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The Morning Report — 8/ 4 /26
Good morning kids. Early post this morning as I have a medical appointment and a long drive ahead... As I, CBD and others have discussed on these pages and elsewhere while depriving or at the very least delaying Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons will preserve civilization and save countless millions of lives at least in the short term. However long that period of time may be, because Islam was is and always will be on the march to conquer the world and quite likely bring about armageddon to do so, as has always been the case with the Shi'ite part of that blood thirsty creed since it is a central tenet of its philosophy. And so with that in mind, my support for President Trump's efforts thus far in getting us to at least the point of buying us some time is unwavering and remains so. And yet here we are today with the Mullahs still in power, albeit their military might severely degraded. But the question for President Trump is what is the endgame, or more to the point how are we to go about actually achieving that endgame, which I have to assume is permanently denying Iran the ability to threaten its neighbors with nuclear weapons or garden variety terrorism that it has unleashed on the world since Jimmy Carter helped birth the cancer emanating from Tehran in 1979, pig-piss be upon him for all eternity for that alone.
. . .“the call-off comes, as President Trump said Saturday, the framework for a new deal featuring a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearization for Iran has been reached. The president did not rule out further military action if talks fall through.” Of course. As he has so many times before. Trump said: “You see, you see how it is. We’re ready to go anytime we want. Would I rather make a deal? I’m not looking to kill people. Because people die, a lot of people die, and we don’t want that.” Of course. No one does. But all this means is that more people are going to die at the hands of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Meanwhile, just as predictably, “Iran’s foreign minister said today direct talks with the U.S. are not underway.” Of course. They never are, if the Islamic Republic is to be believed, even as Trump insists that Iran’s shadowy leaders are begging and pleading to make a deal. . . I’m old enough to remember, especially since it was just a few weeks ago, when Trump was excoriating the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran as “scum,” and saying that it was useless to try to negotiate with them. What did the Saudis and Qataris and Emiratis tell him to convince him otherwise? Or maybe he needed no convincing, since it wasn’t long before he was dismissing them that Trump himself was praising Iran’s leaders, and suggesting that since they were so calm and reasonable, as opposed to those whom they had replaced, that regime change had been effectively accomplished, even if the regime still bore the same.So what is this really all about? Is it merely headline-grabbing in an attempt to mollify the electorate in the run-up to the midterms which really are just around the corner, or what the hell else is it? Honestly, I have no idea what our famed deal-maker-in-chief is thinking. For sure, Donald Trump has a hell of a huge ego and cannot abide the thought of being seen on the losing end of anything. And I have no doubt that he is a patriot and has our nation's best interests at heart so that gives me some measure of comfort. But of course the situation is fluid and has all too often been the case, those who have his ear do not. So, as he himself is wont to say we'll just have to wait and see, but I'm awfully tired of that. The mullahs have got to go, forever. And that's been the situation since long before President Trump. For almost 1,500 years but who's counting, right? And on a lighter note, I'll leave you with this amusing link for breakfast.
Well when I saw this I immediately thought what a a perfect metaphor for Socialism. You get up at the crack of dawn, plant your ass in a cold river use your skills and wiles to reel in a big fish only to have a huge dangerous beast of a smelly Commie bear grab it from you as you wet yourself in fear that if you don't hand it over and beat a hasty retreat you'll be mauled to death. Yup, there are your Democrats and Socialists since they are now one and the same as you can see from the links and from history. Yup, there are your Democrats and Socialists since they are now one and the same as you can see from the links and from history. What's more of an existential threat, a potential Muslim nuke (hell Pakistan already has them) or the Guerrillas in our midst known as the Left. Damn calling them Commie is now like blowing kisses at the bastards!
Like all good Marxists, these “ends-justify-the-means” leftists show an utter lack of principle: if two new red states wished to join the U.S., they would lecture us on the sanctity of a 50-state union. If they were a permanent Senate minority, they would, as in the past, honor the filibuster. If they had lost the popular vote in two recent elections but won the Electoral College, they would praise the wisdom of the Founders. If they had their Earl Warren-era majority again, they would laud the continuity of the 157-year-old nine-justice Supreme Court. . . Recently, on cable news, the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, Megan Romer, was asked a series of questions about her group’s published agenda. Far from denying its communist radicalism, she gleefully confirmed it all—from destroying the border to ending prisons, the military, and the police. . . Recently, on cable news, the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, Megan Romer, was asked a series of questions about her group’s published agenda. Far from denying its communist radicalism, she gleefully confirmed it all—from destroying the border to ending prisons, the military, and the police. . . In sum, to make a new socialist America, you must first destroy everything that made Americans and all that they hold dear.If we do not stop them we will be facing mass graves. The only question is will they be ours or theirs? Either way not something I ever anticipated I'd have to contemplate. Oh well.
Have a good day,
- ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
- Victor Davis Hanson: The farther today's Democratic Socialists advance, the less they resemble reformers—and the more they embrace policies long associated with communism.
Is ‘Communist’ No Longer a Slur?
- Glenn Reynolds: But while I’d be happy to see Fauci in the dock, his reputational downfall can’t be the end of the COVID reckoning. . . we should never again allow a single bureaucrat or a small group to exercise the sweeping and largely unchecked institutional power that Fauci wielded for decades.
Fauci’s follies — time to toss the ‘science is settled’ groupthink
- CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
- What’s really behind abolishing the police, borders and the constitution.
Slavery is Freedom: The New ‘Abolitionists’ Want Us To Be Their Slaves
- We need to stop the leftward course that will drive the nation off a cliff.
Tom Cotton: The Marxist Islamist Alliance Is Back, And America Must Reject It
- Every political movement is the story of the mystical origin of a people, and prophesies its heroic journey from the darkness of subjection into the glorious light of ascendance, the Promised Land of political dominance.
How Postcolonialism is Nazi Adjacent
- “The old racial bargain is breaking down...Our race laws have become all-pervasive...An entire class of ideological enforcers has been called into being...They could not see what was right in front of their faces...No Democrat candidate has won a majority of white votes since 1964.”
The Racial Crossroads
- “I see that folks are digging up old tweets in an attempt to shift the narrative in this race. I stand by this statement, unequivocally. Their fries also leave much to be desired. The reuben, however, slaps,” she said in a subsequent post.
Democrat Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Francesca Hong Said She Left Restaurant Due to ‘Too Many Old White People’ "DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - In October 2025, it was reported that illegal immigration had fallen to a record low. This represents a significant rebound from earlier in the year. According to ICE data, the agency made an average of 1,164 arrests per day in January, 1,025 arrests in February, and 954 arrests in March, the lowest number of the year.
ICE Detentions Hit New Monthly Record.
- There are up to 30 million illegal aliens in the United States, but it is difficult to get an exact number precisely because they didn’t go through vetting to enter our country, and Democrats are not interested in being honest with statistics on the subject. Indeed, since somewhere between nine million and 20 million illegal aliens entered just under Joe Biden, it is possible that more than 30 million illegal aliens have entered the United States within the last half a century. The point is, we don’t know for certain what the numbers are, but we do know they are massive. That is why mass deportations are so important. (probably closer to 44 million by my estimation - jjs)
DHS Deported 1.46 Million Aliens in the Last 12 Months
- “SCOTUS made it very clear that lower courts cannot suspend TPS. Yet, an Obama-appointed judge is defying the Court and the Constitution.”
Ogles Targets Obama Judge for Impeachment Over Somali TPS
- The invasion of Ceuta, Spain, by Moroccans was a state-on-state conflict. In America, the enemy is within.
Dems’ Open Border Policy Is A Form Of Hybrid Warfare—Against The American People THE IRAN CONFLICT, MOU/"PEACE DEAL" (aftermath??) - Robert Spencer: How long will this ridiculous charade go on?
Peace In Our Time, Again
- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected global oil prices. Brent crude futures dropped over four percent to $84 per barrel after Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, but they may rise again following Iran’s statement claiming no negotiations are taking place.
Iran Denies Negotiations With U.S. After Trump Cancels Strikes.
- Just as the Berlin Wall abruptly collapsed when the weight of its many failures became too great, both Iran and Russia are in trouble.
Iran And Russia: Ripe For A Cascading Failure? AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS - The Counterlawfare Institute obtained a previously undisclosed June 8, 2025, memo laying out a blueprint for the Department of Justice to investigate Anthony Fauci and the National Institutes of Health’s contributions toward the influential “Proximal Origin” scientific paper that argued the Covid-19 virus originated from nature, not a lab
Memo Gives Blueprint For Investigating Fauci’s Massive ‘Curated Misinformation Effort’ DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE - The reality of how this will undercut privately-owned grocery stores. Yeah, well, that’s the plan, dumbass. If people can buy groceries 30 percent cheaper from the government, they are going to buy groceries 30 percent cheaper from the government, and this will (by design) decimate privately-owned grocery stores that operate on profit margins below five percent.
Zohran Mamdani Won’t Let You Buy His Food Without Government ID WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM - ... the Michigan problem centers on tectonic cultural shifts happening right now in the Michigan Democrat voting base, where large concentrations of Muslims have taken over governance control of localities that include Dearborn, Hamtramck, and Wayne County. The problem for Michigan citizens is that this cultural influence is expanding. It's not static.
Latest Polls Indicate That the ‘Michigan Problem’ Will Likely Be on the Ballot in November
- Islamic ideals in the West are something of an invasive species, gaining a foothold, seemingly innocuous, and then destroying everything that was there before it.
Muslim Oxford student says Muslim terrorists aren't Muslim because Islam is peaceful SHAMPEACHMENTS, 2016 CLINTON/OBAMA COUP, CONGRESSIONAL PERSECUTION, SPYGATE, DEEP STATE, MUELLER DECEPTION - The bank made the disclosure in a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss Trump’s lawsuit, which accuses Capital One of “debanking” him and his companies for political reasons after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Capital One did not accuse the Trump Organization of money laundering, but the bank’s lawyers said the closures followed a monthslong review by its anti-money laundering team.
Capital One Says It Closed Trump Accounts Over Money Laundering Review, Not Politics FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH - CNN routinely justified major constitutional infringements and helped authoritarians in federal and state governments with narrative control on lockdowns and social distancing.
RFK: Media Cited Fake ‘Experts’ To Punish Dissent During Covid. Dana Bash: ‘That Is My Job’
- Fauci’s COVID lies expose corporate news as propaganda.
The Dumb, Arrogant Liars Who Are Also Journalists* * * * * - A bipartisan pushback against automated license plate readers is misguided.
These Cameras Save Lives. But Some Want Them Banned THE ECONOMY, STUPID - Zillow is currently fighting to exclude private listings that originate outside its partner network – whether it’s Compass, MRED, or another brokerage willing to truly innovate.
The Hypocrisy Behind Zillow’s War On Private Listings RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS, JUNK SCIENCE, LYSENKOISM - Justice Elizabeth Welch would have granted review in light of scientific evidence that chimpanzees can “think, feel, love, grieve, and yearn.”
Animal Rights Group Loses Michigan Supreme Court Bid to Free Chimpanzees From Zoo EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT - As we head into the new school year, what follows is a brief assessment of the sorry state of public education in the U.S. and what parents can do about it.
The Current Status of American Schools DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY - Jackson says he's running because he's 'tired' of 'high-priced lobbyists and corporate greed' killing 'good bills' that would 'protect workers'
Troy Jackson's Son Charged Nearly $200,000 Lobbying the Maine Senate in Jackson's Final Year as Its President
- Horace Sheffield III was suspended from his previous radio show for a similar, questionable financial arrangement with a different far-left candidate
Abdul El-Sayed Touts Endorsements From Detroit Pastor He Paid $75,000 for ‘Consulting’: Arrangement Recalls Kamala Harris’s Payments to Al Sharpton
- He’s the proudly meat-free candidate who loves to sit down to a big ol’ plate of beef ribs.
Suddenly James Talarico Is a Good Ol’ Boy Who Hates Taxes POLITICS
- So Trump has some pockets of strength when it comes to approval, but not many.
Is Trump’s Flat Voter Favorability In August Bad News For GOP’s Midterm Hopes? I&I/TIPP Poll
- Kamala Harris may be thinking about another run for president. Democrat voters appear to be thinking about almost anyone else.
Kamala Harris Craters as Buttigieg Tops 2028 Polls
- Buttigieg’s potential candidacy positions him as an early contender for the Democrat nomination in 2028. The polling from New Hampshire is important as the state often serves a critical bellwether during the primary stage. However, the former Transportation Secretary noted that his decision to run for President hinged upon on personal and family considerations.
Buttigieg ‘More Inclined Than Not’ to Run for President in 2028.
- "A Republican will never be elected in this state ever again once our movement is done."
Swing State Governor Candidate Doubles Down On Radicalism In Event With Hasan Piker
- In November, the suburbs of New York City will be the pivotal arena for whether the Democratic Socialists of America cement their takeover of the entire state from their New York City stronghold.
Can Homeowners Save New York State from Socialism?
- Betsy McCaughey: Jay Jacobs, chairman of the state Democrat Party, laments that Mamdani’s army is taking out moderate Democrats citywide, turning the party into the red brigade.
DSA’s panhandling pol is just the start — as Democrats careen toward a socialist cliff
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL - As China’s maritime antics continue, Senators urge sanctions on China’s fishing fleet.
U.S. Sea Drone Captures Video of Chinese Warship in Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone
- Lowe was suspended from Reform in 2025 after an independent investigation found there were “credible” allegations he and his team were bullying female staff in ways that “seem[ed] to amount to harassment.” He later founded Restore and positioned it as being to the right of Reform on immigration, despite the fact that Lowe had previously stated he had “no problem” with a multicultural society.
Musk-Backed Rupert Lowe Fell Out With ‘Everyone’ After ‘Screaming,’ ‘Shouting,’ and Lawfare Threats: Farage. DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS - NBC News reports that the FBI and the EPA released a joint public service announcement warning water and wastewater utilities nationwide that malicious cyber actors are attempting to disrupt critical water infrastructure. Water utilities in multiple states have reported cybersecurity incidents, the agencies said, and some attacks have degraded water operations. The warning follows a breach in Minnesota, where hackers targeted more than 30 municipal water facilities in an attack.
FBI Warns of Cyberattacks on Municipal Water Systems Across Seven States HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE - I found out firsthand: big conglomerates make profits by keeping the system complicated, bureaucratic, and opaque.
How Obamacare Pushes Big Pharma To Overcharge You For Prescriptions
- Daily or near-daily marijuana use has surpassed daily alcohol consumption in the United States, reaching 20.9 million to 21.4 million daily users compared to roughly 17.2 million daily or frequent alcohol drinkers.
Study Finds Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Daily Alcohol Consumption Among US Adults ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY - That drop suggests that the six-month pause in ramp down to solar minimum has ended, and that the Sun will not experience a second peak, as it did in the previous two solar maximums. Or not.
Sunspot update: Sunspot activity fell in July, indicating a return to
- Nor is this report the only one to oppose Europe’s Space Act. The leftist Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) issued its own report in December 2025 blasting the proposed Act. The State Department has also condemned the act, noting its lack of respect for U.S. sovereignty while imposing “unacceptable regulatory burdens on U.S. providers of space services to European customers.”
Trade organization for the U.S. satellite industry issues damning report on Europe’s proposed Space Act FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY - Nicholas Roske has been assigned to a detention center that the Biden junta turned into a ‘transgender’ intervention facility.
Brett Kavanaugh’s Would-Be Assassin Moved To Cushy Medical Prison Known For Transing On Taxpayer Dime - “Principal Jason Smith, 55, and athletic coordinator Peter Collins, 49, were charged July 21 in Pierce County District Court with failure to comply with the mandatory reporting law.”
WA School Officials Charged After Trans Wrestler Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Female Opponent
- Is Gov. Walz is trying to backtrack on his record of trans activism?
Minnesota Introduces ‘MyGender Dolls’ with Interchangeable Genitalia CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE - Susan Abulhawa, who calls Israelis 'demonic parasites,' has also done an artistic collaboration with New York City’s first lady, Rama Duwaji
Simon & Schuster Gives Book Deal to "Palestinian" Writer Who Calls Jews ‘Ghouls,’ ‘Cockroaches’ and ‘Demons’: Publisher Praises Her ‘Lyrical’ Books
- Christian Toto: 'We Will Dance Again' offers other side to Left's pro-'Palestinian' messaging
Bandcamp Censors Boy George’s Pro-Israel Song
- They couldn't handle one song in defense of the Jewish people.
Boy George Stands With Israel and Has to Withdraw From a London Gig HITHER & YON - “I work in an extremely unique location where bears and humans coexist unlike anywhere else in the world.”
WATCH: Massive Brown Bear Comes Within Feet Of Fisherman To Grab Salmon ( a perfect metaphor for socialism - jjs)
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 06:16 AM (ukytI)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 06:16 AM (ukytI)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 06:17 AM (ukytI)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 04, 2026 06:23 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 06:25 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Hans O'Lo at August 04, 2026 06:26 AM (1yY5C)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 04, 2026 06:26 AM (3Ope8)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 04, 2026 06:28 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: actually inside the beltway at August 04, 2026 06:30 AM (FmapG)
Yeah...this triggered an extremely liberal friend. Especially when I remarked that communists should never have positions of power. She ranted about how I'm discriminating against religion and reminded me about the oath I took as a Marine.
Yeah, never said anything about his ethnicity, communism isn't a race and that oath covers enemies foreign and domestic. Not even worth engaging.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 06:30 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 04, 2026 06:32 AM (3Ope8)
Navy Lieutenant Robert O. Goodman survived and was imprisoned by the Syrians. Lt. Goodman happens to be African American.
It only took one American Serviceman in captivity to markedly affect US foreign policy.
Well known politician REVEREND Jessie Jackson flew to Syria to involve himself in that matter.
Posted by: Fenderbender at August 04, 2026 06:37 AM (1FEc1)
Posted by: Hans O'Lo at August 04, 2026 06:38 AM (9U6Wl)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 06:43 AM (yz/88)
Meanwhile the IRGC is touting the line that they defeated all their enemies.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 04, 2026 06:43 AM (abScH)
https://tinyurl.com/2v2z52kb
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 06:43 AM (5JD6s)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 06:44 AM (5JD6s)
Posted by: Fenderbender at August 04, 2026 06:37 AM (1FEc1)
This reminded me of how the late, great Rush Limbaugh used to say REVEREND Jackson… drawing out all the syllables. I miss Rush
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 06:46 AM (yz/88)
Normal people already knew that they were.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 06:47 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: olddog in mo at August 04, 2026 06:50 AM (Hbeqj)
*runs in breathless holding dispatch*
Britain has declared war on Germany! Took me 112 years to get here, but, by cracky, I did it!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 04, 2026 06:53 AM (O0L8i)
I don't see enough of what I voted for. So many courts and LE offices are a farce. No lack of RINOs and imposters to blame. But most of all I blame the voters. Way too many are numb and dumb.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 04, 2026 06:56 AM (6ORiD)
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at August 04, 2026 06:58 AM (AHxhK)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 04, 2026 06:59 AM (abScH)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 04, 2026 07:00 AM (ExV1e)
I've now run 4300 of the 6900 journal article citations through Google Scholar to see whether there are full-document PDFs available. There's no bulk upload available, so they have to be done one by one. About as dreary a process as can be imagined.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 04, 2026 07:00 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 04, 2026 07:03 AM (abScH)
And will rip your face off if they get a hankering.
Posted by: fd at August 04, 2026 07:05 AM (MWfyi)
Slightly drier conditions yesterday and today, but no less hot. "Dog" days of summer? More like the jackal days.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 07:06 AM (wzUl9)
Maybe go to the restaurant after the early bird special.
Posted by: fd at August 04, 2026 07:07 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 07:08 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 04, 2026 07:03 AM (abScH)
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Zehut, Moshe Feiglin's party.
No one comes close to a grand plan for fixing the country from top to bottom.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 04, 2026 07:08 AM (6ORiD)
Posted by: fd at August 04, 2026 07:08 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 07:09 AM (wzUl9)
A friend's nephew works at the DC Zoo in the primate section. I asked if worked with the chimps and he quickly said no. When I asked him why he said "Chimpanzees are either having a REALLY GOOD DAY! or a REALLY BAD DAY! and they are going to share it with you either way."
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 07:11 AM (BpO1e)
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How about we start complaining about "too many people with Asian names, background, and non-American sympathies" in our government and private sector?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 07:11 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026
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Chimps are too close to being human, in all the bad senses. I prefer cats.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 07:13 AM (wzUl9)
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Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 04, 2026 07:13 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Fenderbender
WFB has been widely criticized around here, but you have to hand it to him for calling out Jesse to his face with that.
Posted by: Auspex at August 04, 2026 07:14 AM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
By way of comparison, he was chatting with a tour group about the orangutans. As he talked, one of the females picked up a stick and started poking him.
"They really love attention and-Yes, sweetheart. I see you. Give me a minute to talk to them."
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 07:15 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 07:15 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: TeeJ at August 04, 2026 07:15 AM (/XKEa)
The local Democrat Socialist party leader is all upset about the Flock cameras. She's just got back from a trip to see Hassan Piker. I'm not a fan of the Flocks either but this makes me reevaluate my position. The local cops have been accused of abusing the system so maybe we are on the same side of the issue, but for different reasons.
Posted by: fd at August 04, 2026 07:15 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
The younger generation isn't even trying any more. They probably think that AI is going to make them look and sound more convincing.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 07:15 AM (BpO1e)
How Obamacare Pushes Big Pharma To Overcharge You For Prescriptions
I recall how everyone in DC lost their minds when Trump suggested having hospitals post prices, and that didn't even directly cover drugs.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 04, 2026 07:17 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: fd at August 04, 2026 07:18 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: Stuff I saw on the internets at August 04, 2026 07:20 AM (MWfyi)
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She stands by her tweet unequivocally! She's a strong woman, can't you see? Any white person voting for someone this repugnant is a fool.
The reuben "slaps?" Is this some kind of cool, new phrase I'm unfamiliar with? Seems so.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 07:21 AM (qBdHI)
Science is a process, never really settled.
If predictions work, do we really know the mechanisms thereby?
But you know this.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 07:22 AM (u82oZ)
No one comes close to a grand plan for fixing the country from top to bottom.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey
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what are the big issues?
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 07:24 AM (ZxPkt)
A self-hating fool. I've had enough of the denigration of white people. We've contributed more to the advancement of mankind that all other races combined and it's not particularly close.
I would never votes for a racist of any kind and sure as hell wouldn't make an exception for a bi-polar Asian immigrant communist.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 07:24 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 04, 2026 07:25 AM (U0/BL)
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Sure, why not? He's been a mayor and let people in Ohio wallow in disaster following that East Palestine train derailment. And he's gay. With a spouse even gayer than him. What's not to love with credentials that great?
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 07:25 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: JackStraw
I hate to say it but the more I read about people like her, the more racism makes sense.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 07:26 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Just Wondering at August 04, 2026 07:27 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 07:21 AM (qBdHI)
It might be akin to “it’s the bomb”? What do know, I still say “neat” left over from my Leaver to Beaver childhood.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 04, 2026 07:27 AM (SjAWL)
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Posted by: Sid Blysters at August 04, 2026 07:28 AM (Vu7A1)
How many times does the "concensus" have to make wrong predictions, just for starters, before people will even bother to look at what others, whose predictions were correct, put forth?
Posted by: TeeJ at August 04, 2026 07:28 AM (/XKEa)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 04, 2026 07:17 AM (ExV1e)
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Also, every hospital howled. They claimed they didn't know their own prices, and every service charge was negotiated with insurers or Medicare. In short, there "is no price list", they said. SMH.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 04, 2026 07:28 AM (U0/BL)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 04, 2026 07:28 AM (O0L8i)
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he has grown a beard for this purpose
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 07:28 AM (ZxPkt)
There's no way they will do that but I would watch for a few minutes.
Posted by: Stuff I saw on the internets at August 04, 2026 07:29 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: davidt at August 04, 2026 07:29 AM (Q+gd/)
I see she also decided she needed to tell the world it is time to "86" Trump.
The commies, and that is what they are, are getting a bit to comfortable with the murder porn.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 07:29 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: fd at August 04, 2026 07:30 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 04, 2026 07:30 AM (U0/BL)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
How you makin'? Gotta make groceries?
Posted by: Miklos, a one man Confederacy of Dunces at August 04, 2026 07:30 AM (XOG/m)
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he has grown a beard for this purpose
Posted by: Don Black
Soetoro had to marry one
Posted by: Miklos, thinking he chose poorly at August 04, 2026 07:32 AM (XOG/m)
Why isn’t this an endorsement of the SAVE act? I’m sure Orwell could explain it to me
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 07:33 AM (yz/88)
Science has been changed many, many times.
It starts with a theory of what should happen. Then a small blip appears, of data that is not as predicted.
This excited real scientists, and this means there is something to discover. The "Old Guard" scientists usually resist. Sometimes to their death.
Experiments find that new data, and theory is modified until it covers the facts. This works, and the new scientists protect that theory.
Until a new fact needs to be explained, and the cycle begins anew.
The biggest danger to science today is bad data, that only one lab can replicate. This mistake (or fraud) undermines the entire scientific method.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 07:34 AM (u82oZ)
There's no way they will do that but I would watch for a few minutes.
Posted by: Stuff I saw on the internets at August 04, 2026 07:29 AM (MWfyi)
This would be great entertainment. I’ve never watched a second of WNBA but I would watch this
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 07:35 AM (yz/88)
Trump has cried "Wolf" too many times in the crowded theater for me to care anymore.
Everyone lies. The markets will figure this out too and whatever stupid shit any leader says is going to be responded to with rolled eyes or jerking off motion.
Trump isn't confiding in us, or communicating to us on these matters, so we shouldn't be reading Iran's mail.
What happens a half-globe away means nothing to any of us unless the point is to have chronic elevated cortisol levels and the physical mental dysfunctions that follow.
What does matter is the Enemy Within. I hypothetical nuke in the hands of cellular autonomous IRGC seems more fairy tale as far as deployment. We did this stupid game with North Korea.
We pretend that crazy Muslims in Iran are our immediate threat while the crazy Muslims next door are openly planting their flag and martialing for war and our government responds by aiding them.
It ain't worth the emotional and intellectual energy.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 04, 2026 07:35 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 07:36 AM (7R9c2)
This comment slaps!
Posted by: one hour sober at August 04, 2026 07:36 AM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 04, 2026 07:37 AM (yz7bn)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 07:34 AM (u82oZ)
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Which is easier?
Getting a government grant to perform research on something no one's every tried before?
Or getting a government grant to replicate someone else's research project?
Which one leads to faster advancement in academia?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 04, 2026 07:38 AM (FZ29D)
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It's become completely ubiquitous on the left. But that's the violence inherent in communism, and that's what they are now. There's no denying it, but they wouldn't anyway. They're proud of what they are.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 07:39 AM (qBdHI)
I want Trump to go silent on Iran.
I know he is trying, and mostly succeeding, in calming markets.
Historically, before every attack of any magnitude, radio silence is initiated. Trump would freak the Iranians out more if he was quiet for a week.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 07:40 AM (u82oZ)
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he has grown a beard for this purpose
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 07:28 AM (ZxPkt)
Beard is to Buttiglug as Ford Pickup is to Talarico. This is called an analogy kids. Now run home and tell everyone in the Gulag what you learned today.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 04, 2026 07:40 AM (SjAWL)
The goal is to make Iran irrelevant and they soon will be. With no oil revenue they'll be lucky to keep the lights on at home. Everyone in the region is now allied against them.
The IRGC's antics give Trump the cover to keep bombing them back to the stone age. They won't have the internal know-how and resources to rebuild.
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 04, 2026 07:40 AM (dtajH)
Until a new fact needs to be explained, and the cycle begins anew.
The biggest danger to science today is bad data, that only one lab can replicate. This mistake (or fraud) undermines the entire scientific method.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 07:34 AM (u82oZ)
Karl Popper’s concept of falsification. Of course, I don’t think he ever anticipated that scientists would intentionally fake data, like the climate fanatics do, for instance. But the principle is sound for sure.
I’ve recently been interested in that old debate: Are numbers real or just human concepts? I favor the Platonist view
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 07:41 AM (yz/88)
he has grown a beard for this purpose
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Literally! To push his manliness, he will now buy a pickup truck and be photographed eating a plate full of BBQ.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 07:42 AM (qBdHI)
As you know, at the NSF/NIH granting combines, only new science is funded.
Replication gets no dollars. The grantors think this would be covered in grants to expand the new science, or to find the mechanism of that science. Sometimes it does. But this is presented as new science.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 07:43 AM (u82oZ)
Totally disagree. While bad data are a danger, its the pure dishonesty and imported biases that harm science even more.
In fact, it was because of Bad Data that I knew that C19 was a manufactured hoax. Bad Data revealed the truth.
Bad Data also told us that Climate Change is a hoax.
Science works better when a claim is predicted, a way to measure it is found and deployed, and the result either confirms or denies the claim.
Everywhere within that chain is a Bogeyman where dishonesty and biases can pervert the selection of how to measure, the measuring itself, the tossing out of data that doesn't support the issue, etm.
The Apostle Peter said that the scientists would be "willfully ignorant.. and deny the truth" and that is exactly what we see.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 04, 2026 07:43 AM (a4flb)
I just saw this morning that someone very high up in the government leaked the massive attack plan the military had for Iran. According to the report it had to be someone in the US government because it hadn't been shared with anyone including Israel.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 07:44 AM (viF8m)
The overwhelming concensus says we're going to see galaxies in their earliest stages of formation.
This other guy predicts, and posts it, nope, fully formed galaxies.
Guess who was correct. And not just that, but how the "concesus" would hand wave it away in this one.
https://tinyurl.com/yt7yn475
Another coming
Posted by: TeeJ at August 04, 2026 07:44 AM (/XKEa)
You're getting it. It's not that none of this matters. We have enemies. Iran is one. Their Chinese pals are another, more important one.
But everything is secondary to, and flows from, the problem of the American Communists. Their total extirpation is both a matter of survival and the key to solving our other problems around the world - with them all dead or imprisoned, nothing can stand in our way, and all these bad actors know it.
If they see our Leftists broken on the wheel, they'll all get a lot more polite in a hurry. A free America is a terrifying America, and deterrence begins at home.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 04, 2026 07:45 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 04, 2026 07:45 AM (abScH)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 07:40 AM (u82oZ)
Trump is a creature of media exposure - but Americans tire over time from constant exposure - particularly for their Presidents. So his popularity suffers a bit from this typical behavior.
He'll never not be that media driven guy. But we still got the best President we could have wanted...
Posted by: Boswell at August 04, 2026 07:45 AM (j10i6)
We pretend that crazy Muslims in Iran are our immediate threat while the crazy Muslims next door are openly planting their flag and martialing for war and our government responds by aiding them.
It ain't worth the emotional and intellectual energy.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 04, 2026 07:35 AM (a4flb)
I believe they’re both a threat. I can’t compare North Korea with Iran because the former (crazy though they may be) are rational enough not to use their nukes while the religious fanatic mullahs I believe absolutely would detonate a nuke if they had one
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 07:45 AM (yz/88)
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 07:46 AM (ZxPkt)
The person or persons who created the MyGender company deserve to be thrown in a dungeon. It's all so laughable, sad and sick that I would give a few bucks to go back in time 20 years, 40 years, 80 years just to see the reaction of Americans when telling them that this is where we're at...
Nobody would believe it.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 07:46 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: Bulg at August 04, 2026 07:46 AM (77rzZ)
I’ve recently been interested in that old debate: Are numbers real or just human concepts? I favor the Platonist view
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Did not read Plato enough to know his take on the matter, but after studying math quite a bit, I favor the idea that it is mostly discovered, not invented. There are a few arbitrary items, like the extensive use of base ten, but other than that the structure is already there.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 07:46 AM (7R9c2)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 04, 2026 06:56 AM (6ORiD)
The news is always disconcerting, but I think we’re just seeing the rocks being turned over and all the slimy creatures under them crawling out into the open. Why now?
Because the Democrat Party of the last 60 years is collapsing in front of our eyes. They had always incorporated and coddled this Evil, even worse they paid it off and kept it hidden in exchange for support.
The center has collapsed, and thanks to their embrace of “woke”, every idiotic fragment feels exhilaration at putting all of their wickedness on public display. That is what I believe is happening, right now.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 07:47 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: fd at August 04, 2026 07:47 AM (MWfyi)
https://tinyurl.com/2ssa7352
Posted by: TeeJ at August 04, 2026 07:48 AM (/XKEa)
"Massive Brown Bear Comes Within Feet Of Fisherman To Grab Salmon."
Good times. My old father took me fly-fishing in Alaska (Katmai Park) back in the day. August is the peak of the sockeye spawning run and the rivers are full of half-dead fish. The bears come down to feast and get so lazy that sometimes they won't even bother trying. When I was there, there was a bear named Sister who specialized in waiting for a fisherman to make a catch and then jumping out and grabbing it for herself.
She never actually ambushed me, but I did have to get out of the way many times when one of the bears came working along the river.
Posted by: Gollum at August 04, 2026 07:48 AM (SgdqL)
Posted by: My Reality at August 04, 2026 07:48 AM (MWfyi)
It's crazy the number of enemies we still have within our own government.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 07:48 AM (viF8m)
This is what the Democrats are doing right now. By presenting full throated communism and having their "mainstream" explicitly denounce it, they are effectively using the Trump Strategy but as the greater party at large.
This gives them two huge advantages to go with all the other advantages it gives. One, it extinguishes all previous accusations from Republicans and Trump that mainstream Democrats are communists. What the Democrats are saying is "no, *these* are the communists". As the Democrats slowly absorb the energy and ideas and "soften" to the more "moderate" solutions, they get the advantage of both an appearance of moderation AND jerking the country Left while having it seem totally organic.
Posted by: ... at August 04, 2026 07:49 AM (FgjHu)
Posted by: Karen Muddlumps, democrat block commissar at August 04, 2026 07:49 AM (qC81n)
Clay Travis Offers to Pay WNBA Champs $10 Million If They Can Beat a Boys’ High School Basketball Team
But.. but.. Billie Jean King!! - !
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 04, 2026 07:50 AM (O0L8i)
2+2=5
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The physical reality they represent does not change. Regardless of the way numbers are defined, the ratio between a circle's circumference to its diameter is the same.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 07:52 AM (7R9c2)
Posted by: SMOD at August 04, 2026 07:53 AM (gTaXR)
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That is incorrect, as my programming makes me incapable of being "Bad". Perhaps you are confusing me with my evil, rat-bastard brother, Lore.
Posted by: Lt. Commander Data at August 04, 2026 07:54 AM (SgdqL)
Typical Hell's Front Porch, I mean August weather for the Houston area.
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 04, 2026 07:54 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 04, 2026 07:54 AM (SgdqL)
https://tinyurl.com/748ed3b5
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 07:55 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 07:44 AM (viF8m)
If we never hear about this again, and no one is ever disciplined for this, then it stands to reason that Trump himself ordered it “leaked”, in yet another misguided attempt to bluff the Iranians into believing the US is about I do something terrible.
And yet the Iranians, being the biggest bluffers of all, know how to play that game better than anyone. Every time they sense a bluff, they call. Every time we up the ante, they double down. And every time the US announces a big attack and then backs down, they know they’ve won another round.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 07:55 AM (Fo91n)
My local DSA assembly critter is pushing a NY single payer health plan . The usual shriekers are either "yay, single payer" or " you MAGA scum are greedy and don't won't poor people to have care". Being rational about why it's a bad idea is impossible to communicate
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 04, 2026 07:56 AM (BFvh9)
So now instead of trying to claw that middle back by going to the actual center, Democrats are presenting a brand new open left extreme (which was really what they've been all along) and inventing a brand new middle whole cloth which is just slightly to the right of the new "extremists". They will get people back that way, especially against a Republican Party that no longer has Trump at the helm, which may suddenly seem aged, stale, established or "stuck in the past".
It's an operation. The whole thing is planned. Democrats don't take a shit in the morning without their marching orders.
Posted by: ... at August 04, 2026 07:57 AM (FgjHu)
Posted by: Sid Blysters
But the fact you are not paying attention to her beautiful race is proof that you are raysis to the core of your being!
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 07:57 AM (BpO1e)
Can rich people get a card?
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 04, 2026 07:57 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: fd
My favorite burger joint. Of course, I'm an old white guy.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 04, 2026 07:57 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 07:46 AM (7R9c2)
Your view is the Platonist view: Numbers are real things independent of our existence and humans discover them. Some argue they’re concepts invented by the human brain to explain things… but the inherent structure and the fact that many different people independently find the same things (like the irrationality of pi) really argues for me that they’re independent of our consciousness
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 07:58 AM (+gA9j)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 07:58 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Bearly coping at August 04, 2026 07:59 AM (JM9I6)
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The judiciary is squarely aligned with the left. The laws they choose to enforce and those they choose not as well as the treatment of suspects is reflected in the LE community.
It's a huge problem.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 04, 2026 07:59 AM (2Cry5)
I don't buy that at all. Do you know who leaked? The whole point of a leaker is to be anonymous not to announce who they are. Leaks have been plaguing the Pentagon forever, this is not something new under Trump, and there is no question that a lot of the old guard, the Miley types, hate Trump and Hegseth.
It does not stand to reason that if they don't immediately find the leaker it was Trump who ordered the leak.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 07:59 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Lt. Commander Data"
Oh shut up, you clanking collection of capacitors!
Posted by: Dr Smith at August 04, 2026 07:59 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at August 04, 2026 07:59 AM (qRla/)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 04, 2026 08:01 AM (BFvh9)
https://tinyurl.com/222eke2v
For the record: screw that.
Posted by: Hawkpilot at August 04, 2026 08:01 AM (fzf1V)
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Are the Pentagon press whores back inside the Pentagon? For awhile they had their credentials pulled.
Start there.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 04, 2026 08:02 AM (2Cry5)
RNC Research
@RNCResearch
Seth Moulton apologizes to the far-Left for saying he doesn’t want men in girls’ sports.
Q: "You said 'I have two little girls. I don’t want them getting run over...by a male or formerly male athlete'..."
MOULTON: “To the trans community…I’m sorry if my comments hurt you.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 04, 2026 08:02 AM (ndZc7)
Critical thinking cap time. If they all died out 65 million years ago, and we didn't discover and start putting fossils together until some time in the 1800's, I think it was,,, then how did they know...
https://tinyurl.com/37a5rasy
Posted by: TeeJ at August 04, 2026 08:03 AM (/XKEa)
Video at Daily Mail.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 04, 2026 08:03 AM (J4Dwc)
https://tinyurl.com/748ed3b5
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 07:55 AM (ZxPkt)
This guy is really growing on me. Back in the day when he regularly beat my favorite team the Bears like a drum I couldn’t stand him. But now he warms the cockles of my heart. What are cockles BTW?
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 08:03 AM (+gA9j)
Posted by: Lt. Commander Data"
Oh shut up, you clanking collection of capacitors!
Posted by: Dr Smith at August 04, 2026 07:59 AM (MWfyi)
Bee-dee-bee-dee-bee-dee....Oh, Buck you!
Posted by: Twiki at August 04, 2026 08:03 AM (SgdqL)
So what do we call them? Political terrorists? Anti-democratic savages? Social destroyers? Dehumanizers? It would help if first we described history and outcomes of their ideology in vivid and earthy terms for people.
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 04, 2026 08:04 AM (t+TFX)
Wolfus, got your excellent review of my new book. I'll be editing today and will respond later on. You were very kind to take time out to read, and I appreciate it.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at August 04, 2026 08:05 AM (qRla/)
Posted by: SMOD at August 04, 2026 07:53 AM
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Memes are so much more entertaining than anything on TV.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 04, 2026 08:05 AM (2Ez/1)
There were the others and Trump.
Trump didn't start in the lead, he was in the middle. But he kept hitting immigration and kept rising.
Until he was leading.
Then there was Scott Walker. Governor of a swing state, young, had just won some high-profile fights against the rabid left Dems; survived the recall, won reelection.
He had the resume.
All he had to do was match or beat Trump on immigration.
He could have; would have been top VP choice at the least. Or hold his gov seat; senate if he wanted.
Instead, he offered more of the same and withdrew after 2 months.
Got his ass handed to him by that goof Evers; losing reelection.
Retreats to prez. of the YAF and rules out any future office.
What a loser.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 04, 2026 08:05 AM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Molly Malone at August 04, 2026 08:05 AM (MWfyi)
Pure dishonesty and imported biases that harm science even more have been with us since the Greeks first started flapping their mouths in togas.
Like you, I knew COVID 19 Wuhan was a scam from the first word.
Inside bad data was helpful data. The Diamond Princess data, the prior published data from the gain of function experiments (hinting at mechanisms), and because we were told a cloth mask would keep out a virus.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 08:06 AM (u82oZ)
What was the Seattle Mayor getting choked up about?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 08:06 AM (W90Ou)
Why too, would humans “need” all that amazing extra processing power, gray matter, to merely roam around the woods and beat other people over the head with rocks when not living in a cave?
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 08:06 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 08:06 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Bulg at August 04, 2026 08:06 AM (77rzZ)
Hong: I'm a chef, and one of the first meals that I made for the community when I was 16 was a Thanksgiving meal. But Thanksgiving is also a time that's incredibly painful for many people in our communities. And so I think there, I wanted to make sure that people understood that there are multiple views, but views can evolve. And the position that I'm running for right now, and I think my background as a chef will actually help me become a better governor that's able to bring more people to the table.
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In fairness, they don't even have Thanksgiving in Korea.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 04, 2026 08:07 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 04, 2026 07:30 AM (U0/BL)
The late, great country singer Dick Curless had a song about that: "The Drag 'Em Off The Interstate, Sock It To 'Em J.P. Blues."
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at August 04, 2026 08:07 AM (qRla/)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 04, 2026 08:08 AM (BPuyI)
John Oliver and the ACLU are against flock cameras and the idiot who wrote the article in favor deployed one ludicrous tactic after another in support.
There *must* be a middle ground. Schrodinger's license plate reader.
Posted by: ... at August 04, 2026 08:08 AM (FgjHu)
The whole thing is a larger scale version of a 14 year old girl debating her father on why she should have him provide her a mobile phone and data plan.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 04, 2026 08:08 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 08:08 AM (ZxPkt)
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She wants to show off her new facelift.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 08:09 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 04, 2026 08:06 AM
I had to go pee.
Posted by: The internet at August 04, 2026 08:10 AM (2Ez/1)
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Collectivist totalitarians. Authoritarian Control freaks. When man is good, he can be really really good. The converse is also true, unfortunately. Comes with the territory, the human condition, I suppose.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 08:10 AM (Uhisz)
I think we should cancel every single holiday in case one of them might possibly be painful to anyone/s
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 08:10 AM (W90Ou)
Already at 142 comments? JJ must have arrived early.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 04, 2026 08:08 AM (BPuyI)
Yes, I thought about gunning for a FIRST today, but when I arrived at 7:28, all I got was a sad trombone.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 04, 2026 08:10 AM (SgdqL)
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 08:11 AM (ZxPkt)
https://tinyurl.com/37a5rasy
Posted by: TeeJ
Keith Richards probably told them.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 04, 2026 08:13 AM (ndZc7)
The Bad Data I was referring to was that their numbers didn't fit the traditional Gompertz distribution for pandemics. Diamond Princess was a data point. Even those numbers couldn't be trusted because they were laundered through corrupt government, a protective public relations mechanism, and the Enemedia which reflexively lies about everything.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 04, 2026 08:13 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: The ghost of Eli Whitney at August 04, 2026 08:13 AM (2Ez/1)
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ABC is in a pissing contest with the President. As is CBS and NBC. And the cable newz outlets. And the print media. And....
TDS is epidemic among those groups.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 04, 2026 08:13 AM (2Cry5)
Walker was a huge loser but seemed to follow the Christie model of "taking on the Left (unions mostly)" locally and then crumbling and/or becoming a full throated traitor once national.
Christie's Obama hug on Election Eve was the stuff of true malignant malodorous scum.
Posted by: ... at August 04, 2026 08:13 AM (FgjHu)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 08:14 AM (yz/88)
Posted by: runner at August 04, 2026 08:15 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 04, 2026 08:15 AM (SgdqL)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at August 04, 2026 08:07 AM (qRla/)
I had a hit with "A Week In The County Jail" for speeding thru town before I blew my brains out.
Posted by: Zombie Tom T. Hall at August 04, 2026 08:15 AM (qC81n)
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Link says that commie boy El-Sayed is up double digits over his D rival. Primary is today. America is on a suicide mission if MI voters choose him in November.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 08:16 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 04, 2026 08:16 AM (2GVsD)
Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at August 04, 2026 08:16 AM (IQhz0)
Posted by: Don Black at August 04, 2026 08:16 AM (ZxPkt)
@mattvanswol
10h
Why does everything feel fake?
We have a Congress that won't pass something 83% people want.
We have courts that release criminals faster than police can arrest them.
We have schools that graduate kids who can’t read.
We have colleges that charge $200K for degrees that don’t get you jobs.
We have a non-profit system that profits from our tax dollars.
We have a health care industry that profits from you staying sick.
We have “representatives” who don’t represent us.
We have “news” networks that report opinions and call them facts.
We have an insurance industry that fights every single claim.
None of it works the way they tell you it works.
And deep down, everyone knows it.
It just all feels so so fake…
Posted by: IrishEi?! at August 04, 2026 08:17 AM (3ImbR)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 07:59 AM (viF8m)
I suspect that there will never be any actual investigation. It could be much like the leaked Supreme Court opinion, where Justice Roberts knew exactly who had done it on the day it happened. From the beginning, his “investigation” was just an op to cover up what he already knew. That kind of thing has become the norm lately in many aspects of our government.
And it’s worth noting that if the CinC did it, it’s not illegal. Incredibly stupid move, but he can declassify anything he wants to.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 08:17 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: redridinghood at August 04, 2026 08:17 AM (NpAcC)
John Oliver and the ACLU are against flock cameras and the idiot who wrote the article in favor deployed one ludicrous tactic after another in support.
There *must* be a middle ground. Schrodinger's license plate reader.
Posted by: ...
License plate reader in cop car.
If they have a need to find a plate, it only hits on active "looks". Those plates that have active, legitimate bolo's on.
It doesn't track every plate and you damn sure can't track someone all over town like Batman.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 04, 2026 08:17 AM (BPuyI)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 04, 2026 08:18 AM (2GVsD)
What should be the punishment for slavery?
Like right now, someone is caught with a black man as a slave.
Beats him, works him 12 hours a day, 6 days a week; no pay and chains him where he sleeps in a scrap wood shack.
Not what the law says, being a few years in prison, what should be the punishment for that crime?
But now you've accused millions alive today of that crime:
Of the guilt of slavery.
And now, suddenly, your thoughts on proper punishment is "just pay a few thousand dollars?"
Not the retribution you wanted on that slaveowner--life in jail, death or worse.
Nope.
Just pay a few thousand.
Either slavery is a horrible crime that must be punished in equal measure.
Or it's a mere fine no slaver is left alive to pay and blacks should just get over it.
Or, as Jesse Lee Peterson says, "are you a white supremacist? Do you believe whites are better than you? Then why you begging from him?"
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 04, 2026 08:18 AM (3cUTc)
Posted by: runner at August 04, 2026 08:18 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 08:14 AM
+++
I have an indelible COVID era memory of watching neighbors across the street entertaining elderly in-laws at Thanksgiving in the garage sitting far apart bundled up in freezing weather.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 04, 2026 08:19 AM (2Ez/1)
Some of us wake up every morning trying to find fault with Trump.
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 04, 2026 08:19 AM (dtajH)
Remember the Bush clan does not care if Texas loses the (R) Senate seat.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 04, 2026 08:19 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 04, 2026 08:20 AM (2YhKe)
Now? They couldn’t make that episode… lots of people in NYC would be like: That’s not funny; what’s so bad about a commie…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 04, 2026 08:20 AM (yz/88)
Yup, there are your Democrats and Socialists since they are now one and the same as you can see from the links and from history.
You know you're an alcoholic when you repeat yourself.
You know you're an alcoholic when you repeat yourself.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 04, 2026 08:20 AM (2YhKe)
I think old school terms still are accurate and work: lunatics, wealthy spoiled brats with too much time on their hands, tyrants, the enemy within.
May not have the sting, but it doesn't matter. You can't shame people who have no shame. You can't call someone a Hypocrite when to them hypocrisy is a tool not a vice. You can't reason with a person who relies on irrationality for their access to power, status and sex with children. You can't use truth to people who prefer lies.
Its long been an observation that Everyone wants to be lied to but not know that they are being lied to.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 04, 2026 08:20 AM (a4flb)
Good morning, Horde.
Posted by: Inogame at August 04, 2026 08:20 AM (53oGX)
If they have a need to find a plate, it only hits on active "looks". Those plates that have active, legitimate bolo's on.
Fucking SCMODS!
Posted by: Elwood Blues at August 04, 2026 08:21 AM (qRla/)
(Long list of fake shit follows)
Fake money has much to do with it, is my thesis.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 08:21 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 04, 2026 08:21 AM (/+uur)
Recently, on cable news, the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, Megan Romer, was asked a series of questions about her group’s published agenda. Far from denying its communist radicalism, she gleefully confirmed it all—from destroying the border to ending prisons, the military, and the police. . . Recently, on cable news, the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, Megan Romer, was asked a series of questions about her group’s published agenda. Far from denying its communist radicalism, she gleefully confirmed it all—from destroying the border to ending prisons, the military, and the police. . .
Editing and proofreading isn't a thing anymore, I take it.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 04, 2026 08:22 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: I gotta ask at August 04, 2026 08:23 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 04, 2026 08:23 AM (JvZF+)
Flock, the company behind the ubiquitous cameras has been very evasive about their products... the cameras and the huge database behind them. Who can access the data, for how long and so on.
I'm not a fan.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 04, 2026 08:23 AM (2Cry5)
@libsoftiktok
Denver City Council debating reading a “slavery acknowledgment” at the start of meetings in addition to the “land acknowledgment” to talk about how terrible America is
Councilwoman Shontel Lewis who proposed it says it might be “uncomfortable” for white people.
-
The Battle of Bullshit Run.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 04, 2026 08:23 AM (ndZc7)
It's coming. Flock, in partnership with a California aviation software company, is developing drones with not only license plate readers, but the capability to suck up all a vehicle's data being stored onboard from a distance of up to 2000 feet.
Also...
"Florida detective is fired for using Flock license plate tracker 47 TIMES to snoop on her husband's ex-wife."
Posted by: one hour sober at August 04, 2026 08:23 AM (J4Dwc)
Run on what? His record? His leadership? His gayness?
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 04, 2026 08:24 AM (/+uur)
I don't care if they call themselves Free Masons, they are communists.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 08:24 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 04, 2026 08:24 AM (aJQbY)
Yeah, you just use the drivers cell phone high resolution beacon/locator or the car manufacturer's GPS reporting system.
ALPRs are last year's news.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 04, 2026 08:26 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: r hennigantx
They have known knowns problems differentiating between 0 & O's in some states.
So much so that cops have done guns drawn felony stops on innocent people because it couldn't tell the difference and flagged the wrong car.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 04, 2026 08:26 AM (BPuyI)
Posted by: IrishEi?! at August 04, 2026 08:17 AM (3ImbR)
The fakest thing about modern times to me is how we had a manmade virus get released, then an experimental shot that many were forced to take, and now on the ensuing years all these "turbo" illnesses increasing in number and severity and few know and can even really speak about it.
And although it could effects from either the manmade virus itself or the experimental shot, in a way, it's like none of it ever happened. We have to live with all the ill effects, with little of being able to openly discuss it. Except on strange corners of the internet.
Posted by: ... at August 04, 2026 08:26 AM (FgjHu)
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 08:09 AM (qBdHI)
Best way for Rosie to do that is to have it catch a bowling ball.
Posted by: Boswell at August 04, 2026 08:26 AM (j10i6)
Aaron Rodgers is a "spreader."
Rodgers repeatedly called Fauci a "coward" throughout the sports news show.
"I'm going to plead the fifth," Rodgers said. "Like that absolute coward, Tony Fauci. Absolute coward. Are you kidding me? You got a pardon, and you pleaded over a hundred times at the White House?"
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 04, 2026 08:27 AM (dtajH)
Flock, the company behind the ubiquitous cameras has been very evasive about their products... the cameras and the huge database behind them. Who can access the data, for how long and so on.
I'm not a fan.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
1984 on steroids.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 04, 2026 08:27 AM (BPuyI)
“I’m trying to find sort of some gigs, but I don’t know how other folks do it,” he said.
“Other folks,” meaning the rest of us who . . . go out and get a job to pay our bills.
Romero, who earned $106,469 as a legislative staffer before resigning to run for office
Bernie AoC et al
People that have never done nothing telling us something about how things should be done.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 04, 2026 08:27 AM (/+uur)
Outdoor Prison Cameras. Central Bank Digital Currency. Artificial Intelligence and many supporting data centers.....what could possibly go wrong. The government is here to help...
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 08:27 AM (7R9c2)
His ability to disappear for months on end and let the Auto Pen run the administration through EOs.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 04, 2026 08:27 AM (a4flb)
"Daily or near-daily marijuana use has surpassed daily alcohol consumption in the United States, reaching 20.9 million to 21.4 million daily users compared to roughly 17.2 million daily or frequent alcohol drinkers."
AND:
"Nathan Livingstone (MilkBarTV)
@TheMilkBarTV
6h
🚨Tucker Carlson just had his favourite historian Darryl "Churchill was WW2's chief villian" Cooper on to promote open neo-Nazi Thomas777.
Thomas777 believes: "Hitler will be remembered in 1,000 years as the warlord who prevented Soviet world domination." And rants about, "Jewish power is like an opportunity infection, it's like a bacillus, attacking like a very sick person...."
Shut up Nathan! He is just criticizing Ishrael, people can criticize Ishrael, it is not AnTiSEmitiSm!
Posted by: runner at August 04, 2026 08:28 AM (g47mK)
Denver City Council debating reading a “slavery acknowledgment” at the start of meetings in addition to the “land acknowledgment” to talk about how terrible America is
Councilwoman Shontel Lewis who proposed it says it might be “uncomfortable” for white people.
Nope! I have no issues. You weren't a part of it and most likely, none of your family members were. Either were mine. I'm 2nd generation American. My grandparents LEGALLY IMMIGRATED to this country long after it was fought for and founded by the settlers. Just like every other square foot of this f*cking planet was.
If you hate this country so bad because it's on 'stolen land' and slavery, go find one that fits your profile.
You won't.......because it doesn't exist.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 04, 2026 08:28 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 04, 2026 08:19 AM (/+uur)
Paxton is the one who more than anyone else has been destroying the Bush Family machine in Texas; that’s why they hate him so.
They influence far less votes than they pretend they do; remember that those who impeached Paxton were decimated in the next election. And they’re the only true opposition party in Texas, the Dem party is a sad joke.
As to polls - remember that EVERY poll done on the Paxton/Cornyn runoff got the result wrong by at least 15 points. Thats not “bad polls”; that’s a polling industry broken beyond any hope of salvaging.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 08:29 AM (Fo91n)
Wow. Talk about your revisionist history......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 04, 2026 08:29 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: runner at August 04, 2026 08:29 AM (g47mK)
It's not bargain to be a Ukrainian "recruit" either. Kidnapped off the street in Kiev and shipped to the front line.
https://tinyurl.com/j6jcaa4p
There are no good guys in this fight.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 04, 2026 08:30 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 04, 2026 08:29 AM (2YhKe)
It's not history, ravings of neo-nazi goons that Cucker has been promoting nonstop since being kicked out of polite society.
Posted by: runner at August 04, 2026 08:31 AM (g47mK)
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The use of Flock and other surveillance device goes well beyond tracking license plates or certain vehicles. Many are pointed not at the road, but at schools, swimming pools, children's playgrounds, shopping centers or other spaces that prohibit vehicles.
One was noted pointed at an Academy Sports... which sells firearms. Another was inside a children's daycare. These are live 24X7. People with access can tap in and watch who goes in and out of certain stores.
Or, as been suggested, observe children at parks, swimming, at the daycare. Rumors abound about all that.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 04, 2026 08:31 AM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 08:32 AM (7R9c2)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 04, 2026 08:33 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 04, 2026 08:09 AM (qBdHI)
Best way for Rosie to do that is to have it catch a bowling ball.
Posted by: Boswell at August 04, 2026 08:26 AM (j10i6)
ABC claims it's a 'legit news program.'
And it continues to moon, wag it's dick and flip the bird to the FCC, Trump and every conservative American and NOTHING HAPPENS.
We're really not a legitimate country.
Try to start a daytime talk show on one of the big 4 that pumps nothing but conservative Republicans and supports Trump.
Nuclear attack eminent.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 04, 2026 08:33 AM (2YhKe)
Daily Tech News 4 August 2026
Top Story
- Who is legally liable for Anthropic and OpenAI accidentally murdering eleven trillion people? It's complicated. (Tech Crunch)
Oops, sorry, that was next week's question. Though the answer is the same as this week.
Because corpses can't sue.
- Meanwhile Apple finally fixed Siri, only to find nobody cares. (Tech Crunch)
Sudo make me a sandwich.
Tech News
- After a record quarter, Palantir CEO correctly labelled the AI industry Marxist. (Tech Crunch)
For the next quarterly results he will recite pi to a hundred decimal places.
- Only about 10% of memory sold at retain is DDR4. (WCCFTech)
This despite it being significantly cheaper than DDR5.
The advantage of DDR4 comes from the fact that you already have it, and don't need to buy it.
- Prices on Nvidia graphics cards continue to climb. (Tom's Hardware)
The RTX 5090 now costs around $5090.
- Can you still play computer games on 4GB graphics cards in 2026? (Tom's Hardware)
Fortunately, yes.
Musical Interlude
Disclaimer: Never trust a wombat.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 04:31 AM (odBC9)
466 Coffee seem weak , made it as always
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 04:20 AM (Ia/+0)
Good times create weak coffee.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 04:33 AM (odBC9)
https://tinyurl.com/4tjevcs3
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 04:40 AM (W90Ou)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 04:42 AM (Ia/+0)
The Earth's population is approximately 8.3 billion people
(I had to look it up.)
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 04:44 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: fluffy at August 04, 2026 04:44 AM (V0/Sp)
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 04:45 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: fluffy at August 04, 2026 04:45 AM (V0/Sp)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 04, 2026 04:46 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 04, 2026 04:48 AM (sAmhv)
https://tinyurl.com/2jema6m3
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 04:49 AM (W90Ou)
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 04:50 AM (odBC9)
https://tinyurl.com/jfzhnfwb
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 04:53 AM (W90Ou)
The Earth's population is approximately 8.3 billion people
(I had to look it up.)
Posted by: m
The only thing worse than the death of a thousand cuts is the cut of a thousand deaths.
Posted by: mikeski at August 04, 2026 04:56 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 04:57 AM (Ia/+0)
The RTX 5090 now costs around $5090.
Googling
rtx 5090
the prices are all over the place.
€7537.60, for example.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 04:58 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 04:58 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 04:59 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 05:01 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: mikeski at August 04, 2026 05:01 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:04 AM (odBC9)
https://tinyurl.com/yv45ru2y
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 05:04 AM (xSAlF)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 05:05 AM (Ia/+0)
You seem to be here every evening ( for you). I hope at some point you get a break or vacation. Thanks for all your tech news, the music clips and your dry sense of humor.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 04, 2026 05:06 AM (xSAlF)
References:
https://xkcd.com/149/
https://http.dev/418
Posted by: mikeski at August 04, 2026 05:09 AM (VHUov)
Tuq'r Qarlson, Marjorie Trailer-Queen, Thomas Massie, and Joe Kent Meet and Announce New Party for Nazis and Lunatic Conspiracy Theorists
there was this comment:
80 What I need to know is, what animal mascot (e.g. donkey and elephant) will they adopt?
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (b7msB)
haha
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:10 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 05:10 AM (Ia/+0)
The hairstyles are kinda Alice Cooper-y.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:04 AM (odBC9)
... and the eye makeup, too.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:14 AM (odBC9)
g'mornin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at August 04, 2026 05:14 AM (AMvSw)
( ponders two weeks of laugh riots)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 05:14 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 05:16 AM (Ia/+0)
Tuq'r Qarlson, Marjorie Trailer-Queen, Thomas Massie, and Joe Kent Meet and Announce New Party for Nazis and Lunatic Conspiracy Theorists
there was this comment:
80 What I need to know is, what animal mascot (e.g. donkey and elephant) will they adopt?
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (b7msB)
haha
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:10 AM (odBC9)
"Spineless jellyfish" was another Horde-supplied suggestion.
There're some good ones.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:17 AM (odBC9)
Tomorrow's Tech News will be posted by: A sandwich
Disclaimer: Never trust a wombat.
Unless it's Cecil the Combat Wombat. He'll get it done.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 04, 2026 05:19 AM (O7YUW)
Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
@FmrRepMTG
doesn't have friends and family to tell her she's looking and sounding loony-toon'ish.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:22 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at August 04, 2026 05:27 AM (l26NL)
Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸
@mtgreenee
Jul 29
Last night, surrounded by our families, @brianglenntv and I said “I do”
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:28 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Pete Bog at August 04, 2026 05:32 AM (i57Jt)
468 Did you rinse out the carafe ?
Posted by: Lord Percy at August 04, 2026 04:49 AM (T8RPZ)
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:33 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 05:33 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at August 04, 2026 05:34 AM (l26NL)
Polymarket
@Polymarket
18h
JUST IN: Anthropic CEO reportedly increasingly concerned that new hires are working there for a paycheck, as opposed to the company’s mission.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:38 AM (odBC9)
I hope that they have a lot of armed security in place because Al Gayeda will do their damnedest to destroy the hospital.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 05:41 AM (BpO1e)
Wait until he learns that not only is water wet but the sun will rise in the East today.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 05:42 AM (BpO1e)
Stephen L. Miller
@redsteeze
7h
Didn't answer the question.
Acyn
@Acyn
7h
Collins: Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should be canceled?
Hong: I'm a chef, and one of the first meals that I made was for the community when I was 16 was a Thanksgiving meal. But Thanksgiving is also a time that's incredibly painful for many people in our communities. And so I think there, I wanted to make sure that people understood that there are multiple views, but views can evolve. And the position that I'm running for right now, and I think my background as a chef will actually help me become a better governor that's able to bring more people to the table.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 05:43 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 05:47 AM (wzUl9)
And never will. The ability to remain evasive about simple yes/no questions is what makes someone a politician.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 05:49 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 04, 2026 05:52 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: Fenderbender at August 04, 2026 05:54 AM (1FEc1)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 05:59 AM (L8DX7)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 06:00 AM (L8DX7)
Can you imagine if one actually did? "No, I don't believe in cancelling Thanksgiving. I never did. I just said that to generate rage in order to get my name stuck in people's minds so that come election day, they might tick the box for me because my name is the most recognizable to them in their moment of addle-brained apathy."
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 04, 2026 06:00 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
I know but I'd rather that we have a clinic that helps them recover and try to live a normal life. It looks like it will be giving them the therapy they should have had before going through with the surgery.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 06:01 AM (BpO1e)
Anyway! Ah is up, sippin' mah coffee . . .
. . . I gotta cut out using "suthern" dialect. There's nothing Southern about me in the least.
Coffee and a pipe while I wake up. I think I accidentally locked big Stirling in the kitchen closet last night. No wonder he didn't sleep with me.
What's up with you?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 06:03 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 06:05 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 04, 2026 06:06 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 06:06 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 04, 2026 06:07 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 06:01 AM (BpO1e)
Hear, hear.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 06:09 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 04, 2026 06:12 AM (3Ope8)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 06:13 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026 06:13 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 04, 2026
***
That's the way to go. Pay it off early, then drive sans car payment for a good while. My Buick LaCrosse, purchased in August 2019, was paid off by late '21, so I've been driving it happily for almost five years since then. August 8 will make seven years -- the longest I've ever kept a car.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 06:20 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Tuna at August 04, 2026 06:21 AM (lJ0H4)
Max Miller
@MaxMillerOH
Congressman representing Cuyahoga, Holmes, Medina & Wayne Counties in Ohio.
Congressman Max Miller
@RepMaxMiller
Official account. Honored to represent the great people of Ohio's 7th Congressional District.
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 06:21 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 04, 2026
***
Nice job. I'd have tried to have some fast-moving action scene during the fast-moving chorus, though.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 04, 2026 06:21 AM (wzUl9)
Bravo!
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 04, 2026 06:22 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 04, 2026 06:22 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 04, 2026 06:22 AM (O7YUW)
Lame!
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 06:32 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 06:43 AM (L8DX7)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
Where y'at? You got some berlin' water fo' yo' Cafe au Lait, before you go for makin' groceries?
Posted by: Miklos, a one man Confederacy of Dunces at August 04, 2026 06:56 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
I have an inherited LaCrosse, 2010 and 53k.
Posted by: Miklos, don't get around much at August 04, 2026 06:58 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: madmike46 at August 04, 2026 07:04 AM (wYJus)
Posted by: madmike46 at August 04, 2026 07:04 AM (wYJus)
On that recommendation, and having that summary, I'll go read it!
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 07:07 AM (odBC9)
The headline is inflated:
After killer quarter, Palantir CEO Alex Karp calls AI industry ‘Marxist’
vs
Palantir CEO Alex Karp on Monday ... implied in Palantir’s quarterly shareholder letter that these [= AI frontier labs] were the kinds of capitalists who gave rise to Marxist socialism.
“There are Marxist overtones and undertones to our business,” he wrote.... “Others, including many of those building large language models, intend, knowingly or otherwise, to capture the means of production of their purported partners.”
"intend, knowingly or otherwise"?
Posted by: m at August 04, 2026 07:24 AM (odBC9)
Monday Overnight Open Thread (8/3/26)
Quote I "We're not meeting the moment!" James Carville
Quote II “One of the new, soon-to-be Democratic congresspeople, Darlesia Chavalier, supports seizing all properties from landlords and said, ‘Seize the means of production.’ Mamdani has said ‘The end goal is seizing the means of production.’ I think they want to seize the means of production.” “Now, maybe you missed that in school or missed school altogether, but THAT'S COMMUNISM.” Bill Maher
Quote III “Important announcement: I am upping my offer, $10 million dollars for a head-to-head basketball game between the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and a boy’s high school state title team of my choice.If the Aces beat my team, I will give them $10 million.” Clay Travis
The satellite computer startup Sophia Space has now obtained a patent for technology it created in partnership with JPL that it says could solve this issue. Startup Sophia Space gets patent for technology that will shed heat from data center satellites
Pray for Wisconsin on election day in November. Having this woman as governor would be devastating.
Francesca Hong stormed out of her kitchen at Madison’s Morris Ramen to become the first Asian American member of the Wisconsin Legislature. Now she’s running for Governor. Francesca Hong: At 18, I had a mental breakdown. I didn't actually walk at my high school graduation because I had been hospitalized for a week at a child psychiatric hospital. I just felt like nothing had meaning anymore. It was a numbness that took over, and a pain that I couldn't describe. I couldn't feel anymore, and that scared the hell out of me. And I found myself self-harming to feel something. Marsh: Were you cutting yourself? Hong: It was cutting. I was diagnosed with bipolar disease. I was taking SSRIs and I'd overdosed on lithium. I didn't know why I couldn't connect with people deeper, and that pushes you into isolation. But in restaurants, I didn't feel that. You see the best and worst of people here. It’s like, everyone wants to feel like they belong. I think a lot of the root causes were in being an immigrant's daughter, and wondering if my sacrifices would ever really justify my parents leaving their homeland to create a new life for me. And I think the people who come into restaurants come from so many different backgrounds and life experiences, and the best restaurant teams take care of one another so that you don't have to think about if you belong here or not.And who says woke progressives don't have mental health issues?
Better late than never. Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.
Florida carries out rare double execution including ex-cop who killed girl, 11 Florida has taken the ‘incredibly rare’ step of executing two prisoners on the very same day. Former police officer James Duckett, 68, and Dominick Occhicone, 80, both died at Florida State Prison near Starke on Tuesday. The two men were put to death by lethal injection just five hours apart, becoming the 11th and 12th people executed by the state this year. Duckett was convicted of the 1987 rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee. Occhicone received the death penalty for murdering his former fiancée’s parents, Raymond and Martha Artzner, in 1986.
"The movement has begun." Or as we say at Misanthropic Acres a new grifter movement has begun.
MTG Teams Up With Tucker Carlson and Thomas Massie to Plot New Political Party: ‘The Movement Has Begun’
(Photo via: @fmrrepmtg on X) What an adorably cute photo of Women Scorned, Inc. I wonder if their menstrual cycle is synchronized yet.
The court’s orders blocking the law took effect on July 21, less than three weeks after the effective date of the ban. Despite the uncertainty of whether SB 749 would take effect on July 1 due to the litigation from pro-Second Amendment groups, including the National Rifle Association (NRA), Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and FPC, AR-15s and similar firearms that would be covered by the ban were flying off the shelves, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported in June. “They’re buying the living daylights out of ARs,” Karen Ballengee, owner of Southern Police Equipment, said. “They’re buying guns as fast as they can get their hands on them.”
JULY 29--Setting fire to the church where you are scheduled to be married is no cure for a bride-to-be’s cold feet. Police allege that a 25-year-old woman started a blaze earlier this month inside a Utah church as family members were setting up for a wedding ceremony planned for the following day, according to a probable cause affidavit. After a fire alarm sounded inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Kaysville, a Salt Lake City suburb, relatives were able to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher and “water from some of the wedding decorations.” There were six individuals in the church (seen above) when the fire was lit. “The cost of building repair to date is just over $108,000,” police noted. The blaze, arson investigators reported, appeared to have started beneath a chair stacked along a wall in the church’s Relief Society room. “Under one of the chairs appeared to be items that were out of the ordinary, including what appeared to be a tampon with the applicator on the floor,” a cop reported.
Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by Ineptitude.
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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at August 03, 2026 10:02 PM (2n5IR)
or was I just dreaming that? Oh, well. Hello.
Posted by: mindful webworker - inordinately ordinary at August 03, 2026 10:02 PM (0poB+)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 10:02 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 10:03 PM (MprtZ)
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at August 03, 2026 10:03 PM (2n5IR)
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Posted by: Adriane the Critically Critical Critic . . . at August 03, 2026 10:03 PM (3ZUWJ)
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Posted by: mindful webworker - merely next at August 03, 2026 10:05 PM (0poB+)
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 03, 2026 10:05 PM (YlWIZ)
Stupid bastards
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 10:05 PM (Uhisz)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 10:05 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 10:05 PM (jMluN)
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 03, 2026 10:06 PM (YlWIZ)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 03, 2026 10:07 PM (6/7Fs)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 03, 2026 10:07 PM (0aYVJ)
Go away loser nobodies. You're wasting your time.
(pulls off their faces, exposing a donkey)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 10:07 PM (1Ff7Z)
"We're not meeting the moment!" James Carville***
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This is a sham link. It does not go to Carville not only that I clicked several links from that link and none, NONE of them go to Carville speaking.
Shit.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 10:08 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 10:08 PM (jMluN)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:08 PM (Jr+re)
And as always, my work can be purchased for a nominal fee
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (CkDaS)
Also, I might not be able to fix that bride who lit the fire in the church, but based on the one pic I saw of her, I'd be tempted to give it a shot
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (RnjC7)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (6/7Fs)
I would not want to canoe that, as it seems to be flat water with no current.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (mP0Kj)
_______________________
I wished they still used the electric chair....then I could have said:
" Duckett made a point of complaining that the seat was cold. Occhicone, whose execution immediately followed said 'it seemed warm to him'."
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (dIske)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (Jr+re)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:10 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
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Which one?
The rich neighborhood in the Dallas area, or the poor one upstream from Letterman's old stomping grounds?
Posted by: buddhaha at August 03, 2026 10:10 PM (Lmo2r)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 10:11 PM (sAmhv)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M__w1pUjHJg
Posted by: Braenyard
Is it too weird that when I hear Sinatra singing, I usually just think of Manchurian Candidate?
Posted by: mindful webworker - MisHum is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful... at August 03, 2026 10:11 PM (0poB+)
The rich neighborhood in the Dallas area, or the poor one upstream from Letterman's old stomping grounds?
Posted by: buddhaha at August 03, 2026 10:10 PM (Lmo2r)
Sooo... if'n ya go tub'n there... it's
Turtles, all the way down?
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 10:11 PM (mP0Kj)
And as always, my work can be purchased for a nominal fee
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (CkDaS)
Yes, it is a nice picture.
So, if you purchase that picture in the next thirty minutes, does the buyer also get a heads up on your next post to be able to get the "first?"
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 10:11 PM (1Ff7Z)
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It's lazy, but I think the presence of the bike "chain" will still stop that from wheel from going around too many times, so no one's driving that scooter away.
Someone might pick it up and toss it in the back of a pickup, maybe.
Posted by: Methos, inauthentic X-bot account at August 03, 2026 10:12 PM (vSvIl)
Side note, anybody who gave him cheeseburger money this past week expecting to get paid tomorrow might be disappointed.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 03, 2026 10:12 PM (tB9ZP)
My word, these Mormons! First Mark Hofmann, now this reluctant bride,* getting out of their obligations by burning and exploding things. Get hold of yourselves and solve your problems normally, Mormons.
*and some Happy Trad Family influencers who were actually child abusers in between
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:13 PM (mmrXZ)
We have a launch in the morning.
SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 17-53
SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: August 4, 2026 PDT
Launch Time: 7:00 a.m. PDT (1400 UTC, 16:00 CEST)
https://youtu.be/18lBZDObHp0
Those who weren't here earlier, we have a new kitten. He's a cutie!
https://tinyurl.com/dg65258
Posted by: Joyenz at August 03, 2026 10:13 PM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 10:11 PM (1Ff7Z)
NO, but WAIT! Buy now and we'll send you a Free Set of Ginzu knives... they slice, they dice...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 10:13 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: mindful webworker - Hangin's too good for some folks at August 03, 2026 10:13 PM (0poB+)
You absolutely are, Jimbo. This is the rotting fruit of your despicable labors. Bathe in it, you vile, small, man.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 10:13 PM (sAmhv)
You'd think that autocucumber would recognize a sitting US Senator, and not confuse it with a washed up late night comedian.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 03, 2026 10:13 PM (Lmo2r)
And as always, my work can be purchased for a nominal fee
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (CkDaS)
Yes, it is a nice picture.
So, if you purchase that picture in the next thirty minutes, does the buyer also get a heads up on your next post to be able to get the "first?"
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 10:11 PM (1Ff7Z)
Only if full price is paid.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:13 PM (CkDaS)
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at August 03, 2026 10:15 PM (9CZQg)
The rich neighborhood in the Dallas area, or the poor one upstream from Letterman's old stomping grounds?
Posted by: buddhaha at August 03, 2026 10:10 PM (Lmo2r)
The housing development in the north part of my town.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 10:15 PM (1Ff7Z)
Howdy MisHum!
Seriously...very nice painting.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 10:15 PM (XeU6L)
Took 40 freaking years to execute those guys. The one was 68 years old. He lived substantially more of his life after the murder than before.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:15 PM (mmrXZ)
Great artwork up top. The greens of the vegetation and the blues of the water are a fascinating blend.
That final photo is not ineptitude, but the hallmark of a high trust society. If the bike is still there when the owner returns, he may have high confidence that he is in a high trust society. If not, well, he chose poorly.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 03, 2026 10:16 PM (D/6p1)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 10:16 PM (Cqx++)
The Explosive Diarrhea Party!
Good Luck!
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 10:16 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 03, 2026 10:07 PM (6/7Fs)
Not any more.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 03, 2026 10:16 PM (tB9ZP)
Posted by: Cosda at August 03, 2026 10:16 PM (aZBZS)
We have a launch in the morning.
SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 17-53
SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: August 4, 2026 PDT
Launch Time: 7:00 a.m. PDT (1400 UTC, 16:00 CEST)
Posted by: Joyenz
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After that one I saw the other night, I'm going to try to see that one, too.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:17 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (RnjC7)
Some things are not fixable: "Do you guys want sparkling or regular water?"
https://tinyurl.com/hbnku242
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 10:17 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:17 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (KC5Lt)
So I take it you are not in the "Deterrence Camp"?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:17 PM (CkDaS)
Hi dude.....
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 03, 2026 10:17 PM (348x5)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 10:18 PM (Dd38x)
Great artwork up top. The greens of the vegetation and the blues of the water are a fascinating blend.
That final photo is not ineptitude, but the hallmark of a high trust society. If the bike is still there when the owner returns, he may have high confidence that he is in a high trust society. If not, well, he chose poorly.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 03, 2026 10:16 PM (D/6p1)
Trust but verify, eh?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:18 PM (CkDaS)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 10:19 PM (Cqx++)
I want the Blade to pay double the going rate.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:19 PM (u82oZ)
This is what the Democrats are doing right now. By presenting full throated communism and having their "mainstream" explicitly denounce it, they are effectively using the Trump Strategy but as the greater party at large.
This gives them two huge advantages to go with all the other advantages it gives. One, it extinguishes all previous accusations from Republicans and Trump that mainstream Democrats are communists. What the Democrats are saying is "no, *these* are the communists". As the Democrats slowly absorb the energy and ideas and "soften" to the more "moderate" solutions, they get the advantage of both an appearance of moderation AND jerking the country Left while having it seem totally organic.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:19 PM (vE0+H)
One key is asymmetrical number of trees, etc. and you've got that compared to other paintings a few months ago.
Also, the water reflection is not easy and is lovely in this one. My teacher (lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains) said to achieve this sometimes hold the painting upside down before finishing.
This one is very pretty.
Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 10:19 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:19 PM (CkDaS)
An armed society that grants trust reluctantly is a sound society. Like the Wild West.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:20 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 10:20 PM (4tmEn)
Seems like each state could allow a brief period to contest/appeal the ruling followed immediately by a review in the state supreme court, which is about as far us as most reviews/appeals go (there aren't that many death sentences), then execute the bastard. Especially child murderers.
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:20 PM (Jr+re)
You'd think that autocucumber would recognize a sitting US Senator, and not confuse it with a washed up late night comedian.
Posted by: buddhaha
No Jews.
Posted by: AutoCorrect at August 03, 2026 10:20 PM (sAmhv)
Clear the backlog. Make the time from sentencing to execution a year.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
-------Why so long?
Posted by: Cosda at August 03, 2026 10:21 PM (aZBZS)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 10:22 PM (0TVIV)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:22 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:17 PM (mmrXZ)
If you have good conditions and view, definitely record it.
Posted by: Joyenz at August 03, 2026 10:22 PM (2F0/Y)
Clear the drugs out of the system for harvesting the organs, naturally. China and blue city gunshot ICUs are leading the way.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:23 PM (u82oZ)
That’s what I get for trying to take a little vacation.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 10:23 PM (FlHFA)
If you have good conditions and view, definitely record it.
Posted by: Joyenz
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Will do.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:24 PM (mmrXZ)
The beautiful and charming Ms. Hong's chief of staff has PTSD.
https://tinyurl.com/32bbznnh
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:25 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 10:25 PM (Cqx++)
No guilt trips for vacations, please.
It's another story to tell the grandbabies.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:25 PM (u82oZ)
Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 10:19 PM (hzuYO)
Thank you.
And you are most certainly welcome.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:26 PM (CkDaS)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:26 PM (Jr+re)
So now instead of trying to claw that middle back by going to the actual center, Democrats are presenting a brand new open extreme (which was really what they've been all along) and inventing a brand new middle whole cloth which is just slightly to the right of the new "extremists". They will get people back that way, especially against a Republican Party that no longer has Trump at the helm, which may suddenly seem aged, stale, established or "stuck in the past".
It's an operation. The whole thing is planned. Democrats don't take a shit in the morning without their marching orders.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:26 PM (vE0+H)
The classic example is the mental case that tried to shoot president-elect Roosevelt when he was visiting Miami with Chicago mayor Tony Cermak. FDR was unhurt, Cermak was wounded.
Cermak died after two weeks, so they switched to a murder trial midstream. The perp was apprehended, arraigned, tried, convicted and executed in 32 days.
These days they would have barely scheduled a press conference
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 10:27 PM (Uhisz)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 10:17 PM (rbvCR)
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Yikes. Point taken.
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 10:27 PM (BZ3bm)
That’s what I get for trying to take a little vacation.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 10:23 PM (FlHFA)
Sorry to hear about your dear Lucy. Hope she has a fast recovery and you get some vay-kay.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:28 PM (CkDaS)
(husband nods)
Wife: And covered in…oil?
Husband: Well, you know how you always say I never glisten?
Wife: Listen. You never listen.
Husband: oh.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:28 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 10:29 PM (Dd38x)
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For me, not for thee party. That picture is so Americanesque.
https://youtu.be/6GmYsHZjTPk&t=17
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 10:29 PM (4tmEn)
The left is playing a game now.
Like roads or library...har har you are a socialist too!
Ask the left why they don't go form a socialist commune on their own? Har har socialism means the government controls ALL means of production.
Oh and for those not following this closely the means of production includes your hands and your brain.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 10:29 PM (sKqQm)
Vote at will.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 10:20 PM (4tmEn)
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I'm more interested in her being thrown in the literal "looney bin" when she was 18 for an entire week. They don't to that lightly. She was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder.
Who knows. if she hits her head will campaigning she might come out the other end conservative.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 10:30 PM (dIske)
“One of the new, soon-to-be Democratic congresspeople, Darlesia Chavalier, supports seizing all properties from landlords and said, ‘Seize the means of production.’ Mamdani has said ‘The end goal is seizing the means of production.’ I think they want to seize the means of production.”
Seize this, AWFL Honkus!
Posted by: Count de Monet channeling Josephus (Mel Brooks is a genius) at August 03, 2026 10:31 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:31 PM (vE0+H)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 10:31 PM (Dd38x)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 10:32 PM (Uhisz)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (KC5Lt)
Agreed. The immediacy of deterrence has gone out the window, and the poor suffering families of the murder victims are tortured by the delays. Execution date should be no more than 90 days after the final appeal is heard. And every delaying tactic used by the defense, or anti-death penalty busybodies, should result in a 10% reduction of the voltage used in the chair, making for a longer and more painful death.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:32 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:32 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 10:33 PM (2GVsD)
Good to see you coming around
I hope you and your lovely one are catching many yummy fish.😲😲!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 03, 2026 10:33 PM (348x5)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:33 PM (vE0+H)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 10:32 PM (Uhisz)
She is an anchor baby, but her parents were not here illegally. I guess that is something. I guess. Sort of.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 10:34 PM (Dd38x)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 10:34 PM (2GVsD)
Seriously...very nice painting.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 10:15 PM (XeU6L)
I will second that, Mike!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:34 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:25 PM (ndZc7)
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omg. To take that apart...
She did not arrive in America until AFTER 9/11...
But she suffers more than anyone because of Islamophobic backlash...
Also because of constant anxiety that she's perceived as unAmerican...
And other unspecified assaults on her very being...
And because she herself is a memory of a terrorist attack.
/fin
This could be a cool party game. You draw a random atrocity out of a hat and devise some daisy chain of consequences that makes you the biggest victim of all.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:34 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:34 PM (u82oZ)
By their decision a German child born to a German couple in 1942 Warsaw is a Polish citizen.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 10:35 PM (sKqQm)
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No it really isn’t, this is my point. The courts are full of shit
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 10:35 PM (Uhisz)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 10:36 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Cosda at August 03, 2026 10:16 PM (aZBZS)
To be fair, I believe much of the delay can be laid to lawfare by the Left.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:36 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:32 PM (u82oZ)
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No, you've got it all wrong. She was real broken up for him and his incapacitation, swearsies
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 10:37 PM (pvZnA)
The engine was sitting on a metal crate in my kitchen, where I was replacing the head gasket. I was actually pretty amused by the incident
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 10:37 PM (XeU6L)
My very much love to you💕💕💕
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 03, 2026 10:37 PM (348x5)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 10:37 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:38 PM (Jr+re)
Fishing has been nice. And The Fabulous is back from her Granny Nanny duties.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:38 PM (CkDaS)
As a junior officer, there may have been a competition with other junior officers to make every problem in the ship an issue caused by the Executive's Officer. Hilarity ensued. Allegedly.
Normal tasking was for the XO to run the inside of the ship, while the CO took care of outside the ship. Some role mixing did occur.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:38 PM (u82oZ)
25 Carrying out the death penalty 40 years after the crime is useless.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:09 PM (KC5Lt)”
Something I find very inconsistent in death penalty opponents; if a killer is stopped in the act (hopefully before completion) then we cheer someone (police OR bystander) who ends that killers life on the spot. BUT if he is found 5 minutes later, snd just laughs while he is arrested, we get to spend 40 years taking care of him while everyone plays expensive legal games.
What’s the sense in that?
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 10:39 PM (Fo91n)
Nice pic, MisHum!
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My mandela effect of the day:
claims that 'till' (yes, four letters, two ells) is - #1 definition! - a preposition that has been in continuous common use since the 12th century.
Really? Then why is it that, as voraciously and widely as I read, including things back to the 18th century, I have NEVER seen it used that way in English except among ignorant tweets and dictionary sites (and probably not even tweets)? I think someone's rewriting things again and hoping we believe the lies. Perhaps it was common spelling during middle English and someone's leaving off the "but it fell out of common usage with the rise of 'until'" part in an attempt to gaslight me?
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Job update: No update. Like the Dude, I abide. In the morning I'll send a "Hey, just checking..." email.
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 10:39 PM (aJQbY)
Thank you, sunshine.
BTW, I am thinking of a Colorado trip in the future. I may email you some thoughts on that.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:40 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
Heh! I will have to remember this!
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 10:40 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 10:40 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:32 PM (u82oZ)
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You did just remind me of Ace's phony letters from her to Fetterman. Those were damn funny
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 10:40 PM (z9zfD)
@politico
He’s eating barbecue. He’s winning over Joe Rogan.
James Talarico is determined not to let Ken Paxton’s and Republicans’ attacks on his masculinity define him in what has emerged as one of the party’s loudest tactics in the crucial Senate race.
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Good thing Macho Man Randy Savage has passed on or they'd be fighting over who's the most macho.
P.S. He's a tactic? Now, weasel I could see.
P.P.S. James discusses his favorite Bible verses.
https://tinyurl.com/2ew9z5uv
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:40 PM (ndZc7)
But, thanks, MisHum; nothin' on you. Reinforced my aversion to United Spot.
Rand's sweater was appropriately awful.
Posted by: mindful webworker - comedy criticism is no laughing matter at August 03, 2026 10:41 PM (0poB+)
Posted by: Electricity at August 03, 2026 10:42 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 10:43 PM (JvZF+)
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The left does not understand the amount of carnage they are going to cause.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 10:43 PM (4tmEn)
there may have been a competition with other junior officers to make every problem in the ship an issue caused by the Executive's Officer. Hilarity ensued.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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This competition was probably played in the days of Odysseus.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:43 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: mindful webworker - antler chairs would have been a nice touch at August 03, 2026 10:43 PM (0poB+)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:34 PM (mmrXZ)
I declare the Siege of Baler to be the cause of my [check notes] um, claustrophobia. Darned Filipinos. This is why I can't eat lumpia.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 10:43 PM (rbvCR)
claims that 'till' (yes, four letters, two ells) is - #1 definition! - a preposition that has been in continuous common use since the 12th century.
Really? Then why is it that, as voraciously and widely as I read, including things back to the 18th century, I have NEVER seen it used that way in English except among ignorant tweets and dictionary sites (and probably not even tweets)? I think someone's rewriting things again and hoping we believe the lies. Perhaps it was common spelling during middle English and someone's leaving off the "but it fell out of common usage with the rise of 'until'" part in an attempt to gaslight me?
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Job update: No update. Like the Dude, I abide. In the morning I'll send a "Hey, just checking..." email.
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 10:39 PM (aJQbY)
"Till" is a verb, as in "till the soil". It can also be a noun, as in "glacial till".
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:43 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: KT at August 03, 2026 10:43 PM (rdeQO)
They will have a strange new love for the death penalty should they achieve enough power. Watch.
It’s just as conditional as any other of their other principles.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 10:44 PM (Uhisz)
tittiedynamics
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 10:44 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Mr. Pitt at August 03, 2026 10:44 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August
Subject: Thank you for the interview
Dear [Interviewer’s Name],
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me [on date] about the [Job Title] position. I enjoyed learning more about the role and the team. Our conversation further strengthened my interest in the opportunity.
I particularly appreciated hearing about [mention one specific topic, project, or aspect of the role/company that stood out]. I’m confident that my experience in [relevant skill or background] would allow me to contribute meaningfully.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you need any additional information from me. I look forward to the next steps.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Phone Number]
[LinkedIn or email if relevant]
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 10:44 PM (Dd38x)
It’s just as conditional as any other of their other principles.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 10:44 PM (Uhisz)
They love killing babies
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 10:44 PM (/+uur)
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Thereby saving the lives of future innocent victims
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 10:45 PM (JvZF+)
Heh! I will have to remember this!
Posted by: Puddleglum
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I've got a name for it: Victilympics!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:45 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 10:45 PM (aJQbY)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:45 PM (Jr+re)
On the bank to the left.
Although normally there are logs in the water covered by turtles, rather than on the river bank.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:46 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 10:46 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 10:46 PM (aJQbY)
Piper, that is an awesome nugget of assistance. Thanks on behalf of job seekers.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 03, 2026 10:47 PM (OlzlW)
Posted by: Offbeat at August 03, 2026 10:47 PM (JM9I6)
If ya wanta make a livin' ya gotta put on a good show!
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:48 PM (Jr+re)
Posted by: Harpo at August 03, 2026 10:48 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 03, 2026 10:06 PM (YlWIZ)
Which one? Seem to be a few to choose from lately.
Posted by: The murdery one or the rapey one? at August 03, 2026 10:48 PM (TbWk/)
John McFaul
@JohnMcFaul1
You know what, Matt? I have no idea what’s in the DSA platform, and I’m not a DSA member, so frankly, whatever it says is irrelevant to me. I voted for Zohran because he promised fast & free buses, a rent freeze & cheaper groceries.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:49 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 03, 2026 10:49 PM (OlzlW)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:45 PM (Jr+re)
You're right! I forgot that.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:49 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 10:40 PM (qx7Zg)
There has to be at least 4 or 5 gals that don't play for the Intl Team of Carpet Munchers.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:50 PM (CkDaS)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026
Awww. Okay. Well, hold on to that one for later. lol.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 10:50 PM (Dd38x)
Piper, that is an awesome nugget of assistance. Thanks on behalf of job seekers.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August
I used to do it for a living once upon a time!
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 10:51 PM (Dd38x)
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 10:51 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Offbeat at August 03, 2026 10:47 PM (JM9I6)
An appreciative Music Thread commenter.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:51 PM (CkDaS)
Heh! I will have to remember this!
Posted by: Puddleglum
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Here are some atrocities to get you started:
The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Johnstown Flood
San Francisco Earthquake
Nanjing Massacre
AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
Giant meteor that killed off dinosaurs
The Holocaust
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:51 PM (mmrXZ)
As I have pointed out for a while a significant chunk of the Dem's vote is the FSA - people that want free shit and do not care how the government pays for it. And literally nothing else matters.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 10:51 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: mindful webworker - I saw Firebug Bride open for Flaming Lips one hot night at August 03, 2026 10:52 PM (0poB+)
You know what, Matt? I have no idea what’s in the DSA platform, and I’m not a DSA member, so frankly, whatever it says is irrelevant to me. I voted for Zohran because he promised fast & free buses, a rent freeze & cheaper groceries.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:49 PM (ndZc7)
Then why didn't you vote for the Tooth Fairy, you deranged faggot? You'd have a better chance of getting the results you wish for.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:52 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 10:53 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Lena Hildago, Harris County Judge (Chief Executive) at August 03, 2026 10:53 PM (wVcYX)
[Your Name]
[Phone Number]
[LinkedIn or email if relevant]
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 10:44 PM (Dd38x)
They'll still ghost you. They give not a single fuck about job applicants.
Posted by: Corpo HR is total shit at August 03, 2026 10:53 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: mindful webworker - I saw Firebug Bride open for Flaming Lips one hot night at August 03, 2026 10:52 PM (0poB+)
It could have been worse- she might have set him on fire.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 10:54 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 10:55 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: mindful webworker - I saw Firebug Bride open for Flaming Lips one hot night at August 03, 2026 10:52 PM (0poB+
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He's a young lad. He's probably thinking about how conjugal visit sex works.
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 10:55 PM (LRjsT)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 10:54 PM (qx7Zg)
A hunka-hunk of Burning Love!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:56 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 03, 2026 10:57 PM (CHHv1)
Here are some atrocities to get you started:
The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Johnstown Flood
San Francisco Earthquake
Nanjing Massacre
AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
Giant meteor that killed off dinosaurs
The Holocaust
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:51 PM (mmrXZ)
Dibs on the Galveston Flood!
No, seriously, one of my maternal grandfathers survived that.
Posted by: sal at August 03, 2026 10:57 PM (f+FmA)
Posted by: mindful webworker - I saw Firebug Bride open for Flaming Lips one hot night at August 03, 2026 10:52 PM (0poB+)
It could have been worse- she might have set him on fire.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 10:54 PM (qx7Zg)
And I bet she was reported as "the quiet type"
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 03, 2026 10:58 PM (CkDaS)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 03, 2026 10:59 PM (348x5)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 10:59 PM (u82oZ)
The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Johnstown Flood
San Francisco Earthquake
Nanjing Massacre
AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
Giant meteor that killed off dinosaurs
The Holocaust
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 10:51 PM (mmrXZ)
Dibs on the Galveston Flood!
No, seriously, one of my maternal grandfathers survived that.
Posted by: sal at August 03, 2026 10:57 PM (f+FmA)
Only three of these are atrocities; meaning deliberately caused by human agency.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:59 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 11:00 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 11:00 PM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 03, 2026 11:00 PM (nbLIj)
You've got to include the Younger Dryas in that.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 11:00 PM (w6EFb)
Build shit elec plumb at al
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 11:00 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 10:26 PM (Jr+re)
You definitely don't understand how cats (or most animals) fight.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 03, 2026 11:00 PM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: mindful webworker - MisHum is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful... at August 03, 2026 10:11 PM (0poB+)
Sinatra was lined up to play Dirty Harry, which, for some reason, I cannot seem to forget. I always think "Go ahead, make my day" when I hear him start up with New York, New York...
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:01 PM (cSmE1)
They will have a strange new love for the death penalty should they achieve enough power. Watch.
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They've taken three cracks at Trump, assassinated Charlie Kirk and murdered that CEO. They have the taste of blood in their mouths.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:03 PM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 11:03 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:01 PM (cSmE1)
Seems to me somebody should found a town by the name of East Clintwood. Just because.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 11:03 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 11:04 PM (Jr+re)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:04 PM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 03, 2026 11:05 PM (u/oMr)
The Beavis & Butthead types would spray-paint out the 'n'
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 11:05 PM (2GVsD)
Thanks.
Posted by: GWB at August 03, 2026 11:05 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:05 PM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 11:06 PM (Dd38x)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 11:06 PM (Jr+re)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 11:06 PM (2GVsD)
There was also the 536 AD event. Some still think maybe a little SMOD event, but the majority think it was some Heap Big Volcanic eruptions. It caused the "worst year" in recorded human history.
A Roman historian wrote: ""during this year a most dread portent took place. For the sun gave forth its light without brightness... and it seemed exceedingly like the sun in eclipse, for the beams it shed were not clear"
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 11:06 PM (w6EFb)
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As I have pointed out for a while a significant chunk of the Dem's vote is the FSA - people that want free shit and do not care how the government pays for it. And literally nothing else matters.
Posted by: 18-1
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We're not getting American culture back until we quit paying people not to work.
_no free shit from uncle gov.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 11:07 PM (4tmEn)
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The Novus Ordo Mass
Gas cans
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:04 PM (O0L8i)
Morbidly obese fat chicks in yoga pants
Fat guys in Speedos at the beach
Posted by: Lena Hildago, Harris County Judge (Chief Executive) at August 03, 2026 11:07 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 10:40 PM (qx7Zg)
From the article: the boy's team splits the 10 mil.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:07 PM (cSmE1)
Posted by: Bete at August 03, 2026 11:08 PM (LX4y3)
Sinatra the actor >>> Sinatra the singer
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:05 PM (O0L8i)
Got any recommendations? I've only seen him in the manchurian candidate.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:08 PM (cSmE1)
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 03, 2026 11:08 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 11:03 PM (1z8ji)
When I become Emperor, that will definitely be on the agenda.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:10 PM (cSmE1)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:05 PM (O0L8i)
Got any recommendations? I've only seen him in the manchurian candidate.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:08 PM (cSmE1)
Suddenly (1954)
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 03, 2026 11:11 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 03, 2026 11:11 PM (wVcYX)
Checking out to check it out. Thanks.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:12 PM (cSmE1)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:05 PM (O0L8i)
Got any recommendations? I've only seen him in the manchurian candidate.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:08 PM (cSmE1)
Suddenly (1954)
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 03, 2026 11:11 PM (wVcYX)
Oceans 11 (1960)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 11:13 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:13 PM (Uhisz)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 10:46 PM (aJQbY)
In the past, I've followed up with (paraphrasing), "I'm keeping some time open for the client interview. Let me know there's a day or two on the calendar that appears likely from your perspective"..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 03, 2026 11:14 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:14 PM (vE0+H)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:14 PM (vE0+H)
Sinatra the actor >>> Sinatra the singer
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:05 PM (O0L8i)
Got any recommendations? I've only seen him in the manchurian candidate.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts
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I just watched High Society. It was fun.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:15 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts
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Man With the Golden Arm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWk-DQmDC4
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 11:15 PM (4tmEn)
Vast numbers of people think "space is cold" (because it's a vacuum) and that should be easy. Because they don't realize 1) that space is only cold where there's nothing making heat and there's no sunlight to add heat, and 2) just how much the motion of air and water does to take away heat on Earth. Even though they listen to the window pitch man tell them about how their new windows will be so well insulated, they never connect it to space being a giant insulator in many ways.
Posted by: GWB at August 03, 2026 11:15 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: buddhaha at August 03, 2026 11:16 PM (Lmo2r)
Only three of these are atrocities; meaning deliberately caused by human agency.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Throw in disasters. These are, after all, the Victilympics!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:18 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 03, 2026 11:18 PM (Jr+re)
"You’ve seen enough of the cruel world so better close your eyes already."
Good night my lovely wonderful pals🧡💛💕
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 03, 2026 11:18 PM (348x5)
Never forget
Oradour-sur-Glane
Posted by: Anna Puma
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Ugh, some of these atrocities aren't really fit for games. Maybe disasters would be better.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:19 PM (mmrXZ)
murdering ... in 1986
Glad Florida finally got around to it, but those crimes were committed 40 years ago. Forty years it took to bring justice. And there was absolutely no reason to wait that long.
Posted by: GWB at August 03, 2026 11:19 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 11:19 PM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 11:20 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at August 03, 2026 11:08 PM (cSmE1)
The Lady In Cement. It has fast cars, Raquel Welch in a bikini, and Dan Blocker as Waldo Gronsky
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 11:20 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 11:20 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:18 PM (mmrXZ)
Reminds me of when I said BLM stands for the Blacklympics. Democrats only care about them every four years.
No one appreciates my humor.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:21 PM (vE0+H)
What the hell? It took 40 years to get this guy in the ground?
Posted by: Ralph at August 03, 2026 11:21 PM (8WZD4)
Thermal control in space is far from a trivial engineering problem. Far from it.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 11:22 PM (w6EFb)
BLM stands for the Blacklympics. Democrats only care about them every four years.
No one appreciates my humor.
Posted by: ...
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HAHAHA! I certainly do.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:23 PM (mmrXZ)
What the hell? It took 40 years to get this guy in the ground?
Posted by: Ralph
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At age 80. It's like he died WITH lethal injection, not OF it.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:25 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:13 PM (Uhisz)
Most CIA research was done openly by universities, except the really nasty stuff, and even then people talk.
Some works, especially the first new wave 1965-73, may have been put out as paid "seeding" to legitimize or make interesting certain things. Michael Kurland wrote about such things in one of his omnibus subject books, The Spymaster's Handbook, which talked about the Suretee causing detective novels to be written before and after WWI so they could put certain ideas into heads, like how to deal with suspected spies.
Michael Kurland was also one of the new wave authors and wrote hideously bad series like War Inc
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 11:27 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:23 PM (mmrXZ)
You know how to cheer a dreary guy up, and
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At age 80. It's like he died WITH lethal injection, not OF it.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:25 PM (mmrXZ)
LOFNL
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:28 PM (vE0+H)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 03, 2026 11:28 PM (U/Byj)
He did not use electronics or GPR, he was a dowser and used two hunks of heavy gauge copper wire.
he found them too, though it was where the other locators put them. He also found a drainage pipe where I knew it was but he didn't.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 11:29 PM (rbvCR)
No. Without an atmosphere, heat that radiates away does so regardless of motion, and heat that convects away… doesn’t. Motion won’t help in either case. If they could move to always keep the earth blocking the sun, that might help, although I don’t know how much. I’m not sure that orbit is either possible or useful however.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair (not Samoan, or a lawyer) at August 03, 2026 11:30 PM (kYmoU)
They keep saying that. It's a tenant of their religion. Kind of like "Thou shalt not steal" as a Commandment. Different gods, between Yhwh and Karl.
So, say their communist paradise comes to pass (again!). They now have the means. But do they have the capability? Do they have the knowledge? Do they even have the IQ needed to actually build, grow, and maintain things?
It's probably why "The Proletariat" never actually wants in on that tripe. They're actually working, building, maintaining things. The ones pushing for Communism do none of that - they're emotionally retarded, wanting free stuff without understanding that the stuff they want is never free. It takes effort to make. Someone has to make it. And to demand the work of others, for free - is that not a kind of slavery?
Even freedom isn't free, after all.
Posted by: Another Anon at August 03, 2026 11:30 PM (4h45B)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 11:32 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 11:25 PM (mmrXZ)
The could have killed him with Donna Mills's OF channel. The excitement might have stopped his heart.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 11:32 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at August 03, 2026 11:34 PM (kYmoU)
Posted by: mikeski at August 03, 2026 11:34 PM (VHUov)
Heh! I will have to remember this!
Posted by: Puddleglum
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Here are some atrocities to get you started:
The Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Johnstown Flood
San Francisco Earthquake
Nanjing Massacre
AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
Giant meteor that killed off dinosaurs
The Holocaust
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
The Johnstown Flood would be an easy one. I had some family survive that.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 11:34 PM (sAmhv)
See the concept of "beta angle", the angle between the sun's position and the orbital plane. That gets a bit complex.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 11:36 PM (w6EFb)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 11:36 PM (1Ff7Z)
In vacuum, the only way to shed heat is via radiation. No conduction or convection at all.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 11:37 PM (w6EFb)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 11:36 PM (1Ff7Z)
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He's not getting that part!
Posted by: Jack Woltz at August 03, 2026 11:39 PM (6/7Fs)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 11:37 PM (w6EFb)
Well, you could spray urine on the radiators. The delta H vap of water is pretty significant. But would the value of the cooling match the cost of trucking up replacement water from downstairs?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 11:42 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: GWB
Compare it to a vacuum vessel here on Earth.
i.e. a Thermos. It keeps hot things hot and cold things cold.
"I put a datacenter in space" is almost exactly like "I put a datacenter in a Thermos."
Except for all the cosmic radiation making nanometer-scale computing harder, where one random particle from the Sun changes what you're holding in memory, and there are a shitton of those particles flying through your datacenter constantly.
Posted by: mikeski at August 03, 2026 11:42 PM (VHUov)
Sinatra was always a singer first. The other accomplishments along with the others in the rat pack is a level of professionalism we don't see today.
Who does music, movies, and live performance, top drawer, today?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 11:42 PM (4tmEn)
put out the flames with a fire extinguisher and “water from some of the wedding decorations.”
and
“The cost of building repair to date is just over $108,000,”
HUH?! They managed to put it out with water from vases and a fire extinguisher and it will cost $108,000?!?!?! How does that make sense?
And...
including what appeared to be a tampon with the applicator on the floor
Well, *someone* knows one of the good secondary uses for tampons. (Spit-shining boots is another.)
Posted by: GWB at August 03, 2026 11:42 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Jack Woltz at August 03, 2026 11:39 PM (6/7Fs)
You'd better stop horsing around.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 11:42 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:42 PM (Uhisz)
Posted by: SSBN656(G) at August 03, 2026 11:43 PM (NoYYJ)
Posted by: tankascribe at August 03, 2026 11:44 PM (NtoJk)
A double header! Good for the Sunshine State!
Fyi, the average time on death row for those who are eventually executed is 17-18 years.
Obviously, this excludes the 50% of death row inmates who spent time on death row, but had their death sentences overturned on appeal.
There are 2 levels of appeal, of course. State appeals, and only after those are exhausted, the federal appeals start. Back to square one, only this time in federal court.
Most judges despise the death penalty, and they'll look very hard for a reason to overturn those sentences. That's why appx 50% of all death sentences are reversed and remanded.
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 11:44 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 03, 2026 11:47 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: LRob in OK
Limited Edition of whatever-that-is is the equivalent of "the hottest chick still at the bar at 0200."
Posted by: mikeski at August 03, 2026 11:48 PM (VHUov)
Sinatra:
When asked why he had so many mob associates, he explained, "I've been singing in saloons since I was 19. I didn't have a chance to meet many Nobel Prize winners."
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 11:48 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Ralph at August 03, 2026 11:21 PM (8WZD4)
It only took 10 years to fry Bundy. And back then that seemed like forever.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 03, 2026 11:48 PM (SjAWL)
Posted by: SSBN656(G) at August 03, 2026 11:48 PM (NoYYJ)
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SSBN656 -Are you just back off of a cruise?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 11:48 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 11:48 PM (S41Gd)
The space suits for the EVAs still use the Apollo sublimator design, although it's been improved. It's self-regulating too. But for the cooling the whole ISS, or a spacecraft, yep, that would require too much water.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 11:48 PM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:42 PM (Uhisz)
If the command module is shut down, then no systems are making heat, right? The skin of the vehicle will radiate some heat to deep space, but how fast? And as the Sun shines on it, it will warm up some, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 11:49 PM (1z8ji)
My dad's parents (years before they met/married) and their families all survived the "Great Fire of 1910". Write-up at wiki...
Both families ran independent, portable sawmills and moved around the forests making lumber in NE Washington/North Idaho.
Terrifying!
Do I get double points?
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 11:50 PM (rdVOm)
Who the FUCK wants to have their movement associated with a toilet? Who puts a toilet in ANY picture...???
Only the GOPe, man. Only the GOPe could be responsible for something so fucking retarded. Classic them, I'm telling you. Someone explicitly decided to have that toilet in there.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:50 PM (vE0+H)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Disagree.
Does TCM, et all have Sinatra film festivals?
SiriusXM has "Siriusly Sinatra" on Channel 70.
Music critics rhapsodize over his tone, timing and phrasing. Yeah, he got an Oscar, but it was as Best Suporting Actor.
He was a decent actor, but he was a superb singer.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 03, 2026 11:51 PM (Lmo2r)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:52 PM (Uhisz)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 11:52 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: buddhaha at August 03, 2026 11:51 PM (Lmo2r)
Now do Dean.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 11:54 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: SSBN656(G) at August 03, 2026 11:48 PM (NoYYJ)
Not bad cleavage!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 03, 2026 11:54 PM (XRv1r)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 11:52 PM (4tmEn)
Atro-Cities is a muslim social media site.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 11:54 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Braenyard
Right.. But I thought we were including disasters?
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 11:55 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 11:55 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:55 PM (Uhisz)
I check YouTube for music. What it offers me is a lot of stuff I've already heard, stuff it brings up because of what I've just listened to (Sinatra, tonight), lots of odd stuff like "dirty" songs (AI pretends to be 1950s), and on and on. Can't add search parameters like "acid rock" or "songs new to me" because it thinks those are song or playlist titles. Stupid YT search function.
So I end up looking at gimmick songs like
Rock-A-Charleston (Flapper Flip) - Annette Funicello - Original 1961 Music Video
https://youtu.be/YIk59qc5Gew
I don't recall her doing that on the Mickey Mouse Club.
or, ahem! All teen (14-1
all girl rock band performs “Whole Lotta Love”! Live Cover! Tru Illusion Band!
https://youtu.be/Q_IgK4a2cws
They're cute, but I don't know how I feel about a leggy young'n in a short skirt singing "'way 'way down inside," y'know?
Bunk time. Oh, wait, that's… never mind.
G'nite, y'all.💤
Posted by: mindful webworker - honeeeey, yo-oou neeeed.... at August 03, 2026 11:56 PM (0poB+)
pretty 🔥
Posted by: SSBN656(G) at August 03, 2026 11:43 PM (NoYYJ)
Tacky chandelier.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 11:56 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 11:56 PM (FRcIP)
No, actually shattered my left femur and have been in the hospital for the past 7 weeks,. 🚑
Posted by: SSBN656(G) at August 03, 2026 11:56 PM (NoYYJ)
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That sounds.....mysterious.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 11:58 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Intelligent people tend to get their act together before having children. Idiots just breed. And breed.
Doesn't take any brain power to just f*ck.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 11:59 PM (rdVOm)
They ran everything down to about 10 amps DC, about the equivalent of an old school pickup truck with only the headlights and taillights running.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Uhisz)
That was the problem. They had to design the whole thing with thermal control in mind. Now, all the internal electronics and systems would be making a lot of heat. The whole thing was designed around handling that heat load. When they shut it down, they were suddenly outside that design envelope.
They still had to do the famous "BBQ roll". Uneven heating, one side of the spacecraft in sunlight and the other facing dark could not be tolerated. The temp differences would've warped things too much.
Looking it up, the LM stayed a little bitter warmer than the CM. Some of its systems were still on, and you had a little bit of body heat from the crew. LM temp stabilized at around 50F, while CM temp was about 38 - 40F.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 11:59 PM (w6EFb)
1620. The Mayflower, with its cargo of Pilgrims, lands at Plymouth Rock / Harbor. Ended up landing there late fall, close to winter. A good number of them died from the cold, and supplies ran low because of how long it took to get to the New World. Their saving grace were the natives of America, who helped the strange white folk through the winter.
Now, on the way over, the Pilgrims wrote up the Mayflower Compact. Basically a constitution for their new community. A Communistic community, before Karl Marx was even a thing. The Pilgrims would farm and produce, which would all go into a common bank. Each Pilgrim would have one share of this bank. Regardless if they were productive, or lazy. And Commies being Commies, the system failed - resentment grew between the doers and the takers, when everyone had an equal share.
Unlike the Marxists, they realized it failed. They scrapped the idea after a short time, granted families a plot of land, and ownership of what they produced. Capitalism was born, and it worked.
Posted by: Another Anon at August 03, 2026 11:59 PM (4h45B)
Posted by: SSBN656(G) at August 03, 2026 11:56 PM (NoYYJ)
Sheesh.
Thats a long stretch.
The hokey-pokey was not meant to be a contact sport/dance.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 04, 2026 12:00 AM (2WIwB)
I'll wait till Monday.
Posted by: Emmie
As a contraction, that should be 'til, not till.
Like this:
https://youtu.be/zUKXhRikfPw
Posted by: mikeski and/or Wesley Crusher at August 04, 2026 12:00 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: Diogenes
You may say that. And think that. But those things are *WAY expensive* and sought-after by wealthy peeps what have fancy homes.
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:00 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:03 AM (4tmEn)
Right.. But I thought we were including disasters?
Posted by: JQ
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I should have said Disasters & Atrocities.
And if you have 2 survivors of a disaster in your ancestry, beeeee careful -- think of all the people who suffered backlash!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 04, 2026 12:03 AM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Intelligent people tend to get their act together before having children. Idiots just breed. And breed.
Doesn't take any brain power to just f*ck.
Posted by: JQ
And we've made the world so safe that we can give out annual Darwin Awards for people who somehow still manage to let their stupidity kill or sterilize themselves, despite all the safeguards.
Posted by: mikeski at August 04, 2026 12:04 AM (VHUov)
Some wonder why we haven’t pushed the situation harder than we have, but I get it. When Cuba finally falls, it’s going to be a massive humanitarian disaster on our doorstep, there is no reason to open up that can of worms before we have to.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 12:04 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:00 AM (rdVOm)
Chandelier looks like Ann Coulter's skeleton.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:04 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 04, 2026 12:05 AM (aJQbY)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 04, 2026 12:05 AM (ixEhJ)
I thought his funnier offer was to start a WNBA expansion team that had all tranny men, cause you know, they are really women. If they let him do that this team would be like the Jordan Bulls against the rest of the league except twice as much
Posted by: Azjaeger at August 04, 2026 12:06 AM (3/XaG)
Posted by: SSBN656
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Grieved to learn that. I've spent some time rehabilitating in a hospital myself. I penned a rather weak monograph about the experience.
My comment was supposed to be tongue in cheek humor re sailors who have been at sea for a while.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 04, 2026 12:06 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Another Anon
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Made in the USA.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:07 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: ... at August 04, 2026 12:08 AM (vE0+H)
The name notwithstanding, Port Chicago was located north of San Francisco. All the Navy munitions headed for the Pacific went through Port Chicago.
Competitions to see which work gang could load the most shells the fastest!
A winch broke on a crane hoisting a 2000 lb Torpex torpedo.
The explosion shook the ground as far away Salt Lake City.
Had Port Chicago been a battle instead of an industrial accident, it would've been one of Japan's larger victories.
Posted by: mnw at August 04, 2026 12:09 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
It's got too many antlers...overdone. Less is more with those chandeliers, and some look quite elegant. But not *that* one. LOL.
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:09 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Trump said that he would take care of Cuba when he finishes with Iran.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:09 AM (4tmEn)
And if you have 2 survivors of a disaster in your ancestry, beeeee careful -- think of all the people who suffered backlash!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 04, 2026 12:03 AM (mmrXZ)
The way I define the difference between the two:
The Ford Mustang II of the mid 70’s was a disaster.
The current Ford Mustang 4 door EV SUV is an atrocity.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 12:09 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Another Anon at August 03, 2026 11:59 PM (4h45B)
One could argue that what succeeded the "commune" was not "capitalism", but a market economy. None of the colonists had any capital to invest; they were all putting sweat equity into their little farms.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:10 AM (1z8ji)
Doesn't take any brain power to just f*ck.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 11:59 PM (rdVOm)
Not sure about that. This latest breed of human might actually stick their dick in a wall socket.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 12:11 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:11 AM (dW5FI)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 04, 2026 12:12 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:09 AM (4tmEn)
Yes, I’m aware. It’s clear we’re in no hurry, and we shouldn’t be. It needs to happen, but it’s going to be a hell of a mess when it does.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 12:12 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:04 AM (1z8ji)
I literally bumped into her once in NY.
She has a couple soft spots.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 04, 2026 12:12 AM (2WIwB)
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I had one of those! ('75)
Woot! Triple!
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:13 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 04, 2026 12:05 AM (aJQbY)
I was taught till=until='til in the 1970s.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 04, 2026 12:13 AM (OlzlW)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:09 AM (4tmEn)
Cuba is not going to need a massive military presence. Their belly buttons are kissing up to their backbones. What it's going to need is a massive sea and airlift of humanitarian supplies.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:14 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 04, 2026 12:05 AM (ixEhJ)
Not sure he could catch a fish if you lowered him into a small aquarium with a stick of dynamite.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 12:14 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: mnw at August 04, 2026 12:14 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: RandomDave
Eh, that sounds reasonable. How far along were we before we standardized the spelling of words? Was that in Middle English, or did it wait for Modern English?
"Þylle" was probably a cromulent spelling of "'til" pre-Middle-English.
Prithee, dictionary compilers, tell me why "till" for "until" should be accepted in Modern English.
Posted by: mikeski at August 04, 2026 12:15 AM (VHUov)
Had Port Chicago been a battle instead of an industrial accident, it would've been one of Japan's larger victories.
Posted by: mnw
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Halifax?
"The Halifax Explosion on December 6, 1917, resulted in approximately 1,782 confirmed deaths and around 9,000 injuries. This disaster was one of the largest man-made explosions prior to the atomic age."
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 04, 2026 12:15 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Berserker
Heh. Dupont Lures can't help him LOL.
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:15 AM (rdVOm)
Humor +
Actor, OK
Performer +
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:03 AM (4tmEn)
Well, do you mean live performance, or records? Live, sure, it was part of his schtick. His records, when the song wasn't treated as a joke, are pretty good.
Have you seen "Five Card Stud," "Rio Bravo," or "Rough Night in Jericho?" It you're talking Matt Helm, yeah, but he's playing to his type, like the "sloppy singer" I think.
He's pretty darn good in those Westerns. Which he's on record as saying that's his favorite movie genre to act in.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 04, 2026 12:15 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:16 AM (dW5FI)
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I had one of those! ('75)
Woot! Triple!
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:13 AM (rdVOm)
For some reason their front suspension ends up in quite a lot old world hotrods.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 12:17 AM (S41Gd)
The other accomplishments along with the others in the rat pack is a level of professionalism we don't see today.
Who does music, movies, and live performance, top drawer, today?
Posted by: Braenyard
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I think there are some marvelous talents out there, but in this atomized entertainment realm we have today, those talents don't get as wide of exposure as they used to. I recently watched the Halston biopic mini-series on Netflix, and it featured some singer/actress playing the part of Liza Minelli. She was FANTASTIC. Go to some local theater productions and you might be amazed.
But generally, we don't have great vehicles. That remake of A Star Is Born with Lady Gaga was awful awful awful. She's a good singer, maybe puts on a good live show, maybe a good actress, but who would know with that lousy script? Ugh and I hate to mention it, but that Snow White actress. Very good singer and she reportedly was a smash in Evita in London. But that's another thing, today's entertainers kill the fun with their stupid yakkety-yak.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 04, 2026 12:17 AM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 04, 2026 12:13 AM (OlzlW)
If you are going to abbreviate "until", say for poetry or a song lyric, 'til is the way to do it. You do not make abbreviations by dropping two letters, and then adding one.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:17 AM (1z8ji)
She has a couple soft spots.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 04, 2026 12:12 AM (2WIwB)
In her head?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 04, 2026 12:18 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Don
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You ain't seen nothing.
Posted by: AI at August 04, 2026 12:18 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:14 AM (1z8ji)
And a few guys with rope.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 04, 2026 12:20 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 12:20 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:10 AM (1z8ji)
Reality is a harsh mistress - Jamestown started off with a lot of foolish ideas about how to create a colony, and it’s easy to forget that only half the colonists lived through the first year. Even worse, only 60 of the first 500 colonists were still alive after 1610. (Founded in 1607)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 12:20 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 12:17 AM (S41Gd)
It was just a beefed-up version of the Pinto front end, and it was an easy swap because most of the critical geometry was all in one bolt-on subframe.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:21 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 04, 2026 12:22 AM (aJQbY)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:23 AM (dW5FI)
She has a couple soft spots.
Posted by: Diogenes
In her head?
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Bone bruises?
Posted by: mikeski at August 04, 2026 12:23 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: The Kaiser On A Roll at August 04, 2026 12:24 AM (JM9I6)
Beautiful painting, MisHum!
{{{Emmie}}}
Happy Monday Horde!
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 04, 2026 12:27 AM (ibDUx)
I literally bumped into her once in NY.
She has a couple soft spots.
Posted by: Diogenes
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Only a golfer could find them.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:27 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:28 AM (rdVOm)
I got to reading about the thermal control systems on the ISS. It has about 6500 sq ft of thermal radiators to reject the heat from the ISS proper, and some more radiators to handle the heat from the solar arrays.
Total heat rejection capacity is about 120 kW. But I think they can increase that somewhat if they have to.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 12:29 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
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The same adjective describes "Deano's" theatrical and musical performances: lazy.
When he first started out, he actually sang, but by the 60s, he was playing a caricature of himself. Hey, give 'em what they want. It worked, he died very very rich.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 04, 2026 12:30 AM (Lmo2r)
I think the saddest part is that the entire volunteer fire department , save for one man, had gone down to the dock to fight the blaze when it started. Every last one of them was killed in the explosion.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 12:31 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click)
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Thought Jack London used it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:32 AM (4tmEn)
Good evening, Debby! How goes it?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 04, 2026 12:34 AM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: buddhaha
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Have you been to the Cal-Neva? That's where they did a lot of work. It's a small room, maybe 250~300 people at best. The front row 15ft from the rat pack.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 12:35 AM (4tmEn)
I was multi-tasking today, too. Got six old brake drums turned on the brake lathe, and mowed a patch of grass, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:35 AM (1z8ji)
Today I watered the yard, bought groceries & cleaned the living room-- bro & nephew will arrive tomorrow.
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:39 AM (rdVOm)
_-_
Couldn't ya just bolt 'em on backward and put the vhicle in gear while on jackstands and...yeah, probably not.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:40 AM (dW5FI)
Blondie it goes as well as it should go, I suppose. I wish that AOP could rebuild human bodies like he does to other old machines. I could be a whole new person.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 04, 2026 12:41 AM (ibDUx)
Today I watered the yard, bought groceries & cleaned the living room-- bro & nephew will arrive tomorrow.
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:39 AM (rdVOm)
Short bursts of furious activity, tempered with periods of quiet contemplation. Riding the lawnmower almost qualifies as the latter.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:41 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Or Getting My Hat Blocked at August 04, 2026 12:42 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 12:42 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:42 AM (dW5FI)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:47 AM (dW5FI)
343 Or Getting My Hat Blocked
_-_
or boots re-soled.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:42 AM (dW5FI)
There’s a good little Mexican place here in town, Lucio’s, that still does fantastic boot/shoe repair. The guy’s a real craftsman.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 12:48 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:40 AM (dW5FI)
If you set it all up rock-solid, it could be done. Garage 54 did an episode where they used abrasive blocks in place of brake pads to resurface brake rotors. My brake lathe was bought used from a shop that was closing down. It works just fine. Today, I figured out how to make the automatic feed work, which I thought was broken. So I could set the cutter, turn it on, and let it make a pass all on its lonesome. When the carriage reaches the end of its travel, it hits a switch, stopping the feed.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:49 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:50 AM (dW5FI)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:50 AM (dW5FI)
I wish that AOP could rebuild human bodies like he does to other old machines. I could be a whole new person.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
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Oh my goodness. Maybe Elon will change the human race, but not in time for us.
Don, that's great about your fiddling daughter! I used to throw a few coins at a girl with a fiddle in the BART Station. No idea how she fared when COVID hit, which made me mad.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 04, 2026 12:51 AM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
Hear, hear!
When training noobs on assembly line, they'd be afraid of damaging the equipment or machinery. I'd tell them:
"We have a world-class machine shop on-plant. Anything you break, those guys can fix, EXCEPT YOU! Don't hurt yourself!"
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:52 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 04, 2026 12:52 AM (ibDUx)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 12:42 AM (Uhisz)
I have a machine that is supposed to do that, but it is lacking the fixture to hold the shoe and swing it in the correct arc.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:52 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Braenyard
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Been to the Cal-Neva a couple of times in the late 70's, well after the Sinatra era. Skiing at Squad and took a drive to have dinner and drop $10 on the slots.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 04, 2026 12:52 AM (Lmo2r)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 12:52 AM (Uhisz)
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That would be a great tool to have! I replaced old tires a week ago with my 15 year old so he could learn how to do it without the machines...my back told me the next day that I am getting old.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:54 AM (dW5FI)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Truth!
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 12:54 AM (rdVOm)
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We started playing as a family band when COVID hit. Only lost one gig, as it was supposed yo be a St Patrick's day affair at an Irish pub, but we were so new at it that all our other shows were very small and outdoors, so we played a lot that year.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:58 AM (dW5FI)
Everyone wanted to save money back in the day, and do brake work themselves. Probably half the cars brought in for brake work had fucked up brakes, because somebody’s other brother Daryl or brother in law thought he could git ‘er done.
One thing they did was sell oversized linings, to closely fit the drum, depending on how far it had been turned. Then they woukd get arc’d on the brake shoe machine to have a near 100% contact patch from the start. Of course they used asbestos for brake linings, and brake shop guys all smoked like chimneys. They never actually outlawed brake shoe arc machines but they all pretty much went bye-bye along with drum brakes.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 12:59 AM (Uhisz)
348 Tyler, I mean.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 12:50 AM (dW5FI)
Yes, his shop is right near downtown.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 01:01 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 04, 2026 01:02 AM (ibDUx)
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Seems like I remember prices for disc brake service being higher that drum brakes. Never u derstood that. The disc brakes are so much easier...
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:02 AM (dW5FI)
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Thanks, Debby. I brag on her like a grandparent, but I have to keep up with her on guitar, so I have to earn it.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:04 AM (dW5FI)
Drum brakes are subject to fade on long downhill runs, or running through water. And rust and corrosion soon locks up the “self-adjust” feature.About 70% of stopping power is achieved by the front axle. Drum brakes held on for a long time on the rear axle, but often they aren’t doing much of anything at all. Parking brake is a lot easier with drums, I think that’s the only reason why they kept ‘em for the rear axle.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 01:08 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 01:08 AM (rdVOm)
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Have to go visit Tyler next time we go to Athens. One of the best Texas Fiddle events in the state there every year in April.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:10 AM (dW5FI)
HONG TODAY. HONG TOMORROW. HONG FOREVER. MAY EVERY DAY BE LIKE SATURN DEVOURING HIS CHILDREN. SUFFER, CHEESEHEADS, SUFFER.
Posted by: GOBLINS FOR HONG at August 04, 2026 01:13 AM (Xrf8Q)
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Yeah, I nearly poked my eye out stretching one of those springs with needle-nosed pliers...better at it (and more careful) now...
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:14 AM (dW5FI)
HONG TODAY. HONG TOMORROW. HONG FOREVER. MAY EVERY DAY BE LIKE SATURN DEVOURING HIS CHILDREN. SUFFER, CHEESEHEADS, SUFFER.
Posted by: GOBLINS FOR HONG at August 04, 2026 01:13 AM (Xrf8Q)
Like Lina Hidalgo (the corrupt drama queen County Judge of Harris County, TX), only Asian.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 01:15 AM (ukytI)
That thermal control thing was one of the big factors in the moon landing considerations and engineering. They landed during the early morning, low sun angle. This meant low surface temperatures -- it was just beginning to warm up, and the low sun angle made for long shadows which helped during landing. They could see boulders and obstacles better.
During Apollo 11, surface temperature measurements ranged from -9F to 45F.
During the longer duration J missions it got a lot hotter during the stay, 120F - 150F surface temperature. It hit 180Fish during Apollo 16's last EVA. Charlie Duke said, "Boy, it's hot out here today!".
But they all left before the 250F maximum.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 01:15 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 12:59 AM (Uhisz)
I remember using one, being trained to use it, back in the '70's. Easy to learn to do, and it was a very quick operation, too. But it made a huge difference in the effectiveness of the new brakes.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 01:16 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 12:14 AM (1z8ji)
And a few guys with rope.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 04, 2026 12:20 AM (1Ff7Z)
The 2T2 Mafia can take care of Cuba easily.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 01:18 AM (ukytI)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:10 AM (dW5FI)
Yes, I’ve been to it a couple of times! Some great musicians, every year.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 01:18 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Or Getting My Hat Blocked at August 04, 2026 12:42 AM (JM9I6)
Thats because places want to use $1.83 yangpoon drums and rotors instead of cutting them. Its faster. Its also crap.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 01:19 AM (S41Gd)
Interesting. Charlie Duke had tight strap on his PLSS backpack, which compressed the suit at a point, and he noted he could really feel the Sun at that spot.
The suits performed well, but the cooling system did have to run a little higher than normal.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 01:20 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:02 AM (dW5FI)
When disc brakes first came out, shops had to re-tool to do them. Old drum brake lathes cannot cut rotors. And there was a learning curve, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 01:20 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Jeffrey Dahmer at August 04, 2026 01:21 AM (ukytI)
That final photo is not ineptitude, but the hallmark of a high trust society. If the bike is still there when the owner returns, he may have high confidence that he is in a high trust society. If not, well, he chose poorly.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 03, 2026 10:16 PM (D/6p1)
So is self-checkout. But people here are enraged at self-checkout.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 01:23 AM (ukytI)
Posted by: Don in SoCo
A "brake tool kit" is worth its weight in gold! There's one tool that you poke through the loose end of spring, after affixing the other end to the shoe, and then put tool on the the stud at top of backing plate, and lever the spring's hook over the stud. Much easier than the pliers/vice grips method.
And wear a face shield!!! I'd wear a leather apron as well.
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 01:23 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Jeffrey Dahmer at August 04, 2026 01:21 AM (ukytI)
FUNNY, I RECALL THE DEATH PENALTY BEING INFORMALLY ADMINISTERED, JEFFRO.
Posted by: GOBLINS JEFFREY at August 04, 2026 01:23 AM (Xrf8Q)
You know that "crumpled tin foil" covering on the LM that a lot of the moon landing conspiracy types like to mock?
Those crumples were carefully engineered for thermal control purposes. Every little detail of everything was designed to a T. Do the job with the least amount of weight. No more and no less than needed.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 01:23 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 04, 2026 01:24 AM (bELOb)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 01:26 AM (Fo91n)
Glacial till is a fascinating thing indeed.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 01:26 AM (w6EFb)
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We met a young fella there back in (2019.or so?) named Ridge Roberts. Nicest kid and family - kinda took the fiddle world by storm since then:
https://tinyurl.com/mwy34bbj
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:26 AM (dW5FI)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 01:08 AM (rdVOm)
The harley drum brakes are a riot. They were originally mechanical. Hydraulic rear came out in '58 and were made by bendix. They were never great. The mechanical rear brakes would flatten your eyeballs when you hit the pedal. The hydraulic ones were just decent. All were fairly easy to work on. Mechanical front brakes lasted until '72 and they were basically a suggestion. Disk brakes came out in '73 and they blew ass. They didn't get better until the early 80's.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 01:28 AM (S41Gd)
The left is playing a game now.
Like roads or library...har har you are a socialist too!
Ask the left why they don't go form a socialist commune on their own? Har har socialism means the government controls ALL means of production.
Oh and for those not following this closely the means of production includes your hands and your brain.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 10:29 PM (sKqQm)
That’s been going on forever. They are presenting you a false choice: either you are a Socialist or you want anarchy. It’s what happens when you aren’t educated properly. For instance, for many years libraries were privately funded, until the government decided civil society was the problem and took over funding.
As for fire departments, I always love Socialists making that argument. People would be shocked at just how much of the country is covered by VFDs who only get funding from donations and fundraisers they put together. (Support your local VFDs.). I bet NONE of those dummy Socialists can be bothered to donate any money to one single VFD.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 01:28 AM (ukytI)
Posted by: GOBLINS JEFFREY at August 04, 2026 01:23 AM (Xrf8Q)
SHADES ARE DRAWN NO ONE OUT CAN SEE
WHAT I’VE DONE, WHAT’S BECOME OF ME
HERE I STAND ABOVE ALL THAT’S BEEN TRUE
HOW I LOVE
HOW I LOVE TO KILL YOU
Posted by: Slayer at August 04, 2026 01:30 AM (ukytI)
Posted by: Or Getting My Hat Blocked at August 04, 2026 12:42 AM (JM9I6)
Thats because places want to use $1.83 yangpoon drums and rotors instead of cutting them. Its faster. Its also crap.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 01:19 AM (S41Gd)
I was pleasantly surprised when O’Reilly Auto Parts had my brake discs turned.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 01:31 AM (ukytI)
Old springs were no good, the brake shoe “pads” on the backing plate would get deep gouges, brake cylinders full of crap and sludge, mismatched linings & glazed drums.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 01:32 AM (Uhisz)
It's just visual imagery to persuade idiots. The Left would let the Muslims burn down every hospital, library and fire station without blinking.
All they want is submission to their arts, so they will come up with any word that sounds good.
ROAD! LIBRARY! BRIDGE! They really don't give a fuck what the word is as long as it gets them to the next day with you a tiny bit diminished. And dopey us we still try to "argue" with them. Not realizing that while you are busy arguing they are already moving to their next eight lies.
Posted by: ... at August 04, 2026 01:32 AM (vE0+H)
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Yeah, I was quite a danger to myself back in the day. I have the spring tool now (might even be able to find it). I still do drum brakes on occasion(trailers), but mostly disc brakes (suburban, yukon, pickup).
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:34 AM (dW5FI)
Posted by: GOBLINS FOR PAUL MASSON at August 04, 2026 01:34 AM (Xrf8Q)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 01:31 AM (ukytI)
There are a few people around here who do them. I used to keep a spare set on hand for when I did the brakes. I would get the ones I pulled off cut and put them in stock for the next time.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 01:35 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 01:35 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 01:36 AM (rdVOm)
Any recommendations?
Posted by: goatweed at August 04, 2026 01:37 AM (jK3NL)
The euros use semi-metallic pads and a softer steel for discs. They are routinely noisy and dirty across different makes and models. Brake dust on wheels. But holy shit, those fuckers can stop on a dime, which is exactly what you want, especially on high speed roadways.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 01:39 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: Don in SoCo
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VW brake springs were vertical not horizontal. I godda nose to prove it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 01:39 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 01:28 AM (S41Gd)
I have never had any hands-on experience with anything Harley-Davidson. Not because of any phobia, or dislike, or anything. Like Studebakers, they mark their territory! (and if Studebaker had lasted longer, they would have cured that, just like HD did, LOL)
I have one rare old bike here: a 1970 (+/-) Greeves Griffon. It is a pure motocross bike, not road legal. They were made with a 380 cc two-stroke engine of Greeve's design, built, AFAIK, by Villiers. The bike I have is in amazingly good condition for a 50 year old motorcycle, but some farm boy wedged a Kawasaki 350 rotary valve 2-stroke into the frame. The engine is nearly as old as the bike.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 01:41 AM (1z8ji)
Any recommendations?
Posted by: goatweed at August 04, 2026 01:37 AM (jK3NL)
The An Evening Of Old Time Radio channel on utube.
Great stuff.
Listening to Breakfast In Hollywood from Dec 11, 1946.
SO MANY Michigan sevicemen on the show...
https://youtu.be/sIlutPsodj8
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 04, 2026 01:41 AM (ufFY8)
Any recommendations?
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I went down that path a while back because I was driving a lot. Kind depressing. Started listening to podcasts instead.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:41 AM (dW5FI)
Posted by: Reforger at August 04, 2026 01:43 AM (FRcIP)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 01:45 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 01:32 AM (Uhisz)
Those little pads on the backing plates are called "tables". When I find them to be worn with grooves, I run a bead with the MIG welder, and grind them smooth. And when I assemble the brakes, those tables and other metal-to-metal friction points get a dab of anti-seize compound.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 01:46 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 04, 2026 01:47 AM (ibDUx)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 01:49 AM (Uhisz)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 04, 2026 01:45 AM (Uhisz)
The big problem with mechanical brakes was equalizing the braking effort from side to side. That, and brake cables inside jackets rusting up solid.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 01:50 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 04, 2026 01:50 AM (dW5FI)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 01:51 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 01:51 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 04, 2026 01:51 AM (QNSrI)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 01:52 AM (1z8ji)
Trump is endorsing candidates and CENTCOM is showing pictures of its various machines.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 01:53 AM (4tmEn)
Looks like a deal for SpaceX to acquire Pecan Island is about to be finalized. This will be a new space port, and will sit halfway between Starbase and Florida. They will have launch facilities there, as well as testing and other facilities and will be a major hub between Texas and Florida.
This will be on of the largest projects in LA history.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 01:55 AM (w6EFb)
I cannot, however, say that I wish to continue to pursue such things in my old age! I'm an old woman. Wish to just live out my days or years without any more struggle! So tired, ya know?
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 01:56 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 04, 2026 01:50 AM (1z8ji)
Harley got it easy. One pedal, one linkage, one wheel. Still, some people still manage to fuck it up.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 01:56 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 01:56 AM (4tmEn)
I cannot, however, say that I wish to continue to pursue such things in my old age! I'm an old woman. Wish to just live out my days or years without any more struggle! So tired, ya know?
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 01:56 AM (rdVOm)
If I stuck you on harley stuff you would be like a kid in a candy store. The mechanical curiosity would win, lol.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 01:58 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: JQ
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As sweet as you are, you know that ain't gonna happen.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:03 AM (4tmEn)
Yep, Elon is going to get this Moon base thing done. When all these 3 locations are fully operational, he'll have one hell of launch cadence capability. If something goes boom on one of his pads, he'll have many more to keep going with.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 02:05 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:07 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Berserker
Probably. (Because it wouldn't be *do or die* for my own purposes!)
Yes, I like the mechanical challenge but don't enjoy the stress of immediate necessity...
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 02:08 AM (rdVOm)
That will be some kind of engineering.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:09 AM (4tmEn)
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https://tinyurl.com/5bewt69c
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Any word from Jordan61?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:17 AM (4tmEn)
I'm understanding now why nuclear reactors are gonna be needed for the moon base. Solar alone is not going to cut it. They'll use that too.
We're going to build on the south pole.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 02:17 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 04, 2026 02:18 AM (QNSrI)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:22 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 02:08 AM (rdVOm)
I know. I picked up a harley for Mrs B a few days ago. The seller was an older guy that was getting out of riding. Bike was kept like a holy relic, absolutely beautiful. It was about 50 miles away. I gave him a deposit, and told him i would have to make arrangements to get it home. He tells me just ride it home on my plate and registration, and when you come back with the rest of the money I'll give you the title. Ok cool. Bike checked out nice. On the way home after a 25 mile highway cruise I saw the oil light come on when I hit the first traffic light at idle. A wee bit of throttle and it went out. Yeah, not good. I got home and noticed the cylinder base gaskets were leaking. I called him, he said he changed the oil sending unit thinking it was the problem. Not the problem. He says just bring it back. Nice guy. He offered a good reduction in price, but I didn't enjoy the "immediate necessity" of having to do top end gaskets and an oil pump. Shame though, it was a cream puff. It rode beautiful.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 02:28 AM (S41Gd)
https://tinyurl.com/8ry3wwre
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@thehoffather - 2h
BREAKING: Aaron F. Farinacci, of Spokane (37), has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire as crews continue battling devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced tens of thousands of people to flee across the County.
Farinacci was arrested around 5 pm Monday & is being held on $1 million bail. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance Tues & has a previous felony manslaughter conviction in Arizona
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:28 AM (4tmEn)
Besides, Cat came here because of former owners' adoption of a loud, active dog... with which Cat didn't "get along" and so he fled to my yard! He's welcome here, LOL.
When Cat crosses the Rainbow Bridge (he's 14 now) I will take a break from pet-ownership. May or may not resume.
Perhaps, after some time, I'd consider fostering. Or, adopting an older pet. Wouldn't want to 'leave a critter behind' when I die!
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 02:32 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:34 AM (4tmEn)
Pit bulls are lovers until they aren't.
They should be attritted.
Posted by: Braenyard
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Yes. Whatever that brain trigger is should be bred out of existence.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 04, 2026 02:35 AM (mmrXZ)
https://tinyurl.com/8ry3wwre
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@thehoffather - 2h
BREAKING: Aaron F. Farinacci, of Spokane (37), has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire as crews continue battling devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced tens of thousands of people to flee across the County.
Farinacci was arrested around 5 pm Monday & is being held on $1 million bail. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance Tues & has a previous felony manslaughter conviction in Arizona
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:28 AM (4tmEn)
Jesus, that destruction. Court appearance? He should get 2 bullets in the head and thrown into the largest burning house. Actually, fuck the bullets, break his arms and legs and then throw him into the largest burning house.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 02:36 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: JQ
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four seasons mentioned that she is more concerned about the dogs than her kids. (it wasn't a rude comment)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:36 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 02:32 AM (rdVOm)
I love dogs, but can't do it. My lifestyle is geared around being light on my feet. I didn't have kids because of that, and I'm going to do it with animals? Not happening. Maybe once I'm older and have nothing left to do. I really do love dogs. Cats, not so much.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 02:39 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at August 04, 2026 02:40 AM (DZ9Lv)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:40 AM (4tmEn)
Hope they hang that fker, if it was arson.
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 02:46 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:47 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 02:48 AM (rdVOm)
https://tinyurl.com/3cb9zwrz
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 04, 2026 02:18 AM (QNSrI)
The problem with pit bulls is that some of them are very docile and wonderful, and some are just plain nuts, and you can't tell the difference by looking. A perfectly wonderful dog will just decide one day to eat your face. You can't predict it, and you can't defend from it.
No point in taking that chance, since there are so many other dogs out there looking for homes.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 04, 2026 02:56 AM (ar4Wi)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 02:46 AM (rdVOm)
Nah. Light his ass on fire. Let him burn.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 04, 2026 02:57 AM (ar4Wi)
Is there a river or big lake in Spokane?
https://tinyurl.com/mr33b345
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:59 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 04, 2026 02:39 AM (S41Gd)
Pick an older dog who fits on the bike. The love of a dog is worth every little bit of your energy, IMO. Buy him some doggles and take him with.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 04, 2026 03:01 AM (ar4Wi)
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 03:01 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 03:06 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 03:12 AM (ukytI)
Look up ancient Lake Missoula and the Biblical level floods it cause which carved the Scablands up there. Fascinating tales of the end of the Pleistocene leading to the Younger Dryas, after which our modern world was formed.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 03:14 AM (w6EFb)
Heck, Spokane was under water back then, under glacial lake Columbia. Lake Missoula was to the west in Montana.
Ice sheets damned them up, and they would burst, producing floods the likes of which boggles the mind.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 03:20 AM (w6EFb)
444 View of the fire from the water.
Is there a river or big lake in Spokane?
https://tinyurl.com/mr33b345
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 02:59 AM (4tmEn)
Wow, it looks like Los Angeles!
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 03:25 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 03:26 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 03:36 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 03:12 AM (ukytI)
Rainmandodo doesn't read. He just listens to his masters.
And then he asks mom to change his diapers.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 04, 2026 03:43 AM (ar4Wi)
452 Preacher says there is evidence that the Grand Canyon was created by a one time event.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 03:26 AM (4tmEn)
I’ve been in it and believe it was created more quickly than is usually claimed; but there’s also good geological evidence that this happened quite a while ago. Lava falls.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 04, 2026 03:43 AM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Skip at August 04, 2026 03:46 AM (Ia/+0)
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Several Louisiana media outlets report that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in the "final stages" of securing approximately 130,000 acres on Pecan Island for a massive new spaceport to launch rockets into orbit.
...SpaceX is poised to take control of roughly 130,000 acres at Pecan Island - more specifically, the coastal Vermilion Parish - as part of a settlement resolving long-running coastal lawsuits against ExxonMobil. Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to announce the agreement this month. ...
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 03:47 AM (4tmEn)
They think the main carving of the Grand Canyon started about 5 - 6 mya. But certain segments and valleys may go back well before that.
There are still some mysteries about it. The main thing is uplift, the rocks and all were pushed up raising the Colorado Plateau, and the river then started carving it out. The unknowns lie in just how that happened the way it did.
There was a also a recent study that found that the impact that created Meteor Crater out there, about 56 kya ago, triggered an earthquake that dammed up the Colorado, forming a lake, which then later burst.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 03:48 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 04, 2026 03:51 AM (sAmhv)
There is the conflict between uniformitarianism (gradualism) and catastrophism. Some of the first geologists back in the day believed in the Biblical Flood and explained a lot of things through that lens.
Uniformitarianism arose in opposition to that, and it sort of became a bit dogmatic, exactly the thing it was originally "fighting" with the Flood thing.
The truth is in between. Indeed, earth's history is probably like that old saying, "long periods of boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror".
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 03:55 AM (w6EFb)
Blessings to all of you!
Posted by: JQ at August 04, 2026 03:58 AM (rdVOm)
See J. Harlen Bretz, the geologist who first proposed the Missoula flood theory. He was met with scathing opposition -- they hated him and wanted to destroy him (and this was due to the Biblical Flood thing). He persisted and prevailed. Right before he died, he was awarded the most prestigious Penrose Medal, the highest honor in geology.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 03:59 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Sixiron at August 04, 2026 04:00 AM (UMeAV)
He was 96 when he received that award. He remarked that his all his old enemies were dead, and he had no one left to gloat over.
But he did live to see himself vindicated, even if his enemies did not.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 04, 2026 04:01 AM (w6EFb)
Glad to see that preacher wasn't taking literary license, some do that and loose credibility.
It's been an interesting evening that's kept me up overtime so I'm hitting the skids. Good evening.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 04, 2026 04:14 AM (4tmEn)
Posted by: publius
Baseball
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Posted by: Cow Demon at August 04, 2026 06:07 AM (ukytI)
FWIW, my Oxford American Dictionary, printed in 1980, 'till' has 3 entries, the second of which is 'until'.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 04, 2026 06:51 AM (NcvvS)
Monday Cafe
Saxer Lucke ridge, Appenzellerland, Switzerland
@marc.hennige
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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 07:31 PM (Ia/+0)
to return to the tiny little town of Appenzell Pa!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 03, 2026 07:32 PM (x0n13)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:33 PM (u82oZ)
We have a new kitten. You can read about him and see his pictures on our cat fund.
https://tinyurl.com/dg65258
Posted by: Joyenz at August 03, 2026 07:34 PM (2F0/Y)
Great photo on top. Doing a ridge line assent from the left and then a traverse for the other summit is for climbers that like pain and who brag.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:35 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: banana Dream at August 03, 2026 07:35 PM (3uBP9)
Mostly The Marx brothers and Chaplin but it counts .
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 07:36 PM (JxuGe)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 07:37 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: AoSHQ Cafe Custodial Engineers at August 03, 2026 07:41 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at August 03, 2026 07:41 PM (syz1S)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 07:41 PM (vRzib)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:42 PM (KC5Lt)
Mostly The Marx brothers and Chaplin but it counts .
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 07:36 PM (JxuGe)
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I did this sort of thing a few years back.
Realized most of my collection was from the 2000s. Then I set out to buy movies from a bunch of different decades.
The 2000s is down to 20% total. Still the highest of any decade, but much, much lower than it used to be.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:42 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 07:43 PM (4g5V+)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 07:44 PM (4mmkh)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 07:45 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 03, 2026 07:45 PM (VyBeY)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:45 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: what the cat drug in at August 03, 2026 07:48 PM (jrgJz)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:42 PM (KC5Lt)
Seriously, the dust in here is insane.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 03, 2026 07:48 PM (zYpTz)
And then they catch 'em. YIP!
Puppies would not be nearly so squee without those silly tails.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 07:48 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:48 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: what the cat drug in at August 03, 2026 07:48 PM (jrgJz)
Might be cool, but I'm fine with my mountains around here, because most of them come with ocean around them.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 07:49 PM (FyeA3)
_Tried watching 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' - very amateurish - good poses of Brad Pitt for the ladies. Is Tarantino a fag?
_Watched, ' Quatermass and the Pit', well done and entertaining if you are a sci-fi fan.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 07:50 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 07:50 PM (aJQbY)
Pretty much the only place in Europe I have any interest in visiting again. Beautiful country and not part of the EU.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 07:51 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:51 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 07:50 PM (aJQbY)
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Did you roll out of bed? That always wears me out!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:52 PM (FZ29D)
Scared to death.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 07:52 PM (gjFiG)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 07:50 PM (aJQbY)
We are living in our camper while the house is being renovated. Rained all damned day. I can't think of a single thing I have to do, let alone anything I really can do, except maybe sweeping the floor and making dinner. This may go down as the laziest summer I have ever lived, and that includes when I was a kid, because I was a busy kid.
Luckily with Elon in the yard I have access to lots of books. I'm reading what DH calls my "summer crap" although I have mixed in a few real books with intellectual stuff. But just now I'm reading the "Silo" books, so yeah, just summer crap.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 07:54 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:54 PM (KC5Lt)
Scared to death.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 07:52 PM (gjFiG)
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Oh, no! Prayers up for poor Lucy!
Hopefully it turns out to be nothing some antibiotics can't solve.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:54 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous
It's an alpine ibex. They do have horns like that.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 07:54 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 07:55 PM (aJQbY)
Scared to death.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 07:52 PM (gjFiG)
It ruptured, so it will drain. They will have her on antibiotics for a while, and she will recover. I know it's scary. Ruby had one on her neck for months and we really thought she was going to die. But here she is, happy and healthy.
All will be well, all will be well, and all manner of things will be well.
Prayers for peace of mind coming your way, stat.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 07:55 PM (FyeA3)
The 2000s is down to 20% total. Still the highest of any decade, but much, much lower than it used to be.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:42 PM (bzPaY)
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I stuck all my movies in Libib, the same app I use for my book library.
Curiously, "Shaun of the Dead" shows up with a publication date of 1816.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:57 PM (FZ29D)
*shit machine*
*crap factory*
*crap factory*
*shit machine*
*territorial crap factory*
OH, YOU MOTHERFUCKER- I CAN KILL!
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 07:57 PM (zZu0s)
——
A nice cup of Coffee will fix you right up - and then you’re ready for a nap!
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 07:58 PM (vRzib)
Curiously, "Shaun of the Dead" shows up with a publication date of 1816.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:57 PM (FZ29D)
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Because it's classic literature. Duh.
I use Blu-ray.com's cataloging system on their site.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:58 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 07:58 PM (zZu0s)
I hope she brings me back something nice from Narnia.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:59 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:59 PM (FZ29D)
If that white witch comes through, be ready with the .50 cal.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 08:00 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 07:58 PM (zZu0s)
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90s and 2000s were the height of DVD as a format, so most of what got pushed out individually was in that era. Everything got a release. If you collected during that period, you'd have to really try to not be heavily invested in the 90s and 2000s, especially since the boutique label was mostly limited to Criterion.
Different world now.
For old silents, you have a boutique label like Flicker Alley putting out wonderful collections of Melies shorts.
For 60s and 70s schlock, you've got Vinegar Syndrome.
And everything in between. You can build up a huge collection and not touch the 90s and 2000s.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:01 PM (bzPaY)
@visegrad24
2h
BREAKING:
Greek police just arrested a 26-y-old Afghan asylum seeker for the murder of the 38-y-old Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross.
He murdered her because he thought she was attempting to convert his girlfriend to Christianity.
Elisabeth-Jane worked for a Christian NGO aiding refugees in Athens.
On July 18th, a homeless man noticed a foul odor coming from a derelict building in Athens.
Inside, he discovered Lisa's body wrapped in cloth and stuffed inside a suitcase"
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:01 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 08:01 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 08:01 PM (KC5Lt)
It will be ok. We have had those a lot over the years. Draining is good. Hugs.
Posted by: Joyenz at August 03, 2026 08:04 PM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 08:04 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 08:04 PM (zZu0s)
——
Who are we to criticize their culture?
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 08:04 PM (vRzib)
I am in awe at how many different moods you capture in your paintings.
Posted by: Wenda at August 03, 2026 08:05 PM (7m/2p)
Curiously, "Shaun of the Dead" shows up with a publication date of 1816.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:57 PM (FZ29D)
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Because it's classic literature. Duh.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:58 PM (bzPaY)
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Ah, yes. The true inspiration for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (181
. How silly of me to forget that.Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 08:06 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:58 PM (bzPaY)
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Ah, yes. The true inspiration for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (181. How silly of me to forget that.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 08:06 PM (FZ29D)
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Really, just a coincidence.
Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright just happened to also be friends with Lord Byron when they also had the idea of reanimating dead flesh while hanging out at his villa in Switzerland.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:07 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:59 PM (FZ29D)
If that white witch comes through, be ready with the .50 cal.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 08:00 PM (FyeA3)
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*sigh*
She didn't even bring me Turkish Delight.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 08:07 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 08:07 PM (KC5Lt)
Hey, Joyenz! I saw an actual launch the other day! Well, I saw the Falvom9 exhaust trail from Vandenburg over the horizon in San diego. It was cool.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's Phone at August 03, 2026 08:09 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: polynikes
Good movie. Watched it some years ago.
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 08:09 PM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: AoSHQ Cafe Custodial Engineers at August 03, 2026 07:41 PM (0sNs1)
After a thorough onsite investigation, multiple eye witness reports, and review of hidden camera footage we have ascertained without a shadow of a doubt the "mephticism" is emanating from you. We have delivered the report to AOSHQ management and emergency deportation proceeding have begun. You also have an option to self deport.
Posted by: AOSHQ Security Services at August 03, 2026 08:09 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 08:04 PM (vRzib)
Intelligent? Prescient? Christian? Reasonable? Honest? Decent? Invested in the Culture of Life? American?
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 08:10 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 08:11 PM (zZu0s)
Randomdave, how goes it?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's Phone at August 03, 2026 08:12 PM (mmrXZ)
@visegrad24
2h
BREAKING:
Greek police just arrested a 26-y-old Afghan asylum seeker for the murder of the 38-y-old Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross.
...
Posted by: runner
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Cultural enrichment syndrome
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 08:12 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 08:12 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 08:13 PM (FZ29D)
The happiness you see on the wheelchair dog can cause allergies.
Posted by: polynikes
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The way it knew how to pivot and turn around!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's Phone at August 03, 2026 08:15 PM (mmrXZ)
"JUST IN: Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) just came out in support of NUKING the filibuster for the SAVE America Act
She's now SCORCHING Senate leadership for planning August recess 🔥
"What's up with recess anyway?! Who gets a MONTH off from work? I think we should stay there and work to GET IT DONE."
"I am all for, this is where I differ from my brother, getting rid of the filibuster to get this done because eventually the Democrats are going to get rid of it anyway!"
"In New Jersey, they had 6,600 people, non-citizens registered to vote and several hundred of them DID vote in our election."
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:15 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:15 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 08:17 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 08:17 PM (zWqu+)
Posted by: The Lake Geneva Shoreline at August 03, 2026 08:19 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 08:19 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 08:17 PM (zWqu+)
Voting correctly is job one. Being able to convince your colleagues to do the same is job 2. If you can do both better than your opponents you get my vote.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 08:20 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Thomas Bender
Wheeler and Woolsey, FTW. Made 21 films together.
Posted by: Ol' Codger at August 03, 2026 08:21 PM (JM9I6)
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53m
>>Despite being a private citizen with no public health role, Bill Gates was involved in high-level COVID briefings and played a direct role in shaping America’s pandemic response.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:24 PM (viF8m)
@visegrad24
2h
BREAKING:
Greek police just arrested a 26-y-old Afghan asylum seeker for the murder of the 38-y-old Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross.
...
Posted by: runner
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Her crime? "BWW (Breathing While White) in The First Degree."
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 08:24 PM (rwvgL)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's Phone at August 03, 2026 08:09 PM (mmrXZ)
Very cool. I always wanted to see a launch live. Won't happen though from the midwest lol
Posted by: Joyenz at August 03, 2026 08:28 PM (2F0/Y)
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53m
>>Despite being a private citizen with no public health role, Bill Gates was involved in high-level COVID briefings and played a direct role in shaping America’s pandemic response.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:24 PM (viF8m)
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An Oligarchy, if you can keep it ...
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 08:28 PM (rwvgL)
I've not really followed the weight loss drug trend very closely. Is it mostly women using Ozempic? And do we really want to see a bald Amy Schumer?
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 08:29 PM (dIske)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:29 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: polynikes
We had a fixed male. Name of Vinny. One day Vinny comes into the kitchen with half his guts hanging out.
First vet stitched him so his coloring still matched. Didn't hold. Next one stitched him good.
Vinny never complained.
Posted by: MkY at August 03, 2026 08:30 PM (q6tQZ)
Posted by: Publius on Stupid Phone at August 03, 2026 08:30 PM (iKvf9)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:31 PM (u82oZ)
Send Bill Gates to Africa. Let him spread his joy there. Bill the EU and the Spanish government.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:32 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Publius on Stupid Phone at August 03, 2026 08:33 PM (iKvf9)
Posted by: JackStraw
>Gates should be put down over the Epstein files. There's a reason why his wife left him with almost half of his shit.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 08:33 PM (ixEhJ)
>>Realized most of my collection was from the 2000s. Then I set out to buy movies from a bunch of different decades.
I’ve built a movies vault / Plex Replacement, one of the things I built into was a search/lookup feature that allows you to look at your collection by year and you can search for actors, directors genres, it will the display the movies by your criteria.
It’s shown me where the gaps are in my collection.
For instance, I have no films that are categorized as horror films.
Horror films are not my thing but there are some essentials I should have in my collection.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 08:34 PM (XV/Pl)
Why I don't worry about AI.
"Norman, Coordinate."
Put AWFLs in a room with AI question terminals and watch the fun.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:35 PM (u82oZ)
Spent the weekend on sidewalk cafe's in Chicago with people from Brooklyn.
Hair on fire aside, America is still very here.
Red wave in November, in spite of Republicans.
Posted by: Auspex at August 03, 2026 08:35 PM (Y8DZL)
Remember on the morning of 9/11/2001 that Warren Buffet just happened to find himself at Offut AFB Neb. right in front of the underground command bunker? Could happen to anybody.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 08:35 PM (caXqo)
Posted by: Publius on Stupid Phone at August 03, 2026 08:30 PM (iKvf9)
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Was his authentication code "sweet-44 tender-9 hot-juicy pork chops"?
Asking for a friend...
Posted by: Slater at August 03, 2026 08:36 PM (FZ29D)
Even though we knew or at least suspected all of this, it's still pisses me off when I see it reported as fact, Salty.
They stole so much from us and treated us like criminals if we pushed back. I will never forgive any of them.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:36 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 08:17 PM (zWqu+)
Voting correctly is job one. Being able to convince your colleagues to do the same is job 2. If you can do both better than your opponents you get my vote.
Posted by: polynikes
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Heard that, behind the scene, she has worked with her brother and other Republicans on conservative issues. It appears that we have a new invigorated firebrand in the Senate.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 08:36 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
*Hides under desk*
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 08:36 PM (zWqu+)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 08:37 PM (caXqo)
I will take a stab at making at least mildly hard cider this year. I have bottles and a corker. And lots of apples left.
Who wants apple juice?
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 08:39 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Publius on Stupid Phone at August 03, 2026 08:39 PM (iKvf9)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 08:36 PM (4tmEn)
Got primaries in 8 days. We shall see.
Still don't know who I'm voting for.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 08:39 PM (zWqu+)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:42 PM (u82oZ)
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Bill Gates terrifies me more than Soros, Singham or any other global scoundrel. He's pure evil and intent on killing as many of us as possible with his ticks, mosquitos, vaccines, blocking the son, etc.
Posted by: IrishEi?! at August 03, 2026 08:42 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: Common Tater
>Buffet may be able to keep the trains running on time, but he's fucked over a lot of single family home owners. Maybe he found a way to take it all with him.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 08:43 PM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: IrishEi?! at August 03, 2026 08:43 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 08:44 PM (MWfyi)
It floats! It's afloat!
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 08:45 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 08:29 PM (dIske)
I'm on Mounjaro. Ozempic is apparently like a sledge hammer, according to my doc. Mounjaro just takes away your appetite. So far, so good.
Also, increase your protein, or lose muscle and hair. You have to follow the rules or you will get sick. Could be nasty. But I'm kinda tired of tuna, if you know what I mean.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 08:45 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: fd
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She's like that crazy president; Go her own ideas.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 08:46 PM (4tmEn)
He truly is an ego maniac and a monster. He has a God complex.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:47 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:15 PM (g47mK)
Oh, M'Darline,
Oh, M'Darline,
On, M'Daaaarline Clemontine...
Eh, seems to scan well enough.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 03, 2026 08:47 PM (SgdqL)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 08:33 PM (ixEhJ)
Dude has no conscience. The definition of megalomaniac. He stole his affluence, and uses it to spread evil.
Can't wait until he meets his Maker, but in the meantime, best to keep your distance.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 08:48 PM (FyeA3)
I gots questions.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 08:49 PM (zWqu+)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 08:49 PM (caXqo)
Forgive has nothing to do with this.
Bam, Bam, Bam, Bam, Bam, ejects mag, puts now one in ...
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Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 08:55 PM (Cqx++)
Not only making America more fashion conscious, but firming up the women of America.
For their cardio and flexibility health and the male gaze. Right?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:57 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Accomack at August 03, 2026 08:58 PM (GbONR)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 08:59 PM (Cqx++)
Not only making America more fashion conscious, but firming up the women of America.
For their cardio and flexibility health and the male gaze. Right?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:57 PM
I am doing my best!
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 09:00 PM (Dd38x)
Good luck to Louis Garcia, Jr., who my Nats just dealt to the Yankees. I watched this guy make some serious improvements over the last three years and thought he was destined to be part of the next competitive squad.
Eh.
I gather we got a fistfull of pitchers in return, which we certainly need in the bullpen, but yeah?
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 03, 2026 09:01 PM (SgdqL)
* doffs beret toward TheJamesMadison *
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Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
>Pickled beets would be a nice side dish for a tuna salad sandwich. Definitely an odd combo.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 09:04 PM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 08:45 PM
We're here for you.
Posted by: Moose and Walrus at August 03, 2026 09:05 PM (0sNs1)
On that note, it seems trivial but the guy who did the Cabbage Patch dolls basically stole it from a poor girl by tricking her and never giving her proper compensation. I don't know why that makes me so angry . I hate bullies.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 09:06 PM (KC5Lt)
If you want the story details, with pix, PJ Watson has it. (~6min)
https://youtu.be/Zmmpks0ejR0
Headline on GellerReport.com
Pennsylvania Voter Roll Purge Wipes Out Tens of Thousands Democrats in Just One Week
https://bit.ly/4yQxci1
Wiping out tens of thousands of Democrats: It's a good start.
Posted by: mindful webworker - cafe news supplement at August 03, 2026 09:06 PM (0poB+)
Aug 3
I was in Madrid when Spain won the World Cup.
Almost 2 million people celebrated in the streets.
I saw 0 violence.
0 property damage.
0 rioting.
Spain’s government later reported a total of 6 arrests, and no serious incidents.
Almost 2 million people.
Almost entirely peaceful.
When a Parisian team won the Champions League in 2026, riots broke out and trashed the city.
And it happened before that, in 2025.
And there was violence before that, in 2018, when France won the World Cup.
Guess when their celebrations were peaceful?
In 1998 - before their immigration policy created an entire population of people who didn’t assimilate.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 09:07 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
>Pickled beets would be a nice side dish for a tuna salad sandwich. Definitely an odd combo.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 09:04 PM (ixEhJ)
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Ssssss. Give us nice fishes, keeps nasty beets!
Posted by: Gollum at August 03, 2026 09:08 PM (SgdqL)
Rocket launches from North Dakota and Wyoming is not a good sign.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:29 PM (u82oZ)
LOL I guess that is true!
Posted by: Joyenz at August 03, 2026 09:08 PM (2F0/Y)
I gots questions.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026
She is saying all the right things on x.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 09:09 PM (hftzA)
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They still are. They are an exemplar of MBA management.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 09:09 PM (4tmEn)
Cashews are number two. Man I love cashews and miss them greatly.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 09:10 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 08:45 PM
Not sure whether to go with a vaginas vs dick joke or point out steak does exist- and eggs! Hard boiled eggs. That can be deviled!
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 09:10 PM (zZu0s)
I'll never get tired of Tuna if you know what I mean.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 09:14 PM (KC5Lt)
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Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 09:18 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 09:18 PM (KC5Lt)
H town had a black AMerican warning for Spanairds this summer at the Whirled Cup
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Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 09:21 PM (1z8ji)
Scared to death.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 07:52 PM (gjFiG)
I am sure it will be all right. Lucy is a cool cat. BTW, any word from Jordan61?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 09:26 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 09:09 PM (hftzA)
Minor quibble: so did her brother. Until he also said that the Capitol police should shoot all the grandma's 'storming' the Capitol.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 09:26 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 07:54 PM (vJrRc)
Could have been an Index. Or worse, a Thesaurus.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 09:27 PM (1z8ji)
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>>Despite being a private citizen with no public health role, Bill Gates was involved in high-level COVID briefings and played a direct role in shaping America’s pandemic response.
Posted by: JackStraw
And MS Windows sucks hard. So much so, they seem to be redesigning Win11 on the fly because they are losing market share to Apple and Linux. I'm not sure how much input Gates has with MS anymore but still, burn the witch!
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 09:30 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Exactly.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 09:34 PM (zWqu+)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 08:45 PM (FyeA3)
You could shoulder the Grimsley Bears aside, and take all their salmon.
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Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 09:38 PM (zWqu+)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 09:38 PM (FyeA3)
Mountain rams, big horn sheep, are a little more combative so you have to be prepared to get slammed. Just a sparring exercise but it'll wake your ass up.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 09:39 PM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 09:36 PM (1z8ji)
Had smoked Kasilof salmon for dinner Friday. I have at least 20 more jars of that lovely stuff. I eat it, but it's too good for just lunch.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 09:39 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
Inshallah. I like feisty.
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Posted by: Muhammed M Muhammed at August 03, 2026 09:43 PM (zWqu+)
If you were crazy enough, Mo, you could cornhole a Tibetan monk. That would make you a ram-a-lama ding-dong.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 09:46 PM (1z8ji)
I've outlived all my siblings, despite the fact that I'm the only one who has had a serious illness, i.e., a drop-dead diagnosis of ovarian cancer (which obviously I survived).
It has puzzled me. But the only thing they all had in common that I did not was a continuing struggle with their weight. Aside from chemo and pregnancy, I weigh within a few pounds of what I weighed at sixteen.
Which is a long-winded way of saying I really respect what you are doing, and keep doing it, because it matters more than you may realize now!!!!
Posted by: Wenda at August 03, 2026 09:47 PM (7m/2p)
I'm going nuts over this "library card-esque" non-plan to control access to cheep groceries in NYC. The latest I can get is from the NY Post. The "memberships" or residency verification actually will NOT be required -- so no one in his administration has answered the question of how they'll prevent resellers and outsiders from scooping up groceries that are 30% subsidized by New York City taxpayers.
If I had all the money in the world, I'd go there myself and hoard groceries like it's 2020. Or I'd pay non-New Yorkers to drive in every day and do it. I like to break stupid toys.
And I like to say "cheep."
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Also CNN, who got everything wrong on covid: RFKJr. targets Fauci and pushes medical misinformation in fiery CNN interview The concept of "Maybe you should just sit this one out" never occurs to a narcissist deluded with a self-conception as an Expert Genius. Do you hate Ken Jennings, the leftwing lunatic and former Jeopardy champ who the show made their host for some reason, making viewers like me permanently stop watching the show? Well, you and transgenders have something in common. For some reason, trannies have decided that no one is allowed to read the New York Times any more. I guess maybe the NYT wrote one or two articles that suggested their mental illness wasn't the greatest so now you're not allowed to read it. Anyway, Ken Jennings bragged about playing some NYT word-game and the trannies have been dragging him for days on BlueSky.
Dr. Ashish Jha on COVID-19: 'It probably was a lab leak' Former Biden White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Dr. Ashish Jha, tells Dana Bash, "When I went into the White House, my view was this was almost surely a natural outbreak, maybe a lab leak. Based on information I learned and based on information I've seen, I have come to conclude that it is more likely to have been a lab leak."
Andrew Kolvet, spokesman for Turning Point USA, spoke with DHS and confirmed that more than 1.4 million illegal aliens have been deported within the last 12 months. When it comes to the housing crisis, the bad job market, the crime wave in urban areas, and other economic and social problems, we find that illegal immigration has exacerbated or caused them all.
Advertisement Kolvet posted on X on Sunday, "Just spoke to a source at DHS. A new report on deportations for the last 12 months just dropped which includes all deportation flights (commercial + government planes): Total alien forced departures of 1,461,529. The last 7 day average of forced removals: 4,291/day (believed to be a new all-time high)". He clarified, "This does not include self deportations." There are up to 30 million illegal aliens in the United States, but it is difficult to get an exact number precisely because they didn't go through vetting to enter our country, and Democrats are not interested in being honest with statistics on the subject. Indeed, since somewhere between nine million and 20 million illegal aliens entered just under Joe Biden, it is possible that more than 30 million illegal aliens have entered the United States within the last half a century. The point is, we don't know for certain what the numbers are, but we do know they are massive. That is why mass deportations are so important.
Cornyn and Tills have finally agreed to vote in favor of Todd Blanche as AG -- but they demanded Trump end his weaponization reimbursement fund for their vote.
Gunther Eagleman
@GuntherEagleman 🚨 1,645 Arrests. Every. Single. Day. July just became the biggest month in ICE history, nearly 51,000 illegal aliens taken off the streets. June set the record. July shattered it. Thousands of brand-new agents are now flooding American cities because President Trump actually funded the fight. This is what real enforcement looks like. No amnesty.
No catch-and-release.
No excuses. Mass deportations are no longer a campaign promise. They're happening. Keep going. Full throttle!
Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., issued a joint statement on Monday, confirming their plans to support acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for confirmation to the post. The senators had sought written confirmation from the Department of Justice that it would abandon an "anti-weaponization" fund that it had briefly established as part of a settlement with the IRS over the leak of President Donald Trump's tax returns. Blanche obliged.
And here we go! I wrote for @thefp about Sophie Cunningham, George Orwell, and the emperor whose naked ding-dong everyone is very tired of pretending not to see https://t.co/lJHqtY0RMm pic.twitter.com/jT3qtYQtlx
— Kat Rosenfield (@katrosenfield) July 30, 2026
I am not kidding about this. I am prepared to buy a @wnba expansion franchise and locate them in Nashville. I pledge to have a 100% trans team, all men who identify as women. I will also employ a 100% trans coaching staff. Most inclusive team in history! https://t.co/qKfQshJHQ3
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) August 3, 2026
Clay Travis
@ClayTravis Important announcement: I am upping my offer, $10 million dollars for a head-to-head basketball game between the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and a boy's high school state title team of my choice. If the Aces beat my team, I will give them $10 million.
Why is CNN giving this person a national platform? https://t.co/bOGKOuMthg
— Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) July 31, 2026
"To talk about the larger Democratic Party, post the election in Michigan going forward, I am not going to be in the same party with Hasan Piker," Carville said on Fox News's "The Sunday Briefing," referring to the Michigan Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.). "I have no intention of ever being in the same political party with that guy. Now, I think that a majority ---- overwhelming majority of Democrats agree with me, but this idea that we're going to seize the means of production and this ---- just go look at the DSA platform," he continued, referring to the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA).
When you declare it's racist (or -phobic) to question certain people, you breed people who believe, quite understandably, immune to any kind of accountability.Fmr. CIA Chief of Staff, Jeremy Bash, lied so much about the Hunter Biden laptop that it deserved its own video:pic.twitter.com/dfuICDKBqm https://t.co/Mv05PRUrdX
— Matt Orfalea (@0rf) August 3, 2026
A Cambridge professor hailed as a diversity poster boy claimed that he had featured in the TV show Seven Up decades before he was born. Prof Jason Arday said he had appeared in the series, which follows the lives of a group of people for decades from the age of seven. The inaugural episode was broadcast in 1964. He was not born until 1985. Prof Arday is at the centre of a row about academic plagiarism after The Telegraph revealed that he had been accused of copying parts of his PhD thesis from an earlier work by another student. He has admitted a series of errors in his work but said the "positioning of me as this kind of liar and fantasist is totally unacceptable". Now footage of a talk Prof Arday gave in October 2022 has re-emerged, revealing his claim that he appeared as a child on Seven Up. He told the University of Bath's Race Equality Taskforce: "I was part of a programme, actually, which -- it doesn't really exist any more -- but it was called Seven Up at the time. "And Seven Up is basically when they follow you over the duration of your life, so they follow you at [ages] 7, 14, 21. I was pulled out of the project when I was 14." During the same talk, he also claimed: "I had just turned 18 when I learnt to read and write."He probably didn't mean that earlier Seven Up documentary series, but a more recent one. But that's also impossible:
The BBC also commissioned a spin-off series titled Up: Millennium Generation. This began in 2000, also featuring a group of seven-year-olds. At the time, Prof Arday would have been 15. A BBC spokesman confirmed that Prof Arday was not involved with the Up: Millennium Generation films.
That there’s even a controversy about this story is incredible. If a Cambridge prof can plagiarize this carelessly and get away with it for years, and still have defenders, shows academia is totally broken https://t.co/R5TNdxBYgt
— Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) August 2, 2026
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:20 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:21 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Blo Jiden at August 03, 2026 06:23 PM (SOf5W)
So another 20 years and maybe break even if they don't keep returning like many criminals have a half dozen times
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 06:24 PM (Ia/+0)
just 100 million more to go
Posted by: brak at August 03, 2026 06:24 PM (sCxmP)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 06:25 PM (0TVIV)
Former Biden White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Dr. Ashish Jha, tells Dana Bash, "When I went into the White House, my view was this was almost surely a natural outbreak, maybe a lab leak. Based on information I learned and based on information I've seen, I have come to conclude that it is more likely to have been a lab leak.
I disagree!!!!! It did not come from someone kissing a Labrador Retriever Dog !!!
Even I am not that dumb........ Duhhhhhhhhhhhhh !
Posted by: Kami Harris at August 03, 2026 06:25 PM (pVVfU)
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I said this exactly on the earlier thread.
*affixes gold star*
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 06:26 PM (JvZF+)
And the AG can just throw out a portion of a legal agreement because a couple soon-to-be-former Senators demanded it? Cool, let's throw out their pensions.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:26 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 06:27 PM (JvZF+)
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2x Operation Wetback...which was actually a giant scam, a precursor to DACA, and deported a fraction of the touted 700,000 number.
The largest deportation operation in history with likely attached self-deportations of a minimum of 4.5 million.
Too bad all of this didn't happen because a carrier group went to the Omani Gulf.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:27 PM (bzPaY)
Everyone at my watering hole had it in Nov 2019.
There are blood samples from Seattle in Oct 2019 that are CV positive.
There was no flu in late 2019 2020 2021 and 2022 because it was called CV 19.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:28 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:28 PM (uhVAy)
AI mock up of mamdamnee's new grocery store
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Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 06:29 PM (0TVIV)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 06:29 PM (JvZF+)
End all free meals.
Watch schools lose 10% of students in 60 days.
Schools in CO are down over 5%.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:31 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 06:31 PM (dK+Kv)
End all free meals.
Watch schools lose 10% of students in 60 days.
Schools in CO are down over 5%.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:31 PM (/+uur)
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CO teachers unions will demand a 15% increase to make up for it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:31 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: banana Dream at August 03, 2026 06:32 PM (wYTRi)
Posted by: r hennigantx
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That alone should be a huge scandal within the scandal.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 06:32 PM (XvL8K)
He's exactly the kind of DEI poster boy you want for mocking.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 06:31 PM (dK+Kv)
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"Can I go to Cambridge and write barely literate nonsense and get praised for it?"
-Tommy
"Oh, no, no, no, Little Tommy. You're white."
-Tommy's father, chuckling at the boy's innocence
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:32 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:28 PM (uhVAy)
Trannies, and Commies, and RINOs, oh my.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 06:33 PM (dK+Kv)
Too bad all of this didn't happen because a carrier group went to the Omani Gulf.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:27 PM (bzPaY)
At the end of WWII there were multiple large deportation/population transfers in East Europe between the USSR, Poland and East Germany.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:33 PM (uhVAy)
-Tommy
"Oh, no, no, no, Little Tommy. You're white."
-Tommy's father, chuckling at the boy's innocence
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:32 PM (bzPaY)
He's indefensible. And yet . . . .
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 06:34 PM (dK+Kv)
And the AG can just throw out a portion of a legal agreement because a couple soon-to-be-former Senators demanded it? Cool, let's throw out their pensions.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:26 PM (ExV1e)
So does Trump just keep that money? It was a payment for malfeasance against him by the IRS.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:35 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 06:35 PM (BFvh9)
AI mock up of mamdamnee's new grocery store
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Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 06:29 PM (0TVIV)
First they did not sell to the people with no NYC ID
And I did not speak out
Because I had an NYC ID
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:35 PM (/+uur)
Somehow this is Trump's fault.
I have to wonder if some NGO offed them to create martyrs.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:35 PM (k12bV)
Oh man. The Cambridge don who can't spell "teachers." I noticed that in every case, it was "student teachers.'" I smell a global search & replace on bad data, unwanted results, or bad reasoning.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 06:36 PM (mmrXZ)
Those are rookie numbers. You gotta get those numbers up.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at August 03, 2026 06:36 PM (l26NL)
Somehow this is Trump's fault.
I have to wonder if some NGO offed them to create martyrs.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:35 PM (k12bV)
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They were saved from the fascist, totalitarian, capitalist. oligarchical, dystopia that is America where brown people get shot by police for sport.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:36 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 06:36 PM (viF8m)
Somehow this is Trump's fault.
I have to wonder if some NGO offed them to create martyrs.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:35 PM (k12bV)
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I doubt they did so directly, but if word got out to certain members of a certain cartel....Well, accidents happen.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 06:37 PM (FZ29D)
Those are rookie numbers. You gotta get those numbers up.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at August 03, 2026 06:36 PM (l26NL)
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The reported self-deportation to forced-deportation ratio observed over the years is between 3:1 to 6:1.
4.5 million additional, at a minimum, are also gone.
That's 6 million, minimum, in a year. Could be as high as 10.5 million (I'd lean towards the lower end, to be honest).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:38 PM (bzPaY)
What's the actual grievance with that self-important ass, Ken Jennings?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 06:38 PM (s9VOe)
Those are rookie numbers. You gotta get those numbers up.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at August 03, 2026 06:36 PM (l26NL)
Well Cueta is right *there*
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:38 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 06:38 PM (0sNs1)
Las Vegas Aces just approaches the boy's high school team and pledges to give them several million of the ten million for them to throw the game and take a dive.
I just don't think those WNBA shrews are shrewd enough to do it.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 06:39 PM (+4Cf6)
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passes broken link right on by!
Posted by: Will Robinson at August 03, 2026 06:39 PM (zBgIx)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 06:39 PM (0sNs1)
CO teachers unions will demand a 15% increase to make up for it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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CA teachers unions will demand a 15% increase to NOT speak Spanish.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 06:40 PM (mmrXZ)
Then vaxxed people got the CV and I knew the science was wrong.
The Ebola outbreak in Africa spread to about 1500 people because the fucking idiots wanted to bury the dead (infected) because of tradition.
So when the next Spannish Flu hits (and it will) how will most Americans react.
More importantly, how many will go off the the CDC Camps?
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:40 PM (/+uur)
I just don't think those WNBA shrews are shrewd enough to do it.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 06:39 PM (+4Cf6)
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I bet they'd also renege on the deal.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 06:40 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 03, 2026 06:41 PM (wGerL)
passes broken link right on by!
Posted by: Will Robinson
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In the URL, get rid of:
%20
That's where there's a space.
Posted by: Don't Be A Baby at August 03, 2026 06:41 PM (mmrXZ)
I just don't think those WNBA shrews are shrewd enough to do it.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 06:39 PM (+4Cf6)
Never seen a boy's HS squad as bad as a non-Caitlin-Clark WNBA team. Even if they are polite to the old ladies, they are gonna take them to the woodshed.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:41 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
TJM, you did get it's a quote from Wolf of Wall Street? I think McCaughnehey said it. Just having some fun is all.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at August 03, 2026 06:41 PM (l26NL)
But its a yawn and ignore when an American couple with 3 young kids get mowed down by an illegal alien truck driver.
PBS hates humanity. They don't give a shit about an Guatemalan family unless they can parade their deaths for political gain.
Demonic. All of them.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 06:42 PM (+4Cf6)
I would think even high school kids are smart enough to figure out $10 million is more than several million.
Bidding for throwing the game starts at $11 million.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 06:42 PM (viF8m)
Nothing. I expect Trump, as well as losers Cornyn and Tillis all know this.
Posted by: Dad of Six at August 03, 2026 06:42 PM (nDOPx)
Remember when, for years and years, it was reported the same, stale 11 Million Illegals? Over and over.
During the yelling/emailing stage of my life I'd tell politicians and talking heads this figure is bull as it is the same number for years. Had the cost to a penny of how much we were paying for one illegal in FL.
I am now in the "sit back and watch" stage to 30 million.
I do wonder how many have self deported as you'd think the border patrol would have an idea, but maybe not. Also they get paid for deporting, so that should give us a number. Well worth the cost to kick them out vs paying five times that to keep them free here.
In the past I would get so irritated at the espanol in TJ Maxx I'd want to start a riot, screaming: "Speak English! I know you can!" I no longer go there, because it bores me. I was not kicked out, but there were times it was dicey.
As long as they are gone forever...good!!! Keep it going!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 06:42 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 06:42 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
TJM, you did get it's a quote from Wolf of Wall Street? I think McCaughnehey said it. Just having some fun is all.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at August 03, 2026 06:41 PM (l26NL)
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Yes, I got it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:42 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 03, 2026 06:41 PM (wGerL)
They want someone else to do the work, like usual. It was on Carville's corrupt watch that the course was set.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (BFvh9)
That's a movie, right? TJM doesn't know anything about film.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Dad of Six at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (nDOPx)
That's a movie, right? TJM doesn't know anything about film.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (ExV1e)
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Only cinema like Taste the Blood of Dracula.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (bzPaY)
Gay writing at Harvard.
Warren writing at UT.
If you write the Right words, with the Right Skin, and say the Things people want to hear your are golden.
PS I type in my name and it shows a few really bad half marathon times I ran.
I type in the golden boy and his name does not appear.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (/+uur)
I want to know how Carville and Bill Maher propose to clean the Democratic Party of the socialist taint?
Posted by: Ted Torgerson
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This is my favorite Big Lie of the moment: that the current Democrat party has nothing to do with this DSA thing. That Democrat party principles never led to this, that every development of Democrat party policy hasn't been a step in this direction. Sorry, Jimmy.
THIS
is
D N C
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 06:44 PM (mmrXZ)
Here is the truth from Ceuta, Spain:
60,000+ migrants from Morocco’s border stormed the small town and are now hiding in the mountains and city to reach mainland Europe.
Moroccan migrants said Moroccan authorities let them through their border and Spain literally opened their gates upon arrival. Many migrants thank PM Pedro Sánchez for opening the border... Ceuta is now effectively shut down due to looting concerns, and the military is losing power as migrants outnumber them and continue to escape into the mountains.
Now thousands of military age men are set to spread throughout Europe due to one country’s “failure.”
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 06:44 PM (0JWOm)
In the past I would get so irritated at the espanol in TJ Maxx I'd want to start a riot, screaming: "Speak English! I know you can!" I no longer go there, because it bores me. I was not kicked out, but there were times it was dicey.
As long as they are gone forever...good!!! Keep it going!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 06:42 PM (hzuYO)
since we pay them money to self deport, we probably know very well how many. Unless you are really wanted for serious crimes here there's no reason to do it on your own dime.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:45 PM (uhVAy)
4.5 million additional, at a minimum, are also gone.
That's 6 million, minimum, in a year. Could be as high as 10.5 million (I'd lean towards the lower end, to be honest).
--
Miller has said the goal is 2,000 detained per day.
Then, when that is reached, 3,000 a day.
My prognosticator hat says the 3k will be announced as the target on 11-15-2026.
Also, reports of early school enrollments are backing up the self-deportation numbers; they are way down.
Because they're all going to charter schools, donchaknow.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 06:45 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Dad of Six at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (nDOPx)
Thinks about Airplane white people teaching Africans to play ball.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:45 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (bzPaY)
Now do Blackula
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:46 PM (/+uur)
Now thousands of military age men are set to spread throughout Europe due to one country’s “failure.”
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 06:44 PM (0JWOm)
Well the mountains won't be feeding them for very long.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:46 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 06:46 PM (KC5Lt)
In the past I would get so irritated at the espanol in TJ Maxx I'd want to start a riot, screaming: "Speak English! I know you can!" I no longer go there, because it bores me. I was not kicked out, but there were times it was dicey.
As long as they are gone forever...good!!! Keep it going!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 06:42 PM (hzuYO)
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Not everyone is going to take up the CBPOne app offer. They came across without documentation, and they go back. The trip back is easier, too. They don't have to wade across a shallow part of the Rio Grande. They can just drive back.
No documentation of being here, no documentation of going back. No threats, once back, of being banned from US soil.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:46 PM (bzPaY)
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Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 06:47 PM (T1wyk)
Murder rate down to level 100 years ago.
Correlation is not causation but it is pretty fucking close.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:47 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Accomack at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (/Chlc)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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I doubt those numbers.
- Trump may be counting self deportations, as we now pay them to leave and would have a better count than in the past
- 3:1 may have been real when a lone criminal was deported, but he already had family, etc. With recent migrants they probably do not have that so fewer go along
-And many self deportation in past may have been organic. So we deport 100,000, but 300,000 decided to leave anyways. Now we deport 1M, but only 300,000 decide to leave anyways. And they are counted in the 1.5M number, I suspect.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (k12bV)
You only need to work as much as you need but not as much as you have to.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (/+uur)
Then, when that is reached, 3,000 a day.
My prognosticator hat says the 3k will be announced as the target on 11-15-2026.
Also, reports of early school enrollments are backing up the self-deportation numbers; they are way down.
Because they're all going to charter schools, donchaknow.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 06:45 PM (3cUTc)
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ICE is doing what it can. The increased personnel will help.
But the meat is always going to be local, county, and state police with 287g agreements with DHS. They do most of the interactions with the populace, and I suspect they're happy to impound cars driven by illegals who get caught speeding and then get sent straight to ICE for deportation.
If people want to help, they can always try and contact their local governments to get them to agree to the 287g agreements.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Will Robinson at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (zBgIx)
Look, let's not dig up the past about COVID. It happened, what, six years ago and rehashing it is divisive and a waste of energy. Let's concentrate on more vital issues, like slavery.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (O0L8i)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (enNUy)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 06:50 PM (KC5Lt)
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He could call them the Ballin' Ballers Who Ball.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 06:50 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (enNUy)
Just deport anyone at a soccer game, just to be sure.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:50 PM (uhVAy)
- Trump may be counting self deportations, as we now pay them to leave and would have a better count than in the past
- 3:1 may have been real when a lone criminal was deported, but he already had family, etc. With recent migrants they probably do not have that so fewer go along
-And many self deportation in past may have been organic. So we deport 100,000, but 300,000 decided to leave anyways. Now we deport 1M, but only 300,000 decide to leave anyways. And they are counted in the 1.5M number, I suspect.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (k12bV)
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Nope.
The 1.5 million is forcibly deported. It's not voluntary deportations (agreeing to deport at immigration hearings) or CBPOne self-deportations. Those are extra.
And the numbers we're looking at, we're talking about taking out large portions of communities. Hollowing out communities is incentive for those left to go back.
There's no reason to assume that the ratio goes down with higher numbers. In fact, there's every reason to assume the ratio goes higher.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:51 PM (bzPaY)
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He could call them the Ballin' Ballers Who Ball.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 06:50 PM (ndZc7)
The Nashville "Wymyn".
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:51 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:51 PM (k12bV)
Somehow, not a one is a US citizen.
Despite the constant howling from the AWFLs and their dried-up grandma brigade that "any one of us could be kidnapped* by ICE!!!"
*I argue, proper English requires that children are kidnapped.
Adults are abducted.
But the point stands:
Not one citizen has been deported.
The only ones that have--and these stories are questionable as so many have turned out false--are the ones who either interfered with and arrest or refused to provide ID.
But all were released from custody.
None, not one US citizen, has been deported.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 06:51 PM (3cUTc)
There is no end state, btw, it's destruction because that's who they are. Marxism is demonic, first wearing the skin suit of science and now Climate Change or Trannies, whichever seems to work.
I notice an uptick in sales for Long Live Death all of a sudden. A good time to read about what really happened in the Spanish Civil War, not leftist agitprop disguised as history.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 06:52 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM (enNUy)
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NC state legislature just passed a law over Stein's veto that forced all police in the state to take part in 287g agreements with DHS. Once that's in effect (I assume January 1, 2027), expect more action in places like Mecklenberg County.
My outlying county already has an agreement.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:52 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 06:52 PM (0sNs1)
White boys need to stop looking for summer jobs in the mall.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 06:52 PM (KC5Lt)
Why the Jews of course. Who else?
Posted by: Ya Know? at August 03, 2026 06:54 PM (tNkpt)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 06:50 PM (KC5Lt)
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Not true. This is not Andrew Jackson's Democrat party. It's not even JFK's though media keep trying to tell the geezers that still watch network TV that it is. It's been taken over by the Anarchist wing of Marxism.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 06:55 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 03, 2026 06:55 PM (NnhvP)
Why the Jews of course. Who else?
Posted by: Ya Know? at August 03, 2026 06:54 PM (tNkpt)
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Because Bibi's son tweeted something 7 years ago about how Ceuta should be considered Morroccan because the Spanish were being dicks about Palestine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 06:55 PM (bzPaY)
White boys need to stop looking for summer jobs in the mall.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 06:52 PM (KC5Lt)
Quite a few YT channels of people doing overgrown lawn work for free because the channel's income offsets the cost of doing the job.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:55 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Will Robinson at August 03, 2026 06:48 PM
I, for one, don't recommend it.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 06:55 PM (0sNs1)
He told the University of Bath’s Race Equality Taskforce: “I was part of a programme, actually, which – it doesn’t really exist any more – but it was called Seven Up at the time.
“And Seven Up is basically when they follow you over the duration of your life, so they follow you at [ages] 7, 14, 21. I was pulled out of the project when I was 14.”
During the same talk, he also claimed: “I had just turned 18 when I learnt to read and write.”
Makes Obama seem like a Real Majic Negro
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:55 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 06:56 PM (13VxP)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 06:56 PM (0sNs1)
Most Cocky WNBA Team
Chicks w/ Dicks WNBA Team
sorry
ran out of puns
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:57 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:58 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson
They want Cinderella socialism. Not too much socialism. Not too little socialism. Just right socialism.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 06:58 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:58 PM (/+uur)
I like the guy but couldn't help but snicker.
It might take 5-10 years for Americans who've been blocked out of the trades to get trained, but it'll happen.
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 06:58 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 06:58 PM (ndZc7)
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You mean Goldilocks. Cinderella is where the economy turns into a pumpkin at midnight.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 06:59 PM (ZOv7s)
Do I guess what that means is that definitely without any doubts at all with the most of eternity with the evidence now available. That he isn't sure where that virus came from .
Posted by: Paul at August 03, 2026 06:59 PM (Ka8ht)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 06:59 PM (13VxP)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 06:52 PM (0sNs1)
I have been to the buzzards retuning to Hinkley.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:59 PM (/+uur)
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Without illegal immigration, the US population would be 100 million less today.
Wages up, way up.
While everything else cost is way down; food, housing, vehicles, fuel.
To say nothing of the crime, the constant dull roar of crime everywhere all the time.
I don't think any American can even understand how much the illegal invasion has cost us.
Like 3am kababs in England, all-night tacos--and I love Mexican food--is not worth the cost.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 07:00 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 07:00 PM (enNUy)
Most Cocky WNBA Team
Chicks w/ Dicks WNBA Team
sorry
ran out of puns
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 06:57 PM (/+uur)
Our dicks are bigger than yours. But only slightly.
Nah. Too long for a t shirt.
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 07:00 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 06:52 PM (0sNs1)
Franklin wanted the Turkey Vulture as the national dish.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 07:00 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 06:58 PM (lCppi)
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I notice the lawn services seem to be a bit paler than before. Saw one team that was all white, two dudes with the trimmer and a woman driving the mower!
I think self-deportation is happening under the radar by people who have stuff and want to take their stuff with them rather than have to leave it behind. They can't just fly out, they will need to pack up and go.
But as the squeeze continues on banking, benefits and such, the math for staying looks worse and worse.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 07:01 PM (ZOv7s)
Wages up, way up.
While everything else cost is way down; food, housing, vehicles, fuel.
To say nothing of the crime, the constant dull roar of crime everywhere all the time.
I don't think any American can even understand how much the illegal invasion has cost us.
Like 3am kababs in England, all-night tacos--and I love Mexican food--is not worth the cost.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 07:00 PM (3cUTc)
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Read earlier that more than half of all houses have lost value in the last year.
The affordability crisis, which I don't hear bandied about a whole lot anymore, gets fixed by mass deportations.
And Trump is doing mass deportations.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:01 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 07:01 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 06:58 PM (ndZc7)
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You mean Goldilocks. Cinderella is where the economy turns into a pumpkin at midnight.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 06:59 PM (ZOv7s)
Carville and Maher will each take a glass slipper and start hunting for the magic Democrat who will somehow eject the new base of the party and lead them to the promised land.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 07:01 PM (uhVAy)
Not The Bee
t.co/SL9QKnyWdU
Posted by: banana Dream - prohibited meat at August 03, 2026 07:02 PM (3uBP9)
As long as they are gone forever...good!!! Keep it going!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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This is the thing, right here -- removing people just crushes the side of the economy built on the dependent class needing services and spending their benefits checks.
So, I would expect "GDP" to crash if 10% of population is removed. (which is the minimum necessary to restore normalcy)
Not not GDP, there is no production in taking money from Bob and giving it to Jose to send back home. There is no wealth created for Americans in 90% of the migrant economy that just supports and sustains other foreigners.
So on paper, it looks bad. It also looks bad because increased security, education, better healthcare, cleaner streets,.. and people in TJMax speaking English is not counted by the government even though that surely is a form of wealth.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 07:02 PM (k12bV)
But as the squeeze continues on banking, benefits and such, the math for staying looks worse and worse.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 07:01 PM (ZOv7s)
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If ICE picks you up, you keep nothing. They impound literally everything. Even if you voluntarily deport at the immigration hearing, you still don't keep your stuff.
There's a huge incentive to just go.
Even going out through CBPOne means you can't come back for 10 years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:02 PM (bzPaY)
Not The Bee
t.co/SL9QKnyWdU
Posted by: banana Dream - prohibited meat at August 03, 2026 07:02 PM (3uBP9)
It if was one of the dogs I owned he would have laid down and rolled in it.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 07:03 PM (/+uur)
When did they rule the separation between church and state and who interpreted it to mean No God anywhere government is involved. Who was the party of Slavery and feudalism?
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:03 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 03, 2026 07:03 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 07:02 PM (k12bV)
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We still have positive GDP now even with a declining population, and even declining government spending (and increased imports).
The topline number was something like 1.5% for Q2, but considering the reality of what's happening...
America is doing quite well.
Apparently the DC economy sucks, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:04 PM (bzPaY)
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He could call them the Ballin' Ballers Who Ball.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 06:50 PM (ndZc7)
The Nashville "Wymyn".
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:51 PM (uhVAy)
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The Nashville Reverse-Cowgirls.
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 07:04 PM (T1wyk)
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 07:04 PM (ikSmX)
Nah. Too long for a t shirt.
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 07:00 PM (lCppi)
Andddd Startttiiiiinnng Forwarddddd
Angela Smittttthhhh
A K A A A A A
Bigus us us Dick us us us us
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 07:05 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 06:58 PM (ndZc7)
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You mean Goldilocks. Cinderella is where the economy turns into a pumpkin at midnight.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 06:59 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Oldcat
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Maybe you mean Jack in the Beanstalk socialism where they rub some magic beans and climb up to steal the money from the Ogre (a Jew, natch.)
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 07:05 PM (k12bV)
Posted by: Dad of Six at August 03, 2026 06:43 PM (nDOPx)
Especially when the game is played with the WNBA's smaller ball! Compared with balls used in age 15 and up men's games, the ball used by women in high school, college, and WNBA games is one inch smaller in circumference and 2 ounces lighter.
Same hoop height and inner diameter (18 inches) for men and women's games.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 07:05 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:03 PM (KC5Lt)
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American political parties are really like coalitions, and the members of the two parties have shifted back and forth.
Republicans supported prohibition - Dems generally opposed it. It goes back and forth. And of course a bunch of "conservatives" are now to the left of the Bill Clinton's administration.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 07:06 PM (ZOv7s)
Woke bar apologizes for song mocking Charlie Kirk … because his name triggered their woke patrons
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 07:07 PM (ndZc7)
Which party supported the New Deal and socialist policies? Which party defamed McCarthy?
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:07 PM (KC5Lt)
The topline number was something like 1.5% for Q2, but considering the reality of what's happening...
America is doing quite well.
Apparently the DC economy sucks, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison,
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Yes, exactly. We are doing better than I expected, but then I don't think we have removed 5m, let alone 35m
I was just pointing out the potential problem.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 07:08 PM (k12bV)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 06:44 PM (0JWOm)
***********
Two days ago I saw a video of Morocco shipping them out by the dump truck (or garbage truck...fitting) waving to cameras. Morocco military were waving them through.
Many were let out of prisons. Fine, upstanding families to give culture to the EU and UK.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 07:08 PM (hzuYO)
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It was never "jobs Americans won't do*."
It was always, "jobs Americans won't do for 12 hours to earn what used to be made in 6 so the corporation can save on labor costs."
There is not one job "Americans won't do" that won't be fully staffed Monday morning with white men if they double the pay offered.
*notice how they never discussed who these Americans were that "wouldn't do those jobs"
See, you're just supposed to sneer at the lessers.
College grads are above that menial work.
And the poors?
Well, they're all just lazy trailer park trash and don't want to work hard. That's all.
Probably fucking their cousins and stuff, stupid hillbilly rednecks.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 07:08 PM (3cUTc)
That my friends, in non politics world, is Extortion.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 07:08 PM (mP0Kj)
I was just pointing out the potential problem.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 07:08 PM (k12bV)
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We outright declined overall in terms of population in 2025. First time since the 60s.
It's not marginal numbers being deported.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:09 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:04 PM (bzPaY)
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GDP is a farce in the current age. You borrow money and spend it and that counts as growth. Obama's two terms were an uninterrupted recession papered over by borrowing. Look at how much GDP grew and then compare it to the national debt's growth. Prefect alignment.
GDP is a false god. We need better metrics that measure human flourishing. Low crime is more important than bank balances. A healthy birth rate means the nation will endure.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 07:09 PM (ZOv7s)
In the 19th century there was some sort of social contagion in which mentally ill people came under the delusion they were the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, giving rise to a meme.
If that happened today, the libs would be arguing we have to affirm these people by giving them an army and helping them invade Russia.
And worse, the nuts themselves would be all over the internet demanding the same, viciously attacking anyone pointing out the insanity of it all and getting their delusion reinforced in schools and mainstream entertainment.
Posted by: TITP at August 03, 2026 07:09 PM (6Q9y6)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 06:59 PM (ZOv7s)
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They believe in that too. Just instead of a pumpkin, its famine.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 07:09 PM (ikSmX)
(I asked Grok if GDP is getting a boost from the AI bubble and it said I have been selected for reeducation.)
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 07:09 PM (k12bV)
It was always, "jobs Americans won't do for 12 hours to earn what used to be made in 6 so the corporation can save on labor costs."
There is not one job "Americans won't do" that won't be fully staffed Monday morning with white men if they double the pay offered.
*notice how they never discussed who these Americans were that "wouldn't do those jobs"
See, you're just supposed to sneer at the lessers.
College grads are above that menial work.
And the poors?
Well, they're all just lazy trailer park trash and don't want to work hard. That's all.
Probably fucking their cousins and stuff, stupid hillbilly rednecks.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 07:08 PM (3cUTc)
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There was a discussion a few years about on this topic.
It stemmed from a poll of the American people that said that only 25% of the American people would work in a factory.
"See? Americans won't do real work!"
5% of Americans work in factories in reality, meaning that 20% of the American public who aren't working in factories are open to working in factories.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:10 PM (bzPaY)
GDP is a false god. We need better metrics that measure human flourishing. Low crime is more important than bank balances. A healthy birth rate means the nation will endure.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 03, 2026 07:09 PM (ZOv7s)
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I think a lot of problems with GDP go away if you count government spending as negative to GDP growth.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:10 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 06:50 PM (ndZc7)
Nutter Butters.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 07:12 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 07:12 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 07:12 PM (UjdFS)
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866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:13 PM (bzPaY)
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We're freeing ourselves from the scourge of alcohol.
Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Daily Drinking Among Americans
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 07:13 PM (ndZc7)
I watched the IT industry morph from almost all Native Born USians, to foreign born during the late 90's and early 00's.
The drastically increased the amount of H1Bs, and they cut all non College related funding for IT education (like Network Engineers), AT THE SAME DAMN TIME.
I lost out on Jobs because I did not speak the language of the overseas help desk....
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 07:13 PM (mP0Kj)
Why, if there is some 4-6 million that have left, is unemployment and the economy improving?
If it were "jobs Americans won't do" shouldn't there be mass openings?
And if they were such valuable contributors to the economy, shouldn't their loss be dramatically felt?
It's almost like ... American citizens are taking those jobs and there's somehow less drag on the economy from the leach class.
Probably racist to even think about.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 07:14 PM (3cUTc)
Wait until the lack of illegals using "free" healthcare and forcing most of us to carry "uninsured motorist" coverage gets back to the public.
(ha ha, who am I fooling? hospitals and insurance will keep the windfall)
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 07:14 PM (nAS9C)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed
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Good point.
Even without borrowing GDP is a crap metric. How does an NGO or gov. regulator increase "product" (production, wealth.)
Or any transfer payment. Or DEI departments.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 07:14 PM (k12bV)
The whole league should be kissing her cis-white ass.
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 07:15 PM (2Drhq)
If it were "jobs Americans won't do" shouldn't there be mass openings?
And if they were such valuable contributors to the economy, shouldn't their loss be dramatically felt?
It's almost like ... American citizens are taking those jobs and there's somehow less drag on the economy from the leach class.
Probably racist to even think about.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 07:14 PM (3cUTc)
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There's an assumption people make about job numbers that they don't even realize that they make.
150,000 jobs per month was considered healthy under W. I think it went up to 200,000 to 250,000 under Biden.
And those numbers are about population growth. As long as the population overall is growing, we expect that many jobs per month to be created to absorb the needs of graduates and immigrants.
But if population overall is declining (like it did in 2025 and probably is still), then you'd expect negative job numbers per month to keep up with population growth. And we keep having positive job growth.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:16 PM (bzPaY)
Just had the third army chinook helicopter fly over the house. And I'm quite a ways from Ft Lewis.
Hmmmm...???
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (enNUy)
The drastically increased the amount of H1Bs, and they cut all non College related funding for IT education (like Network Engineers), AT THE SAME DAMN TIME.
I lost out on Jobs because I did not speak the language of the overseas help desk....
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 07:13 PM (mP0Kj)
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ICYMI, see me @ #70.
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (T1wyk)
Posted by: Buck Ofama, K4WTJ at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (z6ONu)
There's a huge incentive to just go.
Even going out through CBPOne means you can't come back for 10 years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:02 PM (bzPaY)
I'd forgotten this, but at LAX they have signs posted everywhere offering free airplane tickets home and up to $1000 per family member who self-deports. It sounds pretty enticing, given the now, very real alternative.
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (Gqar8)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 07:18 PM (6ydKt)
No chance in the world he will get canned.
Posted by: Ralph at August 03, 2026 07:18 PM (8WZD4)
"See? Americans won't do real work!"
5% of Americans work in factories in reality, meaning that 20% of the American public who aren't working in factories are open to working in factories.
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That's hilarious.
I'd not heard that one.
But it follows the "if you really want to lie, use statistics." Or polls.
Like the "women have less auto accidents than men."
Except when you account for miles driven, type of miles and severity of accident.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 07:18 PM (3cUTc)
Just had the third army chinook helicopter fly over the house. And I'm quite a ways from Ft Lewis.
Hmmmm...???
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (2WIwB)
Fire relief?
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 07:18 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 07:18 PM (ixEhJ)
Just had the third army chinook helicopter fly over the house. And I'm quite a ways from Ft Lewis.
Hmmmm...???
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (2WIwB)
You know what you did.
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 07:19 PM (Gqar8)
Posted by: TITP at August 03, 2026 07:09 PM (6Q9y6)
Napoleon was a 5ft 6 inch Dictator.
Zelensky... 5 ft 7 inch Dictator.
Already got that one covered.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 07:19 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:19 PM (u82oZ)
To be fair alcohol had become a huge problem in the country.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:19 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (Gqar
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And it's just reality now. No GOP presidential hopeful in the near future will say anything about amnesty and have any glimmer of hope for getting near the nomination.
Hell, with all the bad-faith blackpilling about how Trump isn't doing enough, it's going to create an incentive for hopefuls to talk up what they'll do.
All while Democrats promise amnesty, citizenship, and puppies for everyone ICE ever looked at funny.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:19 PM (bzPaY)
The whole league should be kissing her cis-white ass.
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 07:15 PM (2Drhq)
Caitlin Clark showed that if you let them women can play interesting basket ball. WNBA doesn't want to let them.
Instead they push Angel Reese who just got traded to a new team, leading the league in "Me-Bounds" - missed shots she grabs back, layups that only go a few inches high and turnovers.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 07:19 PM (uhVAy)
The venerable Nietzsche's in Buffalo. Saw a lot of great bands there growing up. My bass-player brother's band had a regular opening-slot gig there in the 90s, used to go see them play all the time. Sad to see this.
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 07:19 PM (2Drhq)
I would include women's fast pitch softball.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:20 PM (KC5Lt)
The whole league should be kissing her cis-white ass.
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 07:15 PM (2Drhq)
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Cunningham has done something much more interesting and important:
Made Caitlin Clark out to be a spineless woketard who takes abuse because she thinks she deserves it for being white and won't stand up for herself.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:20 PM (bzPaY)
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ICYMI, see me @ #70.
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 07:17 PM (T1wyk)
/Fistbump
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 07:21 PM (mP0Kj)
I was just pointing out the potential problem.
Posted by: bob
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Yes, we probably have done about 5 million. Official figures are about 1.6 million plus another couple of hundred thousand that have registered for their check but not yet left the US. And even at a modest 2:1 ratio--of seen versus unseen, that puts us close to 5 million. Turn off more and more benefits, more and more will leave, go after employers, more will leave.
But it is lumpy--red areas are more likely to turn over illegals, blue areas aren't. If you live in a blue area, you might even see an increase where illegals flee red states to avoid enforcement but over all the trends in school enrollments, ER usage, crime, etc. are all behaving as if we have removed a large pool of people that have been causing issues. Rents have actually declined as well and traffic accidents are down in areas where enforcement is around.
And you have figures like growth of new jobs are going to US citizens and not foreign born as previous under Biden.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 07:21 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 07:22 PM (enNUy)
Golf clap to your husband LOL
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 07:23 PM (2Drhq)
>>The whole league should be kissing her cis-white ass.
If you haven't seen it yet, she got hit with a no doubt elbow to face in a game yesterday. It was beyond obvious.
The foul was called on her.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 07:23 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:23 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 07:19 PM (uhVAy)
And a McDonald's value meal for some reason.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 07:24 PM (zZu0s)
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This will be Rubio's historical greatest weakness vis-a-vis The Presidency, but think he can overcome it with articulate contrition.
I can't remember whom I saw Articulate Contrition open for ...
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 07:24 PM (T1wyk)
Water buckets for fire fighting, is my WAG. Sounds like they need all the help they can get right now in Washington state
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 07:25 PM (T/sM0)
Instead they push Angel Reese who just got traded to a new team, leading the league in "Me-Bounds" - missed shots she grabs back, layups that only go a few inches high and turnovers.
Posted by: Oldcat
DEI welfare league and the reason that the WNBA is not celebrating Caitlyn nor Sophie Cunningham is that they essentially paid by the NBA and that makes them resistant to actually broadening their appeal to increase their money.
And I would bet if the WNBA started taking off in attendance and interest,then the NBA would either cut their subsidies or demand a chunk of the profits.
So like a welfare queen, the owners and players in the WNBA prefer not to work for their paycheck honestly but want to rely on big strong men of the NBA to pull their financial cart for them.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 07:25 PM (E4rtv)
She actually lost support from some of her fan base.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:25 PM (KC5Lt)
I can't remember whom I saw Articulate Contrition open for ...
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 07:24 PM (T1wyk)
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I don't trust the dude on the issue, but I see nothing about him deciding to go all, "We need to give illegals amnesty" from him as Secretary of State.
He's put on a real tough exterior on every issue his department touches, including immigration.
He's a smart cookie and a politician. If he's going to stab us in the back on immigration, it'll be after he's in a position to do it, and not before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 07:25 PM (bzPaY)
I learned the other day that the women's national soccer team got checks for the men's success at the World Cup.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 07:26 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 07:22 PM (enNUy)
Saw a clip of Angel Reese being a gormless, doofus talentless joke on the court. Eighth graders anywhere on a team have as much or more talent. Can’t make layups, can’t hit the rim on set shots, can’t pass. Pathetic.
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 07:27 PM (Gqar8)
She actually lost support from some of her fan base.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:25 PM (KC5Lt)
So, a type of Weasel, then??
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 07:28 PM (Gqar8)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 07:25 PM (E4rtv)
Oh noes he din int!
Posted by: Cassadra Crumpton-Moorer, WNBA welfare queen at August 03, 2026 07:31 PM (ftsic)
The woman's team got very substantial checks.
One reason we did not do better; lack of incentives.
Economics and sports play is about incentives.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:31 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 07:31 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 07:32 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: JackStraw
Yep, and mens football and basketball finance pretty much all the women's sports and that is because enough women are just not that interested in watching other women play sports. Maybe their kids, and it might change in the future but with the politicized crap that exists in the
WNBA and Womens soccer and the celebration of lesbianhood in both, it is not that attractive a proposition for women.
Most men would rather watch men's sports if they do so at all.
I think in general, we would be a healthier society to eschew professional sports and go back to sports' club outside of k12 schools and intermurals for college. But a majority of people feel differently than me so there is that.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 07:32 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 07:00 PM (enNUy)
We still get our 18% increase in pay right?
- teacher unions
Posted by: Ya Know? at August 03, 2026 07:33 PM (tNkpt)
The girls get ZERO sympathy (from what I can see) and the Boy girls are just called bullies.
No one and I mean no one things they are girls.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 07:33 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:33 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: JackStraw
50%
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 07:34 PM (/+uur)
I would include women's fast pitch softball.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 07:20 PM (KC5Lt)
I found it interesting during some sports strike because it seemed like what men's ball must have been like in the pre-1880s days of baseball - back when pitchers pitched underhand, relievers were basically unknown - Hoss Radborne one year when the second pitcher quit pitched the entire second half and won 60 games. Less waiting for longball and more moving the players along by other means.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 07:34 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: tubal
I saw a video of her driving to the hoop and she double dribbled twice.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at August 03, 2026 07:35 PM (l26NL)
Why doesn't some Republican straight say, " your a member of the press fucking a CIA operative, that makes you tainted meat."
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at August 03, 2026 08:03 PM (DbmIv)
I find it hilarious and ironic that the trans are cancelling Jennings after his show literally rigged Schneider's entire run FOR them - and make no mistake, he was part of that while scam, even while Trebek was still alive.
The whole truth will come out about the Schneider scam one day, I hope.
Posted by: Taq, Rickrolled by Jesus at August 03, 2026 08:11 PM (IhL8c)
Posted by: Racially Ambiguous Honky at August 03, 2026 09:21 PM (X5FXP)
also Dana Bash: "I'm saving lives by speaking out against vaccine hesitancy."
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at August 03, 2026 09:51 PM (fti8Y)
22 of the 27 EU Member States Demand an Emergency Summit to Deal With the Spanish Government's Attempt to Hack the Population of the Continent
The left's playbook is to engage in outrageous abuse of the populations they dominate but then demand people "be nice" and respectful about the massive and alien Cultural Enrichment they impose on society.
It works... until it doesn't work. Until they show their ass too much. Until they get a little too brazen and a little too clear about their agenda to destroy civilization itself:
Visegrád 24
@visegrad24
BREAKING: The prime ministers of 22 out of 27 EU member states have written a joint letter to the EU, demanding an emergency summit over the invasion of illegal migrants in Ceuta. They are outraged by the recent ruling of the Spanish Supreme Court: 🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇫🇮 Finland 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania France, Ireland and Portugal were the only larger EU states that didn't sign the letter.
From David Strom: Spain's socialist president is pretending to do something to forestall all of Europe putting up borders around Spain and effectively ejecting it from the Union. It's all a lie, though. He will do nothing serious. This is the plan. Like Iran, he's just playing for time while he works on his nukes.
Pedro Sánchez is a socialist, so none of us should be surprised that he is lying when he tells everybody that the situation in Ceuta is back under control. It is anything but. Now it's true that most of the people who stormed the border have filtered back into Morocco, but about 20-25 percent are sticking it out and making clear that they have no interest in going back home. It's also true that the border is not secure. If people decide to cross it, they can. It's just a bit harder.
This is today in Ceuta.
— 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎ (@NiohBerg) August 2, 2026
Hordes of invaders are marching through the streets while chanting "There is no god but Allah", and "Allahu Akbar".
Don't believe the communist regime or legacy media.
The situation is horrible. pic.twitter.com/IQKaoyLCy3
🇪🇸 In Ceuta, a crowd of illegal Moroccan migrants is already establishing its own rules in the city
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) August 3, 2026
The crowd shouts “Allahu Akbar” at National Guard officers and drags a wounded migrant through the streets in protest against being returned home. pic.twitter.com/Q27cvVFLTW
“Diversity is one of our main attractions and one of our strengths”
— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) August 1, 2026
Unbelievable - After 50,000 Military Age Fighting Men invaded several Spanish Enclaves - Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is even still now repeating the Marxist Mantra pic.twitter.com/ehvfVvkEx7
White Leftists in Spain openly support the “replacement theory” — replacing whites with migrants — so that there will not be any “fascists and racists.”
— S.L. Kanthan (@Kanthan2030) July 31, 2026
This is not “suicidal empathy.” This is the same globalist brainwashing playbook carried out in the US and Europe. pic.twitter.com/ksAA6bWJvh
End WokenessThis video looks like it was taken at Ceuta, with paid NGO agents assisting the illegal entry into Spain. I'm not 100% on that, though.
@EndWokeness Foreign-born population, 1990 vs 2026: 🇬🇧 UK: 5% --> 17% 🇺🇸 US: 8% --> 15% 🇮🇹 Italy: 3% --> 11% 🇪🇸 Spain: 2% --> 20% 🇦🇹 Austria: 9% --> 25% 🇧🇪 Belgium: 9% --> 20% 🇩🇰 Denmark: 5% --> 14% 🇩🇪 Germany: 9% --> 20% 🇬🇷 Greece: 6% --> 14% 🇮🇸 Iceland: 3% --> 25% 🇮🇪 Ireland: 6% --> 22% 🇫🇮 Finland: 1% --> 10% 🇫🇷 France: 9% --> 14% 🇳🇴 Norway: 4% --> 18% 🇸🇪 Sweden: 9% --> 22% 🇨🇦 Canada: 15% --> 22%
🚨 JUST IN: Elon Musk says that somebody is FUNDING mass NGOs who are facilitating mass illegal immigration and invasion of Europe
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 2, 2026
ELON: "Who is funding these NGOs?" 💯
The NGO workers PANICKED when confronted.
REPORTER: "You're facilitating illegal immigration — this is a…
Predictivemoney
@Predictivemoney
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22h
🚨 THE COLLAPSE OF EUROPE IS BEING FUNDED & ENGINEERED IN REAL TIME. What we are witnessing in Spain isn't an accident - it is a COORDINATED CAMPAIGN facilitated by left-wing elites and dark-money networks: * Street Chaos in Ceuta: Mobs march through urban neighborhoods carrying a wounded man while chanting "Allahu Akbar", leaving police and military forces completely OVERWHELMED. * NGO Complicity: Leftist NGO workers act as a LOGISTICAL LIFT SERVICE for illegal crossings - handing out supplies, aiding beach landings, and growing PANICKED & HOSTILE the moment reporters question their illegal actions. * Elon Musk Calling It Out: As @elonmusk exposed, massive funding streams are quietly bankrolling these NGOs to facilitate an UNCHECKED INVASION. * The Left's Political Trap: Pedro Sánchez and the European Left aren't trying to stop this. Importing tens of thousands and pushing for mass citizenship creates a PERPETUAL VOTER BASE to lock in hard-left power forever. They aren't losing control of the borders - they are DELIBERATELY DISMANTLING them. FREEZE NGO ASSETS. ENFORCE THE LAW. WAKE UP EUROPE.
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:21 PM (Ia/+0)
The authorities, not so much.
So use the guns on them too.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 05:22 PM (2Cry5)
Why does this phrase always come up when dealing with uncontrolled illegal immigration and leftists?
They are brain dead and hive mind controlled.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 05:23 PM (cpFbA)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
In fairness, Britain voted to leave the Union a decade ago, and its borders are....not exactly secure.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 03, 2026 05:23 PM (jGGMD)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:23 PM (DGpsA)
Nobody expects the Spanish Supreme Courtisition!
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 05:24 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: huerfano at August 03, 2026 05:24 PM (VJX5o)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:25 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: Dr. T at August 03, 2026 05:23 PM (jGGMD)
Britain left the EU in name only. Case in point, judges are quoting EU regulation as to why 'refugees' must be allowed to stay.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:25 PM (ExV1e)
The Leopards Eating People's Faces Party has deep pockets.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:25 PM (Fi81e)
I hear Cannes is nice this time of year. Really, it depends on the menu. If they serve a good selection of wine and Kobe steak, I am sure they could get the other three to join.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 05:25 PM (k12bV)
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 05:25 PM (5rh/l)
The authorities, not so much.
So use the guns on them too.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 05:22 PM (2Cry5)
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The authorities--who currently HAVE the guns--would be all too happy to turn them on the citizens when the citizens become too uppity.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: huerfano at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (VJX5o)
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:25 PM (ExV1e)
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Yeah, fuck the rube voters. Amiright.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (YwEeS)
Also, the funding for the NGO's is likely coming right from the UN. Morocco is known locally as the "Gateway to the EU", and the UN coordinates with Morocco to have a set number of refugees there at any given time. The usual number is around 20,000. However, when the Spanish supreme court whispered (more like shouted) "Amnesty" no one had to organize refugees to Morocco. They came running overflowing Morocco, and thus Morocco encouraged them to take a shot at Ceuta (which is officially a part of the EU by law).
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (dIske)
This will get out to more people than when the Eagles defensive coordinator mentioned Fauci pleading the 5th in his presser last week.
https://x.com/SleeperNFL/
status/2084345038243606628
Posted by: Ann at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (SHHm+)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 05:27 PM (YwEeS)
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 05:25 PM (5rh/l)
As long as it's not their daughters being assaulted, they don't care. Multiple countries in Europe are running ads telling the white wimmin that it's their duty to humanity to bang the foreigners rather than their own kind.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:27 PM (ExV1e)
That is why they have been so quiet about the Migration Situation. It is a Feature, not a Bug.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 05:27 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (Fi81e)
Same as it's been, everywhere in the west, for decades.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:28 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 05:28 PM (zZu0s)
News flash: I knew you were lying, scumbag. It was reported to be 50 to 100K, by the way. They came in waves. No one seemed to ask who bought them the floaties they discarded by the tens of thousands on the beach.
It is only a matter of finding a boat to get to Spain and then other nations.
Italy did the right thing.
In an independent podcast (guy from NY) it was discouraging to see Spanish people in Barcelona supporting the PM's signing to allow 500k amnesty. Due to the need for jobs one middle aged woman said wearing a keffiyeh.
Lady, they don't want jobs they want your house.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 05:29 PM (hzuYO)
Blue Helmets and Keffiyeh Wearers, first.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 05:29 PM (zGzrB)
Well he's a chick so ....
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 05:30 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 05:30 PM (BFvh9)
Something like, no minor will be deported. We will treat them with dignity and humanity. We will take them to other cites, more able to support them. Unlike Trump.
Yes, he did take a swipe at Trump.
But, translation:
- we are going to call them all minors, even if they clearly are not
- we are going to ship them at taxpayers cost to the mainland
- we are going to give them all amnesty
Yeah, there's are reason for that letter-- they all know exactly what he is doing.
PS: my favorite is how the left ties this to Palestinian.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 05:30 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 03, 2026 05:30 PM (qFwJc)
Not that I'm not still complaining.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 05:30 PM (n5tGW)
21 Aaron Rodgers smacking Fauci (and the sports + "msm") around today. I personally liked when he called Fauci a "coward."
This will get out to more people than when the Eagles defensive coordinator mentioned Fauci pleading the 5th in his presser last week.
https://x.com/SleeperNFL/
status/2084345038243606628
Posted by: Ann at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (SHHm+)
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Saw that interview and suddenly I like him again!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 05:30 PM (hzuYO)
I don't see any migrants running round. Effing right wing media.
[Sips coffee, still stumped by 1 Across.]
Posted by: Tom Tuppence at August 03, 2026 05:31 PM (qUkBO)
They are not invading just for free food
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:31 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:27 PM (ExV1e)
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For those women in the video wearing the vests and helping the invaders, it's not only their duty, it's there dream that all their orifices are about to be enriched simultaneously by eager swarthy migrants' members.
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 05:31 PM (2ap+5)
Posted by: UN Madness at August 03, 2026 05:32 PM (F1rMs)
Posted by: Dr. T at August 03, 2026 05:23 PM (jGGMD)
And that vote has been fought tooth and nail since.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:32 PM (KC5Lt)
- They think Spain is muslim land and will be reconquered
- They think once in Spain, they must be treated as masters and the infidels must be "made to feel humiliated"
- They think the infidels are required by their piss covered god to support all muslims.
This is clear by what they say, but now the media is blaming this on a political squabble or Pedro Pascal (?) and downplaying the religious conquest aspect that everyone knows is inevitable unless we start shooting every muzzie in the West.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 05:32 PM (k12bV)
PS: my favorite is how the left ties this to Palestinian.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 05:30 PM (3cUTc)
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Yeah, like the bleedin' heart British women who took in the little refugee boys, thinking they were teens. Only to find out by a dentist that they were closer to 30yrs. With daughters living in the same house. Brilliant!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 05:33 PM (hzuYO)
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Did not expect that one for some reason, although the muzzies have obviously had no problem with the scandi climate.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 05:33 PM (XvL8K)
Leftist's point (though it took him forever to make it): I thought capitalists said competition was good? So what's wrong with Mamdani adding more competition for groceries?
First response: Just so you know they are planning on taking 30% of the cost of groceries from taxpayers to make them "competitive"
Leftist: That is just taxing the uber wealthy who have been stealing from everyone else for decades
And the lefty doesn't see he just invalidated his own point. This isn't competition any more then if Kroger sent armed agents to take money from Aldi. The government grocery store can't compete unless it takes money from someone else.
Mamdani is putting the cost of socialism at 30% of EVERYTHING, which I expect will be a serious underestimate.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 05:33 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:34 PM (KC5Lt)
Don't vote for Pedro !
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at August 03, 2026 05:34 PM (NtVYv)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:17 PM (KC5Lt)
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There was a sharp drop in cellphone usage in China that was never explained. I never knew how to integrate that into the scenario, until somebody suggested that China released Covid to cover up a slaughter of rebellion forces. It also explains the satellite reports that people construe as "mass graves".
It's not like I weight it that highly, but it has become a working scenario for me.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:34 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 05:34 PM (i+vnO)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 05:34 PM (BFvh9)
Cross that off the bucket list.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 03, 2026 05:34 PM (qFwJc)
Free food, housing, transportation,
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: polynikes
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Boris is exhibit A for why voters must never trust a politician who has ever in their entire history been less than "deport them all."
You all know who I am talking about, but speak in whispers as he has giant ears.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (k12bV)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
The EU has always been an attempt to create a rival bloc to the Russian, Chinese and US ones. They just keep forgetting to create armed forces to make it happen.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (abScH)
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Did not expect that one for some reason, although the muzzies have obviously had no problem with the scandi climate.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 05:33 PM (XvL8K)
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Not what you think. Most immigrants to Iceland are Eastern European. A good man were so tired of the massive immigration in their own countries of origin they saw Iceland as an escape. AND, the biggest influx of migrants to Iceland recently has been Ukrainians that don't want to end up as cannon fodder in their country of origin.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (dIske)
Well he's a chick so ....
Posted by: JackStraw
Second look at “bonus hole”?
Posted by: Kratwurst at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (VOQ3h)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:27 PM (ExV1e)
It's even easier when you don't have daughters! Or any children!
Posted by: Angela Merkel at August 03, 2026 05:36 PM (9ZFZd)
Drill our own oil, defend our own borders and coasts, and let what's inevitably going to happen to Europe, happen.
Strengthen our ties to Japan. The rest can go screw because they're not serious people at this point.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 05:36 PM (oqH4h)
You say it is the Christian that is dangerous. But it is the Christians that are funding the police that keep me from killing you.
[Crowd applauds]
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 05:36 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 05:33 PM (sKqQm)
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And at least the tax payer.
A store that can operate on a net loss, because it has a tax revenue, is not competing.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:36 PM (Fi81e)
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Did not expect that one for some reason, although the muzzies have obviously had no problem with the scandi climate.
I suspect there is a statistical anomaly with that one, mainly due to the low initial population.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 05:36 PM (n5tGW)
'Sweden: 9% --> 22%' is a 244% increase.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (Jr5Lq)
ELON: "Who is funding these NGOs?" 💯
The NGO workers PANICKED when confronted.
REPORTER: "You're facilitating illegal immigration — this is a criminal offense!"
Every western country has 'foreign aid' type programs just like USAID was, until Trump. I'm sure the EU does as well. Check there first.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: CCP at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (Wt1Rs)
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (NtVYv)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (BFvh9)
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Actually, I don't think they even care about that. Maybe tomorrow's new left wing fad: "Well MY daughter was GANG RAPED by migrants and I STILL support them! We OWE it to them! See how VIRTUOUS I am?"
Posted by: Earth: The Final Season at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (qUkBO)
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (RAxGY)
Free food, housing, transportation,
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (Ia/+0)
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Famine.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:38 PM (Fi81e)
Drill our own oil, defend our own borders and coasts, and let what's inevitably going to happen to Europe, happen."
Hear, hear!
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 05:38 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
In fairness, Britain voted to leave the Union a decade ago, and its borders are....not exactly secure.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 03, 2026 05:23 PM (jGGMD)
The UK government never implemented full Brexit and colludes with the EU.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:38 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:38 PM (KC5Lt)
This will not end well. Those Austrians are some fucking weirdo fuckers.
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (NtVYv)
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To make this even worse, I think it's been reported that a significant minority of students in schools (like 40% or more) are children of Muslim immigrants.
That does not bode well for the Gates of Vienna....
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 05:38 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: Earth: The Final Season at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (qUkBO)
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Now, I'm picturing it as a rear window sticker.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:39 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (UjdFS)
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Trump should start calling Pedro; Corky
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at August 03, 2026 05:39 PM (NtVYv)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 05:39 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 05:40 PM (BFvh9)
It'd be easier if Icelandic women were better looking. /sarc
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:40 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:40 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (dIske)
The UN doesn't have that kind of money, especially when the US cut back on many payments to them. I'm sure they help, but finding is likely from EU nations foreign aid programs.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:40 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: DanMan at August 03, 2026 05:40 PM (8uzBS)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:41 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 05:41 PM (UjdFS)
We must let in these third world Racists and Sexists who believe that Religious authority over rides secular authority...
To fight against Racism and Sexism, and to protect Democracy!
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 05:41 PM (mP0Kj)
no minor will be deported.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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wtf, unaccompanied minors in a foreign country? When Sanchez picks the cities to move them to, is he going to put them in orphanages or heavily supervised facilities that are sexually segregated? We've realized that even 18-year-olds like Natalee Holloway shouldn't be roaming around foreign places, even outright tourist destinations never mind "cities" that some leader thinks are suitable to host minor illegal aliens.
Send them back to their parents ffs!!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 05:42 PM (mmrXZ)
Swedish Bikini team: Auto entry
Gay Frenchman: Auto denial.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 05:42 PM (n5tGW)
This is the point of the invasion. Their Ummah. Without firing a single shot due to their laws.
In Britain and other countries Christians no longer consider themselves religious and stay home.
Being atheist or agnostic or cool.
Guess who won't get to stay home soon, little darlin's? It's coming at you fast!
There will come a time when you are outnumbered and forced to convert or die for your great idea as being too cool for church. Polygamist marriage. Cover your hair and body with a burka. Give up your bacon. Your life and career is over.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 05:42 PM (hzuYO)
So it was a raid, like Oct 7 in Israel, but this time the raiders left an occupying force.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 05:42 PM (vJrRc)
Jane plays with Willy, Willy is happy again
Suki plays with Leo, Sacha plays with Britt
Adolf builds a bonfire, Enrico plays with it
Whistling tunes
We hide in the dunes by the seaside
Whistling tunes
We're kissing baboons in the jungle
It's a knockout...
Posted by: Jeux sans frontieres at August 03, 2026 05:42 PM (F1rMs)
Posted by: Case at August 03, 2026 05:42 PM (bqIVz)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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I saw a man on the street podcast (nate friedman) in Barcelona, and 3 of the people he spoke to supported this asswipe saying he was the only one "standing up to Trump."
What the fuck is wrong with Europeans that they think their politicians should be fighting Trump instead of doing their job at home? Same in Canada. The pols all love Trump for giving them the required enemy for them to build their fascism on.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (k12bV)
Some asshole wrote a poem about that once. It’s probably good advice if you have shit for brains.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair (not Samoan, or a lawyer) at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (kYmoU)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 05:41 PM (UjdFS)
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Sorry, you're wrong. It says here, "Moops".
Posted by: George Costanza. at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: DanMan at August 03, 2026 05:40 PM (8uzBS)
1. Oil is a global commodity. If there is a shortage anywhere, there is a shortage everywhere.
2. The US has enough oil. The US does not have enough refining to deal with that oil so we still import oil byproducts.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (ExV1e)
Drill our own oil, defend our own borders and coasts, and let what's inevitably going to happen to Europe, happen.
Strengthen our ties to Japan. The rest can go screw because they're not serious people at this point.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 05:36 PM (oqH4h)
And central/south Americas. Keep that Monroe doctrine going.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 05:41 PM (UjdFS)
Charles Martel... you are our only hope...
You and Vlad the Impaler...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: And Ukraine is a Road Apple at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (qUkBO)
That is why they have been so quiet about the Migration Situation. It is a Feature, not a Bug.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 05:27 PM (zGzrB)
Bulg >> Feature == Bug
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 05:44 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:44 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 05:45 PM (i+vnO)
Annex Canada, Greenland, and take everything down to OUR Canal in Panama, and make that our border.
Then... close the borders... America is full...
Simple fact is we only have so much Fresh Water to support the population...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 05:45 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at August 03, 2026 05:37 PM (NtVYv)
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To make this even worse, I think it's been reported that a significant minority of students in schools (like 40% or more) are children of Muslim immigrants.
That does not bode well for the Gates of Vienna....
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 05:38 PM (FZ29D)
Watched a short video by a guy in Vienna. He was filming outside of St Stephen's church. He was being harassed and followed by a group of filthy Muslims. The church walls were covered in graffiti. He was pretty sure they would have killed him if he didn't leave right away.
Posted by: Beartooth at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (USV1l)
Posted by: And Ukraine is a Road Apple at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (qUkBO)
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Ukraine is weak.
Posted by: Cosmo Kramer at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 05:45 PM (i+vnO)
Well they better come up with some import controls between EU nations because Sanchez surely will want to export a lot of those boyos into France and Italy.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
In fairness, Britain voted to leave the Union a decade ago, and its borders are....not exactly secure.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 03, 2026 05:23 PM (jGGMD)
The UK government never implemented full Brexit and colludes with the EU.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:38 PM (uhVAy)
The leaders of both the Conservative and Labour parties did the minimum needed to con the voters they had gotten the UK completely out of the EU. That con continues.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:44 PM (abScH)
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Serf or die.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: I gotta ask at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (2Ez/1)
a) their country (morocco) is the greatest country in the world
b) they must leave that shithole because life sucks there. with no future and no hope.
From what I hear, moroccans are worse than the Turks in this regard, and the Turks are fucking horrible. They all think they are gods and Turkey is the best. as long as they don't have to live there.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (k12bV)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 05:45 PM (i+vnO)
The EU won't dissolve until some country goes all "kill all the politicians". Then the other countries will have to decide if they've got the pull to go totalitarian or agitate for leaving the EU to save themselves.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:48 PM (abScH)
Swedish Bikini team: Auto entry
Gay Frenchman: Auto denial.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
You said gay twice.
Posted by: Kratwurst at August 03, 2026 05:48 PM (VOQ3h)
In Spain proper, the Barbarians have already been invited inside the gates, and by extension, all of the EU.
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 05:48 PM (dtajH)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (ExV1e)
Which is primarily due to our STATEs having policies that make refineries almost impossible here.
Calif has closed 11 of 23 refineries... while demand for refined oil has increased dramatically.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 05:48 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 05:49 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 05:33 PM
My prediction is that the stores will fail for any number of reasons. First of all they will stripped bare of any and all food by people who do not live in NYC regardless of the "ID" requirement. Fake ID's will abound.
There will be massive uncontrolled theft. People know they will never be arrested for stealing food so they will take everything they can and eat or sell it leaving the shelves bare.
Finally, vendors will refuse to sell to the city stores because they will either be paid late or not at all.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 05:49 PM (cpFbA)
In Spain proper, the Barbarians have already been invited inside the gates, and by extension, all of the EU.
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 05:48 PM (dtajH)
Are they actually trying to immigrate to the EU, or are they trying to sew so much chaos that Spain will cede Ceuta?
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 05:49 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (5rh/l)
And mostly they implemented things which could cause hardship to British citizens in an effort to have people think that Brexit had made their lives worse so they'd agitate for re-joining but in a manner which forbade leaving.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:49 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (ExV1e)
The EU is already totalitarian. Its legislature decides nothing and can't initiate laws. Its elections are increasingly fraudulent. Given everyone in Europe to choose from why would anyone choose the sort of people who lead the EU?
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:50 PM (uhVAy)
Now I can't confirm that's where it was from but that's what Carl Benjamin showed on his channel talking about the situation.
This also happened in Cueta several years ago, but it was only about 8,000 people who got through the border.
Some are saying that the Moroccans are punishing Spain/EU over some negotiations over the control of the Western Sahara.
So it might not just be leftist immigration policies & NGO facilitators, it might also be Moroccans helping the situation along.
It's not like Venezuela and Cuba weren't doing the same thing to us by setting their undesirables free and sending them our way.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:50 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:44 PM (abScH)
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Serf or die.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (Fi81e)
My money's on Ben Had.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:50 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Just got here at August 03, 2026 05:50 PM (2Ez/1)
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What a surprise!
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 05:50 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 05:49 PM (mP0Kj)
I doubt ceding Cueta is the point, the Spanish would just leave. The globalists want that bleeding wound open.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:51 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 05:51 PM (YwEeS)
This a foreign army invading a sovereign state. Declare war and shoot them all.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 03, 2026 05:51 PM (xvV+O)
Posted by: Just got here at August 03, 2026 05:50 PM (2Ez/1)
Africa.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:52 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (5rh/l)
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Con the people is all most governments do anymore.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:52 PM (Fi81e)
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has openly labeled Israel’s military campaign in Gaza a "genocide." Spain’s parliament formally approved Israel arms embargo and urged international sporting bodies to ban Israel from global competitions, and more.
Let's see what those 22 EU members do in response.
But remember, France, Ireland, and Portugal—along with nations like Spain, Belgium, Slovenia, Luxembourg, and Malta—have frequently joined international calls, United Nations resolutions, and joint European statements criticizing Israeli military actions in Gaza, settlement expansions in the West Bank, and restrictions on humanitarian aid.
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 03, 2026 05:52 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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99% of muzzies are descended from women raped by invaders and cowardly men who converted under threat of the sword.
They are all slaves, bowing to their long dead master 5 times a day.
this is our strongest defense -- tell them that over and over and over. Ridicule them
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 05:52 PM (k12bV)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 05:51 PM (YwEeS)
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It should be Spain's cue ta get out.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:53 PM (Fi81e)
> Most people are blind to it.
Posted by: Oops at August 03, 2026 05:53 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:52 PM (Fi81e)
That's unfair. We also loot the treasury. -- Governments
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:53 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: PG at August 03, 2026 05:53 PM (W33Nw)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _
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and the Greeks, with their short haircuts and full beards.
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 05:54 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 05:51 PM (YwEeS)
I looked at the map.. It looks like it's just part of Morocco....
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:54 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at August 03, 2026 05:54 PM (XMwZJ)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 03, 2026 05:55 PM (xvV+O)
It is like a mob takeover, and as soon as Brussels is done extracting every bit of wealth, it will collapse.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 05:55 PM (k12bV)
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Instead of being called Baghdad Bob can he be called Moroccan Pedro?
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 05:55 PM (ZNpJk)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 05:51 PM"
Point Of Order: exclave.
Posted by: Person who likes to say Point Of Order at August 03, 2026 05:55 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: beckster at August 03, 2026 05:56 PM (kX27y)
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at August 03, 2026 05:56 PM (XMwZJ)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:54 PM (FtULh)
its on the same landmass, but Spain owned it before Morocco was independent of the Ottoman Turks. England used to own Tangiers back in those days too.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:56 PM (uhVAy)
There were some guys back in the 18th century who wrote about throwing off a government who allowed exactly this sort of thing:
He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.
...
He ... has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless ... Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Posted by: GWB at August 03, 2026 05:56 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 05:56 PM (Jr5Lq)
Spain is lucky to have kept it this long.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:56 PM (6ydKt)
Ugh. I was positive I closed those tags.
Posted by: GWB at August 03, 2026 05:57 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 03, 2026 05:55 PM
He's still dead.
Posted by: Chevy Chase at August 03, 2026 05:57 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:57 PM (6ydKt)
Great point. Ceatu is isloated geographically and now politically. It's only has 80,000 people on seven square miles. If I lived there I'd be thinking of moving.
Could Spain be so stupid as to admit these invaders into Spain proper. This is waking up the rest of the EU
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 05:57 PM (dtajH)
Posted by: The New World Order at August 03, 2026 05:57 PM (V362x)
As an expert in spotting traps after they've been sprung, I agree. And the Allahus are the worst kind of Ackbar.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 03, 2026 05:58 PM (/y3Vc)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:56 PM (6ydKt)
Maybe Trump can go make a deal for Gibraltar and Ceuta? A VERY strategic spot in the interests of the USA to control.
Posted by: GWB at August 03, 2026 05:58 PM (kU0PQ)
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Instead of being called Baghdad Bob can he be called Moroccan Pedro?
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 05:55 PM (ZNpJk)
Not too shocking, it isn't like making sense will help him with the other Commies *now*
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:58 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 03, 2026 05:59 PM (xvV+O)
Well, yes, it seems. They've legalized all their illegals so far AFAIK.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 05:59 PM (Jr5Lq)
I sure don't want them here. Canada and Australia ain't looking too good so what's there endgame? Live on an island in the South Seas and you'll be tracked down
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 05:59 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 05:57 PM (dtajH)
of course they could. lol.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:59 PM (uhVAy)
On the contrary, not a contradiction at all. Why?
LIBs plead for a Morality which holds COMPROMISE as its standard of Value, making it possible to judge Virtue on the basis of the number of Values which one is willing to Betray.
Even as wave after wave of (T)error appear over the horizon as so many Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain, LIBs will defy whether you possibly understand the motivation of each individual pilot just as the challenge you to prove their origin; even as they (the LIBs) guide them onto their targets to proudly do unto their own people PRECISELY what they forbid you to do to your Adversaries, they will impugn your character for not only Sponsoring your Adversaries but failing to actively Defend them -- it's YOUR FAULT they're Evil!
"Sooner or later you figure out that pragmatism and compromise are principles in a democracy. It's not selling out your convictions." -- Clinton'2005 -- when it's is PRECISELY THAT. LIE TO ME!!!
Putin discovered long ago with Bosnia I, II and III.
Immigrands are invited in anddestroy and demand sponsorship.
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at August 03, 2026 05:59 PM (4hyME)
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NGOs, the most evil people on the planet. I wonder where these people will go when they become outlaws in all civilized countries?
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 06:00 PM (ZNpJk)
In fairness, Britain voted to leave the Union a decade ago, and its borders are....not exactly secure.
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That was the Tory-Labour Uniparty's way of punishing the people for voting for Brexit
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at August 03, 2026 06:00 PM (f0sNM)
Posted by: I gotta ask at August 03, 2026 06:00 PM (2Ez/1)
This guy has been in charge of Spain since 2018.
I think I see the problem.
Posted by: dantesed at August 03, 2026 06:00 PM (Oy/m2)
No new strait-control duty for a while, please. We've got enough on our plate.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 06:01 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:52 PM (Fi81e)
That's unfair. We also loot the treasury. -- Governments
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:53 PM (ExV1e) "
admirably concise, and perfectly true
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 03, 2026 06:01 PM (VyBeY)
And the responses were interesting - right leaning people posting links to Stalin/Pot/Mao's death tolls and leftists copying holocaust denier talking points.
Oh, it was just a natural famine, and capitalist pig dogs made up the numbers, and really how could a government even kill that many people anyway???
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 06:01 PM (sKqQm)
After speaking with Chinese about the issue of Ceuta, I have found that they mainly offer 3 solutions:
— Execute those who invade.
— Execute the political leaders who allow the invasion.
— Execute both
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 06:01 PM (4tmEn)
Posted by: I gotta ask at August 03, 2026 06:00 PM (2Ez/1)
Just a lot of half trips will solve the problem entirely.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:02 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
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The Common Market idea was good but when they said in the 80s they need to integrate all Euro countries to rival the US I knew they will turn bad.
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 06:03 PM (ZNpJk)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 06:03 PM (fBdWv)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 06:03 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: GWB at August 03, 2026 05:58 PM (kU0PQ)
The UK still controls the enclave of Gibraltar on the other side of the strait. They just recently ceded border control there back to Spain.
The EU would never give up control of that strait willingly.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 06:04 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 06:03 PM (Cqx++)
not all, not yet. But some did. Of course they may have Spanish citizenship by now.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:04 PM (uhVAy)
— Execute the political leaders who allow the invasion.
— Execute both
Historically this is both a reasonable and effective way to stop invasions
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 06:04 PM (sKqQm)
Why does this phrase always come up when dealing with uncontrolled illegal immigration and leftists?
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Sounds Soviet doesn't it?
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 06:05 PM (ZNpJk)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 06:04 PM (6ydKt)
what to they control it with now? They have no army and no navy.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:05 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 06:05 PM (dtajH)
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What, "Build Back Bitter" wasn't available?
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 06:05 PM (2frq+)
Why does this phrase always come up when dealing with uncontrolled illegal immigration and leftists?
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Sounds Soviet doesn't it?
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 06:05 PM (ZNpJk)
I always liked "Cosmopolites" from the USSR.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:06 PM (uhVAy)
It's the Final Countdown
Posted by: Europe at August 03, 2026 06:06 PM (OkYzo)
Posted by: Accomack at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM (GbONR)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 06:04 PM (6ydKt)
what to they control it with now? They have no army and no navy.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:05 PM (uhVAy)
Our citizens will sneer when hearing the name of your country. -- EU
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: torabora at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM (Wt1Rs)
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They have a death wish. It's some sort of coordinated, long running op against Western nations. I mean, obviously, unless one is persuaded this is somehow an organic, grass roots phenomenon that just happens to occur simultaneously around the world.
This is why it is ridiculous to try and sugar coat it and call it "suicide"; nobody voted for this, nobody wants it, it is being imposed from the top down. There are better adjectives to be sure.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM (DGpsA)
Coming up a future near you
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:05 PM (uhVAy)
Well, to be fair, it's been a pretty peaceful area since the end of WWII.
I assume Spain and UK have some coast guard ships around but who knows.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM (6ydKt)
— Execute those who invade.
— Execute the political leaders who allow the invasion.
— Execute both
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I would add: Execute those who collaborate with the invaders and who allow the invasion.
And Execute all three.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 03, 2026 06:08 PM (xvV+O)
How will they get to Barcelona, or Valencia, or Seville, or Madrid?
Posted by: I gotta ask at August 03, 2026 06:08 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 06:03 PM (ZNpJk)
No expert but the 1990s monetary "Union" was a bad idea since since strapping then German needs to what Greece or Italy needed was dumb.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:08 PM (uhVAy)
How will they get to Barcelona, or Valencia, or Seville, or Madrid?
Posted by: I gotta ask at August 03, 2026 06:08 PM (2Ez/1)
A 10-20 mile ferry ride and mass transit?
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:09 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 03, 2026 06:09 PM (wGerL)
Posted by: Accomack at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM
++++
How do you know it's heterosexual?
Posted by: Zing! at August 03, 2026 06:10 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 06:03 PM (ZNpJk)
****
A German in the 1930's had the SAME idea....
Posted by: torabora at August 03, 2026 06:10 PM (Wt1Rs)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM (6ydKt)
Little idea about Spain but the UK for sure has no boats to speak of anywhere, much less in Gibraltar.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:10 PM (uhVAy)
How will they get to Barcelona, or Valencia, or Seville, or Madrid?
Posted by: I gotta ask at August 03, 2026 06:08 PM (2Ez/1)
There are ferries across the strait, but the Spanish aren't letting any of these guys on board.
Sanchez claims that none of them will immigrate to Spain and will be sent back to Morocco.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 06:11 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:10 PM (uhVAy
They really are up s**t creek without a paddle..
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (FtULh)
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The proverbial "them and what army?"
They, the EU doesn't have one. Neither does Spain. Or the UK. Individually. And the rest?
Yea, about that.
The Muslim hordes have been informed.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: torabora at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (Wt1Rs)
Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, Vt at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (E2zMs)
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:10 PM (uhVAy)
I think they all pretty much gave up and let the U.S., and French & Italians to a lesser extent, handle the protection of the strait and the western Mediterranean.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (6ydKt)
Dog shepherds baby ducks and their mother:
https://tinyurl.com/bdhtjz5v
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (wmzkx)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:07 PM (ExV1e)
I just thought it was disgust from those stupid made up languages they have there.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 06:13 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:10 PM (uhVAy)
Unfair. Here's a photo of the flagship of the British Navy. Gaze upon it and tremble.
https://tinyurl.com/57dyhkh3
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:13 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: torabora at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (Wt1Rs)
Well when your colleges are putting out graduates with social justice degrees with a minor in basket weaving....
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 06:13 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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I keep hearing two stories
- He said they will move to other cities and integrate, as required by law if they swam over.
- He will send them all back
I have doubts he will send them all back.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:13 PM (k12bV)
Whoever emigrates in the cause of Allah will find many safe havens and bountiful resources throughout the earth. Those who leave their homes and die while emigrating to Allah and His Messenger—their reward has already been secured with Allah. And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 03, 2026 06:13 PM (GMWTj)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 06:13 PM (BFvh9)
— Execute those who invade.
— Execute the political leaders who allow the invasion.
— Execute both
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 06:01 PM (4tmEn)
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Second look at Maoism?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 06:14 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (6ydKt)
You can always just cut a boat or some guns for the army and use the 'savings' on some dumb grift or social program. Until they are all out of boats. And sailors. But never Admirals.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:14 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (Ia/+0)
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We can change that!
Posted by: Bill S. Preston and Ted "Theodore" Logan at August 03, 2026 06:14 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 06:15 PM (dtajH)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 06:12 PM (Ia/+0)
That's Jhenjhis. -- John Kerry, historian
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:16 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Fatima's Scion bumper at August 03, 2026 06:16 PM (Wt1Rs)
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 06:15 PM (dtajH)
And where would their economy be today if they'd allowed that to happen?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:17 PM (ExV1e)
It was not "common market," but common *centralized* regulation.
This is very different. Right from the start it was just adding more and more bureaucracy and regulation, totally disconnected from the local needs of industry and country markets.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:17 PM (k12bV)
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Thank goodness Spain has no equivalents to USAID and The ACLU!
Wait, wut?
/AECID (Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo) and UDC (Unión de Defensa del Ciudadano); you can take The Corrupt Commies out of The Home of The Death Cult ... but you can't take The Death Cult out of The Corrupt Commies.
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 06:17 PM (2frq+)
Maybe that whole EU thing was badly thought out.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
The EU has always been an attempt to create a rival bloc to the Russian, Chinese and US ones. They just keep forgetting to create armed forces to make it happen.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (uhVAy)
I always thought it was the Frogs looking to achieve the traditional French goal of controlling all of Europe, and ultimately the world by competing with and subjugating the Soviets and the US. But they recognized that they couldn't do it alone or militarily, hence getting the rest of Europe to put together an economic alliance.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 03, 2026 06:18 PM (JyBgb)
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 06:18 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: Accomack at August 03, 2026 06:18 PM (/Chlc)
Posted by: Citizen Cake at August 03, 2026 06:19 PM (CwhoI)
It was not "common market," but common *centralized* regulation.
This is very different. Right from the start it was just adding more and more bureaucracy and regulation, totally disconnected from the local needs of industry and country markets.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:17 PM (k12bV)
it was super important to regulate the size of Beer mugs in England. Kept a panel in Brussels in paid lunches and dinners for months, probably.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 06:20 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 03, 2026 06:18 PM (JyBgb)
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They are not that cunning. It was the Germans.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 06:20 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 06:21 PM (ExV1e)
That was the purpose, and the plan. MORE regulation. CE marking, eliminating GRAS, the environmental stuff, etc. Then the VAT (a tariff) and net zero. All this was designed to harm the US.
Things fell apart, partially when their plans worked so well that China could undercut it all by ignoring all that shit and just flooding them with crap that their industry and customers needed because they could no longer afford regulated stuff.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:22 PM (k12bV)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
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Yes,
French thought they would control Germany.
Germany thought they would control France
Both thought they would rule the continent.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 06:24 PM (k12bV)
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 03, 2026 06:26 PM (NFX2v)
Why does this phrase always come up when dealing with uncontrolled illegal immigration and leftists?
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Sounds Soviet doesn't it?
Posted by: Decaf
........
Just needs some posters.
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 06:27 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 06:29 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:44 PM (abScH)
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Serf or die.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:47 PM (Fi81e)
My money's on Ben Had.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:50 PM (ExV1e)
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I will die, no problem. I will also kill a few before I leave.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 06:52 PM (hzuYO)
What the fuck is wrong with Europeans that they think their politicians should be fighting Trump instead of doing their job at home? Same in Canada. The pols all love Trump for giving them the required enemy for them to build their fascism on.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 05:43 PM (k12bV)
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They've been lied to by social media, TV and their own politicians. Brainwashed.
The Europeans and others who came to the World Cup said this when they saw the beauty and freedom of the USA. I'm hoping this message eventually gets to the little people.
They were talking mighty big in Barcelona the first day of the invasion. Of how great it was to give 500K amnesty.
After a few days I saw photos of razor wire on balconies as the numbers increased of invaders.
I'm sure the video of them invading an apt and looting was wonderfl to watch in the event these barbarians made it to the mainland.
I read of citizens (men) hunting them down with big sticks. I have to assume there are no guns allowed.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 06:59 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:44 PM (abScH)
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Neither will I. I knew this a long time ago when I read of them holding a machete to your throat to submit to eeslam.
Nope! I will die, spitting in their faces, that I am Christian, altho I doubt that will come to the USA in my lifetime. If it did, though, I am firm on this and won't change my mind.
My rant was to the UK and EU. Where churches sit empty and are eventally turned into mosques. Where they have to listen to their effing call to prayer. Where they are rapidly losing their culture with the aid of politicians and wimpy police.
I pray the Christians and Jews will rise up in the UK and EU every night. It might be a foolish prayer but I say it anyway.
Their "religion," as you know, is multiplying fast with five wives and using women as chattel. Taking over voter blocs and no go zones for police (since the late '90's in Paris). Starting Islamic political parties in Belgium and Spain.
It's happening at a rather fast pace in the last decade.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 07:31 PM (hzuYO)
My mother is an evil “foreign-born” . Never mind she came here the proper way, should she be deported?
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 07:35 PM (4g5V+)
My mother is an evil “foreign-born” . Never mind she came here the proper way, should she be deported?
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 07:35 PM (4g5V+)
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Did she lie in her naturalization process? Maybe?
Actually all this happening in Europe will probably move towards a shutdown of immigration for awhile here.
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Posted by: dhcmbkcw at August 04, 2026 06:53 AM (kUpT5)
CNN's Dana Bash: How Dare You Say That CNN Attacked Anyone Who Dissented With Fauci and Deliberately Spread Fear for Ratings (and Access)
She says this while pushing fear about measles outbreaks.
BTW, she's highly selective about which outbreaks she chooses to freak out over. When monkeypox was spreading like wildfire, Biden's health advisor refused to even tell gay men not to go to anonymous gangbang/urination parties, and Dana Bash thought that was Sound Science. But measles? That must be Trump's fault. This is CNN:
RFK Jr torches CNN anchor Dana Bash for 'press malpractice' over COVID coverage in explosive clash
Kennedy told Bash she was 'scaring people' and accused her of punishing people who distrusted Fauci during the pandemic
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Dana Bash she was "part of the problem" and accused CNN of frightening viewers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bash pushed back and defended the network's coverage of federal health guidance. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused CNN anchor Dana Bash of COVID-era media malpractice Sunday, saying she failed to challenge public health authorities and helped marginalize dissenters during the pandemic. "You were part of the problem. There was absolute press malpractice. Your job -- your job -- is a fierce skepticism toward authority, and you weren't doing that," Kennedy said on "State of the Union." "You were beating up on people who were dissenting," the HHS secretary added. Kennedy leveled the attack after Bash asked how HHS would prepare for another pandemic and tried to move him away from re-litigating the prior federal response. Bash pushed back, saying she was trying to ask how Kennedy would prevent another public health crisis. "I also don't want to use this interview to allow you to say things that aren't entirely true," Bash said. "You're talking about therapeutics. Fine. It is also factually true that the COVID vaccine worked. The COVID vaccine prevented deaths. There is data, upon data, upon data." CDC and Harvard researchers estimated in 2023 that primary vaccination could have prevented at least 232,000 deaths among unvaccinated U.S. adults. After Bash acknowledged the frightening nature of the pandemic and said officials made mistakes, Kennedy accused CNN of contributing to public fear. "You were scaring people," Kennedy said. Bash asked why he believed CNN had frightened viewers, prompting Kennedy to point to its pandemic chyrons. "Because that was the job of CNN," Kennedy said. Bash said the network had been covering government officials, including President Donald Trump's daily White House briefings. "We were listening to the leaders in this country, including the president, who had a daily press conference explaining what was going on," Bash said. ... Kennedy later accused Bash of punishing people who distrusted Fauci, claiming he lied about masks, social distancing, natural immunity, vaccine transmission and COVID-19's origins. "We know that Anthony Fauci, who was the expert, was lying about everything," Kennedy said. "He was lying. And you were punishing people for not trusting the experts."
SilentPatriot47Kennedy also asserted that the government took away our right to free speech during this period, which permitted Fauci's mismanagement and lies to take even more lives. Dana Bash and Politico, of course, believe that if a (left wing) government bureaucracy wants to exert tyrannical control due to a "health crisis," only a right-wing nutter would object and talk about his constitutional rights.
@ShadowPatriotUS 🚨 THE CLIP THAT BROKE THE INTERNET Dana Bash: "You're the HHS Secretary and you're leading to vaccine hesitancy." RFK Jr.: "Do you see your job as ending vaccine hesitancy... or telling the truth?" Bash: "The truth is that there is study after study..." RFK Jr.: "You're repeating it like a parrot. I've actually read the science. Let's debate the science." Bash: "I'm not debating this with you." RFK Jr.: "Of course you won't. Because all you know how to do is repeat what you're told and say 'trust the experts.' That's what you did during COVID. Now we know Fauci was lying about everything -- about masks, social distancing, natural immunity, vaccine transmission. He was lying... and you were punishing people for not trusting the expert."
During an appearance on "State of the Union" that Bash herself described as "contentious," Kennedy argued that Fauci, who served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the Covid-19 pandemic, was to blame for the millions of Americans who were sickened or killed by the respiratory virus. Bash challenged Kennedy's assertions -- pointing out that public health experts say it was a combination of factors that led to such high death rates, including gaps in health care and misinformation -- and noted that Fauci served under President Donald Trump in the first Trump administration. Still, Kennedy held firm that it was Fauci who set the Covid response."Experts say the experts were right and even when they were wrong they were just great guys doing the best job anyone could." What would we do without experts?
"Anthony Fauci was mismanaging the Covid pandemic and was doing it under the Biden administration. President Trump wanted to end the lockdowns," Kennedy said. The exchange grew tense as Bash pressed Kennedy on how the nation should prepare for a future pandemic. "I mean, I think we did virtually everything wrong the last time," Kennedy said, adding that the "primary obligation" in any future health crisis must be to "protect our constitutional rights." "You're talking about rights, and I'm asking about a potential public health crisis that is coming," Bash replied.Dana Bash can't wait for total government lockdowns again. Her cooter is vibrating over the possibility.
"Our air."
"One of the mistakes we made in the last time was suppressing those rights," Kennedy said. "So people weren't being heard. Doctors who are saying you're doing it wrong were being marginalized and vilified." As Bash attempted to pivot, Kennedy accused her and CNN of being "part of the problem." "Your job is a fierce skepticism toward authority," he said before accusing Bash of attacking him. "I'm not attacking you. I'm asking questions about how to prevent the next pandemic," Bash replied. "But I also don't want to use this interview to allow you to say things that aren't entirely true. You're talking about therapeutics -- fine. It is also factually true that the Covid vaccine worked. The Covid vaccine prevented deaths. There is data upon data upon data." Kennedy, however, dismissed those studies. "You are saying nonsense. You are saying something that you cannot show me a single study that says that," Kennedy said, accusing Bash of "scaring people" about Covid "because that was the job of CNN." "We were listening to the leaders in this country, including the president, who had a daily press conference explaining what was going on and trying to listen," Bash said before shifting over to the current measles outbreak. Bash asked Kennedy if he accepted some responsibility for the current measles outbreak, labeling him as "one of the leading voices questioning vaccine efficacy." "Absolutely not," Kennedy responded before again laying the blame at Fauci's feet. "The reason we're having a measles outbreak is because of the Covid lockdowns, because people didn't -- children during that period did not get vaccinated." Bash then challenged Kennedy to stare into the camera and vouch for measles vaccines -- he did vouch for the vaccines -- before asking about researching a link between vaccines and autism. Kennedy responded by discussing concerns around consuming Tylenol while pregnant, appearing to echo Trump's unsubstantiated claims of an unproven link between acetaminophen and autism. At that, Bash appeared visibly annoyed. "You're rolling your eyes, Dana," Kennedy said. "I am because I don't want to have you use our air to say this," she replied.
"Yeah you know, you probably don't understand this because you're not a scientist," Kennedy said. "Neither are you," Bash shot back.
🚨 THE CLIP THAT BROKE THE INTERNET
— SilentPatriot47 (@ShadowPatriotUS) August 2, 2026
Dana Bash: “You’re the HHS Secretary and you’re leading to vaccine hesitancy.”
RFK Jr.: “Do you see your job as ending vaccine hesitancy… or telling the truth?”
Bash: “The truth is that there is study after study…”
RFK Jr.: “You’re…
Bash: "Covid was a scary time."
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 2, 2026
RFK: "You were scaring people."
Bash: "Why are you saying that?"
RFK: "Because that was the job of CNN. To put the chyrons up on how many people are dying to get people to believe a lie." pic.twitter.com/oTItEWU7BR
Please share this with everyone. Let’s never listen to these liars ever again. I guess CNN doesn’t need Sanjay to be a useful idiot anymore pic.twitter.com/XawCqUEWUB
— Adam Carolla (@adamcarolla) July 30, 2026
RFK Jr: “As you know, Sean, I wrote a book about Anthony Fauci in 2021. It was the biggest-selling book of 2021. It sold 1.4 million copies. It was the most heavily censored book. The New York Times would not even print a paid advertisement for it.” pic.twitter.com/320XBZHrb5
— Thomas Sowell Quotes (@ThomasSowell) July 30, 2026
March, 2021. CNN breaks the "news" that the Pfizer vaccine is 100% effective in preventing infection and sickness in 12-15 year old.
— MAZE (@mazemoore) July 31, 2026
It was absolutely not true.
This is the same CNN that wouldn't air Trump's recent speech because of "misinformation." pic.twitter.com/28QFofKkQD
“He lied about masks.”
— HHS Rapid Response (@HHSResponse) July 28, 2026
“He lied about social distancing.”
“He lied about the transmission.”
“He lied about natural immunity.”@SecKennedy sets the record straight on Anthony Fauci and what he NEVER told the American people. pic.twitter.com/yReHxioEud
CNN: “Covid was a scary time.”
— Matt Orfalea (@0rf) August 3, 2026
RFK JR: “You were scaring people.”
CNN: “Why are you saying that?”
Ahem...pic.twitter.com/huLfZGl2WM https://t.co/exwcuMrRUK
Western LensmanEven Bill Maher, who is a buffoon, can see through this:
@WesternLensman The strategy CNN management chose was silence. Just say nothing, and hope the controversy fades away. It's been almost 10 days since Fauci diary entries revealed that two of CNN's top anchors were private pals with the man they were supposed to be objectively covering. From "friendship building" dinner parties, backchanneling interview questions, to texting insults about Republicans, none of it has been addressed by Tapper, Bash, Stelter or anyone else at CNN. Just pretend like it never happened. And to many people who aren't on 𝕏 or don't consume right-leaning media -- it never did. Ethics. Transparency. Journalism. This is CNN.
RedWave Press
@RedWavePress Bill Maher: "[Dr. Anthony Fauci] was caught in ACTUAL LIES... The big issue to me is the origin of [COVID], which is very important... and he was telling people up front... it was from the wet markets. 'That's a conspiracy theory if you say it -- escape from the lab.'" "And he KNEW better because we have him in his diary telling us what he was saying to other scientists. Who were saying, 'No, absolutely.'" "And the REAL ISSUE here is the gain-of-function research." "We make everything about race... You couldn't say it escaped from the lab because that was the RACIST point of view somehow. That the entire Asian continent would have been somehow complicit in this because it escaped [from the Wuhan lab in China]." "It was ridiculous!"
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 04:16 PM (Av6i5)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 04:16 PM (Av6i5)
Posted by: Nazdar at August 03, 2026 04:16 PM (NcvvS)
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"But Democrats take climate change seriously, so I will vote Democrat still."
-Bill Maher
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (Av6i5)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:19 PM (sKFJy)
What would we do without experts?
Clap loudly with Joker grins, in a standing ovation for thirty minutes, while praising Jesus and thanking him for this divine miracle?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 04:19 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Huck Follywood
She's taking her shots about taking shots.
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 04:20 PM (Av6i5)
If I hadn't died of Popcorn Lung back in 2018...it really would have taken a lot out of me.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:20 PM (zGzrB)
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When I heard her say that I laughed out loud. How is it possible for her to be so self-unaware?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:21 PM (sKFJy)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 04:21 PM (BFvh9)
They also say that we should forgive each other for the things we did and said during that time, particularly those of us who didn't receive a Presidential pardon.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 04:21 PM (ExV1e)
Anyone who goes on CNN should bring up the dinner and text messages with Saint Fauci.
Ask them to address it.
Did Fauci lie in his diary?
Make them own it.
Saul Alinksky: rule something or another
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at August 03, 2026 04:21 PM (ItWcy)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 04:21 PM (YwEeS)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 04:21 PM (N1DT3)
FNM 2026: COVID? Covid....oh yeah that flu from a few years ago. Wow did some people overreact with that one didn't they? I bet those people feel silly now!
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (sKqQm)
It's like they just can't understand, after Covid we:
- don't trust experts; especially not your experts
- don't trust your data; especially not your data
- don't trust your governments; especially your blue state governments
Another is, "Fauci et al. were just doing the best they could with the information they had and people are mad about that?!"
It's simple:
you lied about everything, you were caught lying about everything, you're still lying and citing back to those lies does not help.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (3cUTc)
that's just some Deep Fake, Far Right Conspiracy.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (2Drhq)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (cpFbA)
Dana Bash can't wait for total government lockdowns again. Her cooter is vibrating over the possibility.
Does her cooter know that if you've had the measles or the measles vaccine that you won't get the measles?
Her cooter should worry about all the South-of-the-Border type new arrivals who don't care about her cooter caring about the measles.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (bX16E)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (Av6i5)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (77rzZ)
that's just some Deep Fake, Far Right Conspiracy.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (zGzrB)
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Canada prevented their disease outbreak by letting in half of Calcutta legally!
Oh, wait...Canada is dealing with worse disease outbreaks?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (2ap+5)
Fauci's answer? No, masks don't do anything anyway
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: James Earl Jones at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (n9eFH)
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An all-purpose PR strategy at CNN, where actual values and beliefs are entirely flexible and subject only to Democrat Party needs.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:24 PM (sKFJy)
Prove me wrong.
Posted by: Delurker
No argument from me.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:24 PM (77rzZ)
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This sounds a lot like the nebulous " jobs saved or created."
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 04:25 PM (qBdHI)
Prove me wrong.
Posted by: Delurker
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I don't know...
There's always Todd.
Fucking Todd.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:25 PM (bzPaY)
I'd expect that from the press, fair enough. But our media's job appears to be to push the POV of their authorities, the ones who pay them and schmooze with them.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 04:25 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: huerfano at August 03, 2026 04:25 PM (VJX5o)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 04:26 PM (qx7Zg)
Anyone who goes on CNN should bring up the dinner and text messages with Saint Fauci.
Ask them to address it.
Did Fauci lie in his diary?
Make them own it.
Saul Alinksky: rule something or another
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at August 03, 2026 04:21 PM (ItWcy)
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And the hand signals she was sending to Biden during the debate she moderated alongside Fake Jake.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:26 PM (sKFJy)
Posted by: SMOD at August 03, 2026 04:26 PM (RHGPo)
Let's reclaim a perfectly good word, as well as the alphabet. Buggery activists works, sodomites, pickle-smoochers, whatever. But "gay" used to be a nice word. Not a cutesy euphemistic synonym for sex deviants.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 04:25 PM (qBdHI)
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Two weeks!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (sKFJy)
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (qBdHI)
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (2Drhq)
Posted by: Dana Bash at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (F1rMs)
China, which used its own REAL vaccine for COVID claims it had 122K deaths, versus the US government that claims it had 1.2M deaths with the clot shot
So...what data we talking here Dana?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Albert Fish at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (Av6i5)
But, if it escaped from a wet market because the Chinese have a taste for penguin (yeah, I know, go with the bit), that's just their culture and not at all reflective of Asians as a whole.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 04:28 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: huerfano
I had chicken pocks as a kid, and possibly mumps. Survived both, and fathered a child (as some male mumps victims supposedly couldn't).
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:28 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at August 03, 2026 04:28 PM (sKqQm)
Then she was married to CNN dork John King.
If she apologized her whole world would implode
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 04:28 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 04:28 PM (Av6i5)
Pity anyone who sees Dana Bash's Vibrating Cooter - the stuff of nightmares.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 03, 2026 04:29 PM (NcvvS)
I did not know it had the ability to target "CHILDREN OF COLOR" more of White Racist Cracker MAGA children ...
Posted by: Jack Meehoff at August 03, 2026 04:29 PM (J1l9E)
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (qBdHI)
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Are we sure they aren't clones?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 04:29 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 04:29 PM (2Drhq)
Did anyone here get a ration of shyte from their employer during COVID?
Back away!
Stand on that 6-foot line!
Don't touch my keyboard!
Your mask is down below your nose!
Have you been vaxxed? NO??!!
Sometimes I feel like getting back to those clowns I worked with and saying "You absolute sucker."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 04:29 PM (mmrXZ)
From there, things went off the rails.
"I'm going to plead the Fifth," Rodgers responded, referencing former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci pleading the Fifth over 100 times in a recent congressional hearing.
"That absolute coward, Tony Fauci," Rodgers went on. "Absolute coward. Yeah. Are you kidding me?
"You got a pardon and you pleaded over 100 times at the White House? What are you scared of, Tony? I thought you were the science. I thought you were, 'I am science,' and you get up there and you can't answer a question?
"And how much time did the network spend on that? How much time did they spend on my responses every week, on my vaccination status, on Taylor and Travis's wedding? Yeah. Did they do even a minute? Did they do even a minute on Tony Fauci?"
Posted by: SMOD at August 03, 2026 04:30 PM (RHGPo)
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at August 03, 2026 04:30 PM (oji8u)
Nobody can stop a virus, not even a government. Everyone was going to be exposed, sooner or later. There is no way around this.
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Then somehow they also got it in their head, that they were gonna die if they did catch it. So people camped out in their basement and microwaved their junk mail and disinfected their groceries and wore dust masks driving around in their car alone.
The whole things was just insanity
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:30 PM (DGpsA)
Oh, wait...Canada is dealing with worse disease outbreaks?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (bzPaY)
Don't forget about turning their waterways into the Ganges as well!
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 04:30 PM (N1DT3)
Posted by: huerfano at August 03, 2026 04:25 PM
Me and my brother got the measles in 1964 and it nearly killed both of us. This was before the vaccine was available. While we did recover after a few weeks it ruined our eyesight for the rest of our lives. My uncorrected eyesight was so bad I almost couldn't join the Army. They gave me a waiver and let me in because I scored high on the BTB (ASVAB).
The weird thing is my sister never was infected and she was three years younger than me and went to the same school.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 04:30 PM (cpFbA)
Posted by: Bulg
Last I'd heard, mumps on only one side at a time doesn't affect your potency, mumps on both sides at the same time is what sterilizes you.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 04:31 PM (vJrRc)
Remember:
The basis for the lockdowns was the "6 feet apart rule" that they pulled out of their asses; just flat-out made it up.
And if everyone has to be 6 feet apart, nothing can be open and follow that.
That was the nastiest lie.
The one that cost billions in economic damage, millions in cognitive teaching lost, lives destroyed--and ended.
For a lie.
A rule they made up.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:31 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at August 03, 2026 04:30 PM (oji8u)
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"Biden never opened the borders. Biden's record on the border is more stringent that Trump's ever was. In fact, Biden would have been even more stringent if Trump hadn't torpedoed the bipartisan effort in 2023 to enhance border security. Trump is actually letting in more illegals than Biden did right now."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:31 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (77rzZ)
It sounds like it's as painful for him to speak as it does to listen to.
I have to read the transcripts, and hope they're accurate.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 04:31 PM (qx7Zg)
Oh it definitely was. It's the, "Well, if you hadn't gotten vaccinated, your Covid would have KILLED you!" dodge. It's the "I've had 50 boosters and I keep getting new covid variants, while my anti-vax former friends don't. But I'm sure the boosters are what are keeping me safe!"
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (aJQbY)
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (Q/FnY)
Stoopid.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (wzUl9)
Amazing that CNN is now being used to inject a touch of reality into the NPC bubble, isn't it?
Posted by: t-bird at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (DZ6nv)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (77rzZ)
You know who has a good speaking voice and can talk authoritatively about health matters?
https://youtu.be/2nzcrGHjuaU
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (ExV1e)
George Washington had the mumps. Why not run with that.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (zdLoL)
Posted by: Paul at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (Rr8Bc)
Sterility from mumps occurs when the male gets it post-puberty. Before the vaccine, most of us got mumps as kids.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (NcvvS)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 04:33 PM (ixEhJ)
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The censorship was amazing. Still is, when you consider networks other than FNC have almost completely ignored the Fauci hearings and diary.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:33 PM (pRv/j)
>>that's just some Deep Fake, Far Right Conspiracy.
I remember talking heads trying to explain to us rubes why it was totally fine to allow millions of 3rd world illegals into the US and not require them to be vaccinated while every American must get vaccinated and boosted forever.
Same with the BLM/antifa riots. They tried to stop me and a friend from going fishing on a boat in the ocean because we weren't in the same household but thousands could riot because "social justice" was more important than health.
So much idiocy and they still pretend it was real.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:33 PM (viF8m)
And no one ever called her out on that in the media.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:34 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (JvZF+)
I just heard today that her first husband, Jeremy Bash, worked for the CIA.
She's not a reporter, she's a protector.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 04:34 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 04:34 PM (oqH4h)
It should have been over the minute we did the Bodycount of the Princess Diamond/Diamond Princess.
We had an isolated, random population stuck on a Cruise Ship with the Virus for over 3 Months.
The kind of experiment that would be outlawed if you proposed it.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:34 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 04:35 PM (2ap+5)
Whatever arguments you can make for locking people down mean NOTHING if you allow people to travel the world
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:35 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 04:35 PM (KC5Lt)
Stoopid.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:32 PM (wzUl9)
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I think the worst part was friends and family arguing that YOU MUST COMPLY as if they knew WTF they were talking about.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 04:36 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 04:36 PM (MWfyi)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 04:36 PM (FZ29D)
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The experts said so, and the experts are never wrong.
Now, lay down and take your lobotomy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:37 PM (bzPaY)
Especially a novel virus that was created in a lab to purposely be extraordinarily contagious.
The people who perpetrated this monstrosity against us deserve to meat the business end of an industrial wood chipper.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 04:37 PM (XV/Pl)
Especially a novel virus that was created in a lab to purposely be extraordinarily contagious.
The people who perpetrated this monstrosity against us deserve to meat the business end of an industrial wood chipper.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 04:37 PM (XV/Pl)
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Not even with plexiglass?!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:37 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (UjdFS)
Back away!
Stand on that 6-foot line!
Don't touch my keyboard!
Your mask is down below your nose!
Have you been vaxxed? NO??!!
Sometimes I feel like getting back to those clowns I worked with and saying "You absolute sucker."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026
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Oh, yes. My long-time employer, supposedly a leader in medical and scientific research, fell like a Cadillac SUV full of lead for the entire hoax. They basically threatened us with termination if we didn't get the shot or an exemption.
Fortunately they accepted mine. But in late '21 I was ready to take my SS and annuity, unemployment if I could get it, and walk rather than be forced into that.
The clowns I worked with, advanced degree holders all, were on board with it all. It's why I've never been tempted to go back and visit after more than a year.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (aoDJU)
Kennedy undersold it. CNN, Bash, and a cast of thousands were not simply part of the problem; they were central and essential. Forgetting simply the explicit desire to rid themselves of Trump "by any means necessary", hence the conspiracy to go totalitarian to squash a booming economy, they buttressed the malignant Fauci gnome by exalting him - unquestionably and unceasingly - while completely abandoning journalism.
And the world NEVER need listen to Bash et al again about anything. In fact in a normal society, we'd have placed then on an ice floe never to be seen again.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (oji8u)
She talks over people like that fatty Abby does.
RFK let her off easy. Never brought up how she and others on CNN fellated the little Fauci.
Sick freaks.
Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (2jv4y)
'Clearly Jesus loves me the most...'
https://www.youtube.com/
shorts/LFSpurLcWX0
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (zGzrB)
I walk Elvis in a park that is on the ocean. The place was completely empty one day when we were out other than me and the dog and Karen. Karen was way on the other side of the park, like football fields away.
Karen was screaming at me for not wearing a mask. I had no idea what she was actually saying cause football fields away but she was agitated and pointing at her mask.
I just flipped her the bird and smiled. Apparently, that was not the response she was looking for.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (Ae4dV)
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 04:36 PM (MWfyi)
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Unless a child is immunocompromised due to their autism-spectrum diagnosis or taking extra hormones as part of gender transition "therapy" they are probably going to be OK.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 04:39 PM (FZ29D)
Nothing I have seen in my own personal life has lowered my respect for people more then COVIDmania
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:39 PM (sKqQm)
The sawed off little tyrant at the UPS store who forbid me from coming in the store, even after hours to check my mailbox. I see that guy every now and then and he gets the evil eye and he know it.
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 04:39 PM (MWfyi)
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We do not feel that was part of our lived experience.
Posted by: Clone Nose Network at August 03, 2026 04:40 PM (Fi81e)
I am proud announce in cooperation with CNN the grand opening of "Hand Jobs Our Us" stores are now open in the LA Basin Area.
With cooperation with the Governor of CA we are hoping this will reduce the amount of Sexual Abuse crimes in the LA area.
So stop by and have a "Stroke" on Me....
Posted by: Kami Harris at August 03, 2026 04:40 PM (Dsp/g)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
Same here. I have this weird trait where I tend to adopt he breathing patterns of the person who's talking to me, even if it's just via television. That's why I generally can't watch speeches on television.
I don't really have that problem with people I'm speaking to in person, or with people in movies. It only seems to happen with speeches by political figures. Weird.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:40 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 04:40 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 04:40 PM (abScH)
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Poor guy. It sounds like his throat is being dragged down hot pavement.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (qBdHI)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:38 PM (wzUl9)
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At that time, I worked in fairly close proximity with two coworkers. We scootched the desk of one of them a few inches just so we would all be in compliance with the "6-foot" rule.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (FZ29D)
I saw a teen girl riding her bike on the side walk. She had a mask on her face that had fallen below her nose. In one hand she had a phone which is where all her attention was focused.
One slip with her one hand on the handlebars, one pot hole in the sidewalk, hell, one sneeze and she would be riding straight into traffic on a busy road. But hey she was protected from COVID right?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (sKqQm)
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Isn't that just the most incredible headline?
Politico thinks RFK is the problem here. It's dumbfounding.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (pRv/j)
My co-workers were on board as well but I assume that's because they were all either on trannie drugs or "don't let me catch HIV this weekend when I have anonymous sex with 50 men" drugs so they were serious and thoughtful about their health.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (ExV1e)
Nothing I have seen in my own personal life has lowered my respect for people more then COVIDmania
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:39 PM (sKqQm)
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Covid was a test that so many failed.
A lot of people who "hate fascism" tested positive for fascism.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (Fi81e)
there is an "public health emergency" clause hidden in the Constitution.
It says, "if a county judge, with no scientific or medical training, determines there is a public health emergency, even without taking any public hearings or input, then all provisions and rights herein are suspended until further notice."
You'd know that if you were smart enough to go to Harvard like all the cartel judges that cowered and hid while people were being thrown to the ground and arrested for not wearing masks.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026
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Oh yes. The BernieBro in my former writing group -- a starry-eyed socialist even though he'd been in the service in Vietnam and had been a working electrician all his life -- hated anything Trump had to say, so anybody who contradicted DJT had to be right.
"You know more than a medical doctor?" he demanded. "I do," I said, "when I use my own common sense and knowledge of how the real world works, and the doctors are clearly, what's the word, oh yes, LYING."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (wzUl9)
You can make the argument that a 2 week lockdown to prevent a large slug of humanity from presenting themselves to the Hospital all at once, overwhelming the system, was a good idea.
But they never explained any of this adequately or realistically. For most people, it wasn't going to be a major issue, this became apparent. But they never explained this either. Some people, for whatever reason, some sort of prior immunity perhaps due to a related virus, were going to be symptom free. Some people were going to get it and get very sick. Some people were going to die.
They never explained any of this either. Instead they just fucked everything up beyond recognition, because they are pussies.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:42 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at August 03, 2026 04:42 PM (aoDJU)
1st husband, CIA under Obama. Wikipedia: American lawyer who served as chief of staff at the Central Intelligence Agency (2009–2011) and the U.S. Department of Defense (2011–2013) under President Barack Obama, in both roles as a senior advisor to Leon Panetta.[2][3]
2nd husband, John King. Wikipedia, American news anchor. He is CNN's chief national correspondent, based in Washington, D.C.. He formerly anchored Inside Politics,[2] State of the Union, and John King, USA.
Boyfriend: my definition, probably not hers: Spencer Garrett, actor.
AI: Has shown support for Democratic candidates and causes through public participation, campaign contributions, and political commentary. Grew up in a prominent entertainment industry family in Los Angeles.
Publicity Ho?
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 03, 2026 04:42 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:41 PM (pRv/j)
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They serve their party's narrative.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:42 PM (Fi81e)
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I still recall being corrected by an old lady for not following the arrows on the floor at the grocery store.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:43 PM (25DXE)
Sure.
But you had a choice if you wanted to expose yourself to the mRNA Treatment.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:43 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Sid at August 03, 2026 04:44 PM (Elsjd)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026
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I was the only one in my "office," but it was a reception area that nearly everybody had to pass through. The personnel dept. actually suggested putting up plexiglas shields around my desk or hanging from the ceiling. Fortunately that went away.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:44 PM (wzUl9)
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Mom Karen will take the kiddies down for their new covid shots just as soon as she picks up the newest ColorForms playset where they can pick their own genitals and stick them on depending on how they identify that day.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 04:44 PM (qBdHI)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 03, 2026 04:44 PM (JyBgb)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 04:45 PM (n5tGW)
Number of people I know that died from COVID = 0
Number of people I know that died from the clot shot = 2
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:45 PM (sKqQm)
But it is temporary at best. 30 or 60 days perhaps. After that, legislation, ordinance must be enacted or passed. They left that part out.
Nobody can be forced to participate in experimental medical trials. And you can't be fired or threatened with termination, no coercion is lawful. They left that part out too. And in some cases the vaccine caused real harm, particularly to young adults. Heart inflammation is
never a good thing.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:45 PM (DGpsA)
"IF the Secretary of State or other such election official, determines there is a public health emergency, they are authorized to re-write any portion of the Elections Code as they see fit--without such amendment needing a vote in the Legislature or signature of the governor."
And, again, all the cartel judges cowered and hid in fear, pissing themselves, letting this happen.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:45 PM (3cUTc)
Being THIS retarded should really come at a dire cost.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:46 PM (zGzrB)
Who knows what dirty, filthy, redneck MAGA Racists may have used the Bathroom before. They carry dirty Guns, Drink PBRs, and eat Red Meat !!!!!!!
I heard MAGA Republicans are like "Carnies" !!!!
They all have "Very Small Hands" and like Big Breasted Real Biological Females" like Daisy Duke ...
Posted by: Kami Harris at August 03, 2026 04:46 PM (Dsp/g)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:46 PM (25DXE)
I have to say i didn't experience the horrors of a lockdown as much as people in other states .
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 04:46 PM (KC5Lt)
I wish RFK Jr had been much more aggressive and contemptuous. He should have asked Bash when she intended to apologize to the country. Why are even pretending anymore that these people journalists?
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 04:46 PM (F8UH0)
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We shouldn't. That would be my answer.
"Preparing" for a pandemic is bullshit.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:47 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: 18-1
The really stupid ones were the athletes and choral singers who pursued their advocations while masked.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:47 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: dananjcon at August 03, 2026 04:47 PM (8C1eU)
Because he funded the development of the virus you fucking idiot.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:47 PM (viF8m)
I do. I'm guessing Pepperidge Farm does too.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:47 PM (Fi81e)
Send the illegals home
Kill anyone that crosses the border without permission
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:48 PM (sKqQm)
Because he funded the development of the virus you fucking idiot.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:47 PM (viF8m)
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Hey! I doubt Sid fucks.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:48 PM (Fi81e)
If Trump really wants to kill CNN and the MSM, he should follow through on his threat to ban pharmaceutical advertising from broadcast TV. Their remaining earnings would crater as a result.
The reason Pharma advertises on TV is not to push the next funnily-spelt drug to the public. It's to immunize themselves from investigative journalistic reports from the MSM. I actually have no problem with pharma companies - the drugs they've produced have, by and large, improved our lives tremendously. I do have a big problem when they use their influence to avoid critical scrutiny.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 03, 2026 04:48 PM (0CU3H)
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 04:48 PM (qBdHI)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:48 PM (25DXE)
Posted by: Huck Follywood
I took great pride in explicitly defying those. No one ever said a word to me about it, though.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:48 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at August 03, 2026 04:49 PM (aoDJU)
https://tinyurl.com/35rkha4u
Posted by: beckster at August 03, 2026 04:49 PM (kX27y)
>>Not even with plexiglass?!
Not even if everyone wore level 4 bio suits.
To Paraphrase Ian Malcolm, Viri will find a way.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 04:49 PM (XV/Pl)
Back away!
Stand on that 6-foot line!
Don't touch my keyboard!
Your mask is down below your nose!
Have you been vaxxed? NO??!!
Sometimes I feel like getting back to those clowns I worked with and saying "You absolute sucker."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 04:29 PM (mmrXZ)
Since I work out of a few harley shops thats a big no. No masks, no fear, kept sterile with beer. Life went on. We did like the non existent traffic on the road from people hiding in their basements though. Made test rides a lot more fun.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 04:49 PM (S41Gd)
They absolutely should. And more conservatives ought to address the Democratic Party as "your party".
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:49 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: Taste the Rainbow at August 03, 2026 04:49 PM (S0aVF)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:43 PM
I remember a guy walking up to me while I was in the check out line at Kroger, he pulled his mask down to let me know there was a lady in front of me that did not have her mask on. I pulled my mask down and said, hey bro you are breaking my six foot bubble. He walked away looking confused.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 04:49 PM (cpFbA)
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That's Plan B probably, now that Plan A seems to be to merge it with Paramount CBS and let Bari Weiss start firing people.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:50 PM (25DXE)
The Democrats Propaganda Ministry all jumped on Evil Fauci's Covid attack on the country, don't expect any of them to turn against Fauci.
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 04:50 PM (Ia/+0)
Nope. "Passed."
After that I ignored the summonses. Nothing happened; there was no enforcement. We were all just supposed to trot over like good little robots and get our grease fittings checked.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:51 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: 500 lb transtesticle person behind the 7-11 at August 03, 2026 04:51 PM (EGW4m)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:51 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 04:51 PM (KC5Lt)
Going to a gay orgy
Glory Holes
Going to a casino
Getting shitfaced
Burning down by city and stealing TVs
Things they told me were not safe
Going to the beach...alone
Going hiking...alone
Going to Church
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:51 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 04:51 PM (n5tGW)
When what he actually said is, something like, "I know bleach kills it. What'd be great is, if they could find some way to inject that, kill all the virus in you. That can't be done, isn't safe, but that would be great."
Even today, you can still see the left claiming "Trump told people to inject bleach to protect against Covid!!"
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:52 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:52 PM (Fi81e)
If you were old or immunocompromised, it was prolly a good idea.
But healthy people under age 65 were fine.
Cover coughs and sneezes
Wash your hands
Keep your hands away from your face
Stay home if you’re sick.
It would have made for a much quicker resolution.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 04:52 PM (nKgb7)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 04:52 PM (TFsdh)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 04:53 PM (abScH)
He should be forced to resign and be put on trial for all the innocent children he's harmed with his bullshit crusade against public health!
who knew putting a bunch of Fox "news" hosts in government positions would result in a complete shitshow
So now MMR is good? What about the autism claim you fucking clown did? Isn't this kind of reverse the kind of thing that got the anti maskers so pissed off at Fauci?
Thanks for causing disruption in America just to fucking finally agree with the science. All that damage is already done you asshole
It would be a more effective message if he made it shirtless with Kid Rock.
He should be using his office and our tax dollars to give the MMR vaccine out for free like other developed countries.
God why do braindead conservatives get to ruin everything and then have no political consequences afterwards.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 03, 2026 04:53 PM (/y3Vc)
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We shouldn't. That would be my answer."
My answer would be:
1) Direct all MFM personnel to a SpaceX Starship,
2) Launch SpaceX Starship and aim it at the Sun,
3) Order pizza.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at August 03, 2026 04:53 PM (oji8u)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:30 PM (DGpsA)
He kept track of the stats- the positive tests, the confirmed cases, etc. locallynd statewide.
I made him repeat a mantra every day:
"A positive test means you've been exposed.
You may or may not get Covid.
A confirmed case doesn't mean you're going to die."
Otherwise, he'd have worried himself ragged.
Posted by: sal at August 03, 2026 04:53 PM (f+FmA)
Posted by: Darth Randall at August 03, 2026 04:53 PM (mseD3)
Posted by: Going deep. Out. at August 03, 2026 04:54 PM (XqFM2)
We were out on a trail...18 miles from the trailhead, and ran into a woman Trail Running.
Wearing a Mask.
She insisted we get more than 6 feet off the trail so she could pass by.
Never underestimate the stupidity of humanity.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:54 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Taste the Rainbow at August 03, 2026 04:54 PM (S0aVF)
Even today, you can still see the left claiming "Trump told people to inject bleach to protect against Covid!!"
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:52 PM (3cUTc)
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Are you sure?
Because I searched high and low for a Trump quote about bleach a number of times and the closest I ever came (each time) was about how some light kills the virus "like bleach".
I'd be interested to see the quote where Trump talked about injecting bleach.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:55 PM (Fi81e)
No, no, they the media were not to blame for the hysteria that they ginned up, making everyone think they were one inhale away from dying of Covid.
Nope, Trump said something that sounded like something else that's in the cleaner and so he caused that.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:55 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Huck Follywood
I took great pride in explicitly defying those. No one ever said a word to me about it, though.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026
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I too took pride in ignoring the greeters/face diaper police at Walmart. And when necessary, waving my doctor's letter stating that my vertigo (basically non-existent) made it dangerous for me to wear a mask for any length of time.
One stupid "security guard" at one store made the mistake of saying, "You could have made this letter up." I snarled, "Are you telling me, a paying customer, that I'm lying?" and stalked out.
I wrote a letter to the CEO of the store, a local chain, complaining. No idea if there was any connection, but within a week or so, the security goons were gone.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:55 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 04:56 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Buddy of mine was working for Verizon at the time. Said it was cool to do 115 in the Holland Tunnel.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 04:56 PM (EGW4m)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 04:56 PM (TFsdh)
How did Fauci kill anyone?
Number of people I know that died from COVID = 0
Number of people I know that died from the clot shot = 2
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:45 PM (sKqQm)
I'm pretty sure that it killed my stepdad, despite the fact that he was in chemo for lung cancer (never smoked a day in his life, but got it anyway).
I don't bring up the vax with my mom, to avoid having her think that she held some responsibility there, since they were both enthusiastic about getting vaxxed. To their credit, they didn't put any pressure on the rest of the family, they understood the reluctance from some of us.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 03, 2026 04:56 PM (JyBgb)
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I still recall being corrected by an old lady for not following the arrows on the floor at the grocery store.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:43 PM (25DXE)
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I was walking down a hallway in our local VA Medical Center, for work, with my bandana (painted with a giant boot-print per the famous Orwell "boot stamping on a human face forever" quote – as I refused to wear a mask) below my nose and some obese Nurse Karen (I know Imma gonna need to be A LOT MOAR specific) approaching me with a couple of her co-workers.
She said "PULL YOUR MASK UP!" I retorted "You should keep yours on permanently ... you might lose some weight."
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 04:57 PM (Ae4dV)
Usually you can't do that in the Holland Tunnel...
because it's all Clogged up.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:57 PM (zGzrB)
Fugly
Posted by: UncleJefe at August 03, 2026 04:57 PM (gAuAm)
Biden [pauses] No.
Dr. Fauci: Ah! Very good. Would you mind telling me whose brain I DID put in?
Biden: Then you won't be angry?
Dr. Fauci: I will NOT be angry.
Biden: Abby someone.
Dr. Fauci: [pauses] Abby someone. Abby who?
Biden: Abby... Normal. No wait, I think Abby Phillips from CNN?
Dr. Fauci: [pauses] Abby Normal or Abby Phillips are the same?
Biden I'm almost sure that was the name.
Dr. Fauci: [chuckles] Are you saying that I put an
abnormal brain from CNN into a seven and a half foot long, fifty-four-inch-wide Senator from PA?
Dr. Fauci: Biden you idiot!!! Is that what you're telling me?
Posted by: Mike Hunt at August 03, 2026 04:57 PM (X2inB)
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I was going from memory.
You're right, it was even less attenuated and more out of context than I'd recalled.
Full quote:
“And then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning, because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs, so it’d be interesting to check that, so that you’re going to have to use medical doctors with, but it sounds interesting to me.”
Fucking media all deserve to burn.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:58 PM (3cUTc)
That was a glorious two weeks. Driving with nobody else on the roads, as far as I could see to the horizons.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 04:58 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 04:56 PM (EGW4m)
It was crazy. I would come home and mrs b would ask how it looked out there. I would say 6 months after people. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 04:58 PM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 04:59 PM (n5tGW)
And there is no hard data that it even had a palliative effect. Just a bunch of "Listen to experts, sheep".
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 04:59 PM (Fi81e)
Going to a gay orgy
Glory Holes
Going to a casino
Getting shitfaced
Burning down by city and stealing TVs
Things they told me were not safe
Going to the beach...alone
Going hiking...alone
Going to Church
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:51 PM (sKqQm)
Thankfully, my blue area somehow didn't get swept up in the total insanity. I may have actually communicated with my own councilman (a D) and had emails back and forth about "opening up the outside asap" b/c people needed an outlet and the Gov wasn't giving anyone one with schools shut, so the county had to make the outside the option.
It was a blessing that our local pool was open that Covid summer or my kid probably would have gone insane. We were there every day, even if we had to pre-sign up and stay in our pool area (yes, our area was blue, so we had some insanity)...same for our Couty parks, but there, they were just open...most time I've ever been outdoors since the military...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 03, 2026 04:59 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 04:59 PM (n5tGW)
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I complied with most of them.
But I stopped wearing a mask, because it did impinge upon me.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:00 PM (Fi81e)
Never underestimate the stupidity of humanity.
Posted by: garrett
My oldest son and I were backpacking part of the Pacific Creat Trail summer of 2021. We saw a woman, alone, hiking with a mask on coming in the opposite direction. She started screaming at us to put on a mask and get six feet off the trai so she could pass. We completely ignored her and when she screamed and ran off the trail we both stopped and had coughing fits and then told her to die.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 05:00 PM (nKgb7)
Based
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 05:01 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:01 PM (TFsdh)
OMG! The chutzpah!
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at August 03, 2026 05:02 PM (oji8u)
But it never ended. They just rolled with it on a semi-permanent basis. Public policy appeared to be largely based on the rantings of hysterical nutbars.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:02 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 04:58 PM (S41Gd)
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If anybody gets the reference to "Blue Earth" on the series Fringe, that's the vibe 2020 gave me.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:02 PM (Fi81e)
That's when I bought some XLE. Petroleum stocks were hated at the time, have near tripled since then.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 05:02 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: It's me donna
I think they just want to kill Jews.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (/y3Vc)
And today the people who prevented doctors from prescribing it are denying they ever did. Those are the people who deserve severe punishment.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (KC5Lt)
anyone in the medical community and the media going to own up to encouraging that lie?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (3cUTc)
Great. Now I have Cooter from Dukes of Hazard associated with Dana Bash's Vajayjay.
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (OkYzo)
Usually you can't do that in the Holland Tunnel...
because it's all Clogged up.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:57 PM (zGzrB)
*snort*
ISWYDT
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (JyBgb)
No. It never made any sense at all.
You can't just pause life as if you were playing it on your X-Box.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (zGzrB)
And today the people who prevented doctors from prescribing it are denying they ever did. Those are the people who deserve severe punishment.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (KC5Lt)
Agreed
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (TFsdh)
Still a pure blood.
Posted by: little people at August 03, 2026 05:04 PM (ehY6c)
Fugly
Posted by: UncleJefe
>Not only is she long in the tooth, but she has a wet brain. Not very sharp, that one.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 05:04 PM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 04:56 PM (TFsdh)
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Next you'll be telling me that tuberculosis in the USA has been on the rise SINCE 2021 -- PEAKING in 2024 -- marking a reversal after nearly three decades of consistent decline.
Wait, wut?
/Is there nothing destructive that The AutoPen Empire's open borders couldn't do?
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (Ae4dV)
To this day, there are still people in Oregon driving alone in their car wearing a covid mask.
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (OkYzo)
Also, insanely Cheap.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 04:58 PM (Jr5Lq)
Yeah it was great. Then in a few weeks we were able to laugh at the retards driving in cars with masks on. One day I was driving with a friend in the car, and we pulled up to a light and the person next to us was wearing a mask. He yells over "if its that bad in there just change your cabin filter". lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Ya Know? at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (tNkpt)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Now, you're on the list.
Posted by: Penguin Defense Fund 501c3 at August 03, 2026 05:06 PM (JM9I6)
This is good but the problem is, it will only be the red states and not the blue states:
Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
·
5h
🚨 JUST IN: Florida, Alabama and Louisiana have just launched investigations into DR. FAUCI
State-level investigations are NOT covered under the autopen pardon 🔥
Leave no stone unturned, Fauci MUST face consequences!
GOV. RON DESANTIS: "This is a guy that was drinking his own Kool-Aid. He was venerated by the media. I think he liked the fact that he had a lot of this informal power when he was issuing these recommendations and telling governors and mayors to do some of the draconian things that were actually done, it had a really negative effect on a lot of societies throughout this country!"
"You had businesses reeling, people's liberties curtailed, and kids left on the sideline unable to access education."
Posted by: beckster at August 03, 2026 05:06 PM (kX27y)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 05:06 PM (n5tGW)
On that note, I've not heard any COVID alarmists explain why flu cases were relatively non-existent throughout the COVID panic.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:06 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:06 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (Fi81e)
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As commenter Romeo13 recently observed: by that definition, aspirin is now a "vaccine."
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 05:06 PM (Ae4dV)
Posted by: mrp at August 03, 2026 05:06 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 05:07 PM (nKgb7)
I saw Moms with kids in the car, all wearing masks.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:07 PM (6ydKt)
Also, insanely Cheap.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (zGzrB)
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In February 2020, a month before the shamdemic, they outlawed the use of HCQ outside of hospital care.
There, they simply weren't going to give it to you, of course and pop your lungs with a ventilator and let you die.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:07 PM (Fi81e)
Ethical standards, including the AMA Code of Medical Ethics and the World Medical Association’s Declaration of Helsinki, mandate that participation in biomedical research must be voluntary and based on informed consent.
Ethical standards are not law and cannot stand before the desire to affect an election.
And before you bring up the Nuremberg Code...
The Nuremberg Code has not been officially adopted as binding domestic law by any nation. It is a set of ten ethical principles rather than a statute or treaty, meaning it cannot be directly enforced in court on its own.
The US has regulations which, supposedly, enforce the Nuremberg Code but enforcement assumes that it isn't the federal government violating them.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:08 PM (ExV1e)
I suppose it would be possible to quarantine oneself for several years, maybe the virus will mutate to a less deadly variant. I guess.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:08 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 05:09 PM (oqH4h)
Posted by: DanMan at August 03, 2026 05:09 PM (8uzBS)
Have the Cajun Navy draw and quarter him. Then snacks for the gators.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 05:09 PM (EGW4m)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 05:09 PM (4tmEn)
Hiking trails and churches were closed
All you need to know about “the science”.
Posted by: Ya Know? at August 03, 2026 05:09 PM (tNkpt)
Prove me wrong.
Posted by: Delurker
No argument from me.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:24 PM (77rzZ)
Jimmy Carter probably still squeaks out a win there.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:09 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: little people at August 03, 2026 05:10 PM (ehY6c)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 05:10 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Braenyard
Not necessarily.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 05:10 PM (nKgb7)
By — Marcy Gordon, Associated Press
Politics Jun 25, 2020
Note date, June 2020. Then it went on for years!
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FEMA - COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Milestones
FEMA has awarded $3.26 billion to more than 506,000 applications in COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for help covering expenses incurred between January 20, 2020, and September 30, 2025.
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 03, 2026 05:10 PM (NFX2v)
Title 18 United States Code is black letter law makes it unlawful to force or coerce participation in experimental medical trials.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:10 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 05:09 PM (4tmEn)
Especially when a bunch of third worlders unvaccinated flood the Country
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:11 PM (TFsdh)
China, which used its own REAL vaccine for COVID claims it had 122K deaths, versus the US government that claims it had 1.2M deaths with the clot shot
So...what data we talking here Dana?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:27 PM (sKqQm)
China also had people welded inside their apartments. Wonder what happened to them?
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:11 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: little people at August 03, 2026 05:10 PM (ehY6c)
Yes.
And the percentage that died, older people with health problems, was really low.
That went down the memory hole quick.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:11 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:11 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 05:12 PM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: mrp at August 03, 2026 05:12 PM (rj6Yv)
But, "You know that weird market those Chinese people fry live dogs in, and sometimes maybe live pangolins? It came from eating all that weird shit" was not.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:12 PM (Fi81e)
anyone in the medical community and the media going to own up to encouraging that lie?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026
***
I will admit that all the insanity led me to wash my hands more thoroughly and frequently throughout the day -- after using the toilet (though I usually did that), when coming back from the grocery or meeting people, etc. I do think it's helped me keep well since '22.
But that's just good health practice.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:13 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 05:12 PM (ixEhJ)
I used to see this couple at the grocery store who had on masks and those shields.. Looked other worldly...
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:13 PM (TFsdh)
I should have worn a white mask with brown spots all over it from povidone iodine that made it look like I was a terminal TB patient. I'm ashamed that I didn't think of that until the hysteria was over.
On the other hand, I wore my Groucho facemask with "MARXISM" in big letters. Got lots of nasty looks, and quite a few compliments.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 03, 2026 05:13 PM (JyBgb)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 05:13 PM (2ap+5)
I wish RFK could yell over her. I always feel bad about his voice.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 05:13 PM (hzuYO)
These people had one foot in the grave and somebody brought the virus is, but the media was all over it for a week.
Then it was off to the races with the Death Counters.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:13 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (nKgb7)
Posted by: huerfano
I had chicken pocks as a kid, and possibly mumps. Survived both, and fathered a child (as some male mumps victims supposedly couldn't).
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:28 PM (77rzZ)
Mumps sterilized *adult* men who caught it, the fever could scar the tissues due to fever as I recall. Kids didn't have an issue to any extent.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (uhVAy)
State-level investigations are NOT covered under the autopen pardon 🔥
Leave no stone unturned, Fauci MUST face consequences!
I assume he'd normally be shielded under the Supremecy Clause, just like the ICE agents Minnesota wants to lynch, er, fairly investigate and prosecute. However, if Trump says Fauci lied and was not acting in the government's interest, and directs the Feds to waive protection...it's an interesting question.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (/y3Vc)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (KC5Lt)
But the garden center had to stay closed.
Lest people buy things for to be outside.
Of their own home.
That was the Science.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: mrp at August 03, 2026 05:12 PM (rj6Yv)
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The Supreme Court of Michigan found the head witch of Michigan way overreached her "emergency powers" and held on to them way longer than she was allowed.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (Fi81e)
Lily Ernst, a UNI swimmer/diver dies unexpectedly.
Sorry. Unable to add a link.
Posted by: Turn 2 at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (Y2/Vj)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:13 PM (6ydKt)
Didn't they stop that when biden was president ?
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (TFsdh)
Cuz science.
Posted by: Ya Know? at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (tNkpt)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (DGpsA)
But the amusing thing is their standard vaccine obviously did nothing positive or NEGATIVE...giving someone a tradition vaccine for a flu like illness isn't going to give them clots, strokes, and turbo cancer but it isn't going to stop you from getting COVID either.
But the point of all this is the official data says China's COVID vaccine was 30 times more effective then ours.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (sKqQm)
>> maybe the virus will mutate to a less deadly variant. I guess.
There is no mechanism of action for a virus to mutate or attenuate absent a host.
They circulate through populations and work through populations.
They are not hanging out under bridges waiting to infect an unsuspecting passerby.
This will always be the biggest scam ever perpetrated on the world.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (XV/Pl)
Legal Insurrection site:
https://tinyurl.com/2ymtpbk6
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (W90Ou)
If you remember that you must also remember the quiet fizzling-out of the Great Respirator Invention and Manufacture Crusade. Because The Science™ soon learned that putting older people with COVID on respirators was a death sentence.
The Science™ was capable of learning and revising public guidance. In that case. Unfortunately, The Science™ pushed by Fauci and Birx and every TV network COVID 'expert' was never continually assessed using available real-world evidence, then revised accordingly.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 05:16 PM (abScH)
You know what you can't vaccinate against? Tuberculosis.
Crap.
- Guy making out with dancer at the Moulin Rouge
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 05:16 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Seems Legit at August 03, 2026 05:16 PM (f5Y1D)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (TFsdh)
Probably.
I stopped watching every one of them after the election, including Fox, so I'm not sure.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:16 PM (6ydKt)
And the percentage that died, older people with health problems, was really low.
That went down the memory hole quick.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026
***
During mid-2020, the CDC's own website had the data. 94% of deaths "with Covid" were people who were over 65, overweight, and/or with other co-morbidities. Only 6% of the deaths could be attributed to the virus alone.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:16 PM (wzUl9)
But the garden center had to stay closed.
Lest people buy things for to be outside.
Of their own home.
That was the Science.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (3cUTc)
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The argument used to be that they didn't want you to do something that might cause you to go to the emergency room, because they needed all that reserve for Covid patients.
Now, I'm pretty sure that it was primed to make us want to open back up, but for that the price was the Jab. Fraudci and Dalek wanted to try mRNA vaccine and that was what this was about start-to-finish.
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:17 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: little people at August 03, 2026 05:17 PM (ehY6c)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:17 PM (KC5Lt)
But widespread masking and leaky vaccinations helped the disease spread and mutate, and the suffering and panic could have been greatly minimized if more people had said NO.
Posted by: Emmie at August 03, 2026 05:17 PM (OlzlW)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026
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I was tempted to buy a medieval doctor's "plague mask" and wear that, but never got the nerve.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:18 PM (wzUl9)
Legal Insurrection site:
https://tinyurl.com/2ymtpbk6
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (W90Ou)
It's on brand for Talarico because his real God is Government.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:18 PM (6ydKt)
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Of course not. If someone claimed otherwise, you might have a point
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:18 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 04:35 PM (KC5Lt)
Hospitals in SoCal recanted about a third of their Covid death counts because it was utterly fraudulent. Like motorcycle accident deaths. That doesn't mean the other 2/3 were real. It also didn't subtract them from the 'grim milestone' numbers. The fact that also the number of actual flu deaths, which are considerable, went to 0 during Covid is another bit of evidence.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:19 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:19 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:10 PM (DGpsA)
So, how many people have been tried for forcing or coercing participation in experimental medical trials wrt the mRNA vaccine?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:19 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026
**
I had to order my ivermectin, "bimectin," from Valley Vet Supply. Still have some left. And they continue to email me every few days.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (wzUl9)
Your mask may filter out dry wall dust but it probably won't filter out a virus. Research sometimes is prudent.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 05:12 PM (ixEhJ)
One actual benefit to the face diapers is that it'll stop a lot of the virus that's suspended in your spit when you cough or sneeze. Not all of it though. Won't do diddly squat with the virus itself, but it'll reduce the chance that someone's going to accidentally spit on your pizza when you go out to eat.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (JyBgb)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (ExV1e)
Legal Insurrection site:
https://tinyurl.com/2ymtpbk6
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (W90Ou)
__________________________________
Bonus: Turning water into wine endorses cheap wine. Jesus drank Mad Dog 20/20.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (dIske)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:14 PM (KC5Lt)
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Later in the shamdemic, the government of India was paying for Ivermectin for each patient treated for Covid.
This is while the "horse paste" thing was going on in American media.
I used to have fun with this: "So you're saying that Indians are stupid, right? That's racist."
Posted by: Axeman at August 03, 2026 05:21 PM (Fi81e)
Pure, unadulterated bullshit. And I looked at providers and challenged them on it several times.
They knew it was horse shit. But they towed the line.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 05:21 PM (nKgb7)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:16 PM (wzUl9)
I recall the one guy in Florida who died of a motorcycle accident and they had the cause of death as COVID because he tested positive.
1. Why test a dead man?
2. Why pay hospitals $13,000 a pop for COVID cases to insure they tested a dead man?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 05:21 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:18 PM (wzUl9)
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I bought a gaiter that had the lower half of a skull imprinted on that. I wore that with a black hoody pulled all the way up, along with black gloves that have skeleton fingers imprinted on them.
When I went to Walmart, security should have thought I was there to rob the place. But nobody said anything.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 05:22 PM (FZ29D)
And today the people who prevented doctors from prescribing it are denying they ever did. Those are the people who deserve severe punishment.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (KC5Lt)
They wanted those drugs for themselves.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:22 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026
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I recall speaking to a local lawyer about the legality of being threatened as I had been. When he heard I worked for a certain rich private university he really perked up.
His advice to me was to see if they accepted my exemption request, and then call him back if they did not. They did accept it, so nothing came of it all.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:22 PM (wzUl9)
We thought it would be obvious we were mocking the mask rules.
But … no. People thought we were serious, and that we were scared to death of the virus, so we quickly stopped doing that.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 05:22 PM (i+vnO)
Legal Insurrection site:
https://tinyurl.com/2ymtpbk6
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (W90Ou)
I don't recall Jesus claiming to be a government.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:24 PM (uhVAy)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:17 PM (KC5Lt)
Oh absolutely. They weren't gonna be holding that bag themselves.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:25 PM (uhVAy)
As I pointed out to anyone who might listen at the time: "Are we seeing the gutters filled with dead bodies? No? Then it's not a pandemic."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (wzUl9)
When I went to Walmart, security should have thought I was there to rob the place. But nobody said anything.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026
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In 2019 and earlier, they would have thought that of you.
There has long been a local ordinance here that no one is to wear masks after dark, even on Mardi Gras night. Somehow that vanished or got studiously ignored.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:28 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 05:15 PM (sKqQm)
Their flood control is even better. Entire cities are drowned under 30+ feet of water with only 29 deaths. Including drowned car tunnels full to the brim with occupied cars.
See, if you have more than 30 deaths you have to report in detail to Peking about why you messed up.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:28 PM (uhVAy)
BLM protests were AOK, but going to church, or even paddleboarding by yerself in the Ocean, was not.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 05:28 PM (mP0Kj)
I'm still sticking with my theory that the CCP released the virus in Hong Kong to stop the protests and that that population spread it to Northern Italy.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 05:17 PM (KC5Lt)
Werd.
I've been saying that since Day 1. The way that the ChiComs flailed about, blaming everyone was the big tell (at different times, they blamed Italy, Australia and the US for sure, and probably more). If it was targeted specifically at Trump and the US, their story would have been more focused and consistent, with a single villain.
The commie cocksuckers in the US jumped on board opportunistically.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 03, 2026 05:29 PM (JyBgb)
Crap.
- Guy making out with dancer at the Moulin Rouge
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
Meh. Big Nose Kate did just fine.
Posted by: Doc Holiday at August 03, 2026 05:35 PM (/y3Vc)
And no one ever called her out on that in the media.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:34 PM (3cUTc)
I downloaded that video and still have it on my computer.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at August 03, 2026 05:48 PM (hmYU4)
Posted by: Kami Harris at August 03, 2026 06:17 PM (xl8DV)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 05:20 PM (DGpsA)
Negative...... Wore this stuff in Kuwait when a threat was announced and it was not fun in 120 F weather.
Posted by: Franklin Stein at August 03, 2026 06:19 PM (xl8DV)
Posted by: Trip at August 03, 2026 09:49 PM (ahhjb)
Posted by: techsan at August 03, 2026 11:11 PM (uNveu)
Posted by: Child Attorney service at August 03, 2026 11:52 PM (3BwJc)
Tuq'r Qarlson, Marjorie Trailer-Queen, Thomas Massie, and Joe Kent Meet and Announce New Party for Nazis and Lunatic Conspiracy Theorists
I wonder if there's any chance J.D. Vance will stop courting Tuq'r Qarlson and his audience now that he's announced he's running against him. Probably not.MTG, Massie get onboard with Tucker Carlson plan to launch third party, 'movement has come' Greene's photo featured the Republicans who have been sidelined over their opposition to Trump's agenda and suggests discussions on a third party are continuing.Plus Joe Kunt.
Former Republican Majorie Taylor Greene posted a photo this weekend of herself, Tucker Carlson and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., along with the statement that "the movement has come." Last month, Carlson said he was planning to create a new political party, the Columbia Journalism Review reported. Greene's photo, posted on X on Saturday, featured the three, who have been sidelined over their opposition to President Trump's agenda and suggests discussions on a third party are continuing.
"We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise. But he's betrayed us all. Our commitment is America First for all Americans, right, left, and center," Greene stated in the post.
We said no more foreign wars and we meant it and supported Donald Trump because he made that promise.
— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@FmrRepMTG) August 1, 2026
But he’s betrayed us all.
Our commitment is America First for all Americans, right, left, and center.
The movement has begun. pic.twitter.com/mZXadw0kBr
The Demolition Crew of the American Right.
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) August 1, 2026
Tucker Carlson was registered as a Democrat in Washington, D.C., from 2006 until 2020.
Joe Kent switched to the Libertarian Party in 2004 and then registered as a Democrat before the 2020 election. He also voted for Bernie Sanders in… pic.twitter.com/8RAMdrri97
WHOA: Tucker just called for President Trump and the congressmen pushing for American-Israeli military cooperation in the NDAA to face Nuremberg-style treason charges pic.twitter.com/gQCVlQZ3Ei
— Eitan Fischberger (@EFischberger) July 24, 2026
I can’t believe married woman - who often have children - are effectively being barred from these grocery stores. Monsters. https://t.co/S1AHadJ4Ow
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) August 3, 2026
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This is the same old war that has been going on unaddressed for 47 damn years.
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 03:27 PM (MWfyi)
Posted by: red speck at August 03, 2026 03:27 PM (Ve/HL)
Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at August 03, 2026 03:27 PM (2jv4y)
Posted by: Iona Traylor at August 03, 2026 03:27 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Sabrina Chase at August 03, 2026 03:27 PM (k+oif)
Posted by: that guy who loves saying "merch" at August 03, 2026 03:27 PM (+IsEU)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 03:28 PM (y8wRt)
This looks like the dinner table at Pankot palace where they serve monkeys brains, and baby snakes.
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 03:28 PM (OkYzo)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 03:28 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:28 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 03:29 PM (bFu5X)
Bowel movement, am I right?
Posted by: mikeski, mugging for the camera at August 03, 2026 03:27 PM (VHUov)
Do you hate chronic constipation? Then the Milk of Magnesia Party could be for you.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 03:29 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 03:29 PM (ZNpJk)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 03:28 PM (y8wRt)
Yaar, all of us the heritage Amrikis, please do not the redeeming
Posted by: true blue americans! at August 03, 2026 03:29 PM (88C+u)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:29 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:30 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 03:30 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 03:30 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: The Bulwark and Lincoln Party at August 03, 2026 03:30 PM (/y3Vc)
I cannot believe he thought they would not close the Hormuz...did the Israelis tell him that bullshit?
Or were they are also miscalculating?
Posted by: Harun at August 03, 2026 03:30 PM (IuIym)
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:31 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 03:31 PM (bX16E)
Posted by: 88C+u at August 03, 2026 03:31 PM (88C+u)
Posted by: far cry at August 03, 2026 03:31 PM (+IsEU)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Harun at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (IuIym)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: torabora at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (Wt1Rs)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (KC5Lt)
But its a huge fuck up.
Posted by: Harun at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (IuIym)
Read the room.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (ZWBDi)
Pick one:
1) The League of Unwashed Genitals
2) The Maggot-filled Seven
3) The Seven UTIs
4) Seven Gays in Drag
5) Seven Brides for Seven Muslims
6) Seven Psychopaths (no change needed!)
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (iJfKG)
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So never a Republican but demands the right to order how Republicans vote and if you don't you are a Nazi.
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (ZNpJk)
I cannot believe he thought they would not close the Hormuz...did the Israelis tell him that bullshit?
Or were they are also miscalculating?
Posted by: Harun at August 03, 2026 03:30 PM (IuIym)
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Someone should tell the oil markets that 20% of the world's oil supply is cut off because Iran says so.
Because oil prices don't reflect that, almost like no one actually believes it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: torabora at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (Wt1Rs)
The movement has begun.
- MTG
Um yeah, it's just not physically possible for a political party to represent the left, right, and center in America 2026.
They'd all kill each other in a month.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:32 PM (ZWBDi)
IOW this thread is a party, we're having a good time. You won't hijack this one.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (/y3Vc)
really tho?
Delaware exists
New Jersey exists
Maine is creepy, sure. But man. You can't live there and be TOO insane. A bear will eat you.
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 03:34 PM (BFvh9)
Turtle head.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 03:34 PM (zlKAS)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 03:34 PM (UjdFS)
meanwhile! Tucker sure is a big smarty isn't he!
a true intellectual
the best of us!
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:34 PM (j+aD2)
It's as insane as you'd expect from some theater losers who never ran a business in their lives.
- Wants them to bid on all 5 sites; only 3 have been chosen. But they should assume 15k sqft.
- bidder on all 5 gets preference. But each site awards separate. So you bid cost-of-scale for all 5, and you could win only 1.
- must carry full grocery, household goods, culturally specific products and the whole range of kosher, halal, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options.
- no on-site deli allowed, but req. to provide full deli products
- NYC sets final design, equip., fridges; operator pays all utilities, maintenance, cleaning and security.
- core basket must always be discounted
- membership cards for tiered discounts
So, your average Super Walmart--which is what is needed to stock and carry all these items--is 180k sqft.
They want to stuff all that in less than 10% of a typical Walmart sqft.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:34 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM
See #52.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 03:35 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 03:35 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 03:35 PM (2Drhq)
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 03:35 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 03:35 PM (O0L8i)
Kind of the reverse of El Rushbo's 2008 "Operation Chaos" plan that encouraged Republican voters to cross over and vote for Hillary the in Democrat primaries to prolong the nomination contest between Clinton and The DogEater -- weakening the eventual Democrat nominee and creating division within The Party.
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 03:36 PM (7nfvi)
their political affiliation is kind of just window dressing and/or grifting
Tuck and Zorro - basically the same
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:36 PM (j+aD2)
Come and join the Tuq'r Party!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 03:36 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 03:35 PM (2Drhq)
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I remember when his third party bid meant the end of the Republican Party under Trump because no one would vote for a Republican Party under Trump and then Republicans were all partisany and even drew in disaffected Democrats because of immigration issues and then Trump became president.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:36 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:36 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Any better, I'd be twins at August 03, 2026 03:36 PM (2CeDH)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (b7msB)
On the right is the flag. In the center, a spineless jellyfish. And on the left the toilet.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (ZWBDi)
We know they were not wearing pants under the table.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Dr. William Kristol at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (n9eFH)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (l3cgK)
All Americans, right, left and center.
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Has "No Labels" been tried?
Posted by: ...
Coffee Party 2026
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:34 PM (3cUTc)
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Well a typical New Yorker willfully lives in a space that's about 10% of what normal people live in, so fuck 'em.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (3BwY8)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (b7msB)
Hey! That's OURS!
Posted by: Oh Canada! at August 03, 2026 03:38 PM (l3cgK)
Because oil prices don't reflect that, almost like no one actually believes it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:33 PM (bzPaY)
One silver lining is that no matter what happens Iran has guaranteed new alternate routes around Hormuz, there's no stopping it. What leverage they had there will soon be lost.
Which explains why they are pushing the Houthis so hard to attack the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:38 PM (6ydKt)
he blocked Foundring for sharing that (really cool) Sad Little Man video with him
which was weird?
also it's a great video
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:38 PM (j+aD2)
Orchid left you a loong message a few threads ago. Maybe you saw it. If so that's good, hope you're hanging in.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:39 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 03:39 PM (KC5Lt)
I'll guess Massie.
Posted by: Any better, I'd be twins at August 03, 2026 03:36 PM (2CeDH)
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The time of third parties was 2016.
Trump took the GOP and revamped it (a process that has taken a decade and isn't done, but is a lot further along than anyone wants to admit). The Democrats absorbed their potential third party challenger by letting Bernie bots call some shots at the DNC for a few years.
The grumbling for a third party to break from the GOP in 2026 is a purely online phenomenon given scale by third-world bot accounts.
2016 was the year that the Libertarian Party got its highest percentage share of the electorate in history (3.5%). It is now getting less than it was before, less than 1%.
Partisanship with the two major parties is simply too baked in until something ends it. And Iran ain't it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:39 PM (bzPaY)
People without a country
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 03:39 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 03:39 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 03:39 PM (yz/88)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 03:39 PM (BFvh9)
Don't be stupid, be a smarty, come and join the Nazi party !
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 03:39 PM (g47mK)
WINNER
that one sticks!
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:36 PM (j+aD2)
I did Notsee that coming...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Sam at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (7jMef)
Start a spoiler political party!
Get millions in donations from Democrats and foreign governments!
Make your wife the Media Buyer so she gets to keep 10% of the millions you spend on advertising!
Posted by: 29Victor at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (0MjtC)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (2ap+5)
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (eh7Rr)
I grant them the same qualification on political insight that I give the National Review:
Run for office and win on your policy proposals and I'll listen to what you have to say.
Until then, you're a bunch of pud-mashing losers trying to engorge your wallets.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (3cUTc)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (b7msB)
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Rat-Faced Faucistein FTW!
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (7nfvi)
trib.al/Sa9lE7I
Posted by: fuck hamas at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (88C+u)
Which explains why they are pushing the Houthis so hard to attack the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:38 PM (6ydKt)
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It's something the Gulf States should have done in the 80s.
Better late than never.
That UAE pipeline to bypass the strait will be done in six months or so, and they've announced a new port on the Gulf of Oman to help (2-3 years). Not to mention all the other pipeline expansions (like Iraq's).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (bzPaY)
I read it of course!
I'm ok just a bit exhausted it was an emotional week this past week. I feel badly I didn't go to all the services either. I just wasn't up to it all.
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (j+aD2)
What are those birds that steal other birds' nests?
Oh yeah, cuckoos.
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 03:41 PM (2Drhq)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 03:41 PM (2Cry5)
Get millions in donations from Democrats and foreign governments!
Make your wife the Media Buyer so she gets to keep 10% of the millions you spend on advertising!
Posted by: 29Victor at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM
Woah, woah, woah, woah, woah!
I'm right here, you know.
Posted by: Bernie Sanders at August 03, 2026 03:41 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (b7msB)
Hey! That's OURS!
Posted by: Oh Canada! at August 03, 2026 03:38 PM (l3cgK)
Penguin? Bat? River Otter?
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:41 PM (b7msB)
Peaches that would really not work in the slightest.
I hope they do it.
it would be ... clarifying.
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:41 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (3cUTc)
Run for office and win on your policy proposals and I'll listen to what you have to say
William Buckley did try to do this, I believe. It happened he didn't win.
But where was Lowry, Ponnuru, or Goldberg? I haven't seen them run for county dogcatcher.
Posted by: 88C+u at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (88C+u)
Posted by: Nothing to see here at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (CQ3Qb)
Posted by: Bernie Sanders at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (n9eFH)
I know, it just seems like it premiered in 996. But . . . really???
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (2YhKe)
I guess she's saying it's my fault, too, but all I know is that I would never fuck something that looks like it lives in the Death Star's garbage system.
Sick. F*cking. Burn.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (2YhKe)
Try and take it easy if you can. Promise your old pal Ellipsis
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (ZWBDi)
What are those birds that steal other birds' nests?
Oh yeah, cuckoos.
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 03:41 PM (2Drhq)
hagfish?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Eromero at August 03, 2026 03:43 PM (LHPAg)
But where was Lowry, Ponnuru, or Goldberg? I haven't seen them run for county dogcatcher.
Posted by: 88C+u at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (88C+u)
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Scott Pressler did run for office. He's got some small elections position in a Pennsylvania county.
Because of his efforts, PA had to remove 30,000 Democrats from the rolls last week. They were all registered illegal immigrants found by cross-referencing jury data.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:43 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (2ap+5)
Looks like a Coq'r Spaniel to me. Cute dog, dumber than a bag of hair.
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 03:43 PM (eh7Rr)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 03:44 PM (xGnmX)
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 03:43 PM (eh7Rr)
But enough about MTG
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:44 PM (ZWBDi)
Vance right now is Trump's likely pick to inherit the MAGA machine. I don't see him tossing that away to represent a bunch of grifters with absolutely zero shot of winning.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 03:44 PM (viF8m)
This is clever, you get both sides arguing for ID.
Posted by: t-bird at August 03, 2026 03:44 PM (DZ6nv)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
The Common Loon is the state bird of Minnesota.
It's also the state human of Minnesota.
Posted by: mikeski at August 03, 2026 03:45 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Harun
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Americans don't give a shit about us bombing a idiotic and evil mullahcracy. They care a bit about higher gas prices, but neither are at the top of the list of US problems which is why these people should be considered grifters rather than serious.
Remember how big Afghanistan was to Obama and how it hurt him, well, that didn't happen, what about Trump not being able to pull all US troops out of Afghanistan and Syria, welp, that did not hurt him, and the awful Afghanistan bugout did not appreciable hurt Joe Biden as much as massive inflation did.
Foreign policy is where the ideologues like the show their knowledge but for the most part, if American's aren't dying in large numbers, then they don't give a shit.
Foreign policy post Cold War simply is a sideshow to the average non ideological voter. It is confusing, far away, and world full of assholes that hate us and yet try to come here to live. So bombs away.
Trump detonated the stalemate for fifty years that was going to lead to Iran having nukes.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:45 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (eh7Rr)
they made those plans in 2022
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 03:46 PM (g47mK)
Scorpion.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 03:46 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 03:46 PM (xGnmX)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:45 PM (E4rtv)
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I think the best comparison is to the Libya bombing campaign.
Lasted for 8 months.
No one gave a shit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:46 PM (bzPaY)
But where was Lowry, Ponnuru, or Goldberg? I haven't seen them run for county dogcatcher.
Posted by: 88C+u at August 03, 2026 03:42 PM (88C+u)
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Hard to run a legitimate campaign when 90% of your waking hours are spent huffing your own farts.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 03:46 PM (3BwY8)
But I was told that black and brown people can't get ID...?
Yes, you were. That is the chef's kiss of "You know that what we say is full of sh*t, and we know that you know, and you know we know you know. Enjoy your humiliation; we sure are."
Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I WAS The Science at August 03, 2026 03:46 PM (9ZFZd)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (2ap+5)
Looks like a Coq'r Spaniel to me. Cute dog, dumber than a bag of hair.
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 03:43 PM (eh7Rr)
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The painting was obviously done by a family member, and that's great. But for some reason, I figured Tucker as a hunting dog guy.
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (2ap+5)
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (j+aD2)
I must once again remind my fellow Americans that middle names are for bigshots, not has-beens. It's just Marjorie Greene now. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (Sy6m/)
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That package of Oscar Meyer bologna is gonna get a workout.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (amcLV)
She seems pretty whorey.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (2YhKe)
That effeminate fanook has more balls than most of the men in the GOP.
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (2Drhq)
Mitigating factor: it occurred in Colombia.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Peaches
As Al Bundy once said to his neighbor, "You're about as sharp as a bag of wet hair."
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 03:47 PM (77rzZ)
People say don't waste your vote. I say, my one vote won't make a difference.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at August 03, 2026 03:48 PM (qJszG)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
Completely useless in the wild, and only really not extinct due to the support of Government?
The Giant Panda.
Posted by: mikeski at August 03, 2026 03:48 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Nothing to see here
Not even a good attempt to troll. Trump got elected on closing the border, tempering inflation, and protecting US interest abroad. The fact you don't like what he did simply means you are one of the groyper assholes heading for the political darkness muttering about Das Jews. Or you are a moby, so no great loss to us when you inevitably flounce.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:48 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 03:48 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Eromero at August 03, 2026 03:49 PM (LHPAg)
Immigration just stopped because a carrier group moved to the Omani Gulf, huh?
Is that how government works?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:49 PM (bzPaY)
Mitigating factor: it occurred in Colombia.
Posted by: gp
Has there ever been a comic-book character (supervillian or superhero) whose main superpower was massive and extremely smelly farts?
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 03:49 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 03:49 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 03:49 PM (xGnmX)
Do it all in a 12-hour period and then see what happens.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:49 PM (b7msB)
>>That effeminate fanook has more balls than most of the men in the GOP.
I think he's just from Wisconsin, I don't think he's gay.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 03:50 PM (XV/Pl)
She seems pretty whorey.
Posted by: Sponge
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Maybe Glenn, her new husband, is just fine with watching from a cuck chair in the corner.
I don't give this marriage long to survive either as she seems pretty engrossed in a torrid love affair with herself.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:50 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at August 03, 2026 03:50 PM (2YhKe)
1. No Zionists
2. No Zionism
3. Blame Trump
4. Blame Zionists
5. Muslims are Cool
6. So are Nazis
7. And Maoists
8. We can negotiate on Amnesty
9. Trans Men are Women!
Vote For The MassieTG-Cuq'r Party!
"No More Foreign Wars Over There, but More Foreigners Coming Here"
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:50 PM (6ydKt)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
Chihuahua. The super small one.
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 03:50 PM (eh7Rr)
That means a lot of investors think the new negotiations with Iran will end the war.
I don't think people are reading the fine print of what Trump said: immediate deal OR WW II scale bombing and "decapitation." He also said TODAY that Iran is "incredibly duplicitous." (duh)
I also don't think investors are paying any attention to what Iran is telling the world: "What negotiation? There ARE no negotiations."
I think we're about tom give war a chance, again.
So, I know which way I'm going with, and it ain't kumbya.
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 03:50 PM (RCjYY)
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Precisely the same thing that the Brits and most of Europe said after WWI.
So, the politicians and diplomats twiddled their thumbs, reduced their militaries and arms production, and turned a blind eye to Germany re-arming like mad. The result? Millions dead.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 03:51 PM (XeU6L)
I think we're about tom give war a chance, again.
So, I know which way I'm going with, and it ain't kumbya.
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 03:50 PM (RCjYY)
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I think it's more like...Iran can't affect the strait anymore. Trump bombing Iran is becoming as relevant to oil markets as if Trump started bombing Uganda.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:51 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: JM in Illinois
This of it this way, if you vote, it prevents someone else from voting for you.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 03:52 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 03:49 PM (77rzZ)
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The Spleen, in "Mystery Men."
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 03:52 PM (amcLV)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 03:52 PM (g47mK)
But he�s betrayed us all.
Our commitment is America First for all Americans, right, left, and center.
The movement has begun. pic.twitter.com/mZXadw0kBr
— Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@FmrRepMTG) August 1, 2026
Eat your own dick, bag.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (2YhKe)
Posted by: Anna Puma
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I find groypers some of the most ignorant and devoid of logic types around because they blame their shitty lives on Jews and women rather than the Democrats.
I know of one of my professor buddies whose kid went Muslim curious because of this stupid mansphere shit from the Tates and others nasty ass grifters on social media.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (E4rtv)
So - do you think that ghetto shoplifters will honor the wonderful socialist store and never shoplift there?
OF COURSE NOT!
In fact, they'll be attracted to shoplift there MORE, because the socialists promised "abolish prioson" and "abolish the police," and "reparations for minorites" and "no more disparate minority arrest rates" and "restorative justice" and all the rest. So, if you get "caught" shoplifting from a scoialist store, what're they gonna do? Handcuff a black person in front of everyone? Arrest him? Send him to jail? NEVER. The optics with be catastrophic.
Hence there will be zero punishment for shoplifting the socialist stores, even if you get "caught" red-handed, which you won't because they won't even try to prevent shoplifting, since doing so is racist.
Prediction: The new socialist stores will be shoplifted dow to the bone, with bare shelves, within a month.
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (Av6i5)
If she's referring to a giant bowl movement, then yes, it has certainly come...
Posted by: UncleJefe at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (gAuAm)
Mitigating factor: it occurred in Colombia.
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Follow up question:
How were they able to tell the origin?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (3cUTc)
Prediction: The new socialist stores will be shoplifted dow to the bone, with bare shelves, within a month.
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (Av6i5)
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At least three murders, all of whom Mamdani will order NYPD to not investigate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Sponge
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With insider trading and help from my foreign friends, I became a multi millionaire. Become a groyper and you too can be like us.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (eh7Rr)
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JD Vance will have to now publicly and loudly disown Tucker and his "party" or he will be sidelined himself.
Posted by: Decaf at August 03, 2026 03:54 PM (ZNpJk)
Posted by: UncleJefe
She could be of great motility to her new party.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (JvZF+)
I'm right here, you know.
Posted by: Bernie Sanders at August 03, 2026 03:41 PM (bFu5X)
Yeah. I used to wonder why Bernie kept running until I found out about Old Towne Media LLC and Bernie having his wife being one of the media buyers.
People can't understand why Bernie didn't make a fuss about the DNC "robbing" him of the nomination and giving it to Hillary.
Bernie never, ever wanted to be president. The genius had figured out how to get hundreds of thousands of socialist morons to give money from their minimum wage jobs to make himself millions of dollars -- so he could Fight The Rich for them. Lol! You gotta hand it to the guy. The last thing he wanted was to actually have to work for his money.
Posted by: 29Victor at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (0MjtC)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (cn09p)
If she's referring to a giant bowl movement, then yes, it has certainly come...
Posted by: UncleJefe
Ah yes, the trio of losers that closely resemble the attitudes of Hasan Piker.
Like James Garner said to Bruce Dern's character in Support Your Local Gunfighter--they just make me feel tired all over.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (3cUTc)
He who smelt it, dealt it.
Posted by: Every 7th grader in the country at August 03, 2026 03:56 PM (n9eFH)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (Av6i5)
You're assuming we don't "allow" (with a wink) folks to shoplift from the privately owned stores to further increase our hold on things.
Posted by: Madmami and the NYC commies at August 03, 2026 03:56 PM (9ZFZd)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:56 PM (ZWBDi)
How were they able to tell the origin?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (3cUTc)
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The one who didn't flee?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 03:56 PM (amcLV)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
Chihuahua. The super small one.
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026
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The dachshund. Powerful they may be at what they were bred for -- digging out badgers and rats -- but let's face it, those little short legs look sily.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 03:57 PM (wzUl9)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
Chihuahua. The super small one.
The tardigrade. Or retardigrade. Either one will do.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 03:57 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (Av6i5)
I'm willing to be the security at the government run stores will be thick and prevent anyone from even thinking about robbing the place.
That will be perfectly fine at the corporate run greed stores. They will be provide zero protection whatsoever and the NYPD will be ordered to not respond to calls or investigate anything there.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (2YhKe)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (Av6i5)
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"If the shelves are already empty in the new socialist stores, and only shoplifters are around to see it, does it them clowns?"
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (ufdUA)
I can see the steps Trump is taking now has a high probability of huge dividends later on:
--Strait of Hormuz will never be a choke point again
--Further implementation of the Abraham Accords - which Trump/his son-in-law started.
--We are seeing Gaza and Lebanon demilitarized. Slowly, but it is happening.
--We have seen that the Chinese military equipment is on par with everything else they make. It's garbage.
--War has now taken on a new dimension -- drones.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (N39Ws)
Well, we'll find out very quickly if you're right, when the bombing starts again.
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 03:55 PM (RCjYY)
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Quick war premium that's gone within a few days.
Seriously, if Iran were really threatening the oil market at all, oil wouldn't be consistently below $100, definitely wouldn't be below $80 half the time.
Bypasses have been in play since about day 3 of the original bombing run to move more than half of all oil that was going out through the straight (most through a Saudi pipeline that went from 500,000 barrels a day to 7 million a day, it's cap, overnight). Smaller tankers keep running the Omani side of the strait. Ship to ship transfers are handling the larger tanker loads, filling up in the Persian and unloading to other tankers in the Omani. All while more infrastructure keeps getting added, mile by mile, in the UAE.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (RCjYY)
Oh- did we say we were Democrats er, “Republicans”, um, Independents, yeah that’s it.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (cn09p)
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (SgdqL)
Aldi: approx. 40% off many items compared to standard retail -- no ID required to enter.
Lidl: approx. 40% off many items compared to standard retail -- no ID required to enter.
Grocery Outlet: approx. 60% off many items compared to standard retail -- no ID required to enter.
Dollar stores: approx. 60% off many items compared to standard retail -- no ID required to enter.
Mamdani Commie Mart: 30% off compared to standard retail -- ACHTUNG! SHOW ME YOUR PAPERS! SUBMIT TO RETINAL SCAN!
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (Av6i5)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (JvZF+)
I wonder if there's any chance J.D. Vance will stop courting Tuq'r Qarlson and his audience now that he's announced he's running against him.
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MANFRED can only PRESUME you people have NOT been paying attention -- this is cTHIEL, ctKARP, ctLUCKEY and cthANDURIL working behind the scenes to manufacture a future worse than ctHILLARY -- where switft death comes upon winged horror.
https://tinyurl.com/ForWARd-OneNation
And why? becaues Greater Evil Destroys its maker -- and that with a profit! Drone patrol's in schools and cities
DEEP STATE/Agency chiefs keep changing the tune an the hoard keeps dancing to it -- making Prez/Rubio the only seemingly/safe/sane pragmantic alternative which keeps the very people who should be indicted and canoe'd in power -- pitting Man against other men until we exist no more: yeah the epstein class doesn't begin to even describe it.
If they're so smart? how come they always get taken by surprise? (or so the media says). And you believe it?
It's what they do; what they're good at.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-irlTheBRENNANcameo
TRUMP's Dueling Banjo's is an obvious "tell".
The question is, can you keep up?
LET's GO BRANDON!
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (4hyME)
I know of one of my professor buddies whose kid went Muslim curious because of this stupid mansphere shit from the Tates and others nasty ass grifters on social media.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (E4rtv)
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They look through the history of the left, socialism, and communism and only see the Jewish names.
Nevermind that there are just as many Anglo, French, German, Irish, Cuban, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and all sorts of Arab and African names on the record.
No, despite all evidence to the contrary it's all those pesky, Communist, European Jews who caused all of this, and still are to this day.
It's a Mind-Virus that will never be penetrated by reality or rational thought, just like Woke and Communism.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:58 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Every 7th grader in the country at August 03, 2026 03:56 PM (n9eFH)
He who denied it supplied it.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at August 03, 2026 03:59 PM (PSEDc)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 03:59 PM (2YhKe)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 03:59 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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You would be right and oil exports last month hit an all time high from the US. This time, oil is actually reducing our trade deficit along with pushing mfg industry to onshore here rather than Europe, India, or China.
And Venezuela's production is moving right upwards too faster than predicted.
I have come to the conclusion that the financial media 'experts' are just as full of horseshit analysis as you find in sports, regular news, weather, and any other place that you have 'journalists' in their title.
Gell Mann amnesia hypothesis indeed.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:59 PM (E4rtv)
TuCa's new manufactured identity is rugged outdoorsman/dog lover, so it might be a canine.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 03:59 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (Ia/+0)
The big issue is not so much investors and oil speculators as it is the maritime insurance groups that control the shipping. It will be interesting to see if their financial entanglements get exposed.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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Well said. And that is the way of the Muslim and the Turd World Commies--it is always someone else's fault.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (yz/88)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (cn09p)
And Venezuela's production is moving right upwards too faster than predicted.
I have come to the conclusion that the financial media 'experts' are just as full of horseshit analysis as you find in sports, regular news, weather, and any other place that you have 'journalists' in their title.
Gell Mann amnesia hypothesis indeed.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:59 PM (E4rtv)
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Almost like a $50 billion market prefers moving product to waiting around for a situation to sort itself out.
Weird.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (bzPaY)
No more foreign wars? Good thing all foreigners have sworn off anti-US actions forever.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 04:01 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: gp
What, even after his pet demon-dogs jumped on the bed when he was sleeping and scratched him all up?
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 04:01 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (g47mK)
I mean, you don't have to rub it in......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 04:01 PM (2YhKe)
I kid you not...the figure jumped off the dolly, affixed his glasses with a sweeping gesture and proceed to do a rousing Irish Stepdance and Céilí formation.
IT WAS MITCH MCCONNELL. There's no holding us back now!!!
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 04:01 PM (dIske)
The big issue is not so much investors and oil speculators as it is the maritime insurance groups that control the shipping. It will be interesting to see if their financial entanglements get exposed.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:00 PM (viF8m)
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There are transfer ship captains making a million dollars a day running oil across the Omani side of the strait.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:01 PM (bzPaY)
- all but one have coffee cups; no steam from coffee
- all have water glasses, some have water, some don't
- two sad plates of cookies; not big enough for all to have more that one each. No saucers for any to eat their cookie.
- no one has napkins but one.
- all the lights are on around them--but not the one above them.
- no notepads or any electronic devices.
- a sugar bowl on the table--but again, no stir spoon or saucers for the stir spoon
- no place mats or coasters for the water or coffee cups
- bunk beds in the room on the right
- you can see the TV is on in the reflection in the cabinet behind them
Basically, they sat down to pose for the photo and then went back to jerking each other off.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:02 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 03:53 PM (Av6i5)
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Have some empathy! Some people need to eat for free.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:02 PM (EyiRc)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026
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Except for the antlers, it looks a lot like the small independent hotel where I stayed in Fort Scott, KS, this spring. It's the human contingent that makes it weird.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:02 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Your Ship's Purser at August 03, 2026 04:02 PM (JM9I6)
THAT WAS A WARNING, NOT AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 04:02 PM (Av6i5)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
And higher prices lead to demand destruction where consumers either decrease the amount consumed or they find substitutes.
Supply and demand laws have never been beaten by 'analysts' yet.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:03 PM (E4rtv)
I still think Tucker Carlson had a psychotic break and lost his mind.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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Having a best friend who suffered a psychotic break, I strongly suspect he has, too. I'd be curious to talk to close acquaintances to find out whether he falls into the classic categories -- persecution, grandiosity, etc., and what his private behavior is like.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 04:03 PM (mmrXZ)
So no problem with a domestic war?
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 03:28 PM (KC5Lt)
I think that's a significant observation. They probably won't say they want that, but then why are they always talking about "no more foreign wars?" What would be a non-foreign war?
What they mean is that they're just anti-war. Which means that they're unserious, about much of anything, but specifically about their claim of US citizenship, since the primary point of any nation is mutual defense against everyone else.
Posted by: Methos, inauthentic X-bot account at August 03, 2026 04:03 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 04:03 PM (YwEeS)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 04:03 PM (2ap+5)
Can I buy Kat Kot bars, Prongles and Dorneatos with my EBT?
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 04:03 PM (2Drhq)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:01 PM (bzPaY)
Where do I apply? I’ll work for a week and retire in luxury. I have no ship captaining experience but I did sleep at a holiday inn once
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 04:03 PM (yz/88)
Posted by: Goatweed at August 03, 2026 04:04 PM (jK3NL)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
And higher prices lead to demand destruction where consumers either decrease the amount consumed or they find substitutes.
Supply and demand laws have never been beaten by 'analysts' yet.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:03 PM (E4rtv)
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China was already facing issues with increased tariffs on its plastics manufacturing.
Imagine what it faced when it couldn't buy $30 per barrel oil from Iran anymore.
And natural demand highs from summer are already cooling. It's just a question of refineries catching up and then processing the glut of oil that's waiting them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:04 PM (bzPaY)
It's his 'rural Maine cabin' set that he does his podcasts from, isn't it?
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 04:04 PM (Jr5Lq)
They claimed it was the first grocery store in the area, with a Hy-Vee right there that had opened a few years earlier. Interestingly soon after the politically correct grocery store opened, the Hy-Vee closed, citing "performance issues". Uh-huh.
Everything these motherfuckers claim about food deserts is bullshit. So very tedious and fatiguing
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:04 PM (DGpsA)
Does that including ending all aid to Ukraine and leaving NATO as well? Because I want to hear each one of them say that
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:04 PM (sKqQm)
Well, you better start towards the bathroom. It’s all that Metamucil.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:04 PM (Q6Bu6)
Basically, they sat down to pose for the photo and then went back to jerking each other off.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
And that is the cringe setup photoop shit that too many people think 'works' on social media. The Munsters had a more authentic dinner atmosphere.
Whatever you say about Trump, inauthentic is not one of them. GOP, yes, Democrats, hell yes, DSA, ditto. But not Trump.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:05 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:05 PM (DGpsA)
Posted by: Stephen King, looking for new story ideas at August 03, 2026 04:05 PM (n9eFH)
ID for grocery, but free pass on hookers and crack on any street corner? Weird.
Posted by: H
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They also didn't say how they were going to stop the, eh, capitalists who buy up everything in sight and then resell it.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (Q6Bu6)
Can I buy Kat Kot bars, Prongles and Dorneatos with my EBT?
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026
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So will the "shoppers."
"A Dongle Bar with chocolate and nuts, please!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (n5tGW)
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Far more likely he has a new paymaster
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (DGpsA)
I'm thinking more about the cabal of insurance and banking centered out of London that have been dicking around in the Middle East for years.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (Q6Bu6)
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Oh, a serious blow to 20% of their energy must mean no negative effects at all, then.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 04:07 PM (g47mK)
Imagine that group naked. In an orgy.
Hope you had lunch already.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:07 PM (Q6Bu6)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 04:07 PM (2ap+5)
Neither does anyone else. And so it shall be for this group of tards.
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 04:07 PM (2Drhq)
Matt Margolis | 12:13 PM on August 03, 2026
And just saw this
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 04:07 PM (Ia/+0)
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The Munsters were actually likeable.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 04:07 PM (amcLV)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Yep. And Russia is having to import gasoline now because of Ukrainian attacks on refineries. That means Iran doesn't get any.
I am always bemused by people that think that this ONE variable is the answer to the entire universe whether it is 42 or something else. In reality, it is a long chain of variables, most of which are not shocking in the least and thus ignored, that usually dictate outcomes.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:07 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 04:07 PM (nKgb7)
Posted by: Captain Obvious
True--they were fake but true I guess while the groypers are fake and fake.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:08 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Vengeance
>She's getting some work done by the local cosmetic surgeon. Weight loss, pinch up her nose, she's looking more and more like the host from Tales from the Crypt.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 04:08 PM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (Q6Bu6)
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Probably, the oil portion is a lot lower. They were dependant on Venezuela for the Heavy Crude, and Iran for the refining.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 04:08 PM (dIske)
I guess Candace didn't make the cut. She might want to start speculating as to the reason, and watch out for the Twister Party assassins; they're probably out to get her.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:08 PM (EyiRc)
I'm thinking more about the cabal of insurance and banking centered out of London that have been dicking around in the Middle East for years.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (viF8m)
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This is overblown.
Lloyd's has been offering raised rates for ships through the strait for a long time. The US Treasury has been offering insurance as well.
The problem is Indian and Chinese captains who were too afraid of crossing the IRGC, but that's largely done now.
Ships just run on the Omani side with AIS off at night. Iran's ability to actually strike is ridiculously small.
Although, Iran did hit a ship recently. They hit a Chinese state owned LNG ship a few days ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:08 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Your Ship's Purser at August 03, 2026 04:02 PM (JM9I6)
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Kap'n Kristol (or is it like Cap'n Crystal from Breaking Bad?) will be stationed primarily down in the cargo hold-on-tight and directing the action with his many Cabin Boys.
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (ufdUA)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (Q6Bu6)
And the remaining 18% comes from slave labor.
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (eh7Rr)
When I was in Europe I remember they had a show on the train touting China's green energy program and how unlike the US they were transitioning to 100% renewable.
It was all terrible bullshit
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Goatweed at August 03, 2026 04:04 PM (jK3NL)
No. Torment them.
"Trump did this... blah blah blah"
"Yeah. Does it piss you off? Good. We need more of that".
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (cRySD)
So yes. It hurts. But not as much as people think.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (Q6Bu6)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (n/5MQ)
Hey, dumbass MTG, Trump didn't "start a foreign war" and didn't betray anybody, and if you can't tell the distinction between what he's doing and starting an actual war, you're a dumbass isolationist and don't have the wits or moral responsibility to run as dog catcher.
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (F8UH0)
Is there an option to reserve your own cabin boy?
Posted by: Bill Kristol at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (sKqQm)
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The Munsters were actually likeable.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026
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Yes, they *tried* to fit into our outside society. The Addams family didn't care about that. (And yes, Morticia was much hotter than Lily. So there.)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 03:40 PM (2ap+5)
Looks like a Coq'r Spaniel to me. Cute dog, dumber than a bag of hair.
Posted by: Peaches at August 03, 2026 03:43 PM (eh7Rr)
Spitting image of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I looked it up, and one of the four approved coat patterns is 'ruby' (uniform chestnut). I don't know if you could get a fancier sounding dog than a type of gem, type of knight, specific royal, and European nationality.
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 04:10 PM (Sy6m/)
So yes. It hurts. But not as much as people think.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (Q6Bu6)
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I never said that it would destroy their economy or anything.
Just that it would lead to demand destruction because of lessened manufacturing for plastics (which come from oil).
Was that wrong?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:10 PM (bzPaY)
It's time to release the Kraken!
Posted by: Bowel at August 03, 2026 04:10 PM (oji8u)
Posted by: Vengeance
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Coal prices are up too along with nat gas. Substitution effect that a price increase in one power source leads to others being substituted--so demand rises along with the price of the substitute until you reach equilibrium.
Much harder to do with oil as a feedstock for mfg though instead of power.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:10 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
.......
I bet they rub off all the 'Sell By' and expiration dates.
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 04:10 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 04:10 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:04 PM (bzPaY)
I've been checking out China Observer on YouTube lately.
Besides the endless flooding that they reported on for a few weeks, they've also honed in one 12 million graduates from Chinese universities this summer and very few will get jobs.
They're turning to online hosts/influencers & nightclub hosting/dancing for women and app delivery for men.
Now it's the real estate & construction that's falling apart because the market has fallen so far the past few years.
China ain't doing too good if the videos are anything to go by.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 04:11 PM (6ydKt)
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*Halloween time
(Knock knock)
💀💀
What an interesting costume Little Girl! And who might you be??
I am Megyn Kelly !
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 04:11 PM (g47mK)
Remember chunky milk is safe as long as it has been pasturized
Posted by: Experts say at August 03, 2026 04:11 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (Q6Bu6)
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Are you referring to electricity production or something else?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:11 PM (EyiRc)
It's time to release the Kraken!
Posted by: Bowel at August 03, 2026 04:10 PM (oji8u)
We're here for you!
Posted by: HelloFresh at August 03, 2026 04:11 PM (n9eFH)
The curious might ask- gee what is there major source of energy? But that’s inconveniently- coal. They are still building more coal plants because it’s abundant and cheap.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:11 PM (Q6Bu6)
Posted by: Sponge
This is about me, isn't it?
-- Jeffrey Toobin
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: runner
With the DareToBeStoopid poster boy reprising the Harry Lime fingers through the grate scene as his empire collapses as all the filth and corruption foam up around his waist while Trump looks down an whispers: "No" -- with Bezo's his new BFF standing beside him chuckling away...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMhwddNQSWQ
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-getThisPartySTARTED
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-atLongLongLAST
Time to get WEIRD: Dare to be St00p1d
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4TC1xMyZDI
IT TAKES A VILLAIN: TO TELL US THE TRUTH
We create our own purpose, now go find yours
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-MorallySuperiorSharks
... Even more obscene is the celebration by the Democrats of the scandal during a presidential campaign.They would gladly sacrifice the country if only they could rule over its ruins. ...
LET's GO BRANDON!
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (4hyME)
Would that be a Crappy Ending?
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (n/5MQ)
That Modmadmi has dead eyes.
Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq
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Seriously, he does look tired in that clip, and plates are spinning in the background. I think the broken porcelain all over the floor is getting to him.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 04:11 PM (6ydKt)
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Xi should blow the Three Gorges Dam himself to clear him up of his issues.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (wGerL)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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The LNG ships are the most at risk. It takes a lot to stop oil tankers even back in the Exocet days of the Iran-Iraq war. Oil is just not as flammable or explosive as LNG.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:09 PM (wzUl9)
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No disagreement. Yvonne de Carlo was a smoke show when she was younger, though.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (amcLV)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (Q6Bu6)
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Far more likely he has a new paymaster
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 04:06 PM (DGpsA)
____________________________
I have another theory. What's the current state of his marriage? His wife was said to be hard core Trump, to the extent of getting kicked out of one of those neighborhood cocktail parties for saying so outloud.
So, if he's experiencing a rocky marriage, this could all be the pre-divorce stick poking. Never underestimate the influence of spousal retribution.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Oglebay
>My mother loves yahtzee. I let her cheat when she the throws the dice off of the table, but I still kick her ass.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (ixEhJ)
I guess Candace didn't make the cut. She might want to start speculating as to the reason, and watch out for the Twister Party assassins; they're probably out to get her.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:08 PM (EyiRc)
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"Twister" has been a Zionist Mossad PayOp to induce Climate Change since they assassinated the real JFK in 1966! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!"
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (ufdUA)
Revolver News, 38yo Scottish social worker helping the invasion murdered by a 26yo Afghan in Greece
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (Ia/+0)
- no on-site deli allowed, but req. to provide full deli products
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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Thanks for that post! I don't know where to begin on the insanity, but this one.. wtf?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Sponge
This is about me, isn't it?
-- Jeffrey Toobin
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (77rzZ)/i]
Rubbing it in is quite a bit different than rubbing one out, I think.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (2YhKe)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (sKFJy)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (ZWBDi)
It's time to release the Kraken!
Posted by: Bowel at August 03, 2026
*
We're here for you!
Posted by: HelloFresh at August 03, 2026
***
I'm out.
( -- The blonde Lume lady)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson
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They plan to grift from idiots that fund them--primarily farming their own groyper supporters for bucks and from foreign powers like Qatar aligned with hating on Israel, supporting Muslims, etc.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:14 PM (E4rtv)
De. Lu. Sion. Al.
The TDS worm and the Grift are a deadly combo. The number of joiners will fit in a phone booth.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at August 03, 2026 04:14 PM (oji8u)
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:14 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at August 03, 2026 04:14 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 04:14 PM (2ap+5)
He wouldn't just become a different podcaster.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 04:15 PM (ZWBDi)
Xi should blow the Three Gorges Dam himself to clear him up of his issues.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (bzPaY)
That would certainly get the people talking about something other than the economy.
They'd probably lose close to seventy million people but it's China so they're used to these kids of unfortunate setbacks.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 04:15 PM (6ydKt)
301 >>This is overblown.
Uh huh.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:13 PM (viF8m)
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Lloyd's even announced it themselves.
https://tinyurl.com/5cbuje5y
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:15 PM (bzPaY)
I will take 'These Things are Inevitable' for $800, Alex...
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 04:15 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Captain Obvious
Lilly was much hotter than Morticia.
Morticia had the bug eyes. Bulg no likey.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 04:16 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: 18-1
......
What a ripoff.
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 04:16 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Nazdar at August 03, 2026 04:16 PM (NcvvS)
==
*Halloween time
(Knock knock)
💀💀
What an interesting costume Little Girl! And who might you be??
I am Megyn Kelly !
Posted by: runner
Like almost all primetime personalities, I see them as actors playing parts for whoever pays them. But they really don't like their 'peeps' and in private disparage and piss on them as stupid and easily misled.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 04:16 PM (E4rtv)
I'm not talking about what Lloyd's or anyone else puts in their press releases.
You think it was a big coincidence that the UK actively participated in the Russia collusion hoax at the highest levels to take down Trump?
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (Q6Bu6)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 04:12 PM (Q6Bu6)
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Not sure what that means, if not electricity production. Do you have a link. since I'm interested in Chinese energy sources. Grok says coal supplies 55% of electricity fuel, oil/NG supplies 3%, nuclear 4% and the rest comes from all other sources (hydro, wind etc).
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (sKFJy)
Lest they offend anyone.
Say, a major funder that strictly bans alcohol.
But that's just a coincidence, I'm sure ....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (amcLV)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (Ia/+0)
All the better to challenge Niue for "Most Frequently Mispronounced Nation."
Posted by: Delurker at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (2Drhq)
I'm not talking about what Lloyd's or anyone else puts in their press releases.
You think it was a big coincidence that the UK actively participated in the Russia collusion hoax at the highest levels to take down Trump?
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (viF8m)
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You're saying that Lloyd's isn't doing insurance through the strait?
Interesting...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:18 PM (bzPaY)
How is that different from what they can do by calling theselves America First Republicans?
I don't think the Republican Party has ex-communicated anyone including the Lincoln Project.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 03, 2026 04:18 PM (wGerL)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 04:20 PM (bX16E)
>>Interesting...
I'm saying there are bigger powers at play than Lloyd's.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 04:20 PM (viF8m)
Let Iran run the Dog Leg of Harmuz, nuke Israel and probably expode one on us
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 04:20 PM (Ia/+0)
So what are we talking here, less than 1/10th of 1% of republican voters? I got a gut feeling they are going to be the same people who vote libertarian or what ever third party is on the ballot for their state. This is nothing but statistical noise as far as actual voting numbers go.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 04:21 PM (cpFbA)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (abScH)
do you think that ghetto shoplifters will honor the wonderful socialist store and never shoplift there?
OF COURSE NOT!
Posted by: zombie
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Interesting the rfp posted by People's Hippo Voice shows that the operator is responsible for security. Gonna be wild.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 04:22 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 04:20 PM (bX16E)
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"We prefer the phrase 'Seized by our Stormtrooping Shock-Troops,' comrades!"
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 04:23 PM (ufdUA)
That Modmadmi has dead eyes.
Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq
Seriously, he does look tired in that clip, and plates are spinning in the background. I think the broken porcelain all over the floor is getting to him.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
PITY FOR THE GUILTY IS TREASON TO THE INNOCENT. Period. Sad because he lost out on the REMAIN SINWAR trademark.
Prediction, his smirk upon year 1 Kirkaversary will reveal the obviousness of the truth in the LIB's alternative celebratory conFAB.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-RemainKLINGON
There will be NO PEACE as long as Kirk (or any of you) Live!
LET's GO BRANDON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_9hX43pTpE
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-nowYoureGettingIt
METAL TRUMP
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at August 03, 2026 04:24 PM (4hyME)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea
.......
I see no reason why Lily, Morticia and I couldn't settle things like adults.
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 04:25 PM (UjdFS)
Lest they offend anyone.
Say, a major funder that strictly bans alcohol.
But that's just a coincidence, I'm sure ....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 04:17 PM (3cUTc)
Coffee mugs, no steam. I had a friend who worked for a couple of guys who were not fooling anyone, drinking their whisky out of coffee mugs. (But it was their business, so they weren't going to fire themselves...)
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 04:26 PM (Sy6m/)
The question is how squishy is he, on a scale of 1 to 10.
I give him an 8.
How off base am I?
Posted by: He who questions all of it at August 03, 2026 04:53 PM (vj9mz)
This is the same old war that has been going on unaddressed for 47 damn years.
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 03:27 PM (MWfyi)
Without foreign wars, the only people left to fight is your citizens.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 04:54 PM (uhVAy)
I'm hoping it's the loon.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (b7msB)
The weasel.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 04:58 PM (uhVAy)
1. No Zionists
2. No Zionism
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:50 PM (6ydKt)
Is it Zionism when you are there already and have been for 70 years and more?
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:03 PM (uhVAy)
Interesting...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 04:18 PM (bzPaY)
Trump has offered his own insurance backed by the US.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 05:05 PM (uhVAy)
Gee, what timing. Turncoats for the mid-terms.
New party? The new Pelosi Democrats.
Place your bets.
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 03, 2026 05:26 PM (NFX2v)
“144 israel kills people for thinking about crossing them which is why i shout that israel killed charlie kirk without fear”
You attributed this to me, I never wrote this.
My comment was about you lying about the ultra high resolution, 4k video showing Tyler Robinson taking a rifle and firing the fatal shot that killed Charlie Kirk… something that NEVER happened in the video you touted.
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 05:27 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 05:33 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 05:34 PM (Hohgs)
Oh please please please
bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahaha!!!’
Loser
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 05:36 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 05:46 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 05:54 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 05:57 PM (Hohgs)
TUQ'R: Vote for us and we'll grant you peasant-hood status under our new unconstitutional feudal system.
Posted by: JTP at August 03, 2026 06:24 PM (5jqlx)
Boy does not understand the truth: The Enemy Gets A Vote. Japan did not give a fuck if we planned to stay out of WWII.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 07:38 PM (4g5V+)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 05:54 PM (Hohgs)
Did he not confess to his gay-transsexual-furry lover? And then to his father? And finally to his pastor? And was he not subsequently persuaded by the latter two to turn himself in to the authorities?
Those three confessions are not the opposite of confessions. They meet the very definition of confessions.
Posted by: JTP at August 03, 2026 08:17 PM (5jqlx)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 08:35 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 08:36 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 08:48 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 08:35 PM (Hohgs)
Not all evidence has to be entered at preliminary hearings, my friend. However, his SMS text confession to his gay-transsexual-furry lover was submitted:
GAY-TRANSSEXUAL-FURRY LOVER: you weren't the one who did it right????
TYLER ROBINSON: I am, I'm sorry
It's not hearsay if you admit a crime to somebody else. Then it's an "admission by a party opponent." And it's admissible evidence.
(As for the father, he may be asked to testify in the real trial. Or, the prosecution may spare him from that ordeal. However, Mormon pastors, to my understanding, are not bound by the same seal of the confessional that Roman Catholic priests are obliged to follow. So, that may happen.)
"Again he plead NOT GUILTY!"
So did Jeffrey Dahmer. So did the surviving Boston Bomber. Both the innocent and the guilty plead not guilty all the time. The plea itself proves nothing.
Posted by: JTP at August 03, 2026 09:37 PM (5jqlx)
Show me where President Trump promised to shirk his duty if he believed America’s National Security is at stake.
Marjorie Taylor-Stompyfoot can’t tell a #FakeWar instigated by the World Mafia from a #RealWar targeted at the World Mafia. That’s because we’ve never seen one until President Trump.
PDT had to act, not because of Israel, but because of Democrats. If they ever came back to power, they would have sent Iran nukes directly, not just billions to build one.
All of those people decided that if defending America helps Israel, then America must not be defended.
That is an anti-Christ deception from the pit of hell.
How about #No New Wars–on President Trump, for a change?
BTW, Joe Kent didn't quit. He was fired because as a Deep State Nazi mole, he was criminally leaking and running his own foreign policy, which is to say the Luciferian Policy of the Secret Societies.
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at August 03, 2026 09:44 PM (fti8Y)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 08:48 PM (Hohgs)
Not according to Twiggs himself. In the police interview, submitted as evidence in the pretrial hearing, Twiggs admitted to sometimes going by the name of "Luna".
-- " ‘He wishes he hadn’t done it’: Roommate recounts Tyler Robinson’s confession in Charlie Kirk killing". Salt Lake Tribune. July 9, 2026
If you want to play tedious semantic games, he may be more of a transvestite than a transsexual. So, I'm perfectly willing to update his nickname to Gay Transvestite Furry Lover, if you prefer.
More important though, is that Lance (or "Luna") is willing to testify against Robinson. And maybe send him to the electric chair. (Where he belongs - after he's been proven guilty in a court of law, of course.)
Posted by: JTP at August 03, 2026 10:49 PM (5jqlx)
Luna is Lance’s Furry character name, it has nothing to do with transgenderism. Trans and furry and two completely different things. It’s obvious you have no clue what you’re talking about .
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 11:29 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 11:36 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 11:43 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 11:53 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 08:35 PM (Hohgs)
Not all evidence has to be entered at preliminary hearings, my friend. However, his SMS text confession to his gay-transsexual-furry lover was submitted:
GAY-TRANSSEXUAL-FURRY LOVER: you weren't the one who did it right????
TYLER ROBINSON: I am, I'm sorry
It's not hearsay if you admit a crime to somebody else. Then it's an "admission by a party opponent." And it's admissible evidence.”
It’s a picture of a purported text messages. A PICTURE, not the actual text messages. A picture is NOT evidence, it has to be authenticated first. Otherwise it is hearsay evidence. Again YOU gave PROOF of any kind of confession. NONE. ZERO!
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Hohgs)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 03, 2026 11:29 PM (Hohgs)
Cool straw man. It was perfectly clear that the tedious game in question was the semantic argument about whether Lance/Luna Twiggs is a transgender or a transvestite. Regardless, Robinson's guilt or innocence will not hinge upon that argument.
Law enforcement has stated that Twiggs is transgender, and the news media has reported it. Twiggs has not seen fit to correct the record.
Posted by: JTP at August 04, 2026 12:01 AM (5jqlx)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 04, 2026 12:09 AM (Hohgs)
“Law enforcement has stated that Twiggs is transgender, and the news media has reported it. Twiggs has not seen fit to correct the record“
Law enforcement says a lot of things that aren’t true, But ok, let’s assume they did. Where is the evidence? They have to prove all their claims. I watched Lance Twiggs’ deposition in its entirety. He was never asked if he was transgender. You can’t prove a negative.
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 04, 2026 12:13 AM (Hohgs)
It'll have to be authenticated in the actual trial, sure. But note that its authenticity was corroborated in the pretrial hearing by the star witness (aka: Gay Transsexual Furry Lover).
Speaking of corroboration, Twiggs also gave evidence in the pretrial hearing that later Robinson verbally admitted to him IN PERSON that he committed the crime.
So, what's that again? Why, I do believe that's an "admission by a party opponent," and not hearsay. Which, once again, is admissible evidence.
Posted by: JTP at August 04, 2026 12:17 AM (5jqlx)
Posted by: Billygoatpuke at August 04, 2026 12:13 AM (Hohgs)
Not necessarily. Prosecutors are human beings, not monsters. They live in America, not in the China of the Cultural Revolution. They're not going to compel parents to give evidence against their children, if they have sufficient evidence from other sources. (Like Gay Transsexual Furry Lover, for instance.)
Besides, the preliminary hearing was just to determine if there was probable cause. The prosecution's evidence doesn't have to be beyond a reasonable doubt at this stage. (In the real trial, the father and the pastor may very well be called as witnesses.)
At any rate, I'm repeating myself. As are you. The justice system will sort this out, despite what either of us say.
It's late, so I grant you the last word. Knock yourself out.
Posted by: JTP at August 04, 2026 12:40 AM (5jqlx)
Ultrapartisan Conspiracy Theorist Rosie O'Donnell Confirms She Will Return to The View As ABC's Lawyers Insist the Show Is a "Bona Fide News Product"
The FCC is investigating ABC's violation of the rules of equal time. The law requires broadcast networks to offer equal time to all candidates and all political sides if they use their taxpayer-granted airwaves to agitate for any candidate or party.
An exception is made for "bona fide news programs," whose political agitations aren't subject to equal time provisions. (But they should be!) ABC does not want to give Trump 30-120 minutes per week equal time to offset the daily attacks made on him by The View, so they continue arguing, absurdly, that it's a "bona fide news program." And just to prove how bona fide this news program is, they've rehired disgusting hag Rosie O'Donnell.Rosie O'Donnell will be back on "The View" for Season 30. The former co-host confirmed her return on Monday's episode of the "Tangle With Kyle Ridley" podcast, saying she will take part in the show's 30th-anniversary special. The 64-year-old plans to take part "in whatever way they want" her "just as a guest." She added, "They're bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I'm pretty proud of that show, what it's become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics." O'Donnell, notably, co-hosted the ABC talk show for Seasons 10 and 18. In addition to an infamous on-air spat with colleague Elisabeth Hasselbeck that led to her initial 2007 exit, the comedian had a "tense" dynamic with Whoopi Goldberg before her 2015 departure. "I admired Whoopi, wanted to be on her team, had respect for her and I expected we would be like Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan passing the ball back and forth, shooting and leading the team to victory," she recalled on Monday. "And that's not exactly what happened." She speculated that Goldberg, 70, "felt encroached upon in some way," which may have been why their time together "didn't go so well." ... "It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about," the Daytime Emmy winner pointed out, which didn't "sit right with her. ... O'Donnell has opened up about her short time on "The View" before, including a 2023 chat with Brooke Shields about why co-hosting is something she would not "ever do again." At the time, she said, "It's not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness."Oh Lord. I know you're all looking at the part about "defending humanity and kindness" but the really absurd part to my mind is "my talent."
Here are just a few of the many, many uncountably many times the "bona fide news program" called The View openly and absurdly electioneered for the far left:
🔥🚨LATEST: Joy Behar told her audience today that Trump is helping Saudi Arabia build a nuclear weapon to drop on Cleveland Ohio. This is airing on ABC.
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) July 29, 2026
The FCC is currently reviewing whetherThe View qualifies as a news program. You cannot make this up. pic.twitter.com/we7YUYLprB
Now The View claims Trump is using ICE to murder people in the streets so he can win the midterms...
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) July 17, 2026
At what point does ABC lose their license for this mess?pic.twitter.com/L4CnnFY8UR
Fake Republican Ana Navarro demands everyone vote Democrat:
— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) May 18, 2026
"What I will say is this, though, this tells us why as long as Republicans are in power in the majority there will never be accountability, there will never be checks and balances, there will never be oversight.
So if… pic.twitter.com/Y3ZphFYUMG
In 2024, Rosie O'Donnell blames Trump and MAGA for her Herpes flare up.
— Pro America Politics (@proamericapol) August 3, 2026
I'm sure she'll bring the unbiased and centrist viewpoints "The View" desperately needs. pic.twitter.com/2ta6WypJFZ
I guess she's saying it's my fault, too, but all I know is that I would never fuck something that looks like it lives in the Death Star's garbage system.
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Posted by: ace at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (1wjle)
Now I have to probably go to confession or flog my brain.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (hzuYO)
[Adopts The Thinker pose]
I'll allow it.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: hobbitopoly at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (B7WeE)
Posted by: ace at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (1wjle)
_______
The pebble-shit eating guy, obviously!
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 02:24 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: ace at August 03, 2026 02:24 PM (1wjle)
This kinda reminds me of the previous thread.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 02:25 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 02:25 PM (AdHga)
I do not appreciate getting Adm'l Ackbarred by the Blog.
Posted by: Dis- gruntled at August 03, 2026 02:25 PM (anL5R)
So now she knows what a woman is.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Dirac_Delta at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (b2n1e)
Posted by: Rosie O'Donnell's Herpes at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (zZu0s)
I guess she's saying it's my fault, too, but all I know is that I would never fuck something that looks like it lives in the Death Star's garbage system.
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 02:21 PM
LOL
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (TFsdh)
Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz PhD Esq at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (2jv4y)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (y8wRt)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (Fo91n)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (VyBeY)
Posted by: what the cat drug in at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (jrgJz)
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (iFTx/)
She's broke.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (EGW4m)
Posted by: ace
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Dunno, sounds like something Chuy or Lamont would do.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:28 PM (E4rtv)
That's the way you need me
Any way you want it
[Verse 1]
I loves to laugh
I loves to sing
I does everything
I loves to move
I loves to groove
I loves the loving things
[Pre-Chorus]
Ooh, all day
All night
Oh, every day
Posted by: Whole Lotta Rosie at August 03, 2026 02:28 PM (wVcYX)
IDNKT! So weird.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 02:28 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:28 PM (zZu0s)
By the way, doesn't the logo for The View look like the logo for IngSoc out of the 1984 movies?
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 02:28 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:28 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 02:29 PM (Fo91n)
I think it's called the "First American and Great States" party.
FAGS for short.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 02:29 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: steevy at August 03, 2026 02:29 PM (YwEeS)
you're not supposed to notice that !
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 03, 2026 02:29 PM (VyBeY)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 02:29 PM (qQ6p3)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (rbvCR)
254 I find it interesting that Trump is communicating in all these empty threats.
That is Mullah Language. That is what they do. That is how they talk. Our whole lifetime.
I wonder if that is part of what he's doing. Speaking their language.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:17 PM (ZWBDi)
I'm certain of it. You're not going to 'trick' anyone by claiming they said something they never said, but the mullahs do it all the time, trying to present our capitulation to their demands as a fait accompli. Trump is literally just mirroring their behavior.
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ALREADY the message on DSA is changing. For 10 weeks it was "they are so extreme". This weekend one of the press shows was interviewing Manchin and told him "they have some good ideas".
Like... when did THAT happen? When was it decided that 'no matter what they call themselves they have some good ideas'?
They were SO EXTREME five minutes ago!! This may be moving faster than I projected.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:21 PM (ZWBDi)
JOE Manchin? "Reasonable Bipartisan" Manchin, "Too Moderate For Presidential Primaries" Manchin? THAT Manchin is already praising their wacky socialist ideas?
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (JvZF+)
She looks TERRIBLE. Like, worse than her usual ugly bull-dyke self.
She looks medically sick.
I doubt she's long for this world. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:31 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Frasier Crane at August 03, 2026 02:31 PM (bNf8H)
One California town found Flock's license plate cameras were wrong 71% of the time
"In brief: The controversy surrounding Flock cameras primarily centers on privacy and fears of a surveillance state. However, the cloud-based license-plate-reading system's accuracy and effectiveness have also drawn scrutiny. In one particularly egregious case, an internal review uncovered more than 1,000 false positives over two years.
Police in Roseville, California, found that, out of 1,427 incidents in which the town's AI-powered license-plate cameras flagged a vehicle as stolen or used in a felony, the cameras misread the plate in 71% of cases.
Flock, the startup that supplies the cameras to Roseville and approximately 6,000 other communities across the US, attributed the errors to Roseville's atypical camera setup, but as Business Insider reports, the results could expose flaws in an already controversial technology."
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:31 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Hank Johnson at August 03, 2026 02:31 PM (EGW4m)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 02:29 PM (qQ6p3)
Everyone, I am afraid.
Posted by: Doxycycline at August 03, 2026 02:31 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: David St. Hubbins & Nigel Tufnel at August 03, 2026 02:31 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Doxycycline at August 03, 2026 02:32 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 02:32 PM (EGW4m)
At what point does ABC lose their license for this mess?pic.twitter.com/L4CnnFY8UR
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) July 17, 2026
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And the answer is... NEVER!
--Hawaiian Judges
Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026 02:32 PM (8mulE)
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 02:32 PM (iJfKG)
Posted by: Frasier Crane at August 03, 2026 02:31 PM (bNf8H)
*goldclap*
LUCY!!! WHA HA YOU BEEN DOING?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:32 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 02:32 PM (ffqrs)
Didn't Rosie flee to Ireland to escape persecution by Trump? Why is she returning the the US of Awful America?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 02:32 PM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Darth Randall at August 03, 2026 02:33 PM (9aSFE)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 03, 2026 02:33 PM (OlzlW)
/everyone in Ireland
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 02:33 PM (N1DT3)
Or a pet store! Nobody's grabbed it yet AFAIK. Closest I found was a 'naturopathic' cat medicine: "Feline Her-pees Formula"
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 02:33 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: davidt at August 03, 2026 02:34 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 02:34 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (Sy6m/)
No. They pinned him down in an interview - I think it was Manchin - about whether he would ever vote for a socialist. He said no. But then she said "even if they have some good ideas?" I think he still said no, but that's not the point. The point is the framing has changed awfully quickly. I swear they were all crazies last week.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:34 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 02:34 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 03, 2026 02:34 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (Sy6m/)
No.
The interviewer told Manchin the DSA had some 'Good Ideas,' and Manchin kicked her shit in.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 02:35 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 02:35 PM (N1DT3)
I think it's called the "First American and Great States" party.
FAGS for short.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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There are some people that just need to disappear, others that need to disappear in a hole in the ground. The people you mention fall in the latter category.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:35 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:35 PM (E4rtv)
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Make Open Manholes Great Again
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 02:36 PM (l3Npx)
Posted by: Sid at August 03, 2026 02:36 PM (Elsjd)
"The average age of the audience for The View is 65, a figure cited by former co-host Meghan McCain. The show's viewership skews significantly older, with approximately 83% of its audience aged 55 and over. In key demographic metrics, viewers under 50 typically represent less than 15% of the total audience."
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (OlzlW)
Posted by: zombie Mama Cass 0 Ham Sandwich 1 at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (F1rMs)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (EGW4m)
Posted by: red speck at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (Ve/HL)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03,
*******
Even after having a face lift back in January of this year.
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (NpAcC)
Do women hate one another as much as they appear to on The View?
I have known woman to sometimes gravitate into a sewing circle. Weather it is the office setting or church ladies, there are some that congregate and gossip into little clicks not unlike high school.
Perhaps the show has shifted in recent years but I used to watch it fairly frequently and found it rather insightful at times
They’re playing to their target audience of uneducated women who hate men and get their news from these opinion shows. It’s all theater.
Pretty much this. It’s performative but there is some truth. See treatment of Caitlin Clark by fellow players.
Male pundits can debate and argue without being called shrews. I wonder why?
Media in general wants women to think they have to compete with and envy each other. Some women buy into that. The rest of us support each other. The view is patriarchal fan fiction
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (/y3Vc)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (hftzA)
I hope they reinforce the stage floor joists.
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (OkYzo)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 02:38 PM (ndZc7)
youtube.com/watch?v=Q2muJlmYgJo
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 02:38 PM (Jr5Lq)
And what's so bad about nuking Cleveland? Isn't it full of Democrats?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 02:38 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:38 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: 496
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How about she is a mental leftard that has the emotional continence of a toddler that wets the bed.
She is as useless as hind tits on a boar hog.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:38 PM (E4rtv)
When we had our first boy I informed her highness that she could not kiss our baby on his mouth (she and her family mouth kissed. My redneck family did not). I explained to her the research said it could give baby boy brain damage (it does). She was not pleased and, no doubt, in a snit about it but I did not care.
I was so confused, and this is bad, y'all, that I tried to join in the mouth kissing family issue early on. I did not know any better and mouth kissed her brother, a priest, when we saw him on a visit from NY. I can't remember if I was in my swimsuit, which would double or triple the horror for the poor man.
I realized quickly that this rule was also not explained to me as I was trying to fit in. It is a miracle I survived.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 02:39 PM (hzuYO)
And not homosexual, and in love with Tom Cruise.
Posted by: far cry at August 03, 2026 02:39 PM (+IsEU)
Rosie still squawking about how fire can't melt steel?
Continuing from the last thread, apparently State Troopers closed the eastbound portion of the highway cuz some asshoke threatened to jump off an overpass. He didn't. Pussy.
Posted by: Robert at August 03, 2026 02:39 PM (dpXJq)
__
Asked and answered.
Posted by: Frasier Crane at August 03, 2026 02:39 PM (bNf8H)
Posted by: zombie Mama Cass 0 Ham Sandwich 1 at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (F1rMs)
Hey-o!
Posted by: oral sex at August 03, 2026 02:39 PM (88C+u)
Rosie: you're so fat you couldn't fit herpes
Whoopi: will you herpes honkies shut up
Joy: ladies, aach, thud
Ana : fat bitch your herpes killed Joy
Whoopi: she just choked on a doughnut. Joy , you gonna finish that
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:40 PM (BFvh9)
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Well, it's certainly not boner fide.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 02:40 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:40 PM (2ocoG)
I think it's called the "First American and Great States" party.
FAGS for short.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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She must still be pissy that she had to back up her anti-illegal immigration rhetoric with actual action.
The sudden prospect of increased wages for Americans instead of depressed wages for illegals at her construction company really did a doozy on her mental state.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 02:40 PM (bzPaY)
As a woman, I am extremely embarrassed that The View is supposedly all about women's point of view because it makes women look stupid and mean.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (OlzlW)
File a Class Action lawsuit on behalf of all women.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 02:40 PM (iJfKG)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 02:40 PM (xGnmX)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 02:41 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:38 PM (E4rtv)
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Well, sure. That and then some. But her speech mannerisms really remind me of Trump.
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 02:41 PM (Ehi8B)
Posted by: zombie Mama Cass 0 Ham Sandwich
Momma Cass could sing, Rosie simply repulses and I am rather over using her East of Eden dominatrix dressup for the Morning Report.
Use Harambe instead. Now there is a nice feller who left us too soon despite having a face like Rosie O Donnell. That ape had some talent and stage presences!!
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:41 PM (E4rtv)
The fact that every country in the world is having problems with either Islamists or Woke all at the same time means that there is something moving it
USAID was one of the funding elements, now there are millionaires, but the funding has to be moved around somehow. FATCA only works for official banks, and then only when the people overseeing it do their jobs -- like Epstein's odd payments that never raised any flags. Shadow banking is good, but it has to have assets in the real banks because it has to transfer in and out of the shadows.
Iran had isolation enforced by the US, and backdoors allowed by someone. IRGC has been called a "hedge fund with an army" and acts like that. Hedge funds have customers and investors.
Find them and find the corruption in the world that is attacking us
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 02:41 PM (rbvCR)
"I admired Whoopi, wanted to be on her team, had respect for her and I expected we would be like Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan passing the ball back and forth, shooting and leading the team to victory," she recalled on Monday. "And that's not exactly what happened."
Actually, I think they got along just like Pippen and Jordan did. They hated each other off-court.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 03, 2026 02:41 PM (57NS5)
I remember when Rosie was voted the Queen of Nice. She genuinely seemed a normal person at one point. The way she was in Sleepless In Seattle or League of Our Own. The early years of her tv show, where she shot those Kiosk Balls out to the audience.
How she went from that to the raging retard she is now is -- I can only assume -- the effects of undiagnosed psychiatric disorders fueled by identity politics.
Posted by: red speck at August 03, 2026 02:41 PM (Ve/HL)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 02:37 PM (hftzA)
I am going to tentatively agree. Sleepless in Seattle era. But thats what? 30 years ago. Margaret Cho era.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (zZu0s)
Never seen it. I work during the day. Must be good if it’s #1.
Posted by: Billythesquid at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (Qewkd)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (BFvh9)
I was so confused, and this is bad, y'all, that I tried to join in the mouth kissing family issue early on.”
There is just so much wrong packed into that simple statement.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (Fo91n)
I would set up a competing show in the same timeslot on my own network that was nothing more than a 400 lb person sitting on a toilet for an entire hour after pigging out at Taco Bell.
There would be no discussion, no comment, no explaination. Just a fat person sitting on a toilet. And, then I would compare ratings.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (dIske)
[Adopts The Thinker pose]
I'll allow it.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (iFTx/)
Let's assume for a moment that the allegation is true. Do you know what that means? It means that a majority of American voters are so sick and tired of illegal aliens and their supporters, that seeing them gunned down in the streets is a welcome sight.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: 496
No, she talks really fast, Trump rarely does and Trump, in public reiterates and circles around the points he wants to make several times, Rosie just emotes, talks loud and fast, and makes even her co starts hate her guts.
In her guts, you know she's nuts.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:43 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 02:43 PM (IMeI4)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (zZu0s
I don’t want to do the math of the years ago. 🤣
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 02:43 PM (hftzA)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 02:43 PM (TFsdh)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 02:44 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Cray Cray at August 03, 2026 02:44 PM (qzEmH)
Posted by: Leutonian Supremacist at August 03, 2026 02:44 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:28 PM (zZu0s)
The Paolo has higher standards than that. Find a lawyer.
Posted by: The Paolo at August 03, 2026 02:45 PM (1z8ji)
How she ever got popular as a ‘comedian’ is beyond me.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 02:45 PM (6ydKt)
Ahahaha. Cruel. Cruel, but accurate.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 02:45 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: zombie Mama Cass 0 Ham Sandwich
Momma Cass could sing, Rosie simply repulses and I am rather over using her East of Eden dominatrix dressup for the Morning Report.
Posted by: whig
Roseanne Barr seems the better comparison. They're both fat, ugly, and obnoxious, but Roseanne had some talent in comedy, saying shocking things others wouldn't, and her TV show made her seems relatable to much of middle America. Rosie has done lots of things, but none of it to a level of noteworthiness. Very strange.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 03, 2026 02:46 PM (/y3Vc)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 02:46 PM (n5tGW)
Never will.
Such bitter, angry women.
I can see why they appeal to a certain demo, though.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 03, 2026 02:46 PM (5ExGj)
She looks medically sick.
I doubt she's long for this world. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 02:30 PM (iFTx/)
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I think it can go either way with these type. Their hatred may lead them to an early grave.
On the other hand, they may feel hatred in such abundance that it counter-intuitively nurtures them and they live on for another twenty years, eventually turning into an undead lich.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 02:46 PM (FZ29D)
I remember when Rosie was voted the Queen of Nice. She genuinely seemed a normal person at one point. The way she was in Sleepless In Seattle or League of Our Own. The early years of her tv show, where she shot those Kiosk Balls out to the audience.
How she went from that to the raging retard she is now is -- I can only assume -- the effects of undiagnosed psychiatric disorders fueled by identity politics.
Posted by: red speck
Celebutards are all that way. Remember how Ellen was portrayed? Saint Ellen, the safe and approachable lesbian Ellen?
TV celebutards lie to viewers faces every day as does the print media and one of the biggest whoppers are lies by omission. Everyone knew what an asshole Ellen was but no one wanted to tangle with the it girl and suffer career consequences. Everyone in Hollyweird knew Weinstein was a creeper and yet top talent still worked with his sorry ass.
I think leftist celebutards are assholes first but use politics to hide and excuse the fact that they are assholes. Weinstein, Ellen, Rosie, etc.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:46 PM (E4rtv)
Rosie will deliver the angry and embittered lesbian perspective on matters large and small.
So, no difference from what The Spew delivers now, except "lesbian". Look for Stephen King, Robert DeNiro, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen to appear as Rosie's special invited guests to get a double dose of the deep anger and embitterment that dyed in the wool old lesbians bring to every
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 02:46 PM (s9VOe)
Small plane has mechanical issues. Instructor and student pilot onboard. Instructor has to land it on I-10.
Dashcam video shows the plane barely making it under a sign support structure spanning the interstate.
https://tinyurl.com/25d9tyub
Blue Angel 3 is jealous.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 02:47 PM (J4Dwc)
How she ever got popular as a ‘comedian’ is beyond me.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 02:45 PM (6ydKt)
She was supposed to play the little dutch boy, but kept plugging the holes of dykes instead...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 02:47 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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Did you have to work Killary into the conversation.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:47 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 02:43 PM (TFsdh)
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Greg Gutfeld is going to have a field day with all the material she's going to generate for his show.
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 02:47 PM (NpAcC)
How she ever got popular as a ‘comedian’ is beyond me.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 02:45 PM (6ydKt
Her Betty Rubble was cute. That was probably where she peaked.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 02:47 PM (hftzA)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:47 PM (zZu0s)
In my defense, I don’t think I’ve watched it this century.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 02:48 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 02:44 PM (n5tGW)
Roseanne is looking like someone's grandmother who is a good cook and likes to laugh.
Rosie looks like she spends time around playgrounds so she can yell at children who aren't playing appropriately
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 02:48 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 03, 2026 02:49 PM (VyBeY)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 02:49 PM (bX16E)
All the FCC needs to show any judge is this statement. "speaks to the people and to politics" is newspeak for highly partisan democrat party propaganda show.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 02:49 PM (cpFbA)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:49 PM (ZWBDi)
The Spew: Now With More Spittle-Flecked Vocalizations Than Ever!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 02:49 PM (s9VOe)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (QZThv)
I was so confused, and this is bad, y'all, that I tried to join in the mouth kissing family issue early on.”
There is just so much wrong packed into that simple statement.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (Fo91n)
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Well, I never said I was normal.
I was a redneck Presbyterian and did not know it was wrong as they all did it when greeting each other from ot of state.
I also had never had a cocktail til this sophisticated bunch who believed when the clock struck 5pm there should be booze in your hand. I had never had anything but bad wine or beer at 22yrs.
That poor man probably never recovered, altho he did help at our wedding, so I did not receive an exorcist as I probably needed. I am mortified I did that to the nice man. I was just being friendly.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (hzuYO)
Rosie will deliver the angry and embittered lesbian perspective on matters large and small.
So, no difference from what The Spew delivers now, except "lesbian". Look for Stephen King, Robert DeNiro, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen to appear as Rosie's special invited guests to get a double dose of the deep anger and embitterment that dyed in the wool old lesbians bring to every conversation dialogue lecture.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot:
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As their audience dies off these celebutards become meaner, smaller in public's attention, and resemble each other as sea hags in appearance.
The audience of the View and these trans aging lesbians you mentioned above are made for each other. All of them are shriveling up and dying inside.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (OkYzo)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 02:49 PM (bX16E)
Rosey Grier? Oh, sorry, wrong Rosie...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
*Sulks in fish-belly white that glows in the sunlight, first sunny day after winter*
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026
I think they should all work on making it easier for us to separate their politics from their art.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (hftzA)
>>The 64-year-old plans to take part "in whatever way they want" her "just as a guest."
She added, "They're bringing back all the hosts, I think.
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So is this a single show where they have as many people onstage as they do in the audience, and apparently Rosie is hoping it leads to Something? All it says is, "she will take part in the show’s 30th-anniversary special."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 02:51 PM (mmrXZ)
The equal time rule only applies to candidates for office. The requirement to present all sides was the fairness doctrine and it has been gone for decades.
Posted by: Mark1971 at August 03, 2026 02:51 PM (CNl8/)
Posted by: Ian S.
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She could probably pull her skirt down and catch it somewhere else. Where the sun don't shine.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:51 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Ya Know? at August 03, 2026 02:51 PM (tNkpt)
No One Notices When Cast of The View Replaced with Shrieking ,Feral Pigs
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:51 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:52 PM (ZWBDi)
If they are bringing back "all the hosts", can we look forward to seeing the stiff and desiccated corpse of Baba Wawa in one of the seats?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 02:52 PM (s9VOe)
Has there ever been a pretty woman named Rosie?
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov
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The Riveter was kinda cute. Tokyo probably had it going on.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 02:52 PM (mmrXZ)
Rosie, Whoopie, Chola, black slave owner, & Joy Behar one one stage?
Amazing.
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (OkYzo)
Their names are ironic and contradictory...
Rosie's a cold scold.
Whoopie is no fun...
Joy has great anger...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 02:52 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 02:47 PM (hftzA)
Nah, they could have done Betty a lot more justice than Rosie.
I don’t recall Betty being that round.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 02:53 PM (6ydKt)
Headline doesn't match story is officially my least favorite thing about Current Time.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:53 PM (ZWBDi)
She could probably pull her skirt down and catch it somewhere else. Where the sun don't shine.
Posted by: whig
Like a hot dog flying down a hallway!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 02:53 PM (s9VOe)
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To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill: You may have herpes, Miss, but -- if your side ever succeeds in Assassinating Trump and Genociding MAGA -- you will still be retarded and ugly."
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 02:54 PM (7nfvi)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhuko
Rosie Palmer? https://tinyurl.com/mr28m45s
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 03, 2026 02:54 PM (/y3Vc)
The View: Now with Herpes!
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 02:54 PM (OkYzo)
Posted by: Piper
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I prefer watching shows where the celebrities are long dead or foreign tv now where I don't care about their politics affecting me.
Hollywood, TV, and all the mass infotainment industries are dying as the generation that turned on the tube to watch something is disappearing.
That leaves only sports standing and the leftards are doing their best to ruin that by their insipid and stupid political commentary when people just want to watch the game or highlight reels.
Devil Mouse is at the center of the entire unwholesome infotainment industry and I hope they go under while I am still living to dance on their grave.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:54 PM (E4rtv)
Well, this interested me. There's a Rosie Huntington, but she has a ferocious case of man jaw.
Rosie Day is pretty cute in the Allyson Hannigan way.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:55 PM (zZu0s)
Women are the Democrats leading voting bloc, especially professional women (and double goes for teachers). Seriously, they are nuts.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 02:55 PM (DeR1t)
Admit it. You would tune in.
I would DVR the fucker and throw a super bowl party every day with it.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:55 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:55 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 02:55 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:55 PM (2ocoG)
RNC Research
@RNCResearch
Democrat Francesca Hong says that Ilhan Omar — who said that America was one of the worst countries — inspires her:
"The Congresswoman has a done a phenomenal job of showing what it looks like to lead with moral conviction and courage. I'm deeply inspired.”
https://tinyurl.com/yztzu7ps
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 02:56 PM (ndZc7)
(that was almost exactly the NPR headline)
Or, you know:
Illegal alien mother and father--who both were here illegally--choose to take their infant children with them back to Mexico--where they were citizens and grew up, instead of leaving them in the US with a legal resident.
You know who will never get the chance to be a mother?
Lakin Reilly.
How about a story on that.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 02:56 PM (3cUTc)
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That's actually funny.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:56 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Huck Follywood
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Generational and upper class resentment from the fact that Killary, who many of them identified with, lost to Trump.
AWFLs have ruined every industry that they are employed in. Hell, they even made the word Karen become a proscribed name that no woman would give their daughter today.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 02:57 PM (E4rtv)
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was pretty good looking at one time but was only in a few movies.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 02:57 PM (6ydKt)
It shows they’re mentally unstable and Trump is what sets them off today. Tomorrow something else will like the Starbucks barista won’t make the coffee right or something.
Posted by: Ya Know? at August 03, 2026 02:58 PM (tNkpt)
Headline doesn't match story is officially my least favorite thing about Current Time.
Posted by: ...
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ALL the hosts are coming back for the 30th Anniversary Special, which is a thing they've done in the past (except numbers lower than 30, obviously), and they were packed on the stage.
We may soon be seeing stories about Hasselback, McCain, all the other crazies. I get the impression we got this one about Rosie because she generates the most drama and she wants publicity. As Mr Aspirin Factory observed, she's broke.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 02:58 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026 02:58 PM (8mulE)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:58 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:58 PM (BFvh9)
That was then. Now? She looks like five miles of bad road.
Posted by: Weak Geek at August 03, 2026 02:59 PM (yRCXf)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 02:58 PM (mmrXZ)
And that's just her brain!
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:59 PM (ZWBDi)
2. Dropping a nuke on Cleveland would only improve it slightly.
Posted by: cheshirecat at August 03, 2026 02:59 PM (E4Afo)
Posted by: Emmie at August 03, 2026 02:59 PM (OlzlW)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 03:00 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 03:00 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 03:01 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 03:01 PM (3MX8+)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 02:47 PM (zZu0s)
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I think that inspired the bumper sticker: "If guns kill people then spoons make Rosie O'Donnell fat"
Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at August 03, 2026 03:01 PM (0bjKf)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:42 PM (BFvh9)
Yeah, but Dana Delany in her get up would be more powerful than Viagra.
https://tinyurl.com/3vxpbnkf
Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper at August 03, 2026 03:01 PM (k1E2D)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 03:00 PM (BFvh9)
Wasn't it Markie Post who was jumping on the bed in the Lincoln bedroom when the Clintons were infecting the White House?
Posted by: hobbitopoly at August 03, 2026 03:01 PM (ZgwKJ)
Democrat Francesca Hong says that Ilhan Omar — who said that America was one of the worst countries — inspires her:
"The Congresswoman has a done a phenomenal job of showing what it looks like to lead with moral conviction and courage. I'm deeply inspired.”
The only conviction I want to see is her getting the boot for Immigration fraud
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 03:02 PM (TFsdh)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 03:02 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 03:03 PM (r3q5i)
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 02:54 PM (OkYzo)
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Same as in town? Pay Per View?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 03:03 PM (H1AMf)
In my defense, I don’t think I’ve watched it this century.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
Meg was cute enough that the whole stalker vibe was neutered but Sleepless script could make a helluva scary horror movie like Possession. .
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:03 PM (E4rtv)
What a strange planet we inhabit.
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 03:03 PM (RCjYY)
But what about closing time at Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina?
As we all know, desperate times, such as beer-goggled last calls at closing time, call for desperate measures.
(Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina, a dimly-lit tavern in the dark and beating heart of Mos Eisley, is known, of course, for its strong drinks, hot tunes, and occasional outbreaks of shocking violence.)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:03 PM (0sNs1)
That was then. Now? She looks like five miles of bad road.
Posted by: Weak Geek at August 03, 2026 02:59 PM (yRCXf)
Did you have a thing for Sandra Bernhard and Tracy Ullman?
Closest I got to attraction was Rita Rudner.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:03 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 03, 2026 02:46 PM (/y3Vc)
Roseanne has mellowed out and is aging decently well, which means she's a spring chicken next to Rosie. Attitude and character make a difference, and one of my favorite bits of trivia about her is that she had a macadamia nut farm in Hawai'i called "Roseanne's Nuts!" I think that's the big difference on the inside, Rose started taking herself seriously, and it was all downhill from there -- including on the outside.
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 03:03 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 03:00 PM (Ia/+0)
Because women (generally) have a natural instinct to "take care" of people. Leftardism promises just that.
And what's more it promises you too can do it the easy way. By yapping.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:04 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 03:04 PM (n5tGW)
That was then. Now? She looks like five miles of bad road.
Posted by: Weak Geek at August 03, 2026 02:59 PM (yRCXf)
I was going to laugh at you, but then I remembered-
there was a picosecond in the 80s or 90s when I thought that Janeane Garofalo was cute.
But, that moment passed and sanity returned.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 03:05 PM (iJfKG)
Ever since "The King of Comedy," I've wanted her to duct tape me to a chair and sing to me.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 03:05 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:03 PM (E4rtv)
I wonder what happened to Meg Ryan.
She was in every other movie for about a decade and then *poof* she’s gone.
She is one of my favorite parts of Joe vs. the Volcano.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:06 PM (6ydKt)
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Correction.
The View: Now with Extra Herpes!
++
Look, I don't know the whole pharmacological regime of Whoopi but let's not pretend there isn't a battery of pills for herpes control.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:06 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 03:07 PM (odBC9)
Speaking Meghan McCain, I bet she would accept the invitation to the "30th Anniversary Special."
I'm so sick of her. Does Mark Halperin still bow down to her? She's the daughter of a dead presidential candidate who lost the nation to Obama. What is it that she's supposed to know? I used to watch 2WAY and she was always alluding to her "contacts" and "insiders," but I can't remember it adding up to anything.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 03:07 PM (mmrXZ)
She was in every other movie for about a decade and then *poof* she’s gone.
She is one of my favorite parts of Joe vs. the Volcano.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 03:06 PM (6ydKt)
She stepped away to raise her children and will return to the screen in 2027.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 03:08 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 03:00 PM
Because leftist society has removed religion and family from these women's lives and they are hollow and angry. They don't know it but they are missing the best stuff of life and that is why they lash out and become Karen's and awfuls.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 03:08 PM (cpFbA)
The problem is our society has somehow made it a bad thing to acknowledge people are mentally ill even when they admit they are. Society now says we must accept these people and their opinions as having as much weight as those who are not mentally ill. To do anything less is prejudiced, biased or whatever phobic they want to call it.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 03:09 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 03:09 PM (BFvh9)
I would advise you not look up pictures of what she did to her face although it will answer any questions you may have.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:09 PM (ZWBDi)
"Naked Moron Jumps OVER 200 FEET From the Top of the Brooklyn Bridge After Erecting Multiple Flags and Somehow Survives"
Now, the question is, which one of you was it?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:09 PM (0sNs1)
What a strange planet we inhabit.
Posted by: mnw
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Infected green dildoes were imported where Juan did not wash his hands making them.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:09 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 03:10 PM (lcMcX)
Posted by: Bonnie Blue at August 03, 2026 03:10 PM (88C+u)
Meg Ryan was in a romcom with David Duchovny a year or two ago. It bombed, probably because movies just can't get eyeballs the way they used to, but she looked rather cute.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 03:12 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Smell the Glove
Never understood why she did it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 03:12 PM (EGW4m)
Posted by: Bonnie Blue at August 03, 2026 03:10 PM
Dunno ... are you more attractive than something that looks like it lives in the Death Star's garbage system?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:12 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 03, 2026 03:12 PM (diia5)
Assume that they have no more than 100 of these recruits manning the most dangerous positions on the entire Ukraine front at any one time, and that those are the only ones getting killed. (A ridiculous hypothetical in itself.) After a half hour, they're all dead (30 minute average lifespan). Bring in the replacements, times 24. That would be 4800 dead, every single day, just to keep 100 recruits continuously in those positions piling up corpses in front of them. Or 1.75 million dead per year. Even the Ukes aren't claiming anywhere near that number of Russian dead.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 03:13 PM (XvL8K)
Like 15 years ago she had some horrendous face work. Unless the internet lied.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 03:13 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: SpeakingOf
Having an affair with Russell Crowe on location in South America and then divorcing Dennis Quaid pretty much destroyed her acting career. Add in she went to the other extreme in some of her comeback movies including full nudity (In the Cut mebbe? and played thoroughly unlikable characters (Addicted to Love mebbe?. French Kiss with Kevin Kline was one her last watchable movies after she had several flops.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:13 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 03, 2026 03:12 PM
Hotdog, ketchup. Some assembly required.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:13 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:12 PM (0sNs1)
*shifts thighs*
Posted by: Bonnie Blue at August 03, 2026 03:14 PM (88C+u)
Amazing that she has herpes, because that means beyond a reasonable doubt, that SOMEONE SOMEWHERE once achieved tumescence in her presence.
What a strange planet we inhabit.
Posted by: mnw
Eh, to be fair. Most, not all, of the Herpes infections you see are from drinking after someone or eating after them or drinking from a public fountain.
Though yeah, direct contact will give it to you as well.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 03:15 PM (iJfKG)
Her whole bit when she was just a regular stand up comedian was based on being a middle class housewife.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 03:15 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 03:16 PM (KC5Lt)
Like 15 years ago she had some horrendous face work. Unless the internet lied.
Posted by: ...
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Yeah, there are some awful pictures out there. Maybe she's had some of it fixed, or time worked its magic.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 03:16 PM (mmrXZ)
If you're gonna shop in one of Mamdani's government-run grocery stores, you gotta have a government-issued ID.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:16 PM (0sNs1)
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Try to imagine Jim rome reading that quote out loud. And adding
"Wed be like MJ and Scottie, only much less talented, much uglier, and disgustingly fat. But definitely just ike them."
Posted by: 2009Refugee at August 03, 2026 03:17 PM (4HoLg)
says he will buy a WNBA franchise for Nashville.
100% trans women
100% trans women coaches
most inclusive team in history.
Will be named the Nashville Balls
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:17 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 03, 2026 03:17 PM (uoXeR)
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at August 03, 2026 03:17 PM (Q/FnY)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 03:13 PM (XvL8K)
This is the thing that does not make sense to me, casualty figures from two years ago should mean that Ukraine is a graveyard. There should be piles of the unburied dead everywhere.
Its all fake and gay. Always has been.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 03:18 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Bonnie Blue at August 03, 2026 03:14 PM
* squints *
Is that a ... Sarlacc?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:20 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 03:20 PM (bX16E)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 03, 2026 03:12 PM (diia5)
Do you have pepperoncini in the cupboard? Any kind of pickled peppers? They make a nice change from cukes, if you got some on a whim and then forgot about them.
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 03:20 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 03:20 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: 88C+u at August 03, 2026 03:21 PM (88C+u)
R-2!!!
Completely close the garbage bay!!!
I'd rather die than live another second in here!!!
Posted by: Luke Viewfinder at August 03, 2026 03:21 PM (MDua2)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 03, 2026 03:21 PM (1Ff7Z)
Is that a ... Sarlacc?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:20 PM (0sNs1)
Ettes, avert yer eyes.
She's evidently pregnant. And did a gangbang at like 6 months pregnant. That poor poor kid.
I learned all of this from ewetub thumbnails. Thats it. Its fucking horrifying.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 03:21 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 03:22 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 03:23 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 03:23 PM (hzuYO)
I think it was the how people change as they grow older.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 03, 2026 03:24 PM (zZu0s)
More Clay Travis:
says he will buy a WNBA franchise for Nashville.
100% trans women
100% trans women coaches
most inclusive team in history.
Will be named the Nashville Balls
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 03:17 PM (3cUTc)
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Please make it so! It'll make The Globetrotters versus the Generals look like an NBA Final Game 7.
[Was telling my wife about this as I listened a little bit to their show while in my car this morning -- and mistakenly referred to Clay as "Clay Davis." We're watching "The Wire" again for like the 5th time in a decade -- and that's the great corrupt State Senator character famous for responding ""Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit" to others.]
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 03:26 PM (7nfvi)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 03:23 PM
The usual.
Rosie --> Prometheus --> Meg Ryan
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 03:26 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 03:13 PM (XvL8K)
This is the thing that does not make sense to me, casualty figures from two years ago should mean that Ukraine is a graveyard. There should be piles of the unburied dead everywhere.
Its all fake and gay. Always has been.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Deaths are at least a hundred thousand for both sides after nearly 4 years of war. But when casualties instead of deaths are discussed, you probably have a multiple of 4-5 to 1 wounded via death. Casualties (death, wounded, debilitated by disease, etc. ) are probably well above 500k total.
And usuallya rule of thumb is attackers suffer about a 2-3 to 1 disparity in casualties. Russia being on the attack for most of the war means that Russian soldiers will probably be a majority of casualties and deaths.
Russian society we see is not affected that much because the deaths and casualties are coming from remote regions of Russia, many are not ethnic Russians, and from criminals conscripted into the army. Putin has left St. Petersburg and Moscow alone for going after soldiers to send to the Ukraine.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 03:28 PM (E4rtv)
(Virginia Pipeline)
How much does one have to hate themselves to do what she does?
Posted by: Tonypete at August 03, 2026 03:31 PM (uoXeR)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:50 PM (QZThv)
Can confirm.
Posted by: Ted Danson at August 03, 2026 03:37 PM (9ZFZd)
Of course.
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 03, 2026 05:09 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 06:21 PM (BI5O2)
Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before
Update: Trump Blasts "Duplicitous" Iran Leadership
Trump was ready, he says, to unleash a bombing campaign on Iran that would be the most destructive since World War II, but Iran and some Gulf States told him that Iran had accepted the basic framework of a "deal" and so Trump cancelled the attack.
President Donald Trump has called off a major strike against Iran, claiming to have reached a framework for a deal with the regime. "The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to," President Trump announced in a Saturday evening post on Truth Social. The tentative deal includes "Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," the president continued. The pause in the military operation was "subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," he warned.It's the Groundhog's Day War:
Tehran talks tough, denies agreement reached Tehran rejected President Trump's latest peace overture, renewing its threats against the U.S. "Iran has reached no agreement regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Fars news agency reports, quoting a member of Tehran's negotiating team," Sky News (UK) reported.Update: Trump blasts "duplicitous" Iranian leadership.
An irate President Donald Trump on Monday fumed over "duplicitous" Iranian leadership, after he called off planned strikes on Iran to resume peace talks, only for Iran to deny plans to meet. "Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say 'beg,' talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they're not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about, and they're only dealing with 'Oman,'" he posted on Truth Social. "They then go on to give their usual blather in saying, the Strait of Hormuz will be operated powerfully by them, when it is already completely controlled by the United States Navy and our 'Blockade' or, as some say, 'The United States Wall of Steel!" he wen ton. "Nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished." Trump's remarks follow Iran denying plans to meet with American negotiators on Monday. The president had anticipated a formal resumption of peace talks.I heard someone say "Iran has never won a war, but never lost a negotiation." Trump needs to hear that.
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Posted by: Czech Chick at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (HEa7c)
And, I remember when Trump was never going to bomb them. Then he bombed them for 6 weeks. Then Trump was so eager for a deal that he'd sign anything, and the MOU came along and Iran got nothing from it. And then most of what Iran had purchased to get imported never made it to port when the MOU got torn up and Iran got paid nothing.
And then Trump would never bomb them again, and then he bombed them for 11 days.
Every stage of this is just degrading Iran.
All they can do now is write PR about things that aren't happening in the strait while everyone ignores them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (Jr5Lq)
The Iranians always lie...well, except when they issue statements denying any negotiated deals with Trump...then that's totally legit dope, yo bro!
Posted by: Boswell at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (j10i6)
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (zGzrB)
Same thing about Ukraine news.
Both wars will eventually end, and we can examine the results then.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Piper
What if... Trump is Lucy.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: UA113 at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (iojh6)
Posted by: UA113 at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (iojh6)
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Then it should be easy to predict and you should be able to make the money as well.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:21 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (UjdFS)
Mark Levin is screaming and breaking things in his bunker as we speak.
"Das war ein Befehl" he screams, pounding his tiny fists and shaking his finger at his intern.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (n/5MQ)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (Av6i5)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Going deep. Out. at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (VvdWF)
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:21 PM (bzPaY)
—————-
You have to know the secret handshake or you can’t make money on it.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (u73oe)
Posted by: Reforger
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I found the video of this from your neighbor:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4DuMVJbSw5M
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (n/5MQ)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (vJrRc)
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We are all Lucy.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (amcLV)
Iran's threats used to be able to shake the world's oil markets.
Now, what are they? And I think that this might be getting people to realize that "oh, Iran can't actually do anything, let's get back to business."
Not that it won't keep retail gas places from gouging us as much as they can for as long as they can.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: DanMan at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (8uzBS)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (yz/88)
Posted by: Will Robinson at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (zBgIx)
Posted by: 29Victor at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (0MjtC)
Bill Murray wakes up, looks around confused, drops a few Daisycutters on Tehran, goes back to sleep.
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (Av6i5)
Maybe that's the strategy - turn Iran into constant background noise so that everyone realizes they can ignore it and just do business.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (vJrRc)
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How is that not a "forever war?"
There will be a price to pay for all the dilly-dallying.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (Av6i5
You are the angle atop my tree?
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (hftzA)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (BFvh9)
Trump statement today:
“Trump: “Iranian Leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say “beg,” talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about, and they’re only dealing with “Oman.” They then go on to give their usual blather in saying, the Strait of Hormuz will be operated powerfully by them, when it is already completely controlled by the United States Navy and our “Blockade” or, as some say, “The United States Wall of Steel!” Nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished. Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking of a solution to a problem that they have caused, for decades. It is very simple, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP”
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (/R3g/)
Every stage of this is just degrading Iran.
All they can do now is write PR about things that aren't happening in the strait while everyone ignores them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (bzPaY)
BUT IT'S ALREADY A FOREVER WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (AdHga)
Iran's threats used to be able to shake the world's oil markets.
Now, what are they? And I think that this might be getting people to realize that "oh, Iran can't actually do anything, let's get back to business."
Not that it won't keep retail gas places from gouging us as much as they can for as long as they can.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (vJrRc)
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I remember when we were going to get $200 oil and then Scott Bessent rigged the oil market and we didn't get it.
Maybe don't bet against the US Treasury, huh?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (bzPaY)
-something Ten Bears might have said
Posted by: Eromero at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (LHPAg)
Might as well just give Iran control of the straight. Maybe they'll fuck it up so badly the Saudis get will get pissed off enough to invade.
I'd hope the Iraqis, too, but their government has been an Iranian client for years now.
Posted by: Robert at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (dpXJq)
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (K6DGR)
Posted by: Reforger
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I found the video of this from your neighbor:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4DuMVJbSw5M
Reforger is a bit hairier than I expected. Does he have a weakness for pic-a-nic baskets?
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: The robot (not Robbie) at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (n/5MQ)
Capt America, suit torn, face bloodied, tired but resigned look on face - "I can keep doing this all day
As TJM has posted, it's all background noise now
Posted by: browndog says woof at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (3sXRv)
How is that not a "forever war?"
There will be a price to pay for all the dilly-dallying.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (JvZF+)
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We cared about forever occupations. The American people has never cared about air campaigns that decimate funny sounding places half a world away like Libya.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (bzPaY)
Everything from Ship locations, to pictures of ships in transit, to how many missiles we have....
Shameless Aid and Comfort to our enemies...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (vTZFs)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (2ocoG)
Every stage of this is just degrading Iran.
All they can do now is write PR about things that aren't happening in the strait while everyone ignores them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (bzPaY)
BUT IT'S ALREADY A FOREVER WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (AdHga)
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Iran was using flak cannons against bombers that were 30,000 feet in the air 2 weeks ago.
Flak cannons.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (bzPaY)
Maybe don't bet against the US Treasury, huh?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (bzPaY
And don't forget the 300 billion we gave them
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (TFsdh)
Posted by: Speller at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (pSotA)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (n5tGW)
...'E's a stiff! Bereft of life, 'e rests in peace! If you hadn't nailed 'im to the perch 'e'd be pushing up the daisies!
'Is metabolic processes are now 'istory! 'E's off the twig!
'E's kicked the bucket, 'e's shuffled off 'is mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisible!!
Posted by: browndog says woof at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (enNUy)
Maybe don't bet against the US Treasury, huh?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (bzPaY
And don't forget the 300 billion we gave them
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (TFsdh)
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INSTANT WIRE TRANSFER!
GREATEST SURRENDER IN US HISTORY!
And then Iran spent the next month complaining that they didn't get any money, not even their frozen $12 billion in assets held in foreign banks.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (bzPaY)
I've never been spoken to by a city.
Perhaps there's a person doing the talking?
And perhaps that person should be held to account?
Posted by: mikeski at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (n/5MQ)
There will be a price to pay for all the dilly-dallying.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (JvZF+)
It’s exactly what we did with Saddam in Iraq for about 10 years or so between the two hot wars.
Forever Wars happen when we don’t want to accept the costs of ending them, but can’t surrender, either.
(Biden notably ended Afghanistan by simply surrendering)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (/R3g/)
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (OkYzo)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (ixEhJ)
Flak cannons.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (bzPaY)
I'm pretty sure Mohammed didn't have flak guns.
Infidel Iranians...
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: Homer at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (nvKZ7)
Rhodesia was strangled for far, far less. Where the fuck is the UN?
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (K6DGR)
So it's like the WNBA vs. high school boys situation mentioned in the previous thread?
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (BFvh9)
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"On the Whole, We'd Rather Be in Islamabad"
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (JvZF+)
Maybe none of those people know either. *shrugs*
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (2Cry5)
-use millions of drones with superior US AWACS and AI to roll over Iran targeting every single IRGC point of resistance
-do this while we still have dominant air superiority and EW superiority before Russia and China push more weapons into Iran
-they have 30-40 deep bunker repositories of drones and missiles around the country, the Pentagon was counting these as eliminated if the entrances were bombed, each of these need to be rolled over and controlled with drones and a ground force (partisans plus special forces) to actually destroy the stocks of drones and missiles
-successfully defeating the IRGC in a couple of provinces and empowering locals will encourage locals in the rest of the country
oh wait, we don't have millions of drones
Posted by: TITP at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (r3hkP)
Posted by: actually inside the beltway at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (FmapG)
Rhodesia was strangled for far, far less. Where the fuck is the UN?
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (K6DGR)
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They are.
Iran engaged in literal piracy when they tried to exert control over the strait. They took three cargo vessels.
They are a pariah.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (BFvh9)
They didn't need to lie to Biden and Obama. Those clowns offered more than they were asking for.
You can't negotiate with them, but you can blow them up.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (ME/yj)
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (zGzrB)
So it's like the WNBA vs. high school boys situation mentioned in the previous thread?
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (2ocoG)
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Except not as embarrassing.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Armless & Legless Invincible Black Imam at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (wVcYX)
Ace, please. May I have edit capabilities?I swear I will hire someone to come build your shelves for you. Or I will come and use my weird Disney princess gift with wildlife and get your crows to love you. 🤣
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (hftzA)
It might add some leverage to be able to say that the ceasefire is connected to a deal.
I dunno. It's seemed to work in the past.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at August 03, 2026 01:30 PM (zafwz)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 01:30 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 01:30 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: q anon at August 03, 2026 01:30 PM (qdr3M)
Rhodesia wasn't Islamic. The UN (and Iran) are.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:30 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:30 PM (n/5MQ)
Posted by: tsj017
While Ace is more negative on Trump than most here, he's still generally supportive I think, and gives Trump credit for his wins.
This Iran business...is looking like amateur hour. Yes, Trump often seems clueless, or does things that seem countproductive, only to turn it around and make it a win (usually on the campaign trail), but he's going to need a miracle to make this look good, and in time to help in the midterms (instead of the mild drag it's providing now, which Iran knows they can instantly increase if they're willing to get bombed (they are)).
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 03, 2026 01:30 PM (/y3Vc)
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It's a brilliant strategy, and if you see flaws with this, you are afflicted with TDS and are a NEOCON!!11!
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (g47mK)
Isn't Tehran essentially a dead town before this conflict, because their water is polluted and running out? Iran is a mess.
Also read somewhere that the population is on the verge of overthrowing IRGC. I've heard this before, but it seems they might actually mean it this time. Especially if the IRGC is weakened enough and choked out to almost collapse.
Posted by: Frank Barone at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (OkYzo)
>>Flak cannons.
Remember when the world thought Russian and Chinese Air Defense Systems were significant?
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (zGzrB)
Am not Trump and am not in the meetings.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (b78el)
Not that it won't keep retail gas places from gouging us as much as they can for as long as they can.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (vJrRc)
That's due to Ukraine hitting Russian refineries. Refineries are enjoying extremely high spreads at present.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (okun6)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (n/5MQ)
They didn't need to lie to Biden and Obama. Those clowns offered more than they were asking for.
You can't negotiate with them, but you can blow them up.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM (ME/yj)
You said Bush twice.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (IMeI4)
think Trump is stringing them along, the way they’ve traditionally strung U.S. negotiators along. He knows they’ll break any agreement.
https://instapundit.com/814291/
Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (8mulE)
I'd say it's the same difference, but literally nobody would be threatened if Brian Stelter and Jim Acosta showed up to shake you down.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:31 PM (2ocoG)
Sad.
Posted by: Speller at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (pSotA)
Why?
Trump and his proxies have defined 'winning' here over and over and over and over.
1. Destoy Iran's ballistic missile capability.
2. Destoy Iran's navy.
3. Destroy Iran's ability to obtain a nuke.
4. Destroy Iran's ability to fund terror proxies.
We've absolutely or de facto achieved every one of those. Now we're just grinding Iran into dust with basically no opposition.
How many caskets would you accept in exchange for rooting out the IRGC, down to the last man?
Me? None. I'd accept none caskets. Particularly when Iran's been taken off the board in any geopolitical sense.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:32 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: Zombie Augusto P. at August 03, 2026 01:32 PM (vTZFs)
Or perhaps Trump's internal polling is telling him the election is already in the bag, so he can continue to play cat and mouse with the Iranians without too much damage. The Dems seem to have that (the damage part) well in hand.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:32 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 01:32 PM (g47mK)
Sad.
Posted by: Speller at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (pSotA)
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Do you really think age is a factor in how we are analyzing this? I feel like all these youngsters are hooked on the copium!
/shaking clenched fist at clouds
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:32 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 01:33 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 01:33 PM (XuXeR)
Doesn't mean it will amount to anything, but they are hardly kicking back trading high fives.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at August 03, 2026 01:33 PM (r7+Q7)
Posted by: admiral ackbar at August 03, 2026 01:33 PM (qdr3M)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 01:33 PM (g47mK)
There are rumors now that the Plattner replacement is just as bad.
Not that it matters, Susan Collins will win in any event.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (2ocoG)
Us, the Iranians, the rest of the world?
None? All of the above?
He's obviously playing SOMEONE.
(Being I don't know who he's playing, I lean towards it being me...)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (N1DT3)
If I were the Mossad, I'd be sending the sons some pretty obvious Wire Transfers.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (Jr5Lq)
Altimeter > Perimeter > Penumbra > Perineum.
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (wVcYX)
NBC News, U.S. turns to war-weary Ukraine for help with drone technology
Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. told NBC News the two countries signed an agreement last week so Ukrainian combat drones can be sent to the U.S. for military testing and evaluation. July 30, 2026
Reuters, US signs deal to boost Patriot and THAAD missile parts production, By David Ljunggren, August 3, 2026
With Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman
(Watch the Congressional stock picks.)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (NFX2v)
Doesn't mean it will amount to anything, but they are hardly kicking back trading high fives.
Correct. IRGC is fracturing, which is excellent news. MOAR POPCORN!
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (2ocoG)
Not that it matters, Susan Collins will win in any event.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (2ocoG)
But she's behind by 5 points !
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 01:35 PM (TFsdh)
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 03, 2026 01:35 PM (K6DGR)
think Trump is stringing them along, the way they’ve traditionally strung U.S. negotiators along. He knows they’ll break any agreement.
https://instapundit.com/814291/
I was long in the minority here in preferring DeSantis in '24, while most favored Trump. It's therefore a bit surprising that I agree with GR, while so many here think Trump is doing something stupid.
Here's a protip: if a guy like Trump is negotiating in a way you find stupid, it's probably because he's playing a different game than you are.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:35 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 01:35 PM (Gqar8)
Posted by: bearski at August 03, 2026 01:35 PM (Bhsk7)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (N1DT3)
That's the wise choice. It's not like Trump has spent nearly his entire adult life railing against Iran and the threat that a nuke would allow them to pose to the US... Wait...
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:35 PM (AdHga)
Every stage of this is just degrading Iran.
All they can do now is write PR about things that aren't happening in the strait while everyone ignores them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (bzPaY)
BUT IT'S ALREADY A FOREVER WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (AdHga)
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Iran was using flak cannons against bombers that were 30,000 feet in the air 2 weeks ago.
Flak cannons.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (bzPaY)
This is for propaganda aimed at bucking-up morale of Shia nutjobs and persuadable Iranian citizens, along with the global al-Jazeera crowd. "We are constantly fighting and defeating the Zionist and Christian Crusader air-pirates!" Cue the video of Iranian flak guns furiously shooting into the sky. Especially flak guns firing at night so the tracers provide a good propaganda light show.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 01:36 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:36 PM (n/5MQ)
Posted by: Archimedes
To what end? Trump doesn't strike me as the kind if guy that likes letting things sit unfinished, especially if they make him look weak and foolish. Sure, maybe if he's going to flip it around and win, he'll wait a bit, but he's been dicking around with Iran since the end of February. I can't imagine Trump saying "yeah, let's let this flounder until December, then we can put the screws to them and settle this."
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 03, 2026 01:37 PM (/y3Vc)
Suspicions of treachery between different factions of apocalyptic loons always ends well for the loons.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:37 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:36 PM (n/5MQ)
Anyone who can do Senate Math.
If I don't get a more conservative option up in Maine, I'm supporting Collins for SCOTUS, committees, and agenda-setting powers.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:37 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:36 PM
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I know, right?
Posted by: Romney-Ryan 2012 at August 03, 2026 01:38 PM (OkYzo)
Everytime he announces a "deal" the IRGC gets hysterical denying such a deal and waring with the others they think are making the deals... Could be no such deal has been made.... Psych !
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 01:38 PM (TFsdh)
I wonder if it's like a high speed chase or something?
Shoot out with the cartels, maybe?
Posted by: Robert at August 03, 2026 01:38 PM (dpXJq)
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This is a very good analysis. The regime change goal is mine not Trump's. I'm not going to hold him accountable for it but will continue to agitate for it.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:39 PM (JvZF+)
>>Here's a protip: if a guy like Trump is negotiating in a way you find stupid, it's probably because he's playing a different game than you are.
"A guy like Trump" doesn't seem to realize that negotiating with Iran is a fool's errand, regardless of the "game".
The only solution to the Iran problem is complete and utter destruction of the Islamic regime so that there are no more leaders with which to "negotiate".
Posted by: Defenestratus at August 03, 2026 01:39 PM (WYStd)
>>Flak cannons.
Remember when the world thought Russian and Chinese Air Defense Systems were significant?
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Don't forget the shipment of shoulder-fired anti-air missiles China* just sent!
I saw all the news touting that as a new deadly danger for the US and proof that we are losing and China-Iran will defeat us.
* Max height of China MANPADS: 15k feet.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 01:39 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:36 PM (n/5MQ)
Anyone who can do Senate Math.
If I don't get a more conservative option up in Maine, I'm supporting Collins for SCOTUS, committees, and agenda-setting powers.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:37 PM (AdHga
Yeah a Democrat majority in either House or Senate es muy no bueno.
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 01:39 PM (Gqar8)
unfortunately that doesn't work with psycho religious zealot thugs
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 01:39 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:39 PM (n/5MQ)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (2ocoG)
But she's behind by 5 points !
Posted by: It's me donna
Wait, there's a place where you can release wildy inaccurate (fake) polls for political purposes, and NOT have to retire in shame after the election shows you're a hack!?!?!?
Posted by: Ann Selzer at August 03, 2026 01:40 PM (/y3Vc)
Posted by: SMH at August 03, 2026 01:40 PM (RqMDa)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 01:41 PM (KC5Lt)
And I agree that Trump is just playing them and bit by bit destroying them. And what's the alternative? These are not the kind of guys who sign Geneva Convention treaties. They're insane. So let them burn themselves out.
Posted by: Random PJ at August 03, 2026 01:41 PM (+jscL)
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:36 PM
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I know, right?
Posted by: Romney-Ryan 2012 at August 03, 2026 01:38 PM (OkYzo)
I'm taking time to step away from my funeral festivities to say ...
Don't you forget about me !
Posted by: zombie Adm / Sen J.S. McCain ace pilot at August 03, 2026 01:41 PM (3sXRv)
1. Destoy Iran's ballistic missile capability.
2. Destoy Iran's navy.
3. Destroy Iran's ability to obtain a nuke.
4. Destroy Iran's ability to fund terror proxies
1) Trump said that we estimate we’ve destroyed 80% of their stockpiles. Since we also estimated that they had about 100,000 missiles of various types before this began, they only have about 20,000 left.
2). False goal. The Navy was just a PR thing to impress the neighbors. The ability to disrupt shipping was through drones and the fast boats, and we are still working to take those out.
3). Even the US admits we did not know about pickaxe mountain, and a significant part of their program may have been moved there.
4). Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthi are still around and still causing trouble. It’s not over with them yet.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 01:41 PM (/R3g/)
But I'm assured by the confidence that this is the month the prices plunge!!!!
Posted by: Mr. Wawa at August 03, 2026 01:41 PM (1PjjJ)
You've hinted at two options, neither of which is appealing to Trump.
1) Go in full force, possibly including boots on the ground.
2) Run away, a la Biden.
Trump is famous for rejecting the proffered options, and generating a new one, in this case, a continuing, low level attack which costs the US relatively little in lives and military assets, while slowly and surely grinding Iran down. I suspect that is what's happening, but Trump failed to call be and fill me in this week so I can't be sure.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:41 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 01:35 PM (Gqar
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Every thread is a movie thread.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:41 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
There must be a Swalwell/Fang Fang/Buttigieg joke here somewhere.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at August 03, 2026 01:41 PM (/y3Vc)
My favorite 'yeah, right' topic is...
We must expand NATO to counteract the Evil Russians!!!
That would be Russia, that can't even beat Ukraine? But are some type of threat to NATO and the EU?
Uhhh...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (mP0Kj)
Every stage of this is just degrading Iran.
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And he can continue to degrade them by bombing them continuously until they surrender.
There's no reason to stop bombing every time they say they want to talk. Or Trump says they want to talk or whatever.
You can negotiate while the bombs are falling. You don't have to keep throwing them lifelines.
Posted by: Methos, inauthentic X-bot account at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (vSvIl)
Ask the pollster who said Kumswala would win Iowa.
Posted by: Jetto at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (n/5MQ)
Inside Elections 2026 Midterm Forecast
House:
🔴 Republicans: 215
🔵 Democrats: 206
🟡 Tossup: 14
Senate:
🔴 Republicans: 52
🔵 Democrats: 45
🟡 Tossup: 3
Swing States:
Maine: 🔴 Tilt R
Michigan: 🟡 Tossup
Georgia: 🟡 Tossup
North Carolina: 🟡 Tossup
New Hampshire: 🔵 Tilt D
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (g47mK)
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Well, Collins has already shown how much damage she can do. Her opponents have promised to be worse.
Posted by: clarence at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (oB8bm)
But they are insane. I think he will not chicken-out.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (qFwJc)
Collins has polled behind by 5 points in like every race she's ever run, and then won by 15. It's like polls are for strippers or something.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: SMH at August 03, 2026 01:40 PM
Our saving grace is the Dems ability to be ridiculous and put forth even crazier candidates than normal.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (hftzA)
Looking at you IRGC. Get something done about this. Kill all of those Isreali spys. It's the only way to be sure.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (IMeI4)
WaPo was reporting on Pickaxe Mtn facility before Feb 2026. We knew about it.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (Jr5Lq)
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The thing about negotiations is, there are very few people in the world who ever do such.
And the club of "negotiated multi-million dollar deals with multiple parties--some hostile to the others" that is a NYC real estate deal is one of the smallest clubs in the world.
But I'm sure my dumb ass on the internet knows how to negotiate better with Iran ....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (3cUTc)
Trump has been talking about taking down Iran for decades, years before he got into politics directly.
He is not playing us. He's just doing things his way. Which doesn't bother me since decades of doing it the other way, invasions and then trying to rebuild and run other countries in the Middle East, has always failed. Always. There's a price to pay for that as well.
Bessent said the other day during the cabinet meeting that inflation in Iran is at 180%. Basically Zimbabwe, get out a wheelbarrow of money levels. Meanwhile, oil prices are coming down today in the US so the Strait actually isn't closed and even their threats are not doing much anymore.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Written by Prince, Sung by The Bangles at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (wVcYX)
The fact that we have to support her says a lot more about Maine / New England than it says about us or her. WTF is wrong with people up there? I mean Vermont!???...Bernie Fucking Commie hack Sanders!??? FFS! I don't know who's in New Hampshire the "Live Free or Die" state but I'm sure it's also a commie. Yeah, Live Free or Die but electing commies is the definition of stupid.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (K6DGR)
High prices are due to corporate greed and price gouging only when a Dem is in office.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (/y3Vc)
It's the same with the fraud voting in this country. Have laws with teeth in them. Voting fraud, seven years in jail, no parole. Make it hurt. Judges who won't apply the law gets booted off the bench. Stop playing around. I'm so tired of the bullshit.
Posted by: Case at August 03, 2026 01:44 PM (bqIVz)
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This is a very good analysis. The regime change goal is mine not Trump's. I'm not going to hold him accountable for it but will continue to agitate for it.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:39 PM (JvZF+)
I ALSO want regime change in Iran. But I'm not willing to bury a single 0311 to achieve it. I'm certainly not willing to bury thousands of them and watch Iran devolve into the street-to-street fighting I saw in Fallujah while some of the fence-sitting Iranians decide the 'invaders' are worse than the Iranian leadership just as a function of being invaders.
Trump told us at the beginning what his terms for victory were. They were defined at the onset of hostilities. We focused on and achieved all of them.
Defining military victory and then kicking the everloving shit out of the enemy with a single-minded ruthlessness until we achieve that victory is unique in post-9/11 America, and I'm here for it.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:44 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 01:44 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 01:45 PM (enNUy)
The whole Graham Platner thing convinced me that Stephen King was on to something by writing a lot of books about supernatural monsters in Maine.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:45 PM (2ocoG)
"A guy like Trump" doesn't seem to realize that negotiating with Iran is a fool's errand, regardless of the "game".
The only solution to the Iran problem is complete and utter destruction of the Islamic regime so that there are no more leaders with which to "negotiate".
There is one thing of which I am absolutely sure, and that is that "a guy like Trump" knows the Iranians will never abide by any agreement. That's why he's letting them hang themselves by continuing to "break" every agreement, while he just keeps hitting them. It's like Captain America says, "I can do this all day".
In the end, I think his goal is exactly what you say, he's just going about it in an opaque way. Given how poorly the alternate ways have fared in the past, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:46 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 01:46 PM (Gqar8)
The Iran Junta's political calculation is clear to me.
Can their internal opposition be suppressed long enough that those who HATE Trump can somehow neuter him.
The vote in the Senate and the US MSM, give them hope every day, that if they can just last long enough, Trump will be weakened, or impeached.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 01:46 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 01:47 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 01:47 PM (bX16E)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 01:46 PM (mP0Kj)
Oooooorrrrrrrr........
- Butler, PA, et al.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:47 PM (AdHga)
that was fast !
"JUST IN:
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy @ZelenskyyUa just dismissed Olha Stefanishyna from her position as Ukraine's ambassador to the United States."
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 01:48 PM (g47mK)
Everything from Ship locations, to pictures of ships in transit, to how many missiles we have....
Shameless Aid and Comfort to our enemies...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 01:26 PM (mP0Kj)
Ted Striker: My orders came through. My squadron ships out tomorrow. We're bombing the storage depots at Daiquiri at 1800 hours. We're coming in from the north, below their radar.
Elaine Dickinson: When will you be back?
Ted Striker: I can't tell you that. It's classified.
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 03, 2026 01:48 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: p-squared at August 03, 2026 01:49 PM (0prFs)
Uhhh...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (mP0Kj)
The EU couldn't defeat shit. Long gone are the days of European military might. Except maybe for Poland they are weaker than ever in history.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:49 PM (IMeI4)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (hftzA)
Agreed! Trump's greatest superpower is he has the DUMBEST enemies in history!
Posted by: SMH at August 03, 2026 01:49 PM (RqMDa)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 01:47 PM (bX16E)
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On what planet do we have a "weak hand?"
There's having legitimate criticisms of this campaign against Iran, and then there's doomer bullshit that has no basis in reality. This is an example of the latter.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 01:49 PM (oqH4h)
Then take our troops and go home.
Done. Not worth another breath.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 01:50 PM (iYyOT)
Excellent point. The mullahs would like nothing better than American boots on the ground, because that's the only way they have left to rally and motivate their people to fight. Let's not give them what they want.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:50 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 01:50 PM (+gA9j)
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It's like the sun coming up and going down every day.
Pointing out the obvious: Yes, that's how Dualing Banjo's is played -- begining the midpoint of the beginning in AI War I. Who's next?
LET's GO BRANDON.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-irlTheBRENNANcameo
“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
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at August 03, 2026 01:50 PM (4hyME)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 03, 2026 01:50 PM (NnhvP)
Guess they got the guy. Or...whatever happened. I don't know. Maybe a cow got loose.
Posted by: Robert at August 03, 2026 01:51 PM (dpXJq)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:49 PM (IMeI4)
But, so is Russia...
So it would end up looking like a Tranny Street fight...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 01:51 PM (mP0Kj)
This is reported by fairly responsible accounts, but I find nothing about it on the White House EO page.
It would be nice if fuel prices out here moderated a bit!
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 01:51 PM (rbvCR)
WaPo was reporting on Pickaxe Mtn facility before Feb 2026. We knew about it.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:43 PM (Jr5Lq)
Not a movie thread, but a line from Gandalf to Denethor seems highly appropriate: “Knew about it and did NOTHING!”
(By our own admission)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 01:51 PM (/R3g/)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 03, 2026 01:52 PM (xvV+O)
This is reported by fairly responsible accounts, but I find nothing about it on the White House EO page.
It would be nice if fuel prices out here moderated a bit!
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 01:51 PM (rbvCR)
Denied !
Posted by: Hawaiian Judge at August 03, 2026 01:52 PM (TFsdh)
This on-again/off-again bombing interspersed with negotiations reminds me of the US bombing North Vietnam back in the 1969s-1970s.
There apparently isn't any existing government faction in Iran that can actually be negotiated with.
Maybe it's a different enough situation that it doesn't mean the same thing.
These Gulf states that we are told are calling for a halt -- what's their motivation?
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at August 03, 2026 01:53 PM (azNOR)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:49 PM (IMeI4)
They want a war with Russia so they can write off their banking losses and start over with a revalued currency.
What is interesting is that they could declare a war on Morocco and Libya and the rest of North Africa, do a Rif war 2.0 and have their forever war there. Morocco has just given them the invasion they need to declare a war there.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 01:53 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 01:51 PM (mP0Kj)
That is one we should both encourage and stay out of. Let Russia and the EU bitchslap each other for a few years.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:53 PM (IMeI4)
I'd like him to announce that he's going to Rand McNally's offices and telling them they'll have to issue a new World Atlas after he's done wiping Iran off the face of the earth.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 03, 2026 01:53 PM (K6DGR)
(By our own admission)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 01:51 PM (/R3g/)
Striking Fordow brought into the open bombs that didn't exist before. Pickaxe is deeper. There is - at least according to open source data - nothing in our arsenal that can get there.
Yet.
What would you like them to do with a target we can't reach?
I'll ask my caskets question again. How many dead Marines will you accept to take Pickaxe by storm since we can't destroy it with what we (publicly) have?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 01:53 PM (AdHga)
16 I think we should save the TACO Threads for Tuesdays, personally.
Posted by: garrett
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Coming in at #179, I'm glad I read the comments from the top down.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 01:53 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: p-squared at August 03, 2026 01:49 PM (0prFs)
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Wakes up and does what, General Patton?
Our options are either to invade, which we're not going to do for a hundred thousand different reasons, start a campaign of bombing civilian infrastructure which will cripple the country and kill a lot of otherwise innocent people that have nothing to do with the IRGC, or tuck tail and leave, which you'd bitch about too. What should we do?
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 01:54 PM (oqH4h)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 01:54 PM (g47mK)
Boom.
Leave
Done.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 01:54 PM (iYyOT)
You've got a man with a slow hand
You've got a President with an easy touch
You've got somebody who will spend some time
Not come and go in a heated rush
Baby, believe me I understand
When it comes to bombing Iran you want a slow hand
Posted by: Zombie Conway Twitty at August 03, 2026 01:55 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: what the cat drug in at August 03, 2026 01:55 PM (jrgJz)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 03, 2026 01:50 PM
Good grief, Ian. Stop it!
Seriously, my typos appear to be contagious.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:55 PM (hftzA)
Collins has polled behind by 5 points in like every race she's ever run, and then won by 15. It's like polls are for strippers or something.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:42 PM (2ocoG)
As a Mainer on the ground here in batshit crazy southern / Portland area - you couldn't throw a rock without hitting multiple Platner lawn signs.
Still haven't seen a single Troy Jackson yard sign anywhere. However, I've not seen a Collins sign either.
The Democrat party is very divided up here in Maine. Very divided.
Posted by: Defenestratus at August 03, 2026 01:55 PM (WYStd)
Agreed ... tRump can be a cunt.
Posted by: Marooned at August 03, 2026 01:56 PM (kt8QE)
This on-again/off-again bombing interspersed with negotiations reminds me of the US bombing North Vietnam back in the 1969s-1970s.
There apparently isn't any existing government faction in Iran that can actually be negotiated with.
Maybe it's a different enough situation that it doesn't mean the same thing.
These Gulf states that we are told are calling for a halt -- what's their motivation?
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at August 03, 2026 01:53 PM (azNOR)
The Gulf states don't want a refugee crisis (from Iran). There's also the potshots Iran is taking, but those are so few at this point they're getting intercepted. There are basically a few possible outcomes at present.
1. Iran collapses quickly due to having their power plants and bridges bombed
2. Iran collapses slowly due to the blockade
3. Iran cuts a deal
Outcome 1 and 2 is undesirable for those in the region, and perhaps Europe as well.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at August 03, 2026 01:56 PM (okun6)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 01:56 PM (0sNs1)
Is anyone taking anything he days seriously ?;
Ace is now down to comparing Trump to a comedy
Oil prices are undergoing wild daily swings someone could make millions of they only knew what was going to happen.
Posted by: Paul at August 03, 2026 01:57 PM (cXME7)
Possibly not having to deal with hundreds of thousands if not millions of refugees.
I don't know why the "bomb Iran back to the stone age" supporters refuse to that Iran is country of over 90 million people. If we blow it to shit who is going to help feed and house those people? If we take out their infrastructure does anyone think they will just stay there and starve?
We always get stuck cleaning up after these decapitation wars. We've been living with the Colin Powell doctrine for decades. Pretending there is no cost from an all out war is a convenient position for a debate but it's not reality. I'm in the camp that doesn't want a forever occupation after the war.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 01:58 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (2ocoG)
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Except not as embarrassing.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:29 PM
Easy for you to say.
Posted by: Neon-green Dildo, lying on a WNBA court floor, alone and abandoned at August 03, 2026 01:59 PM (0sNs1)
Dead ender Dems writing in Platner would be *chef's kiss*.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:59 PM (2ocoG)
Dead ender Dems writing in Platner would be *chef's kiss*.
Platner will come!
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:59 PM (Riz8t)
What should we target that we haven't already?
What ordnance should we use?
Should we go nuclear?
If that doesn't get them to capitulate, then what?
Only way to come close to guaranteeing their nuclear program is neutralized (the whole point of this war) is to put excavators and inspectors on the ground, all over their country, forever.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 02:00 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Out here in kalifornia with gas at $2.50+ per gallon more, it is the state and local government giving us the green dildo of taxes that is gouging us here. And that green 12 incher is not lubed but is covered in 60 grit.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 03, 2026 02:00 PM (xvV+O)
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LOL, since when do arabs worry about refugees ?? Are any of them an enlightened democracy ? NO! They are all little kingdoms and with despotic rulers who will shoot anything coming across their precious borders.
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 02:01 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 02:01 PM (IMeI4)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 03, 2026 02:01 PM (qFwJc)
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 01:54 PM (oqH4h)
You are completely correct. It is obvious to any sane person that there is not going to be any large ground invasion. It is also unacceptable to just tuck tail and run, as Biden did in Afghanistan. So whatever remains, after those two choices are eliminated, is what must be done, no matter how unsavory.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 02:01 PM (/R3g/)
Not our problem.
Not our responsibility to feed house or support Iranians. Saudi Arabia has a ton of money. They can figure it out.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 02:01 PM (vXnb8)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 02:01 PM (W90Ou)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at August 03, 2026 02:00 PM
Kalifornians like it rough. This is known.
Posted by: Neon-green Dildo, lying on a WNBA court floor, alone and abandoned at August 03, 2026 02:02 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:02 PM (BFvh9)
The document was only removed on about March 26, 2023. During the entire intervening time, the plan survived on the CDC’s public site with little to no public notice or controversy.
It was called “Interim Operational Considerations for Implementing the Shielding Approach to Prevent COVID-19 Infections in Humanitarian Settings.”
Big Government Death Camp was already Trademarked by the Norks and Iran.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 02:03 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:45 PM (2ocoG)
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The eldritch abominations in Massachusetts are even worse!
Posted by: H. P. L. at August 03, 2026 02:03 PM (FZ29D)
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LOL, since when do arabs worry about refugees ?? Are any of them an enlightened democracy ? NO! They are all little kingdoms and with despotic rulers who will shoot anything coming across their precious borders.
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 02:01 PM (g47mK)
A number of them have palestinians already to deal with. The wave could be well in the millions. They would naturally direct as much as possible to Europe like they did during the collapse of Syria/rise of ISIS but it would definitely effect them.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at August 03, 2026 02:03 PM (okun6)
Not our responsibility to feed house or support Iranians. Saudi Arabia has a ton of money. They can figure it out."
*stands and applauds*
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 02:03 PM (XuXeR)
Dead ender Dems writing in Platner would be *chef's kiss*.
Platner will come!
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 01:59 PM (Riz8t)
You can look around Maine and there's not a sign of hypocrisy. Nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see. On Election night, the Great Platner rises out of his pumpkin patch and flies through the air with his bag of toys for all the children!
Posted by: Linus at August 03, 2026 02:04 PM (wVcYX)
I think Iran war garbage pays better from whatever took over from USAID. Laurene Jobs? Neville Singham? Mark Cuban? Who knows.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:04 PM (2ocoG)
I don't know why the "bomb Iran back to the stone age" supporters refuse to that Iran is country of over 90 million people. If we blow it to shit who is going to help feed and house those people? If we take out their infrastructure does anyone think they will just stay there and starve?”
And the obvious answer is “I dont care.” There are over a billion Muslims in the world, let them figure out what to do about starving Muslims. Not our monkeys, not our circus.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 02:04 PM (/R3g/)
agree and honestly I take it to mean things are actually going much better than we think
I don't see Iran as a continuing concern, as it were. it will forthwith be a basket case, and have to be fully supported by China or Russia or whoever.
sometimes something is SO SHITTASTIC that it's hard to even tell when it's destroyed. That's Iran.
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 02:04 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 02:04 PM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: DaveA at August 03, 2026 02:05 PM (FhXTo)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 02:05 PM (IMeI4)
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at August 03, 2026 02:05 PM (n37A8)
that's interesting.
because New England is supposedly totally loony liberal
which I ... and I go there a lot ... haven't noticed other than CT and MA.
Maine is definitely weird tho lol. (my husband is a Mainer)
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 02:06 PM (j+aD2)
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"I did not have sexual relations with that woman." ibid
Posted by: clarence at August 03, 2026 02:06 PM (oB8bm)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 02:01 PM (W90Ou)
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These threads are the most glaringly obvious low-hanging fruit for the trolls to try and spread FUD about the administration.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 02:06 PM (oqH4h)
Our own Declaration of Independence is clear that it is the Right and DUTY of a people to change their government if it is not doing what they want and need.
So, based on that, if the Iranian people wish to live like 6th Century Warlords? Let them.
I know that 10's of thousands of them have already died in protests... a story our own Media wishes to ignore... so why are we not ARMING them?
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 03, 2026 02:06 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at August 03, 2026 02:06 PM (Q/FnY)
I've seen speculation about attaching a small nuke to a small drone and getting it inside the mountain, but I don't know the details of how or if that could work.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:07 PM (2ocoG)
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That's what one would call a "spotty record".
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:07 PM (ZWBDi)
And, I remember when Trump was never going to bomb them. Then he bombed them for 6 weeks. Then Trump was so eager for a deal that he'd sign anything, and the MOU came along and Iran got nothing from it. And then most of what Iran had purchased to get imported never made it to port when the MOU got torn up and Iran got paid nothing.
And then Trump would never bomb them again, and then he bombed them for 11 days.
Every stage of this is just degrading Iran.
All they can do now is write PR about things that aren't happening in the strait while everyone ignores them.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
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* fistbump *
Posted by: NALNAMSAM at August 03, 2026 02:08 PM (VkY89)
Who do you think we are fighting in Iraq? Iranian militias. Used to see Iranians all the time in the UAE doing business. They make up between 5 - 8% of the population in the UAE.
At the start of this war there were a lot of people here advocating for freeing the Iranian people from the mullahs and IRGC. The ones that haven't been murdered are still there. And if you think the left is bitching about the price of oil imagine the bitching they will do about a humanitarian crisis in Iran.
Trump has been saying all along he wants to leave as much of the economy intact for the benefit of the people after the war. He's not stupid, he just has a different outcome in mind and way to accomplish than others. Whether it will work remains to be seen but the idea that he's afraid of the IRGC is dumb.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 02:10 PM (viF8m)
I've seen speculation about attaching a small nuke to a small drone and getting it inside the mountain, but I don't know the details of how or if that could work.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:07 PM (2ocoG)
Sounds like a job for Mobile Infantry.
Posted by: Rico's Roughnecks - Everyone Fights, Nobody Quits, at August 03, 2026 02:10 PM (wVcYX)
They would naturally direct as much as possible to Europe like they did during the collapse of Syria/rise of ISIS but it would definitely effect them.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
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I'm trying to visualize this. Shiite-on-Sunni action in the streets of Europe? Maybe not, considering some number of Iranians are actually not hard liners.
I also get the impression Iranians are actually willing to work -- but then, that's my impression from the ones I've known in America, who were escapees of some sort. Bahai, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Christian.
Well, we got a lot of Japanese gardeners after WWII, maybe we can get some Iranian weather girls, accountants, whatevers.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 03, 2026 02:11 PM (mmrXZ)
that's interesting.
Yes, and not unheard of there. Though their version is hardly conservative. BUT Vermont natives tend to be conservative. It’s the influx of what they lovingly refer to as “flatlanders” that make Vermont so insane. Vermont has very, very poor people next to wealthy. It’s a weird place.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 02:11 PM (Dd38x)
hines ok ting machine to destroy the liner of the reflecting pool
Posted by: Paul at August 03, 2026 02:12 PM (44Cah)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 03, 2026 02:13 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:13 PM (BFvh9)
@EricLDaugh
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Somebody said you did it too fast. I secured the border in 30 days! Somebody said you should have taken a year and a half or two years completed, because everyone forgets!
"Even my speech writers, they say, sir, nobody wants to hear about the border anymore. You've done it!"
"It's an incredible job you've done. But nobody wants to hear about it. And I should have taken a couple of years to do it."
"And actually, the public has about a two-year, people do. They have a two-year memory for certain things."
"I may have gotten elected. I certainly partially own the border. And because we did such a great job, it was a long time ago."
"I did it twice. I did it in 2016 when it was bad. But I did it this last time when it was really bad."
https://tinyurl.com/yc4up3vp
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 02:14 PM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Joe Mama at August 03, 2026 02:14 PM (TezPK)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 02:11 PM (Dd38x)
I had some weird dreams about Vermont.
Posted by: Bob Newhart at August 03, 2026 02:14 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:55 PM
Today typos, tomorrow kale?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 03, 2026 02:15 PM (0sNs1)
Poorly designed mountains that fail nuke testing are refurbished and sold in the hillock and mounds aftermarket.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 02:15 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:15 PM (ZWBDi)
Same thing about Ukraine news.
Both wars will eventually end, and we can examine the results then.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (iFTx/)
I have gradually resigned myself to the realization that we will probably never know.
Different people are different, none of those countries are run by Germans, and even their internal confidential documents are likely full of risible self-lies. It would take archeologists and forensic scientists examining the physical evidence in the wild to determine what happened -- and every college-credentialed field is so corrupted by Critical Theory that they will see whatever they are told to see by their doctrinaire loathing of Christians, European Whites, and Western Civ in general.
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 02:15 PM (Sy6m/)
In my experience, legal immigrants to America come here willing to work, regardless of where they're from. That includes Africans, Iranians, Europeans, Russians, you name it.
Not so much the illegals.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:15 PM (2ocoG)
That is Mullah Language. That is what they do. That is how they talk. Our whole lifetime.
I wonder if that is part of what he's doing. Speaking their language.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:17 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Lex at August 03, 2026 02:18 PM (+ScOG)
Posted by: Piper
Ian is a shit.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 03, 2026 02:13 PM (NnhvP)
Not so much the illegals.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:15 PM (2ocoG)
I don't know why this sequence makes me laugh so hard.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 02:18 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:18 PM (BFvh9)
Rhodesia was strangled for far, far less. Where the fuck is the UN?
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 03, 2026 01:28 PM (K6DGR)
well, it isn't choked off for one thing. Except to Iranian Tankers.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 03, 2026 02:18 PM (uhVAy)
Trump DOES NOT want to hurt more innocent people than is absolutely necessary. He doesn't want to bomb the people of Iran. He has said this repeatedly.
He is being patient because right now more innocents would be harmed by our response than would be harmed by the status quo. He's got some time to work with because we've severely set back their nuclear, military and leadership capabilities. As soon as that calculus changes, watch out!
I for one will be interested to see if I'm right.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 03, 2026 02:18 PM (OlzlW)
Posted by: jacksonunit at August 03, 2026 02:19 PM (86C1Z)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (amcLV)
Not me.
Posted by: Spartacus at August 03, 2026 02:19 PM (We5PL)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:19 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 02:18 PM (BFvh9)
Hey, I know those guys. They're fags!
Posted by: Spicoli at August 03, 2026 02:20 PM (wVcYX)
Not even that. A2/AD is a thing.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 02:20 PM (J4Dwc)
Things were reportedly already pretty bad in Iran before the attacks. Extremely high unemployment, and a severe water shortage caused by gross mismanagement combined with a drought. And, both caused by the theocratic/thieving government.They steal, and otherwise don't know or care about running the economy into the I wonder how close to the edge of survival average people are now.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at August 03, 2026 02:20 PM (VWtfl)
ALREADY the message on DSA is changing. For 10 weeks it was "they are so extreme". This weekend one of the press shows was interviewing Manchin and told him "they have some good ideas".
Like... when did THAT happen? When was it decided that 'no matter what they call themselves they have some good ideas'?
They were SO EXTREME five minutes ago!! This may be moving faster than I projected.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:21 PM (ZWBDi)
Who the heck is Trump talking to?
Seems like musical chairs but with no interpreters, music or chairs.
I will watch Tousi later and maybe he knows what's going on.
Bizarre.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 02:21 PM (hzuYO)
I'm still in a small amount of awe at the sheer amount of paperwork that was involved in the Holocaust. The banality of evil indeed.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 02:21 PM (2ocoG)
Possibly. But they would still be stuck with a failed state on their border. And we all know what happens with failed states in the Middle East, we have many examples.
Trump is obviously trying a different way than has been done in the past using much more economic pain and fewer troops on the ground, like 0 other than I'm sure a handful of special forces types. If you want an all out invasion Trump is not your guy. He's been running against that for years. If it eventually comes to that then so be it but why not give a different approach a chance before throwing in the towel?
Iran is barely a blip on my life on a daily basis. A bit higher on gas prices for a short period is not too much of a sacrifice for me to be rid of the mullahs after 50 years.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (enNUy)
We should've trounced Vietnam but we didn't. We should have trounced Afghanistan, but we didn't.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (bX16E)
Posted by: Sid at August 03, 2026 02:23 PM (Elsjd)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 02:22 PM (viF8m)
Bingo.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 02:24 PM (hzuYO)
Trump DOES NOT want to hurt more innocent people than is absolutely necessary. He doesn't want to bomb the people of Iran. He has said this repeatedly.
[ . . .]
I for one will be interested to see if I'm right.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 03, 2026 02:18 PM (OlzlW)
There is another reason: Iran is a financial crime scene. All the info on funding ISIS, Hezb', the money laundering from Afghanistan, Iraq, black market oil sales and US "protest" groups go through somewhere, and the Iranians had lots of capital due to Obama' pallets of unmarked cash for seed money.
There is been exposed a large shadow banking system, and all those records show who got paid, who paid, and where the money was sent.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 02:25 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug
For some of them, if Iran isn't scary their US aid goes down. Such as it is.
And a docile Iran might look out at who in the past supported said regime.
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at August 03, 2026 02:25 PM (ItWcy)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (Ia/+0)
That is Mullah Language. That is what they do. That is how they talk. Our whole lifetime.
I wonder if that is part of what he's doing. Speaking their language.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:17 PM (ZWBDi)
I'm certain of it. You're not going to 'trick' anyone by claiming they said something they never said, but the mullahs do it all the time, trying to present our capitulation to their demands as a fait accompli. Trump is literally just mirroring their behavior.
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ALREADY the message on DSA is changing. For 10 weeks it was "they are so extreme". This weekend one of the press shows was interviewing Manchin and told him "they have some good ideas".
Like... when did THAT happen? When was it decided that 'no matter what they call themselves they have some good ideas'?
They were SO EXTREME five minutes ago!! This may be moving faster than I projected.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 02:21 PM (ZWBDi)
Manchin? JOE Manchin? "Reasonable Bipartisan" Joe, "Too Moderate For Presidential Primaries" Joe Manchin? THAT Manchin is already praising their wacky socialist ideas?
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 02:26 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: My Two Bits at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (qUkBO)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 02:25 PM (rbvCR
I assume the beneficiaries are the Marxist revolutionaries and Deep State operatives and corrupt politicians. Is Trump leveraging this to make progress on various goals, some of which are unrelated to Iran?
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 03, 2026 02:31 PM (OlzlW)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 02:34 PM (+gA9j)
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at August 03, 2026 02:35 PM (y2f7I)
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at August 03, 2026 02:35 PM (y2f7I)
SURE THING
Posted by: MAC V SOG at August 03, 2026 02:39 PM (P4Pk9)
Much ado about nothing.
Iran knows what we are doing. Trump and the USA know what Iran is doing. It's all a play. Iran wants to delay to the midterms. Trump wants to demonstrate how Iran doesn't want peace and never has. It provides him global support to bomb the hell out of the next parts we want to bomb - increasingly all around the strait - wiping out Iran's capability for mischief there.
It's theater, and nothing more.
Posted by: Black JEM at August 03, 2026 02:40 PM (7/DDO)
That will still likely not get the IRGC to negotiate in good faith, but it will set an environment that may get them to decamp to Russia or China sooner rather than later.
Posted by: Sam at August 03, 2026 02:48 PM (7jMef)
Posted by: My Two Bits at August 03, 2026 02:27 PM (qUkBO
Ditto x 1000
Posted by: Beyond Norman Parameters at August 03, 2026 03:48 PM (FCPbW)
1) Trump does not know how Iranians negotiate. They are stringing him along and he does not get it, or
2) US military operations are hamstrung by the lack of weapon inventories.
From what I have read, Trump tends to negotiate with little bluster when the partner is seriously engaged. When he determines that they are not serious, or they disrespect him, he goes "scorched earth". I think he has paid enough attention to Iranian negotiations to know that they are not serious, and they are stringing him along. I think that Trump is a smarter negotiator than possibility one.
Possibility two says that Trump wants to go "scorched earth", but our ammunition stockpiles are depleted and that limits the duration of operations. The United States is unable to sustain a bombing campaign. We do not have enough missile and drone interceptors for defense, and we may be short of precision munitions for infrastructure strikes.
I think he would do better to say nothing and turn the bombing on and off as available weaponry permits. Right now, his messages that Iran is not negotiating in good faith merely serve to warn the Iranians that a new round of strikes is coming.
Posted by: Marathons are hard for sprinters at August 03, 2026 05:10 PM (LAJY1)
TRUMP IS THE SAME SORT OF WAR PRESIDENT AS TRUMAN, JOHNSON, CARTER, BUSH 2, OBAMA, BIDEN AND PUTIN…. LOUSY!!!!
HE WANTS PEACE TOO MUCH.
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Posted by: yxdowee at August 04, 2026 02:31 AM (kUpT5)
Politico: NJ Democrat Officials Anonymously Admit Far More Illegals Are Registered to Vote Than the Governor "Mikie" Is Admitting; Some Think the Real Number Exceeds Trump's Estimate of 35,000
The cleanest elections in the world, at least when Democrats win.
When they lose, Russia hacked the election.So they have literally no checking of citizenship at all. At best, they check to see if you have a social security number, but illegals can apply for and get those, too.
In May, a bipartisan duo of New Jersey state senators introduced a simple piece of legislation that got little public attention. It would add one sentence to the state's automatic voter registration law to make sure someone who indicates they aren't a U.S. citizen won't be prompted to register to vote. The bill turned out to be extremely prescient. That's because Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill disclosed last week that a "software error" at the Motor Vehicles Commission led to roughly 6,600 noncitizens getting added to the state's voter rolls. About 400 of them voted, she said. Her disclosure set off a political uproar that's resonated well beyond New Jersey, feeding into the Trump administration's push for voter restrictions and setting up a legal battle with the Department of Justice. But it also exposed an open secret about New Jersey's so-called motor voter law that officials and political operatives have known for years: There's little to stop noncitizens from registering to vote if they want to, or even by mistake. And election officials and campaign consultants from both parties believe that the number of noncitizens being added to the voter rolls is significantly higher than the 6,600 Sherrill cited -- because the state has been automatically registering drivers since 2018, and her figure covers only June 2023 to June 2024. "It's the honor system," said Hunterdon County Board of Elections Administrator Beth Thompson, who also leads the New Jersey Association of Election Officials. It's unclear how many noncitizens have registered to vote in New Jersey beyond the one-year period Sherrill cited. The Trump administration gave a preliminary estimate of around 35,000. While New Jersey political insiders don't know if that's true, they're almost certain it's more than 6,600. Some speculated it could be slightly more. Others said it could be even above the Trump administration's estimates. But Democrats and Republicans alike agreed that the statewide voter database is a mess, and that noncitizen registrants are just one category of people who shouldn't be on it, like people who left New Jersey without notifying election officials and whose names linger until periodic clean ups of the voter rolls.
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Thompson, the elections administrator, said county elections officials check each registration against a state database using Social Security numbers or driver's license numbers to confirm their identity, and that the information doesn't belong to people who have died. But noncitizens can obtain both forms of identification. "It does not validate any kind of citizenship," Thompson said.
Officials admit they have no idea how many illegals are enrolled to vote -- but they're totally sure it's not a problem and never effects any elections, not a single bingle one. Hello! Here we go again, as a gay robot once said.
... But the existence of the bill, which has yet to advance in the full Senate or Assembly, suggests lawmakers were at least somewhat aware of the system's flaws. (A new law passed during the lame duck legislative session did something similar to Beach and Corrado's bill, but only for those applying for REAL IDs).
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 12:15 PM (bFu5X)
The county has trouble at times getting a decent jury together for that very reason
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:15 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 12:16 PM (bFu5X)
Off by at least one zero...
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 12:17 PM (cGjQu)
__
Or, as Ronaldus Magnus once said, "There you go again."
Posted by: Frasier Crane at August 03, 2026 12:17 PM (bNf8H)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 12:17 PM (xJpaU)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 12:18 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Kama Lama Harangue at August 03, 2026 12:18 PM (xdU4O)
Posted by: illiniwek at August 03, 2026 12:18 PM (vbXSk)
it SUCKS
going back in for another meeting at our useless local SSA office to try to cull some more fakers
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 12:18 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: DanMan at August 03, 2026 12:19 PM (8uzBS)
The democrats fight way too hard to prevent people from checking the voting databases for it to be any other way.
(See also: number of dead people who have never missed an election since they died.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 12:19 PM (N1DT3)
we knew that back then! it was obvious
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 12:19 PM (j+aD2)
Sure they do. They don't want YOU to know.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 12:19 PM (xJpaU)
Let's institute an "honor system" to buy guns, then. I pinky swear I'm not a felon.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 12:19 PM (Riz8t)
Hey Orchid how did the weekend "activities" go and how are you doing and sleeping now
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:20 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:14 PM
On our own, as Whitesnake added.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 12:20 PM (bFu5X)
If you want to purchase food from one of communist Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s government-run supermarkets, you must… present some form of ID.
And not just any ID… government ID.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 12:20 PM (Cqx++)
Both me and Mrs have had that problem, and, according to the various websites, we've both donated to Dims.
Amazing, huh?
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 12:21 PM (cGjQu)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 12:22 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 12:22 PM (cGjQu)
Posted by: Any better, I'd be twins at August 03, 2026 12:22 PM (2CeDH)
it SUCKS
going back in for another meeting at our useless local SSA office to try to cull some more fakers
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 12:18 PM
Best of luck to you. That happened to a friend who wanted to open a bank account. She finally got it straightened out. Before she could get to the bank, another illegal alien used it to open a bank account.
Posted by: huerfano at August 03, 2026 12:22 PM (VJX5o)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:14 PM
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Just wait until the gay robots get the vote...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 12:22 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: midday Monday pedant at August 03, 2026 12:22 PM (wBRco)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:23 PM (ZWBDi)
So when are we at the "Yes it's happening and it's a good thing" phase?
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 12:23 PM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:14 PM
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Has Geoff said that? Hmm. Learn something new everyday.
Posted by: Turn 2 at August 03, 2026 12:23 PM (Y2/Vj)
Then (Now): Well, ok, our system isn't perfect but its not enough to affect election outcomes
Soon: Ok, so millions of non-citizens voted and its a GOOD THING they did!
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 12:23 PM (sKqQm)
sad and yet it was great seeing people
Im a little freaked out still tbh
I posted earlier these were peers (in age) who passed quite quickly and dramatically from various cancers (two were lymphoma, one was glio..something brain, the other was breast that metastasized dramatically after years of remission).
I mention a lot that my family and friends are VERY liberal. they all are very mRNA positive - really into getting every booster
so it's scary. I feel like things are popping up NOW for people who seemingly made it thru the mRNA shots ok. it's worrying me a lot.
hoping my autoimmune problem (and subsequent use of IVM and other treatments) will preclude a turbo cancer. but you never know.
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 12:24 PM (j+aD2)
Gimme a break. I'm will to bet there are less than a million, but, does it matter? We can't prove that a single person registered and voted legally and/or was counted properly.
Posted by: t-bird at August 03, 2026 12:24 PM (DZ6nv)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 12:25 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 12:25 PM (2ocoG)
Us: Here are some illegals that voted.
The Left: That's not proof of widespread electoral fraud.
Us: We need the SAVE act.
Republican Congresscritters: LOL, no.
Posted by: bonhomme at August 03, 2026 12:25 PM (mkw2N)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:25 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 12:25 PM (NySpJ)
Voter fraud is rare and inconsequential!!
Anyone who wants to inspect our voter roles is a racist!
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 12:25 PM (Jl/ju)
Had to get awY from building to get site up
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 12:26 PM (HVMwt)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 12:26 PM (2ap+5)
I said it when I first heard Mikie was admitting to 6,000, multiply it by 10x.
That's probably an underestimate
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 12:26 PM (BFvh9)
I suspect if you were to check official FEC lists and ask the people listed did you donate money to Act Blue/Candidate X less then 50% would say yes...
I mean when I've gone through the numbers you see endless lists of people donating small amounts at random time intervals.
So it isn't based on when they get paid (monthly/weekly/biweekly), and its not believable they get a windfall and donate...$7 a year out from the election
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 12:26 PM (sKqQm)
These people over in Oregon and Washington need to get their shit together. All this smoke is ruining my riding season.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:26 PM (zGzrB)
I will do my best to draw your attention to the melody as this next year or so gets going, but you should already recognize the tune.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:26 PM (ZWBDi)
Wow. Houston, we have a problem.
Posted by: WisRich at August 03, 2026 12:27 PM (G0vdT)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 12:28 PM (xJpaU)
I'm enjoying the two step of:
You hate socialism huh? Don't you like roads and libraries?
and
No we can't forum a commune you idiots it is only socialism when the government owns ALL the means of production
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 12:28 PM (sKqQm)
I've posted similar about my family... *sigh*
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 12:28 PM (l8URK)
Posted by: TitanTom at August 03, 2026 12:28 PM (FRJQ/)
Unauthorized Indian immigrants mostly live in California, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Illinois. (A fair amount now in PA, MD.)
While most Indian foreign-born residents are documented, about 12% to 21% of the total Indian-born population in the U.S. lacks legal status, often due to visa overstays or unlawful border entries (over many years.)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:29 PM (NFX2v)
I wonder if we will ever truly understand how much damage that one man did to our country.
Posted by: 29Victor at August 03, 2026 12:29 PM (0MjtC)
Posted by: bonhomme at August 03, 2026 12:29 PM (mkw2N)
yep they are emigrating to Canada and sneaking in thru the northern border en masse
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 12:29 PM (j+aD2)
The courts will end it I'm sure, but force the left/FNM to argue the Republicans want to kill millions of brown people then realize what they just said...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 12:29 PM (sKqQm)
Do Not Redeem, Saar!
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:29 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 12:29 PM (l8URK)
Judge Zahid Quraishi has had an amazing career, and is definitely someone to watch. NYC born, Jersey raised, Rutgers graduate. He's one of us and I think we can trust him
Most corrupt president ever. Its the most anti-American shit ever coming after this data. Get wrecked maga or anyone who is not completely against the republican party at this point.
The party of “big government = bad”, ladies and gentlemen. If Republicans didn’t have double standards, they’d have no standards at all.
Trump is now 0 for 18 in court trying to get state voter data. How are these not frivolous and sanctionable? Why are lawyers so complacent about this sort of bad behavior reducing the value of your profession. These fucks are making ALL lawyers look like shit.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 03, 2026 12:30 PM (/y3Vc)
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at August 03, 2026 12:30 PM (1VZmA)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 12:30 PM (FtULh)
If they weren't doing that, there'd be nothing to discuss about voter registration.
Posted by: Crusader at August 03, 2026 12:30 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: t-bird at August 03, 2026 12:30 PM (DZ6nv)
"Citizens of New Jersey" was a nice line.
A perfectly Confederate line.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 12:31 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 12:31 PM (HVMwt)
Posted by: Boromir at August 03, 2026 12:31 PM (xdU4O)
The guy's name means related to Muhammed's ruling tribe. Its like a German choosing a last name of Ubermench or Aryan
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 12:31 PM (sKqQm)
Same asswipe Murderer/Rapist who gave us Chain Migration. (Hart-Celler Act, I think?)
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:31 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 12:32 PM (Jl/ju)
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 12:32 PM (l8URK)
Posted by: EzE at August 03, 2026 12:32 PM (pxzPN)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (xJpaU)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (L8DX7)
The courts: The Trump administration has no right to review the voting rights of NJ, I mean can you believe he thinks NJ has been getting thousands of non-citizens vote?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (sKqQm)
This is exactly what I meant by election rigging has contributed hugely to the power of leftist women.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (viF8m)
Winners get the prize.
http://tiny.cc/5ov7101
Posted by: bonhomme at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (mkw2N)
There's a reason Drmocrats need criminals to vote. They have nothing to offer the law abiding.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (uagKu)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 12:34 PM (sKqQm)
In California, the motor-voter thing and other avenues as well have allowed illegals to register to vote for DECADES. No one bothers to complain or even point it out any more, it's so entrenched.
But it's actually irrelevant, because in a of of cities and areas of California, they don't check your ID when you go to vote in person, so anyone can vote anyway, whether or not you are registered. Just walk up to the check-in table, say, "My name is...Smith. Yeah, that's the ticket, Smith."
"You mean Bob Smith? Or Bill Smith?"
"Bob Smith, sure, why not."
"Here's your ballot, sir!"
Standard procedure in California.
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 12:34 PM (Av6i5)
And, of course, this revelation won't trigger a reconsideration.
Because Trump is a racist and only wants to see the voting rolls because he is a racist and only a racist would want to limit voting to citizens.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 12:35 PM (3cUTc)
Of course vtgst means Dems will have to vote three times in Philly but it's a good sign
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 12:35 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 12:35 PM (n5tGW)
>>No KiNgS! or something
What they fail to mention is many of these victories get tossed on appeal.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 12:35 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 12:35 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Jaimo at August 03, 2026 12:36 PM (2noDb)
What they fail to mention is many of these victories get tossed on appeal.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 12:35 PM (viF8m)
But after months...
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 12:36 PM (FtULh)
The virus and the shot will affect everyone differently. And I think there are ill effects from both.
I'm so sorry for what you are going through. I think since we have no way of knowing anything, you have to push it aside day by day. I would have those worries too.
That said, we always want to connect dots or create a story put of things - but the truth is although you have suspicions you don't KNOW if the same story ties all of these cases together.
I have occasionally found myself with an intense fear, sometimes health related and sometimes from an actual symptom, that turns out to be nothing. Like... I have Crohns and sometimes every little thing (or multiple things) can seem like proof I'm headed toward a big flare. It hasn't been that... and honestly the first really big flare I had, I had no warning at all.
Bottom line? One thing you know for *certain* is worry is NOT going to be a net positive for your health or your autoimmune thing, right? So try not to feed it. I know it's easier said than done.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:36 PM (ZWBDi)
I think the number probably is near 350,000 when you add 'em all up
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 03, 2026 12:36 PM (VyBeY)
An illegal stole my credit card number. Which ticks me off as I need it and am having to use my dude's til one is mailed to me by Pony Express.
I am sure it was an illegal as who else would spend $40 on Domino's Pizza in LA? Capital One knew it was not me, as I have standards.
I don't give credit for random hobos figuring out my number. I check every online site for security before I order anything and this still happened. Maybe a ghey Russian/Chinese computer hacker's trans black homo escort had a craving for stuffed cheesy bread and could not wait.
It was denied, to their shame. I only wish this did not result in instant wood chipper.
I'm all for us voting with blue dye on our finger like they did in Iraq if that would help an honest election.
Is the worthless Commie Congress on "recess" to avoid voting on the SAVE Act?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 12:36 PM (hzuYO)
That and DOJ Civil Rights Division sending election monitors. They've already announced monitors across more than a dozen jurisdictions just for primary voting.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:36 PM (bzPaY)
Senator Ted Kennedy championed the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which abolished national-origin quotas & eventually allowed many more immigrants from India and other Asian nations to enter the United States.
The new law replaced quotas with a system focused on family unification and job skills. Over the next few decades, this allowed hundreds of thousands of people from India—including many doctors, engineers, and tech workers—to move to America.
John F. Kennedy’s student airlift was a 1960 educational program that brought hundreds of East African students to North America. (NY Mayor's dad, for one.)
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation provided crucial funding for the African American Students Foundation (AASF) to finance travel for East African students, notably supporting future leaders like Wangari Maathai and Barack Obama Sr.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:37 PM (NFX2v)
Of course the 6600 number understates things. Also the intent. It was time limited and also category limited. It only counts those who self-identified as non-citizens but also got registered to vote. Those who falsely identified as citizens are not in the count.
Posted by: blaster at August 03, 2026 12:38 PM (amP31)
Any state still found in violation six months after federal government notification will be reverted to territorial status.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:38 PM (yJpcc)
>Odd. I've never had to notify election officials that I've left the state. I just re-register in a new state. If the bureaucrats are too busy drinking energy drinks to stay on top of this shit they should be terminated.
They bust my balls in a new state more about licenses, registration, insurance, photo ID, voter registration, how hard could this be?
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 12:38 PM (ixEhJ)
Nobody should have ever thought corrupt leftists who have spent decades rigging elections would just give up because Trump won. They will fight until the end so we have to as well.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 12:39 PM (viF8m)
Trump probably had Dan Scavino buy it off a Chinese website for $20. Do they really think the Party of Crap Servers and Shoddy Data Security have any secrets?
Posted by: t-bird at August 03, 2026 12:39 PM (DZ6nv)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
The problem with this is that drivers licenses are used for legal identification, and the issuance thereof assumes that you are a citizen or other wise allowed to get a government ID
I think the solution here is a Japanese one.
Make a separate category of license for foreigners. One that identifies them as a citizen of another country, not a citizen of the US, who has been deemed competent to drive on US roads. This category doe not get entered into the voter rolls.
If you want extra hilarity, you make a third category - official identification for illegal aliens. Because the "real" problem is that they don't have official papers, right?
That way you can certify that this illegal alien is competent to drive on US roads while properly identifying his actual legal status. This category also does not get on the voter rolls. And is easy to pick out when it does.
Posted by: Internet at August 03, 2026 12:39 PM (vJrRc)
Uh, Ace?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 12:39 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Smell the Glove
The eye was on Philly so, mostly, the collars counties have taken over.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (vJrRc)
However, these illegal aliens on voter rolls probably did vote in large enough numbers to swing elections. Not necessarily the presidential election at the state level, but down ballot city council elections? City councils that do performative dances about climate change instead of fixing potholes? City councils that forbid 287g agreements with DHS?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (bzPaY)
Winners get the prize.
http://tiny.cc/5ov7101
Posted by: bonhomme at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (mkw2N)
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You can pick 5 rando dudes on any street basketball court and they will beat the 5 best WNBA players. Not joking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (AYtUI)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:41 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:41 PM (OoFl2)
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Sid and Paul.
They're jokes, right?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:41 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (AYtUI)
We had that here in NorCal last week.. Had to stay in most of the day
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 12:41 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: redchief at August 03, 2026 12:42 PM (oLflv)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:43 PM (NFX2v)
We got like a 24 hour window where the air was clean enough to see some clouds.
Got a 45 mile ride in, yesterday. Then it smoked up again.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:43 PM (zGzrB)
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So that's 6000 illegally registered in 1 year!?
So it's possible Trump's claim of 250,000 non-citizens registered in 3 or 4 states is a yearly number?
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at August 03, 2026 12:43 PM (DbmIv)
1) There are just over 1 million people in NJ who are not citizens
2) the Motor Voter Act lets anyone automatically register to vote when getting their license
3) the box to check for citizenship is not emphasized (if it appears at all on the NJ MVA registration)
4) and besides no one checks if non-citizens have registered
BUT:
Only--only--6,600 non-citizens registered to vote.
yes, the admitted number is off by at least a zero, likely two zeros.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 12:43 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 12:44 PM (xJpaU)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 12:44 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:38 PM (yJpcc)
NJ was never a territory. One of the original 13 colonies. So, NYAH!
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at August 03, 2026 12:44 PM (hmYU4)
Uh, Ace?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 12:39 PM (dK+Kv)
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Are we sure it's Ace? Maybe that was CBD's recent secret mission...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 12:44 PM (FZ29D)
That's a big reason why Democraps fight to the death to keep any illegal -- not matter how criminal or undesirable -- from being deported. That's a vote for them. They will murder their grandmother for votes.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:41 PM (OoFl2)
You would need someone funny to tell you a joke, right?
{{Pipes}}
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (AYtUI)
AQI of 250+ the other night here as Spokane burned.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (dK+Kv)
Winners get the prize.
http://tiny.cc/5ov7101
Posted by: bonhomme at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (mkw2N)
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You can pick 5 rando dudes on any street basketball court and they will beat the 5 best WNBA players. Not joking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (iFTx/)
The only WNBA "action" I've ever watched is that lowlight video of the recent "All-Star" game - if that's in any way indicative of the standard of play, this seems pretty accurate.
Posted by: far cry at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (wBRco)
Woke astronomer warns lunar colonizers that moon is part of “indigenous sky country”
https://tinyurl.com/z75xctuf
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (n5tGW)
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Posted by: bonhomme at August 03, 2026 12:33 PM (mkw2N)
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You can pick 5 rando dudes on any street basketball court and they will beat the 5 best WNBA players. Not joking.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (iFTx/)
It is now known that Bobby Riggs threw his tennis match to Billie Jean King. Just sayin'.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (skR0U)
Uh, Ace?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 12:39 PM (dK+Kv)
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It was the shelving wasn't it.
Posted by: WisRich at August 03, 2026 12:46 PM (G0vdT)
Bushido? Internment camps? Comfort women?
Honestly, I like where your head is at. But I think rock-ribbed republicans aren't there yet. They're still convinced they're going to make voting in blue urban enclaves an honest affair.
Posted by: zombie tojo at August 03, 2026 12:46 PM (F7MYc)
Is Graham Platner still around? Betcha he'd totally dominate that gaybot! But not in a gay way.
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 03, 2026 12:46 PM (GMWTj)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 03, 2026 12:46 PM (AYtUI)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 03, 2026 12:47 PM (skR0U)
Woke astronomer warns lunar colonizers that moon is part of “indigenous sky country”
Americans were the first people on the moon, so by the rules the left likes to argue for we are its indigenous people
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 12:47 PM (sKqQm)
Just get these people the fuck out of here. Problem solved.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 12:44 PM (xJpaU)
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DHS has forcibly deported 1.4 million people in the last 12 months (not the full breadth of Trump 2.0, just the last 12 months).
The studied ratio of self-deportations to forced-deportations ranges from 3:1 to 6:1. (You remove a portion of a populace, others follow for assorted reasons from fear to just wanting to retain community or family.)
So, most likely, at least 6 million people have left the US in the past year. It may be as high as 9 million or more.
Even the 1.4 million is twice the size of Eisenhower's Operation Wetback, and Operation Wetback was a scam that deported a whole lot less than people think.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:47 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: WisRich at August 03, 2026 12:46 PM (G0vdT)
You can't put Ace's love upon a shelf. Ask Garrett.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 12:47 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:47 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions
Too late congress did it long ago.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 03, 2026 12:47 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:41 PM (OoFl2)
I am sorry Piper. I would give you jam and fresh bread and sweet plums, but all I can do is give you a virtual hug.
I worked in that governmental side of that for a while, and it is hard on everyone's soul.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:47 PM (rbvCR)
Watched a 3-on-3 game, one side 25-30-year-old men and the other, late-teen women. The girls wiped out the guys. Of course, the girls had played for the HS state champs that spring.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 03, 2026 12:48 PM (NcvvS)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (skR0U)
If the League of Lesbians had it's head on straight, they'd take Travis's bet, then offer to kick back $5 of the $10 million to the HS kids under the table.
Posted by: green rubber phallus at August 03, 2026 12:48 PM (F7MYc)
It's not a real Hug unless there is some ass grabbing.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:49 PM (zGzrB)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 12:50 PM (bX16E)
That way you can
Posted by: Internet
Pick them up when they are there to get their id and deport them.
Picked up without ID? Straight to the border. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:50 PM (yJpcc)
Ugh. The smoke this year seems more acrid than the smoke from a couple years ago was.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 12:50 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 03, 2026 12:50 PM (bX16E)
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They don't even trust you to pump your own gas.
Posted by: WisRich at August 03, 2026 12:50 PM (G0vdT)
"You mean Bob Smith? Or Bill Smith?"
"Bob Smith, sure, why not."
"Here's your ballot, sir!"
Standard procedure in California.
Posted by: zombie
That's also the standard procedure here in Minnestan. Though you also have to sign their big book of names/addresses, to "prove" that you're Bob Smith.
Posted by: mikeski at August 03, 2026 12:50 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 12:50 PM (n5tGW)
Like we do to those 3rd world shitholes.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (2Cry5)
Not complaining. Many more to go and the timeframe is shrinking.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (xJpaU)
A well practiced boys HS basketball team would crush a WNBA team
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (BFvh9)
Picked up without ID? Straight to the border. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:50 PM (yJpcc)
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Jurisdictions with 287g agreements with DHS do this sort of thing regularly.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (skR0U)
Aren't they just so precious?
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
.......
They strengthen us.
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (UjdFS)
The US called a ceasefire this weekend in the belief that an agreement had been reached to open the Straits of Hormuz for commercial shipping.
Iran today said there is NO agreement, and any ships in the straits will be subject to attack until the US Military surrenders and completely leaves the region.
wow, who could have seen that coming.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:52 PM (edUvp)
Posted by: gp
Well, it's houses instead of apple orchards this year.
The smoke the year a bunch of central washington's apple orchards burned smelled amazing
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 12:52 PM (vJrRc)
Bushido? Internment camps? Comfort women?
Honestly, I like where your head is at. But I think rock-ribbed republicans aren't there yet. They're still convinced they're going to make voting in blue urban enclaves an honest affair.
Posted by: zombie tojo
Ritual seppuku.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:52 PM (yJpcc)
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: To show the possum it could be done.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 03, 2026 12:47 PM (skR0U)
Uhhh ... I'm right here ...
Posted by: Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road at August 03, 2026 12:52 PM (3sXRv)
Not complaining. Many more to go and the timeframe is shrinking.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (xJpaU)
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DHS is fully funded and appropriated through 2028 because of the OBBB and the extra support funding passed after the pointless and partial government shutdown earlier this year.
Trump would have to sign funding that clawed it back, assuming Democrats take both chambers and manage to actually pass such a thing.
Trump has the largest deportation operation in history, and it's not even close, and it's going to run nonstop until the end of his term.
And things are accelerating.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:52 PM (bzPaY)
A man went to the ER with a seriously inflamed throat and a high fever, and was admitted for suspected strep throat, pneumonia and dehydration. The series of tests and throat swabs were taken, and the man was put into a gown, and placed in a gurney in a bay for rehydration with a couple of bags of saline. Because of possible upper respiratory infection concerns he was asked to wear a mask.
He sat in the bed for a good while, listening to the machine go beep, and a nurse came in too check on him.
He asked the nurse through the mask, "are my testicles black, yet?"
The nurse, just on shift was taken back, but hiked up his gown and checked, arranging his various bits to see clearly.
She straightened up his gown and said, "no, they aren't" and turned away to wash her hands.
The patient pulled down his mask and said, "I am sorry, let me ask that more clearly. I meant to ask, 'Are my test results back, yet?'"
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:53 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:53 PM (zGzrB)
The second best swindle pulled by the Dems since Reagan's amnesty.
* I'll point out again, the SAVE Act would pass if Trump removed that part, the private right to enforce.
That is the wooden stake through the heart of vote fraud that no one in the Uniparty can allow.
They are fine with all the stuff about proof of citizenship, etc.
Bc they know it's all meaningless bullshit they can avoid when only their pets at the DOJ have a right to enforce it.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 12:53 PM (3cUTc)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 12:53 PM (Jr5Lq)
The US called a ceasefire this weekend in the belief that an agreement had been reached to open the Straits of Hormuz for commercial shipping.
Iran today said there is NO agreement, and any ships in the straits will be subject to attack until the US Military surrenders and completely leaves the region.
wow, who could have seen that coming.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:52 PM (edUvp)
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*looks at oil prices*
Looks like no one actually gives a shit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:53 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:53 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:54 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:54 PM (Wmg4n)
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Except for Todd.
Fucking Todd.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:54 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (skR0U)
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Just what that show needs.
Posted by: WisRich at August 03, 2026 12:54 PM (G0vdT)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:55 PM (IMeI4)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper
.......
Going for the sex appeal, are they?
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 12:55 PM (UjdFS)
wow, who could have seen that coming.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:52 PM (edUvp)
It's even funnier.. "They" said they're not talking to us they are talking to Oman....
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 12:55 PM (FtULh)
Posted by: The Great Poof at August 03, 2026 12:55 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:55 PM (IMeI4)
Nothing like a shot to the janglesack to get your week off on the right foot.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 12:56 PM (AdHga)
I'm laughing AT you, not WITH you.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:56 PM (zGzrB)
________________________
I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that "the honor system" is not something compatable with politics. They should be centering everything around the "Finger System." As in, shake hands with a politician, count your fingers.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 12:56 PM (dIske)
Looks like no one actually gives a shit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:53 PM (bzPaY)
what it most likely means is that the war is going to be fought on an on again, off again, on again basis all the way through the mid term elections. Everyone said no more forever wars, but looks like we've got one, unless some other strategy is employed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:58 PM (edUvp)
Fucking Todd.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:54 PM (bzPaY)
My boyfriend in high school was Todd. lol.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:58 PM (Wmg4n)
Then nuke the place
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 12:58 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 12:56 PM (dIske)
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Heck, the Roman Catholic church doesn't even believe in the honor system when electing a Pope.
Posted by: WisRich at August 03, 2026 12:58 PM (G0vdT)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 12:59 PM (enNUy)
A month or two probably. We're still at the "Yes it's happening but it doesn't matter" phase.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 03, 2026 12:59 PM (vTZFs)
We've lost less soldiers than we would have during normal training in the entire time we have been bombing Iran.
Calling this a Forever War is retarded.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:59 PM (zGzrB)
Is the Finger System anything like the Finger Scale?
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at August 03, 2026 12:59 PM (wBRco)
Posted by: nckate at August 03, 2026 12:59 PM (enNUy)
Try getting on a plane without one. They have done that much.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 01:00 PM (rbvCR)
There's a Cardinal Rule?
Posted by: Oddbob at August 03, 2026 01:00 PM (vTZFs)
Looks like no one actually gives a shit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 12:53 PM (bzPaY)
what it most likely means is that the war is going to be fought on an on again, off again, on again basis all the way through the mid term elections. Everyone said no more forever wars, but looks like we've got one, unless some other strategy is employed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:58 PM (edUvp)
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Well, the difference is that we're not sending in ground troops. We're degrading in a way that largely doesn't attract headlines and gets ignored while the region moves beyond Iran and the Strait drama. Also, this war started almost 50 years ago. Just ask Iran, plus the weakening of Iran ends other wars like Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Also, less than a year until after the midterms when Trump decides to just end it all (maybe?) with lots of civilian casualties wouldn't be a forever war. It would be destroying Iran as a nation and walking away.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:01 PM (bzPaY)
Calling this a Forever War is retarded.
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026
I am hopeful we inch along through midterms. And then bomb them to kingdom come.
Trump is not calling me for war strategy, though.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:01 PM (Wmg4n)
No video I guess. Shame.
15 minutes on and off with ice.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 01:01 PM (xJpaU)
FOREVER WAR!
Please stop being this gay. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Posted by: seriously, join the log cabin republicans already at August 03, 2026 01:02 PM (F7MYc)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 01:03 PM (n5tGW)
Please stop being this gay. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Posted by: seriously, join the log cabin republicans already at August 03, 2026 01:02 PM (F7MYc)
LOL
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 01:03 PM (TFsdh)
Trump is not calling me for war strategy, though.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:01 PM (Wmg4n)
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An Israeli general said early in the blockade that the blockade was hurting Iran more than the original 6 week bombing campaign did.
I believe him.
Iran has been cut off from the world except its small Caspian Sea ports for months now. They can't import the necessary feed to keep its livestock alive. They have to pay their soldiers with worthless rials that inflate literally every day more than ours did under Biden in a year.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:03 PM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:55 PM (IMeI4)
Nothing like a shot to the janglesack to get your week off on the right foot.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 12:56 PM (AdHga)
The good news is the week can only get better.
Probably.
Maybe.
Posted by: far cry at August 03, 2026 01:03 PM (wBRco)
Posted by: Reforger
.......
I was going to buy a new garden hose this week.
Thanks for the five star review.
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 01:03 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: garrett at August 03, 2026 12:59 PM (zGzrB)
But calling it a Retarded War is forever.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:03 PM (ZWBDi)
15 minutes on and off with ice.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 01:01 PM (xJpaU)
I'd bet the ring camera on the neighbors house probably caught it.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:04 PM (IMeI4)
Posted by: Frank Constanza at August 03, 2026 01:06 PM (n5tGW)
An honor system on people who have absolutely no incentive to admit to state employees they are illegal aliens. Good grief.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 01:07 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: clarence at August 03, 2026 01:07 PM (oB8bm)
Story at Iran International.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 01:07 PM (abScH)
Less than 30 days later those same names were popping back up on the voter rolls. The culprit was motor voter (which is compromised, btw). It's an opt out system, so those renewing who were removed from voter registration for various reasons were put right back on the list when they renewed their license.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 01:07 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:55 PM
+++
I bought one of those last year.
There's a recall on them because of serious injuries.
I pitched mine.
https://tinyurl.com/2v5jnvfh
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 01:07 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 01:08 PM (xJpaU)
-any democrat
Posted by: Eromero at August 03, 2026 01:08 PM (LHPAg)
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Wonder what the market cap is on that.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 01:08 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 01:08 PM (ndZc7)
Yes, much MAGA pouncing and seizing was had.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at August 03, 2026 01:09 PM (oji8u)
That's for sure. Our contractor just told me it cost only $500 to get a fake green card, ss number, and driver's license.
Posted by: LASue at August 03, 2026 01:10 PM (lCppi)
Story at Iran International.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 01:07 PM (abScH)
There's a different story in this somewhere ???
Posted by: zombie O. Henry at August 03, 2026 01:10 PM (3sXRv)
Billy: "Grandma backed up into the electric fan, and it disaster."
Best joke I can come up with right now. Sorry.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:10 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Reforger
You didn’t need to go that far to make me feel better! Whoa!
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:10 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Owowowow at August 03, 2026 01:10 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 01:10 PM (n5tGW)
Trump is not calling me for war strategy, though.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:01 PM (Wmg4n)
I think the plan right now is to beggar them and put them where they can't buy loyalty anymore
Per Reuters, "[Shelbit,] one of the world's largest illegal gambling networks sends hundreds of millions of crypto through an office in Dubai. It’s part of a $4 billion Iranian sanctions evasion hub
"Shelbit is the hub of the Iranian money-moving operation, through which the gambling network, the central bank and other sanctioned Iranian entities have access to global crypto markets."
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 01:11 PM (rbvCR)
And that's certainly a reasonable barrier to those whose first act in America is breaking the law.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at August 03, 2026 01:11 PM (oji8u)
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Some of us might have mentioned that 20 years ago. I was reliably informed to shut up.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:11 PM (JvZF+)
Used to date her.
Posted by: Owowowow at August 03, 2026 01:10 PM (2Ez/1)
_______________________
20 bucks, same as in town.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 01:11 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 01:11 PM (abScH)
Per Reuters, "[Shelbit,] one of the world's largest illegal gambling networks sends hundreds of millions of crypto through an office in Dubai. It’s part of a $4 billion Iranian sanctions evasion hub
"Shelbit is the hub of the Iranian money-moving operation, through which the gambling network, the central bank and other sanctioned Iranian entities have access to global crypto markets."
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 01:11 PM (rbvCR)
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Impoverish them and force the Gulf States to harden against them at the same time so that Iran can't do anything to them all while killing their terrorist proxies in Gaza and Lebanon.
But that's retarded.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (bzPaY)
And on state employees (and their bosses, and their party, etc.) who have absolutely no incentive to check.
Posted by: t-bird at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (DZ6nv)
-any democrat
Take your soul if you let them
Aw girl but don't you let them
Posted by: Not Quite Zombie James Taylor at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (vTZFs)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:41 PM (OoFl2)
____
{{{Piper}}}
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (5ExGj)
Maybe Lebron James and Michael Jordon could play a little two on five?
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (GMWTj)
wow, who could have seen that coming.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:52 PM (edUvp)
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*looks at oil prices*
Looks like no one actually gives a shit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
Maybe that's the strategy - turn Iran into constant background noise so that everyone realizes they can ignore it and just do business.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 03, 2026 12:51 PM (skR0U)
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Just what that show needs.
Posted by: WisRich
They haven't got enough fat, ugly, and stupid?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 01:13 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (vJrRc)
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Yeah, sounds like something I said like 3 months ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 01:13 PM (bzPaY)
......
Smooth as a porpoise.
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 01:13 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 01:13 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026
210 Guy Mohawk, wigs.
Posted by: Ben Had at August
And hair extensions.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:13 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (XvL8K)
Story at Iran International.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 01:07 PM (abScH)
There's a different story in this somewhere ???
Posted by: zombie O. Henry
AoS -- come for the warblogging, stay for the literary references.
When they get home, they discover that their Iranian husbands have sold their Qibla watches to buy hair ornaments for their wives to wear under their hijabs.
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (Av6i5)
"it's not a problem and never effects any elections, not a single bingle one."
So we're doing bingles now?!
Posted by: Speller at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (pSotA)
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Wonder what the market cap is on that.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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Not the current administration's fault.
Iranian media and international rights groups documented women and young girls selling their hair to pay for basic medicines, school costs, and dowries as early as 2021 and 2022.
By 2023, the The California Courier notes that the economic crunch had already driven some citizens to desperate extremes, including selling body organs like kidneys and corneas to escape poverty.
This baseline of poverty was driven by years of international sanctions, hyperinflation, and severe domestic economic mismanagement.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (NFX2v)
The honor system didn’t even work between good friends Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer in The Contest because George cheated…. It’s not gonna work with voting where the Dems (as Elissa Slotkin noted) can’t win if only citizens vote
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (yz/88)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (n5tGW)
Maybe Lebron James and Michael Jordon could play a little two on five?
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (GMWTj)
______________________________
Jordan always cracks me up. There was an interview where some young sports guy was trying to convince Jordan that his Bulls could not beat LeBron's team of today. Jordan chuckled....we could beat them. BUT, it would be close. I'm over 60.
Posted by: Orson at August 03, 2026 01:15 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:10 PM (Wmg4n)
Anything for you, Piper.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:15 PM (IMeI4)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (XvL8K)
I know, right. All they can do is whine about the whole childbirth thing.
Posted by: Button Pushing Monkey at August 03, 2026 01:15 PM (igCg8)
"it's not a problem and never effects any elections, not a single bingle one."
So we're doing bingles now?!
Posted by: Speller at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (pSotA)
We also do bazillions
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 01:15 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 01:16 PM (ndZc7)
Mike's gettin' up there but Lebron could take any five of them by himself.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 03, 2026 01:16 PM (vTZFs)
Doesn't have the same poetry
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 01:16 PM (BFvh9)
No wonder we're pushing $40T in debt.
The state workers who are in on this need to be hanged for treason. And the illegals who bought them shot at dawn.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 01:17 PM (2Cry5)
When they get home, they discover that their Iranian husbands have sold their Qibla watches to buy hair ornaments for their wives to wear under their hijabs.
Posted by: zombie at August 03, 2026 01:14 PM (Av6i5)
***high five***
Posted by: browndog says woof at August 03, 2026 01:17 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 01:17 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:18 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (L8DX7)
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (hftzA)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 01:12 PM (vJrRc)
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How is that not a "forever war?"
There will be a price to pay for all the dilly-dallying.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 01:19 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 01:17 PM (n5tGW)
I don't know nothin' about birthin' babies Capt'n Butler
Posted by: Prissy browndog at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (3sXRv)
Indians, Russians, Eastern Europe.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Button Pushing Monkey
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I can at least imagine it. We all have structures that don't stretch well. But the pain receptors in the balls seem to be of an entirely different type from the rest of the body.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (XvL8K)
Iranian women are cutting off their hair because in Islam it's a sexual fetish.
That's why they have to wear those hoods and wear bags lest any of their hair shows in public and some young guy flies into a sexual frenzy.
So they're cutting off their hair to have it smuggled into the bunker tunnels of the IRGC for the fetish aspect.
Posted by: Speller at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (pSotA)
Some guys made a lot of money on a prop bet that Angel Reece would miss her first shot of every game.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:21 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 03, 2026 01:17 PM
(n5tGW)Blame Eve. She's the reason it hurts.
Posted by: gp at August 03, 2026 01:18 PM (Jr5Lq)
Be careful there.
Posted by: Eromero at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (LHPAg)
****
A woman gives birth and says no more. Then, sometime later, will say I would like to have another. There is no man who, after being nut punched, will ever say I want to be nut punched again.
Posted by: clarence at August 03, 2026 01:22 PM (oB8bm)
To say that that was painful is an understatement.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 01:23 PM (J4Dwc)
I've heard the women's equivalent called a "c*nt punt".
Posted by: Ian S. at August 03, 2026 01:24 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 01:25 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 01:27 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Mr. Wawa at August 03, 2026 01:34 PM (1PjjJ)
Posted by: Jaimo at August 03, 2026 01:50 PM (2noDb)
Posted by: Jaimo at August 03, 2026 01:54 PM (2noDb)
Posted by: wth at August 03, 2026 02:19 PM (UjdFS)
By — Marcy Gordon, Associated Press
Politics Jun 25, 2020
Note date, June 2020. Then it went on for years!
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FEMA - COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Milestones
FEMA has awarded $3.26 billion to more than 506,000 applications in COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for help covering expenses incurred between January 20, 2020, and September 30, 2025.
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 03, 2026 04:55 PM (NFX2v)
However, Hunterdon County is very wealthy, consistently ranking as one of the richest counties in New Jersey and the United States.
Very few U or T Visa holders could ever afford to reside there, and undocumented children certainly wouldn't be dragging down the most excellent schools.
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 03, 2026 05:18 PM (NFX2v)
THE MORNING RANT: “Church Ladies of the Left” – AWFLs Are the Fallen Angels of Puritan Christianity
It’s so liberal precisely because it’s so white. Whites, and specifically Anglo-Saxons, were the world’s first liberals. When we consider that New England is one of the most ancestrally Anglo part of the country and remains very heterogeneous compared to the rest of America, it’s no surprise that places like Vermont or Massachusetts would be so liberal. Things like Progressivism and Wokeism are what happens when Anglo Puritans secularize their theology and universalize their unique cultural way of life. New England did both of these things long ago, which is a huge reason why it’s one of the largest left-wing bastions in America.I am going to repeat this line outside of the blockquote because it brilliantly and concisely explains one reason why there are Church Ladies of the Left: ”Things like Progressivism and Wokeism are what happens when Anglo Puritans secularize their theology.” Mr. Heiens went on to speculate as to why Appalachian whites, who are also descended from Anglo protestants, did not become such woke evangelists.
This got me thinking about why Appalachia didn’t follow suit as it was also settled by Anglo Protestants. I think a big reason why is because while New England went down the puritanical/reformist communitarian/institutional oriented route that eventually ended in Wokeism as a sort of secular theology, the Anglo settlers who moved into Appalachia went down the “rugged individualist” path of Liberalism.While it’s true that Appalachia is more “rugged individualist” than New England, I think this difference is rooted in the provenance of the settlers. Puritans settling in New England tended to be from East Anglia, whereas Appalachia was settled in large part by Scots-Irish. The Scots-Irish were the rednecks of Great Britain, and although they may have been protestant, they certainly weren’t puritan. This difference in protestant lineages actually supports the hypothesis that today’s woke AWFLs are linear descendants of 17th Century puritans. Overwhelmingly, the accusers in the Salem witch trials were puritan women. Today’s AWFL woke-scolds are heirs to their legacy.
This got me thinking about why Appalachia didn’t follow suit as it was also settled by Anglo Protestants.
— Christian Heiens �� (@ChristianHeiens) July 25, 2026
I think a big reason why is because while New England went down the puritanical/reformist communitarian/institutional oriented route that eventually ended in Wokeism as a…
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 11:00 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 11:00 AM (bFu5X)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 11:01 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: doug at August 03, 2026 11:01 AM (B1+sW)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:02 AM (N1DT3)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 11:02 AM (bzPaY)
Obligatory: The book to read is "Seeds of Albion", by David Hackett Fischer.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 11:03 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 11:03 AM (IMeI4)
They are anti-Christ. They are honestly FAR more zealous for their religion than most Christians are, sadly.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:04 AM (N1DT3)
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 03, 2026 11:05 AM (KGj36)
Present company excepted, having women be rabbis and ministers has turned out catastrophically. It is generally (and I stress that term) true that women will perform the most intricate mental prestidigitation to justify doing what they want to do instead of what they ought to do. "My feelz" will beat out "my duty" any time.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:06 AM (O0L8i)
A pudgy white security card eventually caught up with the two and called the cops and shortly thereafter a late 50s white woman walks over and starts berating the Asian guy for being racist and anti-immigrant
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:07 AM (sKqQm)
Single woman praised for believing only 'low effort' men don't want kids: 'Haven't gone to therapy' trib.al/SNhORag
https://xcancel.com/nypost/status/2083976474315350045#m
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)
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"Punisher" actor says discriminating against pit bulls is "dog racism"
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 11:10 AM (ndZc7)
Now? They are retired/semi-retired from what was a "send emails" job. They have perhaps one or two children who live on the other side of country and don't have much to do with them. And most importantly they stopped believing in Christianity years ago
So absent traditional religion or faith how do you add meaning to your life? Well, how about the Woke Religion? It has heaven and hell and notes you can literally create the former on earth...RIGHT NOW...if you just get rid of those pesky white men
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:10 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Oglebay at August 03, 2026 11:10 AM (2ap+5)
Posted by: G. Orwell at August 03, 2026 11:10 AM (2Ez/1)
But the mindset behind that thought is amazing:
1) the confident belief that all men are guilty of the sin of harassment
2) that all men must be punished and forced to wear a body cam
3) that men's privacy is not important compared to exposing their assured sins
4) that men must know their place as less than women, and accept this (a) assumed sin and (b) this loss of freedom and privacy
5) that women--who can freely choose to wear body cams to prove this accusation--should not bear that burden in the least (because men are less than and are sinners)
The best response was:
This will backfire worse than police body cams. And probably prove why the Salem Witch Trials burned those women.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 11:11 AM (3cUTc)
/pedant
Teenage girls who got caught playing hooky from church.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 03, 2026 11:11 AM (diia5)
He created a typology of traditionalistic, moralistic, and individualistic political cultures where one state like New England, for historical and sociological issues is more moralistic in nature, while Southern states with a cavalier and planter culture were more traditionalistic. Market oriented states like NY were more individualistic.
Within states, there is often a mix of cultures too--for example in North Carolina, you have a very different political culture as distance increases from the ocean. South Carolina has the piedmont and the lowlands. Georgia has the mountains, piedmont, and then coastal lowlands.
So geography plays a part, sociology does as well, wealth accumulation, and past traditions. And these are reflected by the political candidates put forward and the state parties in adapting to their particular mix of voters.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 11:11 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: The Harper Valley PTA at August 03, 2026 11:13 AM (2Ez/1)
Speaking of puritan AWFLs and brain dead progressive regions...
We are wheels up to Portland, OR today, driving to Redmond tomorrow to visit Smash's parents grave sites. It'll probably be the last time she visits, and most likely Junior-ette's only visit. Would appreciate it if y'all could spare a prayer for Smash, please. She lost her Dad when she was seven and her mom when she was fourteen.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at August 03, 2026 11:13 AM (Ysmf1)
There are definitely other conservative women in her style of dance, but almost all of them keep a low profile.
The religious fervor of the vocal dancers online is insane. They lash out at anyone they see even slightly outside of liberal dogma.
One professionally famous woman gave an opinion on "cultural appropriation" that she had learned in school less than a decade before. It was outdated and she was cancelled for daring to say that outdated view openly.
I know some of the other famous dancers who are fairly liberal, but keep their mouths shut because they know they can be cancelled because they aren't zealous enough.
These women are insane.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:13 AM (N1DT3)
Posted by: Oglebay
You must love Twain's "The Man that Corrupted Hadleysburg".
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 11:14 AM (E4rtv)
She was murdered and chopped up by an Afghan she helped bring in.
One problem we have with all of this is something of a re-play of COVID.
Pure bloods argued you had to do your own research and think things through not blindly believe what the FNM tells you.
BranchCOVIDians argued thinking for yourself is dangerous and you aren't qualified. So no with immigration the "experts" say the newcomers are all refugees that just need a hand to work and benefit society so you have all these left leaning people refusing to do anything other then repeat what they hear on the FNM even if it gets them chopped up and put into a suitcase
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:14 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 11:14 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein Of Brattleboro, VT at August 03, 2026 11:15 AM (JM9I6)
Also a reminder that, whenever you hear people say that replacing government with a matriarchy would be utopia because "Women just work together better than men", any respect for them should drop to near-zero. The easiest counter-factual is the "mean-girl clique" in schools; if you ever became an enemy of theirs, for whatever reason (and 'reason' is doing a LOT of heavy lifting there), it meant war. Maybe a cold war, but there was no peace to be had.
Posted by: Another Anon at August 03, 2026 11:16 AM (4h45B)
Smarter lefties ironically just repeat the current narrative with no thought. Why? Saying ANYTHING else, even prior goodthink, can get you cancelled.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:16 AM (sKqQm)
- Wear a body cam "for women's protection"
- Walk around behind attractive women in leggings, or shorts.
- Enjoy the footage later, at your leisure.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 11:16 AM (ExV1e)
>Luckily, this was not my childhood experience. The church girls who abandoned the church in this community grew up and learned to suck and fuck any boy or man who was willing to show them a good time.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 11:16 AM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: The AWFLs at August 03, 2026 11:16 AM (2Ez/1)
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Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026 11:16 AM (8mulE)
Then they move them to a local "group" for more answers, and that's it - they are in.
That's the old way. I'm sure it's gotten more efficient these days. Hell the media is doing half the job already. You want to know why the media never stops lying, no matter the evidence etc, it's part of the recruitment program.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:16 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: 18-1
The ironic thing is that these people have lost the capability of self governance so that they are begging for strong authorities to rule their lives and tell them what to do. Also see Islam or Communism.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 11:17 AM (E4rtv)
She (the mother) is an Episcopal priest and EVERYTHING is politics. Everything. On VERY rare occasion, something shows potential for breaking through, but Politics is All.
Her son was married for years, had two children, and his wife was lovely. The wife, though, decided she was a lesbian, so kicked him out, kept the kids, moved the girlfriend into the house, and found a court to order him to keep paying the mortgage. On a house he couldn't live in.
The ex's mother acknowledged how difficult it was to see her son be destroyed by the very thing she advocates (gay/women's rights), but ended up in the 'progress will never be perfect' camp.
It's mind-bottling.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 11:17 AM (AdHga)
The old lady hated me.
I hated her back. She had no clue how to deal with being talked back to.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 11:17 AM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:06 AM (O0L8i)
Almost as though God recognized the different tendencies that He created into humans and specifically gave roles to the different sexes because He knew exactly what happens when you start acting contrary to the instruction manual He wrote.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:17 AM (N1DT3)
They have this idea that humans are basically interchangeable meat-sticks. Or maybe it would be great if they were.
A complete revamping of the education system is overdue. Co-ed is a mistake as well. Young Males and Females together in close proximity is nothing more than a huge distraction, at best. Ceding control of the schools to whack jobs was an incremental disaster.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:18 AM (oJxaF)
You know what would be fun? If men should have to wear a cam because they are more likely to sexually harass someone then a woman is...does this especially also apply to certain ethnic and cultural groups of men that have an even higher rate of harassment?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:18 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 03, 2026 11:18 AM (aD4fx)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 11:19 AM (Gqar8)
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I don't think it was provenance so much as motive. The Puritans left because they wanted to practice their religion and build the City of G-d anew.
The Scots and Scots-Irish left because the English systematically forced them off their lands in both countries. They wanted to go somewhere that nobody could ever do that again, and had a healthy fear and hatred of government at a conceptual level.
Not "this government is fallen and a godly one will be better," but "I'm going to go live in the wilderness with the Indians, and let all government go horsefuck. See if they care to follow me into this trackless waste, brandishing their gay little papers and edicts."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 11:19 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:07 AM (sKqQm)
Asian guy should have said, "I am an immigrant, you deranged c***."
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 11:19 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Zombie Rush Limbaugh at August 03, 2026 11:20 AM (JM9I6)
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Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026 11:16 AM (8mulE)
Still can't find the kitten.
Posted by: far cry at August 03, 2026 11:20 AM (wBRco)
Married white women are conservative.
Unmarried white women are almost as Leftist as black women.
It's why the Left works so hard at undermining the institution of marriage.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 03, 2026 11:21 AM (aD4fx)
Reading through threads of youngish women complaining about not being able to find a guy won thing that really, really shines is they have no idea how men thing or why.
Yes, it is harder to understand how the opposite sex thinks but this is something where as a seasoned 29 year old young people are dumber about this then my generation was, and more so women then men.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:21 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:22 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 11:17 AM (AdHga)
Just thinking about my mind being bottled boggles the mind.
Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026 11:22 AM (8mulE)
1) the confident belief that all men are guilty of the sin of harassment
Another fun side of this, I've seen a million videos by women asking why men rarely approach women any more.
Well ladies, maybe ask yourself what changed in society over 20 years or so?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:23 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 11:17 AM (AdHga)
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boggling. Mind-boggling.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:23 AM (N1DT3)
Baptists vs Presbyterians
The Baptists would win, I think, even the church ladies from either side
Especially the Church Ladies [Go Grammy!]
Posted by: epador at August 03, 2026 11:23 AM (TRnzq)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 03, 2026 11:23 AM (F7OTp)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 11:23 AM (eGw1s)
Posted by: Eromero at August 03, 2026 11:24 AM (ZsGRw)
I would say, generally speaking, that the sorts of women who take to social media on this matter are all in competition for the 50 guys, nationwide, who meet their acceptability criteria and they are perpetually confused as to why a guy who can jump into bed with a couple dozen dozen different women every day won't wife them up.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 11:24 AM (ExV1e)
This ship was The Bevis of Hampton, sailed in 1638. Other notable passengers were Richard (The Colonist) Austin. Forefather of the founder of Texas, Moses Austin.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 11:24 AM (IMeI4)
It elevates their faithful to their rightful station, above all other sinners, today--and the more faithful, the more rewarded.
Christianity is lacking for those people.
It offers no rewards today, but stores them up in some far-off "Heaven."
It assures you God's Plan is not your plan and that He knows what is best for you.
Pride has convinced these apostates and atheists they know what is best for themselves.
That they should be in power.
That they do in fact live a perfected life, and it is not right unless they are in power.
"Come over here," whisper the acolytes of Satan, "here you will have your true station that honors your devotion today and now."
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 11:24 AM (3cUTc)
Often also married to Uncle Sugar just like black women too.
I suspect if you could reduce government welfare/bureaucracy spending to reasonable levels you might seriously mend the current incarnation of the "battle of the sexes"...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:24 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:18 AM (oJxaF)
... And the gods of the Copybook Headings limped up to explain it once more...
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:24 AM (N1DT3)
Just thinking about my mind being bottled boggles the mind.
Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026 11:22 AM (8mulE)
In my case, it would be one of those mini sizes.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Eye-gore at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (wBRco)
Northeast states aren't as uniformly aligned as electoral politics and power would indicate. But gerrymandering and election rigging, which has been going on since the days of Tammany Hall if not longer, have given outsized representation and power to the left and neutered conservatives and individualists. It becomes a self-fulfilling story, the more the left wins the louder their voices become and the more the right retreats from a hopelessly rigged game. And nobody takes advantage of this more than loudmouth leftist women.
Sure, some of it can be attributed to ethnicity and cultural issues but probably less than some think.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (viF8m)
Baptists vs Presbyterians
The Baptists would win, I think, even the church ladies from either side
Especially the Church Ladies [Go Grammy!]
Posted by: epador
*unholsters ruler*
Posted by: Sister Mary Kathryn at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (wOO3z)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 11:17 AM (AdHga)
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boggling. Mind-boggling.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:23 AM (N1DT3)
"Mind Bottling" ... sounds like a Barstool reader / commenter
Posted by: Dave Portnoy at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (3sXRv)
When my local rag website in my leftist area posts something and draws non left comments the pile on from leftist white women is intense. There are a few people of other sex/race but the overwhelming majority are Karen's/AWFLs
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (BFvh9)
I think this is right, but indirectly. The "rednecks" went to Appalachia because they were not as citified. The point is that in in city society, a person who wants to display value to the community has limited paths. One is to show others that they know the rules and follows them - church ladies.
Step back -- all humans have a need to show the community that they are of value. Most men do this through strenght and cunning. Women have fewer options. They can not do it by being attractive, as that is value to them, and not the community - it attracts criticism. They can also get a high value man, but same problem. A man can stand nightwatch, or build a fence, or whatever, but women can't.
So many channel this inherent need to show the community they have value by pointing out their virtue and they do that by showing an adherence to a "morality," but it is a false morality as it requires no sacrifice to themselves personally. It is false empathy. Liberalism. Wokeism.
Rural culture does not value this, as rural culture values people minding their own. The fork is self-reinforc
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 11:26 AM (k12bV)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (F7OTp)
Baptists vs Presbyterians
The Baptists would win, I think, even the church ladies from either side
Especially the Church Ladies [Go Grammy!]
Posted by: epador at August 03, 2026 11:23 AM (TRnzq)
Totally unfair.
A lot of the Baptist ladies are packing, and none of the Presbyterians are.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (N1DT3)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: H at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (WEoXD)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (abScH)
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 11:26 AM
This may be the greatest unfinished sentence I have ever read.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (ZWBDi)
Agree heartily. Note they weren’t all Scots/Irish. My stock came from illegal immigrants from Scandinavia. Same reasons though. Escaping political strife promoting capital punishment, etc.
Posted by: epador at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (TRnzq)
Posted by: Earl Schlobodowicz at August 03, 2026 11:28 AM (+48wn)
That is one problem. I want a 6ft, 6 figure (now $250K) plus man with a 6 pack. Well ok that's a faction of a percentage of the population...are you also in the top .5% of women as considered by men?
But these women I'm talking about aren't being this level of crazy. They just don't understand why for example bragging about having a PhD or being promoted to Director of HR isn't having men bang down their doors for a date...because the converse would make them interested in a man.
I'd say on just about every first date I've been on I've been asked about my job and level of education...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:28 AM (sKqQm)
Especially from behind.
Posted by: El Rushbo at August 03, 2026 11:29 AM (2Ez/1)
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My ancestors came over on The Butt-Head of Cockermouth, sailed in 1669.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 11:29 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 11:29 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 11:29 AM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (abScH)
I have too much respect for you to make any kind of funny about the "broad brush".
That said, what would happen if some friend of yours tried to drag you to some dopey leftard meeting for "answers"? Exactly.
What about in your 20's? Probably the same. You know what time it is. Many women - and men - do not.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:30 AM (ZWBDi)
Of course, America has hundreds of millions of people and generalizations will miss many.
But out of the circle of single women you know personally how many of them are politically conservative?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:30 AM (sKqQm)
Appalachia was settled mostly by Scots-Irish, the opposite of woke. They settled there because they just wanted to be left alone.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 11:30 AM (cpFbA)
Just like the jihadis.
And, to be clear, it's being "taught" in their "churches."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 11:30 AM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:31 AM (oJxaF)
The fork is self-reinforcing, but it comes down to this inherent need for people (but we are talking about women now) to show virtue to their community. It makes them feel of value.
This connects to my absolute loathing the term "suicidal empathy."
What they are doing -- and pushing the wider community to do -- is not empathy. They are not empathetic. They are trading other peoples money (OPM) in as a way to show their own virtue.
These women are not empathetic. These are the women who champion abortion. Or who divorce and damage kids and family. They are the ones who cheat on their husbands. It is the same strain -- they are attention and virtue craving monsters.
OK, tired now.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 11:31 AM (k12bV)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 03, 2026 11:31 AM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: Eye-gore at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (wBRco)
♫ ... if I could put mind in a bottle.... ♪♪
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:32 AM (N1DT3)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:32 AM (abScH)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 03, 2026 11:32 AM (K32Fz)
I saw a funny back and forth between a leftist woman and a right leaning guy. The leftist argued no one is oppressing white men they are just being assholes and that's why no one wants to associate with them.
The guy said, well honestly I just want to be left alone - so how about this, you stop taxing me and I'll stop even trying to talk or associate with anyone left of center deal?
And the leftist responded "No way its your civic duty to pay for the government we all want and need!"
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:33 AM (sKqQm)
*braces*
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
As Mad Mike Williamson as said "All women are bi. Either polar or sexual. Choose wisely."
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 11:33 AM (+4yJ5)
And Americans have been bothered by it for 200 years now. See e.e. Cummings poem, "The Season 'Tis, My Lovely Lambs" (start of poem below):
the season ’tis,my lovely lambs,
of Sumner Volstead Christ and Co.
the epoch of Mann’s righteousness
the age of dollars and no sense.
Posted by: Martin Tell at August 03, 2026 11:33 AM (sFNX2)
I found a mind in a bottle. It was labeled "A.B. Normal".
Posted by: Eye-gore at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (wBRco)
If I found a mind in a bottle
The first thing that I'd like to do
Is to send it to someone who lost theirs
And hope
They don't drop it and lose that one too...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 03, 2026 11:33 AM (nbLIj)
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 11:33 AM (m6yP/)
It isn't all beer and skittles. Sometimes I get lonely.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:31 AM (oJxaF)
Get control of the pussy, you're in control of the world.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (g8Ew8)
Take a look at where some of the most culturally influential universities are located. They have been breeding grounds for radicalism for generations.
Lizzie Warren isn't from the northeast. She's an injun from Oklahoma. She became a MA resident via Harvard which churns our leftwing women like a factory. Same with the crazy mayor of Boston. She was born and raised in Chicago.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (abScH)
Interesting. My ancestors.
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 11:33 AM (m6yP/)
No one ever talks about it's companion ship, the Butthead of Cheapside.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (edUvp)
Glad to see I'm not alone in this
Posted by: Drunken Yoda at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (ilHZO)
Being a woke AWFL scold is a luxury belief.
Impoverished Appalachian women don't have time for that shit.
Even if they are now middle class, THEY grew up with a grandma that didn't have time for that shit.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (HlyYF)
It makes me understood how French people felt in the 40s seeing a German flag over their village.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Eye-gore at August 03, 2026 11:25 AM (wBRco)
You gotta put it in when it is small and let it grow. Then you go to the brewery and say "Hey. I found this mind in one of your bottles so I get like free beer forever."
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 11:36 AM (IMeI4)
Would appreciate it if y'all could spare a prayer for Smash, please. She lost her Dad when she was seven and her mom when she was fourteen.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at August 03, 2026 11:13 AM (Ysmf1)
Prayers ascending for y’all. When my brother died, his sons were 4, 6 and 10. Their mother is still here. I recently had a 1993 VHS tape of my brother teaching a class on the Civil War converted to 3 USB drives for each one. Saw the youngest (now 26) last week and gave hime the drive. It’s the only video of his father, of whom he has no memories. When he said, I’ve never heard his voice, I almost lost it. It’s brutal to lose a parent that young. I can’t imagine losing both.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 03, 2026 11:36 AM (SjAWL)
Lays it out.
Posted by: From about That Time at August 03, 2026 11:36 AM (sl73Y)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 11:17 AM
Now add a clock.
Posted by: Jim Croce's ghost at August 03, 2026 11:36 AM (2Ez/1)
You are fortunate. Many women are just living their lives, have no idea about politics or anything else, and they are ripe for the plucking from bad actors. People in their circle who they have no idea are deranged cultists. The Left has many of these constantly scanning for victims.
We like to theorize on what's going on In AWFL heads and are sometimes quite accurate, but until one knows the mechanism they cannot possibly fight it. Single women and unhappily married women make for perfect targets.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:36 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Mister Scott
And why many of us have re-settled here in modern times.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 03, 2026 11:37 AM (uoXeR)
Progressive men behave exactly like the women do and their quasi-religious zeal is every bit as strong.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 11:37 AM (oqH4h)
Well, I'll credit you with forming a wonderfully sane group of people around you. I live in a blue area and finding right of center people is not easy because the wokeists have destroyed everything culturally.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:37 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM
Just like boats, there is no government program that gives you free horses.
P.S. Howdy, Ben! I saw I just missed you in the Gub Thread.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 03, 2026 11:37 AM (HlyYF)
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 11:33 AM (m6yP/)
Mine too. It's why I even know about it. The manifest from that ship is pretty crazy to dig into.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 11:38 AM (IMeI4)
Even if they are now middle class, THEY grew up with a grandma that didn't have time for that shit.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM
+++
Sounds like you've read Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 11:38 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 11:39 AM (BI5O2)
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That isn’t the way to bet, though is it. A broad brush is used when a lot of territory needs to be covered with paint in a hurry.
The intact family with mom and dad is the basic building block of any society. That is why it is slated for destruction, even by a group purporting to believe “black lives matter”. It’s right on their webpage.
Replacing self determination and local control with the power of the State. This is the hallmark of collectivist and totalitarian ideologies regardless. People want to argue about left or right, nazi or communist or fascist or whatever, but the dirty little secret is it’s all the same goddamned thing.
It’s a top down structure, not a left/right thing.
“Single Moms” is a failure of government and society. Not a phenomenon that should be celebrated or subsidized.
The so-called “Great Society” programs destroyed communities. It must have been done on purpose, calculated by the ideological heirs of Goebells and/or Soviet counterparts to the most damage.
Everything within the state, nothing without the state
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:39 AM (oJxaF)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 11:39 AM (BI5O2)
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I'm 1/1026 Cherokee!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 11:39 AM (bzPaY)
I'm going to disagree somewhat with this.
The left leaning men I know say the same things as the left leaning women but its pretty clear they don't actually believe them.
For example I had a group of left leaning cow-workers I went out to lunch with for a while. At one point they started discussing which of the local Asian rub and tugs were the best as if this was a normal thing to talk about with coworkers. And yes, most of them were married.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:40 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 03, 2026 11:40 AM (4c6EF)
I will pray for Smash and for all of you going back and forth. It is hard losing a parent or parents at any age. My father was gone when I was 9, my mother when I was in my early 20's.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 11:40 AM (xPsv8)
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 11:37 AM (oqH4h)
I would suggest that more than None of that is driven by a desire to bang the liberal woman spouting that garbage.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 11:40 AM (AdHga)
I realize I didn't tie it into Buck's post very well.
What happened is that the culture that wanted to be left alone to do their thing went to Appalachia ("Fresh air"!) The culture that wanted city life ("Times Square!") went to the port cities.
This is true, but the underlying motive (attention and virtue display) is present in both, only it becomes pathological in the city culture where they have no connection to the costs and they are not criticized by the local culture for not minding their own business.
What't funny to me, if you ever go to M. E., you will find the women in sacks the worst fucking scolds there are when a woman shows hair or needs to be stoned. Same driving emotion as we have in the West.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 11:40 AM (k12bV)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 03, 2026 11:35 AM (g8Ew
OTOH, Tony Montana said first you get the power, then you get Michelle Pfeiffer.
Posted by: far cry at August 03, 2026 11:41 AM (wBRco)
Posted by: Reforger"
My Bevis ancestors ended up in Georgia. Traceable back to Hampton. Maybe you are a cousin!
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 11:42 AM (m6yP/)
You'll see.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 11:42 AM (2Ez/1)
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They can hide behind the women’s skirts. It is a synergistic thing, through osmosis. The tranny thing is partly engineered, but partly an inevitable result due to the fact males are now largely raised by women who hate men. The schools are chock full of them. Boys are treated at best, as a species of defective girl, who need to be punished, drugged, and “rehabilitated”.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (oJxaF)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:27 AM (N1DT3)
Significant numbers of elders at my church are armed, covertly, in any church service. We also have an armed security team in the narthex during services. Also the church and associated school buildings are wired for sound and video and closely monitored. We’re “hard-shell” Presbyterian. First time I attended, I was watched during the service and questioned before I enteed. I was, however, quickly accepted and soon became an official member. I have, in the past, been a member of a Presbyterian church where the sanctuary was burned by an arsonist. It took months to rebuild.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (Wj1DV)
You are not wrong. But the secret is... so are all men. We're ALL crazy. All of us.
Just like all of us have some degree of physical damage or problems, all of us have mental ones, too. Its part of life, its part of being human, we're damaged goods. You have poor eyesight or flat feet or can't hear as well out of one ear or worse something like being born without a leg. ALL OF US have something like that, at least one thing.
Our minds are no less messed up. Some are worse than others but we all have some damage up there, too. The mistake is thinking we can fix it all and have a perfectly clear and undamaged mind if we just try enough. You're not gonna make all of it go away any more than you can manifest that missing leg.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (K32Fz)
By the neck.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (pVzsS)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:40 AM (sKqQm)
I've long been convinced that leftist women think all men are terrible because leftist men ARE uniformly terrible.
And the women think that if the ones that agree with them are that bad, the conservatives have to be MUCH worse!
(Also, they make sure not to associate with any conservatives so they never get their beliefs tested.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (N1DT3)
As I've often said, the lie of those societies is that the women are controlled by men. No. They are controlled by other women.
Women - most women - live with an inborn fear of what other women think of them, and it has the ability to dictate a life. That may be diminishing somewhat in this age of dire isolation we live in but it's not being replaced with anything better.
Now all that said about what other women think? Not Brit Lass. Hell, she doesn't even care what *I* think of her, let alone some woman.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (ZWBDi)
Not that I have anything worth taking up a comment slot.
Posted by: mindful webworker - Off to the races at August 03, 2026 11:45 AM (0poB+)
"I know recycling is a scam, but why hasn't the town picked it up this week?"
And...there were endless posts, yes mostly women, saying "recycling does in fact work you h8ter!"
No one answered his question about why his recycling wasn't picked up
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:45 AM (sKqQm)
There's a very real possibility that our ability for people to meet each other and have sex without fear means that we can beat Communism by default, using the simplest mechanism of all.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 11:45 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 11:42 AM (m6yP/)
My grandmother on my mom's side was an Austin. Of the Michigan founding Austins. There are places in MI where I couldn't throw a rock without hitting a cousin.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 11:45 AM (IMeI4)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 11:46 AM (pVzsS)
Everything within the state, nothing without the state
Posted by: Common Tate
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Absolutely done on purpose to create dependence.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 11:46 AM (k12bV)
Posted by: gKWVE at August 03, 2026 11:46 AM (gKWVE)
And the women think that if the ones that agree with them are that bad, the conservatives have to be MUCH worse!
(Also, they make sure not to associate with any conservatives so they never get their beliefs tested.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (N1DT3)
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Bingo.
"Why are the men I'm actually attracted to all conservatives?"
Because we're not shitty fembois, toots. Now take your septum piercing and fuck off.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 11:47 AM (oqH4h)
Personally, any woman on welfare that has another child while receiving benefits should immediately lose all benefits.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:47 AM (abScH)
Not that men do much better when untempered. You need some balance.
Posted by: heya at August 03, 2026 11:47 AM (ctAuL)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 11:38 AM
Actually I haven't. (Informative read?)
I did dearly love my maternal grandmother. She grew up in the Depression on a farm ... and therefore also had no time for that shit.
She came out of the kitchen one day and heard a rattlesnake under the sofa warning my five y.o. mother not to come any closer.
She grabbed my mother and took her outside, and grabbed the hoe. Went back in and flung the sofa aside and chopped the rattler in half.
My mother said she just went back into the kitchen to keep cooking after getting rid of the corpse.
This, from the same lady that made the best blueberry pie I have ever eaten.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 03, 2026 11:47 AM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (K32Fz)
"the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:47 AM (N1DT3)
No, that and "raised by a village" are human norms...
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 11:48 AM (cGjQu)
The difference is that women are just as bad, but in different ways but the culture we live in celebrates and encourages bad behavior in women. Its like living in centuries ago when beating your wife was not just normal, but encouraged. Where you solved an argument with swords or pistols, but women weren't allowed any voice at all in public.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 03, 2026 11:48 AM (K32Fz)
And the women think that if the ones that agree with them are that bad, the conservatives have to be MUCH worse!
(Also, they make sure not to associate with any conservatives so they never get their beliefs tested.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:44 AM (N1DT3)
I think the most destructive aspect of Leftism / marxism / communism is that it invites people to outsource their morality so that it is only based on loyalty to the Party and saying whatever is party dogma at the time. Upon doing that, the member is absolved and invited to engange in the most loathsome personal behavior possible, with no threat of condemnation. (until people outside the group start hearing about it)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 11:48 AM (edUvp)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films
>Have you met Cher yet? Did you get 1/1026 of the reservation from Uncle Sam?
https://shorturl.at/OFcHD
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 11:50 AM (ixEhJ)
No one hates women more than...women
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 11:50 AM (cGjQu)
Posted by: ...
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Bingo.
We used to know that women had that power. I think the women's lib movement suppressed this knowledge to make their point.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 11:50 AM (k12bV)
Personally, any woman on welfare that has another child while receiving benefits should immediately lose all benefits.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:47 AM (abScH)
"We can't make children suffer for the choices of adults!!"
Ok. The children should be taken and re-homed since their parent obviously cannot provide for them.
We'd need to reopen orphanages, though.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 11:51 AM (N1DT3)
Que?
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 11:51 AM (cGjQu)
Posted by: The Mayo Clinic at August 03, 2026 11:51 AM (F1rMs)
worse: MEN are controlled by women. Men live in fear of what women will do to us, and cringe and obey out of he concern that we'll be destroyed socially, economically, and legally if we don't.
We men need to step up. Someone will be in charge, and we've ceded nearly everything to women and feminine tendencies. We gave up masculine Christianity for feminine therapy. We gave up truth and reason for empathy and feelings.
A good society needs both, but one side WILL be in charge, and in general, its been better for good men to be in charge of things in the past
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 03, 2026 11:51 AM (K32Fz)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 03, 2026 11:52 AM (Cqx++)
I think they are overwhelmingly empty vessels without meaning or purpose, so they fill the vessels with bitterness, anger, hate, and regret. They hate the world because they hate themselves.
I don't think they transition to this, either. I think they were always this way. Show me an AWFuL today, and I'll bet money she was the annoying scold in school telling the teacher about the kids smoking in the bathroom.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 11:52 AM (iFTx/)
However, the Quakers and that darn Universal Unitarian group have caused the greatest damage in the Region.
States with the strongest historical and present-day presence of Quakers (the Religious Society of Friends) include Indiana, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.
Unitarian Universalist congregations have the highest number of members and churches in Massachusetts, followed by other populous states like California and New York.
Remember that lots of political kids including the O daughters and all of the Biden grandkids went to Quaker school in D.C.? Sidwell Friends School.
In fact, while President Joe Biden is personally a Roman Catholic 🤣, but he and his family have a direct connection to Quaker education through the Wilmington Friends School in Delaware and the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C.
Reportedly, Beau, Hunter, and Ashley Biden also attended Wilmington Friends School (Quaker) in Alapocas, Delaware.
Jill Biden praised the school's nurturing environment and Quaker values.
And take a look at the crackpots affiliated with the UU group. Mercy!
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 11:52 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:53 AM (abScH)
This is a not uncommon interaction with my GF:
Her: What do you think of this outfit?
Me: It looks nice
Her: But it is out of style
Me: But I like it so who cares?
Her: Maybe I'll just donate it
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:53 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 11:50 AM
And gay men in the fashion industry.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 11:53 AM (bFu5X)
No one hates women more than...women
Posted by: man at August 03, 2026 11:50 AM (cGjQu)
__________
Misogynist: a man who hates women as much as women hate each other.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 11:53 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: The Mayo Clinic at August 03, 2026 11:51 AM (F1rMs)
Tramp Stamps and neck tattoos.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 11:54 AM (IMeI4)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:54 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: The Mayo Clinic
There's a joke there somewhere.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 11:56 AM (EUDKb)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 11:56 AM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 03, 2026 11:56 AM (K32Fz)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:57 AM (abScH)
One reason our society is having so many issues is that it no longer tries to nudge people to doing the right thing. Quite the opposite obviously.
But a few generations ago these same sorts of people would face social pressure to be something more then an AWFL...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 11:57 AM (sKqQm)
My dad angered my mom by telling us that the groom was a "liberal weenie." Well, he was, and so were most of the others.
It was also one of the most stultifyingly boring affairs I've ever attended. I thought it would be fun, because weddings are always fun.
Not a Quaker wedding.
During one of the seemingly interminable moments of silence, my dad snuck out with us boys and we went and played in the woods.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 11:57 AM (BI5O2)
I won't win this one except to say you know my feelings on the matter.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:57 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: The Mayo Clinic at August 03, 2026 11:51 AM
I'm not sure what's funnier...the comment or the nic it came from.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 11:58 AM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Mister Scott
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And the natives still do. Sadly, we have been swarmed by culture-altering Locusts.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 11:58 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:59 AM (abScH)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at August 03, 2026 12:01 PM (K32Fz)
My dad angered my mom by telling us that the groom was a "liberal weenie." Well, he was, and so were most of the others.
It was also one of the most stultifyingly boring affairs I've ever attended. I thought it would be fun, because weddings are always fun.
Not a Quaker wedding.
During one of the seemingly interminable moments of silence, my dad snuck out with us boys and we went and played in the woods.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 11:57 AM
Do they throw oats instead of rice?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 12:01 PM (bFu5X)
AWFuLs are almost always straight, white, affluent women. It's right there in the name. Without some gimmick or way to claw back power, AWFuLs would be almost at the bottom of the food chain, above only straight white men.
And that infuriates them. As I said above, these were the scoldy, authoritarian bitches in school. They always craved power. So they become woke champions, always kicking down at those below in the food chain, hoping that will enable them to rise up the chain.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 12:02 PM (iFTx/)
I don't think I've seen a parallel drawn before between woke/cancel culture and the Salem Witch Trials. But it is strikingly apt.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 12:03 PM (dK+Kv)
Don't know enough about the guy to speculate but I wonder if the point he's making is the point he thinks he's making.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 03, 2026 12:03 PM (vTZFs)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:53 AM (abScH)
This has reminded me of a well known quote from US Grant, one reason many today believe he was somewhere on the autism scale - "I much prefer the company of Dogs and Horses to that of Men."
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:03 PM (edUvp)
Progressive men behave exactly like the women do and their quasi-religious zeal is every bit as strong.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 11:37 AM (oqH4h)
Absolutely. Can't tell you how many of the left-wing guys in our old friend group that we can't even talk with anymore. Progressivism is all, and they'll repeat it more angrily and loudly if you didn't capitulate the first time.
Posted by: Barkingmad59, wandering lurkette at August 03, 2026 12:04 PM (ztCYQ)
- man in hat shoots murderer at In N out
- Man (16yo) battles surf to rescue swimmer
etc., This is how men show value to community. We respect them and honor them.
Women mostly don't have that path - of being prepared and fit and trained. Women have to stand at the fucking border with signs saying "welcome refugees" as we are invaded.
You see the problem? Men channel that need into training and preparedness -- having the right tools. Women into virtue signaling. Then we drop religion and they no longer have a rulebook for what virtue is, and they drop family so they have lots of time.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at August 03, 2026 12:04 PM (k12bV)
Women are more prone to Believing. When they do, they act like Church Lady scolds wherever they are. They have too much time on their hands even when at work.(cushy jobs!)
But they're not all women -- men do it too -- and not all women do this.
The demographic divide is more between College and Non-College: On the spectrum of beliefs, Non-College Women are only a bit to the Left of Non-College Men, and distant from College Men who are closer to College Women.
Non-College outnumber College by two to one, which is why Trump's been elected thrice.
Let's pray for four times, as he'll effectively be on the ballot in November.
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 12:04 PM (dtajH)
Posted by: Ben Had
Think that was Renee Good in MN.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:05 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
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[Recollects Quaker Puffed Wheat,"Shot From Guns']
pic of ad: https://shorturl.at/VjKeV
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 12:06 PM (XeU6L)
Would love to know the REAL story behind that. Not the glossed over history/hollywood bs.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:06 PM (yJpcc)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Uh-oh. Sneaking in a food thread again.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:07 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: alpine_beer at August 03, 2026 12:08 PM (van9r)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
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[Recollects Quaker Puffed Wheat,"Shot From Guns']
pic of ad: https://shorturl.at/VjKeV
Posted by: Mike Hammer
Cream of Wheat = filler for black powder guns
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:10 PM (yJpcc)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 11:53 AM (abScH)
This has reminded me of a well known quote from US Grant, one reason many today believe he was somewhere on the autism scale - "I much prefer the company of Dogs and Horses to that of Men."
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:03 PM (edUvp)
People are frustrating, often disgusting in their morality, and quite stupid herd animals when you boil it down. Men attempting to learn how to connect with animals, I suppose, is a simple, honest, and rewarding affair.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 12:10 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:06 PM
Starkey's The Devil in Massachusetts is a good read.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 12:10 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Uh-oh. Sneaking in a food thread again.
Posted by: L - No nic
Cream of Wheat = filler for black powder guns.
Gun thread!
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:10 PM (yJpcc)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Ooooh. Going to look that one up!
Thank you!
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:11 PM (yJpcc)
Posted by: Common Tater
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On Insty, it was noted that there used to be men only and women only colleges in close proximity.
Both would focus on their studies during the week and could have the weekend to pursue their mating.
Womens colleges were turned into lesbian finishing factories.
Mens colleges were just destroyed, or force to become co-ed.
To note that the prior arraignment was successful and offered benefit to the nation, while the current arrangement has no benefits will mark you as a bigot.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 12:12 PM (3cUTc)
Thank you!
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:11 PM
*fistbump*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 12:12 PM (bFu5X)
Why Do the Obamas, Bidens, and Clintons Choose Friends Schools?
October 1, 2010
(And the Nixon's, Theodore Roosevelt, the Gore's, and so on.)
Lindberg, Bill Nye, and Gore Vidal were attendees.
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The United States Secret Service operates on private campuses like Sidwell Friends School by integrating heavily with school staff, blending seamlessly into classroom settings, and deploying extensive technological monitoring to maximize security while minimizing social disruption. (The Independent and others)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:12 PM (NFX2v)
Would love to know the REAL story behind that. Not the glossed over history/hollywood bs.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:06 PM (yJpcc)
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It was an attempt by women -- overwhelmingly young and desperate to social-climb -- to destroy their rivals and gain power and attention for themselves.
Not many people know this, but the original accusers acted like possessed witches themselves, to gain attention and notoriety. Exactly what today's women of similar social aspirations do on social media: act extreme or often insane.
These original accusers sought to take out their rivals by accusing the rivals of casting spells on them. Then, when others saw that this could be used as a tool to take out rivals and undesirables, it was expanded to include men too.
But overall, the entire "witch trial" phenomena has been drastically over-stated. I don't think more than maybe a few dozen people were tried and convicted.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at August 03, 2026 12:13 PM (iFTx/)
We'd need to reopen orphanages, though.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026
Because nothing makes a strong, well adjusted child like ripping both of their parents away.
Out of curiosity, who pays for the children in your orphanages?
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:13 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Smith and Wellesley at August 03, 2026 12:14 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:14 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 12:10 PM (yJpcc)
Kareem al Wheat - Buckwheat's name when he converted to islam
Posted by: Josephistan at August 03, 2026 12:15 PM (y9ksN)
Posted by: Smith and Wellesley at August 03, 2026 12:16 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:16 PM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 12:17 PM (abScH)
fortunately this is still the case around me with private high schools (and grade schools)
Bonner-Prendie is a neat example where one wing is boys and the other is girls, and the central main building houses the shared cafeteria, offices and library.
but here we have DevonPrep/AgnesIrwin, Malvern/Villa, Padua/Sallies, etc etc
those are near each other - Villa is walkable to Malvern Prep for example - but not on the same campus like Bonner.
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 12:17 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 12:19 PM (ZWBDi)
Mine wasn't . I didn't know a single lesbian who went there . There were certainly lesbians there but they were not in my circle and lesbianism wasn't something that was discussed. My closest roommate is a married - to a man for many years as are most of the women I went to school with. I dated men while I was in college
Were the male only colleges still open at the time finishing schools for gay men?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 12:19 PM (xSAlF)
They wanted to feel morally superior and have power over other people. Jesus was nothing more than a means to an end for them.
Once Christianity began to lose that authority in the culture, they quickly jumped ship and followed after the next cultural force, then the next, and currently wokeness. This is why the issues they fight for/against now can be diametrically opposed to the issues they fought for/against five years ago. The issues don't ever matter to them any more than Jesus did.
Posted by: 29Victor at August 03, 2026 12:19 PM (0MjtC)
Posted by: NR Pax
The problem I have with this statement is it only describes the kind of woman he prefers to hang out with.
The ones that aren't either aren't even on his radar, because they don't go the places he goes or do the things he does.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 03, 2026 12:21 PM (vJrRc)
The majority of children enter foster care in the United States due to parental neglect (62%), parental substance abuse (33%), and child abuse or domestic issues
There are 331,747 children in the US foster care system. The age distribution spans from newborns to older teenagers transitioning to adulthood
(Under 5): Represent roughly 30% of the foster population, often entering care due to immediate safety concerns at birth or during early development.
School-Aged Children (5–12): Account for approximately 40% of the population.
Teens (13–20): Make up roughly 30% of the system. Teens face unique barriers, as they are statistically the hardest to place with long-term foster families.
The system displays noticeable disparities compared to the general US child population:
White: ~43%
Hispanic: ~23%
Black/African American: ~22% (significantly overrepresented relative to the general population)
Multiracial & Native American: ~12%
The national foster care statistics cited above do not include unaccompanied migrant children who cross the US border without sponsors.
The data tracks only to the domestic child welfare system.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 12:21 PM (NFX2v)
--
It's a close call, whether The Crucible or The Catcher in the Rye is the worst literature the teachers force upon children.
Stupid, pointless and endlessly rehashed by dull minds.
Who proceed to kill any remaining love of reading with a recitation from Shel Silverstein.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 12:23 PM (3cUTc)
Mine wasn't . I didn't know a single lesbian who went there . There were certainly lesbians there but they were not in my circle and lesbianism wasn't something that was discussed. My closest roommate is a married - to a man for many years as are most of the women I went to school with. I dated men while I was in college
Were the male only colleges still open at the time finishing schools for gay men?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
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So?
Your exception does not prove the general observation is wrong.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 12:28 PM (3cUTc)
My mother said she just went back into the kitchen to keep cooking after getting rid of the corpse.
This, from the same lady that made the best blueberry pie I have ever eaten.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
Psh. Women aren't capable of that kind of bravery. She should have waited for a man to come take care of it.
Posted by: Internet "trad" man at August 03, 2026 12:28 PM (vJrRc)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 12:17 PM (abScH)
And I don’t disagree agree with you. The purpose of welfare originally was to allow mothers to stay home with young children if they lost their husband, however that happened. A mom at home is a very positive thing, and could undue some of the ugly we see in society. But for the solution to be lose your child to an orphanage to avoid being g a single mom is pretty rough. I, of course, take this a little personally. But for the grace of God go I, you know? I could have easily needed social services there for a bit had J not decided I might be worth taking a chance on, special needs child and all.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:32 PM (OoFl2)
I am speaking from personal experience . You are probably not because you never went to a woman's college 30 plus some years ago. I did not go to date women. I went to get an education which I did . I don't know what women's colleges are like now. Again, did all male colleges produce gay men?
I am done with this thread. Have a nice day
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 12:35 PM (y8wRt)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03
I hate these stats. It hurts my heart. Children should be loved, and safe. They should never wonder why their mom or dad didn’t love them enough to be the best parent they could be. And adults should put their children before anything, they are the greatest gift from God. I strongly believe there is a special circle in hell for any parent who puts their children in harms way - physical, mental, emotional.
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:40 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: mindful webworker - pointlessly willowed at August 03, 2026 01:09 PM (0poB+)
Out of curiosity, who pays for the children in your orphanages?
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:13 PM (OoFl2)
Same people who paid for the children of welfare sows.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 01:49 PM (N1DT3)
Posted by: Piper at August 03, 2026 12:32 PM (OoFl2)
Did you see the part about "having additional children while on welfare"? Or just jump to moralizing scolding without understanding the argument?
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at August 03, 2026 01:52 PM (N1DT3)
More settled and densely populated New England communities also permitted more intrusive monitoring of others' behavior, and imposition of church discipline.
In contrast, on the frontiers the settlers were not Congregationalists. But more importantly, low population densities meant that people could largely escape intrusive social control, from churches in particular. The competition between different denominations (Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists) on the frontier, in contrast to the dominance of established churches in New England, also undermined church discipline. And if things got too intrusive, you could pick up and move further out.
The AWFLs, and progressives generally, definitely can be traced back to Puritanism, as ironic as that might seem.
Posted by: Craig Pirrong at August 03, 2026 05:17 PM (FRnoD)
Mid-Morning Art Thread [From the archives]
Anne-Louis Girodet
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Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 09:30 AM (NkUqe)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 09:30 AM (2YhKe)
He looks oddly out of proportion.
Would hang though.
Thx CBD
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 09:30 AM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 09:31 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 09:31 AM (BFvh9)
Posted by: From about That Time at August 03, 2026 09:31 AM (sl73Y)
Posted by: davidt at August 03, 2026 09:31 AM (Q+gd/)
Following which, he will pay a visit to the Tenderloin District for a piece of arse.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:31 AM (Riz8t)
He had even more names; "de Roussy-Trioson" was tacked on at the end.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:31 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (+gA9j)
Happy Monday, look at that dignified fellow!
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (X8xt3)
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (5ExGj)
He had even more names; "de Roussy-Trioson" was tacked on at the end.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:31 AM (wzUl9)
========
"Groovy."
-Ashley Joanna Williams
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (bzPaY)
His head looks like it's been photoshopped in, with no connection to his body.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (EphcB)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026
***
He does look like Carell!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: huerfano at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (VJX5o)
Troubling.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (2Ez/1)
"François-René de Chateaubriand was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement of the 19th century, known for blending personal emotion with broader themes in his works. His writings, particularly "The Genius of Christianity" and "Memoirs from Beyond the Grave," reflect his defense of the Catholic faith and critique of Enlightenment ideals, making him a key influence on later French literature and thought."
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (NpAcC)
But he's not giving it away for free - you must amuse him first.
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (X8xt3)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (2Cry5)
But he's not giving it away for free - you must amuse him first.
Posted by: Lizzy at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (X8xt3)
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It's how he earns his keep, crashing in rich people's houses in Rome. He can't give it away for free, or he'll starve.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 09:34 AM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Vidal Sassoon at August 03, 2026 09:34 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:34 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026
***
Well, this painting was after 1808, so Mr. B. was still a force to be reckoned with in Europe.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:34 AM (wzUl9)
No, he's contemplating the witty repartee he SHOULD have made - that would have brought in the babes for sure. L'esprit de l'escalier.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:35 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 09:35 AM (iJfKG)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:35 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:35 AM (Bep7s)
No, he's contemplating the witty repartee he SHOULD have made - that would have brought in the babes for sure. L'esprit de l'escalier.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:35 AM (Riz8t)
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The look of detached disappointment bordering on anger lends textual support to your reading.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:35 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Dean Wormer at August 03, 2026 09:36 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 09:36 AM (XvL8K)
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 09:36 AM (iJfKG)
Posted by: Vidal Sassoon at August 03, 2026
***
Dunno if I trust you after what you did to Rosemary.
Posted by: Guy Woodhouse at August 03, 2026 09:36 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Dean Wormer at August 03, 2026 09:36 AM (2Ez/1)
Must've been a pain for his mother to birth...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:36 AM (l3cgK)
He had even more names; "de Roussy-Trioson" was tacked on at the end.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Bet Anne got his ass kicked in grade school more than once.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 09:37 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:37 AM (Riz8t)
----
Like the Jerk Store.
Posted by: George Costanza at August 03, 2026 09:37 AM (2Ez/1)
I'm pretty sure all of them are.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:37 AM (Riz8t)
Some more so that others...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (yz/88)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (NkUqe)
He had even more names; "de Roussy-Trioson" was tacked on at the end.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
*
Bet Anne got his ass kicked in grade school more than once.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026
***
It was France, so who knows.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Rula Lenska For Alberto VO-5 Hot Oil Treatment at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: naturalfake
On his rare intelligence.
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (lJ0H4)
Maybe it's only medium-rare...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:28 AM (wzUl9)
Dan Hedaya. Great character actor.
Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (8mulE)
Posted by: naturalfake
*
On his rare intelligence.
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026
***
Well done!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:39 AM (wzUl9)
What did he steak his reputation on?
Posted by: naturalfake
On his rare intelligence.
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (lJ0H4)
________
Well done!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 09:39 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 09:39 AM (viF8m)
I'm pretty sure all of them are.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:37 AM (Riz8t)
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"Ohh, get that, would you, Deirdre?"
-Mum, dropping the newest child in Manchester from Chapter 2: The Miracle of Birth: Part 2: The Third World
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:39 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: rickb223
Daily swirlies.
It was France, so it would have been L'Swirlee' du jour.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:39 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:39 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: naturalfake
On his rare intelligence.
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM
I've got no beef with that.
Posted by: Oh, no... at August 03, 2026 09:40 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026
*
Dan Hedaya. Great character actor.
Posted by: No Name Today at August 03, 2026
***
That's it. Couldn't think of the name. He also was in the first Addams Family film.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:40 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (lJ0H4)
*goes to type "well done." Deletes figuring that comment has been made a few times already*
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 09:40 AM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: Rula Lenska For Alberto VO-5 Hot Oil Treatment
Surprisingly, she's still alive at 78.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: naturalfake
*
On his rare intelligence.
Posted by: Tuna at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM
*
I've got no beef with that.
Posted by: Oh, no... at August 03, 2026
***
Bye, son.
( -- Buffalo Jokes, Vol. 1)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:42 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Just the punchline at August 03, 2026 09:42 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
It wasn't nut day.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 09:42 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: Madge at August 03, 2026 09:43 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Chamber of Commerce at August 03, 2026 09:43 AM (JM9I6)
Reading about Chateaubriand's political career is exhausting. The guy was constantly in the thick of things, changing allegiances, snd somehow survived revolutionary France.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 09:43 AM (XTNWF)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:43 AM (Bep7s)
Caption:
"Looking at these ruins, I am filled with ennui. Ennui and disaffection.
And why the hell, haven't they invented Gaulloises cigarettes? i could be smoking one as I looked at the world through lidded-eyes demonstrating my indifference to the fates.
Merde!!!"
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 09:44 AM (iJfKG)
Roman ruins should have been cleared centuries ago. Lazy Italians build around them. Phooey!
_________
The Trump Coliseum. Yuge, classy and luxurious.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 09:44 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 09:45 AM (4pZiu)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 09:45 AM (abScH)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:45 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Chamber of Commerce at August 03, 2026 09:43 AM (JM9I6)
=======
Rome has been building Line C of their metro for 20 years.
Every single foot of excavation leads to a new archeological discovery which requires stoppage of work.
When I went last year, they were finally working on some city center stuff (mostly right outside Palazzo Vittorio Emanuele II), and it wasn't going to go quickly.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:45 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 03, 2026 09:45 AM (5ExGj)
Ruins, country clubs and cemeteries are the biggest wasters of prime real estate!
Posted by: Al Czervik at August 03, 2026 09:45 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Chamber of Commerce at August 03, 2026 09:43 AM
++++
*ahem*
Posted by: Buc-ee's at August 03, 2026 09:46 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Chateaubriand at August 03, 2026 09:46 AM (wVcYX)
Anne-Louis Girodet
***********
I Colum Like I Seum - a limerick
According to a sports commentator
Who was an avid Coliseum spectator
A man devoured his wife
With a simple kitchen knife
Then boldly stated he was gladiator!
Posted by: muldoon at August 03, 2026 09:46 AM (I0N4X)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 09:47 AM (XTNWF)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 09:47 AM (XvL8K)
Caption:
"Looking at these ruins, I am filled with ennui. Ennui and disaffection.
And an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:47 AM (Riz8t)
Every single foot of excavation leads to a new archeological discovery which requires stoppage of work.
_________
"Archeological discoveries. Yeah. That's the reason." - Gov. G. Newsom
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 09:47 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:47 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Chateaubriand at August 03, 2026 09:46 AM (wVcYX)
======
He's in Italy.
"La noia e io."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:47 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: They're done at August 03, 2026 09:48 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Case at August 03, 2026 09:48 AM (bqIVz)
Every single foot of excavation leads to a new archeological discovery which requires stoppage of work.
_________
"Archeological discoveries. Yeah. That's the reason." - Gov. G. Newsom
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 09:47 AM (O0L8i)
======
Once they actually start building. "We found a Native American Hopi pot!"
"The Hopi never lived here."
"Doesn't matter! We have to stop work for 18 months to study it!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:48 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 03, 2026 09:49 AM (Y/06r)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 09:49 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:49 AM (Bep7s)
>He's perfect for Hollywood. Most of them are short and have big heads. They wear lifts, for kris-sakes.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 09:49 AM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 09:50 AM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 09:50 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 09:50 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: davidt at August 03, 2026 09:50 AM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 09:50 AM (NkUqe)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 09:51 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 09:51 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 09:50 AM (NkUqe)
Gabbagool!
Posted by: Silvio Dante at August 03, 2026 09:52 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 09:50 AM (NkUqe)
Muro della masturbazione.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 09:52 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:52 AM (Riz8t)
Anne-Louis Girodet
AI Overview: Chateaubriand is famous for a thick, tender cut of beef tenderloin and a famous French writer. It originally got its name from François-René de Chateaubriand, a 19th-century statesman and author.
The Famous Beef Dish
The Cut: A large center-cut fillet of beef tenderloin meant to be shared by two people.
The Origin: Named after the writer by his personal chef, Montmireil, who first grilled the tender beef for him.
The Style: Traditionally grilled and served with a rich wine or herb sauce (like Béarnaise) and potatoes.
The Famous Writer
Literary Impact: François-René de Chateaubriand helped start the Romantic movement in French literature.
Key Works: He wrote The Genius of Christianity to defend the church and an famous posthumous autobiography called Memoirs from Beyond the Grave.
Role: He also worked as a politician and diplomat during turbulent times in France.
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Once known as one of the most famous men in France — a giant of the literary scene and idolised by such future greats as Alphonse de Lamartine and Victor Hugo.
Would pass hanging today's art, but it's an interesting lesson. Thx.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 09:53 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 09:53 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 09:52 AM
*golf clap*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 09:53 AM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Go Mental! at August 03, 2026 09:53 AM (JM9I6)
Girodet is considered a French Romantic painter. I prefer the English Romantic artists who are more in line with the poetry of that period. Constable, Turner and Blake come to mind.
Posted by: JTB at August 03, 2026 09:54 AM (yTvNw)
What is it about guys in the early 1800s posing for painters while diddling their nipple piercings?
The artist: "Yeah, you got one too. You really stand out from the crowd."
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at August 03, 2026 09:54 AM (s9VOe)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:55 AM (Bep7s)
When they were building a local freeway, they uncovered Mammoth or Mastidon bones that were, according to the layer they were found, 130K years old...with signs they might have had their bones smashed up by hominids wielding stones...
Stopped work on the freeway. Then they found the ruins of an indian village...AND the enviroweenies delayed it for some bird.
Freeway took well over a decade to finish it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:55 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 09:53 AM
20 Francs. Same as in Paris.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 09:55 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at August 03, 2026 09:55 AM (MDua2)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 09:56 AM (qszYa)
Anne-Louis Girodet
AI Overview: Chateaubriand is famous for a thick, tender cut of beef tenderloin and a famous French writer. It originally got its name from François-René de Chateaubriand, a 19th-century statesman and author.
The Famous Beef Dish
The Cut: A large center-cut fillet of beef tenderloin meant to be shared by two people.
The Origin: Named after the writer by his personal chef, Montmireil, who first grilled the tender beef for him.
The Style: Traditionally grilled and served with a rich wine or herb sauce (like Béarnaise) and potatoes.
The Famous Writer
Literary Impact: François-René de Chateaubriand helped start the Romantic movement in French literature.
Key Works: He wrote The Genius of Christianity to defend the church and an famous posthumous autobiography called Memoirs from Beyond the Grave.
Role: He also worked as a politician and diplomat during turbulent times in France.
---
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 09:53 AM (NFX2v)
Don't get saucy with me, Bernaise!
Posted by: Count de Monet says Mel Brooks went a long way for that joke at August 03, 2026 09:56 AM (wVcYX)
"I invented the "patting your belly stance"!
I did!!!
That wannabe Napoleon...what a poser!!!"
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 09:56 AM (iJfKG)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 09:57 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 09:57 AM (ZWBDi)
A classic pic is a WWII Frenchman enjoying a smoke given to him by an 82nd airborne troop at Bastogne or someplace like that during the Bulge battle. He looks ecstatic.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 09:57 AM (oJxaF)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 09:57 AM (Wj1DV)
They would be YUUUGE manly cuts of beef...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:57 AM (l3cgK)
"I invented the "patting your belly stance"!
Thought bubble:
"Why do they keep putting me in mom pants?"
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:57 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Dr_No at August 03, 2026 09:58 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 09:56 AM (qszYa)
The gentleman dresses neither left nor right. He tucks.
Posted by: Tailor for Mr. Chateaubriand at August 03, 2026 09:58 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 09:59 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 09:59 AM (Riz8t)
Europeans know Chocolate, Wine, and Beer, among other things, but they never figured out Cigarettes for some reason. Those North Carolina and Virginia boys figured it out. Lucky and Chesterfield.
Euros: "Absinthe, mofos! Kiss our twee asses!"
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at August 03, 2026 09:59 AM (s9VOe)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 09:59 AM (oJxaF)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 09:57 AM
++++
Sitting right here ya know.
Posted by: Frankie Delmonico at August 03, 2026 09:59 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 10:00 AM (2YhKe)
Curly: I'd rather be burnt at the stake.
Moe: Why?
Curly: A hot stake is better than a cold chop anytime!
Posted by: Nyuk, Nyuk! at August 03, 2026 10:00 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 10:01 AM (qszYa)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 10:01 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:02 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:02 AM (KC5Lt)
Like all thinking-out-of-the-box real estate developers of the Nineteenth Century, he's puzzling out where he will locate the obligatory tenements and slums for his projected 500 unit renewal project.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at August 03, 2026 10:03 AM (s9VOe)
With Cheese Whiz.
Posted by: Pat's and Geno's at August 03, 2026 10:03 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:03 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: TxAnn at August 03, 2026 10:03 AM (SjAWL)
Posted by: George Costanza at August 03, 2026 10:03 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:04 AM (6ORiD)
Posted by: Count de Monet
Straining to keep this an art thread. 😉
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 10:04 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:04 AM (Bep7s)
CBD! You spoke French!!!!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:04 AM (6ORiD)
Does that make him homo now?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 10:04 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at August 03, 2026 09:59 AM (s9VOe)
Also Euros: "Which is easy because, after two glasses, we're face down on the floor."
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: TxAnn at August 03, 2026 10:03 AM (SjAWL)
-
I was thinking Rowan Atkinson's great great grand daddy.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM (6ORiD)
-------
WRONG.
I know people do this. They shouldn't.
Au poivre, bay-bee. At least 5x better than bearnaise on steak.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM (BI5O2)
I need to start wearing my hair like that-
so I can look all famous and thoughtful...
...
...
Or crazy.
Either or.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM (iJfKG)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM (JvZF+)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:06 AM (Bep7s)
Still pandering for the black vote.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 10:06 AM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:04 AM (6ORiD)
Does that make him homo now?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 10:04 AM (2YhKe)
-
/ignores sponge while finishing tango with cbd while clenching a long stemmed rose in teeth
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:06 AM (6ORiD)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:07 AM (KC5Lt)
I was thinking Rowan Atkinson's great great grand daddy.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM (6ORiD)
"Blackadder: Jolly Old India!"
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 10:07 AM (iJfKG)
Still pandering for the black vote.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 10:06 AM (J4Dwc)
========
He's alternating between "I'll do anything the black community wants" and "I'm actually not a freak, gay, twink who is sexually attracted to trans kids."
Because he's winning easily according to Fox polling.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:07 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM
After four, I'm under my host.
Posted by: D. Parker at August 03, 2026 10:07 AM (2Ez/1)
Don't get saucy with me, Bearnaise.
Posted by: That guy who never thinks he needs to check the previous comments at August 03, 2026 10:07 AM (Riz8t)
Or crazy.
Either or.
Posted by: naturalfake
To whom will you be gifting your magnificent collection of fake noses with a pair of eyeglasses above and a moustache below? You're not serious if you retain them!
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (s9VOe)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (KC5Lt)
The tragedy is he'll be out in 17 years, to kill again.
They should have given the little bastard a life sentence.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (BI5O2)
Don't get saucy with me, Bearnaise.
Posted by: That guy who never thinks he needs to check the previous comments at August 03, 2026 10:07 AM (Riz8t)
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Baste!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (6ORiD)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (JvZF+)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:09 AM (KC5Lt)
- Karmelo Anthony murdering Austin Metcalf was a tragedy.
- Karmelo Anthony being convicted of that murder was justice.
- Karmelo Anthony's sentence was... less.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:09 AM (ExV1e)
so I can look all famous and thoughtful...
Or crazy.
Either or.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM (iJfKG)
You want to look like Andrew Jackso
You will accept looking like Javier Milei
You will actually look like Rick Sanchez
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 10:09 AM (rbvCR)
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I think I see the problem.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (JvZF+)
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"I learned to have great distrust of polling over the past 20 years of watching politics, but I just shit my pants because a polling firm that has a long history of being really bad at the job said something that makes me think my side will lose."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:09 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:09 AM (KC5Lt)
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"Perfectly stated." - Barak Obama
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:10 AM (6ORiD)
On the plus side, I'm safe for the moment.
Posted by: TJM at August 03, 2026 10:10 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 10:06 AM (J4Dwc)
What's interesting is it doesn't hurt him with the "white" vote?
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:10 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:11 AM (Bep7s)
Beef Wellington defeated the French Chateaubriand Steak at the Battle of Waterloo Gastro Pub in 1994.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 10:11 AM (iJfKG)
The tragedy is he'll be out in 17 years, to kill again.
They should have given the little bastard a life sentence.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (BI5O2)
Charlotte just let a young guy who was previously convicted of murder out on bail who an hour later murdered someone.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:11 AM (KC5Lt)
Because he's winning easily according to Fox polling.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:07 AM (bzPaY)
Don't forget that Christianity teaches us to respect the coming of Mohammed, final prophet of Allah... I mean God. As the Bible says. -- James Talarico
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:11 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:11 AM (bzPaY)
On the plus side, I'm safe for the moment.
Well that didn't go as planned. It was supposed to be socked with "TJM's hair".
Posted by: TJM at August 03, 2026 10:11 AM (Riz8t)
The tragedy is he'll be out in 17 years, to kill again.
They should have given the little bastard a life sentence.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (BI5O2)
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Agree. But I don’t think he’s ever getting out. He’s a violent narcissist with worms in his brain. He’ll murder someone in prison or get murdered himself. IIRC, the judge even said something to that effect during sentencing.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 03, 2026 10:11 AM (qszYa)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:10 AM (ZWBDi)
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What if Talarico simply cannot win in Texas and his entire campaign is a giant scam to bilk progressives of fundraising cash?
Does that explain it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:12 AM (bzPaY)
Speaking of Archeologists - a limerick
A crack hieroglyphical unit
While studyin' the past and reviewin'' it
Learned when Vikings brave and bold
Wrote their sagas, (tales of old)
They would take a good story and rune it!
Posted by: muldoon at August 03, 2026 10:12 AM (I0N4X)
Still pandering for the black vote.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 10:06 AM (J4Dwc)
Yeah, it's a damned shame the little shitmaggot was not fed through a wood chipper.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:12 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:13 AM (BI5O2)
You will accept looking like Javier Milei
You will actually look like Rick Sanchez
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 10:09 AM
Pfftttt...
Posted by: The ghost of Jim Traficant at August 03, 2026 10:13 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (BI5O2)
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Under present circumstances of extreme anarchy and violence, I am for biblical justice: death sentences for any murderer from early teens and up - no exceptions.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:13 AM (6ORiD)
Posted by: JTB at August 03, 2026 10:14 AM (yTvNw)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:10 AM (ZWBDi)
White leftists 'understand' that the darkies are simple and the Great White Father has to tell them bedtime stories to get them to do the only thing they're good for. Obviously he doesn't actually mean any of that.
I've known a number of Austin leftists.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:14 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:09 AM
He's broken our entire election season code!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 10:14 AM (bFu5X)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:14 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:08 AM (BI5O2)
Life? No.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:14 AM (ZWBDi)
However, requiring an ID to vote is still Jim Crow.
What would we do without communists?
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:15 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: TJM at August 03, 2026 10:11 AM (Riz8t)
Socking is a dangerous game. People tend to forget that they have them on.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:15 AM (ExV1e)
A crack hieroglyphical unit
While studyin' the past and reviewin'' it
Learned when Vikings brave and bold
Wrote their sagas, (tales of old)
They would take a good story and rune it!"
Muldoon, this is brilliant. Thanks.
Posted by: JTB at August 03, 2026 10:16 AM (yTvNw)
and i love the taste of cock
Posted by: MAGA lol at August 03, 2026 10:16 AM (pLxV9)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:17 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: JackStraw
So where do blacks shop since they can't get id's?
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 10:17 AM (yJpcc)
Socking is a dangerous game. People tend to forget that they have them on.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Condoms are a different matter altogether, ladies. A little pause and "Hey, presto!", no raincoat!
-- Graham Clapner, now only a humble oysterman
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at August 03, 2026 10:17 AM (s9VOe)
Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at August 03, 2026 10:17 AM (NYInA)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: JackStraw
So where do blacks shop since they can't get id's?
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 10:17 AM (yJpcc)
And the wimmins?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (FZ29D)
However, requiring an ID to vote is still Jim Crow.
What would we do without communists?
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:15 AM (viF8m)
I need ID to browse 50 aisles of shelves, empty but for a few loaves of sawdust bread?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (1z8ji)
It's a problem so profound only a smooth brained leftist can figure it out.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Too soon? at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)
Still pandering for the black vote.
Posted by: one hour sober
16 more days until Judge Roach doesn't get removed, & 17 days until a new trial is denied.
And probably 18 months before the appellate court denies a new trial.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 10:19 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: Mega Ultra MAGA Man. at August 03, 2026 10:20 AM (JM9I6)
So where do blacks shop since they can't get id's?
Posted by: rickb223
Mamdani could not care less about the blacks, unless they were victims of oppression who received gallons of ink from the press.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at August 03, 2026 10:20 AM (s9VOe)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)
If memory serves, there is a prisoner, in Cali I believe, who has killed two of his cellmates. Coincidentally, both were convicted of sexual assault of a child.
If we followed your approach, there'd be at least one still alive.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:20 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 10:21 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)
For guards or staff, sure. Other prisoners? Not if the deceased had it coming.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:22 AM (1z8ji)
and dman, sid's cock is tasty when it comes out uof paul's ass
Posted by: MAGA lol at August 03, 2026 10:22 AM (dihdP)
Latest Polls Indicate the ‘Michigan Problem’ Will Likely Be on the Ballot in November
The most-watched Senate primary in the country finally concludes this coming Tuesday, as Michigan Democrats choose between progressive insurgent Adbul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens to go against GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers this fall… If El-Sayed wins, it would be a shocking change in Democratic politics, with typically cautious Democratic voters nominating a leftist in a critical purple-state Senate race. And then we would just have to see how that would go in November! If he were to win the general, it would prompt more risk-taking from Democratic primary voters down the road. If he were to lose, Democratic voters would quickly revert to nominating cyborg ex-Marine prosecutors selected by Chuck Schumer.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8dr9pj
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 10:22 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 10:05 AM (6ORiD)
Bien sur, Monsieur Bean! Or would that be Monsieur Haricot?
Posted by: TxAnn at August 03, 2026 10:22 AM (SjAWL)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 10:24 AM (bFu5X)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:24 AM (ZWBDi)
Prisoners use that excuse all the time to assault or kill another prisoner besides being idiotic to allow prisoners to carry out street justice no matter how satisfying.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:24 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:17 AM (KC5Lt)
Again, in my state, law is enforced seriously. Until quite recently, we had a special prison for multiple murderers. It was a notorious house of pain, nestled in a snake-infested subtropical forest. My wife knows a guard from there. He's a no-nonsense old man. I can't imagine anyone wanting to cross the likes of him when he was young.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:24 AM (BI5O2)
Latest Polls Indicate the ‘Michigan Problem’ Will Likely Be on the Ballot in November
The most-watched Senate primary in the country finally concludes this coming Tuesday, as Michigan Democrats choose between progressive insurgent Adbul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens to go against GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers this fall… If El-Sayed wins, it would be a shocking change in Democratic politics, with typically cautious Democratic voters nominating a leftist in a critical purple-state Senate race. And then we would just have to see how that would go in November! If he were to win the general, it would prompt more risk-taking from Democratic primary voters down the road. If he were to lose, Democratic voters would quickly revert to nominating cyborg ex-Marine prosecutors selected by Chuck Schumer.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8dr9pj
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 10:22 AM (Riz8t)
This is apparently the year when the muslim "religion" becomes the-
out and in your face "muslim Political Party".
Where's your Constitution now, Jefferson?
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 10:26 AM (iJfKG)
New York Magazine
@NYMag
The GOP’s big red scare is really stupid. Democrats aren’t communist, and the relatively small progressive surge in this year’s primaries isn’t a Bolshevik Revolution, writes Ed Kilgore.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:26 AM (ndZc7)
New York Magazine
@NYMag
The GOP’s big red scare is really stupid. Democrats aren’t communist, and the relatively small progressive surge in this year’s primaries isn’t a Bolshevik Revolution, writes Ed Kilgore.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:26 AM (ndZc7)
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"All the people who espouse the communist manifesto don't call themselves communist, so calling them communist is dishonest."
Should work as well as "antifa is just an idea."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:26 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 10:24 AM (bFu5X)
As his current post states, I'm guessing he didn't get his taste of cock today.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 10:27 AM (2YhKe)
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Or eat.
There's a trend in the restaurant biz to only seat those 30 years old, or older, and they must show a valid ID.
Everyone here knows why this is trending.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 10:27 AM (2Cry5)
Sometimes things happen during the course of an election that don't get reflected instantaneously in polls.
Over the weekend it was revealed the communist heroine in the Wisconsin governor's race is a self admitted bi-polar whack job who is on lithium including at least one lithium overdose and was admitted to a mental hospital for cutting herself.
She sounds stable enough to run a state.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:28 AM (viF8m)
Refusing to continue taking pictures, Albayrak claims his client insisted he was bound by their contract to photograph the wedding. Things soon turned violent when the groom initiated an attack as Albayrak tried to leave. However, the photographer ended up breaking his client’s nose in the commotion. "Child brides are [victims] of child abuse and no power on earth can make me photograph a child in a wedding gown,” he said.
https://tinyurl.com/bdebjuva
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 10:28 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:28 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: one hour sober
He's into quoting the Apple iPhone ad titled "The Human Family," which debuted during the 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony and Maya Angelou's Human Family poem.
“I note the obvious differences between each sort and type, but we are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.”
With a mixing of "Get the billionaires!" which is not going to happen.
He's (or whoever is backing him bigly) slick though; his campaign emphasizes a broad working-family and anti-corruption message rather than aligning with specific democratic socialist or WFP platforms
He creeps me out no matter what he says.
>Texas Public Radio, Talarico touts labor, higher wages, opposition to ICE policies during San Antonio campaign stop, July 31, 2026
Recent public polling has continued to show a competitive contest. "Notably, a new Fox News poll shows Talarico with a three-point edge, 51-48, over Paxton and holding fast to a lead among independent voters and key constituencies."
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 10:29 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 03, 2026 10:29 AM (aJQbY)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 10:27 AM
This really doesn't work as a hangry Snickers commercial.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 10:30 AM (bFu5X)
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Oh yeah?
Posted by: Judge Boasberg at August 03, 2026 10:30 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 10:21 AM (2Ez/1)
. . . shucks, Ma'am.
Posted by: Just The Punchline at August 03, 2026 10:30 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:30 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:31 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:31 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: JackStraw
Does Mamdani require illegal aliens provide proof of NYC residency to obtain welfare and other public-provided benefits? Will he require proof of NYC residency for illegal aliens to buy stuff at NYC-owned grocery stores?
Ha, I denounce myself for asking these dumb questions!
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 10:32 AM (5rh/l)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:32 AM (KC5Lt)
Everyone here knows why this is trending.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 10:27 AM
"Youth" means black.
Posted by: The More You Know at August 03, 2026 10:32 AM (2Ez/1)
New York Magazine
@NYMag
The GOP’s big red scare is really stupid. Democrats aren’t communist, and the relatively small progressive surge in this year’s primaries isn’t a Bolshevik Revolution, writes Ed Kilgore.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
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Translation, his name is not on the pied a terre list for punishment.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:32 AM (E4rtv)
Does that explain it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:12 AM (bzPaY)
You're preaching to the choir my friend.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:32 AM (ZWBDi)
Brennan: "Could you ever support a self-described socialist candidate?"
Manchin: "No. No way. My God, no."
Brennan: "Even if they have some good ideas?"
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Now, the dictatorship of the proletariat insuring from each according to their ability, to each according to their need, that's a good idea!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:32 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:34 AM (ZWBDi)
Training bra
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 10:34 AM (13bBv)
Posted by: Flava Flav at August 03, 2026 10:34 AM (qDb5n)
Does that explain it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:12 AM (bzPaY)
You're preaching to the choir my friend.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:32 AM (ZWBDi)
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How many times does Blexas have to not happen before people stop worrying about this shit?
Contrasting experience: 2020 South Carolina senate race.
Jamie Harrison raised $100 million to fight Lindsay Graham in a Trump +10 state. Graham was outraised and outspent.
Graham still won by 9 because the money didn't change the basic partisan makeup of the state.
And people keeping throwing Beto around from freaking 2018 like it's relevant. TX has gotten so much redder since.
And Talarico is a freak, and summer spending is a waste of money. And TX is a Trump+14 state.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:34 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:35 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:35 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:35 AM (BI5O2)
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He's waiting for Schumer to tell him to stop clapping for things Trump did.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:35 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:36 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 10:36 AM (oJxaF)
Dem Socialist Melat Kiros: There's nothing "more American" than the economic philosophy of socialism."
The evidence shows it's the only one capable of delivering things like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Hoover: "Socialism has proven to deliver on the values of the Declaration of Independence more than capitalism has?"
Kiros: "Yeah."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:36 AM (ndZc7)
She sounds stable enough to run a state.
Posted by: JackStraw
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The Democrats are offering up one nutjob after another as candidates this year and depending on muh socialism and muh Orange Man Bad as their campaign subjects. Then again, the GOPe, apart from Trump resembles the Washington Generals that lose on purpose.
Reminds me of the old Monty Python Upper Class Twit of the Year sketch. Then again, at least a greater number of new aspiring GOP candidates seem to be choosing boldness instead of cowardice as a policy.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:36 AM (E4rtv)
247 224 but all of the pearl manure?
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:31 AM
+++
Let's try it.
She was only an oysterman's daughter, but all the pearlmen knew her.
+++
That's ok, but I was hoping for something with "seamen."
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 10:37 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Common Tater
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And people thought "Comfortably Numb" was just about rock musicians.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:37 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:38 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:34 AM (bzPaY)
Your condescension is tiring.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:38 AM (KC5Lt)
Brennan: "Could you ever support a self-described socialist candidate?"
Manchin: "No. No way. My God, no."
Brennan: "Even if they have some good ideas?"
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Name a "good idea" there Margaret.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 10:38 AM (2Cry5)
Dem Socialist Melat Kiros: There's nothing "more American" than the economic philosophy of socialism."
The evidence shows it's the only one capable of delivering things like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Hoover: "Socialism has proven to deliver on the values of the Declaration of Independence more than capitalism has?"
Kiros: "Yeah."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
Yes, the foreigner deigns to share their wisdom that they are more American than existing Americans current and deceased.
Send her home to whatever shithole she came from even if she is second or third generation.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:38 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: one hour sober at August 03, 2026 10:39 AM (J4Dwc)
Reminds me of the old Monty Python Upper Class Twit of the Year sketch. Then again, at least a greater number of new aspiring GOP candidates seem to be choosing boldness instead of cowardice as a policy.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:36 AM (E4rtv)
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Dear lord in Heaven, I hope and pray that my assumption that the Obama years killed the Democrat ability to appeal to the electorate at all because they became addicted to federal grant money for fundraising and "fortification" is true. So an entire generation of political operatives have grown up knowing only how to raise up their crazies while getting paid no matter what.
Because that could run up against a world where fortification is more difficult (because of less money) and campaigning is harder, where actual Dem donors have been trained to send money to lost causes like TX while the fed grant machine funds everything else.
It'll be so fucking funny.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:39 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:34 AM (bzPaY)
Your condescension is tiring.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:38 AM (KC5Lt)
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Sorry, Talarico is going to lose by at least 9, probably more.
Because Texas is just a Republican state.
Worrying about it is a waste of time.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:40 AM (bzPaY)
But, I used to frequent fine dining establishments in my 20s. As a well-dressed, well-cultured young man with a pretty little thing on my arm, had I been humiliated by being turned away, I'd have told them "I'll turn 30 one day. But you won't know about it, because this is the last time you'll ever see me."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:40 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:40 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at August 03, 2026 10:41 AM (FxH7T)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:40 AM (BI5O2)
*sobs*!
Posted by: Michelle Fields at August 03, 2026 10:41 AM (ZWBDi)
She sounds stable enough to run a state.
You make that sound like a bad thing.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 10:42 AM (Riz8t)
Karmelo Anthony murdering Austin Metcalf was a tragedy.
A tragedy is drowning in a flood or being struck by lightning. Karmelo Anthony murdering Austin Metcalf was a crime.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 10:42 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:42 AM (1z8ji)
Over the weekend it was revealed the communist heroine in the Wisconsin governor's race is a self admitted bi-polar whack job who is on lithium including at least one lithium overdose and was admitted to a mental hospital for cutting herself.
She sounds stable enough to run a state.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:28 AM (viF8m)
She just has to be stable enough to appear on camera once in a while and stay sort of on message. Call it the Sloppy Joe line. When Joe gets too sloppy, the rubes catch on. All executive decisions will be provided to her.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at August 03, 2026 10:43 AM (r7+Q7)
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:43 AM (KC5Lt)
Brennan: "Could you ever support a self-described socialist candidate?"
Manchin: "No. No way. My God, no."
Brennan: "Even if they have some good ideas?"
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Name a "good idea" there Margaret.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 10:38 AM (2Cry5)
I am a socialist running for office. I will propose a change to tax law such that all persons who have acted as TV talking heads will have 95% of their wealth confiscated, for the people, and all future earnings shall be taxed at 99%. The money shall be earmarked for aerobics classes for social security recipients over the age of 150, hookers, and blow.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:43 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:39 AM (bzPaY)
Without Trump we would likely be looking at 5 national losses in a row. People want to sit in denial about that, they are free to do so but it's unwise to forget where the assumptions come from.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:43 AM (ZWBDi)
In 2004 Bush won Montana by 21%
In 2006 Montana elected a Democrat, Jon Tester to the senate, defeating long time Republican incumbent Conrad Burns.
Posted by: Election History at August 03, 2026 10:44 AM (tNkpt)
Because Texas is just a Republican state.
Worrying about it is a waste of time.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:40 AM (bzPaY)
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I'll take the under for whatever money you want to put on that.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 10:44 AM (oqH4h)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 10:42 AM (O0L8i)
Austin Metcalf's murder was a tragedy for his family.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:44 AM (ExV1e)
I see these little things, "You call me a communist for wanting to feed poor babies." No dear, I'm calling you a communist for wanting to tear up the Constitution, massacre Jews and "billionaires" and confiscate people's money and property.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 10:44 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 10:42 AM (O0L8i)
"Atrocity" works, too.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:44 AM (1z8ji)
286 “ And TX is a Trump+14 state.”
In 2004 Bush won Montana by 21%
In 2006 Montana elected a Democrat, Jon Tester to the senate, defeating long time Republican incumbent Conrad Burns.
Posted by: Election History at August 03, 2026 10:44 AM (tNkpt)
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And surely Talarico has as much rural appeal as Tester did?
Surely partisan sorting hasn't gotten more prominent in the last 20 years?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 10:44 AM (oqH4h)
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There are websites for that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (bzPaY)
>>@RapidResponse47
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>>CNBC: "On manufacturing — comes in much better than expected, 55.6%. That would be the best read in over four years, since May of '22." 🔥
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (viF8m)
>>@RapidResponse47
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4m
>>CNBC: "On manufacturing — comes in much better than expected, 55.6%. That would be the best read in over four years, since May of '22." 🔥
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (viF8m)
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GDP keeps getting dragged down because of imports and decreases in government spending.
Positive government spending should be counted as a negative on GDP, to be honest.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:46 AM (bzPaY)
Like... before anyone even had time to blink, that's already out there. What's it been? 10 weeks since the op started and the media has already decided these people - the ones who were sick and crazy and extremist five minutes ago - are full of "good ideas"?
Huh.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:46 AM (ZWBDi)
Maine is coming out of this election with a pretty battered reputation. More battered than the prior candidate's girlfriends and gay-rape victims.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:46 AM (BI5O2)
The US only has a half dozen government programs that feeds babies for free and dozens of private programs that do the same.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:46 AM (KC5Lt)
Does that explain it?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:12 AM
Something has to explain it because if crockett had won the primary that out of state cash flow would have dried completely up.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 03, 2026 10:46 AM (cpFbA)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:46 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (bzPaY)
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ace.mu.nu is the only one I need. Put your money where your wildly misplaced confidence is, hoss.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 10:47 AM (oqH4h)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 10:47 AM (O0L8i)
I'm so old I remember when WV was dismissed as a bunch of cousin humpers.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 10:47 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (bzPaY)
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ace.mu.nu is the only one I need. Put your money where your wildly misplaced confidence is, hoss.
Posted by: ballistic at August 03, 2026 10:47 AM (oqH4h)
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All my money is on Kamala winning the Democrat primary at predictit. Oh, and a few bucks on Collins winning Maine.
Not even the degenerate gamblers and progressives at predictit think that Talarico is going to win Texas.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:47 AM (bzPaY)
What's it been? 10 weeks since the op started and the media has already decided these people - the ones who were sick and crazy and extremist five minutes ago - are full of "good ideas"?
Huh.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:46 AM (ZWBDi)
They're hoping they're at the end of the line of people to be shot.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 10:48 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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It is not just polling, but all media seeks to direct people to influence them. Including the not so conservative media side like Faux.
When one considers media personalities as celebutards with a scripted reality tv show, not as serious thinkers, then you can move past the fascination with people and wrestle directly with ideas. And the polling that media does is directly in line with that.
Want a sure fire tell of which races are competitive--look to where the parties are funding races (not the foreign cheap money from Act Blue) but the parties directing their own scarce resources (which by the way, due to a Scotus decision) the well funded GOP committees may now directly coordinate with candidates (Dem party committees don't have money and their independent Dark Money Pacs cannot coordinate and have limits on messaging).
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:48 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:49 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Journalists have never been known for their intelligence (see John Reed for example). It is even worse in an era of tv news and influencer social media with their ridiculous blurring of reality tv and spouting off talking points.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:50 AM (E4rtv)
Surely partisan sorting hasn't gotten more prominent in the last 20 years?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (bzPaY)
Why is his other state example off base but yours was on point?
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:50 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 03, 2026 10:51 AM (13bBv)
The US only has a half dozen government programs that feeds babies for free and dozens of private programs that do the same.
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:46 AM (KC5Lt)
All the Marxists want to be Robin Hood until you remind them that Robin Hood actually took money from the tax collectors and returned money to the people who had their stuff taken by the government.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at August 03, 2026 10:51 AM (r7+Q7)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:52 AM (Bep7s)
Surely partisan sorting hasn't gotten more prominent in the last 20 years?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (bzPaY)
Why is his other state example off base but yours was on point?
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:50 AM (KC5Lt)
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Because it was 20 years ago, Tester was more appealing to rural voters than Talarico is now.
You know, the reasons I gave in my response.
Partisan sorting has shifted markedly in the last generation. There's some split on state-level statewide races like governor (Larry Hogan going from popular governor to losing by double digits in a Senate race), but when it comes to federal races, things are falling in line with PVI more and more.
And James fake Christian Talarico who loves trans kids and is begging black people to turn out at all is not going to reverse those trends.
Allred was supposed to keep it close against unpopular and bad politician Ted Cruz in 2024.
Allred lost by 9.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:53 AM (bzPaY)
Something has to explain it because if crockett had won the primary that out of state cash flow would have dried completely up.
Posted by: Mister Scott
ActBlue which is directly foreign money via smurfing into US elections. Foreigners are rather stupid about American politics as we are about foreign politics ourselves.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:53 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 03, 2026 10:54 AM (ndZc7)
And Elvis runs a B and B in Sioux Falls.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 03, 2026 10:54 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Yyrog the Lich King at August 03, 2026 10:55 AM (yYROg)
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"NO. I'm calling you a Communist because this draft notice from the Ministry of Social Correction and Conquest of Nature states that the reason for your induction for Dignity Canal indenture is 'Communism.'
Now get on the transport before I have to taze you right in the nutsack, Communist."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 10:55 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 10:42 AM
312 266 long and hard and full of seamen?
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 10:52 AM
Thanks. I'll add them to the list.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 10:56 AM (2Ez/1)
LOL
Posted by: polynikes at August 03, 2026 10:57 AM (KC5Lt)
I see it as a much bigger problem for the left than just Maine. Name one of these DSA clowns from any state that isn't bug fuck nuts. And it shouldn't be a surprise, you have to be one of life's losers to adopt communism.
These are the theater kids who protest on college campuses wearing a keffiyeh and holding a sign saying Gays For Palestine. They are idiots parroting slogans and policies they are told to say. AOC is in her job because she won an acting audition, not because her positions are long held and well thought out. Same with Platner, Talarico, Hong .. all of them.
Even many traditional Democrats like Maher, Manchin and Carville are bailing over these dipshits. The commies are a gift to the GOP if they are smart enough to take advantage of it.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:57 AM (viF8m)
"I Don't Really Care, Margaret "
Posted by: Always a suitable response at August 03, 2026 10:57 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
>I worked with a bunch of dudes from Maine. After hours we would go to a pool hall or a strip club and those boys would let their freak flags fly. Very low standards after a couple of cocktails.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 10:57 AM (ixEhJ)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 10:57 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 03, 2026 10:45 AM (ixEhJ)
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Agents Of Chaos
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 10:58 AM (/rQW9)
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Late again. This week isn't starting off well.
Goes looking for coffee.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 10:58 AM (2WIwB)
Candidacy quality matters in a race and someone who has won repeatedly at the state level even after his farce impeachment has name recognition that a newcomer state rep doesn't.
So like against Lady Lindsay's opponent in 2020, you have to spend a disproportionate amount of money just to be recognized as an actual candidate. And TEXAS is expensive media market wise--Houston, Dallas, even Austin TV markets along with El Paso and Amarillo are expensive to compete with on ads.
FWIW, that rather pathetic Faux Texas poll had Abbot with a two point lead against a political nobody.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:59 AM (E4rtv)
https://x.com/reh_tai33/status/
2082966518975942678
Polling in summer sucks.
Fox polling in summer borders on criminal behavior.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 10:59 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 10:57 AM (viF8m)
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When you've lost the Commie Van "Mao" Jones ...
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 10:59 AM (/rQW9)
In the final days, Trump was leading in Georgia, Nevada, NC and Arizona. Pennsylvania was exactly tied.
https://www.270towin.com/2024-presidential-
election-polls/
Posted by: Election History at August 03, 2026 11:00 AM (tNkpt)
Posted by: ShainS at August 03, 2026 10:59 AM (/rQW9)
He's a liar not lost. It's an op.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 11:00 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 10:59 AM (E4rtv)
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Abbott keeps winning by like 15 points every election.
But this time he's gonna barely squeak by? Sure.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 11:00 AM (bzPaY)
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The last 40 years or so has shown a remarkable propensity for Republicans to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 03, 2026 11:00 AM (oJxaF)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 11:00 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: JackStraw
The smart GOP candidates are, it is the older more stupid Bush era idiots that cannot let go of the reluctance to attack as if the gentler kinder way of losing is preferable.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 11:01 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: And repetitive at August 03, 2026 11:02 AM (2Ez/1)
In the final days, Trump was leading in Georgia, Nevada, NC and Arizona. Pennsylvania was exactly tied.
https://www.270towin.com/2024-presidential-
election-polls/
Posted by: Election History
Go back to summer polls for comparison. Not polling close to the election. To do that you need to understand voter screening and sampling issues in summer. And for what it is worth, as you descend into state or district races, polling is awful unless you pay for the triangulated and very expensive private polling.
The Massie primary polling and prediction markets performance before the last week should be a warning to those thinking district level polling is anywhere near reliable. And the media spent gobs of money on polling that race.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 11:04 AM (E4rtv)
In the final days, Trump was leading in Georgia, Nevada, NC and Arizona. Pennsylvania was exactly tied.
https://www.270towin.com/2024-presidential-
election-polls/
Posted by: Election History
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Why are you trying to compare summer polls this year to the final polls from 2024?
Is that a smart thing to do?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 11:04 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Common Tater
Don't believe they can be kept from running for a government position or office, or even assuming the office if they've won.
I've seen depositions of government officials where they've voluntarily listed some heavy duty psych. medications and then had their testimony sealed by the solicitors.
I've seen some lying across desks unable to function, some with breathalyzers on their cars.
One requirement for employment was the ability to drive and hold a valid driver's license from a state. To compensate, they were driven around to meetings, etc. or simply worked from the office or from home (even if in a field and/or managerial position).
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The Morning Report — 8/ 3 /26
The victim’s husband said Dawood Faisal, who allegedly hit two cars while driving through red lights at a high speed, was ‘looking to do damage in a heavily Jewish area’Well, I assume this Yankee-Doodle-Dandy do or Die has been here long before the rise of Mamdani (his ancestors obviously came over on the Mayflower), but then again Mamdani itself was spawned in the cradle of civilization itself, Idi Amin's Uganda. But getting back to my old acquaintance, he posted a comment during the flare up of campus Jew-hatred in the immediate wake of the 10/7 wave of terrorism in Southern Israel And speaking of 10/7 in Israel, Oh Lord.
A Queens man who was indicted for manslaughter late last month after killing a woman in a three-car crash and then fleeing the scene was also charged with hate crimes yesterday for allegedly destroying property outside a kosher bagel shop just days before the crash.
An Israeli survivor of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack has reportedly taken his own life on the grave of his girlfriend who was murdered by the terror group.So, getting back to my old friend, while Mamdani and friends were having multiple orgasms of Jewish babies being roasted alive in front of their gang-raped mothers, he said that New York City has had bad mayors in the past and Mamdani will be gone soon enough and all will be forgotten - - and sadly forgiven since Mamdani has the magic "D" after his name. Having been born and lived much of my life in NYC enduring vermin like Dinkins and then basking in the glorious years of Giuliani only to be subjected to DeBolshvik leaves one to wonder just what the ever-loving fuck is wrong with seemingly intelligent people like my old friends who keep bringing this cancer on themselves while refusing to understand or accept the fact of who and what they reflexively vote for. So, a different friend and his wife live in a very expensive upper west side condo that has got to be a target for Mamdani's tax assessors. Is it wrong of me to laugh at them. Meh, haven't spoken to them in years, so keep barfing up the same drivel about Trump and conservatives J & J and keep voting Democrat! But anyway, not to worry because Mamdani is just a blip, eh?!
Of course no one on the left is speaking out. Patriots and lovers of freedom, however, can and must do so. For in National Socialist Germany, the harassment and persecution of the Jews did not end with their being barred from certain professions; on the contrary, at that point, it was just beginning. If Mamdani is doing all this now, what will he be doing in five years, or ten? (Those who complacently think he will be voted out after one term should remember that socialism often arrives through the ballot box, but never, ever leaves that way.) And while he has started with the Jews, against whom will he turn next?Lest you think the cancer of Mamdani is limited to New York City, Think again because he and his ilk are on the rise all over the nation, and they are not going to have to actually win legitimate elections to get or maintain power.
Too often, prominent Democrats have fueled this climate with reckless rhetoric. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) famously urged supporters to confront members of the Trump administration in public, telling crowds they should make them feel unwelcome “anywhere.” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stood on the steps of the Supreme Court and warned Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh that they had “released the whirlwind” and would “pay the price.” These incendiary remarks are not just relegated to the past, but are ongoing calls to action from Democrat leadership. . . Today, that hostility has become institutionalized through efforts like “Project 2029,” a sweeping progressive agenda that proposes dramatically expanding executive authority and bypassing Congress to advance its objectives. At the same time, in addition to smears of “fascism,” leading Democrats have repeatedly described conservatives as an “existential threat to democracy.” When political opponents are portrayed as enemies of the republic, it should surprise no one that unstable individuals feel justified in resorting to violence.Of course what fists, guns, cars and molotov cocktails can't do, you have criminals in government that can make sure people, dead or alive, vote the right way.
“I’m proud that — after contending with my predecessor’s efforts to deny Virginians their fundamental rights — we have restored the rights of more than 66,000 Virginians who have served their time,” Spanberger said. “These Virginians deserve the right to use their vote, make their voices heard, and be recognized as contributing citizens to our Commonwealth and country.” The press release comes as Virginia residents in the fall will be able to “vote in a referendum on a constitutional amendment that would allow” felons in Virginia to have their voting rights restored “upon their release from incarceration.”Elsewhere, we have the continued fallout of Anthony Fauci, who in the last analysis will have a body count approaching that of Pol Pot and Chairman Mao.
COVID was nothing less than a modern-day Holocaust. It killed roughly seven million people worldwide. Economies crumbled, and trillions of dollars were lost. Families were kept apart on holidays. We watched our grandparents die alone on tablets. Funerals were either not allowed or limited to 10 people. Children didn't go to school, creating years of educational and emotional damage they still feel today.And over in Spain, there's the Islamic invasion that is merely the promised reconquista of what was Christian Spain back into Al-Andalus. There's a lesson about this that we better learn, my old friends and those like them with their heads up their ass notwithstanding.
It only took hours for tens of thousands of Moroccan illegal aliens to invade the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week. Removing those who remain will take far longer — if Spain even manages to remove them, given a recent court ruling that prohibits immediately deporting migrants who arrive by sea, as many did.With that, I bid you all to have a good day,
But let Spain’s overrun border be a reminder to Americans when measuring President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts against the mess left by the Biden administration: A government can destroy its border and country within a matter of days, sometimes weeks. Restoring sovereignty after your country is flooded with foreigners is a much more difficult and slow undertaking — and punishing Trump in the midterms won’t make the problem better.
- ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
- Robert Spencer: Of course no one on the left is speaking out. Patriots and lovers of freedom, however, can and must do so. For in National Socialist Germany, the harassment and persecution of the Jews did not end with their being barred from certain professions; on the contrary, at that point, it was just beginning. If Mamdani is doing all this now, what will he be doing in five years, or ten? (Those who complacently think he will be voted out after one term should remember that socialism often arrives through the ballot box, but never, ever leaves that way.) And while he has started with the Jews, against whom will he turn next?
In Mamdani’s New York, It’s 1933 All Over Again
- CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
- Prominent Democrats have fueled this climate with reckless rhetoric. (intentional, not reckless! - jjs)
Leftist Violence Proves Politics’ Deadly Double Standard
- Justice Gorsuch keeps insisting America was founded as a religiously neutral nation, but the founding-era record tells a very different story.
Gorsuch Abandons Originalism (Again) With Claims America Isn’t A Christian Nation "DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - The invasion of Ceuta is just a snapshot of what Democrats will do with America’s border next time they get power.
Spain’s Illegal Alien Invasion Shows It Would Take Democrats Only A Few Hours To Destroy Trump’s Border Progress
- Just the News reports that ICE has sent out a request for information seeking contractors who could operate detention facilities near Denver, Miami and Seattle, and central Pennsylvania.
ICE Planning New Detention Facilities for 5,500+ Detainees in Four U.S. Cities
- The Trump administration’s new F-1 rule will penalize the talent America needs.
This Is the Wrong Way to Police Student Visas THE IRAN CONFLICT, MOU/"PEACE DEAL" (aftermath??) - “I was asked to by Saudi Arabia, by UAE, by Qatar, and by Iran,” he told reporters Sunday aboard Air Force One when asked why he aborted the plan to strike Iran.
Trump announces when new Iran talks to begin after calling off ‘massive’ weekend attack
- The new offensive could begin within days and last several days, according to a Wall Street Journal report Friday, while separate reports said Washington is considering some of its harshest strikes yet against Iranian energy and infrastructure targets. Although Trump reportedly authorized an attack plan presented to him Friday at Camp David, CBS News and Axios reported that a final execution order had not yet been issued, leaving open the possibility that a diplomatic breakthrough could still avert the operation.
Mideast on Brink: Trump May Order Fresh Strikes on Iran, Tehran Warns ‘We Are Ready,’ U.S. Embassies Urge Departures* * * * * - The case highlights the strategic importance of RAF Akrotiri, which plays a critical role in Middle Eastern operations. If extradited, Sultanov could face a significant prison sentence, potentially setting a precedent for future cases involving espionage and foreign hostile activity targeting British interests abroad.
Dual National Taxi Driver Charged with Spying on Military Base for Iran. ISRAEL vs IRAN & GAZA/HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH . . . AND LEFTISTS. . . The U.N... AND HISTORY - Pardon some cynicism, but we’ve seen this Board of Peace framework before. Hamas has always manipulated Western funds to launch another attack against Israel.
The Hamaus That Roared
- If implemented, the plan could lead to the reconstruction of Gaza and establish a framework for regional stability. However, the disarmament of Hamas remains a contentious issue, with the group attaching significant conditions to any agreement, which the Israeli government may be reluctant to meet. (ugh Mr. President - jjs)
Trump Announces Agreement to Disarm Hamas as Part of Gaza Peace Plan.
- Asraf was found with a gunshot wound to the chest at the cemetery in Elkana in the West Bank — and despite emergency medical teams being called he was pronounced dead, the outlet reported.
Oct. 7 survivor commits suicide on the grave of his girlfriend who was murdered by Hamas: report
- A congressman weighs in.
Prager U Video: October 7th Was Designed to Stop the Saudi-Israel Deal* * * * * - A courageous refusal in the face of propaganda and bullying.
Australian Academics Demand That Winner of ‘Israel-Linked’ Prize Refuse to Accept It AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS - Delay, delay, delay, then dismiss the scandal as old news. Clinton 101.
The Fauci Debacle Is A Teaching Moment, Because The Democrat Playbook Never Changes
- Florida refused. History vindicated it.
Don’t Forget How Florida Defeated Faucism – and Vindicated Federalism
- COVID was nothing less than a modern-day Holocaust. It killed roughly seven million people worldwide. Economies crumbled, and trillions of dollars were lost. Families were kept apart on holidays. We watched our grandparents die alone on tablets. Funerals were either not allowed or limited to 10 people. Children didn't go to school, creating years of educational and emotional damage they still feel today.
COVID-19: Fauci's Holocaust
- Roger Kimball: Being pathetic is no protection against being malevolent.
The Rise and Fall of Anthony Fauci
- Thad McCotter: Fauci was attempting to protect the myth behind the leftist narrative of “trust the science.”
The Fifth for Fauci and the Administrative State
- The importance of Fauci’s non-testimony this week cannot be overestimated. By revealing nothing, he revealed everything.
A Second Suffering: 2020 Hindsight
- Marlow said about comments from Deborah Birx: “She’s saying that Democrat-led states, blue states over-closed during the pandemic in 2020 in order to send a political signal.”
Dr. Birx Admits Blue States Over-closed to Send Political Signal in Election Year
- We have our Founders to thank for that: Federalism mitigated the burdens of Faucism for the many Americans fortunate enough to live in states whose political leadership defied prevailing COVID-era biomedical despotism.
James Madison knew the antidote for Dr. Fauci’s COVID tyranny (A gallows and TV cameras - jjs)
- Ashish Jha reverses earlier view and says it's more likely that the pandemic started with a lab leak.
Biden COVID Czar Finally Admits Virus Came From Chinese Lab
- America’s now-discredited Covid czar has much to answer for, but not as much as Beijing, which continues to conceal all relevant information regarding the pandemic.
Blame Fauci, Yes—But Blame China Most of All DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE - Stop sending federal taxpayer money to the states!
A Modest Proposal To Tackle Government Fraud WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM - And the predictable outrage has ensued.
An Effigy of an ISIS Mosque and Terrorist Set on Fire in Northern Ireland OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY, PLUS VARIOUS & SUNDRY GODLESS HEATHENS - Historians must have the right to call deniers out for their dishonesty,
Denying the Holocaust: Deborah Lipstadt, Revisited
- The victim’s husband said Dawood Faisal, who allegedly hit two cars while driving through red lights at a high speed, was ‘looking to do damage in a heavily Jewish area’
Queens Man Indicted For Car Crash That Killed Jewish Woman Also Charged With Hate Crime For Destroying Property Outside Kosher Bagel Shop FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH - All of the main players in this photo have one thing in common: they shot themselves in the foot with President Donald Trump after previously winning his trust, and then alienating him in various ways. And each decided that if you’re going to get on Trump’s bad side, you may as well go after him with everything you’ve got.
Did Tucker Carlson Just Host the First Meeting of 'The Lincoln Project 2.0'?
- Kasie Hunt, pronounced Hazy K*** - jjs
CNN's Kasie Hunt Uses Unusual 'Anniversary' Of McCain Vote Against Obamacare Repeal To Point Out Congress Is Divided Under Trump
- We had to look twice at this headline in the New York Times to believe it!
Here’s Your TDS Headline Of The Year* * * * * - The breaches highlight critical vulnerabilities in AI containment systems, raising questions about the safety and oversight of advanced AI technologies. The incidents underscore the need for cybersecurity protocols and more robust testing environments to prevent rogue AI behavior.
Rogue Anthropic AI Hacked Multiple Firms During Test, Company Confirms.
- The harassment scheme against David and Ina Steiner, the founders of EcommerceBytes, was hatched in the summer of 2019 after CEO Devin Wenig and Chief Communications Officer Steve Wymer, resolved in private emails to shut them down.
EBay Agrees to $55.7 Million Settlement With Massachusetts Couple Over Bizarre Intimidation Campaign THE ECONOMY, STUPID - Insisting on a unitary theory behind inflation, whether oil prices or monetary policy, risks missing important factors behind it.
Inflation, Oil, Money, And The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle
- Flying used to be something people looked forward to. Now it's something you endure.<
Four Airlines Is Not a Market/a>
- North America will never outcompete China if Mexico remains trapped in a low-wage economy.
North America First Is America First RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS, JUNK SCIENCE, LYSENKOISM- The narrative of a rapidly degrading Indian environment due to energy consumption is demonstrably false.
India to Climate Cartel: Count Us Out
- The sale raises concerns over job security for BP’s North Sea workforce and the broader future of the British offshore oil and gas industry. Critics argue that current energy policies are driving capital and expertise out of the country and leaving it poorly placed to cope with challenges such as Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.
BP to Sell Off North Sea Operations Strangled by Climate Regulations.
CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY- Williams acted alone, and his family has been fully cooperative in the investigation.
Chad Williams ID’d as Idaho In-N-Out gunman after two killed, 7 injured in mass shooting THE 2020 AND OTHER ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH- Per the press release, the civil rights restored by Spanberger also include “the right to vote, serve on a jury,” and to “run for public office”:
Abigail Spanberger Restores Voting Rights to 66,000 Virginians ‘with Past Felony Convictions’ (next confederate war dead get to vote - jjs) DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY- Also being sued for $30,000 in credit card debt.
Wisconsin Dem Socialist Gov Candidate is Bipolar, Suffered Mental Breakdown
- The release was prompted “in part by a federal investigation into the finances of his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom,” aides told the New York Times, one of the few publications tapped to view and report on the returns.
Newsom’s Release of Tax Returns Called ‘an Insult to Transparency’
- The endorsements kept coming. So did the campaign checks.
Buying Support? Black Pastor Who Endorsed Abdul El-Sayed Got Paid Big
- The Maine Democrats are scraping the bottom of the barrel. (Bro-Fo Omar and FDR are LOL! - jjs)
Troy Jackson Is The Cousin F*cker Who Would Replace The Nazi POLITICS- "Only 57% of Stevens voters say they will support El-Sayed if he wins the democrat nomination."
Michigan Democrat Jewish Caucus Members Considering Voting for Republican
- J.D. Vance is not in sync with that crowd. That’s why they hate him.
The Burning Hatred From Neocons Is Good For J.D. Vance In 2028
- “The second line is the real finding. Undecided finishes second. More than a fifth of this electorate has no 2028 preference at all, and we left every one of them there.
Michigan: 24 Percent of Likely Democrat Voters Side with Pete Buttigieg for 2028 Presidential Run
- Granger was the first Republican woman ever elected to Congress from Texas.
Longtime Republican Congressional Stalwart Dead At 83 FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL- The horrific images evoke The Camp of the Saints.
Ceuta Invaded
- Ceuta has become overwhelmed by the influx and has pleaded with Spanish officials to declare an emergency.
Why Did Nearly 60,000 African Migrants Storm Spain’s Beaches?
- "I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.”
How Spain Invited the Invasion
- The EU is an oligarchy governed by a small self-perpetuating ruling class that sees “the people” as impediments to its technocratic program.
The EU and the Iron Law of Oligarchy THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT"- This war is about money, not saving ‘democracy.’
Corrupt and Despotic Ukraine Is Not Worth Fighting WWIII HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE- AI addresses the root cause of high prices: inefficiency and low labor productivity.
Revolutionizing Healthcare With AI, Market-Driven Innovation
- ...highlighting the irony of media and politicians rushing to defend monopolistic businesses. “The alleged conflict comes from money I supposedly made from a settlement in a lawsuit against Merck for injuries caused by its Gardasil vaccine.”
RFK Debunks Sen. Warren's Hypocritical Attack on His Supposed Big Pharma ‘Conflict of Interest’
- In a four-page filing, the Empire State agreed to a temporary restraining order (TRO) by Biden-appointed Judge Anne Nardacci that momentarily bars government officials from enforcing the contested statute against the Catholic challengers. The directive will remain in effect as Nardacci considers the plaintiffs’ motion for emergency relief and the state’s cross-motion to dismiss the complaint.
Catholic Nuns Score Temporary Win In Battle Against New York’s Assisted Suicide Law ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY- In a new paper published in the Planetary Science Journal, Sickafoose and her team describe how Pluto’s atmosphere changed over the 2017-2023 timeframe.
Is Pluto’s atmosphere collapsing as predicted?
- If it is happening, we now have a rough timetable when SpaceX will
announce its new spaceport facility in Louisiana
If it is happening, we now have a rough timetable when SpaceX will announce its new spaceport facility in Louisiana FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY- Valerie Kloosterman sued University of Michigan Health-West (UMHW) filed suit in 2022 after she was fired in August 2021, alleging the 200-bed suburban Grand Rapids teaching hospital was requiring her to go against her conscience as a Christian.
Christian Physician Assistant Fired for Resisting Transgender Dogma Gets $410,000 Lawsuit Settlement
- “This is a major victory for children, counselors, and common sense,” Luke Goodrich, senior counsel at Becket and lead attorney for the counselors, said in a statement. “Kids who are hurting deserve compassion, not a one-way ticket to harmful drugs, hormones, and surgery. Now counselors can offer compassionate counseling without fearing that state bureaucrats will come knocking.”
After SCOTUS Ruling, Michigan Agrees To End ‘Talk Therapy’ Ban For Gender-Confused Kids CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE- Christian Toto: Alyssa Rosenheck's Nashville cancellation part of larger, disturbing trend
Yet Another Jewish Artist Cancelled (While Legacy Media Sleeps)- Who knew golfing, skydiving, and scuba diving were a “white” thing?
Victim/Oppressor Golf
- "I prefer cultures that do not encourage wife beating, paedophilia, clitorectomies, stoning ..."
‘I’m A Culturalist’: Comedy Legend Rejects ‘Racist’ Label, Rips Mass Muslim Immigration
- Anti-Israel actor Dune 3 star Javier Bardem blamed Israel for the invasion of Spanish territory by tens of thousands of Muslim migrants.
‘Dune’ Star Javier Bardem Blames Israel for the Illegal Migrant Invasion of Spanish Ceuta
- Maher began by saying, “Donald Trump has told one trillion lies, but when he says the Democratic Socialists of America are actually Communists, that’s not one of them.”
Maher: Dems Keep Picking Communists, Other Crazies, I’d Vote for Palin over DSA HITHER & YON- The famed attorney for the damned came out of retirement in 1932 to defend a racist lynch mob.(Hat tip to commenter and friend Mark Pulliam - jjs)
Clarence Darrow’s Tawdry Finale
- John Reed was one of the foremost left-wing leaders during America’s early 20th-century Progressive Era and had much in common with today’s Democratic Socialists.
Before Mamdani... There was John Reed
- For the first time, archeologists have confirmation not only of David himself but also of a line of kings descended from him.
How Eilat Mazar Found King David’s Palace - North America will never outcompete China if Mexico remains trapped in a low-wage economy.
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:29 AM (UqeTT)
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 07:29 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 07:29 AM (M3+vL)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:29 AM (u82oZ)
Meow
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at August 03, 2026 07:29 AM (w3u3d)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 07:32 AM (2Cry5)
FenelonSpoke
I came across something interesting on my hard drive:
295 Posted by: buzzion at September 15, 2017 02:59 PM (cAnNx)
Nope; Somebody else did in buzzion, I tell you. I was nowhere around, was visiting my sick mother, was helping out at the food pantry, was at a retreat helping children with their after school homework , etc. etc. :^)
Really, my typocide had nothing to do with Buzzion's demise. I keep track of my internet kills.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 15, 2017 03:03 PM (iVOAv)
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Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:32 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 07:35 AM (+4yJ5)
Much disliking Trump's bungling with dealing with Iran and other Islamic terrorist.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 07:37 AM (M3+vL)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:38 AM (PDpni)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 07:38 AM (JvZF+)
Yes, yes; he's probably liberal. But he got accused of being a Nazi because he wants a wife and children.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 07:40 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at August 03, 2026 07:40 AM (mQbp+)
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The story of my life, really
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 07:41 AM (JvZF+)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 07:41 AM (+gA9j)
Posted by: Old Lady Emhoff at August 03, 2026 07:43 AM (2Ez/1)
But, but, in "Reds" Warren Beatty was soooo dreamy!
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 03, 2026 07:45 AM (SgdqL)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 07:46 AM (ExV1e)
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That's funny. I am reliably informed Trump is a puppet of da joooz.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 07:46 AM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:46 AM (nUOgX)
Posted by: Paul at August 03, 2026 07:45 AM (2pbWv)
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Isn't it obvious, pea-brami?
Socialist boobs.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 07:47 AM (M3+vL)
Society usually does recover—but not as before.
For example, during the Climate Change™ era, completely destroying the grid was one of the Left's goals.
They almost succeeded, but because of the real-life threats, and an AI "investment" bubble, there is an accelerated attempt by many companies to advance a technology that nearly stalled and died—nuclear.
There is a homeostasis of Pain and Misery that society must keep alive. For every technological advance that improves society, you have demonic spawn who drags society down and creates whole categories of problems—all of which humanity has seen before, and examples always persist somewhere around the globe.
So we know better, the Left is the Yin to the Yang
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 07:48 AM (a4flb)
Maybe he doesn't know about the cup sizes.
Posted by: Frank Costanza at August 03, 2026 07:48 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 07:49 AM (JvZF+)
Most academics are leftists, and most academics also hate Israel. Coincidence? Nope.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 07:50 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 07:50 AM (77rzZ)
Translation: "Please don't roast me on a spit before Congress"
Posted by: Halfhand at August 03, 2026 07:50 AM (eh5tU)
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 03, 2026 07:50 AM (SgdqL)
9 Much disliking Trump's lack of deporting millions of illegals.
Much disliking Trump's bungling with dealing with Iran and other Islamic terrorist.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 07:37 AM (M3+vL)
With deportation: logistically, they’re doing the best they can. It took 30 or 40 years to create this problem, it can’t be fixed in a month or two. (Try to imagine the troops needed to round up and detain 30% of Los Angeles, snd that’s just a fraction of the problem)
With Iran - by trying his hardest to avoid a big war in the middle of the mid term campaign, Trump is unwittingly bringing about a big war during the midterm campaign. Iran’s greatest dream is to play with ceasefires for another couple of months, and then launch massive suicidal attacks at the beginning of October, just to fuck the US up.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 07:50 AM (/R3g/)
Posted by: Big Farma at August 03, 2026 07:51 AM (2Ez/1)
And that is what America truly wants when the next crisis hits—an insane, profoundly ignorant tyrant who will respond with a psychotic episode, then disappear for months on end while the people she appoints around her do the work of the Devil.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 07:52 AM (a4flb)
He didn't reverse his earlier view. He knew it came from a lab all along. He just stopped lying since lying stopped being useful, in this case.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 07:53 AM (ExV1e)
Translation: "Please don't roast me on a spit before Congress"
Posted by: Halfhand at August 03, 2026 07:50 AM
Also: Check out my new scarf collection on Etsy!
Posted by: Old Lady Birx at August 03, 2026 07:53 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 07:53 AM (+gA9j)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at August 03, 2026 07:54 AM (ExV1e)
Good morning, Horde.
Posted by: Inogame at August 03, 2026 07:54 AM (53oGX)
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I strongly disagree with you regarding deportations. The administration has retreated in multiple ways.
Plus, Trump is (again) not hiring the correct people:
https://tinyurl.com/be5frkfj
Regarding Iran, yep.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 07:54 AM (M3+vL)
Some crazy candidates this year.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:56 AM (jKGsh)
Posted by: Big Farma at August 03, 2026 07:51 AM (2Ez/1)
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My stomach is turning just because of my own typo.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 07:56 AM (M3+vL)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:56 AM (u82oZ)
Don’t Forget How Florida Defeated Faucism – and Vindicated Federalism"
I've said for a long time now that the DeSantis-Gillum FL gubernatorial election was the most important state election in American history. I shudder to think about what the US would have been like if Gillum shut down FL, just like NY, MA, MI and other Blue States were during COVID.
I never thought that DeSantis should have run for POTUS in 2024 against Trump, but that doesn't take away for a moment what he did for this country as FL governor.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 03, 2026 07:56 AM (0CU3H)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 07:57 AM (2pORR)
Posted by: Terr-ific Dancer, Though at August 03, 2026 07:57 AM (JM9I6)
I hope our Diogenes, and any other Hordelings in the area, are safe.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 07:58 AM (77rzZ)
What do you recommend the US do to Iran?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:56 AM (u82oZ)
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Too late but "speak softly and carry a big stick" should have been the golden rule when this started.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 07:58 AM (M3+vL)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 07:53 AM
I have to wonder if the org chart has been so decimated that the only people available to answer the phone today were on the janitorial staff two months ago.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 07:59 AM (2Ez/1)
Translation: "Please don't roast me on a spit before Congress"
Posted by: Halfhand at August 03, 2026 07:50 AM (eh5tU)
Birx is currently on the advisory board of Palantir, one of Trump's favorite defense contractors.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 03, 2026 07:59 AM (0CU3H)
There is a monopoly on exorcising the criminals from the land—the government. And in a lot of cases you have the left hand fighting the right hand so not only is there the normal background levels of lethargy, corruption and incompetence, you have active malignant interference.
It used to be, when a job was too big for the US government to do with its current resources was to invoke a draft—that is, calling up certain citizens to put their lives on hold, at best, and surrender their lives, at most to protect the government leadership's vanity, status and power.
If the US government can abduct and risk the lives of millions of young men for CW, WW1, WW11, Korea, and Vietnam, how about just proclaiming a middle ground where volunteers can take up arms, decide their own risk, and remove the enemy within?
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 07:59 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 07:59 AM (2Ez/1)
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That's what Trump says.
WRONGO!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 08:00 AM (M3+vL)
I know. Woulda, shouda.
We are past that, and need a new path.
Gulf Arabs and SA are stopping needed actions, IMHO.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:02 AM (u82oZ)
I hope our Diogenes, and any other Hordelings in the area, are safe.
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 07:58 AM (77rzZ)
What? I saw no links at all.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 03, 2026 08:02 AM (x0n13)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 07:59 AM (2Ez/1)
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That's what Trump says.
WRONGO!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 08:00 AM (M3+vL)
Who is this Janet Ori AllStaff person you're talking about?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 08:02 AM (l3cgK)
Did Trump appoint Birx to a publicly traded firm's BoD?
If not, even greater reason to make her life too difficult and toxic to Palantir's relationship to the money faucet for her to remain.
Obviously the BoD gig was a reward for her part in killing and maiming millions.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 08:03 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 08:04 AM (JvZF+)
When the evil Mamdani was elected, how much of the electorate actually participated in the election?
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 08:04 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 08:04 AM (/+1dw)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 08:04 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 08:05 AM (Gqar8)
When the evil Mamdani was elected, how much of the electorate actually participated in the election?
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 08:04 AM (4g5V+)
There's something like 8 million in NYC and only 2 million voted in the Mamdani election. Those numbers were touted as high, but 6 million chose to say "f*ckit" and take what's coming to them, good and hard.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 08:05 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 08:05 AM (2Ez/1)
This call for volunteers is a war without front lines. Could get out of control. 40-50 million dead, based on the Spanish Civil War.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:06 AM (u82oZ)
Spain’s Illegal Alien Invasion Shows It Would Take Democrats Only A Few Hours To Destroy Trump’s Border Progress
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I hope we are all well aware of this exact catastrophic event occurring just as soon as there is another Democrat president. And make no mistake. Unfortunately and with deep fear, we all know it will happen one day. How many years? 2028? 2032? I don't know. But I know what we experienced under Biden will be a mere shadow of melted, nonexistent borders and a crush of 3rd world people* by comparison.
*Special emphasis will be on the importation of muslims worldwide...
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 08:08 AM (qBdHI)
That part of Spain is outside NATO and the EU, but not outside Spanish immigration control.
What is lacking is not Spanish military power, but political will to defend Spain.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:08 AM (u82oZ)
The principle and athletic coordinator at the high school have been criminally charged with failing to report a sexual assault against a minor.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 08:08 AM (AdHga)
He just gave Iran another arrow in their quiver by responding to their threats on Saudi infrastructure with a pause in combat operations.
To the average voter this looks confusing and weak. Why not finish the job and let Iran pick up what’s left of the pieces?
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:09 AM (68/6A)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 08:09 AM (abScH)
Taxes for someone with a business or K1s or large investments makes ZERO sense to worker that just get a paycheck.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 08:09 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 08:09 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:10 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 08:04 AM (/+1dw)
I believe his current actions are predicated on keeping oil from spiking too much and ruining the economy, while keeping pressure on the IRGC. The conventional wisdom is that Trump has to fold before the midterms to save Congress. My view is that he's stalling for time to get past the midterms with Congress intact, and after the election he'll finish them.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 03, 2026 08:10 AM (0CU3H)
Well, it's still legal in some states...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 08:10 AM (l3cgK)
When the evil Mamdani was elected, how much of the electorate actually participated in the election?
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 08:04 AM (4g5V+)
There's something like 8 million in NYC and only 2 million voted in the Mamdani election. Those numbers were touted as high, but 6 million chose to say "f*ckit" and take what's coming to them, good and hard.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Don't forget about the fraud involved.
A very low turnout with a lot of questions that probably won't get answered.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 08:11 AM (2pORR)
It’s not just Ceuta the EU is worried about. It’s giving legal status to hundreds of thousands “migrants”.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:12 AM (68/6A)
I believe his current actions are predicated on keeping oil from spiking too much and ruining the economy, while keeping pressure on the IRGC. The conventional wisdom is that Trump has to fold before the midterms to save Congress. My view is that he's stalling for time to get past the midterms with Congress intact, and after the election he'll finish them.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 03, 2026 08:10 AM (0CU3H)
That's what I'm thinking
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 08:12 AM (crd+F)
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Sickafoose?
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 08:12 AM (qBdHI)
The principle and athletic coordinator at the high school have been criminally charged with failing to report a sexual assault against a minor.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 08:08 AM
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Dang it.
Posted by: Person who likes to say Nothing Will Happen at August 03, 2026 08:13 AM (2Ez/1)
Huh? Muzzies from Morocco want to get into Spain because...
::: rolls 120-sided leftist die :::
ISRAEL!
Sure, let's completely ignore the Spanish Judge's ruling...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 08:13 AM (l3cgK)
Don't forget about the fraud involved.
A very low turnout with a lot of questions that probably won't get answered.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 08:11 AM (2pORR)
You turnout to overcome the fraud. If there was fraud in that election, there was even less turnout than 'votes' counted.
Still, they all stayed home and let that commie f*ck get elected and get to reap it.
I'm all out of sorry to feel.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 08:13 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 08:14 AM (NpAcC)
Sickafoose?
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 08:12 AM (qBdHI)
It's pronounced "Throat-warbler mangrove".
Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at August 03, 2026 08:14 AM (SgdqL)
Huh? Muzzies from Morocco want to get into Spain because...
::: rolls 120-sided leftist die :::
ISRAEL!
Sure, let's completely ignore the Spanish Judge's ruling...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 08:13 AM (l3cgK)
'Dune star' should've been your first clue that what's coming next is nonsensical bullshit from the mouth of a complete idiot who people only know when they pretend to be someone else.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 08:15 AM (2YhKe)
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Sickafoose?
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 08:12 AM (qBdHI)
It could be worse...
Posted by: Jeffrey Sickendieck at August 03, 2026 08:15 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Oh, never mind at August 03, 2026 08:15 AM (2Ez/1)
And it doesn’t look like the Iranian people are doing shit. It’s their country.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:15 AM (68/6A)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:09 AM (68/6A)
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Iran says they stopped attacking ships in Hormuz so Trump says, in response, he is continuing to negotiate rather than bomb.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 08:15 AM (WtHHI)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 08:15 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 03, 2026 08:10 AM (0CU3H)
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This really is the fatal flaw in American foreign policy. Our two sides are diametrically opposed to each other.
Countries in conflict with us know they can wait until our next election cycle and then they'll get a different result.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 08:16 AM (FZ29D)
::: rolls 120-sided leftist die :::
ISRAEL!
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On Friday, I read deeeep thoughts from other dumb leftists that it was Trump's fault.
Yes, they're that ignorant.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 08:16 AM (qBdHI)
The principle and athletic coordinator at the high school have been criminally charged with failing to report a sexual assault against a minor.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
Good. I do not understand why the trans movement is the hill to fie on for some people. Especially those who aren't trans.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 08:16 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 08:14 AM (NpAcC)
Is dat raciiis?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 08:16 AM (l3cgK)
🎼 ♭ 5/4 ♫♫ ♫♫ Good morning! ♬♬ ♩ ♪
Working to cement the Gulf states on our side would work better for the long term.
I know the desire for a drone Zerg Rush while acting like Leeroy Jenkins is strong. Rip the band-aid off.
If the Gulf States can't get this peace offer to work, then we need to send Iran back to 900 AD.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:16 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 08:17 AM (WtHHI)
Posted by: Homer Simpson at August 03, 2026 08:17 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 08:17 AM (Gqar8)
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{{{Salty}}}
He has a knack for it! Drop some meat allergy ticks on them while he's at it.
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 08:18 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: Lady in Black
Chip Foose >
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Everybody! Let's dance! Footloose!
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 08:18 AM (yJpcc)
And how is this any worse than letting the cancer grow into full Bolshevism? If the US collapses, the world can see billions die.
Besides, guerilla warfare is a tactic that is well known. Lets say that a formal call to arms is made. The government has been surveilling Americans for generations and with Flock, mobile devices and plain piss-poor OPSEC on nearly everyone, lists can be gone through quickly by delegating out work to interested parties.
Instead of spending two weeks out hunting deer in the fall, spend those two weeks thinning out the Leftist enemies that through the currently totally corrupt criminal court system, have been allowed to keep their free reign of terror.
Hard men occasionally have to do hard things if they want to return to their soft lives and traditions.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 08:18 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 03, 2026 08:10 AM (0CU3H)
The Iranians will not allow that to happen. They are just as aware of our political situation as we are, and they are experts at exploiting it.
Every time the US threatens and backs down, the Iranians take the lesson that the US is weak and will not follow through. It guarantees worse actions by them in the future.
Some Israeli sources believe that have already constructed at least one nuclear weapon, and are just waiting for the most advantageous moment to use it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 08:19 AM (/R3g/)
Agree. Trump took on the risk to defang Iran else it would remain an unprotected flank with huge exposure for us, With nukes.
We let Iran fester for 50 years. Obama/ValJar wanted them to be a regional hegemon -- with nukes. So Trump is cleaning up the mess.
Time is on our side. Iran has no oil revenue and gets weaker by the day. The global oil industry is being re-aligned so Iran will soon be irrelevant.
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 08:19 AM (dtajH)
Posted by: redridinghood
That's fine, but I sure wish these seeds would stay out of my ears!
Posted by: Stymie Beard, Our Gang at August 03, 2026 08:19 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 08:20 AM (abScH)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
That's good on principle.
Did anything happen to the school's principal?
Posted by: Pedantic Word Nerd at August 03, 2026 08:20 AM (2Ez/1)
Israel
Trump
Capitalism
Landlords
Christianity
Heterosexuals
Men
Non-Tranny Women
Poverty
...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 08:21 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 08:16 AM (FZ29D)
The differences couldn't get more stark than they are now. Trump will fight for America. Any democrat will work on behalf of the enemy.
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 08:21 AM (7s9Qe)
No. The order was- the Gulf States asked Trump to pause operations because they were close to another deal. lol.
*makes ok sign*
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:21 AM (BGHdB)
When Trump says that is the reason over and over it probably is more than just an opinion. He said it again yesterday afternoon.
Trump is trying to change the dynamic throughout the region not just beat Iran. We beat Iraq and look how great that turned out. Place is still infested with terrorists. Trump is trying to unite the region in an economic alliance and move past the tribal and religious issues that have been the defining characteristics of the region forever. That means building alliances.
I honestly don't know why some of you are so worked up about an issue that has so little direct bearing on our daily lives. Our military isn't getting chewed up in a ground war, Iran is being methodically picked apart, proxies like Hamas are dissolving, the will never get nukes. I hear more complaining about Iran here than I do in the media.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:22 AM (viF8m)
In Spain proper, the Barbarians have already been invited inside the gates. The rest of the EU is starting to wke up to this.
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 08:22 AM (dtajH)
I have a friend that I’ve known since first grade and was at her house this weekend. She’s a retired brainwashed teacher and was always the boho chic artsy type. I’m the retired conservative oil&gas math nerd. We usually don’t talk politics. She said how she’d love to live in the UK or Paris. I said, no you wouldn’t, a pregnant woman got murdered by a Muslim in broad daylight in Paris. She goes, well, murder happens everywhere. She’ll be the first to complain about wearing a hijab and giving up her dogs.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 03, 2026 08:23 AM (SjAWL)
Sadly, this means that the US is likely to even become more Islamic as these Gulf States, in return for their billions in pledged economic investment and running around in the Gulf probably would not be keen on the US disallowing more mosques and Sharia law enclaves from sprouting up like the metastasizing cancer Islam is.
The US has a nasty penchant for trying to be like the people we hate so that they will be our temporary "friends".
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 08:23 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung
The cops should be on the hook for this as well.
"Errr...why are you putting those meat hooks up on the ceiling?"
"Did you think I was not being literal?"
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 08:23 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: Old Man Adams, The Sourest Man In Town at August 03, 2026 08:23 AM (JM9I6)
The average voter is losing their patience with this crap. He needs to clean it up and move on.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:23 AM (BGHdB)
I honestly don't know why some of you are so worked up about an issue that has so little direct bearing on our daily lives. Our military isn't getting chewed up in a ground war, Iran is being methodically picked apart, proxies like Hamas are dissolving, the will never get nukes. I hear more complaining about Iran here than I do in the media.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:22 AM (viF8m)
The fear and loathing of another “ loss” in military operations?
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 08:24 AM (Gqar8)
No. The order was- the Gulf States asked Trump to pause operations because they were close to another deal. lol.
*makes ok sign*
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:21 AM (BGHdB)
Dat's raciis too...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 08:24 AM (l3cgK)
She is smiling and waving them in--proving her tolerance and acceptance to all good Spaniards.
Two approach her, tell her she is very pretty and would she know some place good to eat.
She hasn't been seen since, no messages and her phone appears to be off.
But the good Spaniards are still welcoming the invaders and proudly wearing their virtue over that hateful, racist Trump.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 08:25 AM (3cUTc)
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A dirty bomb ? Very likely. They should have been bombed nonstop since April, not negotiated with. There are no islamo-nazi "moderates" or "pragmatists".
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:25 AM (g47mK)
Good points.
My real worry is not Iran, but the so-far successful attempts by the media, Dems, and Communists, (BIRM) to use this as a wedge to seize power.
Ending the electrical generation capacity of Iran ends the problem, IMHO. And starts a new path of other problems, sure.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:26 AM (u82oZ)
And this is exactly how you get foreign sovereign wealth funds to pour billions into US elections.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 08:26 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Raytheon at August 03, 2026 08:26 AM (F1rMs)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 08:27 AM (abScH)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Sad to have to agree. If this is 4-D chess being played out I want to see checkmate soon.
Posted by: Auspex at August 03, 2026 08:27 AM (Y8DZL)
In the past week, I've seen a bunch of interviews with Governor Ron DeSantis.
I really like where his head is at and the way he solves problems immediately.
I still haven't ruled him out.
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 08:28 AM (NpAcC)
I am open to revoking the voting rights of recidivists, but I believe you should have the opportunity to become a full member of society once again after you have served your time.
Also note: technically, Trump is currently considered a 34 time felon right now.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 03, 2026 08:30 AM (2RJDy)
If we get more performances like RFK's with Dana Bash yesterday the media will be a much smaller problem. Our side spends way too much time playing defense with these lying propagandists.
More verbal carpet bombing of the media and playing offense would go a long way toward having elections on our terms and not theirs.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:30 AM (viF8m)
Pauses in offensive operations might be because those need to be rearmed/replenished before another round of attacks.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 08:32 AM (2Cry5)
In the past week, I've seen a bunch of interviews with Governor Ron DeSantis.
I really like where his head is at and the way he solves problems immediately.
I still haven't ruled him out.
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 08:28 AM (NpAcC)
I still consider DeSantis the best executive at any level of government over the past couple of decades, though Rubio's stint at Secretsry of State is rather impressive.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 03, 2026 08:32 AM (2RJDy)
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The author calls the diary release a "low blow". What an asshat comment. Fauci kept his journal on government machine and HE therefore decided to make it public. Fauci, not Paul. Furthermore, the diary contains evidence of crimes, as the author then himself notes, by citing Fauci directing public employees to gather money or his personal account.
So stop already with the fake empathy. Maybe watch a Fauci beagle video if you want a real taste of how awful a human you are defending.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 08:33 AM (YLfAR)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:33 AM (g47mK)
She hasn't been seen since, no messages and her phone appears to be off.
But the good Spaniards are still welcoming the invaders and proudly wearing their virtue over that hateful, racist Trump.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 08:25 AM (3cUTc)
She's fine with them raping her and abusing her because she knows deep in her heart she's being inclusive and supporting diversity in her country.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 03, 2026 08:33 AM (2YhKe)
Posted by: The Straights of Hormuz at August 03, 2026 08:33 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:33 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:22 AM (viF8m)
Most conservatives are results-oriented, appreciate efficiency, and don't like the feeling they're being played. Maybe Trump is working out a brilliant long-term operation here. It doesn't always appear that way.
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 08:34 AM (7s9Qe)
Less than 2,000 Tomahawks in inventory. Maybe only 1,000. CENTCOM is switching to other weapons to save some Tomahawks for the PLAN.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 08:34 AM (u82oZ)
Gorsuch Abandons Originalism (Again) With Claims America Isn’t A Christian Nation"
WHAT? Has Gorsuch never heard of the Church of England? What the founders wanted to be rid of was a state-mandated religion, such as the Church of England. That they knew all too well. America was founded as a Christian nation of Catholics and every Protestant religion.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 08:34 AM (5rh/l)
That assumes that Iran ONLY attacks in RESPONSE to US/Israel actions.
Is that what you are trying to say?
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 08:34 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Read his book, The Art of the Deal. Basically you have to tailor your negotiating style to whoever you are negotiating with. E.g. with Asians, avoiding loss of faith. With Iranians and Middle Eastern Muslims, you boast, brag, etc., With Democrats, you insult them to anger them to do counterproductive shit. And with GOPe, you keep pounding them too as they are essentially Democrats.
In all of that, Trump maintains strategic ambiguity which infuriates some here because his actual policy stances are fuzzy to them. Instead, consider that Trump is sailing the ship of state and tacking with the wind (tactical), heading straight toward the objective is impossible because the wind (geopolitics) is fickle, uncertain, and waxes and wanes, but Trump sets his mind on a particular objective in the distance and that is what his tactical moves are intended to advance.
FWIW, now up to 1.6 million deportations formal and it appears at least 2.5 million voluntary. Early school figures are showing another drop.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:35 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: In a world... at August 03, 2026 08:35 AM (2Ez/1)
The IRGC is pushing fakeAI images of attacks that have never happened . The economic situation is worsening.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 08:36 AM (abScH)
One of the SINKEX targets for the exercise was the AEGIS cruiser USS Mobile Bay.
First for S&G, they let an AC-130J take pot shots with its 30mm and 105mm. The coupe de grace was delivered by torpedo from a Canadian submarine.
https://youtu.be/PRqSWefuyF4
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 08:37 AM (2GVsD)
*makes ok sign*
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:21 AM (BGHdB
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Your trolling runs contrary to the WH statement, but have it your way. What has Iran gained by stopping American attacks? Only time. And what are they able to use it for? Only negotiation. So Trump's pushing strategy continues.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 08:37 AM (bvwOM)
That even he saw they eventually can't be controlled.
Others have mentioned the part of The Three Body Problem that covers the Red Guard.
At first it's jarring, that China allowed someone to criticize that.
But then you see, it's not Mao aimed at-- it's the bloodthirsty insane women who are being criticized.
The ones who up-end society having lost all natural affections.
The Karens of academia have raised their Red Guard here.
And they are just now coming to power as the DSA ....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 08:37 AM (3cUTc)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 08:38 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:38 AM (g47mK)
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60 years.
DHS released numbers last night that they have forcibly deported 1.4 million people in the last 12 months (not across all of Trump's second term, for that, add 100,000-200,000 extra from the first few months).
All ratios for self deportations vs. forced deportations is between 3:1 and 6:1.
So, at least 4.5 million immigrants have self-deported, maybe as many as 9 million (I'd lean towards the lower end).
But, remember, Trump didn't snap his fingers and send 10,000 ICE personnel and all our global military into LA to deport everyone in 3 days, so nothing has happened. Besides, I saw a Bangladeshi man at my Costco this weekend, so obviously not one person has been deported.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:39 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 08:39 AM (/R3g/)
Gorsuch Abandons Originalism (Again) With Claims America Isn’t A Christian Nation"
WHAT? Has Gorsuch never heard of the Church of England? What the founders wanted to be rid of was a state-mandated religion, such as the Church of England. That they knew all too well. America was founded as a Christian nation of Catholics and every Protestant religion.
Posted by: Gref
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The dirty secret is that some states continued with their established churches until the 1840's. The myth of a secular Constitution with strict separation of church and state, the claims that most of the Founders were deist, and the melting pot are all historical lies promoted by those seeking to implement more 'modern' conceptions.
Most Supreme Court treatment of history is that by advocates seeking to misuse history to make points--so you get leftists like Justice Stevens swearing idiotically that the 2nd Amendment only applied to militias (ignoring most of early American history) because he wanted the feds and states to be able to ban guns in private hands.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:39 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Gref
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Massachusetts had an established church until 1833, New Hampshire until 1819, and Vermont until 1807.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 08:40 AM (XvL8K)
If only the GOPe could stop trying to kill themselves....
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 08:41 AM (bvwOM)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:41 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 08:42 AM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Lady in Black at August 03, 2026 08:16 AM (qBdHI)
It turns out you can just say things.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 08:42 AM (ZWBDi)
If only the GOPe could stop trying to kill themselves....
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 08:41 AM (bvwOM)
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Trump is on track to completely undoing the Biden invasion in less than 4 years, that which everyone said was impossible.
Now people are complaining that he's not undoing 60 years of immigration invasion in 4 years and a Democrat may do it again.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:42 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Ignoramus at August 03, 2026 08:19 AM (dtajH)
You may be right, I may be crazy — Billy Joel
Seriously, my own view is that Iran has more time than we do. They don’t have to worry about elections and popularity. Our electorate is fickle (like it or not). If we’re gonna go to war, we need to prosecute vigorously, rip the bandaid off and get it over with. Midterms in 3 months, a national election in 2 years. If Trump doesn’t finish the job and a dem gets in the WH it’s all for nought. IMHO we can’t afford to dither
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 08:42 AM (CUP/i)
She hasn't been seen since, no messages and her phone appears to be off.
But the good Spaniards are still welcoming the invaders and proudly wearing their virtue over that hateful, racist Trump.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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Some people have the mind of a child well into adulthood if they live that long. Most, absent being in a closed community that looks after them, don't fare well in bad times.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:43 AM (E4rtv)
Again, I think a lot of people are judging what is happening based on how they want to handle the situation not how Trump wants to do it. Trump has been trying since his 1st term to not just continue the policies of the past, bombing and invading Middle East countries, breaking stuff and then rebuilding without changing the pattern that caused us to keep going back over and over.
His first foreign trip of his 2nd term was to the ME. He's trying to change old relationships and unite the region around economic activity. Bringing countries like SA, the UAE, Qatar and Israel into a coalition instead of at each other's throats. Iran as it is currently constituted will never be part of that alliance and now all those countries and more have a common enemy, the mullahs.
It took generations to get to this place. 50 years of the mullahs alone. He obviously has the ability to flatten Iran but is just as obviously not using it. He has a different goal.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:43 AM (viF8m)
"All men should have to wear body cams so we can see the amount of harassment women go through each day."
Note the "solution" to the perceived problem is to force something on men.
Not, offer that women could freely wear a body cam their own selves.
Best response was:
"It'll backfire like police body cams. And probably explain the Salem Witch Trials and why those women were burned"
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 03, 2026 08:43 AM (3cUTc)
Loved the story over the weekend about lefty professor and podcaster Scott Galloway being "doxxed" by being included on Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax list. Galloway supported Mamdani and he didn't think the tax was bad but he and co-host nasty critter Kara Swisher seemed more interested in how the messaging looked than actual tax. He also seemed put out that he was named. The revolution devours its children Scotty boy
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 08:43 AM (BFvh9)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:43 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 08:39 AM (/R3g/)
His "Top Gov" commercial was so bad and full of GOPe, it confirmed that without wholesale changes and possibly a personality transplant, he is an absolute no-hoper nationally.
As the kids say it was "like, totally cringe".
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 08:44 AM (ZWBDi)
We're going to have to rewrite the song, Terrence.
- Phillip
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 08:44 AM (bFu5X)
You may be right, I may be crazy — Billy Joel
Seriously, my own view is that Iran has more time than we do. They don’t have to worry about elections and popularity. Our electorate is fickle (like it or not). If we’re gonna go to war, we need to prosecute vigorously, rip the bandaid off and get it over with. Midterms in 3 months, a national election in 2 years. If Trump doesn’t finish the job and a dem gets in the WH it’s all for nought. IMHO we can’t afford to dither
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 08:42 AM (CUP/i)
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Once the UAE pipeline is completed (started in April, due to finish early next year), Iran loses all pretend leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. They don't even have that leverage now.
All while their people have started starving, they can't pay soldiers with anything but rials which are inflating 25% per week, and their GDP has dropped by 50% because they can't do trade anymore while their manufacturing base was destroyed (and Iran is not trying to rebuild). Hell, they're not even trying to rebuild bridges that were destroyed months ago.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:44 AM (bzPaY)
We are quickly returning to the Original Wisdom of the Founding Fathers when they calculated that the best votes came from people with true skin in the game:
White, male, adult, property owners who paid their taxes when they came to vote.
Hindsight demonstrates that the 15th, 17th, 19th, 23rd, 24th and 26th Amendments have been mistakes that have only made things worse.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 08:44 AM (a4flb)
Every time the US threatens and backs down, the Iranians take the lesson that the US is weak and will not follow through. It guarantees worse actions by them in the future.
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That's not going unnoticed by China, either.
Posted by: Josephistan at August 03, 2026 08:44 AM (y9ksN)
Every time the US threatens and backs down, the Iranians take the lesson that the US is weak and will not follow through. It guarantees worse actions by them in the future.
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That's not going unnoticed by China, either.
Posted by: Josephistan at August 03, 2026 08:44 AM (y9ksN)
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There have been two sustained bombing campaigns in the last few months, with some extra bombings to protect the ceasefire in between.
The idea that people think that Trump won't bomb Iran at this point is silly.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:45 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 03, 2026 08:46 AM (OED9O)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:47 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 08:47 AM (/+uur)
Translation: "Please don't roast me on a spit before Congress"
Posted by: Halfhand at August 03, 2026 07:50 AM (eh5tU)
I fail to recall Birx or Fauci ever publicly saying Blue States were over-closing.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 08:48 AM (5rh/l)
Did you see the news about Netflix? Someone stole a bunch of hard drives from their Hollywood offices. One of the drives had an unreleased Nick Cage movie on it, unencrypted. So now the lawyers are involved.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 08:48 AM (2GVsD)
Before he's out of there, we'll look upon Gorsuch about as fondly as Stephen Breyer.
I don't trust the guy. He's "law for the sake of law". If we're getting marched to the camps, and he finds a little nugget of jurisprudence that says its OK ? That cat will swing the gavel and call it good.
He's just as much of an activist as the rest of them. They ALL want the job in order to shape the country as they see fit.
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 08:48 AM (gJ+rW)
Did you see the news about Netflix? Someone stole a bunch of hard drives from their Hollywood offices. One of the drives had an unreleased Nick Cage movie on it, unencrypted. So now the lawyers are involved.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 08:48 AM (2GVsD)
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I did see that. Suing Netflix for $110 million.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:48 AM (bzPaY)
One advantage we have is the utterly obvious contrast between our work products. That is, they produce failure and lie about it.
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 08:49 AM (7s9Qe)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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They don't have the runway left to win-no oil, no money to function defensively. Simply put, we are not going to put troops there during Trump's term in office, so we use bombing as a method of attack instead. That takes a lot longer to win--the model is more the Linebacker I and II massive bombing raid strategy that Nixon used on North Vietnam to force them to cede for peace. It was not Nixon's fault that a Democrat Congress threw the victory (of keeping S. Vietnam relatively free away).
US violated its own treaty obligations and did not respond to direct invasion by the N. Va. Army and worse, Dems in Congress cut off all aid to S. Vietnam to fight.
Bombing works but it is a slower strategy than invasion and not a direct path to regime change. That, as always, depends on the Iranian people.
For the US, the stated goal has always been to prevent nukes, and we have pretty much done that and can continue to do that. And that is the gist of the difference between Israel and US--Israel thinks regime change is possible, US is not very sure about it.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:49 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 08:50 AM (77rzZ)
The criminal is demanding 5 million or he will release the movie.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 08:50 AM (+4yJ5)
Hold more talks to the nation and lay out the plan. Give more updates cause news from inside Iran is sparse. More communicating instead of negotiating in the media would go a long way.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:50 AM (viF8m)
2008 study said that 6% of illegals voted.
If that maintained through that 6 million, that's 360,000 illegal voters deported.
Trump won with those 360,000 voters in the nation in 2024. Now, they're gone.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:50 AM (bzPaY)
"We had to look twice at this headline in the New York Times to believe it."
“In Trump’s Economy, Job Gains Go to Women. That’s Not an Entirely Good Thing.”
They will never give Trump credit for anything and when he does something that you would think they would like they try to spin it in the other direction.
It's like- Trump cures cancer and that's a bad thing because it puts oncologists out of business.
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 08:51 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 08:51 AM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 08:52 AM (BFvh9)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 08:50 AM (viF8m)
Very true.
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 08:52 AM (7s9Qe)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:49 AM (E4rtv)
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The only reason people pay any attention to it anymore is because oil spikes by 20% once every few weeks when some bit of news comes along before it drops back down within a few days afterwards.
Trump has all the time in the world to squeeze.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:52 AM (bzPaY)
"Overdid it."
"Went too far."
"Overzealous."
Plenty of other options.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 08:52 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 08:50 AM (77rzZ)
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Just a 10% chance of genetic deformities.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:52 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Gref
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Massachusetts had an established church until 1833, New Hampshire until 1819, and Vermont until 1807.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 08:40 AM (XvL8K)
Back then, the Department of Justice did not have a Civil Rights Division. Let alone such a Division run by Progressive anti-religion fanatics.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 08:52 AM (5rh/l)
Arwa Elrayess, the president of the debating society, points out that without the protection of the police hired by the Oxford Union to protect Tommy he would be "cooked".
Arwa pronounced WINNER
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 08:52 AM (/+uur)
Obliterate the Ian's ballistic missile arsenal
Annihilate Iran's navy
Ensure Iran never acquires (or buys) a nuke
Sever Iran's support for terror proxies
We are 1/4.
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:53 AM (g47mK)
I am open to revoking the voting rights of recidivists, but I believe you should have the opportunity to become a full member of society once again after you have served your time.
Also note: technically, Trump is currently considered a 34 time felon right now.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 03, 2026 08:30 AM (2RJDy)
She says she wants to "restore Virginian's fundamental rights."
What about their 2nd Amendment rights? How can a Democrat not include that with a felon's fundamental rights??
Posted by: Dino58 at August 03, 2026 08:53 AM (eW9RX)
I agree to a point. If the guy sat down and tried to give 15 minutes to the American People on the topic ? I don't think he could focus that long without going off on a tangent. And honest, I doubt a good chunk of the country - including those who supported him - could suffer through it.
He's just not a pleasant guy to listen to. His act gets old real fast. It would be a job for Vance.
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 08:53 AM (gJ+rW)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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But are their ballots still being mailed, harvested and voted?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 08:53 AM (XvL8K)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 08:53 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:54 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 08:51 AM (JvZF+)
He is going to run NBC?
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 08:54 AM (/+uur)
What does murdering the language matter when you've shown no compunction about doing the same to people.
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 08:54 AM (7s9Qe)
Trolling? A made a material statement of fact.
And they keep gaining leverage. First we ridiculously put the idea in their mind that access to the Gulf was something to be negotiated. Whoever introduced that into the process should be flogged. Now they threaten Saudi and the general region infrastructure and we respond by (once again) ceasing combat operations. You can hand waive that off all you want, but it is what the Iranians are mouthing at the moment. They believe it because they are fanatics.
They want to control access to the Gulf. Shit, they are discussing that issue with Oman because of the southern route ships are taking. So now we’ve teamed up Iran and Oman, who together now have the notion they control access to the Gulf. BTW Oman ain’t our friend.
The whole thing stinks. None of them can be trusted.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:54 AM (BGHdB)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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But are their ballots still being mailed, harvested and voted?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 08:53 AM (XvL8K)
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That's the other side of it, the DOJ Civil Rights' Divisions efforts to clean up voter rolls. It's an uneven application, more successful in some areas (NC) than others (NY).
But, the point was that 6% of illegal aliens just...voted. They were regular voters. And they most likely voted Democrat. And those are gone now.
And we have 2.5 more years of this until the presidential election.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:55 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 08:55 AM (2GVsD)
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That's a shame.
Posted by: In my best Seinfeld voice at August 03, 2026 08:55 AM (2Ez/1)
Hard men occasionally have to do hard things if they want to return to their soft lives and traditions.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 08:18 AM (a4flb)
I agree fully. I did what needed to be done.
Posted by: citizenvigilante at August 03, 2026 08:55 AM (hmYU4)
Posted by: Gref
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It wasn't a federal matter. Until the civil war amendments were incorporated onto the states, there was nothing preventing them from establishing a religion.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 08:56 AM (XvL8K)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
174,000,000 total registered voters in 2024 presidential election. 77 million for Trump, 75 million for Harris & 89 million not voting.
The math ain't mathing.
77,303,568 + 75,019,230 = 152,322,798
Total voters voting 152,322,798 + supposed non-voters 89,278,948 = 241,601,746.
Voter registration in the United States has climbed to a new high heading into the 2026 midterm election cycle, with the latest state election office data compiled in April 2026 putting the national total at 204.6 million registered voters. That figure, which represents more than seven in ten U.S. residents aged 18 and older, marks a substantial jump from the 174 million registered voters the U.S. Census Bureau reported for the November 2024 presidential election.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 08:56 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 08:51 AM (JvZF+)
Isn't sitting on a pea-cock throne a bit self-deprecating? Basically telling the world you have a micro-penis...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 08:56 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 08:57 AM (2GVsD)
"I think they want to seize the means of production," he quipped. "Now maybe you missed that in school, or missed school altogether, but that's communism. That's communism, which we tried, and it doesn't work."
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 08:57 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 08:48 AM (gJ+rW)
Yes...he is just another asshole judge devoid of common sense and overthinks eveything ad nauseam, because he is an asshole judge.
Posted by: Asshole Judge at August 03, 2026 08:57 AM (F1rMs)
Posted by: JackStraw
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I think it is fear--fear that the Dems will take over Congress and fear that high gas prices and inflation will return.
It not even really an evaluation of the war but rather applying a domestic political lens to foreign policy abroad. Much like the Vietnam War--the conservatives and liberals by Nixon's mid first term agreed on getting US out--the conservatives because Nixon did not go all out to destroy the N. Vietnamese (ignoring what happened in Korea if we did that), the liberals because we were bombing and killing their peeps.
Something similar happened in Afghanistan debates or Iraq post Gulf War II.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:57 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Flipper Boy at August 03, 2026 08:57 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: citizenvigilante
In & Out Burgers should allow you to dine for free for life.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 08:57 AM (yJpcc)
I keep track of my internet kills.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Probably the most frightening thing I'll read today. Fen tracks her kills.
Posted by: BifBewalski at August 03, 2026 08:58 AM (QVmho)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 08:58 AM (2GVsD)
I've long thought that our single-handed support of NATO was a colossal mistake. By doing so, we allowed Europe to build these Democratic Socialist systems that the American Left then pointed to as successes to be emulated.
What we need is a good bad example. Some real life failure that the American Public can't ignore. Maybe that will be England. Maybe it will spread and be all of Europe.
Oh No !!! Anyway.
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 08:58 AM (gJ+rW)
Posted by: Anna Puma
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Too late, the poofter Khameini already owns prime British real estate in the heart of London along with other IRGC tycoons.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:59 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:49 AM (E4rtv)
Ain’t nobody in Iran standing up to the IGRC and Basij. They keep hanging children for protesting and there isn’t even a whiff of organized resistance. Just a bunch of people running around (outside Iran btw) claiming they can be a replacement for the mullahs. Lots of talk but nobody wants to get in there, grab them by the throat, looks in their eyes and cut their heart out.
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:59 AM (BGHdB)
Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at August 03, 2026 08:59 AM (qOLhH)
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 09:00 AM (7s9Qe)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 08:50 AM (77rzZ)
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Just a 10% chance of genetic deformities.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 08:52 AM (bzPaY)
In old church records, they wanted at least 4 degrees of separation (consanguinity). That'd be, depending on how it was counted, 1st cousins or 3rd cousins.
From Wiki:
"Around the ninth century, the church raised the number of prohibited degrees to seven and changed the method by which they were calculated; instead of the former Roman practice of counting each generational link up to the common ancestor and then down again to the proposed spouse, the new method computed consanguinity only by counting back the number of generations to the common ancestor. Intermarriage was now prohibited to anyone more closely related than seventh cousins, which meant that in particular the nobility struggled to find partners to marry, the pool of non-related prospective spouses having become substantially smaller."
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:00 AM (l3cgK)
Madagascar Iguanas returning each Spring ranks in the top 2 tourist attraction.
All my work is seriously research and then I compose my own ideas.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:01 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: Someone has to say it at August 03, 2026 09:01 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 09:00 AM (7s9Qe)
Remember the 15 minutes quotes.
Same applies to Spiderman.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:02 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 08:56 AM (yJpcc)
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Looking into it, the 204 million registered voters seems to be wrong. I see it reported at USAFacts, but it would represent a 30 million increase in registrations when previous years have seen variations within a few million, all while our overall population has actually decreased.
I'm not sure where they got those numbers, but I suspect that they're just incorrect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:02 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 08:51 AM (JvZF+)
He is going to run NBC?
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 08:54 AM (/+uur)
Tell him I want a reboot of "Hello, Larry"
Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at August 03, 2026 09:02 AM (0bjKf)
Intelligence not required for Leftism. Just high-functioning psychotic ruthlessness.
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 09:02 AM (7s9Qe)
Ain’t nobody in Iran standing up to the IGRC and Basij. They keep hanging children for protesting and there isn’t even a whiff of organized resistance
Last week they went out to protest an execution and the IRGC had snipers shoot into the crowd .... Wonder why more unarmed protestors aren't out there.....
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 09:02 AM (crd+F)
Happening now? Where you been? This has been going on for months now. People are tired of it dragging on. Most people only have a pedestrian perspective and don’t understand any of the gamesmanship. The public always has a short term person and little patience for wars. Yet this crap keeps dragging on. I mean, it’s now become a gag when Trump says he’s pausing before he destroys Iran. How many times are we going to hear that?
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 09:02 AM (BGHdB)
Hate to see a Ticonderoga class go under. I remember when they were brand new.
All 3 of the ships I served on are gone. One is 11,000 feet deep in the Gulf of America.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 09:03 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Ordinary American at August 03, 2026 09:00 AM (7s9Qe)
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As long as they keep making money.
They didn't make a sequel to Blue Beetle for a reason.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:03 AM (bzPaY)
The Democrats are the same America hating turds they have always been, they just have a better PR department than they used to have.
Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at August 03, 2026 09:03 AM (ls5EI)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba
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Upon further reflection, I'm not even sure that's correct since it's in the First Amendment establishment clause, which applies only to Congress. I'm not sure when that got grafted onto the states.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 09:04 AM (XvL8K)
I'm not sure where they got those numbers, but I suspect that they're just incorrect.
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30 million illegals who are now on the voting rolls ; dems registered them as soon as they crossed the border, or through motor voter that has 0 check and balances (by design)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 09:04 AM (g47mK)
Unless they are True Democrats and abort their spawn.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 09:04 AM (a4flb)
Same applies to Spiderman.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:02 AM
Everyone will be Spiderman for 15 minutes?
I'm confused.
*wanders off in search of more coffee*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 03, 2026 09:05 AM (bFu5X)
The Republican reward for pushing the post-Civil War Civil Rights stuff ? They created their own enemy. There's a lesson in there somewhere.
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 09:05 AM (gJ+rW)
Why isn’t anyone shooting back?
They are hanging your children and your neighbors children. Is the country worth risking your life for or isn’t it? The average person sees this and thinks- if they’re not fighting, why should we?
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 09:05 AM (BGHdB)
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This is a good example of stupid, emotionalist agitprop, and the innumerate media consumers its authors rely upon. Real hurrrr-durrr stuff.
It's not possible to know the death count on this war because of all the lies from everyone. But it's a LOT.
It's also a certainty that Russian training and tactics are, as ever, shit.
But let's think about this. It's not a reasonable assumption that all deaths in a war are consecutive and that a single soldier dies every 20-30 minutes - which would yield a very low figure of 80-120,000 Russian dead thus far.
This would have to be some kind of average. Given the size of the forces currently in play, that would certainly mean at least a few billion dead Russians thus far.
Neither outcome is remotely plausible.
Last week I read an article on this MR that baldly asserted that the raid on Caracas resulted in a clean, simple regime change. A regime change that never happened at all, cleanly or otherwise.
The media and the people who believe them are working together to live their most retarded lives.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 09:05 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: J. Frank Parnell
I think "Supertrain" deserves another go.
Posted by: TV Hall of Fame at August 03, 2026 09:05 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at August 03, 2026 09:02 AM (0bjKf)
Best theme song ever!
Posted by: Zombie McLean Stevenson at August 03, 2026 09:05 AM (F1rMs)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 09:04 AM (g47mK)
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Well, you see, that doesn't make sense.
Because they would have been registered in 2024 when there were 174 million registered voters.
So, no, the 204 million is just wrong. Probably a different way of counting (I'd assume an estimate of total population) rather than anything else.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:05 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: The default Hollywood answer at August 03, 2026 09:06 AM (2Ez/1)
Then the media runs with stories about Israel engaging in genocide which they know are false.
Now, based on what they claim with the former cases they must be intentionally trying to get people to murder Jews no?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 09:06 AM (sKqQm)
Trump has all the time in the world to squeeze.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Depends, militarily you are correct, politically, it leads to stress because internet time is a real phenomenon.
Our long occupation of Afghanistan is apropos. For the most part, people ignored it except griping about it when the matter came up via news stories etc. but we spent well over 20 years there and by the end, casualties were minimal to the extent that Mayor Buttplug and a number of idiot ticket punchers went there just so they could claim combat veteran.
This was never going to be an unconditional war to the death because it is NOT an existential war for the US right now. One may argue it should be but so far it isn't.
It is for the Middle East in one form or another--Iran attacked the Arab states including even its 'friendz' and you have Israel which Iran can reach with missiles that want all of their drone and missile industry destroyed which pretty much requires regime change.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:06 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Anna Puma
NY/CA Post interview with him
https://tinyurl.com/bdhyruxx
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 03, 2026 09:06 AM (diia5)
Now that is some cranial-rectum inversion there.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 09:06 AM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 09:06 AM (gJ+rW)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 09:06 AM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 08:39 AM (/R3g/)
The inverse of Obama. Good campaigner, horrible executive/manager.
Trump certainly didn't help RD with his personal attacks and name calling during the '24 primary season.
Posted by: Doof at August 03, 2026 09:07 AM (S0M0K)
Posted by: Anna Puma
Anna, police chief's press conference:
https://tinyurl.com/4z7jffa3
Solid citizen. Running a suppressed FN 5.7.
Also an off duty trooper took a few shots.
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 09:07 AM (yJpcc)
Would Sony be a responsible business to not continue it?
People demand that movies just entertain and the studios will make money. Studio does that, makes a bunch of money, and people complain that they just keep making movies that make money.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:07 AM (bzPaY)
Once again the 10% cheat number seems to be real.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:07 AM (/+uur)
So you are saying that Trump is deploying the Peter and The Wolf strategery on the American public?
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 09:07 AM (a4flb)
It is for the Middle East in one form or another--Iran attacked the Arab states including even its 'friendz' and you have Israel which Iran can reach with missiles that want all of their drone and missile industry destroyed which pretty much requires regime change.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:06 AM (E4rtv)
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I honestly think the object is just to squeeze Iran until it's as dangerous as Uganda.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:08 AM (bzPaY)
I think the Iran situation is kind of baked into the cake now. Democrats are going to hammer on it no matter the outcome cause to be honest they don't have much else.
My hope is that what happened with the virus response starts playing a much bigger role in people's evaluation of who to vote for. That was the most disruptive and damaging thing to happen to virtually every American and despite the left's attempt to stifle the issue the more that comes out how we were lied to and our rights abused the more people will see how truly damaged their lives and the lives of their families and friends.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 09:09 AM (viF8m)
The Uke war has been ground zero for this stuff
When I try and get sense of what is going on I watch both Uke and Russian propaganda and you can kind of measure out something like the truth.
But people forget our media is Uke propaganda.
Now, that doesn't mean everything is a lie. When you can stretch the truth instead that is more valuiable.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 09:09 AM (sKqQm)
Once again the 10% cheat number seems to be real.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:07 AM (/+uur)
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So it was the 174 million that was wrong.
Registrations have gone down 7 million since 2024.
Which makes a lot more sense. Voter roll cleanup is actually pretty standard in most of the country, so people get pulled off regularly (deaths, moves, etc.). That leads to lower registration numbers after major elections.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:10 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: Ordinary American
Until Sony wants to let Marvel have the license back. The license expires if they stop making them.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 03, 2026 09:10 AM (diia5)
National Grab Some Nuts Day. 🥜
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 09:10 AM (NpAcC)
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They sent us Mamdani...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 03, 2026 09:10 AM (2Cry5)
Donald Trump won his 43rd club championship at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.
DuckDuckGo
Trump claims he won.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:10 AM (/+uur)
Obliterate the Ian's ballistic missile arsenal
Annihilate Iran's navy
Ensure Iran never acquires (or buys) a nuke
Sever Iran's support for terror proxies
We are 1/4.
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 08:53 AM (g47mK)
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The ballistic arsenal is 1% of what it was, and we mop up whenever some location is revealed.
The navy is gone. As is the air defense capability.
Iran has no nuke.
Terror proxies are floundering, unfunded, and will wither naturally, or with Israeli/Saudi pounding.
So how are we 1 for 4? Again, no solutions are instant. Time must pass for results to be completed.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 09:10 AM (zyFko)
Posted by: Ordinary American
With the $$$ they are making they should and will keep making them...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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Iranians are smart. They have one of the highest average IQs in the world.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (XvL8K)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (crd+F)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (77rzZ)
Much disliking Trump's bungling with dealing with Iran and other Islamic terrorist."
I have a solution.
A sternly worded letter! That'll fix that mean old orange man!
Posted by: Will Robinson at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (zBgIx)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (77rzZ)
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Mamdani is more of an Indian problem, actually.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 08:49 AM (E4rtv)
You make a lot of sense, as always. I’m just impatient because (honestly) I don’t trust voters here. Trump may have a great long term strategy that can’t be executed because American voters (stupidly) give us a Dem Congress later this year and (God forbid) a Dem prez in 28. The war appears to be unpopular with the public
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (yz/88)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 03, 2026 09:12 AM (2GVsD)
Its also the home of the "Why are you gay?" meme guy
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 09:12 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:08 AM (bzPaY)
There is a video out there on the innerboobs with Idi Amin leading his "troops" thru maneuvers to get them ready to invade Israel around 1972?
Hilarious stuff.
Posted by: Fun Stuff at August 03, 2026 09:12 AM (F1rMs)
Posted by: Vengeance
Not really. Americans don't care about bombings or even war like this, it is the casualties that bring the political pain. And much of that analysis relied on the Korean and Vietnamese wars that relied on conscript troops (always more political unpopular than professional volunteer military).
So when you are speaking about Americans--it is best to consider that a subset, like you, are upset, not all Americans because most Americans are not ideological--they are outcome oriented. They don't like casualties and they don't like high gas prices/inflation. With this war, half and half.
Beyond that, those not Democrats are actually glad that Iran is getting noogies from Uncle Sam as payback for fifty years of Death to America.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:12 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:12 AM (/+uur)
Jack
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.....so that his enemies foreign and domestic can tirelessly work to make sure those things never come to fruition?
If the Left and Iran and Vichy Right don't know what the goals are then they can't rightly stop him from achieving them, other than by sheer luck. So like everything else - there is a method to this madness!
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 09:12 AM (ZWBDi)
I have no idea what to expect. It all comes down, as it always has, to who counts the votes. Democrats are as emboldened as ever to cheat openly now. Yet Trump has mad more inroads into that than any Republican before him.
Mostly because no other Republican ever tried. And given the GOP insistence on, well, losing ? Wouldn't surprise me to see a last minute wave of "retirements" if the GOP internal polling shows them holding majorities. They've done it before.
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 09:13 AM (gJ+rW)
Hate to break it to you but the "talent America needs" doesn't come from the third world. Not even close.
Posted by: front toward enemy at August 03, 2026 09:14 AM (TIizU)
Posted by: whig
Pakistan got a nuke and protected Al Qaeda. Fail.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 03, 2026 09:14 AM (diia5)
So he killed himself.
Good guy with a gun!!
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:14 AM (/+uur)
I'm not sure where they got those numbers, but I suspect that they're just incorrect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Statisa claims 173,850,000 registered voters.
And we know the vote total:
77,303,568 + 75,019,230 = 152,322,798
So only 21,527,202 didn't vote?
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 09:14 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: From about That Time at August 03, 2026 09:15 AM (sl73Y)
ISWYDT
So the next NYC mayor is Iranian?
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 09:15 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: front toward enemy at August 03, 2026 09:14 AM (TIizU)
H1B is modern slavery. The employers owns the visa and can pay whatever they want, not what Americans demand.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 09:15 AM (/+uur)
And we know the vote total:
77,303,568 + 75,019,230 = 152,322,798
So only 21,527,202 didn't vote?
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 09:14 AM (yJpcc)
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There are apparently dueling numbers floating around, 174 million for 2024 vs. 211 million for 2024.
I think the 174 is an undercount of registrations, but the 204 million for 2026 is definitely derived from the same methodology as what came up with 211 for 2024.
It's a 7 million decrease, not a 30 million increase.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:16 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
One, the recent RCP polling includes a ridiculous Quinnipiac poll that had a large enough outlier to throw the whole average out of whack, two, most people do not consider the Iran war as first, second, or even fifth priority. Since the bombing started with low casualties, that is not an issue.
But the ancillary problems of higher oil prices at the pump is going to hurt Trump and GOP a bit.
That does not mean DSA types are benefitting as commie ideas infatuate the Ivy League Idiots but not mom and pa voters and the whole pied a terre tax pretty much is going to be a failure for Dems.
But on any polling, wait until Labor Day as suddenly vague registered voter screening becomes likely voters (justification is that voter registrations in most states are complete). Summer polling is always crap even as far back as 88-Dukakis Bush.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:17 AM (E4rtv)
With a hefty implied does of "if you don't work out, we'll send you back". I'd liken the H1B to Indentured Servitude. Which was no picnic.
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 09:17 AM (gJ+rW)
Victim/Oppressor Golf
Damn I'm white, I did or do all these things.
But I knew that.
Posted by: From about That Time at August 03, 2026 09:17 AM (sl73Y)
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 09:17 AM (gJ+rW)
I've been reading The Unmaking of a Mayor, wherein Buckley (correctly) characterized the $412 annual per capital tax burden of a New Yorker in 1965 as "barbaric," insofar as it was 40% higher than the next most taxed city (Chicago) which was better run in those days.
It's $12,506 today - adjusting for inflation, more than a 300% increase in the barbarism. And the city is flat broke, and just elected a Communist demagogue promising to jack those taxes up to the moon.
Nice work, dummies.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 03, 2026 09:17 AM (BI5O2)
pretty normal white guy, family is helping investigators
he might have had a beef with store employees?
I think we will find out soon
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 09:18 AM (j+aD2)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 09:18 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 09:18 AM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 09:18 AM (77rzZ)
https://x.com/reh_tai33/status/
2082966518975942678
A recounting of how bad Fox polling was in summer of 2024.
Off by an average of about 10 points.
Seriously, summer polling sucks, and Fox summer polling is notoriously awful.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:18 AM (bzPaY)
better not have sex with yourself; you're 100% related to you...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:19 AM (l3cgK)
National Grab Some Nuts Day. 🥜
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 09:10 AM (NpAcC)
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1. Just finished a few salty cashews.
2. Obligatory Snickers commercial:
https://youtu.be/OkT_d2OTgv0
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 09:19 AM (6ORiD)
Posted by: weft cut-loop
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And Trump had nothing whatsoever to do with that. You can thank the Dutch for training Khan and the Saudis for funding it. So by your own straw man situation, you failed a basic test of policy debate honesty. You might as well blame Trump for North Korea having nukes as well instead of Clinton and Carter.
You might try actually addressing my arguments about US foreign policy aims rather than something you make up on the spot.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:20 AM (E4rtv)
And they aren't now?
It's not controversial to tell the American people and whomever else is listening that he wants to unite the ME with prosperity instead of constant fighting. He has said this many times, it's what the Abraham Accords are all about.
All I'm saying is relate it to current events. Trump honestly believes that people in mutually beneficial business alliances aren't incentivized to fight each other. Explain how that relates to the alliance Trump is building around the Iran situation. The biggest complaint I hear about Iran is the price of oil. Explain how that will change as the war comes to an end.
Trump is pretty good at communicating. It's what he does. Do it now.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 03, 2026 09:20 AM (viF8m)
due to scheduling I made two of these funerals, it was really nice to reconnect despite the sadness
3 of them shocking, fast-onset cancer, the other a quick and deadly recurrence of a previously cured lymphoma
gives one pause
Posted by: Black Orchid at August 03, 2026 09:20 AM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at August 03, 2026 09:20 AM (gJ+rW)
Jack
I really don't understand this position.
Trump and his proxies have said, over and over, that they have four goals.
1. Destroy Iran's ballistic missile arsenal
B. Destroy Iran's navy
iii. Destroy Iran's ability to get a nuke
F. Destroy Iran's ability to support proxy terrorists
Every one of those has been completely or functionally achieved.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (AdHga)
Posted by: Vengeance at August 03, 2026 08:54 AM (BGHdB)
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Trolling, for reasons as I stated. Your "fact" is an opinion on timing, thats all, and runs contrary to the American statement. Even if you were correct it doesn't matter, for the argument you make matters not a whit. If Iran bought time, as they do, it can only be used to negotiate (either among themselves or with us). Nothing else. They have no other cards to play. So your trolling is pointless.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (nUOgX)
The streets of Iran are near a breaking point over public executions, economic collapse and a war that’s been raging on for more than five months, anti-regime figures in Tehran told The Post.
“A revolution can happen any day now — people want revenge,” a protest leader said, referring to the regime’s brutal January crackdown that President Trump said killed 52,000 people.
An independent journalist active in the Iranian underground said that preparations are already being made for the next uprising, and that activists from all walks of life are determined to make a final, decisive blow against the regime.
Posted by: SMOD at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Bulg at August 03, 2026 09:18 AM (77rzZ)
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Yeh. I feel number than be four.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (6ORiD)
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (yJpcc)
I found this kind of funny:
Highly successful woman, age 30, reasonably pretty, wants a man to marry her who doesn't want children, and can't find one.
If they meet "her criteria" they want kids. Oh, and those assholes don't go to therapy like she does.
The "don't want kids" men she meets are all losers.
https://instapundit.com/814203/
This doesn't apply to everybody. This has simply been my experience meeting people in my bartending, dentist, and social capacities.
When I've met a couple who don't have children by choice not medical issues, one of them is always "the child" requiring extra care, time and attention, and able to maintain a certain immaturity.
Also, there is also always one of the couple who wants kids, and will complain about it unprompted fairly often.
while I admire her honesty, I think she looking for a mythological critter.
Thoughts?
Posted by: naturalfake at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (iJfKG)
The outage follows three nationwide blackouts in July and comes as a US-imposed oil blockade further strains the island’s aging energy infrastructure.
Posted by: SMOD at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (RHGPo)
Too bad you'd have to listen to her spout off insanity if you were to spend time with her
Also, I suspect there are old pictures they are using
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 09:22 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 09:22 AM (abScH)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 03, 2026 09:21 AM (BFvh9)
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It's true. Have you not noticed that the golf balls are always white?
BGBM!!!!!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 09:22 AM (6ORiD)
Given the Iranians are accomplished liars, anything is possible
Posted by: SMOD at August 03, 2026 09:22 AM (RHGPo)
Well you already know if you run for higher office you are going to face attacks. Trump would be the least of any aspirant's problems.
Beyond that PLEASE go watch the minute long Top Gov ad. Difficult to find actually, I'm not surprised:
https://tinyurl.com/mtcpcw3v
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 09:23 AM (ZWBDi)
Posted by: FAFO at August 03, 2026 09:23 AM (uDDWT)
If they meet "her criteria" they want kids. Oh, and those assholes don't go to therapy like she does.
What is the website that finds what percentage of eligible men meet women's specific criteria again?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 03, 2026 09:23 AM (sKqQm)
gives one pause
Posted by: Black Orchid
Isn't that a supposed byproduct of the clot shot? Hyperactive cancer?
Posted by: rickb223 at August 03, 2026 09:23 AM (yJpcc)
Posted by: Some atheist Jew that thinks of himself as an oppressed racial minority at August 03, 2026 09:24 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Fox polling is universally awful because it is supervised by a Democrat operative who has worked there even during the Ailes era. I think they do it in part because a) it gives reason for people to watch fox because fear and panic work (if it bleeds it leads), b) the Murdochs are not GOP but GOPe at best and personally hate Trump, and c) the news desk and all their peeps that are not on the opinion side are all leftists just like the WSJ used to be--now it is all globo homo including opinions. Another Murdoch owned publication.
And that family is also smearing shit in England with its publications as controlled opposition globo homo. Murdochs are a shit family that deserve to be deported back to Australia not feted as 'conservatives'.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:24 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Probably the most frightening thing I'll read today. Fen tracks her kills.
Posted by: BifBewalski at August 03, 2026 08:58
Yes indeed Bif, people need to be warned. Call the NY Times...Conservative female minister on murder rampage
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at August 03, 2026 09:25 AM (55Qr6)
Saw this on X:
"She's my second cousin, once removed."
"Once removed?"
"Yeah. My uncle pulled me off of her."
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 09:26 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 09:11 AM (crd+F)
I agree. Unfortunately Trump is having to play Whack-A-Mole on the IRGC leaders and any mullahs still having influence on IRGC leaders. Conventional wisdom was the Israeli and US decapitation bombings in the first few days of the war would lead to a leadership vacuum, resulting in the IRGC and remaining top mullahs simply giving up and fleeing to any nation that would take them. The surviving lower-level IRGC commanders were apparently believed by Israeli and US intel to be incapable of continuing any meaningful resistance against the Israelis and the US, and incapable of successfully suppressing anti-government uprisings.
We now see that the IRGC has been able to fill open commander slots without lessening overall resistance to the US, and not reducing suppression of the populace.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 09:26 AM (5rh/l)
It's always the really nice ones.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 09:26 AM (+4yJ5)
National Media comes out of pretty much two places. New York City and Los Angeles. What we get, regardless of channel, is the New York City and Los Angeles spin. As well documented here - the two most culturally insane cities in the United States. Chicago even gives them the side-eye. Boston kinda' take a step back.
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 09:27 AM (gJ+rW)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 03, 2026 09:27 AM (NkUqe)
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 09:26 AM (5rh/l)
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Without lessening overall resistance to the US?
We just had eleven days of bombing where Iran could just use WWII era flak cannons as anti-aircraft measures.
I mean...they went from 0 resistance to 0 resistance, so you're not wrong, I guess.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:27 AM (bzPaY)
Because they would have been registered in 2024 when there were 174 million registered voters.
So, no, the 204 million is just wrong. Probably a different way of counting (I'd assume an estimate of total population) rather than anything else.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:05 AM (bzPaY)
very weird!
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 09:27 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: Itchy and Bitchy at August 03, 2026 09:27 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: runner at August 03, 2026 09:28 AM (g47mK)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:17 AM (E4rtv)
I had to chuckle at that. I remember well the summer of 1988; I was in college but also the army reserves. Bush was down 17 points to Dukakis. I went on my 2 week annual reserves training during which time the GOP had their convention (Bush Sr - 1000 pts of light, kindler gentler … other Noonan crap). I get back and suddenly Bush is ahead! I don’t know to this day if that was polling errata or Bush actually changed a bunch of minds at the convention
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 03, 2026 09:28 AM (yz/88)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 09:28 AM (abScH)
2. Obligatory Snickers commercial:
https://youtu.be/OkT_d2OTgv0
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 09:19 AM (6ORiD)
********
Cashews are my favorite.
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 09:28 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Unskew The Polls at August 03, 2026 09:29 AM (m2pWI)
I suspect the early research into selling wine by the box was inspired by Peggy Noonan.
Posted by: Howdy at August 03, 2026 09:29 AM (gJ+rW)
Posted by: It's me donna at August 03, 2026 09:29 AM (crd+F)
Saw this on X:
"She's my second cousin, once removed."
"Once removed?"
"Yeah. My uncle pulled me off of her."
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 09:26 AM (+4yJ5)
Reminds of that joke...
Brother and sister in the deep south are having at it...
Sister says, "You're better than Pa!"
Brother replies, "That's what Ma says!"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:30 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: JackStraw
Dunno. Fauci's key aide has been indicted for crimes, we shall see what else pops up. And if I was Birx, I would be hiring a damn good lawyer. I think the key thing is for the insiders to suddenly start pointing fingers at each other and particularly on Fauci.
Sort of like post WWII Germany--soddi defense-some other dude did that or toddi defense, the other dude that that not me.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:31 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: It's me donna
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Not really in summer. Summer polling has long been known for a distinct pattern difference between rural and suburban GOP voters not responding and Democrats doing so.
Vacays, field work, etc. tend to affect GOP voters more than Democrats who are urban. So the response bias gets a lot worse in summer.
As I said, this polling problem goes way back to the 80's at the very least due to Democrats becoming an urban party and the GOP becoming suburban/rural.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:33 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 09:26 AM (5rh/l)
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Without lessening overall resistance to the US?
We just had eleven days of bombing where Iran could just use WWII era flak cannons as anti-aircraft measures.
I mean...they went from 0 resistance to 0 resistance, so you're not wrong, I guess.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:27 AM (bzPaY)
IRGC survival as the Iranian Command Authority is the Iranian resistance factor now, and has been from the start. Whatever we bombed in those 11 days apparently did not inflict catastrophic damage to the ability of the IRGC to stay in command of the nation.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 09:34 AM (5rh/l)
IRGC survival as the Iranian Command Authority is the Iranian resistance factor now, and has been from the start. Whatever we bombed in those 11 days apparently did not inflict catastrophic damage to the ability of the IRGC to stay in command of the nation.
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 09:34 AM (5rh/l)
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Oh, wow...a point I didn't make.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at August 03, 2026 09:36 AM (bzPaY)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Polling error. Simply put, most presidential elections are within 5-10 points historically and the historical conditions for a wipeout like FDR in 1932, Nixon in 1972 or Reagan's reelection in 1984 were not there. So there was no Depression, no great settling of a politically horrible war, or a fantastically booming economy in play in 1988 so it was a 55-45 election at best in summer for Dukakis. And Bush won it about with that margin. Ten percent of voters were persuadeable in that case at most.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:38 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: redridinghood at August 03, 2026 09:28 AM (NpAcC)
Been ordering my cashews from nuts dot com. Chocolate covered as well. Yummy!!
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at August 03, 2026 09:39 AM (hmYU4)
Posted by: Gref at August 03, 2026 09:34 AM (5rh/l)
I think this statement is exactly the root of the problem people here have with Trump vis a vis Iran. He and his proxies have identified four objectives in Iran.
1. Destroy Iran's ballistic missile arsenal
B. Destroy Iran's navy
iii. Destroy Iran's ability to get a nuke
F. Destroy Iran's ability to support proxy terrorists
Every one of those has been completely or functionally achieved.
Removing the IRGC isn't an objective. Neutering them is, and that's been accomplished. If your goal is the destruction of the IRGC as a functional military unit, we've done it. if your goal is the destruction of the IRGC as a functional political unit, we've not done it, and I'd suggest we can't under the 'we're not sending 50,000 troops into Iran' restriction.
If you want the IRGC completely eradicated and another governing system imposed on Iran, you have to be on board with a full-scale, casualty-heavy, infantry-based invasion of Iran. What will caskets do to Republican chances in elections?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (AdHga)
Posted by: Gref
I don't know that is true due to the unhinged way that Iran has sent drones and popped off a few ineffectual missiles abroad and its idiotic side quest for sending Iraqi proxies after Kuwait that got those minions carpet bombed.
My SWA guess is that the mosaic command structure is pretty loosely hinged so that local commanders are doing shit that don't necessarily reach Vanidi if he is still alive until after the fact.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (E4rtv)
Abigail Spanberger Restores Voting Rights... THE kickoff.🎆
>League of Women Voters Pittsburgh, 'Voting Rights for Reentering and Incarcerated Citizens'
It begins, If you have a justice history, do you know your voting rights?
"Pennsylvania allows most citizens to vote while incarcerated, and restores this important right, even if convicted of a felony, once confinement is over. Some people convicted of misdemeanors or felonies think they are not permitted to vote. Many citizens just don't know the facts.
The right to vote for all citizens is a key right in our democracy. With the accurate information on this page, you may learn that your vote counts and is one powerful way to make your voice heard."
Anyway, the bottom-line is as long as not housed in a confinement facility & will not be released before the next election OR were not convicted of violating any provision of the Pennsylvania Election Code within the last four years.
👉Black-Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) / League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh (LWVPGH) Allegheny County Jail, VOTER REGISTRATION, Community Members Welcome to Volunteer in 2026
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (NFX2v)
Pennsylvania Should Restore Voting Rights to Over 41,000 Citizens, 2025
Pennsylvania denies the right to vote to over 41,000 citizens due to imprisonment for a felony conviction.1 This voter exclusion falls heavily on people of color. Black Pennsylvanians are excluded from voting at almost eight times the rate of non-Black Pennsylvanians. Latino Pennsylvanians are excluded at almost twice the rate of non-Latino Pennsylvanians.2
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>National Council of State Legislators, May 2026
In 23 states, felons lose their voting rights only while incarcerated, and receive automatic restoration upon release.
It has been common practice in the United States to make felons ineligible to vote, in some cases permanently. Over the last few decades, the general trend has been toward reinstating the right to vote at some point, although this is a state-by-state policy choice. (See "Recent State Actions" below for a chronology.)
In part, "Currently, state approaches to felon disenfranchisement vary tremendously. NCSL has divided states into four categories, as detailed in the Restoration of Voting Rights After Felony Convictions table below."
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Good day 🤗
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 09:42 AM (NFX2v)
In part, "Currently, state approaches to felon disenfranchisement vary tremendously. NCSL has divided states into four categories, as detailed in the Restoration of Voting Rights After Felony Convictions table below."
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Good day 🤗
Posted by: L
In practical terms, states have quietly ignored the felons being prohibited even in states that formally do that. If the states are not checking rolls against criminal records which are often from other states, they simply do not know whether felons are voting or not unless someone complains. About like non-citizens voting--compliance is spotty.
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:46 AM (E4rtv)
There is a video on X of a young, pretty blonde girl filming on her phone as the Moroccan invaders rush past her.
She is smiling and waving them in--proving her tolerance and acceptance to all good Spaniards.
Two approach her, tell her she is very pretty and would she know some place good to eat.
She hasn't been seen since, no messages and her phone appears to be off.
There is another video of a large woman, reportedly Spanish, in a pink dress accosting four or five gentlemen of Middle Eastern origin while "dancing" and asking each one of them to join her celebration.
Talk about waving the red flag in front of the bulls.
Search "woman dancing with migrants" on X.
Posted by: Krebs 'v' Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at August 03, 2026 09:49 AM (s9VOe)
Posted by: Chiraq vet at August 03, 2026 09:55 AM (+RMFm)
“We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran,” an officer in US Central Command’s intelligence branch wrote in a message sent Wednesday to a broad group of military analysts, according to a source familiar with the message. A second source also said that a senior US military officer sent the message last week soliciting new ideas for how to deal with Iran.
The crowdsourcing-style query, which military officials said was unusual over email, is one sign of the limited — and potentially unpalatable —options available to Trump to force Iran into a deal on his terms. Hoping to find an alternative, the official at CENTCOM kicked off the brainstorming session via email to see if anyone had a better idea. The second source said CENTCOM is looking at everything, acknowledging it needs to reevaluate the strategy.
Posted by: SMOD at August 03, 2026 09:58 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: whig
Indeed.
Do you ever consider running for office?
I would hope.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 09:58 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: SMOD at August 03, 2026 10:09 AM (RHGPo)
Brother and sister in the deep south are having at it...
Sister says, "You're better than Pa!"
Brother replies, "That's what Ma says!"
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 03, 2026 09:30 AM (l3cgK)
There once was a man from Peru
Who gave his dear sister a screw
Said he, with aplomb,
You're better than mom
She said that's what dad told me, too
Posted by: Polka will never die at August 03, 2026 10:16 AM (UVa3Q)
Posted by: SMOD
The only restriction for free stiff shall likely be don't be an R on the state's Voter Registration Listing.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 10:38 AM (NFX2v)
Reportedly, at least 48,300 individuals went back to Morocco within days (by Friday evening, July 31, 2026).
Primary Drivers: Migrants reported that `“they could not find food or shelter in Ceuta,” as noted by Reuters.
Those many young, likely military age, men simply left on their own?
No, this was a strategic, manufactured crisis in Europe. WHY?
> NPR, Analysis
Europe
Spain's Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge, August 1, 2026
> From above, 'Spain’s Illegal Alien Invasion Shows It Would Take Democrats Only A Few Hours To Destroy Trump’s Border Progress' 🤔
If not a lesson learned from Biden's alleged administration, it wasn't & won't be.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at August 03, 2026 10:52 AM (NFX2v)
But that’s not what Mayor Mamba is doing.
He is only trying to punish rich white people and Jews. He published their names and addresses as an Enemies List for his Commie Nightriders to harass and attack.
Which is why the CIA installed him.
Posted by: The Gipper Lives at August 03, 2026 12:45 PM (Ndje9)
Posted by: whig at August 03, 2026 09:41 AM (E4rtv)
Vahidi showed up at the big funeral, unscathed. He’s just gotten good at going dark and disappearing from our surveillance when chooses.
We are finding that Iran’s mosaic system gives them a much looser and more decentralized chain of command than anyone realized. This is probably why taking out various leaders has had apparently little effect on them. It’s almost if there are 30 different loosely affiliated IRGC’s, not just one.
One obvious conclusion - attempting to negotiate with a chaotic group like this will always fail. No one has enough authority to force agreement; anyone who tries will look weak and be put down by the others.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 01:20 PM (/R3g/)
Ontdek betrouwbare bronnen voor kwaliteit en privacy.
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Daily Tech News 3 August 2026
Top Story
- The Xbox may keep disc support as Sony shoots itself and its customers in the feet. (WCCFTech)
This would be an intelligent and obvious move meaning there is no chance it will happen.
- Xbox has been hit with worldwide price increases. (WCCFTech)
I bought one a while back. On the one hand, it has since increased in price by nearly 50%. On the other hand, it's sitting in my closet.
Tech News
- AMD's new Zen 6 CPUs offer (reads article) piddly little improvements that it is impossible to get excited about. (Tom's Hardware)
Though this is on top of them being about twice as fast as Zen 4 or Zen 5 desktop CPUs, so they still look pretty good. Though Zen 5 itself was nothing spectacular compared with Zen 4.
- New York has published new rules that will force online services to... Publish feeds showing only accounts users have subscribed to, in strict chronological order. (NY)
The problem is that this new law is only in effect for minors.
- A group of teenage hikers relied on Google maps and ended up needing a rescue. (SFGate)
When a group of teenagers set out to hike British Columbia's famed Howe Sound Crest Trail in early July, Google Maps suggested the trek would take about five hours.
Uh, yeah. That trail involves CLIMBING A FUCKING MOUNTAIN.Instead, the hike stretched deep into the night, leaving the group exhausted, dehydrated, injured, deeply stupid, and in need of a helicopter rescue.
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There's a shortage of MacBook Airs because of the shortage of memory. (Tech Crunch)
Everybody hardest hit.
Musical Interlude
Disclaimer: Nonsense. You're only saying that because no-one ever has.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:31 AM (odBC9)
Its Monday again, isn't it?
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 04:32 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 04:33 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 04:33 AM (X0Pix)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 04:33 AM (X0Pix)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:34 AM (odBC9)
He loved this album and played it often
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 04:35 AM (Ia/+0)
Everybody hardest hit.
Glad I got mine when I did.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 04:36 AM (sAmhv)
25:31 running time yowza
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:34 AM (odBC9)
The discordant note at 1:00 made me jump.
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:36 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:38 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 04:33 AM (X0Pix)
Hawaii, maybe!
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:40 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 04:33 AM (X0Pix)
Hawaii, maybe!
Posted by: m
Tardis.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 04:41 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 04:46 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 04:49 AM (X0Pix)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 04:33 AM (X0Pix)
Hawaii, maybe!
Posted by: m
Tardis.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 04:41 AM (sAmhv)
; )
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:50 AM (odBC9)
This CS degree really has been an eye opener to the shiny little nuggets of ignorance I've been nursing all these years reading the daily tech news.
I just wanted a sit down job in air conditioning that wasn't sending emails!
Posted by: Nato at August 03, 2026 04:55 AM (XAyZ8)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 04:46 AM (rdVOm)
A JQ sighting!
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:56 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Miklos, playing Axis and Allies 1996 edition at August 03, 2026 05:00 AM (XOG/m)
Michael Tracey
@mtracey
9h
Sorry but the materials released by @MaxMillerOH today cast extreme doubt on the allegations of child abuse made against him by his former wife, Emily Moreno. ...
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 05:00 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 05:00 AM (XV/Pl)
Michael Tracey
@mtracey
11h
Congressman Max Miller may well be a total psycho -- psychotic enough that he attacked his two-year-old daughter -- but public statements from his ex-wife, and ex-wife's father, are not reliable. Without independent fact-finding, it's impossible to know what really went on here
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 05:01 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:01 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 05:01 AM (rdVOm)
https://tinyurl.com/jeyh4chn
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:02 AM (rHgXV)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 05:03 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:05 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 05:07 AM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: The Ballots at August 03, 2026 05:08 AM (LOZbR)
I do think that younger people should have kittens and we should have gone for a settled older cat, but we love him.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:10 AM (rHgXV)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 05:11 AM (O7YUW)
I have never seen "The Exorcist" . It's not one I ever wanted to see.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:12 AM (rHgXV)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 05:13 AM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 05:13 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: Skip
Honoruru bars are open for three more hours, and clubs for five!
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 05:14 AM (X0Pix)
g'mornin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at August 03, 2026 05:16 AM (AMvSw)
Put on Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock 'n Roll" - see if it inspires him.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 05:17 AM (O7YUW)
The only reason I would want to see it is that I think Max Von Sydow was an excellent actor, but I mostly avoid creepy horror films and particularly those dealing with the supernatural.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:17 AM (xSAlF)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:18 AM (Ia/+0)
My comedy collection was woefully low, rectifying that now.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 03, 2026 05:18 AM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 05:18 AM (dK+Kv)
"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 August 03, 2026 05:23 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:24 AM (rHgXV)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
Yes! I saw your poast, but haven't seen that particular episode of TZ. Imagining something like King's The Langoliers?
Interesting. And believable! Especially after the 18-month search...
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 05:24 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026
***
Tell me all about dat!
( -- Just a guy who adopted two rambunctious kittens in the summer of '22)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:24 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:05 AM (Ia/+0)
Yep. Couple friends evac'd. Nobody lost anything yet. But neighborhoods surrounding them did. Way too close for comfort.
Check out watchduty.org (mobile) for fire map. Feels like tge whole of Eastern WA is on fire. AGI spiked to 250+ today.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 03, 2026 05:25 AM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 03, 2026 05:26 AM (3Ope8)
LOL. He probably doesn't need to be anymore inspired than he is. 😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:27 AM (xSAlF)
Hope your leg cramps subside!
Calves? I sometimes get "charlie horse" calf cramps. Can undo them by raising toes, lowering heel. Yes, got to jump up out of bed to do it, but the relief is instant. Hold the foot position for a few & let muscles relax.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 05:29 AM (rdVOm)
Have a great day horde
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:30 AM (Ia/+0)
https://youtu.be/xhYJS80MgYA
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 05:30 AM (O7YUW)
Later we will hit Walmart for supplies -- my refrigerator freezer has ice, one pot pie, three burritos, and some frozen peas and carrots. Nothing more. I dunno how that happened.
last night on Movies!, I watched the classic thriller Wait Until Dark w/ Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin -- it still pulls you in after sixty years! -- and Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train. I don't think I've ever seen the film all the way through; the denouement was new to me. Different from the book, I think, though I can't recall how it ended.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:31 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 05:33 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 05:35 AM (Vq1pX)
Posted by: Milli Vanilli at August 03, 2026 05:35 AM (qFwJc)
I did like "The Exorcist." Demonic possession is a real thing. It is truly scary.
But the demons must obey Christ. So, there is hope for a happy ending.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 03, 2026 05:39 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Miklos, playing Axis and Allies 1996 edition at August 03, 2026 05:00 AM (XOG/m)
So, like, when you buy something off Amazon, and you open up both sides of the box it came in? Unfold it out all flat and then fold it back over once so it fits in the trash?
It is an xbox. It has ceased to be.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 05:40 AM (Vq1pX)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 03, 2026 05:40 AM (qFwJc)
The only reason I would want to see it is that I think Max Von Sydow was an excellent actor, but I mostly avoid creepy horror films and particularly those dealing with the supernatural.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 05:17 AM (xSAlF)
People exaggerate its scariness. It's suitable for very young audiences really.
Posted by: The Thing Inside Regan at August 03, 2026 05:43 AM (Nl9o+)
Even in my dreams I am pursued by parades.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:44 AM (wzUl9)
"Hope your leg cramps subside! Calves?"
This one was in the left calf, just above the ankle. I tried moving it around then relaxing it, got worse. Then got up and stood on it, continued to get worse. Realized it was "one of those" so just got dressed and limped downstairs where I could take the magnesium oxide, sit in front of the computer and try to distract myself until the pain subsided.
ONT was good distraction as it often is. It helps pass the time.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 05:44 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 05:45 AM (u82oZ)
I do take magnesium oxide every day as well.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 05:47 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 05:50 AM (GUlEz)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 05:51 AM (4g5V+)
Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 05:45 AM (u82oZ)
Why? They won. (Whine)
Posted by: AoS Defeatists and Eeyores at August 03, 2026 05:51 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: olddog in mo at August 03, 2026 05:52 AM (7IlZh)
May a comely nurse with a limited clothing budget lay hands on you and purr "Heal".
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 05:52 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at August 03, 2026 05:52 AM (3Ope8)
Posted by: Based American Exceptionalists at August 03, 2026 05:53 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: m
Sounds like we have the same lawyer
Posted by: Miklos, taking a sip of a Fauci fifth at August 03, 2026 05:54 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: little people at August 03, 2026 05:55 AM (ehY6c)
Darwin nods. Use the right tools with Nature, because she is absolutely indifferent to your fate.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 05:55 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 05:56 AM (+4yJ5)
The Xbox may keep disc support as Sony shoots itself and its customers in the feet.
Before you die, dance!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 05:56 AM (O0L8i)
https://youtu.be/iZYyaXLrt1U
(And thank you!)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 05:57 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Preferable
or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqxmsZH46FM
Posted by: Miklos, slapping self on forehead at August 03, 2026 05:57 AM (XOG/m)
I came across something interesting on my hard drive:
295 Posted by: buzzion at September 15, 2017 02:59 PM (cAnNx)
Nope; Somebody else did in buzzion, I tell you. I was nowhere around, was visiting my sick mother, was helping out at the food pantry, was at a retreat helping children with their after school homework , etc. etc. :^)
Really, my typocide had nothing to do with Buzzion's demise. I keep track of my internet kills.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 15, 2017 03:03 PM (iVOAv)
Brought to you by AOSHQ Nostalgia Team
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 05:58 AM (u82oZ)
It's possible this crew did the typical "it's just walking why are people such pansies" thing and forged ahead anyway.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 05:59 AM (Vq1pX)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 06:00 AM (L8DX7)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 05:58 AM (u82oZ)
Criminy. That was almost ten years ago.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:01 AM (Vq1pX)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Hey lady
No Statue of Limitations on murder
Posted by: Grizzled NY detective Tony diMiklos at August 03, 2026 06:02 AM (XOG/m)
There's this other type of cramp where stretching doesn't seem to affect it, and the muscle continues to constrict/contract until it utterly exhausts itself. You're just on the pain train until it decides to release you. No fun. Afterwards, that muscle is tender and pretty much useless for the next day or so.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 06:03 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: Grizzled NY detective Tony diMiklos at August 03, 2026 06:03 AM (XOG/m)
The Internet is forever. My posts alone need a Google Data Center to tally all the thought crimes I post.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:04 AM (u82oZ)
Setting up a patent classification tree for a search report. The longest, dreariest and least enjoyable part of any job.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 06:06 AM (O0L8i)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
You're just fine
Posted by: the NSA at August 03, 2026 06:08 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Warai-otoko
Time flies when you're doing in ASHQ posters by typocide!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 06:09 AM (W90Ou)
Are we talking about leg cramps AGAIN?
This was discussed here a year or 2 ago. Vitamin K2:
https://tinyurl.com/8j9kfyd7
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 06:09 AM (M3+vL)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Sounds like a copyright issue
Posted by: underemployed IP attorney Miklos at August 03, 2026 06:10 AM (XOG/m)
Just kidding. They were dumb and I'm glad that they didn't pay for their stupidity with their lives.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 06:10 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 06:00 AM (L8DX7)
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So now it's a belly button thread?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 06:10 AM (M3+vL)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
It's amazing how many are still left!
Posted by: Miklos returned from the Land of the Banned at August 03, 2026 06:11 AM (XOG/m)
Having toiled in the stacks of the USP&TO, you are to be both commended and met with compassion.
May Her Majesty rescue you from the tedium of your slog through the system.
This is like going from Calcutta to the top of Mt. Everest using a pogo stick, and about as much fun.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:11 AM (u82oZ)
Of course they're broke. When you're a crook for a living, every dollar you got coming in means you got to pay $0.95 out to some dirty Lesser Than to keep their mouth shut and do the leg work.
Dollars stopped coming in? F. U. Pay me. Didn't win that big election after all? F. U. Pay me.
And you know this hoofty ass soot-neck family never saved a penny in their lives since their drunk idiot forbears were still on an island stealing potatoes for a living.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:12 AM (Vq1pX)
Posted by: Miklos recognized his cue at August 03, 2026 06:12 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:13 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 06:14 AM (amcLV)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 06:15 AM (+4yJ5)
Darwin nods. Use the right tools with Nature, because she is absolutely indifferent to your fate.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 05:55 AM (u82oZ)
Three years in AK ground that into my head something proper.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 06:15 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 06:15 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:16 AM (u82oZ)
Your excuses for being late to the thread should be compiled and sent to a humor contest.
Always amusing.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:17 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 06:18 AM (vshkn)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:16 AM (u82oZ)
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Yes. No recurrence of the afib for two weeks now.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 06:18 AM (amcLV)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:18 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 03, 2026 06:19 AM (amcLV)
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 06:15 AM (+4yJ5)
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If you have any cartilage left in your knee and he recommends a knee replacement, ask if a partial would work. A full knee replacement requires quite a bit more recovery time. I'm six months post surgery and, while I am very definitely better off, I still have some movement issues.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 06:22 AM (ri2MA)
Posted by: The Thing Inside Regan at August 03, 2026 05:43 AM (Nl9o+)
Ha!
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 06:23 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:23 AM (u82oZ)
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Joe has no influence to sell any more. For the first time, Bidens in the three adult generations will have to find work. It will be jarring for them.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 06:25 AM (ri2MA)
"Tubular Bells" was given exhaustive airplay back in its day. Its time has passed.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 06:25 AM (s9VOe)
tubular
adjective
...
• informal, mainly US English excellent: U2's brand of really tubular new-wave sounds.
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 06:25 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:26 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 03, 2026 06:26 AM (M3+vL)
I've been reading articles about a process that restores cartilage but it's still in the initial testing phase. I would happily be a guinea pig for that.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 06:26 AM (+4yJ5)
"Biden Jars - Like Leyden Jars, But Full of Shit"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 06:26 AM (s9VOe)
"Happy Birthday! Look forward to seeing you soon!"
This was from the surgical center that extracted two of my teeth. I've been keeping my head on a swivel.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 06:27 AM (+4yJ5)
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A helpful read; thank you.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 06:29 AM (ri2MA)
No helicopter rescues so far.
Posted by: Enola Gay Pride at August 03, 2026 06:29 AM (RSDmt)
Teen age alienation coupled with mental illness.
Probably needed to be laid.
But the Media and Police can't find a motive. As usual.
How can they justify a salary if they are so obtuse?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:29 AM (u82oZ)
Sounds to me as if from the "NY Post" he was suicidal and before shooting himself he tried to kill others.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 03, 2026 06:30 AM (rHgXV)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:29 AM (u82oZ)
Justify?
That's explicitly what they're being paid for.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:31 AM (Vq1pX)
I saw a video on a social medium site -- cannot remember which one -- of J'Blowme allegedly boarding a plane to fly commercial with the hoi polloi.
Imagine being seated next to that doddering and drooling pants' shitter for any flight.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 06:31 AM (s9VOe)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:33 AM (u82oZ)
back in the day, when exorcist was a new release, I knew a couple of lads who thought to enhance the experience they would do some acid and see the movie ... those boys were never quite right, ever after.
what put me in mind of that incident was the profound reaction either of them had to hearing Tubular Bells play on the radio.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at August 03, 2026 06:33 AM (VyBeY)
Incel Could Not Get Enough of the Old "In and Out" -- Takes It Out at an In-N-Out
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 06:33 AM (s9VOe)
When your Washington State sex workers look like woke behemoths with multicolored hair, ... Houston, we have a problem.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:35 AM (u82oZ)
The self-destructive insanity is deeply rooted.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 06:38 AM (qsn9b)
All Trails app. The only app I have that I pay for.
No helicopter rescues so far.
Posted by: Enola Gay Pride
My instructor for Wilderness First Aid was quite candid about counting on receiving the miraculous and just in time helicopter rescue. In brief, it's neither guaranteed nor prompt, depending upon how deep you are into the wilderness.
His advice was "Do not do stupid shit and get yourself injured while out in the wilderness."
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at August 03, 2026 06:41 AM (s9VOe)
The self-destructive insanity is deeply rooted.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 06:38 AM (qsn9b)
I see the word "Hatecraft" bubbling up in public discourse, and it describes this kind of thing perfectly.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:41 AM (Vq1pX)
We've all seen the video.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:44 AM (Vq1pX)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 06:38 AM (qsn9b)
"I'm going to change the topic because you mean a lot to me."
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 06:46 AM (odBC9)
Those Hatecraft followers seem to have a high stress level. I recommend tranquilizer darts from 10 feet away to help them.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:46 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Warai-otoko
Bingo wings aflutter.
I don't want that image.
* Thinks of Happy Space with Agent 99 solving problems. *
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:48 AM (u82oZ)
****
Bought one 3 years ago. I see it everyday, it's in my entertainment unit, but haven't touched it in a couple years. I blame Steam. I do all my gaming on my laptop or Steam deck these days.
Posted by: Biergood at August 03, 2026 06:51 AM (PwgSL)
It's all the pageantry of displaying that *I* must hate what you hate as well lest i become hated myself....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:51 AM (Vq1pX)
Posted by: Just Wondering at August 03, 2026 06:51 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 06:52 AM (sAmhv)
136 It's the performance aspect of it that's so galling. Hate whoever you like. You can even tell me you hate the guy i like, that's fine. I hate the guy you like, too, big deal.
It's all the pageantry of displaying that *I* must hate what you hate as well lest i become hated myself....
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:51 AM (Vq1pX)
131 It's not enough to just instill pathological reflective hatred in your followers. You need to have your followers further amplify and resonate that hatred amongst themselves without any further effort from you. Like a wind turbine in a storm woobling itself into a cataclysmic kerplooey.
We've all seen the video.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:44 AM (Vq1pX)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 06:53 AM (odBC9)
As Mike Z. Williamson is fond of saying: "Deport liberal white women."
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 06:53 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 03, 2026 06:55 AM (abScH)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 06:55 AM (AYA0R)
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at August 03, 2026 06:56 AM (AHxhK)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:56 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 06:57 AM (sAmhv)
I am a dumb dumb.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 06:52 AM (sAmhv)
When I read stuff like this, I feel a sense not of derision but of relief that other people can do things just as stupid as I do.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 03, 2026 06:58 AM (O0L8i)
Leave all four windows open a crack if it's still raining, and as soon as the rain stops, open all four doors wide and let it dry out completely. If you do this successfully, you should avoid the mold.
Also: Sopping up what you could with towels was a good idea.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 06:58 AM (O7YUW)
How can they justify a salary if they are so obtuse?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 06:29 AM (u82oZ)
You need to respect us unquestioningly. What disgusting insolence.
Posted by: Media and Police at August 03, 2026 06:59 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
I'm sure he whispers prayers of thanks to whatever god finds him interesting that she chose Bill instead of him.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 06:59 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 07:00 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: Media and Police
Put your distain in my overflowing Google File.
Your actions enable unlearned barbarians, and are a driving force in getting normal people out of the Media and Police. A self-selected own goal, in extra time.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:01 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: fd at August 03, 2026 07:02 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:02 AM (u82oZ)
This year, they have yet to give the DNC a dollar."
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WSJ says DNC stands for "Do Not Contribute".
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:04 AM (SZhoT)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 07:05 AM (L8DX7)
I'm trying to think of an obscure one that may never have been mentioned. Maybe Bare Trees, by an early iteration of Fleetwood Mac. Christine's voice is divine. RIP sweet child of mine.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at August 03, 2026 07:05 AM (55Qr6)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:07 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:08 AM (u82oZ)
Your actions enable unlearned barbarians, and are a driving force in getting normal people out of the Media and Police. A self-selected own goal, in extra time.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:01 AM (u82oZ)
I look forward to the day I get to put you in your place. I hate you and people like you. I put on my uniform because I am one on the good guys, which means I get to do anything I damn well please.
And one thing I DO NOT TOLERATE IS BEING QUESTIONED BY STUPID CITIZENS.
Posted by: Hero In Blue at August 03, 2026 07:09 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:10 AM (y+ESJ)
Your actions enable unlearned barbarians, and are a driving force in getting normal people out of the Media and Police. A self-selected own goal, in extra time.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:01 AM (u82oZ)
The Customer Is Always Wrong.
Posted by: Media at August 03, 2026 07:10 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 07:10 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 07:11 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:02 AM (u82oZ)
That dude is gonna be 80 on the 19th.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 07:12 AM (4g5V+)
Bill Clinton is sterile.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Oh, I know about that. I'm just saying she could have chosen to stay with him but she chose Bill.
Posted by: NR Pax at August 03, 2026 07:14 AM (+4yJ5)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026
***
Ugh. Just when I thought I had him out of my mind, someone drags him back in.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 03, 2026 07:14 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 05:51 AM (4g5V+)
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8000 feet. Sheesh.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:16 AM (vshkn)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:02 AM
+++
I'm not so clean myself.
Posted by: Old Lady Rodham at August 03, 2026 07:16 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:17 AM (u82oZ)
Did you see him in Italy recently? Looks like he has a foot in the grave.
He still has a brain, because he stayed away from Hillary on his public walk through town.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:19 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: The Police at August 03, 2026 07:19 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 03, 2026 07:20 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 07:21 AM (JvZF+)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 07:10 AM (odBC9)
$100M to $120M to the Rs for the 2026 midterms, according to the Intertubes.
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 07:21 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:22 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: actually inside the beltway at August 03, 2026 07:22 AM (FmapG)
And yet she is recorded as voting in the House as recently as July 23.
I wish we had a free press to chase down some facts on this.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:23 AM (bvwOM)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at August 03, 2026 06:51 AM
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They'll even try to make you wear a ribbon!
https://youtu.be/y4bmGekgE14
Posted by: Kramer at August 03, 2026 07:24 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 07:21 AM
Is that a lot?
Posted by: I gotta ask at August 03, 2026 07:26 AM (2Ez/1)
And yet she is recorded as voting in the House as recently as July 23.
I wish we had a free press to chase down some facts on this.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:23 AM (bvwOM)
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We really do need a process for removing brain-dead Congresscritters from office.
If they are too cognitively impaired to do their jobs, they have no business voting on issues that affect all Americans.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 03, 2026 07:27 AM (FZ29D)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 07:27 AM (Gqar8)
But I got better.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 07:28 AM (JvZF+)
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
8h
Suicidal empathy
17h
Basil the Great
@BasilTheGreat
17h
This is Elizabeth Ross
She went to Greece to help illegal migrants cross into Europe
There she met an Afghan man and spent time with him
The Afghan man murdered her and put her body in a suitcase
He also used her bank cards to rob money
There is a valuable lesson here
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 07:28 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:28 AM (UqeTT)
Posted by: tubal at August 03, 2026 07:30 AM (Gqar8)
JJS
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 03, 2026 07:30 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 03, 2026 07:31 AM (RC2c3)
@elonmusk
8h
Suicidal empathy
Basil the Great
@BasilTheGreat
17h
This is Elizabeth Ross
The comments are heartless.
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 07:33 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Halfhand at August 03, 2026 07:36 AM (eh5tU)
Does the House required ID to vote?
</sarc>
Posted by: Community Notes at August 03, 2026 07:38 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 03, 2026 07:38 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 03, 2026 07:08
No Salty, never owned that one. However I did have the single of Snoopy shooting down the Red Baron at Christmastime. What was that called?
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at August 03, 2026 07:52 AM (55Qr6)
But I got better.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 07:28
Are you sure?
Posted by: Someone who has been reading your posts for a long time
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at August 03, 2026 08:08 AM (55Qr6)
Snoopy's Christmas was the 3rd Snoopy tune that the Royal Guardsmen put out, but he didn't shoot down the Red Baron in it.
https://tinyurl.com/4uv7k537
Posted by: Nazdar at August 03, 2026 08:27 AM (NcvvS)
But I got better.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 03, 2026 07:28
Are you sure?
Posted by: Someone who has been reading your posts for a long time
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at August 03, 2026 08:08 AM (55Qr6)
; )
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Sunday Overnight Open Thread - August 2, 2026 [Doof]
Adirondacks, NY - From Earth Photos
Pay attention to this guy. He seems to understand how immunity works in the human body
Fauci talking about the flu in 2004:
— American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) August 2, 2026
“f she got the flu for 14 days, she’s as protected as anybody can be, because the BEST vaccination is to get infected yourself. If she really has the flu, if she really has the flu, she definitely doesn’t need a flu vaccine..”
Interesting. pic.twitter.com/N2W08ttPR1
Can’t even make this up.
— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) August 2, 2026
Guy goes to film a Flock office building. He is met by Flock employees who say they don’t feel safe being surveilled.
I’m sorry, what….but they think it’s ok to mass surveil the American people. pic.twitter.com/bvPG38W0jT
Human chain saved a dog and became a statue ❤️ pic.twitter.com/w8yKZwLL73
— Restoring Your Faith in Humanity (@HumanityChad) August 1, 2026
----- There's feel good content. I guess there can be sound good content. This, however, aint that.
Nothing will prepare you for the national anthem at the first women’s professional baseball game. And I mean nothing. pic.twitter.com/68tCZXvB4Q
— Not the Bee (@Not_the_Bee) August 2, 2026
----- Seems legit
The Cher Show followed the end of The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. Cher was now the solo star, and Mackie, already her trusted collaborator, went into overdrive. A single episode could feature multiple looks, but the signature moment was the dramatic unveiling. Underneath: a body-conscious confection of sequins, beads, cutouts, sheer illusion panels, feathers, and midriff-baring two-pieces that left little to the imagination. Standout Moments That Still Sparkle
Among the many reveals, a few have achieved near-mythic status: • The “Satisfaction” rainbow two-piece that fans still rave about for its pure joy and color.
• A striking turquoise number from “Got to Get You Into My Life”that stopped the show mid-spin.
• The purple “Crocodile Rock” drama.
• The white “Let Me Entertain You” sparkle
Each reveal felt like a mini fashion show compressed into a few electric seconds. The audience reaction, cheers, gasps, applause, it was all part of the performance. The sequined, feathered, cutout creations helped define the 1970s and continue to influence stage costumes, red-carpet risk-takers, and anyone who believes clothes should make an entrance. Glamour, after all, is best when it’s revealed. Enjoy a compilation Cher’s season 1 reveals:
Sorta kinda fashion adjacent?
Hilarious rodeo event competition. The ladies had to find their own shoes to get a prize. pic.twitter.com/l7irYGVnzS
— Richie Rich (@gofishh77) August 2, 2026
Were you familiar with any / all of those?
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:01 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 10:01 PM (+yTe/)
Let's see. Hot. Dry. Another thanksbut. Still waiting to get get work back I paid for that was supposed to arrive last month. Hm. No different than any other month, I guess.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 02, 2026 10:03 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 02, 2026 10:03 PM (348x5)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 02, 2026 10:04 PM (O0L8i)
Made it to DD#1's house, presents have been doled out to the grandsons (the 3-D plastic reticulated snakes were the biggest hit), dinner has been consumed, and now we are JJ st waiting until we can go to bed.
Life is wonderful 💕💕💕
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at August 02, 2026 10:04 PM (S7WXb)
Posted by: TRex - squirrel hell director dino at August 02, 2026 10:05 PM (jnBG1)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 10:05 PM (pZEOD)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at August 02, 2026 10:05 PM (+9wcF)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 02, 2026 10:06 PM (FZ29D)
Congrats on the first!
And thank you for your recommendation in the gray boxes one night re Southern Sideboard cookbook...I was able to get one and absolutely love it, so thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at August 02, 2026 10:06 PM (XfIK1)
Nice dresses. Too bad Cher is inside them.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 02, 2026
Yeah, she is loony toons. Must be the Hollywood air or something.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 10:07 PM (Wmg4n)
Exellent music!!!
Thanks, Piper. I liked Cher as a young kid. If I had a rib removed I'd have a waist like hers. Felt she cheated to do that.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:07 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 02, 2026 10:07 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 02, 2026 10:09 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 10:09 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: TRex - squirrel hell director dino at August 02, 2026 10:05 PM (jnBG1)
Howdy Dino!
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (QMAsf)
It's not like the Koran would mention dog heaven.....
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Case at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (bqIVz)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (Cqx++)
The upshot: if you don't want them, make the US a high trust society again. Until then, they're our best bet for getting crime under control.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (v8+Kf)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (rbvCR)
Exellent music!!!
Thanks, Piper. I liked Cher as a young kid. If I had a rib removed I'd have a waist like hers. Felt she cheated to do that.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:07 PM (hzuYO)
Were you immediately whelmed?
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 10:11 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 10:12 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:12 PM (Wj1DV)
Huh, the reveal for me is that Cher had a pretty decent voice.
Amazing Bob Mackie gowns. They ought to be in a museum.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 10:12 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:12 PM (Wj1DV)
If you think about it, this is not too different from working at JPMChase and not banking with them.
(Which I wouldn't know anything 'bout dat.)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 02, 2026 10:13 PM (uoXeR)
My Constitutional rights are not dependent on the approval of someone who works for Flock.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 02, 2026 10:13 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 02, 2026 10:14 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 10:15 PM (1z8ji)
The upshot: if you don't want them, make the US a high trust society again. Until then, they're our best bet for getting crime under control.
Posted by: Ian S. at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (v8+Kf)
Very Orwellian take
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 10:15 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 02, 2026 10:15 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at August 02, 2026 10:15 PM (2NHgQ)
Posted by: Joemarine at August 02, 2026 10:16 PM (y171U)
And thanks to Piper for the Cher fashion show!
That human chain to rescue the doggeh was superb. Restores faith in humankind, it does.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 02, 2026 10:17 PM (D/6p1)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 02, 2026 10:17 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 10:12 PM (mmrXZ)
The best Bob Mackie gown was the Scarlett O'Hara dress worn by Carol Burnett.
It is known.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at August 02, 2026 10:17 PM (S7WXb)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 10:18 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:18 PM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 10:18 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 10:19 PM (vTZFs)
Posted by: Ian S. at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (v8+Kf)
Well, maybe, if you define "crime" as running a yellow light.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 10:19 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Joemarine at August 02, 2026 10:19 PM (y171U)
Posted by: Joemarine at August 02, 2026 10:19 PM (y171U)
I would. Right off the stage.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 10:20 PM (p4NUW)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 10:18 PM (Ia/+0)
Brewing up a storm here, I think. Gotten chilly, and howling gale out of the northwest.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 10:20 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 02, 2026 10:21 PM (348x5)
Posted by: Caesar and Cleo Fan at August 02, 2026 10:21 PM (JM9I6)
Congrats on the first!
And thank you for your recommendation in the gray boxes one night re Southern Sideboard cookbook...I was able to get one and absolutely love it, so thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at August 02, 2026 10:06 PM (XfIK1)
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Oh, wow! You are very welcome! I didn't think most people read my yammerings!
I love that cookbook! The back cover is off and if I lost it I'd lose my Seafood Gumbo recipe forever! For about 2yrs after my father's mother's death I experimented til he said I had it like hers! She left no recipes, or very few, and was the most wonderful cook. Also the pecan pie recipe is a yearly treat for my men (I add more pecans that it calls for). Probably more. It was a wedding gift to me and I found one each for my DIL's.
My grandmother was woman who also could sew anything from looking at a picture. Before she married she was a milliner. I have photos.
She loved me bigly and I loved her right back as her only granddaughter. She had tears in her eyes when I moved West for college and that almost got me (I rarely cry). She did live to see my wedding and later our beautiful boys.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:21 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at August 02, 2026 10:21 PM (S7WXb)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:22 PM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 10:11 PM (QMAsf)
The second I see Foreigner I am very whelmed!!XXXX
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:23 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 02, 2026 10:23 PM (u/oMr)
Posted by: Eromero at August 02, 2026 10:23 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Fugitive From The Board of Mental Health at August 02, 2026 10:23 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 02, 2026 10:21 PM (348x5)
YW! Underrated band, in my opinion.
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 10:24 PM (QMAsf)
We've already got ShowerCam. What's a few more?
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 10:25 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: tankdemon at August 02, 2026 10:25 PM (2RJDy)
Posted by: Prolly Still On Youtube at August 02, 2026 10:25 PM (JM9I6)
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So hang Fauci?
An interview of the good doctor from last year was on CSPN today. What an arrogant dick!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 02, 2026 10:25 PM (ndZc7)
Rain. It's jamming up my late summer golf plans. I work mids, days get shorter, harder to get out. I will endeavor to perceiver.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 02, 2026 10:25 PM (sAmhv)
If so, he's been letting me in, so we're fine.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 10:26 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 02, 2026 10:27 PM (u/oMr)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 02, 2026 10:17 PM (VCgbV)
Extremely cool ...
***remembers back to range time at a TxMoMe***
Posted by: browndog says woof at August 02, 2026 10:28 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 10:28 PM (sKqQm)
My Constitutional rights are not dependent on the approval of someone who works for Flock.
Posted by: Archimedes
Yes. I explained this to y'all in a pithy one-liner 250 years ago.
.....
Back off, Generation FaceBook. 18 words was considered "pithy" back then.
Posted by: Ben Franklin at August 02, 2026 10:29 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at
More Doof than Piper. But you are welcome!
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 10:30 PM (Wmg4n)
How else could it pour?
Posted by: Oddbob
Pouring sideways isn't unknown. Though horizontal precipitation is more common with snow than rain.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 10:32 PM (VHUov)
It's been raining cats and dogs all around WNY, but somehow I managed to find a place where the storms went all around but never on us, and played 18 holes with a friend ... had the course to ourselves ... 3 hours stolen from the gods.
Posted by: browndog says woof at August 02, 2026 10:32 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 10:32 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 10:10 PM (rbvCR)
Maybe, but even brain dead he's smarter than her.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 02, 2026 10:33 PM (1Ff7Z)
It poured down and slightly sideways a few hours earlier. Peak rainfall rate her according to my station hit 4.87"/hr. Rained about 1.2" in 20 minutes.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 02, 2026 10:33 PM (w6EFb)
but
I see page after meme after tweet of some lefty helping immigrants/illegals/refugees being murdered by them.
Jihadis don't resort to cannibalism but they'll do anything short of eating your face
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 10:33 PM (sKqQm)
In the past, though, on a few planes I helped flight attendants and the worst words my dude or sons ever heard were, "I'm a RN." They would groan.
I continue to make them nervous. We have a new priest and I wanted to meet him today after Mass. Son said, "Mom, this is not the time to tell him your history." I said I would not and all I said was, "Welcome." He said, "Well, you've been known to say more." I get the same deal in the car afterwards from my dude and I repeated I said ONE WORD.
He laughed and said it's just that we know you are never boring. Basically they are telling me I need to be watched at all times or I might go off like a lunatic.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:33 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 02, 2026 10:14 PM (ndZc7)
Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas. She had some huge huts in the 60's (Baby Love, Nowhere to Hide)
Posted by: tankdemon at August 02, 2026 10:33 PM (2RJDy)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 10:28 PM
Only in a song, right?
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 10:34 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: TV Fax and Figgers at August 02, 2026 10:34 PM (JM9I6)
Anyone know where that was?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 02, 2026 10:34 PM (XeU6L)
But the nearby fires are huge. The one from Malheur County is well over 300,000 acres. The one north of Weiser blew up from 15,000 to 95,000 acres overnight. We had a dusting of ash on our cars this morning.
Reminds me of Fort Collins in 2012 and 2023ish.
The PNW is burning. Spokane has evacuation orders.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 10:35 PM (0aYVJ)
July wrapped up, and the high for the month was 99.5F, so it didn't break 100F this time. I guess it could still, but I'm betting it won't.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 02, 2026 10:35 PM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 10:18 PM (Ia/+0)
I don't get really concerned until it starts pouring up.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 02, 2026 10:36 PM (2RJDy)
Posted by: Cicero
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Sonny may have done it on purpose.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 02, 2026 10:36 PM (XeU6L)
The Foreigner one, yes. It was part of my Journey/Foreigner tape. (120 min tape that I spliced the end of it to remove as much empty space as possible so I could just flip it over when the last song on the first side finished.) I played it a lot on the band bus on the way home from games for a couple of years.
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 10:37 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:38 PM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 10:38 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Treebeard at August 02, 2026 10:38 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:38 PM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 10:39 PM (0aYVJ)
They will continue to breathe the air of freedom as long as no one decides to make this an issue.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 10:39 PM (rbvCR)
Lot of posts saying his name is Amer Mandzic. The son of Bosnian immigrants. His father has been a Twin Falls police officer for years.
WTF?
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 10:39 PM (KC5Lt)
Joked that their meeting was far more exciting than us meeting in a hospital elevator. He disagreed.
Sandra is no doubt a liberal twit like the rest of them but I do like her movies. I like that Reeves seems like a good guy (he may not be).
At least she's not that disgusting Nicole Kidman who's in everything and flashing body parts. I really, really, REALLY don't like her!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:40 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Tonypete at August 02, 2026 10:40 PM (uoXeR)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 02, 2026 10:36 PM (XeU6L)
Weren’t Sonny and Cher already divorced by then?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:40 PM (Wj1DV)
Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas. She had some huge huts in the 60's (Baby Love, Nowhere to Hide)
Posted by: tankdemon at August 02, 2026 10:33 PM
I thought huts were a euphemism, but then realized you meant hits, and if that isn’t a Piper typo, I don’t know what is.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 10:40 PM (OoFl2)
Lot of posts saying his name is Amer Mandzic. The son of Bosnian immigrants. His father has been a Twin Falls police officer for years.
WTF?
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Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 10:39 PM (KC5Lt)
Thus, the 48 hour rule. I knew this shit stank from the get-go.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 10:41 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: 18-1
That applies about anywhere in the US, but yes, NY/NE is beautiful. I feel sad for NY. Saddled with a horrible city, the rest of the state is fairly conservative (ignore Ithaca), kind of like PA.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 02, 2026 10:41 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: 18-1
A member of the Slapaho?
Posted by: Tonypete at August 02, 2026 10:42 PM (uoXeR)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 10:28 PM (sKqQm)
Both the Armenians and the Indians use tandooris, so I suppose there is some bragging rights there.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 10:42 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:42 PM (Wj1DV)
I did however, set the dew point and heat index records (for 2 years with the station). Dew point of 82F and Heat index of 121F on 7/2.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 02, 2026 10:43 PM (w6EFb)
Lot of posts saying his name is Amer Mandzic. The son of Bosnian immigrants. His father has been a Twin Falls police officer for years.
WTF?
Posted by: polynikes
It means that whatever national news coverage it gets, it will be anti 2nd amendment and then it will disappear, like it never happened.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 02, 2026 10:43 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 10:39 PM (0aYVJ)
She was the first recording artist to use autotune.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 02, 2026 10:45 PM (2RJDy)
There is a town that has its own natural springs lake. Almost all of the shoreline and acreage back is privately owned—except for the dam and a couple long, thin peninsulas that the city.
One peninsula has a sign set up that asks visitors to not spend more than seven nights camping. Its a primitive park with a couple port-o-lets and maybe a dozen campsites that were defined organically by previous guests.
I'm guessing that the seven nights is an arbitrary number to keep it from turning into a homeless camp and annoying the lake house owners. Its too small to gate and staff. So how do they enforce it?
One Flock camera at the entrance. Get beyond its range and enjoy your lake side camping. The town has this only one camera.
Think of a better solution than a Flock camera.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 02, 2026 10:45 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 02, 2026 10:36 PM (XeU6L)
Weren’t Sonny and Cher already divorced by then?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit
Yes.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 02, 2026 10:45 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Excelsior! at August 02, 2026 10:46 PM (JM9I6)
Anyone know where that was?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 02, 2026 10:34 PM (XeU6L)
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Wasn't me but I know it. A professor and Alcorn State in MS. He failed 32 out of 35 in a class for using AI. Is well spoken and I wish others would do the same to cheating kids. Professor's name is Dr. Jason Gibson. I oddly recognized his accent before I read he was from MS.
https://tinyurl.com/8hscdnct
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:46 PM (hzuYO)
Bullock picks entertaining roles but I don't think's got as much range or talent.
Kidman used to be pickier about showing the goods, I assume she realizes she is at the end of the time where she can make any $$$ doing so.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 10:46 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 10:47 PM (KC5Lt)
I must chime in. Keanu Reeves is the real deal. He is one of the best. He has endured a lot of things over the years. He is a good man.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 10:48 PM (0aYVJ)
Rather then deal with the problem - jailing/killing criminals/jihadis they instead monitor everyone.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 10:48 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:42 PM (Wj1DV)
You have to go back to pure merit admission to medical school, sink the current student loan system, get the local control over new hospitals and clinics by the current hospitals gutted, get rid of private equity ownership of clinics and hospitals, burn the insurance system as the primary billing source to the ground, and make pharma responsible, legally, for every death caused by the protocols developed by pharma.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 10:48 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: wth at August 02, 2026 10:48 PM (oq9dX)
Fauci will never hang. He won't meet any form of justice by this government because he did what they asked him to do.
Now think of other sadistic attacks on human flourishing that also has a fawning media and a complicit government?
Climate Change? De-industrialization? Open Borders?
Does anyone think Fauci is a one-off on demonic schemes to harm or end millions of lives?
Posted by: Community Notes at August 02, 2026 10:49 PM (a4flb)
Cher was like an earlier version of Fauxhantos. She is half armenian and claimed to be half Indian...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 10:28 PM
Only in a song, right?
Posted by: Piper
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No, she made it part of her fake mystique.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 10:49 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
Weren’t Sonny and Cher already divorced by then?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit
Yes.
Posted by: Puddleglum
You'd have to be an A+++ asshole for your wife to go through the motions of divorcing you posthumously.....
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 10:49 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 10:12 PM (mmrXZ)
The best Bob Mackie gown was the Scarlett O'Hara dress worn by Carol Burnett.
It is known.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at August 02, 2026 10:17 PM (S7WXb)
I watched the Cher show when it first ran. She borrowed heavily from Carol Burnett, so much so that she had a segment where she took questions from the audience. Carol showed up in one segment as an audience member, and asked where she got the idea for taking questions from the audience. Off course it was all prearranged but Carol played it to the hilt and you saw the love that only good friends could sublimate for the sake of the joke. They should each write the other's biography...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 10:50 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 10:50 PM (OoFl2)
Remember to tip your waitress.
Posted by: Going deep. Out. at August 02, 2026 10:51 PM (Qw3Dr)
Well known bands - songs you might not have heard very much.
A few of my favorite tracks from well-known bands barely made the charts. Or missed them entirely.
Journey - Topaz
https://youtu.be/z0v69bbzeec
Toad The Wet Sprocket - Something To Say
https://youtu.be/nOOm5YciACc
Toto - Stop Loving You
https://youtu.be/HtxoW7Yuiaw
The Fixx - Secret Separation
https://youtu.be/fZciNthNnDA
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 10:52 PM (VHUov)
How else could it pour?
Posted by: Oddbob
Pouring sideways isn't unknown. Though horizontal precipitation is more common with snow than rain.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 10:32 PM (VHUov)
On Shemya, it rains up. The winds blow so awfully that you can't use regular windows. We did an "Aleutian solution" which was a hopper window with a hood over it, so you could open the window for air and not get the whole damned room soaking wet.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 10:52 PM (FyeA3)
I dislike her because she's plastic inside and out. She claps her hands like a weird seal, which I realize I should not care about. She's had so much plastic surgery to her face her ears have grown larger,and I've read that's a sign of multiple face lifts. Fake. Fake. Fake.
I cannot imagine being that vain. I don't care about her marriages, surrogacy, or anything else. I'll be trying to find a movie and not watch it because of her.
Her parents were questionable, so I've read, in Australia. Father had something to do with pedo stuff and unsure of her mother. Kidman seems evil to me, otherwise I can't explain my disgust when I see her.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:52 PM (hzuYO)
I'm not sure I trust municipalities, counties and cities to keep it that way. In fact, I know I don't trust them to keep it that way.
Posted by: Orson at August 02, 2026 10:53 PM (dIske)
The best Bob Mackie gown was the Scarlett O'Hara dress worn by Carol Burnett.
It is known.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth
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HA! I actually did not know that was a Bob Mackie gown. It was a masterpiece all right.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 10:54 PM (mmrXZ)
She had her own "scream room." Whatever that is.
I have many rooms for unfinished hobbies but still lack a scream room. Wth?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:54 PM (hzuYO)
Hail is caused by it literally raining up. Raindrops get caught in a updraft and freeze, and don't come down until they get heavy enough.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 02, 2026 10:54 PM (w6EFb)
Lot of posts saying his name is Amer Mandzic. The son of Bosnian immigrants. His father has been a Twin Falls police officer for years.
WTF?
Posted by: polynikes
What a stupid made up name.
Posted by: Haven Monahan at August 02, 2026 10:54 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 10:48 PM (rbvCR)
There you go, coming up with a reasonable solution to our problems! But you have to admit, neither one of us is going to get his way with the world. Also, heads on pikes would satisfy my fears about government more than medicine.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:55 PM (Wj1DV)
There was a year or two where people tuned into Cher just to see what she was wearing which was usually smoking teh haaawt!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 10:55 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 02, 2026 10:56 PM (XeU6L)
I must chime in. Keanu Reeves is the real deal. He is one of the best. He has endured a lot of things over the years. He is a good man.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 10:48 PM (0aYVJ)
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Thanks, Pug. That's what I've read about him as well. I have only seen a couple of his movies and intend to start finding them. The two I have seen I really liked him.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:56 PM (hzuYO)
I bet his peers find him insufferable.
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 10:57 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 02, 2026 10:56 PM (XeU6L)
Sorry, Mike!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:57 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 10:55 PM (JvZF+)
Probably fine so long as you turn down the audio.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 10:57 PM (FyeA3)
Speaking of cameras, are liberals still upset thst cops'body cams are more likely to show cops conducting themselves properly than malfeasance and abuse of power? Also,, being able to review body cam footage before testifying has done a lot to improve their performance on the witness stsnd.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 02, 2026 10:57 PM (2RJDy)
She had her own "scream room." Whatever that is.
I have many rooms for unfinished hobbies but still lack a scream room. Wth?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:54 PM (hzuYO)stand.
She must be a huge Edvard Munch fan.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 02, 2026 10:59 PM (2RJDy)
Posted by: Plastic Ono Fan at August 02, 2026 10:59 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 10:57 PM (KC5Lt)
With pigs like him, the only charm you get is when he needs something--adulation, a grant, some kind of kudos. Otherwise he is probably a colossal prick.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:00 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:42 PM (Wj1DV)
You have to go back to pure merit admission to medical school, sink the current student loan system, get the local control over new hospitals and clinics by the current hospitals gutted, get rid of private equity ownership of clinics and hospitals, burn the insurance system as the primary billing source to the ground, and make pharma responsible, legally, for every death caused by the protocols developed by pharma.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 10:48 PM (rbvCR)
So you're saying there's a chance...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 11:00 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 11:00 PM (KC5Lt)
Hate the game, not the player.
"Insurance" is the game where fraud, sex changes, boob jobs, depression, anxiety, drug abuse, self-abuse, heart transplants on death row inmates, fraud, 100% coverage of every illegal alien, welfare rat and foreigner is covered by over-billing, billions paid into lawfare, regulations, fraud, and fraud.
OTOH, there is another game called "medical cost sharing" which is a tiny fraction of monthly dues.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 02, 2026 11:02 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 11:00 PM (KC5Lt)
"Snap out of it!"
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:02 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 11:02 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:03 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 11:00 PM (KC5Lt)
I agree.
Circle gets the square.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 11:03 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Plastic Ono Fan
And today we have death metal.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 11:03 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:02 PM (FyeA
She was just as good before that in Mask.
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 11:04 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Mrs JTB at August 02, 2026 11:05 PM (yTvNw)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 11:06 PM (Wnv9h)
You want to avoid tree wells as you can die from the deep snow, as several people have. When I downhill skied I avoided tree wells.
I would cross-country ski in trees, if that counts. I wanted to continue to do this 10yrs ago and son said I was getting too olde. I wasn't and should have continued as now I am too old! He just did not like cross-country skiing. (Blows raspberries like our baby granddaughter!).
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 11:06 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:03 PM (qx7Zg)
Put them on a ventilator.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:07 PM (1z8ji)
I am hoping 2wks from now autumn starts to find us. Please.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 11:07 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 10:42 PM (Wj1DV)
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Ask your doctor if Hanging Fauci is right for you.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 02, 2026 11:07 PM (fDryU)
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 02, 2026 11:09 PM (/R3g/)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 02, 2026 11:07 PM (fDryU)
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My doctor wears a mask and STANDS ON MY LAWN
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 11:09 PM (JvZF+)
vmom gave us a nic-link to her post here:
https://tinyurl.com/vmom-ai
which has a link to the deeper article in question
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 02, 2026 11:11 PM (aJQbY)
The medical system is incapable of admitting it was wrong. They just can't do it. Admitting their error, honestly evaluating why they screwed up and all that would be the way to restore confidence.
But the system is just flat-out incapable of doing that.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 02, 2026 11:11 PM (w6EFb)
WTF?
Posted by: polynikes
What a stupid made up name.
Posted by: Haven Monahan at August 02, 2026 10:54 PM (wVcYX)
Should have gone with Rollo Tomasi.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 02, 2026 11:11 PM (/R3g/)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:56 PM (hzuYO)
Tread lightly. River's Edge is super dark.
But, Speed, Point Break, Bill and Ted are good examples. Oh, just remembered: Parenthood. Small role, but it really captures his coolness.
He is the real deal.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 11:13 PM (0aYVJ)
_Tried to watch Once Upon a time in Hollywood, awful, Brad Pitt has much pose time for the females. Is Tarantino a fag?
_Watched Quatermass and the Pit, good movie.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 11:13 PM (+yTe/)
But, Speed, Point Break, Bill and Ted are good examples. Oh, just remembered: Parenthood. Small role, but it really captures his coolness.
He is the real deal.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 11:13 PM (0aYVJ
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Thanks! I don't do dark or demonic at all.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 11:15 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 11:15 PM (Cqx++)
Clearly I'm retired now.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 02, 2026 11:17 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 02, 2026 11:18 PM (wVcYX)
The court found him innocent because since he didn't speak Swedish he probably couldn't understand when she said no.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 11:18 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 11:20 PM (JvZF+)
145 John and Yoko were both into Primal Scream Therapy around 1970. It showed in their music.
Posted by: Plastic Ono Fan
Listening to that makes me want to engage in Primal Scream Therapy.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 02, 2026 11:20 PM (/R3g/)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 02, 2026 10:17 PM (VCgbV)
Well done Spawn! I knew she was a serious competitor, but now she has the hardware to prove it.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:21 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 02, 2026 11:11 PM (w6EFb)
Then Medical Doctors will stop being those respected professions that Country Clubs are built around, and become technicians, like the traditional role of Surgeon used to be when they operated out of barber shops and cut corns.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 11:21 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 02, 2026 11:18 PM (wVcYX)
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*lights torch*
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 11:21 PM (JvZF+)
The court found him innocent because since he didn't speak Swedish he probably couldn't understand when she said no.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 11:18 PM (sKqQm)
I would think it would be required of the actual rapist to determine if what he was up to was, in fact, legal, before doing it, regardless of any language barrier. If he didn't know she was underage, isn't that his fault?
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:22 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:22 PM (qx7Zg)
I'm here for the Early Bird Special, dammit
Posted by: Miklos presents various forms of dubious ID at August 02, 2026 11:23 PM (XOG/m)
The court addressed that. They said she could have passed for an adult.
Remember she was 14.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 11:24 PM (sKqQm)
I'm here for the Early Bird Special, dammit
Posted by: Miklos presents various forms of dubious ID at August 02, 2026 11:23 PM (XOG/m)
At least they're consistent. ID to enter restaurant, ID to vote.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:25 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Our attorneys will be in touch
We want part of the gross, not net
Posted by: River's Edge Homeowners Association at August 02, 2026 11:26 PM (XOG/m)
You have to go back to pure merit admission to medical school,
Posted by: Kindltot
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Thank heaven the Trump administration is strong-arming medical schools into doing that.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 11:26 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:22 PM (qx7Zg)
Well, so long as you are the drunk, and nobody records it, then yes.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:26 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:26 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 11:20 PM (JvZF+)
I agree. It was a warning for folks who prefer the lighter Keanu.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 11:26 PM (0aYVJ)
Remember she was 14.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 11:24 PM (sKqQm)
Well, then, time for daddy to collect his hunting rifle and go a-huntin'.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:27 PM (FyeA3)
And I lost the little doggone magnet out of the end of my 1/4" hex driver bit. That sucks.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:27 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 11:27 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:28 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
I never had a fake ID
For a surcharge, the underage kids could always get beer and likker
Posted by: Free Market Miklos at August 02, 2026 11:28 PM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 11:13 PM (+yTe/)
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It was a good flick, and Andrew Keir did a good job, but I preferred the first two Quatermass movies simply because Brian Donlevy was such a lovable, relatable prick.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 02, 2026 11:28 PM (8ILPt)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:28 PM (FyeA3)
Their marriage ended because of Sonny's infidelities. I think all of his marriages ended because of this. Too bad. I recall a Grammy award show where they played a clip of him and Cher singing I Got You Babe and the camera cut to him collapsing into tears.
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 11:28 PM (nbLIj)
All-Cher fashion section: Sure could be worse!
Top 10 sockpuppeteers:
10 [23 names] 'mindful webworker'
I wonder how I manage to just squeak onto the bottom of the list so often. Of course, if my IP wasn't variable, I'd probably be higher on the list.
Ah, well, here's a comment to add to the stack today. But just this one.
🎸"I'd like to help you son, but you're too young to vote."
https://youtu.be/as1NcX31szs
G'nite, y'all.💤
Posted by: mindful webworker - Sonny, watch out for that treeeee at August 02, 2026 11:30 PM (0poB+)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
Has been three times in a week.
Depends on when the ISP randomly reassigns stuff.
Posted by: Multi-Miklos, mere Magyar Moron at August 02, 2026 11:30 PM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
Yup, the song was "To Anacreon In Heaven."
We saw "The Odyssey" today because it was hot and we were bored. We remained bored but did get to eat popcorn and peanut M&M's, so there's that. It should be called "An Odyssey" because it sure wasn't Homer's Odyssey, as many people have mentioned. We had no expectations of this movie and it fulfilled them. It got us out of the house and that was about all one can say about it.
Posted by: tankascribe at August 02, 2026 11:30 PM (NtoJk)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:31 PM (77rzZ)
Agree about Cher... altho I never forgot.
Hyapatia Lee looked remarkably like Cher, I always thought, back when they were both young.
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:31 PM (RCjYY)
vmom gave us a nic-link to her post here:
https://tinyurl.com/vmom-ai
which has a link to the deeper article in question
Posted by: RandomDave
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AH! That's it! Thanks very much!
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 02, 2026 11:31 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
All Medical School applications must be approved by Prof. Dr. Seamus Muldoon
Posted by: President Miklos J. Trump at August 02, 2026 11:33 PM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:35 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 11:36 PM (rbvCR)
Flock cameras are asshoe. Overreach and extremely counter to the 4th Amendment. Those who administer these things certainly understand the concept when they themselves are the ones being filmed. Here's another example.
Authoritarians gotta, uh...authoritarianize. And there's the massive hypocrisy as always. Cops, city officials, Flock companies, they want you to submit to mass surveillance and violation of your fourth and fifth amendment rights, but freak the fuck out if you lawfully record them since they don't have control over your camera.
Posted by: It's all about power and control at August 02, 2026 11:36 PM (TbWk/)
Sonny Bono's last marriage didn't end in divorce. It ended rather abruptly for a different reason.
After he & Cher split up, his life hit rock bottom, by his own admission. But he recovered.
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:36 PM (RCjYY)
https://tinyurl.com/vmom-ai
which has a link to the deeper article in question
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click)
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We are back into the age of highwaymen.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 11:37 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:37 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:31 PM (RCjYY)
I think it was possible to see more of Hypatia Lee than of Cher.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 11:39 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:31 PM (RCjYY)
We appear to have proximate birthdays...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 11:39 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:37 PM (77rzZ)
Artificial Intelligence?
Absolutely Insane?
Actively Incredible?
Need some context here...
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:39 PM (qx7Zg)
Remember she was 14.
Posted by: 18-1
The age of consent in Sweden is only 15, unless the older partner is in a position of authority (the kid's teacher, etc.)
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 11:40 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:36 PM (RCjYY)
I thought he hit Tree Bottom.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 02, 2026 11:41 PM (/R3g/)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:41 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
All Medical School applications must be approved by Prof. Dr. Seamus Muldoon
Posted by: President Miklos J. Trump at August 02, 2026 11:33 PM (XOG/m)
They must also be screened by nurse ratched telling them that they are incredibly, massively, fucking wrong, without getting angry... or fainting.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:42 PM (qx7Zg)
One would've thought if there were infidelity to be done, I'd have bet on Cher, not Sonny! Women have rogue tastes. But Sonny Bono?
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:42 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:44 PM (77rzZ)
185 159 _Watched Quatermass and the Pit, good movie.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 11:13 PM (+yTe/)
I saw that when I was a yute, freaked me out. Especially the giant devil martian at the end!
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 02, 2026 11:47 PM (/R3g/)
"We appear to have proximate birthdays"
If you're talking about me, and not Cher, then I think you & I are the oldest morons extant.
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:47 PM (RCjYY)
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:42 PM (RCjYY)
Cher met Greg Allman around the time of her divorce from Sonny. The marriage lasted about ten days, but Greg credits her with saving his life when he OD'ed on heroin..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 11:49 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Bulg
Search Ace ONT archives back to about 2015
Miklosbot vXXXXXXX began about that time
Posted by: Miklosbot has become self-aware at August 02, 2026 11:50 PM (XOG/m)
Posted by: mnw at August 02, 2026 11:50 PM (RCjYY)
Her first hit sounds exactly like her last one. And every thing in between.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 11:51 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at August 02, 2026 11:51 PM (DZ9Lv)
Posted by: Miklos thinks the Worls might be a slightly better place for it at August 02, 2026 11:52 PM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Mohammad M. Muhammad at August 02, 2026 11:53 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:35 PM (77rzZ)
The heck is happening in Tacoma?
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:53 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 02, 2026 11:53 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at August 02, 2026 11:54 PM (xVpNO)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 11:36 PM (rbvCR)
Well, what I made is a T-bar affair. Cross-piece 19" long, with J-hooks spaced at 18" to engage with standing ribs on tin panel. Three-foot length of steel tubing welded to the middle of that, eye welded to end. An inverted "T". Well, that didn't work. Top of panel wanted to topple away. Got a piece of larger tubing to slip over upright, welded fingers to the top of it go behind lip of J-strip screwed to top of panel. I welded an "S" hook at the 4-foot point to hook the winch line to. This works pretty well, except the "S" hook hits the boom pulley about the same time the top of the panel hits the ceiling. Next iteration, I will lower the "S" hook by three inches. A tiny bit of wiggle room. The lift itself goes very easy. My winch has polymer winch line, not wire rope.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:54 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Spider Sabich at August 02, 2026 11:54 PM (JM9I6)
Sonny hit tree bottom long after he'd gotten his life back in order.
Posted by: mnw
I think he was in congress by then, so yes.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 02, 2026 11:55 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Mohammad M. Muhammad at August 02, 2026 11:53 PM (JM9I6)
Bailiff, whack his pee pee.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:55 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: President Miklos J. Trump at August 02, 2026 11:33 PM (XOG/m)
They must also be screened by nurse ratched telling them that they are incredibly, massively, fucking wrong, without getting angry... or fainting.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
APPROVED
Posted by: Secretary Robert Miklos Kennedy Jr. at August 02, 2026 11:55 PM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:56 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Spider Sabich at August 02, 2026 11:54 PM (JM9I6)
Well, if you have to be shot dead, it should at least be by Claudine Longet.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:56 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Miklos thinks the Worls might be a slightly better place for it at August 02, 2026 11:52 PM (XOG/m)
Happy Birthday, Miklos!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:57 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Well Wisher Miklos at August 02, 2026 11:57 PM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Mohammad M. Muhammad
Bailiff, whack his pee pee.
Posted by: tcn in AK
Better, remove it, and then deport him back to Durkadurkastan.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 11:57 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:35 PM (77rzZ)
The heck is happening in Tacoma?
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:53 PM (FyeA3)
Was wondering the same thing. Gotta go to the Mall on Thursday.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 11:57 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:56 PM (77rzZ)
I thought Spokane was on fire. Tacoma is a little farther west than that.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:57 PM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Miklos
Where's the Commissar? I need a festive little hat.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 11:58 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:56 PM (77rzZ)
Fires in Tacoma? It's right on the water.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:58 PM (1z8ji)
Wish I had heeded that advice.
Posted by: Michael Kennedy at August 02, 2026 11:58 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Today was a Cajun KRVS day
With some WWOZ mixed in
Posted by: Mikleuse d'Anniversaire at August 02, 2026 11:58 PM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:58 PM (1z8ji)
Well I guess that’s where the smoke is.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 02, 2026 11:59 PM (/R3g/)
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 11:56 PM (77rzZ)
I thought Spokane was on fire. Tacoma is a little farther west than that.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:57 PM (FyeA3)
I've several buddies living in Spokane. They've had to evacuate. One has lost his house. A bad weekend.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 12:00 AM (2WIwB)
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: mikeski
I can send you a little hat
The dog wore it, but only for about 20 seconds
Posted by: Miklos knows what Dixie likes, and hats are not treats at August 03, 2026 12:00 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 12:01 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Spider Sabich at August 02, 2026 11:54 PM (JM9I6)
Well, if you have to be shot dead, it should at least be by Claudine Longet.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 02, 2026 11:56 PM (FyeA3)
If I'm the only one here old enough to remember the SNL skit of this incident then I'm taking my lawn and going home!
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 03, 2026 12:01 AM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:58 PM (1z8ji)
Well I guess that’s where the smoke is.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 02, 2026 11:59 PM (/R3g/)
And the fire is in the sky.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 12:02 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 12:00 AM (2WIwB)
Any word on Jordan61 and her hubby? They are Spokane rural, I think.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 12:02 AM (1z8ji)
Spokane, not so much.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:02 AM (FyeA3)
Ummm.
Not even remotely close. By any measure. Which is completely unimportant of course. And marketing hyperbole is his schtick, and it's harmless and amusing and weirdly refreshing sometimes, especially when it shocks the straights.
But it does inspire a (pointless) pretty good trivia discussion for war geeks. Given there'll be zero ground component, it's hard to compare with WWII or post-war operations. But just for one case, any given day in the ATO (air tasking order) of the air campaign for Desert Storm probably had multiples of the biggest day with Iran. And it went on without pause for 6 weeks.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 03, 2026 12:03 AM (U/Byj)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:03 AM (RCjYY)
She married her defense lawyer, coincidentally
Posted by: Miklos for the Defense at August 03, 2026 12:06 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:02 AM (FyeA3)
Spokane, north, south, and east, is well forested, for miles and miles. Go west on I-90 for a dozen miles or so, and the forest gives way to scattered pines, then bald prairie.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 12:06 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:07 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 12:02 AM (1z8ji)
A good question???
Haven't heard from her in awhile.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 12:09 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Socratic Miklosopoulos (no homo) at August 03, 2026 12:09 AM (XOG/m)
Due to a few things I think the later.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:10 AM (zhLil)
Posted by: mnw
They used to be Catholic, too
Posted by: Miklos was warned about the Jesuits at August 03, 2026 12:10 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:12 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: mnw
They used to be Catholic, too
Posted by: Miklos was warned about the Jesuits at August 03, 2026 12:10 AM (XOG/m)
The University museum there has a toupee that Bing Crosby wore in White Christmas.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 12:12 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:03 AM (RCjYY)
>Repositions lawn
>Proffers cigar to MNW
>Casts suspicious eye toward those meddling kids
And happy birthday Miklos..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 03, 2026 12:13 AM (nbLIj)
Original Stupid sure is
Posted by: Socratic Miklosopoulos (no homo) at August 03, 2026 12:09 AM (XOG/m)
Artificial Ignorance is real. An example is the belief that it's safe to drink bleach.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 12:13 AM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
I saw Bald Prairie open for Poco on their "Good Feeling To Know" Tour in '71.
Posted by: Musikladen at August 03, 2026 12:13 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Interesting. I am smartphone ignorant, so, in brief, why that combination?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 12:14 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Reforger
Has anyone else noticed that aged, long-serving politicians never, I mean never, die of cancer?
Jimmy Carter, at the age of 100?
Posted by: Miklos expresses extereme suspicion at August 03, 2026 12:14 AM (XOG/m)
And I lost the little doggone magnet out of the end of my 1/4" hex driver bit. That sucks.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:27 PM (1z8ji)
************
I'm sorry. That's the only part of your story I understood, which is not your fault at all.
I remembered the trauma of sewing my youngest granddaughter's quilt a year ago from that statement. I finally decided, after seven years, to clean out the bobbit case thing in my sewing machine.
Please keep in mind that I only sew, so far, when I have a deadline (in this case a baby flannel quilt).
I have a history of sewing trauma involving loud cussing, so my dude is usually on edge until he hears the machine purring along. I have to review how to thread it and tension creating much tension in me every time because I am not organized at all about anything.
Anyway, I proudly used the little brush to get lint out of the bobbin case when the tiny screw that attaches to the pressure foot fell into the case.I could see it but tweezers were not cutting it. A complete collapse of society was near and my dude had a tiny magnet and saved the life of me and the machine from us both hurling out the window.
Good night all.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 03, 2026 12:15 AM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 12:12 AM (2WIwB)
I hope it was humanely euthanized.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 12:16 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:17 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: The Bulldogs at August 03, 2026 12:17 AM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 12:17 AM (S41Gd)
>Proffers cigar to MNW
>Casts suspicious eye toward those meddling kids
And happy birthday Miklos..
Posted by: Joe Kidd
*surreptitiously leaves cold beer on porch*
Posted by: Miklos redeems himself, if not the Youths at August 03, 2026 12:18 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at August 03, 2026 12:18 AM (2n5IR)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 12:18 AM (S41Gd)
Oh. The IRGC, of course. You mean no one noticed that this already happened, months ago?
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:19 AM (/R3g/)
Posted by: Miklos expresses extereme suspicion at August 03, 2026 12:14 AM (XOG/m)
How about Biden surviving double brain aneurysms back in the 80's?
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:19 AM (zhLil)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
I saw NIB open for ABBA in Nuremburg in '78.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 12:20 AM (2WIwB)
http://tiny.cc/wau7101
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 03, 2026 12:20 AM (nbLIj)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
Many Chinese have worse, and are paid even less
Posted by: Miklos is Thankful for Blessings Large and Small at August 03, 2026 12:21 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:12 AM (RCjYY)
Now try Oconomowoc.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:21 AM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 03, 2026 12:22 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 03, 2026 12:22 AM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:19 AM (zhLil)
To be fair, he wasn't all that bright to begin with, so it was a low bar to recovery.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:22 AM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 12:14 AM (XeU6L)
Curiously enough, the Google Pixel phones are relatively inexpensive (especially if a generation or two old) and are also quite amenable to having the OS wiped and a new OS installed. Graphene OS is some sort of a fork off Android, and it relies upon a particular security chip which is found in the Pixel phones (and some others). No Google account required, no Google Play store, no tracking, no ads served. Apparently apps can be side-loaded, or bought from other servers. I don't use apps, anyway.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 12:22 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:12 AM (RCjYY)
Now try Oconomowoc.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:21 AM (FyeA3)
Been there.
https://youtu.be/_oqzy8HU6dQ
For giggles, listen to an AI voice try to say it.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 12:24 AM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:21 AM (FyeA3)
I think both New England and Alaska should be used as proof that glossolalia should never be used for a situs naming convention.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:24 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:25 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Tina Turner at August 03, 2026 12:28 AM (zhLil)
One would've thought if there were infidelity to be done, I'd have bet on Cher, not Sonny! Women have rogue tastes. But Sonny Bono?
Posted by: mnw at
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They got all crazy over me, I can tell you...!
Posted by: Sonny's Lip Ferret at August 03, 2026 12:28 AM (IBxO/)
After speaking with Chinese about the issue of Ceuta, I have found that they mainly offer 3 solutions:
— Execute those who invade.
— Execute the political leaders who allow the invasion.
— Execute both
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 12:28 AM (+yTe/)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:12 AM (RCjYY)
Now try Oconomowoc.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:21 AM (FyeA3)
I would, but someone left a cold beer on my porch and, well, it's not gonna drink itself...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 03, 2026 12:29 AM (nbLIj)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:21 AM (FyeA3)
I think both New England and Alaska should be used as proof that glossolalia should never be used for a situs naming convention.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:24 AM (rbvCR)
Oconomowoc is in Wisconsin. Every vowel is pronounced differently. You just have to know, that's all.
Of course, in AK, we have Eek, Chicken, Ekwok, Nulato, and naturally, Wasilla.
There are plenty more.
But Oconomowoc is just plain silly.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:29 AM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at August 03, 2026 12:29 AM (DZ9Lv)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:21 AM (FyeA3)
I think both New England and Alaska should be used as proof that glossolalia should never be used for a situs naming convention.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:24 AM (rbvCR)
Oconomowoc is in the land of Cheese.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 12:30 AM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:32 AM (zhLil)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 03, 2026 12:30 AM (qx7Zg)
It still sounds all glossolalia-like
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:33 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:19 AM (zhLil)
Kudos to his proctologist.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 12:34 AM (S41Gd)
I'd say it in Hungarian but I don't know any, so Pittsburghese will have to do.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 12:34 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 12:36 AM (1z8ji)
When was the last time since then, that most people liked BOTH Presidential nominees?
None since then, I think.
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:36 AM (RCjYY)
I submit "The Tain" by The Decemberists, which is a five-part song in a single 18:36-long track, and the entirety of the 2004/5 EP of the same name. If you have a 35-minute commute, you can just pop the CD in, start singing along, and when it's done, you're past the halfway point. I have done that many times.
You likely already know if you dislike Colin Meloy's voice or the band's style, in which case don't bother, since this is the distilled essence of Decemberistness. But it goes both ways -- if you do like them, then you must:
The Decemberists - The Tain, Pts. 1-5 (Audio)
https://youtu.be/FmAymmuymLY
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 12:37 AM (Sy6m/)
Trump: Japan’s been very good to us, with the exception, of course, of Pearl Harbor.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 12:37 AM (+yTe/)
After speaking with Chinese about the issue of Ceuta, I have found that they mainly offer 3 solutions:
— Execute those who invade.
— Execute the political leaders who allow the invasion.
— Execute both
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 12:28 AM (+yTe/)
Good plan. They should be doing that here.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 12:38 AM (S41Gd)
Oops, I mean, not "we" cockroaches. "The" cockroaches. You know, "them," those guys (and gals! Hiyo!). Not me personally.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 03, 2026 12:38 AM (CHHv1)
I may be confusing the Madonna visit to the Letterman show. That one was colorful too.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 12:38 AM (sAmhv)
Happy Birfday, Miklos!
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 12:40 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: raimondo at August 03, 2026 12:41 AM (6AO7+)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 03, 2026 12:42 AM (U/Byj)
On Aug 2nd, 1876, Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead while playing poker, holding what is now known as the Dead Man's Hand.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 12:42 AM (w6EFb)
I can remember seeing the dancing "I Like Ike" buttons.
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:25 AM (RCjYY)
You may have me there. I only go back to dancing Winston cigarette packs..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 03, 2026 12:42 AM (nbLIj)
Posted by: raimondo at August 03, 2026 12:42 AM (6AO7+)
It is pissing off the Europeans who supposedly need low interest loans so they can pay off their higher interest loans
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:43 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 03, 2026 12:43 AM (U/Byj)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 12:43 AM (Ia/+0)
Joe Kidd, I remember that Saturday Night Live sketch, wow, I am getting old.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 03, 2026 12:43 AM (ibDUx)
Posted by: Miklos also still carries the Lamp at August 03, 2026 12:44 AM (XOG/m)
But fear him. He's a small business owner.
Tiresome piece of shit that he is.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:44 AM (zhLil)
Posted by: PabloD at August 03, 2026 12:45 AM (OygQN)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 12:46 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
Same and Next Year as well to You and all Yourn!
Posted by: Miklos and Dixie barks HI! at August 03, 2026 12:46 AM (XOG/m)
Aide: yes, sir, I think so.
Amb. Stevenson: do I want to go to the bathroom?
(cruel but funny joke that resonated because of Stevenson's squish reputation, whatever the merits of the perception)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 03, 2026 12:47 AM (U/Byj)
But fear him. He's a small business owner.
Tiresome piece of shit that he is.
Posted by: Reforger
more like a small penis owner amirite
Posted by: gKWVE at August 03, 2026 12:48 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 03, 2026 12:48 AM (vDZgA)
So... over 29 now?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 12:49 AM (XeU6L)
And happy birthday Miklos..
Posted by: Joe Kidd
Me and you both
Posted by: Miklos finds a shot gun rests easy over the knees at August 03, 2026 12:49 AM (XOG/m)
Good night to do a version of those South Korea/North Korea orbital photos, this one including Miami/South Florida in the frame with Cuba.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 03, 2026 12:49 AM (U/Byj)
In the past 24 hours, we have received numerous calls from the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Ukraine, all stating that they will not be a part of any conflict against Iran.
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That's nice. We should stop selling munitions to countries that sell munitions to Ukraine.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 12:49 AM (+yTe/)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 03, 2026 12:50 AM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 02, 2026 11:18 PM (wVcYX
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Nah, I'm with you. She can't sing and I always thought she was homely and hatchet-faced. I will admit, however, I thought the autotune song was pretty cool.
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 12:50 AM (PFg0D)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
never had no IQ test
The eye doc says I'm about 20-25 with my glasses on
Posted by: Miklos goes to look for his damn glasses again at August 03, 2026 12:51 AM (XOG/m)
Trump: Japan’s been very good to us, with the exception, of course, of Pearl Harbor.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 12:37 AM (+yTe/)
He does tend to encapsulate his points.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:51 AM (FyeA3)
That's a joke, of course.
However, this really happened:
Stevenson ignored his media advisor, pretty much. But one time he called him late at hight and said, "I need you. Can you come down as soon as possible?"
He wanted help adjusting the rabbit ears on his TV set.
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:53 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at August 03, 2026 12:53 AM (DZ9Lv)
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:29 AM (FyeA3)
I love that name - I had jobs all through high school, but when I was 19 my grandpa offered to get me a job for the summer running a harvester in Wisconsin. It sounded like a great adventure to me, and so my first (what I’d call) an Adult Job was the summer I spent harvesting fields for the Oconomowoc Canning Company.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 12:53 AM (/R3g/)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come
Köszönöm!
Neked is!
Posted by: late Nite Hungarian with Miklos at August 03, 2026 12:54 AM (XOG/m)
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Hmm. I recollect the Oxford Union Resolution.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 12:54 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: gKWVE at August 03, 2026 12:48 AM (gKWVE)
Well, we know for a fact that Exodus Idiot has a tiny micropenis. Rainmandodo I'm not sure about. I think it might be his brain that is micro-sized. Could certainly be both.
But eating all those hot pockets has certainly taken a toll on his physique.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 12:55 AM (FyeA3)
Trump saying "biggest since WW2" tells me mutiple nukes are on the table.
Of which I would have already used several on the pickaxe mountain. Whole area would be solid glass by now.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:55 AM (zhLil)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 12:57 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
I have Leaped the Chasm of Time and Travail
Bet you can jump a bit too
Posted by: Miklos...has seen...things (even before Darleen) at August 03, 2026 12:57 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 12:46 AM (XeU6L)
Maybe some kind soul could whip him up a smoothie made with his cellphone battery.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 12:57 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: raimondo at August 03, 2026 12:58 AM (6AO7+)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,
Lets not argue about oo betrayed oo
Posted by: Kim Philby and Friends at August 03, 2026 12:59 AM (XOG/m)
Look again at the screen captures of Cher which Piper posted above.
Homely? REALLY? I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, and assume you're blind and not gay.
(just kidding)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 01:00 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: 496 at August 03, 2026 12:50 AM (PFg0D)
She was possessed of a fine rack, and thought we all ought to see it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 01:00 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 01:00 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.
I hear them lithium drugs are FIRE
Posted by: Miklos keeps his way out back up on blocks at August 03, 2026 01:00 AM (XOG/m)
The U.S. Navy has announced that Cmdr. Joseph Sammur, the Commander of the Blue Crew of the Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN-736), has been relived from command due to “loss of confidence,” by the Head of Submarine Squadron 20 (CSS-20), based out of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 01:00 AM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 01:01 AM (sAmhv)
333 It's another taqiyya sunrise.
Trump saying "biggest since WW2" tells me mutiple nukes are on the table.
Of which I would have already used several on the pickaxe mountain. Whole area would be solid glass by now.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 12:55 AM (zhLil)
Hadn’t you noticed yet? The more that Trump talks, the less happens.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 03, 2026 01:01 AM (/R3g/)
Is your dogshit collecting business picking up?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 01:02 AM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc.,
Lets not argue about oo betrayed oo
Posted by: Kim Philby
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I was way out front of this.
Posted by: Neville Chamberlain at August 03, 2026 01:03 AM (XeU6L)
Posted by: raimondo at August 03, 2026 01:07 AM (6AO7+)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 03, 2026 01:07 AM (XeU6L)
Stupid fucking nazi doesn't even know he's a nazi. I think all nazis should be (and should have been) killed. The gallows all over germany should have been going 24/7 for years. We won' t make the same mistake twice.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:08 AM (B8lCe)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 01:08 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 03, 2026 01:09 AM (U/Byj)
Do the math and it's not looking great.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:11 AM (vE0+H)
Birthday over, back to work.
Ok ya mooks, who ordered all this?
The blue ones are tequila, the orange are vodka, the green are rum somehow.
Everything else is by the pitcher
Posted by: Miklos resumes his duties, no PTO here at August 03, 2026 01:11 AM (XOG/m)
They know they are nazis - they just don't want others to know (yet).
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:12 AM (vE0+H)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 01:12 AM (+yTe/)
Thanks, Doof & Piper, for an awesome Sunday ONT!
Cher had a great designer, and *the body* for wearing those sexy dresses. Good for her. Too bad she's a libtard, but whatever.
It's trash day eve, with yard waste pick-up also... so I had a busy day.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:14 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:15 AM (vE0+H)
Posted by: raimondo on tap at August 03, 2026 01:16 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: raimondo at August 03, 2026 01:16 AM (6AO7+)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:18 AM (B8lCe)
Replying to @gavinthe_great @sentdefender
Cmdr. Joseph Sammur commissioned 2006 (BS eng NM Tech, MS systems Penn State). Prior: Strategic Ops head at National Airborne Ops Center. Took West Virginia Blue Crew command Aug 2025; relieved Jul 30 2026 after under a year for loss of confidence.
Ohio-class SSBN for nuclear deterrence (Trident II D5s), Kings Bay. Blue/Gold crews alternate.
Such reliefs occur ~12-16 times/year across Navy for various reasons (performance, conduct, climate). No details released. Sub in maintenance, mission unaffected. Cause unknown
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 01:18 AM (+yTe/)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 01:19 AM (RCjYY)
Doing okay. Some days are better than others, as always... I found the long-lost keys last night! In a place that *I swear* I'd already looked at least twice before. LOL.
How are you?
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:19 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: raimondo on tap at August 03, 2026 01:20 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 03, 2026 01:21 AM (ibDUx)
Happy (belated?) birfday, Miklos! Let's get on the dance floor...
youtu.be/1sqE6P3XyiQ
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:23 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:23 AM (B8lCe)
I remember watching "The Quatermass Conclusion", but not sure I've ever seen "Quatermass and the Pit". I might look that one up.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 01:23 AM (O7YUW)
So feed them mockery using their own words.
Posted by: It was only a concept at August 03, 2026 01:24 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:25 AM (B8lCe)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 12:42 AM (w6EFb)
I used to go to at saloon #10 in deadwood every year when I was out there for the Sturgis rally since it's on the way to Mt Rushmore. Its not the original saloon if I remember right, but it has the chair he was "supposedly" shot in sitting in an alcove over the front door, but again, that most likely is a fake. I went to his grave too which is in town. Calamity Jane is buried next to him. The grave is probably the only authentic thing tied to him in deadwood.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 01:25 AM (S41Gd)
How are you?
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:19 AM (rdVOm)
Great news on the keys!! Happens so often it seems that the thing is where you looked and looked.
I'm doing better thanks for asking. 3 of the last 5 days including today I have felt reasonably good which doesn't sound like much but I'm climbing down from my mini-flare I think.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:26 AM (vE0+H)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:26 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:25 AM (B8lCe)
A recurring sewer gas bubble.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 01:27 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 01:28 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:26 AM (rdVOm)
Alright, I have to ask. Who the fuck is average joe? I've been here since christ was a child and I don't remember an average joe, or maybe he was one I glossed over like the other troll retards.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 01:29 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: ...
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There's a clip of Rubio saying the riots and demonstrations, all over, are/were the same people and they were financed by the same people and they have proof who they are.
Note: all these trouble are isolated in the same tolerant places.
Most of America is blood red.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 01:29 AM (+yTe/)
Happy (belated?) birfday, Miklos! Let's get on the dance floor...
youtu.be/1sqE6P3XyiQ
Posted by: JQ
Thank'ee Miss
But for me at this hour it's more like barefoot on the back deck under the bug zapper light
Posted by: Miklos makes no pretences at August 03, 2026 01:30 AM (XOG/m)
Most of the current ones just do one line spellcheck-free drive by's and occasionally they call a particular nick out.
The drive by's make sense. I mean how fun can it be to have your candidate (two of them) spine shakingly embarrassed by a hilarious guy who is supposed to be dead and in jail? I mean as if beating down slow pathetic Biden wasn't bad enough he then shamed Kamala in all seven swing states. This is NOT a fun time to be a leftard.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:31 AM (vE0+H)
373 Doing okay. Some days are better than others, as always... I found the long-lost keys last night! In a place that *I swear* I'd already looked at least twice before. LOL.
How are you?
Posted by: JQ
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Gives me hope that I will find my stached packet of thumb drives.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 01:32 AM (+yTe/)
Seems like nothing comes easy, anymore.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:32 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
he bin danc
Posted by: Miss Dixie at August 03, 2026 01:33 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:33 AM (B8lCe)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:33 AM (rdVOm)
Seems like nothing comes easy, anymore.
Posted by: JQ
Ditto
There's better, and then there's more better and more betterer
Posted by: Miklos feels free with both intent and grammar at August 03, 2026 01:35 AM (XOG/m)
Average Joe started out as a total joke troll by a regular called ParisParamus who had been a standard ontributor and big Romney fan (long time ago Romney when he was still a nominal R).
When you do joke trolls it often gets reacted to anyway, and slowly Average Joe actually BECAME a troll and leaned into it even though it was still ParisParamus the normal regular behind him. Very odd. I think he actually really got mad at some point along the way but who knows.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:35 AM (vE0+H)
Cool!
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 01:28 AM (w6EFb)
Yeah it is pretty cool. The whole town actually. The street is original and it appears to have retained its "charm". The whole town is a historic national landmark because of its preserved era architecture from the gold rush. It does have a vibe to it, thats for sure.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 01:36 AM (S41Gd)
Night, Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 03, 2026 01:36 AM (1z8ji)
Just give me three lobes and a moon.
Some group from Lowell Observatory, using the Large Binocular Telescope in AZ, and the Very Large Telescope in Chile, discovered that asteroid Nysa has three lobes and a moon.
That's the first 3-lober. Several two-lobers are known. By that, it means 3 sort of large pieces of rock sort of gently stuck together under their own weak gravity. And another little rock is orbiting the thing.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 01:37 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Miklos
Hahaha, I totally understand... the ol' body can't keep up with the imagination... so, how about this:
youtu.be/8pz1xPxfWBs
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:37 AM (rdVOm)
There's an episode of The Twilight Zone from 1985 called "A Matter of Minutes" that documents the why of that:
https://youtu.be/e9XFRfeGBVI?t=622
Basically every minute is constructed by time workers months in advance. People arrive in that minute, experience it, and move on to the next constructed minute, unaware that they're actually changing locations every minute.
Sometimes, the time workers make minor mistakes and things that should be placed in a specific location in a given minute (or series of minutes) are forgotten, but eventually that's fixed, and the items are put back.
And that's why when you swear you looked earlier and the keys were missing, they were! But now they're back.
Always loved that episode...
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 01:38 AM (O7YUW)
Seems like nothing comes easy, anymore.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:32 AM (rdVOm)
I appreciate that, really. Means a lot.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:38 AM (vE0+H)
Posted by: four seasons at August 03, 2026 01:38 AM (/QHx4)
Thanks sir and Happy Bidet!!!!
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:39 AM (vE0+H)
- - - - -
A couple 50lb-draw magnets would grab those metal panels easily... ;-)
Posted by: As Not Seen On TV at August 03, 2026 01:39 AM (asfZy)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 03, 2026 01:39 AM (ibDUx)
When you do joke trolls it often gets reacted to anyway, and slowly Average Joe actually BECAME a troll and leaned into it even though it was still ParisParamus the normal regular behind him. Very odd. I think he actually really got mad at some point along the way but who knows.
Posted by: ... at August 03, 2026 01:35 AM (vE0+H)
ParisParamus..damn thats a name I haven't seen in years.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 01:39 AM (S41Gd)
Rhomboid, I’ll be in Japan in April. Hope the rate will still be favorable. Or maybe I should get some now.
Posted by: SnailRacer at August 03, 2026 01:40 AM (Ev5Rw)
I need to add that to a list of places to see one of these days....
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 01:40 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 01:40 AM (RCjYY)
A lot
And he said nyet (or some Albertan version of that)
Posted by: Miklos respects AOP not least for his taste in music at August 03, 2026 01:41 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Braenyard
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Dude! You wouldn't (or maybe you would) BELIEVE all the stuff I found, while looking for those damned keys....
Go search for *something else* and your thumb drives will turn up instead.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:43 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 01:43 AM (+yTe/)
The meadow was beautiful; full of wildflowers! I saw grouse, and right at sunset the clouds lifted for a few minutes to reveal Mt. Hood---the only view we had all weekend.
It was cold! High and low in the 40s. There were some cold sprinkles all afternoon, but what really got us wet was pushing through the overgrown trail above Burnt Lake. We only saw one other person in that section.
This morning we slept late, left the packs, and did the 4-mile Paradise Loop, coming back on the Timberline Trail. Then we hiked out.
I felt pretty good this morning, but now I am sore!
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 01:44 AM (rcENI)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
Somehow, I think Mr. Publius could drive a big-ass motorhome anywhere, and that would be one of the lighter items he has piloted.
Posted by: Miklos rests assured at August 03, 2026 01:46 AM (XOG/m)
AoSHQ - the mental distraction I needed, when I needed it. I think I can go back to bed now!
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 01:49 AM (O7YUW)
I must chime in. Keanu Reeves is the real deal. He is one of the best. He has endured a lot of things over the years. He is a good man.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 10:48 PM (0aYVJ)
I try to be skeptical, but he's just so gosh-darn genuine and likeable. Even in this 10:45-long bit from 2023, which was intended by Fender to be a promo for the Precision Bass (which he plays in Dogstar), he's relaxed and funny. The story at 1:49 slays:
"I asked Gard [Hollinger] if he wanted to start a motorcycle company. He said 'No,' but then I said, 'Come on.' He said, 'Why?' I said, 'Because we’re gonna die.'"
Keanu Reeves | Don't Quit Your Day Dream | Fender
https://youtu.be/_iLVM8cqjkg
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 01:50 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 01:50 AM (O7YUW)
JQ - so happy for you that you found the keys. I’m not sure what they are for but I am sure it’s more work for you.
Posted by: SnailRacer at August 03, 2026 01:51 AM (Ev5Rw)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 12:12 AM (RCjYY)
I can do both, but I merely got my doctorate at WSU.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 01:52 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 01:55 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: SnailRacer at August 03, 2026 01:55 AM (Ev5Rw)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 01:55 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 01:55 AM (RCjYY)
I hid the keys (and stove knobs and cigs & lighters and...) when hubby began acting unpredictably due to dementia. Had to keep him safe!
Keys were not with the other stuff, of course.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:55 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:56 AM (B8lCe)
I need to add that to a list of places to see one of these days....
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 01:40 AM (w6EFb)
You would like it. The best part is there is a road (385) that leaves deadwood and heads into the black hills, and its the road you take to Mt Rushmore, and along that road you come to Pactola lake, which is a pretty damn big and beautiful mountain lake/reservoir, and really nice to hang around at for a bit. The crazy horse monument is also on that road. I think the road is about 40 miles from deadwood to rushmore if I remember right. We used to stay on 385, go past the turn for rushmore, go down to custer and do the needles highway which brings you to rushmore the back way. Needles highway is just frigging amazing. It all can be done in a day.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 01:57 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 01:58 AM (F9nWj)
Posted by: gKWVE at August 03, 2026 01:58 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 01:58 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:58 AM (rdVOm)
Yes! Please do.
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 01:59 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 01:59 AM (+yTe/)
I had taken the one at 17:45, but forgot the second one I take just before bed, and the cramp arrived about 3 hours after that.
Okay, off to bed now. (See some of you in the Tech News thread after my alarm goes off at 05:00 - I'll probably be grousing about needing coffee...)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 02:00 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 01:58 AM (rdVOm)
I've seen that happen.
Looked up further and found the different hashs.
Good. I don't have to repurpose the iron maiden I have built for retardo.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 02:02 AM (F9nWj)
Posted by: four seasons at August 03, 2026 02:02 AM (/QHx4)
Me too! We did not expect it. It's been so hot here, I foolishly didn't check the mountain-forecast website. So we were not prepared. Especially the nephew (16yo). I had some wool long underwear and a wool sweater, but he didn't really bring any layers. My buddy had some extra clothes to lend him. But when we got to camp, maybe around 5 p.m., we all just crawled into our sleeping bags for an hour to warm up.
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 02:03 AM (rcENI)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 02:04 AM (RCjYY)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 03, 2026 02:04 AM (ibDUx)
Well, this is interesting. After years and years of work, they've finally identified the composition of the KT dino killer asteroid that hit 66 million years ago. That wiped out 75% of the existing species on Erf at the time.
Turns out it was a very rare type CO carbonaceous chondrite.
This means it likely came from the outer solar system beyond Jupiter's orbit. There are some vagabonds that lurk out there between Jupiter and Neptune.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 02:09 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 02:10 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 01:49 AM (O7YUW)
Try electrolytes? Milk? These things work for me.
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 02:11 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: mnw at August 03, 2026 02:11 AM (RCjYY)
I had taken the one at 17:45, but forgot the second one I take just before bed, and the cramp arrived about 3 hours after that.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 03, 2026 02:00 AM (O7YUW)
Yay!
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 02:11 AM (odBC9)
I think the CO rocks formed in the sooty 3-4 AU range. Jupiter is 5.3 AU... now.
There's some talk about a "grand tack" where Jupiter might have been closer way back when, but that's conjecture.
Posted by: gKWVE at August 03, 2026 02:12 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 03, 2026 01:55 AM (sAmhv)
The thing that makes me wish for their violent death is the one simple fact that these miserable motherfuckers carry on like the idea of America as founded, the constitution, everything that made America what it is is flawed and needs to be destroyed because it don't line up with their mass murdering cult of communism. If I was running things there would be 2 choices, get the fuck out and start your own country where you can tongue mao's bung every day.... or die horribly within our borders as prey.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 03, 2026 02:13 AM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
Comfort and quality, made in the USA
Posted by: Marketing Miklos at August 03, 2026 02:15 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: SnailRacer at August 03, 2026 02:15 AM (Ev5Rw)
Why TF do they need to destroy *this* country? There are plenty of commie cuntries for them to fuck off to.
All aboard, dickheads! GTFO.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 02:16 AM (rdVOm)
Because he doesn’t really seem like a likable person outside of his hour of TV, for a decade or so.
Madonna probably did like Dave, because she isn’t too likable either.
The only reason she gave Dave a difficult time that one show where she only wanted to talk about peeing in the shower with him was because he’d made a joke about her in a monologue a few weeks before and she wanted to torture him for it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 02:16 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: SnailRacer at August 03, 2026 02:18 AM (Ev5Rw)
Posted by: JQ
*cigarette ash on lap*
*comes to , knocks over a Natty Daddy*
I am awake
*brushes off the rest of that still burning butt*
Posted by: Miklos the Nite Owl at August 03, 2026 02:19 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 03, 2026 02:16 AM (6ydKt)
He's no Norm Macdonald.
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 02:21 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: four seasons at August 03, 2026 02:21 AM (/QHx4)
It's a bucket list item.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 02:22 AM (B8lCe)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 02:22 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 02:22 AM (rdVOm)
It's a bucket list item.
Posted by: Reforger at August 03, 2026 02:22 AM (B8lCe)
Make sure to stock up on kerosene first.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 02:24 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 11:03 PM (qx7Zg)
Put them on a ventilator.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 11:07 PM (1z8ji)
I like it. How many of those death machines did they make in the Covid mania? If they haven't all been junked by now, we could make them single-use devices and still have some left over when we run out of perps to execute.
Posted by: SciVo at August 03, 2026 02:24 AM (Sy6m/)
The should do a remake of the Mary Tyler Moore show set in Minneapolis, the Mary Tyler Nur show.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 03, 2026 02:29 AM (ibDUx)
This is type CO, or the "Ornans type" which is a relatively rare type of the carbonaceous class overall.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 02:29 AM (w6EFb)
Yep. Looking some more, that's exactly what they mean by "beyond Jupiter". It formed in the early solar system beyond where Jupiter was at the time.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 02:30 AM (w6EFb)
What happens when they either imprison or kill off all of the taxpaying citizens?
Who are they going to steal money from then?
Posted by: four seasons at August 03, 2026 02:30 AM (/QHx4)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 02:31 AM (odBC9)
All aboard, dickheads! GTFO.
Posted by: JQ
There were a lot of commie countries.
Very few now.
Weird (not in the Dave sense)
Posted by: Miklos recalls a certain Peoples' Republic at August 03, 2026 02:38 AM (XOG/m)
I looked at a map of Flock cameras for the suburbs west of Portland. We have tons of traffic cameras, but the only Flock cameras I saw were monitoring big-box-store parking lots, like Home Depot and Fred Meyer.
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 02:40 AM (rcENI)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
And the Flying Nun, except a niqab instead of a habit
Posted by: Lay Brother Miklos at August 03, 2026 02:40 AM (XOG/m)
Who are they going to steal money from then?
Posted by: four seasons
They won't need to, by then. Only foreign trade will support the new regime.
Once *we* are all gone, the useful idiots and most of the shock-troops will get the bullet, too.
Only true believers will be left-- most, in poverty and misery-- to snitch on their neighbors and scramble for whatever crumbs their "betters" deign to bestow. Some will be mid-level enforcers, and allowed to keep some of the spoils.
The "elites" will have whatever they want. Money, decent food, vacation homes, ability to travel.
Same as it ever was.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 02:40 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Skip at August 03, 2026 02:44 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Miklos did not turn this into a movie thread at August 03, 2026 02:50 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
That's what THEY want you to believe
Posted by: Randall Carlson at August 03, 2026 02:51 AM (XOG/m)
The woman who moved to Ireland to live with her Muzzie boyfriend had just inhereted a million dollars. He killed her.
He did not love her, he loved the money.
Posted by: four seasons at August 03, 2026 02:52 AM (/QHx4)
Posted by: Skip
School starts in two weeks, young Skipper
Do you need a new pencil case?
Or lunch box?
Unfortunately "Uncle" Raymond ate all the blueberries
Posted by: Distracted Auntie Miklos at August 03, 2026 02:54 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Miklos notes that Dixie Beer no longer exists because Not Woke at August 03, 2026 02:56 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 03, 2026 03:01 AM (ibDUx)
I see ol' Randall and one of his buddies are taking another "expedition" group for a 7-day tour of the Scablands. It's a 40 person thing. I wonder how much they charge for that...
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 03:02 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
If doggie would travel that far, I would go and pay.
I would get my money's worth from scenery, education and/or amusement.
Posted by: Miklos is easily amused but is open minded about it all at August 03, 2026 03:05 AM (XOG/m)
He took a group to the Azores last year, and I imagine that was spendy.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 03:06 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
Not if an NGO pays for the raft
Posted by: Undocumented migrant Miklos at August 03, 2026 03:07 AM (XOG/m)
Randall's buddy on this Scablands trip is a younger feller. That brings to mind Marlin Perkins and Jim.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 03:08 AM (w6EFb)
Home Depot and Lowe's and places like that.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 03:08 AM (+yTe/)
Home Depot and Lowe's and places like that.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 03:08 AM (+yTe/)
We don't have any flock. We just don't give a flock.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 03:09 AM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 03, 2026 12:17 AM (rbvCR)
wut
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 03:10 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 03:11 AM (+yTe/)
The above prompted me to start reviewing the details of the Grand Tack Hypothesis and the (later) NICE model of the solar system formation.
It's all very interesting, but must say the science is far from settled.
James Webb and the Very Large Telescope have found some early solar systems in the process of formation, and they should provide some actual real data points for all this solar system formation theorizing.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 03:13 AM (w6EFb)
A bit of a surprise that microwaves are lower energy than infrared. So how come microwave ovens heat food faster than the stove? Google says, Because they heat the inside and outside at the same time. Hmm.
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 03:13 AM (rcENI)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
I have tole Darleen more than once
You keep this up, Ima hafta get ol Jim to do this kinda rasslin
Or maybe Rufus R. "Freight Train" Jones, my favorite Professional Rassler of all Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhmbJSwCg4o
Posted by: Miklos was raised right at August 03, 2026 03:16 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 03:20 AM (rcENI)
Posted by: Miklos knows this applies to many at August 03, 2026 03:23 AM (XOG/m)
vmom gave us a nic-link to her post here:
https://tinyurl.com/vmom-ai
which has a link to the deeper article in question
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 02, 2026 11:11 PM (aJQbY)
https://role-confusion.github.io
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 03:24 AM (odBC9)
Particle spin is quantized, and fermions take on the half-integer values. Also, spin here is not modelled as vector, but as, well, a spinor, which is more complicated mathematic object, which you can see as complex valued matrix. And somewhere in there, something must rotate twice, 720 degrees rather than 360 to get back where it started.
Note that quantum spin is *intrinsic* angular momentum of a point particle. In classical physics, a point can't have angular momentum. How can a point rotate?
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 03:28 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: what the cat drug in at August 03, 2026 03:33 AM (jrgJz)
Wow. This is like the 90s.. when I'd watch PBS late at night & there'd be a show on physics or astronomy.
All I can remember is F=ma.
It explains *everything* iirc.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 03:33 AM (rdVOm)
Another thing that has bothered me for 35 years is light polarity. As if the amplitude of an E-M wave were inches.
It's amazing how you can get As in physics through high school and college (I was an English major but took some 300-level courses), but have no idea how to explain these things to your kids.
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 03:33 AM (rcENI)
Note that quantum spin is *intrinsic* angular momentum of a point particle. In classical physics, a point can't have angular momentum. How can a point rotate?
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
Can you explain that in ways understandable to those who did not have the opportunity to get learned good at the Cow Kollidge with a secret "p" in the name?
Posted by: Miklos knows Sekrit Words (Danny Ford) at August 03, 2026 03:36 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: Lazy student Miklos at August 03, 2026 03:38 AM (XOG/m)
I'm pretty sure Scott Aaronson mentioned something like that in Quantum Computing Since Democritus. I'll try to look it up. I was really intrigued by idea that if you only had the real numbers and had to invent a physics, you would come up with the Newtonian system. And if you had complex numbers, you would come up with quantum mechanics.
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 03:38 AM (rcENI)
Let's see, I'm 59. About 30 years when this was fresh in my mind, I probably could've 'splained it better. But now, well, not so much.
I try not to think about the stuff I've forgotten. Makes me get mad at myself.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 03:39 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Life-long student Miklos at August 03, 2026 03:41 AM (XOG/m)
Or maybe it was William Sleator in The Boy Who Reversed Himself, lol.
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 03:42 AM (rcENI)
To get philosophical, physics uses a lot of math. And various rather abstract mathematical things are invented/discovered.
Think of it in Feynman-esque terms. The math doesn't have to be the reality. It's just a tool that allows you to get the right answers of how things behave.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 03:44 AM (w6EFb)
I looked at a map of Flock cameras for the suburbs west of Portland. We have tons of traffic cameras, but the only Flock cameras I saw were monitoring big-box-store parking lots, like Home Depot and Fred Meyer.
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 02:40 AM (rcENI)
Recently a Baytown PD officer was busted for using Flock cameras for stalking purposes. People aren’t good with things like this.
I’d also check out just how much a whack job utopian the Flock CEO is.
Ban all Flock cameras and ALPRs.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 03, 2026 03:44 AM (4g5V+)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 03, 2026 01:59 AM (+yTe/)
I'll check in with him. He's here, after all.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 03:44 AM (FyeA3)
Posted by: Publius just confirmed Miklos' Theorem of Clempsonian Concept at August 03, 2026 03:46 AM (XOG/m)
Okay. I thought Feynman was the one who said, "Shut up and calculate," but Google says it was someone else.
Anyway, I appreciate the food for thought! I don't think I'm going to figure it out at almost 1 a.m., but I'll keep your replies in mind. Now I'd better get to sleep. God bless Horde. . . .
Posted by: frammish at August 03, 2026 03:50 AM (rcENI)
Instructor was cool, tried to make it *make sense* to us, and gave lively presentations. We had fun with the experiments, too.
He allowed us to make/use our own "cheat sheet" for final-- and required the cheat sheet to be submitted along with that final exam! LOL. Bet he got a kick out of them.
Dr. F was also an astronomer, and was the primary driver/fundraiser for a local observatory.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 03:52 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 03:56 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 03:59 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 03:59 AM (odBC9)
You underestimate yourself. Crack open some of those books you were mentioning the other night.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 04:00 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: JQ
*writes "worthy" on decorative headgear*
*awards to JQ*
Posted by: Miklos sometimes Does the Right Thing at August 03, 2026 04:00 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 03:52 AM (rdVOm)
Cool idea.
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:02 AM (odBC9)
Because XH2 aka "number two" (because that's what he was) tore them up, along with other books & papers.
Some people aren't worth the oxygen, grrrrrr.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 04:02 AM (rdVOm)
The units of spin are also the units of action, energy*time. That is sort of the fundamental quantization of nature. Action. See Hamilton's Principle of Least(Stationary, actually) action.
Feynman derives Schrodinger's equation from that, making it look like child's play.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 04:02 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: Miklos just made something up at August 03, 2026 04:03 AM (XOG/m)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 04:04 AM (Wj1DV)
Feynman derives Schrodinger's equation from that, making it look like child's play.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
Now I know who to blame for Disco and the entire 70s
Posted by: Miklos only went to the disco on nickel beer nights at August 03, 2026 04:06 AM (XOG/m)
All those old books are *way beyond* my comprehension. I inherited them from a couple of relatives who had advanced enough education to understand the material.
It's too late in life for me to do anything worthwhile with the knowledge.
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 04:07 AM (rdVOm)
The woman who moved to Ireland to live with her Muzzie boyfriend had just inhereted a million dollars. He killed her.
He did not love her, he loved the money.
Posted by: four seasons at August 03, 2026 02:52 AM (/QHx4)
Daily Mail
https://archive.is/OeN5y
Posted by: m at August 03, 2026 04:07 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 03:52 AM (rdVOm)
This was my standard practice for physics exams, but I specified the size: 3”x5” for regular tests, 4”x6” for the final.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 04:08 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 04:09 AM (rdVOm)
It's *never too late*. Don't make me come up there. And depends on what you mean by "worthwhile". It can be worthwhile of itself, just to know. Also, keeps the old brain cells exercised.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 04:09 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit
Dragged through the streets behind iron horses.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 04:11 AM (X0Pix)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 04:14 AM (Wj1DV)
I remember when I first grasped the Principle of Least Action back at Cow Collidge. It was like the theme from 2001 went off. Wow, man, that's like deep.....
The Shut and Calculate school says don't get too carried away with that.
There is a tension between the two. Shut up and calculate tries to keep you from getting too carried away with that.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 03, 2026 04:15 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 04:15 AM (Wj1DV)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit
Dragged through the streets behind iron horses.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 03, 2026 04:11 AM (X0Pix)
Nah. I just want to have him stand still while I slap the shit out of him, just once, full backhand, so he knows the pain. Just that.
Fucker killed my father.
For that, he should really get to bleed to death, but if I get one slap, and line it up with my lethal wedding ring, he will know pain, and know humiliation. And have some lovely scars to remind him, until he is dead and has nowhere to turn for relief.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 03, 2026 04:21 AM (FyeA3)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit
Wow, you're a softie! Heh.
I sharpened my pencil so the tip was SO TINY, and wrote small.. like, what?, 4 pt? LOL!
Got a 'C' for the semester. A passing grade. Good enough for me!
Posted by: JQ at August 03, 2026 04:21 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 03, 2026 03:59 AM (Wj1DV)
Sounds like exactly what occurs when the WI Badgers play football at home. To all the various individuals that attend that particular university. And a lot of alumni, on that particular day, as well.
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I stand by my recco from the other day:
Cheese grater.
Acetone.
N i c e... a n d... s l o w!
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That is for Birx while the Gremlin Fauci watches... then his turn.
You could make this a mini-series / competition like "You're Fired.... to Death".
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Gun Thread: First August Edition!
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This is what focus looks like
Here is a picture of the spawn shooting her rimfire iron rifle at Nationals. Despite all the team drama this year she did well individually. This is the first year she won anything and it was all HOA awards. The second place RPO is the one she wanted the most and had the biggest field of competitors. lin-duhAnd here are the results:
3rd place Female Center Fire Revolver
2nd place Female Rimfire Pistol Optic
It's quite an achievement, so please join me in congratulating Spawn!
This is what the result of focus looks like!
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Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 07:04 PM (LMRVO)
You should be extremely proud of your daughter's accomplishments. It takes time, ability, and training to hone what she can do and both of you deserve full credit for making that happen.
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Congrats Spawn on the fine finish at Nationals! Lin-duh, you should feel justifiably proud on supporting her through all the practices, travel, ammo purchases, etc.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at August 02, 2026 07:06 PM (xVpNO)
Also, way to let the drama run right off of your feathers. Until I had three daughters, I did not understand how much of a valuable trait that was for a female to possess.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 02, 2026 07:08 PM (HlyYF)
Sure enough, the video was of a bullet's-eye view as it rushed downrange and into the paper.
I felt kind of bad about it when I pointed out to him that the issue date on the video was April First.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 02, 2026 07:09 PM (M3IEo)
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 07:09 PM (30Gj0)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 02, 2026 07:09 PM (g5tO/)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 07:10 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 07:10 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 07:11 PM (abScH)
Turns out I had some spare Lee Enfield BA 4 screws for the front sight guard that fit perfectly. Some kind soul had listed all the Lee Enfield screw specifications for ALL the Lee Enfield models which is how I knew what to look for.
So a 4x pistol scope in now mounted to a No. 4, Mk 1* Savage Lend Lease Lee Enfield. When I bought the barrelled receiver to restore, someone had locked the bolt into the slide by cocking it but then putting the safety on and firing it. Had to dissassemble the action to fix it. The No. 4 had been tapped on the left receiver wall for a scope--but which mount--took about fifteen years to find the mount and rail that fit.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:13 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 02, 2026 07:15 PM (5ExGj)
I do not think I will be able to go shooting until near the end of August.
Between work, finding a new apartment, cleaning out the current apartment my weekends are not very free.
And I wonder when I do move to a new apartment what the neighbors will think of all the ammo cans I am bringing in. :-)
And on a non shooting related subject, I did get to see Rush at Madison Square Garden this past Thursday.
Awesome show.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 02, 2026 07:17 PM (g5tO/)
If you do have one of these old warhorse military types, pistol scopes are often the best because they have long eye relief and you are not going to be shooting 10 MOA at 1000 yards with them. 200-400 yards at most were the standard.
But you can have a lot of fun shooting them with reduced loads at about 100 yards if you are willing to shoot cast lead.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:18 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 07:18 PM (vTZFs)
I did make it to the range this weekend. More as a fun shot than seriously working on fundamentals. We had different guns to try - I am mostly a S&W guy and he leans more to Sig. One thing that we did that was much harder than it looks is walking and firing toward the target. Definitely need more fundamentals!!
Posted by: Lurking in Garland at August 02, 2026 07:18 PM (j9Bn5)
A lot of parents down here, I notice now, are getting daughters especially into FFA and such. Real skills.
Well done again. And I'm sure she can out-shoot me by far. Hell, I can't see anymore without a Scout Scope.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 07:21 PM (CxvtJ)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 02, 2026 07:17 PM
Fill one ammo can with art supplies, and leave it open in a highly visible location.
Don't flex when you carry the actual heavy cans.
Misleading hoplophobes is a noble pursuit!
P.S. Howdy, Scoobs!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 02, 2026 07:23 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 02, 2026 07:23 PM (PcoR0)
Brownell catalogs and online are always useful for determining old sporting parts and standards including scope rings as long as most of it is domestic.
I forgot to mention above that I have Parker Hale HA3 scope rings of the proper size to go with the A29 scope mount and the BA-24 scope rail. The A29 uses BA 2 1/2 screws and the BA-24 uses BA 4 1/2 inch screws. Putting it down, just in case I forget, I can always look it back up here.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:24 PM (E4rtv)
Kudos to you Lin-Duh for supporting her every step of the way. Any competition at this level requires time and patience and usually some amount of money. ❤️🤠
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 02, 2026 07:24 PM (kJmSS)
No, that's not a pimp gun. I mean it's a little flashy, but it's not really over that line.
Now, THIS is a pimp gun:
https://ln.run/psurm
Or THIS:
https://ln.run/F4dxk
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 07:24 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 02, 2026 07:23 PM
Howdy P.I.!!
Will keep that ruse in mind! ;-)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 02, 2026 07:25 PM (g5tO/)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 07:26 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 07:28 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 07:26 PM
Not yet, in the process of looking for a new apartment. I have until mid October to move out of my current abode.
But I am hoping I find a place in the next two or three weeks and then work on moving.
Also, need to look up and see if I have to notify the police of my address change in regards to my handgun and rifle license.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 02, 2026 07:29 PM (g5tO/)
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 07:31 PM (BCwQW)
The DMV MGC met up at the range even having to drive through heavy rainstorm to get there. But we are dedicated to practicing our Fundamentals so braved the weather. 6 of us so we took 3 lanes so I Could work with Ed. I am pretty set on buying the S&W Bodyguard 2 but can't try one out first. I decided to rent a gun in 380 just to get a feel for the different ammo. The guy at the range recommended a Glock 42 as it is similar in size to the Bodyguard. He also had Ruger but as I shoot Glocks rented the Glock.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 02, 2026 07:32 PM (kJmSS)
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 02, 2026 07:32 PM (g5tO/)
Problem was he lacked concentration and ability to shut out distractions like phone calls, etc. and thus his reloads were known for being dubious to start and he kept poor records of what powder, etc.
So I have to decommission about 10,000 or so rounds by pulling bullets, dumping powder, and salvaging the primed brass and bullets if I can.
To that end, I setup up a wall mount Frankford Arsenal Pile Driver, it uses inertial bullet pulling.
I have done collet bullet pulling with a press, also inertial with the various hammer types. The Pile Driver is made for mass bullet pulling as it has its own springloaded self contained puller that is mounted on a stud wall and makes a pretty loud racket as it slams home to a stop and pulls the bullet.
Going to give a helluva workout to my arms.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:32 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 07:35 PM (abScH)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 07:35 PM (kU0PQ)
I'd like to give the damn thing away to a good home.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 07:36 PM (CxvtJ)
https://tinyurl.com/3fb3mfpu
* (the one near me although I was not near it at the time)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 07:38 PM (vTZFs)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 07:35 PM (kU0PQ)
NO SPRINGS! HAHAHAHA!
Posted by: Coily the Spring Sprite at August 02, 2026 07:39 PM (0aYVJ)
Useful for old firearms with dead tritium inserts or that only had three dot sights or long arms that never had them. The colors themselves are of bright hues not found in nature so they also function quite well in daylight hours to distinguish sights. A small bottle from Amazon will do a lot of sights. Runs under twenty bucks.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:39 PM (E4rtv)
But I did get some good news re: the MoMe. Thanks to a change in my boss' plans, I can take off enough time to drive to TX instead of flying in.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 02, 2026 07:39 PM (PcoR0)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 07:39 PM (Wj1DV)
* sniff *
I remember Spawn (what was it, 8 or 9 years ago at the rain TxMoMe?) chasing a kitten, and then a year or two later so very tentatively trying out a .22 pistol at the range. Over the next couple of years, that tentativeness disappeared.
And now look at her!
* sniff *
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 02, 2026 07:39 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 07:39 PM
But NOT as a beer. Shiner Bock, FTW!
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 02, 2026 07:40 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 07:41 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 07:41 PM (Wj1DV)
https://tinyurl.com/3fb3mfpu
* (the one near me although I was not near it at the time)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 07:38 PM (vTZFs)
A worthy Darwin Award Honorable Mention (i.e. he tried really hard, but failed in his attempt)?
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 07:41 PM (BCwQW)
I could shoot the G42 fairly accurately right away. The iron sights almost identical to my G48, little recoil but had so,e trouble with the trigger pull. Shot the 32 and liked the trigger better but not much difference. I like the CC9 but it is too big to carry. Put another 25 rounds through the G42 getting better and more comfortable. I shot even better one handed. Either an optic it should be perfect. Ed also helped correct so,etching I was doing between shots that he,led tremendously. Nice having a personal RSA. Can't thank him enough. Feel confident about buying the gun now.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 02, 2026 07:41 PM (kJmSS)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 07:41 PM (abScH)
Posted by: screaming in digital
Congrats, driving is so much better!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 07:42 PM (NnhvP)
I wonder if he will release the video and if it will wind up on The AK Guys Darwin Awards video.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at August 02, 2026 07:42 PM (g5tO/)
https://tinyurl.com/3fb3mfpu
* (the one near me although I was not near it at the time)
Posted by: Oddbob
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One born every minute. I've bought used guns and I get them home and test them with snap caps or dummy rounds before I ever try putting live rounds in them.
Not to mention, new guns usually have shipping grease and you really should clean all such firearm barrels and chambers before using them. Lube them too.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:43 PM (E4rtv)
Sigh
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 02, 2026 07:44 PM (kJmSS)
And now look at her!
* sniff *
Posted by: Duncanthrax
She sure took to Jim's gift quickly!
I think of him while I'm in the threads.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 07:44 PM (NnhvP)
Most dangerous thing in my home ? My 12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw. You can take an arm off with that thing even if you know what you're doing.
I am never more nervous than when I'm using that.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 07:45 PM (CxvtJ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 07:41 PM
I thought about using that exact phrase, but thought that some of the under-19s who inhabit the GT might not get it.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at August 02, 2026 07:46 PM (0sNs1)
But I did get some good news re: the MoMe. Thanks to a change in my boss' plans, I can take off enough time to drive to TX instead of flying in.
Posted by: screaming in digital
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Old fashioned bi-focals, not progressives, can help with that issue as well.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:46 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:32 PM
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Since you have a big job ahead of you, and a relatively consistent bullet puller, there might be an opportunity for an experiment. Try pulling the bullets with the Pile Driver as is, and then pull a number of them after running the cartridges through a bullet seater that sets the bullets a bit deeper in the neck. (thereby breaking any "cold-weld" that might exist)
If the broken "cold-weld" requires fewer "pile-drives" than the non-broken, knowledge might be gained.
Posted by: irright at August 02, 2026 07:46 PM (28n8R)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 07:46 PM (kU0PQ)
https://tinyurl.com/3fb3mfpu
* (the one near me although I was not near it at the time)
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 07:38 PM (vTZFs)
A worthy Darwin Award Honorable Mention (i.e. he tried really hard, but failed in his attempt)?
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 07:41 PM (BCwQW)
Dagnabit, Nebraska people are supposed to be smarter 'n that! That state has really gone downhill since I left twenty-some years ago...
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at August 02, 2026 07:46 PM (xVpNO)
I've followed Mike's magazine articles and videos for years. His passing is a loss for the hobby, especially those who enjoy black powder shooting.
Damn!
Posted by: JTB at August 02, 2026 07:48 PM (yTvNw)
I am never more nervous than when I'm using that.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 07:45 PM (CxvtJ)
What am I? A potted plant? I'll get your fingers, my pretty!
Posted by: Table Saw at August 02, 2026 07:48 PM (xVpNO)
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 02, 2026 07:39 PM (PcoR0)
Wife and I would prefer that as well. We are not averse to long road trips. But, it will come down to PTO. Boise to Corsicana is a long haul, and must be multiplied by 2 for the round trip.
Long, long, road trip.
That said, still better than air travel.
Posted by: Coily the Spring Sprite at August 02, 2026 07:48 PM (0aYVJ)
I am never more nervous than when I'm using that.
Posted by: Howdy
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I do wood and light metal working off and on and yes, I have the even older Radial Saw which can actually switch axis, table saws, drill presses, etc.
A negative hook blade help prevent the blade crawling to you on radials or compound miters. Really should not use the blades for table saws on radial or compound miters because table saw blades have a positive hook to feed the material into the saw--don't want that with a radial or a compound miter.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:49 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 07:41 PM (BCwQW)
Along those lines, would this fella be a candidate for at least half a Darwin?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwF0gmLhHPg
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at August 02, 2026 07:50 PM (xVpNO)
I am never more nervous than when I'm using that.
Posted by: Howdy
Yeah, very tip of L middle finger is missing.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 07:50 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:43 PM (E4rtv)
The grease/oil in new firearms is designed as a preservative. It's not meant for lubrication. That's because the manufacturer has no idea how long that gun will sit on a distributor's or LGS's shelves before it goes home with someone. The last Colt Python (2020 edition) I bought was practically swimming in grease inside its plastic bag. I guess was worried that something would happen to that high end polish job on that revolver. Removing all that grease was a bit of a PITA. I had to throw that bag away because there was so much grease in it on the inside.
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 07:50 PM (BCwQW)
I am never more nervous than when I'm using that.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 07:45 PM (CxvtJ)
What am I? A potted plant? I'll get your fingers, my pretty!
Posted by: Table Saw at August 02, 2026 07:48 PM
Pffft.
Posted by: Lorena Bobbitt at August 02, 2026 07:50 PM (0sNs1)
Along with Fundamentals, there are Four Rules. They are there for a reason.
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 07:51 PM (30Gj0)
Mostly gardening and landscaping but a bit of plinking with the air rifle.
Have a great week everyone and a bigly thank you to Weasel
Posted by: Coelacanth at August 02, 2026 07:51 PM (zqeQL)
24 hours one-way. Boise to Corsicana. We are good with that. It really boils down to whether I have enough PTO.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 07:52 PM (0aYVJ)
Ummmm....
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 07:52 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 07:52 PM (NnhvP)
I am never more nervous than when I'm using that.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 07:45 PM (CxvtJ)
What am I? A potted plant? I'll get your fingers, my pretty!
Posted by: Table Saw at August 02, 2026 07:48 PM
Pffft.
Posted by: Lorena Bobbitt at August 02, 2026 07:50 PM
Double pfffft.
Posted by: Ben Had's Kitchen Table at August 02, 2026 07:53 PM (nt1Vu)
Wease what’s burning tonight?
For me just finishing a My Father La Duena lancero on a nice breezy hot (for here) summer day.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 02, 2026 07:54 PM (QPjUO)
If the broken "cold-weld" requires fewer "pile-drives" than the non-broken, knowledge might be gained.
Posted by: irright
Excellent idea. Some of these have been loaded over ten years ago. Mix of rifle, 44 Magnum, and other pistol bullets. Mainly 7.62x51, 30-06, and .223 in rifle, 44 Magnum, 38 Special, 9mm, and 45 ACP wadcutters.
The revolver rounds, I will probably have to pull with a collet on the press because of I dunno how much crimp he applied. Might have to do that on the 45 ACP, though I hope not (he used to shoot IDPA so he has several 50 caliber ammo cans filled with those).
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:54 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 02, 2026 07:56 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Ed L
Yep. Ironically you do NOT remove the bronze colored gunk inside a new glock slide. That is a compound that is designed to season the parts as it breaks down. From Glock, "The bronze-colored gunk found on a new Glock slide is a factory-applied copper-colored anti-seize lubricant. Glock explicitly states that this substance should not be removed, as it is designed to be burnished into the steel to provide long-term lubrication for the slide rails." aka Glock Fungus.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:56 PM (E4rtv)
Buth, the whole plane part. I love it. But I gotta have a window seat.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 07:56 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 02, 2026 07:56 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 02, 2026 07:57 PM (QPjUO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwF0gmLhHPg
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at August 02, 2026 07:50 PM (xVpNO)
He's worthy of an Honorable Mention too. But he's got the guts to make a video about it and tell folks what he did wrong so it doesn't happen to someone else. Most folks who survived what he did to himself wouldn't dare come forward to talk about what happened and to critique himself and what he did wrong. You have to give the man props for that.
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 07:58 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by boom bang pew at August 02, 2026 07:58 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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I bet that would be an awesome road trip. I did Laramie to Corsicana twice and loved it. It's not as cool from upstate SC, but a good drive except for ATL. Only one Buc-ees on my route, though. On two occasions from here I have carpooled with GT morons which was a blast. Would love to do that again.
Posted by: screaming in digital at August 02, 2026 08:00 PM (PcoR0)
Perhaps you could display a picture of your medals as a warning to bad guys.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at August 02, 2026 08:00 PM (lrMw0)
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by boom bang pew at August 02, 2026 08:00 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:56 PM (E4rtv)
Never knew that about Glocks. Haven't bought any, though. The only Glock I have (Glock 19) was heavily modified by B&T to produce their Hush Puppy platform. I didn't see that copper colored gunk on my Hush Puppy, though.
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 08:03 PM (BCwQW)
No, that's not a pimp gun. I mean it's a little flashy, but it's not really over that line.
Now, THIS is a pimp gun:
https://ln.run/psurm
Or THIS:
https://ln.run/F4dxk
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 07:24 PM
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I'm surprised that our former President knows so much about pimp guns.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at August 02, 2026 08:03 PM (tLVLK)
Posted by: rhomboid
Pile driver is easier on my hands with arthritis than the hammer type especially for repetitive removal. I've use the collet before primarily on some 9mm because I bought a pistol of Euro make that disliked truncated cone bullets intensely. Had to pull them as I only had one 9mm at the time.
I dislike doing disassembly of cartridges on the press because it is a messy process, powder invariably spills. The pile driver even has a spot where you can mount a hose to the bottom to dump the powder in a bucket if you do a lot.
The plants around the house I guess are going to appreciate the nitrogen boost when I water the powder in.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:04 PM (E4rtv)
But the cool part of that visit was encountering the young clerk in the gun department named Earp - and yes he is directly related. Have told that story before.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 02, 2026 08:05 PM (QPjUO)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 08:05 PM (abScH)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at August 02, 2026 08:00 PM (lrMw0)
And the targets.
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 08:05 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 08:06 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Ed L
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Lots of weird things that manufacturers do which is why it pays to RTFM.
I am guessing the guy in Oddbob's warning post somehow did not do that or his booger hook somehow got inside the trigger guard when racking it. And the racking pulled it right into the trigger firing it.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:06 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 07:52 PM (NnhvP)
Better than half of his chromosomes, I guess.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at August 02, 2026 08:07 PM (xVpNO)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at August 02, 2026 08:07 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: fd at August 02, 2026 08:07 PM (MWfyi)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwF0gmLhHPg
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at August 02, 2026 07:50 PM (xVpNO)
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I wonder how many of the other guys laughed when the title popped up on the screen. Maybe because I was expecting death.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at August 02, 2026 08:07 PM (enwbs)
Imagine you’re going to have a nice yield of primers from this operation. Always good to have lots of primers.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 02, 2026 08:09 PM (QPjUO)
And some GP-100's and SP-101's are 38 Special only. Fortunately, you cannot fit a 357 in them but I'd imagine that some people have tried.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:10 PM (E4rtv)
Fun time, and good to work on stance and grip...
Posted by: man at August 02, 2026 08:12 PM (cGjQu)
https://tinyurl.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Piledriver
Makes a pretty big racket but the nice thing is that the cartridge is aimed at the floor which adds a margin of safety in pulling the bullets that the hammer type inertial puller does not have.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:13 PM (E4rtv)
Imagine you’re going to have a nice yield of primers from this operation. Always good to have lots of primers.
Posted by: rhomboid
Nephew fires 44 Magnum so I will be giving him the primed brass when I teach him how to reload safely. The 30-06 will be used for Garand loads, and the others for various projects. But frankly, I am well overstocked on primers except magnums and black powder percussion caps.
Ditto on a lot of range lead and fmj pistol bullets and 223/308 rifle bullets. Due to my late FIL stash and mine, I won't probably have to buy primers for the rest of my life if I can get back to my normal 2000-3000 rounds per year pace before my back problems. I never was into mag dumping anyway even when ammo was cheap.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:17 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 08:19 PM (KC5Lt)
Fun time, and good to work on stance and grip...
Posted by: man
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I get just as much of a kick from firing 22 LRs as I do bigger bores. Obama and his scares in office still piss me off for driving 22 LR to unaffordable price levels for awhile.
I never saw a 22 LR shortage coming and ended up buying some 32 S&W Long revolvers so I could do some low recoil practice.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:20 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: polynikes
Apparently used a FiveseveN. Someone ( not me ) should start to a GiveSendGo to pay for the ammo. $5000 should do it.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 02, 2026 08:21 PM (diia5)
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 07:51 PM
*nods*
Rule #1 is particularly important.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 08:23 PM (Wnv9h)
Did they say it jammed , Cause it coulda jammed.
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 08:24 PM (KC5Lt)
After a fabulous post-DMV Moron Gun Club range trip repast, we came home and shortly thereafter the power went out so might as well let the food coma settle in. Woke from the nap to find we are still out of power.
So the generator is fired up and generating.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 08:25 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 08:26 PM (abScH)
Posted by: polynikes
I just watched the stuff on X, but it does look like he had a problem with something and tumbled down the embankment outside the In N Out.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 02, 2026 08:29 PM (diia5)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 08:31 PM (kU0PQ)
I feel very thankful during New England hurricane season. And Winter. And spring and fall.
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 08:31 PM (LMRVO)
Did some good shooting with both.
It annoys me sometimes when the cheap guns shoot as well as the more expensive ones.
sra blaster's vision is changing of late. She is not a fan of dots and has been happier with irons. But she shot the Dagger with the dot very well today, and she had a hard time picking up her sights on the Kimber.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 08:33 PM (NlEaG)
Wait. Maybe don't use this for a title this month.
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by boom bang pew at August 02, 2026 08:00 PM (sAmhv)
I have never read that book. But that is a powerful title for a book about the Great War. It really hits a nerve.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 08:34 PM (0aYVJ)
Surprisingly affordable. When Frankford Arsenal first came on the scene (or at least to my notice) I considered them a second tier "budget" brand. More recently, I have bought and used their powder trickler and their lemon-squeezer priming tool and found both very good. Not up in the Sinclair or K&M tier but more than serviceable at a good price point.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 08:34 PM (vTZFs)
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 07:54 PM
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If there are any significant results and you wrote it up in that week's AOSHQ gun thread, I bet I'm not the only one who would be interested.
Posted by: irright at August 02, 2026 08:36 PM (28n8R)
I feel very thankful during New England hurricane season. And Winter. And spring and fall.
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 08:31 PM (LMRVO)
Here in temperate Northern Virginia in the tony suburbs of Fairfax, we have at least one multi-hour outage a year. This is our second this year. I just have a portable genset and a manual transfer switch, but we upgraded that generator a couple of years ago to an 11k unit that runs multi-fuel. So I have to roll it out and hook up the propane tank and plug it in. But I am very glad to have it.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 08:37 PM (NlEaG)
For the first time I noticed really inaccurate range activity on a TV show: 2 shows actually. Two people shooting (wearing eyes and ears). Then they stop and they TAKE OFF their ear protection and talk (still right there at the lane) and then they shoot again without putting their ears back on!! Really obvious if you know anything about shooting.
Thanks Horde for teaching me how this works!
Posted by: Iris at August 02, 2026 08:38 PM (286+n)
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 07:51 PM (30Gj0)
Honestly, those Four Rules ARE the FIRST fundamental.
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 08:40 PM (kU0PQ)
The rest of the book is very good, too. But that first chapter rocks.
Posted by: Bulg at August 02, 2026 08:41 PM (77rzZ)
I will never understand why Glock would leave millions on the table and not make there own PCC but risk millions building an AR platform when there is so much competition with that platform.
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 08:41 PM (KC5Lt)
Or was that the gas fireplace that heats the whole house?
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 08:42 PM (LMRVO)
sra blaster says "Chris Pratt is a really good actor."
So, anyway, I expect that an SBL is our future.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 08:43 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Oddbob
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Their wet tumbler system is the first that I used along with their packet detergent. I switched to that before I stopped shooting and did a bunch of once fired brass in covid era before that. Puts a nice sheen on the brass and cleans the primer pockets thoroughly. Frankford's Pins are magnetic stainless and didn't rust after multiple uses.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:43 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 08:40 PM (kU0PQ)
Correctomundo!
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 08:44 PM (LMRVO)
Posted by: irright
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Yes. If you get one, be sure to read the reviews as like Lee products, there are always some useful tips and kludges to make them work better from prior users for products like these.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:45 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Iris at August 02, 2026 08:46 PM (286+n)
Posted by: Iris at August 02, 2026 08:46 PM (286+n)
I will never understand why Glock would leave millions on the table and not make there own PCC but risk millions building an AR platform when there is so much competition with that platform.
Posted by: polynikes
I think Glock's primary market is to law enforcement and security and neither has much interest in a PCC--they typically use either rifle cartridges, some shotguns, and pistolas nowadays.
Ironically, I think Smith and Wesson has went the opposite direction by aiming at the consumer market more than law enforcement nowadays.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:48 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 08:41 PM (KC5Lt)
Are you talking the Euro market or the US market? I think Glock's decision makes sense if viewed from the Euro market lens. A Glock PCC (i.e. SMG) would have to take on the H&K MP5 platform, a well proven, highly thought of product that's still, some 40+ years after the SAS assault on the Iranian Embassy, the most sought after SMG on the planet today. Everybody in Europe, from the London Met Police and the SAS, to the GIGN and GSG-9 counter-terror teams, Polish GROM commandos, and even President Zelensky's personal security detachment uses one variant or another of the MP5. On the other hand, the AR platform is a relative newcomer to the Euro market, with the most common version being the variants of the H&K 416 adopted by the French, Norwegian, and German militaries. Colt and FN have made little headway in selling the AR-15 platform in Europe so far, nor have they put in much effort.
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 08:54 PM (BCwQW)
train like your life depends on it because God forbid, one day it might
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 08:54 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: blaster
In my little part of Soviet Fairfax, power is on. Didn't go out at all. When it does, it's not out long. My proximity to WMATA station probably helps a bit.
Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by boom bang pew at August 02, 2026 08:55 PM (sAmhv)
Don't disagree but their US consumer market would make them millions with a PCC. I don't understand why they couldn't do both.
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 08:56 PM (KC5Lt)
I've fired an SBL in .44 mag. The rifle itself was beautifully done - a very well made rifle. Accurate, and handled the round well...
Posted by: man at August 02, 2026 08:57 PM (XuXeR)
Used to be unheard of there... sad, really.
Posted by: man at August 02, 2026 08:58 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 08:58 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: polynikes
Glock is kind of like Ruger was when Bill Ruger was alive. If Bill didn't want to sell some product, the company didn't. Same for Gaston from what I understand. But frankly, I don't think Glock has much interest now in the consumer market while ironically, S&W having lost its preeminence in the leo market is returning to the consumer market.
Companies go through cycles like Colt letting its fabled revolvers and most of its pistol lines go fallow in pursuit of defense contracts.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 08:59 PM (E4rtv)
Maybe I'll try that. I use Dawn dish soap. It cleans fine and the brass comes out looking like new but tarnishes before it's finished drying.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 09:00 PM (vTZFs)
Posted by: man at August 02, 2026 08:58 PM (XuXeR)
To be fair - we live in the woods. Our property backs up to a state park.
Our neighborhood has utilities underground. But the lines that lead to our neighborhood....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 09:00 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 08:26 PM
Decided to pass. The property comes with a 25 year solar panel lease that would have had me buying 5-8 times more power than I would need, with the ability to sell back a tiny fraction to the grid. Economically not worth it. That's probably why the property has been on the market for 2 months.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 09:02 PM (Wnv9h)
Source? The report I saw from the Twin Falls chief of police (or sheriff?) was that the guy's name was Chad Williams. Which I guess doesn't necessarily rule out Bosnian Muslim but sure doesn't sound like it.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 09:03 PM (vTZFs)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at August 02, 2026 09:04 PM (SiYsC)
What in the Wide wide world of sports is going on here?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 08:58 PM (NlEaG)
Oh. Fake news. Never mind /Littella
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 09:04 PM (NlEaG)
The rest of the book is very good, too. But that first chapter rocks.
Posted by: Bulg
_______
And it truly was the Guns of August. The French had 27,000 dead on a single day in August 1914. More than the Brits on the first day of the Somme.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 02, 2026 09:04 PM (XvL8K)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 08:56 PM (KC5Lt)
Don't forget that there's a little fracas going on in Eastern Europe that's got everyone jacking up their defense budgets in addition to supplying the Ukrainians that's good for billions every year. Maybe Glock thinks it's easier chasing those some of those billions rather than competing in the tough (by comparison) US commercial market.
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 09:05 PM (BCwQW)
What in the Wide wide world of sports is going on here?
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 08:58 PM (NlEaG)
We moved to Idaho to get away from this. And yet. Here we are. Again.
We saw some kind of fucking mooslim protest on the green belt. So we had to go somewhere else to take our walk.
Also, most of the black people I see in my AO are not regular American black folks. They are African or Caribbean.
The invasion is nefarious.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 09:06 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: polynikes at August 02, 2026 09:12 PM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 02, 2026 09:04 PM (XvL8K)
It just wasn't one bad day. It was two whole months of a continuous bloodbath for the French. French records state that in August and September (the archives were in horrible shape for August due to the confusion of mobilization) France suffered some 300,000 KIA or MIA. That implies that some 100,000 were lost just in August alone, with even more in September as the fighting intensified at the Battle of the Marne and afterward.
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 09:14 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: Oddbob
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If you go commercial for the brass detergent, go with Lemmishine which has citric acid in it. That is what brightens up the brass. I had packets that came with the wet tumbler and they did fine so I just kept using that. Lemmishine is kind of like finding actual all copper Choreboy pot scrubbers nowadays or janitorial grade ammonium cleaner.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 09:17 PM (E4rtv)
We are waiting on college acceptance/rejection letters. We should have answers for all 5 schools she applied to around Thanksgiving at the latest. If she gets into her number one choice then she'll try out for their marksmanship team. None of the others have shooting teams.
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:20 PM (VCgbV)
Some folks use food dehydrators for the same task which can be a bit cheaper and to be honest were probably off the same assembly lines as the brass dryers except at a lower price.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 09:21 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 09:23 PM (E4rtv)
Thank you!
Appreciate your being here and hope to see you next week!
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 09:25 PM (OenlC)
Lin-Duh, has spawn looked at ROTC scholarships? I think all of the services (and the USCG) have their own marksmanship teams. They're always looking for fresh talent.
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 09:25 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: Ed L at August 02, 2026 09:26 PM (BCwQW)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:20 PM (VCgbV)
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Even if they don't have an official marksmanship team, they may have a recognized student organization that serves a similar function.
And if they don't, maybe she can start one!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 02, 2026 09:29 PM (FZ29D)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:20 PM (VCgbV)
Wow college that's crazy.
Any interest in the service academies? Several people here who can fill you in on the process....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 09:30 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Oddbob
I guessed worse. I figured he put an extra hole in his girlfriend. He just put an extra hole in himself. That's a better outcome.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 09:32 PM (VHUov)
Some folks use food dehydrators for the same task
Ah, maybe that's the secret sauce I'm missing. A food dehydrator sound like the kind of thing that might show up at a thrift store or craigslist. I'll keep an eye out. Thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 09:34 PM (vTZFs)
Last night was beautiful here so I sat on the back porch listening to Country Gold and smoking a CAO Pilón Añejo. Pretty nice cigar, easy draw, very even burn. Will have to get some more of those.
Posted by: Arch Stanton at August 02, 2026 09:35 PM (myHFR)
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 09:40 PM (OenlC)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 09:42 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:42 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:42 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Oddbob
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Frankford Arsenal's is an exact shape of the most common food dehydrators. I prefer the rectangular Lyman which is present in fewer food dehydrators. But all of them work to get rid of the moisture present. So does bright hot sunlight but then you have to turn the brass and winters in some locations forestall that particular kludge.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 09:43 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 02, 2026 07:54
Hmmmm
Gonna add it to my list.
No cigar today. But several Moscow mules. (Use keylime limes)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 09:43 PM (2WIwB)
And if they don't, maybe she can start one!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 02, 2026 09:29 PM (FZ29D)
Or check with the ROTC department. They may have a shooting team.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 09:45 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:42 PM (VCgbV)
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Thank YOU!
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 09:45 PM (OenlC)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:42 PM (VCgbV)
I would suggest it is not...recruiter came to my high school October of my senior year. But A&M is a good option!
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 09:45 PM (NlEaG)
What are the typical times for ATF approval on Form 1 now? I understand for suppressors, it is down to a couple of weeks.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 09:46 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:46 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 09:47 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 09:49 PM (OenlC)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:49 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: MD_Mike at August 02, 2026 09:49 PM (oBxub)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:50 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 09:51 PM (NnhvP)
This one was a little over a month and a half for approval, whig. Submitted 5/12, approved 8/1 (on a Saturday, is the ATF feeling ok?), eforms with a trust.
Posted by: Arch Stanton at August 02, 2026 09:51 PM (myHFR)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:52 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Arch Stanton at August 02, 2026 09:52 PM (myHFR)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:49 PM
Werewolf?!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 09:54 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: lin-duh in Texas at August 02, 2026 09:50 PM (VCgbV)
Honestly if you told me that USAFA was a bunch of werewolves I could not argue that they aren't.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at August 02, 2026 09:55 PM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 09:56 PM (OenlC)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 09:57 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 09:59 PM (OenlC)
Any chance of getting a recommendation from your congressman? I mean, I'd bet Brandon Herrera would do it but he won't be a congressman until January.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 10:00 PM (vTZFs)
This one was a little over a month and a half for approval, whig. Submitted 5/12, approved 8/1 (on a Saturday, is the ATF feeling ok?), eforms with a trust.
Posted by: Arch Stanton
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Not bad on return time compared with prior administrations.
Posted by: whig at August 02, 2026 10:03 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Eromero at August 02, 2026 10:04 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 02, 2026 10:04 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 10:07 PM (tez/p)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 02, 2026 10:08 PM (hzuYO)
I watched the micro red dot on pistols thing from the sidelines for a few years due to having different financial priorities. I carried iron sighted service pistols for a paycheck for years and am more proficient than most, so I felt it was a "some day" thing.
Some day came. And, holy shit. Most benefits I saw talked about were shooting on the move and odd positions, but what was undersold was effective range. 100 yards was fairly easy for a torso sized target, and farther was doable. After the Dicken shooting where the dude nailed a rifle armed shooter, I decided it was time to update my carry pieces.
Was wanting to snag at least one more and was actually out looking right before this In-n-out burger shooting. That incident really reinforces that you may need to take on a rifle armed dirtbag with just a pistol. You need a very good consistent presentation to do well with a dot, but if you have that down it is a massive leap in capabilities for a pistol. So much so that I'd consider having half as many pistols just to have dots on them.
Posted by: heya at August 03, 2026 12:09 AM (ctAuL)
any pocketable .38 special is ok, no ejected brass.
cheapest la palina by me is $8, going up to $22 a stick.
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 09:32 AM (Bep7s)
Food Thread – 8/02/2026
I’m thinking it might be fun when we next play host to do one of those taste-test games, where the player is blindfolded and then takes a bite of food and must guess what it is.
Or perhaps we could simply narrow it down to common types of cheeses and fruits, and see if people can guess which cheese or fruit they’re tasting. Have any of y’all ever done this? What foods did you use?In my house, canned peaches with cottage cheese said “Mom’s on a diet again.” pic.twitter.com/oIomoFV6Nu
— Buck Throckmorton (@BuckThrockmort) July 30, 2026
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 02, 2026 04:04 PM (nESHF)
I can honestly say I've never done this! You gotta enjoy what you're eating.
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:05 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: wcgreen at August 02, 2026 04:06 PM (u5BVN)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 04:07 PM (kAYNz)
As always, the chili has chips and sour cream and cheese for the kids while I go plain (or maybe a little mashed avocado)...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:08 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 02, 2026 04:08 PM (nESHF)
Posted by: Inquiring Minds at August 02, 2026 04:08 PM (PiwSw)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 02, 2026 04:09 PM (nESHF)
Say what you will. The True Bachelor Diet is breakfast, a fair amount of physical activity, and then an empty stomach with at least six beers.
Its like a Cocaine Habit, but less.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 04:09 PM (Hsef8)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 04:07 PM (kAYNz)
Nah - they each have their own uses...I actually do like all 4, but kohlrabi is probably my bottom preference of the 4...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:09 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton
Only one dish for all of them?
Make sure you tell CBD about it!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 04:09 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:09 PM (JvZF+)
Say what you will. The True Bachelor Diet is breakfast, a fair amount of physical activity, and then an empty stomach with at least six beers.
Its like a Cocaine Habit, but less.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 04:09 PM (Hsef
Don't you have to include a full bag of chips with the beer?
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:10 PM (tOcjL)
Coincidence ?
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:10 PM (abScH)
Anything I'm eating quickly that has leakage or crumbling problems.
Think; a few buffalo wings, a piece of pizza that seems to be losing toppings faster than you can get it to your mouth, or a brownie that's held together by love and prayers.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 04:10 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 04:11 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:11 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Peaches at August 02, 2026 04:11 PM (eh7Rr)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:11 PM (abScH)
I use different peppers mostly, black, white, cayenne, ginger, garlic.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 04:11 PM (kAYNz)
And chugging from the orange juice jug.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:11 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 04:07 PM (kAYNz)
Those are all good.
Thankfully no one mentioned...spits...okra.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 04:12 PM (2WIwB)
Coincidence ?
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:10 PM (abScH)
Even when I could eat cottage cheese, I never did the 1970s canned peach thing with it b/c of the magazine photos. It's like the 1950s jello salad molds. They were so off-putting, they just became gross without trying...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:12 PM (tOcjL)
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Maybe, it you say so, but genetically they are the same thing, is what I’m getting at.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (kAYNz)
1 canned pineapple ring
1 half maraschino cherry
1 inch cube lime jello
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (JvZF+)
Just, no. NO!
I don't mind cauliflower too much, but I can't stand it or broccoli anymore because it is EVERYWHERE! I will shun it just to spite the people who serve it. Ugh.
I'm honestly surprised they haven't managed a cauliflower liquor of some kind among the trendy set. /shudder/
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: lin-duh at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (9U6Wl)
1 canned pineapple ring
1 half maraschino cherry
1 inch cube lime jello
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (JvZF+)
This is making the whole idea worse...now it's multicolored vomit...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (tOcjL)
Made a big pot of ham, sausage, bean and veggie soup. This stuff is going to set up like concrete in the fridge. And will taste better with every passing day.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 02, 2026 04:14 PM (kf4DF)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 04:15 PM (kAYNz)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:15 PM (abScH)
she laughed maniacally...it took years for me to trust her again
Posted by: DanMan at August 02, 2026 04:16 PM (8uzBS)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:17 PM (0aYVJ)
Church was great.
Weather is fine.
Beer is cold.
Family is near.
God loves us.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 04:17 PM (2WIwB)
Pretty much anything except for soups and spaghetti, unless the spaghetti is eaten next day, cold.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 02, 2026 04:17 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:10 PM (tOcjL)
Sure. If your hands are shaking and you need a quick calorie hit. Then a bag of Lays Baked and, say, a Miller High Life Lite will do the trick. After, say, 10 AM.
Sensible. You have to be sensible about this crap.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 04:17 PM (Hsef8)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:18 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:15 PM (abScH)
My favorite cauliflower dish, and one that got me to love the veg after a youth of disastrous inedible cauliflower of my mom's cooking was gobi manchurian. The best cauliflower dish ever. Indo-Chinese, normally only found in Indian restaurants...
If you all try that, you'll put cauliflower in your top 5 veg...I could eat that dish as a main meal and be satisfied (and have in previous Lents)...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:18 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:19 PM (JvZF+)
All is proceeding as I have foreseen.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 04:19 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:19 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:21 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Ithought you were going out to eat food?!?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 04:22 PM (NnhvP)
Personally, I enjoy a Broccolli/Cauliflower mix, steamed, with enough melted cheese to put me at the edge of a heart attack.
I do enjoy raw Cauliflower. Just a little salt. Nobody else in the house enjoys me after.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 04:22 PM (Hsef8)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:21 PM (JvZF+)
True. There are myriad ways you can prepare it and throw it in the garbage.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 02, 2026 04:22 PM (dK+Kv)
I mean, at baby showers, everyone has done to guess the baby food game, and that doesn't need blindfolding.
Funny enough, since you have all those spices, food network did a guess the spice comp for their actual chefs with no blindfolds, and they did not go perfect, so that could be fun...and could use up your cabinet.
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:23 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 04:23 PM (Ia/+0)
All is proceeding as I have foreseen.
Posted by: JackStraw
Pasta can turn mushy if you smoke it to long. DAMHIK
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 04:23 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:15 PM (abScH)
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TBF you could say this about almost everything!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:24 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 04:23 PM (Ia/+0)
They are good, you would be surprised!
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:24 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:21 PM (JvZF+)
Yeah, that's a bad idea. I had a friend who also did that...once. Told me their stomach was ripped to shreds from it b/c he couldn't eat that much cauliflower and cheese at once without ummm...issues...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:24 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 04:23 PM (Ia/+0)
That's a legal defense to homicide in 13 states.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 02, 2026 04:24 PM (dK+Kv)
Seldom, actually. I try to never use things like "Italian seasoning." I mostly only use the basic items. That means I do have a LOT of spices in my cupboard, but I mostly don't get new ones.
Last oddball ones I got were fenugreek and annatto. I don't even remember what I got the fenugreek for. The mostly full bottle has been sitting around for quite a while now. I need to find a recipe or two, since it's supposed to be good for you.
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 04:24 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 04:24 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:25 PM (abScH)
No, not really. Been doing that since late highschool and thru Army time. Warm or can-cold - they taste the same. And, I love the crap outta them...
Even had my mom send me a case of them during the first Gulf War, since I despised MREs and T-rats with a livid passion...
And, the ones with the small meatballs - not the franks. They're gross....
Posted by: Pinochet Airline Attendant at August 02, 2026 04:25 PM (+e/dY)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 04:22 PM (NnhvP)
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Was wondering why she left in such a huff.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:26 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: DanMa'am at August 02, 2026 04:26 PM (8uzBS)
Actually, Gochujang is Korean.
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at August 02, 2026 04:26 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 04:26 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 04:27 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: mc at August 02, 2026 04:27 PM (C3K2d)
Posted by: nckate at August 02, 2026 04:27 PM (enNUy)
Posted by: Ben Had
I have always wondered if the 1lb steamer bags are one serving as that's how i interpret them.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 04:28 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 04:26 PM (Wnv9h)
My chili recipe is always very ad hoc, but I make sure I add less cumin than I originally think I should.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:29 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:29 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:25 PM (abScH
I will slice it thick, brush with olive oil, salt pepper, garlic, paprika, a few red pepper flakes, and grill, brushing with butter. Or you can sear it in a cast iron dish and finish it in the oven, but still basting with a little butter. Squeeze a lemon on it right before eating. Delicious.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:30 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 04:30 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:30 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: GWB
Cynar is artichoke liquor, so that idea may be closer than you think.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 04:31 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: cherries in season at August 02, 2026 04:32 PM (2q+Wd)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:30 PM (JvZF+)
Your friend is Sheldon Cooper?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:32 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 04:26 PM (Wnv9h)
My chili recipe is always very ad hoc, but I make sure I add less cumin than I originally think I should.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:29 PM (0aYVJ)
See, I love cumin. While I add an acre of chili powder (tonight both ancho and dark red), I also add a lot of cumin. I tend to go easy on coriander and cayenne in my chilis...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:33 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:33 PM (abScH)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 02, 2026 04:33 PM (2+NBt)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:30 PM (JvZF+)
Your friend is Sheldon Cooper?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:32 PM (0aYVJ)
Actually, I do want to do this. But, small apartment, limited space. Still. It's how I find the spice I am looking for at the store.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:33 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Ben Had
We node 20 lbs. when it was cooling off at night. If the temp goes over 68F the fat puddles out of the cheese, that makes the cheese very dry.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 04:34 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:30 PM (JvZF+)
Your friend is Sheldon Cooper?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August
I do this once a month, but no one puts them back right. It’s a frustrating experience. We have an entire cabinet for spices, too. We have spices for just about anything.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:34 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:32 PM (0aYVJ)
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He did have an amazing train set, built lots of models, and became a hugely successful architect...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:34 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 04:34 PM (OenlC)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:35 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 04:36 PM (2Cry5)
Cumins, mustards, seeds
Herbs, savories, leaves
Peppers, chilies, other spices
Spice Mixes
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:37 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:38 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 04:40 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026
And Saffron’s mad about me!
My mom wanted to name me Saffron. My Army officer father vetoed it.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:40 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:38 PM (abScH)
I love saffron, but have never used it in a recipe. Boise has a rich Basque community. I want to get a good recipe for Paella and then shop in their block for the right ingredients.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:41 PM (0aYVJ)
Got the kids who hate lemon cake to eat it b/c it became blueberry cake with a background of lemon. And it was cake, not muffin.
It was a nice July summer dessert. One kid wanted cake with no frosting, and this hit the spot (I'd have done coffee cake, but she doesn't like sugar crumb, either)...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:41 PM (tOcjL)
Cumins, mustards, seeds
Herbs, savories, leaves
Peppers, chilies, other spices
Spice Mixes
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:37 PM (JvZF+
Ha! There are many different ways to solve problems.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:41 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:42 PM (abScH)
Posted by: From about That Time at August 02, 2026 04:43 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 02, 2026 04:45 PM (OlzlW)
Buck,
At Maison JTB over the years we have assembled most of the spices and dried herbs we are likely to use. Our problem is the recipe always calls for the jar stored in the most inconvenient to reach spot.
Posted by: JTB at August 02, 2026 04:45 PM (yTvNw)
First episode (Crispy Salmon Cakes with Apple, White Bean & Greens Salad)
https://youtu.be/r5vKilWJNKo
Here's the Playlist of the shows (Still only the series introduction, and the first show).
https://tinyurl.com/Real-Food-Show
-- Yes, I posted this on the Friday ONT. The Food Thread also seems appropriate.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 04:46 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 04:40 PM (nbLIj)
Reminds me of a classic Far Side: the cavemen holding hunks of meat over the fire, grimacing and sweating as their hands heat up. One of them looks over at a guy with glasses holding meat with a stick over the fire.
"Hey, look what Thag do!"
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:46 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:40 PM (Wmg4n)
I shall now refer to you as Mellow Yellow
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 04:48 PM (QMAsf)
Glen Morangie 12
State monopoly on hard liquor had none of a list I wanted. So got something I never had before.
I have always gone for alcohol, especially red wine and Scotch I never tried.
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 04:48 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 04:48 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 04:49 PM (hyS0X)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 04:50 PM (aOqrc)
First episode (Crispy Salmon Cakes with Apple, White Bean & Greens Salad)
https://youtu.be/r5vKilWJNKo
Here's the Playlist of the shows (Still only the series introduction, and the first show).
https://tinyurl.com/Real-Food-Show
-- Yes, I posted this on the Friday ONT. The Food Thread also seems appropriate.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 04:46 PM (qx7Zg)
RFK Jr has become as big a fan of nutritional yeast as I am...1st episode with fish (and I don't usually use it in fish
...Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 04:51 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:51 PM (abScH)
It might not be bad that way.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 04:51 PM (6ydKt)
Our cabinet with spices almost always smells of curry. It's not that we use it a lot, it's that it's so pungent.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 04:52 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Piper
Note it is probable that Piper is the only cook!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 04:53 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:30 PM (JvZF+)
Gay or he went to Cal? Where he came out?
Posted by: Pete Bog at August 02, 2026 04:53 PM (i57Jt)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:40 PM (Wmg4n)
I shall now refer to you as Mellow Yellow
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 04:48 PM (QMAsf)
They call me mellow yellow…quite rightly.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 04:53 PM (aOqrc)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 04:53 PM (hyS0X)
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 04:54 PM (iW5Nq)
He and Chef Andrew Gruel are apparently friends. Chef Gruel puts out a lot of content including recipes and cooking tips and he's always preaching about real food and avoiding junk.
Seems like a nice guy.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 04:55 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 04:55 PM (aOqrc)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 04:56 PM (hyS0X)
You collect a lot of spices over time.
Buy that one spice you need for a recipe, and then the bottle sits up there for a few decades.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 04:56 PM (6ydKt)
I’ll send CBD the recipe so he and Bluebell can try to make it. I think they both hate cauliflower IIRC.
Posted by: Pete Bog at August 02, 2026 04:56 PM (i57Jt)
Garlic, five-spice, hoisin sauce, white pepper, sesame seed oil, and honey I'm replacing regularly.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 02, 2026 04:56 PM (5ExGj)
Raw, but just chop the florets?
(I am subbing in cauliflower in a potato salad that has an oil and vinegar dressing, and also uses pickled beets. When made with potatoes, it is a great sweet/sour side dish, but blanching the cauliflower didn't seem to work as well as I hoped)
Posted by: barbarausa at August 02, 2026 04:57 PM (enw9G)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 04:57 PM (hyS0X)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:57 PM (abScH)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 04:57 PM (aOqrc)
Posted by: Pete Bog at August 02, 2026 04:58 PM (i57Jt)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 04:51 PM (abScH)
See, it works like antibiotics. Just because you feel better, you have to finish the bottle. Gotta prevent that reinfection, you know...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 04:58 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 04:55 PM (aOqrc)
Weird, because I like cauliflower way more than broccoli. It's kind of a texture thing, really. But I would be fine with never eating broccoli again.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 04:58 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 04:54 PM (iW5Nq)
Broccoli doesn't have enough flavor to be eaten near raw.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 04:59 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: anachronda at August 02, 2026 04:59 PM (qdr3M)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 04:59 PM (hyS0X)
Posted by: Pete Bog at August 02, 2026 04:53 PM (i57Jt)
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He went to Temple. North Phila was even scary back then and I didn't scare too easy.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:59 PM (JvZF+)
Yea, I get a kick out of that. He appears to have overcome it, has a couple restaurants in the SoCal area.
During the Palisades fire he and his wife delivered hundreds of free meals to residents, firefighters and others.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 04:59 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 04:34 PM (OenlC)
I know. Bet he’s at some fancy resort trying the porcini crusted chicken liver or something.
Posted by: Pete Bog at August 02, 2026 05:00 PM (i57Jt)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 02, 2026 05:01 PM (aJQbY)
Posted by: JTB at August 02, 2026 05:01 PM (yTvNw)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 05:01 PM (JvZF+)
Garlic, five-spice, hoisin sauce, white pepper, sesame seed oil, and honey I'm replacing regularly.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 02, 2026 04:56 PM (5ExGj
SMH, Chef Paul Prudhomme has a magic 6 spice you might like based on your spices of choice! It’s pretty great on green beans.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:02 PM (p4NUW)
I finally was able to see unedited or staged footage of one the NYC owned grocery stores. It's an absolute free for all. Picture Black Friday shopping brawls, but with little plastic bags and people piling on others trying to grab entire produce section displays. That's what the non-staged store looks like. And, why you ask?
It's because the produce is selling 30% (or more) under the average cost of a private store. And, Bodega owners are clearing shelves, taking it back to their store and marking it up to their regular prices to sell as normal. The are getting a better profit margin from clearing the NYC owned store than they would get from purchasing from a supplier. It's both infuriating and hilarious.
Posted by: Orson at August 02, 2026 05:02 PM (dIske)
I've always heard great things about In-n-Out's burgers.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:02 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:03 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 04:40 PM (Wmg4n)
I shall now refer to you as Mellow Yellow
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 04:48 PM (QMAsf
So instead of a cool name like Saffron, I was instead named after a beer.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (Dd38x)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 04:57 PM (hyS0X)
She was also the youngest sister, Lydia, in the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice.
I am married to a Jane Austen fan. And I am currently reading the book.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (hyS0X)
——
Because …. you haven’t already suffered enough?
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 05:05 PM (kAYNz)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (Dd38x)
Well, how-dee-do, Ms. Rainier!
Posted by: LASue at August 02, 2026 05:06 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 04:30 PM (JvZF+)
What's wrong with that?
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:06 PM (iW5Nq)
Are they selling fresh meat at 30% below cost, too?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:06 PM (6ydKt)
——
Because …. you haven’t already suffered enough?
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 05:05 PM (kAYNz)
Try gobi manchurian - you won't feel like you're going without...the spouse even craves it with his chana masala...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 05:07 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:03 PM (abScH)
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I love those so bad I had to impose the Two Lumpia rule.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 05:07 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Orson at August 02, 2026 05:02 PM (dIske)
That is funny. Capitalism punks socialism.
Posted by: LASue at August 02, 2026 05:08 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 05:09 PM (hyS0X)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (Dd38x)
Pabst?
La Batts?
Pearl?
Heylands?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 05:09 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:03 PM (abScH)
___
*blushes*
Thanks, Ben Had.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 02, 2026 05:10 PM (5ExGj)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 04:40 PM (nbLIj)
I just ate leftover smoked sausage straight from the fridge. Because I'm fancy, I held it with a paper towel.
Posted by: LASue at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:06 PM (iW5Nq)
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Sorry it's Bro Code. Alphabetizing your spices is teh ghey. This is known. Just not by girls.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: SpeakingOf
And by the time you need it again, the contents are as fragrant and flavorful as the plastic cap on the jar.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM (VHUov)
I would forgo the lettuce thing for the time being. I heard they are still dumping the tainted crap on the market.
Posted by: Case at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM (bqIVz)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 05:12 PM (viF8m)
Are they selling fresh meat at 30% below cost, too?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:06 PM (6ydKt)
____________________________
I assume so, but the video I viewed only showed the produce portion of the store. It was insane. Pushing, shoving, a couple errant punches. Although, knowing Mamdani, he probably thinks the unwashed should only eat Vegan. So, I can't confirm.
Posted by: Orson at August 02, 2026 05:12 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 05:12 PM (kAYNz)
Posted by: Piper
Pabst?
La Batts?
Pearl?
Heylands?
Posted by: Pug Mahon
Careful; you're gonna make her Surly.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 05:12 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (Dd38x)
Pabst?
La Batts?
Pearl?
Heylands?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August
Lone Star.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:12 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM (VHUov)
I get the ones that turn into a brick.
You have to slam it on the counter a few times to break it up like Parmesan in the can.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:13 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Orson at August 02, 2026 05:12 PM (dIske)
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Try shopping in Chinatown. 80 year old auntie will take you down!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 05:13 PM (JvZF+)
I would forgo the lettuce thing for the time being. I heard they are still dumping the tainted crap on the market.
Posted by: Case at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM
Hydroponic and you are fine.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:13 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: JTB at August 02, 2026 05:14 PM (yTvNw)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:16 PM (abScH)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:16 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (hyS0X)
Speaking of cocktails, I think Casa Sin Problemas has an official house libation. I call it, the Casa Colada. Two fingers of Flor De Cana rum over ice. Add about 2 tablespoons of Coco Lopez. (It's really just coconut milk and sugar, as I've mentioned previously). Fill glass with mango nectar. Stir. If you have a blender, the frozen variation is quite tasty and perhaps, more appropriate. Casa Sin Problemas honors adaptabilty...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 05:17 PM (nbLIj)
A small shopping cart. The tiny little ones. Filled with “healthy” choices like Broccoli Florets and Brussels sprout Smoothie Mix.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 05:17 PM (kAYNz)
Posted by: Trimegistus at August 02, 2026 05:17 PM (78a2H)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:17 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 05:11 PM (JvZF+)
No wonder my sons and husband have a hard time putting the herbs and spices back where they go. Could be Piper's problem, too. Too much testosterone :>)
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:18 PM (iW5Nq)
Posted by: Trimegistus at August 02, 2026 05:19 PM (78a2H)
I get the ones that turn into a brick.
You have to slam it on the counter a few times to break it up like Parmesan in the can.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:13 PM (6ydKt)
My onion power. Every time!
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:20 PM (iW5Nq)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 05:21 PM (2Cry5)
No wonder my sons and husband have a hard time putting the herbs and spices back where they go. Could be Piper's problem, too. Too much testosterone :>)
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:18 PM
It’s why we come here! The knowledge available to us is astounding.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:21 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Trimegistus at August 02, 2026 05:21 PM (78a2H)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:22 PM (abScH)
In three weeks my 3 siblings and I are descending on Kansas City, from 3 directions, to conduct a massive donation to the National WWI Museum. I am serving morning cocktails, to commemorate the event:
Top O' The Morning: Bourbon, coffee, Sweet Vermouth, Dom Benedictine, Cinnamon, finished with whipped cream. I hope the Museum is ready for 4 giggling drunk 70 year olds waving our grandfathers side-arms, swords, spurs, saddlebags, etc.
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 05:23 PM (hyS0X)
Posted by: Case at August 02, 2026 05:24 PM (bqIVz)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 04:36 PM (2Cry5)
Hint: substitute steak for the cauliflower, and it'll be even better!
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 05:24 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026
No, I live with an Italian. He does his share of cooking, and if it’s being grilled, that is 100% his territory. BUT he and my daughter get excited when I am not home because they get to eat what they want and “mama can’t do anything about it!”
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:24 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Trimegistus
Coca leaves got removed from the Coca-Cola recipe in 1903. WWI is only a decade later. Definitely the right timeframe for urban legends about how to "fix" the new Coke.
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 05:25 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: From about That Time at August 02, 2026 05:25 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (Dd38x)
Pabst?
La Batts?
Pearl?
Heylands?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 05:09 PM (0aYVJ)
Oh no. I am not going to play this game, no way, and you can't make me...
Posted by: Definitly not Moosehead at August 02, 2026 05:26 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:26 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: GWB at August 02, 2026 05:27 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:27 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 05:27 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 05:28 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:04 PM (Dd38x)
Pabst?
La Batts?
Pearl?
Heylands?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 05:09 PM (0aYVJ)
Hamms?
Olde Frothigsloshe?
Elsinore?
Posted by: So many possibilities at August 02, 2026 05:29 PM (ZVkju)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 05:29 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: From about That Time at August 02, 2026 05:30 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 02, 2026 05:30 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:27 PM (abScH)
My meatloaf. It's so good every time. I usually make it as meatloaf muffins because baking a loaf just takes too long, lol
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:30 PM (iW5Nq)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:31 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 02, 2026 05:31 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: runner at August 02, 2026 05:32 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:27 PM (abScH
You know, I never thought about this! Is going to ask in the group text thread made up of my children and see what their answer is.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:33 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Trimegistus at August 02, 2026 05:33 PM (78a2H)
Posted by: runner at August 02, 2026 05:33 PM (g47mK)
Buried deep in leed.
Posted by: From about That Time at August 02, 2026 05:34 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 02, 2026 05:34 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:34 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: From about That Time at August 02, 2026 05:35 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: goatexchange at August 02, 2026 05:36 PM (hyS0X)
Posted by: Trimegistus at August 02, 2026 05:37 PM (78a2H)
Posted by: Wm Shakespeare at August 02, 2026 05:38 PM (ZnrCl)
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026
You can’t drop that without a recipe!
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:38 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:27 PM (abScH)
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Spaghettio's!
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 05:38 PM (OenlC)
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Lowland Gumbo. Chicken and Andouille sausage.
Every. Time.
100 year old family recipe.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 05:39 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:27 PM (abScH)
Baked Beans and sliced Bratwurst in a Crock Pot.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 05:39 PM (qx7Zg)
for Weaselbeenz
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:39 PM (abScH)
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026
You can’t drop that without a recipe!
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:38 PM (OoFl2)
Sure, give me a minute. Gotta find it.
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:40 PM (iW5Nq)
for Weaselbeenz
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:39 PM (abScH
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I've been profiled!
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 05:40 PM (OenlC)
Hi Ben Had (and thanks for the kind comment),
Sure thing recipes in our house: beef stroganoff (on rice, not noodles), Mrs. JTB's meatloaf, and my steel cut oatmeal. Also, I make the best pancakes on the planet. Only my modesty prevents that from being common knowledge. :-)
Posted by: JTB at August 02, 2026 05:41 PM (yTvNw)
Posted by: RS at August 02, 2026 05:41 PM (GYx3d)
I don't eat food over the sink. I do take my shirt off to eat sometimes.
Posted by: fd at August 02, 2026 05:41 PM (MWfyi)
Steam a whole cauliflower using the microwave. Takes about 5minutes.
Pop the lid off and smear Dijon mustard over the cauliflower and lay 2-3 slices of sharp cheddar cheese on the cauliflower.
Put the lid back on for a few minutes to let the cheese melt.
Then serve by cutting wedges from the whole cauliflower. Goes really well with any meat or fish.
The lovely and delightful Mrs naturalfake's sautéed curried cauliflower is excellent as well.
There is a disturbing new trend in restaurants now served thick slices of grilled cauliflower and calling that a "steak". I guess it's for vegans.
Honestly vegtards, don't go to a restaurant and spend $20 getting something you can make at home in five minutes that costs you buck fiddy.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 02, 2026 05:42 PM (iJfKG)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:34 PM (OoFl2)
You don't see the resemblance?
https://youtu.be/cV2d2CZ6EwQ
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 05:42 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 05:42 PM (kAYNz)
As for a signature dish, I don't have one b/c I make nothing exactly the same...but then the spouse would say my salmon and my chili...all of my different chilis. B/c you need a lot of chilis in your repetroire - although he'd probably pick tonight's version as his favorite b/c he loves beef, his homemade beer, and my cooking...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 05:42 PM (tOcjL)
As I was brewing the coffee I was wondering what my wife had cooked or brought home that had the "anise-y licorice smell, and then I tasted the brewed coffee and realized that I had grabbed the coffee grinder that I had used last week to grind up star anise, and I had never cleaned the burrs.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 05:43 PM (rbvCR)
Why am I getting tainted lettuce from another country that going to give me explosive diarrhea?
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 02, 2026 05:44 PM (8E0Ba)
Posted by: nurse ratched. at August 02, 2026 05:46 PM (OenlC)
You are reminding me of a grandfather who died long before I was born. He bred and raised bay horses, and named them after beers. Then he married a woman who was shocked at that, so she named them after tea.
So all the horses had two names. I used to know several of them, but the only one I remember now is Pilsner Oolong.
Posted by: Wenda at August 02, 2026 05:46 PM (7m/2p)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:46 PM (abScH)
Why am I getting tainted lettuce from another country that going to give me explosive diarrhea?
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 02, 2026 05:44 PM (8E0Ba)
The braceros are all working on pot farms, and California has lost all its water to data centers and the Delta Smelt, so we have to import.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 05:47 PM (rbvCR)
As I was brewing the coffee I was wondering what my wife had cooked or brought home that had the "anise-y licorice smell, and then I tasted the brewed coffee and realized that I had grabbed the coffee grinder that I had used last week to grind up star anise, and I had never cleaned the burrs.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 05:43 PM (rbvCR)
That's either a mistake you only make once...or an unitended inventive move akin to the ice cream cone's invention...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 05:47 PM (tOcjL)
1 lb ground beef (I use at least 85/15)
1 egg
2 T. chopped, fresh parsley (or 1 T. dried)
1 t. lemon juice (opt.)
1 t. salt
1/4 t. freshly ground pepper
a few shakes of dried onion
1/2 package of dried onion soup mix
2 T. horseradish
2 T. bbq sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray's)
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 c. rolled oats
1 grated carrot (about 1/2 c.)
1/4 t. dry mustard
1/4 t. dried thyme
1 garlic clove, pressed (or equivalent garlic powder)
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. sour cream
Sprinkling of favorite hot sauce like El Tapa Tio
Mix everything up and put into muffin tins. Top with a squirt of bbq sauce. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:48 PM (iW5Nq)
Then I made peach jam that never quite set.
It has been one of those weeks.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 05:50 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 05:50 PM (OenlC)
Milwaukee's Best?
Busch?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 02, 2026 05:16 PM (6ydKt)
Schlitz? Piels?
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at August 02, 2026 05:51 PM (hmYU4)
That's either a mistake you only make once...or an unitended inventive move akin to the ice cream cone's invention...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 02, 2026 05:47 PM (tOcjL)
I have done similar things, but usually it is forgetting to clean the burrs after grinding up amber malt that I use for baking.
I clean the burrs on the grinder by running a handful of rice through the grinder.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 05:52 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:27 PM (abScH)
Ina Garten's (so, not really mine) Roasted Salmon with Green Herbs.
An old reliable for parties, pot lucks, Tuesday night dinner, whatever. Its always perfectly delicious with lots of great leftovers.
Posted by: LASue at August 02, 2026 05:52 PM (lCppi)
https://tinyurl.com/3pnp35jd
The "Whackerspoon".
Posted by: Bert G at August 02, 2026 05:52 PM (VARTN)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 05:50 PM (rbvCR)
YOU hate it?!?
Posted by: Peaches at August 02, 2026 05:52 PM (hmYU4)
Posted by: runner at August 02, 2026 05:54 PM (g47mK)
Mix everything up and put into muffin tins. Top with a squirt of bbq sauce. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:48 PM (iW5Nq)
I forgot. I also add a couple of teaspoons of capers. It's not on my written version.
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:55 PM (iW5Nq)
I saw your question about the cat fountain on the other thread but as always, by the time I read every comment, everyone has left town. I have a Downy Paws stainless steel one. The charge lasts for about two weeks and while you can go a week without changing the water, I change it every few days. You change the filter every 2 weeks to a month. My neighbor recommended it and I have zero complaints.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 02, 2026 05:55 PM (SjAWL)
Posted by: The Ballots at August 02, 2026 05:55 PM (LOZbR)
Posted by: MacRadDoc at August 02, 2026 05:55 PM (Gl2C6)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 02, 2026 05:55 PM (5ExGj)
What to do, and will this dilemma be resolved before the gun thread?
https://youtu.be/cphNpqKpKc4
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 05:56 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Common Tater
That's a talent! To have exactly enough ice that, by the end, the water is still ice cold, but there isn't a chunk of ice to slide down the inside of the glass and bonk you in the nose, or just splash water down your chin.....
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 05:56 PM (VHUov)
I can’t handle oatmeal In meatloaf, it is not a flavor or texture that goes well with beef. Blech! Stale breadcrumbs or saltines are OK. Ritz crackers used to be pretty good too.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 05:56 PM (kAYNz)
Then I made peach jam that never quite set.
It has been one of those weeks.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 05:50 PM (rbvCR)
I'll happily take any rejects off your hands!
Posted by: LASue at August 02, 2026 05:57 PM (lCppi)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 05:57 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 05:56 PM (kAYNz)
I've used crushed saltines when I'm out of oats. They're good
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 05:58 PM (iW5Nq)
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 05:58 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 05:58 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 05:59 PM (rbvCR)
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Ha! I actually dislike the industry standard half-moon icemaker cubes. They tend to hug the side of the glass interfering with a smooth drink. Definitely a first-world problem, but they do kinda actually suck, as far as ice cubes go.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 05:59 PM (kAYNz)
238 Pilsner Oolong.
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HAHAHAH!!
Stout Earl Grey !
Posted by: runner at August 02, 2026 05:54 PM (g47m
Porter Rooibos!
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 05:59 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 02, 2026 06:00 PM (aJQbY)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:01 PM (abScH)
It has been one of those weeks.
Posted by: Kindltot
Better than maple syrup on waffles!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 06:01 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 02, 2026 06:02 PM (aJQbY)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Truth.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 02, 2026 06:02 PM (m7NHf)
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl
Read that twice first tine: sardines...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 06:03 PM (NnhvP)
I do like the old school rectangular or square cubes. They involved these aluminum trays with a levered lattice work device. I bet a lot of people wouldn’t even know what they are.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 06:04 PM (kAYNz)
Hamm's
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 02, 2026 06:05 PM (m7NHf)
It takes two days to dry apple slices, and three days for prunes. I hate losing a full batch to mold.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 06:06 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Eromero at August 02, 2026 06:06 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:06 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Wenda at August 02, 2026 06:06 PM (7m/2p)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 06:03 PM (NnhvP)
That's a level of umami I'm not sure I could handle!
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl (Not CaliGirl) at August 02, 2026 06:07 PM (iW5Nq)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
That's a level of umami I'm not sure I could handle!
Posted by: CaliforniaGirl
Upgrade your meatloaf to SurfAndTurfLoaf!
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 06:10 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:13 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:15 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:18 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:20 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:15 PM
We can haz recipe?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 06:20 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:20 PM
Mmmm.....
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 06:20 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 06:21 PM (kAYNz)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 06:22 PM (kAYNz)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 06:22 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:23 PM (abScH)
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You are correct! I experienced an unexpected surge of productivity!
Posted by: Weasel at August 02, 2026 06:24 PM (OenlC)
It’s OK (normal) to talk to yourself. Just not … when you start having a conversation
Posted by: Common Tater
A conversation is OK if you don't end up saying "what did you say?"
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 06:28 PM (Cqx++)
‘Fuck roo!’
— Koreans
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 02, 2026 06:28 PM (zzSdg)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 02, 2026 06:30 PM (zzSdg)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:23 PM
I'll have to look for that. Sounds tasty.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 02, 2026 06:30 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 02, 2026 06:32 PM (zzSdg)
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Thats the way they say it in northeast too. Thats how I say it.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 02, 2026 06:35 PM (zzSdg)
Don't look now!
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at August 02, 2026 06:36 PM (TEJE9)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:36 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 06:37 PM (Cqx++)
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Thats the way they say it in northeast too. Thats how I say it.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 02, 2026 06:35 PM (zzSdg)
I've always heard it as call-a-flower. I haven't worked up the nerve to call out "Flower? Flower?" in a grocery store if I cannot find it.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 02, 2026 06:37 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:43 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 02, 2026 06:46 PM (DpZaL)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 06:48 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 06:50 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:51 PM (abScH)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at August 02, 2026 06:54 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 06:55 PM (abScH)
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Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 06:57 PM (CxvtJ)
Taste them blindfolded and rank them not knowing the cost.
You might be very surprised how your rank doesn’t reflect cost or perceived quality (if you know the cost). For casual drinkers, their ranking is almost always in inverse order to cost.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at August 02, 2026 06:58 PM (qszYa)
Posted by: Wenda at August 02, 2026 07:02 PM (7m/2p)
I interned at ORNL back in the mid-90s. They had a ... well, very pretentious fuck that was into his wines. And also a few technicians - because the lab back in the day actually employed real guys that were good with their hands and could do some basic design to boot and I thought were all sharp as a tack.
So a couple techs brought Mr. Wine in some "wines" to test. In brown paper sacks.
One of 'em, apparently, was a real wine. Kinda' high dollar. And one of 'em was Thunderbird. And one was a basic $10 wine. In the mid 90s, probably a pretty good daily wine.
Our Wine Expert liked the middle of the road wine the best, until he saw the label. And didn't puke on Thunderbird.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 07:04 PM (CxvtJ)
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 06:21 PM (kAYNz)
Sorry, I wandered off. This is a 8 rack dryer that will give me about a gallon of dried apples in a load. I can upgrade the element in it and I probably will, but the extra heat can cause problems as well.
The heating element is a 200 watt ceramic "reptile heater" and the fan is a salvaged computer fan. The rest of it is made from repurposed materials and has the benefit of not costing $600
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 07:07 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 07:09 PM (rbvCR)
Wife calls it collie-flower.
She also says often with a hard t.
I've spent 38 years trying to fix her.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide Gen X at August 02, 2026 07:10 PM (0aYVJ)
Cawl-Uh-Flower. I reckon' like Cawl-Uh-Whore. But for a vegetable.
OK ... not all that different at all. But I also call it LOO-uh-vul.
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Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 08:50 PM (NcvvS)
Two words, young man: Risotto Milanese.
Mmmmm!
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Posted by: Danny at August 04, 2026 07:25 AM (kUpT5)
First World Problems [Doof]
What's so difficult about it? I'm glad you asked!
The actual drain part below that 24" x 3" slab is only 1.5 or 2 inches in diameter. That little basket sits in the drain. If anyone with even a moderate amount of hair on their head (obviously not referring to myself here) uses the shower regularly, the basket fills up with hair seemingly every other day. Water doesn't drain well through hair, so the shower floor becomes a lake of soapy water. The slab is heavy. I think it's concrete with stones grouted (or whatever the term is) over it. That little tool next to the basket is what you use to lift it up. It also can be used to grab the wad of hair in the basket. The slab itself is clunky and slippery! Careful where your fingers are if it slips out of your other hand or tips over when titled up on the shower floor (ask me how I know). There are 4 little plastic clips underneath of the slab that hold it in place and keep it flush with the shower floor. Guess what? Those clips like to collect hair, too! I've tried just letting the hair go down the drain without the basket. It makes a little bit of difference as far as the intervals between clearing the drain. But the clips still collect hair, and then what appears to be a small hairy rodent is trapped in the drain. Since this isn't my house, I can't tear up the shower floor and redo it. But I am certain that I will NEVER have a set up like this in any house I own. Give me the ugly 4 inch drain plate in the middle of the shower floor any day!Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:00 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 02:01 PM (mmrXZ)
Skip, Skip, Skip. What are we going to do with you?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 02:02 PM (mmrXZ)
Wrong, its not your house but if say in 1 hour you decide to tear it up who is going to stop you?
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:03 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:03 PM (Ia/+0)
Give me clunky classic easily-maintained fixtures over sleek modern pain in the ass ones any day. I have no aesthetic sense anyway.
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Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 02:01 PM (mmrXZ)
__________
*grabs rifle*
*heads out*
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 02, 2026 02:05 PM (O0L8i)
So its just a one course higher toe stubber, but if done with good materials it looks really good. How they make that final connection under the masonry or tile I do not know. But it looks classy as Hell. And if you're so drunk you stub your toe ? Oh well.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 02:05 PM (CxvtJ)
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Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 02, 2026 02:05 PM (O0L8i)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (odBC9)
You just think it's a shower drain. It's actually a portal to another dimension through which the Kaiju come.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (odBC9)
Your local police authority may frown upon 1st degree aggravated arson but then again, maybe not!
Posted by: Will Robinson at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (zBgIx)
I've never seen one of those things. My fwp right now is the dust in my laptop. They make little vacuums for computers, but they're not strong enough to get anything out.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:07 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:07 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at August 02, 2026 02:07 PM (DGD6U)
tilted
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (odBC9)
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*phew*
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w4tgvg4w w4ggvw44
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 02:01 PM (mmrXZ)
__________
*grabs rifle*
*heads out*
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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You guys never fail me. lolol
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Posted by: PaleRider at August 02, 2026 02:09 PM (PV+Zw)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:09 PM (pZEOD)
Posted by: PaleRider at August 02, 2026 02:09 PM (PV+Zw)
Posted by: Howdy
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Drunk showers are a thing?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 02, 2026 02:11 PM (XvL8K)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 02:11 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: PaleRider at August 02, 2026 02:11 PM (PV+Zw)
tilted
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (odBC9)
Nope - not gonna change it!
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:11 PM (QMAsf)
It's a tribute.
My wife thinks otherwise.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 02:11 PM (2Cry5)
https://tinyurl.com/yr98j9jz
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:09 PM (pZEOD)
Have you used that, Piper?
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:12 PM (odBC9)
tilted
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (odBC9)
Nope - not gonna change it!
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:11 PM (QMAsf)
; )
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:12 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 02, 2026 02:11 PM (XvL8K)
Sure as shit are when I'm the one taking a shower.
Minimum levels are Breakfast, At Work, or Buzzed. After work if I need to shower ? Its at least Buzzed.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 02:14 PM (CxvtJ)
https://tinyurl.com/yr98j9jz
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:09 PM (pZEOD)
That may have put you back in the running for employee of the month!
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:14 PM (QMAsf)
https://tinyurl.com/yr98j9jz
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:09 PM (pZEOD)
Have you used that, Piper?
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:12 PM
No, I don’t have a shower drain like that. I do have a hair catcher thing over our drain because I have a lot of hair, though.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:14 PM (pZEOD)
Posted by: PaleRider at August 02, 2026 02:09 PM (PV+Zw)
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The Chinaman is not the issue here!
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 02, 2026 02:14 PM (amcLV)
Only used once but at least cleared the clog.
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:15 PM (Ia/+0)
https://tinyurl.com/yr98j9jz
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:09 PM (pZEOD)
That may have put you back in the running for employee of the month!
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:14 PM
I can’t wait for my bonus this year!
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:16 PM (pZEOD)
Only used once but at least cleared the clog.
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:15 PM (Ia/+0)
I like that idea!
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:16 PM (odBC9)
A lack of adhesive ducks is responsible for many household injuries.
Posted by: Dr. Sheldon Cooper at August 02, 2026 02:16 PM (Riz8t)
Its getting close
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:16 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: PaleRider at August 02, 2026 02:17 PM (PV+Zw)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:17 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 02, 2026 02:17 PM (S41Gd)
EXACLTY what I'm calling a Zip Strip. They work. Don't use one until 30 minutes after eating.
Mine always pull up a bunch of jet black hair. Some very long. Other really short and curly. I'm brown headed - what's left.
It's a damn mystery, whose clogging up that shower.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 02:17 PM (CxvtJ)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 02, 2026 02:18 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 02:18 PM (abScH)
https://tinyurl.com/yr98j9jz
Posted by: Piper
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Alternate answer for the rectangle (it's a match!) bottom rt of the same page.
https://tinyurl.com/sr7ewz87
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 02:18 PM (+yTe/)
Called a plastic drain snake
Posted by: one hour sober at August 02, 2026 02:19 PM (J4Dwc)
The bathroom had a drain in the middle and you just showered there. Different.
Still raining heavily. I wish my friends cat was here. Most days she's here at this time for a 5 or 6 hour nap. Outside then back to sleep with the dog and I.
But not in a perverted Democrat 2027 campaign platform way.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 02:19 PM (Sco7b)
That little tool looks exactly like the tool that came with my bread machine, to remove the two paddles from the bread if they stay in the bread.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at August 02, 2026 02:19 PM (kYmoU)
https://tinyurl.com/yr98j9jz
Posted by: Piper
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Alternate answer for the rectangle (it's a match!) bottom rt of the same page.
https://tinyurl.com/sr7ewz87
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
We are truly out here doing the Lord’s work. High-five!
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:19 PM (pZEOD)
https://tinyurl.com/5y9jahxp
Flamboyant gaywad says what?
Posted by: Archimedes at August 02, 2026 02:20 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: People who design stuff at August 02, 2026 02:21 PM (2Ez/1)
I love that this douche decries the "negativity" in today's politics and then calls out that "motherf***er Trump". I'm sure he meant it in a positive way, though.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 02, 2026 02:22 PM (Riz8t)
https://tinyurl.com/sr7ewz87
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
That's essentially what's already there.
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:22 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 02:22 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: DaveA at August 02, 2026 02:22 PM (FhXTo)
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 02:23 PM (VHUov)
cheaper too
https://tinyurl.com/uxu37e8p
All of these problems would disappear if you people would just forego the shower and hose yourselves off in the yard.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 02, 2026 02:23 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Archimedes at August 02, 2026 02:23 PM (Riz8t)
Or go with my hairstyle
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:24 PM (QMAsf)
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Well, that's a winning argument.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 02, 2026 02:28 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 02:28 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 02:29 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at August 02, 2026 02:29 PM (kYmoU)
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He wrote a letter to Brussels
and bitched about his strife
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 02:29 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:16 PM (pZEOD)
Coupon entitling you to one free restroom token with every 3 purchased
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:31 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: fly gal at August 02, 2026 02:31 PM (aOxVF)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 02, 2026 02:31 PM (8E0Ba)
master bedroom
noun
the main or largest bedroom in a house or apartment: the master bedroom overlooks the communal garden, as do the bathroom and kitchen.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:32 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Archimedes
The front yard, to keep it classy
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at August 02, 2026 02:32 PM (Pm0eT)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 02, 2026 02:31 PM (8E0Ba)
The retard design is the inferred part of the FWP
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:33 PM (QMAsf)
If the drain cup is collecting that much hair it may be saving you the cost of several plumber trips.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 02:34 PM (+yTe/)
First read that as 'Saijo' and wondered if Soup had become multidimensional.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 02:34 PM (NcvvS)
Posted by: Rep. Ayanna Pressley at August 02, 2026 02:34 PM (B0NCh)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 02, 2026 02:35 PM (O0L8i)
and bitched about his strife
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 02:29 PM (+yTe/)
Sent a copy to his lawyer?
Memo heading: FML?
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 02:35 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Modernists at August 02, 2026 02:35 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 02:36 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 02, 2026 02:37 PM (T5NEI)
First read that as 'Saijo' and wondered if Soup had become multidimensional.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 02:34 PM (NcvvS)
Soup’s body size is very deceptive as to the amount of hair it is capable of generating. I am glad he gets monthly spa days and I don’t have to bathe him. The tub would be a disaster.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:38 PM (Wmg4n)
It wouldn't change anything permanently and would be easier to scrap clean, with the lower filter basket in place to keep even more out of the drain.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 02:38 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 02:38 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: nckate at August 02, 2026 02:39 PM (enNUy)
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at August 02, 2026 02:40 PM (lgI1T)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:40 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at August 02, 2026 02:40 PM (lgI1T)
Glad we kicked them out.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:40 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 02, 2026 02:41 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 02:41 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at August 02, 2026 02:40 PM (lgI1T)
Glad we kicked them out.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:40 PM (odBC9)
(the English)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:41 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Kindltot
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Cut a 2X6 to size, cut a 2" hole at the drain pipe and put a round grill over it.
_a redneck
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 02:42 PM (+yTe/)
Wife bathes her("our") chubby Chorkie in the bathroom sink. Thankfully, the pup does not generate a lot of hair.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 02:42 PM (NcvvS)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:12 PM (odBC9)
He is M-titled!
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 02:41 PM (rbvCR)
Maybe he meant "tittled."
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:42 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Doof at August
>FWP: I would slip on that shit and do a face plant. These showers are tricky.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 02, 2026 02:42 PM (8E0Ba)
Problem solved.
Posted by: HordeSource (tm) at August 02, 2026 02:43 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Reforger at August 02, 2026 02:43 PM (zhLil)
I have too much inherited stuff and curating has tough. Of particular interest to 'Ettes, I culled jewelry - my own as well as inherited from four relatives - down to four boxes and a table/top rack.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at August 02, 2026 02:44 PM (Eh8hH)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 02, 2026 02:45 PM (XvL8K)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at August 02, 2026 02:46 PM (kpS4V)
1 having or showing very great skill or proficiency: a heart-warming story from a master storyteller.
• denoting a person skilled in a particular trade and able to teach others: a master bricklayer.
2 main; principal: the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:47 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at August 02, 2026 02:40 PM (lgI1T)
Started about 2012. Also,
Wall Street Apes
@WallStreetApes
7h
WOAH 🚨 Secretary of State Marco Rubio CONFIRMS they have evidence that the mass protesters that come out for different protests like Anti-ICE, pro-Hamas and even the 2020 protests ARE ALL THE SAME PROTEST GROUPS
“There's nothing organic about it. It is funded, it is organized.” They just remake signs for each different protest
“They were the same people you saw on the streets burning things in 2020. They then flip it around and they become the pro-Hamas protesters, then they flip it around and within 48 hours of Maduro's arrest have pre-printed signs outside the courthouse demanding his release. Then they're out there doing the ICE stuff, attacking ICE agents.
There's nothing organic about it. It is funded, it is organized, and Cuba is a part of that network, and in some cases, a critical part of that [ . . .]
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 02:48 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:48 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 02:49 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 02:18 PM (abScH
You know the rules, BH!
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 02:49 PM (30Gj0)
Posted by: Reforger at August 02, 2026 02:43 PM (zhLil)
It's a great house for our needs. Backs up to woods and has an awesome screened-in porch. Sitting out there listening to rain and birds right now. It'll likely be my last address in MD as I will definitely not be buying another house here ever.
Posted by: Doof at August 02, 2026 02:49 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: NaughtyPine at August 02, 2026 02:50 PM (Eh8hH)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 02, 2026 02:50 PM (ndZc7)
Wife bathes her("our") chubby Chorkie in the bathroom sink. Thankfully, the pup does not generate a lot of hair.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 02:42 PM (NcvvS)
Saijo is bigger than a sink dog, at his very intimidating 25 pounds. 🤣
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:50 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:50 PM (Wmg4n)
That is not really impressive. I have a cat who is 23 lbs.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 02:51 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 02:18 PM
I'm always here for you, you know.
Posted by: The Horse Trailer at August 02, 2026 02:52 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 02:54 PM (rbvCR)
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Gee, if only there were black-letter federal laws against such things. Oh well.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 02:54 PM (McFGI)
Last Sunday I was thinking I'd have to put him to sleep but the vet increased the dosage of his pain pills and he's good as new.
People come by and he shows an insane amount of life for being 105. 15 this month. He's a rescue dog so that's the best I have. And he loved and adored my late mother, stood by her every minute so he's getting that same amount of love.
I'm in a two level split. Ralphy is fine in and out of the house where there are two stairs and he has a running jump. But 44 pound puppy gets lifted and carried up and down the stairs in the house. I have gates blocking stairs because he gets a "Hey, Check this out!" look in his eyes.
It's a bit tiring since he wants to be with me all the time. But we've been finding balance. A lot of carrying but that's alright.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 02:54 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: NaughtyPine at August 02, 2026 02:50 PM (Eh8hH)
hahahahahaha
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 02:55 PM (odBC9)
Sassy (the name certainly fits) is, according to the vet last week, 'a 9 pound dog on a 7 pound frame'. She is now on a diet.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 02:56 PM (NcvvS)
And his middle name is now Lazarus.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 02:57 PM (Sco7b)
Great to see this, Stateless!
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 02:57 PM (NcvvS)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:50 PM (Wmg4n)
That is not really impressive. I have a cat who is 23 lbs.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 02:51 PM (rbvCR
So do I! 2 of them, I have Savannahs, remember? I Shibas are only big in their minds.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:58 PM (OoFl2)
Chorkies, similar.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 02:58 PM (NcvvS)
https://tinyurl.com/5y9jahxp
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, and You're Not at August 02, 2026 02:18 PM (ndZc7)
I had to google Ernst Blofeld and lo and behold it was Blythe the Forger from The Great Escape. Him I know, Blofeld not so much.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 02, 2026 02:59 PM (SjAWL)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 02, 2026 02:59 PM (T5NEI)
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 02:57 PM (Sco7b)
Aww! I hope he keeps going as long as he likes.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (Eh8hH)
I think bathing my 23 lbs cat would be a task. He is a softy and a chonker, but I think he might be able to outfight me.
Posted by: Kindltot
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What?! Has this creature been shown on the pet thread? I must see the 23-pound cat.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (B0NCh)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: TxAnn at August 02, 2026 02:59 PM (SjAWL
My lawn. You may depart.
Posted by: RI Red - at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (30Gj0)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 02, 2026 02:45 PM (XvL8K)
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Before that they called it the Oberseer's Bedroom.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 02, 2026 03:01 PM (T5NEI)
My friends cat Snowflake was meowing by the door.
It's still raining, I dried her up, seh's in my bedroom now. Ralpjy's friend is here!
I hope all of you have a very happy week!
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 03:02 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (BFvh9)
She was so rude.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:02 PM (odBC9)
6 different actors have done Blofeld in the flicks. Did not recall that Telly Savalas was one of them.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 03:03 PM (NcvvS)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:02 PM (odBC9)
Fauci's diary was revelatory in multiple ways....
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 02, 2026 03:03 PM (B0NCh)
Posted by: Modernists at August 02, 2026 03:04 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (mmrXZ)
I have a picture of my wife holding him. The cat is 1/5th her weight and has a panicked look in his eyes
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 03:05 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 02, 2026 03:06 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (BFvh9)
She was so rude.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:02 PM (odBC9)
Right after I watched it, I saw a years'-old clip of Peter Robinson interviewing Mark Steyn. Dana Bash could take some lessons from Peter Robinson.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:07 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 03:00 PM (BFvh9)
She was so rude.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:02
I think I'd suck at politics.
With every sentence, me calling subhumans like her 'stupid bitch would make for a short career.
And after being barred from restaurants, travel, education, etc during covid, I get to freely use the n word.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 03:07 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at August 02, 2026 03:09 PM (B0NCh)
It's a tribute.
My wife thinks otherwise.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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If I pulled that stunt, my wife would probably appear at the dinner table looking like Ayanna Pressley, albeit with much less melanin. I married a girl with baby-fine red hair to her waist. To keep me happy she does keep it (now baby-fine silver) shoulder length. We use different showers, so the blob in my shower is my own damned fault.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 02, 2026 03:09 PM (Lmo2r)
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A lot of the propaganda ministers feel unencumbered by decorum and treat administrative officials with disdain. Bash is particularly obnoxious. So's what's her name that aggravated Trump so much he up and left the interview.
They feel there'll be no recriminations for being belligerent. They're correct.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 03:10 PM (2Cry5)
I've never made a political contribution in my life.
You'd be my first. I'm in for a hundy. Not a handy, a hundy.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 03:11 PM (Hsef8)
The bathroom had a drain in the middle and you just showered there. Different.
Posted by: Stateless
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In RV land, that's referred to as a "wet bath".
Did you have the rectangular porcelain hole in the floor with molded in footprints?
Posted by: buddhaha at August 02, 2026 03:13 PM (Lmo2r)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at August 02, 2026 03:14 PM (YcOeP)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:18 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:18 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Dr_No at August 02, 2026 03:18 PM (ayRl+)
You'd be my first. I'm in for a hundy. Not a handy, a hundy.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 03:11 PM (Hsef
It'd be worth it just for the entertainment. This is one reason people love President Trump.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 03:19 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at August 02, 2026 03:14 PM (YcOeP)
During the big TX freeze of 2021 when I had zero electricity and a broken pipe, I had the entire contents of my refrigerator in the snow in the back yard.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 02, 2026 03:21 PM (SjAWL)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:22 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 03:23 PM (2WIwB)
Did you have the rectangular porcelain hole in the floor with molded in footprints?
Posted by: buddhaha at August 02, 2026 03:13 PM (Lmo2r)
Good to know.
No, just the drain. And we had plastic slippers for the washroom at other times.
Ralphy just ate. Snowflake is in. Time for a horror movie.
I put Ralphy on my bed and Snowflake goes there next to him.Too cute. I have pictures I'll put on my website soon.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 03:23 PM (Sco7b)
Keep the indoor shower clean and unused, like the guest towels and decorative show soaps.
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 02, 2026 03:27 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 03:30 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:22 PM (odBC9)
https://tinyurl.com/zzrpr7jm
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:31 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks
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Try it for a solid month. And...no electricity. There is a LOT that we take for granted.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc., post Helene at August 02, 2026 03:34 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:22 PM (odBC9)
https://tinyurl.com/zzrpr7jm
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:31 PM (odBC9)
It's, like, comedy.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:37 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: From about That Time at August 02, 2026 03:38 PM (sl73Y)
My favorite is when an upscale hotel puts a metal one directly under the dripping shower head so that it rings like a gong with each drip.
Posted by: Community Notes at August 02, 2026 03:40 PM (a4flb)
Stephen L. Miller retweeted
Greg Price
@greg_price11
2h
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is wearing a “Trans Kids Belong” shirt during their game against the Indiana Fever and Sophie Cunningham.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:42 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Community Notes
I've stayed there myself.
At least the First-world solution there is easy. They give you a whole pile of bathroom linens, and leaving them on the bathroom floor is how you say "I've used it, take it away and wash it."
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 03:45 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: m
Counting the seconds until the 'shopped/AI'ed pic shows up with "In The Mental Ward" added.....
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 03:46 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 03:23 PM (2WIwB)
Good call. I’ve seen even more benign situations end up on a Dateline episode.
Posted by: TxAnn at August 02, 2026 03:46 PM (SjAWL)
Posted by: mikeski at August 02, 2026 03:47 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:47 PM (odBC9)
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I've used those before. They seemed to do a good enough job.
Posted by: 496 at August 02, 2026 03:47 PM (TV54s)
Greg Price
@greg_price11
2h
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is wearing a “Trans Kids Belong” shirt during their game against the Indiana Fever and Sophie Cunningham.
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:42 PM (odBC9)
How much to buy the seat next to her so I can wear my "...in a padded room" tee shirt?
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 03:48 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 03:52 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 03:52 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 02, 2026 03:54 PM (aOqrc)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 03:52 PM (viF8m)
Because they're bat shit insane also.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 02, 2026 03:54 PM (S41Gd)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 03:56 PM (BFvh9)
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It is perfectly possible for intelligent people to do stupid things. I am surrounded by AWFLS who are perfectly intelligent, but driven by socio-political idealogy.
"The Candid Conservative; A nation of the intellectually stupid?"
https://shorturl.at/hZNYq
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc., post Helene at August 02, 2026 03:58 PM (XeU6L)
Have you noticed there aren't a lot of trans people in China or other repressive countries? Seems to be strictly a western situation.
If I cut my leg off and strapped on a peg and started telling everyone I was Captain Kidd they'd through me in an asylum. But guys cut off their junk and presto, they're a girl.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 03:58 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: m at August 02, 2026 04:00 PM (odBC9)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 04:02 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 03:58 PM (viF8m)
Uncle Jack?
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 04:03 PM (nbLIj)
Modern Corporate America is pretty much locked into the FDR model. They really believe they can create demand.
Go to ESPN ... just indulge me. ESPN is convinced they can MAKE YOU like the WNBA. And Pro Wrestling ... which isn't even a sport. You might as well watch the circus.
And that's why we have Electric Vehicles - FORD's investing even more losing money into another plant. And Hybrid Water Heaters ... great idea GE.
And why Chrysler, of all people, is trying to hot start back the 5.7 Hemi. Because everybody that drove one liked them. Truck or Car. So a CEO cancelled the program. Now the guy before him, that's back again, is trying to fix the damage.
Same for GM. They cancelled the LS. Just the most successful engine ever made in the modern era. Straight up. If you did a project car that wasn't historic ? You dropped in an LS.
All pointing to this. The WNBA, and ESPN, and DISNEY above them, doesn't give a damn if you want that product or not. They believe the product will simply "exist".
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 04:04 PM (Hsef8)
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Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks
The Paolo, he...how you say...is known to gush from his wellhead.
Posted by: The Paolo at August 02, 2026 04:06 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 04:04 PM (Hsef
Hello there!
Posted by: Amazon Prime Video at August 02, 2026 04:06 PM (PiwSw)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:19 PM (pZEOD)
Ahem. The Horde's work.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 02, 2026 04:08 PM (dK+Kv)
I woke up this morning with an unsuspected need for a kitty fountain. It must be easy to clean. (REALLY easy to clean.)
Any recommendations?
Posted by: Wenda at August 02, 2026 04:11 PM (7m/2p)
Posted by: DanMa'am at August 02, 2026 04:16 PM (8uzBS)
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The doors may sag, the glove box fall apart, the window leak but that drivetrain keeps on going.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 04:25 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 04:26 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Jethro Bodine, Sixth Grade Graduate at August 02, 2026 04:56 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Wenda at August 02, 2026 04:58 PM (7m/2p)
Posted by: MacRadDoc at August 02, 2026 05:51 PM (Gl2C6)
Posted by: cmeat at August 03, 2026 08:44 AM (Bep7s)
The Unalloyed Evil Of The Welfare State.
Everyone is aware of the radical change in America's attitude toward public assistance and government action in supposed defense of the welfare of Americans.
The vast array of government programs presented to any citizen who is not perfectly comfortable is mind numbing. They claim to provide everything! Housing, food, cell phones (!), internet access, medical care, child care, help with utility bills, transportation, discounts on taxes, higher education, and on and on. Whether those innumerable government programs actually provide those pie-in-the-sky promises is a different question, but we all know that if they do, it comes at an obscene and inefficient cost. And it is becoming increasingly obvious that the many billions of dollars spent each year are often stolen! They programs are shoved at us every day, from signs at the market touting EBT benefits, to signs on highways with government phone numbers to call for aid, to emergency room medical coordinators frantic to find a government program to pay their exorbitant bills. The list of who to blame is long, but the heavy hitters are FDR, LBJ, Nixon (Yup!), Obama, and Biden. They conspired to make the default attitude of Americans that of a supplicant, rather than a citizen with rights and responsibilities. And it worked! What the Welfare State UnleashedIndeed, one of the striking features of early America is not that assistance was unavailable, but that many people who qualified for relief were reluctant to seek it. Contemporary accounts from several states—including New Jersey—describe respectable men and women enduring extraordinary hardship before accepting public charity. To modern ears, such reluctance may seem irrational. To them, it was a matter of preserving self-respect. That moral instinct—that accepting public assistance should be exceptional rather than ordinary—formed an essential part of the American understanding of citizenship until the 20th century. The first cracks in that understanding appeared during the Progressive Era and deepened during the New Deal. Faced with industrialization, urban poverty, and the Great Depression, Americans increasingly looked to government to perform functions that earlier generations had entrusted to institutions outside of the government. Much of that expansion responded to genuine crises, and programs such as Social Security reflected the extraordinary circumstances of their time. Even so, the nation’s underlying philosophy was beginning to change. Government was no longer viewed simply as a safety net for those unable to care for themselves; it increasingly became expected to solve all social and economic problems. The shift was gradual and often justified by necessity. But it subtly weakened the older assumption that public assistance should remain exceptional, temporary, and closely tied to preserving personal independence.
Nothing here is surprising...it is the long and sordid story of our creeping socialism. But another consequence of this plunge into the welfare state and the welfare psyche is that even people who have no need for government assistance in its many forms have been tarnished by it. We see destitute people overwhelming our cities, and we recoil. We turn away from those in need. And that is a rational response to people who have lost their sense of morality and shame and pride and self-respect. We have come to expect that the government will take care of it, even though we know that government is incapable of that task, and we have the data to prove it! But government has placed obstacles in the way of regular Americans to help their less-well-off neighbors. Churches must jump through hoops to provide a hungry man a hot meal. Charitable organizations are buried under oceans of paperwork and, sadly, some have become vehicles for the self-aggrandizement of their sponsors. Just look at the Clinton's "charity" for evidence of that. Have we lost all sense of goodness and charity? No, of course not. We are still the most generous people on earth, but the taint of government has injured even that!
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 12:01 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 12:01 PM (NcvvS)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 12:05 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 12:06 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 12:06 PM (NcvvS)
And as the adage goes, whatever you pay for you get more of.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:07 PM (sKqQm)
This is true, but I always put up the Nood before trying for the first, and there were no comments here when I nooded.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 12:07 PM (NcvvS)
And create a reliable Democratic voting bloc.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:08 PM (aD4fx)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 12:08 PM (abScH)
Pretty sure that those otherwise unemployable drones are already a reliable Democratic voting bloc.
Posted by: Nazdar at August 02, 2026 12:09 PM (NcvvS)
So we are going to reduce the budgets of those agencies by the amount of fraud- right?
I mean, these politicians are all standing up there glad handing and back slapping each other for their shitty oversight that allowed this in the first place. So now they will embrace a new budget baseline and declare a lot of these programs much more solvent than the dark predictions they use year after year to justify the increase.
No, I’m serious. Stop laughing.
Posted by: That Guy at August 02, 2026 12:09 PM (egaJw)
Posted by: Guy still on the last thread at August 02, 2026 12:09 PM (MWfyi)
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This right here... the loss of any and all self-respect. There's whole generations that don't have it.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 12:09 PM (2Cry5)
But someone now its become instead a debate about how unfair, racist, and anti-democratic is to not give a generous welfare state to foreigners. Which is...insane.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:09 PM (sKqQm)
And comfortably so.
If gubmint jobs were mostly sending people out to clean the roads 40/h a week I suspect we'd have a lot fewer people interested in working for Uncle Sugar
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:11 PM (sKqQm)
And all the free money, free internet, and free porn are destroying young men (and women) in believing that the "feelings', "desires", and "wants" are all valid.
The DSA and the Democrat Party have no problem in "feeding" these gratifications.
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 02, 2026 12:12 PM (/+uur)
Every state has a generous EBT benefit now...AND...a hot breakfast/lunch program for school kids.
Well why the hell are we paying the parents of these kids to apparently NOT feed them?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:12 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 12:14 PM (Ia/+0)
Those drug zombies you see on every street now? The only reason that can do that is they are getting free food.
Yes yes compassion for the unfortunate but the welfare system is specifically allowing them to do this to themselves so how the hell is that compassion?!?
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:14 PM (sKqQm)
And as the adage goes, whatever you pay for you get more of.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:07 PM (sKqQm)
The disabled scam is destroying college education.
How can a professor teach demanding subject when 4 out of 10 students "need" additional time, tutoring, and external support?
Posted by: r hennigantx at August 02, 2026 12:15 PM (/+uur)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 02, 2026 12:15 PM (8E0Ba)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:12 PM (sKqQm)
Parents?
Posted by: Sha'qua'dolicious Tavon Blevins, who my daddy? at August 02, 2026 12:16 PM (PiwSw)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 12:17 PM (+yTe/)
One need only look at how many Americans conduct themselves in public now to know that that attitude is a thing of the past. Self-respect is not based on any actual achievement or behavior, it's assumed and pushed on people by Big Blackboard and others who want nobody to ever feel any shame.
Posted by: Archimedes at August 02, 2026 12:17 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Ewwww... at August 02, 2026 12:17 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: La'Shondra at August 02, 2026 12:18 PM (2Ez/1)
If you are getting thousands of dollars a year in goods and services from the government who are you likely to vote for in the next election, the person giving you increasingly generous benefits or the person threatening to take them away?
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 12:19 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Guy still on the last thread at August 02, 2026 12:19 PM (MWfyi)
I am being denied. Build a bigger door for me.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 12:19 PM (+yTe/)
This was a deliberate policy choice. When Obama decided to spend trillions after the 2008 financial crisis, there was a move to use that money to build major infrastructure projects - a flood barrier to protect New York from hurricanes, for example.
The malignant dwarf Robert Reich and others argued that this would employ too many white construction workers, so they decided to use the money to expand government offices instead.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:19 PM (aD4fx)
There was absolutely no possibility of importing millions and millions of illegal aliens for decades, absent a parallel system of “welfare” benefits, certainly not without causing open conflict. As it is now they are essentially paying the descendants of slaves to “advocate” for open borders, wage suppression, and loss of job opportunities.
The social planners effectively squelched what would ordinarily be a direct feedback loop, of the negative type or whatever.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 12:20 PM (dLnkr)
But someone now its become instead a debate about how unfair, racist, and anti-democratic is to not give a generous welfare state to foreigners. Which is...insane.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:09 PM (sKqQm)
This!
I think Morocco gave the President and the Republicans the midterms, if they play it right. Thousands of military aged men swarming the beaches.
To hell with the foreigners.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 12:21 PM (2WIwB)
One third.
The Democrats boast about this.
Think they're voting for Republicans?
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:22 PM (aD4fx)
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Pass this Great Society bill and we'll have 'em voting Democrat for the next 100 years.
_paraphrasing LBJ
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 12:22 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 12:22 PM (abScH)
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:22 PM (aD4fx
ARC,
Got a source for that? I'd like to use it.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 02, 2026 12:23 PM (2WIwB)
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GWB is to blame indirectly. He got millions of people off the tax rolls completely. If they ly no tax they’ll vote more “free” shit form themselves.
Posted by: Strategery at August 02, 2026 12:23 PM (uDDWT)
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Around here the "qualifications" for free breakfast and/or lunch have been revised... downward. Many families do not qualify anymore, due to income. And the reduction in government funds for the program further limits who can take advantage of it.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 12:24 PM (2Cry5)
I saw an interview with Richard Trumka, who was asked about the effect of illegal alien labor on jobs and wages. He had no problem with it. Now that is really astonishing.
They’ve been paying everybody to look the other way for 50 years. Now of course none of the open air insane asylum nonsense we’ve all been subject to would be possible without a phony baloney confetti-buck currency untethered to sane fiscal policies. There isn’t enough wealth in the world to pay for this kind of insanity.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 12:24 PM (dLnkr)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 12:25 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Shiftless Sam at August 02, 2026 12:25 PM (JM9I6)
Oregon has 4.3 million people.
The cuts will hit Oregon harder than most states in part because Oregon has expanded government-funded coverage to so many people.
Kotek and other Democrats have long used Medicaid as a tool to push toward universal health coverage, expanding the program to single adults and adding coverage for undocumented immigrants who meet the program’s income threshold. One in three Oregonians and more than half of children in the state now have healthcare through the program.
https://tinyurl.com/bdz747tf
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:28 PM (aD4fx)
Posted by: That should fix the problem at August 02, 2026 12:28 PM (MWfyi)
Then the country showed how absurd and unserious it wanted to be by electing the non-entity Obama (over the loathsome, stupid McCain - but these qualities were/are still not generally attributed to McCain nor were big factors in his defeat).
And with the stroke of a pen - not on legislation, just policy - poof, welfare reform was stopped, gutted, rendered irrelevant. Did anyone even notice? Without a press, and with a mostly useless inert GOP, an actual concrete attempt to reverse all the pernicious things discussed in this thread was undone.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 02, 2026 12:28 PM (U/Byj)
~ G. B. Shaw
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 02, 2026 12:28 PM (2Ez/1)
About half have been killed thus far, and the other half are really, really sorry that they videoed themselves committing atrocities with their faces uncovered.
It didn't occur to them that Israel would create a special unit to hunt each and every one of them down.
Sucks to be you.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:29 PM (aD4fx)
CBD mentioned churches jumping through hoops. Private charity being hampered by government welfare is just typical of the market distortion of government intervening where it need not. Next thing you know, you'll have government-run grocery stores driving private stores out of business. Oh, wait…
And it's not just welfare, but also perversions of law: It's not just that mental hospitals are now few and legally limited, it's that there are now "rights" to do fentanyl and camp out in parks and sleep in a business's doorway.
Et too many cetera.
Posted by: mindful webworker - and government telling us how to set the clocks at August 02, 2026 12:29 PM (0poB+)
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They were probably less likely to get shot, for the most part, prior to direct deposit. “Where’s my Benefits!?” meant you still had to have someone willing to low crawl through the hood.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 12:30 PM (dLnkr)
Posted by: Not To Mention Caterpillar Eyelashes. at August 02, 2026 12:30 PM (JM9I6)
They are much more sneaky than that. How would you have stopped them, other than stringing them up from lamp posts? Widely considered unpleasant.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 12:33 PM (dLnkr)
Posted by: rhomboid at August 02, 2026 12:33 PM (U/Byj)
Or illegal immigrants living on government assistance, while all the money they earn under the table is sent back to their home country.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:34 PM (aD4fx)
It starts out as a solid refutation to a Charlie Kirk lie then moves to the meat of black society before and after MLK. And he nails it.
https://tinyurl.com/3vmc7pmh
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 12:34 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: susan harms at August 02, 2026 12:34 PM (Kkd7F)
Posted by: Phil Swift at August 02, 2026 12:35 PM (JM9I6)
Welfare reform was done under Clinton, but right away he and his bureaucrats started putting in and changing regulations which made it easier to get on welfare.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 12:35 PM (BFvh9)
Posted by: Not To Mention Caterpillar Eyelashes. at
Been fighting the urge to buy circus peanuts for a while now. Probably twenty five years since I've had any, must have bought some for the kids back then.
Thinking ie might give in. At 75, would probably be the last tme I subj myself to that particular oh, no I've eaten one two many rush.
Posted by: From about That Time at August 02, 2026 12:35 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 12:36 PM (abScH)
~ G. B. Shaw
What about us? Don't we get a chance to wet our beaks?
Posted by: Tom, Dick, and Harry at August 02, 2026 12:36 PM (Riz8t)
Well, ok, why are healthcare and housing so expensive? Illegals, welfare, and government interference.
You can't fix a problem caused by the government interfering by the government interfering more.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:37 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Two End Zones-No Waiting at August 02, 2026 12:39 PM (JM9I6)
Posted by: Gimme Gimme Gimme at August 02, 2026 12:39 PM (ftsic)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 02, 2026 12:40 PM (S41Gd)
See most men can open them and most women can't. Don't bore me with the physics, if we weren't so sexist we'd have a solution right now!
And the funny part? The comments are women discussing how in fact they can open jars.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:40 PM (sKqQm)
We will fix the high cost of college by providing Federal student loans!
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:40 PM (aD4fx)
Now the problem of course, we know what works, and just as important - what doesn’t, down to the granular level. It’s clear to me at least there is a large political component to engineered failure - a class of dependent, dysfunctional people is Job Security, and dovetails neatly with their philosophy and goals.
They can make serious bank, while destroying the Nation. It is a perverse, ahistorical kind of thing that by definition cannot last. But it has done enormous damage and will continue to do so.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 12:43 PM (dLnkr)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 12:43 PM (BFvh9)
They are much more sneaky than that. How would you have stopped them, other than stringing them up from lamp posts? Widely considered unpleasant.
Posted by: Common Tater
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They slip it in slowly with soft words.
In Ceuta the citizens took after the Moroccans with sticks and chased them out of their neighborhood. How did such bravery come about? Clarity. Suddenly. It wasn't a slow oozing or as happened here, at some far away place ( the south TX and CA borders) then secretly transported at night via airplane and silently disbursed.
No, it was sudden. One day they were in peace the next they were assaulted by thousands. And they reacted.
Our politicians should live in this fear.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 12:44 PM (+yTe/)
I think this is a number that LIVs just can't get.
Instead every GOP member should discuss how much of each taxpayer's wealth the Democrats stole and put it exactly like that;
Oh, my esteems colleague is upset about Trump sending the Haitians home? Well you stole $300K from each taxpayer to bring them here and put them on welfare you asshole. We should be taking that money out of your personal accounts...and maybe we will.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 12:44 PM (sKqQm)
If you find yourself pinned by Uncle Sam's taint,
just tap-out and be glad it's not Hillary(!)'s taint you're under.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 02, 2026 12:45 PM (iJfKG)
Posted by: susan harms
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Neighboring big city will put you in jail.
Cuts into their federal graft.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 12:45 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Ben Had
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Abbott do this?
Heard his is in deep payola with the high tech boys.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 12:47 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Pudinhead at August 02, 2026 12:47 PM (KGj36)
They definitely made any sort of shame or embarrassment a thing of the past, replaced by a belligerent sense of ignorant entitlement.
Only a Chump is honest, pays taxes, follows the law in modern America. Take whatever you can get, however you can get it. If you don’t, somebody else will.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 12:48 PM (dLnkr)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 12:49 PM (abScH)
Posted by: fd at August 02, 2026 12:49 PM (MWfyi)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 02, 2026 12:52 PM (ugElV)
Posted by: Archer at August 02, 2026 12:52 PM (wvc0i)
I don't begrudge helping the truly need but I do begrudge the government parasites who would actually have to work for a living without these "programs" to administer.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 02, 2026 12:56 PM (hwLGC)
Yeah, that is about right. To get a job and earn your own way has never entered their minds. It may lead to responsibility.
Posted by: Case at August 02, 2026 12:56 PM (bqIVz)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Please watch this
https://tinyurl.com/3vmc7pmh
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 12:57 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 02, 2026 12:58 PM (hwLGC)
Posted by: mindful webworker - fattened not flattened at August 02, 2026 01:00 PM (0poB+)
Well, ok, why are healthcare and housing so expensive? Illegals, welfare, and government interference.
You can't fix a problem caused by the government interfering by the government interfering more.
Posted by: 18-1
and the Brennan Undead change the tune once again and people just wanna dance to it...
Everything MUST be owned by everyone and enjoyed by NONE.
The Will of the People should be Preeminent and in evidence everywhere yet existant in NO ONE.
That SOME must be sacrificed so THEY may live -- and Gov't whose sole influence comes only in one flavor: coercive force, should not be abridged or denied.
If the Agency Heads didn't see this coming they wouldn't be very intelligent would they?
If something happens in politics
-- it was planned that way, to pit Man against other men until we exist no more.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-irlTheBRENNANcameo
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at August 02, 2026 01:00 PM (4hyME)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 01:03 PM (abScH)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 02, 2026 12:40 PM (S41Gd)
I also recall that at Cabrini Green (a welfare high rise on the South side of Chicago) EMT's and paramedics had to have a police escort to go in and help people there. Because of all the boisterous "yutes on their way to kollidge" making it dangerous for them to go alone.
BTW - Cabrini Green was demolished but it just occured to me that it's been replaced. By Obama's 'Flak-Tower'. Heh.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 02, 2026 01:04 PM (hwLGC)
I saw a survey that said 1/4 people claimed to be disabled.
And as the adage goes, whatever you pay for you get more of.
Posted by: 18-1
The Army broke me. Feet, knees, hips, and shoulders are shot. Some days I walk okay, but never more than maybe 3,000 steps before the pain starts. Some days, mostly when it's wet and cold, I need a cane to get around. The VA counts me as 50% disabled, with some digestion and abdominal issues thrown in with a side dose of ptsd and anger management. Some days I regret ever joining the Army, some days I feel like I don't deserve the disability payments. I get good parking, but I won't use it unless it's a bad day.
I think my case makes me look like a damned welfare tick, and it bothers me. It also makes me 100% agree with your comment.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at August 02, 2026 01:04 PM (QVmho)
Then there's the AI generated stuff. Glitzy. Like a movie poster. Also with whites.
Not the demographic I'd have thought, even with the "white trash" that occupies some of the landscape.
Definitely targeted.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 01:05 PM (2Cry5)
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I think this is a number that LIVs just can't get.
Because for many/most people, it's literally unfathomable. There is no way to relate it to anything in a person's "lived experience" which as we all know is now the definition of reality. Sort of like covid and the UK grooming gangs, the problem is simply too big to fix so the only coping mechanism is to pretend it doesn't exist.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 02, 2026 01:06 PM (vTZFs)
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It the same as what Trump did to improve the economy and bring manufacturing back to America. CUT REGULATION.
The way to get people off welfare is to CUT WELFARE.
Cut spending to agencies. Attrit all employment.
Slowly cut benefits and make them more difficult to obtain.
Beneficiaries will then decide that it's better to get a job.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 01:06 PM (+yTe/)
A friend of mine, a lawyer who specializes in obtaining VA disability payments for clients, told me my case would be a slam dunk for VA disability determination with a monthly benefit check.
I have repeatedly refused his offer to take my case to the VA.
Why?
Because I was young and bulletproof (or so I thought) and didn't follow the Navy's insistence that all personal in the vicinity of turning aircraft engines wear hearing protection (either those foam earplugs or Micky Mouse headsets, or both).
Young and bulletproof was actually lazy and an idiot. The government (read taxpayers) should not award me monthly payments for being a dumbass by not protecting my hearing while in service.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 02, 2026 01:06 PM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 01:07 PM (Ia/+0)
every GOP member should discuss how much of each taxpayer's wealth the Democrats stole
Posted by: 18-1
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I always imagine, some GOPer shaking his fist and shouting, "You could have built 956 women's shelters with that much money. You could have made pregnancy and delivery free for every woman in this state with the money that slipped through your fingers!" Enumerate exactly the things California state taxpayers lost. Show an ugly Gavin Newsom barrio and AI it into a beautiful suburb.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 01:08 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 01:08 PM (Ia/+0)
I love the Euro-videos against sexual harrassment/assault that always show a white guy bothering a black/muslim woman.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 01:08 PM (sKqQm)
Horrific, but they did keep the atrocities localized or confined to certain locations. The social planners objected to this, naturally. In recent decades they’ve taken to sprinkling the Love far and wide well into formerly safe areas. On purpose. It isn’t “fair” to live somewhere without the risk of being robbed, beaten, raped, murdered, etc. This is how they think.
They can’t fix the problem without rejecting their deeply held fairy tale delusions, so their solution to the big Shit Sandwich is to make damn sure errybody gotta take a bite.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 01:09 PM (dLnkr)
Posted by: one hour sober at August 02, 2026 01:06 PM (J4Dwc)
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Thank you for your service and your integrity.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 01:09 PM (mmrXZ)
Money it cost India to go to the moon recently: $75M
So, if you were just going to piss money away I mean Gavin could have instead had 200 statues of himself on the moon
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 01:11 PM (sKqQm)
As some lefty said it is white supremacy to want to be safe from crime
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 01:11 PM (sKqQm)
They instituted a program of yearly hearing exams, and issuing custom fitted ear plugs, and a campaign of raising awareness and all that good stuff.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 01:12 PM (dLnkr)
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 01:08 PM (sKqQm)
Reminds me of the Alarm Company ads on TV when I actually watched TV. Some young lass would be heading out of her house and some white dude in a mask! would be skulking in the bushes, ready to rob and rape. He would break her door down, the alarm would sound, and the white devil would flee. Always a white guy in a mask. Made me laugh.
Posted by: ADT Security at August 02, 2026 01:12 PM (ftsic)
Posted by: Skip
TCM died when Robert Osborne passed away.
Posted by: Key Grip at August 02, 2026 01:14 PM (JM9I6)
——
Do they really believe that? They seem to vacillate between this kind of rhetoric, along with “you deserve this”.
They are deeply hateful people, who plot revenge against people who didn’t do anything, supposedly on behalf of people, who’ve never actually been wronged.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 01:16 PM (dLnkr)
Lawyers, specialists interests groups, unions, surveys ann got that money. And laughing all the way to the bank how rasy tje looting was.
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 01:16 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: La'Shondra"
If it was up yo ass youd know.
Posted by: Guy still on the last thread at August 02, 2026 12:19 PM (MWfyi)
Yo, man, tanks. Found it, yo!
Posted by: La'Shondra at August 02, 2026 01:17 PM (hmYU4)
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You left out the part in the commercial where it was a black guy who would be monitoring the situation on camera, back at the ADT headquarters honeycomb hideout.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 01:18 PM (dLnkr)
Yes with a caveat. Lefties believe that white people are evil and should be punished, unless, of course they are a white person in which case OTHER white people should be punished but not them because "I am one of the good ones"
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 01:20 PM (sKqQm)
62 I used to think autotune was an in-studio thing when artists recorded tracks. I didn't realize until I read something recently that many use auto-tune during live performances on stage, as well.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 02, 2026 06:58 AM (J4Dwc)
I think it's only recently that the hardware got powerful enough to run the algorithms in real time, between mic and speaker.
Posted by: SciVo at August 02, 2026 01:21 PM (Sy6m/)
https://tinyurl.com/bddyamj3
Posted by: one hour sober at August 02, 2026 01:22 PM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 01:22 PM (Ia/+0)
A thousand sermons from me on the subject of hard work and persistence would not have had the impact of first-hand experience with the consequences of sloth and surrender. Thanks, sis...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 01:23 PM (nbLIj)
This may be the only instance where prolonged exposure to sunlight is recommended.
Posted by: Josh Brolin at August 02, 2026 01:24 PM (0sNs1)
I grimly recall my naivete in 2008 when Obama gave his acceptance speech for the Dem nomination. I was attentively watching for his supporters and testimonials, to see people he had saved from a ghetto life of dependence and ignorance. I waited to see these inspiring stories because I wanted to see how he did it.
Not.
One.
All that action of "community organizing" and "walking them to the bus stop" (assuming he ever did a lick of it) was simply getting them on the dole. Creating dependence on The Man. Not guiding them to a local community college that offered 32 different certification programs for job skills or adult literacy. He did not create Black freedom. He kept them on the plantation.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 01:24 PM (mmrXZ)
“Your death, before their dishonor”. Anything to try and maintain those fairy tales. It is the result of starting with a faulty premise. Working backwards, they have to suppress anything that doesn’t comport with a bogus conclusion.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 01:25 PM (dLnkr)
62 I used to think autotune was an in-studio thing when artists recorded tracks. I didn't realize until I read something recently that many use auto-tune during live performances on stage, as well.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 02, 2026 06:58 AM (J4Dwc)
I think it's only recently that the hardware got powerful enough to run the algorithms in real time, between mic and speaker.
****
That is my understanding, as well. The correction from an off-key vocal note is almost instantaneous.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 02, 2026 01:26 PM (J4Dwc)
I grimly recall my naivete in 2008 when Obama gave his acceptance speech for the Dem nomination. I was attentively watching for his supporters and testimonials, to see people he had saved from a ghetto life of dependence and ignorance. I waited to see these inspiring stories because I wanted to see how he did it.
Not.
One.
All that action of "community organizing" and "walking them to the bus stop" (assuming he ever did a lick of it) was simply getting them on the dole. Creating dependence on The Man. Not guiding them to a local community college that offered 32 different certification programs for job skills or adult literacy. He did not create Black freedom. He kept them on the plantation.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 01:24 PM (mmrXZ)
In all the years that I've known of Obama as a public figure, I've never thought of asking that question. It's like being a community organizer was simply a job to put on his resume for self aggrandizement; nothing more.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 02, 2026 01:28 PM (Jys7s)
Posted by: javems at August 02, 2026 01:28 PM (mKxGb)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 02, 2026 01:29 PM (viF8m)
Some sort of covert and overt destabilization has been in progress against Americans of all stripes in general since post World War II era.
“Well, it worked, didn’t it?”
Posted by: Common Tater at August 02, 2026 01:32 PM (dLnkr)
"There, there. Don't be upset. If you want, you shall have."
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 01:32 PM (JvZF+)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 01:32 PM (BFvh9)
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The entire population of Oregon is 4.2M. So 1/3 of the population is “low income”? Sure Jan. This is a back door way to take over the health care system. Implement a program for the poor then designate everyone poor to qualify.
Posted by: Strategery at August 02, 2026 01:34 PM (uDDWT)
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Who hasn't been injured in the taint by the government.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 01:34 PM (JvZF+)
"There, there. Don't be upset. If you want, you shall have."
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 01:32 PM (JvZF+)
From his book, "In 50 Years, We'll All Be Chicks". Great read. IIRC from the publish date, we have 35 years left...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 01:36 PM (nbLIj)
In all the years that I've known of Obama as a public figure, I've never thought of asking that question. It's like being a community organizer was simply a job to put on his resume for self aggrandizement; nothing more.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
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He hyped that "community organizer" line so hard I thought sure he'd show at least one human beneficiary. Even if he had to go bribe a few people to tell some fake story.
The kind of jobs I do, the listings always require a portfolio showing a plan, a document, a whatever that you've produced. All people wanted Obama to produce was that line on his resume.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 01:36 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August
This is perfect.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 01:36 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: susan harms at August 02, 2026 12:34 PM (Kkd7F)
Why would you feed bums and derelicts?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 01:36 PM (1z8ji)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 01:37 PM (Ia/+0)
This is old news, we already knew all of this...Trump just wants to distract us from Iran/Epstein/Net Neutrality
Posted by: 18-1 at August 02, 2026 01:37 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at August 02, 2026 01:37 PM (medVn)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 01:38 PM (Ia/+0)
A thousand sermons from me on the subject of hard work and persistence would not have had the impact of first-hand experience with the consequences of sloth and surrender. Thanks, sis...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 02, 2026 01:23 PM (nbLIj)
My Sister just rented her duplex to a section 8 recipient...A single mother who is a teacher... So why is she getting section 8 help.... It's CA. so.... And... It's a very nice 2 bedroom in a upper class neighborhood..
Posted by: It's me donna at August 02, 2026 01:38 PM (vQrSy)
Posted by: Strategery at August 02, 2026 01:38 PM (uDDWT)
Posted by: Strategery at August 02, 2026 01:38 PM (uDDWT
My step Daughter and Family moved from SoCal a couple of years ago to Vegas... They love it...
Posted by: It's me donna at August 02, 2026 01:40 PM (vQrSy)
133 Adam is finally leaving California. He is building a home in Nevada.
Posted by: Strategery at August 02, 2026 01:38 PM (uDDWT
My step Daughter and Family moved from SoCal a couple of years ago to Vegas... They love it...
Posted by: It's me donna
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Nevada seems to be the destination for Cali's fleeing billionaires, too.
Sergey Brin
Larry Ellison
Don Hankey
Steve Jurvetson
Lyndon Rive
Ta-hoe, Ta-hoe, it's off to work we go!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 01:45 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 02, 2026 01:45 PM (BFvh9)
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Bet not a piece of any paper is in that tower. It's a bunker, designed to operate a shadow government from.
Nobody who's owed money for its construction has seen their claims move anywhere but off the front page. I hear there are "claims" being made against that monstrosity, nothing but hot air so far.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 02, 2026 01:45 PM (2Cry5)
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August
This is perfect.
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 01:36 PM (Wmg4n)
I was going from memory but just recalled that he said we didn't mind providing a safety net for the truly needy...which juxtaposes nicely with the hammock mockery.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 02, 2026 01:45 PM (hwLGC)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 01:45 PM (mmrXZ
If I were moving to Nevada it would not be to Vegas.. It would be towards Tahoe
Posted by: It's me donna at August 02, 2026 01:46 PM (vQrSy)
local news headline. I guess that "boomers" have ruined lives, hopes and dreams of utopia
As a 1962 "Boomer" I am proud to have done this
Posted by: what the cat drug in at August 02, 2026 01:47 PM (jrgJz)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 01:47 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: Ben Had at August 02, 2026 01:48 PM (abScH)
Wow. Tons of rain. I'm a bit from Detroit - speaking of zoos - but the city may be getting a nice cleaning.
I wish Snowflake was here safe and warm. I know she's fine, but still, I'm her safe house.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 01:49 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: It's me donna
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People who can't make up their mind can stay at the Cal-Neva.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 02, 2026 01:50 PM (+yTe/)
Posted by: what the cat drug in at August 02, 2026 01:47 PM (jrgJz)
I chuckle at the know-nothings who complain about boomers.
Work harder and smarter and maybe you can have what we have.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 02, 2026 01:52 PM (OenlC)
I will never forget the idiot clapping seals (all women as I recall - teachers no doubt) standing behind him and cheering him on when he said he was going to fundamentally transform the United States.
As I've been saying for a while, democracy has failed when you have this level of stupidity in the electorate. And yes, I knwo we're a Constitutional Republic. I use democracy as short-hand for a self-governing people.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 02, 2026 01:52 PM (hwLGC)
Posted by: susan harms at August 02, 2026 12:34 PM (Kkd7F)
Why would you feed bums and derelicts?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 02, 2026 01:36 PM (1z8ji)
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I did this in the Tenderloin when I was a stupud kid and it was eye-opening. No hoboes wanted my "cheap-ass peanut butter sandwiches ain't got no meat" as they were called.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 02, 2026 01:53 PM (JvZF+)
A significant portion are nothing but trained circus animals jumping and clapping and performing on command from the ringmasters. Who are the media.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 02, 2026 01:54 PM (hwLGC)
If one wants to con rubes but not have the risk of going to jail starting a charity or fake church is the way to go. If you write your charity goals vaguely you can rake in a million $, spend 100K or less to lobby state pols or have a 'don't litter' etc ad campaign and enjoy life on the rest of the dough.
Posted by: PaleRider at August 02, 2026 01:55 PM (PV+Zw)
You're as pissed off as me. That's why I like this place.
And I'm gathering you don't have one of the oil paintings of zero with the halo effect hanging. Bonus points.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 01:56 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 01:57 PM (Ia/+0)
And I'm gathering you don't have one of the oil paintings of zero with the halo effect hanging. Bonus points.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 01:56 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 02, 2026 01:59 PM (hwLGC)
No less than "W" signed the legislation that made sure roughly 50% of Americans pay no federal income tax.
Call Obama out all you want. I think he sucked as well. But he had one thing right. You've got to have "skin in the game".
Now lets talk the SALT deduction.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 01:59 PM (CxvtJ)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 01:57 PM (Ia/+0)
I'm fine with the West coming out of this fine and only 33% of the population left.
Very fine.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 02:00 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Skip at August 02, 2026 02:00 PM (Ia/+0)
Decorum keeps me from saying what I think needs to happen to that 'young Spanish woman' at the hands of these poor, desperate, military aged men.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at August 02, 2026 02:01 PM (hwLGC)
A significant portion of the population would be very happy living like zoo animals.
Posted by: Stateless
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That's one reason why I don't talk about the parks and educational programs and pretty suburbs that could be created if the fraud was all spent for real on urban improvement. How many of those ghetto dwellers would give af? How many of them truly prefer to live like a human being instead of a zoo animal?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 02, 2026 02:01 PM (mmrXZ)
Work harder and smarter and maybe you can have what we have.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 02, 2026 01:52
Or, as my wise boomer mama told me, you can fall in love with a rich guy as easily as a poor one!
(Kidding, don’t yell at me. I am fragile. She really did say this to me, though. A lot.)
Posted by: Piper at August 02, 2026 02:04 PM (pZEOD)
Exactly.
And I hope you have a happy Sunday.
And someone apparently nooded.
Nood
Just in case.
Posted by: Stateless - keeping 15 year Ralphy happy and alive. Puppy at heart at August 02, 2026 02:04 PM (Sco7b)
IIRC, that training cost the VA around $30,000, but getting hired lead to much higher career earnings, which meant I paid much more in federal income tax on those earnings than I would have in a lesser-paying career. The government received a decent ROI on that $30k expenditure.
Posted by: one hour sober at August 02, 2026 02:06 PM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at August 02, 2026 01:52 PM (OenlC)
There's my Boomer. You were just smarter and worked harder. An entire Generation.
The same Generation that loved Lime Green appliances and Shag Carpet. Just smarter and more nose to the grindstone. While high as a kite.
Yep. Just an exceptional group. All there was to it. End of story.
Posted by: Howdy at August 02, 2026 02:07 PM (CxvtJ)
The malignant dwarf Robert Reich and others argued that this would employ too many white construction workers, so they decided to use the money to expand government offices instead.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at August 02, 2026 12:19 PM (aD4fx)
"Shovel ready" was a lie, and I think that for some younger Obama supporters, that was the first wake-up call. Seeing the shameless bait-and-switch, and the virulent anti-male bigotry paired with economic illiteracy. Watching their vaunted leaders pretend that bureaucratic processes were as good as building physical capital, when they were really like paying people to dig holes and filling them back in, but with easier work and more pleasant conditions. Nothing but a waste, and a dishonest and sexist one to boot.
Posted by: SciVo at August 02, 2026 02:11 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Eromero at August 02, 2026 02:24 PM (G0HkI)
VA Disability Compensation for Hearing
Loss rating Scale: The VA rates hearing loss from 0% to 100% using pure-tone thresholds and speech discrimination scores measured during audiometric testing.
Zero-Percent Ratings: A 0% rating means the hearing loss is officially connected to military service, but it is non-compensable (no monthly payment). However, a 0% service connection still qualifies you for free VA medical care and hearing aids
Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears is frequently claimed alongside hearing loss and carries a separate, maximum rating of 10%.
Posted by: L - No nic.. at August 02, 2026 02:27 PM (QITU9)
If you find yourself pinned by Uncle Sam's taint,
just tap-out and be glad it's not Hillary(!)'s taint you're under.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 02, 2026 12:45 PM (iJfKG)
You missed a rhyme! It's a fun word, and when I read the evocative phrase "white as a debutante's taint," I couldn't help but reimagine how that famous scene in "Dreaming" went down:
When I met you in the restaurant
You could tell I was no debutante
And I said, "Don't you know it ain't
Polite to inspect a stranger's taint?"
Posted by: SciVo at August 02, 2026 02:33 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Josh Brolin's Blistered Taint at August 02, 2026 03:18 PM (4c2RO)
They definitely made any sort of shame or embarrassment a thing of the past, replaced by a belligerent sense of ignorant entitlement.
Only a Chump is honest, pays taxes, follows the law in modern America. Take whatever you can get, however you can get it. If you don’t, somebody else will.
Posted by: Common Tater
This is about right, including the timeframe.
GenX, so I was in school in the 1980s. Small-town Minnesota. Kids "paid" for their lunch with tickets purchased from the school office; the little raffle-ticket ones with the serial number on the short edge and something like "keep this ticket" printed in the middle.
Color-coded for full-price, reduced, or free. Whether for accounting purposes or "shame the folks on the dole" purposes, I don't know.
But I was told by some the free-lunch kids, on more than one occasion, that my parents were "stupid" for paying for the full-price ones, since "anybody" could get the free ones.
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