillion dollars, I'd buy a nice Reliant automobile.

Posted by: Steven Page at June 15, 2026 11:01 AM (fmbc9)

Haven't you always wanted a MONKEY?!

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung, DURING PRIDE MONTH IS EVIL! at June 15, 2026 11:05 AM (rii+a)

401 Look, we'd all like to topple their government, but that can't happen without the Army invading. Nobody was going to be good with that, ever. It was a nice possible bonus, but the fanatics have a hold for now.

Posted by: Jeff at June 15, 2026 01:35 PM (yUAbD)

Daily Tech News 15 June 2026

Top Story

AMD says that not only will its new CPU stomp all over Nvidia's new CPU - three times the performance per watt on a rack-scale deployment - but its current two year old CPUs already deliver twice what Nvidia is promising. (WCCFTech)

Promises vs. promises is all whatever, but promises vs. currently shipping product when the currently shipping product wins is not great for Nvidia.

What's more, Intel's current CPUs are nearly 50% faster than Nvidia's future CPUs in the same tests.

Tech News

More on that Dario and the Wolf story. (Twitter)

Anthropic's Fable model is their existing Mythos mythos model with additional controls to prevent abuse.

Those controls were broken.

Anthropic said they weren't broken broken and refused to do anything about it.

The US government then showed them the far side of regulatory capture.
The only scalable delete in PostgreSQL is DROP TABLE. (PlanetScale)

Bobby, your country needs you.
The UK is planning to ban social media for children under 16. (Tech Crunch)

But not Bluesky. Same thing happened in Australia.
Bitcoin is down to just $64,000 after peaking over $110,000 in the past year. (CNBC)

The people who bought at 50 cents will be devastated.

Musical Interlude

Disclaimer: It's physics Jim, but he's dead.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:33 AM

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1 BOING!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 04:34 AM (V6c7t)

2 w00t

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 04:35 AM (6wpGE)

3 G'Day everyone

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:35 AM (Ia/+0)

4 (poke)

Posted by: Pixy Misa at June 15, 2026 04:35 AM (BLOW1)

5 If Pixy can post Star Trekkin', I can post:

https://youtu.be/hVrIyEu6h_E

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 04:40 AM (V6c7t)

6 4 (poke)
Posted by: Pixy Misa at June 15, 2026 04:35 AM (BLOW1)

I was reading the post!

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 04:42 AM (6wpGE)

7 if this pans out:

Eyal Yakoby
@EYakoby
11h
BREAKING: Newly surfaced posts by Graham Platner reveal that he mocked a young girl’s suicide attempt, saying “clearly you’re not trying hard enough.”

How are the Democrats still backing this maniac?

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 04:44 AM (6wpGE)

8 Actress Anne Schedeen is dead.

Who?

Alf's mom - that's who!

But get a load of the announcement posted on her FB page:

https://tinyurl.com/y7fc2nhy

See what I see? These people are cracked!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 04:49 AM (V6c7t)

9 I missed this obituary last week:

Gene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the ‘Today’ Show, Dies at 100

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 04:51 AM (V6c7t)

10 Dovetailing on the Dario and the Wolf xeet, Hoyt posted a link on Insty that's lengthy but well worth the read:

https://ombreolivier.substack.com/p/one-ipo-achieved-
two-flame-outs-likely

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent at June 15, 2026 04:51 AM (/HDaX)

11 "See what I see? These people are cracked!"

That's putting it politely.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent at June 15, 2026 04:54 AM (/HDaX)

12 Had eggs over leftover friedham, potatoes and peppers and a piece of apple strudel. Rather go back to bed than go to work.

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:55 AM (Ia/+0)

13 Looks like a coller day than its been, high 70s, and nice week coming

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:59 AM (Ia/+0)

14 12 Had eggs over leftover friedham, potatoes and peppers and a piece of apple strudel.
Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 04:55 AM (Ia/+0)

yum

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 05:00 AM (6wpGE)

15 Looks like a coller day than its been, high 70s, and nice week coming
I love a storm thst leaves no trace

Have a great day horde

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 05:10 AM (Ia/+0)

16 8 Actress Anne Schedeen is dead.

Who?

Alf's mom - that's who!

But get a load of the announcement posted on her FB page:

https://tinyurl.com/y7fc2nhy

See what I see? These people are cracked!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 04:49 AM (V6c7t)

I couldn't get that to load. Here's The Mirror via archive.is:

https://archive.is/1dhWd

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 05:10 AM (6wpGE)

17 Anne Schedeen:

The wording was her family's choice. Bad choice.

(The Mirror) Schedeen's family revealed her death in a loving statement online, which celebrated her legacy and her hatred for American president Donald Trump. They posted a note to her Facebook page on the evening of 14 June to confirm the news.
‌
The statement read: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humour, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her."

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 05:14 AM (6wpGE)

18 Evening and morning, late toilers and early risers! It's Monday; stipulated. But:

"Compared to being on the wrong side of the ground, even a bad Monday is pretty small kumquats, nicht wahr?"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 05:17 AM (wzUl9)

19 So weird to put her attitude about Donald Trump in an obituary.. It detracts from the rest of her interests.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 05:18 AM (ix8EF)

20 A kind and generous dad. From
"Sunny Skyz" site:

https://tinyurl.com/2nv3tpvf

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 05:22 AM (ix8EF)

21 I dimly recall that "Star Trekkin'" thing playing on the old Dr. Demento show in the late '70s. Never have I seen a video of it . . . but the Claymation creatures are perfect for it.

I'm up a little earlier than I planned -- no, Stirling is not to blame -- sipping my coffee and seriously contemplating taking a day off from my workout. It is 83 F. outside, and I made the mistake of looking up the heat index.

It's 93. At four a.m.

It will probably be no better tomorrow, except that we have a 60% chance of rain today; yesterday there was not a hint of rain. Maybe, maybe, the afternoon temps will not get as high today. (Gah.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 05:22 AM (wzUl9)

22 I missed this obituary last week:

Gene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the ‘Today’ Show, Dies at 100
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026

***
I remember him. He looked sort of like a Muppet himself!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 05:23 AM (wzUl9)

23 Bobby, your country needs you.

*snort* Well played, Pixy, well played.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 15, 2026 05:24 AM (O7YUW)

24 Morning horde. Hoping to grab some more shuteye before I have to truly wake up.

Posted by: RandomDave at June 15, 2026 05:26 AM (aJQbY)

25 Comedian Tim Hawkins does "The Karen song":

https://tinyurl.com/y56sbp58

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 05:28 AM (ix8EF)

26 Imagine either of two scenarios:
1) your hatred of one single politician for a couple years is so lurid it becomes a defining characteristic of your entire time in this earth, overshadowing everything you've ever done or accomplished

Or

2) your family's hatred of one single politician for a couple of years is so monstrous that they shove it in to your obituary after you're gone and can't do anything about it

Either one is darkly hilarious and pathetic.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 05:29 AM (Ot/FD)

27 Hey Techsters,

Will lrannmake it to Friday’s deal signing without shooting missiles at something?

Wonder who is in charge if at all?

Posted by: Pete Bog at June 15, 2026 05:32 AM (KPMaG)

28 "Burning hatred of Donald Trump" isn't even interesting. It's Gleuchschaltung. It's boring.

"Burning hatred of Olympia Dukakis" would be worth pointing out as singular and noteworthy.... but still kind of gauche.

Imagine defining yourself or your loved ones in terms of who they hate, and then patting yourself on the back for your virtue. **That** is exactly how Nazis come in to power.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 05:33 AM (Ot/FD)

29 If Hatred is a Virtue, you've already pretty much lost the thread.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 05:34 AM (Ot/FD)

30 Back in my working days, I once put Mr. Potato Head on the server (Macs) in the offices. So when the were turned on, the potato was singing everywhere, interesting morning that was, back in days long gone.

Posted by: Coliin at June 15, 2026 05:35 AM (CiQE7)

31 Well, the latest house possibility has slid away. This was a nice bungalow, 3BR/1ba, with garage and screened front porch, solar panels, and a Generac backup system. Alas, the garage would have needed a motorized door (I don't want to be opening and closing a garage door in the rain) . . . and the owners have put up a wooden fence and gate which *blocks access* by car to the garage. What . . .? I guess I see where the money went on that one. Somehow I think I can do better.

The cool thing, though, was that the house next door was a sort of New Mexico style that looked like it was constructed of adobe. Wildly out of place in the neighborhood, but I liked it. (No For Sale sign, though.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 05:35 AM (wzUl9)

32 Crap, this keyboard makes me eff up words in all kinds of languages.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 05:35 AM (Ot/FD)

33 This suddenly appeared on my feed. I didn't tl
Listen to all off it yet but it's so nice. C.S Lewis speaking on gratitude to God for Christ:
First thing in the morning:

https://tinyurl.com/ydzse23z

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 05:36 AM (ix8EF)

34 @21/Wolfus: "It's 93. At four a.m."

Gah, that's pretty miserable. Stay in A/C as much as you can.

Oh, also, found this and saved it for you:
https://tinyurl.com/yc7rtkhk

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 15, 2026 05:37 AM (O7YUW)

35 So weird to put her attitude about Donald Trump in an obituary.

What other JFK era Democrats did she hate? JFK himself?

When you consider the past as being a foreign land, you start to understand how these cretins misunderstand EVERYTHING that didn't happen in front of their eyeballs and ears which are attached to their tiny brains.

Posted by: Richard Cranium at June 15, 2026 05:37 AM (tlZH3)

36 Will lrannmake it to Friday’s deal signing without shooting missiles at something?

I doubt that it is as chaotic in Iran as Russia during the Russian Civil War:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6F1c3qLpEE

Nonetheless, the people with whom the USA are negotiating "deals" aren't the people in power in Iran. One may consider that those people are those the USA *want* to be in power in Iran and react accordingly.

Posted by: Richard Cranium at June 15, 2026 05:44 AM (tlZH3)

37 Old time hymn: "when morning gilds the skies":

https://tinyurl.com/bddkksd2

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 05:50 AM (ix8EF)

38 Alas, the garage would have needed a motorized door (I don't want to be opening and closing a garage door in the rain) . . . and the owners have put up a wooden fence and gate which *blocks access* by car to the garage.

Dunno how strapped for money you are, but those 2 things are fixable. (The garage door solution is simple and on almost any new construction; the external gate is simple, but non-standard.) If the house was "meh", then don't waste the money.

Posted by: Richard Cranium at June 15, 2026 05:50 AM (tlZH3)

39 @21/Wolfus: "It's 93. At four a.m."

Gah, that's pretty miserable. Stay in A/C as much as you can.

Oh, also, found this and saved it for you:
https://tinyurl.com/yc7rtkhk
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 15, 2026

***
It's especially awful in that it was 73 at 11 am yesterday in Terre Haute. Overcast, but breezy, and *73* while here it was over 85.

Love the video! Stirling is not quite that weird. Well, at least no weirder than other cats I've known.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 05:53 AM (wzUl9)

40 Alas, the garage would have needed a motorized door (I don't want to be opening and closing a garage door in the rain) . . . and the owners have put up a wooden fence and gate which *blocks access* by car to the garage.

Dunno how strapped for money you are, but those 2 things are fixable. (The garage door solution is simple and on almost any new construction; the external gate is simple, but non-standard.) If the house was "meh", then don't waste the money.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at June 15, 2026

***
Oh, I know they can be fixed, and money for that is not an issue. But the house was just okay, not an "I love it!" like the one I put the offer in on that was going to run $30K to make it livable and safe.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 05:56 AM (wzUl9)

41 26 Imagine either of two scenarios:
1) your hatred of one single politician for a couple years is so lurid it becomes a defining characteristic of your entire time in this earth, overshadowing everything you've ever done or accomplished

Or

2) your family's hatred of one single politician for a couple of years is so monstrous that they shove it in to your obituary after you're gone and can't do anything about it

Either one is darkly hilarious and pathetic.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 05:29 AM (Ot/FD)

On reflection, I am thinking that people grieve in their own way and that it's sometimes kinda "out there."

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 06:00 AM (6wpGE)

42 Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Rejoinder: Shoot to kill.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 15, 2026 06:08 AM (amcLV)

43 “ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. “

Galatians 5:22-23

Posted by: Marcus T at June 15, 2026 06:08 AM (cn09p)

44 Suppose my obituary mentioned my burning hatred for Preznit Jugears (presuming the "editors" allowed it to be published as written). That would be beyond the pale. But a burning hatred for Trump? That's fine (if tasteless) to say.

Two-tier foolishness.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:10 AM (wzUl9)

45 G'mornin' everyone!

damn the cartoonists politics (which he has let creep into his stuff), but there is a funny XKCD about DROP TABLE ...

Posted by: the_churchkey at June 15, 2026 06:11 AM (VyBeY)

46 mornin yall. I like to think her burning hated is what done her in.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 06:12 AM (vFG9F)

47 Morning, one and all. It's a relatively nice day here in the GPROMD. I hit the gym before work since I'm working a few extra hours in order to use less PTO for next week's trip to CA.

And my morning got started with a slice of pancake that my wife made in the rice cooker along with two pieces of bacon and some coffee. It's the little things.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 06:13 AM (jjoN6)

48 @25/FenelonSpoke: { Comedian Tim Hawkins does "The Karen song" }

*heh* Very good, thank you. I had a little trouble making out his words at some parts, so I looked up a different version where the audio comes directly from the singer's microphone and keyboard:

https://youtu.be/1c-KAHCIADo

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 15, 2026 06:16 AM (O7YUW)

49 "detracts" is right, four words that change my attitude from "aww, that's too bad" to "{redacted}".

Posted by: the_churchkey at June 15, 2026 06:16 AM (VyBeY)

50 And my morning got started with a slice of pancake that my wife made in the rice cooker along with two pieces of bacon and some coffee. It's the little things.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026

***
I have two slices of bacon left in the pack I bought a week or so ago. Those and an egg, plus maybe a slice of toast, will make a good start to the day.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:17 AM (wzUl9)

51 I'm trying to think of a more stupid and lame sitcom than "Alf" but all I can come up with is "West Wing".

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 06:19 AM (vFG9F)

52 LOL, fd, you might be right; it doesn't look healthy on some I've seen ...

Posted by: the_churchkey at June 15, 2026 06:19 AM (VyBeY)

53 slight nic adjustment

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 06:20 AM (VyBeY)

54 "Hitting the gym" . . . what a nice concept. A new one has opened about ten minutes' walk from me. But considering the neighborhood, I would probably be the only non-thug (and not in the affectionate way I call my cats "thugs") in there. An Anytime Fitness is a few minutes' drive away. But I don't want to sign up for anything until I move.

TH has a Planet Fitness, a YMCA, and an Anytime Fitness. I'll join one of them for wintertime workouts once I get settled.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:21 AM (wzUl9)

55 @45/the_churchkey: "damn the cartoonists politics (which he has let creep into his stuff), but there is a funny XKCD about DROP TABLE ..."

Yup, kinda famous in tech circles:
https://xkcd.com/327/

Unless your comic is based in a political belief system from the beginning, it's a bad idea to just insert it into your comic. Years back, I used to have XKCD in my morning-read folder of comic links. Used to..

And wow how that folder has shrunk over the years...

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 15, 2026 06:23 AM (O7YUW)

56 I have two slices of bacon left in the pack I bought a week or so ago. Those and an egg, plus maybe a slice of toast, will make a good start to the day.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:17 AM (wzUl9)

You have unbelievable self-control.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 06:23 AM (dK+Kv)

57 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at June 15, 2026 06:24 AM (Hbeqj)

58 I have two slices of bacon left in the pack I bought a week or so ago. Those and an egg, plus maybe a slice of toast, will make a good start to the day.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026
*
You have unbelievable self-control.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026

***
How so? I don't like to eat a lot of food at any one meal, is all. I'd rather graze on little things all through the day.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:26 AM (wzUl9)

59 same here G&R, and so very true.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 15, 2026 06:26 AM (VyBeY)

60 How so? I don't like to eat a lot of food at any one meal, is all. I'd rather graze on little things all through the day.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:26 AM (wzUl9)

I couldn't make a pack of bacon last a week unless it was one of those 2 lb packages. Maybe.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 06:28 AM (dK+Kv)

61 Austin Metcalf's father fights back against the people that are sending him and his family hate online.

https://youtu.be/u0Z4M_zx1pA

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 06:29 AM (jjoN6)

62 But I do like a big breakfast and may skip lunch and have a light dinner at times. Bacon is worth it.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 06:29 AM (dK+Kv)

63 ‌
The statement read: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humour, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her."
Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 05:14 AM (6wpGE)

Sounds to me like one of the causes of death was her rage and hatred. That's just me. Maybe if her energy was spent elsewhere she would have more time on the mortal coil.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 06:29 AM (T6aVk)

64 Imagine defining yourself or your loved ones in terms of who they hate, and then patting yourself on the back for your virtue. **That** is exactly how Nazis come in to power.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 15, 2026 05:33 AM (Ot/FD)

Like John McCain being such a bitter and angry old man he had a list of people he didn't want at his funeral?

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 06:31 AM (T6aVk)

65 Good morning morons

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 06:33 AM (RIvkX)

66 Like John McCain being such a bitter and angry old man he had a list of people he didn't want at his funeral?
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026

***
As Red Skelton was supposed to have said when Harry Cohn, the universally hated head of Columbia Pictures, passed away and had a big turnout at his funeral: "Give the people what they want and they'll come out for it!"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:34 AM (wzUl9)

67 51 I'm trying to think of a more stupid and lame sitcom than "Alf" but all I can come up with is "West Wing".
Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 06:19 AM (vFG9F)

It was quite silly and I did not get it at all.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 06:35 AM (T6aVk)

68 https://tinyurl.com/y7fc2nhy

See what I see? These people are cracked!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 04:49 AM (V6c7t)
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They wear hatred like a pashmina they casually don.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 06:35 AM (RIvkX)

69 So the UK wants to pass an unenforceable law?

Foolishness.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 06:38 AM (T6aVk)

70
Gene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the ‘Today’ Show, Dies at 100
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 04:51 AM (V6c7t)

Probably the only white guy I ever knew with a 'fro. Combine that with the 'stache and bow tie, dude was nothing if not unique looking.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 06:39 AM (T6aVk)

71 SnazzyLabs on YouTube (mostly covers Apple) has posted the only unboxing and review I've seen of the new Trump Mobile T1 smartphone.

https://youtu.be/b1ytw85Npt8
(29m09s)

He sent in a $100 deposit last year.
He then jumps through some seriously amateur hour hoops on the web site trying to pay the rest of the cost once the phone was available. For instance; the 2FA code he needed to login to his account never came. He resorted to calling customer service to finally get his password reset and was able to login and pay.

The T1 is apparently a rebranded and slightly modified HTC phone from a few years back.

He gives a pretty straight forward review of the phone, without much overt political bias. He's impressed by some things, and disappointed by other aspects. For example; the fingerprint sensor seems to be broken, probably software related. He also does a teardown and compares it to the HTC phone he thinks it is.

The most impressive part of the phone, in his view, is the pretty decent screen, and 12GB of RAM.

I'd say this was made for 'over-29' Trump fans mostly.
Other than some kind of collectible or patriotic value, it doesn't have a lot of compelling reasons for buying one.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:39 AM (6ydKt)

72 Wikipedia doesn't have anything at all on the politics of Randall Munroe (the cartoonist/creator of xkcd).

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 06:39 AM (6wpGE)

73 They wear hatred like a pashmina they casually don.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 06:35 AM (RIvkX)
-

STOP SAYING DON!!!!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 06:40 AM (Oj3Pf)

74 For those inclined to UK politics, Lord Hattersley has died at age 93.

Who? Roy Hattersley was in Parliament from 1964-1997, a Labour MP, and was Prices Secretary (they had such a thing) under PM Callaghan (1976-1979), and deputy leader under Biden's speech writer, Neil Kinnock.

Created Lord Hattersley as soon as he left Parliament, I do believe.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 06:42 AM (T6aVk)

75 Trump collectibles . . . Whatever happened to Trumpy Bear? From '17 to '21, the ads were all over TV and radio. Since late '24, not a one. Did it sell poorly?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:42 AM (wzUl9)

76 I still have a fully functioning Trump reversible leather belt.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 06:44 AM (Oj3Pf)

77 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at June 15, 2026 06:46 AM (izy1S)

78 Did it sell poorly?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:42 AM (wzUl9)

Site's still up.
https://www.gettrumpybear.com/

Maybe it's just not making enough money for advertising.
I'm guessing that everybody who wants one has bought it already.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:49 AM (6ydKt)

79 Site's still up.
https://www.gettrumpybear.com/

Maybe it's just not making enough money for advertising.
I'm guessing that everybody who wants one has bought it already.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026

***
$80 for the deluxe model.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:52 AM (wzUl9)

80 Lefties virtue signal even in death.

Posted by: Biergood at June 15, 2026 06:54 AM (PwgSL)

81 72 Wikipedia doesn't have anything at all on the politics of Randall Munroe (the cartoonist/creator of xkcd).

When the CEO of Mozilla was driven out of his own company because he supported traditional marriage, Munroe made an XKCD strip about being a bigot and being shown the door. His politics may not be on his sleeve but they seem obvious to me.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 06:54 AM (jjoN6)

82 The "toast" I spoke of is brown bread with peanut butter and honey. Since I usually spice my eggs and bacon, the honey provides a good and soothing followup.

Now I need to feed the furry thugs. I'll finish my pipe and get cleaned up; email and house browsing for a bit; then a trip to Walmart and Aldi. My phone needs refilling. I hope they have the Tracfone card. If not I'll have to go to Target, or refill (more $) on the website.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:55 AM (wzUl9)

83 81 72 Wikipedia doesn't have anything at all on the politics of Randall Munroe (the cartoonist/creator of xkcd).

When the CEO of Mozilla was driven out of his own company because he supported traditional marriage, Munroe made an XKCD strip about being a bigot and being shown the door. His politics may not be on his sleeve but they seem obvious to me.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 06:54 AM (jjoN6)

Thanks!

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 06:56 AM (6wpGE)

84

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at June 15, 2026 06:57 AM (fpQMF)

85 Thanks!

Posted by: m

No problem. I'm willing to be proven wrong and I still enjoy most of his strips. Especially then one about college websites.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 06:57 AM (jjoN6)

86 Hunter says of Democrats " They never truly understood Joe Biden".

I can see that.

Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 06:58 AM (vFG9F)

87 $80 for the deluxe model.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 06:52 AM (wzUl9)

But look at that collection of ties!

Posted by: SpeakingOf at June 15, 2026 06:59 AM (6ydKt)

88 Trump Mobile T1 smartphone

Jesus Christ, it's shit like that what make my wife (who is more MAGA than I am) not like Trump.

OTOH, if we need Jesus Christ to be our chief executive to have a functioning republic, we would be cruising to failure.

I don't like that most of our Congress vermin are lawyers. I don't like that most of the house of representatives "represent" hundreds of thousands of humans (if not more) in each district. I don't like that, in our supposed republic, our states have no representation at the federal level. (Yeah, I think the 17th amendment was the wrong solution; MY 17th amendment would force each state to have the state government choose their senators since that was their fucking purpose.).

Posted by: Richard Cranium at June 15, 2026 07:04 AM (tlZH3)

89 STOP SAYING DON!!!!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 06:40 AM (Oj3Pf)
=====

Finally, someone appreciates my work.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:05 AM (RIvkX)

90 Hunter says of Democrats " They never truly understood Joe Biden".
-------------------
The childhood stutter made it tough.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:09 AM (MxloJ)

91 89 STOP SAYING DON!!!!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 15, 2026 06:40 AM (Oj3Pf)
=====

Finally, someone appreciates my work.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:05 AM (RIvkX)

don
verb
put on (an item of clothing): in the locker room the players donned their football jerseys.

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 07:09 AM (6wpGE)

92 Trump Mobile T1 smartphone

Jesus Christ, it's shit like that what make my wife (who is more MAGA than I am) not like Trump.

Posted by: Richard Cranium at June 15, 2026 07:04 AM (tlZH3)

Yeah, he is a shameless self-promoter. But he is OUR shameless self-promoter.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 15, 2026 07:09 AM (dK+Kv)

93 Broken Lance, a 1950s color Western, is on Movies! with Spencer Tracy and Robert Wagner, Hugh O'Brian, and E.G. Marshall. Marshall never got the respect he deserved, except when he did that The Defenders legal series about sixty years ago.

Trivia: The pilot for The Defenders, shown on one of the anthology shows of those days, featured Ralph Bellamy as the lawyer father, William Shatner as the lawyer son . . . and Steve McQueen as the kid they were defending in court. They should have kept Bill as the son; much better than Robert Reed. On the other hand, he would have garnered all the attention from Marshall when he was on screen.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 07:10 AM (wzUl9)

94 Hunter says of Democrats " They never truly understood Joe Biden".

I can see that.
Posted by: fd at June 15, 2026 06:58 AM (vFG9F)
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The constellation of pathologies demonstrated by many members of this family are so concerning.

They also bring to mind the Kennedys.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:11 AM (RIvkX)

95 Speaking of Spencer Tracy, we watched the famous 1932 20,000 Years in Sing Sing last night. A fine little film all around, with a solid ending. And Bette Davis played Tracy's girlfriend!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 07:11 AM (wzUl9)

96 My next door neighbor has a little sign he hung in the branches of the tree out front. It says "Love Trumps Hate!" in rainbow colors.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:13 AM (RIvkX)

97 My next door neighbor has a little sign he hung in the branches of the tree out front. It says "Love Trumps Hate!" in rainbow colors.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026

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I really do plan to put an American flag out in front of my eventual house.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 15, 2026 07:15 AM (wzUl9)

98 In my socialist utopia college town I sometimes see "End Ice!" signs.

Another Democrat Potemkin issue. They don't have any intention at all of ever stopping enforcement of immigration laws. It's too valuable a dog whistle.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:18 AM (9kF3q)

99 86 Hunter says of Democrats " They never truly understood Joe Biden".

Well, the man was so incoherent that the sign language interpreters were giving up.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 07:23 AM (jjoN6)

100 100

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 07:23 AM (6wpGE)

101 "In my socialist utopia college town I sometimes see "End Ice!" signs."

Not on our watch.

Posted by: Big Penguin at June 15, 2026 07:24 AM (vFG9F)

102
When the CEO of Mozilla was driven out of his own company because he supported traditional marriage, Munroe made an XKCD strip about being a bigot and being shown the door. His politics may not be on his sleeve but they seem obvious to me.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 06:54 AM (jjoN6)

In that vein ant at about that time he had a smug little strip about not avoiding the consequences of your speech. Which was the last time I looked at XKCD.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 15, 2026 07:24 AM (O0L8i)

103 Starmer does it ~~for~~ to the children...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:24 AM (l3cgK)

104 I have to check whatever slogans might be plastered on the walls or windows of any retail place before I spend.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:25 AM (RIvkX)

105 101 "In my socialist utopia college town I sometimes see "End Ice!" signs."

Not on our watch.

Posted by: Big Penguin at June 15, 2026 07:24 AM (vFG9F)

Hah! I would expect, however, Big Walrus outweighs Big Penguin...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:25 AM (l3cgK)

106 In that vein ant at about that time he had a smug little strip about not avoiding the consequences of your speech.

Yep. That's the one I was referring to. And I stopped reading at that point as well.

Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 07:26 AM (jjoN6)

107 Nood. We dominate.

Posted by: Big Penguin at June 15, 2026 07:26 AM (vFG9F)

108 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at June 15, 2026 07:26 AM (u82oZ)

109 Trumpy heads to Europe, today I believe, to meet with the G 7 dwarves.

It's gotta be annoying being lectured to bu idiots like Starmer and Macron.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at June 15, 2026 07:27 AM (I9lAP)

110 104 I have to check whatever slogans might be plastered on the walls or windows of any retail place before I spend.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 15, 2026 07:25 AM (RIvkX)

At a bathroom at the university I went two, someone had added "helpful" commentary next to the toilet cover dispenser. Direction on the dispenser said "Pull up, then pull down". Someone scratched above it, "Masturbation Instructions:"...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 15, 2026 07:27 AM (l3cgK)

111 “I dimly recall that "Star Trekkin'" thing playing on the old Dr. Demento show in the late '70s”

I doubt it. It came out in 1987.

And no, it's not a cover of an older song. Well, not exactly... Roy Kehoe originally wrote it as a campfire singalong for the English Civil War re-enactment society The Sealed Knot (yes, really) around the mid-'80s to the tune of “The Music Man”, before The Firm, previously best known for their 1982 UK hit “Arthur Daley E's Alright” (a similar skit on the British show “Minder”

, became aware of it and wrote their own tune to avoid rights issues. To be fair, I've always thought it has the sound of something you've heard before.

The video was made in under a week when it became a surprise hit. And yes, that is a tight schedule for claymation (although some of it is puppetry). Every company they approached said it couldn't be done, except one. It was finished just hours before it was due to be shown on the BBC's Top of the Pops.

Posted by: Sam Duncan at June 15, 2026 09:24 AM (uJMgr)

112 I don't like that, in our supposed republic, our states have no representation at the federal level. (Yeah, I think the 17th amendment was the wrong solution; MY 17th amendment would force each state to have the state government choose their senators since that was their fucking purpose.).
Posted by: Richard Cranium at June 15, 2026 07:04 AM (tlZH3)

Which sadly will change absolutely nothing.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 09:38 AM (T6aVk)

113 “don't like that most of the house of representatives "represent" hundreds of thousands of humans (if not more) in each district.”

Imagine if we had an HR with reps, 1:30K citizens. Not just humans. Citizens.

I’d go for it so long as the size of the House chamber is not in any way expanded.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 09:40 AM (T6aVk)

114 " His politics may not be on his sleeve but they seem obvious to me.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 06:54 AM (jjoN6)"

XKCD guy is very, very well known as an insufferable smug leftist. His "you have free speech but not freedom from consequences" comic has been gleefully thrown back in their faces for years once people really started pushing back, because it was widely tossed about as a defense for cancel culture back when its proponents were also saying with a straight face that it only applied for cancelling non lefties - and that non lefty speech was inherently criminal. I.e., consequences for thee but not for me.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 10:30 AM (qWbDH)

115 @114/heya:

He went deep into the paint for climate change at one point. That's when I sauntered off.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 15, 2026 11:09 AM (O7YUW)

116 114 " His politics may not be on his sleeve but they seem obvious to me.
Posted by: NR Pax at June 15, 2026 06:54 AM (jjoN6)"

XKCD guy is very, very well known as an insufferable smug leftist. His "you have free speech but not freedom from consequences" comic has been gleefully thrown back in their faces for years once people really started pushing back, because it was widely tossed about as a defense for cancel culture back when its proponents were also saying with a straight face that it only applied for cancelling non lefties - and that non lefty speech was inherently criminal. I.e., consequences for thee but not for me.
Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 10:30 AM (qWbDH)

115 @114/heya:

He went deep into the paint for climate change at one point. That's when I sauntered off.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at June 15, 2026 11:09 AM (O7YUW)

Thank you!

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 11:20 AM (6wpGE)

117 suckin' hind titty as per yooj but thanks for that firm bit, boy will dig it.

Posted by: cmeat at June 15, 2026 02:36 PM (R11M+)

Sunday Overnight Open Thread - June 14, 2026 [Doof]

From Johnny Cadillac

Howdy Hordelings! Welcome to the Sunday night ONT. Big day today - Flag Day, President Trump's 80th birthday, The US Army's 251st birthday -- and even more noteworthy, it's National Bourbon Day!

Open thread, as always. Fashion and music, as always. What's on YOUR mind tonight?

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Happy Birthday, POTUS 45/47

THE MOST EPIC WALKOUT EVER! 🔥🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/p0M7ffZAzj
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) June 15, 2026

A flyover during the national anthem for a UFC event on the White House lawn

AMERICA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AFWPJeKt98
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 15, 2026

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I have a new favorite golfer

If you walk into the rink hole wearing a USA jersey, you better walk away with a birdie 😅

📺 Golf Channel pic.twitter.com/AhWl1erP9E
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 13, 2026

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Stuff we love and the left hates

This should be permanent, don't you think?

It's just incredibly patriotic and beautiful.

Makes me happy to be an American. pic.twitter.com/72MhMGwueX
— Mila Joy (@Milajoy) June 14, 2026

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Why? Just- WHY?

Man Eats Over 2 Pounds of Honey in One Minute, Sets New World Record

Honey is one of the most beloved foods on the planet, but can you imagine eating over two pounds of it in under a minute? You’re probably thinking that it can be done, but you’re probably overestimating your throat’s ability to handle viscous liquids. It’s not like drinking water or soda, and it’s not like ingesting solid foods, and that makes it really tricky.
Andre Ortolf, a young German man famous for taking on unusual eating and drinking challenges, recently set out to break the world record for the most honey consumed in a minute. His attempt took place in Augsburg, Germany, and saw him consume 1,273 grams, or 44.91 ounces, of honey in just 60 seconds. Talk about a sugar rush!

Video segment at the link

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The sunset sky was spectacular here in central Maryland on Friday. The crowd at Camden Yards was treated to a particularly amazing view.

In our unbiased opinion, this sunset rocks 😍 pic.twitter.com/w0ox3e8HXO
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) June 13, 2026

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Fellas - take your lady shopping!

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'Ette Couture (Courtesy of Piper)

It's that time of the week - when we turn the ONT over to our good friend Piper for a bit. Here's this week's fashion pr0n.

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Patriotic Style Spotlight: Usha Vance + Red, White & Blue Styling Tips for the 250th! 🇺🇸✨

Today’s fashion review is a fun hodgepodge, starting with Second Lady Usha Vance’s latest looks and wrapping up with fresh ways to style red, white, and blue all summer long as we head toward America’s 250th celebration.

Usha Vance’s Maternity Glow-Up
Usha has been looking fresh in maternity wear! She stepped out in an adorable black-and-white gingham sundress by Ripe Maternity, paired with classic Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses in black on gold. The dress is sweet, breezy, and perfectly summery.

Shoe note: She wore her cap-toe ballet flats, which we have seen before. While they’re reliable, they feel a little safe and dated next to the charm of the dress. I would have loved to see her in something more elevated like these Rag & Bone espadrilles / sandals:

or sleek Vince slingback flats for a modern touch.

Later, she kept it cute and casual in Hatch maternity overalls with Goodr sunglasses in Pink Flamingo, such a cutie, relaxed vibe!

Red, White & Blue Styling Inspiration
Whether you’re heading to a parade, backyard BBQ, or fireworks, here’s how to wear the colors without looking like a costume:
• Classic & Clean: A crisp white button-down or tee with tailored navy shorts and red accessories (belt, earrings, etc). Timeless and polished.
• Gingham & Stripes: Mix red gingham with navy stripes. Gingham is definitely having a moment!
• Modern Twist: All-white outfit with bold red/white/blue statement jewelry.
• Casual Cool: White jeans + red tank + navy blazer or chambray shirt. Finish with red espadrilles.
• Evening Sparkle: Navy or white linen dress with red lipstick, metallic gold accents, and fun star inspired accessories.

Keeping the palette but skipping an actual flag or flag adjacent print feels intentional rather than overwhelming. Natural fabrics like linen, cotton, and seersucker keep it breathable for summer heat. Which one is your favorite patriotic look?

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Thanks, Piper!

Don't forget to check out Piper's X page.

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Piper's rejected pups?

I would be pissed too! Get that vile weed away from me Sharon! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/9PvWN81yw0
— LAnDo NIFFIRG™️🇨🇦 (@llandoniffirg) June 14, 2026

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DJ Doof - Random Stuff Edition

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1
Yay!!

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (x4yF4)

2 Yay!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (uTEOj)

3 Great top pic.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Trump hugged a flag at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (32Bdv)

4 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (SKC9R)

5 Yay! Sunday ONT!

Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (QGaXH)

6 Flag Day!

At leftist homes those long-haired hippie type pinko fags have their commie flags tacked up inside of their garages.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 14, 2026 10:08 PM (1Ff7Z)

7 This doesn't describe all women, but it's funny.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4bD7SuVMLko

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 10:08 PM (qx7Zg)

8 Evenin'

youtu.be/r-_XspE2hcs

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 10:09 PM (sAmhv)

9 Enjoying the UFC bouts so far.

Posted by: gp at June 14, 2026 10:10 PM (Jr5Lq)

10 Hughes is 86

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 10:10 PM (Cqx++)

11 Happy flag day!

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:10 PM (OoFl2)

12 I love that sunset from Camden Yard.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 10:10 PM (qx7Zg)

13 Sorry I'm late, the telex machine is kept so clean, and it types to a waiting world, and it kept me waiting longer than anticipated.

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 10:10 PM (2RJDy)

14 Is there a Danger Dance?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 10:11 PM (Cqx++)

15 Happy Birthday to the US Army!

HOOAH!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 10:11 PM (dn/u1)

16 Is there a Danger Dance?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 10:11 PM (Cqx++)

Mosh pit at a Slipknot show.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 10:12 PM (0aYVJ)

17 Yay, Flag Day ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at June 14, 2026 10:13 PM (+9wcF)

18 Great stuff tonight

it's got a good beat and you can dance to it

Posted by: Don Black at June 14, 2026 10:13 PM (ZxPkt)

19 >>> Big day today - Flag Day, President Trump's 80th birthday, The US Army's 251st birthday -- and even more noteworthy, it's National Bourbon Day!

Founders were smart guys - establish an army before declaring independence.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 10:13 PM (/lPRQ)

20 Is there a Danger Dance?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

Since it's his middle name, that'd be the Austin Powers dance.

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 10:14 PM (VHUov)

21 Is there a Danger Dance?

Yes, but most people know it as "The Horizontal Bop."

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at June 14, 2026 10:14 PM (+9wcF)

22 Nice ONT, Doof! Great opening pic up top, too.

Posted by: LRob in OK at June 14, 2026 10:14 PM (Jr+re)

23 Perhaps one of you fine morons with a background in finance can point out were my thinking on this is wrong, but with all the hullabaloo about Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire, this thought camr to me this morning:

If SpaceX is really worth what Wall Street is valuing it at right now, isn't Elon actually less wealthy today than he was on Thursday based on the fact he sold off so much of his ownership stake in the company at what turned out to be a discount price?

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 10:14 PM (2RJDy)

24
Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard in our family.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:14 PM (x4yF4)

25
Happy Birthday, Army!

3rd AD USAREUR 1976-79

Posted by: Don Black at June 14, 2026 10:15 PM (ZxPkt)

26 Usha Vance’s Maternity Glow-Up

Which I first read as "grow-op," and thought, that's an odd way to characterize maternity, then was glad to see I read it wrong.😁

Posted by: mindful webworker - growing and glowing at June 14, 2026 10:15 PM (32Bdv)

27 " When you walk into the rink hole.....".

Ok, I give. WTH is a "rink hole"?

Posted by: Woodsy at June 14, 2026 10:15 PM (hyQrc)

28 What's on YOUR mind tonight?
=
Trump's apparent capitulation to Iran, mainly.

Posted by: Methos at June 14, 2026 10:16 PM (vSvIl)

29 Happy Birthday, Army!

3rd AD USAREUR 1976-79
Posted by: Don Black
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25th ID 1987-89
4th ID 2001-2009

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 10:16 PM (dn/u1)

30 BEAT NAVY

I know that's not til December, but still..

Posted by: Don Black at June 14, 2026 10:16 PM (ZxPkt)

31 The "woman stranded in Home Depot" meme is spot on. I will say that when I drag Lindan to the pipe shop, I don;t spend very long there. I chat with teh owner for a couple of minutes, I look at the shelves of tobacco tins, I decide what I'm buying if anything, money changes hands, we're gone.

It seems like an eternity while I wait for her to look at every item on the clothes rack in the department store, or the thrift store. Once upon a time malls had other things one could do while a man's spouse shopped: check out the new paperbacks at the drugstore, browse through the bookstore, have some ice cream at a Farrell's. All gone.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 14, 2026 10:16 PM (wzUl9)

32 Usha Vance’s Maternity Glow-Up

Which I first read as "grow-op," and thought, that's an odd way to characterize maternity, then was glad to see I read it wrong.😁
Posted by: mindful webworker

Not incorrect, though. Just odd.

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 10:17 PM (VHUov)

33
Usha glows with her pregnancy.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:17 PM (x4yF4)

34 Doof - I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your mom.

All the best to you and yours.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 10:17 PM (viF8m)

35 What a contrast between Usha, always smiling, just seems happy, loves being a mother, legitimate achievements in life, and Mooch.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 10:17 PM (Riz8t)

36 >>> Fellas - take your lady shopping!

Smart man.
Didn't tell her about the garden center.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 10:18 PM (/lPRQ)

37 At leftist homes those long-haired hippie type pinko fags have their commie flags tacked up inside of their garages.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 14, 2026 10:08 PM (1Ff7Z)

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Just wait a minute Jim, you know he's lyin' I been livin' here all o' my life!

I'm a faithful follower of Brother John Birch, I belong to the Antioch Baptist Church, and I ain't even got a garage, you can call home and ask my wife!!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 14, 2026 10:18 PM (kOluj)

38 Happened to find myself at our local Buc-ee's this morning (it's a long story) and was chatting with the store manager. On a typical summer weekend day like today, they'll sell between 100,000 and 150,000 gals of gasoline.

That's roughly 10-15 tanker delivery loads of fuel for those days.

Jeeze Oh Man!!

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 10:18 PM (SKC9R)

39 I dance about as good as Elaine Benes.
Couple of beers and I'm the life of every party.

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 10:18 PM (oq9dX)

40 FYI 'Canes are up 2-0 after 2
they can win the Cup tonight

Posted by: Don Black at June 14, 2026 10:18 PM (ZxPkt)

41 I know that's not til December, but still..
Posted by: Don Black
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My dad is retired Navy.

It's never too early to tell a squid "Beat Navy".

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 10:19 PM (dn/u1)

42 " When you walk into the rink hole.....".

Ok, I give. WTH is a "rink hole"?
Posted by: Woodsy

DDG AI:

The Rink Hole is a unique feature at the RBC Canadian Open, designed to mimic a hockey arena atmosphere, complete with fans cheering and banging on boards. It is located at the par-3 seventh hole and has become a popular and lively part of the tournament experience.

Canucks, eh? Buncha hosers.

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 10:19 PM (VHUov)

43 What makes me sad is I have a flag flown over the US Capitol in honor of my grandfather for his service in WW II at the request of Scoop Jackson and I’ve no appropriate flagpole on which to fly it.

So. It sits. Folded. And it wants to fly. I know it does.

But. He also cornered me in the garage when I was 11. So there’s that.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 10:19 PM (0IMoU)

44 The UFC event is going pretty well. Have had a good time looking up all the Medal of Honor winners to see what they did. I only wish I had a live feed of all the Lefties melting down over the crassness of this American spectacle.

Posted by: Military Moron/Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at June 14, 2026 10:19 PM (YFHwl)

45 Flag Day, and President Trumps' birthday no less!

Flag Day was not something we dealt with in school, as even when elementary school let out in June, it was during the first week or so. In jr. high and later, school was always done by the third week of May.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 14, 2026 10:20 PM (wzUl9)

46 Doof - I just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your mom.

All the best to you and yours.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 10:17 PM (viF8m)

Thank you. Really means a lot.

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:20 PM (QMAsf)

47 I have those sunglasses
the ones topmost
I saw Bruce Willis wearing them and had to have them

Posted by: Don Black at June 14, 2026 10:20 PM (ZxPkt)

48 Good evening morons e grazie Disco e Piper.

Women's clothing is ... complex.

I am happy if shirt matches pants.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 10:20 PM (RIvkX)

49 Is there a Danger Dance?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 10:11 PM (Cqx++)

Mosh pit at a Slipknot show.
Posted by: Pug Mahon,

I got to go to Knotfest in Iowa. Awesome.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 14, 2026 10:21 PM (QovLg)

50 I have those sunglasses
the ones topmost
I saw Bruce Willis wearing them and had to have them

Clubmasters? Yeah, I have a pair as well.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 10:22 PM (Riz8t)

51 I am happy if shirt matches pants.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

When out in public, I routinely get "Dressed yourself this morning, didn't 'cha?"

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 10:22 PM (SKC9R)

52 FYI 'Canes are up 2-0 after 2
they can win the Cup tonight
Posted by: Don Black at June 14, 2026 10:18 PM (ZxPkt)

*queues up Brass Bonanza - Whalers throwback*

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:22 PM (QMAsf)

53 Nice to see some patriotism.

This morning yet again I walked past the empty pedestal where a statue of President Grant once stood.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 10:22 PM (RIvkX)

54 Clubmasters? Yeah, I have a pair as well.

Well, that style, not RayBans. I'm not made of money.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 10:22 PM (Riz8t)

55 Every day is Fag Day in June.

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 10:22 PM (oq9dX)

56 House we just bought has a flagpole with a newish-looking American flag.

Seems appropos.

And so many fireflies!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 10:23 PM (dn/u1)

57 Doof: Condolences for your mother's passing.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at June 14, 2026 10:23 PM (DK5Sh)

58 >>> 24
Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard in our family.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:14 PM (x4yF4)

But not the zoomies!

Posted by: Citizens of Rock Ridge at June 14, 2026 10:23 PM (R+iUD)

59 Trump's apparent capitulation to Iran, mainly.
Posted by: Methos at June 14, 2026 10:16 PM (vSvIl)

You know, DJT can swim. He just prefers to walk on water.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 14, 2026 10:23 PM (1z8ji)

60 All gone.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 14, 2026 10:16 PM (wzUl9)

Yep. The malls are No Man's Land.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 14, 2026 10:23 PM (1Ff7Z)

61 By definition, the market is never wrong. Whatever people are paying for SPX on any given day? That's what it's worth.

It's not unusual for insiders to sell a portion of their shares, to avoid over-investment in a single equity. That said, generally speaking, insider sales are a red flag-- but insiders guess wrong too. Insiders usually divest a small portion of their total holdings.

People sell for all kinds of reasons--to pay for a daughter's destination wedding, to fund a divorce settlement. But they only buy for ONE reason.

Posted by: mnw at June 14, 2026 10:24 PM (RCjYY)

62 Women's clothing is ... complex.

I am happy if shirt matches pants.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026

***
I keep it simple and do solid color pants or jeans, and a solid or print shirt. Never pants with a print.

Well, okay, for dress trousers I have some tweed-looking things, and checks. But then I make sure to wear a solid dress shirt.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 14, 2026 10:24 PM (wzUl9)

63
I just read someone running some numbers in response to some lefty loon complaining about how Elon "took billions in tax dollars to become a trillionaire".

Elon has lowered the cost per lb of throwing something to LEO by about 95%. The cost for the Shuttle was about $30K/lb, with SLS pushing $40K. SpaceX charges around $1200 - $1400/lb or so depending. SpaceX's own cost per lb, using the fully reusable booster configurations is about $300/lb.

You then compare how much NASA (and military, for SpaceX launches of their hardware), all those "billions" in contracts to SpaceX have saved the US govt far more than they pay SpaceX in contracts.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 14, 2026 10:25 PM (w6EFb)

64 62 Women's clothing is ... complex.

I am happy if shirt matches pants.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026

***
I keep it simple and do solid color pants or jeans, and a solid or print shirt. Never pants with a print.

Well, okay, for dress trousers I have some tweed-looking things, and checks. But then I make sure to wear a solid dress shirt.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere

Men can mix prints, too!

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (OoFl2)

65 When out in public, I routinely get "Dressed yourself this morning, didn't 'cha?"

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 10:22 PM (SKC9R)

Khakis and a dark Polo shirt, or a button-down. Keep it simple!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (PLxDd)

66 Insiders usually divest a small portion of their total holdings.

This is especially true after an IPO that makes it a lot easier for the rank and file employees to cash in some of their shares.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (kYmoU)

67 So there’s that.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Ouch nurse - I am so sorry.

(As I've grown older, I hear this story rather often. How sad.)

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (SKC9R)

68
Truly, Elon has done for rocket launches what Henry Ford did for automobile production with the assembly line.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (w6EFb)

69 You've probably already seen Trump's latest diplomatic meeting. Not with the little greens. Not with the grays.

https://t.co/I6J4IF9A7f

Nordic aliens, also known as Pleiadians or Tall Whites, are a purported humanoid extraterrestrial race believed to originate from the Pleiades star cluster. They are typically described as tall, with features resembling those of Northern Europeans, and are often characterized as benevolent beings concerned with humanity's spiritual growth and ecological well-being.

Another view

https://t.co/mOVaLt8lus

But being the peacemaker of the world, he's willing to meet with others, although his one may be AI.

https://bit.ly/djt-meetuo

Posted by: mindful webworker - how Trump celebrates his 80th at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (32Bdv)

70 Men can mix prints, too!

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (OoFl2)

Which goes hand-in-hand with having sex with other men.

Do you know where you are?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 10:28 PM (PLxDd)

71 37 At leftist homes those long-haired hippie type pinko fags have their commie flags tacked up inside of their garages.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 14, 2026 10:08 PM (1Ff7Z)

--------

Just wait a minute Jim, you know he's lyin' I been livin' here all o' my life!

I'm a faithful follower of Brother John Birch, I belong to the Antioch Baptist Church, and I ain't even got a garage, you can call home and ask my wife!!
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 14, 2026 10:18 PM (kOluj)

Well I didn't wait around to hear the rest, I was too busy moving and hoping I didn't run out of luck....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:28 PM (QGaXH)

72 When out in public, I routinely get "Dressed yourself this morning, didn't 'cha?"
Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 10:22 PM (SKC9R)

====

When I go out they say, "Good for you! Good for you."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 10:28 PM (RIvkX)

73 The ugly chick on Naked and Afraid just caught a fish.
Now she smells more like fish.

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 10:28 PM (oq9dX)

74 Men can mix prints, too!
Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (OoFl2)

It's perfectly OK to mix a Realtree shirt with Mossy Oak trousers.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 14, 2026 10:29 PM (1z8ji)

75
nurse,

That happened to me. Luckily I wasn't trapped.

Everyone thought Grandpa was great, NOT!!

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:29 PM (x4yF4)

76 23 If SpaceX is really worth what Wall Street is valuing it at right now, isn't Elon actually less wealthy today than he was on Thursday based on the fact he sold off so much of his ownership stake in the company at what turned out to be a discount price?

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 10:14 PM
***
Short answer: The IPO only sold about 4.25% of the company. That means all owners got diluted by 4.25%. Pre-IPO, Elon owned something like 46%. After the IPO, he owns something like 42%.

The change in wealth comes from the valuation the market placed on the 4.25% in the IPO. That valuation was higher than SpaceX had previously valued itself. In other words, his ownership percentage might be lower post-IPO, but the market is valuing his shares higher. SpaceX IPO shares were not sold at a discount price relative to pre-IPO valuations.

Posted by: TRex - financial dino at June 14, 2026 10:30 PM (IQ6Gq)

77 Khakis and a dark Polo shirt, or a button-down. Keep it simple!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
......

Sheesh. Now I have to go shopping?

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 10:31 PM (oq9dX)

78 The frogs are going nuts outside tonight.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:31 PM (OoFl2)

79 Doof: Condolences for your mother's passing.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at June 14, 2026 10:23 PM (DK5Sh)

Thank you

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:31 PM (QMAsf)

80 Smart man.
Didn't tell her about the garden center.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 10:18 PM (/lPRQ)

My kids actually had songs about Mom and the hardware store and Mom and the garden center.
Do NOT take...

Posted by: sal at June 14, 2026 10:31 PM (f+FmA)

81 I'll tell you one thing, the Rush 2026-2027 tour is going to be the most documented and fan videoed tour in the history of tours, looks like the band is allowing videoing during the show.

Another thing that's clear, Anika is a beast and the boys are absolutely loving playing with her.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 10:31 PM (XV/Pl)

82 Doof - again condolences on your loss. Many of us have traveled that road...unfortunately.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:32 PM (QGaXH)

83 youtu.be/ayYZg-JpMqE
youtu.be/V5XbCF5tz64

Dad was Coast Guard. Sister and me were USAF

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 10:33 PM (sAmhv)

84 Thanks for the Sunday Night ONT, Doof! Whelming, as usual!

Thanks to Piper for the patriotic fashion tips! Always well done.

Fantastic sunset at Camden Yards!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at June 14, 2026 10:33 PM (D/6p1)

85 Women's clothing is ... complex.

I am happy if shirt matches pants.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026

***
I keep it simple and do solid color pants or jeans, and a solid or print shirt. Never pants with a print.

If only we had adult Garanimals clothing to make dressing oneself stylishly easier.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at June 14, 2026 10:34 PM (YFHwl)

86 Bulg is not here so far, but he mentioned in the Gun Thread that his sister has passed.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 14, 2026 10:34 PM (1z8ji)

87 Khakis and a dark Polo shirt, or a button-down. Keep it simple!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (PLxDd)

Exactly ...

Posted by: browndog says woof at June 14, 2026 10:34 PM (3sXRv)

88 Why are wives dragging their husbands with them when they go shopping? I've never done that. I almost always shop alone, and did so before I was even married. Of course, I don't care much for shopping, other than for books and plants.

Now, if I tag along with Thor to Lowe's or some such, I'll definitely go to the garden section while he's getting what he needs, but I cannot imagine trying to shop seriously for anything with him standing by offering his opinions on the price and/or my need for whatever it is I'm looking for. Nor would I expect him to stand around for however long it may take me to decide colors or style or whatever.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at June 14, 2026 10:34 PM (Vvh2V)

89 63
I just read someone running some numbers in response to some lefty loon complaining about how Elon "took billions in tax dollars to become a trillionaire".

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 14, 2026 10:25 PM (w6EFb)

I read something similar. The person was saying thst the government made him a trillionaire because SpaceX got $38B in subsidies and contracts from the government.

I know this is a no-math zone, but $38B is less than 0.5% of $1T. And the government got satellites into orbit as a result of thos contracts.

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 10:34 PM (2RJDy)

90 I'll tell you one thing, the Rush 2026-2027 tour is going to be the most documented and fan videoed tour in the history of tours, looks like the band is allowing videoing during the show.

Another thing that's clear, Anika is a beast and the boys are absolutely loving playing with her.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 10:31 PM (XV/Pl)

I watched a recording of opening night from a taper I am familiar with. Been keeping track of the setlist each night but not watching any more full concerts until I go to see them in person in Philly in August.
Agree - Anika is an outstanding drummer. The guys do really seem to enjoy playing with her.

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:35 PM (QMAsf)

91 I go with my wife shopping, she does here thing, I do my thing.

We then meet up in the food court and have Sushi.

It's a good system that's worked for decades.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 10:36 PM (XV/Pl)

92 Agree - Anika is an outstanding drummer. The guys do really seem to enjoy playing with her.
Posted by: Doof
---
We have tix for #2weeks from tonight

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 10:37 PM (lOlUK)

93 I like pants with a stretchy waistband.

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 10:38 PM (oq9dX)

94 Posted by: Tammy al-Thor

I’m with you.
Never asked a boyfriend or husband to accompany me while shopping. Not for groceries, or Costco of, God forbid, women’s clothing.

Why would You do that to a guy you supposedly care about?

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 10:38 PM (0IMoU)

95 Doof - again condolences on your loss. Many of us have traveled that road...unfortunately.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:32 PM (QGaXH)

Thanks. So many lost one or both of their parents at a much younger age. I was blessed to have my mom in my life for so long. And she got to say goodbye to us on her own terms. Very thankful for that.

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:39 PM (QMAsf)

96 70 Men can mix prints, too!

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:27 PM (OoFl2)

Which goes hand-in-hand with having sex with other men.

Do you know where you are?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 10:28 PM (PLxDd)

Do you not remember who I live with? This is why I have the shoes I have! So long as I am willing to listen to the same dang speech on quality leather and craft that can ONLY come from blah blah blah, I can have them. He never does that speech in Italian. It would probably sound better.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:39 PM (OoFl2)

97 Here are a couple of songs for today.

https://youtu.be/CWWn5YJvSR4

https://youtu.be/XfzJ8UBr-c0

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 10:39 PM (qx7Zg)

98 Doof, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mama

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (Vvh2V)

99 So the new push from the left (if Netflix documentaries are any indicator) is that Thomas Jefferson had slaves and therefore the Constitution is illegitimate.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (THY4u)

100 96 and for the record, he does not sleep with other men. He is just Italian and Southern. He dresses like it.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (OoFl2)

101 Bulg is not here so far, but he mentioned in the Gun Thread that his sister has passed.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 14, 2026 10:34 PM (1z8ji)

Dang. He had recently reconciled with her after many years of estrangement, if I recall correctly.

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (QMAsf)

102 @90

>>I go to see them in person in Philly in August.

I see them next month.

The shows are in excess of 3 hours.

They are pulling out the deepest of deep cuts, by tor and the snow dog, La Villa Strangiato, they've played Moving Pictures in it's entirety for a first set, the've played the entire 2112 suite, they are playing stuff from all across their catalog, they are honoring Peart each night.

They are performing at the top of their game, it's absolutely amazing to watch them

They've just added 50 shows across the US, Canada, Europe and South America because of sky high demand.

They are determined to go out with a bang.

And this may end up being one of the biggest Rock tours ever.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (XV/Pl)

103 Thank you, Doof and Piper for the ONT. Doof, condolences on your loss.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 10:41 PM (xVpNO)

104 Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 10:38 PM (0IMoU)

Amen, girl. 😁

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at June 14, 2026 10:41 PM (Vvh2V)

105 We have tix for #2weeks from tonight
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 10:37 PM (lOlUK)

Excited for you and CD!

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:42 PM (QMAsf)

106 60 All gone.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at June 14, 2026 10:16 PM (wzUl9)

Yep. The malls are No Man's Land.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 14, 2026 10:23 PM (1Ff7Z)

They're tearing down a huge one near me- Westminster Mall. I think it's going to be more housing. If they were smart they'd make them into transit centers, but California doesn't do anything smart anymore.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:42 PM (QGaXH)

107 Bee pouring down here since 10pm

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 10:42 PM (Ia/+0)

108 My family: five Army, two Marine.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 10:42 PM (0aYVJ)

109 Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 10:38 PM (0IMoU)

Also, I'm afraid to ask about your grandad, but don't feel bad about any conflicts you may have. Life is messy, as I know you very well know.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at June 14, 2026 10:43 PM (Vvh2V)

110
Living in small town the only place to buy clothes is at Ace Hardware. Sweats and fatigues.

Drive an hour and a half there is Walmart and a Western store.

Drive 2 and half hours to a mall.

We order clothes online.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:43 PM (x4yF4)

111 >>I like pants with a stretchy waistband.

Ok boomer.

Shit. I'm a fucking boomer.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 10:44 PM (viF8m)

112 Drive an hour and a half there is Walmart and a Western store.

Drive 2 and half hours to a mall.

We order clothes online.

Posted by: four seasons
___

*fistbump*

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 10:45 PM (Pa8Vm)

113 Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:42 PM (QGaXH)

I keep forgetting you live in my old stomping grounds. I saw a YouTube video about the current state of the Westminster mall and could not believe it.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at June 14, 2026 10:45 PM (Vvh2V)

114 Bee pouring down here since 10pm
Posted by: Skip

Practicing for Ortolf's world record?

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 10:45 PM (VHUov)

115 They are pulling out the deepest of deep cuts, by tor and the snow dog, La Villa Strangiato, ...

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (XV/Pl)

Deepest of deep cuts would be The Necromancer. No I don't want them to play that!

I'm really hoping that since they have a keyboard player on the tour, maybe they'll play the piano-heavy song Available Light - my favorite deep cut of theirs.

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:46 PM (QMAsf)

116 No ........

LBQTRYHNJKMLOIUYTREDSWXCVV
CGHUDYUTDBNZXTOER
Flags on the Truck ???

WTF is WRONG with this country !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Jackson K. at June 14, 2026 10:46 PM (X7dyz)

117 Happy birthday, Mr. President!

Happy birthday to you!

Posted by: Emmie at June 14, 2026 10:46 PM (FMtrg)

118
SMH,

I'm so happy to read you again!

Congratulations on your move.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:46 PM (x4yF4)

119 110
Living in small town the only place to buy clothes is at Ace Hardware. Sweats and fatigues.

Drive an hour and a half there is Walmart and a Western store.

Drive 2 and half hours to a mall.

We order clothes online.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10

We have some really cute boutiques downtown, but I still do shopping online, too.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 10:47 PM (OoFl2)

120 Thanks four seasons!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 10:47 PM (Pa8Vm)

121 111 >>I like pants with a stretchy waistband.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 10:44 PM (viF8m)

SO DO I AND BRING ME A BUCKET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Jerry "Mr. Creosote" Nadler at June 14, 2026 10:47 PM (X7dyz)

122 Memorial City Mall still going strong in Houston but they have plans to tear it down and make it a 'city center' type complex with a park area surrounded by apartment buildings with stores and office complexes on the first floors and free standing restaurants.

Posted by: polynikes at June 14, 2026 10:48 PM (GseMx)

123 A comfortable Boomer.

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 10:48 PM (oq9dX)

124 I was reading the local farcebook board for my area.

We have a right leaning rep amazingly and he's beaten everything the left has thrown at him.

He posted something positive about flag day and one of his former opponents chimed in to say, "I ran against that loser three times. Our town deserves better"

Which prompted another resident (not me I swear) to post, "Ran and lost three times huh? I don't think he's the loser"

Posted by: 18-1 at June 14, 2026 10:48 PM (sKqQm)

125 What's on my mind, Doof?

I'm trying to avoid seeing for far I can stick my foot in my mouth for a week. I think I hit mid-calf on an ONT last week.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 10:49 PM (qx7Zg)

126 Trump looks Great !!!!

Biden looks like "Tales from the Crypt"

Posted by: Jackson K. at June 14, 2026 10:49 PM (xl8DV)

127 Doof, thank you for the great Flag Day ONT, and especially for the Toby Keith link. The video brought a tear to my eye.

Posted by: nerdygirl at June 14, 2026 10:50 PM (0Htd1)

128 I saw a review of Disclosure Day which categorized it as the last big boomer movie.

Now normally I'm not into the generation stuff but the review pointed out [minor spoiler] that the move revolves around the protagonist trying to get video evidence to the media as in the networks. It is set in the modern, current world, so wouldn't you just upload it to wikileaks or facebook or 4chan or any option like that?

Posted by: 18-1 at June 14, 2026 10:50 PM (sKqQm)

129 Living in small town the only place to buy clothes is at Ace Hardware. Sweats and fatigues.

Posted by: four seasons

No Rural King or Tractor Supply?

I was outed by one at the waitresses at Waffle House as an rather new resident. She said my clean Carharts gave me away.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 10:50 PM (SKC9R)

130 Since it's the Army's birthday, this Toby Keith video is appropriate.

https://youtu.be/DWrMeBR8W-c

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 10:52 PM (qx7Zg)

131 No Rural King in the nearest small town, but there is a Dickey Bub.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 10:52 PM (Bs5D5)

132 To my mind eating 2 pounds of honey in one minute is just wrong. It is best to have a moderate amount of honey on a peanut butter sandwich, or some honey on your bowl of Life cereal. I think I'll put Life cereal on my grocery list.

Posted by: nerdygirl at June 14, 2026 10:52 PM (0Htd1)

133
122 Memorial City Mall still going strong in Houston but they have plans to tear it down and make it a 'city center' type complex with a park area surrounded by apartment buildings with stores and office complexes on the first floors and free standing restaurants.

Posted by: polynikes at June 14, 2026 10:48 PM (GseMx)

__________

Been to Bay Area Mall a few times to buy candy for HM. Still lots of crowds and good quality stores.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 10:52 PM (O0L8i)

134
10:54 PM EDT, 02:54Z. This is the instant of the New Moon. Over the next few days, you'll see the thin waxing crescent moon joining the show with Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury (if you can manage to see it) on the evening side after sunset.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 14, 2026 10:54 PM (w6EFb)

135
Tonypete,

Population 2500. We're lucky to have Ace Hardware.

We love living here so we order most stuff online.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:54 PM (x4yF4)

136 102:And this may end up being one of the biggest Rock tours ever.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
........................
I may have to go. My hearing is awful (tintinitis), but I may go anyway.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 10:54 PM (sAmhv)

137 How can anyone look at the Mika Joy vid and not have tears in their eyes!!??

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 10:55 PM (2WIwB)

138 I managed to see a double rainbow this past weekend.

No I didn't not lose my mind and post a video to youtube about it

Posted by: 18-1 at June 14, 2026 10:55 PM (sKqQm)

139
https://youtu.be/iH3oOVKt0WI

If I wanted to modify Marilyn singing HBD Mr President, colorized and substituting Melania Trump for Marilyn, any idea how to do that? For free without downloading or signing up for anything?

Posted by: mindful webworker - Making good use of AI at June 14, 2026 10:56 PM (32Bdv)

140 Empty net goal for Carolina. The Cup is theirs!

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:56 PM (QMAsf)

141 95 Doof - again condolences on your loss. Many of us have traveled that road...unfortunately.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:32 PM (QGaXH)

Thanks. So many lost one or both of their parents at a much younger age. I was blessed to have my mom in my life for so long. And she got to say goodbye to us on her own terms. Very thankful for that.
Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:39 PM (QMAsf)

And blessed you don't have to spend three days in the barrel.

My folks made it into their late 90's and went within a month of each other so I was fortunate too although their last five years were a little rough.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:56 PM (QGaXH)

142 Sorry

Eating contests disgust me.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 10:57 PM (0IMoU)

143 UFC Fighter in his post fight interview exclaimed at the end of his speech, "Michelle Obama is a Man!"

Posted by: Frasier Crane at June 14, 2026 10:57 PM (v7eh1)

144 51 I am happy if shirt matches pants.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Pants???

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 10:58 PM (2WIwB)

145
nurse,

I agree with you. Never understood that.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:58 PM (x4yF4)

146 115 They are pulling out the deepest of deep cuts, by tor and the snow dog, La Villa Strangiato, ...

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (XV/Pl)

Deepest of deep cuts would be The Necromancer. No I don't want them to play that!

I'm really hoping that since they have a keyboard player on the tour, maybe they'll play the piano-heavy song Available Light - my favorite deep cut of theirs.
Posted by: Doof
...........................................
The Analog Kid!! Which I can listen to on a loop.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 10:59 PM (sAmhv)

147
See the Daily Mail. Melania is smokin' tonight.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 14, 2026 10:59 PM (w6EFb)

148 I feel sorry for those Americans who aren't celebrating America's 250th.

You're only hurting yourself.

We'll be having fun without you.

And enjoying it all the more at your misery.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 14, 2026 11:00 PM (73/SM)

149 99 So the new push from the left (if Netflix documentaries are any indicator) is that Thomas Jefferson had slaves and therefore the Constitution is illegitimate.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (THY4u)

Jefferson was ambassadoring in France when the Constitution was written.

Little known fact: Jefferson brough a few slaves with him to Paris, where slavery was not legal at the time. His slaves merely had to leave the embassy and walk away, and there would have been nothing he could do to make them return, yet they remained in his service the entire time and returned to Minticello with him. Obviously their reasons were more complex than rhat they just loved working for him and wanted to remain loyal, but they all knew that freedom lay hust outside a doorway but they never opened that door.

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:00 PM (2RJDy)

150 UFC Fighter in his post fight interview exclaimed at the end of his speech, "Michelle Obama is a Man!"
Posted by: Frasier Crane

Big Mike will challenge him and kick his ass.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:00 PM (/lPRQ)

151 To my colleagues and comrades in arms across the U.S.Army: Happy Birthday and Airborne!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 11:01 PM (2WIwB)

152 107 Bee pouring down here since 10pm
Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 10:42 PM (Ia/+0)

It's pouring bees?

Not even 8PM here. These long daylight hours always throw me off. I'm always glad when we start going the other way ....in length of the day.... you know what I mean....sheesh....have to watch every word around this joint.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:01 PM (QGaXH)

153 four seasons,

I would love to meet you.

I get to your state occasionally. Doof has my contact info. So does COMM.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 11:02 PM (A5RD0)

154
How about this. If you are protesting against our 250th you will be deported.

Yeah, I know. Wish in one hand and shit in the other hand.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:02 PM (x4yF4)

155 140 Empty net goal for Carolina. The Cup is theirs!
Posted by: Doof
.............................
Good for them!! GO WHALERS!!!!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 11:02 PM (sAmhv)

156 UFC Fighter in his post fight interview exclaimed at the end of his speech, "Michelle Obama is a Man!"

Look people, as I have always said, and let me be clear. Michelle Obama is not a man. But I will say having a wife with a bigger penis then your own has some drawbacks

Posted by: Barack Obama at June 14, 2026 11:03 PM (sKqQm)

157 A joke for CBD:

My wife makes my pancakes too thin.

Tomorrow morning I am telling her I am sick of her crepe.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 11:03 PM (qx7Zg)

158 In my family just my dad, US Army-Air Force, WWII.

Thank you to all who served.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:03 PM (QGaXH)

159 Handshakes at the end of every series. And the trophy gets awarded to the PLAYERS first. Hockey is just the best.

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 11:04 PM (QMAsf)

160 o the new push from the left (if Netflix documentaries are any indicator) is that Thomas Jefferson had slaves and therefore the Constitution is illegitimate.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 14, 2026 10:40 PM (THY4u)

Jefferson was ambassadoring in France when the Constitution was written.

Little known fact: Jefferson brough a few slaves with him to Paris, where slavery was not legal at the time. His slaves merely had to leave the embassy and walk away, and there would have been nothing he could do to make them return, yet they remained in his service the entire time and returned to Minticello with him. Obviously their reasons were more complex than rhat they just loved working for him and wanted to remain loyal, but they all knew that freedom lay hust outside a doorway but they never opened that door.
Posted by: tankdemon

The Netflux documentary on Jefferson should have called "Sally and Tom".

Motivated me enough to take a quick look into more of Sally. Modern portraits do not even come close to contemporary descriptions...

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:04 PM (/lPRQ)

161 Biden looks like "Tales from the Crypt"
Posted by: Jackson K.
......

It's the oil cancer what did it.

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 11:04 PM (oq9dX)

162 You know what nobody misses?

The gay Biden White House in sickening rainbow lights, that's what.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 11:05 PM (u/oMr)

163 My wife makes my pancakes too thin.

Tomorrow morning I am telling her I am sick of her crepe.
****

Can haz your stuff?

Posted by: clarence at June 14, 2026 11:06 PM (quqLE)

164
nurse,

That would be awesome. Our youngest son lives in Port Townsend. We need to visit him so it would be great to meet you.

I think you are awesome.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:06 PM (x4yF4)

165 Sunday 11pm

CBC ... Iran deal..devastating crash, police accused of racim yawn

MS Now - Iran deal

FoxNews - Levin - wondering about Iran compliance with a straight face

CNN - Anderson Cooper and UFC???

Thank you for the ONT Doof and Piper

My condolences on your mother Doof.

.....

Tried watching 'Catnado.' Snowflake is here sleeping on my bed with Ralphy. 'Catnado'...got her attention and excited her. Another time.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 11:06 PM (Sco7b)

166 I am off to bed. Sleep well!

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 11:08 PM (OoFl2)

167 110
Living in small town the only place to buy clothes is at Ace Hardware. Sweats and fatigues.

Drive an hour and a half there is Walmart and a Western store.

Drive 2 and half hours to a mall.

We order clothes online.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 10:43 PM (x4yF4)

Been looking at Evanston Wy as possible relocation site if things get ....uncomfortable... here in sunny California. Would still winter in So. Cal. but may need to establish residency for tax purposes.

May go up and scout around later this summer.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:08 PM (QGaXH)

168 mindful webworker, I had a similar thought - if Melania actually did the HBD performance for him, y'know?

Posted by: RandomDave at June 14, 2026 11:08 PM (aJQbY)

169 160 Motivated me enough to take a quick look into more of Sally. Modern portraits do not even come close to contemporary descriptions...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:04 PM (/lPRQ)

Sallt was Jefferson's wife's half suster, and, from what I've read, one cpuld definitely tell by looking at them that they were sisters.

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:08 PM (2RJDy)

170 At leftist homes those long-haired hippie type pinko fags have their commie flags tacked up inside of their garages.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 14, 2026 10:08 PM (1Ff7Z)

I actually have a commie flag in my garage. It's pretty shabby. I got it when I snuck into Afghanistan when the rookies were there screwing things up. I laughed.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 11:08 PM (2WIwB)

171 Never asked a boyfriend or husband to accompany me while shopping. Not for groceries, or Costco of, God forbid, women’s clothing.

I dunno, I've not minded going with a woman for food because I also eat food and have opinions on what food I'd like to eat together

Posted by: gKWVE at June 14, 2026 11:10 PM (gKWVE)

172 I actually have a commie flag in my garage. It's pretty shabby. I got it when I snuck into Afghanistan when the rookies were there screwing things up. I laughed.

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I have a shitty Chinese lighter that has Mao waving on the front. When you flip up the lid it plays The East Is Red.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 11:10 PM (u/oMr)

173 Nurse,
Send that flag back to the Dept of War with a note explaining why. Ask for a new one that has flown over the Capitol. Fly that one with pride!

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 11:11 PM (2WIwB)

174
ARIK,

Evanston is a nice town. You would be close to Utah where there is more shopping and great medical care.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:11 PM (x4yF4)

175 162 Cicero

You know, Trump's Treasury Secretary, Bessent, is gay as a swan. Never made any secret of it.

I think he's one of Trump's most effective Cabinet choices. The guy eats liberal congressmen and senators for lunch!

Posted by: mnw at June 14, 2026 11:11 PM (RCjYY)

176 Note to my copy editor:

If you continue to allow so many mispellings and typos to get posted in my comments, I am going to send you to Canada for medical treatment.

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:12 PM (2RJDy)

177 113 Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 10:42 PM (QGaXH)

I keep forgetting you live in my old stomping grounds. I saw a YouTube video about the current state of the Westminster mall and could not believe it.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at June 14, 2026 10:45 PM (Vvh2V)

I walked through Westminster before they closed it. Was downright spooky.

Fascist Island and Crystal Court are still going strong as is Bella Terra.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:12 PM (QGaXH)

178 177 Fascist Island and Crystal Court are still going strong as is Bella Terra.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:12 PM (QGaXH)

I had a brain freeze. I meant South Coast Plaza.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:13 PM (QGaXH)

179 I walked through Westminster before they closed it. Was downright spooky.

Liminal spaces, man

Posted by: gKWVE at June 14, 2026 11:14 PM (gKWVE)

180 I’m with you.
Never asked a boyfriend or husband to accompany me while shopping. Not for groceries, or Costco of, God forbid, women’s clothing.

Why would You do that to a guy you supposedly care about?
Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 10:38 PM (0IMoU)

I have seldom had a problem with that. Yes, there are times I would rather not (and I will sigh, and look at my phone), but usually it's while we are doing other things as well, as we do our thing during the weekend. Bottom line, I love hanging around with my bride. Going on 38 years, and she is still my best friend.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 11:14 PM (0aYVJ)

181 Everyone have a happy week.
Good night.

After I move the animals from my bed.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 11:15 PM (Sco7b)

182 Hi Doof. Great ONT, as usual. My condolences on your mother's passing. I recently had to go through the same thing, and it is not easy.

Posted by: Retired, thank God at June 14, 2026 11:15 PM (va0Yo)

183
Melania tonight in LBD:

t.ly/I66W6

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 14, 2026 11:16 PM (w6EFb)

184 when the rookies were there

Shit.
When the rooskies were there.
Stoopid fone.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 11:16 PM (2WIwB)

185 The big mall here in Boise is doing very well. I sometimes think Idaho is America 25 years ago. I get a really old-school vibe. I like it.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 11:16 PM (0aYVJ)

186 90 I'll tell you one thing, the Rush 2026-2027 tour is going to be the most documented and fan videoed tour in the history of tours, looks like the band is allowing videoing during the show.

Another thing that's clear, Anika is a beast and the boys are absolutely loving playing with her.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 10:31 PM (XV/Pl)

I watched a recording of opening night from a taper I am familiar with. Been keeping track of the setlist each night but not watching any more full concerts until I go to see them in person in Philly in August. Agree - Anika is an outstanding drummer. The guys do really seem to enjoy playing with her.

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 10:35 PM (QMAsf)

First, my condolences on the loss of your mother. I know well this particular sting, and I pray that resting well in His arms, and that those same arms are surrounding you and yours with His comfort and grace.

I've only watched bits and pieces from the tour so far -- like you, I'm going to wait until I see them in Ft. Worth on the 26th. I've loved what I've seen and heard so far, and I'm hoping for the full Moving Pictures set list version!

Posted by: goozer at June 14, 2026 11:16 PM (eTh1u)

187 127 Doof, thank you for the great Flag Day ONT, and especially for the Toby Keith link. The video brought a tear to my eye.
Posted by: nerdygirl at June 14, 2026 10:50 PM (0Htd1)

Especially since Toby Keith is gone way too soon.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:16 PM (QGaXH)

188 You know, Trump's Treasury Secretary, Bessent, is gay as a swan. Never made any secret of it.

I think he's one of Trump's most effective Cabinet choices. The guy eats liberal congressmen and senators for lunch!

Posted by: mnw at June 14, 2026 11:11 PM (RCjYY)

Ooooh! What about former cabinet secretaries?

Posted by: Pete Buttgigger at June 14, 2026 11:17 PM (1Ff7Z)

189 I have a Che Guevara wall clock that I got at a white elephant exchange many years ago. It’s almost too perfect. Not only is it the worst sort of kitsch, it can’t even tell the time. The colors and design make it impossible to see the hands without walking right up to it.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 11:17 PM (kYmoU)

190 I ran across an interesting lawsuit.

There is an internet life coach type person called "The Crappy Childhood Fairy". She gives paid advice for people that think that they had a bad childhood.

California told her she isn't allowed to do it because she isn't licensed there and so they are fining her. The Pacific Legal Foundation is picked up her case for free

The argument that CA is making is that if you aren't a licensed therapist which costs $$$ and a degree you shouldn't be allowed to gave paid advice. This is in a federal court, and if she wins could really cause some problems for states that want to form cartels in industries...

Posted by: 18-1 at June 14, 2026 11:18 PM (sKqQm)

191
I know alot of you use your phones to comment. I don't see how you do that. I have a difficult time using my tablet.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:18 PM (x4yF4)

192 You know, Trump's Treasury Secretary, Bessent, is gay as a swan. Never made any secret of it.

Bessent is one of the best Treasury secretaries we've had.

Unfortunately for him Rubio is the best SoS we've ever had which takes some of the light off of him

Posted by: 18-1 at June 14, 2026 11:19 PM (sKqQm)

193 You know, Trump's Treasury Secretary, Bessent, is gay as a swan. Never made any secret of it.

I think he's one of Trump's most effective Cabinet choices. The guy eats liberal congressmen and senators for lunch!
Posted by: mnw

The difference between "a man, who happens to be gay" and "a gay man."

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 11:19 PM (VHUov)

194 134
10:54 PM EDT, 02:54Z. This is the instant of the New Moon. Over the next few days, you'll see the thin waxing crescent moon joining the show with Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury (if you can manage to see it) on the evening side after sunset.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 14, 2026 10:54 PM (w6EFb)

Runs outside to shout greetings new moon, further cementing status as neighborhood weirdo, which is hard to do in a competitive state like California....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:19 PM (QGaXH)

195 I walked through Westminster before they closed it. Was downright spooky.

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You get exactly the same vibe at the Puente Hills Mall today. It probably has less than 25 tenants, all weirdo mom-and-pop stores. Poor people camp out there in the summer for the air conditioning.

It's a sad end for the landmark site where Marty McFly faced off with Libyan terrorists in the parking lot in the 1980s.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 11:20 PM (u/oMr)

196

mnw,

He takes no prisoners.

I love that he doesn't push being gay on us. That's how it should be.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:20 PM (x4yF4)

197 Ooooh! What about former cabinet secretaries?
Posted by: Pete Buttgigger

(Now continued from #193.....)

Case in point, for the latter.

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 11:20 PM (VHUov)

198 You know, Trump's Treasury Secretary, Bessent, is gay as a swan. Never made any secret of it.

I think he's one of Trump's most effective Cabinet choices. The guy eats liberal congressmen and senators for lunch!
Posted by: mnw

Um, inadvertent funny regarding his debating skills?

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 11:21 PM (SKC9R)

199 Is this TRex shopping?

https://youtu.be/Qnplk_JTqIg

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 11:22 PM (qx7Zg)

200 My wife makes my pancakes too thin.

Tomorrow morning I am telling her I am sick of her crepe.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 11:03 PM (qx7Zg)
-

So, you're optimistic about becoming a... battered husband.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 11:22 PM (V6c7t)

201 189 I have a Che Guevara wall clock that I got at a white elephant exchange many years ago. It’s almost too perfect. Not only is it the worst sort of kitsch, it can’t even tell the time. The colors and design make it impossible to see the hands without walking right up to it.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair

When I was working at a large NW-based Defense and Aerospace Company, my colleagues knew my opinion on commies. So for my birthday they gave me a Che tee-shirt. I promptly turned it into a seat cover for my chair.
They loved it.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 11:22 PM (2WIwB)

202 149 Little known fact: Jefferson brough a few slaves with him to Paris, where slavery was not legal at the time. His slaves merely had to leave the embassy and walk away, and there would have been nothing he could do to make them return, yet they remained in his service the entire time and returned to Minticello with him. Obviously their reasons were more complex than rhat they just loved working for him and wanted to remain loyal, but they all knew that freedom lay hust outside a doorway but they never opened that door.
Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:00 PM (2RJDy)

Kind of like how people are free to leave NY, CA, IL but choose to stay.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:23 PM (QGaXH)

203 When Jefferson left the WH, he was deeply in debt to London bankers-- like many plantation* owners.

He tried to "farm his way out of debt." Tried to manufacture nails.

When he died, they had a lottery to raise money for his daughter.

Jefferson first came to public attention as the best lawyer in VA. He appointed many of the SCOTUS justices & other federal judges.

I've always been amazed that he didn't private law practice his way out of debt-- instead of trying to manufacture nails.

*Jefferson's "plantation" could more accurately be described as "3 non-contiguous farms," i.e., his 3 farms weren't one piece of land.

Posted by: mnw at June 14, 2026 11:25 PM (RCjYY)

204 I actually have a commie flag in my garage. It's pretty shabby. I got it when I snuck into Afghanistan when the rooskies were there screwing things up. I laughed.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 11:08 PM (2WIwB)

Of course, war trophies are allowed.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 14, 2026 11:25 PM (1Ff7Z)

205 I'll tell you one thing, the Rush 2026-2027 tour is going to be the most documented and fan videoed tour in the history of tours, looks like the band is allowing videoing during the show.

Another thing that's clear, Anika is a beast and the boys are absolutely loving playing with her.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 10:31 PM (XV/Pl)

I have been avoiding watching any footage. Not because I think I would hate it; the exact opposite. I have to go to work tomorrow. From all I heard is that Alex and Geddy are having a ball, and they picked the right person to step in on drums. Can't replace Neil, but they nailed it, landing Anika to pick up the sticks.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 11:25 PM (0aYVJ)

206 "...they all knew that freedom lay just outside a doorway but they never opened that door."
Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:00 PM (2RJDy)
___

Sounds like a lot of people on the Democrat party plantation.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 11:25 PM (Bs5D5)

207 190 The argument that CA is making is that if you aren't a licensed therapist which costs $$$ and a degree you shouldn't be allowed to gave paid advice. This is in a federal court, and if she wins could really cause some problems for states that want to form cartels in industries...
Posted by: 18-1 at June 14, 2026 11:18 PM (sKqQm)

Does this mean that Califonia licenses all those palm readers, tarot dealers and seers?

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:25 PM (2RJDy)

208 Black suit, black tie, white shirt, Ray-Bans. . .black car coat in the winter.

The classics are the best

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 11:26 PM (rbvCR)

209 200 My wife makes my pancakes too thin.

Tomorrow morning I am telling her I am sick of her crepe.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 11:03 PM (qx7Zg)
-

So, you're optimistic about becoming a... battered husband.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 11:22 PM (V6c7t)
***

I finds these comments crepetivating.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 11:26 PM (2WIwB)

210 Bless you, Doof. Outstanding ONT. That top photo...wow! I love the Toby Keith song!

President Trump looks young on his 80th birthday. I like him better without his make up.

Piper: great fashion! With our first boy I wore maternity overalls. Who'd think over 40yrs later I was stylyin'? I found out decades later that my MIL hated them & I wish I had known so I could wear them all of the time. We were po' just out of college kids & I wore tees and sweaters under them from college.

I made sure when I had DIL's I was the opposite of her, as compliments to me were rare & her criticism often. I took it like a polite Southern girl. Raised right.

Our 2nd Lady is a very cute mommy. I was ok from behind, you'd never know, but from the side at the end people got out of my way. In labor the nurse looked at me and said, "Twins?" As she got 2 heartbeats. We looked at her in shock & I said, "We only have one crib!" She got her boss & my records, confirmed there was one big one. He weighed 10lbs.

That Lynyrd Skynyrd song is one of my husband's favorites, he loves the words.Gary Rossington wrote this about a scene that happened to Ronnie. I love them all!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 14, 2026 11:27 PM (WONhk)

211 Does this mean that Califonia licenses all those palm readers, tarot dealers and seers?

Some localities do. Seriously.

Posted by: 18-1 at June 14, 2026 11:27 PM (sKqQm)

212 Does this mean that Califonia licenses all those palm readers, tarot dealers and seers?

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There's a proficiency test. The hardest part is getting there. They don't give the applicants the address.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 11:27 PM (u/oMr)

213 174
ARIK,

Evanston is a nice town. You would be close to Utah where there is more shopping and great medical care.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:11 PM (x4yF4)

That's what I'm thinking. Plus drive time to SLC airport is comparable to drive time to LAX with traffic.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:29 PM (QGaXH)

214 200 My wife makes my pancakes too thin.

Tomorrow morning I am telling her I am sick of her crepe.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 11:03 PM (qx7Zg)
-

So, you're optimistic about becoming a... battered husband.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 11:22 PM (V6c7t)
***

I finds these comments crepetivating.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 11:26 PM (2WIwB)
-

Sir, uplifting is how I would describe them.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 11:31 PM (V6c7t)

215 >> Runs outside to shout greetings new moon,

If you prefer the calendar month naming convention, this lunation will be the Strawberry Moon. If you like the seasonal convention, which I favor, this will be the Buck Moon, first full Moon of astronomical summer.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at June 14, 2026 11:31 PM (w6EFb)

216 Does this mean that Califonia licenses all those palm readers, tarot dealers and seers?
Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:25 PM (2RJDy)

So if the State licenses these bozos, does that mean you can go to the State and have their license lifted if they give you a bum steer?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 14, 2026 11:32 PM (1z8ji)

217
ARIK,

Yes, it will be easier to get to the airport.

It's a long drive for us to get there.

It is a very clean and well run airport which is rare these days.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:33 PM (x4yF4)

218 I actually have a commie flag in my garage. It's pretty shabby. I got it when I snuck into Afghanistan when the rooskies were there screwing things up. I laughed.
Posted by: Diogenes
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I have an issue Rooskie army belt. Brass Hammer & Sickle buckle.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 11:34 PM (XeU6L)

219 >>Posted by: four seasons

Love you too.

https://tinyurl.com/mryw6tte

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 11:37 PM (viF8m)

220 191
I know alot of you use your phones to comment. I don't see how you do that. I have a difficult time using my tablet.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:18 PM (x4yF4)

Shhhh...ARiK doesn't know. He's off watching old Perry Mason and Columbo reruns.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:38 PM (QGaXH)

221 Xavier Becerra was President Biden’s Secretary of Health and Human Services.

So Californica is going to elect a COVID 19 Liar to be the next Governor.

What's next... Need to wear a mask 24/7 in Californica ???

Posted by: Jackson K. at June 14, 2026 11:39 PM (xl8DV)

222 ... the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz… Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and not just pursue a nuclear weapon, but procure a nuclear weapon or buy a nuclear weapon…

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I am highly skeptical.

Do they renounce fifty years of Death to the Little and Big Satan?

Iran has been a PITA for 50 years w/o nuclear weapons and them still not having does not change that.

They tried to make weapons in the past in secret and still have that knowledge base. The only reason they were attacked this time is because they said they had a dozen ready to assemble. They is nothing that can ever be done to prevent that in the future.

Lastly, Iran government of Mullah and IRGC has long ago earned having themselves liquidated. So, yes, I am injecting my own wishes into the whole Deal.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:39 PM (/lPRQ)

223 Oregon allows "life coaches" without certification or insurance. I had one cow orker go dothat, and a friend who had been a licenced counselor move to that as she started to retire

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 11:40 PM (rbvCR)

224
"Evening Sparkle: Navy or white linen dress with red lipstick, metallic gold accents, and fun star inspired accessories."

I'm going to try this

A bit different for me, but I trust Piper

Posted by: Stylish Miklos at June 14, 2026 11:40 PM (6VErX)

225 195 I walked through Westminster before they closed it. Was downright spooky.

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You get exactly the same vibe at the Puente Hills Mall today. It probably has less than 25 tenants, all weirdo mom-and-pop stores. Poor people camp out there in the summer for the air conditioning.

It's a sad end for the landmark site where Marty McFly faced off with Libyan terrorists in the parking lot in the 1980s.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 11:20 PM (u/oMr)

We used to go eat at one of the restaurants there . I always referred to it as the Pointy Headed Mall.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:41 PM (QGaXH)

226 They tried to make weapons in the past in secret and still have that knowledge base. The only reason they were attacked this time is because they said they had a dozen ready to assemble. They is nothing that can ever be done to prevent that in the future.

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Trump reserved the right to fly in and bomb anything in the country whenever we want. It's in the agreement.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 11:41 PM (u/oMr)

227 Oregon allows "life coaches" without certification or insurance. I had one cow orker go dothat, and a friend who had been a licenced counselor move to that as she started to retire
Posted by: Kindltot
=====

Personal Services Idea Man... at your service.. for a small fee.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:42 PM (/lPRQ)

228 Trump reserved the right to fly in and bomb anything in the country whenever we want. It's in the agreement.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)

===

My first thought is, "Who would sign that?"
My second thought, "How is that different than today?"

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:43 PM (/lPRQ)

229 > I know this is a no-math zone, but $38B is less than 0.5% of $1T. And the government got satellites into orbit as a result of thos contracts.
Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 10:34 PM (2RJDy)

I think most of them don't even understand the difference between exchanging goods and services for a fair price and getting an outright handout.

This is because most of them have never done anything productive in their lives.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 11:44 PM (IG3/x)

230 So if the State licenses these bozos, does that mean you can go to the State and have their license lifted if they give you a bum steer?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

The thing about bum steers is that if one wants you to buy him a hamburger today with recompense on Tuesday, you know you can collect on that debt.

Posted by: Miklos, who finances loan sharks at June 14, 2026 11:45 PM (6VErX)

231
JackStraw,

Awwww

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:45 PM (x4yF4)

232 I am available to hire. I am a Personal Bullshit Detectorist. $500 per hour. Discounts if you believe me.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 14, 2026 11:45 PM (diia5)

233 Oregon allows "life coaches" without certification or insurance. I had one cow orker go dothat, and a friend who had been a licenced counselor move to that as she started to retire
Posted by: Kindltot
=====

Personal Services Idea Man... at your service.. for a small fee.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:42 PM (/lPRQ)

Dirty Deeds, Done Dirt Cheap.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at June 14, 2026 11:46 PM (dK+Kv)

234 Happy Birthday, Army! Thanks to all here who served. Love, the proud daughter of a WWII Marine (Pacific Theater). Great husband, father (the most fun of all) and man. I miss my Daddy as he would have loved to meet his great-grandchildren. He also loved babies and kids, as does my dude.

Prayers, Doof. Remember the good times.

I never took my husband shopping that I can recall. I do ask him if I look ok in a new outfit and that's it! I haven't been in a mall in decades. Thank goodness for the Internet.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 14, 2026 11:46 PM (WONhk)

235 Personal Services Idea Man... at your service.. for a small fee.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:42 PM (/lPRQ)

I have, how you say, cornered the market for personal services in your area.

Posted by: The Paolo at June 14, 2026 11:46 PM (1Ff7Z)

236 Musk was joking that it's about time for him to start constructing his secret volcano lair.

If I had that kind of money I'd also talk about this.

But I wouldn't be joking.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 11:46 PM (IG3/x)

237
ARIK,

I love watching the old Sherlock Holmes shows.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:47 PM (x4yF4)

238 217

It is a very clean and well run airport which is rare these days.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:33 PM (x4yF4)

As opposed to LAX which I always compared to the Paris train station scene in 'Casablanca', especially when I was taking the Friday night red-eye to Orlando.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:47 PM (QGaXH)

239 Musk was joking that it's about time for him to start constructing his secret volcano lair.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

He needs a supervillain life coach.

It's not a "secret" lair if you tell the whole world you're building it.

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 11:48 PM (VHUov)

240 Given that a steer is an ex-bull that does nothing but stand around and eat, not even breeding their own replacements, I think "bum steer" is redundant.

Calling a steer a "bum bull" would make more sense, right?

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 11:48 PM (IG3/x)

241 A bit different for me, but I trust Piper

Posted by: Stylish Miklos at June 14, 2026 11:40 PM (6VErX)

LOL. I doubt we will do much on the 4th but I might have a party just to invite you in your sparkles.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 14, 2026 11:49 PM (WONhk)

242 > supervillain life coach.

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 11:48 PM (VHUov)

Hmm... I may have just found my retirement hobby job.

Thanks for the idea!

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 11:50 PM (IG3/x)

243 Trump made one of the heads of Trent de Aragua go spLodey at the request of the pro tem president of Venezuela. I expect we will be providing a similar services for the non IRGC government in Iran

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 11:50 PM (rbvCR)

244
Any news about The Turtle?

I haven't seen an update about his health issues.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:50 PM (x4yF4)

245 A big crack of thunder just woke me up on the East Coast.

Very nice, ONT., Doof. I loved the picture up top, as well as the joke about women's clothing, although I have rarely if ever taken my husband shopping with me when I need clothing. I don't like to clothes shop myself, so I wouldn't I want to take him. Glad to see some details of the things on the WH lawn for Flag Day as well as President Trump's birthday.

Thanks for the fashion segment, Piper.

And I am so sorry about your mom's death, Doof
Here is a prayer for you:

Eternal God, you have shared with "Doof" and his family and his mother's friends the life of his mom. Before she was theirs , she was yours. For all that she had given to make them what they are, and for that of her which lives and grows in each of them, and for her life that in your love will never end, they give you thanks. They are offering her back into your arms . Comfort them In their loneliness. Strengthen them in their weakness and give them courage to face the future unafraid

( continued below)

As they have offered her

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 11:50 PM (rZCVI)

246 If Lynyrd Skynyrd hadn't written that song, I would have. Those redneck boys don't like it when you dance with their woman.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 14, 2026 11:51 PM (SRceu)

247 > I love watching the old Sherlock Holmes shows.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:47 PM (x4yF4)

The ones with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce?

Those are great, although they suffer from the usual "Watson is a doofus" problem with screen versions of Holmes.

The "real" Watson in the books was an ex-army doctor. He meets Holmes when he's looking for a roommate to share expenses, because he's been kicked out of the service with a token pension after getting his ass shot off in Afghanistan.

Some things never change, do they?

Also, book Holmes was an expert martial artist, while Watson was the one who carried the gun.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 11:53 PM (IG3/x)

248 LOL. I doubt we will do much on the 4th but I might have a party just to invite you in your sparkles.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat

*orders many confettis*

Posted by: Miklos, suddenly celebratory at June 14, 2026 11:53 PM (6VErX)

249 Sorry for the bit at the end. I am blurry typing on a cell phone

Draw those who remain in this life closer to one another, make them faithful to serve one another and give them to know peace and joy which is eternal life in the Lord.. Amen.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 11:53 PM (rZCVI)

250 237
ARIK,

I love watching the old Sherlock Holmes shows.

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:47 PM (x4yF4)

I've been watching those too. On Saturday mornings along with the Blondie movies. On the Movies! channel. I record them and watch them at a reasonable hour.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:53 PM (QGaXH)

251 I have, how you say, cornered the market for personal services in your area.
Posted by: The Paolo

For a small fee I can double your business with an advertisement in GRINDR, or not for a larger fee.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:53 PM (/lPRQ)

252 As opposed to LAX which I always compared to the Paris train station scene in 'Casablanca', especially when I was taking the Friday night red-eye to Orlando.

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After decades of operation, LA's Metro Rail has yet to complete a spur into LAX. You know, only the major airport in the region.

You have to get off and ride a bus the last few miles to LAX. Or you can walk if you want.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 11:53 PM (u/oMr)

253 Did Trump threaten to send Yokop Ono to do concerts in Iran ????

Posted by: Jackson K. at June 14, 2026 11:54 PM (xl8DV)

254 No good has ever come from attempting to hook up with a girl named Linda Lou.

It is known.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 11:54 PM (IG3/x)

255 239 He needs a supervillain life coach.

It's not a "secret" lair if you tell the whole world you're building it.
Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 11:48 PM (VHUov)

Go ahead and just shoot whatever secret agent comes to foil your plans. Under no circumstances should you set up some Rube Goldberg device to get rid of your enemies- especielly if you are not going to stay and watch his demise.

Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:55 PM (2RJDy)

256 Any news about The Turtle?

I haven't seen an update about his health issues.

Posted by: four seasons

He's keeping his head down

Posted by: Miklos, sort of, I mean you know what I mean at June 14, 2026 11:55 PM (6VErX)

257 For a small fee I can double your business with an advertisement in GRINDR, or not for a larger fee.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:53 PM (/lPRQ)

Many thanks for your kind offer, although I must decline. For you see, I get larger on my own.

Posted by: The Paolo at June 14, 2026 11:56 PM (1Ff7Z)

258 My "secret" volcano lair would be a false flag for my Fortress of Solitude located somewhere in the high Arctic.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 11:56 PM (IG3/x)

259
Lol Miklos

Posted by: four seasons at June 14, 2026 11:56 PM (x4yF4)

260 I read in the Daily Mail that Musk has been helping to fund the Restore Britain Party in the UK.

If that's true, he's more right wing than I am, and probably more so than most AoS posters. (Note: I didn't say "than ALL of").

Posted by: mnw at June 14, 2026 11:56 PM (RCjYY)

261 Go ahead and just shoot whatever secret agent comes to foil your plans. Under no circumstances should you set up some Rube Goldberg device to get rid of your enemies- especielly if you are not going to stay and watch his demise.

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I know, right?

Posted by: Scott Evil at June 14, 2026 11:56 PM (u/oMr)

262 239 It's not a "secret" lair if you tell the whole world you're building it.
Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 11:48 PM (VHUov)

As opposed to a 'doomsday' machine where the whole point is to tell someone you've got it....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (QGaXH)

263 The golfer wearing the Jack Hughes jersey in Canada reminds me: about a month after the men's hockey victory, the Canadian dude I worked with got all pissed off as a customer passed by us sporting a Jack Hughes Team USA jersey. I yelled "Bad ass jersey dude!" Which only pissed off the Canuck even more. It was great.

(The moment the golden goal went in, said Canuck - who was talking shit throughout the Olympics - got a text from me. It consisted only of Old Glory.)

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (T6aVk)

264 No good has ever come from attempting to hook up with a girl named Linda Lou.

It is known.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

Hell, even Darleen, Marleen and Charleen know that

Posted by: Miklos is also capable of error in affairs of the heart at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (6VErX)

265 He's keeping his head down
Posted by: Miklos, sort of, I mean you know what I mean at June 14, 2026 11:55 PM (6VErX)

He's in the pool!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (1Ff7Z)

266
Any news about The Turtle?
I haven't seen an update about his health issues.
Posted by: four seasons

Radio news said a spokesman stated he was receiving excellent healthcare.
Reeeal specific.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (Cqx++)

267 >
Go ahead and just shoot whatever secret agent comes to foil your plans. Under no circumstances should you set up some Rube Goldberg device to get rid of your enemies- especielly if you are not going to stay and watch his demise.
Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:55 PM (2RJDy)

Right. And if you simply MUST do that, by no means tell him all the details of your fiendish plan.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (IG3/x)

268 I finds these comments crepetivating.
Posted by: Diogenes
......

At least you're not waffling.

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 11:58 PM (oq9dX)

269 Musk was joking that it's about time for him to start constructing his secret volcano lair.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

He needs a supervillain life coach.

It's not a "secret" lair if you tell the whole world you're building it.
Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 11:48 PM (VHUov)

The Babylon Bee was joking that he's almost rich enough to become Batman.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 11:58 PM (qx7Zg)

270 Go ahead and just shoot whatever secret agent comes to foil your plans. Under no circumstances should you set up some Rube Goldberg device to get rid of your enemies- especielly if you are not going to stay and watch his demise.
Posted by: tankdemon at June 14, 2026 11:55 PM (2RJDy)

Ever seen the list of "The Top 100 Things I Will Do If I Ever Become An Evil Overlord"? It's about 30 years old...I got a copy somewhere...

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 14, 2026 11:58 PM (T6aVk)

271 Any news about The Turtle?
I haven't seen an update about his health issues.
Posted by: four seasons

Radio news said a spokesman stated he was receiving excellent healthcare.
Reeeal specific.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

They'll defrost him after the mid-terms.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 11:59 PM (/lPRQ)

272 Any news about The Turtle?
I haven't seen an update about his health issues.
Posted by: four seasons

Radio news said a spokesman stated he was receiving excellent healthcare.
Reeeal specific.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (Cqx++)

American or Canadian?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 11:59 PM (qx7Zg)

273 When is Usha gonna pop?

Posted by: The poster who always asks when well-known women are going to give birth at June 14, 2026 11:59 PM (T6aVk)

274
July?

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:00 AM (x4yF4)

275 Who is this imposter calling himself "I?" The Paolo is, and always will be, The Paolo.

Posted by: Paolo at June 15, 2026 12:00 AM (VHUov)

276 272 Any news about The Turtle?
I haven't seen an update about his health issues.
Posted by: four seasons

Health issue update:

He has no health.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:01 AM (T6aVk)

277 Radio news said a spokesman stated he was receiving excellent healthcare.
Reeeal specific.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

Does this thing even work?

*presses Obamacare button*

Posted by: McConnell intern at June 15, 2026 12:01 AM (6VErX)

278 Also, book Holmes was an expert martial artist, while Watson was the one who carried the gun.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
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A Webley .455, I think.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:01 AM (XeU6L)

279 Here we see example of very young Bulg, in various situations.

https://youtube.com/shorts/7LOTzXHL7_s

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 12:01 AM (qx7Zg)

280 The Paolo, he has many imposters. The real Paolo, he will never request Apple gift cards from his mark, er, his woman.

Posted by: The Real Paolo at June 15, 2026 12:02 AM (u/oMr)

281 We love living here so we order most stuff online.

I thoroughly despise the modern world and my biggest wish would be to live in 1970.

Except for being to be able to find exactly whatever you want online and having it delivered to your house at most often a better price instead of trying to find some store and hoping they have it or something close to it.

That's better.

Posted by: Azjaeger at June 15, 2026 12:02 AM (3/XaG)

282 Radio news said a spokesman stated he was receiving excellent healthcare.
Reeeal specific.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (Cqx++)

Hecannotgethealthcare.

Hehasnohealthforwhichtocare.

Canpeoplelookupthewordhealth?

Posted by: The society to end unnecessary compound words at June 15, 2026 12:03 AM (T6aVk)

283 Does this thing even work?

*presses Obamacare button*
Posted by: McConnell
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*DING*

The register rings up another $100

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:03 AM (XeU6L)

284 People sell for all kinds of reasons--to pay for a daughter's destination wedding, to fund a divorce settlement. But they only buy for ONE reason.

Posted by: mnw

Because they like tulips, duh! ...

Posted by: People Who are Intolerant of Others, and the Dutch ... at June 15, 2026 12:04 AM (3ZUWJ)

285 As opposed to a 'doomsday' machine where the whole point is to tell someone you've got it....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 14, 2026 11:57 PM (QGaXH)

Unless, of course, you were saving it to roll out at the next May Day parade.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:04 AM (rbvCR)

286 FUN FACT

If Cocaine Mitch joins the Choir Eternal, the (D) governor of Kentucky will appoint a (D) to serve until January.

It's like Folger's-lets see if anyone notices

Posted by: Miklos so observes at June 15, 2026 12:04 AM (6VErX)

287 262

"build a doomsday machine & let everyone know you've got it"

So, pretty much like Kim Il-sung. A dirt poor, tiny little sh*thole of a country... with nuclear missiles.

What could go wrong?

Posted by: mnw at June 15, 2026 12:05 AM (RCjYY)

288 Love the fashion and music stuff tonight! Thanks, Doof & Piper!

I always liked wearing *nice-fitting* jeans with a crisp white blouse, red belt & shoes, and some fun patriotic or gold & diamond earrings...

*sigh* (Too old and fat now)

Those were the days!

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:05 AM (rdVOm)

289 Radio news said a spokesman stated he was receiving excellent healthcare.
......

I hope they saw the "This Side Up" tattoo on his back.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:05 AM (oq9dX)

290 Unless, of course, you were saving it to roll out at the next May Day parade.
Posted by: Kindltot

What signal do they send if there is a big emergency at a May Day parade?

Posted by: Conundrumous Miklos at June 15, 2026 12:06 AM (6VErX)

291 281 We love living here so we order most stuff online.

I thoroughly despise the modern world and my biggest wish would be to live in 1970.

Except for being to be able to find exactly whatever you want online and having it delivered to your house at most often a better price instead of trying to find some store and hoping they have it or something close to it.

That's better.
Posted by: Azjaeger at June 15, 2026 12:02 AM (3/XaG)

I miss the days of the "Wild West" Internet. There was, IMHO, a "sweet spot" with JUST enough Internet and JUST enough "old ways of doing things" which worked together just nicely.

Not Everything Has To Be On The Internet, and I think people forgot this, especially around 20-25 years ago.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:06 AM (T6aVk)

292 Except for being to be able to find exactly whatever you want online and having it delivered to your house at most often a better price instead of trying to find some store and hoping they have it or something close to it.
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I suppose that I am a contrarian. I do my best to buy locally.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:06 AM (XeU6L)

293 I could be a Life Coach:

'Knock it off!'
'Try it without the hat.'
'Stop doing that!'
'There ya go.'
'Now, just flip it over.'

Posted by: Don Black at June 15, 2026 12:06 AM (ZxPkt)

294 I love my DH and would never make him go clothes shopping with me. Besides, I hate clothes shopping so why would I inflict him with the same pain? When I go to a clothing shore, according to my best friend I go in there like I'm storming Omaha Beach, except I'm in and out faster.

I have, however, occasionally dragged him into bookstores, pre-Kindle.

Posted by: tankascribe at June 15, 2026 12:06 AM (NtoJk)

295 > I hope they saw the "This Side Up" tattoo on his back.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:05 AM (oq9dX)

Just hope no one leaves him on top of a fence post.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:07 AM (IG3/x)

296 I miss the days of the "Wild West" Internet. There was, IMHO, a "sweet spot" with JUST enough Internet and JUST enough "old ways of doing things" which worked together just nicely.

Not Everything Has To Be On The Internet, and I think people forgot this, especially around 20-25 years ago.

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Why would you want to turn on your dishwasher with the panel when you can do it from an app on your phone?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 15, 2026 12:07 AM (u/oMr)

297 Nice article on President Trump's fine health and mind and also a bit on the very nice things some foreign visitors here for soccer have said about the U.S. From the "NY Post" by Miranda Devine:

https://tinyurl.com/y4erctpd

She also has a book out about the shooting in Butler. She was there, and she also has a long interview with Trump on her podcast which is called "Pod Force One", I believe.

Good night, all.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 12:08 AM (lQ+/f)

298 > A Webley .455, I think.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:01 AM (XeU6L)

Seems right.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:08 AM (IG3/x)

299 I received excellent health care too and now im in Hell.

Posted by: Zombie Whorehouse Harry Reid at June 15, 2026 12:10 AM (KtOUo)

300 "Glitchy McTurtle" - Sean Davis.

Posted by: 13times at June 15, 2026 12:10 AM (b9Myn)

301 'Night, Fen

Posted by: mnw at June 15, 2026 12:11 AM (RCjYY)

302 My grandson has a pet turtle. Named him Michaelangelo.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:11 AM (oq9dX)

303 I'm still receiving excellent healthcare.

Posted by: Ruth Bader Ginsburg at June 15, 2026 12:11 AM (u/oMr)

304 Going to H.Depot with hubby was like... a fun date! LOL

We were always doing home improvement projects together. One birthday, he gave me a Ryobi kit-- PERFECT! Just what I wanted.

Christmas & birthdays for him, was always some kind of new tool and/or project supplies.

Yeah, we're not *normal* and that's OK!!!

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:12 AM (rdVOm)

305 We may or may not go to son's 4th of July party with a lot of friends and their kids to watch fireworks across the valley. We can't see the fireworks here as we have a lot of trees. Undecided. Friends are spread out and my favorite BIL and SIL will be on their boat.

In 1976 for the bicentennial I was with my family at a beach house on Dauphin Island, Alabama. I hung out a lot on the beach late at night with my brother drinking beer and watching fireworks. Looking at that sky I remember hoping to find love (finally) and did a few months later.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 12:12 AM (WONhk)

306 The society to end unnecessary compound words

Visa ist DENIED

-DienststellefürdieVerweigerungvonVisafür PersonendeutscheSprachekritisieren

Posted by: graf Miklos von und zu Miklostein at June 15, 2026 12:12 AM (6VErX)

307 Oh, yeah... and hubby didn't mind bra-shopping or swimsuit shopping with me, back in the day. Heh!

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:13 AM (rdVOm)

308 Not Everything Has To Be On The Internet, and I think people forgot this, especially around 20-25 years ago.
Posted by: Cow Demon

Only nerd, geeks, and dweebs should be allowed on the internet. As it was 45 years ago.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 15, 2026 12:13 AM (diia5)

309 Maybe they should put Mitch in a glass box with a sun lamp and some lettuce.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:13 AM (oq9dX)

310 My heartfelt condolences, nurse ratched. Same age, only it was my father. You never really get over that.

Posted by: tankascribe at June 15, 2026 12:13 AM (NtoJk)

311 309 Maybe they should put Mitch in a glass box with a sun lamp and some lettuce.

--------

Don't forget the little plastic palm tree.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 15, 2026 12:14 AM (u/oMr)

312 I miss the days of the "Wild West" Internet. There was, IMHO, a "sweet spot" with JUST enough Internet and JUST enough "old ways of doing things" which worked together just nicely.

Not Everything Has To Be On The Internet, and I think people forgot this, especially around 20-25 years ago.
Posted by: Cow Demon

Is 2000 too late?
You could find it on-line. It just wasn't all on Amazon and a few other monsters.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 12:15 AM (/lPRQ)

313 Ach....good night everybody...ARiK's gonna stick me on that charger thing again....how undignified....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's Phone) at June 15, 2026 12:15 AM (QGaXH)

314 The Toby Keith vid always evokes memories for me.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:15 AM (XeU6L)

315 Nytol

Posted by: mnw at June 15, 2026 12:16 AM (RCjYY)

316 I suppose that I am a contrarian. I do my best to buy locally.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:06 AM (XeU6L)

I have never, once in my life, understood this. We cannot live in autarky. My coffee HAS to come from SOMEWHERE, and the TX Panhandle does not raise coffee.

Sure, there are businesses unique to various towns I go visit. (In San Marcos, TX, you will never find me in a Starbucks but you can definitely find me in a Mochas and Javas - shameless plug.) But I love all businesses, great and small. The evil Walmart nearest me does in fact employ lots of people who live close by. I have seen lots of good small businesses and lots of awful small businesses - just because you are a small, local business does not mean you are inherently morally superior. You compete with everyone else. And if I like your business I will spend money there. Just my 0.02.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:16 AM (T6aVk)

317 A Webley .455, I think.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:01 AM (XeU6L)

That was the service pistol, but they are hardly something to lug around under a coat.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:16 AM (rbvCR)

318 I suppose that I am a contrarian. I do my best to buy locally.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,

Mike Hammer, being of The Mountain People, must bring all necessary supplies up a steep and winding path from the Lowland Peoples, with whom he occasionally trades certain seasonal goods.

Posted by: Saluda River-side Miklos at June 15, 2026 12:17 AM (6VErX)

319 Maybe they should put Mitch in a glass box with a sun lamp and some lettuce.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:13 AM (oq9dX)

End the tyranny of the tortoisie!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 12:18 AM (1z8ji)

320 A 95yo man is conversing some old ladies. One of them says "Did you know you can tell a man's age and sometimes even his birthday just by looking at his penis?"

The old man is skeptical. He drops trou and the women inspect him closely.

"You are 95 years old and your birthday was yesterday."

"How on earth can you tell?"

"We were at your party."

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:19 AM (IG3/x)

321
Lmao

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:20 AM (x4yF4)

322 That was the service pistol, but they are hardly something to lug around under a coat.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:16 AM (rbvCR)

I don't know if there were any small Webleys in that era. I think they made some in .38, but the frame was still large.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 12:20 AM (1z8ji)

323 The last time I wandered around a mall in Florida, it was raining and I had my gorgeous toddler boy in a stroller, waiting to pick up his 4yr old brother at preschool.

This boy had white blonde ringlets and big green eyes. Ladies would stop and tell him how pretty he was. By age two he learned to pat his hair and say,"Oh, thank you" to his fans, as he'd heard me say it so much. Ha! No, he's not ghey and now shaves his curls off and you'd never know it was curly. He did go through a blond afro stage in junior high that mortifies him now.

If I ever had to go to a mall it was for something specific vs wandering around looking at stuff. I may have done this wandering in HS but it was a dept store where I had my mother's credit card.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 12:21 AM (WONhk)

324 Looks like Watson's gun is mostly described as "his old service revolver", so the Webley is a possibility. Intarwebs say another possibility is .450 Adams , which is a new one to me. It was apparently the Webley's immediate predecessor in the British forces.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:22 AM (IG3/x)

325 "We were at your party."
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

*thinks about looking at the prospectus for The Villages again*

Posted by: Old Manballs Miklos at June 15, 2026 12:22 AM (6VErX)

326 Props to the Canes. It's a shame you are located in Raleigh rather than Charlotte.

I wish I cared about what happened to the Spurs, but the NBA ruined that for me. If politics can stay out of sports, I'll follow them again (can the NHL add a team in Houston? Please?) because they need to be an escape for me to enjoy it again.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:22 AM (T6aVk)

327 Oh, yeah... and hubby didn't mind bra-shopping or swimsuit shopping with me, back in the day. Heh!

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:13 AM (rdVOm)

Its a good excuse to watch other woman who are bra shopping. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 12:22 AM (snZF9)

328 Looks like Watson's gun is mostly described as "his old service revolver", so the Webley is a possibility. Intarwebs say another possibility is .450 Adams , which is a new one to me. It was apparently the Webley's immediate predecessor in the British forces.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:22 AM (IG3/x)

In one of the stories, I forget which one, Holmes says to Watson, "Be sure to bring your Webley".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 12:24 AM (1z8ji)

329 319 Maybe they should put Mitch in a glass box with a sun lamp and some lettuce.
Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:13 AM (oq9dX)

This, right here, is why I come back to the Ace of Spades. Lol. Blows kisses.

Goodnight. I accidently fell asleep earlier. Apparently watching Tousi on my laptop as my husband is not pleased with Trump right now and I am clueless. I do hope he did not pull a Bush League war trick like they did.

On the bright side I doubt the IRGC will behave for more than a week and maybe we can finish the job.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 12:25 AM (WONhk)

330 "281 We love living here so we order most stuff online.

I thoroughly despise the modern world and my biggest wish would be to live in 1970.

Except for being to be able to find exactly whatever you want online and having it delivered to your house at most often a better price instead of trying to find some store and hoping they have it or something close to it.

That's better.
Posted by: Azjaeger at June 15, 2026 12:02 AM (3/XaG)"

Like many American businesses these days, most of the local retailers have incompetent buyers and inventory management. I would pay more for a local source but the stores just suck.

I can think of maybe .... shit, 4 or 5 extant brick and mortar shops I am personally familiar with that are excellent and none of them are even in my state.

Posted by: heya at June 15, 2026 12:26 AM (ctAuL)

331
Watson always had to take his gun.

I'm not sure if Holmes fired a gun.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:26 AM (x4yF4)

332 If I ever had to go to a mall it was for something specific vs wandering around looking at stuff. I may have done this wandering in HS but it was a dept store where I had my mother's credit card.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 12:21 AM (WONhk)

Back in the day my fellow nerds/social outcasts would go to the nearby mall - rather close to the HS - and hit the bookstores and record stores. I was the only one with a job so I was the only one with money for the most part. I'd load up on a few books and some cassettes (!) and call it a day. If we were adventurous or ahd the time we'd go over to the nearby comic shop and see what it had.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:26 AM (T6aVk)

333 Its a good excuse to watch other woman who are bra shopping. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

Classic guy at a Victoria's Secret-

'I'm looking for something for my girlfriend, could you try this on for me?"

Posted by: Miklos doesn't think anybody was fooling anybody at June 15, 2026 12:27 AM (6VErX)

334 I don't know if there were any small Webleys in that era. I think they made some in .38, but the frame was still large.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 12:20 AM (1z8ji)

The British Bulldog was the Webley pocket pistol of the time, and there were scads of similar pocket pistols made in Belgium

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:28 AM (rbvCR)

335 Its a good excuse to watch other woman who are bra shopping. lol
Posted by: Berserker

Yes, but I give hubby much credit for being discrete, IF he was checking out other women... He seemed quite intent on checking *my* selections, LOL.

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:28 AM (rdVOm)

336 > *thinks about looking at the prospectus for The Villages again*
Posted by: Old Manballs Miklos at June 15, 2026 12:22 AM (6VErX)

That's that retirement community that has the highest per capita STD rate in the United States, right?

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:28 AM (IG3/x)

337 Is 2000 too late?
You could find it on-line. It just wasn't all on Amazon and a few other monsters.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 12:15 AM (/lPRQ)

If you look back at 2000 I think that is a good example. Enough old fashioned ways of doing things that worked, augmented by just the right amount of technology.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:29 AM (T6aVk)

338 Oh, and btw-- VS *sucks*! Cheap & scratchy crap, ugly colors (last time I looked) at premium prices. No thanks.

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:30 AM (rdVOm)

339 327 Oh, yeah... and hubby didn't mind bra-shopping or swimsuit shopping with me, back in the day. Heh!

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:13 AM (rdVOm)
***********************
That just brought memories of me trying on a swimsuit with the toddler in his stroller. He was very articulate early like his daughter.

I'd just gotten the suit on when he said, loudly, "Mama you've got (I held my breath, please don't say it) a beep beep!"). Exhale.

That is I had a navel, too. Whew! Never did that again!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 12:30 AM (WONhk)

340 That's that retirement community that has the highest per capita STD rate in the United States, right?

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

mmmmm....Medicaid

Posted by: Miklos recalls Ben Franklin's comments on older women at June 15, 2026 12:31 AM (6VErX)

341 299 I received excellent health care too and now im in Hell.
Posted by: Zombie Whorehouse Harry Reid at June 15, 2026 12:10 AM (KtOUo)

Oh, no no no, you ESPECIALLY had no health for which to care. Especially that of the mental or moral variety.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:31 AM (T6aVk)

342 > I'm not sure if Holmes fired a gun.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:26 AM (x4yF4)

I don't think he did. He was an boxer and stick fighter (a very useful skill back in the day when all gentlemen carried sticks), and also was an expert in at least one Asian martial art.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:32 AM (IG3/x)

343 Maybe they should put Mitch in a glass box with a sun lamp and some lettuce.

--------

Don't forget the little plastic palm tree.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 15, 2026 12:14 AM (u/oMr)

Perhaps some kale and/or seaweed.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 12:32 AM (qx7Zg)

344 I sometimes think Idaho is America 25 years ago. I get a really old-school vibe. I like it.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 11:16 PM (0aYVJ
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I've been saying for years that Cheyenne is about 30 years behind the times in very good ways. Enjoy it - I fear it will not last

Posted by: 496 at June 15, 2026 12:32 AM (6THca)

345 Funny shit, this dude describes each section of jersey, and somewhat gets it right. Some funny shit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIShlWkkdmw

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 12:32 AM (snZF9)

346 Watson always had to take his gun.

I'm not sure if Holmes fired a gun.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:26 AM (x4yF4)

He did. At one point he had a target or "parlor" pistol that he used to shoot a heart and a V and A within on the wall, during a bout of melancholia that he was self medicating with cocaine injections.
Much to Mrs Hudson's dismay.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:33 AM (rbvCR)

347 Well, 10:30 here already. It's cloudy this evening, so no stargazing o be had. I did some mowing and some brake work, so had a busy day. Going to get an early one. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 15, 2026 12:33 AM (1z8ji)

348 I had my mother's credit card.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
---

No mall card for you.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 12:33 AM (vC80E)

349 *thinks about looking at the prospectus for The Villages again*
Posted by: Old Manballs Miklos at June 15, 2026 12:22 AM (6VErX)

You are on fire tonight, my man!

The old sex STD's is probably not mentioned. I did read of a feud before the election of someone's Trump outfitted golf cart and an old Dim going berserk.

Maybe they have a police call log like Pittsburgh?

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 12:34 AM (WONhk)

350 I had forgotten that Holmes referred to Watson's service pistol. Those things are still boat-anchors.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:34 AM (rbvCR)

351 > At one point he had a target or "parlor" pistol that he used to shoot a heart and a V and A within on the wall, d

Ah, yes. I remember that now. Although I thought it was described as a "patriotic" "VR" (Victoria Regina).

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:34 AM (IG3/x)

352 I've been saying for years that Cheyenne is about 30 years behind the times in very good ways. Enjoy it - I fear it will not last
Posted by: 496 at June 15, 2026 12:32 AM (6THca)

What scares me is that Cheyenne is too damn close to Denver and I can see the locusts heading north...

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:34 AM (T6aVk)

353
Kindltot,

You're right. That was funny.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:34 AM (x4yF4)

354 310. You never really get over that.
Posted by: tankascribe

❤️

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 15, 2026 12:35 AM (iUl7B)

355 Hey guys,

We have a launch in the morning.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 17-54
SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: June 15, 2026
Launch Time: 7:00 a.m. PDT (1400 UTC, 16:00 CEST)

https://youtu.be/gWyMGLqlFvE

Posted by: Joyenz at June 15, 2026 12:36 AM (2F0/Y)

356 "When Holmes, in one of his queer humors, would sit in an arm-chair with his hair-trigger and a hundred Boxer cartridges, and proceed to adorn the opposite wall with a patriotic V.R. done in bullet-pocks, I felt strongly that neither the atmosphere nor the appearance of our room was improved by it."

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:36 AM (IG3/x)

357 Do they have "maid" service at the Villages?

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:37 AM (oq9dX)

358 Is 2000 too late?
You could find it on-line. It just wasn't all on Amazon and a few other monsters.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 12:15 AM (/lPRQ)

If you look back at 2000 I think that is a good example. Enough old fashioned ways of doing things that worked, augmented by just the right amount of technology.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:29 AM (T6aVk)

I think they might have had printed internet website directories at that time, but they were dying out.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 15, 2026 12:37 AM (qx7Zg)

359
wth,

They do in Canada, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:38 AM (x4yF4)

360 No mall card for you.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 12:33 AM (vC80E)

****************
I am seriously surprised I was not a brat but a happy whatever pretend hippie girl. In my cute boho tops and bell bottoms. The tops I wore are making a come back for the last few years. I was way cool.

I totally confess to being part of the gas shortage under Carter as I had my father's gas credit card. We'd drive around listening to music without a care in the world in my V8 Impala that winter. There was nothing else to do on the farms in cold February, so this is what we did.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 12:38 AM (WONhk)

361 On the bright side I doubt the IRGC will behave for more than a week and maybe we can finish the job.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat

On the slight chance they do behave they'll sign the deal to commemorate Juneteenth !

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 12:38 AM (/lPRQ)

362 Ah, yes. I remember that now. Although I thought it was described as a "patriotic" "VR" (Victoria Regina).

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:34 AM (IG3/x)

It has been a while since I read the stories, and i have read some pastiches too, which are not always cannon.
I do have a love for 1898 era firearms.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 15, 2026 12:38 AM (rbvCR)

363 My grandson has a pet turtle. Named him Michaelangelo.
Posted by: wth

Good call. Nunchucks are the coolest ninja weapon. At least among the four the ninja turtles used.

Posted by: mikeski at June 15, 2026 12:38 AM (VHUov)

364 Imagine having a sailboat and never leaving the dock.

Go sailing.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 12:40 AM (viF8m)

365 A Japanese man tries biscuits and gravy.

"Is it… finished?" I asked, carefully.

"Honey, that's what it looks like."

https://x.com/japan_nobunaga/status/2065651785297973418

Posted by: 13times at June 15, 2026 12:40 AM (b9Myn)

366 I sometimes think Idaho is America 25 years ago. I get a really old-school vibe. I like it.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 11:16 PM

Welcome, Pug! Glad you like it here! It's so good to hear about *like-minded* people moving into this great state! (Speaking as a native Idahoan)

Most of the influx here, has been libtards fleeing the results of their own idiocy... locusts... clueless as to WHY things sucked so badly "back home in California"

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:40 AM (rdVOm)

367 Good night, all!

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 15, 2026 12:42 AM (IG3/x)

368
JackStraw,

Just to show off?

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:42 AM (x4yF4)

369 Only nerd, geeks, and dweebs should be allowed on the internet. As it was 45 years ago.
Posted by: weft cut-loop

You don't have to go back that far. 1993 was The Year September Never Ended, because America OnLine connected to the Internet, and allowed the great unwashed to join all the geeks.

Posted by: mikeski was online before that at June 15, 2026 12:44 AM (VHUov)

370 I had forgotten that Holmes referred to Watson's service pistol. Those things are still boat-anchors.
Posted by: Kindltot
-------

I had a friend that carried an M1 carbine when we were hog hunting, and a Webley .455 as a sidearm. Another buddy carried an M98 Mauser.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:45 AM (XeU6L)

371 If you look back at 2000 I think that is a good example. Enough old fashioned ways of doing things that worked, augmented by just the right amount of technology.
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:29 AM (T6aVk)

I think they might have had printed internet website directories at that time, but they were dying out.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf

Search engines just searched and did not push paid ads to cover the first three pages, and no asinine AI commentary on a simple search.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 12:47 AM (/lPRQ)

372 I always liked that Holmes trusted Watson to tag along on some of his more dangerous adventures. I can imagine Holmes thinking "He can be obtuse at times, but he's a solid chap and I'm pretty sure he'll know when to put a big hole in someone's head if it comes down to it."

Posted by: PabloD at June 15, 2026 12:47 AM (K1RVP)

373 Mmm, biscuits and sausage gravy...

I need to do some grocery shopping!

Posted by: JQ at June 15, 2026 12:47 AM (rdVOm)

374 361 On the bright side I doubt the IRGC will behave for more than a week and maybe we can finish the job.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
...
On the slight chance they do behave they'll sign the deal to commemorate Juneteenth !

https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-federationVille
Would you be so quick to sign a treaty with an enemy you will surely defeat?

Dancing is for people who are Pathetic.

Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at June 15, 2026 12:48 AM (9sjoz)

375 Search engines just searched and did not push paid ads to cover the first three pages, and no asinine AI commentary on a simple search.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
-----
It's easy to remember when there was no Google.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 12:49 AM (XeU6L)

376 They do in Canada, lol.
Posted by: four seasons
......

Might as well go out with a smile on my face.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 12:51 AM (oq9dX)

377
PabloD,

Yep

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:51 AM (x4yF4)

378 Biscuits and gravy. I love them. But like chicken and waffles, I almost never eat them.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at June 15, 2026 12:52 AM (lZt8q)

379 What scares me is that Cheyenne is too damn close to Denver and I can see the locusts heading north...

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 12:34 AM (T6aVk)
-------
I keep telling people WY needs to build the wall and make them pay for it!

Honestly, I'm sure they're coming.

Posted by: 496 at June 15, 2026 12:52 AM (RY+qq)

380
I don't get the chicken and waffle thing.
Weird combination.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:53 AM (x4yF4)

381 >>JackStraw,

>>Just to show off?

Worse. Aspiring sailor and also a lawyer.

And also a lawyer.

Did I mention lawyer?

F'ckn lawyers.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 12:56 AM (viF8m)

382 Does this mean that Califonia licenses all those palm readers, tarot dealers and seers?
Posted by: tankdemon

For entertainment purposes only

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at June 15, 2026 12:57 AM (DZ9Lv)

383 Does this mean that Califonia licenses all those palm readers, tarot dealers and seers?
Posted by: tankdemon

For entertainment purposes only
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal

You will pay The Leviathan for your license for the right to play silly games.

Posted by: CALI at June 15, 2026 12:58 AM (VHUov)

384
Lol JackStraw.

He has probably gone to bed.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 12:58 AM (x4yF4)

385 Web wanderings today

🤖 AI buys robot and car, does exactly what experts warned. (15:10)
https://youtu.be/IPaMKTb5csQ

🐶 NEW DRUG ALERT FOR DOGS – FDA JUST APPROVED A YEAR-LONG POISON INJECTION
Bravecto Quantum — the new injectable PESTICIDE “flea & tick shot” that is causing SEIZURES and DEATH. … pumps a pesticide straight into your dog’s body … Your dog’s blood becomes toxic for a YEAR.
h/t Claudia, IOTWreport
https://x.com/i/status/2065041363972796743

🤪 Zeducation on Sunday (24:03)
https://youtu.be/MlWwcKvq0lE

Posted by: mindful webworker - Making good use of AI at June 15, 2026 12:59 AM (32Bdv)

386 What scares me is that Cheyenne is too damn close to Denver and I can see the locusts heading north...
Posted by: Cow Demon

I keep telling people WY needs to build the wall and make them pay for it!
Honestly, I'm sure they're coming.
Posted by: 496

From Denver? Isn't everyone there too baked to get out of their moms' basements?

Posted by: mikeski at June 15, 2026 01:00 AM (VHUov)

387 I totally confess to being part of the gas shortage under Carter as I had my father's gas credit card. We'd drive around listening to music without a care in the world in my V8 Impala that winter. There was nothing else to do on the farms in cold February, so this is what we did.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 12:38 AM (WONhk)

Most of us were driving big block street rods. We did our part to make the gas shortage more severe. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 01:00 AM (snZF9)

388 A Japanese man tries biscuits and gravy.
Posted by: 13times

I've seen that account retweeted for the past 2 weeks. No way it's real.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 15, 2026 01:00 AM (diia5)

389 It's easy to remember when there was no Google.
Posted by: Mike Hammer

I couldn't remember. I had to ask Jeeves.

Posted by: mikeski at June 15, 2026 01:01 AM (VHUov)

390 Does Jeeves know what Alexa is wearing?

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 01:02 AM (oq9dX)

391 My only real hope right now is that Israel will keep attacking Lebanon, and Iran will get pissed enough to attack Israel with a big wave of missiles, and between them they will make a big enough stink to blow up this whole deal before Trump gets a chance to sign it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 01:03 AM (cx1bp)

392 Does Jeeves know what Alexa is wearing?
Posted by: wth

Alexa wears granny panties.

That Siri slut, though. Rawr.

Posted by: Jeeves at June 15, 2026 01:05 AM (VHUov)

393 NEW DRUG ALERT FOR DOGS – FDA JUST APPROVED A YEAR-LONG POISON INJECTION
........

Can I give that to my neighbors dog?

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 01:05 AM (oq9dX)

394 Does Jeeves know what Alexa is wearing?
Posted by: wth
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We should ask him.

Posted by: Bertie Wooster at June 15, 2026 01:05 AM (XeU6L)

395 Fuckin' thing won't shut up.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 01:06 AM (oq9dX)

396 I go commando.

Posted by: Alexa at June 15, 2026 01:09 AM (izy1S)

397 Imagine having a sailboat and never leaving the dock.

Go sailing.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 12:40 AM (viF8m)

There was a marina in sewaren NJ some years back, could still be there for all I know. Not exactly an upscale area, a little industrial. It seemed like dudes had boats there just so they had a place to drink and get away from the wives. I don't know if the boats ever left. It was on the Arthur Kill river across from Staten island, so not exactly a sight seeing route, unless cruising along with container ships was your thing. I'm not sure if I had a boat it would leave either. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 15, 2026 01:10 AM (snZF9)

398 Earlier today someone posted that the Kentucky legislature had taken away the governor’s ability to appoint a successor for a vacancy in the senate for Kentucky. I seem to remember reading about this law when it was passed. Don’t recall what the alternative is, but it won’t be the Kentucky governor’s call.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 01:10 AM (ZVgZ4)

399 391 My only real hope right now is that Israel will keep attacking Lebanon, and Iran will get pissed enough to attack Israel with a big wave of missiles, and between them they will make a big enough stink to blow up this whole deal before Trump gets a chance to sign it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 15, 2026 01:03 AM (cx1bp)

*************
My dude is not pleased at all. I keep hoping all will be well and they will screw up. I think all the signing is just the beginning and not a treaty on the 19th?

I keep wondering why. Was it because terrorists had the blueprints to Ivanka's house in FL? Something changed.

Then I think he's playing reverse taqiyya with them or waiting til after the 4th to avoid sleeper cells here.

Dunno. I don't like it.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 01:11 AM (WONhk)

400
I've given up trying to figure wth is going on.

Posted by: four seasons at June 15, 2026 01:13 AM (x4yF4)

401 362 Ah, yes. I remember that now. Although I thought it was described as a "patriotic" "VR" (Victoria Regina).

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
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If she came reincarnate, England wouldn't be so pissy. She'd stiffen them up.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 01:14 AM (vC80E)

402 I go commando.
Posted by: Alexa
......

All those times I asked you never told me that, bitch.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 01:14 AM (oq9dX)

403 Then I think he's playing reverse taqiyya with them or waiting til after the 4th to avoid sleeper cells here.

Dunno. I don't like it.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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They are playing their game but they are in Donald's house (we rule the world) and Trump owns the casino. The house always wins.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 01:16 AM (vC80E)

404 It's that we a so accustomed to having losers for leaders.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 01:17 AM (vC80E)

405 When Holmes, in one of his queer humors, would sit in an arm-chair with his hair-trigger and a hundred Boxer cartridges, and proceed to adorn the opposite wall with a patriotic V.R. done in bullet-pocks, I felt strongly that neither the atmosphere nor the appearance of our room was improved by it."
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

Yep

Try telling Darleen that after a double shift and payday bonus Natty Daddys and that cheap tequila Marleen brings in

Posted by: Miklos is necessarily flexible about interior decoration at June 15, 2026 01:18 AM (6VErX)

406 I go commando.
Posted by: Alexa
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All those times I asked you never told me that, bitch.
Posted by: wth

Alexa is such a total slut bitch

Posted by: Siri at June 15, 2026 01:20 AM (6VErX)

407 I've seen that account retweeted for the past 2 weeks. No way it's real."

No harm, no foul! I can understand why some might think B&SG look like... up chuck.

Just yesterday there was a video made by a Scotsman/world cup fan wandering somewhere in LA and he's gushing/astonished by the beauty of a polished stainless steel fuel tanker w/Kenwood tractor. Then he spots a well kept concrete truck driving past.

Posted by: 13times at June 15, 2026 01:20 AM (b9Myn)

408 AI buys robot and car, does exactly what experts warned. (15:10)
https://youtu.be/IPaMKTb5csQ
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Spooky shit.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 15, 2026 01:20 AM (XeU6L)

409 Was waiting for you to get rid of that crappy DSL connection.

Posted by: Alexa at June 15, 2026 01:20 AM (izy1S)

410 I need to see if I can find my collected Holmes book and refresh. Read the stories in college, which was… a while back.

Coming up this week:
❎Tuesday, primary voting - guess I ought to start researching what & who is on the ballot.
🩺Thursday, consult with the surgeon on possibly finally putting parts of me back together.

That should be enough for one week. Better get rested.

https://youtu.be/W2gABYTmXos

G'nite, y'all.

Posted by: mindful webworker - there's a song about just anything online at June 15, 2026 01:20 AM (32Bdv)

411 Alexa is such a total slut bitch
Posted by: Siri at June 15, 2026 01:20 AM (6VErX)

You both suck.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 01:22 AM (T6aVk)

412 They are playing their game but they are in Donald's house (we rule the world) and Trump owns the casino. The house always wins.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 01:16 AM (vC80E)

I hope and pray. I do not want to think of him as I do the Bush Leagues someday. They did not finish what they started.

One part of me thinks all will be well

The other part tells me not to believe the MSM

Then there's the tiny part telling my husband that I don't believe Trump is stupid

I do think the IRGC is stupid, so that's where my hope lies. There is no leader. They are infighting barbarians and no one at the helm (there is no helm).

Off to bed. I am not liking this year of finally feeling olde.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 01:23 AM (WONhk)

413 AI catfight. Meow.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 01:23 AM (oq9dX)

414 My dude is not pleased at all. I keep hoping all will be well and they will screw up. I think all the signing is just the beginning and not a treaty on the 19th?

I keep wondering why. Was it because terrorists had the blueprints to Ivanka's house in FL? Something changed.

Then I think he's playing reverse taqiyya with them or waiting til after the 4th to avoid sleeper cells here.

Dunno. I don't like it.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 01:11 AM (WONhk)

A treaty would have to be approved by the Senate.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 01:24 AM (T6aVk)

415 Hands up.

How many of you had Trump was going to completely own Venezuela and the Panama Canal?

Maybe watch more.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 01:26 AM (viF8m)

416 I note that we haven't heard much about Shah Junior recently. My expert analysis (ha!) is that Iran is falling apart, with the IRGC officers becoming warlords over their regions. The only territory we give a damn about is the coastline, to prevent attacks on shipping.

The interior of the country is too big to invade and hold, so expect a decade of the Gulf States, America, and Israel playing whack-a-mole whenever one of the warlords gets too powerful or tries to get a nuke.

Then Jeffersonian Democracy will break out in Iran, everyone will hold hands, and we will all sing Kumbyah around the campfire.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 01:29 AM (rv0XX)

417 415 Hands up.

How many of you had Trump was going to completely own Venezuela and the Panama Canal?

Maybe watch more.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 01:26 AM (viF8m)
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Thanks. You're right...as usual.

In the back of my mind I believe there is a plan to this. He knows he's dealing with barbarians with Gere gerbil brains. He knows they are going to screw up. I want them finished for good.

Goodnight all you crazy people. I mean it this time. I'm a mess because I did not sleep well last night and need to catch up. The days are gone where a bad night did not matter.

I was not old til this year and had the same mind of myself at 22yrs and thought it could go on forever. BOOM!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at June 15, 2026 01:32 AM (WONhk)

418 I don't get the chicken and waffle thing.
Weird combination.

Posted by: four seasons

I'd guess the chicken is leftovers for breakfast protein.
Like cold pizza and warm beer.

Otherwise I'd rather have sausage, bacon, ham, and/or steak.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 01:34 AM (/lPRQ)

419 How many of you had Trump was going to completely own Venezuela and the Panama Canal?

Wasn't on my radar.

Posted by: 13times at June 15, 2026 01:34 AM (b9Myn)

420 Trump says, Cuba Libre, after he finishes Iran.

He's saying after the treaty is signed Hormuz will be open. He's not mentioning his oath, we will not leave uranium in Iran.
It appears that uranium is not a big part of the treaty However it is a big part of Trump's goal.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 01:36 AM (vC80E)

421 Earlier today someone posted that the Kentucky legislature had taken away the governor’s ability to appoint a successor for a vacancy in the senate for Kentucky. I seem to remember reading about this law when it was passed. Don’t recall what the alternative is, but it won’t be the Kentucky governor’s call.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 01:10 AM (ZVgZ4)

I read a while back that the Governor's position is the Kentucky Constitution says he gets to do the appointing, so the law is null and void.

One would think the Kentucky Supreme Court would weigh in on this matter.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 01:37 AM (rv0XX)

422
Maybe they should put Mitch in a glass box with a sun lamp and some lettuce.
Posted by: wth

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omg lolol

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 15, 2026 01:39 AM (n7rxJ)

423 A Japanese man tries biscuits and gravy.
Posted by: 13times

I've seen that account retweeted for the past 2 weeks. No way it's real.
Posted by: weft cut-loop

Just watched "Koreans Watch 'Family Guy' Asian Gags"

Prologue explains that Peter is a stereotype idiot and bigot... it's part of the humor.

Fake or real, it was pretty damn funny.
The Korean panel said they think a writer has lived in Korea, gets it, and likes it.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 01:40 AM (/lPRQ)

424 Then Jeffersonian Democracy will break out in Iran, everyone will hold hands, and we will all sing Kumbyah around the campfire.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
.......

Dibs on that hot brunette in the head towel.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 01:40 AM (oq9dX)

425 I don't even care if she has only one eyebrow.

Posted by: wth at June 15, 2026 01:44 AM (oq9dX)

426 >>Thanks. You're right...as usual.

That's the most wonderful thing any woman has ever said to me.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 15, 2026 01:46 AM (viF8m)

427 424 Then Jeffersonian Democracy will break out in Iran, everyone will hold hands, and we will all sing Kumbyah around the campfire.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

I'd just go for imperfect Constitutional monarchy at this point, which the Iranian people can manage.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 01:46 AM (T6aVk)

428 416 "I note that we haven't heard much about Shah Junior recently. My expert analysis (ha!) is that Iran is falling apart, with the IRGC officers becoming warlords over their regions. The only territory we give a damn about is the coastline, to prevent attacks on shipping.

"The interior of the country is too big to invade and hold, so expect a decade of the Gulf States, America, and Israel playing whack-a-mole whenever one of the warlords gets too powerful or tries to get a nuke."

I'm no prophet, so predicting the future is off the table for me. And none of us really knows what is going on. Yes, the coastline and shipping are important, but the oil bearing provinces are also a thing.

It's also worth remembering that Iran doen't just have Iranians. It also has Turkic peoples, Azeris, Armenians, Arabs, Baluchis, Kurds and other ethnicities that might be tempted to break away. But we'll see what happens.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 01:49 AM (T6aVk)

429 One would think the Kentucky Supreme Court would weigh in on this matter.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 15, 2026 01:37 AM (rv0XX)

Perhaps they will have to.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 15, 2026 01:50 AM (ZVgZ4)

430 I don't even care if she has only one eyebrow.
Posted by: wth

Even if it wraps around back, goes down, warps around, and come back up top again?

The shoulder tufts are hot.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 15, 2026 01:56 AM (/lPRQ)

431 >>>UFC Fighter in his post fight interview exclaimed at the end of his speech, "Michelle Obama is a Man!"

>Did the next fighter articulate that 'Dr. Jill Biden is a whore?'

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 01:56 AM (SRceu)

432
It's also worth remembering that Iran doen't just have Iranians. It also has Turkic peoples, Azeris, Armenians, Arabs, Baluchis, Kurds and other ethnicities that might be tempted to break away. But we'll see what happens.

Posted by: Cow Demon
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War lords fighting each other over their little fiefdoms is just fine. Give them something to do.
Along with, for a fact, the Kurds and the Baluch are fighting for independence. The Baluchis kill Pakistani policing officials, along with Chinese, on a regular basis.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 02:00 AM (vC80E)

433 Georgia republicans ban bar codes on vote tabulations starting july1. Republicans say after july 1 winners of elections will be decided by the state legislature not vote counts.

Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at June 15, 2026 02:02 AM (yiOxa)

434 Hey Horde, I just woke up from a lengthy nap, it was a fun and exhausting weekend, just sipping a wee bit and catching up on the news.

Condolences to Doof on the loss of his Mom, and to Bulg on the loss of his sister.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 15, 2026 02:09 AM (0nHVk)

435 Can't find the X comment but, paraphrased:

Leave it up to Trump to celebrate the US's 250th by having two Mexicans beat the piss out of each other on the White House lawn.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 15, 2026 02:11 AM (diia5)

436 Leave it to me for the soporific post. Sweet dreams Horde.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at June 15, 2026 02:32 AM (0nHVk)

437 unofficial Trump on X
The Typical Liberal
@the_typical_lib - 5h
Imagine having to pretend this sucks

https://tinyurl.com/5cu2w79u

Teddy Roosevelt looks down and smiles.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at June 15, 2026 02:36 AM (vC80E)

438 1 hour to go, quiet now.

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 02:50 AM (Ia/+0)

439 Time to rise and shine

Posted by: Skip at June 15, 2026 03:47 AM (Ia/+0)

440 From the "NY Post"- Protesters in DC used port a potties" to wish President Trump a "crappy birthday". Good grief. They sound like a bunch of eighth graders.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 15, 2026 04:04 AM (ix8EF)

441 Cleanup on aisle 433

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 04:12 AM (T6aVk)

442 >Did the next fighter articulate that 'Dr. Jill Biden is a whore?'
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 15, 2026 01:56 AM (SRceu)

She does her best to look like one. So gross.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 15, 2026 04:13 AM (T6aVk)

443 Pixy's up!

Posted by: m at June 15, 2026 04:34 AM (6wpGE)

Gun Thread: Pre-NoVAMoMe Edition!

Howdy, Y'all! Welcome to the wondrously fabulous Gun Thread! As always, I want to thank all of our regulars for being here week in and week out, and also offer a bigly Gun Thread welcome to any newcomers who may be joining us tonight. Howdy and thank you for stopping by! I hope you find our wacky conversation on the subject of guns 'n shooting both enjoyable and informative. You are always welcome to lurk in the shadows of shame, but I'd like to invite you to jump into the conversation, say howdy, and tell us what kind of shooting you like to do!

Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell did it get to be the Pre-NoVAMoMe Edition? Time to rush your NoVAMoMe plans to completion!

With that, step into the dojo and let's get to the gun stuff below, shall we?

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FUNdamentals

Fundamentals of MoMe'n, that is.

*SIGH*

Why, people? Why?

Why must I beg, badger and cajole you each year to come to the NoVAMoMe and have a good time? I don't get it. It sometimes seems like I am trying to convince you to slam your fingers in a car door, or to set your hair on fire or stab yourself in the eye with a pencil. It's fun to come hang out with your online pals at a MoMe, and there just so happens to be a NoVAMoMe this coming Saturday, June 20th, and you are invited!

It's fun! I swear! Other people swear too! Lots of other people! It's also totally low-key and really only a little bit of a cult. If you want to come and pretend like you don't know anyone and would frankly never in a thousand years associate with any of the other attendees, that's fine! So, fence-sitter scaredy-cats, it's time to make a decision. If you have previously emailed for info but not let us know you're coming, please drop a note to everyone's pal bluebell.

Turn on the volume to hear Gertie politely encourage your attendance. She also said some stuff about curved space-time and gravitational effects in four dimensional Minkowski space, but I forgot to hit record for that part.

If you have no idea what I am talking about, there are details below. If you have been to a MoMe before, any MoMe at all, please comment and let the scaredy-cats know it's safe, and for what must be the gazillionth time, email WeaselBell Productions today!

Special update!

Oh! I totally forgot to mention that a few of us will be at the secret NoVAMoMe location Friday afternoon/early evening if you're in town and want to stop by and visit before the main event Saturday.

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Spotting Scopes

When shooting a rifle at longer distances, a spotting scope is essential. Below is my long-range setup before a match in Phoenix. Note the spotting scope setup next to the rifle scope so I can look through it with a very slight tilt of my head to the left. The wide angle of view is essential for observing range conditions.

As with most things you get what you pay for. My spotting scope is a Kowa TSN-82SV with a fixed 25x eyepiece (sold separately). The large 82mm objective lens lets in a ton of light, has excellent glass, and gives a wide and distortion-free view of what is going on downrange and at the target.

How do you choose a spotting scope? Well your budget is certainly a consideration. Here's a look at how some popular models stack up, and some ideas of things to look for when comparing models.

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Bluing a Colt Python

Nice.

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Starrett Tools

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Our Pal Living Stereo!

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NoVaMoMe 2026

What - you thought there wasn't going to be a NoVaMoMe in 2026?

Note: One of the great joys of NoVAMoMe season, at least for me, is being able to cut and paste the entire block of text below and haranguing you to attend the event. Are you attending? Are you focusing on the fundamentals of attending?

Alright, guys and gals, the long awaited and highly anticipated details of the 2026 NoVAMoMe are here! That's right, I finally got my act together and updated the information page for 2026, and need to go over a few details. First, the date is June 20th, 2026 from 11am to 3pm. Nextly, my bestest blog buddy bluebell and I have decided 2026 will continue the longstanding tradition of NoVAMoMe simplification, and want to pass along the changes from prior years.

First, no registration and no advance charge for food. If you would like to attend, send an email to WeaselBell Productions, and let us know. You will be directed to a sekrit webpage with all of the details. We do ask once you have decided to attend to let us know so we can coordinate an expected count with venue management. Once there if you are hungry or thirsty simply order from the onsite menu and pay separately. Cash and credit cards accepted. Next, although fun, we have decided to again take a break from the raffles and mug sales this year. Depending on how it goes, that may be something we bring back in future years. While your generosity is always appreciated, with no prize table, please leave donations and contributions at home, but bring your appetite for a great afternoon spent with your imaginary online friends.

Next, a NoVAMoMe PSA from our pal bluebell

Hi folks - just a quick PSA. If you write for info about the MoMe, please give us a few words in the body of the email just so I know you are a Moron and not a spammer (moron). I do receive spam on this email account because it's sitting right here in my nic, so that's why I'm asking. I don't want to give our details to a spammer. Also, remember to check your spam folder if you don't receive a reply email.
Thanks.
bluebell

Seriously, just send an email then go to the website with the password provided. If you forget, a link to the email is on the main page, left sidebar. If you do not sign up, bluebell will be disappointed. Weasel will be disappointed, too, but it's bluebell you need to worry about.

That's it, people. Don't be a dork. Email WeaselBell Productions today!

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Highway Patrol!

This week's episode: Gambling Story

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Earth vs The Spider!

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Here are some different online cigar vendors. You will find they not only carry different brands and different lines from those brands, but also varying selections of vitolas (sizes/shapes) of given lines. It's good to have options, especially if you're looking for a specific cigar.

Cigarsinternational.com
Cigarpage.com
Famous-smoke.com
Cigarsdaily.com
Neptunecigar.com
Smallbatchcigar.com
Bobalu Cigar Company
Cigarbid.com
Nicks Cigar World New!

A note about sources. The brick & mortar/online divide exists with cigars, as with guns, and most consumer products, with respect to price. As with guns - since both are "persecuted industries", basically - I make a conscious effort to source at least some of my cigars from my local store(s). It's a small thing, but the brick & mortar segment for both guns and tobacco are precious, and worth supporting where you can. And if you're lucky enough to have a good cigar store/lounge available, they're often a good social event with many dangerous people of the sort who own scary gunz, or read smart military blogs like this one. -rhomboid

Anyone have others to include? Perhaps a small local roller who makes a cigar you like? Send me your recommendation and a link to the site!

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Ammo Link-O-Rama
I'm really very seriously not kidding around anymore. Buy Ammo
AmmoSeek - online ammo search tool
GunBot - online ammo search tool
SG Ammo
Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
Bud's Gun Shop
American Elite Ammo
Lucky Gunner Ammo NEW!

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Please note the new and improved protonmail account gunthread at protonmail dot com. An informal Gun Thread archive can be found HERE. Future expansion plans are in the works for the site Weasel Gun Thread. If you have a question you would like to ask Gun Thread Staff offline, just send us a note and we'll do our best to answer. If you care to share the story of your favorite firearm, send a picture with your nic and tell us what you sadly lost in the tragic canoe accident. If you would like to remain completely anonymous, just say so. Lurkers are always welcome!

That's it for this week - have you been to the range?

Posted by: Weasel at 07:00 PM

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1 Gubs!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:00 PM (Wnv9h)

2 How can I add bourbon to my pecan pie

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 07:00 PM (LHPAg)

3 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 07:00 PM (Ia/+0)

4 Today Is U.S. Army Birthday....and Bourbon Day! Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 07:02 PM (LHPAg)

5 Hello, Weasel!

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 07:03 PM (BCwQW)

6 A gracious good evening!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 07:03 PM (ZVgZ4)

7 How can I add bourbon to my pecan pie
Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 07:00 PM (LHPAg)

Pour a couple of fingers and sip between bites of pie?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 07:04 PM (ZVgZ4)

8 First dog has the fundamentals. Right, Weasel? Is this a training toy for FSJ and Gertie?

https://youtube.com/shorts/QZqZnOdDhfY

Also, to bridge the Food and Gun threads:

https://tinyurl.com/bdhste42+

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (qx7Zg)

9 How can I add bourbon to my pecan pie
Posted by: Eromero

As a chaser?

Posted by: Kratwurst at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (9gKa/)

10 Good evening shooting people!

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (2WIwB)

11 Today Is U.S. Army Birthday....and Bourbon Day! Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not.
Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 07:02 PM

Also Flag Day and Donnie "Two Terms" Trump's birthday.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (Wnv9h)

12 How can I add bourbon to my pecan pie
Posted by: Eromero
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Is that a serious question? I should think the question would be how can I not add bourrboon to your pecan pie!!!!

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (IQ6Gq)

13 Howdy Weasel! Just under 136 hours until you get to see me. You've waited long enough!

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (QMAsf)

14 Birthday of the US Army and Devil's Brigade whiskey for this evening.
Coincidence? I think not.

Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at June 14, 2026 07:06 PM (+iIfu)

15 Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (QMAsf)
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Glad to hear you'll make it! Maybe we should synchronize our watches or something.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:07 PM (PVV5z)

16 A big shout out and Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 07:07 PM (2WIwB)

17 Today Is U.S. Army Birthday....and Bourbon Day! Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not.
Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 07:02 PM

Also Flag Day and Donnie "Two Terms" Trump's birthday.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (Wnv9h)

Ya gotta just LOVE America!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 07:09 PM (2WIwB)

18 Not 1st!!!!!!

Not 10th!!!!!!

Happy Flag Day everyone!!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:09 PM (LGZQv)

19 Scoob!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:10 PM (Wnv9h)

20 19 Scoob!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:10 PM

RMBS!!!

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:10 PM (LGZQv)

21 Glad to hear you'll make it! Maybe we should synchronize our watches or something.
Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:07 PM (PVV5z)

Good idea! Looking forward to seeing you and enjoying some stogies with you.

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 07:11 PM (QMAsf)

22 Howdy!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 07:11 PM (sAmhv)

23 No NoVAMoMe for Me this year, but maybe next year, maybe.

No excuses for any of You People within an 8-hour drive though!!!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 14, 2026 07:11 PM (R+iUD)

24 Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 07:05 PM (QMAsf)
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Glad to hear you'll make it! Maybe we should synchronize our watches or something.
Posted by: Weasel
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Maybe you could use atomic time....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 07:13 PM (IQ6Gq)

25 Good evening to all of you GunHorde denizens. No shooting - just work and veggie garden.

Have a great week all and thank you to Weasel for hosting this group.

Posted by: Coelacanth at June 14, 2026 07:14 PM (eD91D)

26 We can't go to the MoMe for medical reasons, dammit!! But I urge everyone to go. We've been to several and they are always a delight. You can find them by the pleasant conversations and the ongoing background sound of real laughter. And, seriously, a get together with kindred spirits is good for the soul, something you realize afterwards.

Posted by: JTB at June 14, 2026 07:14 PM (yTvNw)

27
Maybe you could use atomic time....
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 07:13 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I do!

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:14 PM (PVV5z)

28 Diogenes
The Cigar Pairing Parlor in Yakima finally got its restaurant license. The food looks good, the humidor is stocked and for those of you in need of suffering, their golf simulators are waiting.
Let me know and I'll introduce you to the place. Liquor license is still pending.

Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at June 14, 2026 07:15 PM (+iIfu)

29 Starrett makes good stuff. Among others, their automatic center punch is head-and-shoulders above any others I've used.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 07:16 PM (0sNs1)

30 Glad to hear you'll make it! Maybe we should synchronize our watches or something.
Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:07 PM (PVV5z)

Good idea! Looking forward to seeing you and enjoying some stogies with you.
Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 07:11 PM

Ditto. Cigars will be brought to VA and smoked with you good people.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:16 PM (Wnv9h)

31 Those attending will get to meet the delightful bluebell who is taking a break from touring with Five Finger Death Punch just for the event!

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:17 PM (PVV5z)

32 Turn on the volume to hear Gertie politely encourage your attendance.

While I don't speak Chi as fluently as I once did, I think "politely encourage" is a fine translation, depending on your definition of "politely encourage".

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 07:18 PM (0sNs1)

33 Per Weasel's instructions --

I more all Hordelings who are close enough to get thine hind quarters to the MoMe!! You can even lurk behind a flowerpot if you want. But I also promise a drink or 2 for any first timer who shows up. C'mon - this is a great time!!!

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 07:19 PM (QMAsf)

34 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and a special pre-NoVAMoMe greeting to our host Weasel. Sadly, can't make it again this year, but I'm locked in for Corsicana.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 07:19 PM (xVpNO)

35 No excuses for any of You People within an 8-hour drive though!!!
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
..............................
I work weekends and I'm in the area. Just got off some leave so this MoMe isn't happening. Under staffed at work. Sunday is available for possible boom stick action.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 07:20 PM (sAmhv)

36 Starrett makes good stuff. Among others, their automatic center punch is head-and-shoulders above any others I've used.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 07:16 PM (0sNs1)
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I also like Mitutoyo and Browne & Sharpe.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:21 PM (PVV5z)

37 Those attending will get to meet the delightful bluebell who is taking a break from touring with Five Finger Death Punch just for the event!
Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:17 PM

For those who have never met the delightful bluebell, do not ask the number or location of the shivs secreted about her person.

You may, however, ask her about her 'black muscle-car donut-burning' period, and in particular, about the donut she burned in the AoSHQ Corporate Headquarters parking lot.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 07:21 PM (0sNs1)

38 I don't know why you wouldn't go to the NoVA MoMe, in fact I don't know why you wouldn't go to any MoMe....same people you "converse with" in the gray boxes, only much easier...it's fun, relaxing, offers food and beverage, and conversation and laughs with similar thinking people. Come on out, you'll even get to chat with Doof, and you know how long it's been since you've done that!

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM (IQ6Gq)

39 Diogenes
The Cigar Pairing Parlor in Yakima finally got its restaurant license. The food looks good, the humidor is stocked and for those of you in need of suffering, their golf simulators are waiting.
Let me know and I'll introduce you to the place. Liquor license is still pending.
Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at June 14, 2026 07:15 PM (+iIfu)

Awesome!
I just checked the menu. The sammies look excellent.
One day I will haul myself up 410 and across the pass.
I might even tell nurse.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM (2WIwB)

40 Peace in our time.

The White House
@WhiteHouse
“The Deal with Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” President Donald J. Trump

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM (ndZc7)

41 30 Ditto. Cigars will be brought to VA and smoked with you good people.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:16 PM

**cough** **cough** **cough**

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM (LGZQv)

42 I don't know why you wouldn't go to the NoVA MoMe, in fact I don't know why you wouldn't go to any MoMe....same people you "converse with" in the gray boxes, only much easier...it's fun, relaxing, offers food and beverage, and conversation and laughs with similar thinking people. Come on out, you'll even get to chat with Doof, and you know how long it's been since you've done that!
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM (IQ6Gq)

One reason. I'm in a wheelchair and cannot travel.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 07:26 PM (qx7Zg)

43 Saw a 3 paddle ground target on a YouTube short. Every hit the next paddle would change left or right.
Tried to save it but it isn't working.

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 07:26 PM (Ia/+0)

44 Sunday is available for possible boom stick action.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come
************
I hope you are able to make it, would love to chat with you in person.

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 07:26 PM (IQ6Gq)

45 Ditto. Cigars will be brought to VA and smoked with you good people.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:16 PM

**cough** **cough** **cough**
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM

Weasel, we're going to need a Man Card ruling on this.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:27 PM (Wnv9h)

46 26 hours is my pool pick for Iran to break the treaty

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 07:27 PM (Ia/+0)

47 Weasel, we're going to need a Man Card ruling on this.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:27 PM (Wnv9h)
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I think we all know the answer.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:29 PM (PVV5z)

48 OK. Late. But I am castaway on a small island. We barely have electricity, let alone internet.
But we have Gertie and spotting scopes. Thx, Weasel!

Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 07:29 PM (rYvai)

49 I think Iran starts blowing stuff up in about 2, maybe 3 hours.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 07:29 PM (qx7Zg)

50 Been enjoying some bourbons these last few nights, and was going to return to Scotch tonight, but now knowing it's National Bourbon Day, bourbon it is! And a toast to the Army on its birthday, from an old Navy guy. Looking forward to Saturday!

Posted by: Patches at June 14, 2026 07:30 PM (338iJ)

51 Spotting scopes...what a very timely topic....thanks for the information, as I predict it will be used in the near future....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 07:31 PM (IQ6Gq)

52 As it is the intersection of many great anniversaries today, I'll have to pour a bourbon to toast the Army, the flag, and the CinC. Brb...

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:32 PM (Wnv9h)

53 Sra blaster and I will be in attendance. This may be our last. We are working towards exiting Northern Virginia by the end of the year.

Stupid commies

Blaster acres is in the free state of Florida.

Posted by: blaster at June 14, 2026 07:32 PM (8NhC4)

54 47 Weasel, we're going to need a Man Card ruling on this.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:27 PM (Wnv9h)
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I think we all know the answer.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:29 PM

Yes, the person who has the fortitude to resist peer pressure is definitely manly. Doubly so if they shoot .45 :-)

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:33 PM (LGZQv)

55 I posted about spitting scopes after the Tx MoMe.

We spent what i thought was a lot of money on a spotting scope (about $400 iirc). 80mm objective. Spent money on a good tripod too.

They are good for spotting.

But. The scopes weasel and the like are using are an entirely different level. Order of magnitude higher price. $3k plus. But they are also significantly better. Are they 10x better? I don't know but you could see whether you hit the thousand through those scopes. Ours? Kinda. Looks like we hit it.

I will say if RI Red had not been spotting - between his skill and that much better optic - we wouldn't have hit the 1000.

Posted by: blaster at June 14, 2026 07:38 PM (8NhC4)

56 Hi weasel!
Hi gang!

Thanks for the thread.

Range report

Did some .380 firing and was not great, but hit the target not really using sights and low ready as fast as I could.

Colt .380 is my console pistol, so I would be firing one handed through a window opening quickly. Otherwise, I’m driving around through or over the aggressor.

Ruger Mark IV plinking was very satisfying. Small groups at 10 yards. Easy peasy.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 07:41 PM (DMpo1)

57
This is a special bulletin.

*long pause*
*faint static*

I have nothing useful to contribute.

This has been a special bulletin. We return you to the previously programmed light raillery.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 07:41 PM (O0L8i)

58 Eromero, I once assisted at a cooking class for a chef making pecan pie from his own recipe. He looked at the amount of bourbon required and said "That can't be right!" and upended the bottle!

And that's a chef's professional opinion!

Posted by: Wenda at June 14, 2026 07:42 PM (UIfeN)

59 Blaster, you’re right. Order of magnitude is great, but for our non-expert level of shooting, not necessary for spotting.
Not that I wouldn’t love to have some super optics, but I’d rather spend limited funds on bullet-sending platforms!

Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 07:44 PM (33fCl)

60 This is a special bulletin.

*long pause*
*faint static*

~~I have nothing useful to contribute.~~
The .41 Magnum is the pinnacle of handgun cartridge development.

This has been a special bulletin. We return you to the previously programmed light raillery.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 07:41 PM

FIFY. See? Easy-peasy!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 07:45 PM (0sNs1)

61 Ruger Mark IV plinking was very satisfying. Small groups at 10 yards. Easy peasy.
Posted by: nurse ratched

I've heard the Mark IV is MUCH easier to break down and clean? I have a Mark III 22/45 with a bull barrel, and the thing is ridiculously accurate. But it's a PITA to take apart and clean (and mostly to reassemble).

Posted by: Military Moron at June 14, 2026 07:46 PM (YFHwl)

62 Diogenes
That would be excellent. Nurse has a standing invite here.
It'd make a great day.

Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at June 14, 2026 07:48 PM (+iIfu)

63 I've heard the Mark IV is MUCH easier to break down and clean? I have a Mark III 22/45 with a bull barrel, and the thing is ridiculously accurate. But it's a PITA to take apart and clean (and mostly to reassemble).
Posted by: Military Moron at June 14, 2026

MM, I have one of those and, you’re right, it’s ridiculously accurate.
The key to reassembly is turning it upside down so that little lever (whatever it is) falls in place.

Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 07:49 PM (33fCl)

64 Going to be an early evening. Have to go into the office tomorrow.
Hopefully the celebrations of the NBA final are cleaned up.

Thank you Weasel, look forward to seeing you and the others this Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

I will be bringing my .45 down for the Sunday get together of the DMV outing.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:51 PM (LGZQv)

65 Going to be an early evening. Have to go into the office tomorrow.
Hopefully the celebrations of the NBA final are cleaned up.

Thank you Weasel, look forward to seeing you and the others this Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

I will be bringing my .45 down for the Sunday get together of the DMV outing.

Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:51 PM

See you in NoVa, Scoob. I'll be bringing my .45 as well for shooty activities.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:54 PM (Wnv9h)

66 SO just watched a video on Pre WWII and US needed to see if we could build a machine gun. Browning had the gun, Ma Duce style.
Government sent it the Knudsen at GM to see if he could build 280 at firm fixed price.
He handed the gun to Saginaw (gears and steering) and the proceeded to make a copy.
Under the contract length they made 29,000 machines guns at somewhere near 1/20th the cost of the Browning.

My contribution to Gun Threads.

Posted by: r hennigantx at June 14, 2026 07:55 PM (/+uur)

67 29 Starrett makes good stuff. Among others, their automatic center punch is head-and-shoulders above any others I've used.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 07:16 PM (0sNs1)

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I am totally happy with my Starrett machinists level

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 14, 2026 07:57 PM (THY4u)

68 I have albums with the RCA "Living Stereo" graphics. A walk back through time.

Posted by: mrp at June 14, 2026 07:57 PM (rj6Yv)

69 Looking over what to bring on next Sunday, I'm thinking about dragging the following:

DeLisle Carbine reproduction (.45 ACP, integrally suppressed)
Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless (.32 ACP, made in 1922)
Walther PPK SD (.32 ACP) factory threaded barrel with suppressor. Unfortunately, the suppressor does block the sights.
Walther PPK (.32 ACP)
H&K CC9 (9mm)

All of the .32's are easy to handle and quite mild to shoot. The CC9 is H&K USA's entry into the micro-compact 9mm market.

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 07:58 PM (BCwQW)

70 I have nothing useful to contribute.

Dittoes. Extended unemployment can put a serious crimp on one's hobby participation.

Posted by: Oddbob at June 14, 2026 07:58 PM (iI90L)

71 Good evening Horde. Thanks Weasel!

Posted by: TRex - scope expert dino at June 14, 2026 07:59 PM (IQ6Gq)

72 I've heard the Mark IV is MUCH easier to break down and clean? I have a Mark III 22/45 with a bull barrel, and the thing is ridiculously accurate. But it's a PITA to take apart and clean (and mostly to reassemble).
Posted by: Military Moron at June 14, 2026 07:46 PM (YFHwl)

Yes, that was the rationale behind the design of the Mark IV.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 14, 2026 08:00 PM (rv0XX)

73 I've heard the Mark IV is MUCH easier to break down and clean? I have a Mark III 22/45 with a bull barrel, and the thing is ridiculously accurate. But it's a PITA to take apart and clean (and mostly to reassemble).
Posted by: Military Moron

I don’t have any experience with the Mark III, but mine is very easy to take apart and put back together. Even for me. And I have to clean every 500 rounds or so as .22 is cheap, but it’s also dirty.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 08:00 PM (A5RD0)

74 Posted by: TRex - scope expert dino at June 14, 2026 07:59 PM (IQ6Gq)
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You bet! See you Saturday!

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 08:00 PM (1S3fY)

75 Ed L., is all your stuff still “legal” under VA’s new pronouncements?
If not, I can give them a nice loving home in NH.

Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 08:03 PM (33fCl)

76 Pops and Diogenes,

It would be a hoot to see you guys and share a smoke. Of course, I’d hurl if I smoked more than 1/3 of a stick, but I love you both.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 08:03 PM (A5RD0)

77 I've heard the Mark IV is MUCH easier to break down and clean?

It's literally a button press to field strip. There are kits that make breakdown easier for the Mk 2 and 3 but I don't mess with it often enough to bother

Posted by: Oddbob at June 14, 2026 08:08 PM (lP/PB)

78 63 I have a Mark III 22/45 with a bull barrel, and the thing is ridiculously accurate.
Posted by: Military Moron

MM, I have one of those and, you’re right, it’s ridiculously accurate.
Posted by: RI Red

It's what I used many, many years ago for the first (only?) Ace of Spades "postal" style match. I can't find my submission, but I think I scored pretty well....maybe dropping 3 out of 50 shots from the 10 ring? Oh, I found it. Back in 2016! Wow...time flies. I got 47 in the X, and 3 in the 10 ring. Gun definitely does it's part...misses are all on me.

Posted by: Military Moron at June 14, 2026 08:08 PM (YFHwl)

79 Ed L., is all your stuff still “legal” under VA’s new pronouncements?
If not, I can give them a nice loving home in NH.
Posted by: RI Red
***********
Wow Red, you are so selflessly magnanimous.....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 08:09 PM (IQ6Gq)

80 Ed L., is all your stuff still “legal” under VA’s new pronouncements?
If not, I can give them a nice loving home in NH.
Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 08:03 PM (33fCl)

OK to have, but not to use.

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 08:09 PM (BCwQW)

81
It's what I used many, many years ago for the first (only?) Ace of Spades "postal" style match. I can't find my submission, but I think I scored pretty well....maybe dropping 3 out of 50 shots from the 10 ring? Oh, I found it. Back in 2016! Wow...time flies. I got 47 in the X, and 3 in the 10 ring. Gun definitely does it's part...misses are all on me.
Posted by: Military Moron at June 14, 2026 08:08 PM (YFHwl)
Mrs. E used a KelTec PMR 30. The legendary Jim Sunk New Dawn scored that one and only match. Mrs. E did very well.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 08:14 PM (LHPAg)

82 Evenin' gun nuts. I'm sad to say I can't be at the NoVaMoMe again this year. I had planned to go, but I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now. No doubt this hurts me more than it hurts you. Wait, isn't that what our parents used to say when they spanked us?

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:16 PM (lOlUK)

83 Evenin' gun nuts. I'm sad to say I can't be at the NoVaMoMe again this year. I had planned to go, but I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now. No doubt this hurts me more than it hurts you. Wait, isn't that what our parents used to say when they spanked us?
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:16 PM (lOlUK)

You will be missed, SiD!

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 08:17 PM (BCwQW)

84 Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:16 PM (lOlUK)
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Sorry you won't be able to make it!

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 08:18 PM (pQ7Rb)

85 81
My advice is do not mess with either Mr or Mrs E!

Posted by: Hrothgar at June 14, 2026 08:19 PM (1o1ut)

86 Evenin' gun nuts. I'm sad to say I can't be at the NoVaMoMe again this year. I had planned to go, but I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now. No doubt this hurts me more than it hurts you. Wait, isn't that what our parents used to say when they spanked us?
Posted by: screaming in digital
*********
Yes it is what our parents said, and yes it does hurt us too. But hopefully you will be able to make it to Corsicana. And hopefully you will be able to rid your crawl space issues....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 08:19 PM (IQ6Gq)

87 82 I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now.

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:16 PM
***
I'm going to use this at work this week.

"I'd love to help you, but I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now."

Posted by: TRex - dilbert dino at June 14, 2026 08:20 PM (IQ6Gq)

88 I was going to exercise and start eating better, but I have too many problems in the crawl space right now.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 08:21 PM (pQ7Rb)

89 Evenin' gun nuts. I'm sad to say I can't be at the NoVaMoMe again this year. I had planned to go, but I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now. No doubt this hurts me more than it hurts you. Wait, isn't that what our parents used to say when they spanked us?
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:16 PM

You will be missed. Hopefully we'll see you in TX.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 08:23 PM (Wnv9h)

90 I'm going to use this at work this week.

"I'd love to help you, but I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now."

"The hobos keep getting out and the HOA is threatening to fine me for it."

Posted by: Oddbob at June 14, 2026 08:24 PM (lP/PB)

91 Sid, I was so looking forward to seeing you, but I u derstand how life can sometimes get in the way.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:24 PM (kJmSS)

92 I was going to get a haircut and a manicure, but I have too many problems in the crawlspace right now.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 08:26 PM (A5RD0)

93 "The hobos keep getting out and the HOA is threatening to fine me for it."
Posted by: Oddbob at June 14, 2026 08:24 PM (lP/PB)
Put in basement or septic tank.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 08:28 PM (LHPAg)

94 I'm going to use this at work this week.

"I'd love to help you, but I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now."
Posted by: TRex
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Heh. Glad to be of assistance.

'a snake in the ductwork' sounds a bit dirty but it was literal this time.

(It's no longer there, but revealed that I can no longer put off replacing the ductwork)

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:28 PM (lOlUK)

95 Good evening all
So I ordered a holster for my G48. I was so excited, stuck the gun in the holster and then couldn't get it out. Even rad the directions which were no help. Finally got it out but thought, I'd be dead. It is a DeSantis. It felt really heavy in my pocket. Beginning to think I need use a different method to carry or again think about a lighter gun.
I had no trouble drawing Sra Buster's Kimber CDs9 from her holster so thought this would be a piece of cake. But...
Any advice?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:29 PM (kJmSS)

96 Ed, Sharon, Weasel, Grateful, RMBS, et al., I so wanted to see everybody this time and I am sorry to miss it. Corsicana is on the calendar, and I hope things will be less bonkers by then.

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:30 PM (lOlUK)

97 I was going to get a haircut and a manicure, but I have too many problems in the crawlspace right now.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 08:26 PM (A5RD0)

screaming in digital just gave the horde an awesome new toy to play with. Yay.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 08:31 PM (0aYVJ)

98 I'm going to use this at work this week.

"I'd love to help you, but I just have too many problems in the crawl space right now."
Posted by: TRex - dilbert dino at June 14, 2026 08:20 PM (IQ6Gq)

Dilbert Dino would use: "I'd love to help you, but my dog has stolen my flying saucer and is threatening to destroy a couple of countries with it."

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 08:31 PM (qx7Zg)

99 I was going to exercise and start eating better, but I have too many problems in the crawl space right now.

* writes down idea for a new song *

Posted by: Afroman at June 14, 2026 08:31 PM (lP/PB)

100 * writes down idea for a new song *
Posted by: Afroman at June 14, 2026 08:31 PM (lP/PB)
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Needs a funky bass line.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 08:32 PM (pQ7Rb)

101
'a snake in the ductwork' sounds a bit dirty but it was literal this time.

(It's no longer there, but revealed that I can no longer put off replacing the ductwork)
Posted by: screaming in digital

Get a pet mongoose.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 08:33 PM (Cqx++)

102 Sharon,
This is why I have a box of holsters. You have to try more than a couple for the crawlspace the be clear.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 08:35 PM (A5RD0)

103 I got 99 problems but a snake ain't one...

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:36 PM (lOlUK)

104 Oh! I totally forgot to mention that a few of us will be at the secret NoVAMoMe location Friday afternoon/early evening if you're in town and want to stop by and visit before the main event Saturday.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 08:36 PM (pQ7Rb)

105 OT, but Horde prayers, please. My sister has passed.

Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:37 PM (77rzZ)

106 Sid, I was so looking forward to seeing you, but I u derstand how life can sometimes get in the way.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:24 PM (kJmSS)

See? They love me! They really do!

Posted by: totally not Sid the troll at June 14, 2026 08:38 PM (1z8ji)

107 Those attending will get to meet the delightful bluebell who is taking a break from touring with Five Finger Death Punch just for the event!
Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 07:17 PM (PVV5z)
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That's right! Catch me before I head out with the Insane Clown Posse!

Posted by: bluebell at June 14, 2026 08:38 PM (afFes)

108 'a snake in the ductwork' sounds a bit dirty but it was literal this time.

(It's no longer there, but revealed that I can no longer put off replacing the ductwork)
Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:28 PM

No step on snek.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 08:39 PM (0sNs1)

109 OT, but Horde prayers, please. My sister has passed.
Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:37 PM (77rzZ)

Such reports are never welcome, but neither are they off-topic. Please accept my condolences.

Posted by: totally not Sid the troll at June 14, 2026 08:39 PM (1z8ji)

110 Fri pre-MoMe at secret location - Check!

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 08:40 PM (IQ6Gq)

111 Oh, Bulg.
I've thought of you so often, and how you and she have been given this gift at the end of her life.
Bless you.

Posted by: Wenda at June 14, 2026 08:40 PM (UIfeN)

112 Gee, how gauche on my part. Offering condolences with a smelly sock on.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 14, 2026 08:41 PM (1z8ji)

113 OT, but Horde prayers, please. My sister has passed.
Posted by: Bulg
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I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs for you & yours as you grieve.

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:41 PM (lOlUK)

114 Sid, what is the brand of the holster you have that looks like a belt bag?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:41 PM (kJmSS)

115 Bulg, I am sorry to hear about your sister. I hope it gives you comfort that you and she repaired your relationship earlier this year - that is huge. May she rest in peace.

Posted by: bluebell at June 14, 2026 08:41 PM (afFes)

116 It felt really heavy in my pocket. Beginning to think I need use a different method to carry or again think about a lighter gun.
...
Any advice?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:29 PM

Vedder Holsters makes a nice Kydex pocket holster, and is the one I return to after trying others.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 08:41 PM (0sNs1)

117 OT, but Horde prayers, please. My sister has passed.
Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:37 PM (77rzZ)

Prayers, brother.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 08:42 PM (0aYVJ)

118 I had no trouble drawing Sra Buster's Kimber CDs9 from her holster so thought this would be a piece of cake. But...
Any advice?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:29 PM (kJmSS)

Sharon, does the holster have a screw or something to adjust how close the pistol fits within it? Some holsters without retention straps have this feature.

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 08:42 PM (BCwQW)

119 Condolences Bulg...what a blessing you were able to connect when you did....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 08:42 PM (IQ6Gq)

120 Bulgar, Condolences from the JTB family. So thankful you were able to visit her recently.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at June 14, 2026 08:43 PM (yTvNw)

121 OT, but Horde prayers, please. My sister has passed.
Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:37 PM (77rzZ)

Always, Bulg.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 08:43 PM (qx7Zg)

122 Sorry to hear that. Condolences, Bulg.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 08:43 PM (pQ7Rb)

123 Bulg, my condolences.

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 08:43 PM (BCwQW)

124 {{{Bulg}}}
May her memory be a blessing.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:44 PM (kJmSS)

125 “I have too many problems in the crawlspace right now.”

A new Horde-ism.

Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 08:44 PM (rYvai)

126 Sid, what is the brand of the holster you have that looks like a belt bag?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
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I don't remember, let me see if I can look it up. I do remember Lena Miculek was promoting them.

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:44 PM (lOlUK)

127 OT, but Horde prayers, please. My sister has passed.
Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:37 PM

So sorry, Bulg. May her memory be eternal.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 08:44 PM (Wnv9h)

128 I was going to focus on my fundamentals but I had too many problems in my crawlspace.

Am I doing this right?

Posted by: blaster at June 14, 2026 08:45 PM (NlEaG)

129 Guns!

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:46 PM (xcxpd)

130 Bulg, I am so sorry.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 14, 2026 08:46 PM (T6aVk)

131 Ed, will bring it next week and maybe you can help me figure it out. The only directions were about moving the clip if one is left handed. The only screw holes are really tiny and recessed and even with my reading glasses had trouble seeing what to use.i am going to order another one that is a bit different to see which works best.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:47 PM (kJmSS)

132 All, thank you for your prayers and good wishes.

I am so happy that I reconciled with my sister before her passing.

I’m going to be a mess for the next few weeks:

Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:47 PM (77rzZ)

133 Thunderstorm starting here. Big boom.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:48 PM (kJmSS)

134 So, yes, got to the range yesterday with the Nurse and Lazy Messenger. Last week, I had a really good Dot Torture run with Bubba Fly, my bubba-fied G17. And after a long run of sub-par Dot Torture runs I started asking myself....why do I bother with all these other guns? These carry rotations...

I should just pick a gun, and keep practicing with it instead of having to 're-learn' the gun every few months.

So I have a shit ton of guns and most of them never get shot. But the G17 really works for me. So...maybe it's time to let the other guns go. Just stick with the Glock platform and my collection of magazines.

Food for thought, maybe.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:49 PM (xcxpd)

135 72 I've heard the Mark IV is MUCH easier to break down and clean? I have a Mark III 22/45 with a bull barrel, and the thing is ridiculously accurate. But it's a PITA to take apart and clean (and mostly to reassemble).
Posted by: Military Moron

There is an inexpensive permanent fix for the Ruger blues.

Try Majestic Arms, been around for a long time and has aftermarket pieces that make it far easier to deal with Ruger Mk 1-3 pistols. Plus accurizing accessories. Not expensive and user install for the most part.

https://tinyurl.com/Guns-magazine-article

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 08:49 PM (E4rtv)

136 So I have a shit ton of guns and most of them never get shot. But the G17 really works for me. So...maybe it's time to let the other guns go. Just stick with the Glock platform and my collection of magazines.

Food for thought, maybe.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:49 PM

Have you looked at the G49?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 08:51 PM (0sNs1)

137 My condolences Bulg

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:51 PM (xcxpd)

138 Bulg, there are no words but regret at her passing and its effect on you and the rest of the family. I am glad about the reconciliation again of family and may your memories of your sister in the best of times console you in this time.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 08:51 PM (E4rtv)

139 136 So I have a shit ton of guns and most of them never get shot. But the G17 really works for me. So...maybe it's time to let the other guns go. Just stick with the Glock platform and my collection of magazines.

Food for thought, maybe.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:49 PM

Have you looked at the G49?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 08:51 PM (0sNs1)

I have not. I am no longer buying new guns as I am no longer rich. I do have a PSA Micro Dagger that I'm very happy with which is a lot like a G48 or G43x, it's my Church gun.

I would like a G19 grip with a G17 slide but...I can't keep buying guns at my age.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:52 PM (xcxpd)

140 40 Peace in our time.

The White House
@WhiteHouse
“The Deal with Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” President Donald J. Trump
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM (ndZc7)

Is this about me?

Posted by: Neville Chamberlain at June 14, 2026 08:53 PM (T6aVk)

141 Money quote on Majestic upgrade,

'Majestic Arms came up with a brilliant solution. Why not design a 2-piece bolt stop pin that unscrews from the top of the receiver so the bolt can be readily withdrawn out the rear without having to remove the complete mainspring assembly? This “3.2 Speed Strip Conversion Kit” will fit all Ruger .22 auto pistols. It consists of two assemblies: a 2-part, stainless steel, bolt-stop pin with Allen wrench and a new stainless steel hammer and hammer pivot bushing. Unscrewing the top half of the upgraded bolt-stop pin allows you to remove the bolt without touching the mainspring housing.

Plus, the new hammer and bushing reduce the take-up of the 2-stage trigger by 65 percent and permit the owner to eliminate the magazine disconnect feature of the Mk III for just $61.95."

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 08:54 PM (E4rtv)

142 Raining pretty hard. Wonder if it's raining on the UFC fights in DC?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:54 PM (kJmSS)

143 Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:47 PM (kJmSS)

Some holsters use Allen keys vice screwdrivers to adjust the fit of the holster. Also, is this for the Glock w/ the optic? If so, does the optic or its mount stick out further than the width of the slide? Some older holster designs don't take this into account.

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 08:54 PM (BCwQW)

144 Sharon, I think it is Vertx. You can put a velcro-backed holster in it. (the holster doesn't come with it, I ordered that separately)

You can wear it cross-body or at the waist. It does take some practice (just like anything else). One thing I learned was to get the bag positioned in the right place first, then put the gun in the holster. It's too easy to be fiddling with it. I haven't used it in awhile, because I'm not doing anything shooty at the moment. *sad face*

Posted by: screaming in digital at June 14, 2026 08:55 PM (lOlUK)

145 95 Good evening all
So I ordered a holster for my G48. I was so excited, stuck the gun in the holster and then couldn't get it out. Even rad the directions which were no help. Finally got it out but thought, I'd be dead. It is a DeSantis. It felt really heavy in my pocket. Beginning to think I need use a different method to carry or again think about a lighter gun.
I had no trouble drawing Sra Buster's Kimber CDs9 from her holster so thought this would be a piece of cake. But...
Any advice?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 08:29 PM (kJmSS)

Look for a kydex holster designed for the G48. Try CYA holsters, I have for my PSA MicroDagger and it is excellent.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:56 PM (xcxpd)

146 Thank you, Mark and Whig, and all others below who wish me well.

Losing a sibling stinks. But at least I reconciled with her before she passed.

Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:57 PM (77rzZ)

147 **cough** **cough** **cough**
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM (LGZQv)

The opening of “Sweet Leaf”?

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 14, 2026 08:58 PM (T6aVk)

148 Peace in our time.

The White House
@WhiteHouse
“The Deal with Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” President Donald J. Trump
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury!

Like others I give it 24 hrs or less before they (or proxies) start shooting again - Israel blamed.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 08:59 PM (/lPRQ)

149 MAE,
Depends on what you want to do with your tools, sometimes the answer is simplification, sometimes not. But a Glock is pretty much bombproof if lacking aesthetics plus parts are widely available and magazines dirt cheap compared with a lot of other makes.

Other than their compacts, they don't fit my hand as well so I only have two or so. And I prefer the XD over the Glock as well as Smith 3rd Generation pistols. The XDS is a particular favorite of mine as a slim single stack. And they make a 4 inch barrel version for both the 9mm and 45. Weighs a bit more, longer site line (or even red dots for the last ones), and carries easy. 9+1 and a spare mag of 9 is enough in most cases to handle outside encounters. Home, use a service size weapon or even a tactical 5 inch barrel for higher mag capacity and more umph.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:00 PM (E4rtv)

150 Like others I give it 24 hrs or less before they (or proxies) start shooting again - Israel blamed.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 08:59 PM (/lPRQ)

Everything is somehow the fault of Israel, the Jews, or both. Anti-Semitism is cool again I’m afraid.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 14, 2026 09:01 PM (T6aVk)

151 I'm watching UFC. No WX problems. When did Bud Light become the Official Beer Sponsor of UFC?

Posted by: gp at June 14, 2026 09:01 PM (Jr5Lq)

152 136 So I have a shit ton of guns and most of them never get shot. But the G17 really works for me. So...maybe it's time to let the other guns go. Just stick with the Glock platform and my collection of magazines.

Food for thought, maybe.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:49 PM

Have you looked at the G49?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 14, 2026 08:51 PM (0sNs1)
I had my Glock guy make a G49 for me 6 years ago and I carried it for awhile. Called it my FrankenGlock.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 09:02 PM (LHPAg)

153 I miss the range. I might go to an indoor range in Amarillo when my temp job spins up again.

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 14, 2026 09:02 PM (T6aVk)

154 Losing a sibling stinks. But at least I reconciled with her before she passed.
Posted by: Bulg

Celebrate her memory and the good times with her family and forget the bad. That is all water under the bridge now and you got your sister's family back thanks to her and yourself burying the hatchet.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:03 PM (E4rtv)

155 **cough** **cough** **cough**
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at June 14, 2026 07:23 PM (LGZQv)

The opening of “Sweet Leaf”?
Posted by: Cow Demon at June 14, 2026 08:58 PM (T6aVk)

True fact: that was Tony Iommi after trying some weed.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, I've got friends in crawl spaces at June 14, 2026 09:03 PM (0aYVJ)

156 Losing a sibling stinks. But at least I reconciled with her before she passed.
Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:57 PM (77rzZ)

I’m just grateful that my relationship with my sisters is good. Wasn’t always like that. : )

Posted by: Cow Demon at June 14, 2026 09:03 PM (T6aVk)

157 149 MAE,
Depends on what you want to do with your tools, sometimes the answer is simplification, sometimes not. But a Glock is pretty much bombproof if lacking aesthetics plus parts are widely available and magazines dirt cheap compared with a lot of other makes.

Other than their compacts, they don't fit my hand as well so I only have two or so. And I prefer the XD over the Glock as well as Smith 3rd Generation pistols. The XDS is a particular favorite of mine as a slim single stack. And they make a 4 inch barrel version for both the 9mm and 45. Weighs a bit more, longer site line (or even red dots for the last ones), and carries easy. 9+1 and a spare mag of 9 is enough in most cases to handle outside encounters. Home, use a service size weapon or even a tactical 5 inch barrel for higher mag capacity and more umph.
Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:00 PM (E4rtv)

I do love my XD9, I might keep one (of the several I own...maybe 8 of them?) for nostalgia. It's also a gun I shoot well. But Glock wins the accessory and parts contest as the more familiar I am with the Glock, the better and better I shoot it.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 09:05 PM (xcxpd)

158 Look for a kydex holster designed for the G48. Try CYA holsters, I have for my PSA MicroDagger and it is excellent.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at June 14, 2026 08:56 PM (xcxpd)
Try a Rounded brand Kydex OWB.I have a half dozen of those for different pistols and they work.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 09:06 PM (LHPAg)

159 I do love my XD9, I might keep one (of the several I own...maybe 8 of them?) for nostalgia. It's also a gun I shoot well. But Glock wins the accessory and parts contest as the more familiar I am with the Glock, the better and better I shoot it.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards

Then go with the Glock. My critical issue is reach to trigger by a grip and the older Glocks and grip angle don't agree with me. I can shoot the Model 30 fine though and I have a Glockenmonster 19 with a glock slide on an aftermarket grip that fits better. Never cared for the fit with the 17 and 19 nor the grip angle--doesn't point naturally for me.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:08 PM (E4rtv)

160 The holster is a DeSantis specifically for the G48 with optic. It slid in perfectly and I heard the click which meant it was seated properly. It looked perfect but the couldn't get it out. I checked the directions and they only showed how to change it for left handed. I didn't see any button. I'll try again tomorrow in daylight. I only got it at 7 pm.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 09:08 PM (kJmSS)

161 Wish I could be there this year, but I can't.
Probably not in Texas, either.

I'll lift a glass, though, and say, "Next year, ~~in Jerusalem~~ at a MoMe!"

Posted by: GWB at June 14, 2026 09:10 PM (kU0PQ)

162 OK all y'all. 9:12 thank you time.

Thank you!

Thanks for being here. Im really looking forward to seeing a bunch of you Friday evening and Saturday!

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 09:12 PM (1S3fY)

163 I'm watching UFC. No WX problems. When did Bud Light become the Official Beer Sponsor of UFC?
Posted by: gp at June 14, 2026 09:01 PM (Jr5Lq)

Do they hold a drawing for an audience member to fight Dylan Mulvaney?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 09:12 PM (qx7Zg)

164 sorry to hear this GWB, and we'll hope that it's next year too at a MoMe!

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at June 14, 2026 09:12 PM (IQ6Gq)

165 You will be missed GWB. Was looking forward to shooting with you again.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 09:13 PM (kJmSS)

166 Sorry to hear that GWB!

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 09:13 PM (1S3fY)

167 Thanks for hosting, Weasel! See you next week!

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 09:14 PM (BCwQW)

168 Sorry you can't make it, GWB. We'll miss you!

Posted by: Ed L at June 14, 2026 09:14 PM (BCwQW)

169 162 OK all y'all. 9:12 thank you time.

Thank you!

Thanks for being here. Im really looking forward to seeing a bunch of you Friday evening and Saturday!
Posted by: Weasel
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Y'all have fun next week. Mebbe next year for the Summer Mo Meet. Pretty much restricted to necessary travel for a bit longer.

And thanks for the thread.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:14 PM (E4rtv)

170 Thanks for being here every week, whig!

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 09:15 PM (1S3fY)

171 Suffering from an infestation of tree rats and not having much success popping them with my Ruger (tm) break-barrel .177 pellet rifle, I figured I needed to sight it in (again) in my backyard 25m range*.

Must have been successful - two head shots.

Range time - Check.

* Not much of a "range", 1 acre lots, not stupid enough to shoot anything more than an airgun or archery, ... but it is mine.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 09:17 PM (/lPRQ)

172 Thx, Weasel.

Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 09:18 PM (rYvai)

173 Thanks for the advice all.It helps.
Look forward to some in person hugs next week.Hard to believe that this whole journey started at the NoVa MoMe in 2020. ❤️🤠

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 14, 2026 09:21 PM (kJmSS)

174 Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 09:18 PM (rYvai)
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You bet!

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 09:21 PM (1S3fY)

175 154 Yes, Whig. Thank you. Her memory means a great deal to me.

Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 09:24 PM (77rzZ)

176 gun safety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g57_jxxtHA&t=32s

Posted by: Ernest T. Bass at June 14, 2026 09:29 PM (jrgJz)

177 Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher

Get a Henry lever action.

Pop away at the tree rats.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:30 PM (A5RD0)

178 Bulgaria prayers are up.

Posted by: blaster at June 14, 2026 09:33 PM (NlEaG)

179 Oh damn you autocorrect

Posted by: blaster at June 14, 2026 09:34 PM (NlEaG)

180 Get a Henry lever action.
Pop away at the tree rats.
Posted by: nurse ratched.

Small lots or I would try the 45-70

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 09:36 PM (/lPRQ)

181 California cops, with their sterling gun skills, and Gill thinks dropping to the ground is going to keep him from getting shot? Ooof.

Posted by: GWB at June 14, 2026 09:36 PM (kU0PQ)

182 Thanks for another great Gun Thread, Weasel. See you and the Horde in NoVa!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 09:38 PM (Wnv9h)

183 Get a Henry lever action.
Pop away at the tree rats.
Posted by: nurse ratched.

Small lots or I would try the 45-70
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 09:36 PM (/lPRQ)

Look up "squirreling." It was supposedly (I read in a book from the early 1900s, IIRC, with the story set in the early 1800s) shooting the tree limb directly under the squirrel with a large caliber ball (black powder, single-shot muzzleloaders, but rifled). It would stun the squirrel without exploding him into tiny squirrel tenders, and you could go up and whack his head against the tree, then bag him for dinner. 45-70 might work for that, though you might also just break the limb.

Posted by: GWB at June 14, 2026 09:40 PM (kU0PQ)

184

177 Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher

Get a Henry lever action.

Pop away at the tree rats.
Posted by: nurse ratched.
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I misread that as 'Pop away at the hood rats' the first time.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:40 PM (E4rtv)

185 Look up "squirreling." It was supposedly (I read in a book from the early 1900s, IIRC, with the story set in the early 1800s) shooting the tree limb directly under the squirrel with a large caliber ball (black powder, single-shot muzzleloaders, but rifled). It would stun the squirrel without exploding him into tiny squirrel tenders, and you could go up and whack his head against the tree, then bag him for dinner. 45-70 might work for that, though you might also just break the limb.
Posted by: GWB

Or you could just use a 22 LR like the rest of humanity, the 22 LR predates such a strategy as one of our oldest cartridges still in common use. I think it is also the last heeled bullet design in common use.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:42 PM (E4rtv)

186 I would like to get a spotting scope, if nothing else but to save time on the range, and nostalgia.

Used to live "in the country" growing up. The usual storage spot for the scope was at the front window. Mailbox was over a quarter mile away. We used the scope to see if the mailman made his route yet and picked up mail rather than trudge way out there.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 09:43 PM (/lPRQ)

187 I'm watching UFC. No WX problems. When did Bud Light become the Official Beer Sponsor of UFC?
Posted by: gp at June 14, 2026 09:01 PM (Jr5Lq)

Right after their tranny debacle. To show how Bud Light is really a manly man's beer, they decided to sponsor a sport where half naked, sweaty men grapple and hit each other until one submits.

How butch!

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 14, 2026 09:44 PM (rv0XX)

188 I misread that as 'Pop away at the hood rats' the first time.
Posted by: whig

You don’t know how many times I’ve dreamt of popping off hood rats from my rooftop with a night scoped suppressed .22. I don’t want to kill them. Just say , “hey assholes, I see you.”

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:44 PM (iYVJ1)

189 2 How can I add bourbon to my pecan pie
Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 07:00 PM (LHPAg)

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Soak your nuts in it?

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 14, 2026 09:45 PM (6lIrI)

190 105 OT, but Horde prayers, please. My sister has passed.
Posted by: Bulg at June 14, 2026 08:37 PM (77rzZ)

So very sorry for your loss. Bulg.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 09:45 PM (xVpNO)

191 Right after their tranny debacle. To show how Bud Light is really a manly man's beer, they decided to sponsor a sport where half naked, sweaty men grapple and hit each other until one submits.

How butch!
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

Classic Greek Wrastling of neked men oiled up is not as common.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 09:46 PM (/lPRQ)

192 187 IDNKT! Tonite's the first time I've seen TV commercials in years.

Posted by: gp at June 14, 2026 09:47 PM (Jr5Lq)

193 You don’t know how many times I’ve dreamt of popping off hood rats from my rooftop with a night scoped suppressed .22. I don’t want to kill them. Just say , “hey assholes, I see you.”
Posted by: nurse ratched.

You live in a target rich environment--hunting from the front porch so to speak. I am a few more miles away than that but far too close for comfort from the hoods. And every year they grow closer.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:49 PM (E4rtv)

194 191 Right after their tranny debacle. To show how Bud Light is really a manly man's beer, they decided to sponsor a sport where half naked, sweaty men grapple and hit each other until one submits.

How butch!
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
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They sponsor the replays of oil checks. Dylan approves.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:50 PM (E4rtv)

195 Classic Greek Wrastling of neked men oiled up is not as common.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
=========
So that is what Turkish delight is.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:51 PM (E4rtv)

196 176 gun safety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g57_jxxtHA&t=32s
Posted by: Ernest T. Bass at June 14, 2026 09:29 PM (jrgJz)

finds Weasel's wallet card of the Four Rules of Gun Safety

counts violations in that video

sleeps well knowing that Our Boys In Blue are the finest specimens of humanity and uniquely qualified to carry and use firearms

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 09:53 PM (xVpNO)

197 181 California cops, with their sterling gun skills, and Gill thinks dropping to the ground is going to keep him from getting shot? Ooof.
Posted by: GWB at June 14, 2026 09:36 PM (kU0PQ)

My thought as well, GWB. Broderick didn't really give him any choice in the matter, though.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 09:54 PM (xVpNO)

198 MoMe, and there just so happens to be a NoVAMoMe this coming Saturday, June 20th, and you are invited!
.......

Can't wait. Is my plane ticket in the mail?

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 09:55 PM (oq9dX)

199 Let’s make 200

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:56 PM (A5RD0)

200 Can't wait. Is my plane ticket in the mail?
Posted by: wth
======
Good news, yes it is. Bad news, it is on Spirit Airlines.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:56 PM (E4rtv)

201 Pre-ONT 200!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 09:56 PM (xVpNO)

202 200!

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:57 PM (A5RD0)

203 dagnabit

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 09:57 PM (xVpNO)

204 I’m
A
Dork!

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:57 PM (A5RD0)

205 Y'all have a good and pleasant evening. Oil price futures are well below 80 and falling.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 09:57 PM (E4rtv)

206 204 I’m
A
Dork!
Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:57 PM (A5RD0)

Right there with you, ma'am.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 09:58 PM (xVpNO)

207 As Wenda said earlier, "Balderdash!"

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 09:58 PM (qx7Zg)

208 S Puppy

How are you, sweet man?

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:59 PM (g4m12)

209 As it is the intersection of many great anniversaries today, I'll have to pour a bourbon to toast the Army, the flag, and the CinC. Brb...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

Smart to establish an army before independence.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 10:00 PM (/lPRQ)

210 You don’t know how many times I’ve dreamt of popping off hood rats from my rooftop with a night scoped suppressed .22. I don’t want to kill them. Just say , “hey assholes, I see you.”
Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:44 PM (iYVJ1)

DH wants to mount a .50 cal on the Juliet balcony of our cabin. Same basic sentiment. So far, I have dissuaded him. But, there's still time.

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 14, 2026 10:01 PM (KCt1X)

211 What? No ONT?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 10:01 PM (/lPRQ)

212 tcn,

In your neighborhood,
Shoot
Shovel
Shut up

Works.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 10:02 PM (g4m12)

213 206 204 I’m
A
Dork!
Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:57 PM (A5RD0)

Right there with you, ma'am.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 09:58 PM (xVpNO)

Sweetie, yer a moron, and Nurse is an ette. Nothing more need be said.

Posted by: tcn in AK at June 14, 2026 10:02 PM (KCt1X)

214 208 S Puppy

How are you, sweet man?
Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 09:59 PM (g4m12)

The kids and I are dealing with our new reality as best we can. We're lucky to have good counselors to talk to.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 10:02 PM (xVpNO)

215 Thank you for asking, nurse!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (xVpNO)

216 In your neighborhood,
Shoot
Shovel
Shut up

Works.
Posted by: nurse ratched
___

Works in my neck of the woods also.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (dn/u1)

217 Good news, yes it is. Bad news, it is on Spirit Airlines.
Posted by: whig
......

It's OK, I'm sure it's first class.

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (oq9dX)

218 ONT nood.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at June 14, 2026 10:07 PM (xVpNO)

219 dagnabit
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless)
.......

Good griet

Posted by: wth at June 14, 2026 10:09 PM (oq9dX)

Food Thread: Bread And Butter...A Match Made In Heaven

That color is amazing...it conjures visions of buxom farm maidens herding cows through idyllic pastures, then milking them gently for perfect, fatty, delicious milk. Then on to the creamery where the cream is churned lovingly into perfect, beautiful, delicious butter!

Add in a fresh sourdough loaf cooling on the counter, and life doesn't get much better! Well, I added a great NY strip steak and a nice green salad, and some grilled broccoli slices to placate my inner Vegan.

That butter is from a spectacular Paris department store called Le Bon Marché, which has an amazing food department...two floors of food and wine that is rivaled only by another Parisian department store! They have prepared foods and places to eat there and fresh produce and meats and cheese and fish and butter! about 25 feet of refrigerated displays filled with butter of all kinds, from everywhere in France.

They also vacuum pack it, so it has been preserved quite well! I was a bit apprehensive, but one bite of this perfectly salted butter with some of that sourdough bread eased my concern. It was perfect, even after nine months in the freezer!

******

That's the wrapper, and it really doesn't say much, other than the name of the company! There are dozens of these small creameries all across France, and they survive because the quality is usually quite high, and the flavor of the butter (and milk) varies by region, so the market is highly segmented. They do it with cheese and yogurt too...

******
This guy is funny, and completely apolitical, at least as far as I can tell.

I don't like the sound of cereal hitting the bowl

It's un-American!

Is your fridge broken?

Those were gifts for Easter!

Nuts!

******
Ah...scampydog does Chicago!

Travel changes the menu. Meals while traveling become part of the memory of the trip. Those that live in rural areas and don’t have access to the variety found in large cities understand this immediately. It doesn’t have to be exotic food or trendy restaurants either. Sometimes it’s just the things you can’t get back home - or more accurately, can’t get prepared correctly back home.
Spent last weekend in Chicago. Nephew graduated from law school - nice to have a lawyer in the family. Maybe.
The cravings started about three days before departure: a simple, authentic Italian beef sammich. Thin-sliced beef soaked in jus, good giardiniera, paper giving way before the first bite. Shortly after came the craving for a proper Chicago dog - dragged through the garden, all the right fixings. Ordinary food that somehow becomes the entire point of the trip.
First food stop was for the Italian beef sammich. Seasoned beef shaved thin, melted provolone, spicy giardiniera piled on top. Jus dripping through the wrapper and a bit of it down the wrist. Food Valhalla for a country boy. Pic is a bit blurry, about the same as my mental state after the first bite.

Next up: the Chicago dog. Yellow mustard, pickle, celery salt, and the criminally underrated sport peppers. Dog charred just enough and hanging over both ends of the bun. No onions, no tomatoes, no glow-in-the-dark relish - those toppings are for the unwashed. Dog was fine, but the homemade chips stole the show. Should have ordered a 10lb bag to go.

Tavern pizza for the finale? Sort of.
Knew the place was good the second we sat down. Small menu. Maybe seven appetizers, four salads, and 14-inch pizzas offered two ways: Tavern Style or Artisan. Efficient. No need to rewrite a novel/War and Peace when you know what you’re doing.
The Tavern pizza itself was solid - thin crust with burnt edges. Soppressata and smoked pancetta on all, garlic on one half, giardiniera on the other. Waiter gave a knowing nod – or you’re an idiot nod, but I’ll humor you. Tourist.
The surprise winner was the Sunday Salad.
Big plate. Awkward oversized tongs like something borrowed from an ear, nose, and throat doctor’s office. Little gem lettuce base, balanced amounts of salami, ditalini, cheeses, firm beans, finely chopped vegetables, and a red wine vinegar-sweet Italian dressing that tied the whole operation together. Damnit, it worked. For about fifteen minutes, I was half vegan.

******

******
The garlic is doing well! I think. I know all of you are worried, but it is still tall and green and healthy! And if they survive the deer and squirrel apocalypse, and actually grow into something edible, I will be in garlic heaven! Now I have to figure out when to harvest! Late June into July seems like the consensus. But I'm a Dildo, not a farmer! In case it doesn't work out, send all of your excellent home-grown garlic to: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com.

Rumor has it that the Bourbon Bubble is bursting. I have seen no evidence of decreasing prices, but maybe the bursting started somewhere else! I think the sweet spot is $40-$60 for excellent and interesting bottles, and bumping that to $100 gets you an incremental improvement in quality, but nothing mind-blowing. More than that and I think you are paying for hype and rarity, which may look good in your liquor cabinet, but doesn't translate to more quality in the bottle.

The problem...or the solution...is to buy lots of bourbon, take tasting notes, and eventually arrive at your favorites! It should take forty or fifty years, but it is worth it!

Posted by: CBD at 04:00 PM

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1 Food fight

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 04:00 PM (Ia/+0)

2 FOOD!

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:02 PM (/HDaX)

3 Spent 12 years in the Chicago area. Those photos look quite familiar.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:04 PM (/HDaX)

4 Making a BLT later, something not hot on a hot day

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 04:04 PM (Ia/+0)

5 Oh boy!
The boogers thread!
Sous vide en crote flambe!

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 14, 2026 04:05 PM (Kt19C)

6
Try to read one of those online recipes and there's paragraph after paragraph of AI-generated bosh about how it's the ambrosia of the gods, etc. And ad after ad. Somewhere way down at the end is the actual list of ingredients and instructions.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 04:05 PM (O0L8i)

7 Got a ribeye in the fridge waiting to grill. I also have a line of thunderstorms due to arrive about dinnertime.

Contingency plans may need to be invoked.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:06 PM (/HDaX)

8 Hello foodsters.

L&T dragged me three hours to Red Lodge for lunch. About to head home. Lunch was delicious. Eat hardy.

Posted by: Pete Bog at June 14, 2026 04:06 PM (ibN01)

9 great pics Scampy!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 04:06 PM (+EHgv)

10 L&T dragged me three hours to Red Lodge for lunch. About to head home. Lunch was delicious. Eat hardy.

Red Lodge, MT?

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:07 PM (/HDaX)

11 Tritip ready to be grilled. It'll be 105F when I cook.
Summer might have arrived.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 04:08 PM (+EHgv)

12 I just pulled a Buddy's cheese pizza out of the oven to which I added anchovies and extra mozzarella, as one ought.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 14, 2026 04:09 PM (kpS4V)

13 Hot dogs require chili.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at June 14, 2026 04:09 PM (B0NCh)

14 Pancake my eyes off of you...haha!

Sounds like something Mr. Dmlw would say. And then I would say he's sappy.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 04:10 PM (h7ZuX)

15 Somewhere way down at the end is the actual list of ingredients and instructions.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 04:05 PM (O0L8i)

It is the most irritating thing I deal with when researching recipes for this post and for myself.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 04:10 PM (PLxDd)

16 Speaking of Chicago eats (I know, here it comes), I just learned that the chocolate brownie is a Chicago creation.

Created by Mrs Palmer of Palmer House fame -- originally made with an apricot glaze and walnuts. Gotta try it with that glaze.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at June 14, 2026 04:10 PM (qwx/I)

17 Nice food erotica, scampydog. Mmmm, sporty peppers....

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 14, 2026 04:11 PM (kpS4V)

18 Somewhere way down at the end is the actual list of ingredients and instructions.

Adblockers help somewhat but it's still a major pain.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:12 PM (/HDaX)

19 I was feeling in a bit of a cocktail rut, what with our reliance on GandTs, gimlets, margaritas, etc. I happened to be at H-Mart a few days ago, when what should I see but a can of passion fruit juice. It's just juice; no sugar, no preservatives, just juice.

Naturally, I did what anyone with an ounce of common sense would do, and made Hurricanes for the wife and me. I made homemade grenadine a couple of weeks ago, so I was set. It was spectacular. Refreshing, and

1 oz each white and dark rum (my hand slips sometimes)
1 oz passion fruit juice
1/2 oz fresh orange juice
1/4 oz each of grenadine, lime juice, and simple syrup
A slice of orange and maraschino cherry, for garnish

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake, strain into a CHILLED Hurricane glass (from Amazon) with more cubed ice. Garnish.

Feels like summer.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 04:12 PM (Riz8t)

20 Makers Mark is offering up their standard Bourbon with Red, White and Blue wax trim instead of the traditional all red.

It's a nice touch for our 250th.

No Martini's tonight.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 04:14 PM (jehhT)

21 Try to read one of those online recipes and there's paragraph after paragraph of AI-generated bosh about how it's the ambrosia of the gods, etc. And ad after ad. Somewhere way down at the end is the actual list of ingredients and instructions.

That's why God created mice with scrolling wheels.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 04:14 PM (Riz8t)

22 "Somewhere way down at the end is the actual list of ingredients and instructions"

Lots of the recipes I see today have a "jump to recipe" button at the beginning...which I pretty much always use. No, I don't care about how you once at this dish on a trip somewhere and why you were on that trip and how many times you've tried to recreate the dish, etc. etc. etc.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at June 14, 2026 04:14 PM (TrISa)

23 Try to read one of those online recipes and there's paragraph after paragraph of AI-generated bosh about how it's the ambrosia of the gods, etc. And ad after ad. Somewhere way down at the end is the actual list of ingredients and instructions.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

You can take your chances with the "jump to recipe" button, but it's just as likely to be a "please load more ads" button.

So: start at the bottom and scroll up.

The worst that happens then is it's a 10-year-old recipe post and you have to scroll past all the inane comments.

"This recipe for smoked brisket doesn't comport with my vegan lifestyle."

"Sounds great, but does anyone have a gluten-free soy-free dairy-free nut-free alternative for every ingredient except the water?"

"Be careful of microplastics if you store the leftovers in anything but pure stainless steel!"

And, of course, the AI-generated ads posing as comments.

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 04:15 PM (VHUov)

24 Yep. Montana.

There is an iPhone app called just the recipe that strips out the recipe and ingredients.

Posted by: Pete Bog at June 14, 2026 04:16 PM (Iz8Ar)

25 1 oz each white and dark rum (my hand slips sometimes)
1 oz passion fruit juice
1/2 oz fresh orange juice
1/4 oz each of grenadine, lime juice, and simple syrup
A slice of orange and maraschino cherry, for garnish

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake, strain into a CHILLED Hurricane glass (from Amazon) with more cubed ice. Garnish.

Feels like summer.

The less said about that plastic-cupped abomination served at Pat O'Brien's in Nawlins, the better.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 04:16 PM (Riz8t)

26 I'm enjoying all of the X posts from foreigners visiting the USA for World Cup. Sausage gravy and biscuits seems to be a pleasant surprise for them. Mr Dmlw got a hankering for that, so I made him some this morning. I don't believe I'd ever made sausage gravy before, but he said it was better than Bob Evans, so I guess I did good.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 04:17 PM (h7ZuX)

27 At sometime in ancient Asian history, soup dumplings were inadvertantly considered food, when in fact they were created as a form of interrogation torture.

For the "soup dumpling" to be perfect, it must be very hot. Some would say molten hot. To eat a soup dumpling at the proper time you exchange taste for pain. If you are lucky, the numbness in your mouth created by the incessant heat lessens just enough so that you get a smidge of flavor for your efforts. This is further compromised by all the jumping around and sharp intake of breath.

Soup dumplings in their proper form are a form of torture.

Posted by: Orson at June 14, 2026 04:17 PM (dIske)

28 As I mentioned in the book thread this morning, I just read Remembrance of Things Paris: Sixty Years of Writing from Gourmet. Amazing collection of essays from 1941 or 1942 through about 2002, about food in Paris.

It also included recipes. From the Hôtel Meurice (I get flashbacks to Gay Purr-ee on that name), I made a chocolate mousse cake that is incredible.

Mousse
8 oz bittersweet chocolate
1-1/8 cup cream
4 egg whites
3-½ tbsp sugar
1-½ tbsp orange liqueur

Melt chocolate over double boiler; let cool. Beat cream to soft peaks. Beat egg whites to frothy and add sugar a very little at a time, beating just to stiff peaks. Beat in chocolate, stir in liqueur, and fold in whipped cream. Spoon into a 6-inch springform pan (at least 3 inches deep), smoothing the top, and freeze, covered with plastic wrap, for at least four hours.

Ganache & Topping
1-2 tbsp cream
1-2 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 tsp cocoa powder

Microwave cream and chocolate for 10-15 seconds and stir until smooth. Spread over mousse and freeze again for at least one hour. Sift cocoa powder over top.

The original uses 14 eggs; I cut it down to only 6 servings.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 04:17 PM (kYmoU)

29 Usual collard greens simmering on Sunday. Maybe finish off some frozen Walmart cod filets. Glamorous. Surviving ok I guess

Posted by: Billythesquid at June 14, 2026 04:18 PM (ijc3Q)

30 The worst that happens then is it's a 10-year-old recipe post and you have to scroll past all the inane comments.

The worst that can happen is that the recipe is as badly AI generated as the ad-filler above it.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 04:18 PM (kYmoU)

31 Did anyone share this with Piper?
https://shorturl.at/7oEL5

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 14, 2026 04:19 PM (R+iUD)

32 I feel like the Gell-Mann Amnesia Syndrome needs an update for the AI era.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 04:20 PM (kYmoU)

33 Couple friends joining me on the beach for a late lunch picnic.

Sammiches with roasted eggplant, hummus, Turkey, havarti, lettuce onion and tomato

Watermelon salad with feta and mint

Shortcakes with fresh picked raspberries, mint, marscapone and sweet cream on the top

And cold beer.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 04:21 PM (A5RD0)

34 Yep. Montana.

There is an iPhone app called just the recipe that strips out the recipe and ingredients.

Nice. Never got to eat in Red Lodge but did stop for dinner once in Absarokee.

And I'm downloading the Just the Recipe app right now.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:22 PM (/HDaX)

35 Italian Beef, Chicago dog... all that's missing is the third component of the holy trinity -- a Maxwell Street Polish.

Chicago pizza it own trinity -- regular, deep dish, and tavern-style.

Chicago is a crime-ridden hellhole that's been electing Democrats for a hundred years, but the food is good.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 04:22 PM (IG3/x)

36 what's the noise? Oh, right. Butter.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 04:22 PM (rbvCR)

37
I'm enjoying all of the X posts from foreigners visiting the USA for World Cup. Sausage gravy and biscuits seems to be a pleasant surprise for them.

_________

Barbecue as well as Tex-Mex seem popular as well.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 04:23 PM (O0L8i)

38 This guy is funny, and completely apolitical, at least as far as I can tell.

To quote a certain Aussie YouTuber, "*sigh* F*ckin' hell, Terry."

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 04:24 PM (Wnv9h)

39 so what do I do with garlic scapes?

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 04:24 PM (rbvCR)

40
I think among the best things continental Europeans can be exposed to is the full American breakfast.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 04:24 PM (O0L8i)

41 > "Be careful of microplastics if you store the leftovers in anything but pure stainless steel!"
Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 04:15 PM (VHUov)

Made from the finest Chinesium. Now with extra lead and mercury!

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 04:25 PM (IG3/x)

42 Barbecue as well as Tex-Mex seem popular as well.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 04:23 PM (O0L8i)

Oh, yeah! Barbecue is blowing their minds!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 04:25 PM (h7ZuX)

43 Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 04:21 PM

Now that sounds like summer.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 04:25 PM (Wnv9h)

44 > 39 so what do I do with garlic scapes?
Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 04:24 PM (rbvCR)

They are excellent in salads (if you like garlic, understood).

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 04:25 PM (IG3/x)

45 Did anyone share this with Piper?
https://shorturl.at/7oEL5
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

The truth will set you free!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 04:25 PM (+EHgv)

46 I'm enjoying all of the X posts from foreigners visiting the USA for World Cup. Sausage gravy and biscuits seems to be a pleasant surprise for them. Mr Dmlw got a hankering for that, so I made him some this morning. I don't believe I'd ever made sausage gravy before, but he said it was better than Bob Evans, so I guess I did good.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 04:17 PM (h7ZuX)

"It looked like a construction site in the rain"

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 04:25 PM (rbvCR)

47 When I was a kid, i used to make a snack with butter smeared between two gram crackers.

Actually it was margarine because my Mom belived in the family eating "healthy".

Posted by: pawn at June 14, 2026 04:26 PM (+rSJz)

48 Sounds like you're living my best life, Scampydog. My previous employer was in a Chicago suburb. I miss flying there on a regular basis because there were so many great places to eat, most of my favorites were nowhere near downtown....

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at June 14, 2026 04:26 PM (kOluj)

49 > Sausage gravy and biscuits seems to be a pleasant surprise for them.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 04:17 PM (h7ZuX)

To be fair, it does look pretty nasty (especially considering how delicious it is).

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 04:27 PM (IG3/x)

50 But now that you mention it, I would love Tex-Mex right now. Don't have any of that nearby and I don't have stuff on hand to make any. Poor me.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 04:27 PM (h7ZuX)

51 The lovely and delightful Mrs naturalfake has gone a bit nuts over the World Cup-

She's made one of our Cocktail Dinners fortified with Nachos and Guacamole to watch the Japan/Squarehead game.

I made G&Ts with Sheringham Kazuki Gin in honor of the Japanese team.

Half the population of the Netherlands must be in Dallas. A vast Orange field in the stadium.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 04:30 PM (iJfKG)

52
Still cooking down the inventory here. Today: getting bread scraps out of the freezer and making bread pudding. Found some apple cinnamon jelly in the fridge. Gonna melt that and pour it over the top when it's done.

I estimate 15+ pounds of pasta accumulated in a fit of absent-mindedness. Also making a chicken pesto salad today -- out of neglected things found in the fridge and freezer, of course.

I thought I had cooked up all the ground beef into one thing or another, but this morning to my dismay I found another half-pound of it in the freezer. Sigh. Not enough to really make anything except a couple of burgers? I'll figure it out later this week.

Everyone is under strict orders not to buy any food for this place unless they run it by me.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (n7rxJ)

53
Actually it was margarine because my Mom belived in the family eating "healthy".

Posted by: pawn at June 14, 2026 04:26 PM (+rSJz)

_______

"Eat this yellow-colored axle grease. It's healthy!"

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (O0L8i)

54 The Paris Bon Marche definitely isn't the old Seattle Bon Marche, although that was pretty good in its day.

Posted by: LASue at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (lCppi)

55 Been a lurker for many years but never understood why people refer to sandwiches as sammiches. Any of the regular posters have an explanation?
Thanks

Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (C8+gh)

56 Packing for travel, so in and out.

Best food I made this week - fresh crab pasta with air fried diced eggplant and grape tomatoes. White wine, olive oil, and all the Italian seasonings (eggplant was air fried with those seasonings as well and in a little cornstarch). A way to get 1 lb of fresh crab to be enough for 6 eaters...aka, affordable splurge.

Posted by: Nova Local at June 14, 2026 04:32 PM (tOcjL)

57 ABL

I always forget I have it until the charge appears

Posted by: Pete Bog at June 14, 2026 04:32 PM (tX2Xf)

58 We used to put a little butter on saltine crackers. It was something my mom used to give us when we had a stomach flu.

And some ginger ale.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 04:33 PM (jehhT)

59 I made swiss chard for dinner last night.
I also got a rice cooker, and discovered that the "porridge" setting is wonderful for making corn meal mush.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 04:34 PM (rbvCR)

60 Did anyone share this with Piper?
https://shorturl.at/7oEL5
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 14, 2026 04:19 PM

LMAO! The RMBS Mom and I were having a post-theater dinner last night, and one of the restaurant's special's was a baby kale Caesar salad. The poor waitress seemed almost apologetic about it.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 04:34 PM (Wnv9h)

61
Wholley Kau!

She just brought in Dates wrapped in Bacon and Drizzled with Basaltic Vinegar, also Shrimps.

The game may be eh, okay but the comestibles are first class!!!

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 04:34 PM (iJfKG)

62
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 04:17 PM (kYmoU)

==============

Do you eat it frozen or what?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 04:34 PM (n7rxJ)

63 I always forget I have it until the charge appears

Yeah, I just noticed that "pay in app" means you have to pay to use the app.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:34 PM (/HDaX)

64 When I was a kid, i used to make a snack with butter smeared between two gram crackers.

My mom used to make us cornflakes, with melted butter, salt, and garlic. I recently recreated the recipe from memory (hint: cornflakes, melted butter, salt, and garlic). Still amazing.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 04:36 PM (kYmoU)

65 Being as poor as dirt I've come to appreciate simple bread and butter, especially if the bread is from the Italian bakery next door.

Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at June 14, 2026 04:36 PM (gUy7A)

66 Do you eat it frozen or what?

Yes. Depending on your knife you may wish to dip it in water between cuts.

Stores well in the freezer, to the extent that you can avoid removing it “for just one more wafer-thin slice” so often that there’s nothing left to store.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 04:38 PM (kYmoU)

67 For work lunch i take 3 cookies, sometimes its gram crackers, plain as they come. I like them

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 04:38 PM (Ia/+0)

68 Compound butter is my new food frontier.

Posted by: mrp at June 14, 2026 04:38 PM (rj6Yv)

69
Do you eat it frozen or what?

Yes. Depending on your knife you may wish to dip it in water between cuts.

Stores well in the freezer, to the extent that you can avoid removing it “for just one more wafer-thin slice” so often that there’s nothing left to store.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair

============

Hmm. So it's like super-aerated ice cream?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 04:40 PM (n7rxJ)

70 Lunch was a tuna sandwich...

Mayo
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Dash of Wocestershire
VERY SMALL amount of liquid smoke (a little goes a long way here)

Served on a sub roll with sharp Tillamook cheddar, sliced Roma tomato, and sliced olives (green or black... both are good for this). No romaine lettuce on hand or that would have also gone on.

It was good enough that I had a second round, but in deference to my "diabeetus" I skipped the role, cubed up the cheese and tomato, and ate it as a kind of salad.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 04:41 PM (IG3/x)

71 I like Kerrygold butter. It too has that nice yellow color. The cheaper brands are lighter in color and almost milky. Not appetizing to look at. Instead of conjuring up images of French girls with majestic racks gently milking cows, it conjures up images of tatted lonely fatties furiously jerking off Minotaurs.

KG is also softer and easier to cut than cheaper brands.

Taste is subjective, but I think KG has a more ‘buttery’ taste.

YMMV.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 14, 2026 04:41 PM (gZ/oN)

72 Hmm. So it's like super-aerated ice cream?

Yeah. It’s a “cake” insofar as it is round and served in slices. I consider it ice cream.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 04:42 PM (kYmoU)

73 > I skipped the role

"Roll".

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 04:43 PM (IG3/x)

74 Black olive bread with more butter than necessary is delicious.

Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at June 14, 2026 04:44 PM (gUy7A)

75 My mom used to make us cornflakes, with melted butter, salt, and garlic. I recently recreated the recipe from memory (hint: cornflakes, melted butter, salt, and garlic). Still amazing.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at June 14, 2026 04:36 PM (kYmoU)

My mom made "fried" chicken that was rolled in cornflakes w/the same ingredients. It was great.

Posted by: LASue at June 14, 2026 04:45 PM (lCppi)

76 I like Kerrygold butter. It too has that nice yellow color. The cheaper brands are lighter in color and almost milky. Not appetizing to look at. Instead of conjuring up images of French girls with majestic racks gently milking cows, it conjures up images of tatted lonely fatties furiously jerking off Minotaurs.

I've never been that emotionally invested in my butter. I do like the Kerry Gold sharp cheddar at Costco, though.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 04:47 PM (Riz8t)

77 Sammiches with roasted eggplant, hummus, Turkey, havarti, lettuce onion and tomato.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 04:21 PM (A5RD0)

Turkey is the 9mm of sandwich meat.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 04:47 PM (PLxDd)

78 I’m not a chic-fil-a dicksmoker, and in fact I’ve never been to a CFA in my life. But they have an avocado lime ranch dressing in the refrigerated section of certain supermarkets that’s very good. Different. I’ll admit when I first saw ‘avocado lime ranch,’ I thought it might taste like something left on the sheets after a Pride Month party. But it’s really good.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 14, 2026 04:48 PM (gZ/oN)

79 Am I a heathen for buying a 750 ml bottle of Everclear? I did use 4/5ths of it to make a Mimosa ... tincture.

/ducks

/runs

Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen? at June 14, 2026 04:48 PM (Q/FnY)

80 CBD,

So did you bring that butter back with you from France, or have it shipped here?

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:50 PM (/HDaX)

81 Apparently, eggs are going back up again.

That's going to surprise a few chickens!

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 04:51 PM (qx7Zg)

82 Been a lurker for many years but never understood why people refer to sandwiches as sammiches. Any of the regular posters have an explanation?
Thanks

Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (C8+gh)

Damned if I know! I'm curious what the Horde is going to come up with!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 04:52 PM (PLxDd)

83 I don't really like paper on my sandwich.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 04:53 PM (zZu0s)

84 So did you bring that butter back with you from France, or have it shipped here?

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 04:50 PM (/HDaX)

Brought it back. We had it vacuum sealed at the store, then froze it as soon as we got back home. I have three more packages of different stuff, so it's going to be interesting and fattening to taste the differences.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 04:53 PM (PLxDd)

85 I sous-vided bison steaks last night. They were … meh. Too tough. The problem is the only bison available around here outside of exotic meat stores is the low-rent pre-packed supermarket crap. Can’t get fresh bison here. Which is odd because the selection of beef here is otherwise phenomenal, and not insanely priced.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 14, 2026 04:54 PM (gZ/oN)

86 Turkey is the 9mm of sandwich meat.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

I had no idea you knew that and actually had a sense of humor too!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 04:54 PM (+EHgv)

87 Pickle on a hot dog?

We, as a species, are doomed.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 04:54 PM (zZu0s)

88 Typical Florida summer afternoon beach thunderboomer just passed through here.

One and a half inches in 20 minutes.

This will kick off the mosquitoes. They have been pretty laid back so far this year.

Posted by: pawn at June 14, 2026 04:54 PM (+rSJz)

89 Sammy===> Sandwich

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 04:55 PM (zZu0s)

90 Crushed cornflakes were a standard part of the breading in one great-grandma's fried chicken recipe. The other great-grandma just did some magic with flour, herbs, and spices.

Both were amazing, as was everything else they cooked.

I really wish I'd made them teach me some of their recipes, but this was long enough ago that boys weren't encouraged to learn to cook. I did learn basic things, but not the complex stuff ... and of course none of it was written down.

They could do things like bake a fancy cake using a WOOD RANGE. They had gas by the time I came along, but they both still had their old wood ranges in the basement, just in case.

When I consider the careful attention it takes me just to grill meat properly, that's just amazing to me. They must've had wizard-level skills at building and controlling a fire.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 04:57 PM (IG3/x)

91 Pickle on a hot dog?

We, as a species, are doomed.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 04:54 PM (zZu0s)

Well...it's from Chicago. What did you expect?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 04:58 PM (PLxDd)

92 Had a NY strip steak (not because of the Knicks. It was on sale), a potato, green pepper, and an old tomato that was still 'good' but only if you throw it in a skillet with everything else. I live in a condo and an actual grill is a PITA to own due to restrictions (condo). So electric 'grill' is what I use. Don't stone me. Used a skillet for the veggies/potato.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 04:58 PM (sAmhv)

93 So, roast beef is the .45.

But then there's ham.

Ham= .45
Turkey= 9mm
Roast beef= .50bmg
Rotisserie Chicken= .40? Or .357? Its really good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 04:58 PM (zZu0s)

94 She just brought in Dates wrapped in Bacon and Drizzled with Basaltic Vinegar, also Shrimps.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 04:34 PM (iJfKG)

Basaltic vinegar...sounds crunchy.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 04:58 PM (h7ZuX)

95 Sandwich==> Sammy===> sammich

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 04:59 PM (zZu0s)

96 Excellent Chicago itinerary!

I would have had to add a Maxwell Street Polish from Al's Original on Union St.

and maybe a couple of dogs from Gene & Judes out by Grand and River ... though outside the city limits ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 04:59 PM (VyBeY)

97 94, LOL!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 05:00 PM (VyBeY)

98 I bought some farmer cheese last week and I find that I don't really know what to do with it. If I eat it from a bowl like cottage cheese, it's not as appealing as cottage cheese. If I try to spread it on toast like cream cheese, it doesn't spread as well as cream cheese and it's more bland than cream cheese.

I guess I don't get the appeal.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:00 PM (FMtrg)

99 > 79 Am I a heathen for buying a 750 ml bottle of Everclear? I

Not as much as those who waste money on high-end vodka.

Yeah, cheap rotgut vodka is bad, but above a certain quality (which is nowhere near the top end of the market), there's no significant difference between brands.

You could take your Everclear, dilute it about 50:50, and not one of the vodka snobs could tell it apart from their preferred brand.

Obviously flavored vodka is different.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:00 PM (IG3/x)

100 Corn on the cob, cooked in the shuck.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 05:01 PM (LHPAg)

101 >>>>93 So, roast beef is the .45.

But then there's ham.

Ham= .45
Turkey= 9mm
Roast beef= .50bmg
Rotisserie Chicken= .40? Or .357? Its really good

Pimento loaf = zip gun

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 05:01 PM (Riz8t)

102 Ah, my beer of choice today is....Yuengling Lager. Good solid 'Murican beer!

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at June 14, 2026 05:01 PM (sAmhv)

103 Well...it's from Chicago. What did you expect?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 04:58 PM (PLxDd)

At least pickle relish conforms to the hotdogs. Chili, same.

A pickle spear? Its like eating a motorcycle with a sidecar.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:02 PM (zZu0s)

104 98 I bought some farmer cheese last week and I find that I don't really know what to do with it. If I eat it from a bowl like cottage cheese, it's not as appealing as cottage cheese. If I try to spread it on toast like cream cheese, it doesn't spread as well as cream cheese and it's more bland than cream cheese.

I guess I don't get the appeal.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:00 PM (FMtrg)

It's more a ricotta alternative...useful for pasta filling/lasagna if you want something a little different...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 14, 2026 05:02 PM (tOcjL)

105 Pimento loaf = zip gun
Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 05:01 PM (Riz8t)

Maybe .32?

Head cheese? Liverwurst?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:03 PM (zZu0s)

106 ou could take your Everclear, dilute it about 50:50, and not one of the vodka snobs could tell it apart from their preferred brand.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

That might not be true for all proofs.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 05:04 PM (+EHgv)

107 She just brought in Dates wrapped in Bacon and Drizzled with Basaltic Vinegar, also Shrimps.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 04:34 PM (iJfKG)

Basaltic vinegar...sounds crunchy.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 04:58 PM (h7ZuX)

Hey, you gotta lava geological cooking.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 05:04 PM (iJfKG)

108 >>>>93 So, roast beef is the .45.

But then there's ham.

Ham= .45
Turkey= 9mm
Roast beef= .50bmg
Rotisserie Chicken= .40? Or .357? Its really good

Pimento loaf = zip gun
Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 05:01 PM

And the Food/Gun Thread crossover is complete.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 05:05 PM (Wnv9h)

109 Pimento loaf = zip gun
Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 05:01 PM (Riz8t)

Maybe .32?

Head cheese? Liverwurst?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:03 PM (zZu0s)

What do you rank as a water pistol?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 05:05 PM (qx7Zg)

110 55 Been a lurker for many years but never understood why people refer to sandwiches as sammiches. Any of the regular posters have an explanation?
Thanks
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (C8+gh

My guess is that it's kidspeak, like pesketti is spaghetti and taters is potatoes.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:05 PM (FMtrg)

111 Sammich comes from samwich, which is how many of us in the flyover states grew up pronouncing sandwich. Occasionally served on a nakyin instead of a plate.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 05:05 PM (h7ZuX)

112 > Ham= .45
Turkey= 9mm
Roast beef= .50bmg
Rotisserie Chicken= .40? Or .357? Its really good

Spam: .25 auto

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:06 PM (IG3/x)

113 I have never drank straight ever clear. Dont taste the chemicals.

I would expect everclear to be 'hot' which is usually a sign of low end vodka.

I am not longer a vodka aficionado after I discovered good rum.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:06 PM (zZu0s)

114 Occasionally served on a nakyin instead of a plate.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs

You had napkins?
Luxury!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 05:07 PM (+EHgv)

115 > That might not be true for all proofs.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 05:04 PM (+EHgv)

Well, yeah, but you could just adjust the amount of water you add.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:07 PM (IG3/x)

116 I rotate lunch meat, its all.boring after 40 some years
Peppered Turkey this week, chicken salad last week

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 05:07 PM (Ia/+0)

117 What do you rank as a water pistol?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 05:05 PM (qx7Zg)

Hmmm, something light that has no substance. Butter on bread?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:07 PM (zZu0s)

118 It's more a ricotta alternative...useful for pasta filling/lasagna if you want something a little different...
Posted by: Nova Local at June 14, 2026 05:02 PM (tOcjL

The packaging promised more ....

But I can see how it would make a nice pasta filling.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:08 PM (FMtrg)

119 Turkey is the 9mm of sandwich meat.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June

In that it’s affordable and in the right hands is effective and enjoyable?

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 05:08 PM (A5RD0)

120 Underwood chicken spread = .38. Cheap, but effective.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:08 PM (zZu0s)

121 Last year Mrs Eez harvested our garlic in the first week of August.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 05:09 PM (VyBeY)

122 Lunch meat -- a favorite snack is buffalo chicken lunch meat wrapped in a crunchy iceberg lettuce leaf. Mmm!

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:09 PM (FMtrg)

123 > I would expect everclear to be 'hot' which is usually a sign of low end vodka.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:06 PM (zZu0s)

There is literally nothing in it but alcohol and a trace amount of water. Any "hotness" is going to be there because you're essentially drinking pure ethanol.

Same stuff as used in most blended whiskey, gin, and many liqueurs.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:11 PM (IG3/x)

124 Been a lurker for many years but never understood why people refer to sandwiches as sammiches. Any of the regular posters have an explanation?
Thanks
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (C8+gh)

There was a brutal flame war between Team Sammich and Team Sangwich. The good guys won...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at June 14, 2026 05:11 PM (nbLIj)

125 Lunch meat -- a favorite snack is buffalo chicken lunch meat wrapped in a crunchy iceberg lettuce leaf. Mmm!
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:09 PM (FMtrg)

A good buffalo chicken sub is great.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:11 PM (zZu0s)

126 I know this is sacrilege but has anyone cooked a piece of brisket in a slow cooker?

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (5P5DO)

127 Hello everyone. First off - thank you to the Horde for the kind words and prayers regarding my mom passing away yesterday. I appreciate you all very much!

As for food - attempting to cook baby back ribs for the first time ever. I don't have a smoker - using my trusty gas grill. I made some foil pouches to hold hickory chips which were soaked in water for 30 mins. Ribs were cooking for 2 hours on 250-260 indirect heat with a nice dry rub. Just wrapped them in foil to start a 90 minute cook with a little apple juice in there. Then they'll go 30 more unwrapped. May or may not brush with some sauce. My backyard smells amazing with the hickory smoke! Enjoying some Buffalo Trace to celebrate National Bourbon Day!

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (QMAsf)

128 99, endorsed!

I remember saying years ago: "It's like Campbell's Condensed Vodka".

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (VyBeY)

129 113 I have never drank straight ever clear. Dont taste the chemicals.

I would expect everclear to be 'hot' which is usually a sign of low end vodka.

I am not longer a vodka aficionado after I discovered good rum.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:06 PM (zZu0s)
——

Everclear tastes like gasoline. Poison. Undrinkable. In fact, a penalty for pledges for violating whatever dumb (and probably gay) frat rules were in place in my college back in the day was to do a triple-shot of EC. Many gagging and even vomits resulted.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (gZ/oN)

130 118 It's more a ricotta alternative...useful for pasta filling/lasagna if you want something a little different...
Posted by: Nova Local at June 14, 2026 05:02 PM (tOcjL

The packaging promised more ....

But I can see how it would make a nice pasta filling.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:08 PM (FMtrg)

And we all know how truthful package marketing is!

Posted by: Nova Local at June 14, 2026 05:14 PM (tOcjL)

131 One of the nice little things about living in cows & corn country is being able to get butter (&cheese) pretty much straight from the creamery fresh.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 05:14 PM (VyBeY)

132 > 126 I know this is sacrilege but has anyone cooked a piece of brisket in a slow cooker?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (5P5DO)

That's just about the only way I cook it. I don't have the patience to tend a fire for hours (see comments about great-grandmothers above).

Add some potatoes, carrots and other seasonings to your likings, and cook it on the lowest setting your crockpot has. I like to set the crockpot to high until it just reaches boiling, then put it down to the lowest setting, which I think is "six hours" on mine.

Here again, liquid smoke is a good thing.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:14 PM (IG3/x)

133 Off to the beach!

Sunny and 80. Ugh. Too effing hot if you ask me.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at June 14, 2026 05:14 PM (A5RD0)

134 126 I know this is sacrilege but has anyone cooked a piece of brisket in a slow cooker?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (5P5DO)

Yes...it comes out fine for home cooking...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 14, 2026 05:15 PM (tOcjL)

135 Paris department store called Le Bon Marché..
-------
We have our own...well, ok, *had*

https://shorturl.at/nJrs6

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 05:15 PM (XeU6L)

136 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 04:53 PM (PLxDd)

Got it, thanks. I was hoping some of those guys shipped overseas but probably not.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 05:16 PM (/HDaX)

137 55 Been a lurker for many years but never understood why people refer to sandwiches as sammiches. Any of the regular posters have an explanation?
Thanks
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (C8+gh)

I could think of a lot of questions that would coax me out of the lurker swamp but that isn't one of them.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 05:16 PM (u/oMr)

138 Enjoying some Buffalo Trace to celebrate National Bourbon Day!
Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (QMAsf)
This is going to be a great day.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 05:17 PM (LHPAg)

139 137 55 Been a lurker for many years but never understood why people refer to sandwiches as sammiches. Any of the regular posters have an explanation?
Thanks
Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (C8+gh)

I could think of a lot of questions that would coax me out of the lurker swamp but that isn't one of them.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 05:16 PM (u/oMr)

But you wouldn't want an answer to those questions...

Posted by: Nova Local at June 14, 2026 05:18 PM (tOcjL)

140
Been a lurker for many years but never understood why people refer to sandwiches as sammiches. Any of the regular posters have an explanation?
Thanks

Posted by: Pod Hamp at June 14, 2026 04:31 PM (C8+gh)

Damned if I know! I'm curious what the Horde is going to come up with!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

================

Typed, deleted, and retyped before I close my monitor and run away:

Morons sometimes affect caveman, redneck talk to avoid sounding college-educated/gay/European. "Sammich" in particular is usually used in the context of ordering a woman to make one, so the effete/liberal/gay avoidance is amped up.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 05:18 PM (n7rxJ)

141 74, black olive bread? O boy, I'm so gonna try making that!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 05:18 PM (VyBeY)

142 > Many gagging and even vomits resulted.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (gZ/oN)

That dredged up a memory from high school days.

Jungle juice party. Dude was going to be a smartass and chugged some Everclear from the bottle.

Took off across the room, threw up the sash, and started vomiting his testicles and toenails out the window.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:18 PM (IG3/x)

143 This food thread is slow hanging curveball for...

https://youtu.be/Q-SsORzfGb8

Posted by: Joe Kidd at June 14, 2026 05:18 PM (nbLIj)

144 Paris department store called Le Bon Marché..
-------
We have our own...well, ok, *had*

https://shorturl.at/nJrs6
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 05:15 PM (XeU6L)

I much prefer Printemps myself.

*sniff*

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 05:19 PM (u/oMr)

145 From bing AI:
The term "sammich" is a playful and informal variation of the word "sandwich." It is believed to have originated from a colloquial pronunciation or phonetic alteration of "sandwich," often used in casual settings among friends and family. The term reflects a lighthearted and affectionate way of referring to a sandwich, particularly when it is particularly tasty or indulgent. While "sandwich" is the standard term recognized universally, "sammich" conveys a sense of warmth and familiarity, often evoking images of comfort foods and home-cooked meals.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:20 PM (zZu0s)

146 Oh, and I only add enough water to the crockpot to submerge the brisket about halfway, then flip it regularly throughout the cooking process.

When it starts to come apart, it's done.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:21 PM (IG3/x)

147 "Sammich" in particular is usually used in the context of ordering a woman to make one, so the effete/liberal/gay avoidance is amped up.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 05:18 PM (n7rxJ)

Woman, make me a sammich!

[takes surgical glove across the face from Scully]

Posted by: Fox Mulder at June 14, 2026 05:21 PM (/HDaX)

148 Emmie, Farmers cheese is often used in old style cheese torte.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at June 14, 2026 05:21 PM (yTvNw)

149 113 I have never drank straight ever clear.

Don't, it's tasteless and needs to only be in mixed drinks.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone

Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen? at June 14, 2026 05:21 PM (Q/FnY)

150 Rodrigo, do you sear it first?

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:21 PM (5P5DO)

151 > 150 Rodrigo, do you sear it first?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:21 PM (5P5DO)

I never have, but that sounds like a good idea.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:22 PM (IG3/x)

152 Scampy’s hot dog looks really good, but IMHO has too much toppings. Simple is best for dogs, IMHO.

I have the reverse food experience when traveling. I live in one of the biggest cities in the world, with an international foodie scene, but what I can’t get here — at least outside of obscure specialty stores — is the kind of stuff found on many menus in the south and Midwest: bison and elk, gator, turtle, walleye, catfish, even quality biscuits and gravy.

I was in rural VA not long ago, at a basic restaurant. Nothing fancy. It was Louisiana style, so gator, catfish, and turtle were all right there.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 14, 2026 05:23 PM (gZ/oN)

153 113 I have never drank straight ever clear.

Don't, it's tasteless and needs to only be in mixed drinks.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen? at June 14, 2026 05:21 PM (Q/FnY)

Everclear is just higher octane vodka, isn't it?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 05:23 PM (u/oMr)

154 Now I'm curious. Do Today's Youth still make jungle juice, or is the avocado toast generation too effete for that?

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:24 PM (IG3/x)

155 Hey, you gotta lava geological cooking.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 05:04 PM (iJfKG)

Hell, yeah! Rock solid.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 05:25 PM (h7ZuX)

156 [flips on Wayback machine, sets dials presses button] :

Voila!

On 31 August 1959, a branch store was opened in Caen. This store was later closed in 1989 and sold to Printemps. In 1974, the branch store in Metz was sold to Printemps

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 05:26 PM (XeU6L)

157 Still on the crockpot brisket, I add various herbs and spices to the brew, but it occurs to me that if you started with a good dry rub recipe you probably wouldn't go too far wrong.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:27 PM (IG3/x)

158 Everclear is just higher octane vodka, isn't it?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 05:23 PM (u/oMr)

Internet sez 190 proof. Pretty much right at the azeotrope.

Posted by: Fox Mulder at June 14, 2026 05:27 PM (/HDaX)

159 Some people have never had hot bread, fresh out of the oven, slathered with butter.
I feel very sad for them and pray for their soul.

The second or third slice is for honey and butter.
That is how you eat like a king.

Now, hot beard out of the oven, covered with butter and a hot bowl of stew on a cold day?
That's a slice of heaven.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 14, 2026 05:28 PM (73/SM)

160 Ok, another hilarious tweet linked at Insty:
https://x.com/japan_nobunaga/
status/2062572588342104313

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:28 PM (zZu0s)

161 132 > 126 I know this is sacrilege but has anyone cooked a piece of brisket in a slow cooker?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (5P5DO)
——-

Yea. It’s probably the best way to cook brisket that doesn’t involve a lot of work. Nothing beats brisket low and slow over natural charcoal … for 10 hours. A lot of work! Slower cookers — or sous vide —is almost as good with much less work.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 14, 2026 05:28 PM (gZ/oN)

162 Rodrigo, thank you for the tips. I'm going to give it a try.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:28 PM (5P5DO)

163 > Now, hot beard out of the oven

Leave Michelle Obama out of this, and I think you mean "the closet". Also... "hot"?

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:29 PM (IG3/x)

164 First, get a stick of butter.

Posted by: Paula Deen at June 14, 2026 05:30 PM (izy1S)

165 Ok, another hilarious tweet linked at Insty:
https://x.com/japan_nobunaga/
status/2062572588342104313
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:28 PM (zZu0s)

"A man does not ask a mountain to be shorter".

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 05:31 PM (/HDaX)

166 You can never have too much butter or cheese.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:31 PM (5P5DO)

167 People's Hippo Voice, I can never wait for it to cool. The whole World Wide Web warns me to not cut the bread when it's hot. Those people are fools, depriving themselves of one of life's greatest gifts.

Even my dogs camp out at the kitchen door when it's nearly done baking. They can tell.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 05:31 PM (h7ZuX)

168 I guess I don't get the appeal.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:00 PM (FMtrg)

Make Blintzes!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 05:32 PM (PLxDd)

169 I would bet that you could find an amazing black truffle butter in France.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:33 PM (5P5DO)

170 126 I know this is sacrilege but has anyone cooked a piece of brisket in a slow cooker?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (5P5DO)

Slow cooked brisket is the way, be it via smoker or crock pot. Now a crock pot will perfectly ruin a filet mignon, as well as my tender sensibilities. The two sitting in my fridge have been salted and will be dusted with garlic salt and crusted with freshly cracked pepper. They'll get no more than four minutes per side over a blazing wood fire that ideally can be seen from space. Just before plating, a healthy pat of rosemary infused butter will be placed on each. It gonna be goood yeah!

Posted by: Joe Kidd at June 14, 2026 05:33 PM (nbLIj)

171 Enjoying some Buffalo Trace to celebrate National Bourbon Day!

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (QMAsf)

What are you...a commie?

This is America. Every day is National Bourbon Day.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 05:35 PM (PLxDd)

172 I know this is sacrilege but has anyone cooked a piece of brisket in a slow cooker?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM

I do a slow braised bit of brisket to make my mincemeat. It turns out fine.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 05:35 PM (Wnv9h)

173 "A man does not ask a mountain to be shorter".
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at June 14, 2026 05:31 PM (/HDaX)

Yeah, I loved that part too.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:35 PM (zZu0s)

174 Joe Kidd a 2 in filet cooked rare is one of my greatest pleasures in life.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:36 PM (5P5DO)

175 Everclear cocktail-
Take one gallon Everclear.......

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 05:36 PM (LHPAg)

176 148 Emmie, Farmers cheese is often used in old style cheese torte.
Posted by: Mrs JTB at June 14, 2026 05:21 PM (yTvNw

I looked up "cheese torte" -- that makes sense.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:36 PM (FMtrg)

177 Question:
Ever had a bowl of fresh popcorn (plain, unsalted) with cream and sugar?

Idk if that is a poors thing, old timers or just my family.

Believe it or not, it's quite tasty.

Don't do a lot, like a bowl of cereal, cause it does melt and that isn't so good.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 14, 2026 05:38 PM (73/SM)

178 As for food - attempting to cook baby back ribs for the first time ever. I don't have a smoker - using my trusty gas grill. I made some foil pouches to hold hickory chips which were soaked in water for 30 mins. Ribs were cooking for 2 hours on 250-260 indirect heat with a nice dry rub. Just wrapped them in foil to start a 90 minute cook with a little apple juice in there. Then they'll go 30 more unwrapped. May or may not brush with some sauce. My backyard smells amazing with the hickory smoke! Enjoying some Buffalo Trace to celebrate National Bourbon Day!
Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM

Very nice. Enjoy. I may do some rosemary garlic ribs for the 4th.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 05:38 PM (Wnv9h)

179 Everclear cocktail-
Take one gallon Everclear.......

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 05:36 PM (LHPAg)

2) fill generator.
3) find decent alcohol, like a man who has a job and self respect...

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:40 PM (zZu0s)

180 Pretty much right at the azeotrope.

Posted by: Fox Mulder at June 14, 2026 05:27 PM (/HDaX)

Yup. Pure is expensive and perishable. It slurps up the water in the air. I'll bet Everclear does too....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 05:40 PM (PLxDd)

181 Everclear tastes like gasoline. Poison. Undrinkable. In fact, a penalty for pledges for violating whatever dumb (and probably gay) frat rules were in place in my college back in the day was to do a triple-shot of EC. Many gagging and even vomits resulted.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (gZ/oN)

A bottle of everclear can be poured into a race car engine and make a very good fuel.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 14, 2026 05:42 PM (cx1bp)

182 Whelp, I've got a small tuna steak, some yellow and green squash/zucchini to put on the grill with half a sweet potato and salad to get going. Dodging downpours right now, but the grill's in the garage.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 05:43 PM (jehhT)

183 I can never wait for it to cool. The whole World Wide Web warns me to not cut the bread when it's hot.
---
Same.
That steaming hot bread is so good.

As a youth, grandma always made 4 loaves, one did not survive the 1st thirty minutes out of the oven.

While the center cuts are nice, the heel is the prize piece here.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 14, 2026 05:43 PM (73/SM)

184 You People with your bbq and smoker talk are making me hungry. It's getting close to Independence Day and I have home-grown beef, pork, chicken, and turkey in the freezer.

*ponders menu options*

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 14, 2026 05:44 PM (R+iUD)

185 What I remember of everclear is party punch - lots of cut up fruit, a couple cans of sweet frozen drink from the store (any kind you want) and then a bottle of everclear dumped in after it’s all mixed up. Boy would that put some people on the floor.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 14, 2026 05:45 PM (cx1bp)

186 sammich/gub debate:

Vegemite = Rubber band stretched between thumb & forefinger

Posted by: JQ at June 14, 2026 05:45 PM (rdVOm)

187 Carried over:

110 So I am screwed.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 02:47 PM (3uBP9)

Me too. Dies last night. Black screen of death. I REALLY, REALLY don't want a new laptop so I'm exploring options. I'm going to tear it apart and use the stuff at work to turn it into a monster.
Abandoning MS too. Linux. I'm also looking into Blueberry PI.5 as soon I will have training in those.
More likely is I'm an idiot sitting in a shop in front of 8 year old dead laptop that will eventually join the rest in the graveyard of "fuck! All my picture are on that pos" tech going back 25 years.
Laziness sucks. Not backing shit up, moreso. My kid's whole childhood is on that shit and I have no access.
Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:00 PM (F9nWj)

My last laptop, I was able to remove the hard drive and put it in an external USB enclosure, then get the data off that way. Because it was a cheapo laptop without easy access for upgrades, following correct instructions still meant destroying the laptop, but it was going to electronics recycling anyway. I didn't spring for the aluminum one with a separate power supply, but I did get a nice Sabrent with an on/off switch.

Posted by: SciVo at June 14, 2026 05:46 PM (Sy6m/)

188 126 I know this is sacrilege but has anyone cooked a piece of brisket in a slow cooker?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (5P5DO)
——-

I'm a yankee so I have no pride on the line, or a smoker. I used a slow cooker and it came out fine.

I also cooked a brisket covered in Midnight Smoke smoky pepper rub at 250 for six hours. That was better.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 14, 2026 05:46 PM (kpS4V)

189 I used to assume butter was butter. Then I discovered Kerry Gold from grass fed cows. Then came the similar stuff from New Zealand which I prefer slightly. By comparison the usual inexpensive supermarket butter is pale and almost tasteless. The grass fed costs more but you use less, especially when melting. We don't live extravagantly but have decided good ingredients (butter, beef, herbs and spices, etc.) are worth the expense. Helps to have a Costco nearby.

Posted by: JTB at June 14, 2026 05:47 PM (yTvNw)

190 Shortly after came the craving for a proper Chicago dog - dragged through the garden, all the right fixings.
=====

"Chicago style" is a crime against the cured and cased family of meats.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 05:47 PM (RIvkX)

191 While the center cuts are nice, the heel is the prize piece here.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 14, 2026 05:43 PM (73/SM)
Thou shalt not make a sammich with the heel slice and an inside slice. This is an abomination. The first heel slice must be reserved for the last heel slice as is right.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 05:47 PM (LHPAg)

192 H E B has put out their own special brand of flour tortillas. They are without a doubt the best flour tortillas to be had.
They should come with a warning because you can't quit at 6

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:48 PM (5P5DO)

193 Make Blintzes!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 05:32 PM (PLxDd)

How fancy do you think I am?

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:48 PM (FMtrg)

194 Anyone tried making their own butter? Once you get the process and amount of salt right, is it worth the effort? I looking for superior taste. Just curious.

Posted by: JTB at June 14, 2026 05:49 PM (yTvNw)

195 Vegemite = Rubber band stretched between thumb & forefinger

Posted by: JQ at June 14, 2026 05:45 PM

Meh. I like Vegemite. Let the flaming commence.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 05:49 PM (Wnv9h)

196 What are you...a commie?

This is America. Every day is National Bourbon Day.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 05:35 PM (PLxDd)

I have no arguments to the contrary

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 05:49 PM (QMAsf)

197 2 in filet cooked rare is one of my greatest pleasures in life.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:36 PM (5P5DO)

They were on sale for Mother's day and I made them for that Sunday. Two days later, I sauntered past the meat department and noticed these with a sticker proclaiming "save $2/lb on this package"! Filet mignon for $17.99/lb? Yes, and please, and thank you! No one had decent steak offerings this week, so these bad boys got the nod..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at June 14, 2026 05:50 PM (nbLIj)

198 Chicago people should stay in their own lane with that hot dog. They are fooling around with something they really just don't understand.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 05:50 PM (RIvkX)

199 I'd have to have someone give me Everclear in a drink and tell it was used afterwards, because there is probably no way I'd willingly drink something with a name that sounds like a help for acne. I do not have acne😉

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 05:51 PM (ix8EF)

200 > 162 Rodrigo, thank you for the tips. I'm going to give it a try.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:28 PM (5P5DO)

You're welcome. Oh, and any leftover liquid makes a nice base for starting a pot of soup.

> Ever had a bowl of fresh popcorn (plain, unsalted) with cream and sugar?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 14, 2026 05:38 PM (73/SM)

That's basically homemade corn pops, eh? Never had, but that sounds interesting.

> Now a crock pot will perfectly ruin a filet mignon, as well as my tender sensibilities.
Posted by: Joe Kidd at June 14, 2026 05:33 PM (nbLIj)

Sure. Slow cooking (by any method) evolved as a way of making inexpensive, tough meats edible. Slow cooking premium meat that's tender to begin with... not ideal.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:51 PM (IG3/x)

201 smoked turkey 'ham' is the .380 of meats

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 05:51 PM (rbvCR)

202 Thou shalt not make a sammich with the heel slice and an inside slice. This is an abomination. The first heel slice must be reserved for the last heel slice as is right.
Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 05:47 PM

^^^This. This is a Known Thing.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 05:51 PM (Wnv9h)

203 There is turkey and then turkey. A turkey bteast pan fried in white wine, sage , thyme and garlic powder is a whole different category.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:54 PM (5P5DO)

204 I bought some farmer cheese last week and I find that I don't really know what to do with it. If I eat it from a bowl like cottage cheese, it's not as appealing as cottage cheese. If I try to spread it on toast like cream cheese, it doesn't spread as well as cream cheese and it's more bland than cream cheese.

I guess I don't get the appeal.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 05:00 PM (FMtrg)

you can use it in stroganoff in place of cottage cheese, or you can mix it up and use it for the filling in a blini.
You can make a nice spread if you mix it with olive oil and mustard or horseradish and maybe a touch of honey if it is too sour.
You can crumble it on a spinach salad, and it works well if you put it on a "margherita" pizza as a topping before baking.

You really can use it also in any dish that calls for cotija cheese.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 05:54 PM (rbvCR)

205 194 Anyone tried making their own butter? Once you get the process and amount of salt right, is it worth the effort? I looking for superior taste. Just curious.
Posted by: JTB at June 14, 2026 05:49 PM (yTvNw)

When I was growing up, we made butter from the goat's milk. Just put the cold milk in a bowl and beat it with an electric mixer until it made a ball of butter.

I despise goat milk, and anything made from it, but you should be able to the same with cow milk.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 05:54 PM (h7ZuX)

206 Meh. I like Vegemite. Let the flaming commence.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

LOL, no problem. I've made a few very effective shots with the rubber band (& tightly rolled paper "V"s)

Posted by: JQ at June 14, 2026 05:55 PM (rdVOm)

207 smoked turkey 'ham' is the .380 of meats
Posted by: Kindltot
------

Raven is the .25

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 05:55 PM (XeU6L)

208 Head cheese? Liverwurst?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 05:03 PM (zZu0s)

head cheese is .41 Swiss Rimfire. I mean, sure it is fun but really?

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 05:56 PM (rbvCR)

209 > Once you get the process and amount of salt right, is it worth the effort? I looking for superior taste. Just curious.
Posted by: JTB at June 14, 2026 05:49 PM (yTvNw)

It's tasty, but I dunno if it's tasty enough to be worth the labor. I'd imagine that milk quality has a lot to do with this. Jersey milk is probably better than that Holstein "blue john" that gets sold as milk in the supermarket.

However, a family I know has a Thanksgiving tradition. They put whole milk in a large mason jar and start shaking it. Whenever someone gets tired of shaking, they pass it on to the next person. You get homemade butter ready in time for the dinner rolls.

I always intend to do that with my family, and I always forget.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:57 PM (IG3/x)

210 I was going to get some ribs and smoke them cause ribs but then I remembered I had a lonely pork loin the freezer just begging me to cook it. So I did. Along with the best smoked Mac and Cheese maybe in history. I don't say that but people do and people are often right.

We shall be dining al fresco tonight,

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 05:57 PM (viF8m)

211 There is turkey and then turkey. A turkey bteast pan fried in white wine, sage , thyme and garlic powder is a whole different category.
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:54 PM

Now I'm hungry.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 05:57 PM (Wnv9h)

212 I despise goat milk, and anything made from it, but you should be able to the same with cow milk.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
-------

Especially to be avoided in Islamic countries.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 05:57 PM (XeU6L)

213 Spam: .25 auto

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 05:06 PM (IG3/x)

Spam is .410. Deviled Ham is .25 acp

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 05:58 PM (rbvCR)

214 Right now the basic fact the US knows outside NY about the Knicks is that their fans should all be arrested.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 14, 2026 05:59 PM (gKWVE)

215 > Especially to be avoided in Islamic countries.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 05:57 PM (XeU6L)

Heh... in one of the Patrick O'Brian Aubrey-Maturin novels, a sailor from another ship gets executed for sodomy with the ship's goat.

Aubrey and Maturin are having coffee afterward. "Milk?" "Goat's milk?" "Yes." "Then perhaps without milk, if you please."

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 06:00 PM (IG3/x)

216 BLT and cheddar Chex Mix

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 06:01 PM (Ia/+0)

217 This Friday is free Everclear for the ladies at Dexter Lake. Bring yo dates.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 06:02 PM (LHPAg)

218 I swore ofc Land O’ Lakes butter when the kept the land and got rid of the Indian. Since then I’ve been buying Falfurrias Butter, a South Texas brand, and I think it’s pretty good. Don’t know if any stores outside of Texas carry it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 14, 2026 06:02 PM (cx1bp)

219 205 ... "When I was growing up, we made butter from the goat's milk. Just put the cold milk in a bowl and beat it with an electric mixer until it made a ball of butter.

I despise goat milk, and anything made from it, but you should be able to the same with cow milk."

DMLW,
Thanks. I might try it for fun. I happen to like goat milk and a vendor at the local farmers market sells it. I should give it a try. We go through too much butter in our house for homemade to be practical for all our needs.

Posted by: JTB at June 14, 2026 06:03 PM (yTvNw)

220 A rather unexciting day for me for food. Sunday usually is unless we have a church luncheon, because I am tired when I come home from church. We did have fresh raspberries and blueberries( in honor of flag day) after church. . Then we went to the movies where we had popcorn and spouse came home to make frozen pizza ( Weis store brand which is not bad ) for he and son.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:04 PM (Nx5jP)

221 I like the Kerry Gold Irish butter.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:05 PM (Nx5jP)

222 I know this is sacrilege but has anyone cooked a piece of brisket in a slow cooker?
Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 05:12 PM (5P5DO)

I have wet cured chunks of brisket in Morton's sugar cure and then used a crock pot to cook it like a pot roast. When it is brined long enough, and then rinsed well enough, and cooked slow enough it is wonderful. If I push it by cooking it hotter, it gets tough.
If you are going to make salt beef of any sort, it has to be fatty, but it has to be cooked slow.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 06:05 PM (rbvCR)

223 Quality peanut butter: .22 long rifle
Generic peanut butter: .22 short

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 06:05 PM (IG3/x)

224 I'm eating what may be the best cheesy potato casserole I've ever made. Added some diced ham, and used smoked cheddar cheese. Really pumps up the deliciousness.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 06:05 PM (h7ZuX)

225 221 I like the Kerry Gold Irish butter.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:05 PM (Nx5jP)

Costco sells one from New Zealand which is very similar and less expensive

Posted by: It's me donna at June 14, 2026 06:06 PM (FtULh)

226 221 I like the Kerry Gold Irish butter.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:05 PM (Nx5jP)
Unsalted in coffee. It's the cat's pajamas.

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 06:08 PM (LHPAg)

227 The high-intensity Everclear is just the ticket for cleaning tobacco pipe bowls.

Posted by: mrp at June 14, 2026 06:08 PM (rj6Yv)

228 I like the Kerry Gold Irish butter.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:05 PM (Nx5jP)

Me too.

I also like Tillamook, which is plentiful here in the PNW. For my parents growing up in Washington, Tillamook and Carnation were local. Tillamook also makes excellent ice cream and very good yogurt (but I am a Noosa yogurt fan - Bellevue CO)

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Born in Butte, America at June 14, 2026 06:09 PM (0aYVJ)

229 Right now the basic fact the US knows outside NY about the Knicks is that their fans should all be arrested.
Posted by: gKWVE

Arrested, executed....

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 14, 2026 06:09 PM (4ZxBh)

230 Posted by: It's me donna at June 14, 2026 06:06 P

Thanks .I don't have a Costco near me, but I'll have to look for that at a local store nearby. They seem to have a number of butter selections so maybe they have that as well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:09 PM (Nx5jP)

231 >>> 226 221 I like the Kerry Gold Irish butter.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:05 PM (Nx5jP)
Unsalted in coffee. It's the cat's pajamas.
Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 06:08 PM (LHPAg)

This guy knows.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at June 14, 2026 06:09 PM (R+iUD)

232 Posted by: Pug Mahon, Born in Butte, America at June 14, 2026 06:09 PM (0aYVJ

My son enjoys the Tillamook yogurt.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:10 PM (Nx5jP)

233 Two heel slices for a sandwich is a hoagie.

Which is why it is the proper use

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at June 14, 2026 06:10 PM (73/SM)

234 Anyone tried making their own butter? Once you get the process and amount of salt right, is it worth the effort? I looking for superior taste. Just curious.
Posted by: JTB

Heavy cream /mason jar/ shake Like hell... you'll know.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 06:10 PM (+EHgv)

235 Unsalted in coffee. It's the cat's pajamas

I used to occasionally have unsalted butter in coffee. But haven't for a while. I enjoyed that and will have to try it again.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:13 PM (Nx5jP)

236 Why would a cat wear pajamas? They don't ever wear pants.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 06:15 PM (viF8m)

237
Welp.

That was a surprisingly good soccer game.

The teams really came alive in the 2nd half.

Nobody won it was 2-2 between Japan and the Netherlands.

Surprisingly hard fought with minimal flopping around.

Now, for another cocktail!

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 06:16 PM (iJfKG)

238 Anyone tried making their own butter? Once you get the process and amount of salt right, is it worth the effort? I looking for superior taste. Just curious.
Posted by: JTB

Heavy cream /mason jar/ shake Like hell... you'll know.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 06:10 PM (+EHgv)

My mom Bought raw milk from a farmer down the road, back when you could do that without Big Karen scowling and yelling.

She would churn butter out of the cream. Not sure if it was good, because when I was a kid I hated most dairy products; cream, butter, cheese. Not sure what changed, but now I love it.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Born in Butte, America at June 14, 2026 06:18 PM (0aYVJ)

239 Tonight is Beef Black Pepper sauce with rice.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 06:18 PM (RIvkX)

240 My son enjoys the Tillamook yogurt.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 14, 2026 06:10 PM (Nx5jP)

I got a yogurt maker so I started to buy gallons of whole milk and making my own yogurt. It is easy to not do yogurt well, and cleanliness and sterilizing the equipment is essential. It tends to go bad and you wind up with solid curds and whey if it is not done right.

Eventually I hit on the trick of buying cultured buttermilk as the inoculant, which worked tolerably well, but it was basically buttermilk. Then I started buying Kiefer because I could get the mini bottles, and that worked better, and I liked it better.
Finally I started using kiefer and saccharomyces boulardi yeast (a common probiotic) and that gave me -- off and on -- yogurt that was pretty solid and not overly sour.
It is good with canned fruit for making smoothies.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 06:19 PM (rbvCR)

241 227, this is also true.

a solvent, and an intoxicant! twofer!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 06:20 PM (VyBeY)

242 Zingerman's served their bread heels with their soup, which is the perfect pairing.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 14, 2026 06:20 PM (kpS4V)

243 It's better with butter.

Posted by: Brando at June 14, 2026 06:21 PM (vFG9F)

244 Budder is how it should be spelled because, well because.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at June 14, 2026 06:24 PM (glnUu)

245 Anyone tried making their own butter?
Posted by: JTB

Heavy cream /mason jar/ shake Like hell... you'll know.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

Trying to make fermented butter as speak ... um, er, type in little boxes.

So far, pickle lid a frog's hair too small for wide mouth jar.

Sighed.

Bought Ball's wide mouth jar with separate lid & band & transferred cream & yogurt mixture from fridge.

Went to check said mixture.

Ordered mason jar lid remover with overnight delivery.

Details to follow.

hat tip:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/S3I7kg6C1ZA

Posted by: Adriane the Ethnic Food Critic . . . at June 14, 2026 06:24 PM (3ZUWJ)

246 Had lunch today at a local place just down the road from us. Had a really good French Dip sammich and fries. Nice, varied menu. It's an older establishment, founded by a Marine. Wife and I liked the laid-back atmosphere.

Dinner tonight is the leftovers. Large portions. We should have ordered just one meal since we both had the same thing.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Born in Butte, America at June 14, 2026 06:24 PM (0aYVJ)

247 "Heavy cream /mason jar/ shake Like hell... you'll know."

I remember this from a grade school science class ... we all had a little butter on a saltine at the end of the experiment.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 06:25 PM (VyBeY)

248 Anyone tried making their own butter? Once you get the process and amount of salt right, is it worth the effort? I looking for superior taste. Just curious.
Posted by: JTB

You know, when you're making whipped cream, if you just keep going you'll wind up with butter.

Ask me how I know.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 06:26 PM (iJfKG)

249 So true, Eris!

I save heels for exactly that purpose!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 06:26 PM (VyBeY)

250 I need stock in a dairy. I use heavy cream for so many things. Homemade alfredo sauce will make you weep with joy.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 06:27 PM (5P5DO)

251
Heavy cream /mason jar/ shake Like hell...

Use a paint shaker.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 06:27 PM (Cqx++)

252 You know, when you're making whipped cream, if you just keep going you'll wind up with butter.

Ask me how I know.

Posted by: naturalfake

'cause a few years ago you were a struggling college students with a blender but no mixer and you said if I put the cream and sugar in the blender and run it for just a few seconds that should be the same as mixing it with beaters, right ?!?!?!

Posted by: Adriane the Ethnic Food Critic . . . at June 14, 2026 06:29 PM (3ZUWJ)

253 Heavy cream /mason jar/ shake Like hell...

Use a paint shaker.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 06:27 PM (Cqx++)

My favorite method is hot Polish farm women with old timey butter churns. Ace treated us to that one time.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Born in Butte, America at June 14, 2026 06:32 PM (0aYVJ)

254 >>>Budder is how it should be spelled because, well because.
~~~~~

The correct spelling is budduh.

Posted by: Paula Deen at June 14, 2026 06:33 PM (3ImbR)

255 Hello Muddah,
Hello Faddah,
I have some fresh bread,
Please pass the budduh ...

Posted by: Alan Sherman at June 14, 2026 06:35 PM (3ZUWJ)

256 Definitely NOT Parkay

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 06:36 PM (Cqx++)

257 "65 Being as poor as dirt I've come to appreciate simple bread and butter, especially if the bread is from the Italian bakery next door. "

Long, long ago there was an ice cream / donut shop near the "El" station close to where I worked ... I often stopped in for my morning coffee; they had a really excellent chocolate frosted cake donut, but the economy item on their menu was an 8" hunk of Gonnella's bread with butter for a quarter and I often got that to dunk ... yummy bread and butter, plus buttery coffee!
win/win or what?

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 06:36 PM (VyBeY)

258 Missed the thread! Onthe course - golfing (poorly).

Posted by: scampydog at June 14, 2026 06:38 PM (ROmrp)

259 I can't believe they call it I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 06:38 PM (Cqx++)

260 "mason jar lid remover"

I don't understand those words in that order ...

Posted by: the_churchkey at June 14, 2026 06:38 PM (VyBeY)

261 Zingerman's served their bread heels with their soup, which is the perfect pairing.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 14, 2026 06:20 PM (kpS4V)
There was a deli in Ann Arbor before Zingerman's but I don't remember the name....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 06:39 PM (PLxDd)

262 yummy bread and butter, plus buttery coffee!
win/win or what?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at June 14, 2026 06:36 PM (VyBeY)

Innit?!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at June 14, 2026 06:40 PM (h7ZuX)

263 >>>>Budder is how it should be spelled because, well because.

Budda.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 06:41 PM (viF8m)

264 A good Deli is the one thing I wish we had here in town. Store delis just don't cut it.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 06:41 PM (5P5DO)

265 Before I began to smoke meats, I cooked a brisket in a Dutch oven. 3 hours of so on 350, then pull...cool.
Slice, back into the Dutch oven with BBQ sauce til tender... hour or two.
It all got ate every time.

Posted by: MkY at June 14, 2026 06:42 PM (q6tQZ)

266 A good Deli is the one thing I wish we had here in town. Store delis just don't cut it.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 06:41 PM (5P5DO)

Where in Texas is the German ancestry most common? I'll bet they have good delis there!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 06:43 PM (PLxDd)

267 259 I can't believe they call it I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 06:38 PM (Cqx++)
pseudo-butter

Posted by: Eromero at June 14, 2026 06:43 PM (LHPAg)

268 I swore ofc Land O’ Lakes butter when the kept the land and got rid of the Indian. Since then I’ve been buying Falfurrias Butter, a South Texas brand, and I think it’s pretty good. Don’t know if any stores outside of Texas carry it.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Every now and then in the store I'll point at Land O’ Lakes butter and proclaim, "Look, when the kept the land and got rid of the Indian."

Works with certain other brands as well.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 06:43 PM (/lPRQ)

269 CBD, 150 miles South of me. Deli to me is Italian.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 06:45 PM (5P5DO)

270 My favorite method is hot Polish farm women with old timey butter churns. Ace treated us to that one time.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Born in Butte, America at June 14, 2026 06:32 PM

I'll just leave this here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syMhJMmGEIc

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 06:47 PM (Wnv9h)

271 >>CBD, 150 miles South of me. Deli to me is Italian.

When you come to visit we are going shopping.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 06:48 PM (viF8m)

272 There is only one Italian deli here that reminds me of back East, Lucca. The air inside is fragrant and their homemade ravioli is #1.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 06:48 PM (RIvkX)

273 You know, when you're making whipped cream, if you just keep going you'll wind up with butter.

Ask me how I know.

Posted by: naturalfake

'cause a few years ago you were a struggling college students with a blender but no mixer and you said if I put the cream and sugar in the blender and run it for just a few seconds that should be the same as mixing it with beaters, right ?!?!?!

Posted by: Adriane the Ethnic Food Critic . . . at June 14, 2026 06:29 PM (3ZUWJ)

You are oh so close!

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 06:48 PM (iJfKG)

274 JackStraw, you just filled my head with visions of outdoor picnics.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 06:51 PM (5P5DO)

275 > 259 I can't believe they call it I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 06:38 PM (Cqx++)

Did you hear about the new low-cal communion wafers?

They're called "I Can't Believe It's Not Jesus".

I'll just sit here and wait for the lightning bolt now.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at June 14, 2026 06:51 PM (IG3/x)

276 Thanks for a great Food Thread, CBD!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 06:51 PM (Wnv9h)

277 SanFranpsycho, if you are ever in Napa, Lawler's liquors make the best ravioli I have ever had. Then go across the street to the Buttercream bakery.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 06:54 PM (5P5DO)

278 Thanks CBD.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 06:54 PM (RIvkX)

279 CBD, thank you for the always fantastic food thread and Cheers.

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 06:55 PM (5P5DO)

280 >>JackStraw, you just filled my head with visions of outdoor picnics.

I think I might be able to do better than that.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 06:55 PM (viF8m)

281 JeeZ
Just looking at that hot dog will have me burping hotdog for the rest of the day.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 06:59 PM (2WIwB)

282 JackStraw, that will just be the starter!

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 06:59 PM (5P5DO)

283 While you're in Lawler's, get some of their pizza bread -- yum!

Posted by: tankascribe at June 14, 2026 06:59 PM (NtoJk)

284 Gubs are nood.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 14, 2026 07:01 PM (Wnv9h)

285 Two By The Ways: When I was shopping for a slow cooker, most had only three temps: high, low, and warm. Cuisinart also has Simmer, which is the speed I use for everything.

If you plan to make your own butter, Costco has heavy cream in a half gallon that is 40% butterfat. It's the only place I've seen with higher than 36%. It pours like the heavy cream we had as a child from a nearby farm.

Posted by: Wenda at June 14, 2026 07:01 PM (UIfeN)

286 tankscribe, you know Lawler's? How amazing is that

Posted by: Ben Had at June 14, 2026 07:01 PM (5P5DO)

287 >> JackStraw, that will just be the starter!

Elvis isn't getting any younger.

When you come to New England morons will come out of the woodwork.

I know a place.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 07:03 PM (viF8m)

288 While unloading groceries the other day I dropped a bag with an egg carton in it. Broke them all, but we were able to salvage 9 or so. Made a frittata. First time. Won't be the last.

Posted by: javems at June 14, 2026 07:04 PM (zFsEm)

289 TEXAS DELIs ... Doing an internet search on the following words might provide interesting results:

Reddit are there any good delis in Texas?

Folks in other non-East Coast states/towns are welcome to do the same if interested.

Posted by: Kathy at June 14, 2026 07:06 PM (MOK4W)

290 Le Bon Marche's food market was amazing! I visited on my last couple of trips to Paris and loved it. A few stores here in SF stock a limited selection of French butters from Normandy, and I use them for my Christmas baking.

@sanfranpsycho, Mollie Stones is pretty reliable.

Aside: I used to buy cosmetics occasionally from Galleries Lafayette before they had a true online presence. I'd fax my order to them, with credit card info and they would ship to the US. They pride themselves on excellent customer service to foreign shoppers.

Posted by: Effie Perrine at June 14, 2026 09:15 PM (p1D+n)

291 >Those that live in rural areas and don’t have access to the variety found in large cities

hey mawmaw lets go ta the big city and get us some of them thar fancy foods!

weeeedoggies pawpaw imma get me some of thet thar choc-you-lates!

Posted by: bravokilo at June 15, 2026 01:29 AM (a+sNt)

First World Problems...

That is an under-cabinet low voltage light that takes a standard G4 two-prong bulb. Easy-peasy...right?

Except the prongs of the new bulb don't slide into the receptacle. Since the bulbs produce a startlingly large amount of heat, I am not surprised that the thing failed after many years. What does surprise me is the difficulty in replacing it. Those cables are six feet long, and the end is buried somewhere in the cabinetry. The back of the receptacle is riveted closed, so I can't remove the female side and simply replace it.

I will have to splice the wires onto a new receptacle without wire nuts, since there isn't enough room for them inside the housing. That should be interesting, in a deeply irritating way.

Posted by: CBD at 02:00 PM

Comments

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1 So you are going to BURN it DOWN!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (+EHgv)

2 FWP nood

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (+EHgv)

3 You should probably just move.

Posted by: Don Black at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (ZxPkt)

4 Best maybe to burn it down

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 02:03 PM (Ia/+0)

5 #2: I just want to be sure.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:04 PM (+EHgv)

6 Shrink to fit butt connectors for the win.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:05 PM (+EHgv)

7 Switch to LED spots. Less heat.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 02:05 PM (lgmVC)

8 There are G8 and G4 style bulbs, make sure you got the right one

Posted by: Admirale's Mate at June 14, 2026 02:06 PM (/enuJ)

9 Candles. No wires.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 02:06 PM (jehhT)

10 Get the gas can.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 14, 2026 02:06 PM (wOO3z)

11 My1st WP was wrecking my tailgate. Actually have lot of it back,
Won't be perfect

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 02:07 PM (Ia/+0)

12 Switch to LED spots. Less heat.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs

How is less heat going to help him "BURN it DOWN!"?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:07 PM (+EHgv)

13 Replace it with an LED light: won’t get hot for the same lumens.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:07 PM (ZVgZ4)

14 Switch to LED spots. Less heat.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 02:05 PM (lgmVC)

And I will still have the same problem!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 02:07 PM (PLxDd)

15 Shrink to fit butt connectors for the win.

Always with the anal for some of you.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 02:08 PM (Riz8t)

16 The newer LED undercabinet lights are quite good now. You might just splurge on one of the high end ones with the outdoor frequencies, and you can splice in the connectors for an easier switch out.

I have several in my old fashioned kitchen and they are a wonder to my 29-year old eyes.
I think if I were to replace them, I would get ones that also have a setting for red light so I don't blind myself getting up into the kitchen at 3 am

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 02:08 PM (rbvCR)

17 Western Union pigtail is your friend.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 02:08 PM (/lPRQ)

18 I imagine CBD doing work around the house in either a sport jacket and penny loafers or wife beater, silk shorts, buhda necklace and chanclas.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 02:09 PM (Ww0YU)

19 Shrink to fit butt connectors for the win.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:05 PM (+EHgv)

Yup. I think that's the best solution.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 02:09 PM (PLxDd)

20 New houses are available.

They still make explosives and incendiary.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:09 PM (G3T/K)

21 I imagine CBD doing work around the house in either a sport jacket and penny loafers or wife beater, silk shorts, buhda necklace and chanclas.

Black turtleneck and a beret.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 02:10 PM (Riz8t)

22 I imagine CBD doing work around the house in either a sport jacket and penny loafers or wife beater, silk shorts, buhda necklace and chanclas.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at June 14, 2026 02:09 PM (Ww0YU)

Track suit. Tooth pick in place. Pinky ring on.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:10 PM (G3T/K)

23 Candles. No wires.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 02:06 PM (jehhT)

Ah...that was my Friday night.

A windstorm took down the lines on my street.

And the engineering department of my little village is still working on my whole house generator permit.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 02:10 PM (PLxDd)

24 Oh and those faggy brown/sepia colored sunglasses.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:11 PM (G3T/K)

25 If you WANT to burn 🔥 it down put a kerosene lamp under your cabinet and leave it burning while you take a trip into town. When you come back that problem is solved!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:11 PM (ZVgZ4)

26 I imagine CBD doing work around the house in either a sport jacket and penny loafers or wife beater, silk shorts, buhda necklace and chanclas.
Posted by: Thomas Bender

That's for mowing the yard.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 14, 2026 02:12 PM (wOO3z)

27 So you are going to BURN it DOWN!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (+EHgv)

That would provide light. Seems like a one use light source, though.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 02:12 PM (qx7Zg)

28 Switch to LED spots. Less heat.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs

How is less heat going to help him "BURN it DOWN!"?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:07 PM (+EHgv)
-

I have met my match.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 02:12 PM (lgmVC)

29 I got a new hurricane lantern to replace the old one (20 years and the tank finally lost its seal.) Do not use it much but it's very useful when you do need it.

I am going to have to get a larger one. This one is nice, but it is the smaller size.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:13 PM (G3T/K)

30 Only the terminally benighted use candles for anything but emergencies. Modern families know and lover Aladdin kerosene lanterns. Why, with two of those in the parlor, it is lit up bright enough to allow you to read!

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 02:13 PM (rbvCR)

31 Only the terminally benighted use candles for anything but emergencies. Modern families know and lover Aladdin kerosene lanterns. Why, with two of those in the parlor, it is lit up bright enough to allow you to read!

And you'll be amazed how quickly you fall asleep at night.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 02:14 PM (Riz8t)

32 Maple syrup will help.

Maple syrup makes everything better... Everything.

Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 02:15 PM (sOtuf)

33 I have met my match.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 02:12 PM (lgmVC)

Matches! Now you’re getting with the program!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:15 PM (ZVgZ4)

34 Switch to LED spots. Less heat.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 02:05 PM (lgmVC)

And I will still have the same problem!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 02:07 PM (PLxDd)
-

OK. I just noticed it looks like your 2 prong sockets are built into the fixtures. Switching to LED would require total replacement of the entire fixture. Then again, if the sockets are ruined, your only other alternative to do a Pugsly Addams and dynamite the place sky high!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 02:16 PM (lgmVC)

35 Maple syrup will help.

Maple syrup makes everything better... Everything.
Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 02:15 PM (sOtuf)

One thing I agree with CBD on: I hate the smell of maple syrup. So cloying. Sweet. Gah.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:17 PM (G3T/K)

36 I JUST survived a tornado warning! The smart phone was going off like crazy which never happens in my part of Canada. Boy, THAT was annoying as I was fighting for my life.

I'm now the Brian Williams and Hillary Clinton of extreme weather.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 02:18 PM (Sco7b)

37 Did you try turning it off, waiting 5 minutes and then turning it on again?

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 02:18 PM (F9nWj)

38 Amazon.com has one of those old school kerosene lamps with the really tall glass. I saw a set of four of those in a goodwill store a few years back. Silver worked bases. Beautiful. But what would I do with four of them when I have electricity? The person who originally bought them probably didnt.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:19 PM (G3T/K)

39 Butt connectors? Are these a thing?

Posted by: James Talarico at June 14, 2026 02:20 PM (guGkK)

40 Butt connectors? Are these a thing?
Posted by: James Talarico at June 14, 2026 02:20 PM (guGkK)

Only used for pork butt. Useless for vegans.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 02:21 PM (qx7Zg)

41 So you are going to BURN it DOWN!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (+EHgv)

That would provide light. Seems like a one use light source, though.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 02:12 PM (qx7Zg)

After that you can use hobos as needed.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 02:21 PM (guGkK)

42 The back of the receptacle is riveted closed, so I can't remove the female side and simply replace it.

I will have to splice the wires onto a new receptacle without wire nuts, since there isn't enough room for them inside the housing.
=====

Have you checked the dilithium crystals?

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at June 14, 2026 02:21 PM (RIvkX)

43 I'm dealing with the exact same problem. A puck light with a 4G 2prong halogen bulb that had worked well for over 209 years. The fixture reads 12V 4G so I ordered as 12 V bulb and plugged it in. It immediately got white hot and the bulb shattered. It then occurred to me that even though the house is on a nominally 24V DC battery bank it is inverted to 120V AC wired in 120V and those fixtures were part of the initial electrical install when we built the house. It just has to be 120 V, but I would have to tear out some drywall to trace the wiring.

Back to the internet and indeed there is a 4G two-prong 120 V replacement halogen bulb. So they are now on order and I will try that. Not sure why the fixture says 12V however.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 02:21 PM (qgHp7)

44 21 I imagine CBD doing work around the house in either a sport jacket and penny loafers or wife beater, silk shorts, buhda necklace and chanclas.

Black turtleneck and a beret.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 02:10 PM (Riz8t)

And a smoldering Galuoise!

Posted by: Mais Oui! at June 14, 2026 02:22 PM (B0NCh)

45 My maternal grandmother’s old house (they moved out to a smaller domicile by the late seventies), dated back to the 1930s. One thing I remember is that the table lamps, although electric, were styled like oil lamps. They looked like you could fill them up and light them with a match. I don’t think they were conversions, but I think that style influenced my grandmother’s choice in lamps.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:22 PM (ZVgZ4)

46 209 years! We built the house in 1814 at the end oof the war. 🤔

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 02:23 PM (qgHp7)

47 I'm now the Brian Williams and Hillary Clinton of extreme weather.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 02:18 PM (Sco7b)

What am I, chopped liver? *breaks down sobbing*

Posted by: Scott Pelley at June 14, 2026 02:23 PM (B0NCh)

48 This is a great tweet linked over at Insty:

https://x.com/japan_nobunaga
/status/2065852197661966458

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:23 PM (G3T/K)

49 46 209 years! We built the house in 1814 at the end oof the war. 🤔
Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 02:23 PM (qgHp7)

I was just doing the math....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 02:24 PM (Sco7b)

50 38 Amazon.com has one of those old school kerosene lamps with the really tall glass. I saw a set of four of those in a goodwill store a few years back. Silver worked bases. Beautiful. But what would I do with four of them when I have electricity? The person who originally bought them probably didnt.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:19 PM (G3T/K)

I've been collecting them for years at garage sales. Some of them are quite the works of art. It's harder to find the galss though. I have probably 10 with no glass. You never come across just the glass.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 02:24 PM (F9nWj)

51 Glitch McConnell back in the hospital.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 14, 2026 02:24 PM (wOO3z)

52 For $10 you can get a battery operated LED light replacement.

Posted by: Heroq at June 14, 2026 02:24 PM (xg+/D)

53 Have you checked the dilithium crystals?
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at June 14, 2026 02:21 PM (RIvkX)

How about the Heisenburg Compensators?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:24 PM (G3T/K)

54 Wife says we are going to have a tornado warning later.

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 02:25 PM (Ia/+0)

55
Driving home from church. Caught in a heavy storm. Idiots driving with blinkers on. Coming nearly to a stop in the fast lane because they're scaaaaarred! Turn your lights on and maintain a constant, moderate speed, you nitwits.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 02:25 PM (O0L8i)

56 Muldoon -

You could just use an AC/DC voltmeter to test what the wires are putting out.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:26 PM (ZVgZ4)

57 There are G8 and G4 style bulbs, make sure you got the right one

Posted by: Admirale's Mate at June 14, 2026 02:06 PM (/enuJ)

The G8 is a much wider bulb. The pins don't match.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 02:26 PM (PLxDd)

58 And a smoldering Galuoise!

Posted by: Mais Oui! at June 14, 2026 02:22 PM (B0NCh)

C'est vrais!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 02:28 PM (PLxDd)

59 LED bulbs in old Halogen sockets will melt...too close to the reflector. I bought LED fixtures that are replacements for the size and a cheap 12V solid state transformer that I spliced into the 120v line switch. The only hang up is the 1 - 2 second delay on startup.

Posted by: actually inside the beltway at June 14, 2026 02:28 PM (S8cdb)

60 One thing I agree with CBD on: I hate the smell of maple syrup. So cloying. Sweet. Gah.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:17 PM (G3T/K)

I love Maple Syrup when it is used appropriately.

Like in a Manhattan.

But not on French Toast...that is an abomination!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 02:29 PM (PLxDd)

61 My late Mother and I did get those Bell and Howell lanterns from the tv box they used to advertise before we got the generator.

The power did actually go out a few times and they were great. But they were pretty much useless after a year.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 02:30 PM (Sco7b)

62
Have you checked the dilithium crystals?
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at June 14, 2026 02:21 PM (RIvkX)

How about the Heisenburg Compensators?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:24 PM (G3T/K)

___________

Try inverse phasing.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 02:30 PM (O0L8i)

63 Wife says we are going to have a tornado warning later.
Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 02:25 PM (Ia/+0)

What does she say about Nvidia's tock price this week?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 02:31 PM (guGkK)

64 Have you checked the dilithium crystals?
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at June 14, 2026 02:21 PM (RIvkX)

How about the Heisenburg Compensators?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:24 PM (G3T/K)

___________

Try inverse phasing.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 02:30 PM (O0L8i)

GREAT SCOTT!

Posted by: Doc Brown at June 14, 2026 02:33 PM (guGkK)

65 Yeah, a pita.

Went with new LED fixtures under cabinets and in ceiling, all "installed by a licensed electrician."

Love that the under cabinet & ceiling lights could be either bright or soft lighting, so much better for me when working at cabinet level. And they're all a little easier on the monthly electric bills.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 14, 2026 02:34 PM (NFX2v)

66 The delay in start-up is the capacitor coming up to voltage. If it takes too long to light, your circuit might have too much capacitance: τ = RC, where τ is the time constant, R is the resistance, and C is the capacitance, assuming a simple “tank” circuit. Whew, it’s a pain, formatting formulas in Minx.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:36 PM (ZVgZ4)

67 Remodel the kitchen. Simple solution to a complex problem.

Posted by: Enola Gay Pride at June 14, 2026 02:36 PM (Ajx/b)

68 Only the terminally benighted use candles for anything but emergencies. Modern families know and lover Aladdin kerosene lanterns. Why, with two of those in the parlor, it is lit up bright enough to allow you to read!
Posted by: Kindltot
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*Always* drain the bowl, and loosen the burner assembly from the bowl when not in use. Otherwise, the burner assembly will irretrivably corrode and meld with the bowl collar. Also, keep spare mantles on hand.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:37 PM (XeU6L)

69 Whatever you do, don’t divert power to the flux capacitor, or you might wind up in 1955!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:38 PM (ZVgZ4)

70 My FWP is the anemic Battery Tender I have that can only charge a Pb battery for the tractor at 1.25amps.

It was DOA at 10.xx V after someone left the ignition switch in the "ACC" position overnight. "someone"

Took forever to get it back to 12.xx V and start the tractor. "forever" Like 28 hours.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 02:39 PM (jehhT)

71 We have machines at work that run on battery power for a few minutes at work so the really don't " turn off and then turn on again" unless you wait about 5 minutes or so. I knew this but the operator didn't one night last week. So I turned it off. Told them not to strart it until I got back. I had a thing I needed to do. So I went and gathered a bunch of reject parts from another line. Came back about two minute later and spilled them on the floor in front of the machine. Declared "not yet" and continued the conversation. Operators are all "can we try it again?" I pick up the parts and cast them again. "Not yet. The tech gods are still unhappy."
I'm getting all kinds of WTF? looks.
An engineer walks up. I cast the parts agian. "The tech gods are happy but it must be... him. It says he is to turn the switch."
Engineer turns the switch and everything comes around.
I declare my work is done and walk off with my parts.
Then went back later and told them all they had to do was wait 5 minutes. I don't think they will forget that again.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 02:39 PM (F9nWj)

72 Try inverse phasing.
Posted by: Hadrian
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Phasing inverse try.

Didn't work. Oh...you said 'phasing'.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:39 PM (XeU6L)

73 Bitch McConnell has been rushed to a hospital.

Posted by: Sam Adams at June 14, 2026 02:40 PM (X+xvk)

74 Aladdin kerosene lanterns. Why, with two of those in the parlor, it is lit up bright enough to allow you to read!
Posted by: Kindltot

*********

Added bonus: I've noticed that when Matt Dillon or Festus hold a kerosene lantern up in front of them, their shadow shows up on the wall in front of them.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 02:40 PM (qgHp7)

75 Actually, he should be wearing his duty uniform.

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at June 14, 2026 02:40 PM (RIvkX)

76 Maybe never to leave?

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 02:42 PM (Ia/+0)

77 Bitch McConnell has been rushed to a hospital.

I wonder if he's contemplating the wisdom of his insistence on staying in office so long. Probably not.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 02:42 PM (Riz8t)

78 Added bonus: I've noticed that when Matt Dillon or Festus hold a kerosene lantern up in front of them, their shadow shows up on the wall in front of them.
Posted by: muldoon
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I'm always amused when films of 'night time' scenes (obviously shot using filters) include obvious sun shadows.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:43 PM (XeU6L)

79 Someone mentioned this....from GatewayPundit.

I watched the video. I've bungee-jumped from a crane, no big deal. But if a bunch of people are going to lift and toss you off a bridge, I'd think you'd be REALLY PAYING ATTENTION to them securing the cord. And no one filming either....wow.

"Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was carried onto the platform by two men, then shoved from the edge, according to a video of the fall that surfaced online, as bystanders yelled that she didn’t have a rope tied to her and plummeted some 40 meters into a canyon. Medics pronounced her dead at the scene.

Local reports of what happened say that witnesses told Military Police that workers apparently forgot to tie her to a safety cord before pushing her over, said The Sun."

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 02:43 PM (Sco7b)

80 Bitch McConnell has been rushed to a hospital.
Posted by: Sam Adams at June 14, 2026 02:40 PM (X+xvk)

We can only hope and pray for the best.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:43 PM (ZVgZ4)

81 76 Maybe never to leave?
Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 02:42 PM (Ia/+0)

He can't interfere with McCains funeral.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 02:44 PM (F9nWj)

82 77 Bitch McConnell has been rushed to a hospital.

I wonder if he's contemplating the wisdom of his insistence on staying in office so long. Probably not.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 02:42 PM (Riz8t)

He probably stayed for the health care....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 02:44 PM (Sco7b)

83 I wonder if he's contemplating the wisdom of his insistence on staying in office so long. Probably not.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 02:42 PM (Riz8t)

Imagine being defined entirely by your job.

What a miserable life.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 02:44 PM (PLxDd)

84 "Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was carried onto the platform by two men, then shoved from the edge, according to a video of the fall that surfaced online, as bystanders yelled that she didn’t have a rope tied to her and plummeted some 40 meters into a canyon. Medics pronounced her dead at the scene.

Thats fucking horrifying. Retards all.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:46 PM (G3T/K)

85 My FWP is pc related. I'm surprised more people aren't having issues or they don't know enough to have issues. Microsoft decided they didn't like their own trusted platform modules so they decided that after June '26 they are no longer supported and have to be updated. After that your pc will not get every security update or any and may become much much less secure. If you have a new pc, not a problem. If it is about 5-6 yo it probably needs a bios update. This is completely unrelated to the windows support sunsetting. My problem is my pc is a prebuilt by msi. MSI also sells mobos. They update the bios for their mobos but they change the config bios code on the prebuilts so that they are not compatible with their mobo bios. And the prebuilt bios last update is 2019 and doesn't have the config required for the new TPM. I could force an update to the newer retail mobo data and very possibly/probably brick it.

So I am screwed.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 02:47 PM (3uBP9)

86 She was a cute kid. 21 but looked 12.

All the kids look younger the more 29 I get.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:48 PM (G3T/K)

87 I'm always amused when films of 'night time' scenes (obviously shot using filters) include obvious sun shadows.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:43 PM (XeU6L)

Those are Moon shadows! It’s obviously a full Moon. Now I’m hearing Cat Stevens before he turned Mooselimb.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:48 PM (ZVgZ4)

88 110 Volts ought to arm launch todays Food thread onto the ceiling.

If the ladies don't find you handsome they can find you twitching.

Posted by: DaveA at June 14, 2026 02:49 PM (FhXTo)

89 Imagine being defined entirely by your job.

What a miserable life.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
------

There was a fellow who I once worked with, nice amiable guy, who when invited to go out after work with some co-workers, politely explained that he kept his private life entirely seperate from his office life. I was a little put off by that, but have since seen some wisdom in it.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:50 PM (XeU6L)

90
I may have a different kind of fwp because I'm not sure what "an under-cabinet low voltage light" is.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 02:50 PM (n7rxJ)

91 >>>
Thats fucking horrifying. Retards all.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 02:46 PM (G3T/K)

I don't like to see people dying. That poor girl. But it has been all over social media so I've been avoiding it all.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 02:50 PM (3uBP9)

92 So I am screwed.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 02:47 PM (3uBP9)

Any man what bricks his mobo spends a night in the box.

Posted by: Carr, the Floorwalker at June 14, 2026 02:52 PM (B0NCh)

93 >>>>>Whatever you do, don’t divert power to the flux capacitor, or you might wind up in 1955!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit
***** I showed up in 1955 once. Weighed 6 lbs 8 oz.

Posted by: Cosda at June 14, 2026 02:52 PM (JVsv6)

94 Thats fucking horrifying. Retards all.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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An analogy for the Democrat Party.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:52 PM (XeU6L)

95
Local reports of what happened say that witnesses told Military Police that workers apparently forgot to tie her to a safety cord before pushing her over, said The Sun."

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 02:43 PM (Sco7b)

___________

Oopsie! My bad.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 02:52 PM (O0L8i)

96 McConnell has been rushed to a hospital.
During pride month?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 14, 2026 02:52 PM (Kt19C)

97 The undercabinet microwave's bulbs quit. I see a Menards hike in my future.

Posted by: DaveA at June 14, 2026 02:52 PM (FhXTo)

98 Oh the irony. Just replaced two of those little prong lights over the stove. Only took ten minutes and two bad words.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 02:53 PM (rf/GM)

99 OT:

"CPW lethally removes wolf involved in 10 different depredation events"

How many euphemisms for 'killed' can you fit into one article. He depredated ...er...killed 24 different sheep in 10 incidents. Apparently killing for fun, not for food.

https://tinyurl.com/37e7bkt9

And the money quote:

...said Governor Jared Polis. “This elusive wolf had a number of chances but sadly chose to continue to depredate, which necessitated this challenging management decision.”

I guess wolves experience recidivism at a high rate.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 02:53 PM (qgHp7)

100
I was a little put off by that, but have since seen some wisdom in it.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:50 PM (XeU6L)

____________

You can only lose in those off-site social events.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 02:54 PM (O0L8i)

101 I guess communism is working out great for New York. Their Basketball team won.

CBC reported that it was a mostly peaceful celebration with a bus being torched and 10 police officers injured.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 02:54 PM (Sco7b)

102 Oh the irony. Just replaced two of those little prong lights over the stove. Only took ten minutes and two bad words.
Posted by: Diogenes

**********

CBD and I both hate you.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 02:54 PM (qgHp7)

103 My FWP problem. Replaced the header on my Spitfire but the weld on the front flange of the center muffler broke when I was taking it apart. Now I have to take the muffler loose and it probably hasn't been off in over 30 years.

Once again, my #1 rule of projects strikes. Nothing is as easy as it looks like it's gonna be.

Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 02:56 PM (vFG9F)

104 Those two-prong halogen bulbs are always a pain to insert in the light fixture. I would continue trying to get the prongs to go in, maybe by bending them a bit. But don't bend them much, else the glass on the bulb will crack.

Posted by: Ralph at June 14, 2026 02:58 PM (8WZD4)

105 Once again, my #1 rule of projects strikes. Nothing is as easy as it looks like it's gonna be.
Posted by: fd
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Ah, yes. The 20 minute project that becomes a two day project.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:58 PM (XeU6L)

106 Apparently killing for fun, not for food.

https://tinyurl.com/37e7bkt9

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 02:53 PM (qgHp7)

Not for fun, well I'm sure it's fun for them. But superpredators often over kill and they do so for a very important reason, to remove the food source from other competing superpredators. Survival of the fittest.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 02:58 PM (3uBP9)

107 You have a Spitfire!? Do you fly it often?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:59 PM (ZVgZ4)

108 "So I am screwed.
Posted by: banana Dream"

There are a couple of simple registry changes what will allow you to install the latest Win 11 service pack in a system without TPM. There are a number of sites that detail how to do it. There are some scripts at Github to do it too.

Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 02:59 PM (vFG9F)

109 "You have a Spitfire!? Do you fly it often?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit "

Triumph.

Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 02:59 PM (vFG9F)

110 So I am screwed.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 02:47 PM (3uBP9)

Me too. Dies last night. Black screen of death. I REALLY, REALLY don't want a new laptop so I'm exploring options. I'm going to tear it apart and use the stuff at work to turn it into a monster.
Abandoning MS too. Linux. I'm also looking into Blueberry PI.5 as soon I will have training in those.
More likely is I'm an idiot sitting in a shop in front of 8 year old dead laptop that will eventually join the rest in the graveyard of "fuck! All my picture are on that pos" tech going back 25 years.
Laziness sucks. Not backing shit up, moreso. My kid's whole childhood is on that shit and I have no access.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:00 PM (F9nWj)

111
said Governor Jared Polis. “This elusive wolf had a number of chances but sadly chose to continue to depredate, which necessitated this challenging management decision.”

I guess wolves experience recidivism at a high rate.

Posted by: muldoon

Now do 'Melo Anthony

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Humiliate! Humiliate! Humiliate! at June 14, 2026 03:00 PM (ixS3i)

112 Ah, yes. The 20 minute project that becomes a two day project.

Secks?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at June 14, 2026 03:00 PM (Kt19C)

113 Polish is a fucking retard. Commies are all fucking idiots. A wolf is not a black kid- and neither is a black kid. You do not need to explain away and rationalize or attempt to mitigate the reasons for killing them to keep the wolves from rioting and keep voting Democrat.

For fucks sake, this timeline is so totally unbelievable, marvel.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 03:03 PM (zZu0s)

114 Here's the Github link to bypass the TPM check. I've done this and know it works.

tinyurl.com/3m4fdhtm

Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 03:03 PM (vFG9F)

115 Once again, my #1 rule of projects strikes. Nothing is as easy as it looks like it's gonna be.
Posted by: fd
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Ah, yes. The 20 minute project that becomes a two day project.
Posted by: Mike Hammer

************

Admit it you two. That's a big part of the fun.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 03:04 PM (qgHp7)

116 I doubt if it was a supermarine he'd think anything would be a 20 min project.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 03:04 PM (zZu0s)

117 105 Once again, my #1 rule of projects strikes. Nothing is as easy as it looks like it's gonna be.
Posted by: fd
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I thought rule #1 was don't stick your dick in it.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:04 PM (F9nWj)

118 Back-ups: one is none, two is one, etc. Best to have at least one back-up on removable media, stored off-site.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 03:04 PM (ZVgZ4)

119 Better you than me CBD. In fact if it was me, I'd probably just buy the stick on LED lights. If I didn't do that I'd have to hire it done.

Posted by: PaleRider at June 14, 2026 03:04 PM (CFj4+)

120 Bitch McConnell has been rushed to a hospital.
Posted by: Sam Adams at June 14, 2026 02:40 PM (X+xvk)

We can only hope and pray for the best.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:43 PM (ZVgZ4)

Heh. That's an excellent way of putting it.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 03:04 PM (guGkK)

121 I had to replace the fenders on a saddle. My two main issues were, 1) I didn't even know a saddle had fenders, and 2) the replacement process was very difficult because you had to pass the leather straps up into a leather crevice, around a fiberglass structural rib, if it was an airplane I would've called that piece a longeron, and then back out the same crevice.

Unlike the outer smooth and finished part of a saddle the internal leather parts are about as rough as course grit sandpaper. I finally managed it with a pair of needle nose plyers but my knuckles are bloody and raw.

The whole time I was thinking cowboys probably had a tool for this and I bet it looks exactly like a speculum.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 03:05 PM (3uBP9)

122 All my picture are on that pos" tech going back 25 years.
Laziness sucks. Not backing shit up, moreso. My kid's whole childhood is on that shit and I have no access.
Posted by: Reforger

Pull the drive install it in the next one as drive D:

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 03:05 PM (+EHgv)

123 "Admit it you two. That's a big part of the fun.
Posted by: muldoon"

No. This sucks. I wanted to be done today. I had to take a break,

Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 03:05 PM (vFG9F)

124 Wife says we are going to have a tornado warning later.

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 02:25 PM (Ia/+0)
-

You make me feel lucky:

Open Source Intel @Osint613
37m
NOW: The Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic regime:

“We will respond to Israel's attack on Beirut!”

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 03:06 PM (V6c7t)

125 "I thought rule #1 was don't stick your dick in it.
Posted by: Reforger"

I'm going to weld it, not screw it!

Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 03:07 PM (vFG9F)

126 77 Bitch McConnell has been rushed to a hospital.

I wonder if he's contemplating the wisdom of his insistence on staying in office so long. Probably not.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026

I don’t think he is contemplating much.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 03:07 PM (Wmg4n)

127 I thought rule #1 was don't stick your dick in it.
Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:04 PM (F9nWj)

You're thinking of the number one rule of crazy-ass bitches and vacuum cleaner attachments.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at June 14, 2026 03:09 PM (guGkK)

128 Looked it up, here in Kentucky, if a us senator dies, the governor (fucking Beshear) would appoint a replacement (hard commie) until a special election.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 03:09 PM (zZu0s)

129 "He's fine. Really. Just rarin' to go. Actually, he told me he's looking forward to his daily CrossFit workout..."

*shifty eyes*

Posted by: Senator McConnell's Chief of Staff at June 14, 2026 03:09 PM (B0NCh)

130 Alternative FWP: Why do you hate Elon so much?

"He has taken our peace of mind. He has purposefully pushed us apart, divided us further and profited from our loss of community. And that is hard to ever forgive."

Wut? Sounds to me like you have no reason, other than that his success makes your confront your own loserdom, despite living in the most affluent time in all history.

https://tinyurl.com/nd9kxwxf

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 03:10 PM (Riz8t)

131 Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 02:53 PM (qgHp7)

Wonder how long Polis and/or staff worked on the statement. Almost all the normies yelling "why didn't the wolf get a max of 3 strikes?" don't vote commiecrat anyway. They had to craft a statement to sooth the crazy tree huggers.

Posted by: PaleRider at June 14, 2026 03:11 PM (CFj4+)

132 I wonder if he's contemplating the wisdom of his insistence on staying in office so long. Probably not.
Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 202

I swear, each month every member of Congress should be required to draw a clock and show the hands at 10 minutes before 11. If they can't they need to be pulled off their committee assignments.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 03:12 PM (rbvCR)

133 >>> Here's the Github link to bypass the TPM check. I've done this and know it works.

tinyurl.com/3m4fdhtm

Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 03:03 PM (vFG9F)

Mine passes that fine. This is separate from the tpm check to prevent windows service sunsetting. This is a forced update to tpm. If you have an event ID 1801 in your windows system log saying something like "Updated Secure Boot certificates are available on this device but have not yet been applied to the firmware" you can have tpm enabled and running fine, but it can't be updated to new crypto keys necessary for the June 26 deadline.

Windows Secure Boot certificate expiration and CA updates
(microsoft site)
https://tinyurl.com/mssecupd

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 03:12 PM (3uBP9)

134 A saddle fender has two parts, a wide section that keeps your inner legs from constantly brushing the horse, which I guess would be annoying if someone was riding me, and and a thinner part that makes a loop to hold your stirrups.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 03:15 PM (3uBP9)

135 130: Sounds like the commies hate Elon for buying twitter and not banning or shadow banning posts that don't feed their narrative. I'd have guessed it was the Trump endorsement and DOGE; but X, formerly twitter is probably what burns them the most.

Posted by: PaleRider at June 14, 2026 03:16 PM (CFj4+)

136 If I didn't do that I'd have to hire it done.

Posted by: PaleRider at June 14, 2026 03:04 PM (CFj4+)

I'm tempted.

I need to swap the 12V transformer for a 24V to switch to LED.

I can do it, but I don't WANT to do it!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 03:16 PM (PLxDd)

137 FINALLY!!!

I went to something on YouTube and an ad came up for a steel blade head for the weed-whacker trimmer!! I've thought and hoped for this for years.

My yards largely more 'forest' than delicately manicured lawn with tons of 40 year old trees. I've wanted something like this forever.

And since I've never hit myself in the leg with the nylon crap and aren't planning on starting and rule number one is always obeyed for the weed whacker, this is sweet.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 03:16 PM (Sco7b)

138 And a smoldering Galuoise!

Posted by: Mais Oui! at June 14, 2026 02:22 PM (B0NCh)
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Nice touch

Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 03:16 PM (sOtuf)

139 "Updated Secure Boot certificates are available on this device but have not yet been applied to the firmware"

Oh. As I understand that one, it means Secure Boot will be disabled but Windows will still load.

Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 03:18 PM (vFG9F)

140 "I can't remove the female side and simply replace it."

Right?!?!
- men since the dawn of history

Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 03:19 PM (QMAsf)

141 My FWP: I started watching a new series on Netflix. The original dialogue was in Mandarin, with the actors emoting mightily. I tried switching over to the English dubbed version.

The good news is the English narration matches the English subtitles, which is another pet peeve of mine.

The bad news is the English voice actors probably couldn't get cast in a community theater production of "Our Town." Gosh, they are dull. I wonder if they were even allowed to see the video while they read their lines.

I switched back to the Mandarin version. Glad I'm a fast reader.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at June 14, 2026 03:21 PM (rv0XX)

142 140 "I can't remove the female side and simply replace it."

Right?!?!
- men since the dawn of history
Posted by: Doof at June 14, 2026 03:19 PM (QMAsf)

Well, they can now but it doesn't beat an original designed for that use...

My condolences Doof. I hope you and your family are alright.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 03:22 PM (Sco7b)

143 Doof - I offer my condolences onyour mothers passing.

Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 03:23 PM (sOtuf)

144 Wear high boots and some shin guards with a weedeater with a metal blade.

Posted by: Reforger who once experimented with bike spokes at June 14, 2026 03:24 PM (F9nWj)

145 ...which I guess would be annoying if someone was riding me, and and a thinner part that makes a loop to hold your stirrups.
Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 03:15 PM (3uBP9)

I concur!

Posted by: Pete Bootyjuice at June 14, 2026 03:24 PM (rv0XX)

146 >>> Oh. As I understand that one, it means Secure Boot will be disabled but Windows will still load.
Posted by: fd at June 14, 2026 03:18 PM (vFG9F)

It won't be disabled, Microsoft has said in press releases that they will simply deny them their essence, errr further security updates.

I really don't blame MS for this one issue. It really is on MSI deciding their prebuilt desktops aren't allowed to get bios updates for their mobos. Even if it is the exact same mobo as the ones that do. Mine has a MAG Z390M MORTAR, which has a '24 update that would solve this, but they change the bios code of their prebuilts so the mflash utility doesn't allow updating with it.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 03:25 PM (3uBP9)

147 So sorry Doof. Prayers.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:25 PM (F9nWj)

148 Prayers up, Doof, to you and the rest of your family.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at June 14, 2026 03:25 PM (b/Cy7)

149 144 Wear high boots and some shin guards with a weedeater with a metal blade.

Posted by: Reforger who once experimented with bike spokes at June 14, 2026 03:24
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Or get an eye patch and a parrot

Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 03:26 PM (sOtuf)

150 All the news reports about McConnell stress that he is receiving excellent care. Yeah, we assume so. I guess if you have no good news about the man himself, you stress his care. Sounds like CYA to me.

Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 03:26 PM (Riz8t)

151 Hire an illegal immigrant to hold a flashlight. That's what I do. Just go down to Home Depot. They hang out in the lighting department.

Posted by: Orson at June 14, 2026 03:27 PM (dIske)

152 151 Hire an illegal immigrant to hold a flashlight. That's what I do. Just go down to Home Depot. They hang out in the lighting department.

Posted by: Orson at June 14, 2026 03:27 PM (dIske)
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That's probably why they keep saying "See, senor"

Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 03:28 PM (sOtuf)

153 My FWP: I started watching a new series on Netflix. The original dialogue was in Mandarin, with the actors emoting mightily. I tried switching over to the English dubbed version.

The good news is the English narration matches the English subtitles, which is another pet peeve of mine.

The bad news is the English voice actors probably couldn't get cast in a community theater production of "Our Town." Gosh, they are dull. I wonder if they were even allowed to see the video while they read their lines.

I switched back to the Mandarin version. Glad I'm a fast reader.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

Welcome to every day in anime fandom.

Although we complain when the subtitles and the English dub match. "Dubtitles" suck. Subtitles should be closer to the original intent, and leave in the Japanesey things. Dubs can be totally Americanized for people who don't know what a rice ball is or why they're adding -san to everyone's name.

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 03:29 PM (VHUov)

154 That's probably why they keep saying "See, senor"
Posted by: 496

* golf clap *

Posted by: mikeski at June 14, 2026 03:29 PM (VHUov)

155 149 144 Wear high boots and some shin guards with a weedeater with a metal blade.

Posted by: Reforger who once experimented with bike spokes at June 14, 2026 03:24
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Or get an eye patch and a parrot
Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 03:26 PM (sOtuf)

I'm reading up on this. I'm not sure I have the necessary metal armor protective gear. Meh, I don't trim that often.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 03:30 PM (Sco7b)

156 Remember the og edgers with the heavy wire replaceable bits?

My aunt when she moved in to a house in Indiana got one of those from my grandparents that Grandpa must have bought 30 years prior. They lived in El paso... what did he need to edge? The front yard was all rock and cactus. They had a small grass plot but it was not exactly growing so much it was growing over the driveway. He still bought one though.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 03:30 PM (zZu0s)

157
I'd have guessed it was the Trump endorsement and DOGE; but X, formerly twitter is probably what burns them the most.
Posted by: PaleRider

They don't want us to see the slashers and choppers.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 03:31 PM (Cqx++)

158 Doof, I learned this morning your sad news and will pray her memory is a blessing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at June 14, 2026 03:33 PM (RIvkX)

159
All the news reports about McConnell stress that he is receiving excellent care.

What is the replacement procedure in Kentucky?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 03:34 PM (Cqx++)

160 I'm reading up on this. I'm not sure I have the necessary metal armor protective gear. Meh, I don't trim that often.
Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 03:30 PM (Sco7b)

Then just keep the hot iron hot and there is always just walk it off or rub some dirt on it.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:34 PM (F9nWj)

161 >>> What is the replacement procedure in Kentucky?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 03:34 PM (Cqx++)
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Up at 128:
Looked it up, here in Kentucky, if a us senator dies, the governor (fucking Beshear) would appoint a replacement (hard commie) until a special election.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 03:09 PM (zZu0s)

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 03:35 PM (3uBP9)

162 What is the replacement procedure in Kentucky?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 03:34 PM (Cqx++)

Beshear appoint temp replacement.

Special election.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 03:35 PM (zZu0s)

163 I thought rule #1 was don't stick your dick in it.
Posted by: Reforger

You're thinking of the number one rule of crazy-ass bitches and vacuum cleaner attachments.
Posted by: Cicero

I think it's safe to extend the rule to cover "electrical repairs."

Posted by: mikeski cringes at June 14, 2026 03:36 PM (VHUov)

164 That's probably why they keep saying "See, senor"
Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 03:28 PM (sOtuf)
_________________________

Don't get me wrong. It's not perfect. There can be a language barrier. If I want him to move the light and say "higher", more times than not they whip out a crack pipe.

Posted by: Orson at June 14, 2026 03:36 PM (dIske)

165 My FWP that coughed up today - I bent a spoon trying to scoop out some harder than diamond frozen ice cream.

(Yes, I know I could have simply waited for a bit so that it softened, but I'm not looking for solutions here. I just want to bitch.)

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 03:37 PM (SKC9R)

166 If Beshear appoints a lib, does that change the decision for Mainers much? Platner becomes a tad less important at least until the special election. If it takes their eye off the ball even for a little time it's good thing, right?

Posted by: 496 at June 14, 2026 03:38 PM (sOtuf)

167 Better spoons.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:38 PM (F9nWj)

168
At the hospital they asked McConnell where it hurt, but haven't heard anything back yet.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at June 14, 2026 03:38 PM (azNOR)

169 I thought rule #1 was don't stick your dick in it.
Posted by: Reforger

Heh! As if we follow Rule #1.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 03:39 PM (SKC9R)

170 Heat shrink tube might work.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 14, 2026 03:40 PM (n5tGW)

171 Then just keep the hot iron hot and there is always just walk it off or rub some dirt on it.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:34 PM (F9nWj)

I've watched enough horror movies to see duct tape used for some pretty nasty injuries.

Oh, Corner Gas today.

Brent - "I've never seen a horror movie."

Mom Emma - "Oh, you haven't lived until you've seen a teenager cut in half with power tools."

Brent - "I took shop class."

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 03:40 PM (Sco7b)

172 I actually wrar rain pants when using weed trimmer, do need toget a new set.

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 03:41 PM (Ia/+0)

173 Face shield as well

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 03:42 PM (Ia/+0)

174 169 I thought rule #1 was don't stick your dick in it.
Posted by: Reforger

Heh! As if we follow Rule #1.
Posted by: Tonypete at June 14, 2026 03:39 PM (SKC9R)

170 Heat shrink tube might work.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 14, 2026 03:40 PM (n5tGW)

You might be off topic Guy.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 03:43 PM (F9nWj)

175 I think it might work for multiple topics.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 14, 2026 03:46 PM (n5tGW)

176 Saijo is ripping up a paper towel holder and making confetti. Everywhere.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 03:46 PM (p4NUW)

177 > Looked it up, here in Kentucky, if a us senator dies, the governor (fucking Beshear) would appoint a replacement (hard commie) until a special election.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 03:09 PM (zZu0s)
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AI generated answer:

Under current Kentucky law, a U.S. Senate vacancy is filled exclusively through a special election, as the governor no longer possesses the authority to appoint a temporary replacement.

Legislative Change: In 2024, the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 622, overriding Governor Andy Beshear’s veto to strip the governor of appointment powers.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 03:47 PM (jehhT)

178 Legislative Change: In 2024, the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 622, overriding Governor Andy Beshear’s veto to strip the governor of appointment powers.

Posted by: Martini Farmer

Smart House!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 03:52 PM (+EHgv)

179 My wife just asked me to help her carry a cabinet down to the garage and of course I just grabbed it, curled it a few times with one arm in front of her, and then carried it down myself in an impressive display of manliness. I know this means I can be talked into carrying out any task by appealing to my big ego but this is my only weakness.

Posted by: banana Dream at June 14, 2026 03:53 PM (3uBP9)

180 130 Alternative FWP: Why do you hate Elon so much?

"He has taken our peace of mind. He has purposefully pushed us apart, divided us further and profited from our loss of community. And that is hard to ever forgive."

https://tinyurl.com/nd9kxwxf
Posted by: Archimedes at June 14, 2026 03:10 PM (Riz8t)

Their "peace of mind" is never ever hearing the barest whisper of any truth that challenges their bubble.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at June 14, 2026 03:56 PM (FMtrg)

181 Elon has money they don't

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 03:58 PM (Ia/+0)

182 Their "peace of mind" is never ever hearing the barest whisper of any truth that challenges their bubble.
Posted by: Emmie

If perchance they hear something sane they ignore and never return to that source of knowledge.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 03:58 PM (+EHgv)

183 Elon has money they don't
Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 03:58 PM (Ia/+0)

... and he isn't giving it to them.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 03:58 PM (qx7Zg)

184 I think McConnell and Biden are in a race to see which one checks out first.

Posted by: Ralph at June 14, 2026 04:00 PM (8WZD4)

185 Before the World Cup, I assumed Japan's national anthem was "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors.
I also thought Turkey was still Turkey and not Turkiye. Is this another one off those Keeeeev things where the media desperately wants to sound smarter than us?

Posted by: Wally at June 14, 2026 04:00 PM (0e5Te)

186 WE HAZ A FOOD NOOD

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 04:01 PM (Ia/+0)

187 My FWP is that my computer has decided that my Admin password is wrong.

And one or more of the answers to my alleged security questions - which I may or may not have set up when I got the computer - are also wrong, so I can't reset the admin password.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at June 14, 2026 04:02 PM (C0Nlv)

188 181 Elon has money they don't
Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 03:58 PM (Ia/+0)

He should have to give everybody on earth $125.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 04:02 PM (F9nWj)

189 Riveted closed, you say … ? UN-close 'em. Your favorite power tool and an abrasive tip is all that's needed. That done, a nut and bolt works just as well as a rivet - with the advantage that it's un-doable next time the bulb goes out. Semper something-something …

Posted by: Dr_No at June 14, 2026 04:37 PM (ayRl+)

190 Replace the incandescent bulbs with gel LEDS. No heat, and they last a LOT longer!

Posted by: Jo Bar at June 14, 2026 05:34 PM (0V0Yk)

191 I have this exact same problem and have let it sit for 14 years. The last year or two, I've been thinking I should find a solution.

Posted by: Close The Fed at June 14, 2026 05:52 PM (lZILf)

192 LED replacements we've been sold on ought to last decades, not years. They may still be cheaper, if you can replace them, but ask anyone that installed linear LED cabinet lighting how that's working out for them after 5-8 years. Woops. Thousands of dollars to replace potentially as the LEDs start to burn out, because they're overdriven and not properly head-sunk. And we were were all lied to about their longevity-- because we assumed they'd be made to last, and they mostly are not.

Meanwhile, in Dubai, the LED bulbs are guaranteed for 30 years because the king (emir?) demanded that his people not be cheated by the light bulb cartel... and Philips answered the call. But you can't buy them. Only in Dubai. The rest of the world is still being cheated. Philips won't sell them elsewhere, but could. Look up "light bulb cartel" for the history of us being cheated.

Posted by: Frank Nobody at June 14, 2026 06:16 PM (75cud)

193 Uh, that's "...heat sunk..."

Posted by: Frank Nobody at June 14, 2026 06:16 PM (75cud)

FISA Is A Catastrophic Failure, And Should Be Allowed To Die

Except...our government is fanatical about spying on us, and there is no way that a temporary pause in their ability to spy on Americans will survive. That pause is for purely political reasons, as the House simply doesn't like President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Once that little pissing match is cleared up, they will go back to merrily supporting warrantless searches and surveillance of Americans.

Oh, they have their cute little legal subterfuges that protect them...we Americans are swept up in that surveillance by accident! Really! It's true! Our government claims, without a hint of irony or sarcasm, that when Americans are spied upon without a warrant, it is merely coincident to the surveillance of a foreign national, and they respect our God-given natural rights to safety from government intrusion.

US intelligence community's foreign spying powers expire after lawmakers reject FISA extension

The law enables the US government to surveil non-Americans abroad without first going before a judge to get a warrant.
However, that surveillance often sweeps up communications of American citizens in the process. The controversial spy power was reformed in 2024, but some critics want additional changes.

This shit has been going on forever, and FISA was supposed to be the solution to the myriad domestic spying programs that our Constitution expressly forbids.

Except that after FISA was passed in 1978, spying on Americans seems to have increased! Here is a small sample of the dozens of programs that our government used or uses to spy on us.

Pre-1978

COINTELPRO
Operation CHAOS
Project RESISTANCE
Operation MERRIMAC
MINARET
SHAMROCK
Post-1978
CARNIVORE
PRISM
Section 215
Total Information Awareness (TIA)
Stellar Wind
Hemisphere Project
Section 702
Main Core

FISA is so obviously a rubber stamp for fishing expeditions based on political or personal expediency that it's embarrassing that any legislator defends it. But most of them do, and it's only the dust-up with Bill Pulte as DNI that they even bothered to look up from the trough and actually do something.

Most of the Bill Of Rights address these affronts to our freedom and liberty, yet our government cavalierly disregards those rights, claiming the always convenient, "National Security Imperative," or whatever phrase is in fashion to describe the destruction of our freedoms.

If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.

-- Samuel Adams

He said that in 1776, and it applies today. Government should serve us, not the other way around. And...government should also fear us as a free people. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees that, and today we see shocking examples of countries whose citizens have become subjects exactly because their governments no longer fear them.

This is not a call to arms; this is simply a recognition that we must defend all of our rights, no matter how trivial-seeming or unlikely. Most of us will never be swept up in the surveillance of a foreigner, and most of us will never be surveilled coincident with an investigation. Except...we can never know that with certainty unless we fight back against the rapidly encroaching totalitarianism of our government.

Yes, that sounds melodramatic...just like the wholesale arrest and detention of hundreds of peaceful demonstrators after January 6th, 2021 sounded like a conspiracy-theorist's fever dream.

Posted by: CBD at 12:00 PM

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1 I'll fetch em

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 12:00 PM (Ia/+0)

2 Make it applicable only to politicians, the judiciary and the MSM and it'll die overnight.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 12:03 PM (jehhT)

3 It isn't going to go away, and will get worse as the years go on

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 12:03 PM (Ia/+0)

4 The tree of liberty, etc.

Posted by: Buck at June 14, 2026 12:04 PM (z6ONu)

5 As with most laws, Martini Farmer

Posted by: MkY at June 14, 2026 12:04 PM (q6tQZ)

6 But don't Worry, CBD. The Gov't will police itself to make sure it doesn't "violate" our rights...

/sarc (for those who don't get it's sarcasm)...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:05 PM (l3cgK)

7 FWP.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 12:05 PM (lgmVC)

8 The Deep State Bureaucracy has become a monster and killing it is probably never going to happen.
It might be shrinking now, but the Marxists get control it will grow again with a vengeance.

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 12:06 PM (Ia/+0)

9 like the wholesale arrest and detention of hundreds of peaceful demonstrators after January 6th, 2021

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Newark Cops Ordered Not to Respond to Calls at Delaney Hall ICE Facility Despite Violence and Riots

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Well, they aren't violent extremists like the J6 lynching party!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:07 PM (ndZc7)

10 Make it applicable only to politicians, the judiciary and the MSM and it'll die overnight.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 12:03 PM (jehhT)

I'd add all current state and federal employees and appointees to the list. I'm on the fence for those who quit, are fired, or fail reelection.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 12:08 PM (qx7Zg)

11 These data centers aren't just for AI. Third parties are collecting huge amounts of intel (I use that term intentionally) on everybody. They then sell it to the various government agencies. That needs to stop.

FISA was nothing more than an end run around the Constitution. The dot gov then figured out that they could ask other Five Eyes countries to spy on US citizens with the target none-the-wiser. It all has to stop.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at June 14, 2026 12:08 PM (qtL2m)

12 Koinkadinkies:

https://tinyurl.com/mrn5c95t

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 12:08 PM (lgmVC)

13 Whenever I see FISA, I see FISTULA.

Yeah. Pretty much sums up the scumbags that work for the feds.

Posted by: Anal Fistula at June 14, 2026 12:09 PM (z20w/)

14 Speaking of Islam . . .

Gunmen Kill at Least 17 Farmers, Injure More in Nigeria Attack

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:10 PM (ndZc7)

15 > These data centers aren't just for AI. Third parties are collecting huge amounts of intel (I use that term intentionally) on everybody. They then sell it to the various government agencies. That needs to stop
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Surveillance systems like Flock LPR's. Based on prison surveillance systems to monitor prisoners. They're everywhere and need petabytes of storage.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 12:11 PM (jehhT)

16 13 Whenever I see FISA, I see FISTULA.

Yeah. Pretty much sums up the scumbags that work for the feds.

Posted by: Anal Fistula at June 14, 2026 12:09 PM (z20w/)

I saw FISA FISTULA front for Sniffy Joe and the Paedos at the Kennedy Center in '21...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:12 PM (l3cgK)

17 So New Jersey no.longer wants to workwith the Federal government
That should work both ways.

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 12:13 PM (Ia/+0)

18 FISA Is A Catastrophic Failure, And Should By Allowed To Die
—CBD
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I legit read that as FIFA and thought hellz yeah!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at June 14, 2026 12:14 PM (kpS4V)

19 They're more sophisticated than us.

New York City Descends Into Violent Chaos After Knicks’ Game 5 Comeback to Win the NBA Finals

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:14 PM (ndZc7)

20 Thx CBD , spot on.
It's gotten worse since 9/11 after Bush created Homeland Security. As if the regular security apparatus wasn't enough , we needed more bureaucracy which watches us

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 14, 2026 12:14 PM (ufO5q)

21 As my spotty memory recalls, we have at least 17 agencies with Federal Investigative Authority (per H Clinton in 2nd debate v D Trump).

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 14, 2026 12:19 PM (Ofeq1)

22

Operation CHAOS - Get Smart
Section 702 - Star Trek

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 12:20 PM (Cqx++)

23
These data centers aren't just for AI. Third parties are collecting huge amounts of intel (I use that term intentionally) on everybody. They then sell it to the various government agencies. That needs to stop
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But if you oppose a data center you are a tool of China.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 12:21 PM (Cqx++)

24 Shawn Fleetwood: Leftist Freak Out Over Elon Musk’s Trillionaire Status Embodies Their Hatred for Success

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If that damn Musk wasn't a trillionaire, I could afford more toppings on my pizza!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:21 PM (ndZc7)

25 Also remember the Five Eyes scam - the intelligence agencies of the Five Eyes (US, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand), spy on each other's citizens to maintain deniability, upon request of the citizen's home country.

"Oh, we didn't put you under surveillance - it was the Australians who put you under surveillance."

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 14, 2026 12:24 PM (aD4fx)

26 20 Thx CBD , spot on.
It's gotten worse since 9/11 after Bush created Homeland Security. As if the regular security apparatus wasn't enough , we needed more bureaucracy which watches us

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 14, 2026 12:14 PM (ufO5q)

It's funny...all those Gov't agencies watching us unconstitutionally, but at the same time try their damnedest trying to keep us from seeing the shit they're pulling. It seems they've forgotten that 1st through 10th Amendments don't protect the Gov't, they inhibit it.
Gov't doesn't have rights, they have powers.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:24 PM (l3cgK)

27 > As my spotty memory recalls, we have at least 17 agencies with Federal Investigative Authority (per H Clinton in 2nd debate v D Trump).
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I think every federal agency/bureau/department has an investigative "authority" to look into their specific areas of purview. This is limited, is not as comprehensive as FIA that permits more expansive, and intrusive investigations into public life.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 12:24 PM (jehhT)

28 25 Also remember the Five Eyes scam - the intelligence agencies of the Five Eyes (US, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand), spy on each other's citizens to maintain deniability, upon request of the citizen's home country.

"Oh, we didn't put you under surveillance - it was the Australians who put you under surveillance."

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 14, 2026 12:24 PM (aD4fx)

If you hire an assassin to kill somebody, you didn't pull the trigger, but you sure as hell paid for the murder.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:24 PM (l3cgK)

29 The fascist UK government just arrested Tommy Robinson again on "terrorism" charges.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 14, 2026 12:25 PM (aD4fx)

30
I was happy to see that FIFA did not, in fact, ban tailgating at WC venues. If there's one way to get Eurolads and Eurolassies on board with things American, it's tailgating.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 12:25 PM (O0L8i)

31 Dennis Kucinich was right about the PATRIOT Act and FISA.

It pains me to say that a lib like him was correct, but those are the facts.

This is why I'll never completely dismiss every liberal criticism of Republicans, because once in a thousand times they are spot on.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 14, 2026 12:25 PM (DAyZ3)

32 24 Shawn Fleetwood: Leftist Freak Out Over Elon Musk’s Trillionaire Status Embodies Their Hatred for Success

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If that damn Musk wasn't a trillionaire, I could afford more toppings on my pizza!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:21 PM (ndZc7)

Funny that their bitching happens on X...and may use Starlink, while they drive their Teslas...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:26 PM (l3cgK)

33 23
These data centers aren't just for AI. Third parties are collecting huge amounts of intel (I use that term intentionally) on everybody. They then sell it to the various government agencies. That needs to stop
----------

But if you oppose a data center you are a tool of China.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 12:21 PM (Cqx++)

I buy my tools of China from Harbor Freight...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:27 PM (l3cgK)

34 I'd laughed at worries of government data collectIon of.citizens. How would those incompetent DEI and nepo hires ever procees all that data?

What do you think AI is for?

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at June 14, 2026 12:27 PM (wBaIH)

35 About Envy as a sin...

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 12:27 PM (Ia/+0)

36 That damn trillionaire Musk!

German State Media Accuses Elon Musk of Inciting Belfast Rioters to “Hunt” Migrants

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:27 PM (ndZc7)

37 29 The fascist UK government just arrested Tommy Robinson again on "terrorism" charges.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at June 14, 2026 12:25 PM (aD4fx)

Causing terror in the minds of the libbie ministers, no doubt.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:28 PM (l3cgK)

38 They talk of my drinking, but never my thirst -- Tree of Liberty

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at June 14, 2026 12:28 PM (wBaIH)

39 35 About Envy as a sin...

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 12:27 PM (Ia/+0)

Envy is a sin, but Jealousy is not...

"For I the Lord Your God am a jealous God..."

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:30 PM (l3cgK)

40
Envy is a stupid, ridiculous vice. I would rather Musk be a trillionaire through scientific and engineering vision than there be a million millionaires through government coercion and graft.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 12:30 PM (O0L8i)

41 40
Envy is a stupid, ridiculous vice. I would rather Musk be a trillionaire through scientific and engineering vision than there be a million millionaires through government coercion and graft.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 12:30 PM (O0L8i)

Are there a million politicians in the US?...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:31 PM (l3cgK)

42
Are there a million politicians in the US?...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:31 PM (l3cgK)

___________

Politicians and NGO and non-profit hangers-on sucking at the tax teat.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 12:33 PM (O0L8i)

43 Most of the Bill Of Rights address these affronts to our freedom and liberty, yet our government cavalierly disregards those rights, claiming the always convenient, "National Security Imperative," or whatever phrase is in fashion to describe the destruction of our freedoms.

Also "officer safety" for more everyday and routine violations of our rights, as well the horrific displays like Uvalde.

Posted by: Serve and protect? Uphold the Constitution? Huh? at June 14, 2026 12:33 PM (TbWk/)

44 Agree completely CBD. The press as always is pathetic. I heard a report on the radio yesterday where the newsreader basically said (breathlessly of course) we’re all gonna die if FISA isn’t re-upped because it’s the only thing between us and devastating terror attacks. Balderdash

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 12:33 PM (26GAh)

45
Envy is resentment at what another has.

Jealousy is resentment at another's desire for what you have.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 12:34 PM (O0L8i)

46 That damn trillionaire Musk!

German State Media Accuses Elon Musk of Inciting Belfast Rioters to “Hunt” Migrants
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:27 PM (ndZc7)

His "incitement" was allowing the video of the Sudanese barbarian slicing the Irish guy's eyes out and trying to cut his head off to be posted uncensored on X - in other words allowing the truth to be known.

Posted by: In a time of universal deceit, etc etc at June 14, 2026 12:36 PM (TbWk/)

47 Are there a million politicians in the US?...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:31 PM (l3cgK)

___________

Politicians and NGO and non-profit hangers-on sucking at the tax teat.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 12:33 PM (O0L8i)

They're like a force multiplier for corrupt shitbag politicians.

Posted by: Swarms of new officer eating our substance at June 14, 2026 12:37 PM (TbWk/)

48 46 That damn trillionaire Musk!

German State Media Accuses Elon Musk of Inciting Belfast Rioters to “Hunt” Migrants
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:27 PM (ndZc7)

His "incitement" was allowing the video of the Sudanese barbarian slicing the Irish guy's eyes out and trying to cut his head off to be posted uncensored on X - in other words allowing the truth to be known.

Posted by: In a time of universal deceit, etc etc at June 14, 2026 12:36 PM (TbWk/)

"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act"

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:38 PM (l3cgK)

49 47 Are there a million politicians in the US?...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:31 PM (l3cgK)

___________

Politicians and NGO and non-profit hangers-on sucking at the tax teat.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 12:33 PM (O0L8i)

They're like a force multiplier for corrupt shitbag politicians.

Posted by: Swarms of new officer eating our substance at June 14, 2026 12:37 PM (TbWk/)

It's the multiplier effect in economics...corrupt politicians pass legislation that fills the coffers of political allies and friends, who then donate that money back to the politicians. The only ones getting the shaft on this deal are the taxpayers...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:39 PM (l3cgK)

50 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:38 PM (l3cgK)

It would have worked except for those meddling kids - many Scooby Doo episodes.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 12:39 PM (qx7Zg)

51 50 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:38 PM (l3cgK)

It would have worked except for those meddling kids - many Scooby Doo episodes.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 12:39 PM (qx7Zg)

It's possible the dog was the smartest one...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:40 PM (l3cgK)

52 Looks like it’s time to launch the National Guard on Newark again. Good times.

Posted by: Pudinhead at June 14, 2026 12:40 PM (1D2Ie)

53 Another point about FISA is that although 702 has expired the government says it has several more months it can use that authority.

Square that circle.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at June 14, 2026 12:41 PM (qtL2m)

54 53 Another point about FISA is that although 702 has expired the government says it has several more months it can use that authority.

Square that circle.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at June 14, 2026 12:41 PM (qtL2m)

"I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further."--Darth Vader

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:42 PM (l3cgK)

55

We MUST see the practitioners of pride.
We MUST NOT see the stabbers and the slashers.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 14, 2026 12:43 PM (Cqx++)

56 Under the Katz v US in 1967, you are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy. That was actually an advance over the older trespass theory in Olmstead (first wiretapping case) where physical invasion of property was involved.

In Katz, the government bugged a phone booth where Katz the bookie placed his bets, dealt with customers, etc. and they would turn on the mikes in the phone booth whenever he was in there and turn off when he left.

Search was thrown out because Katz had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the phone booth. Later, in the 1978 Smith v. Maryland case, you had phone records of who you called and how long you talked to them no longer needing a warrant under the third party doctrine.

/continued

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 12:43 PM (E4rtv)

57
They almost could have sold me on the FISA court if the judges had risen up in a mighty outrage when it was revealed they'd been totally punked by the Obama admin. But apparently they hit the snooze button.

However, the DOJ does have the power to investigate the FISA court, doesn't it? So, why hasn't that happened?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 12:43 PM (n7rxJ)

58 that their bitching happens on X...and may use Starlink, while they drive their Teslas...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

They just slap an antiMusk bumper sticker on those, and then they are allowed to park downtown without getting keyed.

Posted by: gKWVE at June 14, 2026 12:44 PM (gKWVE)

59 The Government would *never* abuse any power. *Never.*

We're Top. Men.

Posted by: Your F.B.I. at June 14, 2026 12:44 PM (0sNs1)

60 Yes, that sounds melodramatic...

No CBD, not melodramatic at all. Just common sense and,.I would argue, a duty of citizenship.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 12:44 PM (2WIwB)

61 45
Envy is resentment at what another has.

Jealousy is resentment at another's desire for what you have.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 12:34 PM (O0L8i)

I'm not convinced those are always wrong or include something destructive. I think it's more a matter of degrees. I can jealously guard something against theft, corruption or destruction, which I would regard to be entirely appropriate in a number of situations - like your kids' innocence or your wife's fidelity. I think one can be envious without a necessarily secondary evil motive, such as I could be envious of someone's killer vacation or new sportscar but be happy for them in their achievement. So I'm not convinced those are automatically "bad" things but rather depend on the context.

Posted by: My $0.02 at June 14, 2026 12:45 PM (TbWk/)

62 57
They almost could have sold me on the FISA court if the judges had risen up in a mighty outrage when it was revealed they'd been totally punked by the Obama admin. But apparently they hit the snooze button.

However, the DOJ does have the power to investigate the FISA court, doesn't it? So, why hasn't that happened?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 12:43 PM (n7rxJ)

Some of the judges weren't punked; it seemed they were either a part to the deception or turned a blind eye to it (which is essentially the same thing).

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:45 PM (l3cgK)

63 59 The Government would *never* abuse any power. *Never.*

We're Top. Men.

Posted by: Your F.B.I. at June 14, 2026 12:44 PM (0sNs1)

And they treat us like we're their bottoms to sodomize.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:46 PM (l3cgK)

64 Just common sense and,.I would argue, a duty of citizenship.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 12:44 PM (2WIwB)

That's why those "auditors" who bust cops' balls over small infringements on our rights are doing important work.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 12:47 PM (PLxDd)

65 Project RESISTANCE

********

...was primarily used by the Dept. of Ohmland Security...,

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:49 PM (qgHp7)

66 Just common sense and,.I would argue, a duty of citizenship.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 12:44 PM (2WIwB)

That's why those "auditors" who bust cops' balls over small infringements on our rights are doing important work.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 12:47 PM (PLxDd)

Some people talk about the broken windows approach to policing, I think is that as the broken windows approach to asserting civil rights.

Posted by: Protect the smaller things and the larger things follow at June 14, 2026 12:49 PM (TbWk/)

67 Even though I’ve always supported Trump, his judgment is not infallible. Trump supports renewing this and I have to say that is very bad judgment on his part.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 14, 2026 12:50 PM (cx1bp)

68 By now, the old Katz theory is riddled with holes as in third party doctrine and modern computers make it trivial to compile huge dossiers on people without warrants (Find me the person and I will show you the crime). Cameras follow someone throughout their trip, all their banking and financial records are available, their purchases if via card, what they read (book purchases), watch (streaming records), listen to, (podcast records), what web sites they go to (ISP records), what you text and to whom, who you call, all of it automated. Even voice recognition hardware inside your home if you have it turned on.

All of these 'third party' searches automated and requiring little if no police effort or budget. So you get a lot more of them due to trivial cost when in the old days, it would take squads of police to actually physically follow you and collect the data directly by visiting store keepers, etc.

Add in FISA with its ridiculous hops rule and degrees of separation and suddenly it means Big Brother and those who hold its leash being able to Stasi with methods they could only dream of.

Scotus has been dozing on the job since Katz in 1967 as tech destroyed its reasoning.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 12:50 PM (E4rtv)

69 64 Just common sense and,.I would argue, a duty of citizenship.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 12:44 PM (2WIwB)

That's why those "auditors" who bust cops' balls over small infringements on our rights are doing important work.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 12:47 PM (PLxDd)

Yeah, there are lots of dirty cops that go on power trips and abuse the citizenry because they are protected by other cops, their supervisory chain, and the city leaders.
If you want your blood to boil, just look up on EweToob "The Civil Rights Lawyer" from West Virginia...and watch some of his videos. Bad cops, if caught, are mostly allowed to leave to another jurisdiction to start their shit all over again...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:50 PM (l3cgK)

70 FISA? I thought that was soccer.

Posted by: Weasel at June 14, 2026 12:50 PM (1S3fY)

71 Some of the judges weren't punked; it seemed they were either a part to the deception or turned a blind eye to it (which is essentially the same thing).

Agree. The judges and the system in place are in place to protect the Deep State.

Posted by: Chief Judge James E. "Jeb" Boasberg, closeted homosexual at June 14, 2026 12:50 PM (z20w/)

72 Project RESISTANCE

********

...was primarily used by the Dept. of Ohmland Security...,
Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:49 PM (qgHp7)

Always amping us up with puns.

Posted by: Watt are we doing? Seriously... at June 14, 2026 12:50 PM (TbWk/)

73 MINARET

********

This early program inSPIREd many spin-offs.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:51 PM (qgHp7)

74 67 Even though I’ve always supported Trump, his judgment is not infallible. Trump supports renewing this and I have to say that is very bad judgment on his part.
Posted by: Tom Servo

More I think we are in a shooting war with Iran and its minions although it could be a Brier Rabbit throw me in the briar patch sort of move.

If Democrats like Warner with guilty pasts think Trump will use FISA against them, they might in fact kill it. All the shitheads coordinating the 'Resist movement for the last 10-11 years are in those massive databases too along with the comms.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 12:52 PM (E4rtv)

75 Hemisphere Project

*********

That was a half-assed effort...

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:52 PM (qgHp7)

76
12 Koinkadinkies:

https://tinyurl.com/mrn5c95t
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at June 14, 2026 12:08 PM (lgmVC)

Not a coincidence, but mainly because none of those platforms have stealth tech built in, so they’re about the 3 easiest platforms to shoot down for an air defense system.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 14, 2026 12:52 PM (cx1bp)

77 Total Information Awareness (TIA)

**********

The TIA project was a stroke of genius...

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:53 PM (qgHp7)

78 65 Project RESISTANCE

********

...was primarily used by the Dept. of Ohmland Security...,

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:49 PM (qgHp7)

That's why there was no reluctance measured.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:53 PM (l3cgK)

79 If you want your blood to boil, just look up on EweToob "The Civil Rights Lawyer" from West Virginia...and watch some of his videos. Bad cops, if caught, are mostly allowed to leave to another jurisdiction to start their shit all over again...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
=======
Yep, like bad school teachers, principals/superintendants, and other government employees fired for misconduct.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 12:53 PM (E4rtv)

80 Main Core

********

Looked into foreign agents working at Apple.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:54 PM (qgHp7)

81 Snowden knew what’s up.

Posted by: Heroq at June 14, 2026 12:54 PM (xg+/D)

82 Scotus has been dozing on the job since Katz in 1967 as tech destroyed its reasoning.
Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 12:50 PM (E4rtv)

The law has not caught up with technology in all kinds of ways. This of course is a glaring example but even things as seemingly trivial as the requirement to have your registration and proof of insurance on you. Cops have all that shit at their fingertips on their in-car computer. They know you if you do or don't have insurance before they even pull you over, and they know who the car is registered to by the license tag or the VIN. The only reasons for these requirements to remain as they are, with a few outliers, is simply a matter of revenue generation.

Posted by: Carbon paper laws in a digital world at June 14, 2026 12:55 PM (TbWk/)

83 77 Total Information Awareness (TIA)

**********

The TIA project was a stroke of genius...
Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:53 PM (qgHp7)

Its genius, however, was only transient.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at June 14, 2026 12:56 PM (DAyZ3)

84 Even though I’ve always supported Trump, his judgment is not infallible. Trump supports renewing this and I have to say that is very bad judgment on his part.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Only time will tell. Trump is certainly fallible but there is no one I'd trust more or rather have in the Oval Office

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 12:57 PM (ndZc7)

85 Total Information Awareness (TIA)

**********

The TIA project was a stroke of genius...
Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:53 PM (qgHp7)

A very small stroke of genius, at best.

Posted by: Hemorrhaging talent at June 14, 2026 12:57 PM (TbWk/)

86 62 57
They almost could have sold me on the FISA court if the judges had risen up in a mighty outrage when it was revealed they'd been totally punked by the Obama admin. But apparently they hit the snooze button.

However, the DOJ does have the power to investigate the FISA court, doesn't it? So, why hasn't that happened?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 12:43 PM (n7rxJ)

Some of the judges weren't punked; it seemed they were either a part to the deception or turned a blind eye to it (which is essentially the same thing).
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
=======
I think it is because Trump doesn't want open civil war during his presidency. And that may well be why he is so focused on resolving foreign affairs and fixing election security on his watch.

That will give a future GOP president the means to finish uprooting the Deep State.

Intrigues for power and money will always be in existence in any government and the more powerful the government internationally, the intrigues get a foreign tinge as foreign powers try to steer the superpower by influence and adopting internal factions to support.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 12:57 PM (E4rtv)

87 If you want your blood to boil, just look up on EweToob "The Civil Rights Lawyer" from West Virginia...and watch some of his videos. Bad cops, if caught, are mostly allowed to leave to another jurisdiction to start their shit all over again...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 12:50 PM (l3cgK)

Lackluster also has videos of shitty cops.
And yeah, they are always protected by their superiors until their bullshit goes public, and there is a hue and cry.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at June 14, 2026 12:58 PM (ufFY8)

88
Yep, like bad school teachers, principals/superintendants, and other government employees fired for misconduct.
Posted by: whig

===============

Priests, surgeons, nurses.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 12:59 PM (n7rxJ)

89 PRISM

***********

Covered a wide spectrum of domestic activities, mostly within the Rainbow Coalition.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:59 PM (qgHp7)

90 Okay. I'm done!

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:59 PM (qgHp7)

91 If you want your blood to boil, just look up on EweToob "The Civil Rights Lawyer" from West Virginia...and watch some of his videos. Bad cops, if caught, are mostly allowed to leave to another jurisdiction to start their shit all over again...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
=======
Yep, like bad school teachers, principals/superintendants, and other government employees fired for misconduct.
Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 12:53 PM (E4rtv)

There are far too many "gypsy cops" out there who ought to have their certificates revoked. And by too many I mean a single one. It's like the "dance of the lemons" for schoolteachers except they have guns and arrest powers.

Posted by: They need to be out of the profession permanently at June 14, 2026 12:59 PM (TbWk/)

92
Some of the judges weren't punked; it seemed they were either a part to the deception or turned a blind eye to it (which is essentially the same thing).
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

=================

Better still. What a job.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 01:00 PM (n7rxJ)

93 The law has not caught up with technology in all kinds of ways.
Posted by: Carbon paper laws

Alito floated a new idea, the mosaic theory of privacy where the totality of the government's actions seeking computerized information triggers the requirement for a search warrant at some point.

Rest of the justices hit the snooze button.

FISA itself though was a legislative cover for spying on communications and actions which as they cross borders, there is NO expectation of privacy (same as physically crossing the border or customs). That is old settled law, where FISA makes it worse is the collection of data up to three hops and not requiring a warrant to unmask domestic counterparts of intercepts between other domestic comms using the three hop rule. That is what was abused in the Trump cases.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:02 PM (E4rtv)

94 Boasberg was a FISA head judge. That is all you need to know

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 14, 2026 01:06 PM (ufO5q)

95 94 Boasberg was a FISA head judge. That is all you need to know

Posted by: Smell the Glove at June 14, 2026 01:06 PM (ufO5q)

He shoulda stayed in the pork business...oh, that's Boar's Head. Nevermind.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at June 14, 2026 01:06 PM (l3cgK)

96 Didn't Obama tweak FISA a little with each signing until it was a facist's wet dream?

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:06 PM (F9nWj)

97 There are far too many "gypsy cops" out there who ought to have their certificates revoked. And by too many I mean a single one. It's like the "dance of the lemons" for schoolteachers except they have guns and arrest powers.
Posted by: They

I think a revamp might be requiring liability insurance for individual cops be required and the removal of qualified immunity from all government officials except life or death immediate situations.

And individual cops that insurance agencies refuse to cover means unemployment. The public should not have to pay for the misdeeds of criminals in uniforms, they should have the pay themselves with their jobs and money. Qualified immunity too was stretched far beyond street law enforcement to bureaucrats denying rights to students for example.

Rehnquist court created the doctrine and Scotus needs to severely prune it back to its original intent-- a split second mistake involving life and death for cops (like shooting a creep with a fake gun).

In UK and elsewhere, there is no exclusionary rule but rather that the cops involved in illegal searches can be sued individually and even criminally charged for trespass.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:06 PM (E4rtv)

98 Okay, one more

SHAMROCK

*************

Targeted the Women's Lib movement in the '70s

Agency motto: Erin Go Braless!

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 01:06 PM (qgHp7)

99 If all of these agencies are spying on me then they know I need some liquor, steaks, hookers and a loaf of bread. Stop by anytime.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at June 14, 2026 01:09 PM (SRceu)

100 Okay. I'm done!
Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 12:59 PM (qgHp7)

Be patient. The FIB are reading this and will be cranking out some new ops just to see what you do with those names.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 14, 2026 01:11 PM (2WIwB)

101 Priests, surgeons, nurses.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

The latter two you can do certainly and should. Malpractice is simply one way to do it along with other means. But, if you recall, doctors and nurses also were getting fired for not buying the massive Covid and vaxx demands that were in fact false.

Priests,etc. are a matter of First Amendment Free Exercise clause. Look up the doctrine of ministerial exception to employment laws.

Criminal acts can be charged but removal from being a priest, etc. by the state smacks of authoritarianism during the Commie days and before that royal interference with freedom of religious beliefs. So Scotus has provided that the state's role is barred from making choices of who is or is not a priest. No such bar on criminal complaints as they treat religious officials the same as a non religious criminal.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:11 PM (E4rtv)

102 Contrary argument, the authorization of FISA is also the authorization to review NSA and other nat sec files for evidence of things like vote fraud; without FISA authorization the data will still be gathered, it just won't be available for any prosecution.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 01:12 PM (rbvCR)

103 One thing I’ve always wondered about FISA… you have to be talking to a foreigner. Well I think that’s be very rare. I’ve NEVER been on the phone with a foreigner or a foreign line. I bet that’s true of 99% of people. So how do they get to hoover up nearly everything then? The math doesn’t work

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:12 PM (ALKK0)

104 Most of these programs were fascist except one.

Project RESISTANCE was feudal.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 01:13 PM (qgHp7)

105 Be patient. The FIB are reading this and will be cranking out some new ops just to see what you do with those names.
Posted by: Diogenes

I can just see the files--Mr. Dildo proposed killing our crown jewel FISA and then the rest of the crew at AOS showed extreme derision, dislike, and disregard for our duty to save Democracy. They should all be under Double Secret Probation.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:13 PM (E4rtv)

106 104 Most of these programs were fascist except one.

Project RESISTANCE was feudal.
Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 01:13 PM (qgHp7)

They were assimilated.

Posted by: Borg collective at June 14, 2026 01:14 PM (TbWk/)

107 I had a friend who used FOIA to get his FBI file a few years ago. We were bagging on him that it was only one disc.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:14 PM (F9nWj)

108 Some people talk about the broken windows approach to policing, I think is that as the broken windows approach to asserting civil rights.

Posted by: Protect the smaller things and the larger things follow at June 14, 2026 12:49 PM (TbWk/)

Excellent point.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 01:15 PM (PLxDd)

109
Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:11 PM (E4rtv)

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I wasn't necessarily talking about criminal acts (although I was). I mean professions and professional organizations that move their offenders around instead of stopping them on the spot.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at June 14, 2026 01:16 PM (n7rxJ)

110 I had a friend who used FOIA to get his FBI file a few years ago. We were bagging on him that it was only one disc.
Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:14 PM (F9nWj)

8" floppy disc?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:16 PM (qx7Zg)

111 They should all be under Double Secret Probation.

***********

Or better yet, given a long PRISM sentence.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 01:17 PM (qgHp7)

112 I had a friend who used FOIA to get his FBI file a few years ago. We were bagging on him that it was only one disc.
Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:14 PM (F9nWj)

8" floppy disc?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:16 PM (qx7Zg)

3.5"

Posted by: Grower not a shower at June 14, 2026 01:18 PM (TbWk/)

113 103 One thing I’ve always wondered about FISA… you have to be talking to a foreigner. Well I think that’s be very rare. I’ve NEVER been on the phone with a foreigner or a foreign line. I bet that’s true of 99% of people. So how do they get to hoover up nearly everything then? The math doesn’t work
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

Three hop rule for comms but comms with third parties of any sort like texts are scooped up for perusal without a warrant, merely a subpoena.

The three hop rule acts like degrees of separation in the Kevin Bacon game. You talked with someone that did make a foreign call to a shady person, and thus everyone within the three degrees of separation can be tracked. Ends up pretty enormous. 7 degrees of separation, IIRC, pretty much is the entire living population of the world. Almost all of your acquaintances, work mates, family, friends, etc. are swept up in a three degree of separation.

"That prediction is being borne out today. A paper just submitted to arXiv titled Four Degrees of Separation, says that a study of the entire network of 721 million Facebook users with 69 billion relationship links shows an average distance of 4.74 degrees of separation."

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:19 PM (E4rtv)

114 Geez, I'm approaching troll status. I'd better go water my wife's blackberry bush.

See y'all around the block!

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 01:19 PM (qgHp7)

115 Or better yet, given a long PRISM sentence.

Posted by: muldoon at June 14, 2026 01:17 PM (qgHp7)

Your refractory period seems to be about 30 seconds!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 14, 2026 01:19 PM (PLxDd)

116 This is not a call to arms;

Why not?

Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 01:20 PM (ttrGW)

117 8" floppy disc?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:16 PM (qx7Zg)

Heh. DVR... CD? Whatever.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:20 PM (F9nWj)

118 Coming soon, Project Achmed.

Searching for suicide bombers suffering from premature detonation.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:20 PM (qx7Zg)

119 We need to Bukele the judiciary.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:20 PM (ZVgZ4)

120 "Even voice recognition hardware inside your home if you have it turned on."

Only when it's "on". Right. I generally have a tv near me running news or whatever. I put the phone next to the tv, but still within reach. I don't know if they can filter it out, otherwise they must have thousands of hours of tv audio in that file to dilute whatever I was saying.

Secondly, we can't write a framework worth having if the players are that corrupt. High ranking FBI agents lying on warrants with no punishment does nor bode well for any system.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at June 14, 2026 01:21 PM (w/O5Q)

121 This is not a call to arms;

Why not?
Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 01:20 PM (ttrGW)

It's a call to legs - to provide an ass kicking?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:21 PM (qx7Zg)

122 I wasn't necessarily talking about criminal acts (although I was). I mean professions and professional organizations that move their offenders around instead of stopping them on the spot.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

Bill of Rights applies to internal discipline for ministers, etc. State has no role in selecting or removing such. In reality, lawsuits against religious bodies often has more effect nowadays. Disastrous attempts to hide sex molesters way back in the 60-70's have resulted in massive lawsuits that probably accomplished more than the state would have done.

And the truth is the greater threat to most kids now are public and private school teachers.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:22 PM (E4rtv)

123 Linus,
I think we should have an agreement that every member of the Horde use "balderdash" in a post today.

Posted by: Wenda at June 14, 2026 01:22 PM (UIfeN)

124 116 This is not a call to arms;

Why not?
Posted by: RI Red at June 14, 2026 01:20 PM (ttrGW)

If you have to ask you wouldn't understand anyway!!!!

*sobs*

Posted by: Michelle Fields at June 14, 2026 01:22 PM (TbWk/)

125 One thing I’ve always wondered about FISA… you have to be talking to a foreigner. Well I think that’s be very rare. I’ve NEVER been on the phone with a foreigner or a foreign line. I bet that’s true of 99% of people. So how do they get to hoover up nearly everything then? The math doesn’t work
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:12 PM (ALKK0)

Ever take a call from "Joe" at "Citibank" about suspicious activity on your credit card? You just made the list, buddy...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at June 14, 2026 01:22 PM (nbLIj)

126 >>One thing I’ve always wondered about FISA… you have to be talking to a foreigner. Well I think that’s be very rare. I’ve NEVER been on the phone with a foreigner or a foreign line. I bet that’s true of 99% of people. So how do they get to hoover up nearly everything then? The math doesn’t work

I'm on the phone with a furiner every week. Used to be pretty much a daily thing for many years. And with the amount of foreign traveling I did I'm sure I'm a lot of lists.

That's why I'm building dossiers on all of you, gotta have something to trade. I'm too pretty to go to prison.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:22 PM (viF8m)

127 That prediction is being borne out today. A paper just submitted to arXiv titled Four Degrees of Separation, says that a study of the entire network of 721 million Facebook users with 69 billion relationship links shows an average distance of 4.74 degrees of separation."
Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:19 PM (E4rtv)

Thanks Whig… that does make sense

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:23 PM (Jehr5)

128 It's a call to legs - to provide an ass kicking?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:21 PM (qx7Zg)

Hey fuck you buddy.

Posted by: One-legged man at June 14, 2026 01:23 PM (TbWk/)

129 A not entirely non-germane observation. Today is Flag Day, and the anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, June 14, 1775.

My father was born on June 14, and always had a flag flying, that day and others. For years I would hoist his 48 star flag on this day as a memorial to him. It has become too frayed to do that any more, which saddens me. Time to retire it to a display box.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 01:24 PM (XeU6L)

130 Only when it's "on". Right. I generally have a tv near me running news or whatever. I put the phone next to the tv, but still within reach. I don't know if they can filter it out, otherwise they must have thousands of hours of tv audio in that file to dilute whatever I was saying.

Secondly, we can't write a framework worth having if the players are that corrupt. High ranking FBI agents lying on warrants with no punishment does nor bode well for any system.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer

About the only way you can ensure that the device is not listening reporting is to put it in total isolation--aka Faraday cage with no network access allowed ever. Feds have the tech to turn mikes on and off even when you think they are 'disabled' remotely. And I think plenty of people have had deja vu with their smartphones of suddenly getting targeted ads after they discussed something with someone or did an internet search.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:24 PM (E4rtv)

131 The government comes up with reasons for monitoring the public, for any reason. The judiciary agrees and the MSM spins it.

But the reality is that the government is really only interested in monitoring certain elements of the public and only passes those cases on to the judiciary, who happily comply.

The media spins it.

Rince. Repeat. Renew.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at June 14, 2026 01:25 PM (jehhT)

132 I think Wenda’s proposal is utter balderdash!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:25 PM (ZVgZ4)

133 The “JackStraw Dossier” just doesn’t flow off the lips like “Steele Dossier” does…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:25 PM (Jehr5)

134 I think Wenda’s proposal is utter balderdash!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:25 PM (ZVgZ4)

Balderdash and fiddlesticks!

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:27 PM (qx7Zg)

135 132 I think Wenda’s proposal is utter balderdash!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:25 PM (ZVgZ4)

Horsefeathers, bunkum, and tommyrot!

Posted by: Humbug! at June 14, 2026 01:28 PM (TbWk/)

136 Thanks Whig… that does make sense
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

I think a more recent search indicated all Fakebook users are within 3.5 degrees of separation now. And that is where FISA needs to be cut back. Originally in 1978, it was designed to catch spy rings where you had one outside liaison to the KGB or whatever but that liaison then ran the internal spy ring composed of native sources. Was designed for wiretapping more than internet age and wiretapping was a pita requiring a lot more agency effort than today.

I think there are a few AOS commenters that visited the ATT secure facilities in key comm hubs like NYC that post here.

Telecom engineers, software coders, and spooks.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:28 PM (E4rtv)

137 8" floppy disc?
Posted by: Hour

1" reel to reel tape has entered the chat

Posted by: torabora at June 14, 2026 01:28 PM (TOTlR)

138 >>The “JackStraw Dossier” just doesn’t flow off the lips like “Steele Dossier” does…

Your file just moved up the list.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:29 PM (viF8m)

139 I think Wenda’s proposal is utter balderdash!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:25 PM (ZVgZ4)

Horsefeathers, bunkum, and tommyrot!
Posted by: Humbug! at June 14, 2026 01:28 PM (TbWk/)
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Flapdoodle!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 14, 2026 01:29 PM (amcLV)

140 Those "data centers are required for all your free on-line storage and the "cloud" which is virtually default settings on new systems.

NSA, AIs, and FISA will have unfettered access to all and make multiple copies for its own use.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 01:29 PM (/lPRQ)

141 I bet that’s true of 99% of people. So how do they get to hoover up nearly everything then? The math doesn’t work
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:12 PM (ALKK0)

They can collect three jumps from the target. You may not have talked to someone from another nation but one of the people you know may have talked to someone who had. The agencies were pushing for 6 jumps.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at June 14, 2026 01:29 PM (qtL2m)

142 A while back a friend of mine from church pointed out to a fellow parishioner that his cell phone was listening in on his conversations. He tried to look something up online to counter our argument, but then he complained that what we were saying was interfering with his attempt to search: as in his phone was already giving him search prompts based on what we had said!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:29 PM (ZVgZ4)

143 But the reality is that the government is really only interested in monitoring certain elements of the public and only passes those cases on to the judiciary, who happily comply.

The media spins it.

Rince. Repeat. Renew.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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I think a fair number of them are using inside information on companies to become fabulously wealthy as well. Information is worth its weight in gold for market matters.

The French intel agency was as much involved in corporate espionage on trade secrets, market movement, etc. as it was on spies even back in the 70's.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:30 PM (E4rtv)

144 I saw Balderdash open for Bullshit at the Cow Pallace in 92.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:30 PM (F9nWj)

145 The “JackStraw Dossier” just doesn’t flow off the lips like “Steele Dossier” does…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:25 PM (Jehr5
****
It worked, didn't it?

Posted by: Zombie Whorehouse Harry Reid at June 14, 2026 01:30 PM (TOTlR)

146 About the only way you can ensure that the device is not listening reporting is to put it in total isolation--aka Faraday cage with no network access allowed ever. Feds have the tech to turn mikes on and off even when you think they are 'disabled' remotely. And I think plenty of people have had deja vu with their smartphones of suddenly getting targeted ads after they discussed something with someone or did an internet search.
Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:24 PM (E4rtv)

Yeah, this is my understanding pretty much. No viable way to prevent collection if you want to use the technology. Only alternative I can think of is to choke the collection with bad data.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at June 14, 2026 01:30 PM (w/O5Q)

147 I bet that’s true of 99% of people. So how do they get to hoover up nearly everything then? The math doesn’t work
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:12 PM (ALKK0)

They can collect three jumps from the target. You may not have talked to someone from another nation but one of the people you know may have talked to someone who had. The agencies were pushing for 6 jumps.
Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at June 14, 2026 01:29 PM (qtL2m)

I think the new rule should be you can collect three jumps from the target but one of them has to be Kevin Bacon.

Posted by: Better than what we've got now! at June 14, 2026 01:31 PM (TbWk/)

148 These data centers aren't just for AI. Third parties are collecting huge amounts of intel (I use that term intentionally) on everybody. They then sell it to the various government agencies. That needs to stop.
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People are willfully giving them everything when they put it on "the cloud".

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 01:31 PM (/lPRQ)

149 Curaçao just scored on DE.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 01:32 PM (OoFl2)

150 Horsefeathers, bunkum, and tommyrot!
Posted by: Humbug!
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Ah! A historical note:

In 1820, Rep. Felix Walker, who was from Buncombe County, N.C., gave a long, rambling speech in the U.S. House. Not much was remembered about it other than it had little relevance to that day’s business.

Walker, originally from West Virginia, became known for using the expression “speaking for Buncombe.” This quickly got modified and was used to label any kind of nonsense or questionable statement. It was called “bunkum” and then later, “bunk.”

Buncombe county is my home.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 01:32 PM (XeU6L)

151 Your file just moved up the list.
Posted by: JackStraw

"As some day it may happen that a victim must be found
I've got a little list — I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground
And who never would be missed — who never would be missed!
There's the pestilential nuisances who write for autographs —
All people who have flabby hands and irritating laughs —
All children who are up in dates, and floor you with 'em flat —
All persons who in shaking hands, shake hands with you like that —
And all third persons who on spoiling tête-á-têtes insist —
They'd none of 'em be missed — they'd none of 'em be missed!

[Chorus]
He's got 'em on the list — he's got 'em on the list;
And they'll none of 'em be missed — they'll none of 'em be missed"

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:32 PM (E4rtv)

152 Walker, originally from West Virginia, became known for using the expression “speaking for Buncombe.” This quickly got modified and was used to label any kind of nonsense or questionable statement. It was called “bunkum” and then later, “bunk.”

Buncombe county is my home.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 01:32 PM (XeU6L)

That explains a lot.

Posted by: Just kidding! OUCH!!!! at June 14, 2026 01:33 PM (TbWk/)

153 I’m laughing out loud JackStraw… I beg forgiveness I do not want a dossier….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:33 PM (nkHgN)

154 There are key areas across the country, the globe actually, where communications networks meet and handoff traffic to each other just so we can share cat videos and yak at each other.

And right around the corner of all of them is an NSA listening post. Been going on for a very long time.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:34 PM (viF8m)

155
That explains a lot.
Posted by: Just kidding!
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My friends remind me of it regularly.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 01:35 PM (XeU6L)

156 People are willfully giving them everything when they put it on "the cloud".
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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With Windows 11, it is unclear that most of the users actually know what Copilot AI and the requirement to backup their computers on the cloud actually mean.

Haven't kept up with Apple's practices as I don't use a mac anymore.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:35 PM (E4rtv)

157 I’m laughing out loud JackStraw… I beg forgiveness I do not want a dossier….
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:33 PM (nkHgN)
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Least of all one where urine-soaked bedding occurs.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at June 14, 2026 01:35 PM (amcLV)

158 I have the sadz…. I just asked grok (Elon’s very own AI) if I can get fabulously wealthy investing in SpaceX stock and the answer was a resounding no….. sadz

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:36 PM (Jehr5)

159 Great comment on fashion.

https://tinyurl.com/n7kn9824

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 01:36 PM (ndZc7)

160 There are key areas across the country, the globe actually, where communications networks meet and handoff traffic to each other just so we can share cat videos and yak at each other.

And right around the corner of all of them is an NSA listening post. Been going on for a very long time.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:34 PM (viF8m)

It's safe to assume that everything you've ever said or done on or with any form of electronic communication is stored somewhere. That's what that massive NSA server farm in New Mexico or wherever it was is for, and that's that the "AI" data centers will continue to do. If you ever stick your head up such that you become noticed by the powers that be, they will go there and ferret out anything that could be used against you for blackmail, oppo research or criminal prosecution.

Posted by: The panopticon and panmemnicon are real at June 14, 2026 01:38 PM (TbWk/)

161 These data centers aren't just for AI. Third parties are collecting huge amounts of intel (I use that term intentionally) on everybody. They then sell it to the various government agencies. That needs to stop.
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You are aware that the agencies themselves are selling names and information lists to anyone who calls and pays the fee?

Oregon, quite humorously in light of their recent "we can't provide provide voter rolls to the FedGov because ILLEGAL" already sells those rolls to anyone who can pay the fee. The fee used to be $29.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 01:38 PM (rbvCR)

162
FISA Is A Catastrophic Failure...

Every time I see the phrase:

(Noun) is a (Adjective) Failure!

I can't help but roll my eyes and instantly disbelieve the that whatever (Noun) is actually a (Adjective) Failure.

This phrase has been misused and abused so often, mostly by the left, that it's lost all meaning and rhetorical punch for me.

F'rinstance this morning at Insty I read some a-hole claiming "Elon Musk is a failure, who failed upward."

Really? Elon Musk is a failure. If he a failure, I'll take some of what he's failing at.

TL/DR "Failure" is a failure.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 01:38 PM (iJfKG)

163 154 There are key areas across the country, the globe actually, where communications networks meet and handoff traffic to each other just so we can share cat videos and yak at each other.

And right around the corner of all of them is an NSA listening post. Been going on for a very long time.
Posted by: JackStraw

The ironic thing is that the person that tries to preserve privacy by actions (which you can to some degree) suddenly becomes an anomaly in the data where the agency suddenly concentrates its attention on the outlier to determine why.

Act like a spook and be treated as one by the system. Being a rural hermit like Crazy Ted Kaczynski or moving abroad is about the only way to reduce the omnipresent surveillance in the West.

Even there in the US, you face open fields doctrine and drones above nowadays. Plus the mails have the front and back of every bit of mail you send imaged.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:39 PM (E4rtv)

164 I have the sadz…. I just asked grok (Elon’s very own AI) if I can get fabulously wealthy investing in SpaceX stock and the answer was a resounding no….. sadz
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

Key word "fabulously".
That is something you are born with.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 01:40 PM (/lPRQ)

165 The two best things happening on X right now are leftists losing their mud over Trump's 250 bash and foreigners posting about their love for the US after visiting.

We've got our issues but still a pretty great country.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:40 PM (viF8m)

166 So I guess none of you have ever just sat there and spilled your guts to your fibby listeners. I try to break it up for them, a little music, a little light conversation about work, some updates on the grandkids etc... I don't want to be a boring assignment.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:40 PM (F9nWj)

167 We control the horizontal. We control the vertical.

Posted by: Archer at June 14, 2026 01:40 PM (wvc0i)

168 This very site gets posts from around the world, and you, Mr. USA Citizen, read them. So of course Bob from the NSA is reading them and your posts too!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:40 PM (ZVgZ4)

169 So I guess none of you have ever just sat there and spilled your guts to your fibby listeners. I try to break it up for them, a little music, a little light conversation about work, some updates on the grandkids etc... I don't want to be a boring assignment.
Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:40 PM (F9nWj)

I try to keep myself in a condition of continual bewilderment and confusion, so if I am ever hauled in for questioning I will be of no help to my interrogators.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 01:42 PM (rbvCR)

170
I try to keep myself in a condition of continual bewilderment and confusion, so if I am ever hauled in for questioning I will be of no help to my interrogators.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 01:42 PM (rbvCR)

Senility is the last defense of the scoundrel.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 01:43 PM (iJfKG)

171 This very site gets posts from around the world, and you, Mr. USA Citizen, read them. So of course Bob from the NSA is reading them and your posts too!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:40 PM (ZVgZ4)

True. We have Canadians, Israelis, an expat in Japan, and a handful of Jerseyites.

Posted by: It's a regular UN in this joint at June 14, 2026 01:43 PM (TbWk/)

172 It's quite simple.

https://tinyurl.com/59ajnnmr

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks and His All White Jury! at June 14, 2026 01:44 PM (ndZc7)

173 Tornado warning for my part of Canada. I'm still newish to the smart phone thing. Tons of alerts. Never got those before. Stopped now.

There's one area that always gets them. Never here so I'm feeling lucky.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 01:44 PM (Sco7b)

174 Plus the mails have the front and back of every bit of mail you send imaged.

At least the postman and his wife are not steaming your letters open to read them as in “Under Milkwood” by Dylan Thomas. Or are they?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:44 PM (ZVgZ4)

175 I try to keep myself in a condition of continual bewilderment and confusion, so if I am ever hauled in for questioning I will be of no help to my interrogators.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 01:42 PM (rbvCR)

That comes naturally for me.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:44 PM (F9nWj)

176 It's safe to assume that everything you've ever said or done on or with any form of electronic communication is stored somewhere. That's what that massive NSA server farm in New Mexico or wherever it was is for, and that's that the "AI" data centers will continue to do. If you ever stick your head up such that you become noticed by the powers that be, they will go there and ferret out anything that could be used against you for blackmail, oppo research or criminal prosecution.
Posted by: The panopticon and panmemnicon

The really funny thing though is like the Heisenberg Uncertainty principle--as AI use at home grows, more and more of the intercepts will be AI slop fed into AI surveillance systems to get a perfect infinite regress. Ratty data goes in, ratty conclusions come out.

As Harry Harrison notes, become a Stainless Steel Rat today.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:44 PM (E4rtv)

177 Marine tornado warning.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 01:45 PM (Sco7b)

178
The two best things happening on X right now are leftists losing their mud over Trump's 250 bash and foreigners posting about their love for the US after visiting.

____________

As to the latter, I hope these foreigners realize they've been lied to for time immemorial about Americans by their state-run media. And that they start wondering about what else they've been lied to.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 01:46 PM (O0L8i)

179 >>The ironic thing is that the person that tries to preserve privacy by actions (which you can to some degree) suddenly becomes an anomaly in the data where the agency suddenly concentrates its attention on the outlier to determine why.

algore didn't invent the internet but the federal government pretty much did. And the CIA was one of the first investors into an idea a couple nerds from Stanford had about statistics and analysis that posed as a search engine, google.

They never left.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:46 PM (viF8m)

180 For the Great Lakes.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 01:46 PM (Sco7b)

181 This very site gets posts from around the world, and you, Mr. USA Citizen, read them. So of course Bob from the NSA is reading them and your posts too!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit

That AoS is open to the general public makes it accessible.
The fact that Biden's Dog once posted here and you might have read it (engaged in the same social media) makes you "one hop" and now they have unfettered access to everything...

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 01:46 PM (/lPRQ)

182
Marine tornado warning.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 01:45 PM (Sco7b)

Is that like a Sharknado only with Marines?

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 01:46 PM (iJfKG)

183 Senility is the last defense of the scoundrel.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 01:43 PM (iJfKG)

Works for Joe Biden!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:46 PM (ZVgZ4)

184 And that was quickly over....

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 01:47 PM (Sco7b)

185 I see a former NFL player Aldon Smith died at the tender age of 36. He ruined his career with many brushes with the law… drugs, reckless driving etc. but 36 is way too young. Raw natural athleticism the guy should’ve lived to 90…. Too bad I hate to see those kinds of stories

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:47 PM (TqDYN)

186 Big Brother is always watching.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at June 14, 2026 01:47 PM (G3T/K)

187 And right around the corner of all of them is an NSA listening post. Been going on for a very long time.
Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:34 PM (viF8m)
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Everyone knows where the big one is in lower Manhattan. Couple of doors but no windows.

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 14, 2026 01:48 PM (3ImbR)

188 >>As to the latter, I hope these foreigners realize they've been lied to for time immemorial about Americans by their state-run media. And that they start wondering about what else they've been lied to.

Judging by the videos, photos and comments being posted I believe it's dawning on some of them.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:48 PM (viF8m)

189 It took America 250 years to finally make somebody a trillionaire and he's an immigrant. You would think this would be a point of celebration.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:48 PM (F9nWj)

190 Marine tornado warning.

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 01:45 PM (Sco7b)

Is that like a Sharknado only with Marines?

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 01:46 PM (iJfKG)

HIDE YO KIDS, HIDE YO WIFE, HIDE YO CRAYONS!!!!

Posted by: Oorah at June 14, 2026 01:48 PM (TbWk/)

191 Workers Throw Thrill-Seeking Woman Off Bridge in Brazil But Forget to Attach the Rope
- Gateway Pundit.

It's worth giving him traffic to watch a couple of guys toss a woman off a bridge.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 01:48 PM (/lPRQ)

192 Today is Flag Day.

Happy Flag Day!

Posted by: Sam Adams at June 14, 2026 01:48 PM (X+xvk)

193 rbvCR)

103 One thing I’ve always wondered about FISA… you have to be talking to a foreigner. Well I think that’s be very rare. I’ve NEVER been on the phone with a foreigner or a foreign line. I bet that’s true of 99% of people. So how do they get to hoover up nearly everything then? The math doesn’t work
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:12 PM (ALKK0)

Have you ever talked with service representatives with Indian (dot) accents? The you've talked to someone in a foreign country.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at June 14, 2026 01:49 PM (g8Ew8)

194 Is that like a Sharknado only with Marines?

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14, 2026 01:46 PM (iJfKG)

In which case I'd feel safe. And concerned for them.

There's 'Catnado' on Tubi. Never seen it. Maybe today.

It's hard to be incredibly concerned about anything when everything is a dire warning that we're going to die. Every weather alert, every sneeze, every cow fart

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (Sco7b)

195 The really funny thing though is like the Heisenberg Uncertainty principle--as AI use at home grows, more and more of the intercepts will be AI slop fed into AI surveillance systems to get a perfect infinite regress. Ratty data goes in, ratty conclusions come out.

As Harry Harrison notes, become a Stainless Steel Rat today.
Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:44 PM (E4rtv)

I saw a story the other day here in Florida. A guy was arrested for something like trying to lure a minor to kidnap or abuse… no eyewitnesses but simply AI said the guy on the video (from the store) is that guy. They arrest him… he was never within 2 hours of that location. He successfully sued the police department. I’m glad he did… to me that is one scary story

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (TqDYN)

196 The fact that Biden's Dog once posted here and you might have read it (engaged in the same social media) makes you "one hop" and now they have unfettered access to everything...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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I've never trusted that guy. I'm pretty sure he's full of malarkey.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (Lo97M)

197 166 So I guess none of you have ever just sat there and spilled your guts to your fibby listeners. I try to break it up for them, a little music, a little light conversation about work, some updates on the grandkids etc... I don't want to be a boring assignment.
Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:40 PM (F9nWj)

I am their comic relief. And probably who they get assigned to as a disciplinary measure.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (Wmg4n)

198 >>Everyone knows where the big one is in lower Manhattan. Couple of doors but no windows.

111 8th Avenue

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (viF8m)

199 Nice if warm here, for now

Posted by: Skip at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (Ia/+0)

200
It is raining. I may get out of bathing dogs and scrubbing down the kennel.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 01:52 PM (O0L8i)

201 Piper, if you need some fashion content, you can always use this meme.

https://tinyurl.com/4nphk8n2+

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:53 PM (qx7Zg)

202 201 Piper, if you need some fashion content, you can always use this meme.

https://tinyurl.com/4nphk8n2+
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:53

Ha! Funny. And true!

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 01:56 PM (Wmg4n)

203 I just learned that today is the 251st anniversary of the founding of the US Army, as well as the 249th Flag Day.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at June 14, 2026 01:56 PM (qx7Zg)

204
We need a new car. And Musk is a trillionaire. When is he going to buy me one?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 01:56 PM (O0L8i)

205 Have we gotten any photos from the inside of the Obama library so we can post them on the book thread? The splendor must be breathtaking.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
- From the previous thread

Other than a replica of the Oval Office it is all incredibly fugly.

Check it the Chitago papers offering photo tours.
I heard someone once describe that style of decor. He somehow predicted the Obamas by decades. Pontiac.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 01:56 PM (/lPRQ)

206 It’s hot as hades. I think I am going to watch soccer from the pool.

Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 01:56 PM (Wmg4n)

207
Other than a replica of the Oval Office it is all incredibly fugly.

_____________

It will be hailed as incredibly elegant. Just like Big Mike was called The Most Beautiful Woman in the World.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 01:58 PM (O0L8i)

208 I've never trusted that guy. I'm pretty sure he's full of malarkey.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (Lo97M)

Nah, he’s full of balderdash!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:58 PM (ZVgZ4)

209 I saw a story the other day here in Florida. A guy was arrested for something like trying to lure a minor to kidnap or abuse… no eyewitnesses but simply AI said the guy on the video (from the store) is that guy. They arrest him… he was never within 2 hours of that location. He successfully sued the police department. I’m glad he did… to me that is one scary story
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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You'll see more of it. Another guy was identified by AI states away for committing armed robbery except AI recognition was wrong. Another massive lawsuit. And by removing more and more people from teh chain of collection and instead relegating it to algorithms that no one really understands, you will get more and more slop of computers talking to other computers and making 2+2=5 calculations.

The very computer systems as they try to concentrate more and more information so that the higher ups can try to rule society in the end are going to crash and fall, hopefully only affecting us regular folks in a minor way.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:58 PM (E4rtv)

210
I've never trusted that guy. I'm pretty sure he's full of malarkey.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (Lo97M)

Nah, he’s full of balderdash!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 01:58 PM (ZVgZ4)

___________

Just a bunch of bushwa.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 01:59 PM (O0L8i)

211 It is going to be in the 90's here today, so I watered the gardens at dawn. I may do it again tomorrow morning since it will be hotter tomorrow.
I may go sit under a tree in the shade for the rest of the day.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 01:59 PM (rbvCR)

212 It’s hot as hades. I think I am going to watch soccer from the pool.
Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 01:56 PM (Wmg4n)

Isn’t the heat punishment enough? Why you wanna pile soccer on top of that???

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:59 PM (5E66+)

213 203 I just learned that today is the 251st anniversary of the founding of the US Army, as well as the 249th Flag Day.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf

Yep, US Army is the senior service in the US and predates Independence.

Posted by: whig at June 14, 2026 01:59 PM (E4rtv)

214 At NYT: "The World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No Longer Trusts His Own Eyes"

Well then, I no longer trust The World's Deepfake Expert. No way I can tell it's really him.

Posted by: gp at June 14, 2026 02:00 PM (Jr5Lq)

215 Just a bunch of bushwa.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 14, 2026 01:59 PM (O0L8i)

Codswallop!

Posted by: Tosh and dribble! at June 14, 2026 02:00 PM (TbWk/)

216 To think that the world’s first trillionaire is an African-American! Something to remember for February!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:00 PM (ZVgZ4)

217 Marine tornado warning.
Posted by: Stateless
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Probably happens often around Camp Lejeune.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:00 PM (XeU6L)

218 I think I am going to watch soccer from the pool.
Posted by: Piper at June 14, 2026 01:56 PM (Wmg4n)

You know the rules.

Posted by: Photographic evidence required at June 14, 2026 02:01 PM (TbWk/)

219 I see a former NFL player Aldon Smith died at the tender age of 36. He ruined his career with many brushes with the law… drugs, reckless driving etc. but 36 is way too young. Raw natural athleticism the guy should’ve lived to 90…. Too bad I hate to see those kinds of stories
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 01:47 PM (TqDYN)

Me too.

Posted by: Zombie Lawrence Phillips at June 14, 2026 02:01 PM (z20w/)

220 Check it the Chitago papers offering photo tours.
I heard someone once describe that style of decor. He somehow predicted the Obamas by decades. Pontiac.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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Pontiac. Wasn't that the secret service codename for Jesse Jackson?
So rayciss.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at June 14, 2026 02:01 PM (Lo97M)

221 Probably been said already but wasn't Boasberg on the FISA court and wasn't he aware that the lawyer Clinesmith lied about the Russia connection that whatshisname had so as to allow the first 'wiretaps' into the Trump campaign? In fact the CIA said the guy was working with them, not the Russians. And the fucker got less than a wrist-slap. And I believe it was that communist fucking animal Boasberg who presided over that.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at June 14, 2026 02:01 PM (3MuTW)

222 I may go sit under a tree in the shade for the rest of the day.
Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 01:59 PM (rbvCR)

Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees — Stonewall Jackson

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 02:01 PM (ALKK0)

223 Fiddle-faddle, I say. Unadulterated Tommy-rot!

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 02:01 PM (rbvCR)

224 Willowed from book thread:
298 Josh Reynolds
@JoshReynolds24
I still am struggling to wrap my head around the fact this [UFC] is actually happening…

Don’t care what your political views are, EVERYONE should be absolutely embarrassed & ashamed that this is happening at the Lincoln Memorial & White House. What a joke.

JOSH REYNOLDS

Is This Stick Up Mat Ass Preventing Me From Having Fun Or Vice-Versa?

Posted by: naturalfake at June 14

So....Sports are embarrassing but Biden's twerking transvestites, drag queens and topless trans 'women' were totally great. Sure , Jan.

Posted by: LASue at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (lCppi)

225 I'm concerned that abolishing FISA would hinder investigations of foreign espionage.

These investigations are time sensitive, and probable cause to search rarely exists-- until after the initial investigation... pursuant to FISA.

I don't want to cripple the ability to timely investigate PRC operations.

Posted by: mnw at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (RCjYY)

226 Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees — Stonewall Jackson
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at June 14, 2026 02:01 PM (ALKK0)

Nah, just wander into the back yard and find the spot with the breeze under the apples.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (rbvCR)

227 Codswallop!
Posted by: Tosh and dribble!
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A bunch'a baloney.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 14, 2026 02:02 PM (XeU6L)

228 FWP nood

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at June 14, 2026 02:03 PM (+EHgv)

229 Boasberg should be in prison. Let’s work toward that goal. Bukele!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at June 14, 2026 02:03 PM (ZVgZ4)

230 >>And I believe it was that communist fucking animal Boasberg who presided over that.

You'd be correct.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 02:04 PM (viF8m)

231 It took America 250 years to finally make somebody a trillionaire and he's an immigrant. You would think this would be a point of celebration.

Posted by: Reforger at June 14, 2026 01:48 PM (F9nWj)

And....he's an African-American. Seriously. Heh.

Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at June 14, 2026 02:05 PM (3MuTW)

232 111 8th Avenue
Posted by: JackStraw at June 14, 2026 01:51 PM (viF8m)
~~~~~

That's likely another one. I'm talking about the windowless one down in Tribeca.

https://tinyurl.com/2k6592ez

Posted by: IrishEi ?! at June 14, 2026 02:08 PM (3ImbR)

233 On point. Thanks.

As bad as it is, it won't get better.
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Huge G-7 demonstrations in Switzerland preceding opening. Antifa & socialists are amazingly well represented.
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Happy Flag Day!

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at June 14, 2026 02:12 PM (NFX2v)

234 Pontiac. Wasn't that the secret service codename for Jesse Jackson?
So rayciss.
Posted by: Florida Peasant

Definitely code.
Obama wasn't even in national news and some guy described the decorating style of his library. If Obama wanted classy he should have stuck with gold curtain rods and blue velvet.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at June 14, 2026 02:14 PM (/lPRQ)

235 Bitch McConnell has been rushed to a hospital.

Posted by: Sam Adams at June 14, 2026 02:39 PM (X+xvk)

236 It must be interesting to know almost nothing about how a vital national security tool is used and still call for it's abolition. This is the equivalent of the Democrats saying we should get rid of cops because some of them abuse their authority.

Posted by: Just a Guy at June 14, 2026 02:51 PM (nolJE)

237 236 It must be interesting to know almost nothing about how a vital national security tool is used and still call for it's abolition. This is the equivalent of the Democrats saying we should get rid of cops because some of them abuse their authority.

And no mention of PALANTIR? for SHAME!
When the Capitalists of: WAR, DISASTER and NARCO/TERROR can purchase their services for a pittance who needs laws?

laws are for little people, not those TO BIG TO JAIL
and the entry into that club is the public declaration (like PLAT): try and stop me if you think you can.

As if they don't know who the Epstein class is: it's their Clientele, their sponsors and their chief advocates and defenders.

Hoard. Get Smart; check your targets.
Elected Politico's are mere shock absorbers a established system guaranteed to perpetuate itself and accumulate wealth beyond even their dreams of avarice from a population perpetually clueless, incapable and indecisive.

LET'S GO BRANDON!
Failing to act because of the counsel of the perpetrators determined realize LIB/America250 is to act with the false belief that Trump can stop the pendulum from swinging -- he can't; because PALANTIR *IS* the pusher....

Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at June 14, 2026 03:08 PM (VeW9y)

238 ibid.
9/10 Thinking:: (PalantirINSIDE)tm

“the people in charge are lying to the public and telling them not to believe what we’ve seen with our own eyes.” -- Clinton 01/26/26

We can`t be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans -- Bill Clinton'93

“Iran is the only country in the world that has now had six elections since the first election of President Khatami (in 1997). (It is) the only one with elections, including the United States, including Israel, including you name it, where the liberals, or the progressives, have won two-thirds to 70 percent of the vote in six elections: Two for president; two for the Parliament, the Majlis; two for the mayoralties. In every single election, the guys I identify with got two-thirds to 70 percent of the vote. There is no other country in the world I can say that about, certainly not my own.”-- Bill Clinton'05, at the height of his "Friendship" with Epstein after having him invited 17times to the WH of which at least two covered discussions of Monica.

Who could Imagine?
Who are the Real Deplorables?

LET'S GO BRANDON.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-AgentOrangeOwnsTheLIBs

Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at June 14, 2026 03:27 PM (+iXw2)

239 Huge Hewgtit "But it's got electrolytes~"

Posted by: weft cut-loop at June 14, 2026 09:34 PM (diia5)

240 After all these years, we finally have a chance to stop the illicit democrat funding machine, and NOW everyone is upset about warrantless wiretapping. Very convenient...for democrats.

What do you say we get to the source of ActBlue funding first?

Remember the 90s with algore and 'no controlling authority'?

Remember the phrase, 'the Constitution isn't a suicide pact'?

Posted by: bravokilo at June 15, 2026 01:35 AM (a+sNt)

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