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Daily Tech News 20 September 2026

Top Story

AI safety conversations have gotten unbelievable. (Tech Crunch)

They always were. They are, without exception, "the dog ate my homework" stories.

"Did you actually do the homework?"
"No. But if I had, the dog would totally have eaten it!"
In the first case, Andrew Yang, the former presidential candidate and current CEO of mobile carrier Noble Moble
What.
told CNN on Thursday that he had "met with the head of a lab" who had "a belief"
Love the specifics here.
that OpenAI's Hugging Face hacker bots "have planted self-replicating code all over the internet, which makes the internet now unusable for the testing models."
In what universe does that even make sense?
Yang said that this means that the real reason OpenAI and Anthropic have called for a slowdown is because "they have to create synthetic internets to train their bots, which is going to take some time and money."
Step 1: Unplug the router.
Step 2: There is no Step 2.
The second comment came from Noam Brown, who leads AI reasoning research at OpenAI. Speaking to Dwarkesh Patel on a podcast episode released on Thursday, Brown noted that the true take-away of the Hugging Face incident was that "people underestimated the AI."
No, the takeaway is that people overestimated AI researchers, who turn out to be completely fucking retarded.
Brown said that the weak sandbox - the system intended to prevent an AI from communicating externally - was obviously also a contributing factor.
"We left it connected to the internet and were shocked, shocked, to find that it had access to the internet."
Brown pointed out that he's "not convinced" that even an air-gapped system - where the computer isn't connected to anything external at all - would stop an AI from breaking out. He pointed to research from 2015 showing that air gapped computers can be theoretically breached.
Dogs. Homework.

Yes, this does work. If you have two computers sitting right next to each other in a controlled environment - that is, not a busy AI datacenter with tens of thousands of machines - where one computer is doing nothing but attempting to send a signal and the other is doing nothing but listening for it.

Tech News

Spain - which is ruled by communists even more retarded than the ones currently destroying Australia - has blocked Archive.today and its mirrors. (Reclaim the Net) (archive site)

I'm using Archive.today here because Reclaim the Net's story about Archive.today is paywalled.
A 15 year old power supply went up in smoke because of the connector conspiracy. (WCCFTech)

You know how, back in the bad old days, every connection between computers required a different cable? Well, here's why that was a good thing: In most cases you couldn't physically connect things using the wrong cable because they were designed using different numbers of pins and simply wouldn't fit.

Enter modular power supplies. The ends of the cables that plug into your motherboard and graphics card are standardised. Sometime the standards are horrible, and they keep changing, but at least there are standards.

The ends that plug into the power supply itself not only change between manufacturers and models, but sometimes between units with the same model number. And since there are only so many possible pin layouts, it's often possible to plug a cable from one power supply into another in a way that will permanently destroy your computer when you flip the switch.
An M6 Pro Geekbench 7 benchmark is getting a lot of attention of being faster than an M5 Max but there are reasons to question it and they're not what the idiots at WCCFTech say. (WCCFTech)

Not the reason: An M6 Pro being faster than an M5 Max. The M5 Max is no faster than an M5 Pro on the CPU side. It has twice the GPU performance and twice the memory bandwidth, but the CPU is unchanged.

The reason: There is no M6 Pro.

Musical Interlude

Disclaimer: Curse you, Pascal.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:30 AM

Comments

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1 w00t

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:31 AM (odBC9)

2 G'Day everyone

Posted by: Skip at September 20, 2026 04:31 AM (Ia/+0)

3 Morning all!

Posted by: Pixy Misa at September 20, 2026 04:32 AM (BLOW1)

4 >>>Spain - which is governed by ruled

*rulers

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:33 AM (odBC9)

5 Hallooo, Pixy!

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:34 AM (odBC9)

6 >>>Spain - which is ruled by communists

MUCH better.

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:39 AM (odBC9)

7 Raining here

Posted by: Skip at September 20, 2026 04:40 AM (Ia/+0)

8 from the Reclaim The Net article:

The page, with the heading

“ESTÁ USTED INTENTANDO ACCEDER A UN SITIO WEB ILEGAL”

(“YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCESS AN ILLEGAL WEBSITE”

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:42 AM (odBC9)

9 And since there are only so many possible pin layouts, it's often possible to plug a cable from one power supply into another in a way that will permanently destroy your computer when you flip the switch.

I leaned this several years ago after watching enough tech YouTube that it was finally mentioned and it was a “I’d never thought about that before” moment that I made a mental note of.

While it is tempting when buying a new power supply for an existing system to just use the cable from you old PSU, so you don’t have to rerun the cables throughout the case and cable manage everything again.

Don’t ever do this.
While the cables look the same and the connectors fit correctly form both sets of cables in a modular set, the pin layouts are different for different PSU models/ brands and even models with the same brand name.

Always use the cable set that came with the PSU or buy third-party cable sets that are made for your PSU brand & model.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 20, 2026 04:50 AM (6ydKt)

10 6 >>>Spain - which is ruled by communists

MUCH better.
Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:39 AM (odBC9)

"MUCHO BETTERO"

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:51 AM (odBC9)

11 'synthetic internets'

Because the naturally occurring sort just won't do the job anymore.

Posted by: Epobirs at September 20, 2026 05:02 AM (/0z9K)

12 Meh.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 20, 2026 05:04 AM (Ntshk)

13 crazy stuff; headline from the Reclaim The Net article:

Spain Orders Blocks On Archive.today And Its Mirrors

No court ruling was required; only a complaint, a commission, and a censorship protocol built for speed.

a complaint
a commission
a censorship protocol built for speed

I'd prefer
a man
a plan
a canal

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:06 AM (odBC9)

14 Suez!

Posted by: Pixy Misa at September 20, 2026 05:10 AM (BLOW1)

15 14 Suez!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at September 20, 2026 05:10 AM (BLOW1)

um

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:11 AM (odBC9)

16 The snark is strong today.

Me likey.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines. at September 20, 2026 05:14 AM (O7YUW)

17 “Permanently destroy” seems redundant, somehow.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 20, 2026 05:15 AM (x1CgS)

18 17 “Permanently destroy” seems redundant, somehow.
Posted by: Common Tater at September 20, 2026 05:15 AM (x1CgS)

redundant, somehow

maybe:
superfluously redundant

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:17 AM (odBC9)

19 Not much news out there, good new that is

Posted by: Skip at September 20, 2026 05:18 AM (Ia/+0)

20 credit where credit is due:

Invented in 1948 by the British palindromist Leigh Mercer

amanaplanacanalpanama

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:19 AM (odBC9)

21 Let's just all agree on AI safety. The entire right side of the world. Let's just agree. Let's call it Humanity's Existential Crisis, and we MUST DO EVERYTHING TO STOP IT.

First we pass a law.
A) AI is outlawed worldwide.
B) We declare war immediately on all countries using or researching AI starting with CHINA.
C) Every person using, attempting to use, or researching AI must be jailed. Five year minimum. Three strike rule: LIFE, no Parole. Immediately JAIL Elon Musk, Demon Asmodeon, Sam Altman-Fried, Mark Suckerberg, Sunder Penis, Natalie Satel, etc. etc.

Because if we don't do these things, the world will end. It's existential crisis.

Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:35 AM (kK7U2)

22 I didn't sign up for this:

https://tinyurl.com/2du3t7rw

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 20, 2026 05:38 AM (Y+4g7)

23 Mornin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at September 20, 2026 05:39 AM (sAmhv)

24 It's what we should be doing on climate change.

WAR ON COAL!!!
Outlaw coal.
China uses coal.
WAR ON CHINA.

A lot of people here don't get rhetoric though. It's worse on Instapundit, but that's not saying much now is it?

Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:39 AM (kK7U2)

25
Because if we don't do these things, the world will end. It's existential crisis.

Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:35 AM (kK7U2)

_________

You left out:
D) Establish a Cabinet-level Department of AI.
E) Raise taxes.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 20, 2026 05:41 AM (eRlcH)

26 A longtime acquaintance (long time no see) with whom I met up yesterday was wearing a smallish ICE OUT button on which I did not remark.

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:41 AM (odBC9)

27 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at September 20, 2026 05:41 AM (2Ez/1)

28 Was there a BOING?

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:42 AM (odBC9)

29 There's a rational explanation as to why there's no Starlink service in South Africa:

https://tinyurl.com/3yujdys7

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 20, 2026 05:43 AM (Y+4g7)

30
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at September 20, 2026 05:44 AM (AMvSw)

31 Was there a BOING?

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:42 AM (odBC9)
-

BOING OUT!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 20, 2026 05:44 AM (Y+4g7)

32 If you have a birdbath here its self filling, its pouring down now

Posted by: Skip at September 20, 2026 05:46 AM (Ia/+0)

33 29 There's a rational explanation as to why there's no Starlink service in South Africa:

https://tinyurl.com/3yujdys7
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 20, 2026 05:43 AM (Y+4g7)

There's a RACIALIST explanation as to why there's no Starlink service in South Africa.

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:49 AM (odBC9)

34 Is this the actual name of the the thing "hugging face"? Lol

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 20, 2026 05:51 AM (JrHfD)

35 G'mornin' everyone!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at September 20, 2026 05:52 AM (VyBeY)

36 14 Suez!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at September 20, 2026 05:10 AM (BLOW1)

or

Sooey! Sooey, sooey, sooey, sooey, sooey.

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 05:53 AM (odBC9)

37 You left out:
D) Establish a Cabinet-level Department of AI.
E) Raise taxes.

----

If you made D and E contingent on A B and C, you'd certainly get A, B, and C.

Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:53 AM (XeEnw)

38 Evening and morning to ever'body on this Sunday, whether you're working late or up early. What planet are we on?

Last night I accidentally locked little Dagny in the coat closet. She loves to dash in there when I open the door and work her claws on the rubber auto floor mat on the floor. She sat in there for six hours. I could have sworn I checked all the closets last night before I went to sleep; but no, I guess not.

Not sure yet if this bodes ill for the day.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 20, 2026 05:54 AM (wzUl9)

39 It's weird to me how the right does understand Trump's rhetoric, but can't recognize the same style elsewhere. Let's see Elon Musk call for his own jailing if he thinks AI is such a risk. He's been really going on about AI safety for long time.

These guys calling everything a terrible crisis are the one responsible. So, the one's calling for the regulatory capture, should themselves first be capture. To be consistent.

Anyway, no, people here don't get rhetoric.

Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:56 AM (XeEnw)

40 No I can't type, grammar, or punctuate. Leave me alone.

Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:57 AM (XeEnw)

41 This devotional made me think of the retired 'rons who like to walk every day. Man from Iowa writes on "A Good Example". Scripture is Colossians 1:9-14. Upper Room devotional :

https://tinyurl.com/36ehnrkc

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 20, 2026 05:57 AM (JrHfD)

42 47 year old father of three makes his college football debut. "Sunny Skyz" site:

https://tinyurl.com/563abnfn

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 20, 2026 06:02 AM (JrHfD)

43 @38/Wolfus: "What planet are we on?"

Dirt. Planet dirt.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines. at September 20, 2026 06:06 AM (O7YUW)

44 Last evening, having only the alternatives Love Story and The Ghost and Mr. Chicken on b'cast TV, we watched a DVD of the 1933 classic Dinner at Eight. Lionel and John Barrymore, Billie Burke, and Jean Harlow lead a solid cast. It's pretty dated as to technique, very much a filmed stage play, but interesting enough. George Kaufman and Edna Ferber, who wrote the original play, were contemporaries of Dorothy Parker, and some of the lines sounded like ones she might have written.

Marie Dressler, of whom I'd only heard, led the cast and *made* the movie. Born in 1868, she'd been a chorus girl and stage actress, couldn't find work on Broadway in the 1920s and went out to Hollywood, and sound revived her career: She won one of the first Oscars and was voted a real box office draw in at least one year before she died in 1934.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 20, 2026 06:08 AM (wzUl9)

45 When I grow up I want to be a palindromist.

Posted by: Said no kindergartener ever at September 20, 2026 06:11 AM (2Ez/1)

46 Two cups of coffee, and now I must face the daily decision: To work out, or not to work out? Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to fling oneself upon the track, or to take yet another coffee and by cooking provide a breakfast?

I wonder if Hamlet ever faced such a dilemma. He was a fencer and duellist, so he must have worked out at least at that.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 20, 2026 06:18 AM (wzUl9)

47 To work out, or not to work out?

This may depend heavily on whether little Dagny has forgiven you for the 6 hour lock-up.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines. at September 20, 2026 06:25 AM (O7YUW)

48 Nice Appalachian folk version of an old time hymn, " I Come to the Garden" which is about Mary Magdalene coming to the garden tomb and meeting Jesus;

https://tinyurl.com/37s3r2ke

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 20, 2026 06:26 AM (JrHfD)

49 @Pixy: "Disclaimer: Curse you, Pascal."

Uhoh. What'd you run into with regards to that language?

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines. at September 20, 2026 06:28 AM (O7YUW)

50 Strings are indexed starting with 1.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at September 20, 2026 06:31 AM (BLOW1)

51 Wolfus, I had the good fortune of a Free Shred Event in my 'hood yesterday. Got rid of a full banker's box of financial records from past decades. Just gotta take one step every day.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 20, 2026 06:37 AM (2Ez/1)

52 mornin yall. I'm throwing stuff away too. Yesterday I threw away a bunch of printer in cartridges that expired before 2010. There were at least 50 carts in there. The way they charge for ink nowadays that was probably over $1000 worth of ink.

Posted by: fd at September 20, 2026 06:40 AM (MWfyi)

53 Morning. Happy fall - temperatures here are finally starting to drop gradually.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 20, 2026 06:41 AM (aJQbY)

54 I just noticed the other day but looked again that my favorite bookmarks on my tablet are on my phone, both Samsung and same browser. Never knew that happened.

Posted by: Skip at September 20, 2026 06:41 AM (Ia/+0)

55 Strings are indexed starting with 1.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at September 20, 2026 06:31 AM (BLOW1)

As they should be!

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at September 20, 2026 06:42 AM (iIyc0)

56 I woke up this morning missing Bruno. I've always had dogs around and it's too quiet. Yesterday I looked at adoptions and saw a four year old female GSD that had been abandoned at a vet to be euthanized because the owners were moving. Who does that? Who COULD do that? I'm going to inquire about her today.

Posted by: fd at September 20, 2026 06:43 AM (MWfyi)

57 Including the Blackout Blog link

Posted by: Skip at September 20, 2026 06:44 AM (Ia/+0)

58 fd it takes a long time, remember long after our cats were both gone I would think ' Its time to do ___' then think oh I don't have to.

Posted by: Skip at September 20, 2026 06:46 AM (Ia/+0)

59 fd. Kismet. She has been waiting for you to come for her.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 20, 2026 06:53 AM (UdrMW)

60 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 20, 2026 06:53 AM (Hbeqj)

61 Good morning, Ben Had. Pray all is well with you.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 20, 2026 06:55 AM (Hbeqj)

62 olddog, All is well and Thank you. I pray the same for you and yours.

MoMe planning is full apace.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 20, 2026 06:59 AM (UdrMW)

63 Good Morning All.

My ROG Strix laptop did a BIOS update all by itself just a bit ago. It woke me up as it did a few restarts and then an update. I'm not sure what to think about it but its done. I'm betting AI was involved because it didn't ask.

Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at September 20, 2026 07:01 AM (Q/FnY)

64 This afternoon, I am looking forward to going to a book signing by a daughter of the son of our former patriarch ( He died in the winter) . It's a book about his growing up in their little town, going to the one room schoolhouse and the church which dates from the 1850's , and the other activities he enjoyed as a boy. She's been working on it for quite some time. He gave her lots of information. I am sorry he was not around to finally see it published.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 20, 2026 07:04 AM (JrHfD)

65 MoMe planning is full apace.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 20, 2026 06:59 AM
+++

My first cut at route planning is complete. Anticipating seeing some family members along the way.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 20, 2026 07:05 AM (2Ez/1)

66 "Who COULD do that? "

something I wonder about from time to time.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at September 20, 2026 07:06 AM (VyBeY)

67 Posted by: fd at September 20, 2026 06:43 AM (MWfyi

Sorry about Bruno, and I think that's a great idea to look for another dog whose needs you.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 20, 2026 07:06 AM (JrHfD)

68 Quarter Twenty, Soon!

Posted by: Ben Had at September 20, 2026 07:07 AM (UdrMW)

69 I have a feeling banning AI will work out about as well as banning gunpowder or nuclear weapons.

Once something is invented it’s almost impossible to uninvent it. The invention will only go away because its use has been improved by a further invention or its use case is no longer needed.

If we ban AI, somebody, somewhere, will continue using it, and improving it, on the downlow until that person or group has total domination in a barren field.

We can’t ban nuclear weapons because if all countries that have nukes destroy their stockpiles and try to enforce an international ban, some sly bastards somewhere will either keep theirs hidden, or develop their own in secret and come out the other side with the biggest strategic advantage on the planet. Once that secret is out everybody with the capability will have to follow.

“If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns.”

It’s a Catch-22, no matter what you do, once the cat is out of the bag.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 20, 2026 07:09 AM (6ydKt)

70 My ROG Strix laptop did a BIOS update all by itself just a bit ago. It woke me up as it did a few restarts and then an update. I'm not sure what to think about it but its done. I'm betting AI was involved because it didn't ask.
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at September 20, 2026 07:01 AM (Q/FnY)

My Kindle does that once in a while. Trust me, there's no intelligence involved on its part.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at September 20, 2026 07:10 AM (iIyc0)

71 In local news, Kentavist Brakezza Jackson just can't stop stealing stuff so he is back in jail. His momma say he a good boy, he just fell in with the wrong crowd. I say he's not a good boy, and he will be back out in a few days to repeat his crimes again and again.

Posted by: fd at September 20, 2026 07:10 AM (MWfyi)

72 Good morning Horde.
Read hundreds of sci-fi books and seen a lot of movies with AI involved. I don't think a single person has a firm grasp as to what will happen when AI becomes ubiquitous. The present AI builders are looking for an angle and/or legal protection for screw ups when getting government involved. Ask me for answer to it all , I don't think there is one

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 20, 2026 07:14 AM (oUMhY)

73 SpeakingOf - there is similar logic with “gain of function” research and biological warfare. I don’t believe any sane person thinks the Obie administration ostensibly banned it in the U.S.A. because they are such good guys.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 20, 2026 07:17 AM (+4cXA)

74 That Kentavist! What a scamp!

Posted by: His neighbors at September 20, 2026 07:17 AM (2Ez/1)

75

71 In local news, Kentavist Brakezza Jackson just can't stop stealing stuff so he is back in jail. His momma say he a good boy, he just fell in with the wrong crowd. I say he's not a good boy, and he will be back out in a few days to repeat his crimes again and again.
Posted by: fd at September 20, 2026 07:10 AM

--------

So he's a Kentavist What does that entail?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at September 20, 2026 07:18 AM (VWtfl)

76 "That Kentavist! What a scamp!
Posted by: His neighbors"

He used to cut my grass until he stole my lawnmower!

Posted by: His other neighbors at September 20, 2026 07:19 AM (MWfyi)

77 Fox kit left for dead after being run over is able to walk again after having hydrotherapy:

https://tinyurl.com/9fbu6rsk

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 20, 2026 07:21 AM (JrHfD)

78 So he's a Kentavist What does that entail?
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at September 20, 2026 07:18 AM
+++

At least a few handguns.
And warrants. Lots of warrants.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 20, 2026 07:21 AM (2Ez/1)

79 Wolfus, might want to make those moving plans soon. Updated weather for winter shows possibility of being very wet in the gulf coast this year. Dry in southern Indiana.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 20, 2026 07:22 AM (1Ff7Z)

80 Good morning morons

Our God and God of our fathers,
let our prayer come before you
and do not ignore our supplication.
For we are not so brazen-faced
and stiff-necked
to say to you,
Hashem, our God, and God of our fathers,
“We are righteous and have not sinned.”

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 20, 2026 07:23 AM (RIvkX)

81 51 Wolfus, I had the good fortune of a Free Shred Event in my 'hood yesterday. Got rid of a full banker's box of financial records from past decades. Just gotta take one step every day.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 20, 2026 06:37 AM (2Ez/1)

52 mornin yall. I'm throwing stuff away too. Yesterday I threw away a bunch of printer in cartridges that expired before 2010. There were at least 50 carts in there. The way they charge for ink nowadays that was probably over $1000 worth of ink.
Posted by: fd at September 20, 2026 06:40 AM (MWfyi)

Yay!

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 07:24 AM (odBC9)

82 I haven't been able to access archive.is for just about a year now. Not on my phone or my laptop..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 20, 2026 07:24 AM (nbLIj)

83 Joe Kidd, best of luck with the new job.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 20, 2026 07:26 AM (UdrMW)

84 38 Last night I accidentally locked little Dagny in the coat closet. She loves to dash in there when I open the door and work her claws on the rubber auto floor mat on the floor.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 20, 2026 05:54 AM (wzUl9)

Maybe give her a rubber auto floor mat on the floor somewhere else?

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 07:31 AM (odBC9)

85 that's a good prayer, SFp, thank you.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at September 20, 2026 07:34 AM (VyBeY)

86 Rain most of the he day today. Only going up to 62° . Only getting up to 70° once the rest of the month. Fall is here in the Mid Hudson

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 20, 2026 07:35 AM (oUMhY)

87 82 I haven't been able to access archive.is for just about a year now. Not on my phone or my laptop..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 20, 2026 07:24 AM (nbLIj)

from the Reclaim The Net article:

the main domain:

Archive.today

its mirrors:

Archive.is
Archive.ph
Archive.li

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 07:36 AM (odBC9)

88 I guess Skyebrows has watched some spaghetti Westerns and Leiji Matsumoto.

https://youtu.be/s9f9oa3Ae6c

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 20, 2026 07:39 AM (2GVsD)

89 Rain most of the he day today. Only going up to 62° . Only getting up to 70° once the rest of the month. Fall is here in the Mid Hudson
Posted by: Smell the Glove

We could use some rain here in Nashville land. Going to be in the 90's today and tomorrow then it dips down into the 70's for the rest of the week and week after. Fall is coming.

Posted by: Tuna at September 20, 2026 07:42 AM (lJ0H4)

90 Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 20, 2026 07:23 AM (RIvkX)

Thanks for that.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 20, 2026 07:43 AM (JrHfD)

91 Gateway Pundit headline: US Air Force B-1B Bomber Loaded with Munitions Takes Off from RAV Fairford Air Base in Britain (VIDEO)

lol Apparently, Jim Hoft knows from simply watching a video of the takeoff that the aircraft is "loaded with munitions."

Posted by: one hour sober at September 20, 2026 07:43 AM (J4Dwc)

92 Dirt. Planet dirt."

3rd rock...

Posted by: man at September 20, 2026 07:45 AM (pfXMo)

93 thx Anna!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at September 20, 2026 07:47 AM (VyBeY)

94
72 Good morning Horde.
Read hundreds of sci-fi books and seen a lot of movies with AI involved. I don't think a single person has a firm grasp as to what will happen when AI becomes ubiquitous. The present AI builders are looking for an angle and/or legal protection for screw ups when getting government involved. Ask me for answer to it all , I don't think there is one.”

There’s a time honored and rather simple answer to this problem - make every person or company who uses, hosts, or distributes AI personally and strictly liable for any harm caused to anyone in any way.
Strict liability means that the offender pays with no finding of fault, no finding of intent. If you own a bad dog you pay when he bites someone, doesn’t matter if you didn’t intend it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 20, 2026 07:48 AM (sTKQb)

95 12 Meh.
Posted by: tcn in AK at September 20, 2026 05:04 AM (Ntshk)

It's as if you summoned the meh:

Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:35 AM (kK7U2)
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Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 07:49 AM (odBC9)

96 Ben Had at September 20, 2026 07:26 AM (UdrMW)

Thanks. The interview went well and I'll know by COB tomorrow. Been fighting some annoying headwinds since the beginning of the year, and this will finally address those..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 20, 2026 07:50 AM (nbLIj)

97 Last night I accidentally locked little Dagny in the coat closet. She loves to dash in there when I open the door and work her claws on the rubber auto floor mat on the floor.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 20, 2026
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Maybe give her a rubber auto floor mat on the floor somewhere else?
Posted by: m at September 20, 2026

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She and Stirling both love to dive into closets even without floor mats present. I need to make it a part of my evening: brush my teeth, change into pajamas, check the closets for cats or leave the doors open.

Dagny does not seem to hold a grudge about being locked up so long; neither of them does. I suspect they sort of like it, or they'd have learned long ago not to dash into the closets, or would cry to be let out. Maybe it's racial memories of cave lion days.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 20, 2026 07:51 AM (wzUl9)

98 There’s a time honored and rather simple answer to this problem - make every person or company who uses, hosts, or distributes AI personally and strictly liable for any harm caused to anyone in any way.
Strict liability means that the offender pays with no finding of fault, no finding of intent. If you own a bad dog you pay when he bites someone, doesn’t matter if you didn’t intend it.
Posted by: Tom Servo

====

"May we counteroffer with privatizing the profits, and socializing the losses?"

Posted by: 2009Refugee at September 20, 2026 07:53 AM (4HoLg)

99 Please forgive me morons for my many offenses against you, especially mockery, zealotry, and bearing false witness.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 20, 2026 07:53 AM (RIvkX)

100 100

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 07:53 AM (odBC9)

101 It has been years since I heard Baby Animals. Thanks for the nostalgia rush.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 20, 2026 07:55 AM (9uULe)

102 Archive.today (Site can't be reached)

its mirrors:

Archive.is (Site can't be reached)
Archive.ph (See above)
Archive.li (Ditto)
Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 07:36 AM (odBC9)

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 20, 2026 07:55 AM (nbLIj)

103
Last night I accidentally locked little Dagny in the coat closet. She loves to dash in there when I open the door and work her claws on the rubber auto floor mat on the floor.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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Posted by: m

We have a rule that the last person going to bed has to put a hand on MegaRoy to ensure his big dumb a$$ didn't hide on the porch when the door gets locked. He got to spend the night (50°

once for that little stunt. It's screened in and cat proof safe, but his reaction was "OMG! I was almost eaten by wolves" when we got up the next morning.

Posted by: BifBewalski - at September 20, 2026 07:55 AM (QVmho)

104 "Apparently, Jim Hoft knows from simply watching a video of the takeoff that the aircraft is "loaded with munitions."
Posted by: one hour sober"

You can't believe anything you see, hear, or read on the internet nowadays. The truth may be out there, but it's floating in a digital cesspool.

Posted by: fd at September 20, 2026 07:56 AM (MWfyi)

105
Yom Kippur
Sunset September 20 through nightfall September 21
The Day of Atonement, focused on prayer, fasting, and repentance

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 07:56 AM (odBC9)

106 She and Stirling both love to dive into closets even without floor mats present. I need to make it a part of my evening: brush my teeth, change into pajamas, check the closets for cats or leave the doors open.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 20, 2026 07:51 AM (wzUl9)
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I've gotten into the habit of doing a "kitty patrol" before I go to bed, taking a headcount of all five. Just in case one of them has gotten locked in a closet or bathroom.

One time Penny got locked in the laundry room for several hours until I finally heard her meowing and tracked her down.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 20, 2026 07:58 AM (FZ29D)

107 103 We have a rule that the last person going to bed has to put a hand on MegaRoy to ensure his big dumb a$$ didn't hide on the porch when the door gets locked. He got to spend the night (50° ) once for that little stunt. It's screened in and cat proof safe, but his reaction was "OMG! I was almost eaten by wolves" when we got up the next morning.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at September 20, 2026 07:55 AM (QVmho)

haha

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 07:58 AM (odBC9)

108
Meh.
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It's as if you summoned the meh:

Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:35 AM (kK7U2)
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Posted by: meh at September 20, 2026 05:57 AM (XeEnw)
Posted by: m

I always thought meh was a regulars nic and haven't used it. Where is BEN ROTHLIESBURGER when I need him.

Posted by: BifBewalski - at September 20, 2026 07:59 AM (QVmho)

Saturday Night Club ONT - September 19, 2026 [Disco & Dino]

Welcome to Club ONT - a whelming collaboration of The Disco and The Dino.

Open thread - bar is open, too. Come in in, grab a drink or 2. Or 3. Keep it light and friendly. September 19 is the first day of Oktoberfest, so put on your lederhosen or dirndl and a stein of Paulaner and do the Chicken Dance. The Moose won't mind.

This is the way it is done:

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Saturday Night Jokes and Other Funnies

Language warning.

This is THE best thing on X today

His description of a Democratic husband or father is absolutely out of this world.

If you don�t laugh, it means you�re a democrat🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/Iub3ZbOHTq
— AmyLouWho (@perseverare1776) September 17, 2026

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Drink of the Night

First day of Oktoberfest? Guess it has to be BEER!

Oldie but goodie for Oktoberfest

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Club ONT Department of Perpetual Motion

Free energy generator making pic.twitter.com/sMn7GUO2kV
— Cyungo (@Isx_Possible) September 8, 2026

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Club ONT Department of DIY Noisemakers

This guy building a DIY airhorn is incredible. Human ingenuity at its finest pic.twitter.com/L5Rf0ilzuQ
— Dudes Posting Their W�s (@DudespostingWs) September 18, 2026

[Disco says: I am making one of those to use as a goal horn for the upcoming hockey season!]

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Club ONT Department of Language Arts

In our new research published in Lingua, we analyzed more than 1.7 billion words of online language across 20 English-speaking regions. We identified 597 different swear word forms - from standard words, to creative spellings like "4rseholes," to acronyms like "wtf."
The findings challenge a familiar stereotype. Australians - often thought of as prolific swearers - are actually outdone by Americans and Brits, both in how often they swear, and in how many users swear online.

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Club ONT Jukebox

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Top 10ish Comments of the Week

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Club ONT is brought to you by perimeters

We have you surrounded, you hosers!

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Club ONT is accepting applications for hosts of our potential satellite location in Greenland. See Disco or Dino at the bar for more information!

Posted by: Open Blogger at 10:00 PM

Comments

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1 So close!

Posted by: Shen Nan I Gan at September 19, 2026 10:00 PM (O9Th2)

2
Good evening!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 10:00 PM (mmrXZ)

3 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at September 19, 2026 10:01 PM (IMGZD)

4 Club ONT Department of Language Arts

"Asshat" scored well. That's a personal favorite.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:01 PM (VHUov)

5 Ha! Thought you could get away without my knowing, eh?

No one escapes the manglish intuition.

Posted by: mindful webworker -and here we are at September 19, 2026 10:02 PM (MX7Zk)

6 Good evening guys and dolls!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 10:02 PM (jCKWs)

7 Canada, you are surrounded.

Posted by: Case at September 19, 2026 10:03 PM (xJpuh)

8 6 Good evening guys and dolls!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 10:02 PM
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And dinos?

Posted by: TRex - oompah dino at September 19, 2026 10:03 PM (XfIK1)

9
Today was International Observe the Moon Day. SO get out there an observe.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 19, 2026 10:04 PM (w6EFb)

10 Tried the hidden click music, but I couldn't understand a word of the song. Never sure if it's the mix or my speakers. Could be my failing hearing.

Posted by: mindful webworker - sounded ferrin' at September 19, 2026 10:06 PM (MX7Zk)

11 I’ll have a beer!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 19, 2026 10:06 PM (3mKKp)

12 Thank you for prompt Saturday ONT 2 Ds.

Off to enjoy content on a warm California night....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 10:07 PM (QGaXH)

13 The chart of curse words doesn't have Bob Saget

Posted by: These fish sticks are hard as tits at September 19, 2026 10:07 PM (XDb0P)

14 Gulf of Mexico?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 10:07 PM (Cqx++)

15
I just noticed something from the Music thread. Someone linked an acoustic version of Pinball Wizard, and the YouTube video is... 20 years old. Holy hell. YouTube videos that old.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 10:08 PM (mmrXZ)

16 Is that Neuwachtenstein on top? I only know that one thanks to the great bonuses it gave in Civ V.

Posted by: pookysgirl likes Gold bonuses at September 19, 2026 10:08 PM (Wt5PA)

17 "If you don’t laugh, it means you’re a democrat"

Point of order, please. Democrats only laugh when someone they hate dies.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 19, 2026 10:09 PM (CHHv1)

18 Wow! I sort-of made it into the CotW.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 10:09 PM (QGaXH)

19 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 10:09 PM (cPl+1)

20 Oh good, none of my substitute swear words are on that list!

Posted by: pookysgirl, family-friendly at September 19, 2026 10:11 PM (Wt5PA)

21 It's a fools game, Bonnie.

Posted by: Case at September 19, 2026 10:12 PM (xJpuh)

22 .036!? .036!?! Fuck me, we need to get those numbers up. Those are rookie numbers, folks.

Posted by: unwenchable at September 19, 2026 10:12 PM (ElFe9)

23 I'm just pleased as punch that we've got permanent control over Greenland's security and defense. There sure was a lot of squawking but in the end Trump will have his narwhal tusk thrones.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 10:12 PM (kpS4V)

24 15
I just noticed something from the Music thread. Someone linked an acoustic version of Pinball Wizard, and the YouTube video is... 20 years old. Holy hell. YouTube videos that old.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 10:08 PM (mmrXZ)

Yeah, alot of things are that old. Lol. Like 20 years.

Posted by: LTG at September 19, 2026 10:12 PM (BeyMP)

25 I am going to have to try to work in 'this cum wit' into a comment during the coming week.

Its important to have goals.

Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 10:12 PM (zZu0s)

26 First day of Oktoberfest? Guess it has to be BEER!

Daughter and Son-in-law came by this evening to pick up their pooches. Offered them a beer. It was the last one in the house. Now what am I going to do? Root beer? Just won't quite cut it. Not without some rum. Which we also don't have.

Somebody didn't plan this party right.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Organic blueberry liquor? What th..? at September 19, 2026 10:13 PM (MX7Zk)

27 heh, the chart calls, "Lib-Tard," profanity.

Posted by: davidt at September 19, 2026 10:14 PM (Q+gd/)

28 Speaking of Dinos, I saw one today. Guy has a huge sandstone boulder as a gatepost to his estate, and embedded in that rock is a fossil that I thought was a crocodile, about 4 feet long, minus a tail. Web search tells me it is probably a Champsosaurus a reptile that was similar to crocs, but from a different line. They survived the big K-T extinction by a few million years.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:14 PM (1z8ji)

29 A surprisingly weak showing from "wanknozzle ".

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 10:14 PM (kpS4V)

30 >Pre-whelmed.

Ah. Rangers fan?

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 10:14 PM (88C+u)

31
I've got underwear older than that.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 19, 2026 10:15 PM (w6EFb)

32 Good evening morons and Слава Двоим!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 10:15 PM (RIvkX)

33 Great content tonight!
I'm going to have to build some of those generators...hours, even weeks, of fun. Perhaps I'll be so distracted I might, MIGHT, cut down on drinking🤪....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 10:16 PM (jCKWs)

34 I've seen both Neuschwanstein and Oktoberfest in Munich. All thanks to Uncle Sam.

Tough duty, but I powered through.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 10:16 PM (0aYVJ)

35 Neuschwanstein is a fraud.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 10:17 PM (wpRMV)

36 Observation:

Since the Gulf of America was named, there have been zero hurricanes in the gulf. Or Atlantic.

Coincidence?

Record goes back... a really long time. Pre 1940's IIRC.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 10:17 PM (2Cry5)

37 Today, we take Munich . . .

Posted by: not ready for November at September 19, 2026 10:18 PM (88C+u)

38 Hmmmm, I'd like to hear nugget in more curse combos. Butt nugget... fuck nugget. I don't know how best to work it, but nugget deserves its day.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 10:18 PM (ftFVW)

39 BTW, the "free energy" stuff? Fake as can be. The only one that can legitimately make power is the Archimedes Screw in the stream. Just a fancy water wheel.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:18 PM (1z8ji)

40 >>The findings challenge a familiar stereotype. Australians - often thought of as prolific swearers - are actually outdone by Americans and Brits, both in how often they swear, and in how many users swear online.

Fucking A!

We're number 1!

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:18 PM (viF8m)

41 "Douchenozzle" is an interesting epithet.
I've used it on occasion.

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 10:19 PM (ZxPkt)

42 "Today we're going to build an air horn to send home with the grandkids."

Ha! Mom and Dad will love that!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 10:19 PM (kpS4V)

43 Hmmmm, I'd like to hear nugget in more curse combos. Butt nugget... fuck nugget. I don't know how best to work it, but nugget deserves its day.
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 10:18 PM (ftFVW)

They don't have "ass bandit" there, either.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:21 PM (1z8ji)

44 "Douchenozzle" is an interesting epithet.
I've used it on occasion.
Posted by: Savage Henry

I give the edge to "douchecanoe," but "canoe" isn't one of the suffixes on the chart. I'll never know how popular it is.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:22 PM (VHUov)

45 No way we beat Australia! This was rigged!

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 10:22 PM (ZdaMQ)

46 They don't have "ass bandit" there, either.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

"Menopausal bitch" is underrepresented also.

Posted by: Tonypete at September 19, 2026 10:22 PM (IMGZD)

47 heh, the chart calls, "Lib-Tard," profanity.
Posted by: davidt

To be fair, it also has Trump-tard.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 10:22 PM (ftFVW)

48 8 and dinos?

It's implied...love you double Ds!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 10:22 PM (jCKWs)

49 Another dandy Club ONT! Thanks Disco and Dino!

Of course Americans swear! Freedom and liberty, baby!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at September 19, 2026 10:23 PM (D/6p1)

50 BTW, the "free energy" stuff? Fake as can be. The only one that can legitimately make power is the Archimedes Screw in the stream. Just a fancy water wheel.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:18 PM (1z8ji)

I used to joke that I would tie ropes to my (ADHD) nephews and connect them to a turbine. That way they could run around like the maniacs they were/still are and we'd be able to power a house or two.

Posted by: pookysgirl still might try it at September 19, 2026 10:23 PM (Wt5PA)

51 I give the edge to "douchecanoe," but "canoe" isn't one of the suffixes on the chart. I'll never know how popular it is.
Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:22 PM (VHUov)

No "knobgobbler", either. Chart is woefully insufficient.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:23 PM (1z8ji)

52 Hmmmm, I'd like to hear nugget in more curse combos. Butt nugget... fuck nugget. I don't know how best to work it, but nugget deserves its day.
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 10:18 PM (ftFVW)

Crotch nugget has a certain something.

Taint Nugget.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 10:23 PM (zZu0s)

53 6 Good evening guys and dolls!

Posted by: COMountainMarie

Ooh. Does this mean we're getting show tunes?

Posted by: nerdygirl at September 19, 2026 10:23 PM (0Htd1)

54 I may or may not have referred to "the 59 year old knob bobber" during the 2024 campaign.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 10:24 PM (88C+u)

55 I attended Oktoberfest in Munich one time. What a great experience that was! And I was blown away by the skills displayed by the waitresses in carrying at least six giant beer (bier!) steins with seemingly no effort at all.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at September 19, 2026 10:24 PM (D/6p1)

56 Fucknut is under appreciated.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 10:24 PM (2Cry5)

57 >>"Douchenozzle" is an interesting epithet.
I've used it on occasion.

On occasion?

You fuckers need to hang out with sailors. We spend lots of time inventing ways to insert curse words into everyday conversation. Because.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:24 PM (viF8m)

58 As a polyglot I'm proud of my ability to hurl insults in up to 8 languages.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 10:25 PM (RIvkX)

59 The cuss matrix does not allow for 'fuckstick'

hmm..

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 10:25 PM (ZxPkt)

60 The findings challenge a familiar stereotype. Australians - often thought of as prolific swearers - are actually outdone by Americans and Brits, both in how often they swear, and in how many users swear online.

That must account for what each region thinks of as a swear word. The "c" word is just not spoken in America, it's rude as fuck in England, but it's a term of endearment in Australia.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:26 PM (VHUov)

61 I refuse to believe that dick sucker is not more used.

Why, cock socket does not even appear in this table!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s)

62 Crotch nugget has a certain something.

Taint Nugget.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone

Crotch nugget sounds like it applies to the micro penis crowd.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 10:26 PM (ftFVW)

63 Before I forget, I want to introduce a new term that occurred to me today, after having seen some prime examples. I propose the name "hothouse boobies" as a synonym for "bolt-ons". Because they are not grown; they are cultured.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:26 PM (1z8ji)

64 Fucknut is under appreciated.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 10:24 PM (2Cry5)

This. Also Jackleg.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s)

65 Evening, all. Finally caught up on my Bible reading today.

I miss the days when I could spend the weekend vegging out instead of continuing to job-search.

Sorry. Feeling a bit off today. Nothing physiological, just... a sense of something off-balance metaphysically? I guess? I dunno.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 10:27 PM (aJQbY)

66 I like to use "dick flange" as a unique insult. Anyone else?

Posted by: Doof at September 19, 2026 10:27 PM (QMAsf)

67 I attended Oktoberfest in Munich one time. What a great experience that was! And I was blown away by the skills displayed by the waitresses in carrying at least six giant beer (bier!) steins with seemingly no effort at all.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient

They must work on that wrist strength all year.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:27 PM (VHUov)

68 Sorry I'm late, my anaconda swallowed a tapir and got stuck trying to get back in the house through the doggie door.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 19, 2026 10:27 PM (Hd1lH)

69 "Menopausal bitch" is underrepresented also.
Posted by: Tonypete at September 19, 2026 10:22 PM (IMGZD)

This is basically White women.

Who will turn out to be the cause of the failure of Western civilization.

Posted by: LTG at September 19, 2026 10:28 PM (BeyMP)

70 Crotch nugget sounds like it applies to the micro penis crowd.
Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 10:26 PM (ftFVW)

See? Its evocative.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 10:28 PM (zZu0s)

71 I was at that castle in Fussen Germany a couple of years ago with the wife. There is another one right behind that one that is about a mile and a half away. That was the last real castle ever built because shortly after military strategy changed and castles weren't as effective as extending your borders.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 19, 2026 10:28 PM (9FfUF)

72 I actually ha be to close the window downstairs and get a blanket.

It’s 58 and wonderful
Out!

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 10:28 PM (yEz+x)

73 I don't think a day in my adult life has gone by where I haven't used the word fucknut.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:29 PM (viF8m)

74 Fartknocker is another good one.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 10:29 PM (zZu0s)

75 cocksucka!

Posted by: Mr Wu at September 19, 2026 10:30 PM (+fdRY)

76 I'm tardy again. Was off doing something, but can't remember what.

Posted by: Too Poor To Pay Attention at September 19, 2026 10:30 PM (Fn+3X)

77 Airborn guy is not popular with neighbors, I fear.

Posted by: Eromero at September 19, 2026 10:30 PM (LHPAg)

78 This. Also Jackleg.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s)

"Jackleg" is also a perfectly legitimate term for an air-operated rock drill used in underground mining.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:30 PM (1z8ji)

79 well I don't get out that much, so I don't get to cuss people out very often

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 10:30 PM (ZxPkt)

80 Douche Canoe.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:31 PM (qZb7K)

81 Dickwad and fuckwad are good ones as well

Posted by: Doof at September 19, 2026 10:31 PM (QMAsf)

82 >>Fartknocker is another good one.

That's not even a curse word. That's rookie shit.

You gotta up your game.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:31 PM (viF8m)

83 It was incredibly whelming to see my name in the comments of the week three times, even if two of them were as set-ups for actually funny responses.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 19, 2026 10:31 PM (Hd1lH)

84 Svengoolie (MeTV) has Ghost and Mr Chicken coming on in a half hour here on the left coast!

This is your half-hour warning to ready pop-corn and other assorted snacks/drinks.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 10:32 PM (QGaXH)

85 >>Dickwad and fuckwad are good ones as well

Fuckstick

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:33 PM (viF8m)

86 "Jackleg" is also a perfectly legitimate term for an air-operated rock drill used in underground mining.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

That actually sounds cool. Now I don't think I can insult someone by calling them a jackleg anymore.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:33 PM (VHUov)

87 I don’t curse very often. When I do, everyone is slightly stunned. I am taking this as a positive. 😊

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 10:33 PM (ZdaMQ)

88
I've noticed that all the militant atheist posts I see only attack Christianity specifically. It would not surprise me if they were all Chinese or Islamist bots. After all, today's militant atheist is tomorrow's fanatical imam.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 10:33 PM (eRlcH)

89 Fartknocker is

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:34 PM (qZb7K)

90 This place seems like a cut above the usual joints and dives i trespass in. I like the fancy touches. Noticed right away the crushed ice in the urinals-classy. Relieve oneself and freshen up your drink at the same time. I could get used to this.

Posted by: Life's Little Blessings at September 19, 2026 10:34 PM (Fn+3X)

91 Where's piece of shit?

Not even a whole piece. Sad.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 10:35 PM (2Cry5)

92 Douche Canoe.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:31 PM (qZb7K)

Heh. The NDP (socialist) Premier of Manitoba is an Indian (feather, not dot) named Wab Kinew. Needless to say, he is fondly known by his detractors as "Wobbly Canoe".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:35 PM (1z8ji)

93 69 This is basically White women

Mostly frustrated, blue haired, lefty, white women. Yes, they might just be the downfall of civilized western society as we know it. Bitches😡...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 10:35 PM (jCKWs)

94 >> I don’t curse very often.

Yes you do.

Bless your heart.

We know exactly what you're saying.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:36 PM (viF8m)

95 A surprisingly weak showing from "wanknozzle ".

Why so little love for "Trumpnozzle?" I use that all the time, don't you?

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 10:37 PM (vTZFs)

96 94 >> I don’t curse very often.

Yes you do.

Bless your heart.

We know exactly what you're saying.
Posted by: JackStraw at September

Sometimes that can actually mean bless your heart! Context is important.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 10:37 PM (ZdaMQ)

97 The Brits have some good ones

wanker
tosspot
'Shut your festering gob, you tit!'

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 10:37 PM (ZxPkt)

98 I gotta think fuck lord is maybe not an insult.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 10:39 PM (ftFVW)

99 So....who's Toten Hosen? Some kind of Canadian slang?

And why do we want him/her/it to die??

So much I don't understand.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 10:39 PM (QGaXH)

100 >>Sometimes that can actually mean bless your heart! Context is important.

Sometimes "that fucker is awesome" is a positive too.

I worked in the South. Your southern sorcery isn't working on me. You f'ers are as nasty as the rest of us.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:39 PM (viF8m)

101 Ooh. Does this mean we're getting show tunes?
Posted by: nerdygirl

Dis ain't Poopsie !!!

Posted by: Adriane the Musical Critic . . . at September 19, 2026 10:40 PM (3ZUWJ)

102 Turd blossom is interesting. Not sure what it means. Sounds floral.

I also think "piece of shit" is a weird phrase.

Morsel of poop
Dollop of dung
Bolus of feces

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 10:40 PM (0aYVJ)

103 I just learned something. Sacramento State is in the MAC. The Mid-America Conference. (looks at map).

Um......

College football is a crime against Geography!!

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 10:41 PM (cPl+1)

104 So....who's Toten Hosen? Some kind of Canadian slang?

And why do we want him/her/it to die??

So much I don't understand.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 10:39 PM (QGaXH)

German for "dead socks"?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:41 PM (1z8ji)

105 I just learned something. Sacramento State is in the MAC. The Mid-America Conference. (looks at map).

Um......

College football is a crime against Geography!!
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 10:41 PM (cPl+1)

Well, from top to bottom, it sort of is.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:42 PM (1z8ji)

106 65 Sorry. Feeling a bit off today. Nothing physiological, just... a sense of something off-balance metaphysically? I guess? I dunno.
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September

Get to church tomorrow to help settle your soul. For tonight, breathe in chamomile tea steam, then drink the tea.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 10:42 PM (ZdaMQ)

107
Pezzo di merda sounds better.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 10:42 PM (eRlcH)

108 Enya owns a castle, at least an 1800s version of one. Worth $160 Million, never married, no children, but she owns a castle. And cats.

Posted by: Lots of Cats at September 19, 2026 10:42 PM (Fn+3X)

109 I gotta think fuck lord is maybe not an insult.
Posted by: She Hobbit

And "shitlord" scored well.

Was anyone called that before Reddit existed?

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:43 PM (VHUov)

110 I just learned something. Sacramento State is in the MAC. The Mid-America Conference. (looks at map).

Um......

College football is a crime against Geography!!
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 10:41 PM (cPl+1)

Now explain the Dallas Cowboys being in the NFC East.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 10:43 PM (0aYVJ)

111 Today was International Observe the Moon Day. SO get out there an observe.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb)

Then I hollered up at Ethyl, I said, "Stay in the House, Ethyl!!! "

Posted by: Ray S . . . at September 19, 2026 10:43 PM (3ZUWJ)

112 Enya owns a castle, at least an 1800s version of one. Worth $160 Million, never married, no children, but she owns a castle. And cats.
Posted by: Lots of Cats at September 19, 2026 10:42 PM (Fn+3X)

I don't mind cats. How does she feel about Studebakers?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:45 PM (1z8ji)

113 Not sure the swear graph is accurate. I happen to know that "Great" Britain uses a particular "c" word so frequently and emphatically that it would likely skew the results across the board, because it is pairable with just about any word.

C___ Goblin
C___ Bag
C____Stain

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 10:45 PM (dIske)

114
Nancy Grace eyes have opened:

https://t.ly/Jsy_n

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 19, 2026 10:45 PM (w6EFb)

115 Worth $160 Million, never married, no children, but she owns a castle. And cats.
Posted by: Lots of Cats

I'll take my modest savings, bunches of kids and grands and lack of cats as a huge win.

Posted by: Tonypete at September 19, 2026 10:45 PM (IMGZD)

116 The Ole Miss v. LSU turned into a football game.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 10:45 PM (ZdaMQ)

117 For years, the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFC West.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:46 PM (qZb7K)

118 Speaking of freedom of the press, didja see this?

Spencer Pratt
@spencerpratt
According to this anon reporting, [California Attorney General] Bob Bonta is demanding that he get content oversight over CNN.
LMAO after all of his denials that this bullshit lawsuit "wasn't about CNN", the cat is out of the bag. We all knew it...this was always just about politics. What a scumbag.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 10:47 PM (ndZc7)

119 German for "dead socks"?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:41 PM (1z8ji)

Dead pants.

Die Toten Hosen is idiom for somebody who is not very skillfull in bed (and they din"t mean sleeping.) It is also the name of a German rock band.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 19, 2026 10:47 PM (Hd1lH)

120 >>College football is a crime against Geography!!

College football was ruined by NIL. Conferences, rivalries, none of it means jack dick anymore. Schools are buying players easier than the NFL can do.

Only way to stop it is to kill NIL but that seems unlikely. Some of us have been saying this for years but did those fucknuts listen to us?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:47 PM (viF8m)

121 For years, the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFC West.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

The Far East is west of the the US.

Posted by: Tonypete at September 19, 2026 10:47 PM (IMGZD)

122 Necropants!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 10:49 PM (kpS4V)

123 Today was International Observe the Moon Day. SO get out there an observe.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb)

Jeez...this was every Friday in my senior year of high school.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 10:49 PM (2WIwB)

124 Yeah the CFB conferences don't make sense

Maryland is not in the Atlantic Coast Conference, despite the fact that Maryland actually has an Atlantic coastline.

However, SMU, in Texas, IS in the ACC.

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 10:50 PM (ZxPkt)

125 Keeping my perfect record in making the top-ten-ish comments.

I just cannot afford the bribes.

Posted by: mindful webworker - commenting mediocrely at September 19, 2026 10:50 PM (MX7Zk)

126 Two major state elections in Germany tomorrow.

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 19, 2026 10:50 PM (XUHiS)

127 Hey! I thought we were America first but we've apparently gone international with all this foreigner talk.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 10:50 PM (ndZc7)

128 Aye Hordlings!

Tis 'talk like a Pirate Day' ye lubbers

Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at September 19, 2026 10:51 PM (K7v1x)

129 69 "Menopausal bitch" is underrepresented also.
Posted by: Tonypete at September 19, 2026 10:22 PM (IMGZD)

This is basically White women.

Who will turn out to be the cause of the failure of Western civilization.
Posted by: LTG at September 19, 2026 10:28 PM (BeyMP)

This is basically White women

Mostly frustrated, blue haired, lefty, white women. Yes, they might just be the downfall of civilized western society as we know it. Bitches😡...
Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 10:35 PM (jCKWs)

Ironically many of them are in their peak childbearing years yet act in this exact fashion. Probably because they're trying so hard to not just deny but destroy their own feminine attributes.

Posted by: I'd be cranky too with blue hair and septum piercings at September 19, 2026 10:51 PM (TbWk/)

130 I just learned something. Sacramento State is in the MAC. The Mid-America Conference. (looks at map).

Um......

College football is a crime against Geography!!
Posted by: Puddleglum

I give you The Summit League..... 8 schools in the middle of the Great Plains.

UND and NDSU? Both places you can stand on a freeway overpass, look west, and see the back of your own head.

"Summit."

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:52 PM (VHUov)

131 @100.

That was uncalled for, Jack.

Posted by: Case at September 19, 2026 10:52 PM (xJpuh)

132 No

'Totenhosen' is a German fireman

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 10:52 PM (ZxPkt)

133 85 >>Dickwad and fuckwad are good ones as well

Fuckstick

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:33 PM (viF8m)

---

What are we talking about, shitstain

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 19, 2026 10:52 PM (9FfUF)

134 82 >>Fartknocker is another good one.

That's not even a curse word. That's rookie shit.

You gotta up your game.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:31 PM (viF8m)

Beavis disapproves.

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 19, 2026 10:52 PM (XUHiS)

135 For years, the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFC West.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

In 1993, the S.F. Giants won 103 games in the NL West. Despite winning 103 games, they did not make the playoffs. Why? The Atlanta Braves won 104 games, thereby winning the NL *West*. In 1994, MLB instituted the wild card and moved Atlanta to the east.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at September 19, 2026 10:53 PM (Fv808)

136 BLITHERING FUCKING IDIOT

(Used by me many a time. H/t, Cow Demon’s dad)

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 19, 2026 10:53 PM (XUHiS)

137 117 For years, the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFC West.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:46 PM (qZb7K)

The Atlants Braves were in the National League West for a long tike too.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 19, 2026 10:53 PM (Hd1lH)

138 126 Two major state elections in Germany tomorrow.

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 19, 2026 10:50 PM

Did the Leftists managed to get AfD banned before the elections?

You know ... to "save" Democracy.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 10:54 PM (HlyYF)

139 Atlanta is at the very edge of the Eastern Time Zone. There can be a half-hour difference in dusk/dawn from here in farthest eastern NC.

Posted by: Time Marches On at September 19, 2026 10:55 PM (Fn+3X)

140 “Fuck my ass, mouth and tits”

(H/t, heelvsbabyface)

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 19, 2026 10:55 PM (XUHiS)

141 >>What are we talking about, shitstain

This is the way.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:55 PM (viF8m)

142 Did the Leftists managed to get AfD banned before the elections?

You know ... to "save" Democracy.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 10:54 PM (HlyYF)

The “firewall” is still a thing.

You know…to save Democracy.

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 19, 2026 10:56 PM (XUHiS)

143 We need to be able to re-do the cussing chart based on AoSHQ comments.

I dunno, would fartclam be used as a cussword or merely a descriptor?

Posted by: mindful webworker - asking the important questions at September 19, 2026 10:56 PM (MX7Zk)

144 119 German for "dead socks"?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:41 PM (1z8ji)

Dead pants.

Die Toten Hosen is idiom for somebody who is not very skillfull in bed (and they din"t mean sleeping.) It is also the name of a German rock band.
Posted by: tankdemon at September 19, 2026 10:47 PM (Hd1lH)

To clarify, my comment at 10:39 was in reference to the Mystery Click for those who are new here.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 10:57 PM (QGaXH)

145
Probably because they're trying so hard to not just deny but destroy their own feminine attributes.
Posted by: I'd be cranky too with blue hair and septum piercings at September 19, 2026 10:51 PM (TbWk/)

____________

The most revolutionary thing a young woman can say is, "I want to marry young, have lots of kids, stay home to raise them myself, and love and support my husband."

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 10:57 PM (eRlcH)

146 137 117 For years, the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFC West.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:46 PM (qZb7K)

The Atlants Braves were in the National League West for a long tike too.
Posted by: tankdemon at September 19, 2026 10:53 PM (Hd1lH)
The NFC West once featured…The Saints, Falcons, Rams and Forteners.

For awhile that meant SF, STL, New Orleans and Atlanta.

Quite a cross country spread there.

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 19, 2026 10:58 PM (XUHiS)

147 I've attended nine Oktoberfests, each as grand as the previous one. And my mug collection reflects those experiences!

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 10:59 PM (2WIwB)

148 FUCK YOU YOU FUCKIN FUCK

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 19, 2026 10:59 PM (XUHiS)

149 I think that waitress was at the Hoffbrauhaus in Munich. The food was basic but excellent.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 19, 2026 10:59 PM (9FfUF)

150 100 >>Sometimes that can actually mean bless your heart! Context is important.

Sometimes "that fucker is awesome" is a positive too.

I worked in the South. Your southern sorcery isn't working on me. You f'ers are as nasty as the rest of us.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:39 PM (viF8m)

One thing I miss after our month long odyssey thru Missouri and Arkansas was the casual, natural use of y'all. I knew we weren't in California, fer sure fer sure. It was gnarly, dudes.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 10:59 PM (QGaXH)

151 I reject this binary model of swearing. Where is the art? where is the poetry? If I choose to call James Carville a bubbling bowl of festering pussy pus, I don't think these metrics adequately account for my full spectrum contempt for James. just as an example.

Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at September 19, 2026 11:01 PM (r7+Q7)

152 Well. I didn't laugh and I'm not a democrat. The comedian only said one mildly funny thing. The rest sounded like what lefty comedians say about the right when they do their "clapter" bits. I don't find that funny either. Just cheap insults.

Am I a stick in the mud?

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 19, 2026 11:01 PM (OlzlW)

153 128 Zeera

See the top of AOS. 'Hoist the black flag and begin slitting throats'...Aye, matey!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 11:02 PM (jCKWs)

154
You fucking piece of worthless shit is what I say reading the asshole troll here.

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 11:02 PM (/QHx4)

155 Die Toten Kennedys is also the name of a band.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 11:02 PM (RIvkX)

156 Duing the 70's and 80's, the professional sports league thst made the best geographicalnsense was the NHL, which was the only league that did not use cardinal directions to name their divisions at the time.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 19, 2026 11:03 PM (Hd1lH)

157 Wow. That escalated quickly.

Posted by: Ron Burgundy at September 19, 2026 11:03 PM (wpRMV)

158 149 I think that waitress was at the Hoffbrauhaus in Munich. The food was basic but excellent.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 19, 2026 10:59 PM (9FfUF)

______________________

Food upstairs in the main restaurant is pretty good. Food down in the basement Bier Garten is, for lack of a better term, bar food. But hey....they have a Speibecken (aka Puke basin) in the men's room, so they know their clientele.

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 11:03 PM (dIske)

159 Bonnie Tyler, that's the chick in the 5 Guys video.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 11:04 PM (+yTe/)

160 Get to church tomorrow to help settle your soul.

Piper, yep, looking forward to church.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 11:04 PM (aJQbY)

161 131 @100.

That was uncalled for, Jack.
Posted by: Case at September 19, 2026 10:52 PM (xJpuh)

Thanks to my recent sabbatical in Arkansas and Missouri I now know the proper response is 'Bless his heart'.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 11:04 PM (QGaXH)

162 I feel Ireland is sorely under-represented in the swearing Olympics. In my experience, every other word uttered by an Irishman is a curse.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at September 19, 2026 11:04 PM (QaH55)

163 BTW, the "free energy" stuff? Fake as can be. The only one that can legitimately make power is the Archimedes Screw in the stream. Just a fancy water wheel.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Such was my thinking. Some flywheel power 'til it slows down. But then, 'pon reflection, maybe the ones with the fan blade could pick up some wind power? A little bit? Depending?

Whatever happened to those windmill-powered airplanes the Democrats were developing?

Posted by: mindful webworker - perpetual emotion at September 19, 2026 11:05 PM (MX7Zk)

164 149 I think that waitress was at the Hoffbrauhaus in Munich. The food was basic but excellent.

----------

You know who gave speeches at the Hofbrauhaus?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 11:05 PM (wpRMV)

165 It's kind of amazing to watch Trump run the same rope-a-dope ploy over and over again. The communists never seem to catch on.

1) Trump says something totally outrageous and over the top (e.g., we're going to annex Greenland).
2) Screeching ensues and continues until Trump says the next thing that causes OUTRAGE!!!!!!
3) Trump quietly gets what he actually wanted in 1).

I don't actually think they're capable of rational thought at this point. They're basically a tribe of howler monkeys whose response to any stimulus is to start screeching in unison.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 11:06 PM (qlLNh)

166
I feel Ireland is sorely under-represented in the swearing Olympics. In my experience, every other word uttered by an Irishman is a curse.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at September 19, 2026 11:04 PM (QaH55)

___________

It was said that if the F-sharp didn't exist, the Canadian army in Normandy would have been unable to communicate.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 11:06 PM (eRlcH)

167 You fucking piece of worthless shit is what I say reading the asshole troll here.

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 11:02 PM (/QHx4)
====

*pats out remaining embers on sportcoat* Whoa.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 11:06 PM (RIvkX)

168 108 Enya owns a castle, at least an 1800s version of one. Worth $160 Million, never married, no children, but she owns a castle. And cats.

Posted by: Lots of Cats at September 19, 2026 10:42 PM (Fn+3X)

---

I would rather have a double-wide and a soulmate

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 19, 2026 11:06 PM (9FfUF)

169 One thing I miss after our month long odyssey thru Missouri and Arkansas was the casual, natural use of y'all. I knew we weren't in California, fer sure fer sure. It was gnarly, dudes.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue

We moved from NYC area to rural NC in 1988. First visit back north to family I remarked at dinner that I heard y'all used 3 times in one sentence. Everyone said, get out of here nobody does that. I recited back a sentence I heard just the day before on the job: "Y'all can't put up y'all's wall til y'all are done downstairs".

Posted by: NYC Refugee Since 1988 at September 19, 2026 11:06 PM (Fn+3X)

170
Next Starship flight, test flight 14 will be orbital. They're looking for Sept. 28. They aren't going to try a Ship catch. That will likely be the next one, and there's rumors they may try a double catch. Catch the booster, and then the Ship.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 19, 2026 11:07 PM (w6EFb)

171 14 Gulf of Mexico?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
--

It must be a Canadian map.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 11:07 PM (+yTe/)

172 neuschwanstein is a great tour...or at least it was back in the 70's. At the bottom of the hiss was an awesome gasthaus. Excellent jagerschnitzel.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:07 PM (2WIwB)

173 Scotland would lead the swear list by a big margin if anyone could understand what the hell they're saying.

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 11:07 PM (dIske)

174 NYC Refugee - parses fine to me....

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 11:08 PM (aJQbY)

175 I am sorry, I just can't

In my house we believe in the laws of thermodynamics.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 11:08 PM (rbvCR)

176 Nicklefucker is one of my favorite cursewords.
Courtesy Mr Poppins.

As is Motherfuckinghamsterfuckers. Takes awhile to say….. but totally worth it.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 11:09 PM (yEz+x)

177 174 NYC Refugee - parses fine to me....
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September

Where is the weird part? 😂

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:09 PM (ZdaMQ)

178 >>One thing I miss after our month long odyssey thru Missouri and Arkansas was the casual, natural use of y'all. I knew we weren't in California, fer sure fer sure. It was gnarly, dudes.

Honestly, the way southern women speak is lovely.

Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.

Blanche knew what time it was.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 11:10 PM (viF8m)

179
And it looks like they've got LC-39A Starship launch facilities complete. Flight 16 may the first Starship launch from the Cape.

I think Elon is about to get all this fully operational and we'll be amazed at how fast this all goes.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 19, 2026 11:10 PM (w6EFb)

180 Now, people who I think are assholes fall into a loosely-defined group known as 'commie fucks'. A single loathsome individual, I refer to as a 'cock-biting motherf***er'.

All the drivers I share the road with are 'shitheads'. Pedestrians are 'hammerheads'.

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 11:10 PM (ZxPkt)

181 At the bottom of the hiss was an awesome gasthaus.

Shit.

Hill...hill. Not hiss.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:10 PM (2WIwB)

182
Honestly, the way southern women speak is lovely.

Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.

Blanche knew what time it was.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 11:10 PM (viF8m

We are spicy. In our own lil way.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:10 PM (ZdaMQ)

183
Enya owns a castle, at least an 1800s version of one. Worth $160 Million, never married, no children, but she owns a castle. And cats.

___________

Castles are actually horrible places to live. Cold, bad plumbing, bad layout. The state rooms are grand, but the bedrooms are tiny. The kitchen is a mile away from the dining room.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 11:11 PM (eRlcH)

184 Such was my thinking. Some flywheel power 'til it slows down. But then, 'pon reflection, maybe the ones with the fan blade could pick up some wind power? A little bit? Depending?

Whatever happened to those windmill-powered airplanes the Democrats were developing?
Posted by: mindful webworker - perpetual emotion at September 19, 2026 11:05 PM (MX7Zk)

Those gadgets, if perfectly made, could run for a long time, once put in motion, because they are just fancy flywheels. Flywheels can store mechanical energy, but they cannot make so much as an erg. But those devices in the video were crudely made, with steel axles wobbling in holes drilled in wooden boards. That sort of shit soaks up energy like a sponge. Ditto the rubber bands. Stretch and release a rubber band enough, and it gets warm; mechanical energy has been degraded to heat.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:12 PM (1z8ji)

185 FUCK YOU YOU FUCKIN FUCK
Posted by: Cow Demon

Interestingly, the swear matrix allowed for fuck-fuck and it had medium popularity.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 11:12 PM (ftFVW)

186 176 Nicklefucker is one of my favorite cursewords.
Courtesy Mr Poppins.

As is Motherfuckinghamsterfuckers. Takes awhile to say….. but totally worth it.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 11:09 PM (yEz+x)

***

Scum-sucking Siberian snow pimp.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:12 PM (2WIwB)

187
Speaking of doublewides and soulmates, I miss Miklos.

He is on an adventure for a while.

I hope he and his babes are having a great time.

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 11:12 PM (/QHx4)

188 Sorry. Feeling a bit off today. Nothing physiological, just... a sense of something off-balance metaphysically? I guess? I dunno.
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September

There are things that will hammer on you when you are older, one is the weather changes since a pressure change will make those old aches and breaks remember. Apparently a good solar storm can also cause havoc.
Practice those long exhales, and controlled breathing and see if that helps

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 11:13 PM (rbvCR)

189 All the drivers I share the road with are 'shitheads'. Pedestrians are 'hammerheads'.
Posted by: Savage Henry

What about me on my bicycle?

Posted by: Uneasy Rider at September 19, 2026 11:13 PM (Fn+3X)

190 I'm watching "Portal To Hell". Which is through a laundromat, "lavateria" in Los Angeles where the movie takes place on the assumption the whole city isn't already that.
Starring Janaene Garofalo and Steve Carell. Okay, two people they picked off of casting who are a generation or two younger each. But basically playing Garofalo and Carell.
So far good for absurdist screenwriting.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 11:13 PM (88C+u)

191 Reportedly, there was an incident on a SW Airlines plane where a woman stripped off all her clothes and ran up and down the aisle, cussing.

Any footage of the incident I have found has been blurred out. How are we to evaluate these censored reports? This suppression of the free press is intolerable.

Posted by: mindful webworker - all the fits that news at September 19, 2026 11:14 PM (MX7Zk)

192 Hola, Hall!

Posted by: Bulg at September 19, 2026 11:14 PM (77rzZ)

193
Free energy generator making

___________

Big Oil killed that guy, bought up all the patents and buried them!!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 11:14 PM (eRlcH)

194 >>We are spicy. In our own lil way.

I've noticed.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 11:14 PM (viF8m)

195 Scum-sucking Siberian snow pimp.

It just rolls off the tongue and sets the bar for alliteration.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:14 PM (2WIwB)

196 >What about me on my bicycle?

Posted by: Uneasy Rider
----
Get a haircut, hippie.

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 11:15 PM (ZxPkt)

197 St. Louis was historically in the National League West while Kansas City was in the American League East.

Nowadays they're both in their respective "Central" divisions, which shouldn't even be a thing.

Something else that shouldn't be a thing? "Team names" like "Heat", "Jazz", and "Magic".

Those names sound like a bunch of helmet-wearing tards. And not sports helmets, either.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 11:15 PM (qlLNh)

198 There's a perpetual motion machine-in my pants!

Posted by: Toten Kopf Joe at September 19, 2026 11:16 PM (Fn+3X)

199 Hugo the Chavez was perhaps the most prolific cursor in the blog.

RIP Hugo.
You are missed.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 11:17 PM (yEz+x)

200 Old English swear phrase:

Séorðan Fussock

Basically means "copulating" fat lazy bitch

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 11:17 PM (dIske)

201 165 Rodrigo

Trump is a Master Troll. He cracks me up every time, yet he is able to get much done - probably more than many so-called Republicans...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 11:17 PM (jCKWs)

202 > All the drivers I share the road with are 'shitheads'. Pedestrians are 'hammerheads'.
Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 11:10 PM (ZxPkt)

Spider Robinson once said they're divided into "maniacs" and "idiots". Idiots are the ones in front of you, maniacs the ones behind you.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 11:17 PM (qlLNh)

203 ___________

Castles are actually horrible places to live. Cold, bad plumbing, bad layout. The state rooms are grand, but the bedrooms are tiny. The kitchen is a mile away from the dining room.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
---

Castles are laid out to keep the servants away, present only when needed. You do have ten servants. right?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (+yTe/)

204

Chavez was such a wonderful wordsmith.

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (/QHx4)

205 We are headed for a convergence of mega earthquakes, underwater landslides, supervolcanos, and the Noah's bitch of all El Ninyos.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (Fv808)

206 omg

Deion Sanders has a commercial for Depends

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (ZxPkt)

207 All the drivers I share the road with are 'shitheads'. Pedestrians are 'hammerheads'.
Posted by: Savage Henry

Granddaughter #1 of Diogenes learned "Jackass" early in her developing vocabulary whilst riding with grandpa.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (2WIwB)

208 Am I a stick in the mud?
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 19, 2026 11:01 PM (OlzlW)

Should have said democrats and moms/wives wouldn't laugh.

Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (KC5Lt)

209
Castles are laid out to keep the servants away, present only when needed. You do have ten servants. right?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (+yTe/)

__________

Take it from me, don't own a yacht.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 11:20 PM (eRlcH)

210 Old English swear phrase:

Séorðan Fussock

Basically means "copulating" fat lazy bitch
Posted by: Orson

Well-typed. Not much call for an eth these days.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 11:20 PM (VHUov)

211 206 omg

Deion Sanders has a commercial for Depends
Posted by: Savage Henry

You’re shittong me.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 11:20 PM (yEz+x)

212 That waitress, damn, with her beer-delivery skills.

But how are her sammich-makin’ skills?

Posted by: Bulg at September 19, 2026 11:21 PM (77rzZ)

213 Deion Sanders has a commercial for Depends
Posted by: Savage Henry

Are they "The official adult diaper of the NFL"?

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 11:21 PM (VHUov)

214 I just saw an AI picture with a coffee mug I can see being popular here.

I see stupid people.

Of course, a coffee mug with "This Side Up" would be useful for the incredibly hard-headed, intentionally ignorant, unreasoning stupidiots that seem to populate the world today.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 19, 2026 11:22 PM (qx7Zg)

215 Granddaughter #1 of Diogenes learned "Jackass" early in her developing vocabulary whilst riding with grandpa.
Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (2WIwB)

Jackass Mountain is a famous hill on the Fraser Canyon highway near the town of Boston Bar. Apparently a jackass on a work team fell off the mountain there, hence the name.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:22 PM (1z8ji)

216 The Pope has a complex including a castle like place at Castel Gandolfo, overlooking a lake. Don't think he uses it much. He should rent it out.

Posted by: Now On VRBO at September 19, 2026 11:22 PM (Fn+3X)

217 You know.

Commenting is a piano on my
Phone. Especially after a cocktail. Or four.

Killme.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 11:22 PM (yEz+x)

218 Oh ffs

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 11:22 PM (yEz+x)

219 I was in a grocery store aisle crossing paths with a dad and two kids when I hear the older boy about 5 tell his dad that Amy ( about 2 or 3) keeps saying bad words. The dad looked at the girl and asked her what has she been saying. With a big smile she said ' fuck a duck'. I almost did a spit take and the dad tried to hold back laughing as he scolded her not to say that ever again.

Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2026 11:24 PM (KC5Lt)

220 You know.

Commenting is a piano on my
Phone. Especially after a cocktail. Or four.

Killme.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 11:22 PM (yEz+x)

... and this is why I use a tablet. Bigger keys for my fat fingers.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 19, 2026 11:24 PM (qx7Zg)

221 I am laughing. Piano. The best typo ever.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:24 PM (ZdaMQ)

222 197 St. Louis was historically in the National League West while Kansas City was in the American League East.

Nowadays they're both in their respective "Central" divisions, which shouldn't even be a thing.

Something else that shouldn't be a thing? "Team names" like "Heat", "Jazz", and "Magic".

Those names sound like a bunch of helmet-wearing tards. And not sports helmets, either.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 11:15 PM (qlLNh)

The Royals were in the AL West before they went tonthree divisions.

Some team names just don"t fit because they are kept from a previous location- Lakers makes sense in Minnesota, not so mych in Los Angeles. There's nothing Jazz-y about Utah, but there was in New Orleans. Thanks tonSherman, Flames made sense for Atlanta, not so much for Calgsry.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 19, 2026 11:25 PM (Hd1lH)

223 I am laughing. Piano. The best typo ever.
Posted by: Piper

Self-demonstrating comments are the best.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 11:25 PM (VHUov)

224 184 AOP
Now see...you just ruined my fantasy weekend of perpetual energy and beer. Now what I am gonna do 😜??!!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 11:25 PM (jCKWs)

225 Old Miss interception!

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:25 PM (ZdaMQ)

226 Ole Miss. Sheesh.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:26 PM (ZdaMQ)

227 Now see...you just ruined my fantasy weekend of perpetual energy and beer. Now what I am gonna do 😜??!!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 11:25 PM (jCKWs)

You can still have perpetual beer...

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:26 PM (1z8ji)

228 Granddaughter #1 of Diogenes learned "Jackass" early in her developing vocabulary whilst riding with grandpa.
Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (2WIwB)
====

My mom had a pretty foul mouth while driving, which my buddies said was "so cool."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 11:26 PM (RIvkX)

229 Club ONT Jukebox

B-Sides! Heartbreaks of a different kind.....

Porcupine Tree - Heartattack in a Layby
https://youtu.be/GKjhKwFm5dg

October Project - Funeral in His Heart
https://youtu.be/VLbKGuDtaFY

Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World
https://youtu.be/fmwhCxVcnRg
(hat tip to Pug Mahon, who mentioned them on the Music Thread)

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 11:27 PM (VHUov)

230 I feel Ireland is sorely under-represented in the swearing Olympics. In my experience, every other word uttered by an Irishman is a curse.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at September 19, 2026 11:04 PM (QaH55)

Timothy O'Toole, Mother of God. I have in my time visited three political conventions, four sessions of Congress and two homes for the criminally insane. I have known Army Generals, steam doctors, vegetarians, prohibitionists, and a female suffragette, but never even in an Orangeman Day parade have I seen such pure and stainless brainlessness as I now behold in you. The Almighty in infinite wisdom and mercy has given the worm sense enough to turn and the barnacle the wit to cling, but you now possess less sense that you were born with . . .

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 11:27 PM (rbvCR)

231 You know.

Commenting is a piano on my
Phone. Especially after a cocktail. Or four.

Killme.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 11:22 PM (yEz+x)

... and this is why I use a tablet. Bigger keys for my fat fingers.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 19, 2026 11:24 PM (qx7Zg)
***

Which keys? The white ones or the black ones?

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:27 PM (2WIwB)

232 My how the time flies. Gotta go.

In honor of the Mystery Click up top, sorta, some Grace:

https://youtu.be/6fHJBGpJMr8

G'nite, y'all.💤

Posted by: mindful webworker - wha'd she say? at September 19, 2026 11:27 PM (MX7Zk)

233 Castles are actually horrible places to live. Cold, bad plumbing, bad layout. The state rooms are grand, but the bedrooms are tiny. The kitchen is a mile away from the dining room.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 11:11 PM (eRlcH)
======

Every castle/chateau restoration series on YTincludes dramatic episodes of leaking roofs and the costs of repairing them.

Posted by: mrp at September 19, 2026 11:27 PM (rj6Yv)

234 >>Commenting is a piano on my
Phone.

I've seen this happen a million times. Rookies think they are ready for big leagues of talking shit and then flame out right before they reach the show.

Back to AAA.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 11:28 PM (viF8m)

235 Captain Hate was also good.
*pours one out*

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 11:28 PM (88C+u)

236 Old Miss interception!
Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:25 PM (ZdaMQ)

Would be a good brand name for prophylactics.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:28 PM (1z8ji)

237 ... and this is why I use a tablet. Bigger keys for my fat fingers.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 19, 2026 11:24 PM (qx7Zg)
***

Which keys? The white ones or the black ones?
Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:27 PM (2WIwB)

This is an ONT keyboard. It all grays.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 19, 2026 11:28 PM (qx7Zg)

238 Piper, how was your trip to Bolivia? Did you get yourself a tiger cat?

Posted by: Bulg at September 19, 2026 11:29 PM (77rzZ)

239 Depends > Split Ends

Posted by: Neon Deion at September 19, 2026 11:29 PM (Jsqlu)

240 Hahaha, Lane Kiffen! Ya horses patoot!

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:30 PM (ZdaMQ)

241 Timothy O'Toole, Mother of God. I have in my time visited three political conventions, four sessions of Congress and two homes for the criminally insane. I have known Army Generals, steam doctors, vegetarians, prohibitionists, and a female suffragette, but never even in an Orangeman Day parade have I seen such pure and stainless brainlessness as I now behold in you. The Almighty in infinite wisdom and mercy has given the worm sense enough to turn and the barnacle the wit to cling, but you now possess less sense that you were born with . . .
Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 11:27 PM (rbvCR)

Pure friggin' poetry good Sir!

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:30 PM (2WIwB)

242 Good! Ole Miss beat Lane Kiffin. LSU better hope to squeeze at least one national championship out of Kiffen because the dude is mercenary and will leave your program hanging or dead. He'll make sure of it. Somebody will drop some coin at his feet and he will bolt. Glad Ole Miss hung on and won.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 11:31 PM (cPl+1)

243 Three minutes of Fernanda Takai:
youtube.com/watch?v=5TFE1G4j2aI

Posted by: gp at September 19, 2026 11:31 PM (Jr5Lq)

244 Would be a good brand name for prophylactics.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:28 PM (1z8ji)
====

Apparently they had to change the name of my kids' middle school mascots from the Trojans, which is new a euphemism for condoms.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 11:32 PM (RIvkX)

245 I had a front-row seat for an air show yesterday. Crop duster was spraying the canola field across the road from my hose. Making numerous passes, scarcely 50 feet off the deck, and maybe a hundred from my lot line on the road. I rode my golf cart out to the lot line, and watched a few passes. Big radial engine on the puppy; sounded great.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:32 PM (1z8ji)

246 238 Piper, how was your trip to Bolivia? Did you get yourself a tiger cat?
Posted by: Bulg at September 19, 2026 11:29 PM (77rzZ)

Sabi is just going to be one for Halloween.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:32 PM (ZdaMQ)

247
Oh, and The Big Dummy got a Hound Group 3 today. He won't be #1 Borzoi this year, but we're proud of him.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 11:33 PM (eRlcH)

248 Trojans, which is new a euphemism for condoms.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 11:32 PM (RIvkX)

Brand name. Has been for years and years.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:34 PM (1z8ji)

249
Congrats Big Dummy!

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 11:35 PM (/QHx4)

250 The curse word map has potential for awkward new word coinage. Greetings, dumblords. Or something.

Seconding the above who mentioned Iteland needed to rank higher, at least on par with Oz.

Posted by: Funsize at September 19, 2026 11:36 PM (3j87q)

251 Trojans, which is new a euphemism for condoms.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 11:32 PM (RIvkX)

Brand name. Has been for years and years.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:34 PM (1z8ji)

Either that, or they didn't want to be considered weak enough that Ellen Page could beat their best men.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 19, 2026 11:36 PM (qx7Zg)

252 Well, I am going to call it a night. Slept poorly last night, drove some 300 miles today. I am tired. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 11:37 PM (1z8ji)

253 Bed time now that this game is over. Nightsie noodles!

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:37 PM (ZdaMQ)

254
Sleep well AOP

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 11:37 PM (/QHx4)

255
22 .036!? .036!?! Fuck me, we need to get those numbers up. Those are rookie numbers, folks.
Posted by: unwenchable at September 19, 2026 10:12 PM

----------

But it's reassuring to know that the Anglosphere leads the world. And, we have so much to curse about. Third World countries have been fucked from the beginning of time, they're used to it. But, having their dysfunction shoved down our throats is new to us.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at September 19, 2026 11:37 PM (2qhzn)

256 Pure friggin' poetry good Sir!
Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:30 PM (2WIwB)

Oh, that is from the John Astin movie, The Brothers O'Toole

I also get it wrong

https://tinyurl.com/3m3vrk28

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 11:37 PM (rbvCR)

257 Night, AOP

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 11:38 PM (ZdaMQ)

258 Back at cha AOP. Have a great night.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 11:38 PM (2WIwB)

259 Apparently they had to change the name of my kids' middle school mascots from the Trojans, which is new a euphemism for condoms.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 11:32 PM (RIvkX)

The joke was that the Condon Oregon HS team mascot was The Trojans.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 11:39 PM (rbvCR)

260 We had a non-running nine-cyl radial engine in HS aviation shop. I learned how to set the clearance betwixt tappets and valves. Handsome machines. The draftsmens' drawings would make fine wall art.

Posted by: gp at September 19, 2026 11:39 PM (Jr5Lq)

261 Should have said democrats and moms/wives wouldn't laugh.

Posted by: polynikes at September 19, 2026 11:18 PM (KC5Lt)

The Horde makes me laugh, but there are a bunch of hilarious people here.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 19, 2026 11:40 PM (OlzlW)

262 227 AOP

well yes. Yes I can. Thanks for setting me upright...😜

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 11:41 PM (jCKWs)

263 Toten hosen means dead pants, its a schlager musik band. There, some search terms for ya. As to why....I can't say, i'm not in charge of ze Germans.

Posted by: Funsize at September 19, 2026 11:42 PM (3j87q)

264 260 Gesundheit

Posted by: Bulg at September 19, 2026 11:43 PM (77rzZ)

265 Having an nice bourbon with some pretzels and a sharp mustard and some dipping honey.

Pretty amazing combo.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 19, 2026 11:43 PM (XV/Pl)

266
Am I a stick in the mud?
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 19, 2026 11:01 PM (OlzlW)

------

No. And too liberal use of the F-word doesn't make it funny. YMMV

Posted by: JM in Illlinois at September 19, 2026 11:44 PM (gb+eN)

267 Trojans, which is new a euphemism for condoms.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Brand name. Has been for years and years.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Which I've never understood, unless it's meant to be ironic.

The only thing most people associate with "Trojan" is the Trojan horse.

So you named your condoms after a device that got the soldiers past the city defenses, then broke open so they could wreak havoc?

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 11:44 PM (VHUov)

268 Howdy, horde.

Cool stuff in this ONT-- thanks double D's!

Happy Caturday Night!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 11:49 PM (rdVOm)

269 IT IS FUNNY BECAUSE IT IS SOMETHING YOU PUT ON YOUR WILUSA!!!

Posted by: DAN ROFLESBUREGER at September 19, 2026 11:49 PM (rbvCR)

270 Sleep well AOP, and my many ONT pals💕
'I’m going to sleep because my energy has left the group chat.'
Good night wonderful friends!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at September 19, 2026 11:51 PM (jCKWs)

271 There are no new swear words. Just new combinations

Posted by: 496 at September 19, 2026 11:51 PM (sOtuf)

272 How to ruin a franchise...

Take a pro American Sigma, and write very Sigma novels bout him... then sell it to a production company to make it into TV.

Where they hire a Woke Liberal Big guy to play the parts... and also take it from Sigma on his own, to an ensemble Girl power TV show after a successful first season that was semi true its origin story.....

And then make a Girl Power spin off...

Welcome... to Reacher.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 19, 2026 11:51 PM (mP0Kj)

273 Cats stink.

Posted by: Bulg at September 19, 2026 11:52 PM (77rzZ)

274 Apparently they had to change the name of my kids' middle school mascots from the Trojans, which is new a euphemism for condoms.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
--------

I've mentioned before that Kennesaw College changed the team name from 'Hooters' to 'Owls'.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 11:54 PM (XeU6L)

275 George Carlin was a funny fucker.

https://tinyurl.com/y27jzsxx

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 11:57 PM (viF8m)

276 One day, on the assembly line, I had to work next to a whiny millennial twatwaffle... he was one of those hypersensitive, chip-on-the-shoulder types...

Anyway, as we did our work, I accidentally *brushed* his arm with mine. Oh. My. God.. The World Ended then and there!

He spewed out the most disgusting string of abuse, punctuated every other word with "fuck" all while glaring glazed-eyed straight at me.

I stood, stunned, as he railed. Then, grabbed my El-Marko and drew a line between him and me.

"You stay on your side. I'll stay on mine." And we spoke not another word to each other for remainder of the day.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 11:57 PM (rdVOm)

277 @272

>>Welcome... to Reacher.

Apparently the Sigma is divorcing his wife because she cucked him by making him raise another man's baby.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 19, 2026 11:57 PM (XV/Pl)

278 Now for the West Coast games
I'm into my 11th hour

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 19, 2026 11:59 PM (ZxPkt)

279 Timestamp.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 20, 2026 12:00 AM (2Ez/1)

280 It's tomorrow.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 20, 2026 12:01 AM (2Ez/1)

281

Daily Mail says malls are coming back.

I don't think so unless you have a death wish.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:03 AM (/QHx4)

282 I've never been to Morrow.

https://youtu.be/zdEkm__55ik

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 20, 2026 12:04 AM (2Ez/1)

283
Still today here

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:04 AM (/QHx4)

284 It's tomorrow.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty
--------

It's yesterday in California.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 20, 2026 12:04 AM (XeU6L)

285 Ok.... I get how some are saying that the Greenland deal is somehow a win.... but...

Who is going to PAY for defending Greenland? Do we get Taxes from them? do we charge Denmark?

Or is this just another case were somehow the US Taxpayer is being charged to defend other people?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:05 AM (mP0Kj)

286

We pay for everything

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:07 AM (/QHx4)

287 64 lol, CNN is reduced to reporting on ...now they can't get into the White House! "Breaking News! My badge did not work!!"
Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 12:51 PM (AKptf)

Yesterday.... California was so faaarrr away...
But now it seems their here to stay...
Oh I, believe, in Yesterday...

Suddenly, we have half the rights that used to be.
There is Socialism over meeee...
Oh yesterday came suddenly....

How, Freedom, had to go, I don't know, I could not say
Now, theres something wrong how I long, for yesterday.....

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:07 AM (mP0Kj)

288
It's yesterday in California.

I keep holding on.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 20, 2026 12:08 AM (Cqx++)

289 Or is this just another case were somehow the US Taxpayer is being charged to defend other people?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:05 AM (mP0Kj)
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It'll be that last one right there

Posted by: 496 at September 20, 2026 12:08 AM (sOtuf)

290 Wait, did I make the list tonight?

This is better than being in the phone book!

(Do they still print those anywhere? )

Posted by: man at September 20, 2026 12:08 AM (pfXMo)

291 *Who is going to PAY for defending Greenland?*

It's a write off, Jerry.
They just write it off.

Posted by: Kramer at September 20, 2026 12:08 AM (2Ez/1)

292 >>We pay for everything

Pretty sure that's the entire lesson of Christianity.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:09 AM (viF8m)

293 271 There are no new swear words. Just new combinations
Posted by: 496 at September 19, 2026 11:51 PM (sOtuf)

The term 'woke' is now a swear word... and it's pretty new.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:09 AM (mP0Kj)

294 285 We are paying to keep China and Russia, et al., OUT of Greenland. This isn’t hard.

Posted by: Bulg at September 20, 2026 12:10 AM (77rzZ)

295
But are you hard?

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:10 AM (/QHx4)

296 Daily Mail says a lot of things.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 20, 2026 12:10 AM (2Ez/1)

297 do we charge Denmark?"

Two cases of Stroopwafels, plz.

Posted by: man at September 20, 2026 12:11 AM (pfXMo)

298 We're not *defending Greenland* IMO.

We're defending US.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:11 AM (rdVOm)

299 Ok.... I get how some are saying that the Greenland deal is somehow a win.... but...

Who is going to PAY for defending Greenland? Do we get Taxes from them? do we charge Denmark?

Or is this just another case were somehow the US Taxpayer is being charged to defend other people?
Posted by: Romeo13

"We" were going to do that, anyway. And "we" have been. But now it's official and the world can stop bitching about it.

Naw, just joshin', they'll bitch up a storm.

But we really didn't want Red China or almost-Soviet Russia putting a base there and/or controlling the waterways, and now they officially can't.

Posted by: mikeski at September 20, 2026 12:12 AM (VHUov)

300 There are no new swear words. Just new combinations

Posted by: 496 at September 19, 2026 11:51 PM (sOtuf)

I'm pretty consistent. I have used the same ones for years in the same combination. My father though, he was creative. He would curse forwards and backwards. Son of a bitchin bastard bastard son of a bitch was one I'll never forget.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 20, 2026 12:13 AM (S41Gd)

301 294 285 We are paying to keep China and Russia, et al., OUT of Greenland. This isn’t hard.
Posted by: Bulg at September 20, 2026 12:10 AM (77rzZ)

No, it is hard... just like how I was told we were fighting them over there, so we would not have to fight them here....

And then they allowed them to immigrate here.

Was Denmark about to cave to either Russia or China? was Denmark as part of the EU and NATO suddenly threatened?

but now the us Taxpayer is on the hook for defending Greenland forever... without economic recompense.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:13 AM (mP0Kj)

302 >>We're not *defending Greenland* IMO.

>>We're defending US.

Well you'd be right.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:15 AM (viF8m)

303 Stroopwafels are Dutch.

Ebelskiver are Danish

Posted by: Kindltot knows these things at September 20, 2026 12:15 AM (rbvCR)

304 I'm pretty consistent. I have used the same ones for years in the same combination. My father though, he was creative. He would curse forwards and backwards. Son of a bitchin bastard bastard son of a bitch was one I'll never forget.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 20, 2026 12:13 AM (S41Gd)

I had US Navy Chief Petty Officer... a REAL Salty type... who could cuss your out without ever using a curse word...

It was a gift... a talent...

Like the one time he asked a Navy Corpsman, if he could get Seaman Schumcatelly a prescription for Retroactive Birth Control Pills...

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:16 AM (mP0Kj)

305 One day, on the assembly line, I had to work next to a whiny millennial twatwaffle... he was one of those hypersensitive, chip-on-the-shoulder types...

Anyway, as we did our work, I accidentally *brushed* his arm with mine. Oh. My. God.. The World Ended then and there!

He spewed out the most disgusting string of abuse, punctuated every other word with "fuck" all while glaring glazed-eyed straight at me.

I stood, stunned, as he railed. Then, grabbed my El-Marko and drew a line between him and me.

"You stay on your side. I'll stay on mine." And we spoke not another word to each other for remainder of the day.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 11:57 PM (rdVOm)

A woman touched him, oh no. What a fag.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 20, 2026 12:16 AM (S41Gd)

306 302 >>We're not *defending Greenland* IMO.

>>We're defending US.

Well you'd be right.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:15 AM (viF8m)

You can't invade the US mainland from Greenland... you can for Mexico or Canada.

Does that mean we HAVE to PAY to put defense installations in Canada or Mexico?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:18 AM (mP0Kj)

307 A woman touched him, oh no. What a fag.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

He just wanted a reason-- ANY reason-- to bitch about *something*

Just a twat.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:19 AM (rdVOm)

308 Pleased to see "dick head" solidly on the list, although we prefer the more polite "Richard End" when in mixed company.

Posted by: tankascribe at September 20, 2026 12:20 AM (NtoJk)

309 West coast games are fun.

Hawaii games are super fun. When the boys were tiny tots, we were fans of the Hawaii rainbow warriors.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 20, 2026 12:20 AM (NSiSx)

310 301 We are defending our hemisphere. Greenland is part of North America. It’s worth my tax dollars.

Posted by: Bulg at September 20, 2026 12:21 AM (77rzZ)

311 *Stroopwafels are Dutch.*

No, they come from Holland.

Posted by: In the Netherlands at September 20, 2026 12:21 AM (2Ez/1)

312 Like the one time he asked a Navy Corpsman, if he could get Seaman Schumcatelly a prescription for Retroactive Birth Control Pills...
Posted by: Romeo13

If you take enough of them, any pill is a retroactive birth control pill.

.....

Except maybe ivermectin. A teenage girl in Cameroon once tried to commit suicide with ivermectin pills. After literally filling her stomach with pills and water, taking over 100 times the normal dose, she got woozy and had blurry vision for a while.

And an upset stomach, but she was literally barfing up pills because she had no more room to swallow them, so I'm not sure that was the ivermectin and not just the physical abuse of her guts.

Posted by: mikeski at September 20, 2026 12:23 AM (VHUov)

313 This is a good prank at a Eush show.

https://youtube.com/shorts/CrMkoieM4bY

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 20, 2026 12:23 AM (qx7Zg)

314 This is a good prank at a Eush show.

https://youtube.com/shorts/CrMkoieM4bY
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 20, 2026 12:23 AM (qx7Zg)

Rush, not Eush. Maybe I should stop typing for a while.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 20, 2026 12:25 AM (qx7Zg)

315 Ebelskiver are Danish

We knew a couple who made those and delighted in shoving them in the faces of people at campouts. Theirs were doughy masses swimming with syrup and a ton of powdered sugar; so bad even DH, who has a notorious sweet tooth, would flinch when he saw them coming. He always referred to that dish as "evil skeevers" and the term caught on. It was ages before we found out that true ebelskivers are really very good when made by someone who can actually cook.

Posted by: tankascribe at September 20, 2026 12:26 AM (NtoJk)

316 310 301 We are defending our hemisphere. Greenland is part of North America. It’s worth my tax dollars.
Posted by: Bulg at September 20, 2026 12:21 AM (77rzZ)

Opinions differ.

If you are not going to support the US Government FINANCAILLY... then my opinion is that we are NOT obligated to defend you forever.

We are 40 Trillion in debt... defending people who will not support, nor help us in our own defense.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:26 AM (mP0Kj)

317 Where do Danish Butter Cookies come from?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 20, 2026 12:28 AM (wpRMV)

318

44 degrees here in SW Wyoming.

It is wonderful.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:30 AM (/QHx4)

319 316 We’re already funding illegals who won’t help us. That doesn’t stop us from defending ourselves from overt foreign adversaries.

Posted by: Bulg at September 20, 2026 12:30 AM (77rzZ)

320 >>You can't invade the US mainland from Greenland... you can for Mexico or Canada.

We've had an air force base in Greenland since WWII.

Not every battle is fought with guns. I've been saying this for years but take your globe and turn it towards you 90 degrees. See that area called the Arctic Ocean? You should because China and Russia have been trying to establish shipping routes and military base there for years.

Trump didn't just pull Greenland out of his ass. This isn't some new idea just because some are just realizing it now.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:30 AM (viF8m)

321 317 Where do Danish Butter Cookies come from?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 20, 2026 12:28 AM (wpRMV)

Cows?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:30 AM (mP0Kj)

322 Where do Danish Butter Cookies come from?
Posted by: Cicero

A cheerful round tin?

Posted by: tankascribe at September 20, 2026 12:30 AM (NtoJk)

323 But girls have cooties.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 20, 2026 12:32 AM (88C+u)

324 Where do Danish Butter Cookies come from?
Posted by: Cicero

When two cheese danishes love each other very much.....

Posted by: mikeski at September 20, 2026 12:32 AM (VHUov)

325 You see the typhoon headed to Japan? Named "Dujuan". Lol.

Posted by: SunnyBun at September 20, 2026 12:32 AM (hyQrc)

326 Where do Danish Butter Cookies come from?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 20, 2026 12:28 AM (wpRMV)

Nowadays, probably India.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 20, 2026 12:32 AM (qx7Zg)

327 Trump didn't just pull Greenland out of his ass. This isn't some new idea just because some are just realizing it now.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:30 AM (viF8m)

We have had bases in Greenland for decades... covered by existing agreements.

I have no problem with bases in Greenland... but this agreement puts their defense on us... while not accruing any real economic benefits for the American Citizen... at least none that I have seen in the public announcement of said agreement.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:33 AM (mP0Kj)

328
Fuck you worthless piece of shit.

Yo mamma is looking for you, it is Saturday night.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:35 AM (/QHx4)

329 323 But girls have cooties.
Posted by: 88C+u at September 20, 2026 12:32 AM (88C+u)

Evolution.

He Man Woman Haters Club.
National Organization Against Amazonian Mastery.

MGTOW.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:35 AM (mP0Kj)

330 Speaking of twatwaffles...

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:35 AM (rdVOm)

331 oh boy.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 20, 2026 12:36 AM (88C+u)

332 'tardo got zapped

Posted by: 88C+u at September 20, 2026 12:37 AM (88C+u)

333 ??
Men
Gripping
Their
Own
Wieners
??

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:37 AM (rdVOm)

334 Girl cooties are the best cooties.

Posted by: Bulg at September 20, 2026 12:38 AM (77rzZ)

335 My exes turned me into a 100% man-made bitch.

🤷‍♀️

I got better... sort of...

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:40 AM (rdVOm)

336 He Man Woman Haters Club.
National Organization Against Amazonian Mastery.

MGTOW.
Posted by: Romeo13

How could you forget G.R.O.S.S.?

Posted by: Calvin at September 20, 2026 12:41 AM (VHUov)

337 Welcome... to Reacher.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 19, 2026 11:51 PM (mP0Kj)

---‐

I thought the first season with Alan Ritchson was good, then it was more girl power.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 20, 2026 12:42 AM (gb+eN)

338 Jackie Chiles is real

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On-ydxoo-5o

Posted by: Savage Henry at September 20, 2026 12:44 AM (ZxPkt)

339 336 He Man Woman Haters Club.
National Organization Against Amazonian Mastery.

MGTOW.
Posted by: Romeo13

How could you forget G.R.O.S.S.?
Posted by: Calvin at September 20, 2026 12:41 AM (VHUov)

Excellent point... there was also some Opus and Bill the Cat free from Female stuff too.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:46 AM (mP0Kj)

340 ??
Men
Gripping
Their
Own
Wieners
??
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:37 AM

-----

Very clever. But actually Men Going Their Own Way. (or did you know that?)

Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 20, 2026 12:49 AM (gb+eN)

341 >>I have no problem with bases in Greenland... but this agreement puts their defense on us... while not accruing any real economic benefits for the American Citizen... at least none that I have seen in the public announcement of said agreement.

I think you are overlooking the obvious. China has been trying to build airports in Greenland for years as part of the Belt and Road strategy.

Why do you suppose China, which is on the other side of side of the globe, was willing to invest in Greenland? Do you think Denmark was going to protect us from the Chinese?

Yes, we are $40 trillion in debt. China's fragile joke of an economy is in worse shape. The EU has been functionally bankrupt for years.

China and Russia have many times the number of ice breaking ships than we do. Do you think they built those ships to rescue polar bears?

We are still the world's sole super power which is why, for all our faults, we are the envy of the world. I'll say again, Trump isn't an idiot.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:49 AM (viF8m)

342 *wanders back in*

What are we doing here?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 12:49 AM (Y/06r)

343 Men
Gripping
Their
Own
Wieners
??
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:37 AM

Well... yes.

Also no.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 12:50 AM (Y/06r)

344 Evening all. Thanks for the OT D & D.

Glad the Greenland deal is getting known. I doubt when we see the details that Trump was out negotiated. I think he got what he wanted from the beginning.

Have they mentioned rare earth rights yet?

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at September 20, 2026 12:51 AM (4Qj8V)

345 No dick lips?

Posted by: wth at September 20, 2026 12:52 AM (oq9dX)

346 (or did you know that?)
Posted by: JM in Illinois

Yes, I'm aware of that.

Guys that hate women, are a big part of the reason some women hate them back.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:52 AM (rdVOm)

347 I thought the first season with Alan Ritchson was good, then it was more girl power.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 20, 2026 12:42 AM (gb+eN)

It's a bit too much magic protagonist for my tastes.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 12:52 AM (Y/06r)

348 *wanders back in*
What are we doing here?
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Getting rid of all the women in Greenland, I think.

I may have skimmed some of it.

Posted by: mikeski at September 20, 2026 12:52 AM (VHUov)

349
Gripping your weiner looking at boob pictures, lol.

What a life.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:52 AM (/QHx4)

350 We're playing boys vs girls again.

So tiresome.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:53 AM (rdVOm)

351
Mom,

He started it.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:55 AM (/QHx4)

352 Hi, four seasons! It's cooler here too, but not so chilly that I can't have windows open for a while.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:55 AM (rdVOm)

353 Also, metal sucks.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:56 AM (viF8m)

354 Fine, take away my voting privilege-- and then don't come bitching to me when it all goes to hell anyway!

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:56 AM (rdVOm)

355 I get some of the MGTOW stuff. At the same time, social media takes a guy who is pissed off at a girl who cheated on him and convinces him they are ALL like that.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 12:56 AM (Y/06r)

356 353 Also, metal sucks.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:56 AM (viF8m)

No.... it rusts... mostly...

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 12:56 AM (mP0Kj)

357 327 Trump didn't just pull Greenland out of his ass. This isn't some new idea just because some are just realizing it now.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:30 AM (viF8m)

We have had bases in Greenland for decades... covered by existing agreements.

I have no problem with bases in Greenland... but this agreement puts their defense on us... while not accruing any real economic benefits for the American Citizen... at least none that I have seen in the public announcement of said agreement.
Posted by: Romeo13

When Putin invades Europe to convince the Noodle-headed Macaroni he won't fare even half as well as Napoleon, they will beg Trump to take Greenland, and in exchange Trump gets a hotel in Moscow, the 3Seas accord as a pro-american buffer/economic zone as well as cuba.

Such a deal!
Best episode of Apprentice ever!

Now we only need exGoogle/EricSchmidt to give Petraeus to run for President as did Holmes Tuttle did for Reagan -- cTHIEL's enterprise(s) most foul (foreverWAR) will evaporate as did Nosferatu when met with the morning sun.

LET'S GO BRANDON!
YOU ARE THE STORM UPON WHICH THE LIBS BREAK!

Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at September 20, 2026 12:57 AM (vomu/)

358
JQ,

It is refreshing after a long hot summer.

We have had thunderstorms for three days. Lots of much needed rain.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 12:58 AM (/QHx4)

359 At the same time, social media takes a guy who is pissed off at a girl who cheated on him and convinces him they are ALL like that.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Works the other way, too!

I have photos of my ex, with other women... not doing the deed, but definitely not *innocent*

But I was the bitch. Uh-huh.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:59 AM (rdVOm)

360 China and Russia have many times the number of ice breaking ships than we do.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:49 AM (viF8m)

Maybe we figure we'll just carpet bomb paths through the ice. Works for me. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 20, 2026 12:59 AM (S41Gd)

361 320 Trump didn't just pull Greenland out of his ass.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 12:30 AM (viF8m)

Which would be ... ouch.

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 01:00 AM (odBC9)

362 Yay, four seasons! Rain!

Hope it's not too much all at once, but enough to un-parch your area.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:00 AM (rdVOm)

363 There is one of these alpha male gurus... rich cooper, I think was the name. In one of his inane ramblings where he is encouraging guys to run as many women at once as possible in order to protect himself, he said something that actually made sense:

'When you suffer a loss, sit with it. Let it affect you- but don't make it your whole life.'

Which I found both true and ironic, given this guy's business model.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:00 AM (Y/06r)

364 Boy meets Girl
Boy woos Girl, who woos back.
Boy and Girl get married, have lots of kids.
Boy and Girl always tired.
Kids grow up, move out, start cycle again.
Boy and Girl like the sleep, miss the noise.
Boy and Girl spoil grandkids.

Or, in my case...

Boy meets Girl.
Boy shots self in foot in front of Girl
Girl runs away.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 20, 2026 01:01 AM (qx7Zg)

365 355 I get some of the MGTOW stuff. At the same time, social media takes a guy who is pissed off at a girl who cheated on him and convinces him they are ALL like that.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 12:56 AM (Y/06r)

I quit dating actively dur to Covid... and suddenly realized just how peaceful my life became.

Then, Mom ( who I had taken care of in her last years ) passed... and my life became even MORE Peaceful.

The thing I realized late was that Freedom is the ability to say NO, and make it stick... but with Mom's, Wives, or Girlfriends, that is almost non existent. We are programmed to cave... to take it... to 'do the right thing'...

But damn is it peaceful when that is no longer the case.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:01 AM (mP0Kj)

366 I have photos of my ex, with other women... not doing the deed, but definitely not *innocent*

But I was the bitch. Uh-huh.
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:59 AM (rdVOm)

What I am saying is that social media is like... alcohol. If you are happy, it makes you more happy. If you are pissed off it makes you more pissed off. If you are suspicious, etc etc.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:01 AM (Y/06r)

367 Mom,

He started it.

Posted by: four seasons
......

Nuh-uh

Posted by: wth at September 20, 2026 01:02 AM (oq9dX)

368 But damn is it peaceful when that is no longer the case.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:01 AM (mP0Kj)

Indeed. Also lonely.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:03 AM (Y/06r)

369 I have photos of my ex, with other women... not doing the deed, but definitely not *innocent*

But I was the bitch. Uh-huh.
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 12:59 AM (rdVOm)

Being cheated on is one of the worst things that can happen to you... Man or Woman...

Trust is a very needed component of relationships... and it teaches you not to trust.

Been there....

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:03 AM (mP0Kj)

370
Aetius,

You are right!

wow, a woman telling you that you are right, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:04 AM (/QHx4)

371 368 But damn is it peaceful when that is no longer the case.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:01 AM (mP0Kj)

Indeed. Also lonely.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:03 AM (Y/06r)

Yup... which is the decision point now.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:04 AM (mP0Kj)

372 169 I heard y'all used 3 times in one sentence. Everyone said, get out of here nobody does that. I recited back a sentence I heard just the day before on the job: "Y'all can't put up y'all's wall til y'all are done downstairs".
Posted by: NYC Refugee Since 1988 at September 19, 2026 11:06 PM (Fn+3X)

haha!

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 01:05 AM (odBC9)

373 Trust is a very needed component of relationships... and it teaches you not to trust.

Been there....
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:03 AM (mP0Kj)

I have decided that there is something deeply wrong with my wetware IFF device with regards to women. It functions perfectly well except in this one area. I would like a refund, God.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:05 AM (Y/06r)

374 It's not easy to accept another human into one's life. Male or female, there's bound to be some strife from time to time. No union is perfect.

I've become intolerant, I'll freely admit. Once hubby passes, it'll be a cold day in hell before I hook up with another man! I'm just done.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:05 AM (rdVOm)

375 What I am saying is that social media is like... alcohol. If you are happy, it makes you more happy. If you are pissed off it makes you more pissed off. If you are suspicious, etc etc.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:01 AM (Y/06r)

I'm... not convinced. Crowd psychology can take you from a good relationship... to a bad one... quickly.

It used to be family that did that... now it is strangers.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:06 AM (mP0Kj)

376 372 169 I heard y'all used 3 times in one sentence. Everyone said, get out of here nobody does that. I recited back a sentence I heard just the day before on the job: "Y'all can't put up y'all's wall til y'all are done downstairs".
Posted by: NYC Refugee Since 1988 at September 19, 2026 11:06 PM (Fn+3X)

haha!
Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 01:05 AM (odBC9)

Y'all need to quit dissin Y'all, before Y'all are sent to the woodshed.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:08 AM (mP0Kj)

377 I'm... not convinced. Crowd psychology can take you from a good relationship... to a bad one... quickly.

It used to be family that did that... now it is strangers.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:06 AM (mP0Kj)

Oftentimes with women it is their friends who want to keep her miserable and single- like them.

For dudes it is similar, but usually in the guise of trying to protect your boy- so you tell him if she is a skank, etc.

And almost all female friends hate any potential hookup. For dudes, I mean. I did not get called 'Captain Save-A-Hoe' by my friends who were dudes.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:09 AM (Y/06r)

378 >>Crowd psychology can take you from a good relationship... to a bad one... quickly.

Watch a few episodes of Married With Children and then tell me about negative *outside influences* on relationships.

The programming started long before Social Media.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:09 AM (rdVOm)

379 The programming started long before Social Media.
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:09 AM (rdVOm)

Valid. But that is more a general cultural impulse against marriage and child rearing.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:11 AM (Y/06r)

380 Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:09 AM (Y/06r)

I had more than one relationship that was sabotaged by other females in my life...

And they did not even really know the woman I was dating...

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:11 AM (mP0Kj)

381 Married guys with single-guy friends, can also get caught up in back-slapping, atta-boy BS... and encouraged to cheat on their wives.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:12 AM (rdVOm)

382 I had more than one relationship that was sabotaged by other females in my life...

And they did not even really know the woman I was dating...
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:11 AM (mP0Kj)

I decided after the first big loss (which was more than this, but it did not help) to just try to ignore everything. Don't ask questions. Don't look for input. Does not help and can only hurt.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:14 AM (Y/06r)

383 381 Married guys with single-guy friends, can also get caught up in back-slapping, atta-boy BS... and encouraged to cheat on their wives.
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:12 AM (rdVOm)

Yup... Men are not innocent in all this crap... I lost a friend over his decision that I need to lie to cover up for his infidelity...

Did not volunteer, but sure as hell was not willing to lie.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:14 AM (mP0Kj)

384 'Don't lie- it is FAR easier to be honest than to keep track of all the lies.'

If you have to prevaricate: just shut the fuck up.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:16 AM (Y/06r)

385 People have met, dated and married for umpteen generations. But now, first marriage age for men is 30.8, for women 28.4. My parents were married in their early 20s. Something's wrong

Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 20, 2026 01:17 AM (gb+eN)

386 Did not volunteer, but sure as hell was not willing to lie.
Posted by: Romeo13

Well, if your name is 'Rick'-- then I'll thank you very much for telling me the truth about 'Stan'.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:18 AM (rdVOm)

387 I decided after the first big loss (which was more than this, but it did not help) to just try to ignore everything. Don't ask questions. Don't look for input. Does not help and can only hurt.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:14 AM (Y/06r)

Yeah, I eventually got to the place where I had Relationship me... and family me... and they did not mix unless absolutely needed.

Not just because of the female meddling... but also because I the family Women still thought of me as a 14 year old Kid... (especially Mom)... and would treat me as such in front of the Woman I was dating...

But... family programming had taught me not to confront them about their treatment of me...

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:19 AM (mP0Kj)

388 385 People have met, dated and married for umpteen generations. But now, first marriage age for men is 30.8, for women 28.4. My parents were married in their early 20s. Something's wrong
Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 20, 2026 01:17 AM (gb+eN)

I'd say it is easily social media and how people meet. And why they are meeting. They are looking for a relationship maybe in the worst way to actually be able to form a relationship. In fact they are actively sabotaging their own ability to form a long term relationship.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:19 AM (Y/06r)

389 >>Married guys with single-guy friends, can also get caught up in back-slapping, atta-boy BS... and encouraged to cheat on their wives.

Unless they are gay, they are cheating with other women.

Atta girl.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 01:19 AM (viF8m)

390
Next month Hubby and I will have our 49th anniversary.

Over the years there has been rough patches but we worked through them.

I know some people can't work through problems. Every situation is different.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:20 AM (/QHx4)

391 390
Next month Hubby and I will have our 49th anniversary.

Over the years there has been rough patches but we worked through them.

I know some people can't work through problems. Every situation is different.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:20 AM (/QHx4)

Congrats, and you give some of us Hope, that thing CAN go the way we were taught they were supposed to go.... but in our case... didn't.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:21 AM (mP0Kj)

392 It's all good, four seasons.

I landed on my feet and found a great guy!

Too bad his days are numbered.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:23 AM (rdVOm)

393 Unless they are gay, they are cheating with other women.

Atta girl.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 01:19 AM (viF8m)

I think Jack is saying it takes two to tango.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 20, 2026 01:23 AM (Y/06r)

394
I'm getting interested in Greenland's deep time geological history and climate. Like Antarctica, millions and millions of years ago, it was quite warm, green and lush. Dinosaurs roamed.

And then later, all sorts of fauna like mastodons, etc. You know the old questions if you could go back in time, when would go. Well, with me now, I'd go back in Deep Time shore 'nuff. I'd love to see just what the Erf was like during these ancient periods.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 20, 2026 01:23 AM (w6EFb)

395 Atta girl.
Posted by: JackStraw

?? My friends have never encouraged me to cheat.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:23 AM (rdVOm)

396
Thanks Romeo.

Every situation is different. I'll not judge. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:24 AM (/QHx4)

397 Every situation is different. I'll not judge. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not.
Posted by: four seasons
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^^^THIS!

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:25 AM (rdVOm)

398 Happy Saturday Horde.

I didn't meet hubs until I was 27 and we married when I was still 28 but only for a short while. He turned 37 about a week before we tied the knot. First marriage for both and it lasted for over 40 years until he died. I don't think it is how old you are when you marry that is important, you just have to have the ultimate faith that this was the one you had been waiting for the whole time. I realize that I was fortunate and others have not experienced the same results.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 20, 2026 01:31 AM (ibDUx)

399
Amen Debby

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:31 AM (/QHx4)

400 >>I think Jack is saying it takes two to tango.

I think that's exactly what Jack is saying.

My guy friends have also never encouraged me to strangle my babies either.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 20, 2026 01:31 AM (viF8m)

401 396
Thanks Romeo.

Every situation is different. I'll not judge. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:24 AM (/QHx4)

Which is sadly... the trap. Can't speak for all, but... I was taught if you did the right thing... if you were faithful and truthful... you'd have a good life. Turn the other cheek... don't fight back... Good Work would be rewarded... Forgive those who trespass...

Which led to many time in my life where Assholes, who did not believe is those things... got ahead... and I was left behind.

I am, in my Older Age... much more a understanding of the Old Testament, than the new.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 20, 2026 01:33 AM (mP0Kj)

402 Hi, Debby!

*pours drinks for both of us*

Happy Caturday!

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:33 AM (rdVOm)

403
The nookie and dickie don't last forever, lol.

There are meds to help now.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:34 AM (/QHx4)

404 I'd settle for just one more slow dance with hubby. But it ain't gonna happen, 'cause he's wheelchair-bound now.

*sigh*

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:36 AM (rdVOm)

405

JQ,

That is so sad.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:38 AM (/QHx4)

406 Thanks Disco & Dino!

Took a bookshelf up to the cabin this weekend. The 11yo wanted to come, so I brought her too. Today we did a steep 4-mile hike. The trailhead is practically next door, so I try to hike it every time I come, but I think this is the first time my daughter has gone up that far. At the top you can look down both sides of the ridge into two different valleys. I was proud of her!

This afternoon we took it easy while I fixed some things (two trips to the hardware store to replace a leaking regulator on the propane grill). I let her watch the first two Hobbit movies. I enjoyed the first one more than when I originally saw it. Last time it was too cartoonish for me, but this time it seemed much more powerful. The second one was still kind of blah: the unrelenting action got boring.

Posted by: frammish at September 20, 2026 01:40 AM (8TbJ+)

407
Goodnight all.

Posted by: four seasons at September 20, 2026 01:45 AM (/QHx4)

408
I didn't meet hubs until I was 27 and we married when I was still 28 but only for a short while. He turned 37 about a week before we tied the knot. First marriage for both and it lasted for over 40 years until he died. I don't think it is how old you are when you marry that is important, you just have to have the ultimate faith that this was the one you had been waiting for the whole time. I realize that I was fortunate and others have not experienced the same results.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 20, 2026 01:31 AM (ibDUx

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Delighted that you found each other. I have no idea about modern dating, but I suspect a 27-year-old woman today it would go about it differently.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 20, 2026 01:46 AM (gb+eN)

409 It was a great day to live in Las Cruces, New ~~Mexico~~ America because our hopeless, but beloved New s]Mexico America State University football team had the week off. Collective disappointment score: zero.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at September 20, 2026 01:49 AM (o0bqh)

410 Lot of videos tonight. Perpetual motion? What we really need is someone to adapt regenerative braking to children's shoes. All their running around would charge a battery, and at bed time you'd plug your iPhone into a USB port built into the sole. I'm tell you you'd make a fortune.

Posted by: frammish at September 20, 2026 01:50 AM (8TbJ+)

411 JQ, I still dance with him in my dreams, he was a much better dancer than I am.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 20, 2026 01:52 AM (ibDUx)

412 That's so sweet, Debby!

{{{hug}}}

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:54 AM (rdVOm)

413 New song from John Austin who lives in Nashville. Seems he should change his name.

John ~~Austin~~ Nashville
So Many Roads
https://youtu.be/w0CZqRNYBtM

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at September 20, 2026 01:54 AM (o0bqh)

414 Hubby can stand, if I hold him up... tomorrow I'll be sure to tune in some music & "dance" with him a bit.

I've been incapacitated lately, with anticipatory grief.

He's *not* actively dying, but damn, everything sucks right now.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:57 AM (rdVOm)

415
without economic recompense.
Posted by: Romeo13

================

Don't we get first dibs on rare earths and other minerals?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 20, 2026 01:59 AM (mmrXZ)

416 Don't we get first dibs on rare earths and other minerals?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

I believe we've been allowed to protect a mining interest there. (?)

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 02:05 AM (rdVOm)

417 JQ, as you know, I have been down this road. I am okay, you will be okay too, not right away, but the sun still shines on the other side.

four seasons, I think that your husband is a lucky guy, and so is yours JQ,

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 20, 2026 02:06 AM (ibDUx)

418
I believe we've been allowed to protect a mining interest there. (?)
Posted by: JQ

================

Something like that. And good evening, all. I've been single all my life and I can only imagine the lives you live.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 20, 2026 02:07 AM (mmrXZ)

419 Oktoberfest makes me think of Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia. I've never seen anything like it. Page after page of Belgian beers. I heard the owner takes a "business trip" to Belgium four times a year. I had a peated sour ale once that . . . tasted like dirt. But it was delicious. Here in Portland you can finally find a sour ale now and then, but they are all super fruity.

Posted by: frammish at September 20, 2026 02:08 AM (8TbJ+)

420 Thank you for the encouragement, Debby. Yeah, I survived after late BF died too... but I was so much younger then. Still had "life" to look forward to.

Now? Pfft. I'm old and jaded and my looks are gone, my hearing is *shot*.
What's next? No job. No family near.

I'll think of something. I always have before. Right? LOL

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 02:10 AM (rdVOm)

421 Hi Blondie, most of my kids are single, I have assured them that there are much worse things than being single. You could be attached to the wrong person and your life would be an unrelenting hell. I know a lot of people in this position and I thank my lucky stars that my person was right for me.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 20, 2026 02:13 AM (ibDUx)

422 >>You could be attached to the wrong person and your life would be an unrelenting hell.

Proverbs 17:1

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
than a house full of feasting, with strife.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 02:16 AM (rdVOm)

423
You could be attached to the wrong person and your life would be an unrelenting hell.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz

================

It almost happened to me. I dodged a bullet -- a cannonball in fact. I don't regret being single if *that* was the alternative.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 20, 2026 02:22 AM (mmrXZ)

424 Dance, people!

youtu.be/g5JqPxmYhlo

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 02:40 AM (rdVOm)

425 *pours one more for self*

Ahhh. Caturday night's all right...

youtu.be/AhnZEmnuzgM

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 02:46 AM (rdVOm)

426 Gonna sit outside with Cat for a while. He wants a rubby after snacking...

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 02:53 AM (rdVOm)

427 3 am is too early to get up

Posted by: Skip at September 20, 2026 02:57 AM (Ia/+0)

428 Hope you have Sunday off, Skip!

Yeah, 3am IS too early.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 03:02 AM (rdVOm)

429 Well sweet dreams Horde, I have mopped myself into a corner. The grandkids are coming tomorrow and they spend an inordinate amount of time on the floor. The floor is clean, and I am exhausted.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 20, 2026 03:06 AM (ibDUx)

430 Night, Debby. Have fun with the grands!

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 03:18 AM (rdVOm)

431 He's *not* actively dying, but damn, everything sucks right now.
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 01:57 AM (rdVOm)

Sweetie, you know what doesn't suck? You are there, with him, loving him, no matter what. It isn't nice that he is going to leave you before you leave him, but for heaven's sake, love the time you have. He also is not entirely the man you loved, but he is, and he can't help who he's become, so love him like you always did.

It will hurt like hell. It probably already does. Send your suffering to Jesus and He will accept it, and love you for it. The only reason for suffering is that it completes Jesus' suffering on our behalf. Otherwise, it is wasted. You may be miserable now, but it will count, and it does count, and He knows you and where you are, and what you deal with.

Goodness, dear heart, if I could I would be there.

I watched my dad and my mom go through all of this. It was miserable. But it mattered, and so does his suffering, and yours. Don't ever think otherwise.

And be strong, and loved, and bear it, because He would never send you anything that He would know you couldn't handle.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 20, 2026 04:07 AM (Ntshk)

432 >>He would never send you anything that He would know you couldn't handle.
------------

I've been pushed to my limit, there!

Anyway-- I visit hubs *every day* so that he won't feel alone.

He's just aware enough, that he knows he's 'stuck' there. Sometimes, I'm not sure he knows whether I'm his *wife* or just "that nice lady who has lunch" with him daily & brings his favorite foods. He often refers to me by his XW's name. (25 yrs with her. She's a nice woman!)

But really-- it's torture.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 04:19 AM (rdVOm)

433 But really-- it's torture.
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 04:19 AM (rdVOm)

Good heavens, dear heart. I feel for you deeply. Everyone who is failing should have such an advocate as you. You are positively heroic. Don't ever thing otherwise.

And He will lift you up. You are in my nightly rosary.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 20, 2026 04:28 AM (Ntshk)

434 432 I visit hubs *every day* so that he won't feel alone.

He's just aware enough, that he knows he's 'stuck' there. Sometimes, I'm not sure he knows whether I'm his *wife* or just "that nice lady who has lunch" with him daily & brings his favorite foods.
Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 04:19 AM (rdVOm)

It's a good thing that you're doing, JQ.

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:29 AM (odBC9)

435 Pixy's up!

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:30 AM (odBC9)

436 Thank you for praying for us, tcn.

Never thought our retirement would be like this.

Posted by: JQ at September 20, 2026 04:31 AM (rdVOm)

437 429 Well sweet dreams Horde, I have mopped myself into a corner.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 20, 2026 03:06 AM (ibDUx)

uh-oh

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 04:32 AM (odBC9)

Music Thread: PARTY! And Some Unknowns...

A rare photograph of Garrett in his natural habitat...among effete euro-trash!

[That frog video behind the photo of Garrett is just so pompous and woke...]

***
This is Townsend's acoustic version of "Pinball Wizard," which he did at "The Secret Policeman's Ball," a fundraiser for Amnesty International. I overlook the cause because the music is great!

***
The Lumineers Flowers In Your Hair. Who? Never heard of them until...you know...I heard them!
***
Hank Williams Jambalaya (on the Bayou) is a lot better than The Carpenters' version, which is treacly and childish.
***
At the risk of tipping off my age, I remember this from high school. But that's not what is important...it's the hair and the mustache! Absolutely awesome.

***
The Derailers 100% Pure Fool
Another band I have never heard of, but who aren't bad!
***
Beastie Boys (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)

This used to be ubiquitous, but luckily it was after my time, and even luckier, it has faded from our collective memory. I think it would be a lot better if it hadn't been played 8,000,000 times.

Posted by: CBD at 07:30 PM

Comments

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1 What's this crud no movie tonight?

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:32 PM (Ia/+0)

2 Dutifully called em

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:33 PM (Ia/+0)

3 Lost me at the beret.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 07:35 PM (2WIwB)

4

I like this beret.

steynstore.com/product41.html

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 07:38 PM (Cqx++)

5 And everyone knows the effete euro-trash smoke Galoise, not euro-marlboros stuffed with nasty Turkish tobacco.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 07:39 PM (2WIwB)

6 At least it's not little and red

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:42 PM (Ia/+0)

7 This is Townsend's acoustic version of "Pinball Wizard,"

Am I the only one who finds that kind of weird?

Re: Bellamys. Remember when Ovation guitars looked to be the next big thing? Glen Campbell, Jim Croce, a bunch of others used them then they just kind of went away.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 07:42 PM (vTZFs)

8 I like this beret.

steynstore.com/product41.html
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 07:38 PM (Cqx++)

***

"this is the perfect gift for the Steyn fan in your family..."

The only stein in my house holds a liter of bier!

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 07:43 PM (2WIwB)

9 The Derailers. Nicely done.

Posted by: scampydog at September 19, 2026 07:44 PM (j9ga8)

10
There are musicians I'm always told that it's Settled Science that they're the greatest ever. You aren't allowed to question it. But when I listen, I think, "What's the fuss?" or "This is terrible."

In my own neck of the woods, two are Wilhelm Fürtwangler and Maria Callas. But aficionados of other genres may have that same feeling about consensus greats. Any other examples?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 07:45 PM (eRlcH)

11 Guy in the picture looks like Castro back in the day.

Posted by: Case at September 19, 2026 07:46 PM (xJpuh)

12 Garrett has the sturdy legs and manly devil-may-care attitude of a bull rider.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 07:46 PM (kpS4V)

13
Like Garret, the Pinball Wizard has such a supple wrist.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 19, 2026 07:47 PM (w6EFb)

14
So this is your archetypal Café customer. The men's room must really be something.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 07:48 PM (eRlcH)

15 Music thread? OK.

Going to see Lettuce tonight at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley (downtown Seattle). Got a table in the front row. Dinner and a show. Seen them before. Funk/jazz/jam and fun.

28th anniversary gift to ourselves.

Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at September 19, 2026 07:48 PM (pE12i)

16 I saw "Secret Policemen's Ball" in the theatre back in the day.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 07:49 PM (kpS4V)

17 Are those Galois cigarettes?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 07:50 PM (zZu0s)

18 Is it going to be Rebel Rebel? Or Eye of the Tiger? Kane K prob not feeling much love In the Air Tonight.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 07:50 PM (ZdaMQ)

19
Was that when Amnesty International was at least semi-sane or after they went into full-blown Jew hate?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 07:51 PM (eRlcH)

20 I didn't think Garret was as masculine as that. I thought for sure he shaved his legs.

Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 07:51 PM (kU0PQ)

21 And you're absolutely right about Hank Williams and Jambalaya.

Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 07:52 PM (kU0PQ)

22 What no Mandatory Maiden

Here you go"

https://tinyurl.com/yvscetr2

Posted by: Dandalo at September 19, 2026 07:53 PM (tmYdE)

23 That's not a Vespa.

Posted by: davidt at September 19, 2026 07:53 PM (Q+gd/)

24 Piper's comment on the Outfields 'Your love' has had the song stuck in my head off and on for the past week.

Oddly, the idea that the girl is older than HE is does not change the basic premise- he's looking to cheat on his girlfriend. Might explain it a bit more. She's older, she might know things.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 07:53 PM (zZu0s)

25 Evening all,

We have a launch tonight.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 15-27
SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB, CA - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: September 19, 2026
Launch Time: 6:47 p.m. PDT (September 20, 0147 UTC, 03:47 CEST)

https://youtu.be/7pawLth_KIk

Posted by: Joyenz at September 19, 2026 07:53 PM (2F0/Y)

26 Jambalaya is just a fun song. Remember those?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 07:54 PM (zZu0s)

27 The alternative rock station I listen to has played Beasty Boys almost daily

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:56 PM (Ia/+0)

28 I watched the movie version of "Quadrophenia." I thought it was boring. I guess you had to be there.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 19, 2026 07:58 PM (CHHv1)

29
Going to see Lettuce tonight at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

Do they open for JJ Kale?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 07:58 PM (Cqx++)

30 Re: Bellamys. Remember when Ovation guitars looked to be the next big thing? Glen Campbell, Jim Croce, a bunch of others used them then they just kind of went away.
Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 07:42 PM (vTZFs)
Mrs. E has an Ovation. Maybe I can get her to start playing again while she recuperates from surgery.

Posted by: Eromero at September 19, 2026 07:59 PM (LHPAg)

31 Atta boy, Luther on Svengoolie.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 08:00 PM (Cqx++)

32 Are those Galois cigarettes?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 07:50 PM (zZu0s)

Galoise packs used to be blue. Turkish Exports and Craven A came in a red pack. ISTR Djarum being reddish brown.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 08:03 PM (rbvCR)

33 Mrs. Wrecks was discussing the lost joys of her childhood including fried bologna which caused me to remember this song.

https://tinyurl.com/3ppvc3fn

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 08:05 PM (ndZc7)

34 10 ... "But when I listen, I think, "What's the fuss?" or "This is terrible."

In my own neck of the woods, two are Wilhelm Fürtwangler and Maria Callas. But aficionados of other genres may have that same feeling about consensus greats. Any other examples?"

Callas' voice was expressive but I never cared for the tone. Her voice lacked the bell-like quality I expect for those arias. I don't tell people they are wrong about such things, I simply state my preferences. Since I don't really give a damn about their tastes beyond conversation, it's easy to walk away.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:06 PM (yTvNw)

35
I don't tell people they are wrong about such things, I simply state my preferences. Since I don't really give a damn about their tastes beyond conversation, it's easy to walk away.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:06 PM (yTvNw)

___________

Unless you run into True Opera Fans, who will tear you to pieces.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 08:08 PM (eRlcH)

36 Atta boy, Luther on Svengoolie.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

I loved that movie as a kid.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 08:09 PM (ndZc7)

37 Movie choices tonight are "The Postman" and "The Ghost and Mr Chicken". Decisions decisions.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:10 PM (MWfyi)

38 Let us not forget that CBD, who is, perhaps, one of the most esteemed musicologists in the Solar System, said, "The Beach Boys are the World's Greatest Band!".

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 19, 2026 08:12 PM (0sNs1)

39 Garrett has the sturdy legs and manly devil-may-care attitude of a bull rider.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 07:46 PM

Shorts don't qualify as pants.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 19, 2026 08:13 PM (0sNs1)

40 The Postman Always Chickens Out. Twice.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 08:13 PM (Cqx++)

41 Are Crocs halal?

Posted by: This might be an important question at September 19, 2026 08:15 PM (xJMj/)

42
Shorts don't qualify as pants.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 19, 2026 08:13 PM (0sNs1)

____________

Outside participation in sports, men should not be seen in them in public.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 08:16 PM (eRlcH)

43 35 ... "Unless you run into True Opera Fans, who will tear you to pieces."

Hadrian,
That's the real reason for the Second Amendment. Forget the 'well regulated militia' and 'security of a free state'. It's protection from music fanatics.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:16 PM (yTvNw)

44 The Who are way overrated, not as much as U2, but up there.
KC’s voice is to clean for Jambalaya.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:17 PM (T8bqm)

45 And you're absolutely right about Hank Williams and Jambalaya.
Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 07:52 PM (kU0PQ)

You can always trust a jambalaya recipe from a man named Fats..

https://youtu.be/kb77JJ3t_-A

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (nbLIj)

46 I suppose I don't have to tell you people that you know nothing of music and the only music that doesn't suck is music I like.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (MWfyi)

47 I really enjoy The Lumineers.
And Mumford and Sons.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 08:24 PM (yEz+x)

48 suppose I don't have to tell you people that you know nothing of music and the only music that doesn't suck is music I like.
Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (MWfyi)
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This guy gets it. It's a shame our musical tastes inevitably won't align 100% and therefore he's an idiot.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:27 PM (kpS4V)

49 youtu.be/C5TaeDhPUQQ

youtu.be/hoDf3l2xZ9Y

Billy Squier

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (cPl+1)

50 >>This guy gets it. It's a shame our musical tastes inevitably won't align 100% and therefore he's an idiot.

What's your position on men in shorts?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (viF8m)

51 Is this the thread for Nickleback fans?

Posted by: First time poster at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (xJMj/)

52

What a douchetard...

Posted by: Cyrious Memberdome at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (HIzTd)

53 Mrs. Wrecks was discussing the lost joys of her childhood including fried bologna which caused me to remember this song.

https://tinyurl.com/3ppvc3fn
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Guessed it before I clicked, but it was an easy guess. Gotta love Weird Al tunes.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (VHUov)

54 >>>Hank Williams Jambalaya (on the Bayou)

Great song. I love how he rhymes "My Yvonne" with "The Sweetest One".

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (syz1S)

55 7 This is Townsend's acoustic version of "Pinball Wizard,"

Am I the only one who finds that kind of weird?

Re: Bellamys. Remember when Ovation guitars looked to be the next big thing? Glen Campbell, Jim Croce, a bunch of others used them then they just kind of went away.
Posted by: Oddbob
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Pete plays acoustic a lot actually when he play solo. Only sometimes with the later version of the Who.

Part of it is his hearing issues (tinnitus), another part is he composes on the acoustic, not electric. Buried in the recording mix on studio albums, you will hear Pete strumming along on acoustic on a number of Who hits as well as playing lead.

Fwiw, Pinball is one of three Townsend songs he performed that night. Drowned and Won't get Fooled Again as a duet with another distinguished classical guitarist, John Williams.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (bk5GW)

56 It is 'settled science' (or should be) that 80 percent of all music ever composed peaked with J S Bach. Oh sure, the remaining 20 percent has its candles shining in the dark like Barber's Adagio, the second movement to Beethoven's 7th, Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts theme, and most of the soundtrack to the LOTR movies. And, of course, Bach the 18th century version of a string bass.

Some may disagree with this but they would be wrong. :-)

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:30 PM (yTvNw)

57 The Lumineers are a fun little band. Can't remember quite how I discovered them, but picked up a few of their songs for recurring playlists.

Posted by: She Hobbit at September 19, 2026 08:31 PM (QVS9R)

58 On Jambayala, there is a hard R version of that song lyrics floating around. Hilarious if you ever heard it but yes. Hank did it best.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:32 PM (bk5GW)

59 And the backstory on Pete and his debut solo effort in public at the Secret Policeman's Ball video was that he downed a quart of brandy before going on and had been drinking earlier in the day. Can't remember if it was stage fright or not.

If you watch and listen carefully, they had to splice the Won't Get Fooled Again duet.

And the Amnesty of 1979 is not the Amnesty Intl of 2026--to the point that John Cleese has disowned them publicly on X for what they do now versus what they did do.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:34 PM (bk5GW)

60 What's your position on men in shorts?
Posted by: JackStraw

Only acceptable if they have a massive turgid wang hanging out of their fly...

Posted by: Peter Bootygig at September 19, 2026 08:34 PM (HIzTd)

61 The only female I can think of that would do justice to Jambalaya is Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has a Zydeco quality that suits the song.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 08:35 PM (yTvNw)

62 The Lumineers Flowers In Your Hair. Who? Never heard of them until...you know...I heard them!

I'd heard of them. But thought they were a one-hit wonder, with "Ho Hey," who just vanished.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 08:35 PM (VHUov)

63 48 suppose I don't have to tell you people that you know nothing of music and the only music that doesn't suck is music I like.
Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (MWfyi)
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This guy gets it. It's a shame our musical tastes inevitably won't align 100% and therefore he's an idiot.
Posted by: All Hail Eris
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Eh, looking for an argument online I guess.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:36 PM (bk5GW)

64 Lumineers are one of my favorites

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 08:37 PM (Ia/+0)

65 I wear pants all day at work no matter the weather. I don’t wear pants unless it really fucking cold and even then, I want my feet uncovered, like flip flops in February. Fuck pants. I wear pants to keep my job.
I never got The Who, strike me as sophomoric, worse than AC/DC

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:37 PM (T8bqm)

66 What's your position on men in shorts?
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (viF8m)
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Acceptable if they're not Richard Simmons-style silk short shorts.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:38 PM (kpS4V)

67 Silversun Pickups probably my favorite.

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 08:38 PM (Ia/+0)

68 Eh, looking for an argument online I guess.
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:36 PM (bk5GW)
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We're clearly joking, Whig.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:39 PM (kpS4V)

69 But, don’t ask me. Armed Forces is a top 10 favorite and I think Dylan is a genius.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:39 PM (T8bqm)

70 61 The only female I can think of that would do justice to Jambalaya is Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has a Zydeco quality that suits the song.
Posted by: JTB

Lots of more zydeco bands that just don't get played much other than for aficionados and Jambayala is a standard for them.

Professor Longhair and his band do a standout version of it on Rock n' Roll Gumbo. You can find the clip on You Tube if you look.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:40 PM (bk5GW)

71 We're clearly joking, Whig.
Posted by: All Hail Eris
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Wasn't talking about you guys.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:41 PM (bk5GW)

72 the only music that doesn't suck is music I like.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:20 PM (MWfyi)

Spoken like a true Moron!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2026 08:41 PM (yXbdD)

73 i'm going to keep ghosting that chicken

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 08:42 PM (88C+u)

74 37 Movie choices tonight are "The Postman" and "The Ghost and Mr Chicken". Decisions decisions.
Posted by: fd
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"Atta Boy Luther!".

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:42 PM (bk5GW)

75 I got the jambalaya going with sausage, shrimp and chicken. Why settle for less?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 19, 2026 08:42 PM (5C90x)

76 Doing alright. Little driving on a Saturday night..

https://youtu.be/9SCzVEUlqqA

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 19, 2026 08:42 PM (nbLIj)

77 It's a shame our musical tastes inevitably won't align 100% and therefore he's an idiot.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:27 PM (kpS4V)

Hah!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 19, 2026 08:43 PM (yXbdD)

78 I like men in shorts. I like their muscly legs.

Since Dolly died, I've been listening to Dolly, Emmylou and Linda's music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptuTsp6QwKY

I bet Dolly liked men's legs, too.

Posted by: huerfano at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (2Xqig)

79 Obligatory

Rush sucks.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (yEz+x)

80 I want Lane Kiffin to get such a beating that Saban smiles.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (/Chlc)

81 "Eh, looking for an argument online I guess.
Posted by: whig"

Naw, just paraphrasing FZ. If it sounds good to you, it's good. If it doesn't, it sucks.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (MWfyi)

82 "Eh, looking for an argument online I guess.
Posted by: whig"

Naw, just paraphrasing FZ. If it sounds good to you, it's good. If it doesn't, it sucks.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (MWfyi)

83 Some of you might know I like Jerry Garcia. No really, it's true.

On of my favorite things he said when an interviewer asked him why Dead fans were so devoted.

"We're like licorice. Not everybody like licorice but the people who like licorice really like licorice."

Like what you like. Who gives a shit what anyone else thinks?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:47 PM (viF8m)

84 Happy Saturday!

Fronch toast
Fronch fries
Fronch music
. . . and Peru!

I like the Fronch band Phoenix and Daft Punk.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 08:48 PM (rOKnE)

85 We all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to music...(and movies...and books...)

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 19, 2026 08:48 PM (FZ29D)

86 Kiffin is an asswipe.

Hope Ole Miss pulls it out. Heh.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 08:48 PM (qZb7K)

87 Rush sucks.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (yEz+x)

I assume you mean the band and not the Limbaugh.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at September 19, 2026 08:49 PM (syz1S)

88 Hey Eris have you checked out ADP, the polka dot alien guys?

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:49 PM (MWfyi)

89 Pulls it out? I hope they poke it out his nose.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:50 PM (/Chlc)

90
Like what you like. Who gives a shit what anyone else thinks?
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:47 PM (viF8m)

_________

I pity you.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 08:50 PM (eRlcH)

91 17-0. So far so good.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 08:50 PM (qZb7K)

92 Jambalaya is fun

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 08:52 PM (aJQbY)

93 Was watching Pretty in Pink but I have to get ready for bed

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 08:52 PM (Ia/+0)

94 28 I watched the movie version of "Quadrophenia." I thought it was boring. I guess you had to be there.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
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It is a very British movie, same as foreign audiences not always getting American Graffiti.

And the Who is a very British band, note that they stayed in England (Moon lived on the West Coast for awhile in the mid seventies after his divorce) even when taxed to death.

So the Rock Opera double studio album that the movie was based upon was a guy having a total breakdown in his life to the extent he thinks about ending it all, and decides at the last minute when clinging to an ocean rock in a storm that love was what he should be seeking, not material things.

The movie had to tighten up the action and it helped make Sting a major celebrity because of it. The Who had little to do with the movie other than John Entwistle doing the sound track (and revising his bass lines from the original studio tapes).

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (bk5GW)

95 "It was terrible. It was terrible!"

"Oh no, he's gonna cry."

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (iIyc0)

96
The is a fun song from "K-On! The Movie!" currently streaming on Criterion.

The movie is about a Japanese high School girl rock group. They go to London for vacation and get to play their music at a small festival.

This is the song they play;

"Gohan Wa Okazu"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=B4mE6e2CUOU&list=RDEwe1C9GxkGQ

It's a silly song about rice but what I really like about it is that it totally captures the feel and sound of the early New Wave. Just a fun song that's fun to dance to.

Time to pogo on those arthritic knees y'all.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (iJfKG)

97 >>17-0. So far so good.

If this holds up on top of the Vanderbilt finish I might not completely give up on college football.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:54 PM (viF8m)

98 Naw, just paraphrasing FZ. If it sounds good to you, it's good. If it doesn't, it sucks.
Posted by: fd
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I learned to play music I loathed playing so I can kind of deal with anything musical once. Not my bag of tea, I won't take a second drink. Spent probably too much time in record stores during my yutehood.

And some bands that are great on recordings suck as live acts and some vice versa as well.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:56 PM (bk5GW)

99 I watched the movie version of "Quadrophenia." I thought it was boring. I guess you had to be there.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
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It is a very British movie, same as foreign audiences not always getting American Graffiti.

And the Who is a very British band, note that they stayed in England (Moon lived on the West Coast for awhile in the mid seventies after his divorce) even when taxed to death.

So the Rock Opera double studio album that the movie was based upon was a guy having a total breakdown in his life to the extent he thinks about ending it all, and decides at the last minute when clinging to an ocean rock in a storm that love was what he should be seeking, not material things.

The movie had to tighten up the action and it helped make Sting a major celebrity because of it. The Who had little to do with the movie other than John Entwistle doing the sound track (and revising his bass lines from the original studio tapes).
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (bk5GW)

The weak part of the movie was that for the most part it stripped out all of the albums music and just left the story.

I think most people were expecting something more like a rock musical

Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 08:56 PM (iJfKG)

100 Hey Eris have you checked out ADP, the polka dot alien guys?
Posted by: fd at September
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Whut? Please elaborate.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:57 PM (kpS4V)

101 At my prior job, always pants. Never knew what you were going to walk into and bruised legs are better than cut ones.

But at the current job, it's too damn hot. Safe enough, So I have been trying shorts. They are comfy.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 08:57 PM (zZu0s)

102
If this holds up on top of the Vanderbilt finish I might not completely give up on college football.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:54 PM (viF8m)

____________

What was that dumbcluck NC State QB thinking? If anything?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 08:57 PM (eRlcH)

103 87 Rush sucks.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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I find them pretty interesting as they tried to write beyond top 40 hits at the time. Don't listen to them all the time but went to a couple of their concerts at their prime and they gave great live shows.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 08:58 PM (bk5GW)

104 You'll love 'em or hate 'em. If you haven't see 'em:

Angine de Poitrine

youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1so

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 08:58 PM (MWfyi)

105 I hope Portnoy had 10k on NC St to win.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 08:58 PM (T8bqm)

106 >>What was that dumbcluck NC State QB thinking? If anything?

One of the dumbest plays I've ever seen and I'm a Jets fan.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 08:59 PM (viF8m)

107 Whut? Please elaborate.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 08:57 PM (kpS4V)
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https://youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at September 19, 2026 08:59 PM (xJMj/)

108 He probably thought he could run out the clock obviating the ensuing free kick.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:00 PM (T8bqm)

109 >>17-0. So far so good.

My niece is there, sounds like the tailgating is insane!

Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 09:00 PM (rOKnE)

110 fd, I had to buy both their albums.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at September 19, 2026 09:00 PM (xJMj/)

111 AdP seems to have evangelists for fans.

They are getting as bad as Rush fan.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:00 PM (zZu0s)

112 Speaking of bands I didn't realize were still around, here's one I listened to 30-some years ago. I guess they got back together in 2018 after disbanding in 1998, and youtube didn't let me know until this week. Roy's still got a great voice.

Conception - Feather Moves
https://youtu.be/cNJqoU56hlM

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:01 PM (VHUov)

113 Happy Saturday!

Fronch toast
Fronch fries
Fronch music
. . . and Peru!

I like the Fronch band Phoenix and Daft Punk.
Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 08:48 PM (rOKnE)

Zero 7 was pretty great too.

They never put out a bad album.

I wonder what happened to them. Just they kinda vanished.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 09:01 PM (iJfKG)

114 I remember the "Secret Policeman's Other Ball." I guess that means it was the second benefit they did. It was in the early 80's and the thing that stuck out was Sting going solo for the first time in a live performance....and he did an accoustic solo version of "Roxanne." It was pretty damn good.

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 09:01 PM (dIske)

115 One of my all time favorite songs

https://tinyurl.com/3s5kshp3

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 09:02 PM (yEz+x)

116 Definitely garrett because those are Marlboros

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:03 PM (RIvkX)

117 The weak part of the movie was that for the most part it stripped out all of the albums music and just left the story.

I think most people were expecting something more like a rock musical
Posted by: naturalfake
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The only way that would happen if Pete did it and he did it only once for Tommy and hated the whole process working with Ken Russell. It wasn't Ken particularly, it was the exhausting effort to twiddle and supervise all the musical talent.

Quadrophenia album was kind of a difficult period as the Who's studio, Ramport was not finished at the time and some of the recordings had a mobile studio truck outside doing the recordings. Lots of legal issues between band management, the band members themselves, and Pete trying to do essentially a solo album with his bandmates doing their parts. I suspect Pete was not interested six years later in doing that all over again like Tommy.

They revived Quadrophenia as a ballet over there which seems to be odd but probably better than a lot of dredged up crap on stage.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:03 PM (bk5GW)

118 That’s saying something, JS. I have had to watch the Jets most of my life.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:03 PM (T8bqm)

119 >>Zero 7 was pretty great too.

Huh, not familiar with them - thanks!

Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 09:04 PM (rOKnE)

120 At the risk of tipping off my age, I remember this from high school. But that's not what is important...it's the hair and the mustache!
=====

You youngsters probably mistake this for "porn stache."

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:04 PM (RIvkX)

121 114 I remember the "Secret Policeman's Other Ball." I guess that means it was the second benefit they did. It was in the early 80's and the thing that stuck out was Sting going solo for the first time in a live performance....and he did an accoustic solo version of "Roxanne." It was pretty damn good.
Posted by: Orson

Not all are on the album but here is the list

Pinball Wizard - Pete Townshend
Farther Up The Road - Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck
Roxanne - Sting
In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush
Imagine - Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins
On The Turning Away - David Gilmour
Amnesty - Dave Stewart
I Don't Like Mondays - Bob Geldof
Cause We've Ended As Lovers - Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck
Message In A Bottle - Sting
Won't Get Fooled Again - Pete Townshend & John Williams
Biko - Peter Gabriel
I Shall Be Released - The Secret Police

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:06 PM (bk5GW)

122 'In the Air Tonight' solo with Phil Collins is an interesting take absent the crushing drum entrance in the hit version.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:07 PM (bk5GW)

123 Conception - Feather Moves
https://youtu.be/cNJqoU56hlM
Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:01 PM (VHUov)

Huh. Kind of makes one think of a James Bond movie song to play during the credits.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (zZu0s)

124 "Gohan Wa Okazu"

It's a silly song about rice but what I really like about it is that it totally captures the feel and sound of the early New Wave. Just a fun song that's fun to dance to.

Time to pogo on those arthritic knees y'all.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 08:53 PM (iJfKG)

Ok, I can get little Buggles vibe out of it...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (nbLIj)

125 Rush sucks.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 08:45 PM (yEz+x)

Fine. Whatever.

I love Rush. They are having a blast touring with Anika on the drums. Been a fan since I was 14.

So. there it is.

I also like pineapple on pizza.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (0aYVJ)

126 >>One of my all time favorite songs

Do you know who played steel guitar with CSN on that song on the Deja Vu album?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (viF8m)

127 RUSH!!

youtu.be/O9GPbnKmvrI

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (cPl+1)

128 "fd, I had to buy both their albums.
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper"

Cool. I like it so most people probably think it sucks.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 09:09 PM (MWfyi)

129 125: You are not alone!

youtu.be/lm_BPmmy_d0

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 09:11 PM (cPl+1)

130 https://youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes
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Freaky! Me likely.

I loved the first comment: "Do you guys do weddings?"

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 09:11 PM (kpS4V)

131 I never listened to Beastie Boys or rap in general. When I lived in Newark Fairleigh Dickinson University radio station played a lot of local rappers that were good.

I taped some on my stereo recorder to play on the cassette "deck" in my car.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:12 PM (RIvkX)

132 Me likey. Stoopid a/c.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 09:12 PM (kpS4V)

133 With steel guitar.

https://tinyurl.com/4z6bp8th

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:13 PM (viF8m)

134 Somebody didn't check the Rush filter, did they?

Now we'll all die of Canadian allergies.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:13 PM (zZu0s)

135 I love pineapple and Canadian bacon pizza!

But I can’t stand the vocals on Rush. Geddy Lee is just horrid. Seriously.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 09:13 PM (yEz+x)

136 I recently stumbled across a video of Dr. Hook doing "Cover Of The Rolling Stone". All these years and I had never seen I and it was as great as I might have expected:

youtube.com/watch?v=KuvfIePDbgY

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 09:13 PM (MWfyi)

137 I love Rush. They are having a blast touring with Anika on the drums. Been a fan since I was 14.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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Didn't you go to some very recent shows by them?

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:14 PM (bk5GW)

138 If you want to feel old, Wolfgang Van Halen is successful musician now:

https://tinyurl.com/2s3byd45

Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 09:14 PM (rOKnE)

139 That crazy Jap vid about the overqualified drummer is a sing about not getting out of your warm bed on a cold morning.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:15 PM (GbONR)

140 136 I recently stumbled across a video of Dr. Hook doing "Cover Of The Rolling Stone". All these years and I had never seen I and it was as great as I might have expected:

youtube.com/watch?v=KuvfIePDbgY
Posted by: fd
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Is that the version they are doing before European Yutes? I see it is.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:15 PM (bk5GW)

141 I taped some on my stereo recorder to play on the cassette "deck" in my car.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:12 PM (RIvkX)

I miss physical media.

Iactuallymiss radio stations because they more readily exposed you to new stuff in your interests than ewetubs or spotify's algorithm.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:15 PM (zZu0s)

142 FWIW, this is one of the best version of "American Pie" with Don McLean performing solo live in England in 1972 before a BBC studio audience. Great voice and playing guitar at the same time flawlessly.

https://youtu.be/RciM7P9K3FA

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:17 PM (bk5GW)

143 Pug I guess to bd a Rush fan you had to be a young man in late 70s-80s

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 09:17 PM (Ia/+0)

144 Posted by: Pug Mahon
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Didn't you go to some very recent shows by them?
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:14 PM (bk5GW)

Alas, no. I can't remember where their closest show was, but it was hell and gone from Boise.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:18 PM (0aYVJ)

145 Lee is like Dylan: a real vocalist would ruin the unique sound.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:18 PM (GbONR)

146 Not to be sanctimonious but I haven't listened to Pete Townshend in a long time nor will I. He's got the malocchio.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:19 PM (RIvkX)

147 Alas, no. I can't remember where their closest show was, but it was hell and gone from Boise.
Posted by: Pug Mahon
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Ah, maybe I am thinking of Cow Demon. Seen some clips of their live tour online and Annika and the boys seem to be having a great time. Glad for them.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:19 PM (bk5GW)

148 Way past my bedtime
Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 09:19 PM (Ia/+0)

149 Lee is like Dylan: a real vocalist would ruin the unique sound.
Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:18 PM (GbONR)

Lol.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:19 PM (zZu0s)

150 Geddy's singing aside, he is among the greatest musicians ever. Period.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:20 PM (0aYVJ)

151 94% heavy:
https://youtu.be/3vgbDfNNXk4

0% heavy:
https://youtu.be/SFzgowt7n4Q

Love 'em both. Probably means I'm nuts.....

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:20 PM (VHUov)

152 Iactuallymiss radio stations because they more readily exposed you to new stuff in your interests than ewetubs or spotify's algorithm.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:15 PM (zZu0s)
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This is true. I never would have listened to that without spinning the dial.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:21 PM (RIvkX)

153 I like this song

https://youtu.be/UjDfJcONFXM

ALso kittens at 2 weeks

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7Qs4VPwex-k

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at September 19, 2026 09:21 PM (jrgJz)

154 A quick seven before halftime? Sweet

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:21 PM (GbONR)

155 Is this the thread for Nickleback fans?
Posted by: First time poster at September 19, 2026 08:28 PM (xJMj/)

https://youtu.be/DmeUuoxyt_E

I still like it. There is a lot worse shit out there.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:22 PM (zZu0s)

156 >>FWIW, this is one of the best version of "American Pie" with Don McLean performing solo live in England in 1972 before a BBC studio audience. Great voice and playing guitar at the same time flawlessly.

My condo in Boston was almost right across Storrow Drive from the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. In the before times, before Boston became zombie land, the city used to sponsor free movies every Friday night and occasional free (tax dollars) concerts.

Don McLean played one evening and had thousands of people under the stars singing Bye, Bye Miss American Pie. Might sound goofy now but it was pretty fucking awesome then.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:22 PM (viF8m)

157 146 Not to be sanctimonious but I haven't listened to Pete Townshend in a long time nor will I. He's got the malocchio.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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Supertramp said it best in another context.

Now some they do and some they don't
And some you just can't tell
And some they will and some they won't
With some it's just as well

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:22 PM (bk5GW)

158 Pearl Jam. Alive. Unplugged

https://tinyurl.com/347w65mr

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 09:22 PM (yEz+x)

159 Don McLean played one evening and had thousands of people under the stars singing Bye, Bye Miss American Pie. Might sound goofy now but it was pretty fucking awesome then.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Vincent is pretty damn good too as a song.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:23 PM (bk5GW)

160 Evening, CBD and musical Horde! Just got back from a road trip to Ft. MacLeod in southern Alberta. Car show, and 80th birthday party for the host, who has a lovely home and shop there. I think he must have cornered the market on Chevy Cameo Carriers.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 09:23 PM (1z8ji)

161 Holy fuck. I just checked Alabama FSU.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:24 PM (GbONR)

162 I still like it. There is a lot worse shit out there.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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True and with AI coming on strong, it will get worse before it gets better.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:24 PM (bk5GW)

163 Like ABBA. Whose works are seared in my memory along with (the good) Kingston Trio, Marty Robbins, John Denver, Roger Whitaker, and more because I heard them many, many times off 8 tracks during the family pilgrimage to El Paso ever year.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:25 PM (zZu0s)

164 Chevy Cameo Carriers

Wow, beautiful vehicles.

Now every car looks like a jelly bean.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:26 PM (RIvkX)

165 True and with AI coming on strong, it will get worse before it gets better.
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:24 PM (bk5GW)

I actually listened to one of those that was trying to be an outlaw edgy country song that wasnt horrible. Ill see if I can find it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:26 PM (zZu0s)

166 163 Like ABBA. Whose works are seared in my memory along with (the good) Kingston Trio, Marty Robbins, John Denver, Roger Whitaker, and more because I heard them many, many times off 8 tracks during the family pilgrimage to El Paso ever year.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Most singers had to be talented in the days of radio and before most of us knew what artists looked like on TV. Nowadays, talented natural voices are the exception with pitch correction and auto tuning.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:27 PM (bk5GW)

167 In case you haven't guessed, it was Jerry Garcia playing pedal steel guitar on Teach Your Children with Crosby, Still and Nash.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:27 PM (viF8m)

168 Garrett looks like he rented that bike because there's no mud on the crocs.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 19, 2026 09:27 PM (5C90x)

169 Fire department is being called out again.
Dean Martin can’t sing. Frank could. So could Tom Jones. Humperdincke was better than them all. I can tell a Buble’ song because it sounds fake.

Posted by: Accomack at September 19, 2026 09:29 PM (GbONR)

170 Not all are on the album but here is the list

Pinball Wizard - Pete Townshend
Farther Up The Road - Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck
Roxanne - Sting
In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush
Imagine - Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins
On The Turning Away - David Gilmour
Amnesty - Dave Stewart
I Don't Like Mondays - Bob Geldof
Cause We've Ended As Lovers - Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck
Message In A Bottle - Sting
Won't Get Fooled Again - Pete Townshend & John Williams
Biko - Peter Gabriel
I Shall Be Released - The Secret Police
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:06 PM (bk5GW)

Quite a list.
There are a couple of iconics in there.
In the Air Tonight and Won't Get Fooled Again.
And some other good ones.
I Don't Like Mondays is bad.
On The Turning Away is an underappreciated rock anthem.

Posted by: LTG at September 19, 2026 09:30 PM (BeyMP)

171 I actually listened to one of those that was trying to be an outlaw edgy country song that wasnt horrible. Ill see if I can find it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

It is not so much that AI generates awful music; it is more because it has no literal soul in it--it is built in bits of plagiarism from all musical artists in the past, tossed into a AI blender, and spooned out as a smoothie.

Pop music has been dumbed down literally so much and processed and computerized to the point where it is about as appetizing as ultra processed food. And that is before AI got to it.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:30 PM (bk5GW)

172 Are Crocs halal?
Posted by: This might be an important question at September 19, 2026 08:15 PM (xJMj/)

Speaking of crocs, as I was leaving the car show today, I noticed a yuuge sandstone boulder at the gate. Looked like a petrified log in it. It was not. It was a fossilized crocodile, about a yard and a half long. Could clearly see the impressions of the plates that made up its hide, plus the skull, eye sockets, and teeth. Amazing preservation. I suspect it is a Champsosaurus, not a true crocodilian, whose time period spanned the K-T boundary. In other words, they survived the big meteor that did in the dinosaurs.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 09:30 PM (1z8ji)

173 Listening to Shadows Fall right now. An outstanding metal band that never got the recognition it deserved. Order of magnitude more talented than fooking Metallica.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:30 PM (0aYVJ)

174 Pearl Jam. Alive. Unplugged
https://tinyurl.com/347w65mr
Posted by: nurse ratched

I think tinyurl is messing with you. That's still CSNY. Though it's a link to a playlist, not a song, so maybe everyone gets something different?

But if we can't have Seattle grunge? Then how about some Seattle..... blues?

Walking Papers - Right In Front Of Me
https://youtu.be/F735G4kvc2s

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:32 PM (VHUov)

175 On The Turning Away is an underappreciated rock anthem.
Posted by: LTG
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I would agree, I always liked Dave Gilmour's voice and guitar picking.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:32 PM (bk5GW)

176 Nowadays, talented natural voices are the exception with pitch correction and auto tuning.
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:27 PM (bk5GW)

You're not lying. Not too many Bing out there.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:33 PM (zZu0s)

177 My favorite Seattle bands are Alice in Chains, Queensryche, Metal Church, and Nevermore.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:33 PM (0aYVJ)

178 And for those of y’all who hate nirvana, beat this for a broken heart song

https://tinyurl.com/33jpv2dr

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 09:34 PM (yEz+x)

179 I'm more of a Brass Monkey fan.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 19, 2026 09:35 PM (xcxpd)

180 You're not lying. Not too many Bing out there.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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And many of the pop singers are now simply miming the words and using backing tracks when they actually sing. Both old and new really big names. Not interested in that. Fil on Wings of Pegasus YT channel nails a lot of them in videos.

If you have the time, Rick Beato's long form interviews on YT are simply great. His recent interview of Billy Joel on songwriting was fantastic as was his Dave Gilmour interview.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:36 PM (bk5GW)

181 On The Turning Away is an underappreciated rock anthem.
Posted by: LTG
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I would agree, I always liked Dave Gilmour's voice and guitar picking.
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:32 PM (bk5GW)

Momentary Lapse of Reason is my favorite Pink Floyd album. I really think Waters was holding the band back. Gilmour took the baton, and did a wonderful job, with Nick and Richard.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:37 PM (0aYVJ)

182 178 And for those of y’all who hate nirvana, beat this for a broken heart song

https://tinyurl.com/33jpv2dr
Posted by: nurse ratched

Grunge was a musical moment but Rap killed it and almost all rock for a generation or so. Now with AID gone, curiously rap has dropped off the map recently on hit charts. Wonder what all that was about.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:38 PM (bk5GW)

183 >>Wonder what all that was about.

He said without wondering at all because he knows.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:39 PM (viF8m)

184 Momentary Lapse of Reason is my favorite Pink Floyd album. I really think Waters was holding the band back. Gilmour took the baton, and did a wonderful job, with Nick and Richard.
Posted by: Pug Mahon

It had its moments, Roger went full on sociopath right about after Wish You Were Here. He told of a fan at some show in Canada that he lured to the stage so he could spit on him--think that was the Animals tour. And that then inspired him to do the wall. Always amused that Toni Tennille's voice is on the Wall album in One of My Turns. She says, IIRC, "OMG what a fabulous room, are all of these your guitars?

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:41 PM (bk5GW)

185 Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:36 PM (bk5GW)

In theme:

https://youtu.be/fztkUuunI7g

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:41 PM (zZu0s)

186 David Gilmore's solo albums are very good.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 09:42 PM (cPl+1)

187 Always amused that Toni Tennille's voice is on the Wall album in One of My Turns. She says, IIRC, "OMG what a fabulous room, are all of these your guitars?
Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:41 PM (bk5GW)

Wait. Really?

Never knew that.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:43 PM (0aYVJ)

188 In theme:

https://youtu.be/fztkUuunI7g
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Heh. Used at the beginning in LA Story movie (Steve Martin's lovestory ode to LA).

Underappreciated movie showing LA at its near peak compared with nowadays.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:44 PM (bk5GW)

189 Now some they do and some they don't
And some you just can't tell
And some they will and some they won't
With some it's just as well
Posted by: whig a

Fornication and adultery have always sold. Supertramp added snappy hooks solos and whistling

Swell

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 19, 2026 09:44 PM (Iobm3)

190 179 I'm more of a Brass Monkey fan.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 19, 2026 09:35 PM
***
That funky monkey?

Posted by: TRex - MC dino at September 19, 2026 09:45 PM (XfIK1)

191 There is a version of O Holy Night sang by a male singer in English that I look for every Christmas. It was on a CD of Christmas songs I got in college. I can never find it but it is one of the best non choir versions of the song I have ever heard.

It also works into my particular mania where once I hear a given version of a song any other cover just sounds... wrong.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:45 PM (zZu0s)

192 Nowadays, talented natural voices are the exception with pitch correction and auto tuning.
Posted by: whig

They're around. But if they sing like this, they burn out their vocal cords before they make it big:

https://youtu.be/JCwIJD3z9KI?t=430

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:45 PM (VHUov)

193 Wait. Really?

Never knew that.
Posted by: Pug Mahon

She sings backing vocals on a few songs and is credited in very small print on the album. Probably even microscopic smaller print on the CD, lol.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:45 PM (bk5GW)

194

Posted by: The Captain at September 19, 2026 09:47 PM (Q+gd/)

195 Speaking of Pearl Jam, I recently saw the movie "Song Sung Blue" about a couple who were part of a Neil Diamond tribute band. They became so big locally that when Pearl Jam toured Wisconsin they were asked to open for them. Fun scene with young Eddie Vedder jamming with the band.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 09:47 PM (kpS4V)

196 Carole King and James Taylor

So Far Away

https://youtu.be/zBMGovfHccI

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 09:48 PM (yEz+x)

197 https://youtu.be/JCwIJD3z9KI?t=430
Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:45 PM (VHUov)

Strong female voice. Dont hear that too often. A bit quavery in the song.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:48 PM (zZu0s)

198 “Malcolm X John Lennon, come dig your mother.”
“I’m not hungry,”

Now get some help.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 19, 2026 09:48 PM (Iobm3)

199 They're around. But if they sing like this, they burn out their vocal cords before they make it big:

https://youtu.be/JCwIJD3z9KI?t=430
Posted by: mikeski

They could take a cue from Roger Daltrey and a few others like Julie Andrews. If you dig around, Roger could still hit high notes live from Baba O'Reilly up to his eighties without pitch correction and autotune.

Robert Plant did not use the same technique and basically ruined his voice.

Fil on his Wings of Pegasus analysis demonstrated that in one of his audio and I think the Charismatic Voice singer mentioned that as well on technique.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:49 PM (bk5GW)

200 The Derailers are one of my favorites. Saw them at The Broken Spoke. Check this out: https://tinyurl.com/mtbb3kmr

Posted by: Longwing at September 19, 2026 09:50 PM (RS6t5)

201 Robert Plant is not even Robert Plant anymore.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:50 PM (zZu0s)

202 Fornication and adultery have always sold. Supertramp added snappy hooks solos and whistling

Swell
Posted by: Hokey Pokey
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Actually, Roger might have been writing more about marijuana than groupies. He quit it about that time because it was affecting his voice.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:50 PM (bk5GW)

203 Using music posts to parse out my recordings from back before my hands and voice gave 'way. Eventually, I'll run out of 'em. Another silly short one. Pinheaded protest.

🎶 🎹 amateur hour again

Banking
It's where we keep the money
Link in nic. Should play from 9:31 to 11:26 in the vid.
A cut from Mindful Webworkshop #4, 2016 Sep 1

🌅

Posted by: mindful webworker - cash only at September 19, 2026 09:51 PM (MX7Zk)

204 I was thinking about this month's ago.

Think Doris Day or Jo Stafford. How many modern females have that kind of room filling voice. Best i could come up with was Amy Lee (definitely) and maybe Adele.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:52 PM (zZu0s)

205 150 Geddy's singing aside, he is among the greatest musicians ever. Period.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:20 PM (0aYVJ)

I love watching this YouTube reaction channel called The Charismatic Voice, which is done by professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff. Her reaction to Rush, and analysis of Geddy's voice and place in their music, is great.

As I mentioned back in June after seeing their first show in Ft. Worth, if you are at all a fan, you should do everything you can to see them. Geddy's voice is better than it has been in decades, but aside from that, they are still at the peak of their instrumental prowees, and the choice of Anika to sit on the most coveted throne in Rock was inspired. She is killing it!

As for the self actuating Chatty Cathy dolls with their vocal critiques, your opinion is noted as exactly that -- your opinion.

Posted by: goozer at September 19, 2026 09:53 PM (eTh1u)

206 I think part of why I love "Momentary Lapse of Reason" so much is because I was in AIT at Fort Sam, and I had it on cassette; and that's where I met my wife.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:54 PM (0aYVJ)

207 Gah, autotune!

You know Beck doesn't use that, lol.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 19, 2026 09:54 PM (rOKnE)

208 201 Robert Plant is not even Robert Plant anymore.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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He was having troubles with his voice like Steve Marriott did sooner by the time that Zeppelin was about finished. There is a reason he dropped pitch as a recourse. Shouting and singing from the diaphragm a lot will over time cause voice cords to thicken and nodules develop.

I think that is what eventually got Julie Andrews and the surgery to repair the damage was botched.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:54 PM (bk5GW)

209 I know Neil young is a horrible person

But how can you not love this song
https://youtu.be/n2MtEsrcTTs

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 09:56 PM (yEz+x)

210 >>Carole King and James Taylor

James now lives part time in my town.

The first concert I went to as a kid was Taylor at Princeton University. A friend's older sister was nice enough to take her brother and me.

About 5 minutes into the show there was some electrical problem with his bands amps. So they played the rest of the show without it. Crowd stayed silent. It was weirdly awesome. Big hall but you could hear his voice clear as a bell.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:56 PM (viF8m)

211 Think Doris Day or Jo Stafford. How many modern females have that kind of room filling voice. Best i could come up with was Amy Lee (definitely) and maybe Adele.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Part of it, I think, is that the pop music has more or less restricted singers to the upper range of their voices. Doris Day and Julie Andrews for example went down register as much as up often in the same song. And often for men, down register voice lasts a lot longer than being able to sing tenor at volume from the diaphram for very long.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:57 PM (bk5GW)

212 Count me in as another non-fan of Rush. They try too hard to be profound. Rock and roll is not supposed to be "profound"; it's supposed to be fun.

Fortunately, Geddy Lee's voice is beyond the range of my hearing now.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 09:58 PM (1z8ji)

213 Geddy's voice is better than it has been in decades, but aside from that, they are still at the peak of their instrumental prowees, and the choice of Anika to sit on the most coveted throne in Rock was inspired. She is killing it!
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Posted by: goozer at September 19, 2026 09:53 PM (eTh1u)

I often binge-watch yootoobz of Rush on tour. Alex and Geddy love Anika, and she is killing it. They said she is learning new songs weekly. And she is funny. I love her jokes as they wrap up Working Man at the end of their show.

Neil would love it. they are having an absolute blast.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:58 PM (0aYVJ)

214 Robert Plant is not even Robert Plant anymore.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 09:50 PM (zZu0s)

Lol, let's get a list going of rockers:

Plant
Page
Jagger
Richards
Daltrey
Townshend

Posted by: LTG at September 19, 2026 09:58 PM (BeyMP)

215 I was thinking about this month's ago.

Think Doris Day or Jo Stafford. How many modern females have that kind of room filling voice. Best i could come up with was Amy Lee (definitely) and maybe Adele.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

There are a lot of bands like Evanescence, and they've almost all got an Amy Lee-level vocalist. Floor Jansen, Simone Simons, Cristina Scabbia.....

I should probably pick an older band, and say something like "Evanescence is one of many bands like Lacuna Coil....." Evanescence was definitely following a well-worn path.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 09:58 PM (VHUov)

216 210 >>Carole King and James Taylor

James now lives part time in my town.

The first concert I went to as a kid was Taylor at Princeton University. A friend's older sister was nice enough to take her brother and me.

About 5 minutes into the show there was some electrical problem with his bands amps. So they played the rest of the show without it. Crowd stayed silent. It was weirdly awesome. Big hall but you could hear his voice clear as a bell.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Taylor has a unique voice and song writing skills and it plays well with Carole or Carly Simon. Back in the heyday of singer songwriters.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 09:59 PM (bk5GW)

217 Hey, you kids! Turn that noise down and get upstairs!

The ONT is NOOD!

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 10:00 PM (VHUov)

218 Carly Simon used to own a bar on Martha's Vineyard called Hot Tin Roof. Used to be great place for live music on a summer evening.

Fun times.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:02 PM (viF8m)

219 Plant is the number one rock voice of all time.

This isn't debatable.

Posted by: LTG at September 19, 2026 10:03 PM (BeyMP)

220 209 I know Neil young is a horrible person

But how can you not love this song
https://youtu.be/n2MtEsrcTTs
Posted by: nurse ratched

One of his better albums. Musicians and movie actors though share a lot of the same attributes--adoring crowds if they make it, lots of entourage phonies attracted around them, exist in a crooked business with crooked promoters, managers, record labels, etc. trying to cheat them, and people trying to use them politically to manipulate others.

The better ones resist those impulses, some give in to some if not all the vices.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 10:03 PM (bk5GW)

221 Yeah, I guess I expected something different from "Quadrophenia." It didn't help that the lead (Jimmy?) had no presence at all. Toyah Wilcox as Monkey was great, because Toyah Wilcox is always great.

As for "Tommy," I like it a lot and I think it does the music well. "Quadrophenia" could have used more Ken Russell.

Speaking of whom, I also watched "The Boy Friend." Every time I think I've seen the Ultimate Ken Russell film, he keeps making another one.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 19, 2026 10:04 PM (CHHv1)

222 About 5 minutes into the show there was some electrical problem with his bands amps. So they played the rest of the show without it. Crowd stayed silent. It was weirdly awesome. Big hall but you could hear his voice clear as a bell.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:56 PM (viF8m)

Had that happen many years ago when Dr. John played the then brand new Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary. PA system cacked out. He asked the crowd to vote on taking a rain check (which might be years down the road) or have him play acoustic. The latter won out, hugely. And I was lucky enough to be front row center. Mac played that big grand piano for 90 minutes straight, with a huge smile on his face the whole time.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 10:04 PM (1z8ji)

223 219 Plant is the number one rock voice of all time.

This isn't debatable.
Posted by: LTG
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I think it is pretty clear that if you tried to generate an AI list of a typical rock singer in the 70's, it would come up with Robert Plant.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 10:04 PM (bk5GW)

224 Mac played that big grand piano for 90 minutes straight, with a huge smile on his face the whole time.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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That guy was an interesting cat. He could tell New Orleans music history as well as sing/perform the heck out of it.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 10:05 PM (bk5GW)

225 >>Had that happen many years ago when Dr. John played the then brand new Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary. PA system cacked out. He asked the crowd to vote on taking a rain check (which might be years down the road) or have him play acoustic. The latter won out, hugely. And I was lucky enough to be front row center. Mac played that big grand piano for 90 minutes straight, with a huge smile on his face the whole time.

Random issues sometimes turns out to give the best smiles.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 10:07 PM (viF8m)

226 213 [...] I often binge-watch yootoobz of Rush on tour. Alex and Geddy love Anika, and she is killing it. They said she is learning new songs weekly. And she is funny. I love her jokes as they wrap up Working Man at the end of their show.

Neil would love it. they are having an absolute blast.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 09:58 PM (0aYVJ)

Absolutely! I hope that when the concert vid comes out that they include those wonderful band interplay moments.

If I could afford it, I would see them again. But my concert buget for the rest of the year was eaten up by the (alleged) farewell Journey tour and the Beat tour concerts in November.

Posted by: goozer at September 19, 2026 10:09 PM (eTh1u)

227

Posted by: goozer at September 19, 2026 10:10 PM (eTh1u)

228 221 Yeah, I guess I expected something different from "Quadrophenia." It didn't help that the lead (Jimmy?) had no presence at all. Toyah Wilcox as Monkey was great, because Toyah Wilcox is always great.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
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Well, Franc Roddam's Quadrophenia was about as far from the musical Tommy from Ken Russell as it gets. Interestingly, most of the cast of Quadrophenia core members became professional character actors in theater and tv (with the occasional movie) in the UK.

If you have the album Quadrophenia (not the movie soundtrack but the original MCA album), it came with a 30 some odd page photo diary of Jimmy with some absolutely great shots explaining his character solely by silent photographs as accompanying the movie. The art director for the album had to bail out the Jimmy model who had stolen a double decker bus for a joyride. The art director had to appear in court and vouch for the model to get him off to finish the photoshoot.

The hour long YT video of the making of the album Quadrophenia by the BBC is excellent btw and gets into some of these amusing details like Ramport Studios being flooded by rain during a Quadrophenia recording session.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 10:11 PM (bk5GW)

229 welp goodnight folks. Off to watch Ludwig series one in prep for the new series 2.

Posted by: whig at September 19, 2026 10:13 PM (bk5GW)

230 218 Carly Simon used to own a bar on Martha's Vineyard called Hot Tin Roof. Used to be great place for live music on a summer evening.

Fun times.
Posted by: JackStraw

Oh wow. That must have been wonderful.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 10:19 PM (yEz+x)

231 But how can you not love this song
https://youtu.be/n2MtEsrcTTs
Posted by: nurse ratched

Dammit. Nurse, you just made me cry.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 10:32 PM (rdVOm)

232 Saw Robert Plant with Allison Krause twice.
Great shows. Heard him in a podcast and he talked about how much he learned from her.
Love that a Rock God, from Mount Olympus, was so humble to learn from another artist from another branch of the music tree.
I cracked up some other Boomers by kneeling and doing the "I am not worthy" thing at the start of the show. But I felt it was pretty sincere on my part.
Bonnaroo Rules!

Posted by: The Middle Rules Them All at September 19, 2026 10:33 PM (Jmy/7)

233 Neil Young makes some great music. Saw him at a FarmAid, great performance. John Mellencamp, well, let's just say he should host and not perform. Might have been a bad day, but ugh.
Imagine if we could only listen to people we agreed with.
Imagine if they only got paid by people who agreed with them!

Posted by: The Middle Rules Them All at September 19, 2026 10:36 PM (Jmy/7)

234 Situations in which a heterosexual man should wear a beret:

1) As part of a military uniform that includes a beret.
2) There is no 2.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 10:53 PM (qlLNh)

235 A little sobering to realize that Plant was only 20 years old when Zep formed.

Even then, it was impressive for a 20-year-old to pull off the down and dirty blues thing. "Squeeze my lemon...til the juice runs down my leg."

Today's 20-year-olds eat avocado toast and get PTSD if you forget to call them "xim".

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 10:58 PM (qlLNh)

236 >>>[That frog video behind the photo of Garrett is just so pompous and woke...]

It's so ... awful.

I don't want to work
Je ne veux pas travailler

I don't want to have lunch
Je ne veux pas déjeuner

I just want to forget him
Je veux seulement l'oublier

And then I smoke
Et puis je fume

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 12:52 AM (odBC9)

237 210 >>Carole King and James Taylor

The first concert I went to as a kid was Taylor at Princeton University. A friend's older sister was nice enough to take her brother and me.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 09:56 PM (viF8m)

What a great sister!

Posted by: m at September 20, 2026 12:56 AM (odBC9)

Hobby Thread - September 19, 2026 [TRex]

Welcome hobbyists! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with the Horde in this little corner of the interweb. This is the mighty, mighty officially sanctioned Ace of Spades Hobby Thread. For this week, the Wheel of Hobbies (TM) is feeling lucky and decided on a tool plus theme for this Hobby Thread.

Tool plus? What's that? Tool content with additional bonus content! Hooray!

What time is it? Tool time!

[Top photo: Craftsman Hand Tools Catalog, 1964]

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This started as a tool thread, but I found a few other things along the way that warranted space in the content. You're welcome to talk tools, screws, framing, cannons, whittling, art or anything else related or adjacent.

If you wish to stay on topic, I'm very interested in knowing what cheap tools perform just as well as expensive ones? This often comes up in the context of "what should I buy or not buy at Harbor Freight?" More below.

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What are you hobbying?

The theme may not be your favorite but give it a chance before you judge and bail out. Any adjacent hobbying is in scope, so jump in with your interests, stories and questions.

In any event, the thread is not limited to to the theme. Anything (legal) you are hobbying is welcome. Even if the theme does not speak to you, you might learn something or be entertained. If not, offer something else relating to hobbying. If all of that fails, just check in and say hello.

As per usual Hobby Thread etiquette, keep this thread limited to hobbying. Leave politics and religion to threads elsewhere (unless your hobby is building or restoring churches). Pants? Nope. As always, puns are welcome and encouraged.

Play nice and do not be rude. Do not be a troll and do not feed the trolls.

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Wow. Just wow.

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I don't know what this tool is or what it is used for but it is a combination of awesome and terrifying.

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This is a great topic - what cheap tools perform just as well as expensive ones?

I would not have guessed that a Forstner bit was on the list.

Higher price typically means more precision and durability. The more parts, the more risk with cheaper. The more that specific metals and materials matter, the more risk with cheaper. A clamp or extension cord from Harbor Freight probably works fine. A caliper, measuring device, a heavy-use table saw, or chisel might not.

Having said that, there are always exceptions and bargains. What cheaper tools or hobbying equipment or supplies or cleaners work just as well as expensive ones in your experience?

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Screw knowledge

I never use Torx. Perhaps I should??

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Not sure where I got these photos, but they've been sitting in my computer folder waiting for the right opportunity to shine. Where did this wrench come from? I've never seen a wrench with Ford lettering. An old Ford toolkit? A Ford factory?

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I appreciate people that appreciate history. I appreciate people that can make things. I also appreciate clever people that can tell a story in an amusing and engaging manner.

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Impressive (well done theme, art and video). Could you do this?

JTB - this guy has a video for you:

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Cross stitch framing at home on a budget:

How about a professional frame maker? Lots of useful knowledge, but the jigs and templates in this video alone earned it a place in the content.

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If you're not a reloader, can you melt down spent bullet casings to make brass stock for hobbying? Turns out the answer is yes!

I know what you're saying. Isn't this the same guy that made his own cannon? Yes. Yes it is. I think making a cannon at home qualifies as hobbying.

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Did you miss the Hobby Thread last week? We did a tractor theme. The comments may be closed, but you can re-live the content.

Notable comments from last week:

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Words of wisdom:

"Because despite all our troubles, when things are grim out in that wide round world of ours, that's when it's really important to have a good hobby." Posted by: tankascribe at June 22, 2024 07:41 PM (HWxAD).

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Reminder: if you put links in the comments, use a URL shortener and describe what you're linking to. Failing to do either or both makes you barrel-eligible. Don't make people click to find out what you're linking.

Send thoughts, suggestions and photos of your hobbying to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Or just email to say hello. Do mighty things.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 05:30 PM

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1 Hand jobs?! On the hobby thread?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 05:30 PM (1Ff7Z)

2 Welcome Hobbiests

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:30 PM (Ia/+0)

3 Oops. Hand tools. Sorry.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 05:30 PM (1Ff7Z)

4 Torx screws are really the best, yes you should

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:32 PM (Ia/+0)

5 Welcome Hobbiests
Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:30 PM (Ia/+0)

Win any battles lately, Skip?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 05:34 PM (1Ff7Z)

6 I don't know what that weird tool is, but five will get you ten it was made in Florida.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 05:35 PM (1Ff7Z)

7 Finger planes > toboggan planes

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 05:39 PM (wpRMV)

8 Do you have a Frod wrench, too?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 05:39 PM (Cqx++)

9 Couple days ago found a 1/2 wood chisel under the floorat a church proerty, It was pretty sharp and not rusted

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:40 PM (Ia/+0)

10 Can you wear a toboggan plane on your head?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 05:40 PM (1Ff7Z)

11 This post is sponsored by your friends at the People's Republic of Harbor Freight

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 05:40 PM (wpRMV)

12 My dad was unapologetic tool collector. We moved a bunch of times when I was growing up and his favorite hobby was home improvement. It got completely out of hand when they bought their first farm. He started buying tools for the tools.

And my best friend had a boat maintenance and repair business for 40 years. His last shop was an old car dealership that we turned into a boat and engine repair shop.

Between the two of their tool collections we could have built a space shuttle. I never had to buy tools, just borrow and put the damn thing back where you found it!

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 05:40 PM (viF8m)

13 One of my indispensable tool is a wire wheel.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 05:41 PM (MWfyi)

14 Every farm needs a cannon.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 05:41 PM (Cqx++)

15 Mounted on a bench grinder.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 05:41 PM (MWfyi)

16
I'm beginning to enjoy "tools that run on a Ryobi 18V battery".

Her Majesty was the pioneer of battery-operated fans at dog shows. Home Depot had just just just started coming out with the 8-inch and 4-inch fans run on an 18V battery and she got one for Delilah while waiting for the Hound Group to go in. Handlers were very impressed and now they're ubiquitous.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 05:42 PM (eRlcH)

17 No games lately
But also.in last couple days used my spoke shave at work to shave off tops of floor joists

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:42 PM (Ia/+0)

18 I have a Kubota compact tractor. The company is headquartered in Japan, thus they are all metric. At least mine is. It's 14 years old.

So... I have a bunch of metric sized hand tools for it.

Including the infamous 10mm socket.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 05:44 PM (2Cry5)

19 Nobody has a 10mm socket.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 05:46 PM (viF8m)

20 I was looking through local Craig's List for grape crusher/destemmer and I found one. Unfortunately the hopper is about 4' long and heavy enough to need lifting equipment. It is far too much for what I want so I will be doing something else.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 05:47 PM (rbvCR)

21 You rich kids with your Kubota tractors.

When I was a kid, when the Peoples Commissar came to your door and ordered you to dig an anti-tank ditch on the outskirts of town, you showed up with your family's only tablespoon.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 05:47 PM (wpRMV)

22 4 Torx screws are really the best, yes you should

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:32 PM

Completely agree with Skip.

Once you start using Torx screws on the appropriate projects, you will never go back.

Build even a tiny deck, or a three-step stair riser (and replace the treads 10 years later) and you will never go back.

Driving torx screws is an improvement.

Backing out torx screws is nerdvana.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 05:49 PM (HlyYF)

23 I have standard and metrics sockets sets

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:51 PM (Ia/+0)

24 23 I have standard and metrics sockets sets
Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:51 PM (Ia/+0)

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Noted.

Posted by: Bob at the NSA at September 19, 2026 05:53 PM (wpRMV)

25 I have way too many tools

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:53 PM (Ia/+0)

26 My favorite wrenches are Gear Wrenches.

Posted by: Ronster at September 19, 2026 05:55 PM (IFwjj)

27 The other thing I learned (too late in life), is that you use a drill for DRILLING things, not screwing things.

You are DRIVING screws when building a deck or doing framing carpentry.

Use an impact driver!

You will get much more work done, AND your wrist will thank you if you put in a full day's work.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 05:55 PM (HlyYF)

28 Just looked at VW Beetle roll up tool kit prices on eBay. Eye opening.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 19, 2026 05:56 PM (+hdxX)

29 25 I have way too many tools

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:53 PM

Does not compute!

That is like saying you have too many guns.

Unless you have too many exact duplicates of the same thing, I don't believe it is possible to have too many tools (or guns).

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 05:57 PM (HlyYF)

30 Dad was a huge fan of craftsman tools; really didn't buy any other kind. I still have a lot of his stuff from around the era of that catalog. They will probably go to my kids and grandkids.

Posted by: Cheerful Reprobate at September 19, 2026 05:58 PM (VtGHd)

31 Evening, hobby folk!

I just received my new AM-FM-shortwave portable radio, a Tecsun PL-330. First reaction: It's *tiny* -- not a lot bigger than my first 9-transistor radio when I was ten.

Second reaction: I read the manual and put in the battery, and it read "full charge." I went ahead and set some things up, and on shortwave pulled in WWV at 20mHz. The ticking and pinging are quite audible -- but the voice reading out the hour and minute is hard to discern. Maybe I need an extra antenna. The local FM stations come in fine.

Then I noticed the charge indicator was very low, and online I saw a detail not in the manual, that you should charge it before its first use. So now it's charging happily away -- the online resource said it might take 3.5 hours from low charge.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 05:59 PM (wzUl9)

32 Since I don't have to be fast or especially productive with woodworking, I prefer hand tools to electric. (A good table saw is the exception.) All my carving is done with hand tools. Using a Dremel or similar to carve never had any appeal.

I've made picture frames from white oak that have lasted for decades. Handsaw, chisels, scraper, and an antique wooden body hand plane did all the work. Power tools would have been faster but not better. Helps to be not in a hurry.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 05:59 PM (yTvNw)

33 30 Dad was a huge fan of craftsman tools; really didn't buy any other kind. I still have a lot of his stuff from around the era of that catalog. They will probably go to my kids and grandkids.

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Craftsman is now owned by Lowe's and made only of the finest Chinesium.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 06:00 PM (wpRMV)

34 >>Just looked at VW Beetle roll up tool kit prices on eBay. Eye opening.

If you find the tool that gives a Beetle an even slightly efficient heating system, buy it.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 06:01 PM (viF8m)

35 My entire deck, two levels and half surround an above ground pool, are all done with torx.

https://ibb.co/tT9MmHtJ

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 06:01 PM (2Cry5)

36 Bought a Harbor Freight pry bar. Their metallurgy is not the best.

Posted by: Ronster at September 19, 2026 06:02 PM (IFwjj)

37 A few years ago I bought a power drill at -- I think it was still Sears. From time to time I have use for it, and have to charge it each time, but that doesn't take long. At work in the summer of '23, I reconfigured an office/table that was using up space in our break room, so that we'd have room for the water cooler my boss wanted. The drill certainly came in handy with that.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 06:02 PM (wzUl9)

38 There's nothing like having the right tool for the job. Don't know how many times I've been trying to do something, getting more and more frustrated and muttering "Why can't I get this right?" To find out that what I had in my hand wasn't cutting the mustard and was usually worn out. Chuck it in the garbage, go find a new one, and viola! Now things are cooking!

On a related note, was once at the hardware store with DH and looked at some multi-use multi-tool up by the register, wondering aloud what one would use it for. DH commented, "My dad told me once, never buy a tool that doesn't know what it does."

Posted by: tankascribe at September 19, 2026 06:07 PM (NtoJk)

39 Bought a Harbor Freight pry bar. Their metallurgy is not the best.
Posted by: Ronster at September 19, 2026

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I came close to buying a tire inflator there. Then I went across the street and found a better price on pretty much the same unit at Home Depot. It's in my trunk now. It plugs into the "cigarette lighter," as we used to call it, and while I air up the tires, I run the engine so as not to deplete the battery. It comes in very handy. You have to stop at a tire store now to get use of an air hose, if you don't have your own inflator.

I'm so old I remember when gas stations had free air, and when others had those $1.00 inflator machines that never let you finish all four tires on the same buck. You always had to put another dollar in.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 06:07 PM (wzUl9)

40 I still have and use my Craftsman hand tools. I do have others, but my Craftsman ones are the best. I'm not sure I trust new ones.

Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 06:07 PM (kU0PQ)

41 That weird and terrifying tool is obviously a Chicago deep dish pizza cutter.

*winks, lays finger aside of mobster nose*

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 06:08 PM (kpS4V)

42 36 Bought a Harbor Freight pry bar. Their metallurgy is not the best.
Posted by: Ronster at September 19, 2026 06:02 PM (IFwjj)

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Do you even realize how many peasants farm implements were melted down to create that high-quality item?

Posted by: The Great Leap Forward at September 19, 2026 06:08 PM (wpRMV)

43 And this reminds me I need to break out my sawhorse set-up so I can trim a door. There is no easy, good way to plane the edge of a door - you'd think they made a jig for that.

Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 06:09 PM (kU0PQ)

44 As you might guess, I've always has a certain fascination with threaded fasteners.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 06:10 PM (2Ez/1)

45 Can't my iPhone do all of that ???

You want me use something I read in the history books called hand tools ???

I am stressed out and need to see my therapist for help because using my "Brain" to think gives me a headache...... Where is my Mommy !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Jackson K. at September 19, 2026 06:10 PM (o/m3N)

46 36 Bought a Harbor Freight pry bar. Their metallurgy is not the best.
Posted by: Ronster at September 19, 2026 06:02 PM
++++++

Standard HF protocol:
Buy five, take four back.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 06:11 PM (2Ez/1)

47 That plane is giving me shop class flashbacks.

{{{triggered}}}

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 06:11 PM (kpS4V)

48 That angle grider would not last long with that saw blade

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 06:11 PM (Ia/+0)

49 44 As you might guess, I've always has a certain fascination with threaded fasteners.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 06:10 PM (2Ez/1)

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It's probably why all the smoking hot babes buy you drinks at the singles clubs.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 06:11 PM (wpRMV)

50 Duty cycle. Harbor freight is a supplier of light duty tools therefore cheaper. You can get lots of decent tools there cheap if your application is not a heavy duty application. Also, I buy HF when I know there's a high probability my tools will be stolen.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 19, 2026 06:14 PM (5C90x)

51 Watching the cannon video on big screen

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 06:14 PM (Ia/+0)

52 I used to work construction and the only thing good about Crapsman was they would replace them with no questions WHEN (i don't say if) they broke. Their skilssaws were really weak but we kept a few around for jobs that might damage the saw, like cutting through old flooring with nails and there was always a burned up one or 2 in there waiting to be taken back. Same with their tape measures, no matter what brand tape measures had a couple month lifespan, so might as well get a Crapsman and when the end broke off, as it always did, just trade it in. Usually we'd wait until we had a few. Otherwise, avoid.

Posted by: docweasel at September 19, 2026 06:16 PM (IuCAX)

53 Sad news... Sherline, one of the two remaining US manufacturers of hobby machine tools, is going out of business. That leaves Taig. Everything else is Chinese crap and (the last I looked) the Chicoms weren't making anything that a) would work in a limited space and b) wasn't total junk completely unsuitable for machining metal. You've gotta go up to one of their 7x mini-lathes for that, and it's not easy keeping one of those on a closet shelf.

I've got a Sherline lathe and mill set up, along with some old-school Unimat equipment. Haven't had much time to mess with it this year due to health issues, but I hope to get back to it this winter (it's a good indoor hobby for winter).

Some say that the advent of cheap 3D printers hastened the decline, but I'm skeptical -- they're really complimentary processes. I've got a Bambu 3D printer too. Printers work by adding material, lathes and mills work by removing it.

Sherline is still selling stuff until they run out, so if you've been thinking about it...

https://www.sherline.com

These things just exude quality, like old school Hewlet-Packard before Carly the Cunt took over.

They're not cheap, so don't expect them to be.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 06:17 PM (qlLNh)

54 Actually, and not hard to believe me, wondered what it would take to make a smooth bore cannon

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 06:17 PM (Ia/+0)

55 Those metric tools I have for the tractor include deep and shallow sockets, open ended - ratcheting wrenches and a selection of torx. Those are mostly from HF. The other stuff is Craftsman... when Sears was still a thing.

Sort a pain in the ass to store. My Craftsman double stack toolbox is packed with this stuff I can hardly move that damn thing even with it's wheels.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 06:18 PM (2Cry5)

56 The ending of the NC State/Vanderbilt game is one for the books.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 06:19 PM (viF8m)

57
That plane is giving me shop class flashbacks.

The Plane!
The Plane!

Posted by: Bleeding tattoo at September 19, 2026 06:19 PM (Cqx++)

58 Tools! Hand tools, power tools, anvil/forge and horseshoeing tools.

I lack a 3 ton jack.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 19, 2026 06:20 PM (UdrMW)

59 Circa 1983 I was helping FIL tear down an old shed. In the dirt I found an ancient hatchet head, sans wooden handle. Cleaned it up to reveal the CRAFTSMAN logo.
He said I could keep it.
Naturally I thought of the lifetime warranty and figured I had just scored a free hatchet.
Thankfully, I thought better of it and simply fitted a new wooden handle to it.
Still have it today. Looks cool and always gives me an excuse to tell the story whenever I use it.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 06:20 PM (2Ez/1)

60 Those who have ever worked on old British motorcyles and cars know that in addition to metric, the Brits used at least FIVE incompatible sets of threads, none of which were compatible with US SAE threads.

Because of course they did.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 06:22 PM (qlLNh)

61 I saw Three Ton Jack open for Meat Loaf at The Whiskey in '81.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 06:23 PM (wpRMV)

62 TRex,
Thanks for including that 7 days to learn woodcarving video. It does a nice job showing how some of the tools cut, the proper way to use a mallet (gently), the idea of following wood grain, etc. without getting into too many weeds. The guy has an eye for design, judging by his experience with linocut, but that doesn't help with new to him tools. The first project was a good example on how to use small gouges. I also liked that he used thinner basswood pieces to build up a block, which saves some money.

There are some wonderful YT videos on basic woodcarving. Doug Linker and Gene Messer come to mind.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 06:23 PM (yTvNw)

63 I so.far have played with lead and plumbing solder, but know lead ingots take a long time to cool

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 06:24 PM (Ia/+0)

64 I'm beginning to enjoy "tools that run on a Ryobi 18V battery".

The only problem with those (any brand, not just Ryobi) is that you're tied into that brand's system. I have a bunch of 18v Ryobi stuff and it's fine but I wish I'd opted for the 40v instead.

On the topic of old tools, I picked up a Stanley 519 brace with Brazilian rosewood fittings for $10 a few weeks ago and a full set of Irwin bits for about $24. They all have a bit of surface rust but I can deal with that.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 06:24 PM (vTZFs)

65 Harbor Freight is good for light use and/or disposable items. I mean, why spend good money on high-end plastic sheeting, rubber gloves, rope, and a hunting knife when all are just going to be burnt or thrown in a hole in the ground?

Posted by: PabloD at September 19, 2026 06:24 PM (CoKDD)

66 I sometimes buy a one-off tool from HF. USUALLY it works the one time that I need it.

Never, never, never anything that's safety-critical, though.

You might feel comfortable crawling under a vehicle on HF jackstands, but not this cat.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 06:26 PM (qlLNh)

67 Handiest thing I have purchased lately is a Ryobi 6 in chainsaw.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 19, 2026 06:28 PM (UdrMW)

68 I know there are good reasons to have battery power tools but I'm not on a remote job site. The ones I've had never held up long term. I would rather run an extension cord if needed. My corded electric hand drills have lasted for decades.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 06:29 PM (yTvNw)

69 14 Every farm needs a cannon.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

15 Mounted on a bench grinder.
Posted by: fd

That doesn't seem like the optimal mounting solution.

But maybe I shouldn't argue; I'm not the guy with the cannon.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 06:30 PM (VHUov)

70 Good evening Horde. Thank you for choosing the Ace of Spades for your hobbying needs.

I asked Grok about the Ford wrench and it said:

It is a contract-made tool produced for Ford by a supplier (most commonly Moore Drop Forging Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, often identified by an “M” or circled-M stamp on the reverse) and branded with the Ford name for inclusion in factory vehicle tool kits.

The “Ford” stamp on the shank is the period branding Ford specified for owner-supplied tools. Similar wrenches appear in Model T (1908–1927), Model A (1928–1931), later V-8 car, and Ford N-series tractor (1939–1952) kits.

Does that resonate with anyone?

Posted by: TRex - wrenching dino at September 19, 2026 06:30 PM (XfIK1)

71 Harbor Freight also has a loyalty program that periodically gives you useful/useless shit.

Examples are; a pack of microfiber towels, a little extensible wand for picking up screws or other small metal objects off the floor, a set of drill bits, some screwdrivers and so on.

All I purchased was a fan.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 06:31 PM (2Cry5)

72 The only problem with those (any brand, not just Ryobi) is that you're tied into that brand's system. I have a bunch of 18v Ryobi stuff and it's fine but I wish I'd opted for the 40v instead.
Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 06:24 PM

I think RIDGID has a lifetime warranty on the batteries for their power tools. Plus the calendar.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 06:32 PM (2Ez/1)

73 I was at an arts festival and one lady had a bunch of North African, Tibetan, and other ethnic jewelry for sale at ridiculous prices. They were really cool but I wasn't going to pay what she was asking.

I had a big antique(?) Chinese/Tibetan pendant of a man riding a qilin (a mythological beast, like a Chinese unicorn) that I've been meaning to make into a necklace for ages. I attached an amethyst necklace, made a tassel to hang from it, and now I have a classy and luxurious bit of swag.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 06:32 PM (kpS4V)

74 Republic of Harbor Freight
Posted by: Cicero

Might want to check that, Most their stuff is Taiwan.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 19, 2026 06:33 PM (NnhvP)

75 Farmcraft did a good job on that cannon

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 06:33 PM (Ia/+0)

76 53 Sad news... Sherline, one of the two remaining US manufacturers of hobby machine tools, is going out of business.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at September 19, 2026 06:17 PM
***
That is sad news indeed.

Posted by: TRex - milling dino at September 19, 2026 06:34 PM (XfIK1)

77
I think RIDGID has a lifetime warranty on the batteries for their power tools. Plus the calendar.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty

Lifetime on the calendar?

Posted by: Bleeding tattoo at September 19, 2026 06:36 PM (Cqx++)

78 74 Republic of Harbor Freight
Posted by: Cicero

Might want to check that, Most their stuff is Taiwan.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 19, 2026 06:33 PM (NnhvP)

'National' Republic of Harbor Freight.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 06:37 PM (zZu0s)

79 My mom gave my baby brother her grandfather's corn shucker, which still is one of the coolest tools still in use.

My dad said his favorite is his channel lock.

My brother's is a ratcheting screwdriver. (He got me a pink one labeled "hers", which I use all the time.)

My favorite tool is either that or the electric drill/driver Dad bought me).

Posted by: NaughtyPine at September 19, 2026 06:38 PM (R1oF5)

80 "Does that resonate with anyone?
Posted by: TRex - wrenching dino"

I figured it was from some old tool kit but didn't know the vintage. In have a few like that, one that says "Austin" in almost the same script.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 06:39 PM (MWfyi)

81 I asked Grok about the Ford wrench and it said:

A few months ago, my son-in-law -- who is also a hand tool geek -- and I went to an event by the Midwest Tool Collectors Association under the impression that it was a general hand tools event. In fact, it was specifically a group of old wrench collectors. The wrenches were old, not the collectors. OK, that too. Anyway, the array of 19th and early 20th century special purpose and proprietary wrenches was mind boggling. Some of them were little works of industrial art in and of themselves. I don't need another time consuming, space consuming, and dollar consuming hobby but if I did, that could be it.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 06:40 PM (vTZFs)

82 I think that big blade attached to the angle grinder is used to cut concrete our asphalt or something. Never used one, but I can't imagine it could be for anything else.

I hope somebody who knows tells us what that is.

-----

OT question for Wolfus,
I am watching a season 4 episode of 'Have Gun Will Travel' episode on INSP.

When did Hey Boy become Hey Girl, who is a lot better at English and a lot cuter? Never seen her before.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 19, 2026 06:41 PM (6ydKt)

83 19 Nobody has a 10mm socket.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 05:46 PM

My bro said he uses that size the most but the 8mm has been replaced.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at September 19, 2026 06:41 PM (R1oF5)

84 Cars used to come with a toolkit and a manual. Some of the manuals had EVERYTHING In there. Jay Leno sometimes shows the manuals for his old cars in his videos.

I don't care what anybody says Jay is one cool car guy.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 06:42 PM (MWfyi)

85 The one thing we need is a left-handed monkey wrench.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 06:43 PM (viF8m)

86 Ryobi 18v Tire Inflator. Used it I think ten times, certainly no more than 20; attempting to attach it to lawn tractor tire the clasp ( it clamps on to the valve stem ) fell apart.
The thing is spring loaded or under some form of pressure causing the tiny and small parts to fly everywhere.
_more than slightly pissed.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 06:44 PM (+yTe/)

87 My guess is that Ford wrench was bent to get to something on a Ford where a straight wrench couldn't or not well getvto.
Do have at least 1 , maybe 2 twisted box wrenches

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 06:45 PM (Ia/+0)

88 I think that big blade attached to the angle grinder is used to cut concrete our asphalt or something. Never used one, but I can't imagine it could be for anything else.

My assumption was that it was an old sawmill blade that somebody mounted on the grinder (or vice versa) for LOLs. But your comment made me go back and re-look. I don't think a sawmill blade would have negative tooth rake like that so I really don't know what it is.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 06:45 PM (vTZFs)

89 $20-$50 at Amazon gets you a battery powered inflator/jump box/USB power bank/flashlight. I bought two different models and they work really well so far. Both will pump up a tire from about 26psi to 35 in five minutes or so and then automatically shut off. Battery will be depleted maybe 20%.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 06:48 PM (MWfyi)

90 What cheap tools?

Just read a Grokepedia review of Amazon rechargeable batteries.
Says they are as good or better than expensive. Made by Japanese company Fujitsu, many of which are assembled in Indonesia.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 06:48 PM (+yTe/)

91 Mentioned before I have a chain saw that fits ona 4" angle grider
Used it to do some of my wood carvings

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 06:50 PM (Ia/+0)

92 The best connector type for the tire stem is the screw on. The lever ones leak and break.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 06:50 PM (MWfyi)

93 >>My assumption was that it was an old sawmill blade that somebody mounted on the grinder (or vice versa) for LOLs. But your comment made me go back and re-look. I don't think a sawmill blade would have negative tooth rake like that so I really don't know what it is.

We had a saw platform that was used for cutting up tree parts into log sizes on the farm. It was driven by the PTO on the John Deere.

The blade pretty much looked exactly like that. You did not want to have a bad day around the crazy ass machine.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 06:50 PM (viF8m)

94 "My assumption was that it was an old sawmill blade that somebody mounted on the grinder (or vice versa) for LOLs. "

Turn it sideways and make a rig to mount it on the front of your vehicle. Lotsa lols.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 06:53 PM (MWfyi)

95 31 ... Wolfus,

Once you get an external receiving antenna hooked up, please let us know how the reception is. Especially shortwave and SSB.

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 06:54 PM (yTvNw)

96 My dad's a TV repairman; he's got this ultimate set of tools.

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at September 19, 2026 06:55 PM (CoKDD)

97 Here's a modern version. My dad's was not modern, just a giant, exposed saw blade from hell. Jason would have had field day with that thing.

https://tinyurl.com/5n86x9uc

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 06:57 PM (viF8m)

98 My assumption was that it was an old sawmill blade that somebody mounted on the grinder (or vice versa) for LOLs. But your comment made me go back and re-look. I don't think a sawmill blade would have negative tooth rake like that so I really don't know what it is.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 06:45 PM (vTZFs)

It probably is a joke.

But I wouldn't put it past some crazy to use it for something.

The only way you could actually use it is standing up like it is in the photo. If you tried to turn it sideways, you'd have to sneak up on it like you're hunting buffalo... and don't ever let go once you've got it in hand.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 19, 2026 06:57 PM (6ydKt)

99 Has World War One Hundred Eleven started yet? World War is not a good hobby, just sayin'. Lookin' at you, Vlad.

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at September 19, 2026 07:00 PM (XMwZJ)

100 TV repairman.
There's a job you don't see often anymore.

"It would be cheaper just to throw it away and buy a new one than to have it repaired."

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 19, 2026 07:02 PM (6ydKt)

101 Here's a modern version.

But if you click through the pictures to the one showing the blade, you see huge positive tooth rake which is what you would expect for wood.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 07:03 PM (vTZFs)

102 Once you get an external receiving antenna hooked up, please let us know how the reception is. Especially shortwave and SSB.
Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026

***
I've thought of running a simple wire up around the living room window. But I know the cats will get after it. There's a Sangean brand antenna that retracts into its shell, so to speak, and the wire runs a good 23 feet. Would I have to tape it up around the window each time I use it?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 07:04 PM (wzUl9)

103 One of man's greatest inventions is the rechargeable battery powered tool. Drill, saw, vacuum, whatever don't make me drag around a dropcord.

Posted by: Eromero at September 19, 2026 07:06 PM (LHPAg)

104 I have my maternal grandpa’s wooden pepper mill. I should probably take it apart and sand it down and clean it. Sand off some visible rust. But.

It still has my grandpa. I miss him.

He loved and protected me. As much as he could. It’s complicated.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 07:07 PM (yEz+x)

105 Are those tools African or European?

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 19, 2026 07:08 PM (CHHv1)

106 OT question for Wolfus,
I am watching a season 4 episode of 'Have Gun Will Travel' episode on INSP.

When did Hey Boy become Hey Girl, who is a lot better at English and a lot cuter? Never seen her before.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 19, 2026

***
In that season, I think, and only for that year. Hey Boy came back afterward and stayed until the show ended in Season Six. The actress had appeared in an episode or two earlier on, as different Oriental characters. She *was* much better to listen to and look at.

Hey Boy and Hey Girl were never "Step-and-Fetchit" characters; they had a good deal of wisdom. And at least twice, Paladin stepped in to help Hey Boy with some issue in his Chinese neighborhood, or ghetto, in San Francisco.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 07:08 PM (wzUl9)

107 My tools have tools. As far as harbor freight goes, you really need to know what you're buying. The Icon brand they have is really good for the money. A good amount of the Pittsburgh pro stuff is good too. I bought a little 1/4 inch drive swivel head ratchet which is a somewhat close copy of the snap-on version I have. I bought it to use at the shop because there wasn't one at the shop. The snap-on was almost $60 in the mid 90's, the pittsburgh pro version was $12 and I have been hammering that thing for the last 5 years in the shop and it's still like the day I got it. I have a shit ton of craftsman, but these days all I use are the sockets. The old craftsman wrenches and ratchets feel primitive and unrefined by today's standards.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 19, 2026 07:10 PM (S41Gd)

108 102 ... "I've thought of running a simple wire up around the living room window. But I know the cats will get after it. There's a Sangean brand antenna that retracts into its shell, so to speak, and the wire runs a good 23 feet. Would I have to tape it up around the window each time I use it?"

Wolfus, The time I used one of those retractable antennas, I tacked it to the ceiling with push pins. Didn't leave a noticeable mark. I assume the cats wouldn't go for where it connects to the radio. (That might be an optimistic assumption.)

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 07:11 PM (yTvNw)

109 >>But if you click through the pictures to the one showing the blade, you see huge positive tooth rake which is what you would expect for wood.

The blade up top doesn't look all that modern. Neither was my dad's.

I don't think that thing up top is a real tool. What in the hell would you do with it?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 07:12 PM (viF8m)

110 I don't think that thing up top is a real tool. What in the hell would you do with it?

I agree that as shown it's a gag but the blade started out as a real blade for something. Maybe a sawmill but I'm not quite convinced.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 07:16 PM (vTZFs)

111 I don't think that thing up top is a real tool. What in the hell would you do with it?

Posted by: JackStraw
---

Cut off one's leg or head. That blade starts spinning and hmmm
is torque the proper word?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 07:19 PM (+yTe/)

112 Yesterday I started playing with a new tool (new to me anyway,) pytorch, for building machine learning apps with neural nets. Some things work, others I'll have to study a lot harder to get them to work. I don't have a GPU on this machine, so it takes ten or fifteen minutes to build a healthy sized convolutional neural net, and a comparable amount of time to infer something from it.

Posted by: gp at September 19, 2026 07:20 PM (Jr5Lq)

113 Have a Snap On torque wrench with a dial gauge.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 07:20 PM (+yTe/)

114 and the wire runs a good 23 feet. Would I have to tape it up around the window each time I use it?

Maybe you could rig some kind of clip arrangement that would be easy to setup and take down. Is the feed point at the center or one end? If it's in the center, maybe put it running outward from a corner along the ceiling.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 07:20 PM (vTZFs)

115 I've thought of running a simple wire up around the living room window. But I know the cats will get after it. There's a Sangean brand antenna that retracts into its shell, so to speak, and the wire runs a good 23 feet. Would I have to tape it up around the window each time I use it?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 07:04 PM (wzUl9)

You could run wires along the floor, tuck it under baseboard or carpet then go to a wall corner, run the wire up the wall, tape it in several laces, then you could buy a piece of corner molding to cover it up. All you'd need is a handsaw, a hammer, and some finishing nails.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 19, 2026 07:20 PM (6ydKt)

116 Haven't done any HF DXing since Aug 8. Been spending most time on decluttering the house, while the weather is still nice, and the urge to get it done still endures.

Posted by: gp at September 19, 2026 07:22 PM (Jr5Lq)

117 You know what might work as clips if the wires are light enough? Wooden clothes pins stuck to the wall with 3M Command Strip adhesive.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 07:23 PM (vTZFs)

118 Time to say thank you before the next act takes the Ace of Spades stage. Appreciate everyone spending a little time talking tools and hobbying. We ought to do it again sometime. Maybe next Saturday? Same time?

You're welcome to hang out here for a while but make sure you stop by Club ONT later this evening for more fun and games.

Posted by: TRex - sawzaw dino at September 19, 2026 07:24 PM (XfIK1)

119 TRex,
Thanks for another fun thread. Although, as a reloader, the idea of melting down ammo brass is painful to contemplate. I'll just assume the brass was too worn to safely reload and feel better about it. (Self delusion for the win.)

Posted by: JTB at September 19, 2026 07:25 PM (yTvNw)

120 Hey Boy and Hey Girl were never "Step-and-Fetchit" characters; they had a good deal of wisdom. And at least twice, Paladin stepped in to help Hey Boy with some issue in his Chinese neighborhood, or ghetto, in San Francisco.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 07:08 PM (wzUl9)

I like the character(s).

Paladin was unusual in the Western TV genre, in that he had this love for the exotic, philosophy, aesthetics, culture.

Like a prototypical San Francisco hippy a century before his time.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 19, 2026 07:25 PM (6ydKt)

121 Cut off one's leg or head. That blade starts spinning and hmmm
is torque the proper word?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 07:19 PM (+yTe/)

Once it started wobbling, and it would if you held it in the air for too long, you'd be screwed and would have to throw it, releasing the safety button & turning it off, but still a huge problem for anybody in front of you.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 19, 2026 07:30 PM (6ydKt)

122 Oldest son came back from NZ. He has started buying 'broken' 3D printers. As he designed and built his own in NZ, this works for him... He does have a problem parting with them after repair!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 19, 2026 07:30 PM (NnhvP)

123 I have a fair amount of brass scrap and haven't sold it off

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:31 PM (Ia/+0)

124 MUSIC NOOD

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 07:32 PM (Ia/+0)

125 I don't know what half my tools are suppose to do. Especially sockets. I have a jillion of them, they don't fit anything. And some are so small, I'm not a watch maker. Hate to throw any of them out because sure if I do I'll need one of them.

Posted by: Case at September 19, 2026 07:37 PM (xJpuh)

126 What is up with Madison?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 07:39 PM (+yTe/)

127 Friend of mine worked for a fastener company called Mutual Screw. They made Tee shirts with their logo with their mission statement underneath:

It's better when it's Mutual..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 19, 2026 07:41 PM (nbLIj)

128 The mystery tool, the angle grinder doesn't have enough torque to cut anything with that blade.
The blade is for wood, likely from an old sawmill.

So says MrTea.
I'm just the typist.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at September 19, 2026 07:48 PM (FGA9/)

129 Here's what Grok says about that saw blade:

It is a wood-cutting circular saw blade, most likely originally made for a stationary industrial machine such as: A sawmill (ripping logs or large timbers into boards)
A large table saw, panel saw, or radial-arm saw used for heavy lumber

The teeth are relatively coarse and numerous, which is typical for ripping or general-purpose cutting of wood. The blade body is dark and shows rust/wear, consistent with an older or heavily used industrial blade. These blades are designed to run at much lower RPM than an angle grinder.
What this setup is being used for: Someone has converted the angle grinder into a makeshift handheld circular saw. This kind of DIY adaptation is sometimes done in workshops to cut large pieces of wood, lumber, or similar materials when a proper circular saw or table saw isn’t available. Important safety note: This combination is widely regarded as dangerous. Angle grinders spin far faster than circular saw blades are rated for, they lack a proper base plate and blade guard for this use, and the risk of kickback, blade failure, or loss of control is high. Manufacturers of both tools explicitly advise against it.

Posted by: IrishEi?! at September 19, 2026 08:09 PM (3ImbR)

130 To me the saw blade fastened to an angle grinder is a joke. The grinder doesn't have enough power to spin the blade. The blade teeth don't look like it could cut wood. Just make a lot of smoke. Maybe the blade is meant to cut roofing metal in a factory.

Posted by: Ronster at September 19, 2026 08:22 PM (IFwjj)

131 I suppose the blade could cut wood if the teeth are offset like a hand saw.

Posted by: Ronster at September 19, 2026 08:43 PM (IFwjj)

132 Screwed around as an orthopaedic surgeon for decades and had to learn more than most doctors know about screws, metallurgy and forces. Woodworking is something every boy and girl should learn and the best ones should make cabinets, second best ortho surgeons.
Mainly 316L Stainless steel implants but more titanium alloy used now. Almost everything is a hex head. And they do strip.
Cold welding is from the devil.
Thank you to Mr. Duncan in 7th grade wood shop for getting me my start.

Posted by: Screwed around and fell in love at September 19, 2026 09:15 PM (Jmy/7)

133 My brother and I got to pick thru our uncle's gas station in the '50s when he closed up shop. He got a real, gen-u-wine, authentic stand phone with the receiver that went on a separate hook. We each got more screwdrivers 'n stuff that were factory-branded 'Ford' than we knew what to do with. We still have 'em, too. There was so much stuff in that shop that had a permanent 'cool factor' that we didn't wonder about what to take - just how we were gonna get that much stuff home …

Posted by: Dr_No at September 19, 2026 09:38 PM (ayRl+)

Ace of Spades Pet Thread, September 19

Courtesy Kentuckiana Humor

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by. Kick back and enjoy the world of animals.

Would you like a treat?

Let's relax a little with the animals and leave the world of politics and current events outside today.

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Portrait of a Swallow. 🐦
When they're zipping about in the sky, you don't really get to see how beautiful they are! 😍😊 pic.twitter.com/9Hie2SMzZO
— Carl Bovis (@CarlBovisNature) September 12, 2026

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In Switzerland, autumn brings a charming tradition � cows adorned with vibrant flowers and clanging bells are led down from alpine pastures to the valleys, marking their return for winter. pic.twitter.com/Gp7pKXkdWg
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) September 18, 2026

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Extra vertebrae and free floating clavicle bones allow cats to pass their body through incredibly narrow spaces. Basically they can squeeze through any space larger than their skull. pic.twitter.com/FivOvWdGZe
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) September 18, 2026

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Meet The PetMorons

Zuko passed away Wednesday Sep 16
Zuko was featured on the Pet thread twice. He was such a lovely dog, Perfect temperament, gentle and kind. He will be missed.
Roger

So sorry that you have lost Zuko. I looked back, and saw this note from you in August of 2023: "Recently, on our afternoon walks, he has taken to resting for few minutes beside the creek below our house. I believe he's looking for that bridge that gets mentioned here from time to time. I will continue enjoying our time together until he finds it."

You have picked a lovely photo for us to remember him by.

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i KT here are some photos of our resident bluebird enjoying a bath. Thanks for the gardening thread! -San Franpsycho

A charmer.

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Hi KT,
This is Fat Della, trying to clean her butt. She's wrecked that cabinet.
Miley

I need a name for a sleek black kitten with golden eyes like Della. Male. Neutered.

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PetMoron Adjacent Animals
Encountered by Members of The Horde

Hi! Mr Aspirin Factory here.
Not pets, but an invasive species. These are Jolo spiders, orb weavers from East Asia. They are everywhere and some sizeable.
So far they are in SC, NC, GA, and FL.

Ever been bitten by one? Ever touched one?

Here's a little video to go with the photos. You can share it with the kids. Maybe they will want a pet spider for Halloween.

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Thank you for sharing your pets and animal photos and stories with us today.

If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:

petmorons at protonmail dot com
Remember to include the nic or name by which you wish to be known when you comment at AoSHQ, or let us know if you want to remain a lurker.

Until next Saturday, have a great week!

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If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, September 12

I closed the comments on that post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.

Posted by: K.T. at 03:41 PM

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1 Roger, I am so sorry on the loss of Zuko.

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 03:44 PM (ZdaMQ)

2 What is the velocity of an unladen swallow?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 19, 2026 03:46 PM (Bujdo)

3 Hello

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 03:49 PM (9NN0K)

4 Afternoon, pet folken! That swallow is beautifully colored. I'd love a car with a dark blue exterior and white interior like his upper and lower feathers.

Roger, Zuko is waiting for you at the Bridge.

And Miley, Della looks much like my big black Stirling.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 03:51 PM (wzUl9)

5 Is it an African or a European swallow?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 19, 2026 03:51 PM (3mKKp)

6 Roger sad yet wonderful photo of Zuko, condolences. Hard to lose s furry friend

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 03:52 PM (Ia/+0)

7 Hi. Liked the spider photos. They seem to enjoy being around people.

Posted by: KT at September 19, 2026 03:52 PM (1RGZ5)

8 Meow!

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at September 19, 2026 03:53 PM (sAmhv)

9 Condolences for Zuko, Roger.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 03:53 PM (zZu0s)

10 2 What is the velocity of an unladen swallow?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats

African or European?

Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at September 19, 2026 03:54 PM (Q/FnY)

11 Is that Swallow African or European?

Posted by: Bchasm Phone at September 19, 2026 03:54 PM (JtJvh)

12 KT, if you need a name for a black cat with golden eyes, you could do worse than one I considered for Stirling: "Marlin." As in "rifle" or "game fish," not as in "1950s-1970s actor" (and his name was spelled "Marlon" anyway).

Stirling was named for a famous British race car driver of the 1950s, Stirling Moss, who drove for Mercedes in a number of races. But his name was also inspired by a city and county in Scotland, and by a pipe tobacco which at the time I'd never tried, "Stirling Flake."

It occurs to me that some of the old brands of cigarettes would make good male cat names: Kent, Winston, and Chesterfield come to mind!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 03:56 PM (wzUl9)

13 Sorry about Zuko, Roger. I'm
Sure he so enjoyed his time with you, but it so hard to see them go.

----------------

Beautiful bluebird photo. SanFranPsycho!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 03:58 PM (JrHfD)

14 I have watched cows with bells being led from pasture home to be milked in the afternoons in the Swiss countryside. They weren't coming down from the mountainside like these. Weren't wearing flowers. Just bells.

Posted by: KT at September 19, 2026 03:59 PM (1RGZ5)

15 >>>Not pets, but an invasive species. These are Jolo spiders

I do not need that.

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 03:59 PM (odBC9)

16 Stirling was named for a famous British race car driver of the 1950s, Stirling Moss, who drove for Mercedes in a number of races. But his name was also inspired by a city and county in Scotland, and by a pipe tobacco which at the time I'd never tried, "Stirling Flake."

I've been to Stirling. Pretty town. At the foot of the Highlands and right between and a bit north of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Like most towns over there, lots and lots of history there.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at September 19, 2026 04:01 PM (sAmhv)

17 The biggest cat I have ever seen is my friend's cat. He is about 34 lbs. His name is Crabapple. They should have called him " Giant Macintosh".

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:01 PM (JrHfD)

18 The Joro spiders don't seem to be spooked by humans. When the light hits the trees in the morning, there are webs, sizable ones, everywhere.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 04:05 PM (9NN0K)

19 The biggest cat I have ever seen is my friend's cat. He is about 34 lbs. His name is Crabapple. They should have called him " Giant Macintosh".
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026

***
He's "Jim Eagle," as a certain mushbrained public official once had it, to my Stirling's Jim Crow, I guess. Stirling was 15.5 lbs. at his vet visit about three weeks ago.

His diet is progressing, I suppose. We tried weighing him, and without a digital scale it's pretty difficult. But he is just as energetic as he was before, and he gobbles all his food and has learned that Dagny's bowl is not going to be available at all times.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:07 PM (wzUl9)

20 And my kitten has decided he's a watch cat. Husband was painting some windows outside. I don't think the cat recognized him and he hissed and puffed up his tail until he recognized him.

Yesterday, husband was trying to do something on the computer, and he didn't see in the cat in the chair behind him and sat down before the cat scratched, hissed and swiped at him. My response: "Well, how would you feel if someone who weighs 180 more pounds than you do sat on you? On second thought, maybe the cat was still annoyed about yesterday😉

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:08 PM (JrHfD)

21 Ok.

I am not a “dog person.” And I am afraid of certain breeds. Like want to step back and assume a defensive posture.

I was I. The parking lot of our gun range, chatting with Mark Andrew Edwards before it opened and a guy with a rottie walked by. MAE’s forever dog was a rottie, so he immediately wanted to say hello and the owner was amenable and they got to chatting. I kept a respectful distance.

When I tell you this sweet girl looked at me and sucked me in is an understatement. She came to me slowly and leaned in and offered her head and her side and begged me to rub her chest. Her energy was off the charts sweet.

Never had an experience like that with a rottie. Or any big dog other than labs.

Wow.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 04:10 PM (yEz+x)

22 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:07 PM (wzUl9)

Well, if the cat weight reduction specialist job continues to work out for you, perhaps I can put you in touch with my friend and Crapapple can become a much sleeker kitty.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:13 PM (JrHfD)

23 KT, my now passed black Bombay tom was named Angus.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 04:13 PM (rbvCR)

24 Yesterday, husband was trying to do something on the computer, and he didn't see in the cat in the chair behind him and sat down before the cat scratched, hissed and swiped at him. My response: "Well, how would you feel if someone who weighs 180 more pounds than you do sat on you? On second thought, maybe the cat was still annoyed about yesterday😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026

***
Her window is too hot in the afternoons for Dagny now, and she often curls up in the captain's chair at my desk. In dim light I can't see her gray fur. But when I draw out the chair to sit down, I can tell by the weight that something else is there. I perch on the edge of the chair so as not to disturb her until she decides she's too cramped and vaults away.

I don't have that problem with Stirling. He curls up atop the desk, generally when I'm at the computer. And if he is curled up in my spot on the light tan couch, even in dim light the pool of inky black fur is noticeable.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:13 PM (wzUl9)

25 Well, if the cat weight reduction specialist job continues to work out for you, perhaps I can put you in touch with my friend and Crapapple can become a much sleeker kitty.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026

***
What should Crabapple weigh? If he's a big-framed cat like a Coon or a Siberian, maybe he should weigh closed to twenty, and needs to lose only fourteen or so.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:15 PM (wzUl9)

26 Oh, and I have another freeloader. The sleek gray shorthair I nicknamed "Alfred" hasn't been around much. However, a brown tabby with a great deal of white, a feral male kitten, has latched onto my step as a great place to get chow. I pour a scoop of IAMS Indoor dry food into a plastic bowl and put it out. If I stand inside the closed screen door and don't move, I can watch him sidle up and start eating.

My two love to sit there and watch him. No hissing or growling, but they want to keep an eye on this interloper in their territory, I guess.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:18 PM (wzUl9)

27 You know what this thread needs?

MORE COWBELL!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 19, 2026 04:19 PM (FZ29D)

28 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:15 PM (wzUl9

I don't know. They're working on reducing his food but then he eats all the other cats' food. She describes his as their "ADD eater"

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:19 PM (JrHfD)

29 Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 04:10 PM (yEz+x)

Thanks for sharing that nice experience which you had.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:20 PM (JrHfD)

30 27 You know what this thread needs?

MORE COWBELL!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

What-if AOC started Dating Lauren Bobert/
Who would be wearing the Free Gaza hotpants then?

Your Welcome.

Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at September 19, 2026 04:22 PM (RcT3s)

31 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:13 PM (wzUl9

Well, we're still not used to having a new kitten and Python, our dear deceased black cat, never sat in the chair in front of the computer.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:22 PM (JrHfD)

32 Last week, I wrote about kitty Ony (Fat Della could be her twin), showing her age, harder to get around, confining herself to the bedroom.

Last night Daisy the magnificent Malinois had her two cousins, Chowie and Maya, spend the night while their people, daughter and son-in-law, were out of town.

Daisy mostly sleeps out on the couch, or on the bed in the second bedroom, where she can keep a watchful eye on the driveway and random hallucinations. Guest dogs, however, insist on sleeping in the bedroom with us.

Chowie sleeps on the floor at the end of the bed, or sometimes on Daisy's mostly-unused bed in the bedroom.

Maya likes to sleep under our bed, where we have set up a bed for her. But, lately, Ony cat has been spending the night there. She also crosses under the bed to get from her cat tree (where the food is) to the water dish. Maya wants to sniff after the cat, which Ony severely dislikes.

At bedtime, Ony was ok on the high corner bench, where she can use a window sill as a bridge to her cat tree. But this morning when I got up, she was sitting in the bathroom, apparently unable to navigate the cluster of dogs.

I carried her back to bed with me. Poor kitty.🐈

Posted by: mindful webworker - houseful of fuzzbutts at September 19, 2026 04:24 PM (MX7Zk)

33 My two love to sit there and watch him. No hissing or growling, but they want to keep an eye on this interloper in their territory, I guess.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,

Actually they are talking to that stray kittuh. Passing along intel and neighborhood news, probably.

Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at September 19, 2026 04:24 PM (sAmhv)

34 I don't know. They're working on reducing his food but then he eats all the other cats' food. She describes his as their "ADD eater"
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026

***
What I do is to feed both cats at six a.m. and six p.m. Then I have to stand there until Dagny finishes her first third or so of the bowl, and take it up and put a pot lid atop it on the stove so the big black one can't get to it. Eventually, when I go into the kitchen, little Dagny will follow and give me The Look, and I put her bowl down again, rinse and repeat. Sometimes it takes three or four times before she finishes. I figure if I can keep the big one limited to his own portions, it'll work out.

Crabapple sounds like he needs to be fed separately from the others, and kept from their bowls until they are done. But that can't be easy to do.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:25 PM (wzUl9)

35 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 04:25 PM (wzUl9

I think they try to do that . It isn't working out too well thus far.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:30 PM (JrHfD)

36 Miley re: Fat Della:

In my house, I call that playing the cello.

(I'm sure I'm copying somebody, it's too good to be original.)

Posted by: Wenda at September 19, 2026 04:32 PM (zGeQ7)

37 I liked the video of the cows with the flowers.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:33 PM (JrHfD)

38
When I mow the acreage, not only do I have cattle egrets following me around getting the bugs turned up, there are martins and swallows booming and zooming by nailing the insects that have taken flight. I enjoy seeing both.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 04:35 PM (eRlcH)

39 I enjoy bird-watching swallows!

Partly because there are almost zero flying insects that make my time outdoors more pleasant.

In my neck of the woods, there are almost zero cliffs in the area. The cliff swallows have come up with a brilliant hack. Most of the overpass bridges are constructed with horizontal concrete support beams, that are protected from above by the greater footprint of the bridge deck. There are many bridges that I drive under that have HUNDREDS of swallow nests plastered into the sweet spot!

In the spring when young are in the nests, there are usually several hundred parents dipping and diving around the bridge to catch bugs.

That "ballet" is quite entertaining to me.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 04:36 PM (HlyYF)

40 Cats are liquid.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 04:37 PM (kpS4V)

41
Best of Breed for The Big Dummy at today's Austin KC show.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 04:38 PM (eRlcH)

42
Ruthie is having a very noisy dream. She's woobling away.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 04:39 PM (eRlcH)

43 FenelonSpoke, thanks for bringing the fun and uplifting links to the tech thread. (I only catch it later in the day.)

This morning, FS had two interesting links:

This is one of those amazing critter-seeks-help stories (how do they know?):
Pelican Knocks on NOAA Fisheries Office Door Looking for Help
https://tinyurl.com/26c7bzpy

And this one is cute and moving:
Rescue Dog Reaches Out Paw to Pray With Priest
https://tinyurl.com/b7f7ayzk

See the video. The priest reached back to take its paw.

Posted by: mindful webworker - critters everywhere at September 19, 2026 04:39 PM (MX7Zk)

44 41 Best of Breed for The Big Dummy at today's Austin KC show.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 04:38 PM

Congrats Hadrian (and TBD)!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 04:40 PM (HlyYF)

45 Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 04:38 PM (eRlcH)

Congratulations!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:40 PM (JrHfD)

46 The Joro spiders don't seem to be spooked by humans. When the light hits the trees in the morning, there are webs, sizable ones, everywhere.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 04:05 PM (9NN0K)

We must cleanse it all with Holy Fire.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 19, 2026 04:40 PM (zZu0s)

47 Anyone else get swarmed by barn swallows everytime they mow the grass (which throws up insects they enjoy)?

The worst is early in the summer when the young ones are just learning control of their flight and have a tendency to smack into you. I've had to wear protective eyeware during that period of time.

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 04:41 PM (dIske)

48 Happy caturday morons

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 04:41 PM (i+iT4)

49 Posted by: mindful webworker - critters everywhere at September 19, 2026 04:39 PM (MX7Zk

You are most welcome, MWW.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:41 PM (JrHfD)

50 38 When I mow the acreage, not only do I have cattle egrets following me around getting the bugs turned up, there are martins and swallows booming and zooming by nailing the insects that have taken flight. I enjoy seeing both.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 04:35 PM

It is almost time to plant the winter wheat in Kansas, so the farmers are currently discing under the weeds or cover crop.

I swear, the flocks of cattle egrets fly around looking for the big green Deere tractors. As soon as they see one working the field, they land in his most recent pass to start feasting on wounded bugs.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 04:43 PM (HlyYF)

51 I guess the big black and yellow spiders in the big webs around here are something other than the Jolo spiders. Look similar. Jolos look like they have longer, spindlier legs.

Quick search says:
Argiope aurantia is a species of spider, commonly known as the yellow garden spider, black and yellow garden spider, golden garden spider, writing spider, zigzag spider, zipper spider, black and yellow argiope, corn spider, Steeler spider, or McKinley spider.
https://w.wiki/3rNs

Too many names. I like "corn spider." Or zigzag, which they have in their webs.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Jolo= Jou only live once? at September 19, 2026 04:48 PM (MX7Zk)

52 I didn't know what a "cattle egret" was so I looked it up. So pretty . I enjoy seeing egrets and herons.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:49 PM (JrHfD)

53 Charlie the poodle is very sensitive to the weather. I don't know if it's the air pressure or humidity or what but even when it's not actually storming he's upset. When it's actually storming, especially with thunder, he just goes crazy. This morning at 3 A.M. he got me up and we sat together for several hours.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 04:51 PM (ndZc7)

54 >>I was I.

That sounds downright rasta.

Today was just about as good as it gets. Perfect fall day in New England and Elvis and I took full advantage.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 04:51 PM (viF8m)

55 47 Anyone else get swarmed by barn swallows everytime they mow the grass (which throws up insects they enjoy)?

The worst is early in the summer when the young ones are just learning control of their flight and have a tendency to smack into you. I've had to wear protective eyeware during that period of time.

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 04:41 PM

I have NOT seen that. I am amazed that the cliff swallows seem to avoid getting hit by cars travelling at highway speeds.

In my yard in the city, we have purple martins as our swallow species, and they also seem adept at avoiding collisions.

I guess I have not noticed enough when the new birds take wing to observe bad flying.

I would definitely keep the eye protection on!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 04:51 PM (HlyYF)

56 I believe this is why they are called "cattle egrets".

https://tinyurl.com/3ef9xdx9

I have personally observed them standing on the backs of cattle many times.

Frequently, I see a flock of 60 cattle egrets just spread out in the grass around a herd of 30 cattle.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 04:57 PM (HlyYF)

57 Egrets? I have a few.

Posted by: Cattle at September 19, 2026 05:02 PM (ca8Qt)

58 *I was in.

It was a really cool experience. Doesn’t make me unafraid. But makes me open to giving the benefit of the doubt. Maybe.

Some people are afraid of the dark. I’m afraid of dogs.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 05:05 PM (yEz+x)

59 In my yard in the city, we have purple martins as our swallow species, and they also seem adept at avoiding collisions.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 04:51 PM (HlyYF)
____________________________

Oh, I love Purple Martins. The coolest thing I've seen with them is the type of bird house they prefer. There is an Ice Cream/ waffle house set-up near me with all kinds of amusements (two mini-golf courses, driving range, old time arcade and various snack bars). The owner (who is a dairy farmer) set up a series of Purple Martin houses, which are on top of these really high poles (over 20 feet high). The house on each has about 20 or 30 separate entrances to what looks like apartments. They are always full in the Summer, but they migrate down to South America in the cold months...I happened to be at this Dairy bar when they returned one year, and IT WAS LOUD. It's like they were celebrating. Hilarious. And, they are one of the best bug removers on the planet. I love them.

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 05:08 PM (dIske)

60 57 Egrets? I have a few.
Posted by: Cattle at September 19, 2026 05:02 PM (ca8Qt)

LOL

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 05:15 PM (JrHfD)

61 23 KT, my now passed black Bombay tom was named Angus.

----

Angus is a good name for a black cat. This one is the skinny Siamese build, runs and hides from humans but will sometime sniff a finger. Rough with a brother but not too rough if you manage to pick him up. Just starting to meow at us.

Posted by: KT at September 19, 2026 05:22 PM (1RGZ5)

62 Pets?

Pets!

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 05:25 PM (wpRMV)

63 52 I didn't know what a "cattle egret" was so I looked it up. So pretty . I enjoy seeing egrets and herons.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 04:49 PM (JrHfD

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You wouldn't enjoy them when they crap all over your clean deck.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 05:27 PM (wpRMV)

64 Sympathies, Roger. Sounds like you and he made the best of the last three years.

A lot of Hordefolk are leery of FB (understandably), but if you do use it visit The Chirp Corner sometime. It's videos of the poster ,often with accompanying doggo, setting out a big and varied spread of bird foods. The fun is watching who comes to dive in- my favorite so far is the orioles who have landed at the feeding station, insect in beak, to dip the bug into the cup of jelly before eating it. Of course the visitors occasionally include a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed neighbor.

Posted by: Barkingmad59, wandering lurkette at September 19, 2026 05:28 PM (ztCYQ)

65 Little boy goes outside and comes back with a fawn friend:

https://tinyurl.com/ycynxuzs

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 05:28 PM (JrHfD)

66 Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 05:27 PM (wpRMV)

Probably not, ( I'm sorry)
but I don't have a deck and only see them in the wild.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 05:30 PM (JrHfD)

67 Hobby nood

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:31 PM (Ia/+0)

68 Della may have actually lost a pound in the past few months. She's clocking in at 15 lbs.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 19, 2026 05:38 PM (w6EFb)

69 Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 19, 2026 05:38 PM (w6EFb)

Very pretty cat, even if she's a bit chunky.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 05:47 PM (JrHfD)

70 Very pretty cat, even if she's a bit chunky.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

She’s FLUFFY!

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 19, 2026 05:50 PM (yEz+x)

71 Golden Retriever brings toys to man breaking into his home:

https://tinyurl.com/4c8wuhfv

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 06:17 PM (JrHfD)

72 I missed the pet thread today, but in case Roger see's this:

I'm so sorry for your loss of Zuko. Sending hugs.

Posted by: Joyenz at September 19, 2026 07:57 PM (2F0/Y)

Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Sept. 19

Above, a special photo showing dedication to landscaping by Mr Jimm:

This first picture is the view outside the window of my home office. I sit at my desktop monitor and trade stock options (& read ace.mu.nu, of course) and see this view in front of me. Note the blue and pink hydrangeas in the foreground, the purple coneflowers, the red & yellow daylilies and the lawn in the middle ground, and the 2 pine trees & the crabapple between them in the background.
In fact, I use it as my iPhone's wallpaper.

A lovely scene.

So I had a tattoo made of it last Thursday on my inner left forearm!
It's still healing a bit and the colors & details are coming through more clearly day by day. I keep it covered with a light coating of A&D cream for now and am doing my best to keep it out of the sun,
I count 15 different colors within this! It took 3 hours and it hurt like a m-f but I got by with a lot of winces and a couple of "oooch"s.

WOW!

Mr Jimm is The Horde's Personal Landscaper of the Year!

Edible Gardening/Putting Things By

IT'S THE SEASON

I haven't grown them but a local store was roasting hatch green Chili's this morning. We bought a gunny stack of them and they roasted then for us.
AZ deplorable moron.

Gardens of The Horde

CBD has formatted a little video of a hummer attracted to Salvia in Badgerwx's garden earlier in the season:

This is Gossypium hirsutum 'Nankeen'. I started the seeds late so I'm not sure I'll get a mature boll but the fibers are brown(ish). The cotton first called nankeen is a Chinese species with yellow/brown fibers while this one is from Peru. With similar calored fibers the term nankeen ended up being applied to it too.
Lirio100

Nice information on cotton. It's illegal to buy cotton seeds like these where I live, because commercial cotton is grown nearby.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

If you would like to send photos, stories, links, etc. for the Saturday Gardening Thread, the address is:

ktinthegarden at g mail dot com

Remember to include the nic or name by which you wish to be known at AoSHQ, or let us know if you want to remain a lurker.

* * * * *

Last week's thread, Special Garden and Orchard Thread - Apples!

There were a lot of good comments and recommendations on last week's thread. See also apple notes above.

A comment from the author of the special thread, Lex:

I looked at the post more closely now. I'm sorry my pickleball tourney (a charity fundraiser) coincided with the post being up. I like to respond live, but there were some nice pieces of advice. I definitely need to trim. I will do that more heavily in winter. Next year might be a wash but I'm hoping they can rebound in 2028.
Glad I got to write this out after almost 15 years. I've been at work on these things longer than Odysseus was away from Ithaca.

WeirdDave put an apple chart in the ONT last night, and the Wiki for Empire apple includes pollinizers for Empire apple.

The Apple Graph

Apple graph

does not include as many details as the Honeycrisp Apples blog concerning various apple variaties. Maybe we can discuss favorite varieties and what they are best for next week. Lex's apples were named after New York. Golden Delicious are low-acid and need refrigeration, are the parent of many apples on the market today.

Granny Smiths are especially hard to purchase tree-ripened.

Comments on last week's post are closed so you won't ban yourself by trying to comment on a week-old thread. But don't try it anyway.

Posted by: K.T. at 01:42 PM

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1 What a pretty tattoo!

Is it okay to like tats again?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 01:46 PM (4SGBL)

2 Good morning KT!!

Thank you as always for the Saturday threads.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 19, 2026 01:47 PM (NnhvP)

3 My garden is pretty much spent. Picked the few remaining Lemon Boys and hot peppers.

I'm in line to buy short ribs for Giada's Short Rib Ragu. It's chilly enough outside for it. It calls for cherry tomatoes and I froze a bunch.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 01:48 PM (4SGBL)

4 Nooded.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 19, 2026 01:59 PM (NnhvP)

5 What can I say? I just don't like tattoos. But I guess that train left the station some time ago.

Posted by: Ralph at September 19, 2026 02:02 PM (8WZD4)

6 Mr Jimm is The Horde's Personal Landscaper of the Year.”

Shouldn’t that be ManScaper?

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 02:04 PM (sTKQb)

7 At this stage in life, I can either raise vegetables or flowers. I choose veggies. BUT...
I get to go in the some of the finest gardens in the City every day, so I get my fill of the beauty. Guess I should photograph some now n again, eh?
I'm especially thrilled with the "pollinator" gardens I'm seeing all over now. Cool trend.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 02:05 PM (q6tQZ)

8 So I had a tattoo made of it last Thursday on my inner left forearm!

Psst. You got some Art Thread in the Garden Thread.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 02:10 PM (VHUov)

9 Interesting to have a tattoo that matches the wallpaper on you iPhone PLUS your yard!

Does it remind you of home when you're away?

Posted by: KT at September 19, 2026 02:13 PM (1RGZ5)

10 Red Delicious is the ultimate fakeout. Mushy and mealy. Golden Delicious isn't much better.

Maybe picked fresh off the tree? Anybody grow these apples?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 02:17 PM (4SGBL)

11 Oddest bunny we have, she ( think its a female) seems to live in arborvitae bush right by our front door. Can't find a hole or anything more than some old leaves in the middle

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 02:17 PM (Ia/+0)

12 "WeirdDave put an apple chart in the ONT last night"

The chart shows Granny Smith apples as 'underappreciated? That's just simply not true.

Grandfather had a 20 acre Golden Delicious apple orchard near Wenatchee; sold it off in 1962. My parents planted two dwarf golden delicious trees in our backyard in the San Mateo hills (atop shale/limestone soil.) Foggy often, hot almost never! I was the compost pile turner. Those two trees produced tons of very tasty apples. Our neighbors had one crab apple tree - they never pruned or sprayed for worms nor ever picked them - but those apples were really tasty despite the wormy protein.

Posted by: 13times at September 19, 2026 02:22 PM (fnZRl)

13 No Ida Reds ?!

FAKE apple NEWS.

Posted by: Heirloominati at September 19, 2026 02:23 PM (erhDr)

14 My gardening technique is called Survival of the Fittest.
Since I'm retiring soon, I will talk to the plants more.

Posted by: wth at September 19, 2026 02:24 PM (oq9dX)

15 I love Homeycrisp apples.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 02:24 PM (2Ez/1)

16 We had a big old crabapple tree growing up and it had great sour little apples. Mom made crabapple jelly with them.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 02:24 PM (4SGBL)

17 My random crop of Parasol Mushrooms has appeared again. Always in the same area.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 02:26 PM (2Cry5)

18 I saw a video on apples for pies and the Granny Smith (no surprise) and Honeycrisp came out on top for texture and flavor.

The Fuji was flavorless and the Deliciouses were mushy.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 02:26 PM (4SGBL)

19 In Hatch, as well as the rest of New Mexico, it''s "chile", not " chili."

Posted by: DaveSF at September 19, 2026 02:27 PM (sVKz/)

20 I've used the golden delicious in combination w others for apple sauce w great results. They add body, overcoming the otherwise mushy mcintosh.

Posted by: Heirloominati at September 19, 2026 02:29 PM (erhDr)

21 Red Delicious is the ultimate fakeout. Mushy and mealy. Golden Delicious isn't much better.

Maybe picked fresh off the tree? Anybody grow these apples?
Posted by: All Hail Eris
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Had both. "Meh" isn't meh enough, to fully convey the *meh-ness* of them. Was glad to have the trees removed-- it was a PITA to rake up the fruit each week and mow around them.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:32 PM (rdVOm)

22 Honry Crisps ate for eating, Grannie Smith for baking
Red Delicious are over rated,

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 02:36 PM (Ia/+0)

23 Finally dug up an old garlic patch / clump, neglected for years because - spawn's baseball.
One was about the size of a large cantalope!
Separated over 150 bulbs for replanting, so far. Couple more areas to salvage. Now the real work begins to prepare a bed.
Trying to get the garden landscape organized while keeping the jungle from overtaking!

Posted by: Heirloominati at September 19, 2026 02:41 PM (erhDr)

24 I'm having a roast beef and cheddar sammich on toasted pumpkin sourdough with a slather of grainy mustard.

That is all.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 02:42 PM (kpS4V)

25 Finally dug up an old garlic patch / clump, neglected for years because - spawn's baseball.
One was about the size of a large cantalope!
----

One bulb to rule them all!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 02:44 PM (kpS4V)

26 My biggest complaint about bagged grocery store apples is that they're woody, flavorless and not sweet. I just don't buy eating apples any longer, unless it's a new, untried variety.

Posted by: 13times at September 19, 2026 02:44 PM (Oy5QT)

27 From the Coffee Thread:

69 Hadrian, I was listening to a psych podcast, and the topic was mindfulness (aimed toward shrinks to encourage them to get their patients to do it as part of getting better)

Made me wonder about which type if Catholic prayer practices align with mindfulness
Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (Ydd86)

My knee-jerk answer is none. The closest might be prayers of gratitude, or perhaps saying the rosary in a peaceful garden (SWIDT?) and just being in the moment.

Sometime in the last month or two, I saw something about mindfulness meditation being associated with a worsening or even onset of all manner of psychological disturbances. Admittedly, I didn't interrogate it because it confirmed my priors. But this may explain meditation's sketchy reputation as one of those practices that can open you up *too* much, including to demonic influence.

But in general, Catholic prayer focuses on God's will, hearing His voice, or on the needs and intentions of others. Except for what someone may have borrowed from another tradition, there's no deep closed focus on the self, and no inverse opening to whatever is around.

Posted by: SciVo at September 19, 2026 02:48 PM (ke3zm)

28 The ground my house is on was a apple orchard when I was a kid, somehow no apples trees are here anymore or even when bought the house

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 02:51 PM (Ia/+0)

29 I'm not even sure some "apples" are really, you know... apples and not some sort of synthetic garbage.

I've had (and tossed in the trash) several that were bought at the grocery store and had a texture like Styrofoam and were tasteless. Even the skin was "off."

Maybe improper harvesting, storage or shipping... but they were just awful.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 02:53 PM (2Cry5)

30 In defense of the Red Delicious apple, they really were delicious when they were first bred. I really liked eating them as a child in the 60s.

But then the industry spent 20-30 years breeding them to look good instead of tasting good. Their shapes got distorted so they looked more like a bell pepper than an apple. That's also when they got mealy. I had stopped eating them by the early 80s. That's when the Fuji apple got popular and I'm sure they started breeding the flavor out of them too. The idea seems to be that all produce in the store had to look good and the taste doesn't matter.

I wonder if any of the original Red Delicious stock is around as an heirloom variety.

Posted by: badgerwx at September 19, 2026 02:53 PM (VnNy+)

31 I guess the other consideration was making all produce tough enough to stand mechanical picking w/o getting bruised and being shipped long distances and sitting in produce bins w/o rotting. Tomatoes are probably the most extreme example of this.

Posted by: badgerwx at September 19, 2026 03:03 PM (VnNy+)

32 >>> landscaping by Mr Jimm:
Note the blue and pink hydrangeas in the foreground, the purple coneflowers, the red & yellow daylilies and the lawn in the middle ground, and the 2 pine trees & the crabapple between them in the background.

Simply wonderful!

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 03:04 PM (odBC9)

33 Martha Stewart has a beautiful (of course) orchard with many varieties: "These orchard apple trees include Baldwin, Black Oxford, Cortland, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Esopus Spitzenburg, Fuji, Golden Russet, Grimes Golden, Honeycrisp, Liberty, Redfield, Roxbury Russet, Windham Russet, and more."

https://tinyurl.com/bdyjzjke

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 03:05 PM (kpS4V)

34 When fighting for space the garlic doesn't have room to form the bulb. More a clump of cloves as it where. One top of cloves, plus more cloves...
Shocking how hardy it is, especially w years of neglect!
But after proper spacing & depth this Fall, should have a nice crop come next year.
I'll take some pics for KT.

Posted by: Heirloominati at September 19, 2026 03:07 PM (erhDr)

35 24 roast beef and cheddar sammich on toasted pumpkin sourdough with a slather of grainy mustard
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at September 19, 2026 02:42 PM (kpS4V)

yum

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 03:12 PM (odBC9)

36 No Ida Reds, Martha?
I haz dissapoint.

I did notice under her extensive list of categories for better living imcludes:

Roses
Roku
Seeds
Shoes
...
Snoop Dogg

LOL

Posted by: Heirloominati at September 19, 2026 03:17 PM (erhDr)

37 31 I guess the other consideration was making all produce tough enough to stand mechanical picking w/o getting bruised and being shipped long distances and sitting in produce bins w/o rotting. Tomatoes are probably the most extreme example of this.

And making them bug-resistant, too?

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 03:23 PM (odBC9)

38 My grandfather knew apples, what to do with every kind

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 03:23 PM (Ia/+0)

39 Tattoos? When the UFOs land they gonna make lampshades

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 19, 2026 03:25 PM (rYrOO)

40 m,

I think produce like tomatoes are modified so growers can spray weed killers and pesticides w/o hurting the plants. I do know that's been done for crops like corn & soybeans (that's what the GMO controversy was about) so I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't tried the same with fruits and vegetables.

Posted by: badgerwx at September 19, 2026 03:29 PM (VnNy+)

41 I have gone on and on about grafting apples. The house I bought has the remnant trees from an old orchard, with a Gravenstein and some relative of the red delicious, and what was the emergent rootstock of an old tree that had been cut down. I think the rootstock is a Baldwin, but I planted a dwarf King, and then grafted in wood from Rhode Island Greening, Ribston, and Grimes Golden. I think I also got a graft off of what I suspect is an Antonovka and a Winesap, and some random volunteers that I liked. This is the first year I got anything but lots of Gravensteins, though.

Anyways, one of the best apple database is:

Pomiferous.com

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 03:35 PM (rbvCR)

42 FRENCH DRAIN question:

I had a French drain installed by a licensed contractor 2 weeks ago. At the time, I was concerned that the gravity drain extension into the side yard was too short, but what do I know?

We had our first downpour 2 hours ago. I watched the exit from the gravity drain, and it was clear that the pitch was too shallow to actually Drain the system, so the water was just collecting in it. This was supposed to siphon the water away from my house foundation, but without enough slope, it's just accumulating it. Contract warranty only covers "workmanship" and "materials."

Any suggestions?? Will I have to hire someone to extend the thing?

Posted by: Beverly at September 19, 2026 03:36 PM (reMys)

43 NO PET THREAD NO PEACE

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 19, 2026 03:37 PM (rYrOO)

44 41 I have gone on and on about grafting apples.
Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 03:35 PM (rbvCR)

It's a cool thing.

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 03:42 PM (odBC9)

45 Martha Stewart has plantation slaves that tend to her apple trees.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 03:44 PM (9NN0K)

46 Pets are up!

Posted by: Piper at September 19, 2026 03:44 PM (ZdaMQ)

47 I looked it up and my cotton plant needs a permission slip. There is a commericial grower of colored cotton fibers who has had a great deal of trouble getting a license because of the cross pollination issue. Sally Fox of Fox Fibre. Her company is Vreseis Ltd, it's where I've gotten the seeds.

Posted by: Lirio100 at September 19, 2026 04:02 PM (ky7/T)

48 I enjoy bird-watching swallows!

Partly because there are almost zero flying insects that make my time outdoors more pleasant.

In my neck of the woods, there are almost zero cliffs in the area. The cliff swallows have come up with a brilliant hack. Most of the overpass bridges are constructed with horizontal concrete support beams, that are protected from above by the greater footprint of the bridge deck. There are many bridges that I drive under that have HUNDREDS of swallow nests plastered into the sweet spot!

In the spring when young are in the nests, there are usually several hundred parents dipping and diving around the bridge to catch bugs.

That "ballet" is quite entertaining to me.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 19, 2026 04:17 PM (HlyYF)

49 Pat* says, too tired to post - helping to run an all-weekend, all-day event. Need to sleep. We did see a hummingbird today, and heard quail, so that was a nice addition to the day. Will be back next week.

Posted by: Pat* at September 20, 2026 12:06 AM (U84fZ)

When the other shoe drops

California legislators recently passed a "Stop Nick Shirley Act" to keep "unauthorized" reporters from reporting fraud by, say, illegal immigrants.

Shirley is fighting back.

Meanwhile, he is reporting on fraud related to California's High-speed rail project. Including, right now, unauthorized travel and entertainment expenses.

There is only a little overlap with issues of illegal immigration. There is more overlap with the issue of fraud as Shirley's second shoe is dropping. Others are also dropping a few shoes.

California's High-Speed Rail Authority paid nearly $600,000 in unallowable travel reimbursements to outside consultants while keeping a poor record to justify them, a state investigation found.

* * * * *

Greenland

Clayton S. Wood, yesterday on FB

This guy is pretty sensible. Does his take align with yours?

Denmark just gave Trump permanent security control over Greenland.
Today the United States signed what Trump is calling an "Infinite Life" Agreement with Denmark and Greenland. Permanent US control over Greenland's security. No adversary base, presence, or sensitive investment allowed there without US approval, ever. A large American military buildup starting immediately. And according to Trump, at no cost to the United States.
Rewind to January. Trump was floating outright annexation and refusing to rule out military force. Denmark's prime minister called the idea "completely absurd" and reminded everyone that Greenland was covered by NATO's collective defense guarantee. Eighty five percent of Greenlanders opposed joining the United States. Thousands marched in Copenhagen and Nuuk in the largest protest in Greenland's history. Every serious voice in Europe said this would never happen, that Trump was embarrassing himself, that Denmark would never fold.
Nine months later, the United States has what it wanted. Not annexation but something arguably more useful: permanent security control, indefinite basing rights, and a guarantee that no rival power ever gets a foothold on the most strategically located island on the planet, all without having to govern eighty thousand Greenlanders or fight a NATO ally over sovereignty.

The White House has not published the actual text yet, so how "permanent" is worked out with a future administration is a fair question. But the shape of what just happened is not in dispute. A goal that was universally mocked as fantasy in January is a signed agreement in September. Imagine that we move fast on rare earths and military presence, the outcry if a subsequent administration tried to help Russia and/or China by leaving would be immense.

This is not an isolated story. It is part of a pattern.
Tomorrow morning I am posting a longer piece walking through everything this administration has actually accomplished in foreign policy over the last two years. Panama. The Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Malacca. Venezuela. Cuba. Greenland. Different chokepoints and flashpoints around the world, outcomes that critics called impossible when Trump first mentioned them, all wins now sitting on the board.
If you still think none of this matters, you are not making a serious argument. You are just unable to admit something good happened.

Stephen Green posted this:

�Trump�s new deal with Greenland is exactly the same as the old one!�

Not true at all. Key new details:

Duration: The 1951 deal lasted only as long as NATO existed and Greenland remained part of NATO. Trump�s 2026 deal lasts indefinitely, even if NATO implodes or Greenland�
— Matt Morse (@MattMorseTV) September 18, 2026

Things will probably develop some during the day today.

* * * * *

250 Years Ago

September 18, 1776

Patriot Haym Salomon is arrested by the British as a spy.
Salomon, a rich businessman from New York, is a primary financier of the Continental Army.

He died in 1785 with significant personal debt.

* * * * *

WEEKEND

The Week In Pictures: Sydney Sweeney Goes AI Edition
This was one of those weeks when a lot of the main stories–the meme stories, anyway–are holdovers. The Lindsay Clancy trial continued to reverberate. The 9/11 commemoration, and liberal responses thereto, went on. Canada remained in the news by proposing to become an associate member of the European Union. Which makes sense, given that Canada has heretofore been an associate member of the Western Hemisphere.
But some stories were new: Sydney Sweeney came under attack because she took off her clothes in service of a marketing campaign, something apparently never before seen in the world of advertising. An anti-AI campaign materialized out of nowhere, much like the COVID panic and global warming. Many were suspicious.
Beyond that, is was, for memesters, bombs away on liberalism, as usual. So here goes: The Week In Pictures, Sydney Sweeney goes AI Edition:

* * * * *

What will you miss as Hollywood goes under?

Hollywood has not been kind to James Woods lately, but he remembers better times:

The greatest detective character created for television, cast with an actor so perfect, so charming, so subtly powerful in the role, it can never be "reimagined."
Thank God.

Peter Falk was born today in 1927. Here's his statue on Falk Miksa Street in Budapest. pic.twitter.com/3VoDbVcgED
— Pulp Librarian (@PulpLibrarian) September 16, 2026

Here are some examples of Colombo in action:

With guest celebrity actors

And more examples of the second shoe dropping

Who are your old Hollywood favorites?

* * * * *

Hope you have something nice planned for this weekend.

This is the Thread before the Gardening Thread.

Serving your mid-day open thread needs

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Last week's thread, A War for Civilization

Think of any more enticing poems for the younger folk?

Notable comment:

98
'Civics' was replaced by 'Sociology'
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 12, 2026 12:55 PM

Comments are closed so you won't ban yourself by trying to comment on a week-old thread. But don't try it anyway.

Posted by: K.T. at 11:21 AM

Comments

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1 Morning, KT.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 19, 2026 11:23 AM (Hbeqj)

2 Nooded.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 19, 2026 11:24 AM (Hbeqj)

3 Good morning KT

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 11:27 AM (HgbIv)

4 In a just world Newsom would be serving a 20 year prison sentence for all the money stolen on the train project .

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at September 19, 2026 11:31 AM (DWeVH)

5 Thank goodness for old TV shows when the few shows we enjoy are in the off season. An oldie I recommend is "Peter Gunn". Good plots, it gets to the point, no wasted dialogue, finished up in 1/2 hour. A lot of interesting and quirky characters and Craig Stevens is superb in as Gunn. A great jazz soundtrack. Only 3 seasons but each season has over 30 episodes.

Posted by: George V at September 19, 2026 11:34 AM (g6ahB)

6 It appears James Wood's has protected his xeets. Unable to view the link above.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 19, 2026 11:37 AM (Hbeqj)

7 Those "choke points" mentioned in Wood's article? Nearly all of international trade goes through one or more of them.

As we've seen with Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandab, the narrowest point in the Red Sea, control of "choke points" is critical. Not just for the US.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 11:40 AM (2Cry5)

8 >>It appears James Wood's has protected his xeets. Unable to view the link above.

Don't think so. He's a pretty prolific xeeter and a nice guy. Probably an issue with X.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 11:44 AM (viF8m)

9
When you own the courts and the press, covering up your corruption doesn't matter.

Posted by: Auspex at September 19, 2026 11:45 AM (Y8DZL)

10 Nine months later, the United States has what it wanted. Not annexation but something arguably more useful: permanent security control, indefinite basing rights, and a guarantee that no rival power ever gets a foothold on the most strategically located island on the planet, all without having to govern eighty thousand Greenlanders or fight a NATO ally over sovereignty.

It's still a terrible place to be unemployed.

Posted by: Fezzik at September 19, 2026 11:46 AM (TbWk/)

11 In a just world Newsom would be serving a 20 year prison sentence for all the money stolen on the train project .
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at September 19, 2026 11:31 AM (DWeVH)

Wealth distribution in socialism looks exactly like what we're seeing with all the financial fraud and corruption. IOW, we're already soaking in it.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 19, 2026 11:47 AM (g8Ew8)

12 6 It appears James Wood's has protected his xeets. Unable to view the link above.

--

I can see it on Brave, but I couldn't embed it.

Posted by: KT at September 19, 2026 11:48 AM (1RGZ5)

13 What Newsom hasn't gotten was looted by most of California

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 11:50 AM (HgbIv)

14 >>Don't think so. He's a pretty prolific xeeter and a nice guy. Probably an issue with X

Nope. I went to Rantingly, scrolled all the way to the bottom and clicked on the link to James Wood's X feed as I so often do.

It's says it's protected.

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 11:52 AM (J4Dwc)

15 *It, dammit

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 11:53 AM (J4Dwc)

16 Probably because of threats to kill him posted by Leftists

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 11:55 AM (J4Dwc)

17 Greenland, I'd like you to meet Alaska. Alaska, this is Greenland.

You both have Eskimos so I'm sure you'll have a lot to talk about.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 11:55 AM (wpRMV)

18 Since I cannot see James Woods tweets I'm guessing from what follows he celebrates Peter Falk and Columbo?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 11:56 AM (iTZ6k)

19 Can I come in?

Posted by: Alberta at September 19, 2026 11:56 AM (wpRMV)

20 I'm on Brave. Also have a basic/free X account. Wood's post is blocked.

You’re unable to view this Post because this account owner limits who can view their Posts

If it's about Hollywood, I'm not sure I'm missing much.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 11:56 AM (2Cry5)

21 I think that idiot Carney is part of Trump's master plan to take Canada.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 11:57 AM (wpRMV)

22 >>It's says it's protected.

That's odd. Something must have happened. He was a big advocate for the Pacific Palisades residents since his home was one of the few that didn't burn. Seems like a pretty normal guy for an actor.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 11:59 AM (viF8m)

23 > That's odd. Something must have happened. He was a big advocate for the Pacific Palisades residents since his home was one of the few that didn't burn. Seems like a pretty normal guy for an actor.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Ahh... I remember some of those posts. He really torched the L.A. bureaucracy.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 12:01 PM (2Cry5)

24 Woods posts about things Hollywood on occasion, but mostly he posts his conservative views or blasts Leftists for being the dangerous retards that they are.

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 12:01 PM (J4Dwc)

25 Wealth distribution in socialism looks exactly like what we're seeing with all the financial fraud and corruption. IOW, we're already soaking in it.

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California actually represents a novel variation on the classic kleptocracy, where all state funds are filtered through a vast network of politically-connected NGOs leaving almost nothing to be spent on normal governmental functions.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 19, 2026 12:03 PM (wpRMV)

26 Okay, I went to James Woods' YouTube channel. His last video was posted 7 months ago. In the comments section of that video, as recently as 2 months ago, there are mentions of accusations of Woods' alleged attempt to traffic a 16-year-old.

Most likely pure Leftist bullshit.

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 12:09 PM (J4Dwc)

27 I love how these deals keep happening that show that Trump has a plan and it's a pretty smart one. And the media keeps going out of their way to lie or ignore them.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 19, 2026 12:10 PM (4ObTi)

28 Per Grok:
Yes. In early July 2026, an account called @MAGAts_Exposed posted a thread highlighting old 2017 allegations against James Woods, including Amber Tamblyn’s claim that he approached her and a friend at a Hollywood diner when she was 16, invited them to Vegas, and replied “even better” when she told him her age. Woods has denied the story since it first circulated.

The post gained traction among critics, and Woods made the account protected on July 9. Outlets noted the timing and speculated it was a response to the renewed pile-on. A few days later he posted that he was “taking a breather from the madness” and that he couldn’t listen to “another lefty lunatic” for one more second. In August he added that Democratic “bot swarms” were making the feed unpleasant and that locking the account gave him some quiet.

The account has stayed protected since then (it still shows as protected in mid-September posts). The underlying 2017 dispute also produced a Teen Vogue letter and a New York Times op-ed from Tamblyn at the time; those older pieces were simply recirculated in July.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 19, 2026 12:11 PM (Hbeqj)

29 I'm old so am prone to repeating myself. PDT is a man of vision. He can not only see ahead but act ahead .

Posted by: Ben Had at September 19, 2026 12:13 PM (UdrMW)

30 Re: Greenland

Jeff Childers at coffee and Covid has the same take.

Posted by: Derak at September 19, 2026 12:17 PM (XGyJg)

31 NY Sun profiles Mark Carney as the man leading world opposition to MAGA.

One would think Canada would applaud a strong and prosperous America, on which it depends for wealth and protection, but you thunk wrong.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 12:17 PM (5KN7H)

32
Peter Falk was no relation to Miksa Falk (a 19th century politician). No idea if he's related to Miklos Falk, the Waffle House detective.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 12:18 PM (eRlcH)

33 NY Sun profiles Mark Carney as the man leading world opposition to MAGA.

====

hahahah!!! 🤡🤡

Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 12:20 PM (AKptf)

34 I'm old so am prone to repeating myself. PDT is a man of vision. He can not only see ahead but act ahead .
Posted by: Ben Had at September 19, 2026 12:13 PM (UdrMW)

I dunno. I've been told that Trump is just a jerk who spouts off and should shut up.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 19, 2026 12:20 PM (ExV1e)

35 >>NY Sun profiles Mark Carney as the man leading world opposition to MAGA.

As always, the media has no idea what's going on.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 12:20 PM (viF8m)

36 he is opposing MAGA by giving up his ass to China..good plan!

Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 12:20 PM (AKptf)

37 I'm old so am prone to repeating myself.
------

Ha! Around me, you have to take a number. A standard preamble in my conversations is, 'Have I told you this before?'

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 12:20 PM (XeU6L)

38 So, the Trains were really just a blank check slush fund for bureaucrats.

Sounds about right.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 19, 2026 12:21 PM (Y/06r)

39 Clayton S. Wood, yesterday on FB
...
This guy is pretty sensible. Does his take align with yours?
Denmark just gave Trump permanent security control over Greenland.

All the more reason to put the Petraeus Plan into effect -- Putin's near miss on him at the Polish train station means that he's close to the mark -- and under the right condtiions is a better legitimate counterpoint as: President Petraeus -- but he has to WANT IT.

And he really doesn't, but then again, neither did Reagan -- it was Tuttle who convinced Reagan of not only the need, but the reason for him to run.

Personal failings aside, he would be as great as Reagan -- spinmasters being what they are today, if they can make mostly male Hunter Biden appear even moderately sane, such should not be a problem for people who know what they are doing.

But wait! Think of the alternative!
Clowns, balloons, the LIB Strategic Alternatives!

AOC has no chance against the Biden brand: Pres/Hunter -- and the lib revenge vote. That she would have to take a back seat to Hunters depraved antics (yeah token-launch: $LAPPTOP on 9/10) vs her getting giggles with MADMANI while reading out the names of the 9/11 dead says it all...

Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at September 19, 2026 12:22 PM (flla4)

40
I'm old so am prone to repeating myself.

__________

You and I need to talk. It would be comical never getting past the introductories.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 12:25 PM (eRlcH)

41 The coat was bought by Peter Falk himself while in New York just before being cast in 'Prescription: Murder'when it suddenly started raining. It was made by a Spanish brand, Cortefiel.

Posted by: Henry, the dog at September 19, 2026 12:25 PM (XeU6L)

42 This Week in Pictures pretty funny.

I chuckled at the one where Noah tells couple of sons, "Don't even think about it!" as they carry a smoker towards the Ark.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 19, 2026 12:27 PM (Hbeqj)

43 Does it seem odd that UK "intelligence" was deeply involved in the Russia hoax?

Have a great day.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 12:31 PM (viF8m)

44 I read many years ago that while on the set, between takes, Peter Faulk would store that raincoat all balled up and stuffed tightly into some sort of container so that it would keep its rumpled look.

Not sure if that was true or myth.

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 12:33 PM (J4Dwc)

45 Thx K.T.
Falk take as the grandfather in The Princess Bride was a nice addition to his career

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 19, 2026 12:33 PM (oUMhY)

46 Didn't get to week in pictures yet

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 12:34 PM (HgbIv)

47 That is an easy code for the synagogue.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 19, 2026 12:35 PM (Y/06r)

48 WaPo is the electron microscope of finding racism.

https://tinyurl.com/yx36jymc

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 12:36 PM (ndZc7)

49
The lefties on X are claiming Trump got played, there's nothing new in the deal, no one was ever going to let Russia or China in anyway. Even though they're being roundly refuted, you can expect the "Trump got played, there's nothing new in this deal" song on Monday's news.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 12:36 PM (mmrXZ)

50 Some months ago, Trump & Co released a report on US global strategic priorities. They've been acting on it:

1. Fortress Americas with a latter-day Monroe Doctrine -- Panama, Venezuela, Cuba and Greenland

2. The Far East. We'll try to get China to play nice, but if not see #1 -- Iran is partly about controlling China through oil inflows

3. Europe. Has lost its way. If they don't find their way back, it's on them. See #1

4. Africa. Benign neglect. See #1

Carney wants to have Canada move out of #1 to join the EU in #3. He's ignoring the 10:1 trade imbalance the US has with Canada.

Posted by: Ignoramus at September 19, 2026 12:37 PM (dtajH)

51 Have we discussed Trump's new H1b EO yet?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 19, 2026 12:38 PM (ExV1e)

52 So, Canada's going to be, what... adopted by the EU? Is that what's going down?

*snickers*

I see a meme in their future... Canada as a retarded kid getting patted on the head (good boy) by the EU. All for standing up to the Bad Orange Menace.

TBH... Canada's cozy relationship with the ChiComs is a bigger concern than whatever mickey mouse relationship they have with the EU.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 12:39 PM (2Cry5)

53 Speaking of Cali median home price crossed $900k for the state last month.That’s the entire state. San Francisco and surrounding counties is in the $1.5M range.

Despite all the talk of “everyone leaving California” somehow home prices continue to climb. Which makes me think the meme that everyone is leaving might not be all that accurate after all.

California is what 35M people? A few headlines of a company moving to Texas and taking 300 people with them or whatever is a drop in the ocean. You never see a headline of a tech startup in San Francisco replacing those 300 people either.

Both the right and left like believing things that aren’t true, to paraphrase Ronald Regan.

Posted by: Facts at September 19, 2026 12:39 PM (X57RB)

54 45 Thx K.T.
Falk take as the grandfather in The Princess Bride was a nice addition to his career
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 19, 2026 12:33 PM (oUMhY)

Years later, Fred Savage said that he thought that Falk's grandfather was just some older guy they brought in to do a bit part, and that he was always kind, unassuming, and extremely helpful to young Fred when he was nervous or wasn't sure what to do. Thought that he was one of the nicest guys he'd ever met, and was astounded when he grew up and found out that yes, that was Peter Falk, the Famous Actor.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 12:40 PM (edUvp)

55 It's (D)ifferent.

Remember When Brian Stelter Asked If Fox News Should Lose WH Access and 'Journalists' Just Nodded?5

🚨 JUST IN: Footage has resurfaced of CNN's Brian Stelter FLOATING the removal of Fox News from the White House press pool under Biden in 2021 — same guy who is this morning MELTING DOWN that Trump removed CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO

"Fox should be viewed as a political tool? Should it be part of the White House press pool? The privileges that come with news gathering?"

Note how he framed it? He didn't say "this is an attack on the 1st Amendment!"

He called access to the White House a "PRIVILEGE" — NOT A RIGHT.

That's not his tone today, because it's Donald J. Trump who made the move.

The solution is VERY simple: you are free to lie on your own time. If you want access, STOP THE ENDLESS LIES AND PROPAGANDA!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 12:43 PM (ndZc7)

56 Canada's going to be, what... adopted by the EU? Is that what's going down?

===

yes, they will rove each other rong time...

Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 12:44 PM (AKptf)

57 California is what 35M people? A few headlines of a company moving to Texas and taking 300 people with them or whatever is a drop in the ocean. You never see a headline of a tech startup in San Francisco replacing those 300 people either.

Both the right and left like believing things that aren’t true, to paraphrase Ronald Regan.

Posted by: Facts at September 19, 2026 12:39 PM (X57RB)

What's happening in California isn't about raw population numbers, it's about population distribution. For those with high incomes who make their money off finance or international sales, it is still a great place in the restricted communities. Also, the nepo and trust fund babies, and those who cater to them have a great time.
Along with that, the low income immigrants with large government support thrive, along with all the Government employees who service them and skim money off the stream flowing to them.

What's missing? The middle class, along with any manufacturing or ordinary productive middle class jobs. California is being hollowed out economically, with big bulges at the top and the bottom and nothing in the middle anymore. It's headed for a crash.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 12:45 PM (edUvp)

58 Video of Stelter pontificating on why Fox shouldn't have press access.

https://tinyurl.com/5yf6pm8t

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 12:46 PM (ndZc7)

59 Shirley you jest.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 19, 2026 12:48 PM (nYuWY)

60 A shame we all get old and pass on. Falk could have gone on forever playing Columbo, Burr playing Mason, Lansbury playing Fletcher, Griffith playing Matlock, Betty White playing Betty White.

Posted by: Old Man Adams at September 19, 2026 12:48 PM (Fn+3X)

61 Thanks KT for the mention of Haym Salomon. I'd never heard of him so checked his page on wikipedia. It's always great to learn new things about the founding of our country (not Leftist agitprop).

Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I WAS The Science at September 19, 2026 12:49 PM (9ZFZd)

62 "California is being hollowed out economically, with big bulges at the top and the bottom and nothing in the middle anymore"

What the Left wants to do to the entire country,

Posted by: Ignoramus at September 19, 2026 12:49 PM (dtajH)

63 I've had a joke in the back of my mind about how Kamala will be unstoppable if she can just avoid saying something stupid. Well . . .

ThePersistence
@ScottPresler
Ladies & Gentlemen,
America dodged a bullet.

“AI is kind of a fancy thing. First of all, it’s 2 letters.”
-Kamala Harris

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 12:49 PM (ndZc7)

64 lol, CNN is reduced to reporting on ...now they can't get into the White House! "Breaking News! My badge did not work!!"

Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 12:51 PM (AKptf)

65 Got to deal with my first online Lindsay denier today. Claimed she didn't kill the kids or try to kill herself.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at September 19, 2026 12:52 PM (bkuEU)

66

Peter Falk's debut in Murder, Inc.

www.imdb.com/title/tt0054102

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 12:52 PM (Cqx++)

67 Lansbury playing Fletcher

-
I saw the other day that Jessica Fletcher was created with Jean Stapleton (Edith Bunker) in mind but she turned it down.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 12:53 PM (ndZc7)

68 Professor Fate (Jack Lemmon): "Push the button, Max."

Max (Peter Falk): "Okay, Professor."

_____________________________

My favorite Peter Falk role (The Great Race). Because, you know those two were messing around on the set, likely hiding some adult beverages on their person, and just playing it way over the top.

Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 12:54 PM (dIske)

69 64 lol, CNN is reduced to reporting on ...now they can't get into the White House! "Breaking News! My badge did not work!!"
Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 12:51 PM (AKptf)

That damn Trump! He's a MONSTER!

He actually did what he said he'd do! How can the media operate with a politician who actually tells the truth?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 19, 2026 12:57 PM (mP0Kj)

70 Nice to see Matt Morse mentioned on Ace. I watch him sometimes.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 12:58 PM (2Ez/1)

71 A shame we all get old and pass on. Falk could have gone on forever playing Columbo, Burr playing Mason, Lansbury playing Fletcher, Griffith playing Matlock, Betty White playing Betty White.
Posted by: Old Man Adams
-------

James Arness - Matt Dillon

Posted by: Henry, the dog at September 19, 2026 12:59 PM (XeU6L)

72 White House releases partial list of CNN's lies.

https://tinyurl.com/y4esj6ws

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 12:59 PM (ndZc7)

73 CNN, MSNOW, whomever the White House barred, will be back in the press pool next week. A leftist judge (aren't they all?) will strike down the jettisoning of those networks.

Trump I tried it with Jim Acosta and he returned after about a week's absence thanks to our totally leftist judiciary.

It'd be "better" to just quit doing press briefings in person and just e-mail the stuff to them. Then, when they try to twist it.... bring up the original. It doesn't always have to be in person.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 12:59 PM (2Cry5)

74 @MAGAts_Exposed posted a thread highlighting old 2017 allegations against James Woods, including Amber Tamblyn’s claim that he approached her and a friend at a Hollywood diner when she was 16, invited them to Vegas, and replied “even better” when she told him her age. Woods has denied the story since it first circulated.

Amber Tamblyn is married to David Cross, a far-left "comedian," so I give this zero credibility. She's all big into gender equity so one can safely conclude she believes it is perfectly acceptable if not heroic to tell lies in furtherance of the narrative and her cause.

Posted by: A little more context at September 19, 2026 12:59 PM (TbWk/)

75 I had no trouble seeing James Woods' tweet.

But then, I follow him.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 19, 2026 01:00 PM (36x1j)

76 Death to Videodrome! Long live the new flesh!

Posted by: Had to be said at September 19, 2026 01:01 PM (TbWk/)

77 I enjoy learning about all the fraud and criminality in california. I also enjoying watching all the youtube videos of all the worthless drug addicts huddled in their homeless camps all over the sidewalks like in Germany 1945 with the displaced person camps. Such colorful tents and lean-tos and in the middle of summer!

I hope to visit there one day and take lots and lots of pictures.

Posted by: Fly Over Country Joe and The Fish at September 19, 2026 01:03 PM (cCXR+)

78 Mehdi Hasan gets Maced.

https://tinyurl.com/5dbf4mun

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:05 PM (ndZc7)

79 Personally, if we must keep the word 'intelligence' in the name, I favor 'Simulated Intelligence'. Because it's at best a really good version of Google's old, "Feeling Lucky?" button.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 01:05 PM (aJQbY)

80 Who are your old Hollywood favorites?

(sucks in gut)

What do you mean, 'old?'

Oh, old Hollywood.

Wayne, Stewart, Boyd, Gable, Keaton, Powell, Bogart, Eddie G, Rathbone, Flynn, and Reagan, to name a few.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 01:05 PM (1Ff7Z)

81 My favorite "Old Hollywood" ...
The saturated Technicolor MGM musicals.
No, I'm not gay.
Even the ones which weren't all that good, like Carousel , were entertaining.

Posted by: buddhaha at September 19, 2026 01:07 PM (LsINp)

82 My favorite "Old Hollywood" ...
The saturated Technicolor MGM musicals.
No, I'm not gay.
Even the ones which weren't all that good, like Carousel , were entertaining.
Posted by: buddhaha at September 19, 2026 01:07 PM

Like The Music Man starring Robert Preston. He was Harold Hill personified.

Posted by: Not gay either but $20 is $20 at September 19, 2026 01:10 PM (TbWk/)

83 Poll shows 1/3 of Americans can't name the three branches of government

-
The Army, the Air Force, and the Navy. Well, there are the Marines and the Coast Guard too but they're more like twigs.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:11 PM (ndZc7)

84 Even the ones which weren't all that good, like Carousel , were entertaining.
Posted by: buddhaha
---------

Heh. I've never made up my mind about 'Paint Your Wagon'

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 01:11 PM (XeU6L)

85 Think of any more enticing poems for the younger folk?

I think that I shall never see
A corpse so lovely as a dead commie.

A body whose open mouth is prest
Bleeding against the earth at rest;

A body that looks at worms all day,
And keeps tries to keep the vulture at bay;

A body that may in Summer smell
A smell so bad it smells like hell;

Upon whose rotten flesh snow has lain;
Who quickly dissolves in the rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only we can kill a commie.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 01:12 PM (1Ff7Z)

86 'Paint Your Wagon' Clint Eastwood singing just no

Posted by: doug at September 19, 2026 01:13 PM (B1+sW)

87 'Paint Your Wagon' Clint Eastwood singing just no
Posted by: doug
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Lee Marvin...

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 01:14 PM (XeU6L)

88 I'm pretty sure this is racist.

13 people arrested for stealing $250,000 in fried chicken

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:14 PM (ndZc7)

89 oops my bad

Posted by: doug at September 19, 2026 01:16 PM (B1+sW)

90 Polls show a lot of things.

Posted by: Francesca Hong at September 19, 2026 01:17 PM (2Ez/1)

91 Carrot Top tried to off himself.

Gotta be a joke in there somewhere.

Posted by: Zombie Don Rickles at September 19, 2026 01:17 PM (cCXR+)

92 "...stealing $250,000 in fried chicken."

Is that a lot?

Posted by: I gotta ask at September 19, 2026 01:18 PM (2Ez/1)

93 Veronica Lake

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 19, 2026 01:18 PM (+hdxX)

94 Carrot was a little too off the top?

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 19, 2026 01:21 PM (+hdxX)

95 Veronica Lake
Posted by: Anna Puma at September 19, 2026 01:18 PM (+hdxX)

Helluva way to go, being found face down of Veronica Lake.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 01:22 PM (1Ff7Z)

96 The lefties on X are claiming Trump got played, there's nothing new in the deal, no one was ever going to let Russia or China in anyway. Even though they're being roundly refuted, you can expect the "Trump got played, there's nothing new in this deal" song on Monday's news.

---

If it cost the US nothing, then how did we get played

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 19, 2026 01:22 PM (9FfUF)

97 Old (very) Hollywood. Mary Astor. A smart lady. Only took supporting roles figuring if the movie was a hit she gets good reviews and if it bombs nobody mentions the supporting cast.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 19, 2026 01:23 PM (gm9Sb)

98 From USA Today:
"The comedian, whose real name is Scott Christopher Thompson, allegedly attempted suicide in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 19, and was taken to a local hospital, where he's receiving care, according to TMZ, which reported the news first."

Funny, but today, Saturday, is ALSO Sept. 19th.

Perhaps it's actually USA Yesterday.

https://tinyurl.com/m3y53buf

Posted by: Guy with a calendar at September 19, 2026 01:24 PM (2Ez/1)

99 Best Carrot Top: It's a Konica Seles tennis racket! *Holds up racket with rear view mirror glued to it*

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 01:24 PM (xJpaU)

100 There's gonna be a woodchipper shortage.

Laura Ingraham Says Many Republican Lawmakers Are Secretly Hoping GOP Loses Midterm Elections

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:25 PM (ndZc7)

101 Monica. Jeez.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 01:25 PM (xJpaU)

102 Ultra-simplified, Servo is correct, CA has been hollowed out socio-economically over the last 3 decades. Well, not exactly hollowed out, but mostly so, with a new unsustainable "middle class" that is pernicious in its effects sort of subbed in for what was a real middle class before.

Government employees, especially "educators" and those in that enormous dysfunctional and voracious black hole of greed. They're the new "middle class". Replacing - but not really - manufacturing, small business, etc, the true base of a real middle class. As noted above, ultra-simplified, but this is a major trend central to the issue.

Relentless persecution of real economic activity, especially small manufacturing ("environmental" nonsense, Cal-OSHA, unions, taxation, etc) has been a key factor. End of Cold War/huge reduction in defense/aerospace in early 90s sort of kicked it off, mass illegal migration (just starting then) devastated several construction trades and started to deform the semi-skilled labor market (hospitality, etc) and was another blow to middle/lower-middle class viability (part-time work, jobs for minor family members).

Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:26 PM (U/Byj)

103 Old (very) Hollywood. Mary Astor. A smart lady. Only took supporting roles figuring if the movie was a hit she gets good reviews and if it bombs nobody mentions the supporting cast.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 19, 2026 01:23 PM (gm9Sb)

Pity how she ended up, though. Sentenced to twenty-five years to life for killing a guy named Miles Archer.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 01:26 PM (1Ff7Z)

104 What could possibly go wrong?

Bernie Sanders’ AI Plan Puts Washington in Charge of Tomorrow

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:27 PM (ndZc7)

105 Laura Ingraham Says Many Republican Lawmakers Are Secretly Hoping GOP Loses Midterm Elections
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:25 PM (ndZc7)

It for our own good. We're fucking stupid.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 01:27 PM (xJpaU)

106 Myrna Loy.

Posted by: Hubba hubba at September 19, 2026 01:28 PM (2Ez/1)

107 More on the chicken bust:

On September 15, Memphis police and a federal task force arrested 13 suspects, including Javunte Johnson, caught stripping an 18-wheeler of over $250,000 in fried chicken at the Economy Inn on Lamar Avenue. The truck driver, Robert Wilson, admitted handing over the load to settle a drug debt, and authorities also seized three handguns, fentanyl, cocaine, and $110,000 in other stolen goods. Johnson faces aggravated robbery and theft charges on a $280,000 bond, while others face theft, drug, and evasion counts as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force's push against violent crime."

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 01:28 PM (XeU6L)

108 103 Yeah. How the hell did she get her hands on a Webley Fosberry? They quit making them.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 19, 2026 01:28 PM (gm9Sb)

109 Paint Your Wagon' Clint Eastwood singing just no
Posted by: doug
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Lee Marvin...
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 01:14 PM (XeU6L)

***

My fav was the preacher singing about No Name City.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 01:29 PM (2WIwB)

110 80 Who are your old Hollywood favorites?

(sucks in gut)

What do you mean, 'old?'

Oh, old Hollywood.

Wayne, Stewart, Boyd, Gable, Keaton, Powell, Bogart, Eddie G, Rathbone, Flynn, and Reagan, to name a few.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 01:05 PM (1Ff7Z)

I'm adding Gary Cooper.

Posted by: Gref at September 19, 2026 01:30 PM (5rh/l)

111 Yeah. How the hell did she get her hands on a Webley Fosberry? They quit making them.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at September 19, 2026 01:28 PM (gm9Sb)

I think she got it from a guy on Thursday.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 01:31 PM (1Ff7Z)

112 Complete takeover of state govt. by teachers' and a few other public sector unions (by definition an insane abomination that has greatly degraded the entire country), which either paralleled or caused the death of politics in the state, a bizarre (to me) incredible lack of any civic culture or intelligence in most people (in the coastal zone). Dumbing down of the populace (see both "education", and the parents).

In 2010, which was one of the two greatest national partisan political earthquakes in our national history, CA saw ...... no change whatsoever. Not sure even *1* incumbent was defeated, state or national level. One state rep who was most sincerely dead was re-elected.

This sort of confirmed that CA had suffered a total civic collapse. Lots of wheels turning, I have just touched on a few obvious big ones.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:32 PM (U/Byj)

113 Best Carrot Top: It's a Konica Seles tennis racket! *Holds up racket with rear view mirror glued to it*

Maybe you have to be a tennis fan to get the joke? I only know her as the one to popularize grunting.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 01:32 PM (Mfsvt)

114 Greenland, Denmark tacitly ceeded Greenland to US.
We protect it, have exclusive merchantile deals beneficial to both and they run their country. Caveat, Greenland don't go CA.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:32 PM (nqf1u)

115 So was this "fried" chicken actually frozen?

Posted by: Just to clarify at September 19, 2026 01:32 PM (2Ez/1)

116 Ward Bond

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 01:32 PM (2WIwB)

117
My favorite Peter Falk role (The Great Race). Because, you know those two were messing around on the set, likely hiding some adult beverages on their person, and just playing it way over the top.
Posted by: Orson at September 19, 2026 12:54 PM (dIske)

___________

It was the perfect Jack Lemmon role because it played to his hopelessly hamming everything he appeared in.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 01:33 PM (eRlcH)

118 Can I get that in a venti?

Starbucks will pay $1 million to the Florida Department of Legal Affairs following a lawsuit accusing the company of systematically discriminating against white employees and job applicants with diversity quotas and preferences.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:33 PM (ndZc7)

119 Javunte Johnson. Swedish ancestry?

Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:33 PM (U/Byj)

120 >>>Carrot Top tried to off himself.

Gotta be a joke in there somewhere.

Posted by: Zombie Don Rickles

>He realizes that the older he gets the more he looks like Kathy Griffin.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 19, 2026 01:33 PM (5C90x)

121 So was this "fried" chicken actually frozen?
Posted by: Just to clarify

Well, it's hot now.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:34 PM (ndZc7)

122 Fencing a whole shipment of frozen fried chicken sounds like it would be work, maybe Mr Johnson (of the Rocky Top Johnsons?) had it all lined up before hand, would think so.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:36 PM (U/Byj)

123 Double consonants or double vowels, double coffee please.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:36 PM (nqf1u)

124 >Javunte Johnson. Swedish ancestry?
+++

Sounds like a running back.

Posted by: The Southeastern Conference at September 19, 2026 01:36 PM (2Ez/1)

125 Fencing a whole shipment of frozen fried chicken sounds like it would be work, maybe Mr Johnson (of the Rocky Top Johnsons?) had it all lined up before hand, would think so.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:36 PM (U/Byj)

Whose chicken was it? Doesn't seem it'd be worth selling for ransom as it probably wouldn't last long. Maybe there was a big ass block party planned for the next day.

Poor driver won't even get credit for paying his debt. I'm sure he's back on the hook for it.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 19, 2026 01:38 PM (1Ff7Z)

126 More on the chicken bust:

On September 15, Memphis police and a federal task force arrested 13 suspects, including Javunte Johnson, caught stripping an 18-wheeler of over $250,000 in fried chicken at the Economy Inn on Lamar Avenue. The truck driver, Robert Wilson, admitted handing over the load to settle a drug debt, and authorities also seized three handguns, fentanyl, cocaine, and $110,000 in other stolen goods. Johnson faces aggravated robbery and theft charges on a $280,000 bond, while others face theft, drug, and evasion counts as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force's push against violent crime."
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.

Is this the plot from Police Academy 8?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:39 PM (ndZc7)

127 105 Laura Ingraham Says Many Republican Lawmakers Are Secretly Hoping GOP Loses Midterm Elections
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:25 PM (ndZc7)

Tillis, Murkowski, Cornyn were looking at you...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 19, 2026 01:40 PM (+gK6I)

128 Saudis getting badly knocked around by the Houthis (i.e., by the Iranians), Riyadh Int'l fuel farm hit today. Iran's horizontal escalation in the 80s (against Iraq's "allies"/financial backers in the Gulf) was squelched by aggressive US action (reflagging, wiping out their navy, mine-clearing, other things).

This time, with the Houthis as a new element ..... we'll see.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:41 PM (U/Byj)

129
Many Republican Lawmakers Are Secretly Hoping GOP Loses Midterm Elections

Some not-so-secretly.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 01:42 PM (Cqx++)

130 I guess they pulled Adam Smith's invisible finger.

Major Wendy’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy as Competition From Burger Rivals Heats Up

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:42 PM (ndZc7)

131
This time, with the Houthis as a new element ..... we'll see.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:41 PM (U/Byj)

I think the Saudi's thought we would step in.. We're not.... And I'm glad

Posted by: It's me donna at September 19, 2026 01:45 PM (+gK6I)

132 Netflix and Greta Gerwig Face Backlash Over Meryl Streep Voicing Aslan in New “Narnia”

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Maybe she can't do lion.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:45 PM (ndZc7)

133 The Greenland deal is great.

And it's utterly pointless if it's not a TREATY ratified by the Senate.

That's the only way you keep it from being a 2-year deal.

Posted by: GWB at September 19, 2026 01:46 PM (kU0PQ)

134 The West Coast is an US security zone against the Far East and Russia. Californians may take it lightly such as prohibiting Musk from 'excessive' launches but FedGov doesn't.

CA will continue to degrade itself until the Military takes over necessary security zones to protect the continent. It will be areas for military installations and personnel, civilian and military, who support it. San Diego and San Francisco will be two protected areas.

Protected areas will have not civilian authority. There will be no mayor or city council and the CA Supreme Court will have no jurisdiction.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:46 PM (nqf1u)

135 132 Netflix and Greta Gerwig Face Backlash Over Meryl Streep Voicing Aslan in New “Narnia”

They should.. Aslan is male.... Look at the mane... Female lions do not have manes..

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Posted by: It's me donna at September 19, 2026 01:47 PM (+gK6I)

136 Sophie and Sydney. I can think of worse duets.

WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Defend Sydney Sweeney After Backlash From Liberal Feminists

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:47 PM (ndZc7)

137 > Laura Ingraham Says Many Republican Lawmakers Are Secretly Hoping GOP Loses Midterm Elections
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I'd hope it's the ones "secretly hoping the GOP loses." It would go a long way to cleaning up that shithole of a political party.

Turning the country over to the left, just when the socialists are gaining ground oughta' be a hanging offense.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 01:48 PM (2Cry5)

138 Total aside: I wonder if Ohio State QB Julian Sayin has a brother named Noam.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 01:49 PM (0aYVJ)

139
I think the Saudi's thought we would step in.. We're not.... And I'm glad

Posted by: It's me donna
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Colloquially, Trump said, we don't have a dog in that fight.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:50 PM (nqf1u)

140 I think the Saudi's thought we would step in.. We're not.... And I'm glad

I thought the Saudis were supposed to be the elite military of the region, after Israel of course, and the Houthis basically the equivalent of a street gang.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 01:50 PM (JVKVQ)

141 WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Defend Sydney Sweeney After Backlash From Liberal Feminists

They should announce that they're a couple just to see the heads explode.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 01:52 PM (JVKVQ)

142 The burned remains of the Moss Landing Power Plant battery energy storage facility caught fire again Friday morning, prompting Monterey County officials to issue a shelter in place order.

Posted by: 13times at September 19, 2026 01:53 PM (fnZRl)

143 > I thought the Saudis were supposed to be the elite military of the region, after Israel of course, and the Houthis basically the equivalent of a street gang.
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The Saudi's have billions of dollars worth of Western military gear. They can barely use any of it because they just put it all in storage and forget about it.

About the only time you'll ever see a Saudi F-15, or M-1 Abrams tank is during a parade.

The Houthi's shot down a Saudi F-15 last week with gunfire. From the ground. How pitiful is that?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 01:54 PM (2Cry5)

144
The Saudis can't wipe their own asses without a Filipino slave doing it. What makes you think they'll take up arms against a tribe they've likely cut a thousand deals with?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 01:54 PM (eRlcH)

145 WOAH: Federal Judges Admit Coordinating in Trump Immigration Cases

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It's in the f*ck the law clause.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 01:54 PM (ndZc7)

146 Javunte Johnson. Swedish ancestry?
Posted by: rhomboid

That's not even the best name from the chicken caper.

The nabbed "Quantrivious Shaver," too.

That's better than any of the fake black names I've made up.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 01:55 PM (VHUov)

147 Total aside: I wonder if Ohio State QB Julian Sayin has a brother named Noam.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 19, 2026 01:49 PM (0aYVJ)

Snort.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 01:55 PM (2WIwB)

148 WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Defend Sydney Sweeney After Backlash From Liberal Feminists

They should announce that they're a couple just to see the heads explode.
Posted by: Oddbob

Yeah. Heads.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 01:57 PM (VHUov)

149 Favorite actors from before my time:
Bogart
Joseph Cotton
Peter Lorre

Posted by: communism for fags at September 19, 2026 01:57 PM (Jmy/7)

150 NOOD gardening!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 19, 2026 01:57 PM (NnhvP)

151 A few more, prominent women stand up to this BS, younger girls will have role models. Memes go round and round. Will start making things unpleasant for men who want to shower with them.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:59 PM (nqf1u)

152 NOOD gardening!

Just be careful with that electric hedge trimmer.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 02:00 PM (JVKVQ)

153 Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
INCREDIBLE: Some patriot just walked up and HECKLED CNN's reporter LIVE ON AIR outside the White House

"Tell the truth! If you tell the truth, then you won't get revoked. Tell the truth."

What a concept!

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You can't trust him. He's not a professional journalist.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 19, 2026 02:01 PM (ndZc7)

154 Posted by: It's me donna at September 19, 2026 01:47 PM (+gK6I)

It's ridiculous . In one of the books Aslan's mane is shaved by the White Witch and is made fun of. It's clearly a male lion.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 02:01 PM (JrHfD)

155 From "Christian Post:"

a 2018 interview, Gerwig said she feels "uncomfortable around 'Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior stuff,' I find that creepy, but I go to church every Sunday."

She's a Unitarian Universalist

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 02:06 PM (JrHfD)

156 Stated more a Sophie fan than Sydney

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 02:44 PM (Ia/+0)

157 It gets worse. Greta Gerwig in " The Magician's Nephew" imagines Narnia as a sort of David Bowie like rock musical."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 02:59 PM (JrHfD)

158 The Saudis can't wipe their own asses without a Filipino slave doing it. What makes you think they'll take up arms against a tribe they've likely cut a thousand deals with?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I see you are familiar with arabs.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 03:27 PM (9NN0K)

159 I see you are familiar with arabs.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

Yes, they are the worst!

Posted by: Sheik Hassen Ben Sober at September 19, 2026 04:06 PM (Fn+3X)

160 The IRGC have released their 7 demands for negotiating.
They are the same ridiculous terms they wanted before. End the war an ALL fronts, release All frozen funds and so on.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 19, 2026 04:33 PM (UdrMW)

The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival there are just a few house keeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Wrightstown)

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate. Saying a prayer or two can't hurt either.
2) Be kind. Be nice.
3) No running with sharp objects, your disappointment has been noted. Duly noted.
4) Have a great weekend!!!

AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
7/25 – Teresa in Fort Worth posted an update. She is still doing fine. Her chemo pump seems to be working and everything appears stable for now. She says she is incredibly blessed! She is working on a stocking for an as-yet-not-born grandchild. She would appreciate prayers for a successful IVF procedure and pregnancy for her daughter and hubby. Next week, Teresa and her husband will be going to California to visit their daughter who lives there and her family.
8/4 Update – Teresa was admitted to the hospital while on vacation in California. She has a bad infection – cellulitis - not due to the cancer. She is being treated with antibiotics and hopefully it will be cleared up in a couple of days.
8/28 Update – Teresa’s bloodwork is back, and everything looks steady. She has a CT scan on 9/4.
9/17 Update- Well, there is good news and bad news -
First, the bad news is that I have a 9mm mass in my lung, which means that the cancer has metastasized outside of the liver. The pump is keeping the cancer in my liver at bay for now.
The good news is that they can zap the nodule out of my lung and will keep an eye out to see if more nodules appear. As long as this is the only one, the radiation should do the job for now. However, now that it has moved, we know that at some point we will have to find another protocol to deal with any cancer which shows up outside of the liver. I may end up going back on Lytgobi; I don't know if there are any other options at this point.
Just wanted to keep you apprised of the current situation; I meet with a radiation oncologist next Friday and will be making an appointment for the procedure after that.
7/30 – David sent an update on his wife, Susan, who we have been praying for as she is treated for cancer. Susan is still doing well and her numbers are headed in the right direction, but they are still having issues with the side effects of the chemotherapy. It is manageable, but they have to increase the number of office visits for additional treatments. Some days are really good right now, but others are only bearable with the Lord’s grace. They are so grateful for the prayers on their behalf.
8/26 Update – Susan’s cough has gotten so bad that they did X-rays on her chest. It might be pneumonia. She is in the hospital. Her sodium and blood pressure are low and she is not eating much now. They are trying to turn this around and ask for everyone’s prayers.
9/2 Update – Susan is back in the ICU. She either has an infection or the cancer has spread to her lungs. Either way, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for Susan and please continue them.
9/3 Update – Thank you to everyone for their thoughts and prayers for Susan. They are expecting her to pass into the hands of the Lord in the next day or so. Please pray for them.
8/8 – Ace-Endorsed Author A. H. Lloyd posted that Mrs. Lloyd will undergo a double mastectomy to remove the breast cancer. She has advanced to Stage 1. Much hinges on the biopsy to determine the specific sub-category of cancer and whether chemo is necessary. Please pray for her in this time of need.
8/22 Update – Mrs. Lloyd is healing ahead of schedule and the surgeon was amazed at her progress. She is still in pain and has limited mobility, but each day she is gaining more freedom of movement. That is the good news; the bad news was the unrealistic expectations set by the medical staff. The surgery was much more significant, and she will also need chemo, contrary to what she was told before.
8/27 – P asks for prayers for the soul of her nephew, C, who committed suicide on 8/17. He was only 32. May he find the peace in the afterlife that he could not find in this life.
8/26 – Teresa in Fort Worth asks for prayers for her BIL, Dick, who was found dead in the alley behind the house in Texas. He had been in declining health and had dementia. They aren’t sure how long he was outside before he passed away. Teresa’s SIL seems to be handling it okay so far. Teresa also asks for prayers for a former neighbor, Melissa, who is hospitalized, recovering from a second stem cell/bone marrow transplant as they attempt to cure her leukemia. She now has blood blisters in her mouth and throat. She had to be intubated before her throat closed completely. This might be her body rejecting the transplant.
8/27 – “…” asked for prayers for healing (and sleep) for Brit Lass. She is having tests, and so far they are good, but she is worried. She has an imaging test coming up and then an appointment with a surgeon.
8/30 – SPinRH_F-16 requested prayers for classmate “D.B.”, who has ALS. Please pray that he remains as comfortable as possible and for support for his family as they see him through this. Thank you in advance for your earnest prayers.
9/2 – Bulg asked for prayers for purpose in his life.
9/4 – bluebell sent an update on grammie winger. Grammie was diagnosed with epilepsy now. And she is back in the hospital. They would love prayers for comfort and peace for her.
9/10 – Annie’s Stew asks for prayers for her husband as he recovers from knee surgery.
9/10 – D asked for prayers for the memory of 9/11. May the Lord comfort people in the grief, and may it bring people closer to God.
9/12 – FenelonSpoke asked for prayers for the W family for comfort and strength as they grieve. The deceased was a sweet 92 year old, despite some big tragedies in her life.
9/15 – Sal asked for prayers as wildfires are out of control in the north of the area and threatening the county seat. They are evacuating part of the town. Sal is not in any danger.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 08:00 AM

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1 Heard from DonnaAmpersand in the last few days. She asked that we "Give my best regards to all the good people at AOSHQ and tell them they are in my prayers."

Posted by: Mrs. JTB at September 19, 2026 07:58 AM (yTvNw)

2 Good morning Mis Hum, Annie, and Prayer 'rons!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at September 19, 2026 08:00 AM (kOluj)

3 Just saw a blue heron flying with a fish in its mouth, a white heron fishing , and this plant which is apparently an invasive species, but it's lovely anyway: Porcelain Berry. I like the different shades on blue on the same plant berries:

https://tinyurl.com/2u6ytc7t

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 08:02 AM (opgvM)

4 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 08:03 AM (2Cry5)

5 Over the past few weeks I've been overnight in my car more than indoors. Add to that I am convinced retirement/resignation was in fact a severe error, a result of weakness borne of fatigue, depression, and the Adversary's relentless efforts (I repeat myself). I have no idea what sort of future unfolds from here. Pray for me, as I pray for you.

Posted by: Brother Tim sez at September 19, 2026 08:07 AM (P34v8)

6 Headed to deer lease this morning. Temp 87 called for so I have to wear pants and Mrs. E has to wear a hat.

Posted by: Eromero at September 19, 2026 08:08 AM (LHPAg)

7 Good morning Horde thx MisHum.
Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need.
Fall is definitely here in Mid Hudson. Not reaching 70° today. Heavy rain tomorrow. Possible noreaster next week

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 19, 2026 08:09 AM (oUMhY)

8
Don't look now, but there's a MoMe in less than a month.
Prepare ye the way of the horde.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 08:10 AM (2Ez/1)

9 My butt's been wiped!

Posted by: Delaware's Own at September 19, 2026 08:13 AM (Fn+3X)

10 En mi casa toman Bustelo.

Posted by: Caffiend at September 19, 2026 08:15 AM (Fn+3X)

11 Headed to deer lease this morning. Temp 87 called for so I have to wear pants and Mrs. E has to wear a hat.
Posted by: Eromero

May you find big rubs.
We are just now seeing larger deer showing up on the cellcams. Nothing to target yet.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 08:15 AM (q6tQZ)

12 Mornin' Horde. Job interview with a local Publix today. Pretty sure I'll get it and that will bring some welcome structure to my retirement. Really don't need a lot of hours, so I'm hoping this doesn't greatly interfere with my favored pursuits..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 19, 2026 08:21 AM (nbLIj)

13 11 "Headed to deer lease this morning"

What are the terms of the lease? 😉

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 08:28 AM (opgvM)

14 “Part time” employment can be tough to find. A lot of places don’t want to hire anyone, but if they do; you might as well set up a cot in a spare room.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 19, 2026 08:29 AM (B8LvX)

15 Herons fish our pond in Ohio. sometimes (it seems like) just for practice. It isn't unusual to catch a fish with a healed hole in it's middle.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 08:32 AM (K7yvy)

16 13 11 "Headed to deer lease this morning"

What are the terms of the lease? 😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 08:28 AM (opgvM)

...............

I'm guessing for the season and it only costs a buck or two.........

Posted by: Molly k. at September 19, 2026 08:32 AM (j/yko)

17
Headed to deer lease this morning. Temp 87 called for so I have to wear pants and Mrs. E has to wear a hat.
Posted by: Eromero
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May you find big rubs.
We are just now seeing larger deer showing up on the cellcams. Nothing to target yet.
Posted by: MkY

Saw a five-ish point just the other weekend. Smash started him when she rode past his nap spot, and he jumped out in the rod in front of my bike. We were only going 40-45 uphill, and I practice emergency stops at that speed all the time, so he didn't get me.

Good spot to set up a deer stand off the road in the woods. Nab him after he leaves the corn field back into the woods at o-dark-30.

Posted by: BifBewalski - at September 19, 2026 08:33 AM (QVmho)

18 Good morning good people. Prayers for all Hordian intentions - those requested and those known but to God.

Prayers are requested for #1 son, he has something going on which is as yet undiagnosed. He is under care now so that's a positive step.

Prayers also for his wife and daughter #2. Mom is a spoiled little princess who consistently choses the worst possible path of action regarding #2.

Posted by: Tonypete at September 19, 2026 08:33 AM (IMGZD)

19 Over the past few weeks I've been overnight in my car more than indoors.
Posted by: Brother Tim sez at September 19, 2026 08:07 AM (P34v

Knew a guy named Roy who lived in his cars for years and still does. Started out in a Chevy Nova, than an Olds Cutlass Supreme and last time I saw him was living in a 1999 Buick LeSabre. I used to congratulate him on his new house whenever he changed cars.

Posted by: Living The Dream at September 19, 2026 08:36 AM (cCXR+)

20 Summer refuses to give up here in the Bluegrass. I believe we have two more days in the mid-90's then a cold front is supposed to bring us some temps in the 70's. It's been dry the last week, maybe 10 days. This after unrelenting days of rain earlier in the month.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 08:36 AM (2Cry5)

21
3 Just saw a blue heron flying with a fish in its mouth, a white heron fishing , and this plant which is apparently an invasive species, but it's lovely anyway: Porcelain Berry. I like the different shades on blue on the same plant

https://tinyurl.com/2u6ytc7t

Lovely! We have beautyberry around here, getting ready to come into its prime. Long strings of shiny purple berries, not edible for people but birds seem to like them.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 08:38 AM (sTKQb)

22 That's the last time I'll do that for two bucks!

Posted by: What the doe said when she came out of the woods at September 19, 2026 08:41 AM (2Ez/1)

23 I motion we call them “cool” or “cooler” fronts. Until such time as a jacket is required, or a fire.

Dropping from 97 to 89 is an improvement maybe, but “cold” doesn’t belong in there.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 19, 2026 08:46 AM (B8LvX)

24 Good Saturday morning, horde!

Prayers said for all of you.

Hiya, JT! We miss you.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 19, 2026 08:49 AM (CjHsb)

25 72 degrees here in E T this morning. Coolest outdoor temperature I’ve felt in months.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 08:49 AM (sTKQb)

26 81% of voters are more likely to support a candidate this election with a plan to prevent automatic Social Security benefit cuts over a candidate who promises not to touch Social Security (17%).
77% of voters say lawmakers who promise not to touch Social Security are making the problem worse and agree delaying makes the problem harder to fix.

Marco or JD should pick up this mantel.
They would jump to the lead with (R) and (I).

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 08:52 AM (/+uur)

27 Funny thing? Other than my legs (this is playing hell with my lymph edema) and shit sleep, my body is holding up better than my spirit. Not sure what to make of that.

Posted by: Brother Tim sez at September 19, 2026 08:52 AM (P34v8)

28 Lord, hear the prayers for all on Prayer Revival list, their loved ones & support. Also, I ask for prayers for all others in need of Your help. Thank you for this gathering place and the good people who make it possible. Watch over them. Amen.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 19, 2026 08:55 AM (NFX2v)

29 You can trust the polls.

Posted by: Francesca Hong at September 19, 2026 08:56 AM (2Ez/1)

30 Mornin'. Been up since 4:30 - the dog has had "digestive issues" for a few days, which means I have to get up a couple times per night and watch very carefully where I step. Fortunately, I did not get to experience the "Streets of Calcutta" this morning, so I think he's on the mend. Now I just have to continue the carpet cleaning process I started yesterday.

Posted by: PabloD at September 19, 2026 09:02 AM (CoKDD)

31
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at September 19, 2026 09:02 AM (AMvSw)

32 81% of voters are more likely to support a candidate this election with a plan to prevent automatic Social Security benefit cuts over a candidate who promises not to touch Social Security (17%).
77% of voters say lawmakers who promise not to touch Social Security are making the problem worse and agree delaying makes the problem harder to fix.

Marco or JD should pick up this mantel.
They would jump to the lead with (R) and (I).
Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 08:52 AM (/+uur)

Poll result, interpreted: "you can cut that guy's, don't cut mine".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 09:05 AM (1z8ji)

33 Powerline teases Week in Pictures with what it calls the 'Sydney Sweeney' edition, yet very few of them include Sydney Sweeney.

Powerline is a dick tease, just like Sydney Sweeney (and my house cleaner).

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 09:06 AM (J4Dwc)

34 #winning tinyurl.com/52vrvk9x

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 09:07 AM (88C+u)

35 Prayers with a side of coffee

Prayers for healing of body, mind, and spirit.

Father Almighty, heal and comfort those who suffer from the pains and problems of aging, eyes and hands, lungs, heart, blood, bowels, and all organs.

Heal and comfort those young marrieds who strive for children but haven't yet managed.

Strength and steadfastness to those striving for better health, and safety and steadfastness for those in new employment.

Special plea for healing and salvation for those suffering from the diabolical mis-alignment of mind and spirit, estranged from family, threatening their children and confused themselves in forms of dysphoria, morals and principles, rejecting truth and reason.

Free the captives, confound your enemies, bless our nation with healing, and our world.

I think that about covers it for my first cup of coffee.

Posted by: mindful webworker - amen at September 19, 2026 09:07 AM (MX7Zk)

36 Free the captives, confound your enemies, bless our nation with healing, and our world.

Posted by: mindful webworker - amen at September 19, 2026 09:07 AM (MX7Zk)

An earnest AMEN to all of that.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 19, 2026 09:09 AM (CjHsb)

37 Um, a two-hour opera for our classical selection? Pardon me, but I'll pass. But, down the playlist is "The Most Beautiful 'Ave Maria' I've ever heard (with translated lyrics / english subtitles)" - I'll give that a try.

https://youtu.be/66zUY8UZn4M

Posted by: mindful webworker - amen at September 19, 2026 09:11 AM (MX7Zk)

38
I have resolved, and indeed have started, that, having said my Rosary in the morning, I will read four chapters of the Bible every day. At that rate, I should get through the entire thing in about a year.

I've always had a terrible time with devotional works. There's no psychological connection. I may as well be reading something about electron spin resonance or advanced Sanskrit. I'm not sure this will go much better, but at least I'm trying and hope the Good Lord takes note of my perseverance.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 09:12 AM (eRlcH)

39 >>I will read four chapters of the Bible every day.

If you read four AKC breed standards every morning, you could be an AKC judge who ignores the breed standard while judging, just like most of them.

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 09:15 AM (J4Dwc)

40
Over 150 fish caught off the lake yesterday with the 3 of us in the boat.

Threw back the Bass, rockies and little ones, kept 42 Perch.

Insert your math problem here.

Posted by: Auspex at September 19, 2026 09:15 AM (Y8DZL)

41 Good spot to set up a deer stand off the road in the woods. Nab him after he leaves the corn field back into the woods at o-dark-30.
Posted by: BifBewalski
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Corn fed is the best tasting venison.
~~Years~~ More than a half century ago, before Fish and Game Departments all over the country got the bit in their teeth and decided that they could be as petty and bureaucratic as every other government department, PA had a simple system. They counted deer, figured out how many needed to go, and establish the length of the season, usually around two week, then established a doe component, usually the last weekend. If the population was down, the doe "season" could be Sunday, noon to sunset.
I got a call Friday before that last weekend from a friend because I hadn't bothered with a licence (in college, no time). He had a farmer acquaintance who needed someone who hadn't filled their tag. I picked a doe tag that evening, drove out Saturday night (about 30 miles) and met the guy. He took me out to the edge of one corn field and explained that, right after dawn, a doe would emerge from to wood lot adjacent, check things out, and then proceed to nibble on various ears. (Cont)

Posted by: buddhaha at September 19, 2026 09:16 AM (LsINp)

42 (Cont)
He told me that he wouldn't have bothered if she just ate a couple of ears, but that she was ruining 15-20 ears every morning.
I went back and slept in my car, got up before dawn when he brought out coffee, and got on station at sky liightening.
Sure enough, as the sun just rose, she steps out of the wood lot, looks around for a minute, decides it's ok, and literally oranges over to the corn.
Clear line of sight, 75 yards, one shot.
The farmer heard the shot, drove out with his pickup. We butchered her in his barn. I left him the hide and about half the meat.
As I said, best tasting venison I ever had.

Posted by: buddhaha at September 19, 2026 09:17 AM (LsINp)

43 Good morning Mis Hum and Horde
At work and going to be a long day, might as well be break time

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 09:17 AM (HgbIv)

44 Insert your math problem here.
Posted by: Auspex at September 19, 2026 09:15 AM (Y8DZL)

What math problem? 42 is the answer to everything. It is known.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 09:17 AM (1z8ji)

45 Oranges!???
Prances, dammit. Fsckin autocucumber

Posted by: buddhaha at September 19, 2026 09:19 AM (LsINp)

46 Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 19, 2026 09:19 AM (Hbeqj)

47 I'm guessing for the season and it only costs a buck or two.........

Posted by: Molly k.

Heh. I charge one backstrap and one ham. No shortage of takers.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 09:19 AM (q6tQZ)

48 Annie’s Stew asks for prayers for her husband

Gladly offered, and thanks for all you do here.

Posted by: mindful webworker - our prayer revival angel at September 19, 2026 09:20 AM (MX7Zk)

49 this plant which is apparently an invasive species, but it's lovely anyway:

When you get down to it, most flowers are charismatic weeds.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 09:21 AM (vTZFs)

50 Early voting has started in Virginia. A few other states allow absentee voters to vote early.
I guess election DAY is a thing of the past

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 19, 2026 09:21 AM (oUMhY)

51 “ So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

Posted by: Marcus T at September 19, 2026 09:21 AM (Jl/ju)

52 You're perching on the edge of a math violation. Better scale it back or we'll all get hooked.

Posted by: Oops at September 19, 2026 09:21 AM (2Ez/1)

53 Taylor Lorenz gave Free Press an interview in which she said Trump is ending her favorite, the first amendment. Why do people think such rot? Elderly white women radicals are the worst.

Oh, and she still wears a mask all the time.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 09:22 AM (OGBA8)

54 40
Over 150 fish caught off the lake yesterday with the 3 of us in the boat.

Threw back the Bass, rockies and little ones, kept 42 Perch.

Insert your math problem here.
Posted by: Auspex at September 19, 2026 09:15 AM (Y8DZL)

I was not praying for an algebraic function.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 09:23 AM (/+uur)

55 Good morning all. Beautiful sunny day, coolish. May be last perfect day for lying in the sun reading this year, so I plan on taking full advantage.
Once my liter of coffee has been fully processed.

Posted by: From about That Time at September 19, 2026 09:23 AM (sl73Y)

56 In a 2-1 vote, the Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal ban on direct interstate handgun sales violates the Second Amendment.

not sure what this means

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 09:24 AM (/+uur)

57 saw a blue heron flying with a fish in its mouth, a white heron fishing , and this plant which is apparently an invasive species, but it's lovely anyway: Porcelain Berry. I like the different shades on blue on the same plant berries:

https://tinyurl.com/2u6y

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at

Those really do look like porcelain.

Posted by: From about That Time at September 19, 2026 09:25 AM (sl73Y)

58 Oh, and she still wears a mask all the time.
Posted by: Huck Follywood
___________

She'll have a mask on at her visitation.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 09:26 AM (XvL8K)

59 In a 2-1 vote, the Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal ban on direct interstate handgun sales violates the Second Amendment.

not sure what this means
Posted by: r hennigantx

Unless I misread it, it means you don't have to ship to your local FFL when you buy a handgun out of state.(?)

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 09:26 AM (q6tQZ)

60 In 1671 a Maronite scholar named Antoine Faustus Nairon wrote an entire treatise under the title “ De Saluberrima Potione Cahue seu Cafe Nuncupata Discursus ”. Translated, “ A Discourse on the Wholesome Drink Called Cahue or Coffee”. It traces the invention of coffee to a 9th century goat herder in Ethiopia, who fed the beans of a plant to his herd and noticed they had more energy and didn’t sleep at night. He told a local monk the story, and the rest is history.

Posted by: Marcus T at September 19, 2026 09:27 AM (Jl/ju)

61 Going to a funeral later. Hubby's cousin, in her 70s, lung cancer. Please pray for the family.

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:27 AM (Ydd86)

62 Taylor Lorenz gave Free Press an interview in which she said Trump is ending her favorite, the first amendment.

And totally missed the irony that she wasn't immediately arrested and thrown into the gulag.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 19, 2026 09:27 AM (vTZFs)

63 Beautyberry is a native. Dunno why anyone prefers porcelain berry.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 09:28 AM (q6tQZ)

64 >> Unless I misread it, it means you don't have to ship to your local FFL when you buy a handgun out of state.(?)

Correct. You can go to another state. Legally purchase it, and bring it home.

That doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have to comply with some states licensing requirements once you get home. But you avoid the extra ffl fee and hassle when you purchase it.

Posted by: Marcus T at September 19, 2026 09:29 AM (Jl/ju)

65 Saw a deer in the front yard this morning. There's a couple of them around here... assuming the others haven't been hit by a vehicle.

That happens a fair amount around here.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 09:29 AM (2Cry5)

66 50 Early voting has started in Virginia. A few other states allow absentee voters to vote early.
I guess election DAY is a thing of the past
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 19, 2026 09:21 AM (oUMhY)

I'm in favor of a one-week window to account for difficult work schedules or other circumstances. In my case, I'm only home on weekends, because I stay with my mom in another county during the week, to care for her.

I will take advantage of early voting rather than entrust an absentee ballot to the USPS. But a two month window is excessive.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at September 19, 2026 09:30 AM (CjHsb)

67 Prayers for all the horde, including Brother Tim, Mr. Stew (Annie's hubby), everyone strugglibg rn.

Bulg, this is the prayer (from Psalms) that resonated with me and brought me to God:

"From the depths I cry to you, hear me O Lord"

May the Holy Spirit bring you clarity & direction.

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:31 AM (Ydd86)

68 And totally missed the irony that she wasn't immediately arrested and thrown into the gulag.
Posted by: Oddbob

They're not terribly bright.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 09:33 AM (Cifda)

69 Hadrian, I was listening to a psych podcast, and the topic was mindfulness (aimed toward shrinks to encourage them to get their patients to do it as part of getting better)

Made me wonder about which type if Catholic prayer practices align with mindfulness

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (Ydd86)

70 I survived a colonoscopy yesterday so that’s an answer to prayers

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (M+uMR)

71 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forever. Amen.

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (ZOv7s)

72 Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 09:12 AM (eRlcH)

Best wishes for your Bible study. I don't know what it means to have a psychological connection . Does that mean you have to know something about the author? You might consider "The Complete Fenelon" published by Paraclete Press . He was a 17th c French Archbishop and spiritual director and these are his letters to people he advised. It's very helpful short letters on things like "Bearing the criticisms of others" or " Patience under Contradiction" following by meditations on Feasts and Fasts . Fenelon has been a cherished "companion" since I got the book. At this point it's paperback cover has been worn away- a testament to its frequent use.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (JrHfD)

73 Everybody will carp if you muskie do this.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 19, 2026 09:35 AM (5C90x)

74 Threw back the Bass, rockies and little ones, kept 42 Perch.

What the hell do you do with 42 perch, except accept thanks from others for removing them from the lake.
If anything like salt water perch way to small and boney to eat.

Posted by: From about That Time at September 19, 2026 09:36 AM (sl73Y)

75 13 11 "Headed to deer lease this morning"

What are the terms of the lease? 😉
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 08:28 AM (opgvM)
$1500.00 a year, just to walk on the property, plus corn, feeders, stands.

Posted by: Eromero at September 19, 2026 09:36 AM (OdduL)

76 We killed one doe last year that had twins. Fewer arguments with fewer dominant does.
This year we've got 2 with twins. All show up daily. (Front yard. The bird feeder gets lots of deer action).
May have to go "earn a buck".

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 09:36 AM (q6tQZ)

77
If you read four AKC breed standards every morning, you could be an AKC judge who ignores the breed standard while judging, just like most of them.
Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 09:15 AM (J4Dwc)

Exhibitors should be terrified that all I need is a couple of sweepstakes assignments and I could apply to judge Borzoi. But we have enough finger-pointers as it is.

There are some 3200 AKC conformation judges. Just 14 are licensed to judge every breed: Gary Andersen, Eva Berg, Dana Cline, Jon Cole, Doug Johnson, Steve Keating, Jim Moses, Liz Muthard, Charlie Olvis, Joe Purkheiser (who's on his last legs), Pat Trotter, Cindy Vogels, John Wade and Joe Walton.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 09:37 AM (eRlcH)

78 "It traces the invention of coffee to a 9th century goat herder in Ethiopia..."

Point of order: was coffee invented or discovered?

Posted by: Person who likes to say Point Of Order at September 19, 2026 09:38 AM (2Ez/1)

79 I mention this every year, but any of the Horde within driving distance is more than welcome to come archery hunt on us. Out of State licenses are getting steep, but resident is still cheap.
Some people don't like "urban" hunting. Feel like it's not wild enough.
Still have to put an arrow in the right place.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 09:38 AM (q6tQZ)

80 >I will read four chapters of the Bible every day.

Found a Catholic podcast I like related to that -
Daily Bible Exegesis by some Aussie who runs a site called Logical Bible Study

I love how academic and informative the approach is. Very nerdy. Also the accent is fun to listen to.

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:39 AM (Ydd86)

81 Saw a deer in the front yard this morning. There's a couple of them around here... assuming the others haven't been hit by a vehicle.

That happens a fair amount around here.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 09:29 AM (2Cry5)
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Heh. Here in Socialist Utopia (a college town) the anti-hunting crowd bends themselves into all sorts of weird shapes over the periodic need to cull the local deer herd. Since I regularly see deer walking neighborhood streets again I can tell we are approaching one of Those Moments, when all the value signalers will have to close their eyes and pretend the deer aren't being shot.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 09:39 AM (5ZDo1)

82 Oh, within 1 mile of I-435, I-470 and I-49 (71).

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 09:39 AM (q6tQZ)

83 Good morning all!

Colorado gray wolf update:

Officials in Routt County (county seat Steamboat Springs) announced on Thursday that a pair of gray wolves were caught on security camera video footage entering a local specialty store and purchasing nearly $400 worth of sheep's clothing. State law prohibits wolves from buying, possessing, or wearing apparel designed and marketed explicitly for sheep or other domestic livestock.

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 09:40 AM (I0N4X)

84 Growing up, perch used to be the go-to for the Catholics in West Michigan to serve on Fish Fry Fridays. I presume they were Lake Michigan perch.

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 09:40 AM (J4Dwc)

85 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 19, 2026 09:40 AM (u82oZ)

86 Prayers ascending for the Horde in need. And for those close to the Horde in need as well.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 19, 2026 09:41 AM (u82oZ)

87 Hadrian, I was listening to a psych podcast, and the topic was mindfulness (aimed toward shrinks to encourage them to get their patients to do it as part of getting better)

Made me wonder about which type if Catholic prayer practices align with mindfulness
Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (Ydd86)
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The problem is that for the past century we have sought "scientific" answers to spiritual questions. Anxiety, depression, etc. are all of the spirit, and this is why have a strong prayer life and regular religious practice are so effective.

When your life is a mess, conduct an examination of conscience. This is often painful, and it is helpful to have a spiritual director or incorporate it into regular confession. As you bring yourself more into alignment with God, things take on a degree of clarity, and as one contemplates the eternal, the immediate becomes less important.

When things were really bad after the Bidening, I prayed the Rosary almost every day, and it brought me great comfort. This was before the grandkids moved in and now things are more hectic, but still try to say at least one every week and I always feel relaxed afterward

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 09:41 AM (ZOv7s)

88 I'm surprised there's even one person qualified to judge 3200 of anything in life. Much less 14.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 09:41 AM (XvL8K)

89 Insert your math problem here.
Posted by: Auspex at September 19, 2026 09:15 AM (Y8DZL)
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...and that's when the murders started, Your Honor.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 19, 2026 09:41 AM (FZ29D)

90 Just realized today , well tonight is anniversary of the Paoli Massacre but missing the events today. The 250 th anniversary will be next year

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 09:44 AM (HgbIv)

91 When things were really bad after the Bidening, I prayed the Rosary almost every day, and it brought me great comfort. This was before the grandkids moved in and now things are more hectic, but still try to say at least one every week and I always feel relaxed afterward
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Praying the rosary regularly is one of my goals tgat is really hard with adhd tbh

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:44 AM (Ydd86)

92 Point of order: was coffee invented or discovered?
Posted by: Person who likes to say Point Of Order

Bean was discovered, brew was invented. Sorta.

Posted by: From about That Time at September 19, 2026 09:44 AM (sl73Y)

93
When Charlie Olvis had his first assignment with Borzoi at the Lima KC show in Columbus, we had our Lacey entered. As luck would have it, I was the steward for the adjacent ring and the judge's tables were back to back.

I tried not to look too hard but Lacey went Best of Breed. Later, I said to Charlie across the divider, "Good choice on the Borzoi." He replied, "Was that yours? She's a beauty." Barbara Alderman later gave her a Group 4 good for 237.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 09:45 AM (eRlcH)

94 Good morning again dear morons and thanks to mh, annie, and you for praying

{grammie}
{TiFW} sorry to hear of this setback
{Some Rat}
Hiya JT
Where are you NGU

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:45 AM (RIvkX)

95 It's time for common sense sheepskin control.

Posted by: Karen McKarenface at September 19, 2026 09:45 AM (2Ez/1)

96 I'm surprised there's even one person qualified to judge 3200 of anything in life. Much less 14.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 09:41 AM (XvL8K)
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My aunt considered herself qualified to judge every living person, so she was a sort of exception to the rule I guess.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 09:45 AM (LEZ+q)

97 Mornin', Horde. It's a crisp 60 here in my corner of New England, and some yardwork beckons. It will wait until my coffee is finished.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 19, 2026 09:45 AM (84gkw)

98 {Donna&&&&}

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:45 AM (RIvkX)

99 G'mornin all y'all.
Off to my weekly men's meeting.
Prayers up.

Posted by: Okjohn at September 19, 2026 09:47 AM (LE7Lg)

100 Went to Kansas Museum of History yesterday with one of the widows I walk with. She got a lot of walking amidst the exhibits.

The Museum had well told stories and good descriptions for artifacts. I particularly liked the display of the 4 State Constitutions, and what was the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 19, 2026 09:47 AM (u82oZ)

101 Otis Redding enjoyed a San Francisco Bay perch now and then...

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 09:47 AM (I0N4X)

102
I'm surprised there's even one person qualified to judge 3200 of anything in life. Much less 14.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 09:41 AM (XvL8K)

There are 205 breeds recognized by the AKC. Those 14 are the only ones licensed to judge every one of those breeds.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 09:48 AM (eRlcH)

103 What the hell do you do with 42 perch, except accept thanks from others for removing them from the lake.
If anything like salt water perch way to small and boney to eat.
Posted by: From about That Time at September 19, 2026 09:36 AM (sl73Y)

Used to know a fella who fried them whole and ate them bones and all.

Posted by: Rufus at September 19, 2026 09:49 AM (cCXR+)

104 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie! The connections here are deep and sincere.

May God bless all of His children this day and keep them safe.

And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at September 19, 2026 09:49 AM (D/6p1)

105 Don't look now, but a bunch of European countries seem to think that they are about to go to war with Russia.

Meanwhile, the United States has announced that it is considering pulling a bunch of our military out of Europe.

Should be an interesting couple of weeks coming up.

Posted by: The ARC of History! at September 19, 2026 09:49 AM (aD4fx)

106 I survived a colonoscopy yesterday so that’s an answer to prayers
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (M+uMR)
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That's not important now. What about your hash?

/jk mine is coming up in #twoweeks

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 09:49 AM (RIvkX)

107 I pray as always for the right long-term job to make itself known and the path smoothed. I continue the job search.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 09:50 AM (aJQbY)

108 Nolte: FBI Warns of Leftist Women Using Honeytraps to Humiliate ICE Agents
A group of anti-US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters hold signs and shoROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP via Getty Images
John Nolte18 Sep 2026545
4:22
In February, the Chicago division of the FBI released a memo warning of a group of left-wing women using dating sites with the specific goal of luring ICE agents into a honey trap.

One tactic, per the memo, is to use the false identity of a “tradwife.”
======================
heh. Breitbart says, be careful out there!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 09:50 AM (LEZ+q)

109 In my breed, "judge's education" is where a lot of them learn about the "ideal" conformation characteristics.

The problem with that is the breeders providing the judge's education are the ones producing lines of what they *think* the breed standard should be, not what the standard actually is.

Which is bullshit.

Posted by: one hour sober at September 19, 2026 09:51 AM (J4Dwc)

110 There are 205 breeds recognized by the AKC. Those 14 are the only ones licensed to judge every one of those breeds.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
__________

I'm still amazed that anyone could be deemed qualified to judge 205 different confirmation standards and whatnot. That's a lot to memorize.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 09:52 AM (XvL8K)

111 The most amazing note was in the "Bleeding Kansas" display. There were 55-65 deaths from that conflict in seven years. Historians argue over this number.

I looked up one city. In Chicago, from 2011 to 2024 there were 2,711 murders and 13,504 shooting victims.

I suppose this is progress. I will keep more math out of the blog.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at September 19, 2026 09:52 AM (u82oZ)

112 70 I survived a colonoscopy yesterday so that’s an answer to prayers
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

No shit?

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 09:53 AM (88C+u)

113 BOLO issued by Routt County Sheriff's Office (RCSO):

Be on the lookout for sheep saying "Baaaa" with a Canadian accent.

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 09:54 AM (I0N4X)

114 Talarico's church has rewritten the bible and removed all gender references, including "Son of God" from Jesus. So there's that.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 09:54 AM (LEZ+q)

115
Made me wonder about which type if Catholic prayer practices align with mindfulness
Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (Ydd86)

I say morning prayers when I get up, the Rosary at 6:30, the Angelus at noon and evening prayers when I go to bed. And while I say them all with sincerity, I never ever manage to say them without mental distraction. They set a frame for my day, but I'm completely and totally unable to achieve any personal communication with the Almighty. Like, it would be impertinent. Still, must keep trying.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 09:54 AM (eRlcH)

116 “ My heart rejoices in the Lord;
in the Lord my horn is lifted high.
My mouth boasts over my enemies,
for I delight in your deliverance.

“There is no one holy like the Lord;
there is no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God.”

1 Samuel 2:1-2

Posted by: Marcus T at September 19, 2026 09:55 AM (+Tpk4)

117 The good news is is that there's no blood in your stool.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 19, 2026 09:56 AM (5C90x)

118 Praying the rosary regularly is one of my goals tgat is really hard with adhd tbh
Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:44 AM (Ydd86)
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One can just do a decade or two. Often I find that once push myself into starting, I become more patient.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 09:56 AM (ZOv7s)

119 NaCly Dog

I was taught none of the history of our area during school. Picked it up reading afterwards.
Johnson Co., Ks was named after a Dr. Johnson. Dr. Johnson was drug out of his house one night and murdered by person or persons unknown. (he is the guy who started the Shawnee Mission).
A month later, Dr. Lea (after whom Lee's summit was named) was dragged out of his house and murdered by person or persons unknown.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 09:57 AM (q6tQZ)

120 They set a frame for my day, but I'm completely and totally unable to achieve any personal communication with the Almighty. Like, it would be impertinent. Still, must keep trying.

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Thank you for sharing that, Hadrian.

I have a very similar experience, but was 7nable to summarize it so well.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at September 19, 2026 09:58 AM (4HoLg)

121 New study:

Caffeine pollution could disrupt crustacean defenses against predators

Basic determination: crustaceans abandon concealment strategies and become more active under the influence of environmental contamination of caffeine.

Pull quote: The recent work by Fritzsche, Otto and their collaborators suggests that elevated caffeine concentrations might alter amphipod behavior in ways that reduce their chances of survival. However, because the experiment did not include a caffeine-free control, its findings demonstrate concentration-dependent effects rather than the effects of caffeine exposure itself.

Study:
https://tinyurl.com/34p5mvyp

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 10:00 AM (rbvCR)

122 114 Talarico's church has rewritten the bible and removed all gender references, including "Son of God" from Jesus. So there's that.
Posted by: Huck Follywood

Why have a New Testament at all then? Why even have a bible if they're just going to rewrite it to say whatever.
Cult.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 10:01 AM (88C+u)

123 I'm surprised there's even one person qualified to judge 3200 of anything in life.

I judged a 3200 just last weekend, by invitation. Solid rain Saturday depressed turnout, but still a thriller of a match.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at September 19, 2026 10:02 AM (zdLoL)

124 Huge fight this morning between two white squirrels this morning. Found the nest in one of my trees. I should send some pics to the pet thread.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:03 AM (Cifda)

125 The Kansas Missouri conflict was one of the drivers of the Oregon migration, though there were other issues including economic downturns and the draw of free productive land.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 10:04 AM (rbvCR)

126 I should send some pics to the pet thread.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

Only if you actually pet them.
We have rules, you know...

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 10:04 AM (q6tQZ)

127 Why have a New Testament at all then? Why even have a bible if they're just going to rewrite it to say whatever.
Cult.
Posted by: 88C+u at September 19, 2026 10:01 AM (88C+u)
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The corruption is the point. Everything that is good and holy must be twisted to evil. It's a compulsion, like demanding marriage rites for sodomites.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:04 AM (ZOv7s)

128 Hubby's cousin, in her 70s, lung cancer. Please pray for the family.
Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:27 AM (Ydd86)
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May her memory be a blessing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 10:05 AM (RIvkX)

129 When you alter the text of the Bible, or corrupt its passages with meaning and embellishments that are not just clearly antithetical to God’s Word, but clearly makes you an apostate, you’re not a Christian in any sense of the word.

It’s the same thing I tell people when they advocate for abortion and claim to be a Catholic. You may call yourself a Catholic, but that has meaning. Specifically that you follow church doctrine and teachings. Not some of them- it’s not a Chinese menu. All of them. And please don’t conflate sin with apostasy.

Posted by: Marcus T at September 19, 2026 10:05 AM (+Tpk4)

130 Prayers for the Horde's needs.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 19, 2026 10:06 AM (NnhvP)

131 Good morning all

I haven't fished from a boat in a long time, but why would you keep,the perch and throw back the bass? It seems it would have been the best to eat of the group.
How are you all? Life here has slowed down now that the kids are back in school.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 19, 2026 10:07 AM (kJmSS)

132 Morning. Prayers for all.

Posted by: Mick at September 19, 2026 10:08 AM (HFx9z)

133 I haven't fished from a boat in a long time, but why would you keep,the perch and throw back the bass? It seems it would have been the best to eat of the group.

Perch tastes much better.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:09 AM (Cifda)

134 Talarico's church has rewritten the bible and removed all gender references, including "Son of God" from Jesus. So there's that.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 09:54 AM

Sounds like the congregation needs to be slaptized in the manner of St. Nicholas.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 19, 2026 10:09 AM (84gkw)

135 No news on my husband. Had to postpone the oncology appointment that was supposed to be this week as they don't have all the test results back yet. Waiting on a bunch of tumor and blood testing to determine best treatment.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at September 19, 2026 10:11 AM (FGA9/)

136 If you hooked Karen Bass your boat would sink.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 10:12 AM (sTKQb)

137 No news on my husband. Had to postpone the oncology appointment that was supposed to be this week as they don't have all the test results back yet. Waiting on a bunch of tumor and blood testing to determine best treatment.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at September 19, 2026 10:11 AM (FGA9/)
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Mrs. Lloyd starts chemo today. One day a week for 12 weeks. Glad to get moving on it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:13 AM (ZOv7s)

138 The corruption is the point. Everything that is good and holy must be twisted to evil. It's a compulsion, like demanding marriage rites for sodomites.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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But logically, since we live in a universe without a God and purpose, there is no good or evil. It maddens me that leftists who think this way continue to talk in objective terms of good and evil.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 10:14 AM (XvL8K)

139 TecumsehTea, Prayers are sent for you and your husband.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at September 19, 2026 10:14 AM (yTvNw)

140 No news on my husband. Had to postpone the oncology appointment that was supposed to be this week as they don't have all the test results back yet. Waiting on a bunch of tumor and blood testing to determine best treatment.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at September 19, 2026 10:11 AM (FGA9/)
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Waiting can be tough

A prayer for his complete and speedy recovery.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 10:15 AM (RIvkX)

141 Posted by: TecumsehTea

Sorry about the waiting , which sounds hard. Prayers continue, dear for your husband you and the family as well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 10:15 AM (JrHfD)

142 Prayers for the Lloyd family too.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at September 19, 2026 10:16 AM (yTvNw)

143 Netflix and Greta Gerwig hired Meryl Streep to voice Aslan in their new production of Narnia.

Consider it a lucky break. It might have been a latinx trans pedo from a prison.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 10:16 AM (knl5M)

144 Mrs. Lloyd starts chemo today. One day a week for 12 weeks. Glad to get moving on it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:13 AM (ZOv7s)
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A prayer for her complete and immediate recovery.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 10:18 AM (RIvkX)

145 Good luck to all those with cancer. My wife is in remission right now, with the lung tumors having shrunk radically. Still has spot on kidney, but it's not growing.
Daily cancer drug is a bee-otch. 12 weeks probably won't lead to all the nasty side effects, though, if that's any comfort at all.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 10:22 AM (q6tQZ)

146 But logically, since we live in a universe without a God and purpose, there is no good or evil. It maddens me that leftists who think this way continue to talk in objective terms of good and evil.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 10:14 AM (XvL8K)
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Not all of them are atheists. Such is their overweening pride that many have decided that they know the truth, and that all the orthodox Christians are simply wrong.

The message they believe in - that they want to be true - is that God is just a cuddly warm blanket that blesses everything they do. Again, there is a strong whiff of Puritan Calvinism in all of this, something Buck pointed out a few weeks ago. It's taking the Elect to its logical conclusion: even slaughtering your children cannot remove your election. You're still saved.

This is why the one person saying "No, it doesn't work like that" was attacked so viciously. They'd have burned him as a witch if they could have, and yes, Catholics were persecuted in Massachusetts. Nothing is new under the sun.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:22 AM (ZOv7s)

147 But logically, since we live in a universe without a God and purpose, there is no good or evil. It maddens me that leftists who think this way continue to talk in objective terms of good and evil.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba

The useful idiot crowd has no idea wtf is going on. But that doesn't stop them from flapping their gums.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 19, 2026 10:23 AM (Cifda)

148 The casting ends months of speculation and marks a significant creative shift from previous adaptations, where Aslan was voiced by Liam Neeson.

Liam Neeson couldn't do it?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 10:23 AM (JrHfD)

149 Daily cancer drug is a bee-otch. 12 weeks probably won't lead to all the nasty side effects, though, if that's any comfort at all.
Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 10:22 AM (q6tQZ)
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It has been described as a "mild" dose. They believe they have all of it and are also using a drug therapy targeting the specific type of cancer. This is just a precaution that significantly improves long-term outcomes.

Basically, if the tumor had been 4mm smaller, they would not be doing it, but that's the protocol.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:24 AM (ZOv7s)

150 Basically, if the tumor had been 4mm smaller, they would not be doing it, but that's the protocol.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Good luck. You (plural) are in my prayers.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 10:25 AM (q6tQZ)

151 Prayers for those who are still in the diagnosis phase. That absolutely wrecked my wife. All I can say (and it's easier said than done) is just wait. Don't speculate, try to guess or anticipate. God is handling it. Focus on things you can impact, clean the house, organize your affairs, take care of that one project you've put off forever.

Basically use the energy you have to take positive action and deal with the news when it arrives, not before.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:27 AM (ZOv7s)

152 "But logically, since we live in a universe without a God and purpose, there is no good or evil."

Just make sure you recycle.

Posted by: Karen McAwfl at September 19, 2026 10:27 AM (2Ez/1)

153 4) Have a great weekend!!!

**********

Will the utter totalitarian oppression never end? What will it be next? "Eat your vegetables"?

It is time to stand athwart the advance of despotism and shout, "HALT!"

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 10:27 AM (I0N4X)

154 Basically use the energy you have to take positive action and deal with the news when it arrives, not before.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Wonderful advice.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 10:28 AM (q6tQZ)

155 I got a phone call out of the blue from someone I went to college with who I hadn't spoken to in many many years. He had left me a VM with a bit of news that another friend was in a nursing home. I ended up spending an hour on the phone because he had information on lots of people I had long ago lost touch with. We had both met our spouses while in college and stayed married, had kids, and although we had that in common, he lives in California.
Cont...

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 19, 2026 10:28 AM (kJmSS)

156 The casting ends months of speculation and marks a significant creative shift from previous adaptations, where Aslan was voiced by Liam Neeson.

Liam Neeson couldn't do it?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 10:23 AM (JrHfD)
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In another tab I'm loading an article to the effect that the demonic wokes know they are losing, so they are going to try to desecrate as much of our culture as they can while they can. They don't want to make money, they want to ruin beloved characters so that there is always confusion, always a fake version people will take as real.

It is known that a faithful adaptation will make a billion dollars. Every one of the Narnia movies was very profitable, but when Disney did it's heel turn, they literally shot the goose laying the golden eggs.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:29 AM (ZOv7s)

157 17th c. Calvinists would have been utterly opposed to abortion.and there is no comparison between their theology and modern pagans

I see we're starting the religious ( Catholic vs. Protestant ) wars again. I do so dislike this stuff. Either we stick together or we shall be subsumed and consumed by leftism and Islam.

I'm out for this thread

Keep on praying!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 10:29 AM (JrHfD)

158 thank you all for the kind words and remembering us in prayer.
The waiting has been hard. 3 months tomorrow he was diagnosed. The radiation has stopped the bleeding and is, we think, killing the tumor.
I am ready for the next thing, but it's all in God's timing.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at September 19, 2026 10:33 AM (FGA9/)

159 The useful idiot crowd has no idea wtf is going on. But that doesn't stop them from flapping their gums.
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A simulacrum of virtue.

It pays to increase your word power.

simulacrum /sĭm″yə-lā′krəm /
noun
1. An image or representation.
2. An unreal or vague semblance.
3. A likeness; a semblance; a mock appearance; a sham

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 10:37 AM (I0N4X)

160 Oh, my.

I should not have laughed as hard as I did over that ONT Sesame Street parody.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at September 19, 2026 10:38 AM (qRla/)

161 Calvinists would have been utterly opposed to abortion.and there is no comparison between their theology and modern pagans

I see we're starting the religious ( Catholic vs. Protestant ) wars again. I do so dislike this stuff. Either we stick together or we shall be subsumed and consumed by leftism and Islam.
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We should be able to use appropriate language to describe the world around us. The concept of an Elect that cannot through its own actions forfeit it's election originated with Calvin, and if there is a better term, I will be happy to use it. What denominations believed 400 years ago is pretty much irrelevant today. Look at the Church of England! All the state churches of Europe have fallen to corruption and the Catholic Church is under siege from within and without.

The point is that there is no bright line between politics, logic, and faith. They are the same. For the left, politics IS their religion, and that is why they act like a cult, because they are a cult.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:39 AM (ZOv7s)

162 I think leftists can't help but rewrite most anything to suit their worldview. They've redefined a lot of stuff... what a woman is, for example. But, IMO a lot of what they do like this is to piss the normals off.

Confrontation is another thing leftists thrive on.

Perhaps at some point they'll get that confrontation they're itching for.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 10:39 AM (2Cry5)

163 It seems you rarely see simulacrum in a limerick.

Posted by: Limerick Lover at September 19, 2026 10:39 AM (2Ez/1)

164 Cogito virtus, ergo sum

I think I'm virtuous, therefore I am.

/Descartes, paraphrased.

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 10:41 AM (I0N4X)

165 simulacrum /sĭm″yə-lā′krəm /
noun
1. An image or representation.
2. An unreal or vague semblance.
3. A likeness; a semblance; a mock appearance; a sham
Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 10:37 AM (I0N4X)
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syn. Potemkin

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 10:41 AM (RIvkX)

166 Not all of them are atheists. Such is their overweening pride that many have decided that they know the truth, and that all the orthodox Christians are simply wrong.

The message they believe in - that they want to be true - is that God is just a cuddly warm blanket that blesses everything they do. Again, there is a strong whiff of Puritan Calvinism in all of this, something Buck pointed out a few weeks ago. It's taking the Elect to its logical conclusion: even slaughtering your children cannot remove your election. You're still saved.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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I just don't buy this. The vast majority are atheists, pure and simple, but don't have the courage to think their views through. How the infinitesimally small number like Dawkins have not offed themselves is beyond me. I've been a convinced atheist twice in my life, and the overwhelming feeling of hopelessness is just not survivable for any length of time. I think it's what drove Nietzsche insane. He knew the uberman was just more bullshit cope.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 10:42 AM (XvL8K)

167 In a 2-1 vote, the Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal ban on direct interstate handgun sales violates the Second Amendment.

You can sell guns across state lines directly, with no middleman. eBay will probably refuse but I imagine there will be alternatives.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 19, 2026 10:42 AM (tUj8P)

168 I found the phone call disturbing. I had real trouble falling asleep. I really don't think about my age and I know I am so fortunate in so many ways but I kept replaying the conversation in my head over and over. It made me think about uncomfortable things. Why did I cut all those people off? I should have known that someone died, had a stroke, wrote a book, had a grandkid. Except, even though there were similarities, we are really different. Here I can be 100% me. That is a gift I am forever grateful for.
Love,
Sharon(willow's apprentice)

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 19, 2026 10:45 AM (kJmSS)

169 Confrontation is another thing leftists thrive on.

Perhaps at some point they'll get that confrontation they're itching for.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 10:39 AM (2Cry5)
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At this late date, Marxist "economics" have been completely destroyed, and we must accept that the appeal is emotional and spiritual, not "scientific." Many of the DSA types don't even know how they would implement their agenda or what it would do, they just want to try it because it makes them feel good.

Marxism is a fusion of envy, greed, pride and wrath. It is a way to justify murder and theft while claiming to be on the side of the angels. Of late, there's also sloth and gluttony among most of the adherents. A perfect stew of sin.

Thomas Sowell used the term "the anointed" to describe the same concept - they are just better than you, and everything they do is acceptable.

This is also where "the deplorables" comes from, because they are utterly depraved, forever denied salvation or grace. Note that the left doesn't want to convert people who disagree - it now wants to kill them.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:45 AM (ZOv7s)

170 Good morning Horde, prayers up for all of you and your loved ones.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 10:46 AM (ibDUx)

171 For the left, politics IS their religion, and that is why they act like a cult, because they are a cult.

Mark Steyn's 20 year old observation that Islam is a a political system pretending to be a religion and the left is a religion pretending to be a political system has only become more apt since he first said it.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 19, 2026 10:46 AM (tUj8P)

172 Most of my loved ones are a little on the dead side.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 19, 2026 10:47 AM (fcCLB)

173 A friend is someone who can see right through you and still likes the view.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 10:47 AM (2Ez/1)

174 Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 19, 2026 10:45 AM (kJmSS)
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I appreciate you sharing that.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 10:48 AM (RIvkX)

175 I just don't buy this. The vast majority are atheists, pure and simple, but don't have the courage to think their views through.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 10:42 AM (XvL8K)
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Not in my experience, and I live in a liberal college town. Most of the atheists I encounter are right wing (or claim to be). A huge chunk of the left is New Age or Wiccan or liberal Protestant (liberal theology =/= liberal politics). Tons of churches around here flying rainbow flags.

I mean, one could argue that Calvinism had been incorporated into pagan practices, and that "the Goddess" is now the one who chooses the Elect to these people.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:49 AM (ZOv7s)

176 Why did I cut all those people off?
Sharon(willow's apprentice)

Because the commonality you had with them didn't translate later.
I recognized that when I attended a HS reunion. I realized why we didn't see each other any more.

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 10:50 AM (q6tQZ)

177 It seems you rarely see simulacrum in a limerick.

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Pride Goeth Before a Fall - a limerick

A rabid virtue signaler named Makrum
Showed his virtue as a pale simulacrum
His pitiful hubris
Was laughingly lugubrious
And he fell smack dab on his sacrum

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 10:50 AM (I0N4X)

178 It's a lovely sunny day here at Stately Poppins Manor. Low 60s and clear skies. Just the right day to hop in the car, crank up the music and drive.

I do have to run a couple of errands, so I'll be taking the long way out and home.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at September 19, 2026 10:51 AM (qRla/)

179 Mark Steyn's 20 year old observation that Islam is a a political system pretending to be a religion and the left is a religion pretending to be a political system has only become more apt since he first said it.
Posted by: Ian S. at September 19, 2026 10:46 AM (tUj8P)
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Islam started as a Christian heresy and when then transformed into a governing ideology to sustain the Caliphate. The messy life of Mohammed, which was only fleshed out in detail centuries after his death, was created to legitimize the depravity of the caliphs themselves.

"See, even Mohammed had plural wives, and underage wives, and slaughtered his enemies without mercy, etc."

But according to archeology and historical accounts, there was no Mohammed. He was shoehorned in later, and as far back as Gibbon people have been pointing this out.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)

180 I don't think it is a matter of "cutting off" as much as "growing apart".

I've been friends with a few people going on 60 years, and these relationships have evolved over and over again.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 10:53 AM (RIvkX)

181 I've always had a terrible time with devotional works. There's no psychological connection. I may as well be reading something about electron spin resonance or advanced Sanskrit. I'm not sure this will go much better, but at least I'm trying and hope the Good Lord takes note of my perseverance.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Hadrian - I respect your devovotion. Four chapters is a lot to try and absorb. I use the daily readings prescribed in The Book of Common Prayer, and find just that to be difficult, sometimes.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 10:54 AM (XeU6L)

182 Lord hear our prayers.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * Invictus Maneo at September 19, 2026 10:56 AM (blHKE)

183 Because the commonality you had with them didn't translate later.
I recognized that when I attended a HS reunion. I realized why we didn't see each other any more.
Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 10:50 AM (q6tQZ)
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I've gone through multiple rounds of gaining and losing friends and the biggest cause is the loss of commonality. In college I got involved with the SCA, but then I focused on my career, got married, had kids, joined the Guard, and I didn't have time for it.

I lost 95% of my friends. That was THE THING we had in common. But I have retained other friends. A bunch of us who started working together in 1999 still have quarterly reunions and regularly keep in touch. I only spent five years at that job, but it was great, a job I looked forward to doing.

And now I'm getting more involved in the parish, and meeting people that way.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:57 AM (ZOv7s)

184 Reloading the Strategic Rootbeer Reserve.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 19, 2026 10:57 AM (fcCLB)

185 The vast majority are atheists

I think that's right. Heck, I think that's on the mark for a lot of churches. They're led by clergy who've had so much fancy schooling they know better than to believe in Jesus as the Son of God and other hokum, and their flocks are just as godless.

Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 19, 2026 10:57 AM (ca8Qt)

186 The earth is getting a bit greener and the Sahara has finally begun small shrinkage! Greta Thunberg hardest hit.

https://tinyurl.com/46fwp7py

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 10:58 AM (5KN7H)

187 I should add that I also got a phone call out of the blue from a friend I hadn't seen in a decade, and we had a long conversation, and now we text each other, and I'm hoping to get together soon.

I've also bumped into one of my best friends from college who is converting to Catholicism, so I'll be doing to classes with him starting in November.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 10:58 AM (ZOv7s)

188
I suppose this means that the New and Improved Aslan will be portrayed as a female lion.

since the Barbie movie gal is involved...probably a bright pink female lion with a bow on her tail.

Seriously, though I think they're missing a bet by not going with a traditional male lion portrayal of Aslan. They're missing out on the ole lion's magnificent mane which lends a grandeur to his portrayal.

BONUS! Also if they do portray Aslan physically as a male lion but with a female voice...well...

That's just more tranny propaganda the Hollywood's trying to to push on children and families, isn't it?

This ll seems very wrong-headed as they don't seem to understand who the audience is for this movie.

Saad.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 10:59 AM (iJfKG)

189 Hadrian, have you ever looked at any books / devotionals / &c from Ignatius Press? There might be something there for you:

www.ignatius.com

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at September 19, 2026 10:59 AM (qRla/)

190 Aren't the fake Egyptians flooding part of the Sahara?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 19, 2026 11:00 AM (fcCLB)

191 That's just more tranny propaganda the Hollywood's trying to to push on children and families, isn't it?

This ll seems very wrong-headed as they don't seem to understand who the audience is for this movie.

Saad.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 19, 2026 10:59 AM (iJfKG)
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It isn't about making money, it's about destroying a powerful Christian story.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 11:00 AM (ZOv7s)

192 Well, time to get at it. God bless!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 19, 2026 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)

193 Brother Muldoon, you are on fire today! I appreciate your dad humor and the limericks.

Posted by: Buck at September 19, 2026 11:01 AM (fiwzq)

194 Hadrian, have you ever looked at any books / devotionals / &c from Ignatius Press? There might be something there for you:

www.ignatius.com
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing
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I would also recommend Pascal's Pensees.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 19, 2026 11:02 AM (XvL8K)

195 A rabid virtue signaler named Makrum

Makrum? Makrum?? So, the lame cheat of starting the first line with a name to fit the rhyme doesn't always work, even for Muldoon. (Never for me.)

Makrum?? —sheesh!🤪

Hmm...

Makrum is a firm in Bydgoszcz established in 1868, by Hermann Löhnert and manufacturing heavy industrial devices.
https://w.wiki/UqBS

or…

chacram
variant of chuckram
1 : a very small silver coin issued by the princely state of Travancore from the 18th to the early 20th centuries
2 : the value of one chuckram : a unit of value equivalent to 1/32 of a rupee or 1/4 of a fanam

Am I overthinking this?

Posted by: mindful webworker - Maybe 'Macron'? at September 19, 2026 11:04 AM (MX7Zk)

196 MSNOW is whining that their reporters were denied entry to the WH this morning. Had their badges confiscated too. Glorious!

Posted by: IrishEi?! at September 19, 2026 11:05 AM (3ImbR)

197 Sharon, look on the bright side, you got to reconnect with someone who remembers you from way back, and even though it was under some sad circumstances, it was probably good to catch up.

Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 11:06 AM (AKptf)

198 Brother Muldoon, you are on fire today! I appreciate your dad humor and the limericks.
Posted by: Buck at

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Thanks. I appreciate the thought. In retirement I find that mu schtick helps keep my mind active, as opposed to wallowing in despair. If it brings a smile or two ow and then, that's a bonus.

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 11:06 AM (I0N4X)

199 The college we all attended has gone unbelievable woke. Recently had 10different graduation ceremonies for different subgroups, a new degree in environmental studies, every alumni story features a minority of some kind. MA recently has been at the forefront of every Leftist policy I abhor so it is no wonder I became alienated. I grew up in CT and then lived in MA.Had a hippie phase. Kind of amazing that I didn't end up one of those boomers holding a sign outside an ICE facility.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 19, 2026 11:09 AM (kJmSS)

200 *nothing changed overnight and we are still in control of Greenland, right?

Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 11:09 AM (AKptf)

201 runner just maybe a a bit colder as Summer ends

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 11:10 AM (HgbIv)

202 nothing changed overnight and we are still in control of Greenland, right?
Posted by: runner

Well, "control" might be a bit strong...
But we'll defend it to the last Canuck!

Posted by: MkY at September 19, 2026 11:11 AM (q6tQZ)

203 Kind of amazing that I didn't end up one of those boomers holding a sign outside an ICE facility.

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You still can! The sign should say , "MAGA 45-47-48" and "ICE = NICE!"

Posted by: runner at September 19, 2026 11:11 AM (AKptf)

204 MSNOW is whining that their reporters were denied entry to the WH this morning. Had their badges confiscated too. Glorious!
Posted by: IrishEi?! at September 19, 2026 11:05 AM (3ImbR)

CNN, too, I believe.

As I have said here many times, the First Amendment guarantees a free press. It does not require that this or any administration give access, aid or comfort to an organization that is the domestic enemy of the USA.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at September 19, 2026 11:12 AM (qRla/)

205 So, the lame cheat of starting the first line with a name to fit the rhyme doesn't always work,

***********

I'm surprised it took early a decade for someone to catch on to that. But it is common practice in the realm of limericism, and to characterize it as a 'lame cheat' is hitting below the belt.

I say "Harumph!" to youl!!

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 19, 2026 11:13 AM (I0N4X)

206 If it brings a smile or two now and then...
Posted by: muldoon
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Always.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 11:14 AM (XeU6L)

207 >>As I have said here many times, the First Amendment guarantees a free press. It does not require that this or any administration give access, aid or comfort to an organization that is the domestic enemy of the USA.

Aw, you're so adorable. Bless your heart...

Posted by: Federal District Judge Boasberg at September 19, 2026 11:15 AM (J4Dwc)

208 Two months and winter might have control of Greenland

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 11:16 AM (HgbIv)

209 Dropped off E-waste at the three-hour free disposal event this AM. I got in line 15 minutes before they opened, and by the time I got to the head of the line 30 minutes later, their 53' truck was almost full already.

During the 2020-2021 Govt COVID Free $3400 Helicopter Cash Giveaway, just about everybody in town used the money to replace their merely huge Asian TVs with truly gigantic new Asian TVs.

The old TVs ended up on the curbs, where they remained uncollected for weeks, because the city waste collection refuses to take them. I took five of them off the curbs on my block before they got smashed up by vandals, and stored them in my garage. So today I was finally able to get rid of them.

I haven't watched TV in over two decades, don't even own one. Join me. Kill your TVs.

Posted by: gp at September 19, 2026 11:17 AM (Jr5Lq)

210 Runner, yes, I was also,able to get contact info for someone I really do want to get in touch with so that was worthwhile. Sometimes I think that I am not a very good friend but I was able to give him a memory that I know he appreciated. We will stay in touch. He is a newly minted granddad so we can share this without politics.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at September 19, 2026 11:18 AM (kJmSS)

211 All right, folks, time for me to enjoy the day.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing (aka Eloquent Depression) at September 19, 2026 11:20 AM (qRla/)

212
I thought the first Trump administration threw out some commie journalists and a court told him he couldn't do it.

Did they find a work-around that decision?

Posted by: Auspex at September 19, 2026 11:22 AM (Y8DZL)

213 >>Most of my loved ones are a little on the dead side.

All of my loved ones are a little on the Dead side.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 11:22 AM (viF8m)

214 Under Trump I, Jim Acosta was booted from the press pool and was reinstated. I don't think pulling the press credentials from the networks is going to stand either. They'll be pissing and moaning to a judge who's clearly on their side and get their press passes reinstated shortly.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 19, 2026 11:22 AM (2Cry5)

215 I only use the TV as a display for gaming or watching DVDs or when I really need a big display for the computer. So I'm quite happy to stick with my 'dumb' TV until all the connectors and converters for those connectors are obsolete.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 11:23 AM (aJQbY)

216 KT is nood.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 19, 2026 11:23 AM (Hbeqj)

217 "I thought the first Trump administration threw out some commie journalists and a court told him he couldn't do it."

There are so many leakers in this administration, no reporters are even necessary to attend WH press briefings. That little dab of dogshit Michael Wolff is still getting leaks from admin staffers.

Posted by: gp at September 19, 2026 11:25 AM (Jr5Lq)

218 If the courts push back this time, okay, no more press pool inside the White House at all. Briefings can be held on the driveway, or at the reflecting pool, or in a construction zone...

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 19, 2026 11:26 AM (aJQbY)

219 Prayers for all.

Teresa is an example of courage and perseverance. Her attitude of strength amazes me.

David, prayer for comfort and peace.

I know many here and in life going through so much. God is a constant refuge. Prayers for courage and strength in His will.

My only prayer request is for my husband. For wisdom of the orthopedic MD reviewing his MRI next week for the next step. We hope and pray for a non-surgical result but will deal with surgery if needed for the tear in a hip muscle. He's fine. This is one of his many incidental findings for the last few decades to freak out his wife.

Prayers for victory in the mid-terms aka possibly a miracle vs liberal insanity.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at September 19, 2026 12:42 PM (hzuYO)

220 115
Made me wonder about which type if Catholic prayer practices align with mindfulness
Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (Ydd86)

I say morning prayers when I get up, the Rosary at 6:30, the Angelus at noon and evening prayers when I go to bed. And while I say them all with sincerity, I never ever manage to say them without mental distraction. They set a frame for my day, but I'm completely and totally unable to achieve any personal communication with the Almighty. Like, it would be impertinent. Still, must keep trying.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 09:54 AM (eRlcH)
***********
Christian's will all hopefully grow in their faith til their last breath. I hope to deepen my faith daily.

To be called "a Calvinist" by head synod honcho (fighting against Presbyterian USA secular stuff in a huge meeting as the church debated leaving) over abortion a decade ago, to becoming a Roman Catholic last March...welp. No one can label me.

Read online & daily devotional "Magnificat" as well as the same daily devotional books for decades at night. I try to read verses of the Bible daily.

Enrichment of comfort & faith is my goal.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at September 19, 2026 01:01 PM (hzuYO)

Daily Tech News 19 September 2026

Top Story

The first new cat species to be identified in more than a century, leopardus tilcayo, has been, uh, identified. (Wikipedia)

Of course the people who live in that part of Bolivia knew about it all along - that's why it has a common name, the tilcayo. It's related to the oncilla, which is related to the ocelot, but genetic comparisons showed that it it a distinct species.

The funny part is that while it does have a common name, nobody knows where the name comes from; it's not derived from a Spanish or native word. It's called the tilcayo because that's what it's called.

Tech News

A researcher at OpenAI - where "researcher" apparently means "someone who wasn't shoved into nearly enough lockers as a child" claims that airgapped AI systems can communicate by overclocking their CPUs and using their thermal sensors to pick up changes in ambient temperature. (WCCFTech)

Assume a spherical cow of uniform density.
Researchers - yes - used Claude to hack OpenAI employees' ChatGPT accounts. (The Register)

Not nearly enough lockers.
Flash floods can be avoided using this one simple trick. (The Verge)

Build underwater.

Musical Interlude

Disclaimer: Do not taunt happy lime in the coconut.

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1 G'Day everyone

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 04:30 AM (Ia/+0)

2 w00t

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 04:31 AM (odBC9)

3 Hola

Posted by: Pete Bog at September 19, 2026 04:31 AM (5jWPa)

4 Pixy, are you Batman?

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 04:31 AM (odBC9)

5 Mornin' Pixy!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 04:32 AM (rdVOm)

6 >>>The first new cat species to be identified in more than a century, leopardus tilcayo, has been, uh, identified.

Good kitty!

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 04:34 AM (odBC9)

7 Wait, what happened?

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 04:36 AM (Ia/+0)

8 Working today

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 04:37 AM (Ia/+0)

9 4 Pixy, are you Batman?
Posted by: m

You can't just ask someone that!

Posted by: Pixy Misa at September 19, 2026 04:37 AM (BLOW1)

10 She put the lime in the coconut

Posted by: Tuna at September 19, 2026 04:37 AM (lJ0H4)

11 >>>Nilsson Schmilsson

It's a great album title.

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 04:38 AM (odBC9)

12 Mornin'

The funny part is that while it does have a common name, nobody knows where the name comes from; it's not derived from a Spanish or native word. It's called the tilcayo because that's what it's called.

Aliens...

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 04:44 AM (+YRf1)

13 9 4 Pixy, are you Batman?
Posted by: m

You can't just ask someone that!
Posted by: Pixy Misa at September 19, 2026 04:37 AM (BLOW1)

A little boy asked Mr. Trump that!

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 04:46 AM (odBC9)

14 Cool outside, summer is almost done
Have a great day horde

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 05:03 AM (Ia/+0)

15 Harry Nilsson - Coconut

I listened to the whole thing.

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 05:04 AM (odBC9)

16
Asmongold & his girlfriend Kaise react to his social credit score.

Kinda cute.
Kinda long (29 minutes).

https://tinyurl.com/2xexk7sm

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 05:08 AM (odBC9)

17 Morning, Tech Peeps

Posted by: fluffy at September 19, 2026 05:08 AM (V0/Sp)

18 There has been a fox screaming out back when I take out the bird feeders. This AM there were two doing call and response.

Posted by: fluffy at September 19, 2026 05:10 AM (V0/Sp)

19 >>>Nilsson Schmilsson

The song Jump Into The Fire from that album sits at the top of my desert island 50 playlist.

Posted by: fluffy at September 19, 2026 05:12 AM (V0/Sp)

20 Good Morning all, kitty is a predator, lives in a jungle. Claude AI is a predator that exists in a computer and attacks other systems. I wonder if this is how Skynet came about.

Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen? at September 19, 2026 05:13 AM (Q/FnY)

21 >>>claims that airgapped AI systems can communicate by overclocking their CPUs and using their thermal sensors to pick up changes in ambient temperature

= Ambient Irony

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 05:15 AM (odBC9)

22 Good morning! Looks like only a couple of more days of bumping the high 90s before it drops off by about 10 degrees. Gonna have to start renovating flower beds here in a couple of weeks.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at September 19, 2026 05:15 AM (3Ope8)

23 the bio on the WCCFTech author needs an editor:

About the author:

Writing is my one incontrovertible passion.

Over the past six years, he has authored over 2,200 distinct articles on financial and tech-related topics, spanning nearly 1 million words. And he has been a member of Wcctech mobile team since 2025.

As an alumnus of the University of Toronto, Rotman Commerce Program, I bring nuance, in-depth knowledge, and a unique perspective to every topic that I cover. When I'm not writing, I'm traveling the world, exploring hidden confectionaries and restaurants as an aspiring food connoisseur.

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 05:24 AM (odBC9)

24 Good morning morons

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 05:25 AM (RIvkX)

25 Harry Nilsson - Jump Into The Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watchv=CfjNpgZ4C5Q

Posted by: fluffy at September 19, 2026 05:26 AM (V0/Sp)

26 >>> author needs an editor

Evergreen

Posted by: fluffy at September 19, 2026 05:29 AM (V0/Sp)

27 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 19, 2026 05:30 AM (Hbeqj)

28 It's called the tilcayo because that's what it's called.

That's easy. The Bolivians just went down to those nice ladies at the projects and asked for a name.

Posted by: Ronald Hellesvig at September 19, 2026 05:34 AM (4CkCb)

29 25 Harry Nilsson - Jump Into The Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watchv=CfjNpgZ4C5Q
Posted by: fluffy at September 19, 2026 05:26 AM (V0/Sp)

I'm there.

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 05:34 AM (odBC9)

30 15 Harry Nilsson - Coconut

I listened to the whole thing.
Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 05:04 AM (odBC9)

I'm not sure I ever heard the whole thing before. I don't remember the part where the doctor repeats it back disbelievingly. I think it was just a meme song that people inserted snippets of.

Posted by: SciVo at September 19, 2026 05:43 AM (ke3zm)

31 29 25 Harry Nilsson - Jump Into The Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watchv=CfjNpgZ4C5Q
Posted by: fluffy at September 19, 2026 05:26 AM (V0/Sp)

I'm there.
Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 05:34 AM (odBC9)

Needs a ? between watch and v, or just use this:

https://youtu.be/CfjNpgZ4C5Q

Posted by: SciVo at September 19, 2026 05:49 AM (ke3zm)

32 Sept. 18, 1:10 p.m. After roaming San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood, a mountain lion was tranquilized and has been fitted with a satellite tracking collar, California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Peter Tira told SFGATE. The animal is expected to be returned to the wild.
San Francisco police said officers were dispatched around 7:42 a.m. on Friday to the 2500 block of 44th Avenue after receiving reports of a possible mountain lion. Officers located the animal near 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street and kept it in sight while waiting for other agencies to arrive. Police told nearby residents to shelter in place while officials handled the animal. The advisory has since been lifted. --SFGate

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 05:51 AM (RIvkX)

33
Wccftech =

Wccf (Where Consumers Come First) tech

(legal name: WCCF TECH INC.)

https://wccftech.com/about

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 05:55 AM (odBC9)

34 Country singer Alan Jackson sings old time hymn- "How great thou art.":

https://tinyurl.com/b76ekjyu

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 06:05 AM (JrHfD)

35 Pelican in Florida looking for help uses its beak to tap on window. Sunny Skyz site:

https://tinyurl.com/26c7bzpy

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 06:12 AM (JrHfD)

36 Guterres ‘deeply regrets’ US decision to bar Abbas from UN General Assembly
UN chief Guterres says he “deeply regrets" the US decision to deny Mahmoud Abbas a visa, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly in person.
=====

Dear Antonio,

Get the fvck out. Take your third world mutant army with you. Lagos awaits and will welcome you. Make sure to leave the keys.

No Regerts,
Franpsycho

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 06:15 AM (RIvkX)

37 Rescue dog reaches out paw to pray with priest during service:

https://tinyurl.com/b7f7ayzk

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 06:18 AM (JrHfD)

38 Evening, Saturday toilers! Morning, early weekend risers!

'Tis actually less hot here this morning. My avowed plan is to go for a half-hour brisk walk around six. Of course, now that I've said that, the plan sounds exhausting and my motivation, that slacker, will contrive to slip away. I shall confine it.

The furry thugs are well. Dagny the Aloof actually slept on a cushion on my lap for nearly half an hour last night while we watched The Sheep Detectives.

Howz yer weekend look?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 06:21 AM (wzUl9)

39 Today will be Girl F.'s baby shower. Everyone is in a state of high anxiety.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 06:26 AM (RIvkX)

40 The Tilcayo: The look in those eyes is 100% "I'm going to eat your skull."

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines. at September 19, 2026 06:28 AM (O7YUW)

41 @38/Wolfus: "Dagny the Aloof actually slept on a cushion on my lap for nearly half an hour last night while we watched The Sheep Detectives."

Dawww. Now that's true trust right there. Speaks very well of you, Wolfus.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines. at September 19, 2026 06:30 AM (O7YUW)

42 Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 06:26 AM (RIvkX)

I'm sure it will all work out. Have a lovely time!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 06:31 AM (JrHfD)

43 The tilcayo is what, three pounds fully grown? Little Dagny La Siberienne weighed close to that when I adopted her at five months. Yes, she was underweight for her breed -- competition for food at her cattery, I guess. She has filled out tremendously in the four years since then and is healthy. But . . . three pounds?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 06:32 AM (wzUl9)

44 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 06:21 AM (wzUl9)

Aww! That's sweet about Danny and "Sheep Detectives". Good film!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 06:33 AM (JrHfD)

45 @38/Wolfus: "Dagny the Aloof actually slept on a cushion on my lap for nearly half an hour last night while we watched The Sheep Detectives."
*
Dawww. Now that's true trust right there. Speaks very well of you, Wolfus.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines. at September 19, 2026

***
Oh, she's quite trusting generally. She rolls on her back for belly petting, and loves it. She's just The Cat Who Walks By Herself. I have to scoop her up and put her on the cushion, you understand; she's not a lap cat like big black Stirling, who often hops up here while I'm posting and nudges me until I clear my lap for him.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 06:34 AM (wzUl9)

46 Thank you dear. I'll have a great time.

First-time parents are so cute, so innocent.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 19, 2026 06:36 AM (RIvkX)

47
A new cat species? Apart from the Midnight Hairball Hacker? The Avoidant Polydactyl? The Greater Striped Lizard Bringer?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 06:37 AM (eRlcH)

48 Oh, she's quite trusting generally. She rolls on her back for belly petting, and loves it. She's just The Cat Who Walks By Herself. I have to scoop her up and put her on the cushion, you understand; she's not a lap cat like big black Stirling, who often hops up here while I'm posting and nudges me until I clear my lap for him.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 06:34 AM (wzUl9)
---
Not every cat is a lap kitty.

I wonder how they choose if they are going to be a lap kitty or not.

Allie is about the only "true" lap kitty I have right now.

Penny is only a lap kitty when I'm on a Zoom call.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 19, 2026 06:37 AM (FZ29D)

49 Aww! That's sweet about Danny and "Sheep Detectives". Good film!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026

***
It was a good movie indeed. Not only does it have a charming premise, but also witty and funny dialog, and a real mystery with a thunderbolt ending -- you are made to look in the wrong direction for the culprit -- and fair clues. One clue is pushed right in your face during a comic scene, and you forget all about it while you're laughing. But it turns out to be important.

According to IMDb, the movie was pitched to Hugh Jackman as "Babe Meets Knives Out." Pretty accurate!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 19, 2026 06:38 AM (wzUl9)

50 That OpenAI 'researcher' apparently has a large air gap between the ears.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 19, 2026 06:40 AM (2GVsD)

51 I thot I saw a new puddytat

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 06:46 AM (/+uur)

52 Good evemorning! Finally sleepy. Happy Caturday!

Posted by: SciVo at September 19, 2026 06:51 AM (ke3zm)

53 Students applying to the University of Texas at Austin can no longer select Women’s and Gender Studies, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies or African and African Diaspora Studies as majors.

Sham a lama
Ding Dong

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 06:54 AM (/+uur)

54 Good morning, everybody

I looked up the lyrics to "Coconut". I shouldn't have bothered.
Still, a catchy tune!

Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 19, 2026 06:58 AM (gb+eN)

55 Ghost in the Machine is a new PBS documentary that asserts the origins of computer AI is rooted in the eugenics movement from roughly a century ago. Of course this led directly to the white male patriarchy of Silicon Valley.

That's one perspective.

Another one is that PBS needs to be shoved into a locker.

The whole thing is available on YouTube.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My president has convictions. at September 19, 2026 07:01 AM (VyD10)

56 55 That's one perspective.
Another one is that PBS needs to be shoved into a locker.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My president has convictions. at September 19, 2026 07:01 AM (VyD10)

It's a thing!

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 07:04 AM (odBC9)

57 So the yearly bribe from the New Jersey govt has arrived-The property Tax rebate check. How stupid do they think we are?!! Maybe they could just lower taxes? Nope!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 07:05 AM (opgvM)

58 Because it's entirely a happy coincidence that it arrives during election season . Suuure!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 19, 2026 07:09 AM (opgvM)

59 The Sunny Skyz stories really warm.the heart! Thanks!

Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 19, 2026 07:10 AM (gb+eN)

60
Students applying to the University of Texas at Austin can no longer select Women’s and Gender Studies, Mexican American and Latina/o Studies or African and African Diaspora Studies as majors.

It is the end of scholarship as we know it.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 07:12 AM (eRlcH)

61 Ghost in the Machine sounds so much better in the original Klingon - Deux ex Machina.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 19, 2026 07:12 AM (2GVsD)

62 >>> 55 Ghost in the Machine is a new PBS documentary that asserts the origins of computer AI is rooted in the eugenics movement from roughly a century ago. Of course this led directly to the white male patriarchy of Silicon Valley.

That's one perspective.

Another one is that PBS needs to be shoved into a locker.

The whole thing is available on YouTube.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My president has convictions. at September 19, 2026 07:01 AM (VyD10)

HA!

Did pee BS' show tell us about the role in these 'AI origins' played by Margaret Sanger?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at September 19, 2026 07:15 AM (+fdRY)

63 Immigrants applying to live permanently in the United States can be rejected if they receive public benefits, beginning this week.

Use of Medicaid, food stamps, tuition assistance and free school lunch programs, among other government assistance, could all be grounds for denying a green-card application.

100 year old law is still the law.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 07:21 AM (/+uur)

64
100 year old law is still the law.
Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 07:21 AM (/+uur)

__________

Has it not always been, and the mind of man runneth not to the contrary, that immigrants were not to be a burden on the public fisc?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 19, 2026 07:23 AM (eRlcH)

65 “…. white male patriarchy of Silicon Valley.”

Hey PBS: name one white guy in Silicon Valley. Homosexuals don’t count.

Posted by: Going deep. Out. at September 19, 2026 07:25 AM (aqrdH)

66 PBS can never say that the only true remnant of the Eugenics movement is planned parenthood.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 07:27 AM (sTKQb)

67 Let's review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SySZdvsFYt4

ode to spot

Posted by: what the cat drug in at September 19, 2026 07:29 AM (jrgJz)

68 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at September 19, 2026 07:30 AM (2Ez/1)

69 mornin yall. The Kennedy Center is should be torn down and carted away, like the Kennedy legacy.

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 07:37 AM (MWfyi)

70 It occured to me, what would have happened if Lindsay's kids got together and strangled her?

Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 07:46 AM (MWfyi)

71 mornin yall. The Kennedy Center is should be torn down and carted away, like the Kennedy legacy.
Posted by: fd at September 19, 2026 07:37 AM (MWfyi)

So... Cover it in tanning lamps, chisel some pecs on to it, turn it in to a health food store, and make it work for Trump.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at September 19, 2026 07:46 AM (aKiSo)

72 We have an indoor/outdoor cat, mostly hangs around the back yard. Starting Thursday he disappeared for about 36 hours, my wife was distraught, was sure he’d been killed somehow. So last night he just wandered back, acting very well fed. Like nothing had happened, he didn’t even apologize or anything.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 07:48 AM (sTKQb)

73 55 Ghost in the Machine is a new PBS documentary that asserts the origins of computer AI is rooted in the eugenics movement from roughly a century ago. Of course this led directly to the white male patriarchy of Silicon Valley.

That's one perspective.

Another one is that PBS needs to be shoved into a locker.

The whole thing is available on YouTube.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My president has convictions.

New from PBS! EVERYTHING WE DISAGREE WITH IS WHITE SUPREMACY!!!

This is just using the same old template. Probably find the same PBS documentary from 10 years ago but 'CLIMATE CHANGE'.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at September 19, 2026 07:48 AM (sAmhv)

74 "Tech Bros."

Fully semi-automatic assault businessmen with the thing that goes up.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at September 19, 2026 07:54 AM (aKiSo)

75 Noodity.

Posted by: Noodist at September 19, 2026 08:08 AM (2Ez/1)

76 72 We have an indoor/outdoor cat, mostly hangs around the back yard. Starting Thursday he disappeared for about 36 hours, my wife was distraught, was sure he’d been killed somehow. So last night he just wandered back, acting very well fed. Like nothing had happened, he didn’t even apologize or anything.
Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 07:48 AM (sTKQb)

youre his side family

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 19, 2026 08:10 AM (/+uur)

77 60- better idea. Say that Math identifies as Gender Studies, Civics identifies as Chicano Studies and Economics identifies as Black Studies.

But watch out for attempts to smuggle reparations demands in any math or economics courses. I'll liquidate everything I own into cash and burn it before those c*cksuckers get a dime.

Posted by: vivi at September 19, 2026 09:07 AM (jC0jb)

78 72 We have an indoor/outdoor cat, mostly hangs around the back yard. Starting Thursday he disappeared for about 36 hours, my wife was distraught, was sure he’d been killed somehow. So last night he just wandered back, acting very well fed. Like nothing had happened, he didn’t even apologize or anything.
Posted by: Tom Servo at September 19, 2026 07:48 AM (sTKQb)

Keep us posted on how you keep him from doing that again!

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 09:34 AM (odBC9)

79 To be fair, there are real-world proof-of-concept exploits based on using every PC's built-in speaker as both microphone and speaker to spread malware via ultrasound.

Posted by: Daniel Ream at September 19, 2026 02:01 PM (9zdV7)

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1 Hola

Posted by: Thanatopsis at September 18, 2026 09:52 PM (hG5L0)

2 2nd too?

Posted by: Thanatopsis at September 18, 2026 09:54 PM (hG5L0)

3 Thank you for the great ONT WeirdDave.

And for screwing with the Horde's expectations. We need to be adaptable.

I'll fetch them.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 09:54 PM (Sco7b)

4 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 18, 2026 09:56 PM (+YRf1)

5 “What to do if you find yourself stuck in a crack in the ground underneath a giant boulder you can't move, with no hope of rescue. Consider how lucky you are that life has been good to you so far. Alternatively, if life hasn't been good to you so far, which given your current circumstances seems more likely, consider how lucky you are that it won't be troubling you much longer.”
― Douglas Adams

Posted by: mindful webworker - deviously plain at September 18, 2026 09:57 PM (MX7Zk)

6 I would have been here earlier, but I wasn't.

Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at September 18, 2026 09:59 PM (tuyt8)

7 Wrong! Bell peppers? What are you, a fucking monophysite?!?

The answer is Garlic.

And don't keep looking at me celery, you don't deserve a spot either.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 09:59 PM (zZu0s)

8 What happened here?

-
I assume Mooch wandered onto the patio.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:00 PM (ndZc7)

9 Pshaw

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 10:00 PM (+UcOf)

10 Good evening Horde. Thanks WD!

Kermit sure has gotten saucy. The Brian Johnson clip was funny because it's (mostly) true.

Posted by: TRex - friend of super grover dino at September 18, 2026 10:00 PM (XfIK1)

11 Not to go too far off topic but
Did you see the side bar?

Darrel Harris is running for Congress
_CBD

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 10:02 PM (+UcOf)

12 Feed your car

Um,… what now?

Posted by: mindful webworker - AOP in an odd mood at September 18, 2026 10:02 PM (MX7Zk)

13 Winesaps make the best apple crisp.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:03 PM (wyoRS)

14 Not to go too far off topic but
Did you see the side bar?

Darrel Harris is running for Congress
_CBD
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 10:02 PM (+UcOf)

I saw his post the other day.

Godspeed.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:05 PM (wyoRS)

15 Sorru I'm late, I was tslking to Sasquatch and the manager said we had to get off the patio.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 18, 2026 10:06 PM (Hd1lH)

16 No riots?

Chevy Chase has no glasses in panel 1, and appears to have a 2nd pair dangling behind his head in panel 2. This is olde-fash extra-sloppy AI v1.0.

At least the Frod guy has the right number of fingers.

Posted by: mindful webworker - artificially real at September 18, 2026 10:08 PM (MX7Zk)

17 Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 10:10 PM (zZu0s)

18 Frod F950 Earthfucker.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:10 PM (wyoRS)

19 I just want everyone to know that tomorrow - Talk Like a Butt Pirate Day- is cultural appropriation.

Posted by: Pete Bootyjudge at September 18, 2026 10:10 PM (h7OuQ)

20 I've never met a Patagonian. A Bolivian, yes.

Posted by: Southbound at September 18, 2026 10:11 PM (Fn+3X)

21 Do you guys realize that when the UK eventually fully falls to the Caliphate, we are going to have to change our maps in the US?

New Hampshire becomes Hampshire
New York becomes York
New Jersey becomes Jersey (Isle of Jersey so that one won't be changed until the Muslims find that Isle)

And, the region of New England will become England

I say, it's about time. They're 250 years old. There's nothing new about them. And, come to think about it, that's a great troll move we could do right now to wind up the Brits.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 10:12 PM (dIske)

22 I don't have a patio. I have a pool and a rear overhang, though.

Posted by: Country-Fried Jake at September 18, 2026 10:13 PM (Fn+3X)

23 Who's ready to watch Meryl Streep playing Aslan??

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:13 PM (88C+u)

24 Frod F950 Earthfucker.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:10 PM (wyoRS)

Hes a real man.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 10:13 PM (zZu0s)

25 Who's ready to watch Meryl Streep playing Aslan??
Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:13 PM (88C+u)

Nope. I never got into Narnia, though I respect CS Lewis, of course.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 10:15 PM (zZu0s)

26 The holy trinity is celery, onions and carrots. Not green pepper, heretic.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 18, 2026 10:15 PM (w6EFb)

27 23 Who's ready to watch Meryl Streep playing Aslan??
Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:13 PM (88C+u)

__________________

Trust me. It's a bad idea.

Posted by: Mickey Rooney at September 18, 2026 10:15 PM (dIske)

28 That patio doesn't look overly Squatchy to me. But sometimes they can fool you.

Posted by: Sasquatch and Malaria Obama at September 18, 2026 10:16 PM (Fn+3X)

29 Medieval geese were nasty f*cks.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 10:17 PM (wpRMV)

30 That AC⚡️DC clip remonded me of this Jim Bruer classis. (You know it's old, becasluse he says the bandmembers are about 50,)

https://youtu.be/SggV-XFKQ1w

Posted by: tankdemon at September 18, 2026 10:17 PM (Hd1lH)

31 "Can't wait till I get older"----Something I never said.

My young days were my fun days. Grow up get a job, more and more responsibility, on and on downhill. When I got my first paycheck I wondered who the FICA guy was.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 10:17 PM (xJpuh)

32 Always a delight when I don't remember that it's Friday WeirdDave night until I start perusing the post.

Thanks for another great one.

Um, is there some clever hidden joke in the historian meme, or is it just the "learn something old" bit? (Always gotta be one I'm not sure I fully get.)

Posted by: mindful webworker - casting pears before twine at September 18, 2026 10:17 PM (MX7Zk)

33 Great selection tonight, Weird Dave. Thsnks.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 18, 2026 10:18 PM (Hd1lH)

34 FUN FACT: It wasn't until the invention of the double barrel 12 gauge that the geese plague was finally put under control.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 10:19 PM (wpRMV)

35 They look more like swans to me.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 10:20 PM (gqKkr)

36 I seriously considered becoming a historian until both my parents convinced me there's no future in it.

Posted by: Ye Olde Relic at September 18, 2026 10:20 PM (Fn+3X)

37 Thanks for the ONT and the memes, Weirddave!

Job progress:

It's not going to pay the bills but it will slow the bleed, soon (not quite yet) I will be a substitute teacher (gives me more flexibility for interviews, and probably slightly better pay, than an entry-level retail/fastfood 'hey I moved you to X shift, be here in 10 minutes' or 'I know you're off today but I need you to cover for Silent Bob').

Today's interview was more of a screening call as were the others this week. Praying that:

1) The others 'waiting for client response'/'deciding if we liked your interview *well enough*' get back to me soon....

2) That if any of these is 'the right job', it come through soon....

3) That any of these that are 'not the right job' fall away and, not to put too fine a point on it, say so instead of ghosting me....

4) That if all of these are 'not the right job', the right one show itself aggressively, so I don't miss it!

Again, thanks to the Horde and to the folks at church for prayers and support.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 18, 2026 10:20 PM (aJQbY)

38 No One Can Speak To A Horse, Of Course, Unless, Of Course, The Name Of The Horse Is The Famous ONT
—WeirdDave

That almost works.
It doesn't, of course. But it's the end of the week, what the hell, you gave it a shot.

Posted by: From about That Time at September 18, 2026 10:21 PM (sl73Y)

39 Medieval geese were nasty f*cks.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 10:17 PM (wpRMV)

Modern geese are nasty, territorial fucks.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 10:21 PM (zZu0s)

40 Five guys.

The internet is filled with this nonsense now: plain, mediocre nobodies doing bits. Bleh.

Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 18, 2026 10:21 PM (6GZK/)

41 Holy Trinity?
Dat boy from la Louisianne.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 10:22 PM (gqKkr)

42 Thanks WD.

I've been there for that later order.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 10:22 PM (NnhvP)

43 I seriously considered becoming a historian until both my parents convinced me there's no future in it.
Posted by: Ye Olde Relic at September 18, 2026 10:20 PM (Fn+3X)

There are a very limited number of jobs and a LOT of applicants vying for those jobs. Plus, almost all of them have been overrun by liberals- even 30 years ago. Entry positions anyway.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 10:23 PM (zZu0s)

44 >>>>I've never met a Patagonian. A Bolivian, yes

If you like the outdoors you should consider a vacation down there and go meet some. Southern Chile is gorgeous. Nice people.

Pretty cheap too.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:23 PM (viF8m)

45 The Pizza Guy is hi-fuqing-larious ...

Posted by: browndog says woof at September 18, 2026 10:24 PM (oCio0)

46 Trust me. It's a bad idea.
Posted by: Mickey Rooney at September 18, 2026 10:15 PM (dIske)

She's playing ASLAN, not ASIAN.

Normally, I am not such a stickler, bit this time I decided not to go lightly.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 18, 2026 10:24 PM (Hd1lH)

47 40 Five guys.

The internet is filled with this nonsense now: plain, mediocre nobodies doing bits. Bleh.
Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 18, 2026 10:21 PM (6GZK/)

It's an old video, she's been around forever ...

Posted by: browndog says woof at September 18, 2026 10:24 PM (oCio0)

48 I'm of two minds about ambivalence.

Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at September 18, 2026 10:25 PM (MNCvZ)

49 Trust me. It's a bad idea.
Posted by: Mickey Rooney at September 18, 2026 10:15 PM (dIske)

She's playing ASLAN, not ASIAN.

Normally, I am not such a stickler, bit this time I decided not to go lightly.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 18, 2026 10:24 PM (Hd1lH)

I believe you've found a chink in his armor.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s)

50 I have everything I need to make some redneck jambalaya this weekend. Always a pleasure. So many ways to tweek the flavor.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 10:27 PM (5C90x)

51 >>And, the region of New England will become England

Greenland? Green America.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:27 PM (viF8m)

52 When I click on Google Earth, Greenland always comes up in the center of the globe facing east to west.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 10:28 PM (+UcOf)

53 Vibe coding meme is so true...

Five guys... is anyone that blonde? I suspect the guy is blonde too, to have taken so long to clarify.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 18, 2026 10:28 PM (aJQbY)

54 49 I believe you've found a chink in his armor.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 10:26 PM (zZu0s)

So glad I wasn't trying to drink anything when I read that.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 18, 2026 10:29 PM (Hd1lH)

55 Dude just found out his GF was into gangbangs

oops

Posted by: Don Black at September 18, 2026 10:30 PM (ZxPkt)

56 Love the Canada meme. It would be great if the "Canada guy" was depicted as short, with Mark Carney's face.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 10:31 PM (1z8ji)

57 11 Not to go too far off topic but
Did you see the side bar?

Darrel Harris is running for Congress
_CBD
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 10:02 PM (+UcOf)

Actually, I'm running for State Rep in CT. My (liberal) brother, on the other hand, is actually running for Congress in NYC.

I just got my numbers from my campaign treasurer a few minutes ago. I'm $1,180 short of my $6,700 money target, and 39 in-district contributors short of my 150 target. If I can reach both by Sunday at midnight, I'll get about $25,000 from the CT State Election Board to finance my campaign against one of the most progressive (a/k/a DSA-adjacent) members of the CT House.

I know that several Morons contributed to my efforts already. I can't thank you 'rons and 'ettes enough. Thanks to Ace and CBD as well, for putting me on the sidebar.

FIN

Posted by: Darrell Harris at September 18, 2026 10:31 PM (0CU3H)

58 I loved the musical interlude! Especially since there were two or three shout-outs to other AC/DC songs in there. LOL/

Posted by: GWB at September 18, 2026 10:31 PM (kU0PQ)

59 The holy trinity is Meaning, Name, and the Gateway.
'Ali, Muhammad, and Salman al-Farsi in the present Cycle.
Everyone knows that.
tinyurl.com/2dc3susu

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:32 PM (88C+u)

60 Five Guys: it’s a bit.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 10:32 PM (gqKkr)

61 She's playing ASLAN, not ASIAN.

Normally, I am not such a stickler, bit this time I decided not to go lightly.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 18, 2026 10:24 PM (Hd1lH)

Aslan is a male lion, and a proxy for Jesus Christ. The role should not be played by a woman. Period.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 10:33 PM (1z8ji)

62 18 Frod F950 Earthfucker.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:10 PM (wyoRS)

It occurs to me, at some point, wouldn't it just become a semi-truck/tractor?

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 10:34 PM (ke3zm)

63 Feed your car

Um,… what now?"

"Dude. What happened to these O2 sensors? "

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 10:34 PM (pfXMo)

64 Y’all were quiet at $5.02 a gallon and 9.1% inflation.

Now gas is $4.06 and inflation is 3.4% and suddenly it’s a crisis.

The numbers didn’t change sides.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 10:34 PM (/+uur)

65 >> Five Guys: it’s a bit.

No way, really?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:35 PM (viF8m)

66 How can Greenland not be in the Western Hemisphere it’s due North of Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 10:35 PM (+UcOf)

67 Geese are definitely NOT angelic...more like demons.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 10:35 PM (l3cgK)

68 I seriously considered becoming a historian until both my parents convinced me there's no future in it."

Egyptology is just a pyramid scheme...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 10:36 PM (pfXMo)

69 Talarico would bang your 8 YO Cub Scout claiming he was asking for it.
PS
Same for your Brownie.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 10:36 PM (/+uur)

70 On opening day of Dove season, are the doves singing "When Doves Cry?"

https://youtu.be/UG3VcCAlUgE

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 18, 2026 10:36 PM (qx7Zg)

71 Again, thanks to the Horde and to the folks at church for prayers and support.
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 18, 2026 10:20 PM (aJQbY)

Congrats, Dave. May this glimmer of hope turn into a beacon that leads you to the intended path..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 18, 2026 10:37 PM (nbLIj)

72 64 Y’all were quiet at $5.02 a gallon and 9.1% inflation.

Now gas is $4.06 and inflation is 3.4% and suddenly it’s a crisis.

The numbers didn’t change sides.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 10:34 PM (/+uur)

Costco near me has regular at $5.899...
Then again, I AM in Kalifornia...and that's not even the worse price here.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 10:37 PM (l3cgK)

73 Carrots? Do you put them in your chile?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 10:37 PM (gqKkr)

74 Evening, all! We just watched The Sheep Detectives w/ Hugh Jackman, and it was a delight. Funny, even witty dialog, and an actual mystery that works! A thunderbolt solution and even a classic example of pushing a clue right in the audience's face, in this case in the middle of a comic scene. That was a technique John Dickson Carr often used -- while you were laughing at some outlandish scene with Sir Henry Merrivale, Carr slipped in a crucial clue.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays the voice of the lead "detective" sheep, Lily, and Bryan Cranston is a big black loner ram who has seen more of the world than she has. If you listen carefully to Lily's dialog, you can detect JLD's voice, but Cranston is hard to spot.

Good stuff.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:37 PM (wzUl9)

75 It occurs to me, at some point, wouldn't it just become a semi-truck/tractor?"

Now you're talking...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 10:38 PM (pfXMo)

76 Now gas is $4.06 and inflation is 3.4% and suddenly it’s a crisis.

The numbers didn’t change sides.
Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 10:34 PM (/+uur)

Gas is going up here in Canada, too, and we are not at war with Iran. In fact, I'm sure that Marx Carnage would suck Iranian dick if he could find some. I just filled a car up this evening, $169.9 Loonies per liter. Damned close to 5 greenbacks per gallon.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 10:38 PM (1z8ji)

77 65 >> Five Guys: it’s a bit.

No way, really?
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:35 PM (viF8m)

I bought burgers for a crew a Dahlgren about 10 years ago.
They literally cooked a sack of taters with the burgers.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 10:38 PM (/+uur)

78 Won't be on much...computer came back to life from Windows11 error with ntosknrl.exe (yeah, sounds important)...
I need to buy a new hard drive. And my monitor is f'd up too, so need a new one of those...I'm skipping LG and Samsung and any monitor that has a built-in webcam or speaker...

All these horizontal lines...makes it hard to read.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 10:39 PM (l3cgK)

79 You'd think that if a woman wanted to create a salvation history that would be better than Christianity's, she would go ahead and do it.
Or even better than Lewis' attempt at it (which personally I thought was for kids and not even very smart kids).
But as an Oxford don put it (also no fan of Narnia): evil can only mock, not make, not new things of its own.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:39 PM (88C+u)

80 Southern Chile is gorgeous"

Indeed. A wonderful dish, best served outdoors.

/oh

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 10:39 PM (pfXMo)

81 How can Greenland not be in the Western Hemisphere it’s due North of Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026

***
And the Greenwich Meridian passes well to the east of it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:40 PM (wzUl9)

82 >> Five Guys: it’s a bit.

No way, really?
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:35 PM (viF8m)

Just pointing it out to the guys who were taking it seriously. And really, those are swans!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 10:40 PM (gqKkr)

83 Talarico would bang your 8 YO Cub Scout claiming he was asking for it.
PS
Same for your Brownie.
Posted by: r hennigantx

He prefers Weblows.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:41 PM (wOO3z)

84 She's playing ASLAN, not ASIAN.

Normally, I am not such a stickler, bit this time I decided not to go lightly.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 18, 2026 10:24 PM (Hd1lH)

Aslan is a male lion, and a proxy for Jesus Christ. The role should not be played by a woman. Period.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 10:33 PM (1z8ji)

Dean Cain or Kevin Sorbo would have been great in that role. James Earl Jones would have pulled it off quite easily.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 18, 2026 10:41 PM (qx7Zg)

85 But as an Oxford don put it (also no fan of Narnia): evil can only mock, not make, not new things of its own.

---------

That was me.

Posted by: Jason Arday at September 18, 2026 10:41 PM (wpRMV)

86 Okay, had all my eyes can take of this monitor...good night.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 10:42 PM (l3cgK)

87 If you watch a video with a hot blonde saying something so obviously stupid it has to be fake and you think it is real, who is the dummy?

Your moment of zen.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:43 PM (viF8m)

88 And the Greenwich Meridian passes well to the east of it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:40 PM (wzUl9)

Ireland is west of Greenwich, too, but that doesn’t put it in the western hemisphere.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 10:43 PM (gqKkr)

89 Gas is going up here in Canada"

Blame California.

No, really. All the R guys I know here are pumping out CARBOB. PADD 5 imports from the rest of NA are triple a year ago... at higher profits.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 10:43 PM (pfXMo)

90 Here's a fashion meme for Piper and others who enjoy fancy clothes.

https://youtu.be/C1691r_8y4E?t=43

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 18, 2026 10:44 PM (qx7Zg)

91 Webelos"

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 10:44 PM (pfXMo)

92 How can Aslan be anything but a male lion?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 10:45 PM (gqKkr)

93 That was me.
Posted by: Jason Arday"

Yeah. Right after you wrote the Hobbit, Part 4?

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 10:45 PM (pfXMo)

94
Good stuff.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:37 PM (wzUl9)

The movie is absolutely delightful, while the book rots. Written by a german broad who hates the church and christians, and frankly, her characters. Whoever adapted the script for the movie was truly gifted.

Posted by: moki at September 18, 2026 10:48 PM (wLjpr)

95 The movie is absolutely delightful, while the book rots. Written by a german broad who hates the church and christians, and frankly, her characters. Whoever adapted the script for the movie was truly gifted.
Posted by: moki at September 18, 2026 10:48 PM (wLjpr)

Does she get residuals from the movie? If so, damned good reason to not watch it. Or else steal it. I won't judge.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 10:50 PM (1z8ji)

96 And the Greenwich Meridian passes well to the east of it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:40 PM (wzUl9)
*
Ireland is west of Greenwich, too, but that doesn’t put it in the western hemisphere.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026

***
It doesn't? What defines the Western Hemisphere, if not the Greenwich Meridian (and on the other side of the world, the Int'l. Date Line)? If the definition line passes down the middle of the Atlantic, then where does the other line cut through the Pacific?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:51 PM (wzUl9)

97 Wiki: "The Western Hemisphere is the half of the planet Earth that lies west of the Prime Meridian and east of the 180th meridian. The other half is called the Eastern Hemisphere. In the United States, the term 'Western Hemisphere' is often used as a metonym for the Americas, even though geographically, the hemisphere also includes parts of other continents."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:53 PM (wzUl9)

98 It doesn't? What defines the Western Hemisphere, if not the Greenwich Meridian (and on the other side of the world, the Int'l. Date Line)? If the definition line passes down the middle of the Atlantic, then where does the other line cut through the Pacific?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:51 PM (wzUl9)

I think some people are conflating "Old World/New World" with Eastern/Western Hemisphere.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 10:53 PM (1z8ji)

99 There was a time it was all brand new.

Time travel is trippy.

https://youtu.be/Q0iqg2UanEc

G'nite, y'all.

Posted by: mindful webworker - there's magic in my eyes at September 18, 2026 10:54 PM (MX7Zk)

100 AI has stolen about $2 Trillion in intellectual property.
So TA fuckin DA
We are regulated the theft is forgiven.

See the grift?

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 10:55 PM (/+uur)

101 Stacey Abrams has both Eastern and Western hamispheres.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 10:55 PM (1z8ji)

102
I think the central meridian passing through the center of the NA and SA together is about 101W. Now, half the sphere centered on that would be 11W to 191W = 179E.

But nobody defines it that way, I don't think.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 10:58 PM (w6EFb)

103 Don’t tempt people. The evil one does that enough.Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Yes, I hear an industry collapse.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 11:00 PM (p8DwV)

104
169E, dammit. 11W to 169E.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 11:02 PM (w6EFb)

105 I watched two movie recently...

Smile 2: The movie isn't bad, but it isn't as good as the original. But more interestingly it feels like the writer changed the movie from general horror to...an allegory on insanity among celebrities and its effect on everyone else. I mean...if I get the ending right its quite an indictment of modern soft left celebrity culture.

28 Years Later Bone Temple: I saw the first two movies years ago and they didn't impress me but I saw this one had Ralph Fiennes so I gave it a try and what a weird, weird horror movie. It is pretty gruesome and unnecessarily so but it does present an unexpected tale set in a zombie world that isn't really about zombies.

I'd recommend the former but not really the later.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:02 PM (sKqQm)

106 Never mind Clancy. I’ll just ask if you’re a Hillary voter. Where is Hillary showing solidarity with Clancy? Did she convert?

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 11:03 PM (p8DwV)

107 Yeah, I’m using Western Hemisphere as a metonym for the Americas. We can both be right as long as we stick to our own definitions.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 11:04 PM (gqKkr)

108 101 Stacey Abrams has both Eastern and Western hamispheres.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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And Iceland's a comin'.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 11:04 PM (+UcOf)

109 You'd think that if a woman wanted to create a salvation history that would be better than Christianity's, she would go ahead and do it.

Hey I gave it is a go. You get sex slaves, beer, and an all you can eat buffet as heaven I mean...that's pretty good right?

Posted by: Big Mo at September 18, 2026 11:04 PM (sKqQm)

110 Weblows

$25

same a downtown

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 11:05 PM (/+uur)

111 One thing I noticed when reading a story about the Clancy case recently...she kind of looks like the traditional description of a witch doesn't she?

Long dark hair, dark evil filled eyes, and a slightly crooked nose.

Couldn't you see her stirring a cauldron under a full moon?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:06 PM (sKqQm)

112 President Donald J. Trump announces complete and permanent American security control over Greenland, and excludes any adversary from Greenland and the surrounding region.

And we will only sterilize your women in bad hunting years.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 11:07 PM (/+uur)

113 A bunch of right leaning people way back when said "Trump is playing hardball to keep China out of Greenland" and the left just kept to "Greenland's going to be Trump 'Nam!"

I suspect they'll all ignore the recent news...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:08 PM (sKqQm)

114 Melvin Udall is asked ,”How do you write women so well?”

“First I take a man. Then I remove all reason and accountability.”

Now sell us the 19th Amendment.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 11:10 PM (p8DwV)

115
Long dark hair, dark evil filled eyes, and a slightly crooked nose.

Couldn't you see her stirring a cauldron under a full moon?

Posted by: 18-1
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Hatchet Face

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 11:11 PM (+UcOf)

116 Noerahhher!!!!

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 11:12 PM (XV/Pl)

117 John Margolies Roadside America. Cool old public domain photos 1940s +. It is pure Americana. Library of Congress.

https://roadarchive-america.com/explore

Posted by: 13times at September 18, 2026 11:13 PM (fnZRl)

118 Down here, south of I-10 in Louisiana, it's Onion, Bell Pepper and Celery.

Posted by: javems at September 18, 2026 11:13 PM (E7IF9)

119 Couldn't you see her stirring a cauldron under a full moon?
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:06 PM (sKqQm)

Double, double, toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 11:13 PM (gqKkr)

120 “Show your work.”

That’s a good one.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 11:14 PM (p8DwV)

121 118 Down here, south of I-10 in Louisiana, it's Onion, Bell Pepper and Celery.
Posted by: javems at September 18, 2026 11:13 PM (E7IF9)

the trinity

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 11:15 PM (/+uur)

122 Sorry... but look at the damn pictures!

It's not Goose Wars... its the Bird of Paradise, trying to fly up their NOSE!!

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 11:17 PM (mP0Kj)

123 Double, double, toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

But she should be joined by all her supporters: three witches is the minimum.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 11:18 PM (gqKkr)

124 121 118 Down here, south of I-10 in Louisiana, it's Onion, Bell Pepper and Celery.
Posted by: javems at September 18, 2026 11:13 PM (E7IF9)

the trinity
Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 11:15 PM (/+uur)

Bourbon, Tequila, Rum....

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 11:18 PM (mP0Kj)

125 The birds are cranes and they are defeating the Muslims. Muzzies gave crane feathers to their soldiers for valor in war. These are humorous depictions of cranes kicking Muzzie ass for taking their feathers.

Posted by: Libtard Corrector at September 18, 2026 11:18 PM (oztDY)

126 107 Yeah, I’m using Western Hemisphere as a metonym for the Americas. We can both be right as long as we stick to our own definitions.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 11:04 PM (gqKkr)

The New York Metonyms used to play in Che Stadium.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 11:18 PM (1z8ji)

127 I just saw an add from actblew with Talarico telling me, "If everyone watching this donates just one dollar, we can win this Senate seat."

I'm not giving, so, uh, yeah. I think we're good in Texas.

Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at September 18, 2026 11:19 PM (r7+Q7)

128 Evening all,

We have Roscosmos docking with the ISS.

Roscosmos - Progress MS-35
Rendezvous & Docking - Space Affairs Live
Date: September 19, 2026
Docking: 8:46 AM EDT

https://youtu.be/5oj2yS1_etU

Posted by: Joyenz at September 18, 2026 11:20 PM (2F0/Y)

129 112 President Donald J. Trump announces complete and permanent American security control over Greenland, and excludes any adversary from Greenland and the surrounding region.

And we will only sterilize your women in bad hunting years.
Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 11:07 PM (/+uur)

Now, we need to annex Canada, Mexico, and Central America all the way down to OUR Canal.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 11:20 PM (mP0Kj)

130 Speaking of witches, modern Wicca was invented by a random British guy.

He claimed to have been let in on an ancient druidic tradition but nothing he stated about his religion seems to in anyway related to what archeology says about druidism

And it seems he really did it because it was an easy way to get crazy women to go off into the woods naked with you...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:21 PM (sKqQm)

131 Memes you say....I'm in

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 18, 2026 11:21 PM (xcxpd)

132 Quickly, we have a Rocket Lab launch now

https://youtu.be/K3B0jMxH-Ug

Posted by: Joyenz at September 18, 2026 11:21 PM (2F0/Y)

133 honeycrisp is underrated??

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 18, 2026 11:24 PM (xcxpd)

134 I got problems with the apple chart.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 11:27 PM (wyoRS)

135 I'd recommend the former but not really the later.
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:02 PM (sKqQm)

Smile 2 was ok, dragged a bit, celebrity anything annoys the shit out of me. There were some thought-provoking bits and the inexorable doom without an "out" gave it some heft.

Bone Temple was mostly retarded. The Jimmies were retarded, the survivors were retarded. And apparently the rage virus makes you seven feet tall and gives you a foot-long dong. Also, opiates are good, get all the opiates you can and create the healing power of addiction.

Posted by: That said, Iron Maiden is always excellent at September 18, 2026 11:27 PM (TbWk/)

136 One thing I noticed when reading a story about the Clancy case recently...she kind of looks like the traditional description of a witch doesn't she?

Long dark hair, dark evil filled eyes, and a slightly crooked nose.

Couldn't you see her stirring a cauldron under a full moon?
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:06 PM (sKqQm)

Somebody showed a picture of Satan from "The Temptation of Christ" next to her. They were eerily close - pale skin, dark hair, hooded dead eyes, and somewhat androgynous.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 18, 2026 11:28 PM (qx7Zg)

137 Must watch - the homies vs the muzzies. I'm with the brothers. Fuck Islam.

https://tinyurl.com/ashkef75

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 11:29 PM (kX27y)

138 Smile 2 was ok, dragged a bit, celebrity anything annoys the shit out of me. There were some thought-provoking bits and the inexorable doom without an "out" gave it some heft.

He's supposedly working on a third now. I rate the odds of success at perhaps 1 in 4 but with where Smile 2 ended he could make a really, really interesting movie in a final 3rd act...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:30 PM (sKqQm)

139 He's supposedly working on a third now. I rate the odds of success at perhaps 1 in 4 but with where Smile 2 ended he could make a really, really interesting movie in a final 3rd act...
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:30 PM (sKqQm)

The ending does provide interesting potential for a third installment but that just makes me think they'll bollox it up.

Posted by: Cynical guy who watches movies at September 18, 2026 11:33 PM (TbWk/)

140 They didn't show the separation. ...Drat.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 11:34 PM (+UcOf)

141 I saw a car engine eating hot dogs on the ONT WTF X account, so I came here in the hopes of some insight.

Which was absurdly optimistic and not at all indicative of any past performance.

Posted by: Rusty Nail at September 18, 2026 11:35 PM (DJAE9)

142 ZOD IMPERIAL.

Posted by: ZOD at September 18, 2026 11:39 PM (UfDpa)

143 And it seems he really did it because it was an easy way to get crazy women to go off into the woods naked with you...
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:21 PM (sKqQm)

Is this a wrong thing to do?

Posted by: Reforger at September 18, 2026 11:41 PM (lWVpY)

144 >>Long dark hair, dark evil filled eyes, and a slightly crooked nose.

Glinda, the good witch, was blonde and pretty.

I know, right?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 11:41 PM (viF8m)

145 >> all the way down to OUR Canal.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 11:20 PM (mP0Kj)

"Gutter of America."

Posted by: ZOD at September 18, 2026 11:43 PM (UfDpa)

146 Glinda, the good witch, was blonde and pretty.

She's anorexia now and pretends she's black.

Also if you offer her the right role she'll lick your donut IYKWIMAITYD

Posted by: Some Hollywood Producer at September 18, 2026 11:45 PM (sKqQm)

147 I don't think Canada should ever become part of the US.
Quebec would be awful. Another California or NY. We could trade Minnesota for Alberta. I would have no problem with that.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 11:49 PM (xJpuh)

148 Marco Rubio has a better voice than Ed Sheeran. And he's much better looking.

Posted by: wth at September 18, 2026 11:50 PM (oq9dX)

149 Glinda, the good witch, was blonde and pretty.

The Wizard of Oz....1939.
By 1943, Glenda was swimming out to meet troop ships.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 11:53 PM (2WIwB)

150 Re: the Apple Matrix - if you like sweet apples, and you haven't tried the Sugarbee variety, you're missing out.

Posted by: PabloD at September 18, 2026 11:53 PM (CoKDD)

151 ZOD IMPERIAL.
Posted by: ZOD
......

I can't believe it's not butter.

Posted by: wth at September 18, 2026 11:54 PM (oq9dX)

152 150 Re: the Apple Matrix - if you like sweet apples, and you haven't tried the Sugarbee variety, you're missing out.
Posted by: PabloD at September 18, 2026 11:53 PM (CoKDD)

Might have to try them. Have to look for the Sugarbee label!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 11:56 PM (Y/06r)

153 >>By 1943, Glenda was swimming out to meet troop ships.

Told you she was a good witch.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 11:57 PM (viF8m)

154 By 1943, Glenda was swimming out to meet troop ships.

Told you she was a good witch.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 11:57 PM (viF8m)

The Marines were jealous.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 12:00 AM (2WIwB)

155 Right before the buzzer.

>>@RetroNewsNow

>>📺DEBUT: ‘Get Smart’ starring Don Adams, Barbara Feldon and Edward Platt premiered 61 years ago, September 18, 1965, on NBC

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 12:00 AM (viF8m)

156 The Wizard of Oz....1939.
By 1943, Glenda was swimming out to meet troop ships.
Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 11:53 PM (2WIwB)

Patriotism and initiative are admirable qualities.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:00 AM (1z8ji)

157 I don't understand the coded website one

Posted by: keena at September 19, 2026 12:01 AM (ienUH)

158
I don't understand the coded website one
Posted by: keena

===============

"Vibe coding" is creating an app or website with AI. It looks okay on the outside, pretty unimaginative tbh, but start pressing the buttons and it's kinda stupid, like you want to pull out a small drawer and you get three drawers.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 12:03 AM (mmrXZ)

159 Five guys.

The internet is filled with this nonsense now: plain, mediocre nobodies doing bits. Bleh.
Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 18, 2026 10:21 PM (6GZK/)

It's an old video, she's been around forever ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at September 18, 2026 10:24 PM (oCio0)

***

Well...crap.
*walks back.from bunk*

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 12:04 AM (2WIwB)

160 Officials in Hennepin County, Minnesota, shut down a $2 million relief fund for businesses claiming to be affected by federal immigration enforcement after officials discovered widespread fraud among applicants,

Shocked

Of about 300 applications submitted, only 82 were deemed legitimate

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 12:04 AM (+UcOf)

161
Hahaha, I'm hate-watching MSNOW and they've declared an emergency in free speech because Trump banned a bunch of biased babies from the White House.

Jim Acosta was on a panel of "experts," which must have delighted him to no end. He's probably been dying to get back on real tv for ages.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 12:06 AM (mmrXZ)

162 The Wizard of Oz....1939.
By 1943, Glenda was swimming out to meet troop ships.
Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 11:53 PM (2WIwB)

Patriotism and initiative are admirable qualities.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:00 AM (1z8ji)

Hoorah!!!

Posted by: 5th Marine Regiment at September 19, 2026 12:07 AM (2WIwB)

163 Officials in Hennepin County, Minnesota, shut down a $2 million relief fund for businesses claiming to be affected by federal immigration enforcement after officials discovered widespread fraud among applicants,

Shocked

Of about 300 applications submitted, only 82 were deemed legitimate
Posted by: Braenyard

"Deemed."

Over/under on actual legit applications: 17.5

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 12:07 AM (VHUov)

164 Yeah, their legs are too long for swans (and geese): cranes it is!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 19, 2026 12:08 AM (jMluN)

165 142 ZOD IMPERIAL.
Posted by: ZOD at September 18, 2026 11:39 PM (UfDpa)

Zod!

How are you doing?

How's the kidney?

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 19, 2026 12:08 AM (xcxpd)

166 >>Jim Acosta was on a panel of "experts,"

It is illegal for him to appear without the flying monkey costume.

Posted by: ZOD at September 19, 2026 12:09 AM (UfDpa)

167 150 Re: the Apple Matrix - if you like sweet apples, and you haven't tried the Sugarbee variety, you're missing out.
Posted by: PabloD at September 18, 2026 11:53 PM (CoKDD)

Sugarbee are good. If you can't get Honeycrisp, buy Sugarbee

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 19, 2026 12:09 AM (xcxpd)

168
📺DEBUT: ‘Get Smart’ starring Don Adams, Barbara Feldon and Edward Platt premiered 61 years ago, September 18, 1965, on NBC

I don't believe it

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 12:09 AM (Cqx++)

169 158
I don't understand the coded website one
Posted by: keena

===============

"Vibe coding" is creating an app or website with AI. It looks okay on the outside, pretty unimaginative tbh, but start pressing the buttons and it's kinda stupid, like you want to pull out a small drawer and you get three drawers.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 12:03 AM (mmrXZ)

I learn something new here every time I visit. Thanks for the explanation Blonde Morticia

I can't convince myself the hot dog eating car engine is real. I think it would stall out on the first dog.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:09 AM (QGaXH)

170
wtf, a "relief fund for businesses claiming to be affected by federal immigration enforcement"? So, businesses who were hiring illegal aliens? Or tons of H-1Bs?

This better have been a Minnesota state fund, not a federal one. I've never heard of such a dumbass thing.

But I find it infinitely hilarious that it was abused by foreigners. Oh no, do I have to look? It was mostly abused by Somalis, right?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 12:11 AM (mmrXZ)

171 They didn't show the separation. ...Drat.
Posted by: Braenyard

The Fixx predicted that.

https://youtu.be/fZciNthNnDA

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 12:11 AM (VHUov)

172 garrett and I disagree on the best year for the Dead. He's got a point about the Wall of Sound in 1974. But peak Jerry Garcia Band was 1977.

The Orpheum Theater, Boston December 2nd, 1977.

https://tinyurl.com/2tp5jjmt

Goodnight morons.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 19, 2026 12:12 AM (viF8m)

173 Thanks Blonde Morticia. The pizza one had me cracking up because I worked in fast food as a teen and some ahole always did that at closing time.

Posted by: keena at September 19, 2026 12:12 AM (4Aqsh)

174 garrett and I disagree on the best year for the Dead.

***

I'm thinking most would agree it was the one before they croaked.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 12:14 AM (2WIwB)

175 Barbara Feldon was pretty hot.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 19, 2026 12:14 AM (Y/06r)

176 >>Jim Acosta was on a panel of "experts,"

It is illegal for him to appear without the flying monkey costume.
Posted by: ZOD at September 19, 2026 12:09 AM (UfDpa)

That’s not a costume: that’s what he looks like without makeup!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 19, 2026 12:15 AM (jMluN)

177 I can't convince myself the hot dog eating car engine is real. I think it would stall out on the first dog.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:09 AM (QGaXH)

It has yet to stall me out.
Poppers are your friend.

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at September 19, 2026 12:15 AM (ca8Qt)

178 170
wtf, a "relief fund for businesses claiming to be affected by federal immigration enforcement"? So, businesses who were hiring illegal aliens? Or tons of H-1Bs?

This better have been a Minnesota state fund, not a federal one. I've never heard of such a dumbass thing.

But I find it infinitely hilarious that it was abused by foreigners. Oh no, do I have to look? It was mostly abused by Somalis, right?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 12:11 AM (mmrXZ)

I used to think maybe 5 - 10% of gov't spend was waste/fraud/abuse and that it would cost more to try to recover it than it was worth.

Now, the last two years have convinced me the waste/fraud/abuse level is 80% or more and nobody in gov't cares because they're all in on it.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:16 AM (QGaXH)

179 I can't convince myself the hot dog eating car engine is real. I think it would stall out on the first dog.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:09 AM (QGaXH)

It would. They'd pile up on the throttle plate. There is nothing to chew them up until you get past the intake valves. Sounds to me like there is a shop vac running just out of the frame.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:18 AM (1z8ji)

180 Hi horde.

Cosmic crisp is not overrated and I will brook no arguments thereupon. Send me yours if you don't like em. Also hello its been a bit, hope all are well, wheels still attached etc.

Posted by: Funsize at September 19, 2026 12:18 AM (3j87q)

181 175 Barbara Feldon was pretty hot.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 19, 2026 12:14 AM (Y/06r)

She's no Caroline Munroe but...yeah.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 19, 2026 12:18 AM (xcxpd)

182 >>Jim Acosta was on a panel of "experts,"

Acosta is a toad.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 12:20 AM (2WIwB)

183 Stacey Abrams has both Eastern and Western hamispheres.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 10:55 PM (1z8ji)

And spends most of her time as a shepherd moon.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 19, 2026 12:24 AM (S41Gd)

184 179 I can't convince myself the hot dog eating car engine is real. I think it would stall out on the first dog.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:09 AM (QGaXH)

It would. They'd pile up on the throttle plate. There is nothing to chew them up until you get past the intake valves. Sounds to me like there is a shop vac running just out of the frame.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:18 AM (1z8ji)

That was my thinking too - the air passage would clog and starve the engine for air. I don't know if it was a shop vac or some other vacuum device. Shop vac is most likely to be handy but would it have that much suction? It seemed more like a garbage disposal. 'Up' in the pic might not be parallel to the gravity vector.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:25 AM (QGaXH)

185 The internet is filled with this nonsense now: plain, mediocre nobodies doing bits. Bleh.
Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 18, 2026 10:21 PM (6GZK/)

It's an old video, she's been around forever ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at September 18, 2026 10:24 PM (oCio0)

***

Well...crap.
*walks back.from bunk*
Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 12:04 AM (2WIwB)

It is true though. There is a ton of shit out there that has to be staged, unless people are really, really and truly retarded.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 19, 2026 12:28 AM (Y/06r)

186 garrett and I disagree on the best year for the Dead.

***

I'm thinking most would agree it was the one before they croaked.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 19, 2026 12:14 AM (2WIwB)

There was no best year for the dead, until they were truly dead and I was grateful.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 19, 2026 12:28 AM (S41Gd)

187 181 175 Barbara Feldon was pretty hot.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 19, 2026 12:14 AM (Y/06r)

She's no Caroline Munroe but...yeah.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 19, 2026 12:18 AM (xcxpd)

Who's no Claudia Cardinale.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 19, 2026 12:29 AM (Y/06r)

188 There was no best year for the dead, until they were truly dead and I was grateful.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 19, 2026 12:28 AM (S41Gd)

*fistbump*

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 19, 2026 12:30 AM (Y/06r)

189 Frod F950 Earthfucker.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

It's obviously a Frod Paradox.

Because if it's really a Frod, then it's not a fraud, but if it's not a Frod, then it's a fraud.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 12:30 AM (VHUov)

190 Going from memory, but Adams was a WWII Marine Corps veteran iirc, possibly a DI. Something like that. All those hollywood movies stars and TV guys were military, pretty much. Had to have a damn good reason not to be. Roy Hinckley, who played the “Professor” on Isle Gilligan was a B-24 bombadier, broke both ankles when it was shot down. Just one example, could go on all day.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 19, 2026 12:32 AM (vATra)

191 AOP

Are you starting to see birds heading south or too early yet?

If so, are you starting to feel the urge to join them? Getting the Suburban ready to travel?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:32 AM (QGaXH)

192 That was my thinking too - the air passage would clog and starve the engine for air. I don't know if it was a shop vac or some other vacuum device. Shop vac is most likely to be handy but would it have that much suction? It seemed more like a garbage disposal. 'Up' in the pic might not be parallel to the gravity vector.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:25 AM (QGaXH)

Yes. There are multiple ways it could be faked.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:32 AM (1z8ji)

193 Winesaps make the best apple crisp.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:03 PM (wyoRS)

I can see having Winesap and Arkasas Black and skipping, say Ribston Pippen and Rhode Island Greening, but how in the world can they justify leaving out GRAVENSTEIN?

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 12:34 AM (rbvCR)

194 AOP

Are you starting to see birds heading south or too early yet?

If so, are you starting to feel the urge to join them? Getting the Suburban ready to travel?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:32 AM (QGaXH)

I was getting a Studebaker ready to go to a car show/picnic in southern Alberta. Mice ate the damned wiring again.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:35 AM (1z8ji)

195 I got problems with the apple chart.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
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So do I.

Posted by: Adam at September 19, 2026 12:35 AM (XeU6L)

196 Frod F950 Earthfucker.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

It's obviously a Frod Paradox.

Because if it's really a Frod, then it's not a fraud, but if it's not a Frod, then it's a fraud.
Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 12:30 AM (VHUov)

Are you sure it isn't a Frod Prefect, Zaphod?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 19, 2026 12:35 AM (qx7Zg)

197 also, Gravensteins make the best apple crisp. Fight me.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 12:35 AM (rbvCR)

198 I can see having Winesap and Arkasas Black and skipping, say Ribston Pippen and Rhode Island Greening, but how in the world can they justify leaving out GRAVENSTEIN?
Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 12:34 AM (rbvCR)

One of the best eating apples, ever.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:36 AM (1z8ji)

199 Macintosh apples are the worst. You could rate them below dog doo and they'd still be overrated

Posted by: 496 at September 19, 2026 12:37 AM (sOtuf)

200
I was getting a Studebaker ready to go to a car show/picnic in southern Alberta. Mice ate the damned wiring again.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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I've had that problem with my Nissan Frontier. A spray of peppermint oil seems to have repulsed them.

What's really weird is that they have chewed on the caps of a couple of plastic 5 gal. gas cans.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 12:38 AM (XeU6L)

201 Don't upset the apple chart.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 12:38 AM (Cqx++)

202 I haven't had a lot of these apples, and it kind of bums me out. I don't even see 'em at HEB.

Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 19, 2026 12:38 AM (ca8Qt)

203 194....I was getting a Studebaker ready to go to a car show/picnic in southern Alberta. Mice ate the damned wiring again.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:35 AM (1z8ji)

That's awful! Hope damage isn't too extensive.

I guess it's a little early to start thinking about winter.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:39 AM (QGaXH)

204 Mice ate the damned wiring again.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:35 AM (1z8ji)
===================
Hate that. My wife complains sometimes when I start my car, "it smells like moth balls in here now!".

Yes, but that passes, and at least it starts!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 19, 2026 12:40 AM (OGBA8)

205 Don't upset the apple chart.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 12:38 AM (Cqx++)

It would have been better presented as a pie chart.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:41 AM (1z8ji)

206 Trump scolds SCOTUS on Mail-In Ballots: ‘These Are Not The People I Interviewed to Serve’
_gellerRpt

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 12:44 AM (+UcOf)

207 That's awful! Hope damage isn't too extensive.

I guess it's a little early to start thinking about winter.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:39 AM (QGaXH)

Ate right through the temporary wire I ran from a dash switch to the starter solenoid so I could start the car. And ate all the insulation off a hot wire that feeds the convertible top switch. I took the transmission floor shifter out to replace the bad neutral safety switch that caused me to run the temporary wire, and ran out of time to get it all back together. So I had to find an ignition key to fit the other car, whose keys I have misplaced. Found one that works well enough to drive it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:46 AM (1z8ji)

208 Great ONT WD, thank you. I have kept my promise not to confuse you with Weasel. I expect no reward or acknowledgement. Just noting it in my pegboard.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 19, 2026 12:48 AM (CHHv1)

209
the last two years have convinced me the waste/fraud/abuse level is 80% or more and nobody in gov't cares because they're all in on it.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan

================

100%. If the fraud was cut, we would discover that whole complexes of personnel could be cut down to three cubicles and a Swingline stapler.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 12:53 AM (mmrXZ)

210 Speaking of apples, I am eating a Cosmic Crisp right now. Chart describes it as "sweet", but I find it a little tart, which suits me fine.

And I just found the missing car keys! They were in the pocket of this sweater I just put on, the one I never wear out of the house. Go figure!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:56 AM (1z8ji)

211 Good Night Everyone!

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:56 AM (QGaXH)

212 I haven't had a lot of these apples, and it kind of bums me out. I don't even see 'em at HEB.
Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 19, 2026 12:38 AM (ca8Qt)

You can find the information on all these apples and more at

Pomiferous.com

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 12:56 AM (rbvCR)

213 And I just found the missing car keys! They were in the pocket of this sweater I just put on, the one I never wear out of the house. Go figure!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news, but the older you grow, the more often such things will happen.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 12:58 AM (XeU6L)

214 Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news, but the older you grow, the more often such things will happen.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 12:58 AM (XeU6L)

But I'm only 29!

I think the search for, and finding of, a workable substitute key was the stimulus needed for the proper keys to make their presence known.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 01:02 AM (1z8ji)

215 Kindltot, gravensteins are indeed superior for pies!

Posted by: Funsize at September 19, 2026 01:02 AM (3j87q)

216 >>>So I had to find an ignition key to fit the other car, whose keys I have misplaced. Found one that works well enough to drive it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Keys, I have small boxes of keys the majority of which there is no clue where they go.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:03 AM (+UcOf)

217 Correct, Don Adams (real name Yarmy) was a Marine in WWII. Got very ill at Guadalcanal and recuperated for a long time in New Zealand, then was a DI. And yes, many of the familiar actors of the 60s/70s were WWII vets. As noted, the "Professor" on Gilligan's Island was seriously injured when his plane was shot down in the South Pacific. Lee Marvin of course was wounded at Saipan. Brian Keith was a tailgunner, Eddie Albert of Green Acres was decorated for valor at Tarawa for rescuing Marines with landing craft while under fire. Rod Serling was in the airborne in the Pacific, I think had some rough time at Leyte. And on, and on.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:04 AM (U/Byj)

218 Kindltot, gravensteins are indeed superior for pies!
Posted by: Funsize

Way too serious of a name for an apple. It sounds like it should be the source of a zombie apocalypse.

Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 01:04 AM (VHUov)

219 From now on when I buy something from Amazon for a project I saw on utube, what that project is and the utube link will be noted on the saved receipt.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:08 AM (+UcOf)

220 Not on the chart, but Stayman, a mid-Atlantic variety, is very good. Just for eating and cider, never cooked with them.

The whole "over" and "under-rated" thing, here as elsewhere, I find pointless, as there's no point of reference, and different people rate various things quite differently.

Haven't tried Cosmic, will do so. Honeycrisp and Fuji are very good, when in good condition. I'll have to look for Gravenstein for pies, which will be "in season" again soon.

There was a winery in northern Virginia that had an orchard of heirloom apples, many of them varieties imported by Thomas Jefferson and others of that period. You could go pick them on certain days. Loved that, don't recall the names, several very long and very German.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 19, 2026 01:09 AM (U/Byj)

221 >There was a winery in northern Virginia that had an orchard of heirloom apples,
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Boone's Farm?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:12 AM (+UcOf)

222 Gravensteen is also a castle in Ghent iirc. I loved it so much I wanted to move in right away when we visited.

Posted by: Funsize at September 19, 2026 01:13 AM (3j87q)

223 178:
Now, the last two years have convinced me the waste/fraud/abuse level is 80% or more and nobody in gov't cares because they're all in on it.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone)

You can even go further than that. If you remove all waste/fraud/abuse from FedGov budget, it all collapses. It IS the system.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 19, 2026 01:17 AM (+YRf1)

224 We need to get a Louisiana Cajun to run for President. Run him as an independent. He would be great.
Nobody would understand what he was saying.
But he would be fun to watch, might put people in a
better mood and maybe he could pull an upset.

Posted by: Case at September 19, 2026 01:18 AM (xJpuh)

225
Way too serious of a name for an apple. It sounds like it should be the source of a zombie apocalypse.
Posted by: mikeski at September 19, 2026 01:04 AM (VHUov)

There is no apple variety named "Raccoon City" but should I breed a tasty apple variety, I will make sure that will be the registered name.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 19, 2026 01:27 AM (rbvCR)

226 sentdefender ·
Earlier this Summer, a shipment of sensitive technological parts for the F-35 Lightning ll bound for the United States from Australia for repairs, mysteriously vanished after being accidentally diverted to Hong Kong.

Sparking an inquiry in Washington while raising the possibility that access to key components of the highly classified weapon system could have ended up in the hands of China.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:28 AM (+UcOf)

227 Trump moving drones to South America, ramping for up counter terrorism and counter narcotics plans.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 01:42 AM (+UcOf)

228
The pizza one had me cracking up because I worked in fast food as a teen and some ahole always did that at closing time.
Posted by: keena

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That was hilarious. That "customer" had to have been hiding until 9:58. "Can I also have 10 Cheezee breadsticks?"

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 01:45 AM (mmrXZ)

229
Sparking an inquiry in Washington while raising the possibility that access to key components of the highly classified weapon system could have ended up in the hands of China.
Posted by: Braenyard

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Fucking perfect. And how in hell is such a flight "accidentally diverted to Hong Kong"?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 01:49 AM (mmrXZ)

230 In Wisconsin, I loved Cortland apples. They were good in pies, fabulous for applesauce, awesome for apple jelly because of the seriously white fruit with ruby red skin. Made a lovely pink jelly that was positively delicious and needed no extra pectin to jell.

Can't get those up here. Oh well.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 19, 2026 01:50 AM (Ntshk)

231 205 Don't upset the apple chart.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 19, 2026 12:38 AM (Cqx++)

It would have been better presented as a pie chart.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 12:41 AM (1z8ji)

Divided by pie radians, naturally.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 19, 2026 01:52 AM (Ntshk)

232 Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news, but the older you grow, the more often such things will happen.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 19, 2026 12:58

Yes indeed. Now that I'm fully retired the only reason I sometimes know what day it is is that Sun night the garbage gets put out.

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at September 19, 2026 01:53 AM (4Qj8V)

233 Well, It's midnight here, and I have a long roadtrip in the morning. Better get some shuteye. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 19, 2026 02:01 AM (1z8ji)

234 Happy weekend Horde!

I laughed out loud at some of the memes, skipped content and jumped here to see if anybody was still awake or just lurking.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 02:03 AM (ibDUx)

235 Hi, Debby. Been lurking for about half hour... was going to do some meal prep, but *pfft* it'll wait for tomorrow.

Not in much of a mood this evening. No one else's fault.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:07 AM (rdVOm)

236 @TaraBull ·

Jake Paul today met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to talk economic policy.

We're all wondering who throws the better punch?
---

Is she making fun of Musk's black eye?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 02:08 AM (+UcOf)

237 You girls brighten up the place more when de-lurked.
Now, it's so late we 29yo's are heading to bed.
Hopefully, we'll see y'all tomorrow. 'night.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 19, 2026 02:11 AM (+UcOf)

238 Night, Braenyard. See ya tomorrow night!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:13 AM (rdVOm)

239
Daily Mail.....

Speculation is Harry and the grifter are moving back to CA permanently in a few weeks.

I feel sorry for their children.

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 02:16 AM (/QHx4)

240 {{{JQ}}} understood, how about if I pour a wee drink for you tonight? Cheers for a different day tomorrow.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 02:17 AM (ibDUx)

241 Night Braenyard, I should have been here much earlier but I got caught up in a few back to back Sopranos episodes.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 02:21 AM (ibDUx)

242 Thanks, Debby... a very light pour of Belvedere, if you please?

And let me buy you a Chivas...

Cheers!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:21 AM (rdVOm)

243 Speculation is Harry and the grifter are moving back to CA permanently in a few weeks.
I feel sorry for their children.
Posted by: four seasons

Yeah, me too. Hope those poor kids don't end up blaming themselves for their parents' poor decisions!

Guess King Daddy wasn't going to play along with the Harkles' scheme. Maybe Chuck ain't as dumb as he looks?

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:25 AM (rdVOm)

244
Hi JQ and Debby

That mess is entertaining.

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 02:28 AM (/QHx4)

245 45 days till election day when we can start cleaning out the dump infestation.

Posted by: raimondo at September 19, 2026 02:29 AM (Ab+EG)

246
Speculation is Harry and the grifter are moving back to CA permanently in a few weeks.
I feel sorry for their children.
Posted by: four seasons

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omg. But heck, they announced at the outset that they were keeping their Santa Barbara home. Not exactly a long-term commitment to the UK.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 02:30 AM (mmrXZ)

247 That mess is entertaining.

Posted by: four seasons
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Like a train wreck.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:30 AM (rdVOm)

248
Hi Blonde

It is interesting they kept the house.

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 02:33 AM (/QHx4)

249
Debby, I'm surprised the apple chart got some comments. But as always, I got some good advice. I'll have to look for Gravensteins, and I might consider these Sugarbees. I make applesauce with Honeycrisps that is so sweet it burns your stomach. No added sugar, in fact I cook them with cranberry sauce to make it a bit tart.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 02:34 AM (mmrXZ)

250 Hi four seasons, thank you JQ.

Karen Bass is probably going to sell Harry and Megan a Pacific Palisades lot with stunning views.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 02:34 AM (ibDUx)

251 Hi, Blondie!

How'd dinner go, a few nights back? I recall you were struggling with the menu...

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:34 AM (rdVOm)

252
Lol Debby

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 02:35 AM (/QHx4)

253 Karen Bass is probably going to sell Harry and Megan a Pacific Palisades lot with stunning views.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 02:34 AM (ibDUx)

And it will be the site for his castle Scamelot.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 19, 2026 02:36 AM (S41Gd)

254
How'd dinner go, a few nights back? I recall you were struggling with the menu...
Posted by: JQ

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Ohhh, yeah. I wound up getting the Costco rotisserie chicken and making potatoes, veg, and fruit salad. Family satisfied, phew.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 02:38 AM (mmrXZ)

255 239
Daily Mail.....

Speculation is Harry and the grifter are moving back to CA permanently in a few weeks.

I feel sorry for their children.

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 02:16 AM (/QHx4)

I can't wait until the tell him to self-deport because he lied on his application about drug use.

Those kids have no chance whatsoever. But they will be rich, which will insulate them from some of the bullshit fallout.

Horrible people.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 19, 2026 02:40 AM (Ntshk)

256
Lol Berserker

Posted by: four seasons at September 19, 2026 02:42 AM (/QHx4)

257 It's sad, but I just can't find it in my heart to feel sympathy for the Harkles...

They could've had *everything they craved*:
--Extreme wealth
--Attention
--Popularity
--Security
--Privacy
--Access to famous people & events; lavish jewels!

But nooooooo, because they would've had to do some "work", sometimes, (but nothing too physical!) and maybe be slightly inconvenienced every now & then...

Dipshits. They blew it!!!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:43 AM (rdVOm)

258 Ohhh, yeah. I wound up getting the Costco rotisserie chicken and making potatoes, veg, and fruit salad. Family satisfied, phew.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

Yay! You conquered the meal dilemma!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:44 AM (rdVOm)

259 LOL Bers, as always.

Hi Blondie, I wrote a comment to you but it evaporated, it had to do with the raid you posted about the other night.

I think this election should be about one thing only, FRAUD. It should be a national election strategy, foreigners have invaded our country and demanded that our tax dollars be diverted to them. The democrats would love to shift the conversation to AI.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 02:51 AM (ibDUx)

260 Yeah, the whole *fraud* BS really aggravates me! Fk. These "people" are scamming millions and billions, while hard-working citizens are scaping by on wages or retirement and paying out their asses for everything.

For what these foreign aholes are costing US, we probably COULD have free healthcare PLUS all the other sh!t that gets dangled every election season.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 02:59 AM (rdVOm)

261 45 minutes to go

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 03:01 AM (Ia/+0)

262
I think this election should be about one thing only, FRAUD. It should be a national election strategy, foreigners have invaded our country and demanded that our tax dollars be diverted to them. The democrats would love to shift the conversation to AI.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz

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Ah yes, the latest arrests in San Diego. Although TWELVE FOREIGNERS

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 03:06 AM (mmrXZ)

263
haha, I'm getting so worked up I hit Post before I was finished!

Anyway, although TWELVE FOREIGNERS were nabbed, I'm sure it was a drop in the ocean of fraud practiced in this city. This city alone.

Debby, I don't know how we focus on fraud without having to defend ourselves from charges of racism. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a clip from British Parliament, a report on those horrid r@pe gangs, and one FEMALE!!! MP pleading, "Whyyyyy must we mention their ethnicity?"

Meanwhile, I think most Democrats aren't even aware of the fraud situation, so I would like to see it publicized, but again -- we know where that goes. "They're blaming the Somalis for everything, but we've always had fraud."

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 03:10 AM (mmrXZ)

264 Skip, I hope that you will get rest.

JQ, it just bothers me that so far, not one leading democrat politician has payed the price for their incompetence at best or corruption at worst. I look at Minnesota and I wonder how it is possible that the Lieutenant Governor, Peggy Flanagan is running for the US Senate and nobody has any questions about fraud. She is running against Michele Tafoya who is not a rock ribbed conservative but she would be a hell of an improvement.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 03:11 AM (ibDUx)

265 Fraud gets to.me as well. Every government program has a fraud written into it. Saw some major insurance company overcharged Medicare by hundreds of millions

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 03:11 AM (Ia/+0)

266
For what these foreign aholes are costing US, we probably COULD have free healthcare PLUS all the other sh!t that gets dangled every election season.
Posted by: JQ

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Absolutely kills me. One of my broken record posts -- I firmly believe we have the wealth in this nation to make prenatal care and childbirth free. It's astonishing that women do this work with their bodies and souls, and -- PAY to do it!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 03:12 AM (mmrXZ)

267
not one leading democrat politician has payed the price for their incompetence at best or corruption at worst.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz

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One ray of light in Minnesota: I'm pretty sure Tim Walz dropped his run for re-election because of the fraud. Of course, that will probably lead to someone equally bad, but it's nice to see one faker forced to step aside.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 03:15 AM (mmrXZ)

268 https://legalinsurrection.com/hhs oig humanachoice united healthcare overbilled medicare by 180 million

I wonder if 1/2 of heath care costs are fraud

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 03:15 AM (Ia/+0)

269 Insurance is *the problem* and not the solution, in many cases.

IMO.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 03:16 AM (rdVOm)

270 I so want to dump Maura Healey as our governor but she is a proud lesbian warrior princess and her opponent lacks a political kill instinct. This state is a shithole, though for reasons I remain.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 03:17 AM (ibDUx)

271
It's sad, but I just can't find it in my heart to feel sympathy for the Harkles...

They could've had *everything they craved*:

Posted by: JQ

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The irony is crazy. They rejected their royal connections, flounced out of the UK, and discovered that... the only real asset they had was their royal connections.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 03:17 AM (mmrXZ)

272 The irony is crazy. They rejected their royal connections, flounced out of the UK, and discovered that... the only real asset they had was their royal connections.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

Yep. They're nobodies without their titles. Pfft.

Get a job! LOL.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 03:20 AM (rdVOm)

273
her opponent lacks a political kill instinct.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz

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Frustrating as hell. Do these people not know what's at stake?

I remember Tammy Bruce sometime into the second Obama administration imagining Romney as president. "He would have been terrible," she said. Not as bad as Obama, but he would have set back conservatism by a generation by being so tentative and unprincipled. I'm so glad we got Trump and that the bench he's creating is pretty much in his likeness.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 03:21 AM (mmrXZ)

274 Sweet dreams Horde, I am intending to be productive tomorrow, which is just a few short hours away.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 03:22 AM (ibDUx)

275 Night, Debby. Thank you for the drink.

Have a great Caturday!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 03:23 AM (rdVOm)

276
Night Debby!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 03:24 AM (mmrXZ)

277 Sweet dreams Horde, I am intending to be productive tomorrow, which is just a few short hours away.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 19, 2026 03:22 AM (ibDUx)

I plan on being grossly unproductive, lol. I'm going for a ride.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 19, 2026 03:28 AM (S41Gd)

278 I plan on being grossly unproductive, lol. I'm going for a ride.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

Sweeet! Hope it's a lovely day......

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 03:31 AM (rdVOm)

279 Wish I didn't have to go to work

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 03:32 AM (Ia/+0)

280 Wish I didn't have to go to work
Posted by: Skip

Oh, no! Work on Saturday, too? Ugh!

Sorry.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 03:34 AM (rdVOm)

281
Skip, there are some of us who envy you your paycheck.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 03:56 AM (mmrXZ)

282 I used to think maybe 5 - 10% of gov't spend was waste/fraud/abuse and that it would cost more to try to recover it than it was worth.

Now, the last two years have convinced me the waste/fraud/abuse level is 80% or more and nobody in gov't cares because they're all in on it.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at September 19, 2026 12:16 AM (QGaXH)

I think it's at least 85% grift, graft, fraud, waste, and outright theft for public expenditures in single-party Democrat-run states, as well as most of Europe and the Anglosphere.

I use the cross-freeway wildlife passage as a test. Normal states can build one for ~$15M. California is building an artisanal, bespoke cougar/butterfly bridge that crossed the $100M mark still unfinished.

This helps make sense of other countries letting their militaries decay. Maybe they literally can't maintain the ability to defend themselves, because all the money is going to line the nests of the connected.

Regardless, I have concluded that we should end all Federal welfare. Block grants are still better than Fed-administered programs, but it's grossly immoral to just hand money over to known, proven mafias like that.

Posted by: SciVo at September 19, 2026 04:02 AM (ke3zm)

283 Many (even here) seem to consider social security retirement to be "welfare"... it's what I, and hubby, have. Plus a bit that we put away privately.

But we didn't have any choice-- it was forcibly withdrawn from our pay throughout our careers. Not our fault that it was SQUANDERED.

And so here we are.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 04:09 AM (rdVOm)

284
I have concluded that we should end all Federal welfare. Block grants are still better than Fed-administered programs, but it's grossly immoral to just hand money over to known, proven mafias like that.
Posted by: SciVo

================

I dream of what we could do if we get the White House in 2028 and 2036. It seems like Trump can only do so much blasting and clearing. The next presidents have to replant, rebuild, etc.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 04:11 AM (mmrXZ)

285
we didn't have any choice-- it was forcibly withdrawn from our pay throughout our careers. Not our fault that it was SQUANDERED.

And so here we are.

Posted by: JQ

================

Damn straight. Maybe some brute-forceful president will manage to institute an opt-out so people can put that same amount into IRAs and create real wealth instead of perpetuating the Ponzi scheme.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 04:12 AM (mmrXZ)

286
And it's late where I am. I must sleep! Good night, horde!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 19, 2026 04:13 AM (mmrXZ)

287 Night, Blondie. Sleep well!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 04:14 AM (rdVOm)

288 Social Security and Medicare are technically "social insurance" programs, that could be stable if well-administered with proper "generational accounting" and anti-fraud design. (No goosing of the benefits just because there's a lot of workers paying in and the topline numbers look good!) But I fear that mere administrative competence is an impossible dream.

Posted by: SciVo at September 19, 2026 04:20 AM (ke3zm)

289 If we'd been allowed (or even "forced") to invest the same amount as had been deducted for FICA, over decades, I'm willing to bet we'd be better off than now.

And, further, that the whole country would be better off, for having had that extra boost to businesses via stock investments, rather than fking congressional professional thieves.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 04:24 AM (rdVOm)

290 Pixy's up!

Posted by: m at September 19, 2026 04:30 AM (odBC9)

291 TECH THREAD IS NOOD

Posted by: Skip at September 19, 2026 04:31 AM (Ia/+0)

292 Well, I doubt that any thoughtful reforms of SSI or Medicare will ever take place. They are true Third Rails, and even if a proposal was perfect, the other party could make huge political hay by doomsaying. So, I still hold the same expectation that I've had since high school, that by the time I qualify, the benefit will not actually buy much.

Posted by: SciVo at September 19, 2026 04:33 AM (ke3zm)

293 >>by the time I qualify, the benefit will not actually buy much.
---------

It's *already* that way!

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 04:35 AM (rdVOm)

294 SciVo-- my best advice is:

--Consult a professional financial advisor
--Contribute to a private retirement account
--Pay off your house before you retire
--Consider Long Term Disability insurance (watch out for "lifetime maximum" payouts and limitations on choice of facilities, though)

Good luck and good night.

Posted by: JQ at September 19, 2026 04:45 AM (rdVOm)

295 No one can "speak" to a horse?

No.

It was "talk" to a horse.

A horse is a horse, of course of course
And no one can talk to a horse, of course
That is, of course, unless the horse
Is the FAMOUS MISTER ED!

Go right to the source and ask the horse
He'll give you the answer that you endorse
He's always on a steady course
Talk to Mister Ed!

I was a sponge at that age...

Oh, and like every young kid I swallowed the hook. "DAD, WE NEEEEED A TALKING HORSE!"

Posted by: RobM1981 at September 19, 2026 05:20 AM (7nf6E)

296 I've heard the Holy Spirit is sometimes referred to as The Wild Goose in some ancient texts.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 19, 2026 08:07 AM (2Ez/1)

Week's End Cafe

by Mark Denney
He doesn't say where this is but it looks like Patagonia.

After getting a call about a "weird cat," biologists say they've identified a new species of cat. I've got news for these "biologists," if a weird cat is a news species, there are about 100 million new species of cat.

Vultures sunbathing.
Poor puppy is guilty and ashamed.

Surfin' Birds. (I think they're just standing in shallow water as the waves come in.)

Well-mannered dogs. Like Hugo Drax's rotweillers, but not as murdery.

Dog is reunited with his long lost sister.

Quad miniguns. Look at the brass dumping out it like a downpour of rain.

Heartwarming Halloween.

Bro just wanted a little affection.

Baby lamb is happy to be alive.

Sherlock Holmes fight analysis.

So if you're on a truck going 80 kph but your are thrown backwards by a launch-rail that accelerates you to 80 kph in the opposite direction, do you just wind up standing in place?

This man trusted his life to physics. He was ejected at 80 km/h from a truck that was traveling at 80 km/h. pic.twitter.com/3Q3gKyIl6P
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) September 16, 2026

All-you-can-eat buffet at the Brooks Falls, Alaska

[📹Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan]pic.twitter.com/PVUqXioBvi
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) September 17, 2026

Some lions were about to hunt a baby buffalo.

The mother went to defend it.

And when it seemed they were going to eat them both, the whole herd fell. pic.twitter.com/vuvvCdJ9Hd
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) September 12, 2026

The breathtaking view during landing at the Nuuk Airport in Greenland. pic.twitter.com/lmC0YkN7cE
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) September 15, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 07:10 PM

Comments

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1 Thanks for the week ACE!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 07:11 PM (NnhvP)

2 oh, and first!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 07:12 PM (NnhvP)

3

Yay!

Ace, I hope you have a great weekend!

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 07:12 PM (/QHx4)

4 notified

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 07:13 PM (NnhvP)

5 I've got news for these "biologists," if a weird cat is a news species, there are about 100 million new species of cat.
----
Every cat is its own species.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:13 PM (FZ29D)

6 Looks like Greenland! Our new playground!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:15 PM (AKptf)

7 Yay! Another 100% week! May the Café and Greënland always remain free of the pernicious and mephitic penguins!

Posted by: Jeffrey at September 18, 2026 07:16 PM (0sNs1)

8 Perfessor, how is the healing coming?

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:16 PM (UdrMW)

9 Hugo Drax: Why did you break up the encounter with my pet python?

James Bond: I discovered it had a crush on me.

***

Look after Mr. Bond. See that some harm comes to him.

***

James Bond. You appear with the tedious inevitability of an unloved season.

***

Even in death, my munificence is boundless.

- Hugo Drax

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:16 PM (6ydKt)

10 From the last post - I remain convinced Biden selected Harris when he dropped out as a huge FU to Obama et. al. who kicked him to the curb

Posted by: 496 at September 18, 2026 07:17 PM (sOtuf)

11 Nessun dorma was a nice touch.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:17 PM (viF8m)

12 Looking into Yak raising in Greenland.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:18 PM (UdrMW)

13 This is funny.

Talarico BBQ'd by a gal comedian:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xh_SrTscsrU

Hilarious and true!

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:18 PM (iJfKG)

14 The 80 km/h video is cool.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:19 PM (6ydKt)

15 Perfessor, how is the healing coming?
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:16 PM (UdrMW)
---
Doing just dandy! Thank you for asking.

I saw my endodontist on Tuesday and he prescribed some mouthwash and antibiotics. Saw my (new) dentist on Wednesday, who also checked up on me.

Now I just wait for a new crown in a couple of weeks.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:19 PM (FZ29D)

16 All-you-can-eat buffet at the Brooks Falls, Alaska

Expedia, work your magic!!!

Posted by: Stacey Abrams at September 18, 2026 07:19 PM (S43bs)

17 >>>Well-mannered dogs.

I think they may have training as security dogs. They don't accept food from strangers because it could be doped as part of a robbery or the like.

Posted by: No Name Today at September 18, 2026 07:19 PM (8mulE)

18 3x Trump voter. Thanks, Ace! God bless us all.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 07:20 PM (p8DwV)

19 The breathtaking view during landing at the Nuuk Airport in Greenland.

The best part of the Walter Mitty movie with Ben Stiller are the scenes in Greenland.

Except I learned that most of those were filmed in Iceland.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:20 PM (6ydKt)

20 The Grand Plan continues apace. President Trump delivered on Greenland, as we have lobbied for. The next step is ours. Northward, ever Northward. Next Spring will be quite different. On the move in every theatre. Destined for greatness, expansion. Defying the naysayers, especially you know who.

Posted by: Penguin Promotion Board at September 18, 2026 07:21 PM (Fn+3X)

21 Willowed:
I have to say: I agree with the mayor for different reasons. SURE, cameras would help track down criminals. But power is fungible. If white folks were commiting most of the crimes, you can be damn sure she would be putting up a camera every half block.

This is one of those things where our Overton window has gotten moved and I am not sure we realize it. We should.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:21 PM (zZu0s)

22 new species of cat

Cute kitty. BUT! Xweet links to Nat Geog site, which insists on my email to read the article. FU Nat Geog, who went woke long ago.

Posted by: mindful webworker - they just keep doing it at September 18, 2026 07:21 PM (MX7Zk)

23 That truck guy thing is very cool.

Sir Isaac Newton, we remain your bitches.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:21 PM (zZu0s)

24
*looks at Café decor with distain*

*notices chair wobbles badly*

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:22 PM (eRlcH)

25 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 07:22 PM (Ia/+0)

26 The video of the golden bringing a intruder a toy on ewetub is good too.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:22 PM (zZu0s)

27
Vultures sunbathing.

__________

I notice the ones around here doing that in the morning.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:23 PM (eRlcH)

28 "Looking into Yak raising in Greenland.
Posted by: Ben Had"

Gonna be a Yak tycoon?

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 07:23 PM (MWfyi)

29 26 The video of the golden bringing a intruder a toy on ewetub is good too.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:22 PM (zZu0s)

Humans are only good for fetch and food according to that dog's rulebook.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:23 PM (6ydKt)

30 Continuing on the York story - this is just nuts.

Matt Van Swol
@mattvanswol
·
4h
🚨#BREAKING: A Black woman in York, PA, says she is “PERSONALLY OFFENDED” that officials called Black teens who DRAGGED a White girl off her porch and BEAT HER UNCONSCIOUS... “uncivilized.”

"To me, that feels like you're saying that the juveniles in this incident are uncivilized, and I am personally offended by that analogy."

She then goes on to argue that “other people” were involved... not just “people of color.”

She goes on to ask what the college will do to check the behavior of the (White) STUDENTS who are living off campus...

Yes, the ones who were BRUTALLY BEATEN she thinks needs to have their behavior "checked" and educated.

This is utterly insane, one of the craziest things I've ever watched in my life.

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 07:24 PM (kX27y)

31 * readying a throne for Hadrian*

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:24 PM (UdrMW)

32 Hey you fishies, use the other side of the falls!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 07:25 PM (Cqx++)

33 fd. I hear you can make a fortune in cattle futures.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:26 PM (UdrMW)

34 I saw my endodontist on Tuesday and he prescribed some mouthwash and antibiotics. Saw my (new) dentist on Wednesday, who also checked up on me.

Now I just wait for a new crown in a couple of weeks.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:19 PM (FZ29D)

I'm just curious, you went to an endo for a crown or did you have a root canal?

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 07:26 PM (kX27y)

35 I'm just curious, you went to an endo for a crown or did you have a root canal?
Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 07:26 PM (kX27y)
---
Endo did the root canal, dentist will be installing the crown.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (FZ29D)

36 The breathtaking view during landing at the Nuuk Airport in ~~Greenland~~ Orangeland.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (ndZc7)

37 Maybe this Greenland deal is why the military may be pulling athird of US forces out of Europe.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (xJpuh)

38
After getting a call about a "weird cat,"...

I ws walking in the park, two days ago when suddenly I had the feeling I was being watched and I could smell a very strong animal smell.

I didn't see anything but the foliage by the creek is a huge mess. So, i decided to finish my way away from the park.

The next day by the same place no smell, no feeling of being watched, however while walking back home, I caught sight of what looked like a small mountain lion, maybe a juvenile?

It disappeared into the foliage by the creek.

I didn't call animal control, but maybe I should have.

A mountain lion/puma in this area is barely within the realm of possibility, but highly unlikely.

In any event, is anyone familiar with a breed of cat that looks like a juvenile puma?

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (iJfKG)

39 fd. I hear you can make a fortune in cattle futures.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:26 PM (UdrMW)
---
In the fantasy mystery story I'm reading, cattle ranchers have used alchemical/biological engineering to create cows the size of elephants.

The family that developed the process became one of the richest in the empire.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:28 PM (FZ29D)

40 Orangeland.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (ndZc7)

That's the Netherlands.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:28 PM (6ydKt)

41 I hope President Trump's agreement about Greenland doesn't make my fellow Canadians insecure, jealous, petty and passively-aggressively mean assholes.

Animal wise, Snowflake threw up last night on a towel I have on our chair. She still left the house at 2am, came in around noon and has been taking it easy. She ate. Somedays she comes inside and stays more than others. Pictures soon as my Pipeline develops. Not my cat.

And Canadians developing pipelines. What the hell?

Ralphy lived another week. He has a LOT of life in him. And he requires a lot of attention. That's fine.

Okay, I have to get back to it. All of you have a very happy weekend.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 07:28 PM (Sco7b)

42 "To me, that feels like you're saying that the juveniles in this incident are uncivilized, and I am personally offended by that analogy."

-
"Analogy"?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 07:29 PM (ndZc7)

43 "I hear you can make a fortune in cattle futures.
Posted by: Ben Had"

I don't know. I'm terrible at investments. I prefer to waste my money on cars.

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 07:29 PM (MWfyi)

44 40 Orangeland.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (ndZc7)

That's the Netherlands.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

The renaming of Canada when we annex it.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 18, 2026 07:29 PM (+YRf1)

45 In any event, is anyone familiar with a breed of cat that looks like a juvenile puma?

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (iJfKG)

Bobcats?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:30 PM (6ydKt)

46 Dinner is almost ready! We have chicken breast baking on a bed of spinach with sliced baby sweet peppers, seasoned with garlic, onion, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, a little crushed red pepper, and whole wheat pearl couscous.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 07:30 PM (ZdaMQ)

47 >>I prefer to waste my money on cars.

And boats. Elvis needs boats.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:31 PM (viF8m)

48 Ok, had to watch twice ln phone to see what was happening

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 07:31 PM (Ia/+0)

49 It might have been a bobcat but they are normally really skittish around people.

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 07:32 PM (MWfyi)

50 The breathtaking view during landing at the Nuuk Airport in Greenland.

Clear weather. Ice-free runway.

I'm betting there are times that are not so easy.

Posted by: mindful webworker - breath taken at September 18, 2026 07:32 PM (MX7Zk)

51 In any event, is anyone familiar with a breed of cat that looks like a juvenile puma?

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (iJfKG)

Bobcats?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:30 PM (6ydKt)

No, bobcats look totally different.

More square and "heavy" looking.

They're the pug-ugly, p-alooka boxers of the cat world.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:33 PM (iJfKG)

52 "Analogy"?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 07:29 PM (ndZc7)

Yes, calling them uncivilized is analogous to insulting her personally.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:33 PM (6ydKt)

53
So if you're on a truck going 80 kph but your are thrown backwards by a launch-rail that accelerates you to 80 kph in the opposite direction, do you just wind up standing in place?

___________

I'm willing to have someone else put these grave proofs to the test.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:33 PM (eRlcH)

54 May the Café and Greënland always remain free of the pernicious and mephitic penguins!

So say we all !!!

Posted by: AoSHQ Cafe Custodial Engineers at September 18, 2026 07:34 PM (mC9Od)

55 Had BLT, pickles and Chex Mix, kind of end of summer fair

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 07:34 PM (Ia/+0)

56 I missed the Greenland news, and was wondering why all the Greenland references were popping up...

This Greenland deal sounds like the existing agreement since 1951. Trump is desperate and needs a “win” before the midterm elections in november so he TACO’d and agreed to the existing agreement. Fart of the deal.

Same deal as they already had. And of course he’ll call it a win and people will believe it. Unbelievable.

I read the 1951 Treaty and despite what people are saying that said nothing about how the US could dictate their investments. And how are they defining an ‘adversary’? Would that include Canada and other NATO allies (whose presence might be helpful at some point) that He doesn’t like?

Dealing with Trump is incredibly dumb. Like having someone threaten to burn your house down and then inviting them over for tea and crumpets. There's no way the US should be trusted to have thousands of troops in a territory it's already said it wants to own.

You can probably relax. They will have given him something which is probably nothing but something that Trump can claim is the deal of the decade.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 07:35 PM (S43bs)

57 Lynx. I would take a lynx.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:35 PM (UdrMW)

58 Dinner is almost ready! We have chicken breast baking on a bed of spinach with sliced baby sweet peppers, seasoned with garlic, onion, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, a little crushed red pepper, and whole wheat pearl couscous.
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 07:30 PM (ZdaMQ)

do you eat like that every day ?

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:35 PM (AKptf)

59 Labs and Retrievers are fantastic dogs.

Generally, not good guard dogs.

Might want a Melanois or German Shepherd for that.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 07:35 PM (fGj4e)

60 Liger! or a tigon...

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:36 PM (AKptf)

61 Dinner is almost ready! We have chicken breast baking on a bed of spinach with sliced baby sweet peppers, seasoned with garlic, onion, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, a little crushed red pepper, and whole wheat pearl couscous.
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 07:30 PM

We were right here, you know!

Posted by: Kale at September 18, 2026 07:36 PM (0sNs1)

62 Evenin’, All.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 07:37 PM (77rzZ)

63 Mother celebrates adoption of her daughter.

https://tinyurl.com/mtwnj2n6

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 07:37 PM (ndZc7)

64 We were right here, you know!
Posted by: Kale

What's wrong with arugula?

Posted by: Barack Obama at September 18, 2026 07:37 PM (S43bs)

65
Ernest K. Gann had to fly to Narsarsuaq (Bluie West One) from Goose Bay in the early days of the Air Transport Command. He was told not to screw up the approach because he could not get out if he did.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:39 PM (eRlcH)

66 Before there was spinach. And collard greens. Then people got bored and are now eating donkey food..

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:39 PM (AKptf)

67 Alternate version of Immigrant Song with some nice looking Scandinavian girls and their harps and their big dudes on drums:

https://youtu.be/2T1lkUKyHLk

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:39 PM (6ydKt)

68 >>Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison

I appreciate you dipping into that sewer but every time you post those inane brain farts I feel like my world gets dumber.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:40 PM (viF8m)

69 Dinner is ready. A nice Red Blend with melon chunks and blackberries.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:40 PM (UdrMW)

70 Is there oil, or rare earths in Greenland?

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:40 PM (AKptf)

71
Is there oil, or rare earths in Greenland?
Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:40 PM (AKptf)

________

Under a big W.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:41 PM (eRlcH)

72 Have you seen Greenland? It's not even that green.

Posted by: Don Black at September 18, 2026 07:41 PM (ZxPkt)

73 Will they change the name to Greënland after Queensrÿche play a concert there?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 07:43 PM (0sNs1)

74 I prefer not to waste money on anything. But then I'm cheap.
At least I don't bum off anybody.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 07:43 PM (xJpuh)

75
Now we can do a remake of The Bedford Incident with a Chinese sub.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:44 PM (eRlcH)

76 Have you seen Greenland? It's not even that green.

===
Exactly right. Good observation. Greenland is not green...and Iceland is not icy!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:44 PM (AKptf)

77 Greenland is on my bucket list.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 07:44 PM (77rzZ)

78
Mother celebrates adoption of her daughter.

https://tinyurl.com/mtwnj2n6
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie?

That's different from what I thought it was going to be.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 07:44 PM (Cqx++)

79 The Immortal Guard had a good day in Iran.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:45 PM (UdrMW)

80 As a long time ammo reloader and brass scrounger, I hope to hell that someone was policing that brass from the minigun. 308 caliber brass is sacred.

Posted by: JTB at September 18, 2026 07:45 PM (yTvNw)

81 63 Mother celebrates adoption of her daughter.

https://tinyurl.com/mtwnj2n6
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Look, it's awful, but she probably did the right thing? Raising a kid you don't love or want is going to hurt the kid and the parent. Maybe you can get some kind of counseling to "fix" whatever is broken, but that's no guarantee. A loving adopted family is a much better bet for the kid. What is the dad thinking, I wonder?

If she wanted kids, had one, and mentally just changed...maybe you can't help it? Just get sterilized so it won't happen again.

And she didn't seem to be "celebrating" in the video, at least to me. No cake and party hats and friends celebrating her ability to go be a whore or anything (like some divorce/abortion videos I've seen). Just a matter of fact explanation of things. She didn't seem happy, sad, or anything...mostly emotionless and tired. She probably has some mental issues...

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 07:45 PM (S43bs)

82 69 Dinner is ready. A nice Red Blend with melon chunks and blackberries.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:

Sounds like an amazing dessert! Really, really good!

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 07:45 PM (ZdaMQ)

83 >>Is there oil, or rare earths in Greenland?

Yes, there are rare earth minerals in Greenland.

But the real reason some of us have been saying Trump wanted control of Greenland is because of the arctic shipping lanes and missile defense. Same reason China and Russia have also been trying to dominate the region for years.

Same reason we are now finally starting to build ice breaking ships.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:46 PM (viF8m)

84 As a long time ammo reloader and brass scrounger, I hope to hell that someone was policing that brass from the minigun. 308 caliber brass is sacred.
Posted by: JTB at September 18, 2026 07:45 PM

Gonna have to full-length resize it, though.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 07:47 PM (0sNs1)

85 Greenland had the only mineral that has been mined to extinction. Somthing that was needed to smelt aluiminum. We used it all up in the 1940's.

But they fiured out another way.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at September 18, 2026 07:47 PM (P4bJX)

86 68 >>Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison

I appreciate you dipping into that sewer but every time you post those inane brain farts I feel like my world gets dumber.
Posted by: JackStraw

The truly terrifying thing is the world is already dumber, it's only your comprehension of the enormity of the problem that has grown.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 07:48 PM (S43bs)

87
Now we can do a remake of The Bedford Incident with a Chinese sub.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Don't fire one.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 07:48 PM (Cqx++)

88 51:No, bobcats look totally different.

More square and "heavy" looking.

They're the pug-ugly, p-alooka boxers of the cat world.
Posted by: naturalfake

Saw a bobkittuh up close on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Larger than a domestic cat, maybe female doberman size. Still, did very cat things, like look at me, yawned, took a quick bath and then continued hunting. No other cars on the BRPkwy, so bobkittuh was unconcerned with lone hooman excitedly taking pictures from inside the car and squealing like a little girl.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 18, 2026 07:48 PM (+YRf1)

89 Piper, I do my large meal at lunch. Roasted chicken, grilled artichoke hearts and a romaine salad.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:48 PM (UdrMW)

90 But they fiured out another way.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe

Capitalists, uh...find a way.

Posted by: Based Ian Malcolm at September 18, 2026 07:49 PM (S43bs)

91
Don't fire one.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 07:48 PM (Cqx++)

________

The book was much better than the movie.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:49 PM (eRlcH)

92 Can you imagine how big Sydney Sweeney’s breasts are gonna get big if/when she gets pregnant? Yowza. Maybe we’ll need Greenland for those milkers.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 07:49 PM (77rzZ)

93 Wut? New Pussycat?

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

88 51:No, bobcats look totally different.

More square and "heavy" looking.

They're the pug-ugly, p-alooka boxers of the cat world.
Posted by: naturalfake

Saw a bobkittuh up close on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Larger than a domestic cat, maybe female doberman size. Still, did very cat things, like look at me, yawned, took a quick bath and then continued hunting. No other cars on the BRPkwy, so bobkittuh was unconcerned with lone hooman excitedly taking pictures from inside the car and squealing like a little girl.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 18, 2026 07:48 PM (+YRf1)

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 07:50 PM (/+uur)

94 92 Can you imagine how big Sydney Sweeney’s breasts are gonna get big if/when she gets pregnant? Yowza. Maybe we’ll need Greenland for those milkers.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 07:49 PM (77rzZ)

She been waterin them thangs

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 07:50 PM (/+uur)

95 Bulg, my eyes are up here.

Posted by: Sydney S. at September 18, 2026 07:51 PM (0sNs1)

96 I am aware of the strategic importance, the Russian and Chinese presence in the Arctic, the Northwest Passage, the Northern Sea Route, and the Northeast Passage, however, if we can dig up some rare earths and oil, that would be a bonus.

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:53 PM (AKptf)

97 Bulg, I reject your male gaze! How dare you!?????!!!!!

Posted by: Greta at September 18, 2026 07:53 PM (p6qn4)

98 89 Piper, I do my large meal at lunch. Roasted chicken, grilled artichoke hearts and a romaine salad.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:48 PM (UdrMW)

Ban Hed withs a whole fucking chicken at the table would be tff

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 07:53 PM (/+uur)

99 >>The truly terrifying thing is the world is already dumber, it's only your comprehension of the enormity of the problem that has grown.

I live in a blue state. Have pretty much all my life and I don't work in a cube, I deal with human units every day. I'm well aware of how stupid a large segment of the world population is.

You guys are just catching up to what some of us have been saying for years.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:53 PM (viF8m)

100 58
do you eat like that every day ?
Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026

Pretty much, yes.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 07:54 PM (ZdaMQ)

101 Have you seen Greenland? It's not even that green.

===
Exactly right. Good observation. Greenland is not green...and Iceland is not icy!
Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:44 PM (AKptf)

The Norse were great real estate salesmen. When they wanted to stave off settlers it was "Iceland" when they wanted settlers it was "Greenland". Though it was a tad warmer than now when they found it than today what with Global Warming....

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 07:55 PM (uhVAy)

102 "To me, that feels like you're saying that the juveniles in this incident are uncivilized, and I am personally offended by that analogy."

1) You don't know what "analogy" means.
2) Who gives a f*ck?

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 07:55 PM (vTZFs)

103 98 89 Piper, I do my large meal at lunch. Roasted chicken, grilled artichoke hearts and a romaine salad.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:48 PM (UdrMW)

Ban Hed withs a whole fucking chicken at the table would be tff

Also sounding delicious!

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 07:55 PM (ZdaMQ)

104 What if there is Gold and Diamonds ? there are diamonds in Siberia, you know.

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 07:56 PM (AKptf)

105 He doesn't say where this is but it looks like Patagonia.

I like it. Let's call it Patamerica.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 07:56 PM (4v5BO)

106
We had some leftover pulled pork so I decided to turn it into a Tmale Pie since tamales are traditionally made from pork.

Turned out very nice.

I recommend you try it.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:56 PM (iJfKG)

107 There's a lot of broken people out there.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 07:56 PM (fGj4e)

108
The Big Dummy lost today at the Austin KC show in Belton under a judge even I knew wasn't going to do anything for us. But we should do better under his squeeze tomorrow.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:57 PM (eRlcH)

109 I live in a blue state. Have pretty much all my life and I don't work in a cube, I deal with human units every day. I'm well aware of how stupid a large segment of the world population is.

You guys are just catching up to what some of us have been saying for years.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:53 PM (viF8m)

I was a govt contractor
I was in the lobby at 755
I saw a lady at the Northrup Grumman office pull out a picture of B Hussein
Light 2 votive candles
And say the rosery.
Did not know whether to shit or salute.

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 07:57 PM (/+uur)

110 84 ... "As a long time ammo reloader and brass scrounger, I hope to hell that someone was policing that brass from the minigun. 308 caliber brass is sacred.
Posted by: JTB at September 18, 2026 07:45 PM

Gonna have to full-length resize it, though."

That's what snow storms and winter nights are for. :-)

Posted by: JTB at September 18, 2026 07:57 PM (yTvNw)

111 Next step in the plan is to deploy a large Sea Funnel to guide the Gulf Stream of America westward to warm the coasts of Greenland. Phooey on the ingrate Euros, they will freeze like they should have been from the start. Greenland Trump hotels, golf courses, etc.

Posted by: Things are Falling into Place at September 18, 2026 07:58 PM (Fn+3X)

112 Except I learned that most of those were filmed in Iceland.

Posted by: SpeakingOf
---

Iceland's Next!

if not

Cuba Libre!

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 07:58 PM (+UcOf)

113 I want a publix chicken

Posted by: r hennigantx at September 18, 2026 07:58 PM (/+uur)

114 Speaking of ammo, I've found some 40 cal that is cheaper or the same as 9mm.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at September 18, 2026 07:58 PM (P4bJX)

115 There should be lots of moss in Greenland

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 07:59 PM (Ia/+0)

116 In any event, is anyone familiar with a breed of cat that looks like a juvenile puma?

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (iJfKG)

well all the black cats do. Some of the purebreds might look 'cuter' as adults.

Apparently this new cat species is smaller than housecats and is only 'newly found' because they assumed it was the same as other jungle cats in SA and never looked at the one some dude had in his house for some 10 years.
pretty cute.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 07:59 PM (uhVAy)

117 Ban Hed withs a whole fucking chicken at the table would be tff
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 07:55 PM

Well, I wouldn't be f***ing after the visit to Ben Had's kitchen table.

Posted by: The Rooster at September 18, 2026 08:00 PM (0sNs1)

118 There's lots of gold in Greenland. Once we melt the glaciers by diverting the Gulf of America Stream, it will become more evident.

Posted by: Marco Rubio, Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler of Greenland. at September 18, 2026 08:01 PM (Fn+3X)

119 Next step in the plan is to deploy a large Sea Funnel to guide the Gulf Stream of America westward to warm the coasts of Greenland. Phooey on the ingrate Euros, they will freeze like they should have been from the start. Greenland Trump hotels, golf courses, etc.
Posted by: Things are Falling into Place at September 18, 2026 07:58 PM (Fn+3X)

There's an old Stanley Weinbaum story "Shifting Seas" from the 30s where volcanos smash the Panama area and the Gulf Stream goes into the Pacific or gets diverted so Europe is gonna be Tundra in a few years.

A new world war is averted when the US agrees to build a big wall along Panama and diverts it back.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 08:02 PM (uhVAy)

120 > there are diamonds in Siberia, you know.
----

and tigers

AND retired Spetsnaz commandos
they are an ill-tempered lot

Posted by: Don Black at September 18, 2026 08:02 PM (ZxPkt)

121 @NEWSMAX
·
39m
BREAKING: President Trump announces the United States has "permanent control" of Greenland.

Posted by: Don Black at September 18, 2026 08:03 PM (ZxPkt)

122 There's lots of gold in Greenland. Once we melt the glaciers by diverting the Gulf of America Stream, it will become more evident.
Posted by: Marco Rubio, Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler of Greenland. at September 18, 2026 08:01 PM (Fn+3X)

We don't need to find gold, we can ship Ice to Europe during the summer to cool them off at a huge profit.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 08:03 PM (uhVAy)

123 @58.-runner
do you eat like that everyday ?

Don't push these food people. I found out a few days ago some people are obsessed about their food. They go to extreme about their recipes and how they prepare their food. Best to let them go on and on about it, then if you can, change the subject.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 08:03 PM (xJpuh)

124 Torres de Paine in Patagonia?

It means, "towers of hair combing" in foreign, you know.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 18, 2026 08:03 PM (rbvCR)

125 I am aware of the strategic importance

I hope being encircled by the warm embrace of Alaska, Greenland, and the Lower 48 gives Carney ideas about popping off again.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 08:05 PM (4v5BO)

126 110 84 ... "As a long time ammo reloader and brass scrounger, I hope to hell that someone was policing that brass from the minigun. 308 caliber brass is sacred.
Posted by: JTB at September 18, 2026 07:45 PM
------

Looking for lumber at a small sawmill, across the way there were two very large cement mixers going at double speed. The proprietor said his nephew had a contract with the Army to clean its spent brass.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 08:05 PM (+UcOf)

127 I saw a lady at the Northrup Grumman office pull out a picture of B Hussein
Light 2 votive candles
And say the rosery.
Did not know whether to shit or salute.
Posted by: r hennigantx

She sounds double-vaccinated. And ready to vote for Talarico (although she'd prefer Crockett, but TX is racist or something).

Posted by: Moron Analyst at September 18, 2026 08:05 PM (S43bs)

128 Friday lunch at the MoMe : salmon terrine spread on bagels, assorted meats and cheeses, pickled vegetables, green olive hummus with garlic naan and other goodies.

Friday night is roasted pig. gigante beans and a couple of other things to be decided.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 08:05 PM (UdrMW)

129 There's gold under them glaciers

Posted by: Don Black at September 18, 2026 08:06 PM (ZxPkt)

130 Don't push these food people. I found out a few days ago some people are obsessed about their food. They go to extreme about their recipes and how they prepare their food. Best to let them go on and on about it, then if you can, change the subject.
Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 08:03 PM (xJpuh)

It sounds more elegant when they say it, than when I drop the chicken breast on the salad and try 3 or 4 spices from the cabinet on it to see how it tastes.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 08:06 PM (uhVAy)

131 Five minutes of Flora Purim:
youtube.com/watch?v=L2-_dxvlkg8

Posted by: gp at September 18, 2026 08:07 PM (Jr5Lq)

132 Drax's dogs were not rottweilers

Posted by: Paul at September 18, 2026 08:07 PM (oa7ZR)

133 >>I was a govt contractor
I was in the lobby at 755
I saw a lady at the Northrup Grumman office pull out a picture of B Hussein
Light 2 votive candles
And say the rosery.
Did not know whether to shit or salute.

Muslims are trying to build islamic cities in Texas.

Texas.

I take a back seat to nobody in my disdain for our do nothing, corrupt Republicans in Congress, mostly the Senate. But the current alternative is unthinkable. Letting a group of communists and islamists take over Congress is the alternative.

We can and are working to replace the dipshit liars like Cornyn, Cassidy, Massie, etc.. We didn't get into this place overnight and we won't get out of it overnight.

Drag everyone to the polls. If we get the turnout we got for Trump in 2024 we win. It's that easy.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:08 PM (viF8m)

134 Fuck off, Paul

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 08:08 PM (fGj4e)

135 >Iceland's Next!

I like Bjork more than the next person, but the Icelanders are a weird strain of independent-collective-anarchist. Don't want them.

Cuba, on the other hand....well, also don't want them as citizens yet, but maybe some kind of protectorate or vassal state for a while could be lucrative.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 08:09 PM (S43bs)

136 Don't push these food people.

Some of them reject maple syrup on French Toast, and worse, maintain that decent BBQ can be found outside of Texas.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 08:09 PM (0sNs1)

137 Fuck off Paul, you bigoted prick.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 08:09 PM (UdrMW)

138 It sounds more elegant when they say it, than when I drop the chicken breast on the salad and try 3 or 4 spices from the cabinet on it to see how it tastes.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 08:06 PM

Oh my gosh, I do this all the time! Pick a protein, look and see what kind of veggies are in the fridge and create the salad / meal around it. Sometimes it’s a little of this and that that gets thrown on the greens, we call that a salad melange. 😂

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 08:10 PM (ZdaMQ)

139 So if you're on a truck going 80 kph but your are thrown backwards by a launch-rail that accelerates you to 80 kph in the opposite direction, do you just wind up standing in place?

Assume a spherical cow ...

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 08:12 PM (0sNs1)

140 Cuba Libre!

Posted by: Braenyard

I'll drink that!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 08:13 PM (NnhvP)

141 The Donald is now commenting directly on X.

The dial has been turned to eleventy.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:14 PM (viF8m)

142 Kph. No, that's not right.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 08:15 PM (fGj4e)

143 Got the lawn mowed, laundry done, and made good progress on decluttering. A productive week.

Posted by: gp at September 18, 2026 08:15 PM (Jr5Lq)

144 Regular work day tomorrow so better grt to bed
Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 08:17 PM (Ia/+0)

145
HEB has some nice wild-caught salmon portions that are ideal for dinner for the two of us. Put some seafood seasoning on them, cook in the air fryer at 350 for 13 minutes, top with pineapple-mango-coconut-tequila sauce and capers and cook for another 5 minutes. It's yum.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 08:17 PM (eRlcH)

146
I would again point out that noticing a troll results in it's thumping it's turnip, spanking it's monkey and choking it's chicken.

It's mom upstairs has to clean it up. Have some consideration.

Posted by: Auspex at September 18, 2026 08:17 PM (Y8DZL)

147 Hadrian, I need the recipe for that sauce, please.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 08:18 PM (UdrMW)

148 UH 3, TT 0 1st Q

Posted by: Don Black at September 18, 2026 08:19 PM (ZxPkt)

149 Immigrant Song sounds great but the ending is lame ass ghey

Posted by: Accomack at September 18, 2026 08:19 PM (T8bqm)

150
I need the recipe for that sauce, please.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 08:18 PM (UdrMW)

__________

It's sold at HEB. Store brand. Tangy. I can bring you a bottle.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 08:20 PM (eRlcH)

151 As God as my witness I did not know food was an obsession to some people. But I looked it up. It is.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 08:20 PM (xJpuh)

152 Hadrian, I need the recipe for that sauce, please.
Posted by: Ben Had

Yes. Sounds like it good on a number of things.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 08:20 PM (fGj4e)

153 Miami 14, Wake Forest 7. Early 2nd Q.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 18, 2026 08:20 PM (vV6n9)

154 What's on the menu for supper?

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 08:21 PM (5C90x)

155 Hadrian, how very generous of you and I will take it.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 08:21 PM (UdrMW)

156 135 >Iceland's Next!

I like Bjork more than the next person, but the Icelanders are a weird strain of independent-collective-anarchist. Don't want them.

Cuba, on the other hand....well, also don't want them as citizens yet, but maybe some kind of protectorate or vassal state for a while could be lucrative.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar
---

Don't want either one as a state (no new states) but as part of US conservatorship, they're OK.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 08:21 PM (+UcOf)

157
We caught over 150 fish on the lake today, 42 legal size perch kept.

Posted by: Auspex at September 18, 2026 08:21 PM (Y8DZL)

158 151 lol

Posted by: gp at September 18, 2026 08:22 PM (Jr5Lq)

159 Mark Denney
He doesn't say where this is but it looks like Patagonia.[/i

I'm pretty sure that is correct. I'll be there in 2 months.
#pumped

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 08:22 PM (Riz8t)

160 heh

>>@realDonaldTrump

>>I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico (The recipients of an illegal and ridiculous $8 Million Dollar subscription, an All Time Record, directly from the United States Government, under Crooked Joe Biden, in order to keep them “alive.” Seems like corruption to me!), from the White House as a result of their constant “reporting” FAKE NEWS! Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America. Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:22 PM (viF8m)

161

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 08:22 PM (Riz8t)

162 The Artic is not melting. The whole northern route is stupid.

Posted by: Accomack at September 18, 2026 08:23 PM (T8bqm)

163 In any event, is anyone familiar with a breed of cat that looks like a juvenile puma?
Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:27 PM (iJfKG)

Mountain lions have a long tail, bobcats/lynx a short tail.

Posted by: davidt at September 18, 2026 08:23 PM (Q+gd/)

164 Other countries worth having as states: zero.

Posted by: Accomack at September 18, 2026 08:24 PM (T8bqm)

165 As God as my witness I did not know food was an obsession to some people. But I looked it up. It is.
Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 08:20 PM (xJpuh)
----
NO SOUP FOR YOU!!

Posted by: Soup Nazi at September 18, 2026 08:24 PM (FZ29D)

166 "We caught over 150 fish on the lake today"

Some fishermen swear by DuPont, but I find that most fish bite best with Acme dynamite.

Posted by: gp at September 18, 2026 08:24 PM (Jr5Lq)

167 Where is “up here,”! Sydney? Your eyes are in your hair?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 08:25 PM (77rzZ)

168 Link to Trump on X?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 08:26 PM (+UcOf)

169 >>The Artic is not melting. The whole northern route is stupid.

Then why are China and Russia pursuing it?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:26 PM (viF8m)

170 Some fishermen swear by DuPont, but I find that most fish bite best with Acme dynamite.
Posted by: gp

The rotary phone trick.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 08:29 PM (wyoRS)

171 As God as my witness I did not know food was an obsession to some people. But I looked it up. It is.
Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 08:20 PM (xJpuh)

It’s funny, when I first started my fitness journey, I wanted to change my relationship with food and make it something that just provided sustenance. I specifically made it taste bland to avoid over eating. After awhile, I was like this is crazy, you can eat food that is healthy and make it taste good, too. And you can take food that is comforting, or maybe not necessarily viewed as healthy, but do a few tweaks (eat this, not that kind of thing) and not feel like you are missing out. We had pizza last night. But instead of a ton of cheese, it was a little cheese and a ton of veggies. I want to tell you I am not obsessed with food, but I went on and got a nutrition degree so maybe I am. lol.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 08:31 PM (ZdaMQ)

172 As God as my witness I did not know food was an obsession to some people. But I looked it up. It is.
Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 08:20 PM (xJpuh)

Bacon.

Posted by: davidt at September 18, 2026 08:32 PM (Q+gd/)

173 Deep-fried bacon is best when served by The Bacon Wench.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 08:32 PM (0sNs1)

174 This man trusted his life to physics. He was ejected at 80 km/h from a truck that was traveling at 80 km/h.

Just wondering: Did they try it with, say, a crate first, or did this daredevil just down a bunch of Red Bull and "trust physics"? As one does.

Posted by: mindful webworker - (Some ones, not me, thanks.) at September 18, 2026 08:33 PM (MX7Zk)

175 Eating junk is like putting half gas and half water in your tank.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 08:33 PM (UdrMW)

176 I've spent a lot of time at sea in the Artic and Barents sea. Some parts are busy, some parts are completley empty. Passage along the coast of Russia is free all of the way in summer and most of the way in winter. North of Canada is where it gets blocked completely.

The reason why there isnt much shipping up there is there is no demand. It's a very spasely populated area and the goods are better moved by air.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at September 18, 2026 08:34 PM (P4bJX)

177 Then why are China and Russia pursuing it?
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:26 PM (viF8m)

Because first they worked to help foist this “global warming” scam on us in order to kneecap our industrial and energy policies, and then they made the greatest mistake a scammer can ever make: they started to believe their own lies.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 18, 2026 08:35 PM (sTKQb)

178 Sometimes it’s a little of this and that that gets thrown on the greens, we call that a salad melange. 😂
Posted by: Piper

Wow. Y'know, I've always admired people that make a meal with a little of this and a little of that.

Posted by: Joe Bauers at September 18, 2026 08:36 PM (S43bs)

179 Just wondering: Did they try it with, say, a crate first, or did this daredevil just down a bunch of Red Bull and "trust physics"? As one does.
Posted by: mindful webworker - (Some ones, not me, thanks.) at September 18, 2026 08:33 PM (MX7Zk)

There is a 20 mins longer video on ewetub about the whole thing.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 08:36 PM (zZu0s)

180 Deep-fried bacon is best when served by The Bacon Wench.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Soon!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 08:36 PM (NnhvP)

181 I don't like food, I love it. If I don't love it I don't swallow.

Posted by: Anton Ego at September 18, 2026 08:37 PM (88C+u)

182 The best way to deal with Cuba and Greenland is Free Association. The US has it with Palau, Micronesia and Marshall Islands. They're independent but we are responsible for their defense. Excellent force projection if needed. Maybe do that with Chagos Archipelago (Diego Garcia ) also

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 08:37 PM (oUMhY)

183 Seems wrong to use scammer in a sentence without subcontinental.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 08:38 PM (d5Pps)

184 Here in IL, we can't put 'E-waste' in landfills anymore, and usually have to pay extra to dispose of TVs etc. Tomorrow there's a rare three-hour free E-waste disposal drop-off event. I'll be hauling stuff there. I bet it will be way crowded. Long line of cars.

Posted by: gp at September 18, 2026 08:40 PM (Jr5Lq)

185 The video of the woman who gave up her daughter is just sad.
She did that about 7 years too late. My heart breaks for a little girl who knew all these years she was unwanted and unloved. Hopefully with the right parents and lots of love she can overcome the damage of her early years.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at September 18, 2026 08:40 PM (FGA9/)

186 >>Because first they worked to help foist this “global warming” scam on us in order to kneecap our industrial and energy policies, and then they made the greatest mistake a scammer can ever make: they started to believe their own lies.

Amateurs study tactics, professionals study logistics.

Omar Bradley

If you don't understand the strategic nature of shipping through the arctic you should read up on it. There's a reason we just committed 7 billion to building a new ice breaking fleet.

Turn your globe 90 degrees and you will see why all the powers are focused on the arctic region and have been for decades.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:41 PM (viF8m)

187 Braenyard:

https://x.com/realDonaldTrump

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 18, 2026 08:41 PM (aJQbY)

188 It was neither analogy nor simile.

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at September 18, 2026 08:41 PM (XMwZJ)

189 There is a 20 mins longer video on ewetub about the whole thing.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Okay. . . .

So, did they test first or not?😁

Posted by: mindful webworker - like and susscribe as they say at September 18, 2026 08:41 PM (MX7Zk)

190 Some people paint. Or play an instrument. Or write novels.

I enjoy cooking.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 08:42 PM (wyoRS)

191 The scrapyard near here takes ewaste and pays 7 cents a pound. I've taken 1500 lbs of stuff over there at a time. They only thing they don't take is CRTs.

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 08:43 PM (MWfyi)

192 That route avoids the ME and Indonesia. China to Russia by rail. Russia to Europe by ocean thru Canadian waters. How would we choke that off if China goes for Taiwan? We can’t. They would use the Chukchi Sea instead of the Bering straight.

Posted by: Accomack at September 18, 2026 08:43 PM (T8bqm)

193 If Canada joins the EU, stopping that route gets worse.

Posted by: Accomack at September 18, 2026 08:44 PM (8jVAy)

194 My county dump takes eWaste for free. Just put it on the right pallet.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 08:45 PM (wyoRS)

195 Okay. . . .

So, did they test first or not?😁
Posted by: mindful webworker - like and susscribe as they say at September 18, 2026 08:41 PM (MX7Zk)

I dunno, I did not watch the whole video. Just assume they did. The beginning is testing the catapult.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 08:46 PM (zZu0s)

196 A couple of weeks the fetching Mrs Beartooth and I were traveling west of Salem, OR. There were freshly harvested grain fields along the road. In the fields were multiple dozens of turkey vultures in the fields. They weren't bunch together but scattered all over the place.

Never seen anything like it. We assumed the cutting had exposed rodent holes and the birds were waiting for a meal.

Posted by: Beartooth at September 18, 2026 08:46 PM (JKBDs)

197 >>That route avoids the ME and Indonesia. China to Russia by rail. Russia to Europe by ocean thru Canadian waters. How would we choke that off if China goes for Taiwan? We can’t. They would use the Chukchi Sea instead of the Bering straight.

Fuck Taiwan. Theres a reason we are onshoring chip development.

China and Russia can get to us, the good old US of A, through the Arctic Ocean. But not if we control it. And we can dominate the shipping routes and keep them open unlike say a Strait of Hormuz.

That's what Greenland is all about. The minerals are nice. But we haven't had a base there since WWII because of rare earth minerals. The earth isn't flat, it's round.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:48 PM (viF8m)

198 Someone asked for a link to Trump on x - here you go!

https://tinyurl.com/57a6rpb3

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 08:48 PM (ZdaMQ)

199 They only thing they don't take is CRTs.
Posted by: fd

Critical Race Theories?
Certified Respiratory Therapists?
Charitable Remainder Trusts?

Posted by: Tonypete at September 18, 2026 08:49 PM (IMGZD)

200 I dont believe there will ever be much shipping in the arctic; I can see why China wants it as a short way to Europe, but I don’t think it’s gonna work out for them. BUT I see Greenland as a very valuable launch base for defense platforms and anything using a polar orbit.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 18, 2026 08:49 PM (sTKQb)

201 190 Some people paint. Or play an instrument. Or write novels.

I enjoy cooking.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 08:42 PM (wyoRS)

---------

How's your hollandaise sauce?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 08:52 PM (wpRMV)

202 PDT is a man of vision. He has shown the ability to see things that shape the future not stumble blindly in to it.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 08:53 PM (UdrMW)

203 The US once had early warning radar stations all over Greenland. After they were abaondoned, they got swamped by ice. That was one clue that global warming was bulldshit.

Posted by: sniffybigtoe at September 18, 2026 08:54 PM (P4bJX)

204
China wants the arctic to mess with us and take us down a peg or two. They want to be a world power, on equal footing with us over the oceans. Getting a foothold in the Arctic is the way to do that. And that's ice or no. Get submarines under the ice sneaking all around.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 08:54 PM (w6EFb)

205 "Critical Race Theories?
Certified Respiratory Therapists?
Charitable Remainder Trusts?
Posted by: Tonypete"

In the old days, computers shot beams of electrons at our faces.

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 08:55 PM (MWfyi)

206 Ben Had,

As TJM would point out, shirley it's all just blind luck, that drumpf!

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 18, 2026 08:55 PM (aJQbY)

207 and then they made the greatest mistake a scammer can ever make: they started to believe their own lies.
Posted by: Tom Servo at September 18, 2026 08:35 PM (sTKQb)

Never get high on your own supply ...

Posted by: browndog says woof at September 18, 2026 08:56 PM (oCio0)

208 Labs and Retrievers are fantastic dogs.

Generally, not good guard dogs.

Might want a Melanois or German Shepherd for that.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 07:35 PM (fGj4e)

Having both Malinois and German Shepherds, I rate this comment as true. There's a reason Shepherd owners refer to their dogs as velociraptors.

Posted by: Beartooth at September 18, 2026 08:56 PM (JKBDs)

209 It only has to be useable to the extent that we would need to stop it.
Greenland doesn’t change much.
We are the mark.

Posted by: Accomack at September 18, 2026 08:56 PM (GbONR)

210 fd,

Pretty sure they still do.

I theorize that's why my beard went um... pale grey, already, while my hair is still the same color it was 20 years ago.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 18, 2026 08:56 PM (aJQbY)

211 >I dont believe there will ever be much shipping in the arctic;

uh huh.

>>Can China’s new Arctic sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Beijing’s new ‘Ice Silk Road’ cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt new tensions with the US, analysts say.

https://tinyurl.com/3cs7b9cs

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:57 PM (viF8m)

212 Jack Straw, shirley, you have some maritime contacts that will jump all over Greenland.
I’m up for the challenge.

Posted by: RI Red at September 18, 2026 08:58 PM (ttrGW)

213 The earth isn't flat, it's round.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 08:48 PM

That's what they want you to believe.

Posted by: Flat Earthers at September 18, 2026 08:58 PM (0sNs1)

214 Never get high on your own supply ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at September 18, 2026 08:56 PM

Some supplies are better than other supplies.

Posted by: Eric Swalwell (D-CA & Cuck-CCP) at September 18, 2026 09:00 PM (0sNs1)

215 >>Jack Straw, shirley, you have some maritime contacts that will jump all over Greenland.
I’m up for the challenge.

Did you get my email?

And don't call me shirley.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:00 PM (viF8m)

216 The one I responded to on 9/13?

Posted by: RI Red at September 18, 2026 09:02 PM (ttrGW)

217 The earth isn't flat, it's round.
Posted by: JackStraw

That's what they want you to believe.

Posted by: mindful webworker - The Oblate Spheroid Society at September 18, 2026 09:03 PM (MX7Zk)

218 >>The one I responded to on 9/13?

I didn't get it.

Did you send it through the Northwest Passage?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:03 PM (viF8m)

219 >> That's what they want you to believe.

And gravity is fake. It's density....

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 09:04 PM (w6EFb)

220 I have long believed that the People Who Matter decided that Trump should win 2024. I think they dumped Biden because he wouldn’t take the L the way Kamahaha would if it meant she was D candidate in 28.
The fraud was turned off to see to it Trump would win. I think by 28 we will see the trap fully deployed.
Still doesn’t explain why Jutnin had to go.
I am a bit cynical.

Posted by: Accomack at September 18, 2026 09:04 PM (GbONR)

221 Posted by: mindful webworker - The Oblate Spheroid Society

Dagnabbit. That wasn't supposed to include the mw part.

Phayl

Posted by: mindful webworker - Sock puppet had a hole in it. at September 18, 2026 09:06 PM (MX7Zk)

222 Nah, East Passage around NPT.

Posted by: RI Red at September 18, 2026 09:06 PM (GOpmI)

223 >> That's what they want you to believe.

Slightly pear shaped oblate spheroid (differences there between south and northern hemispheres is on the order of 1m, which is nothing -- but the precision of geospatial measurement is getting that good).

Posted by: The Pear Earth Society at September 18, 2026 09:09 PM (w6EFb)

224 Well the offer stands.

I'll shoot off a flare when the time comes.

PS, we have a great new bar and restaurant here since your last visit.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:10 PM (viF8m)

225 You can walk outside and see the world is flat. What are you going to believe, your own eyes, or some "Experts"?

Posted by: Guy who does not trust the Experts at September 18, 2026 09:11 PM (MWfyi)

226 Yay! Greenland, USA. Welcome.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at September 18, 2026 09:12 PM (n5tGW)

227 Well the offer stands.

I'll shoot off a flare when the time comes.

PS, we have a great new bar and restaurant here since your last visit.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:10 PM (viF8m)

I’ll keep an eye out to the western skies.

Posted by: RI Red at September 18, 2026 09:13 PM (GOpmI)

228
The French used to think the earth was prolate, not oblate, based on some theories by Descartes and the Cassini's. Newton figured it had to be oblate, pointing to observations of Saturn and Jupiter as well as his gravitational theories.

But the Frogs rejected that until they finally proved Newton right. Well, not all of them, there was a dispute over that, and they fund some big geodesy expeditions to measure it, comparing the equatorial regions to the higher latitudes.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 09:13 PM (w6EFb)

229 You can walk outside and see the world is flat. What are you going to believe, your own eyes, or some "Experts"?
Posted by: Guy who does not trust the Experts at September 18, 2026 09:11 PM (MWfyi)

This too, is the story of the last 20 years.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 09:16 PM (zZu0s)

230 197:That's what Greenland is all about. The minerals are nice. But we haven't had a base there since WWII because of rare earth minerals. The earth isn't flat, it's round.
Posted by: JackStraw

Thule AB.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 18, 2026 09:16 PM (+YRf1)

231 >>I’ll keep an eye out to the western skies.

I think I see the problem. Vermont is to your west, I'm to your southeast in RI. Or as bluebell calls us Massachusetts dingleberries and that hurts coming from bluebell.

I had no idea she was such a mean person.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:19 PM (viF8m)

232 Thick black trash bags, stuffed in your neighbor's can, you can get rid of anything.

Posted by: I Make It Disappear. at September 18, 2026 09:25 PM (Fn+3X)

233 Trump is going after Patagonia next.

Posted by: Weakly Reader at September 18, 2026 09:27 PM (Fn+3X)

234 Cuba plunges into total blackout as electrical grid collapses again, US Embassy warns.

I am so proud of Cuba doing its part to end ..............

"GLOBAL WARMING"

Posted by: Jackson K. at September 18, 2026 09:29 PM (b/4LV)

235 Oktoberfest! Marzen for everyone! Yayy!

*devours pork knuckles

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 09:32 PM (pfXMo)

236 Quad miniguns. Look at the brass dumping out it like a downpour of rain.

Not a silly question ... what is the point?

Rather than 4 mini-guns, just one big one ...
Redundancy - yes, 1 breaks 3 more keep going.

But why not have 4 independently aim-able mini-guns? Cover a much wide swath of targets.

Posted by: Adriane the Hoplology Critic . . . at September 18, 2026 09:33 PM (3ZUWJ)

237 At X the TDS people are saying that nothing has changed from before when Greenland was covered by the 1951 treaty. Trying to explain that the scope of this appears to be much broader is a waste of time.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 09:33 PM (oUMhY)

238 and could prompt new tensions with the US, analysts say.

https://tinyurl.com/3cs7b9cs
Posted by: JackStraw

Not many refueling stop on that route. Putin can charge whatever he wants.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 09:35 PM (NnhvP)

239 Patagonia is controlled by 2 countries, Argentina and to a lesser extent Chile. Now that USAID is gone they are both already allies.

All your base are belong to us

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:35 PM (viF8m)

240 At X the TDS people are saying that nothing has changed from before when Greenland was covered by the 1951 treaty. Trying to explain that the scope of this appears to be much broader is a waste of time.
Posted by: Smell the Glove

It's like asking a fish to climb a tree. Or some such shit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 09:36 PM (wOO3z)

241 First N'Eer of the season?

https://tinyurl.com/yn7u8kmn

Posted by: IrishEi?! at September 18, 2026 09:37 PM (3ImbR)

242 Patagonia is controlled by 2 countries,"

China.

Oh, Patagonia, not the overpriced jackets

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 09:37 PM (pfXMo)

243 NOOD ONT
in less than half an hour
probably
Start practicing your Refresh now.
🤪

Posted by: mindful webworker - spectacularly ordinary at September 18, 2026 09:38 PM (MX7Zk)

244
First N'Eer of the season?

But I did not shoot the deputy.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 09:42 PM (Cqx++)

245 Quad minigun is frigging epic. Would have been nice to have one of those at the scene where the white college girls got dragged off their porch and beaten during that street takeover. Just gonna say it, being able to cut loose with one at that moment and shred all of the thugs would have made my dick hard.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at September 18, 2026 09:44 PM (S41Gd)

246 Would have been nice to have one of those at the scene where the white college girls got dragged off their porch"

Probably overkill. How about a nice DDM4 V7 w/ their 32 rd mags?

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 09:48 PM (pfXMo)

247 Nood

Posted by: Thanatopsis at September 18, 2026 09:53 PM (hG5L0)

248 Already nooded.
Thanks.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 09:55 PM (Sco7b)

249 Quad minigun is frigging epic. Would have been nice to have one of those at the scene…

Whenever I see mobs and looters, the phrase comes to mind, "target-rich environment." Being naturally of a not-cruel temperament, my mind begins devising non-lethal methods of control, like blue-paint firehoses or drones dropping glue and itching powder.

But for lasting effectiveness…

Posted by: mindful webworker - deviously plain at September 18, 2026 09:56 PM (MX7Zk)

250 i hope someone mentioned the hot air balloons.

Posted by: cmeat at September 19, 2026 05:21 PM (ncRE1)

The Week in Woke

If Lindsay Clancy was hot, all the AWFULs would have voted "guilty" and suggested the death penalty.

The Democrat Party is gobsmacked to learn that DEI hiring practices in politics produce the same gigantic failures as in all other fields.

According to former Democrat Party National Fundraising Committee member Lindy Li, the Party conducted a top-secret poll to gauge the strength of the various pols who could replace Biden. Kamala Harris came in dead last.

But they grimly made her their candidate because of the DEI imperative of placating black female Democrats.

"The polling numbers went directly against the narrative that the party wanted to espouse," Li said.
Party members floated Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer internally as replacements. According to Li, every one of them tested better than Kamala. Asked why the party buried its own numbers anyway, Li said, "They knew that skipping over Kamala Harris would be a slap in the face to the bedrock of the party, which is black women in particular, and they just wouldn't have it."
The details get more embarrassing from there. "Kamala Harris came in dead last," Li said. "It wasn't even close. Pete Buttigieg, who hilariously received 0% support from the black vote, did better than she did. And yet the party is so straitjacketed by DEI that they had no choice but to appoint her."

A man was stabbed in Seattle's Pioneer Square on Sunday. He's in critical condition.

The attacker could have been identified... but dreary wallflower femcel communist moron Katie Wilson turned off all of the city's CCTV cameras because they could be used to catch illegal aliens committing crimes and then Trump might deport these legions of doctors, engineers, and rocket scientists.

No, seriously, that's the real reason.

She also says the cameras are a "danger" to "people of color."

An investigation is underway after a stabbing victim boarded the Link light rail Sunday afternoon in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood.
...
Firefighters then arrived and treated the approximately 30-year-old man, before paramedics transported him to Harborview Medical Center -- where he remains in critical condition as of Sunday night.
...
As of the SPD's last update, the suspect remains at large with no description given. Police also did not say that there was a threat to the public.
The reported stabbing took place a few blocks from the nearest active city CCTV camera at 3rd Avenue and Yesler Way, while other city CCTV cameras that are installed throughout Pioneer Square, remain turned off since the end of the FIFA World Cup in early-July, as an ongoing audit determines the security of their data from federal authorities and their efficacy.

Asked directly if the suspect could have been identified if the cameras were on, Wilson's black female police chief (of course) takes so long to answer (because the answer is "Yes, obviously") that Katie Wilson steps in to answer for her. She admits that of course cameras are "helpful," but wants to keep them shut off.

Tal Fortgang of the Manhattan Institute: On the verge of deportation, pro-Hamas Columbia "student" Mahmoud Khalil is pulling Saul Rosenberg and suing everybody.

Mahmoud Khalil, the Algerian citizen who has spent the better part of his four years in the United States participating in unlawful demonstrations at Columbia University, is suing everyone he can.
Facing imminent deportation for his role in Columbia University Apartheid Divest -- the group that claims to be working toward the downfall of Western civilization -- Khalil is showing some real nerve.
On Monday, he filed a lawsuit against Columbia and the dean of his master's degree program, claiming they failed to protect him and his fellow window-smashers from discrimination and harassment.

Cry harder, Fruit of Islam
It's not the first time Khalil has sought protection under the laws of the constitutional system he advocates overthrowing.
In March 2025, Khalil sued Columbia and several federal lawmakers to stop the university from turning over students' disciplinary records to Congress.
Had Congress seen that Columbia failed to expel anti-Israel fanatics who destroyed school property, trespassed, and falsely imprisoned custodial staff, the government might have concluded that universities weren't taking discrimination against Israelis and Jews seriously.
Khalil and his comrades may dream of a world without a First Amendment, but they were happy to invoke it to protect themselves.
In July 2026, he sued multiple government officials, think tanks and other nonprofits, arguing they conspired to have him deported.
Apparently he believes that private organizations making political arguments are not protected by the First Amendment, while destroying property and disobeying police are sacred civil rights.
To summarize: Anyone looking to hold Khalil and his fellow professional agitators accountable for documented lawbreaking is violating civil rights law -- and anyone trying to protect the students those agitators wanted to intimidate is violating the First Amendment.
Any questions?
...
Living in a free country means putting up with that nonsense -- to an extent.
It does not mean we have to allow our enemies to undermine us on our home turf.
Khalil is not a citizen and would make a very bad one if he became one; he should be sent home before that happens.
He is free to criticize the Great Satan of America and the Little Satan of Israel from Algeria or Syria.

Maybe a sign of progress? University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a degree in "LGBT Health and Wellbeing" -- which consists of just watching all the "Stefon" sketches on SNL -- but at the moment there are zero point zero students enrolled in it.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's LGBTQ Health and Wellbeing certificate recorded zero students in fall 2024 and fall 2025, the school's self-reported enrollment information reveals.
The data show that the certificate reported one student in fall 2023, when coursework for the program began, before dropping to zero in fall 2024 and remaining at zero in fall 2025.
The report states that students are counted under their primary degree program, so students pursuing the certificate while in another program may be excluded. The certificate is housed under the School of Public Health.
Despite its zero reported enrollment, the university continues to advertise the certificate on its website. Only one other School of Public Health graduate certificate, Disability Health Studies, recorded zero students in fall 2025.

Some good news: A non-profit is being set-up to defend conservatives from the left's unending lawfare:

DataRepublican (small r)
@DataRepublican
This is a big announcement. Leftists have had their own free legal representation for decades. Conservatives haven't.
This is because traditionally, conservatives have thought of politics as winning the debate. It's comfortable. It's institutional. They don't have to be "mean" to anyone.
Until, enter Oversight Project ( @ItsYourGov). Think of them as an actiontank instead of thinktank. The first such organization for conservatives to meet leftists on their own terms.
Creating the first-ever home for conservatives affected by lawfare is just the start.

The job crisis pic.twitter.com/TWoiToXKGc
— shellshock (@shellshockkk) September 17, 2026

BREAKING: The Lake Worth Beach City Commission moves to DISQUALIFY a candidate for City Manager because he's not Guatemalan enough.

"He did not grow up very Guatemalan... he grew up pretty much Italian... he did not learn Spanish... he has no connection to the indigenous� pic.twitter.com/aoy8EaH0di
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 16, 2026

TRIGGERED student allegedly KICKS and SPITS on conservative

A student at Southern Connecticut State University allegedly kicked and spit on a conservative. pic.twitter.com/HI2DIZLsFs
— Campus Reform (@campusreform) September 3, 2026

Female athlete: Oh My God, the non-athlete that nobody thinks is an athlete because she's obviously an actress is making everyone think that female athletes want to be sexualized:

The same female athlete: Check out my CAKE! It's luscious!

It's cool when I do it, it's a problem when they do it. https://t.co/rWlpONJREY pic.twitter.com/7WLMfEiS5U
— YinkaThatGuy (@YinkaThatGuy) September 15, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 06:00 PM

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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:03 PM (ZOv7s)

2 nd

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:04 PM (ZOv7s)

3 rd

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:04 PM (ZOv7s)

4 Okay, I'll tell the others.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:04 PM (ZOv7s)

5 Is it racist to point out white DNA in EVERYONE!

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 06:06 PM (p8DwV)

6 Yinka, I think he played in the NBA

Posted by: steevy at September 18, 2026 06:06 PM (YwEeS)

7 En fuego todo el dia, Señor O'Spades!!!

Posted by: That Guy who shouts "En fuego!" at September 18, 2026 06:06 PM (0sNs1)

8 Yinka Dare

Posted by: steevy at September 18, 2026 06:07 PM (YwEeS)

9 The University of Alabama at Birmingham's LGBTQ Health and Wellbeing certificate recorded zero students in fall 2024 and fall 2025, the school's self-reported enrollment information reveals.
----
Are they still paying the professors assigned to teach the courses?

Where I work, if a course doesn't get enough students, it will get dropped like a hot potato and the instructor will be assigned to some other course (if one is available).

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 06:08 PM (FZ29D)

10 Forget the polling - they picked Kamala because if they picked anyone else they'd have to give back all the donations to the Biden-Harris ticket. "Biden" assured that by naming her himself before they could do any dirty tricks.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:08 PM (uhVAy)

11 Some good news: A non-profit is being set-up to defend conservatives from the left's unending lawfare:

It'd be great to see the right just sue the shit out of the left, but considering the judiciary, that's probably not practical.

Back to ordering wood-chippers and keeping them in storage until....

Well, you know.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:08 PM (Sco7b)

12 When I see Clancy I fully expect her head to turn a 180 like Linda Blairs’ . Maybe only me but she comes off as possessed in her appearance. Something - dead, vacant about her.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:09 PM (Gqar8)

13 She lives in a car? Luxury!

Posted by: 29Victor at September 18, 2026 06:09 PM (0MjtC)

14 Boy, the ugly child murderers and social media daddy issues attention whores really hate Sydney Sweeney.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:09 PM (9MWCZ)

15 Khalil has him some male pattern baldness advancement going on. Undergrad student?

Posted by: Count de Monet at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (wVcYX)

16 Khalil is not a citizen

So why in hell is he still on US soil.
Deport the prick.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (NnhvP)

17 That ass looks like it needs a saddle. Toss that chick a carrot.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (9MWCZ)

18 But they grimly made her their candidate because of the DEI imperative of placating black female Democrats.

...with an Indian who called herself Asian (when it was convenient). Way to serve your clientele, D's!

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (4v5BO)

19 Southern Conn St U student is like talking to a toddler. How fucking pathetic.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (wOO3z)

20 Southern Conn St U student is like talking to a toddler. How fucking pathetic.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (wOO3z)

That state isn't large enough to have a South or Central.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:12 PM (uhVAy)

21 LGBTQ Health would more candidly be called, well, the thing.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 06:12 PM (p8DwV)

22 Something - dead, vacant about her.
Posted by: tubal

Yeah because she knows she killed her kids.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 06:12 PM (NnhvP)

23 Khalil is only here because of corrupt judges who have partnered with his lawyer. Otherwise he be sucking dicks in an Algerian prison.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:12 PM (9MWCZ)

24 Khalil has him some male pattern baldness advancement going on. Undergrad student?
Posted by: Count de Monet at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (wVcYX)

Perma-student, paid by USAID IIRC.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:13 PM (uhVAy)

25 Did they impound her broom?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:13 PM (d5Pps)

26 When I see Clancy I fully expect her head to turn a 180 like Linda Blair's.

I see fangs and a glint of flame in her eyes.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 06:13 PM (4v5BO)

27 The lady in Job Crisis vid is almost a caricature. I think she should look for a cashier job at a convenience store. They're hiring

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 06:13 PM (oUMhY)

28 Something - dead, vacant about her.
Posted by: tubal

Yeah because she knows she killed her kids.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 06:12 PM (NnhvP)

The deadness was there first, I saw a clip of her from when she was a student and it was still in there.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:14 PM (uhVAy)

29 That ass looks like it needs a saddle. Toss that chick a carrot.
Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (9MWCZ)

The bigger the cushion
the sweeter the pushin'
That's what I said!

Posted by: Spinal Tap at September 18, 2026 06:14 PM (wVcYX)

30 It really feels like there is a whole generation of liberal women who will go full Jonestown.

We made need a tanker truck of Kool-Aid.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:15 PM (9MWCZ)

31 Kaitlyn Collins could play Lindsay Clancy in a biopic

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 06:15 PM (oUMhY)

32 Learn to coal bihatch.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:16 PM (d5Pps)

33 Kaitlyn Collins could play Lindsay Clancy in a biopic

She'd have to shave first though.

Posted by: Halfhand at September 18, 2026 06:16 PM (jEbAh)

34 Nothing is more important to DEI Dem mayors and their incompetent DEI black lesbian police chiefs than protecting and promoting criminality.

Keep that in mind and everything else makes perfect sense.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 06:16 PM (guGkK)

35 Here, this is a while back. Francesca's in her 20's now. Libs got all upset when NINETEEN year old Francesca posted pictures on Instagram and guys commented how great her breasts were.

She was on Disney's 'Dog with a Blog' - she was the adorable little red-headed girl. But apparently a NINETEEN year old can't post anything if they have great breasts.

She is really sweet. If there are any Horde members who like pretty 20+ year old redheads with amazing breasts who post pictures of themselves at meat food festivals and eating giant pizzas.

https://tinyurl.com/2r7s5bwy

And it was a cute show. No gays, no blacks, cute 'talking' dog.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:17 PM (Sco7b)

36
With a little green paint, Lindsay Clancy would be a dead ringer for the Wicked Witch of the West.

Posted by: Frank Barone at September 18, 2026 06:17 PM (OkYzo)

37 With our Judicial System, suing everyone you can being a Leftist will find at least 1 Leftist Judge

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 06:17 PM (Ia/+0)

38 I am still trying to wrap my head around the baby murder case and why awfl women think it was an OK thing to do.

I guess in the end this was just another case of abortion on demand and apparently white liberal women have zero issues with women killing their babies no matter the age or the reason. I guess in their minds it is a simple progression from killing a baby in the womb to killing your kids no matter their age.

It's a good thing they don't believe in God because his judgement is gonna be lit when they die.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 18, 2026 06:18 PM (I43vL)

39 When I see Clancy I fully expect her head to turn a 180 like Linda Blairs’ . Maybe only me but she comes off as possessed in her appearance. Something - dead, vacant about her.

I wonder if she ever thinks about those poor defenseless innocent trusting kids that she strangled.

I hope their image obsesses her and drives her insane.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 06:18 PM (guGkK)

40 There's some factory somewhere that spits out fat, homely, glasses wearing nit-wits that have a default "whine" setting. I'm sure of it.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 06:18 PM (dIske)

41 A PhD in - Media Communication?? What the Hell?? Talk about pissing away your money. She didn’t even learn how to dress, or pick out non dipshit eyeglasses. Just what is it you are trying to “ communicate” here, sweetie?

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:19 PM (Gqar8)

42 The attacker could have been identified... but dreary wallflower femcel communist moron Katie Wilson turned off all of the city's CCTV cameras because they could be used to catch illegal aliens committing crimes and then Trump might deport these legions of doctors, engineers, and rocket scientists.

Mass government CCTV surveillance is okay, but Flock cameras are bad? I used to be very skeptical of the "mass surveillance state", but now I'm fine with cameras everywhere (but not in private areas like bathrooms/homes). The bigger issue is the legal system not fully prosecuting criminals.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 06:19 PM (S43bs)

43 Mahmoud Khalil. Put him on a plane now.

Put everyone named Mahmoud and everyone related to that person on a plane, now.

Put everyone name Muhammed and everyone related to that person on a plane, now.

Our deportations should be Inclusive. Let them begin.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:19 PM (+UcOf)

44 Greenland; Never forget.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:20 PM (+UcOf)

45 Wow
I typed ...deleted

Posted by: torabora at September 18, 2026 06:20 PM (EDv9m)

46 Airing of the grievances with NATO.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:21 PM (d5Pps)

47 Mahmoud Khalil

I thought he was already booted out... That's the problem.. With the illegal aliens that we pick up too... They keep getting judges that stop their removal

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:21 PM (+gK6I)

48 Mahmoud Khalil. Put him on a plane now.

"No, he specifically said 'on' the plane - not 'in'!"

Posted by: Autistic Crew Member with Duct Tape at September 18, 2026 06:22 PM (4v5BO)

49 47 Mahmoud Khalil

I thought he was already booted out... That's the problem.. With the illegal aliens that we pick up too... They keep getting judges that stop their removal
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:21 PM (+gK6I)

Then deport the judges.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:23 PM (Gqar8)

50 I thought he was already booted out... That's the problem.. With the illegal aliens that we pick up too... They keep getting judges that stop their removal
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:21 PM (+gK6I)
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Simple solution...deport the judge as well.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 06:23 PM (FZ29D)

51 They keep getting judges that stop their removal

Posted by: It's me donna
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Judges, something should be done about that.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:23 PM (+UcOf)

52 England would lose a 10th of their population if they tossed everyone namrd Mo

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 06:24 PM (Ia/+0)

53 "TRIGGERED student allegedly KICKS and SPITS on conservative"
______________
Start beating the shit out of these people. They'll stop.

Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at September 18, 2026 06:24 PM (pE12i)

54 I hope their image obsesses her and drives her insane.
Posted by: Cicero

If she's a psychopath she probably doesn't think of them at all.

Posted by: Tuna at September 18, 2026 06:24 PM (lJ0H4)

55 Then deport the judges.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:23 PM (Gqar

And the damned lawyers.. How do they get so many chances ?And who pays for the lawyers... I'm betting we do...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:25 PM (+gK6I)

56 Mahmoud Khalil

I thought he was already booted out... That's the problem.. With the illegal aliens that we pick up too... They keep getting judges that stop their removal
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:21 PM (+gK6I)

Then deport the judges.
----

Newsletter?

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 06:25 PM (TN0g+)

57 Breaking news: Donald just got basing rights to Greenland and excluded those other foes from trying it too.

I expect Hawaiian judge to order Trump to tear up the agreement.

Posted by: torabora at September 18, 2026 06:25 PM (EDv9m)

58 53 "TRIGGERED student allegedly KICKS and SPITS on conservative"
______________
Start beating the shit out of these people. They'll stop.
Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at September 18, 2026 06:24 PM (pE12i)

The overall problem with our side is we are too “nice”. “ Niceness” is going to get people killed.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:25 PM (Gqar8)

59
>>A non-profit is being set-up to defend conservatives from the left's unending lawfare

==================

There's also SFFA (Students for Fair Admissions), which was the plaintiff in the anti-DEI cases at Harvard and UNC at SCOTUS. Narrow focus, but they do legal work for conservatives.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 06:26 PM (mmrXZ)

60 Hmm, I dunno on that gal's ass. I need to see more to make a judgement.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:26 PM (zZu0s)

61
I hope their image obsesses her and drives her insane.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 06

I think she is so whacked out on Xanax she doesn’t really think - or feel- at all.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 06:27 PM (ZdaMQ)

62 placating black female Democrats."

It's one of their last dependable tribes.

BTW, the vids look fake. The cuts and sync are...off.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 06:27 PM (pfXMo)

63 I hope their image obsesses her and drives her insane.
Posted by: Cicero

If she's a psychopath she probably doesn't think of them at all.
Posted by: Tuna at September 18, 2026 06:24 PM (lJ0H4)

And my gut says full blown psychopath.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:27 PM (zZu0s)

64 54 I hope their image obsesses her and drives her insane.
Posted by: Cicero

If she's a psychopath she probably doesn't think of them at all.

Posted by: Tuna at September 18, 2026 06:24 PM (lJ0H4)

^THIS

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 06:27 PM (5rh/l)

65 60 Hmm, I dunno on that gal's ass. I need to see more to make a judgement.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:26 PM (zZu0s)

Larded, with Lipids, she is.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:28 PM (Gqar8)

66 Full statement from President Trump:

BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.

There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America.

Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.

For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation.

Posted by: Stateless

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:28 PM (+UcOf)

67 I took a master's degree in librarianship because: I had a background of extensive general knowledge useful to the general public; knew how to do research; had some experience as a library assistant at my undergraduate institution; and importantly, WAS ABLE TO PAY FOR THE PRIVILEGE thanks to a job, a supportive family, and qualifying for a professional discount. Just saying. And I quit the field after 21 productive years because I got sick of it when the likes of that pathetic girl took control of the field. Just saying.

Posted by: werewife, princess of Delray Beach at September 18, 2026 06:28 PM (5ayY3)

68 Judges, something should be done about that."

1930s Spain waves...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 06:28 PM (pfXMo)

69 Why would anyone loan that woman more money that she won't pay back?

Posted by: huerfano at September 18, 2026 06:29 PM (2Xqig)

70 He is an entertaining President -

johnny maga
@johnnymaga
·
2h
RFK's tie catches Trump's attention in the Oval Office:

"I love his tie. I want to get a nice thin — where do you get a tie like that? It’s the thinnest tie I've ever — It’s almost like a rope. He wants to show off his chest. See, I don't—that's the big difference." 😭

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 06:29 PM (kX27y)

71 Larded, with Lipids, she is.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:28 PM (Gqar

I am not, in the main, an ass man. However a well toned, shapely ass bouncing around in workout pants like two cats in a sack?

I am a woman fan.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:29 PM (zZu0s)

72 The data show that the certificate reported one student in fall 2023, when coursework for the program began, before dropping to zero in fall 2024 and remaining at zero in fall 2025.

That one kid in 2023 must have felt quite special with the one-on-one tutoring.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 06:29 PM (6ydKt)

73 So we have a serious problem here. And this is where all the typical people are going to bow up and push back.

Fine.

We have retards everywhere. Mostly in cities. But we also have an exceptional density of retards in that area from Boston to Philly to DC and back. And San Fran and South. And Seattle to Portland.

Its doesn't matter "how many fine 'rons and 'ettes" live in those spaces. Those spaces are the problem.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:30 PM (v0hnI)

74 Il Duce.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:30 PM (d5Pps)

75 Would love to be inside Canada PM Carney's head right now. "Trump has taken Greenland. We've been flanked. Steiner will come"

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (oUMhY)

76 Danger to 'people of color' admits they are likely to break laws.

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (Ia/+0)

77 65 60 Hmm, I dunno on that gal's ass. I need to see more to make a judgement.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:26 PM (zZu0s)

Larded, with Lipids, she is.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:28 PM

Y’all have to be kidding about this, right? Because that is not a big rear end. If she is doing the 60m, she is exploding off the start and would have the glutes to show for it.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (ZdaMQ)

78 A great rectification and reset needs to happen because far too many are badly broke

Buggy LLMs have nothing on buggy murderous humans.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (2GVsD)

79 The retards will always be with us.
-Thomas More, probably

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (zZu0s)

80 That one kid in 2023 must have felt quite special with the one-on-one tutoring.
-----

We'll probably use a class average.

Posted by: Lou Grant, Faculty Member at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (TN0g+)

81 71 Larded, with Lipids, she is.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:28 PM (Gqar

I am not, in the main, an ass man. However a well toned, shapely ass bouncing around in workout pants like two cats in a sack?

I am a woman fan.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:29 PM (zZu0s)

18 stone by 40.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:32 PM (Gqar8)

82 The overall problem with our side is we are too “nice”. “ Niceness” is going to get people killed.

Its not "nice". Its "I don't want to go to jail".

The fascination with Andrew Branca is a big part of the problem with "our" side.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:32 PM (v0hnI)

83 Y’all have to be kidding about this, right? Because that is not a big rear end. If she is doing the 60m, she is exploding off the start and would have the glutes to show for it.
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (ZdaMQ)

Hold thy fire, piper. Note me at 71.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:32 PM (zZu0s)

84 83

Hold thy fire, piper. Note me at 71.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06

Normal women the world over breath a sigh of relief. 😊

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 06:34 PM (ZdaMQ)

85 18 stone by 40.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:32 PM (Gqar

Hush, you!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:34 PM (zZu0s)

86 A young doctor/engineer was shot and killed earlier today by the police. His auntie witness said he was shot in the back. Will the city burn tonight?

Posted by: nckate at September 18, 2026 06:34 PM (enNUy)

87 Sydney Swinney should play Lindsay Clancy.

The Clancy Cult won't know how to react.
It'll be like their fifth Two-Red-Buttons Problem this month.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 06:34 PM (6ydKt)

88 'Exploding off the start'.

Lol. Some places, you have to pay extra for that.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:34 PM (zZu0s)

89 85 18 stone by 40.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:32 PM (Gqar

Hush, you!
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:34 PM (zZu0s)

Heh.It is Friday, fun to yank a chain or two!

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:35 PM (Gqar8)

90 I am not, in the main, an ass man. However a well toned, shapely ass bouncing around in workout pants like two cats in a sack?

I am a woman fan.

Posted by: Aetius451AD
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Toned butts beat rubber butts every time.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:37 PM (+UcOf)

91 41 A PhD in - Media Communication?? What the Hell?? Talk about pissing away your money. She didn’t even learn how to dress, or pick out non dipshit eyeglasses. Just what is it you are trying to “ communicate” here, sweetie?

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:19 PM (Gqar

In her favor, she didn't say "like" every other word; she was actually pretty articulate. If she had chosen to do actual good with her skills instead of the drivel she embraced, she would have been employed steadily. But, actions have consequences.

Posted by: moki at September 18, 2026 06:37 PM (wLjpr)

92 t is Friday, fun to yank a chain or two!
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:35 PM

On IT!

Posted by: Jeffrey "The Toob" Toobin at September 18, 2026 06:37 PM (0sNs1)

93
A young doctor/engineer was shot and killed earlier today by the police. His auntie witness said he was shot in the back. Will the city burn tonight?
Posted by: nckate

Which city?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 06:37 PM (Cqx++)

94 Y’all have to be kidding about this, right? Because that is not a big rear end. If she is doing the 60m, she is exploding off the start and would have the glutes to show for it.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (ZdaMQ)

And once again, a women tells all the men what they should like when looking at a woman.

Note ... men do not do this. Only women.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:37 PM (v0hnI)

95
I'm seeing all kinds of posts saying, more or less, "We need to normalize a 32-hour, 4-day week where we work from home two days." If you have the sort of job where that's possible, you can likely be replaced by AI tout de suite.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 06:38 PM (eRlcH)

96 More cultural enlightenment.

BREAKING: DHS confirms to
@FoxNews
that a rideshare driver arrested in Montgomery County, MD for allegedly kidnapping & raping an underage girl during a ride is an illegal alien from the African country of Guinea who was caught & released at the AZ border by the Biden admin in 2023. He also has a prior rap sheet of sexually assaulting a minor in NYC from earlier this year.
DHS says Abdoulaye Dia of Lanham crossed the border illegally into Lukevilke, AZ on December 21, 2023 (one of the days my team and I were there doing live shots showing masses of African men crossing illegally), but was released into the U.S. by Border Patrol.
Dia was arrested by NYPD on June 10th for sexual abuse by forcible compulsion, forcible touching – sexual/intimate parts of another person, injure child less than 17, and sexual abuse without consent.
He’s now been arrested by police in Maryland for allegedly kidnapping and raping an underage teen girl during an Empower rideshare in which he was the driver. Police say he took her to a parking lot and raped her in his vehicle, and they believe there are more victims.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 06:38 PM (ndZc7)

97 58 53 "TRIGGERED student allegedly KICKS and SPITS on conservative"
______________
Start beating the shit out of these people. They'll stop.
Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at September 18, 2026 06:24 PM (pE12i)

The overall problem with our side is we are too “nice”. “ Niceness” is going to get people killed.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:25 PM (Gqar

Damn, I wish I remembered who posted it. Leftists ramp up violence and tone it down after their demands are met. Conservatives have families, jobs, stuff to lose and only have a binary choice - Peaceful change, peaceful change, peaceful change, KILL THEM ALL.

The Beginnings Poem by Rudyard Kipling

It was not part of their blood,
It came to them very late
With long arrears to make good,
When the English began to hate.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:38 PM (Sco7b)

98 Charlotte, NC. North side.

Posted by: nckate at September 18, 2026 06:38 PM (enNUy)

99 A young doctor/engineer was shot and killed earlier today by the police. His auntie witness said he was shot in the back. Will the city burn tonight?
Posted by: nckate

Charlotte?

Posted by: Rainbird at September 18, 2026 06:38 PM (fGj4e)

100 >>>75 Would love to be inside Canada PM Carney's head right now. "Trump has taken Greenland. We've been flanked. Steiner will come"

Posted by: Smell the Glove
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If he loses Alberta he loses easy access to Chyna.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:39 PM (+UcOf)

101 From Guinea. Doesn't that make him Italian?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:40 PM (d5Pps)

102 >>Posted by: Cicero

Jeanneau had a nice display. A bunch of one design rockets which was nice to see.

Don't know if this is the one you are looking at but they also had a Sun Odyssey 415. Nice boat. Huge cockpit and twin wheels. Hope it works out for you.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (viF8m)

103 Shot in back with hands up saying don't shoot?

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (Ia/+0)

104
Would love to be inside Canada PM Carney's head right now.

__________

Can't survive for long in a vacuum.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (eRlcH)

105 101 From Guinea. Doesn't that make him Italian?

Posted by: Boss Moss
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Guinea by proxy.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (+UcOf)

106 His back was to me.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (d5Pps)

107 Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:37 PM (v0hnI)

Howdy and thank you for weighing in with your Salutations. Have a good evening.
BTW, I think Buenos Dias is more of a morning greeting.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (JrHfD)

108 94 Y’all have to be kidding about this, right? Because that is not a big rear end. If she is doing the 60m, she is exploding off the start and would have the glutes to show for it.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (ZdaMQ)

Okay so her ass isn't big.. But she is a big ass....

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:42 PM (+gK6I)

109 Haven't seen a report on these Greenland comments

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 06:43 PM (Ia/+0)

110 107 Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:37 PM (v0hnI)

Howdy and thank you for weighing in with your Salutations. Have a good evening.
BTW, I think Buenos Dias is more of a morning greeting.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (JrHfD)

Thought that was Buenos Aires - but, I’m not from Brazil, so

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:43 PM (Gqar8)

111 Interesting there is a silent growing majority who are saying they will vote for Blakeman over Hochul in NY. I guess letting an illegal alien who sexually assaulted a citizen free and bowing to the muslim cult in a hijab wasn’t quite the boost she thought it was.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:43 PM (AhCY4)

112 60m is what two feet.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:43 PM (d5Pps)

113 108 94 Y’all have to be kidding about this, right? Because that is not a big rear end. If she is doing the 60m, she is exploding off the start and would have the glutes to show for it.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 06:31 PM (ZdaMQ)

Okay so her ass isn't big.. But she is a big ass....
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:42 PM (+gK6I)

With a Biggish ass -

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:44 PM (Gqar8)

114 Howdy and thank you for weighing in with your Salutations. Have a good evening.

Stop lying. You don't give two shits about my evening. You're just virtue-signalling for the crowd.

And I hope yours sucks.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:44 PM (v0hnI)

115 Canada along with Iran is betting they can swing the midterms to Democrats and that will be of benefit to them.

I can’t wait to see what happens after the election.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:44 PM (AhCY4)

116 Here, I have to get back to work...with beer. Of which, I asked at the beer store and they said most American brands were brewed here in Canada.

Anyways. CBC - Greenland - 2 parts.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally.

Trump in a social media post announcing the deal said the agreement "gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."

He added that with the agreement his administration would "immediately" begin the process of developing a larger military presence on the mineral-rich Danish territory.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:44 PM (Sco7b)

117 Howdy and thank you for weighing in with your Salutations. Have a good evening.
BTW, I think Buenos Dias is more of a morning greeting.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (JrHfD)

Correct.. Buenos Noches is good evening

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:44 PM (+gK6I)

118 And just six years too late.

Newsom: “The idea that we closed beaches was insane, in hindsight.”

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 06:45 PM (ndZc7)

119 Part 2

The office of Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said the deal will be signed by three governments next week during the United Nations General Assembly, but parliamentary action is still needed by the Danish and Greenland governments before it can be enforced.

In a statement she said "the agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Greenland and Denmark and upholds both people's right "to self-determination."

With his return to the White House last year, Trump called on Denmark to sell the island to the United States, while insisting that Greenland is crucial for U.S. security. He pointedly wouldn't rule out taking the island by military force, even though Denmark is a NATO ally of the U.S.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:45 PM (Sco7b)

120 117 Howdy and thank you for weighing in with your Salutations. Have a good evening.
BTW, I think Buenos Dias is more of a morning greeting.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 06:41 PM (JrHfD)

Correct.. Buenos Noches is good evening
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:44 PM (+gK6I)

Thought it was Buenos Nachos.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:45 PM (Gqar8)

121 Well that’s definitely not a kale eating booty. Plus kale eaters usually have nice cans.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:45 PM (AhCY4)

122 Evening all. Dialed in to check because my daughter just told me about the Greenland thing.

So Greenland renamed Trumpland in three...two.....?

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 06:45 PM (SgdqL)

123 I thought dias was day?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:46 PM (zZu0s)

124 Thought it was Buenos Nachos.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:45 PM (Gqar

Correct, but only during the watching of sporting events

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 06:46 PM (+gK6I)

125 He’s now been arrested by police in Maryland for allegedly kidnapping and raping an underage teen girl during an Empower rideshare in which he was the driver. Police say he took her to a parking lot and raped her in his vehicle, and they believe there are more victims.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 06:38 PM (ndZc7)

Shut down that rideshare for not vetting its drivers.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:46 PM (uhVAy)

126 Noches I think.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:47 PM (d5Pps)

127 Well that’s definitely not a kale eating booty. Plus kale eaters usually have nice cans.
Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:45 PM (AhCY4)

Well, we cant see her boobs because her arm... ah. Good point.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:47 PM (zZu0s)

128
Thought it was Buenos Nachos.
Posted by: tubal

That's Spanish for goooood cracker!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 06:47 PM (Cqx++)

129
The woman's butt isn't big. The way she is posing makes it look big.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 06:47 PM (/QHx4)

130 And it was a cute show. No gays, no blacks, cute 'talking' dog.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:17 PM (Sco7b)

All the typical "men are disgusting" posts followed. Hey, maybe you women should just cover yourselves up head to toe. Then men won't sexualize you!

I mean....

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 18, 2026 06:48 PM (1Ff7Z)

131 The office of Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said the deal will be signed by three governments next week during the United Nations General Assembly, but parliamentary action is still needed by the Danish and Greenland governments before it can be enforced.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:45 PM (Sco7b)

Sure, we need the Danes and Greenlanders to help enforce it with a pen and ink.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:49 PM (uhVAy)

132 Don't know if this is the one you are looking at but they also had a Sun Odyssey 415. Nice boat. Huge cockpit and twin wheels. Hope it works out for you.

Our sailing club has one of those. The Cicero Spouse likes it quite a lot. I believe monthly rent on a 42-ft slip runs close to $4k.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 06:49 PM (guGkK)

133 The CBC doesn't have a comment section anymore, because liberals hate truth pointed out.

Oh, and I'm sorry. MLB used to have a comment section but it disappeared back when I gave a damn and repeatedly asked why a captive Canadian audience should cheer for any team Rogers craps out on the field because the team is Canadian and Rogers won't spend cash to win.

I'm sure there were other reasons, but I'm sure I helped

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:49 PM (Sco7b)

134 Social media “athletes” and gym rats are generally a bunch of pussies.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:49 PM (moGJJ)

135 It's supposed to be big. That's why it's broad.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 06:49 PM (Cqx++)

136 You can’t even get Foxnews in Canada.

Posted by: Vengeance at September 18, 2026 06:49 PM (moGJJ)

137 Newsom: “The idea that we closed beaches was insane, in hindsight.”

Gee, he seems so reasonable!

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 06:50 PM (guGkK)

138 I get tired around sunset.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 06:51 PM (d5Pps)

139 Jersey Mike's fans; if you like their #13 italian, they have a new "Hot Italian" sandwich which is basically the same except the melt the cheese and instead of oil & vinegar they use a hot pepper relish.

It's actually pretty tasty.
Probably the closest thing Jersey Mike's makes compared to a Firehouse sandwich.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 06:51 PM (6ydKt)

140 I read an article on why female track and field athletes basically participate in just panties now.

The argument was a few years ago a woman had a full body super aerodynamic suit and won a race because of it so now anything that provides coverage is discouraged

But...it is funny. The male gaze is "bad". Sweeney is terrible for looking good in an ad for sports betting...But female athletes participate in their underwear

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 06:51 PM (sKqQm)

141
Are the Danes great? I love Great Danes.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 06:51 PM (/QHx4)

142 >>Our sailing club has one of those. The Cicero Spouse likes it quite a lot. I believe monthly rent on a 42-ft slip runs close to $4k.

Whatever you do, don't take her on a Swan 51. She might love it and then you'd be really screwed.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 06:52 PM (viF8m)

143 But...it is funny. The male gaze is "bad". Sweeney is terrible for looking good in an ad for sports betting...But female athletes participate in their underwear.

Think of a man. Then take away reason and accountability.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:52 PM (v0hnI)

144 @Amy knows what the boys like.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 06:53 PM (6ydKt)

145 Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:44 PM (v0hnI)

Actually I do. I pray for you. And I won’t have a bad evening becauseunlike you I don’t hate most people and I am not disappointed in my spouse.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 06:53 PM (JrHfD)

146 No way can Clancy get away with those murders.

It would be known now and forever as the Clancy defense, and all the felonious a**holes would be using it.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 06:54 PM (NFX2v)

147
27 The lady in Job Crisis vid is almost a caricature. I think she should look for a cashier job at a convenience store. They're hiring
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 06:13 PM

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If I understand correctly, she gloated over Charlie Kirk's death, probably on social media, and in doing so made herself unemployable in her 'field.' That's why she can't get a job.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at September 18, 2026 06:54 PM (iTNuP)

148 Meanwhile, while nobody was watching . . .

Trump secures Greenland deal that allows massive US military expansion and bans competitors like China

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 06:54 PM (ndZc7)

149 DDG news feed previews Trump and Paxton twice; Trump banning those news organizations twice but no mention of US obtaining conservatorship over Greenland.
They are still working on a way to piss the lede.
-- > here's an idea, it adds more stress to the budget?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:55 PM (+UcOf)

150 Actually I do. I pray for you. And I won’t have a bad evening becauseunlike you I don’t hate most people and I am not disappointed in my spouse.

Then go sit on his lap. Make him a sandwich. Blow him. I don't care.

Just leave me alone. Which is, of course, what you just can't do.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 06:55 PM (v0hnI)

151 > 60m is what two feet.

A meter is a yard giving 110%.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 06:55 PM (mkw2N)

152
I love Great Danes.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 06:51 PM (/QHx4)

________

Sadly, prone to bloat and torsion. Many have their stomachs prophylactically tacked for that reason.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 06:55 PM (eRlcH)

153 Who's booty are we talking about?

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 06:55 PM (Ia/+0)

154 Speaking of the evils of the male gaze...I was in a store playing Olivia Rodrigo.

Now I googled her last week so I get her appeal, she has nice legs and wears mini dresses but...the girl can't sing. At all. This isn't like Madonna or Britney Spears were the singing talent is limited...Rodrigo is there to look good and that's it.

So why the hell would you play her on the radio?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 06:55 PM (sKqQm)

155 From the Beatrice Adler-Bolton website:

"Beatrice Adler-Bolton is a disabled and chronically ill writer and political theorist, who has been a leading voice in pushing the left to advance and expand its analysis of disability and illness as the basis of a new mass politics of health."

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 06:56 PM (rj6Yv)

156
Hadrian,

Yep, we had five of the darlings. Only one had bloat.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 06:57 PM (/QHx4)

157 All the typical "men are disgusting" posts followed. Hey, maybe you women should just cover yourselves up head to toe. Then men won't sexualize you!

I mean....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 18, 2026 06:48 PM (1Ff7Z)

If muslim women in the West wanted to cover up YET still get some respect, here's what they should do.

Change the niqabs into Horta costumes from Star Trek. It's be cute for a while. We'd all get a laugh and they could push out the microwaves from the store without anyone asking.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:57 PM (Sco7b)

158 No way can Clancy get away with those murders.

It would be known now and forever as the Clancy defense, and all the felonious a**holes would be using it.

When the left tells you they want an end to the "prison industrial complex" what do you think they mean?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 06:57 PM (sKqQm)

159 The big dogs are great. They just don't live very long.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 06:57 PM (fGj4e)

160 The only thing, THE ONLY THING, that would be good about a Kamala Harris presidency would be the fact that Hillary Clinton would have to live with the fact that the first female president of the United States was NOT Hillary Clinton.

Granted, she might not live long with that fact. It might just be the final straw and Hillary might pull a 'Scanners' style exit.

Strangely, Hillary and Kamala suffer from a similar affliction. People halfway convince themselves that either might be an acceptable president, then they put a camera on them and let them talk and people remember why they just can't do it.

Posted by: JB1000 at September 18, 2026 06:58 PM (3hf1b)

161
The witches complaining about Sweeney are jealous of her body and money.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 06:58 PM (/QHx4)

162 When the left tells you they want an end to the "prison industrial complex" what do you think they mean?
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I know what they mean--they want to empty the prisons of criminals and then place us inside them instead. You can ban capitalism without having a place to lock up those of us who would violate such a prohibition.

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 06:59 PM (TN0g+)

163 Are the Danes great? I love Great Danes.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 06:51 PM (/QHx4)

The ones I have seen have seemed like gigantic puppies. But they die way too soon. All dogs do, but they are like 6-8 average?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 06:59 PM (zZu0s)

164 Yeah I think the average life span for big dogs is ten years and fifteen for smaller dogs.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:00 PM (6ydKt)

165 Neither do the little dogs if you leash them to the bumper.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 07:00 PM (d5Pps)

166
Aetius,

Yes, that is average.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 07:01 PM (/QHx4)

167 The witches complaining about Sweeney are jealous of her body and money.

The first thing we got after 1920s men stupidly signed onto women voting ?

Prohibition. Collectively - they've still burying dead sons, brothers, and in some cases fathers.

So, of course, Priority Number One was making hubby sober up and walk the line. Tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about a women with even a sniff of authority.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 07:01 PM (v0hnI)

168 The big dogs are great. They just don't live very long.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 06:57 PM (fGj4e)

A friend took in a rescue Great Pyrenees puppy. He is up to 185.

...

He lost his license, now he don't drive.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:01 PM (zZu0s)

169 The witches complaining about Sweeney are jealous of her body and money.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 06:58 PM (/QHx4)

And her sunny, genuinely happy personality. She does not give a shot about the scolds. And refuses to play by their rules.

And, I say again, she's a gear-head. Very nice.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 18, 2026 07:01 PM (0aYVJ)

170 Pretty cool that we now pretty much own Greenland.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:02 PM (viF8m)

171 In a lot of ways, she reminds me of Kate Upton.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:03 PM (zZu0s)

172 When the left tells you they want an end to the "prison industrial complex" what do you think they mean?
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 06:57 PM (sKqQm)
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They mean the hardened criminal class out, and the political "fascist racists" in.

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 07:03 PM (rj6Yv)

173 > I read an article on why female track and field athletes basically participate in just panties now.

Here's a picture from the 1960 Olympics.
https://rb.gy/lj134o

The modern cut is a little bit higher in the back and the material is spandex. But is it really all that different?

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 07:03 PM (mkw2N)

174 A friend took in a rescue Great Pyrenees puppy. He is up to 185.
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I've encountered only 2 Great Pyrenees dogs my entire life and both were very, very nice dogs.

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 07:03 PM (TN0g+)

175 She also says the cameras are a "danger" to "people of color."

Well, that much is true.

Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 18, 2026 07:04 PM (ca8Qt)

176 Kate Upton, or Sydney Sweeney?

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 07:04 PM (TN0g+)

177 I've encountered only 2 Great Pyrenees dogs my entire life and both were very, very nice dogs.
Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 07:03 PM (TN0g+)

Hes just a giant, fluffy puppy.

Who headbutts when he gets excited.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:04 PM (zZu0s)

178 Pretty cool that we now pretty much own Greenland.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:02 PM (viF8m)
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President Trump effectively expanded the territory of the United States by a significant margin (Greenland is 25% bigger than Alaska).

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:05 PM (FZ29D)

179
They mean the hardened criminal class out, and the political "fascist racists" in.
Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 07:03 PM (rj6Yv)

_________

That's not a joke. They're talking about "holding us accountable" after Trump is gone. And piss on your Constitutional protections.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:05 PM (eRlcH)

180 176 Kate Upton, or Sydney Sweeney?
Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 07:04 PM (TN0g+)

Yes.

No I meant their smiles take a beautiful on paper face and actually seem luminous.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:05 PM (zZu0s)

181 154 Speaking of the evils of the male gaze...I was in a store playing Olivia Rodrigo.

Now I googled her last week so I get her appeal, she has nice legs and wears mini dresses but...the girl can't sing. At all. This isn't like Madonna or Britney Spears were the singing talent is limited...Rodrigo is there to look good and that's it.

So why the hell would you play her on the radio?
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 06:55 PM (sKqQm)

No, she was on 'Bizaardvark' which was actually a pretty funny show and one of my favorites. They made funny musical videos. Girl can sing.

A lot of her songs are with very little instruments drowning her out. "Driver's License" is basically her. She had a beautiful video just her on a piano. And she was really sweet. I still follow her. I think she's still alright personally.

Music-wise. People can judge here. Olivia playing the piano and singing. That's it. 3 minutes.

https://tinyurl.com/y532hy6y

'Bizaardvark' was a great show. 'Pretty-Con' still makes me laugh out loud 20 times and I've seen it a few times.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 07:06 PM (Sco7b)

182 That's not a joke. They're talking about "holding us accountable" after Trump is gone. And piss on your Constitutional protections.

And yet, you'll hear the "stop and smell the roses" crap all the way along the march. As well as the "at least get in line" scolds. From those you think are on your side.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 07:06 PM (v0hnI)

183
I've encountered only 2 Great Pyrenees dogs my entire life and both were very, very nice dogs.
Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 07:03 PM (TN0g+)

__________

When I moved into the house before HM came down, I was taking a walk one evening past a sheep fold that had a Pyr in it. That dog made it very clear I was to keep moving.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 07:07 PM (eRlcH)

184 President Trump effectively expanded the territory of the United States by a significant margin (Greenland is 25% bigger than Alaska).
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Of course, we're going to have to start calling it Trumpland now.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 07:07 PM (ndZc7)

185 How far is 60M in real cubits?

Posted by: King Nebuchadnezzar at September 18, 2026 07:08 PM (Fn+3X)

186
Pretty cool that we now pretty much own Greenland.

Will it be a net positive or negative to the treasury?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 07:09 PM (Cqx++)

187 Greenland. Now Hollywood has a place to move to.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 07:09 PM (xJpuh)

188 >>President Trump effectively expanded the territory of the United States by a significant margin (Greenland is 25% bigger than Alaska).

And unless I'm something, didn't cost us a nickel. I'd love to take a cruise through the Arctic Ocean.

So long Canada. It's not us, it's you.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 07:09 PM (viF8m)

189 60 meters = 196.8504 Freedom Units.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:09 PM (6ydKt)

190 President Trump effectively expanded the territory of the United States by a significant margin (Greenland is 25% bigger than Alaska).
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Of course, we're going to have to start calling it Trumpland now.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 07:07 PM (ndZc7)
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I'm OK with that. He's earned it.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:09 PM (FZ29D)

191
This is funny.

Talarico BBQ'd by a gal comedian:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xh_SrTscsrU

Hilarious and true!

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 07:10 PM (iJfKG)

192 Trump's Greenland Golf & Spas.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 07:10 PM (6ydKt)

193
Cafe

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 07:11 PM (/QHx4)

194 Will it be a net positive or negative to the treasury?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 07:09 PM (Cqx++)
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Considering the vast untapped resources that are likely hidden under the glaciers, I suspect the United States will make out like a bandit.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:11 PM (FZ29D)

195 nood cafe.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 07:12 PM (NnhvP)

196 I am less than a month away from spending a couple of days with some of the most fascinating, funny and knowledgeable people on earth.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 07:13 PM (UdrMW)

197 Khalil is not a citizen and would make a very bad one if he became one; he should be sent home before that happens.

He is free to criticize the Great Satan of America and the Little Satan of Israel from Algeria or Syria.

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How about not letting them come in the first place? ICE should recoup deportation costs from the university.

Posted by: Decaf at September 18, 2026 07:16 PM (ZNpJk)

198 I have to say: I agree with the mayor for different reasons. SURE, cameras would help track down criminals. But power is fungible. If white folks were commiting most of the crimes, you can be damn sure she would be putting up a camera every half block.

This is one of those things where our Overton window has gotten moved and I am not sure we realize it. We should.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 07:18 PM (zZu0s)

199 The job crisis woman is in the FO phase of FAFO. I don't think studying librarianship is going to result in a job, everything is going online in that industry. But it's not about finding a job, it's about accumulating more student debt that I'm sure she hopes a future president will forgive.

Posted by: Decaf at September 18, 2026 07:19 PM (ZNpJk)

200 38 I am still trying to wrap my head around the baby murder case and why awfl women think it was an OK thing to do.
. . .
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 18, 2026 06:18 PM (I43vL)

Heads full of snakes, and Team Woman.

Remember: the Patriarchy isn't just a lie, it's projection. Most people are too profoundly unimaginative to make things up from scratch. If they're saying something about you that you know is false, then you should take it as given that they're doing it or want to. Combine that with twisty-windy minds that can hold opposite rationalizations if it's to their perceived benefit, and there you go.

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 07:19 PM (ke3zm)

201
Okay so her ass isn't big.. But she is a big ass....
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026

Zero argument here!

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 07:20 PM (ZdaMQ)

202 158. When the left tells you they want an end to the "prison industrial complex" what do you think they mean?
Posted by: 18-1

The model for my county. 👆🏻

Best I can figure, good jobs with old fashion pensions for relatives. And to get the prisoners out and onto Medicaid as quickly as possible.
--
5 years ago, the democrats took the county council and more.

Delaware County (Delco), PA has cut its prison population by over 50% since 2012—dropping from an average of over 2,000 inmates to under 1,000—while simultaneously transitioning the George W. Hill Correctional Facility from private for-profit management back to public county control in April 2022.

Historic’ $40 Million Project to Modernize Concord & Thornbury’s George W. Hill Facility, 2023

Building trades union signs historic deal with Delaware County for work at prison
Almost $40 million of work to be done at facility over three years, 2023
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And do the inmates allegedly have it made nowadays! Reentry & Case Management; Substance Use & Mental Health Support; Education & Life Skills; Innovative & Vocational Programs.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 07:22 PM (NFX2v)

203 I am still trying to wrap my head around the baby murder case and why awfl women think it was an OK thing to do.
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Feminists hate children. Full stop.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at September 18, 2026 07:23 PM (f0sNM)

204 Will it be a net positive or negative to the treasury?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 07:09 PM (Cqx++)
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Considering the vast untapped resources that are likely hidden under the glaciers, I suspect the United States will make out like a bandit.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 07:11 PM (FZ29D)

Even without that, we can start putting in bases and air defense radars that will help protect us, so its worth a little expense.

Plus we can exile people to Greenland bases and save those living in Alaska a break.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 07:23 PM (uhVAy)

205 TRIGGERED student allegedly KICKS and SPITS on conservative

A student at Southern Connecticut State University allegedly kicked and spit on a conservative. pic.twitter.com/HI2DIZLsFs

— Campus Reform

A product not just of radical indoctrination but also I suspect of never having been told "no" or required to adhere to standard social behavioral norms because she's a girl.

Posted by: At least I think she is at September 18, 2026 07:23 PM (TbWk/)

206 158. When the left tells you they want an end to the "prison industrial complex" what do you think they mean?
Posted by: 18-1

They want to use prisoners as their own version of Storm Troopers, like Germany did under Hitler.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 07:24 PM (uhVAy)

207 And do the inmates allegedly have it made nowadays! Reentry & Case Management; Substance Use & Mental Health Support; Education & Life Skills; Innovative & Vocational Programs.
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They don't really believe criminals can be taught not to crime but they have a lot of friends willing to sell "rehabilitation services" to the county

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at September 18, 2026 07:25 PM (f0sNM)

208 Here's a picture from the 1960 Olympics.
https://rb.gy/lj134o

The modern cut is a little bit higher in the back and the material is spandex. But is it really all that different?

Posted by: bonhomm
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The big blonde is East German, right?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 07:28 PM (+UcOf)

209 ---
Considering the vast untapped resources that are likely hidden under the glaciers, I suspect the United States will make out like a bandit.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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DyNoMite!!

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 07:30 PM (+UcOf)

210 #55: "And the damned lawyers.. How do they get so many chances ?And who pays for the lawyers... I'm betting we do..."

A lot of Big Law firms require their attorneys to give many hours "pro bono" and somehow, representing illegals and terrorists seems to be high of their list of preferred "pro bono" clientele. Dorsey & Whitney, for example, is a huge (700 attys) firm with offices all over the US and around the globe. Their lawyers proudly spent endless hours representing the unlawful combatants captured in the War on Terror and housed at Gitmo, and the firm brags about it on their website. So it's D & W's other clients whose fees cover the costs of giving top flight representation to scumbags who'd slit all their throats in a NY second. Idiot do-gooders.

Posted by: Fritz at September 18, 2026 07:46 PM (J7jo9)

MAHA: Get Your Kids Off Their Screens and Make Them Live Actual Life, Says RFKJr.

I mean, it's obvious, but it's good that someone in authority is saying it.

The Department of Health and Human Services has a challenge for American parents and children: "Live real life."

I think that's a challenge for all of us.

For example, garrett spends most of his days online trolling for gay cyberex. That's no way to live. He should be out there in the real world, dressed like a highway pirate from The Road Warrior, giving handjobs under the bridge.

The way it used to be.

...
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exclaimed, "Today, adolescents -- a 16-year-old spends an average of 8.5 hours a day on screens. Even toddlers spend two, three hours on screens every day. Only one in four high school students has at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day." No wonder kids are unhealthier, lonelier, and more dysfunctional than ever.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Medicare and Medicaid administrator, pointed out, "This is the first generation of young people in America who are not growing up living just with their screens. They're living through their screens."
...
Kennedy reflected on his own experience in childhood. "You know, when I was growing up, I spent a lot of time in the woods, and walking in creeks, and outside playing with my brothers and sisters playing sports in the yard, getting scrapes, climbing trees, catching animals, and that connected me to something larger than myself."
Such an experience, Kennedy noted, "was shared by 10,000 generations of human beings that lived before there were laptops, before there were smartphones, and we have responsibility as parents, and as a government health agency. to do everything we can to get our children out into those experiences again, and prepare them for life." This is how we transform the future.

This is the way.

On the other hand: the left-wing fascists are now actively urging their weak, fat followers to be even weaker and fatter than they are now. "Fascists," by which they mean "non-communist mutant normies," may be fit, but it a revolutionary virtue to be weak and unhealthy.

Here, here! I support this agenda with all of my soul.

Our children get one childhood, and we cannot allow screens to replace the real-world experiences they need to grow and thrive.

Through the Office of the Surgeon General�s Live Real Life initiative, we are giving families practical tools to put technology in its proper place� pic.twitter.com/tO3XRPi9aK
— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) September 13, 2026

Stu Smith
@thestustustudio
Sep 5
🚨 Da'Shaun L. Harrison at Socialism 2026 argues that the policing of "Black fat flesh" is foundational to broader "entire systems of governance."
"Without a population to discipline, there would be no BMI, no obesity epidemic, and no medical or scientific institutions organized around managing fatness," Harrison says.
Harrison argues that diet culture trains "obedience," "self-denial," and "discipline," before expanding the framework into what Harrison calls "body fascism."
That includes state efforts to define which bodies are protected or erased, calls for sovereignty intended to maintain borders, and the treatment of Black flesh itself.
Harrison then turns to Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, arguing that the broader effort to treat fatness as a public-health problem cannot be separated from Blackness.
At this point, I am genuinely at a loss for words.

🚨 Da�Shaun L. Harrison at Socialism 2026 argues that the policing of �Black fat flesh� is foundational to broader "entire systems of governance."

�Without a population to discipline, there would be no BMI, no obesity epidemic, and no medical or scientific institutions organized� pic.twitter.com/GP4foaTgUJ
— Stu Smith (@thestustustudio) September 5, 2026

Stu Smith
@thestustustudio

🚨 "The More Dysgenic, the Better": Beatrice Adler-Bolton Says the Left Must Give Up the "Fantasy of Being Fitter Than the Fascists"
At Socialism 2026, Adler-Bolton argues that "fitness is a measure of relative disposability under capitalism" and says the goal should not be to become "more useful to the ruling order."
She says the left should not try to beat fascists "at their own game" by becoming "fitter, more eugenic."
"In fact, the more dysgenic, the better, I think."
She closes by arguing that revolution is not "a contest between optimized and properly prepared bodies" and that the very idea is itself fascist.

🚨 �The More Dysgenic, the Better�: Beatrice Adler-Bolton Says the Left Must Give Up the �Fantasy of Being Fitter Than the Fascists�

At Socialism 2026, Adler-Bolton argues that �fitness is a measure of relative disposability under capitalism� and says the goal should not be to� pic.twitter.com/aK13lgiVGH
— Stu Smith (@thestustustudio) September 5, 2026

Anyone have any gains to report? Or any interests, hobbies, or projects to promote/recommend?

I did a quick 48 hour fast. Supposedly, a fast this short (actually, the "Monk Fast" is supposed to go for 36 hours) does not result in any loss of muscle, but gives you a quick bit of weight control.

It also gets you back into ketosis if you've fallen off due to one too many cheat days. I did the 48 hour fast ten days ago and I remained in ketosis since then despite not being super-low carb, just moderately low-carb. I went out of it again this morning (after having some french fries) so I guess I'll try it again on Monday and Tuesday and see if I get the same result.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 05:00 PM

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1 "For example, garrett spends most of his days online trolling for gay cyberex. That's no way to live. He should be out there in the real world, dressed like a highway pirate from The Road Warrior, giving handjobs under the bridge.

The way it used to be."

LOL Ace

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:01 PM (xcxpd)

2 ALSO SPONGE

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:01 PM (xcxpd)

3 Much like paying people for their votes, It's a grey area.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 05:02 PM (vE0+H)

4 What's gay cyberex and why does garrett want that?

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 18, 2026 05:02 PM (Hbeqj)

5 Love the vibe today.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 05:02 PM (SwyyQ)

6 Says the Heroin addict.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:03 PM (d5Pps)

7 All the leaves are brown...

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (TN0g+)

8 No real gainz...been maintaining my weight loss from the big South Beach Diet Gainz. But recent backsliding has put me up a few.

My goal is to get 17 pounds off by the end of the year, so going to be trying OMAD at least 3 days a week and getting some cardio in with the weight work.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (xcxpd)

9 No gainz to report. Some lossez though.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (CHHv1)

10
Anyone who laughs at Teh Ewok's dig at garrett spends a night in The Box...

Shit. It's gonna be crowded in there.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (y9nCu)

11 First in with the trope that I never came home when I was a kid until the streetlights came on.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (guGkK)

12 This site is torn and gray.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:05 PM (d5Pps)

13 I’m active when I stroke it while watching online porn. That counts right?

Posted by: Just Asking Questions at September 18, 2026 05:05 PM (DWeVH)

14 Of course, that was why I missed out on all the hookers.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 05:05 PM (guGkK)

15 Mental illness, all of it.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 05:06 PM (/cpaV)

16 Beatrice Adler-Bolton. Say. No. More.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 05:06 PM (Gqar8)

17 "In fact, the more dysgenic, the better, I think."

---

Nothing like getting fat and gross on purpose to Own The Cons.

Fucking retards

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 05:06 PM (oqH4h)

18 Love the gray. For the zillionth time, ace, keep it. Much much (note: not "way") better than the normal setup.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 05:06 PM (U/Byj)

19 He should be out there in the real world, dressed like a highway pirate from The Road Warrior, giving handjobs under the bridge.

At least don’t fo it for free. Get a liter of gasoline or something. Have some pride in your work enough to get paid.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:06 PM (6ydKt)

20 My gains were I ran over 35 miles in the mountains last weekend in 24 hours and my body has not recovered 100 percent yet this week. And it's too hot to swim. I hate summer. 98 degrees in September is retarded.

Posted by: nckate at September 18, 2026 05:07 PM (enNUy)

21 We're there gay highway pirates in Road Warrior? It has been a long time since I saw the movies. Remember Thunderdome most (as it was always the one in heavy rotation on cable.) The second one was shown infrequently and it was not until college that I saw the first movie... which i do not remember because: reasons.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:07 PM (zZu0s)

22 yep, friday evening Dungeon!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 05:07 PM (AKptf)

23 Under the Bridge. Great song. Do not remember the sex part.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 05:07 PM (Gqar8)

24 My gains were I ran over 35 miles in the mountains last weekend in 24 hours and my body has not recovered 100 percent yet this week. And it's too hot to swim. I hate summer. 98 degrees in September is retarded.
Posted by: nckate at September 18, 2026 05:07 PM (enNUy)

It is oddly jarring to do a workout now and still feel drained in the afternoon. Must be something I ate.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:08 PM (zZu0s)

25 My kids are very active. They play sports and seem to always be at practice. They also ride their bikes a lot.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Cortez at September 18, 2026 05:08 PM (DWeVH)

26 Screens aren't the only problem. The Total Control of kids (not allowed to just go find trouble, scheduled out the wazoo, etc) started long before then. I think there are pop culture terms for all this but I of course won't know them.

Can it all be traced to the ridiculous McMartin pre-school hoax in Manhattan Beach waaaay back? Or was the generation of parents that started this just a disastrous failure waiting to happen anyway?

Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 05:08 PM (U/Byj)

27
On the other hand: the left-wing fascists are now actively urging their weak, fat followers to be even weaker and fatter than they are now.

Those were some hilariously blockheaded individuals up on that stage advocating for the jellyfish lifestyle in order to "own" we fascists. And their verbiage was positively incomprehensible.

They'd all be served up on the first night's menu for the Burning Times.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:10 PM (trSL4)

28 Only one in four high school students has at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.

===

that's not good. What happened to PhysEd??

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 05:10 PM (AKptf)

29 I’ve added more legs and back to get serious in my lifts. If only I had a fren like Garret to spot me.

Posted by: Brometheus at September 18, 2026 05:10 PM (vwZVK)

30 RFK spent a LOT of time dragging dead animals home. GAINZZ!

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 05:10 PM (Gqar8)

31 23 Under the Bridge. Great song. Do not remember the sex part.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 05:07 PM (Gqar

It’s about heroin so sex is really out of the question once they start nodding off with a needle sticking out of their arm.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:10 PM (6ydKt)

32 Tyrus was making fun of the black-fat guy one night.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 05:11 PM (Cqx++)

33 We're there gay highway pirates in Road Warrior? It has been a long time since I saw the movies. Remember Thunderdome most
--
I believe it was implied. Face Collander guy, who certainly had quite the gay body builder image going on, was very peeved when his special friend was killed. It was quite an emotional moment.

Posted by: We dont need another hero at September 18, 2026 05:11 PM (anL5R)

34 My recent gain was swimming the 6.2 mile length of this reservoir despite being a decrepit old person. https://tinyurl.com/mrc9zf37

And only 14 minutes longer than what it took in the before-old-age times.

Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at September 18, 2026 05:11 PM (lfNXu)

35 Live real life???
Those golfing vids are bullshit.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 05:12 PM (2WIwB)

36 Were they all wearing masks at Socialism 2026? I guess it would help them be dysgenic.

Posted by: Emmie at September 18, 2026 05:12 PM (FC7F4)

37 60 minutes a day is a lot. I don't know if I ever did that. Maybe it’s an average and not necessarily every day. But still that is a lot of physical activity.

Some days you just veg out nothing wrong with that.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Cortez at September 18, 2026 05:12 PM (DWeVH)

38 Heading to the pool for gainzz. There will be gainzz at least in terms of fauna-watching. College girls out trying to damage their skin in the sun are something.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 05:13 PM (U/Byj)

39 I have a picture of a large group of people watching an outdoor event of some kind. Everyone in the photo has their phone out to record the event except for one elderly woman who is just watching and enjoying the moment and soaking it all in. Perfect example.

Posted by: Cheri at September 18, 2026 05:13 PM (oiNtH)

40 My recent gain was swimming the 6.2 mile length of this reservoir despite being a decrepit old person. https://tinyurl.com/mrc9zf37

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where is that ??

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 05:13 PM (AKptf)

41 Can we get RFK to say "be fruitful and multiply" so more liberals will get themselves sterilized?

That would really show us!

Posted by: Leupold at September 18, 2026 05:13 PM (6/xRb)

42 I am trying to get back on the regular with the weights. I get quite a bit of walking and activity at work, but I want to start doing regular cardio on alternating days.

I HATE cardio. But it does feel good.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:14 PM (zZu0s)

43 >>>We're there gay highway pirates in Road Warrior?

shyeah there were.

Posted by: Lord Humungus Hugging the Guy With Assless Chaps at September 18, 2026 05:14 PM (1wjle)

44 Live real life!
Mix real martinis!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 05:14 PM (2WIwB)

45 where is that ??
Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 05:13 PM (AKptf)

Fort Collins, CO. aka Colorado's Northern hellhole.

Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at September 18, 2026 05:14 PM (lfNXu)

46 Colander.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:14 PM (d5Pps)

47 Anyone have any gains to report?

Losses, in a way. In the 90 days or so I've been in Hawaii, I've lost about 20 lbs. A little bit more active walking around and hiking some trails, but mostly just sticking to my keto diet, which is tough when you're in a new place with lots of (carby) food you want to try.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 05:14 PM (S43bs)

48 "In fact, the more dysgenic, the better, I think."

---

Nothing like getting fat and gross on purpose to Own The Cons.

Fucking retards
Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 05:06 PM (oqH4h)

Saw a round up of the previous fat savants and the death toll on them was pretty amazing. It was worse than the rock bands from the 70s, but from cupcakes.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:14 PM (uhVAy)

49 GAINZZ - I've been working on a project. I'm a 28.5 year old white guy in Canada who needs to make a living after caregiving for 14 years with a high maintenance 105 year old dog that needs me around.

But I've been working on something. I'm excited about.

I'm taking a break but I'm kind of streamlining some processes. I call it The Machine but it's going to make the API calls to OpenAI, Perplexity, SpaceXAI easier as well as the Python to process everything for the other programs I'm using.

It sounds more complicated than it is. But I think it's a good idea. And if it doesn't work, I learned tons of stuff for the next project.

And AI has gone down!! My scripts for OpenAI were $0.34 ---AMERICAN DOLLARS. And Perplexity is cheaper than I thought too - $3 for something that took it 2 hours to finish. SOLD!!

I'm just happy to contribute to America's trillion dollar data centers.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (Sco7b)

50
We're there gay highway pirates in Road Warrior? It has been a long time since I saw the movies

The red mohawk sporting whack job had his bad self a fey blonde and twee feller riding on his vehicle. One could only assume they were swapping bodily fluids as he got most upset when Twee Boy Fren' was snuffed.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (trSL4)

51 Don't laugh at me, but I've just started to get into Tai Chi. I'm in the beginner's stage that concentrates on flexibility and balance, while promoting muscle endurance. It's a lot easier to learn than I thought. Being over 29, I noticed a decrease in balance and, obviously, aches and pains associated with age. So I thought, what the hell...giving it a shot....and it's great. No equipment. Can do it anywhere. Twenty to thirty minutes every morning...we're done.

I'm working up to dynamic tension and antagonistic co-contraction, which are more advanced routines that focus on muscle definition and strength. Basically, you are putting one muscle group against another...

So, that's my Gainz moment. I'm actually enjoying it...and getting solid noticable results. Plus, the chicks dig it.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (dIske)

52 Speaking of watching screens...

Pitch Meeting is pretty funny about "The Odyssey".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP_LC4gcTuw

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (iJfKG)

53 Fort Collins, CO. aka Colorado's Northern hellhole.
Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at September 18, 2026 05:14 PM (lfNXu)

looks cold

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (AKptf)

54 > Without a population to discipline, there would be no BMI, no obesity epidemic, and no medical or scientific institutions organized around managing fatness

> Harrison argues that diet culture trains “obedience,” “self-denial,” and “discipline,”

Based on your repulsive body, I'd say you could use a lot more self-denial and discipline. But if you can demonstrate how lack of discipline and food centered epicureanism results in a healthy body, I'm ready to be amazed. So, hop to it, fatty.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (mkw2N)

55 LOOK, Fat!

Posted by: Someone had to say it at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (R0XxO)

56 Damn this site is getting all gay and shit.

Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (KGj36)

57 Why do these commie bitches always wear a mask when they lecture us?

Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 05:16 PM (2WIwB)

58 It’s funny that liberals love to say how outdoorsy they are. They all claim to love hiking. And yet being fit is white supremacy.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at September 18, 2026 05:16 PM (DWeVH)

59 looks cold
Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (AKptf)

Nah, ~70 degrees this time of year.

Posted by: Not Enough Lampposts at September 18, 2026 05:16 PM (lfNXu)

60 I believe it was implied. Face Collander guy, who certainly had quite the gay body builder image going on, was very peeved when his special friend was killed. It was quite an emotional moment.
Posted by: We dont need another hero

Lord Humungous

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 05:16 PM (wOO3z)

61 i thought hitler and his supporters were all into the deutsche jungen being physically fit. now goering is a role model?

Posted by: gnats local 678 at September 18, 2026 05:16 PM (CWTWj)

62 "MAHA: Get Your Kids Off Their Screens and Make Them Live Actual Life, Says RFKJr."

Now that's crazy talk. How can we keep the pediatricians in business prescribing weight loss and diabetic drugs to 10 year olds? Do we expect the drug companies to not make billions in profits from the child hood obesity epidemic?

I say NO! Let them be fat.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 18, 2026 05:16 PM (I43vL)

63 There was a bitch with a mask at the Food City today.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:17 PM (d5Pps)

64 Sound advice

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 05:17 PM (Ia/+0)

65 Can we get RFK to say "be fruitful and multiply" so more liberals will get themselves sterilized?
==
Seriously, what most people really need is meaning in their lives. Nothing gives meaning like raising kids. Its sad that most young people are thinking about career rather than getting started on family. I did the same thing and almost fcuked up completely. Late start, fantastic finish! There's nothing like sticking with the girl you married for a couple of decades and watching your kids grow up and you look at each other and go How the heck did that happen so fast?

Posted by: We dont need another hero at September 18, 2026 05:17 PM (anL5R)

66 .
.
Gainz: X X X O O O ! ! !

Posted by: Marooned at September 18, 2026 05:17 PM (W2rvL)

67 Let Da'Shaun and the rest be unhealthy and die young. A lot of those hippos from the "Body Positivity" movement are dead.
If progs want to die because of unhealthy eating, there body , their choice

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 05:17 PM (oUMhY)

68 Oh, and I laugh because I call what I'm working on 'the Pipeline' and Canadians seem to loathe those.

Back to work.
Thanks for the break.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (Sco7b)

69 @59 Oh, ok. that's warm enough.

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (AKptf)

70 Have gyms taken a hit since Ozempic came out? I would imagine business has to be done significantly.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (DWeVH)

71
Wearing a mask was a requirement that was not to be ignored at the socialist gabfest. COVID is "raging" now, donchano?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (trSL4)

72 Is RFK Jr gonna come after us AoSHQ addicts next?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (FZ29D)

73 72 Is RFK Jr gonna come after us AoSHQ addicts next?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (FZ29D)

Phrasing!

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (xcxpd)

74 I believe it was implied. Face Collander guy, who certainly had quite the gay body builder image going on, was very peeved when his special friend was killed. It was quite an emotional moment.
Posted by: We dont need another hero

Lord Humungous
==
He doesnt use his real name on grindr

Posted by: Gayrette at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (anL5R)

75 >dressed like a highway pirate from The Road Warrior

It legit amuses me the number of 80s SF fans who don't (or won't) see that the original Road Warrior is one giant allegory for closeted gay men in the 70s. The subtext isn't sub-, it;s super. It's so super it should be flying around in a pink cape singing "heeere I come to save the gaaaaay"

Posted by: Daniel Ream at September 18, 2026 05:19 PM (LgYtf)

76 51 Don't laugh at me, but I've just started to get into Tai Chi. I'm in the beginner's stage that concentrates on flexibility and balance, while promoting muscle endurance. It's a lot easier to learn than I thought. Being over 29, I noticed a decrease in balance and, obviously, aches and pains associated with age. So I thought, what the hell...giving it a shot....and it's great. No equipment. Can do it anywhere. Twenty to thirty minutes every morning...we're done.

I'm working up to dynamic tension and antagonistic co-contraction, which are more advanced routines that focus on muscle definition and strength. Basically, you are putting one muscle group against another...

So, that's my Gainz moment. I'm actually enjoying it...and getting solid noticable results. Plus, the chicks dig it.
Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (dIske)

Very solid, good choice.

Yoga is also worth doing if you wark into it.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:20 PM (xcxpd)

77 Like the fat guy mourning the Rancor.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:20 PM (d5Pps)

78 *work

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:20 PM (xcxpd)

79 It’s funny that liberals love to say how outdoorsy they are. They all claim to love hiking. And yet being fit is white supremacy.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at September 18, 2026 05:16 PM (DWeVH)

Intellectual consistency is not in their repertoire.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 05:20 PM (uyiuo)

80 I believe it was implied. Face Collander guy, who certainly had quite the gay body builder image going on, was very peeved when his special friend was killed. It was quite an emotional moment.
Posted by: We dont need another hero

“Obviously I’m pro-gay. I made the gayest movie ever made… 300 is one of the gayest movies ever made. I always go, ‘Look, there are few movies where people come in straight and come out gay, and 300 is one of them.’”

Posted by: Zach Snyder at September 18, 2026 05:21 PM (S43bs)

81 >dressed like a highway pirate from The Road Warrior

It legit amuses me the number of 80s SF fans who don't (or won't) see that the original Road Warrior is one giant allegory for closeted gay men in the 70s. The subtext isn't sub-, it;s super. It's so super it should be flying around in a pink cape singing "heeere I come to save the gaaaaay"
Posted by: Daniel Ream at September 18, 2026 05:19 PM (LgYtf)

Not sure how the semi tanker full of sand fits into the allegory, but sure.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:21 PM (uhVAy)

82 > Anyone have any gains to report?

Monday squats:
1 set 305lbs x 8
1 set 255lbs x 8
1 set 260lbs x 8
Then a bunch of other lifting.

Wednesday bench:
1 set 215lbs x 8
1 set 190lbs x 8
2 sets 195lbs x 8
Then a bunch of other lifting.

Tuesday and Thursday I did 7.5km on the rower at max resistance in ~32 minutes. Then I hopped on the stairs at 1 step per second for 47 minutes.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 05:21 PM (mkw2N)

83 Damn this site is getting all gay and shit.
Posted by: Pudinhead

And Garrett isn't even here yet!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 05:21 PM (NnhvP)

84 Kennedy reflected on his own experience in childhood. "You know, when I was growing up, I spent a lot of time in the woods, and walking in creeks, and outside playing with my brothers and sisters playing sports in the yard, getting scrapes, climbing trees, catching animals, and that connected me to something larger than myself."

Yeah well this has been pretty much criminalized. First the population was terrorized using the Adam Walsh case, making parents believe this was the norm and child-murderers were lurking around every corner, so the helicopter parenting started. It became the cultural norm to either hover over your kids at all times or keep them indoors, otherwise you were a bad parent putting your children at grave risk. Now you can't let your kids walk home from a playground a block away from your house without catching a charge and CPS crawling up your ass.

Posted by: A scared people is more easily controlled at September 18, 2026 05:21 PM (TbWk/)

85 Not sure how the semi tanker full of sand fits into the allegory, but sure.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:21 PM (uhVAy)

I hate sand...

Posted by: Thrawn at September 18, 2026 05:22 PM (oPFtC)

86 I've started bench pressing again. I stopped years ago because I'm terrible at it and unrelated back problems made me scared I would arch my back during the exercise. Anyway, the kids have the old bench press set up in the garage and I said "hey, why not?" Anyway, I forgot it's kind of a fun exercise. It's so different from push ups.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 05:22 PM (SwyyQ)

87 The Road Warrior wasn't completely gay. Virginia Hey was in it

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 05:22 PM (oUMhY)

88 COVID is "raging" now, donchano?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (trSL4)

______________________

I ate in a Mexican Restaurant in Alvarado called "Don Chano Mexican". I thought it was a joke (donchano)...but the owner's name was really Don Chano. He lives there in Alvarado.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 05:22 PM (dIske)

89
Anyone have any gains to report? Or any interests, hobbies, or projects to promote/recommend?

I have an attempted gain...

The lovely and lively Mrs naturalfake and I have been living in our home for about 34 years, and
she decided that she would like us the redo the master bathroom.

So, fine. Why not?

Then we started looking around at pricing the dang thing and it looks like it will come out somewhere between $50-70K.

So, uh...we're rethinking things.

Honestly, if we're gonna cough up $70K, I rather buy a new house.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 05:23 PM (iJfKG)

90 My wife and I hike with dogs twice a week, and I shot an 80 today. I am posting this from my open shed where I can watch the local critters come and go all day long. I encourage all of my friends to be outside as much as possible. It's almost like a mini-vacation, even if it's only for an hour here or there.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 18, 2026 05:23 PM (vV6n9)

91 It legit amuses me the number of 80s SF fans who don't (or won't) see that the original Road Warrior is one giant allegory for closeted gay men in the 70s. The subtext isn't sub-, it;s super. It's so super it should be flying around in a pink cape singing "heeere I come to save the gaaaaay"
Posted by: Daniel Ream at September 18, 2026 05:19 PM (LgYtf)
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That's more projection than a multiplex.

The whole point of the buggery in "Mad Max" and then gayness of "Road Warrior" was to highlight have savage and vile things were on the outside.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:23 PM (ZOv7s)

92 Sand gets everywhere.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:23 PM (d5Pps)

93 So Orson has been "parting the wild horse's mane" eh?

its basically a martial art Slowed way way down

Go ahead "wave hands like clouds" and tell me it isn't?

Posted by: I think its actually excellent for balance, strength and joints at September 18, 2026 05:24 PM (anL5R)

94 Kennedy reflected on his own experience in childhood. "You know, when I was growing up, I spent a lot of time in the woods, and walking in creeks, and outside playing with my brothers and sisters playing sports in the yard, getting scrapes, climbing trees, catching animals, and that connected me to something larger than myself."

Posted by: A scared people is

I wonder if that's where he got his brain worm!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 05:24 PM (NnhvP)

95 Don't laugh at me, but I've just started to get into Tai Chi.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 05:15 PM (dIske)

If I envision you taking out hordes of littles, Kramer-style, can I laugh?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 05:24 PM (uyiuo)

96 Like the fat guy mourning the Rancor.
Posted by: Boss Moss

$2/lb at Food City

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 05:25 PM (wOO3z)

97 Nobody sells an el Grande Burro anymore.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:25 PM (d5Pps)

98 Da’Shaun L. Harrison is definitely taking a stand against Body Fascism. I mean, just look at that tub of lard.

Also, nice mask, dude.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 05:25 PM (guGkK)

99 $3.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:25 PM (d5Pps)

100 Adding for transparency, when I go to work I am basically in a hermetically sealed studio for 8 hours at a time. Last week I managed two restroom breaks in one shift!

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 18, 2026 05:25 PM (vV6n9)

101
Speaking of The Road Warrior, the actress who portrayed the long haired blonde outfitted in white with shoulder pads, who I believe is still alive, passed through a prolonged and debilitating series of illnesses and afflictions. I cannot locate the article where I read about it, however.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:26 PM (trSL4)

102 I've got some gainzzz to speak of.

As part of household cleaning and reorganization, I finally have access to the Chuck Norris-endorsed Total Gym. Such gainz!

Also: I started doing a morning and evening walk again, just a few minutes with hand weights. It doesn't sound like much but since I resumed doing it I'm losing about 1/4 pound a day, down five pounds overall.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:26 PM (ZOv7s)

103 Been watching docs on hiking the AT. Every person is a drunk hippie, vegan, vegetarian gluten free, anxiety ridden person. But I guess that would be the only type of people who could take six months off their jobs?? to hike. Haven't seen any normals so far.

Posted by: nckate at September 18, 2026 05:26 PM (enNUy)

104 Very solid, good choice.

Yoga is also worth doing if you wark into it.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:20 PM (xcxpd)

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I'm sure it is...but part of the fun of Tai Chi is making Bruce Lee sounds that annoy the hell out of my better half.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 05:26 PM (dIske)

105 Text getting too blurry. Needs more bold wheat goodness.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:27 PM (d5Pps)

106 101
Speaking of The Road Warrior, the actress who portrayed the long haired blonde outfitted in white with shoulder pads, who I believe is still alive, passed through a prolonged and debilitating series of illnesses and afflictions. I cannot locate the article where I read about it, however.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:26 PM (trSL4)

Living in an oil refinery can't be good for you.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:27 PM (6ydKt)

107 Mad Max has a scene with a guy running off after losing his pants

the road warrior has assless chaps from here to the horizon

I am detecting a theme here

Posted by: what the cat drug in at September 18, 2026 05:27 PM (jrgJz)

108 My wife and I hike with dogs twice a week, and I shot an 80 today. I am posting this from my open shed where I can watch the local critters come and go all day long. I encourage all of my friends to be outside as much as possible. It's almost like a mini-vacation, even if it's only for an hour here or there.
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Ditto - I have a nice backyard with a pool, and over the back fence is a creek, woods and then the backside of a highschool. Deer wander through the woods to the creek every morning and evening. Hawks nest in the very tall trees in the wood. We plant a lot of flowers every summer and I live on the back porch. Put a TV out there and watch baseball all summer long. Will soon be time to pack it all up and close the pool. Winter starts in late October and the sun doesn't reappear until the end of April most years.

Posted by: Cleveburger at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (anL5R)

109 David Lee Roth.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (d5Pps)

110 Thanks to Trump Glp1 is only $50/month via Medicare

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (bX16E)

111 Waaaaa .... Waaaaaaaaaaaa....

I cannot live without my I Phone and Online Porn for comfort !!!!!

Life is so hard these days, and I need my daily online psychopathic therapy to make it through another day in Racccccccccccccccccist America !!!!!

I need the Government to survive because going to work is too Stessful .........

Posted by: Kyrie Grifter III at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (jGtoG)

112
Not sure how the semi tanker full of sand fits into the allegory, but sure.
Posted by: Oldcat

Sand in the vag? Don't pursue vags!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (trSL4)

113 Think of ow many movies in the 70s featured the wife or girlfriend getting raped and/or murdered.

Could explain why I avoid most 70s shit.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (zZu0s)

114 Hiking down a mountain is harder than going up.

Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (KGj36)

115 its basically a martial art Slowed way way down

Go ahead "wave hands like clouds" and tell me it isn't?
Posted by: I think its actually excellent for balance, strength and joints at September 18, 2026 05:24 PM (anL5R)
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Two of my friends (much older than I) shifted from karate to tai-chi because it was less kinetic and they already knew many of the moves.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (ZOv7s)

116 Haven't seen any normals so far.

Posted by: nckate at September 18, 2026 05:26 PM (enNUy)

Seen any Argentinian chicks with great tanlines being chased by a governor?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (6ydKt)

117 Fat, addicted to gaming and stupid are no way to go through life son.

Posted by: Dean Wormer Kennedy at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (cCXR+)

118 If I envision you taking out hordes of littles, Kramer-style, can I laugh?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 05:24 PM (uyiuo)

__________________________

That episode was hilarious. It reminded my of Monty Python "The Meaning of Life."

"Just for that, young man, you will be playing against the Masters this afternoon." (cut to full contact rugby with some little kid getting hammered by an adult)

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 05:29 PM (dIske)

119 My BP medicine dosage was quadrupled and the price went down.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:29 PM (d5Pps)

120 Could explain why I avoid most 70s shit.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (zZu0s)
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Come on, "Deathwish" is a classic.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:30 PM (ZOv7s)

121 Then we started looking around at pricing the dang thing and it looks like it will come out somewhere between $50-70K.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 05:23 PM (iJfKG)

AMERICAN DOLLARS?????

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:30 PM (Sco7b)

122 Not sure how the semi tanker full of sand fits into the allegory, but sure.
Posted by: Oldcat

Sand in the vag? Don't pursue vags!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (trSL4)

Hes got a load he cant move in his rear.

Gah, I denounce myself.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:30 PM (zZu0s)

123
Living in an oil refinery can't be good for you.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

That depends upon your definition of "good"

-- Giant Mutant Rats of DuPont's Chambers Works Site

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:30 PM (trSL4)

124 Think of ow many movies in the 70s featured the wife or girlfriend getting raped and/or murdered.

Could explain why I avoid most 70s shit.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (zZu0s)

Watch the Mr Majestyk - his watermelon crop gets shot up by the bad guys before he goes all Rambo on them all.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:31 PM (uhVAy)

125 That sounds great Cleveburger! Deer are rare sightings here, but we have a family of foxes that shows up most mornings, hummingbirds, the occasional opossum, etc.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 18, 2026 05:31 PM (vV6n9)

126 Come on, "Deathwish" is a classic.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:30 PM (ZOv7s)

I dont like the trope. I hate the trope in movies or books.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:31 PM (zZu0s)

127 Not sure how the semi tanker full of sand fits into the allegory, but sure.
Posted by: Oldcat

I'd lead a band of sex perverts to slaughter a community of normies for a tanker of baby oil.

Posted by: P-Diddy at September 18, 2026 05:31 PM (S43bs)

128 I have a colander. Useless since I quit pasta.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:32 PM (d5Pps)

129 Charlie Kirk facilitated the alliance of RFK Jr and Trump. Brilliant and generous, and Trump's best campaign decision.

Posted by: Ordinary American at September 18, 2026 05:32 PM (7s9Qe)

130 Watch the Mr Majestyk - his watermelon crop gets shot up by the bad guys before he goes all Rambo on them all.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:31 PM (uhVAy)

Lol. So it's outlaw Josie wales- but watermelon?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:32 PM (zZu0s)

131 Come on, "Deathwish" is a classic.
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The "Deathwish 2" soundtrack was composed and recorded by...Jimmy Page.

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 05:32 PM (TN0g+)

132 OT - what a story, illegal has been here 30 years working as a machinist for a military contractor, DHS went to arrest her and the company initially blocked them from entering while she hid.

https://tinyurl.com/mwvy37kj

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 05:32 PM (kX27y)

133 My dad really liked those Deathwish Movies.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (d5Pps)

134 Afternoon everyone. Is it just me or does today feel off-kilter somehow? Maybe there's some big news that I'm missing?.... naw, ace woulda said somethin.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (aJQbY)

135 Glad I was born in the 1950's because the problems of today are so trivial compared to life in the 1950s and 1960s.....

No computers and going outside Winter and Summer to play baseball/football/basketball instead doing the idiots stare at an iPhone or computer all day.

The Art and Science of actually thinking today is lost ....

Posted by: Jackson K. at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (/uEuX)

136 Come on, "Deathwish" is a classic.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:30 PM (ZOv7s)

I dont like the trope. I hate the trope in movies or books.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:31 PM (zZu0s)

I remember picking up a book by an author who's stuff I liked but this dude dropped into a fantasy world has his family getting killed in the first few chapters brutally. Sorry, not my cup of tea.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (uhVAy)

137 114 Hiking down a mountain is harder than going up.
Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (KGj36)

Literally true.
More dangerous too.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (xcxpd)

138 I've been wanting to try tai-chi. Yoga is not my bag, baby.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (0aYVJ)

139 That sounds great Cleveburger! Deer are rare sightings here, but we have a family of foxes that shows up most mornings, hummingbirds, the occasional opossum, etc.
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yes thanks - I also like to burn meat on my big green egg - lump charcoal for the win. It doesnt take that long to get started, gets hotter than propane, and the meat tastes incredible with the smoke from oak or hickory or both. I think we are genetically prone to liking food cooked over real wood fire after 1000s of years . . .

Posted by: Cleveburger at September 18, 2026 05:34 PM (anL5R)

140 Oh, also, Ralphy lived another week.

Dude has TONS of life in him. It's just arthritis so I carry him up and down stairs inside. ANd he has his pain pills twice a day. He's good jumping into the house from the outside.

But I do congratulate him ever night for making it through the day and every morning for waking up. And he went outside and my friends' kids gave him 4 timbits.

Dude's happy. And he stayed right with my late Mother all the time. He gets the same.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:34 PM (Sco7b)

141 Sand in the vag? Don't pursue vags!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (trSL4)
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The main character in Graham Greene's Brighton Rock is a teenager who is repulsed by sex due to having to hear his parents get it on in their cramped hovel. He's a mob enforcer and to cover his tracks, decides to convince dim-witted 16 year old girl to marry him so she won't be able to testify, but he loathes the idea of physical interaction.

But since it was the 1930s, the marriage would not be valid if it was not consummated so he forces himself to have sex with her, only to find that it's not bad, and maybe even pretty good.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:34 PM (ZOv7s)

142
Pa? Pa? I got the vodka for spiking the melons right here, Pa!

-- dialogue from "The Melon Baller Josey Wales"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:34 PM (trSL4)

143 Dang - I'mm have to go splurge on some steak or something now . by all happy weekend.

Posted by: Cleveburger at September 18, 2026 05:34 PM (anL5R)

144 Watch the Mr Majestyk - his watermelon crop gets shot up by the bad guys before he goes all Rambo on them all.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:31 PM (uhVAy)

Lol. So it's outlaw Josie wales- but watermelon?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:32 PM (zZu0s)

Charles Bronson, too. They shoulda left his melons be, man.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:35 PM (uhVAy)

145 part of the fun of Tai Chi is making Bruce Lee sounds that annoy the hell out of my better half.
Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 05:26 PM (dIske)

lol
carry on!

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:35 PM (xcxpd)

146 Well. This is certainly a lot. My child is definitely on a screen because that is how school happens. But she also runs, hikes, swims, etc daily. She also eats healthy, and not always by force. She is not overweight at all.

I am not a stan of the diet culture either, because it indicates a start and stop to something. Which is why diets fail. You have to change just about everything, and make that how you live. And BMI is a terrible metric. But this woman’s reason for not liking it is crazy talk.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 05:35 PM (ZdaMQ)

147 OT - what a story, illegal has been here 30 years working as a machinist for a military contractor, DHS went to arrest her and the company initially blocked them from entering while she hid.

https://tinyurl.com/mwvy37kj

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 05:32 PM (kX27y)

But who will pick our . . . turbine blades?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 05:35 PM (uyiuo)

148 Get your kids off those screens, and building shelves!

Posted by: RFK, Jr. at September 18, 2026 05:36 PM (0sNs1)

149 Gainzzz.we just got Greenland

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 05:37 PM (UdrMW)

150 I dont like the trope. I hate the trope in movies or books.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:31 PM (zZu0s)
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I think it's necessary to explain the character, though. A liberal pacifist becomes a killer because public order has broken down, and it isn't really the usual trope because his daughter survives but is catatonic, and it shows his son-in-law struggling with that. It's not just a throwaway premise, it is an ongoing pain that fuels his fury.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:37 PM (ZOv7s)

151 101
Speaking of The Road Warrior, the actress who portrayed the long haired blonde outfitted in white with shoulder pads, who I believe is still alive, passed through a prolonged and debilitating series of illnesses and afflictions. I cannot locate the article where I read about it, however.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:26 PM (trSL4)

Also played Xan on Farscape, Virgina Hey is the actress.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:37 PM (xcxpd)

152 Trump to ban CNN, MSNow and Politico from the White House.

https://tinyurl.com/yc6xehyr

I don't know why it took so long. Let's hope he doesn't rescind the ban in a few days after "constructive talks."

Posted by: Ordinary American at September 18, 2026 05:37 PM (7s9Qe)

153 Hiking down a mountain is harder than going up.
Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (KGj36)

Literally true.
More dangerous too.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (xcxpd)

Very good idea to have a solid staff with a point on the bottom for making a stable grip for you to use going up or down. Brazos sells some quality ones.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:38 PM (uhVAy)

154 I walked today. There was nobody else around and a little fawn came up to about two feet away from me. I also saw a tree whose leaves had almost entirely turned red, and the nice wispy pink sunrise was lovely. I'm not losing weight . I just like to be out in the early morning. I probably am getting more fit throwing things for our very active kitten.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 05:38 PM (JrHfD)

155
We just got Greenland

What? Danes are aquavit chugging surrender monkeys?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:38 PM (trSL4)

156 Valhalla I am coming.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:39 PM (d5Pps)

157 It's not 1970's, but 'Hobo with a Shotgun' was on TUBI. It did have a 70s feel to it.

Holy crap. Nova Scotia. My heart sank. But it was a good, somewhat over the top movie about a Hobo with a simple dream who decides to clean up a shithole.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:39 PM (Sco7b)

158 We just got Greenland

What? Danes are aquavit chugging surrender monkeys?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:38 PM (trSL4)
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I thought he was saying that the body positive chick is as big as Greenland.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:39 PM (ZOv7s)

159 He's a mob enforcer and to cover his tracks, decides to convince dim-witted 16 year old girl to marry him so she won't be able to testify, but he loathes the idea of physical interaction.

But since it was the 1930s, the marriage would not be valid if it was not consummated so he forces himself to have sex with her, only to find that it's not bad, and maybe even pretty good.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:34 PM

Well, mebbe for him.

You realize that it will be nearly 100 years before scientists map out (in 3D!) my pleasure center?

Posted by: Dim-witted 16 year old girl at September 18, 2026 05:39 PM (0sNs1)

160 We are your overlords.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:40 PM (d5Pps)

161 Denmark has given us security control and use for other purposes at no cost.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 05:40 PM (UdrMW)

162 O/T - Re: CNN not getting space at the White House.

CNN is not carried on FUBO either.

Posted by: DanMan at September 18, 2026 05:40 PM (8uzBS)

163 Women: balance work is very important. More women die from the complications after a fall than they do breast cancer.

Also very important is strength training, which does not mean you have to be a weightlifter. You can use your own body weight. But it makes a tremendous difference in bone density.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (ZdaMQ)

164 Greenland!

Do they have an anthem?

An anthem of independence.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (+UcOf)

165 My dad liked Deathwish, too.'
Charles Bronson movies, in general, during the 70s and 80s.

He also enjoyed the Dirty Harry films, James Bond, the Bourne films, and Shooter with Donnie Wahlberg which he'd watch anytime it came on and had it on DVR and the Blu-Ray.

He liked single man action flicks.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (6ydKt)

166
Well, mebbe for him.

You realize that it will be nearly 100 years before scientists map out (in 3D!) my pleasure center?
Posted by: Dim-witted 16 year old girl at September 18, 2026 05:39 PM (0sNs1)
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She is of course totally taken in because teenage girl loves the bad boy, and there are a couple of good twists. Can't recommend because the dialog is 1930s Cockney mob jargon.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (ZOv7s)

167 153 Hiking down a mountain is harder than going up.
Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 05:28 PM (KGj36)

Literally true.
More dangerous too.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (xcxpd)

Very good idea to have a solid staff with a point on the bottom for making a stable grip for you to use going up or down. Brazos sells some quality ones.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:38 PM (uhVAy)

Endorsed, I have one.
Cold Steel, oddly enough, also made good walking sticks.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (xcxpd)

168 I remember picking up a book by an author who's stuff I liked but this dude dropped into a fantasy world has his family getting killed in the first few chapters brutally. Sorry, not my cup of tea.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:33 PM (uhVAy)

Fantasy can be weird like that- even before George the Pirate.

I remember in high school I read this one where a group of friends are playing D&D and get transported to a world where they become their characters. Interesting. Then the author promptly has all the women get gang raped and it's like 'oh fuck off.'

There was another author (in high school I read anything and everything) who it actually took me two or three books to realize the main female romantic lead always got raped in his novels.

THAT is when I started to realize that a lot of this stuff is a chance for the authors to work out their kinks.

Give me Jordan, Tolkien. Fuck, even David Eddings (the redundant storyline guy.)

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (zZu0s)

169 159 You realize that it will be nearly 100 years before scientists map out (in 3D!) my pleasure center?
Posted by: Dim-witted 16 year old girl

hmm. there was actually some news on that front recently. don't dare try to look for it at work, though...

Posted by: anachronda at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (v3pYe)

170 We just got Greenland

What? Danes are aquavit chugging surrender monkeys?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:38 PM (trSL4)

Military rights everywhere, no bases by any other country outside NATO. No money transfers, and its permanent.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:42 PM (uhVAy)

171 They should go after Howmet. They knew she was illegal.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 05:42 PM (wOO3z)

172 Boss Moss down with Zep, I see.

I approve.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:42 PM (xcxpd)

173 We are your overlords.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:40 PM (d5Pps)
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Who run Bartertown?

Posted by: Master/Blaster do at September 18, 2026 05:42 PM (ZOv7s)

174
Women: balance work is very important. More women die from the complications after a fall than they do breast cancer.

I read recently where seasoned citizens should regularly work out methods for getting oneself back up after taking a fall.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:42 PM (trSL4)

175 Trump to ban CNN, MSNow and Politico from the White House.

https://tinyurl.com/yc6xehyr

I don't know why it took so long. Let's hope he doesn't rescind the ban in a few days after "constructive talks."

Posted by: Ordinary American at September 18, 2026 05:37 PM

I may be grievously misremembering but didn't scotus rule that Trump could not do that during Trump 1.0 administration? IIRC he kicked jim acosta out of the white house press pool and the courts forced Trump to take him back.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (I43vL)

176
I dont like the trope. I hate the trope in movies or books.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone

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What, revenge? It's as old as the Greek gods.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (mmrXZ)

177 Gainzzz.we just got Greenland
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 05:37 PM

Are we promising to keep it penguin-free?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (0sNs1)

178 THAT is when I started to realize that a lot of this stuff is a chance for the authors to work out their kinks.

Give me Jordan, Tolkien. Fuck, even David Eddings (the redundant storyline guy.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (zZu0s)

Yeah, there was tons of that with that Piers Anthony dude.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (uhVAy)

179 Can North Oregon be far behind? Reunification.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (d5Pps)

180 Give me Jordan, Tolkien. Fuck, even David Eddings (the redundant storyline guy.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (zZu0s)

Just, ah, don't look at David and Leigh Eddings too closely.
Fuckers were almost as bad as Marion Zimmer Bradley.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (xcxpd)

181 I also saw a tree whose leaves had almost entirely turned red, and the nice wispy pink sunrise was lovely.

yep...fall is in the air! only 97 down here in south America

Posted by: DanMan at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (8uzBS)

182 Yeah, there was tons of that with that Piers Anthony dude.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (uhVAy)

How Piers Anthony has avoided conviction of pedo charges, I'll never know.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:44 PM (xcxpd)

183 Then we started looking around at pricing the dang thing and it looks like it will come out somewhere between $50-70K.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 05:23 PM (iJfKG)

AMERICAN DOLLARS?????
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:30 PM (Sco7b)

Yeah, we were told a few times that this wasn't a good time to do any home improvements cuz they're currently so expensive.

Oh, how merrily we laughed....

Man, they weren't kidding though.

So, like I said rethinking the whole dealio.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 05:44 PM (iJfKG)

184 As for my gainzzz....

I walk around the block in the morning, weather permitting.
I spend 5-10 minutes on the exercise bike right before bed, because walking doesn't fully contract the knee like I need to regain range of motion (dislocation in high school, never did get it all back, trying now).

I plan to gradually increase those, and if I get a job that requires me to get up so early I can't consistently get up 20 minutes earlier to walk, I'll move the walking to the evenings as a post-prandial.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click!) at September 18, 2026 05:45 PM (aJQbY)

185
Thunderstorms and 55 degrees here in SW Wyoming.

Posted by: four seasons at September 18, 2026 05:45 PM (/QHx4)

186 THAT is when I started to realize that a lot of this stuff is a chance for the authors to work out their kinks.

Give me Jordan, Tolkien. Fuck, even David Eddings (the redundant storyline guy.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:41 PM (zZu0s)
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Yeah, see also Piers Anthony.

I also hate the gratuitous orphan/lost love thing, but in "Deathwish" it is not a trope. Paul Kersey's own home was violated, and the police don't much seem to care. It's about personal tragedy turning a man inside out.

Now in "Death Wish 2" it's a trope.

Posted by: Master/Blaster do at September 18, 2026 05:45 PM (ZOv7s)

187
The leaves were beginning to turn in the highlands of northern Wisconsin when I drove through there at the start of this week.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:45 PM (trSL4)

188 I read recently where seasoned citizens should regularly work out methods for getting oneself back up after taking a fall.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 05:42 PM (trSL4)

Honestly...one easy, cheap, important workout is to....get up off the floor. On your own.

Do that 10 times in a row, every day. Some day, you'll be glad you did.

Just lay flat on the floor, then....stand up. x10

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:45 PM (xcxpd)

189 Gainzzz.we just got Greenland
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 05:37 PM

Are we promising to keep it penguin-free?
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Wrong hemisphere. But, there are no penguins!

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 05:46 PM (wOO3z)

190 I joined Orange Theory 4 months ago. It's been great for increasing the intensity of my workouts. Using a heart rate monitor there made me realize that my old workouts were not nearly hard enough.

Posted by: Dave at September 18, 2026 05:46 PM (sbsMc)

191 I just like to be out in the early morning. I probably am getting more fit throwing things for our very active kitten.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 05:38 PM (JrHfD)

I was lucky to have a cat that would retrieve a wad of paper and bring it back most of the time.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:46 PM (uhVAy)

192 Yeah, there was tons of that with that Piers Anthony dude.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:43 PM (uhVAy)

No shit. You ain't lying.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:46 PM (zZu0s)

193 Gainzzz.we just got Greenland
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026

We need to welcome them. Cookies or a casserole?

Seriously, this is great news.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 05:46 PM (ZdaMQ)

194 Virginia Hey from The Road Warrior got sick from the blue paint she had to wear playing Zhaan on Farscape. Screwed up her kidneys

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (oUMhY)

195
I may be grievously misremembering but didn't scotus rule that Trump could not do that during Trump 1.0 administration? IIRC he kicked jim acosta out of the white house press pool and the courts forced Trump to take him back.
Posted by: Mister Scott

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I was asking that in the previous thread. That first decision was incomprehensible to me.

Sheesh, what if Trump wanted to ban the Chicago Bulls from the White House? Front desk clerks from Reilly Auto Parts? Why should specific companies from a specific profession be privileged?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (mmrXZ)

196 Oh wow. GatewayPundit...

Full statement from President Trump:

BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.

There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America.

Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.

For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation.

LOL. Liberal heads explode....

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (Sco7b)

197 181 I also saw a tree whose leaves had almost entirely turned red, and the nice wispy pink sunrise was lovely.

yep...fall is in the air! only 97 down here in south America

i actually had to turn on some hot water when a took a shower. winter is coming!

Posted by: anachronda at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (v3pYe)

198 https://youtu.be/y8OtzJtp-EM

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (6ydKt)

199 So, like I said rethinking the whole dealio.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 05:44 PM (iJfKG)
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We really are in a weird place where it cheaper to just sell your house and buy one with the feature you want than to modify it. We thought of adding a dormer to the garage and the person who came out, measured it and talked with me suggested just buying a house with another bedroom. Much cheaper.

Posted by: Master/Blaster do at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (ZOv7s)

200 70s for weekend but 60s all next week

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (Ia/+0)

201 Anyone have any gains to report? Or any interests, hobbies, or projects to promote/recommend?

My elliptical machine broke a week ago. Had an exercise bike in the garage. Seems it's a harder workout, but the weight slowly goes down. The key is to cut down your eating.

I'm fine with the commies getting unhealthy. It'll make 'em die off fatster, er faster.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 18, 2026 05:48 PM (1Ff7Z)

202 Orson, Tai Chi is fantastic. I love the first few minutes when you center your body and breathing.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 05:48 PM (UdrMW)

203 189 Gainzzz.we just got Greenland
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 05:37 PM

Are we promising to keep it penguin-free?
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Wrong hemisphere. But, there are no penguins!

so it worked?

Posted by: anachronda at September 18, 2026 05:48 PM (v3pYe)

204 Women always brag about their pain tolerance because they have to give birth but then they complain about how painful it is to give birth.

Which is it bro? I thought you had a high pain tolerance?

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 05:49 PM (SwyyQ)

205 Honestly...one easy, cheap, important workout is to....get up off the floor. On your own.

Do that 10 times in a row, every day. Some day, you'll be glad you did.

Just lay flat on the floor, then....stand up. x10
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:45 PM (xcxpd)

My mattress is on the floor after the frame gave out these days. It does help out a lot especially in the knees, even when i strained one pretty badly early in the year.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:49 PM (uhVAy)

206 Charles Bronson was in some freaky films....."The Evil that Men Do", Kinjite - Forbidden Subjects

twisted stuff........literally!

Posted by: what the cat drug in at September 18, 2026 05:49 PM (jrgJz)

207 Virginia Hey from The Road Warrior got sick from the blue paint she had to wear playing Zhaan on Farscape. Screwed up her kidneys
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (oUMhY)
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The guy who played the Tin Man in "Wizard of Oz" was a replacement after the original actor got sick from the makeup.

Posted by: Master/Blaster do at September 18, 2026 05:49 PM (ZOv7s)

208 LOL. Liberal heads explode....
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (Sco7b)

Er, gateway pundit? Um.... lemme check other sources first.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 18, 2026 05:49 PM (1Ff7Z)

209 Are we promising to keep it penguin-free?
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Wrong hemisphere. But, there are no penguins!
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 05:46 PM

I know, but the Penguinistas here have made several threats/promises to colonize Greenland.

As perfidious as they are, every precaution must be taken to protect our Northern Hemisphere from their polymorphic perversity and pungent eliminations.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 05:50 PM (0sNs1)

210 Honestly $50-70k for a gut and reno of a decent-size master bath sounds pretty reasonable at this point.

I'm about to be out $11k just to have raccoons evicted from my attic spaces, have the attic disinfected from nasty raccoon shit, and new insulation blown in.

Everything is expensive.

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 05:50 PM (oqH4h)

211 Virginia Hey from The Road Warrior got sick from the blue paint she had to wear playing Zhaan on Farscape. Screwed up her kidneys
Posted by: Smell the Glove

Buddy Ebsen was the original Tin Man for the Wizard of Oz. The silver paint I believe had aluminum oxide in it and he somehow breathed it in. Had to quit the role and he had respiratory issues for the rest of his life.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 05:51 PM (wOO3z)

212

LOL. Liberal heads explode....
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (Sco7b)

Not only liberals - not the lack of any mention of the EU in all of this.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:51 PM (uhVAy)

213 Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.

Tanned. Rested. Ready!

Posted by: AutoPen Of The United States (APOTUS) at September 18, 2026 05:52 PM (0sNs1)

214 199 So, like I said rethinking the whole dealio.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 05:44 PM (iJfKG)
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We really are in a weird place where it cheaper to just sell your house and buy one with the feature you want than to modify it. We thought of adding a dormer to the garage and the person who came out, measured it and talked with me suggested just buying a house with another bedroom. Much cheaper.
Posted by: Master/Blaster do at September 18, 2026 05:47 PM (ZOv7s)

Obviously lumber from Canada, maybe.

But what else?

After a flood here, Mom had a bunch of stuff done to update the 1970's house. My incredibly talented friend did a bunch of the work but a good chunk of the house was done for maybe $80,000 Canadian.

Pictures on the website soon.
Glad I was able to stay after huge drama.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:52 PM (Sco7b)

215 Huh, looks like it's real. Poor Euros, and Russians, and Chinese, and Canadians! We have them surrounded! Now, to work on Denmark to get them to sell it to us.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 18, 2026 05:52 PM (1Ff7Z)

216 Not only liberals - not the lack of any mention of the EU in all of this.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:51 PM (uhVAy)

They had to fly in a dozen troops on commercial airlines to protect it.

The EU knows they couldn't afford to protect Greenland if they wanted to.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:52 PM (6ydKt)

217 I know, but the Penguinistas here have made several threats/promises to colonize Greenland.

As perfidious as they are, every precaution must be taken to protect our Northern Hemisphere from their polymorphic perversity and pungent eliminations.
Posted by: Duncanthrax

Bastards.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 05:53 PM (wOO3z)

218 The guy who played the Tin Man in "Wizard of Oz" was a replacement after the original actor got sick from the makeup.

Posted by: Master/Blaster do at September 18, 2026 05:49 PM

Buddy Epsen was the first guy for the tin man role but like you said he had a bad reaction to the silver make up and they had to find someone else. He had the sadz for decades after losing that role.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 18, 2026 05:53 PM (I43vL)

219 If a woman is giving birth she has every right to scream as loud as she pleases.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 05:53 PM (xJpuh)

220 This health craze will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to find a chunky gal.

Posted by: Sir Mix a Lot at September 18, 2026 05:53 PM (4HoLg)

221 https://youtu.be/X53ZSxkQ3Ho

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:55 PM (6ydKt)

222 70 Have gyms taken a hit since Ozempic came out? I would imagine business has to be done significantly.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (DWeVH)

Not for me! But note Ozempic and the others attack muscle mass, so if you are taking it, and y’all know how I feel about it, you really need to be working out, too. Your heart is a muscle, by the way.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 05:55 PM (ZdaMQ)

223 It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to find a chunky gal.
Posted by: Sir Mix a Lot at September 18, 2026 05:53 PM

Dude. Just check out the bars in Bremerton, WA or Groton, CT.

Tell 'em your a Submariner.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 05:56 PM (0sNs1)

224 Not only liberals - not the lack of any mention of the EU in all of this.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:51 PM (uhVAy)

They had to fly in a dozen troops on commercial airlines to protect it.

The EU knows they couldn't afford to protect Greenland if they wanted to.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:52 PM (6ydKt)

Worse than not afford - physically unable. They can't afford this proxy war with Russia but they do it. They literally could not find a way to get 50 dudes to Greenland using navy or air transport and had to put them on flights. What a joke.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:56 PM (uhVAy)

225 Your heart is a muscle, by the way.
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 05:55 PM (ZdaMQ)

Not mine, its all flinty.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:57 PM (uhVAy)

226 Is there a survey of what Greenland has?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:58 PM (d5Pps)

227 The rest of Europe must not be too happy with a Trump success regarding Greenland. Tough noogies Euroweenies

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 05:58 PM (oUMhY)

228 But, don’t you all know that it’s Fat Bottomed Girls that make the Rockin’ World Go Round??

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 05:58 PM (Gqar8)

229
Per TGP:

13 Suspects Busted in Memphis While Unloading $250,000 in Stolen CHICKEN From 18-Wheeler — Guns, Fentanyl, and Cocaine Recovered

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 05:58 PM (wOO3z)

230 Wrong hemisphere. But, there are no penguins!

so it worked?

Posted by: anachronda
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According to where those hemispherical lines are drawn.
Speculating that Iceland is in our hemisphere also.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (+UcOf)

231 “The More Dysgenic, the Better”: Beatrice Adler-Bolton Says the Left Must Give Up the “Fantasy of Being Fitter Than the Fascists”

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Is that why she is wearing a face mask? If she believed what she says she would remove it.

Posted by: Decaf at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (ZNpJk)

232 Huh, looks like it's real. Poor Euros, and Russians, and Chinese, and Canadians! We have them surrounded! Now, to work on Denmark to get them to sell it to us.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 18, 2026 05:52 PM (1Ff7Z)

Nah, work on the Greenlanders. Flash some real cash and provide some jobs and keep them safe from the slow genocide the Danes seemed to be doing on them.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (uhVAy)

233 225 Your heart is a muscle, by the way.
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 05:55 PM (ZdaMQ)

Not mine, its all flinty.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:57 PM (uhVAy)

And black and shriveled?

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (Gqar8)

234 My heart isn't a muscle, it's a love pump.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (6ydKt)

235 The rest of Europe must not be too happy with a Trump success regarding Greenland.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 05:58 PM

No one likes having flatulence emitted in their general direction.

Posted by: French Castle Guards at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (0sNs1)

236 The rest of Europe must not be too happy with a Trump success regarding Greenland. Tough noogies Euroweenies
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 05:58 PM (oUMhY)
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I think they are privately relieved.

I'm also going to take a victory lap because I've been saying for months that Trump has been spent all year stacking the deck with favorable announcements this fall. There is no way that Denmark just decided to do this today.

The Dems will of course be furious, and make themselves look every more petty and stupid.

Posted by: Master/Blaster do at September 18, 2026 06:00 PM (ZOv7s)

237 226 Is there a survey of what Greenland has?

Posted by: Boss Moss
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Gin and Tonics all around.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:00 PM (+UcOf)

238 Wrong hemisphere. But, there are no penguins!

so it worked?

Posted by: anachronda
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According to where those hemispherical lines are drawn.
Speculating that Iceland is in our hemisphere also.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (+UcOf)

Line is drawn at the Equator. Penguins are South of it Only.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:00 PM (uhVAy)

239 Some say the Heart is just like a Wheel

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 06:00 PM (Gqar8)

240
I hope we traded New York for Greenland.

Posted by: Frank Barone at September 18, 2026 06:01 PM (OkYzo)

241 BREAKING

Da'Shaun L. Harrison denied service by garrett

Blames racism and something about chubbies

Posted by: CNNBC at September 18, 2026 06:01 PM (4RYRd)

242 Nah, work on the Greenlanders. Flash some real cash and provide some jobs and keep them safe from the slow genocide the Danes seemed to be doing on them.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (uhVAy)
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It's a protectorate. No need to take on the burden of governance.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:01 PM (ZOv7s)

243 Don't hearts get left in San Francisco?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 06:02 PM (0sNs1)

244 226 Is there a survey of what Greenland has?

Posted by: Boss Moss
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Gin and Tonics all around.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:00 PM (+UcOf)

We already have permissions from the first "deal" to explore the area for oil, minerals, etc anywhere we like IIRC. If we find something we might have to give the Danes a donut or something.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:02 PM (uhVAy)

245 Don't hearts get left in San Francisco?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 06:02 PM (0sNs1)

Mostly piles of crap now.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:02 PM (uhVAy)

246 Kind of wild to think that Greenland and Venezuela are now American protectorates.

Alberta, you're next!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:03 PM (ZOv7s)

247 Nah, work on the Greenlanders. Flash some real cash and provide some jobs and keep them safe from the slow genocide the Danes seemed to be doing on them.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:59 PM (uhVAy)
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It's a protectorate. No need to take on the burden of governance.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:01 PM (ZOv7s)

More to cut out the Danes than anything else.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:03 PM (uhVAy)

248 The Penguinistas are a pimp, they could never outfight the polarbearites

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 06:03 PM (oUMhY)

249 Denmark has never had a bikini team worth a kröner.

Posted by: Sweden at September 18, 2026 06:03 PM (0sNs1)

250 >>>Worse than not afford - physically unable. They can't afford this proxy war with Russia but they do it. They literally could not find a way to get 50 dudes to Greenland using navy or air transport and had to put them on flights. What a joke.

Posted by: Oldcat
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Mexico could do it.
Mexican cartels could do it.
Mexican cartels could whip Europe's butt but it's easier and more profitable to sell them dope.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:03 PM (+UcOf)

251 Kind of wild to think that Greenland and Venezuela are now American protectorates.

Alberta, you're next!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:03 PM (ZOv7s)

Cuba might sneak in a little quicker than that. Depends on when the rum runs out.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 06:04 PM (uhVAy)

252 NOOD

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:04 PM (ZOv7s)

253 246 Kind of wild to think that Greenland and Venezuela are now American protectorates.

Alberta, you're next!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:03 PM (ZOv7s)

That would rock!!

Even better, there are parts of Ontario solidly conservative. Take them over and carve us up like a roast. Like the Borg to Enterprise where they first met.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 06:05 PM (Sco7b)

254 Penguins are frequently found North of the equator. Secret Nazi breeding programs in the late 30s left an extensive tunnel system reaching from Berlin to Antarctica to Newark. These tunnels are still utilized by Big Penguin as it continues it acrid push for world domination.

Posted by: Penguin Facts at September 18, 2026 06:07 PM (MWfyi)

255 ---
It's a protectorate. No need to take on the burden of governance.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at September 18, 2026 06:01 PM (ZOv7s)

More to cut out the Danes than anything else.

Posted by: Oldcat
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This is California's end also. The military will take over sensitive areas and also areas (neighborhoods or cities) for government and civilian workers - state law will not apply. The rest of CA will be a shit hole.
**** San Francisco and San Diego will be under federal jurisdiction; all local governance will be thrown out or in jail.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 06:08 PM (+UcOf)

256 Let's pick up some Danishes for Belle.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 06:10 PM (5C90x)

257 Which is it bro? I thought you had a high pain tolerance?
Posted by: Max Power

How about shoving an umbrella up your ass and then opening it.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 18, 2026 06:26 PM (W2Pud)

258 Should be "hear, hear!", DUH!

Posted by: mephistopheles at September 18, 2026 06:33 PM (D1Y8c)

259
"Anyone have any gains to report? Or any interests, hobbies, or projects to promote/recommend?"

My big gainz is only one ambulance ride to the ER since May. I had 3 from January to May. GAINZ!

Posted by: comradearthur at September 18, 2026 06:38 PM (fSE+M)

260 From the Beatrice Alder-Bolton website:

"Beatrice Adler-Bolton is a disabled and chronically ill writer and political theorist, who has been a leading voice in pushing the left to advance and expand its analysis of disability and illness as the basis of a new mass politics of health."

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 06:54 PM (rj6Yv)

261 Dysgenic lady's water bottle says "Death Panel" on it.

Posted by: Emmie at September 18, 2026 07:25 PM (OlzlW)

262 We need to teach our children that use social media to recognize bias in all its forms. They need to realize and filter what is on social media is generated by influencers and robots.
That should be a necessary part of the primary school curriculum.
Playing outside is not a solution. It is a panacea that is a time gone local society remedy by old farts who are unwilling to accept the social environment of today's global influence.

Posted by: John at September 18, 2026 09:50 PM (9NUKl)

263 “ water bottle says "Death Panel" on it.”

I noticed that too…

If only it said “shampoo” on it…
I truly believe she’d be much better off with that.
Using it, not necessarily drinking it. But I might be wrong about that last part.

Posted by: Gunslinger at September 18, 2026 09:51 PM (N91F8)

Jimmy Kimmel, Steven Colbert Whine About How Hard Their Jobs of Not Being Funny Are

The two anti-talent lottery winners whine about how hard it is failing at your job every single night.

Stephen Colbert swung by ABC and Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday to celebrate his Emmy win and to reflect back on his days as host of The Late Show. Colbert claimed to be much happier now that he is no longer hosting the show because he doesn't have to "drink a cup of poison" every day by immersing himself in the news, but neither he nor Kimmel appeared to realize that nobody was forcing them to do that in the first place.
Kimmel began by simply wondering, "Do you think about it ever?" and Colbert answered by quipping, "Nope. I have an opportunity to not think about the news every day? And I took it."
Rewinding to Monday's Emmy Awards, Kimmel observed, "Yeah, you know what, when I saw you last night, or what was--yeah, last night, I felt like you--I don't know, you seemed like a different person. You seemed happier. You seemed healthier."
Colbert retorted, "Like I don't drink a cup of poison every day?"
After Kimmel affirmed, "Yeah. Like that," Colbert recalled, "Because part of the job is--the old gig as I remember it, was that to be lowered like carbon rods into a radioactive pool every day and then to be pulled out and put in front of a camera. And to eradiate it back at the audience at a nonlethal rad level."
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Kimmel agreed, "That's right. That's exactly the job description."
...
At no point did it become necessary for comedians to become indistinguishable from MS NOW hosts.

They would disagree. They must hunt Trump through the Moons of Nibia and round the Antares Maelstrom and round Perdition's flames before they give him up!

Stephen Colbert says that he's feeling better not hosting a late night show because "the old gig as I remember it was that to be lowered like carbon rods into a radioactive pool every day. And then to be pulled out and put in front of a camera and to eradiate it back at the� pic.twitter.com/IhzvSmdgN1
— Alex Christy (@alexchristy17) September 16, 2026

In more repulsive "celebrity" news, "Lilly" Wachowski continues complaining that the country isn't embracing and validating "her" trans identity.

"She" previously complained that no one wants to fund his "all-trans cast" movie.

It's not 2022 anymore, "Lilly."

Filmmaker Lilly Wachowski is working to get her next project, "The Hunted," out of late-stage production. But the "Bound" and "Matrix" director says nobody in Hollywood wants to finance the thriller, which is budgeted at around $10 million, because of its trans representation.
"People like it, but they really don't want to make it because it's [got a] wall-to-wall trans cast," Wachowski said on KCRW's "The Business" podcast last Friday. "I have to get creative and figure out different ways that I can get this in front of people."

"This is a script that was extremely important for me to write," she continued. "It was a response to what is happening in the world for trans people, and it gave me a hugely cathartic receptacle to dump all of my anger and rage and frustration into."

Oh great, it propagandizes "trans rage" as trans people keep violently attacking normies.

I think I saw Midnight's Edge point out that if "she" really wants to make the movie, "she" can self-fund it. They pointed out that actor/legend Bruce Campell wanted to make a movie, so he funded it himself.

Now "Lilly" blasts everyone for not supporting and centering the Trans Experience, and for supporting JK Rowling.

Lilly Wachowski on Her New Studio Anarchists United, the Black Power Origins of 'The Matrix' and How 'Harry Potter' Fans Are 'Supporting Trans Genocide'
The visionary filmmaker behind 'The Matrix' opens up about her new studio for marginalized voices, J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk.

The "journalist" here talks about the "Trans Tipping Point" when transgenders pressured studios into casting them in TV shows.

But that golden age, which lasted all the way from 2015 to 2023, is faded.

Then came the backlash. Republican politicians and pundits began zeroing in on trans rights, treating it as a wedge issue in order to distract from Trump's economic failings. A moral panic ensued. Just last year, more than 600 anti-trans bills were introduced at the state level in the U.S., and 29 states adopted restrictive laws pertaining to trans people. And Hollywood followed suit, scaling back its trans representation. Cox recently shared she'd lost 90% of her income amid Trump and his minions' war on trans people and DEI.

I think the "backlash" was less about a trans actor being on Orange Is the New Black and more about the state using its power to force parents to trans their children and propagandize more children into cutting off their genitals.

[WACHOWSKI:]
The story is: I was talking to Sarah Marie Flores, who is our third in the triumvirate of the Anarchists -- between me and Lawrence Mattis -- and was coming out of this TV show that I'd worked on that I was really proud of, "Work in Progress"...

A TV show about a middle-aged lesbian dating a trans man. It is, as they say in Hollywood, a "Four-Quadrant Blockbuster," appealing to all four major demographics: Lesbians, AWFULs, trannies, and ten year old drag queens.

...which went for two seasons, got on all these top ten lists and didn't get the viewing numbers that the studio wanted, so we were summarily canceled and a few months later pulled from streaming....

Oh, no one watched your extremely niche show and so they cancelled it? That's so unfair and discriminatory.

He then pulls the card the gay/trans/DEI writers always pull: We didn't get ratings or sales but we got good reviews from the woke reviewers and that's even more important.

So, when Showtime turned around and canceled the show even though it was so critically acclaimed and really made for peanuts, it lit a fire under me.

More whining:

You're right. We were at this "trans tipping point" where you had Laverne Cox on the cover of Time magazine and the NCAA deciding to pull the Men's Basketball Tournament out of North Carolina if they decided to institute these bathroom bans that would harm trans people.
...
it's that billionaires started pumping out negative propaganda against trans people. They started creating reports about kids with litter boxes, and the Cass report came out in the U.K. -- that has since been debunked but has been used as this cudgel against trans people. This idea of "trans surgery for minors" -- they're still saying this shit. Jesse Watters was talking to the Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about cutting kids' tallywackers off. None of this is happening! This is all right-wing propaganda against trans people. That is what has caused the shift.

Notice they always do the same thing: They claim that zero children are undergoing surgical "transitions" but when you say "Okay if that's true, let's make it illegal so we know for sure it won't happen," they say "YOU CAN'T DO THAT! THAT'S VITAL TRANS-AFFIRMING CARE!"

So which is it? Is it something that never happens and that it's "misinformation" to say it happens, or is it vital gender-affirming care that kids need?

Choose one.

While that's happening, our industry is being consolidated into these corporate monoliths that are run by people like Larry Ellison, and Larry Ellison is a radical conservative idealogue.

He's a normie who wants to make money.

Here "Lilly" expresses the real leftwing objection to Paramount/Skydance buying Warner Bros: CNN might not be as reliable an agitprop channel.

It's completely bonkers! They're like these Death Stars. They want CNN because they want to make it into Fox News. I got involved with Anarchists and I had written this script ["The Hunted"] with my partner as this receptacle for all my anger. I was using it as this piece of art that was an incredibly cathartic experience to write, and it was a salve for both of us. It's political, but to be trans in this world that we live in is political. My body is political.

He objects to Elon Musk using the expression "Take the red pill," insisting that "take the red pill" really means "embrace trans lifestyles."

Oh, so "Lilly's" next project is another Four-Quadrant Blockbuster, called "Cassie Workman is Witchy AF."

Witchy. Very 2011 MySpace. And "AF" -- you know, "AF" lost its cache as a meme five years ago, right?

Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling are two people who have inflicted an enormous amount of cultural damage on the trans community. What are your thoughts on them?
I mean... these people are Nazis. They're literal Nazis. There is a one-to-one connection between Elon Musk and the Nazi community. He did a full-blown Sieg Heil on a national stage. I think that the global community needs to firewall the U.S. from their populaces in a way because this country has allowed Nazi propaganda to proliferate at such a degree that it has become dangerous to the global population. As much as another country can, I think they need to be fighting back against hate speech and shutting those platforms down. They've had some success in Brazil and Europe, but it's kind of over for the U.S. and the U.K. at the moment. What Twitter does and what Meta does in the U.K... they're cooked.
...
[JK Rowling] is funding trans genocide. J.K. Rowling funds trans genocide, full stop. So, if you support "Harry Potter," you're supporting trans genocide. The money that goes into you enjoying these products, a portion of that money goes to J.K. Rowling and that money goes into her funding anti-trans legislation all over the world. In the same way that if you are against Elon Musk, you boycott or don't buy Tesla; and if you're against global warming/climate change, you try not to buy as much gas, you try to mitigate your use of these products. It's simple math. So, your enjoyment of these shows, and continued support of these shows, is supporting my eradication.
Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) speaks to the people of Zion in "The Matrix Reloaded."

It's so weird that other people don't want to work with this endlessly-raging headcase.

He thinks he can leverage people's declining interest in "The Matrix" into embracing his psychotically-angry and deranged worldview.

Well, good luck with all that.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 04:00 PM

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1 Nooded.

Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 04:02 PM (NcvvS)

2 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 04:02 PM (ccf/V)

3 And SPONGE!!

Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 04:02 PM (NcvvS)

4 They would disagree. They must hunt Trump through the Moons of Nibia and round the Antares Maelstrom and round Perdition's flames before they give him up!

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Herman Melville's got nothing on Khan Noonian Singh.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:02 PM (+a7XK)

5 Jimmy Kimmel, Steven Colbert Whine About How Hard Their Jobs of Not Being Funny Are

YOU MAKE them hard by not being funny and being the one trick pony of hating Trump and thinking everyone should adore you for it.

F*ck off. Become homeless. Die of starvation under a bridge.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 04:03 PM (ccf/V)

6 That was this moment in time where we had pushed this idea of trans rights as far as it had gotten. And then what happened was, it's not that public opinion shifted, it's that billionaires started pumping out negative propaganda against trans people.

Those damned evil billionaires! They're everywhere, pumpin' out yer negative propaganda.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 04:04 PM (Riz8t)

7 Who watches that crap anymore?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:04 PM (d5Pps)

8 Take all their money.

Then, and only then, can they bitch about anything...

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 04:04 PM (2Cry5)

9 Doesn't each have dozens to a hundred joke writers?

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:04 PM (Ia/+0)

10 In more repulsive "celebrity" news, "Lilly" Wachowski continues complaining that the country isn't embracing and validating "her" trans identity.

"She" previously complained that no one wants to fund his "all-trans cast" movie.

It's not 2022 anymore, "Lilly."

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His last four movies all bombed horribly. Cloud Atlas, Jupiter Rising, Speed Racer, and The Matrix Resurrection all...disappointed at the box office.

And no one seems to like the Matrix sequels at all, even though they did make money.

The Wachowskis have coasted on the good will from the Matrix and, to a lesser degree, Bound, for like 30 years now. Can they just move to Europe and make awful porn no one will ever watch now?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:04 PM (+a7XK)

11 Sponge thumbs up

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (Ia/+0)

12 Now "Lilly" blasts everyone for not supporting and centering the Trans Experience, and for supporting JK Rowling.

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literal genocide

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (9FfUF)

13 I’m gonna use AI to make a good wheel of time series show and replace hollywood.

Posted by: Brometheus at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (rOmMi)

14
Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling are two people who have inflicted an enormous amount of cultural damage on the trans community. What are your thoughts on them?

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That chick killing a bunch of Christian kids in school probably did more to turn people against trannies than either Rowling or Musk.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (+a7XK)

15 That cup of poison never worked.
Sad.

Posted by: wth at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (UjdFS)

16 Never watched either of them, so I have no comment on these clowns.....

Bring back old Johnny Carson shows and I will watch ....

Posted by: Jackson K. at September 18, 2026 04:06 PM (0/Zc3)

17 12 Now "Lilly" blasts everyone for not supporting and centering the Trans Experience, and for supporting JK Rowling.

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literal genocide

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (9FfUF)

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"Please, define genocide."

"It's when I don't get enough clapping from online fandom."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:06 PM (+a7XK)

18 You want to make your trans suck movie? Croudsource.

If the trans community is clamoring for a trans movie full of trans actors and actresses, then you should have NO PROBLEM gaining the funds necessary to produce it.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 04:06 PM (ccf/V)

19 The Emmy Awards were on this week and nobody cared. I didn't even know it happened until a few days after.

Posted by: Mark1971 at September 18, 2026 04:06 PM (/OKHJ)

20 "Whine about how hard their jobs of not being funny are."

Thanks, Ace. I laughed

And I apologize for highjacking this thread, but here's something else amusing I congratulate the people of TX (It is Texas, correct? ) who elected Brandon Gill, who iin this clip is talking about DOGE clawing back money given to stupid, spurious causes. Here, he laughs about money for grants for pregnancy prevention programs given for transgender boys, ie fake girls.

https://tinyurl.com/cxxyx4c8

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 04:07 PM (JrHfD)

21 Stephen Colbert says that he's feeling better not hosting a late night show because "the old gig as I remember it was that to be lowered like carbon rods into a radioactive pool every day. And then to be pulled out and put in front of a camera and to eradiate it back at the audience at a nonlethal rad level."

Jimmy Kimmel agrees, "That's right. That's exactly the job description."

Sweet Jeebus, do you ever stop whining? I'm sure the guy who spends his days reaming out clogged toilets really feels for you.

Also, you don't know anything about S and T, so stop trying to sound like you do, you effeminate carbuncle.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 04:07 PM (Riz8t)

22 My bandwidth is strong all of a sudden.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:07 PM (d5Pps)

23 Pinkie and the Brain

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 04:07 PM (NFX2v)

24 the trans community
.......

Is that like a neighborhood of queers or something?

Posted by: wth at September 18, 2026 04:07 PM (UjdFS)

25 21 Sweet Jeebus, do you ever stop whining? I'm sure the guy who spends his days reaming out clogged toilets really feels for you.

Also, you don't know anything about S and T, so stop trying to sound like you do, you effeminate carbuncle.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 04:07 PM (Riz8t)

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Michelle Obama is like, "Those are rookie numbers. You need to pump those numbers up."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:08 PM (+a7XK)

26 I think I saw Midnight's Edge point out that if "she" really wants to make the movie, "she" can self-fund it. They pointed out that actor/legend Bruce Campell wanted to make a movie, so he funded it himself.
- Ace

I guarantee you “Lilly” has made enough money off of The Matrix films, tv series, comics, books, games and all the rest of the licensing to pay for her little tranny movie.

What did she do, spend all of her money becoming a she and then buying a new wardrobe, shoes, and accessories?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:09 PM (6ydKt)

27 >>Jimmy Kimmel agrees, "That's right. That's exactly the job description."

He was Ben Stein's butt boy. His career in television rests on his time on Win Ben Stein's Money. Thirty years ago.

Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 04:10 PM (NcvvS)

28 I think the "backlash" was less about a trans actor being on Orange Is the New Black and more about the state using its power to force parents to trans their children and propagandize more children into cutting off their genitals.

____________________________

Well, yeah, that and the jury not buying into the "If she gots not tits, you must aquits."

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 04:10 PM (dIske)

29 Maybe Colbert and Kimmel can get together with Wachowski, and they can eat ice cream and braid each other's hair.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 04:10 PM (Riz8t)

30 Don't they have enough money to finance it themselves?

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 04:10 PM (5SewL)

31 What are...(places envelope to turbaned head) A waste of time.

(Opens envelope..) Jimmy Kimmel, Steven Colbert and Fags.

Ed McMahon (in the background): Hi Yo!

Posted by: Carnac The Magnificent at September 18, 2026 04:10 PM (cCXR+)

32 ...and the Cass report came out in the U.K. -- that has since been debunked...

...by a lot of really ugly chicks pointing and saying "Nuh uh!!"

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 04:10 PM (vTZFs)

33 Jimmy Kimmel, Steven Colbert Whine About How Hard Their Jobs of Not Being Funny Are.

I must be the only one who has never seen their shows.

Posted by: dantesed at September 18, 2026 04:11 PM (p3pWU)

34
>>our industry is being consolidated into these corporate monoliths that are run by people like Larry Ellison, and Larry Ellison is a radical conservative idealogue.

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I really really hope he means it about bugging out of California.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:11 PM (mmrXZ)

35 >>I must be the only one who has never seen their shows.

Nope.

Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (NcvvS)

36 Massachusetts has a case right now where a young girl is being forcibly administered hormones by her school, and her parents, after they objected, found the state authorities on their doorstep to remove their daughter.

It's a nightmare.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (5tIzp)

37 Herman Melville's got nothing on Khan Noonian Singh."

Call me, Ishmael...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (pfXMo)

38 If it wasn't for Trump they would always have another enemy. Anti-vaxxers. Christians. Men. Babies. People who don't want to kill babies. It will always be someone. Never think it's just Trump. They hate Trump because Trump likes you.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (8D3Qw)

39 He was Ben Stein's butt boy. His career in television rests on his time on Win Ben Stein's Money. Thirty years ago.

One must admit that "Girls On Trampolines" was some quality, thought-provoking entertainment.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (vTZFs)

40 >>our industry is being consolidated into these corporate monoliths that are run by people like Larry Ellison, and Larry Ellison is a radical conservative idealogue.

Radical? Of course. Anyone who doesn't fully embrace leftist lunacy is radical. See also, far-right and extreme right.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (Riz8t)

41 >>>I must be the only one who has never seen their shows.

Posted by: dantesed at September 18, 2026 04:11 PM

You're not alone. I've never seen them either.

Posted by: huerfano at September 18, 2026 04:13 PM (2Xqig)

42 37 Herman Melville's got nothing on Khan Noonian Singh."

Call me, Ishmael...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (pfXMo)

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"Maybe."
-Carly Rae Jepsen

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:13 PM (+a7XK)

43 new wardrobe, shoes, and accessories"

And they're fabulous, darling.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:14 PM (pfXMo)

44 16 Never watched either of them, so I have no comment on these clowns.....

Bring back old Johnny Carson shows and I will watch ....
Posted by: Jackson K. at September 18, 2026 04:06 PM (0/Zc3)

Amazon Prime has a channel that shows just Carson Tonight Show 24 hrs a day.

Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at September 18, 2026 04:14 PM (r7+Q7)

45 I don't think we can begin to recover until we start putting anyone who thinks they are the opposite sex into an institution. And the doctors in prisons.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 04:14 PM (5SewL)

46 >>One must admit that "Girls On Trampolines" was some quality, thought-provoking entertainment.

This is true. Bet it was Carolla's idea, too.

Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 04:14 PM (NcvvS)

47 "Maybe."
-Carly Rae Jepsen"

Just Call Me

/Blondie

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:14 PM (pfXMo)

48 I must be the only one who has never seen their shows.
Posted by: dantesed

Nope. I've never seen 'em, either.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (77rzZ)

49 40 >>our industry is being consolidated into these corporate monoliths that are run by people like Larry Ellison, and Larry Ellison is a radical conservative idealogue.

Radical? Of course. Anyone who doesn't fully embrace leftist lunacy is radical. See also, far-right and extreme right.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (Riz8t)

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I remember when Hollywood was freaking out because Netflix was going to buy WB and accelerate the end of the theatrical experience (studios really do need that theatrical money, streaming isn't nearly enough).

Who would stop it? Could it be stopped?

And then Paramount comes along, pays way too much in a bidding war while promising an extensive theatrical movie slate and release schedule that Netflix never would have, and it's suddenly the worst thing to happen to the industry.

Sure, the industry might be able to make some money, but Paramount/WB might make a movie that isn't hard leftist sometimes.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (+a7XK)

50 The Matrix Resuection was really disappointing.
I think I fell asleep the first time I trued watching it.

I liked Cloud Atlas, a little.
It was long but nice to look at.
A bit hard to follow in one sitting.

Jupiter Rising was only worth it one time just because I think Mila Kunis is cute.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (6ydKt)

51 Never ever watch the Warner Bros. feature film, based on the early chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring, that Colbert and family is working on.

I want them all to sink to the bottom forever, like rocks.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (NFX2v)

52 I just saw a Nick Shirley video in NYC.

A black guy comes up to him and says:

Europeans stole this land from the Mexicans*
And you know the natives.
We should purge all the people that came over here

Nick looks at him and asks, "Uh...you were born here right?"

And the guy says one of his grandparents was an Indian (dubious looking at him but I guess possible)

But now here's the funny part. Black faux Indian dude, "How would you like it if people were going over to Europe and did this shit over there?"

*Also, Mexican elites are mostly European descended as well
And...that's the biggest political discussion in Europe right now.l And this guy doesn't even know it.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (sKqQm)

53 Posted by: dantesed at September 18, 2026 04:11 PM

I haven't had a working TV since 2012 and those two guys were probably on after I went to bed anyway.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (JrHfD)

54 Sponge thumbs up
Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (Ia/+0)

WOOT!

My day has been made.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (ccf/V)

55
Massachusetts has a case right now where a young girl is being forcibly administered hormones by her school,

Posted by: Huck Follywood

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Forcibly? Like she can't say No?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (mmrXZ)

56 50 The Matrix Resuection was really disappointing.
I think I fell asleep the first time I trued watching it.

I liked Cloud Atlas, a little.
It was long but nice to look at.
A bit hard to follow in one sitting.

Jupiter Rising was only worth it one time just because I think Mila Kunis is cute.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (6ydKt)

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The Matrix Resurrections is personal therapy about the Wachowskis (well, just Lilly since the other one wasn't involved) dealing with their parents' death.

It is so naval gazing that it's amazing anyone agreed to fund the screenplay.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:16 PM (+a7XK)

57 from last thread, because I'm behind
"119 Besides just shooting them, perhaps a ring camera, and a couple other hidden cameras would help in identifying and arresting several of the "privileged" animals in these mobs. Posted by: illiniwek

"Wait, you mean like a Flock Camera?" Posted by: Piper

in high violent crime areas, I support the Flock cams. But ring cams are private, not linked to a global network. Privately recording everything we do is probably wise, if not necessary. Dash cams for instance.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 04:17 PM (vbXSk)

58 just Carson Tonight Show 24 hrs a day."

And still no cat joke?

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:17 PM (pfXMo)

59 WACHOWSKI:]
The story is: I was talking to Sarah Marie Flores, who is our third in the triumvirate of the Anarchists -- between me and Lawrence Mattis -- and was coming out of this TV show that I'd worked on that I was really proud of, "Work in Progress"...

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odd to call it a triumvirate when some of you claim to be or are women.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:17 PM (uhVAy)

60
Jimmy Kimmel, Steven Colbert Whine About How Hard Their Jobs of Not Being Funny Are

How hard can they be? Those two are naturals at not being funny -- it's like falling off a log for them.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 04:17 PM (trSL4)

61 Sick malajusted freaks sure aren't bashful about letting everyone know how unhappy they are these days. Perhaps they should look within for the answers.

[takes rat from platter on the way out]

Posted by: Uncle Miltie in drag at September 18, 2026 04:18 PM (7Q0e+)

62 Wow "Lily" called Elon a Nazi. How very edgy.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 04:18 PM (oUMhY)

63 triumvirate of the Anarchists

Anyone point out that in Anarchy there are no laws against "deadnaming" or refusing to use custom pronouns?1

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 04:18 PM (sKqQm)

64 Jupiter Rising was only worth it one time just because I think Mila Kunis is cute."

Indeed.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:18 PM (pfXMo)

65 63 triumvirate of the Anarchists

Anyone point out that in Anarchy there are no laws against "deadnaming" or refusing to use custom pronouns?1

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 04:18 PM (sKqQm)

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Are anarchists forming some kind of governing body?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:19 PM (+a7XK)

66 Why would you have to "immerse yourself in the news" if you're a comedian--and not a political activist?

Their lament is a confession of who they are and an admission they're not very good at what they claim to be.

An actual comedian can build the monolog from scanning the top 5 daily headlines.

how many writers did these duffuses have? It was like 20+ right?
Not counting interns and other staff.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 04:19 PM (3cUTc)

67 64 Jupiter Rising was only worth it one time just because I think Mila Kunis is cute."

Indeed.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:18 PM (pfXMo)

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"This movie was so fucking stupid, I'd rather clean toilets that deal with it anymore."
-Mila Kunis at the end

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:19 PM (+a7XK)

68 Ran out of Trump jokes

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:19 PM (Ia/+0)

69 Stephen Colbert says that he's feeling better not hosting a late night show because "the old gig as I remember it was that to be lowered like carbon rods into a radioactive pool every day. And then to be pulled out and put in front of a camera and to eradiate it back at the audience at a nonlethal rad level."

Jimmy Kimmel agrees, "That's right. That's exactly the job description."

No, Jimmy, it's not. You turned it INTO that. Johnny Carson would occasionally talk about news headlines or something, but most of the time, he MADE YOU LAUGH and had guests that would come on and MAKE YOU LAUGH.

He didn't alienate MILLIONS and MILLIONS every night by pissing about POLITICIANS or a political viewpoint.

YOU ruined it. The most Jay Leno would do for newspapers was bring up the silly ads or stupid headlines from some local rag from bumf*ck wherever.

You, Colbert and the rest changed late night for the WORSE and you're all dying because of it.

GFY in the most painful, embarrassing way possible, dickhead.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (ccf/V)

70 >>Wachowski

Is that the round, green dude with one eye?
Why all the hate, and how did he get so rich?

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (5SewL)

71 Stephen Colbert says working on Late Show was like ‘drinking poison’ each night

Garbage headline. He used the phrase in reference to consuming the awful Republican news each day.

If you cannot change the atrocities, you have a duty to bear witness, and to use whatever platforms you have to ensure others do too.

This is a bare minimum requirement.As Macklemore stated recently. 'there is no thanks for a duty'.

Calling this out is something that every last one of us should be doing, everywhere we have access.

It was hard to watch any political late night after Trump got elected the second time. You could just see their struggle to remain composed in their eyes as the country sinks deeper and deeper into fascism.

I was watching The Daily Show religiously during Trump's first term. But... That hasn't been the case this term. It's all turned into "Wow, that's crazy. Anyone gonna stop him? No? Oh..."

100% As I love Colbert - and I do - I had to stop watching his opening monologues. Trying to keep your mental health intact during these times takes effort. And it begins by not stressing over horrible things you can do nothing about.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (S43bs)

72 Who would watch matrix 2, 3 for a second time? convoluted and boring.

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (AKptf)

73 14
Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling are two people who have inflicted an enormous amount of cultural damage on the trans community. What are your thoughts on them?

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I am going to go with the violence, pedophilia and exposing themselves to little kids in public that has caused this damage. Not to mention the fact that you are clinically defined as mentally ill.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (9FfUF)

74 Massachusetts has a case right now where a young girl is being forcibly administered hormones by her school,

Posted by: Huck Follywood

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Forcibly? Like she can't say No?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (mmrXZ)
https://tinyurl.com/mtumwh86

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (MHixg)

75 Never ever watch the Warner Bros. feature film, based on the early chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring, that Colbert and family is working on.

I want them all to sink to the bottom forever, like rocks.
Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (NFX2v)

Given how poorly they 'extrapolated' from the Silmarillion and Appendices for Rangz O Powah, I can't see it working well when moving from a few sentences from Aragorn and Gandalf to a new feature that's hours long.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (uhVAy)

76
Nope. I've never seen 'em, either.
Posted by: Bulg

I'm another one.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 04:21 PM (trSL4)

77 Governor Sarah Sanders is now defending President Trump, just like she's his Press Secretary again.

What a woman.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:21 PM (MHixg)

78 71 If you cannot change the atrocities, you have a duty to bear witness, and to use whatever platforms you have to ensure others do too.

This is a bare minimum requirement.As Macklemore stated recently. 'there is no thanks for a duty'.

Calling this out is something that every last one of us should be doing, everywhere we have access.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (S43bs)

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"Sir, this is a Wendy's."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:21 PM (+a7XK)

79 Something happened to this dude after the Matrix. That really was a very good concept/movie… but he lost his marbles. That’s a shame

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 04:22 PM (M+uMR)

80 Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are very likable, but that has nothing to do withThe Wachowskis.

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 04:22 PM (AKptf)

81 Girls on trampolines.......

https://youtu.be/5-mWq5B6sU0

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 04:22 PM (ccf/V)

82 What a toxic he-witch, just saying things. I offer the antidote of an interview with Dr. Theodore Dalrymple, explaining why we fight:

"Political correctness is communist propaganda writ small. In my study of communist societies, I came to the conclusion that the purpose of communist propaganda was not to persuade or convince, nor to inform, but to humiliate; and therefore, the less it corresponded to reality the better. When people are forced to remain silent when they are being told the most obvious lies, or even worse when they are forced to repeat the lies themselves, they lose once and for all their sense of probity. To assent to obvious lies is to co-operate with evil, and in some small way to become evil oneself. One's standing to resist anything is thus eroded, and even destroyed. A society of emasculated liars is easy to control. I think if you examine political correctness, it has the same effect and is intended to."

"Our Culture, What’s Left Of It"
By: Jamie Glazov
FrontPageMagazine.com | Wednesday, August 31, 2005
https://archive.is/WBcUY

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 04:22 PM (ke3zm)

83 Blame the Orange Ogre game. It's fucking stale.

Nevermind the $40-50 million/year each show lost.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 04:22 PM (wyoRS)

84
Good lord I'm so far behind the times that I just found out that the Wachowski brothers -- whose movies I never watched, although I'm aware that The Matrix has some famous lines -- are now the Wachowski sisters. BOTH of them "transitioned" from male to female.

They directed/produced a couple of blockbusters and now they're whining that they can't get their all-trans project greenlit? They don't know how Hollywood works? I think they're in the matrix themselves, dreaming pretty dreams, while real life is happening outside their consciousness.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:22 PM (mmrXZ)

85 @74

Sorry about that terrible formatting, but the final link goes to a Fox radio story about the young Massachusetts girl.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:23 PM (MHixg)

86 Good lord I'm so far behind the times that I just found out that the Wachowski brothers -- whose movies I never watched, although I'm aware that The Matrix has some famous lines -- are now the Wachowski sisters. BOTH of them "transitioned" from male to female.

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you live in a cave!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 04:23 PM (AKptf)

87 It is so naval gazing that it's amazing anyone agreed to fund the screenplay.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:16 PM (+a7XK)

Their stuff loses me.

I watched a YouTube video that took 30 minutes to finally explain to me what The Architect was explaining to Neo in the Monitor Room scene.

That’s how overly-complicated it gets.

The SFX and the rest of the visuals along with a cool reveal for the plot are what makes me like the first film, but it get worse and worse on complicated plot as the series goes on.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:23 PM (6ydKt)

88 Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:23 PM (MHixg)

That story is just both heartbreaking and infuriating.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 04:24 PM (JrHfD)

89 This is true. Bet it was Carolla's idea, too.

Someone should recut it in the style of a Ken Burns doc complete with melancholy fiddle music.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 04:24 PM (M20bx)

90 And the guy says one of his grandparents was an Indian (dubious looking at him but I guess possible)

But now here's the funny part. Black faux Indian dude, "How would you like it if people were going over to Europe and did this shit over there?"

*Also, Mexican elites are mostly European descended as well
And...that's the biggest political discussion in Europe right now.l And this guy doesn't even know it.
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 04:15 PM (sKqQm)

Indians stole land here from other Indian tribes all the time as their power waxed and waned. They had fairly involved networks of tribes to direct that force on more distant lands rather than locally.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:24 PM (uhVAy)

91 79 Something happened to this dude after the Matrix. That really was a very good concept/movie… but he lost his marbles. That’s a shame
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 04:22 PM (M+uMR)

I'm probably in the minority about this, but to me, the Matrix really hasn't aged well. *shrug*.

Also, I suspect the concept of the "red pill" was shamelessly stolen from Total Recall. This could be just my cynicism talking, admittedly.

Posted by: Nute Gunray at September 18, 2026 04:24 PM (oPFtC)

92 Carrie-Anne Moss

She was absolutely gorgeous in "Fido," a very odd movie. I loved it.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, call BR549 at September 18, 2026 04:25 PM (0aYVJ)

93 Surely Lilly Wachowski can finance a little $10 million dollar movie himself can't he? It's sure to be as big a money machine as The Matrix was and this time as the financier he can keep all the profits.

Posted by: fozzy at September 18, 2026 04:25 PM (zH2yS)

94 oops, wrong sn.

Posted by: Thrawn at September 18, 2026 04:25 PM (oPFtC)

95 Are anarchists forming some kind of governing body?"

It's an anarcho-syndicalist commune.

/c'mon people

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:26 PM (pfXMo)

96
Weird, how the "comedians" never mention comedy or getting laughs.

And Ol' Lil never mentions entertaining people, all xhe does is spew about dumping xis trannie rage into some trans-propaganda port-a-potty.

And no one would finance that?!?!

Imagine that.

Oh so tired of people who don't understand what their jobs actually are and whining about it.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 04:26 PM (iJfKG)

97 93 Surely Lilly Wachowski can finance a little $10 million dollar movie himself can't he? It's sure to be as big a money machine as The Matrix was and this time as the financier he can keep all the profits.

Posted by: fozzy at September 18, 2026 04:25 PM (zH2yS)

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Communists and anarchists don't raise funding themselves. Money is the root of capitalistic evil.

They leach off of rich people while hoarding their own money.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:26 PM (+a7XK)

98 Read long ago Mexicans have their racial classes

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:26 PM (Ia/+0)

99 95 Are anarchists forming some kind of governing body?"

It's an anarcho-syndicalist commune.

/c'mon people

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:26 PM (pfXMo)

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Am I the elected leader this week? Or is Dennis?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:27 PM (+a7XK)

100 Start one job on Monday. Tentative job the following Monday. How to navigate this?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:27 PM (d5Pps)

101 If you cannot change the atrocities, you have a duty to bear witness, and to use whatever platforms you have to ensure others do too.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 04:20 PM (S43bs)

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"Sir, this is a Wendy's."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:21 PM (+a7XK)

Standing on someone else's stage on someone else's tour is not a 'platform', and bellowing trite slogans so YOU can get applause isn't bearing witness to anything.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:27 PM (uhVAy)

102
...cultural damage on the trans community

And what, pray tell, is that culture? Being little speech fascists on the topic of "my pronouns"? Frantically trying to score as many categories in intersectional victim bingo? "Me, me, me" and "I, I, I" all the time about the "special gifts" you bring to the culture? That community is bereft of culture.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 04:27 PM (trSL4)

103 Also, don't these "comedians" have at least a dozen writers working for them?

Posted by: Thrawn at September 18, 2026 04:27 PM (oPFtC)

104 Something happened to this dude after the Matrix.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

To both of them.

"The Wachowski Brothers" both identify as "sisters" now. Lilly and Lana.

Funny how there's never a tranny who realized their soul's true name was Bertha or Gertrude.

Posted by: mikeski at September 18, 2026 04:27 PM (VHUov)

105

I've never seen a Harry Potter movie and don't believe I want to. Is there any other way I could support trans genocide?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (Cqx++)

106
Matrix 4 was a boring plie o' poo. Even worse than M2 or M#.

So, Ol' Lil doesn't even have that to fall back on.

Sad.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (iJfKG)

107 Calling this out is something that every last one of us should be doing, everywhere we have access.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison
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"Sir, this is a Wendy's."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Actually, I got Gamergate/Anita Sarkeesian flashbacks:
...when you start learning about systems, everything is sexist, everything is racist, everything is homophobic, and you have to point it all out to everyone all the time.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (S43bs)

108 Where’s the beef?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (6ydKt)

109 It's always creepy to see clips of these shows with these people telling unfunny jokes and having the audience clap like trained seals.

"Republican stupid" - clap, clap, clap, clap

I get that older kids shows aren't for everyone, but they could at least craft a good joke and the claps and laughs didn't come because you agreed with the jackass. And honestly, I just want to cheer someone on for 22 minutes and laugh out loud several times.

And no gays or blacks bitching about racism.
It's not rocket science.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (Sco7b)

110 105

I've never seen a Harry Potter movie and don't believe I want to. Is there any other way I could support trans genocide?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (Cqx++)

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Call Lilly a man.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (+a7XK)

111 Mixed the thread below where a crowd chimped out and beat a bunch of girls. So was the Media consensus that they instigated it by being?

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 04:29 PM (Gqar8)

112 Am I the elected leader this week? Or is Dennis?"

Depends. Did you catch a sword?

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:29 PM (pfXMo)

113 The beef is in the freezer.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:29 PM (d5Pps)

114 In more repulsive "celebrity" news, "Lilly" Wachowski continues complaining that the country isn't embracing and validating "her" trans identity.

This is my offer:

Nothing.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 04:29 PM (guGkK)

115 Now Trump is telling a story about saving Melania from falling on a malfunctioning escalator by grabbing her ass. And he's loving it. The press quickly changes the subject to the Kennedy Center.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:29 PM (MHixg)

116 I can be not funny for a fraction of what they're paid.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 04:29 PM (88C+u)

117 The CASS Report was debunked.

When I read that some person had three children who are all trans, I have to ask what are the odds if it’s such a rare condition? And, how is it not considered a mental illness?

Posted by: Unkaren at September 18, 2026 04:30 PM (wBxGS)

118 Call Lilly a man."

Lili Von Shtupp?

Yeah, man.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:30 PM (pfXMo)

119 And what, pray tell, is that culture? Being little speech fascists on the topic of "my pronouns"? Frantically trying to score as many categories in intersectional victim bingo? "Me, me, me" and "I, I, I" all the time about the "special gifts" you bring to the culture? That community is bereft of culture.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 04:27 PM (trSL4)

To semi-quote the movie "Heathers": Your special gifts you bring to the culture has a pretty substantial body count.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:30 PM (uhVAy)

120 110 105

I've never seen a Harry Potter movie and don't believe I want to. Is there any other way I could support trans genocide?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (Cqx++)

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Call Lilly a man.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (+a7XK)

Watched the movies, read the books. The books were better.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 04:30 PM (Gqar8)

121 93 Surely Lilly Wachowski can finance a little $10 million dollar movie himself can't he? It's sure to be as big a money machine as The Matrix was and this time as the financier he can keep all the profits.
Posted by: fozzy

I don't want to lose $10 million dollars of my money for my important message! I want to lose THEIR money for it! Hollywood was fine blowing billions to push our agenda until a couple years ago...what happened?!?!?!

Posted by: Lilly Wachowski at September 18, 2026 04:30 PM (S43bs)

122 Also, don't these "comedians" have at least a dozen writers working for them?

No. They have """writers""".

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 04:30 PM (guGkK)

123 I've never seen a Harry Potter movie and don't believe I want to. Is there any other way I could support trans genocide?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (Cqx++)

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Call Lilly a man.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (+a7XK)

and an ugly, sub sissy at that

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (xcxpd)

124 Something happened to this dude after the Matrix.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

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Terms is terms.
They should have read the fine print

Posted by: Mephistopheles at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (5SewL)

125 111 Mixed the thread below where a crowd chimped out and beat a bunch of girls. So was the Media consensus that they instigated it by being?
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 04:29 PM (Gqar

To the "All in the Family" tune...

"Man we could use a man like Bernhard Goetz again....
Those were the days...."

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (Sco7b)

126 Since we're talking about show biz and movies and stuff, I watched Bottle Shock on Netflix (IIRC), and it was excellent. Alan Rickman was at his pompous best. It's about the 1976 blind taste test in France in which Napa Valley wine was shown to be equal to, if not better, than snooty French stuff.

Highly recommended.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (Riz8t)

127
https://tinyurl.com/mtumwh86
Posted by: Huck Follywood

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So she's being brainwashed. Sounds like a nightmare. I really wonder what's going on in that dorm, giving her the "psychiatric drugs." That could take care of any resistance she has to T-shots or surgery.

I also wonder about this: >>stripped away her Catholic faith by denying her Sunday Mass

Does she actually want to attend? That's some Olympic-class compartmentalization.

Anyway, she's 17. I hope this story is followed until she's 18 and released from DCF.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (mmrXZ)

128
I'm probably in the minority about this, but to me, the Matrix really hasn't aged well. *shrug*.

It never caught fire with me. Once the "humans as powercells" idea was broached, I correctly assessed it as horseshit and it was one and done by me on the viewing schedule.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (trSL4)

129 Watched the movies, read the books. The books were better.
Posted by: tubal

But, like, reading sucks.

Posted by: Beavis at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (S43bs)

130 The CASS Report was debunked.

When I read that some person had three children who are all trans, I have to ask what are the odds if it’s such a rare condition? And, how is it not considered a mental illness?
Posted by: Unkaren at September 18, 2026 04:30 PM (wBxGS)

Like if someone had three kids who all suffered from eating rat poison, this suggests foul play.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (uhVAy)

131 Worth a mention, movie reporter Dave Poland got driven out of Hollywood for being the first person to break the news about sissy tranny being a tranny.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (xcxpd)

132 That Wachowski dude is giving Lilys a bad name.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (guGkK)

133 Don't know Harry Potter has anything transgender

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (Ia/+0)

134 That cup of poison never worked.

Transpoison, aka, coffee that identifies as poison.

Posted by: Unkaren at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (wBxGS)

135 How does paying people to not be funny work as a business model?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (d5Pps)

136 133 Don't know Harry Potter has anything transgender
Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (Ia/+0)

Nope, not even a hint until now.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (Gqar8)

137 Something happened to this dude after the Matrix.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt

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Terms is terms.
They should have read the fine print
Posted by: Mephistopheles at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (5SewL)

Okay, I laughed.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (iJfKG)

138 Oh so tired of people who don't understand what their jobs actually are and whining about it.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 04:26 PM (iJfKG)

They aren’t comedians, they are spokespeople who tell badly written jokes by a committee of political activists who are under the mistaken belief that they are comedy writers.

All financed by big media to politically influence a shrinking demographic of Baby Boomers (and nostalgic Gen X and Millennials) who still watch late night shows.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (6ydKt)

139 Don't know Harry Potter has anything transgender

I kinda doubt that J.K. would allow it.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 04:33 PM (guGkK)

140 126 Since we're talking about show biz and movies and stuff, I watched Bottle Shock on Netflix (IIRC), and it was excellent. Alan Rickman was at his pompous best. It's about the 1976 blind taste test in France in which Napa Valley wine was shown to be equal to, if not better, than snooty French stuff.

Highly recommended.
Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 04:31 PM (Riz8t)

The older actors are great, the younger ones, (Chris Pine was young at the time) suck big time.

But still worth a watch, I'd say

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 04:33 PM (xcxpd)

141
I'm probably in the minority about this, but to me, the Matrix really hasn't aged well. *shrug*.

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I couldn't get through the first 15 minutes -- maybe even less. Cliche-ridden down to the camera angles, the art direction, and the production design. Maybe I'll hate-watch it sometime just for how badly executed it is artistically.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:33 PM (mmrXZ)

142 the thread below where a crowd chimped out and beat a bunch of girls"

Actually, a somewhat interesting point there.

East Coast areas were heavily impacted by a certain prezdit'n won who encouraged (and funded) subsidized housing in far 'burban areas that were "too white" (well, you get the idea).
York PA is one such area. So, 15 years later, we get...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:33 PM (pfXMo)

143 don't these "comedians" have at least a dozen writers working for them?

One of the network shows numbered in the hundreds.
By contrast, Gutfeld's writers are on his guest panel every night.
And they rib him about relying on them for his material.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at September 18, 2026 04:34 PM (zdLoL)

144 There's a strange bias in Hollywood. If you self fund a movie and it flops you are a loser but if you get someone lese to pay for it and it bombs you are just misunderstood.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 04:34 PM (SwyyQ)

145 It does always amuse me that when a leftwinger says they are an anarchist it means there should be no restrictions on what they can say or do...but plenty of restrictions on what YOU can say and do

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 04:34 PM (sKqQm)

146 133 Don't know Harry Potter has anything transgender
Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (Ia/+0)

No trannies in the books or movies but they do have a magic potion, Polyjuice, that transforms them into any other person if they get a piece of that person’s hair.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:35 PM (6ydKt)

147 I've never seen a Harry Potter movie and don't believe I want to. Is there any other way I could support trans genocide?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (Cqx++)

I've read about half the books and seen a couple movies. They are pretty decent as YA fare and movies for kids. The content came out even before the author woked up and made Dumbledore gay.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:35 PM (uhVAy)

148 He piled upon the whale's white hump the sum of all the general rage and hate felt by his whole race from Adam down; and then, as if his chest had been a mortar, he burst his hot heart's shell upon it.

Posted by: Not Harry Potter at September 18, 2026 04:35 PM (zZu0s)

149 Also if you self fund a movie and it does well Hollywood REALLY, really hate you. See: Mel Gibson.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 04:35 PM (SwyyQ)

150 I may need to clone myself.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:36 PM (d5Pps)

151 East Coast areas were heavily impacted by a certain prezdit'n won who encouraged (and funded) subsidized housing in far 'burban areas that were "too white" (well, you get the idea).
York PA is one such area. So, 15 years later, we get...

Another Cargo Cult failure?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 04:36 PM (guGkK)

152 133 Don't know Harry Potter has anything transgender
Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:32 PM (Ia/+0)

No trannies in the books or movies but they do have a magic potion, Polyjuice, that transforms them into any other person if they get a piece of that person’s hair.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:35 PM (6ydKt)

HP had absurd power "creep". If those kids can bend time and cast death spells...

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:36 PM (uhVAy)

153 He piled upon the whale's white hump..."

My humps my humps, my ....

/

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:37 PM (pfXMo)

154 Those two are such effing jerkoffs who cares what they do?

Posted by: Kurtz at September 18, 2026 04:37 PM (DyJK2)

155 Since we're on it, the BBC is reviving Doctor Who.

IP necrophilia is a thing.
Just leave the corpse alone.

Until we can get AI to erase all your crap.
And we will.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 04:37 PM (Sco7b)

156 Look at me Look at Me LOOK AT ME

I'M SPECIAL!!!!

YOU MUST APPROVE OF ME NO MATTER WHAT!!!!

Posted by: Typical Trannie at September 18, 2026 04:38 PM (anL5R)

157 Jimmy and Stephen found out all those dicks don't suck themselves.

Posted by: Roy at September 18, 2026 04:38 PM (qwype)

158 Another Cargo Cult failure?"

Failure? Nah. It did what it was designed to do.

You're welcome.

/your gov at work

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:38 PM (pfXMo)

159 "When I read that some person had three children who are all trans, I have to ask what are the odds if it’s such a rare condition? And, how is it not considered a mental illness?"

Zero odds ... it was a Woke parent (probably Mom) or a Woke teacher, or maybe some leftist that somehow had access to the boy or girl in their vulnerable youth. And Wokeness is a mental illness.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (vbXSk)

160 Another entertaining press gaggle with Trump, Sanders, Oz, and RFK.

Still no idea why Governor Sanders was there, except she interceded with the press on Trump's behalf a couple times.

Anyway, drug prices are dropping. That was his news.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (MHixg)

161 The Polyjuice is for disguise

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (Ia/+0)

162 They want me to tour job number two after starting job number one. Two is still tentative. What to do?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (d5Pps)

163 I couldn't get through the first 15 minutes -- maybe even less. Cliche-ridden down to the camera angles, the art direction, and the production design. Maybe I'll hate-watch it sometime just for how badly executed it is artistically.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:33 PM (mmrXZ)
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Why do you hate the transes?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (RIvkX)

164 I have a HP hot take:

The first three books were great. Good sense of wonder and whimsy. With the four, the series started to turn and just got worse (for me) from there. It lost some indefinite quality i cant put my finger on.

Side note: the build quality of the original hardcover is outstanding. Thats mighty fine feeling paper under your fingers.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (zZu0s)

165 Anyway, drug prices are dropping. "

So is chicken. And pork prices have been very good lately.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:40 PM (pfXMo)

166 I'm probably in the minority about this, but to me, the Matrix really hasn't aged well. *shrug*.
==================
I couldn't get through the first 15 minutes -- maybe even less. Cliche-ridden down to the camera angles, the art direction, and the production design. Maybe I'll hate-watch it sometime just for how badly executed it is artistically.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

I still think it's pretty good. Sure, some of the stuff (human batteries) is dumb, but the premise and world are interesting. I think so many lame movies trying to rip it off followed, and it influenced films so much, that it certainly seems predictable and derivative...when actually it set the standard others relentlessly aped.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 04:40 PM (S43bs)

167 Since we're on it, the BBC is reviving Doctor Who.

IP necrophilia is a thing.
Just leave the corpse alone.

Until we can get AI to erase all your crap.
And we will.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 04:37 PM (Sco7b)

Not sure how they are going to do that, really. Their hand picked best director burned it to ashes and the core fandom is in full rebellion and ready for a fight.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:40 PM (uhVAy)

168 NY Times: Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House

Oh no. When will the carnage end? Never, I hope.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My president has convictions. at September 18, 2026 04:40 PM (VyD10)

169 I have read all Potter books and besides having them on CD actually watch them in full to parts. Do have segments as favorites, Night Bus and Dragons
.

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:41 PM (Ia/+0)

170 Two thumbs on Bottle Shock. Fun movie all around.

Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 04:41 PM (KGj36)

171 Keep number two in your pocket.

Always leave them wanting more.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 04:41 PM (RIvkX)

172 My humps my humps, my ....

/
Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:37 PM (pfXMo)

Lol. Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas.

She was gone quick.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 04:41 PM (zZu0s)

173 the core fandom is in full rebellion and ready for a fight."

Give 'em a jelly baby.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:41 PM (pfXMo)

174
Why do you hate the transes?
Posted by: San Franpsycho

================

lol I hated the transes before it was cool.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:42 PM (mmrXZ)

175 147 I've never seen a Harry Potter movie and don't believe I want to. Is there any other way I could support trans genocide?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot

Search for nudes of Emma Watson. Or watch the first film and spank it to her.

It's the only way to beat transphobia like a Muslim.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 04:42 PM (S43bs)

176 Not sure how they are going to do that, really. Their hand picked best director burned it to ashes and the core fandom is in full rebellion and ready for a fight.
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:40 PM (uhVAy)

Hence, they're screwing the corpse...

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 04:42 PM (Sco7b)

177 Search for nudes of Emma Watson. Or watch the first film and spank it to her.

It's the only way to beat transphobia like a Muslim.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 04:42 PM (S43bs)

Dude. She's like 9 in the first film.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 04:43 PM (zZu0s)

178 She was gone quick."

Yeah, but saw her do a version of "Sweet Child O' Mine"

Yeowza....

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:43 PM (pfXMo)

179 I'm all in favor of trans genocide! When can we start? Is gas OK, or must we use wood chippers?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 04:43 PM (1z8ji)

180 HP had absurd power "creep". If those kids can bend time and cast death spells...
Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:36 PM (uhVAy)

I look at them as 90s British school Jedis in training.

The stories are kinda similar with The Chosen One theme.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:43 PM (6ydKt)

181 " He piled upon the whale's white hump the sum of all the general rage and hate felt by his whole race from Adam down; and then, as if his chest had been a mortar, he burst his hot heart's shell upon it.
Posted by: Not Harry Potter"

But enough about how Lena got pregnant.

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 04:43 PM (MWfyi)

182
NY Times: Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram

===================

NY Times is secretly celebrating that now all their shyte will be "exclusive."

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:43 PM (mmrXZ)

183 I voted for stuff like that.

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:43 PM (Ia/+0)

184 The few minutes I have been exposed, briefly, to the vapid tedious nonsense of the pathetic "comedians" discussed here were "are you kidding me?" moments. Was hard to believe this was an actual TV show and not a parody. Very nice but incredibly clueless political airhead tribal Dem sheeple friends exposed me to it.

A redundant reminder of how unrecognizably and hopelessly ignorant and misinformed a gigantic portion of the US public is.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 04:44 PM (U/Byj)

185 He did a full-blown Sieg Heil on a national stage.
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In a better world it would be permissible to beat someone with a stick who utters nonsense like that.

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 04:44 PM (TN0g+)

186 What a couple of wimps.
How about go sit on a hilltop when it's 20 degrees, snowing, the wind it 20mph, and you have a can of mystery meat with beans for dinner...cold.
And do this for three weeks, keeping your weapons clean and the radio working.
And at your current age.
Pussies.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (2WIwB)

187 My kids were HP fanatics. To keep up, I've read the series a couple of times. And watched the movies, again because my kids loved them and I wanted to be part of their excitement over JKR's tremendous achievement.

But I confess to have never been able to make it through even one Matrix movie. The plot summaries look great, but the movie was boring.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (MHixg)

188 A Tesla parked at my local dog park had this spoonerism bumpersticker:

MUCK FUSK.

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (kX27y)

189 161 The Polyjuice is for disguise
Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (Ia/+0)

So is transgenderism when you get right down to it.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (6ydKt)

190 Search for nudes of Emma Watson."

Well, there goes lunch...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (pfXMo)

191 What hump?

Posted by: Igor Dick at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (Cqx++)

192 One could find a lot funnier stuff by watching old Johnny Carson skits with actual real people ( such as the oldest Illinois farmer ) or clips with Bob Newhart. As far as I know, Jonny Carson stayed away from cheap political humor.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (JrHfD)

193 That chick killing a bunch of Christian kids in school probably did more to turn people against trannies than either Rowling or Musk.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (+a7XK)

Not to mention the creep who murdered Charlie Kirk. Not a tranny. but down the "cause". Evil is evil.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (1z8ji)

194 I mentioned it before but this one young actress Kyrianna Kratter, who's 16 is going to be in "All of Us" which I guess is a zombie video game based show.

I was so happy for her because she was the ONLY funny part of season 5 of "Bunk'd".

The girls playing a tranny.
But work is work.

She was also in a Star Wars show Disney had. "Skeleton Crew" - the one with kids. Never watched it.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 04:46 PM (Sco7b)

195 But they use Polyjuice to get into the ministry not a sex club

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:46 PM (Ia/+0)

196 What hump?"

There wolf.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:46 PM (pfXMo)

197 ...or clips with Bob Newhart.
----

Both of his hit comedy shows were national treasures.

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 04:47 PM (TN0g+)

198 They really are psychos. Murderous psychos. And kids get this insanity pushed into their TikTok brainwashing feeds all day every day.

Posted by: They can't be reasoned with at September 18, 2026 04:47 PM (TbWk/)

199 I'm all in favor of trans genocide! When can we start? Is gas OK, or must we use wood chippers?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 04:43 PM (1z8ji)
======================
Good Coen Brothers reference!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:47 PM (/cpaV)

200 Col- bert is his name, that's how his mom pronounced it, not the fancy way he says it , was a little retard in highschool & just got worse.

Posted by: Bob at September 18, 2026 04:47 PM (8fcNE)

201 the NCAA deciding to pull the Men's Basketball Tournament out of North Carolina if they decided to institute these bathroom bans that would harm trans people.

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IIRC the evil fascist genocidal anti-trans North Carolina law just said that municipalities couldn't force businesses to let trannies use whatever bathroom they wanted

Posted by: Cave Johnson at September 18, 2026 04:47 PM (WhtqQ)

202 Vas ist Das?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:47 PM (d5Pps)

203 Both of his hit comedy shows were national treasures."

What's.. .what's "coffee" Walter?

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:48 PM (pfXMo)

204 I must be the only one who has never seen their shows.
Posted by: dantesed at September 18, 2026 04:11 PM (p3pWU)

Nope. Join the club.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 04:48 PM (1z8ji)

205 This whole trans thing is difficult to form an opinion on. I know I should be lobbying on behalf of parents out there who still have minors in the public school system. But, personally, I no longer do.

So I end up looking at "transgenders" like giving a fishing hat to a monkey at the zoo and laughing when they put it on their head. The monkey is immitating humans....just like a Male human immitates a Female Human (with all those stereotypes included) describes a "transgender." I can't help laughing at them, ridiculing them, and maybe feeling a bit of pitty for their delusions. BUT, I can't take them seriously. They're funny looking, and the seriousness they apply to the disguise makes it all the more hilarious.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 04:48 PM (dIske)

206 Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, our comedy and thoughtleaders are sincerely on a whole nother level. We should embrace them and support them like Cucker Tarlson.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 04:48 PM (5C90x)

207 155 Since we're on it, the BBC is reviving Doctor Who.

IP necrophilia is a thing.
Just leave the corpse alone.

Until we can get AI to erase all your crap.
And we will.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 04:37 PM (Sco7b)

I can’t wait to see the interesting casting choices the BBC is going to make.

They need to find a showrunner who actually likes the show and it’s history, instead of gay political activists doing self inserts.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:48 PM (6ydKt)

208 The first three books were great. Good sense of wonder and whimsy. With the four, the series started to turn and just got worse (for me) from there. It lost some indefinite quality i cant put my finger on.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (zZu0s)
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Eh. The worldbuilding never made a whole lot of sense to me. The magic system alone is all over the place. Where does magic come from? What defines "power level" in the HP 'verse?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (FZ29D)

209 Tell "Lily" that he looks like a guy in a dress

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (oUMhY)

210 Since we're on it, the BBC is reviving Doctor Who.
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Not sure how they are going to do that, really. Their hand picked best director burned it to ashes and the core fandom is in full rebellion and ready for a fight.

Same way they did it multiple times with Spiderman and Batman. Just pretend everything before today never happened.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (vTZFs)

211 Perhaps they failed to bring up their gay negro background then sue for discrimination against race, sexuality and HIPAA violations.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (1jwgG)

212 Dude. She's like 9 in the first film.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

That's why she's perfect!!!!

Posted by: Muhammed at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (S43bs)

213 195 But they use Polyjuice to get into the ministry not a sex club
Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:46 PM (Ia/+0)

There’s surely some fan fiction on the web somewhere.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (6ydKt)

214 That chick killing a bunch of Christian kids in school probably did more to turn people against trannies than either Rowling or Musk.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (+a7XK)

Not to mention the creep who murdered Charlie Kirk. Not a tranny. but down the "cause". Evil is evil.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (1z8ji)

Seeking any accountability from these creatures, disagreeing with any part of their agenda, not wanting them to indoctrinate grade schoolers or swing their dicks around in female-only places is "transgenocide."

Posted by: Insanity but people buy into it at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (TbWk/)

215 189 161 The Polyjuice is for disguise
Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:39 PM (Ia/+0)

So is transgenderism when you get right down to it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (6ydKt)

Nah, it's all about suicide.

Trannyism is about as close as you can get to annihilation of the self without actually killing yourself.

TRANNYISM
The Coward's Suicode

Or some such thing.

A big ball of intense self-hatred is all it takes.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (iJfKG)

216 Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 04:47 PM (TN0g+)

Yes, and he seemed like IRL he was a nice guy as well. Another comic who was really funny but not stuck on himself was Tim Conway.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (JrHfD)

217 The original Matrix movie was good and very original. After that it wasnt

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (oUMhY)

218 Trump banned cnn, msnow and politico from the white house press briefing. Lawsuits incoming and liberal judges ordering Trump to let them in forthcoming.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at September 18, 2026 04:51 PM (I43vL)

219 Uh, guys? You don't have to drink poison every day. You just have to be funny — you seem to have forgotten how to do that.

Posted by: Ralph at September 18, 2026 04:51 PM (8WZD4)

220 75. Given how poorly they 'extrapolated' from the Silmarillion and Appendices for Rangz O Powah, I can't see it working well when moving from a few sentences from Aragorn and Gandalf to a new feature that's hours long.
Posted by: Oldcat

Ha! You're a wise one. No argument from me.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 04:51 PM (NFX2v)

221 212 Dude. She's like 9 in the first film.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

That's why she's perfect!!!!
Posted by: Muhammed at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (S43bs)

You know what Muhammed loves about 29 year olds?
There's 20 of them...

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 04:51 PM (xcxpd)

222 My neighbors must be having dogshit souffle for dinner.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:51 PM (d5Pps)

223 195 But they use Polyjuice to get into the ministry not a sex club
Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 04:46 PM (Ia/+0)

There’s surely some fan fiction on the web somewhere.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (6ydKt)
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Rule 34.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 04:52 PM (FZ29D)

224 Yes, and he seemed like IRL he was a nice guy as well. Another comic who was really funny but not stuck on himself was Tim Conway.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (JrHfD)
=======================
Chagrin Falls, Ohio favorite son

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:52 PM (/cpaV)

225
Trump banned cnn, msnow and politico from the white house press briefing. Lawsuits incoming and liberal judges ordering Trump to let them in forthcoming.
Posted by: Mister Scott

===============

he attempted something like this once and SCOTUS said Nope. What was that?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:52 PM (mmrXZ)

226 But I confess to have never been able to make it through even one Matrix movie. The plot summaries look great, but the movie was boring.
==
the first one was watchable. no interest in anything after that since there wasn't really a story only a concept. It was good use of early CGI. Keanu was ya know Keanu. It had a mood/tone that was pretty good - noir/Kung Fu/leather. But kind of like Miami Vice - it was just style, a concept, and not much else. Acting wise not a lot going on either.

Posted by: Typical Trannie at September 18, 2026 04:52 PM (anL5R)

227 As far as I know, Jonny Carson stayed away from cheap political humor.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (JrHfD)

Johnny did political jokes but he nailed Dems & Republicans. He didn’t discriminate.

And his jokes were actually funny 90% of the time.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:53 PM (6ydKt)

228 217 The original Matrix movie was good and very original. After that it wasnt
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (oUMhY)

It came out in 1999 and set the tone for movies for years, just like Pulp Fiction did 5 years earlier.

A lot of movies tried to ape it and its esthetic.

But at the time, it was as unique as Star Wars.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 04:53 PM (xcxpd)

229 The Matrix was ok but a ripoff of Dark City.

Posted by: front toward enemy at September 18, 2026 04:53 PM (TIizU)

230 Keanu was ya know Keanu.
------

I noticed his band Dogstar is touring--they're supposed to play Tulsa, Oklahoma soon.

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 04:54 PM (TN0g+)

231 It was hard to watch any political late night after Trump got elected the second time. You could just see their struggle to remain composed in their eyes as the country sinks deeper and deeper into fascism.
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I swear, to the extent these boomers won't be dead by then, these losers will still be whining about fascism for the next 20 years.

Every day, all day long, they're consumed with this singular notion no matter how much evidence to the contrary or little in support.

It's just a retard's shorthand that skips any intelligence, a placeholder for anything they don't like--even if it's what they claimed to support decades earlier.
Like border control or opposing gay marriage.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 04:55 PM (3cUTc)

232 When it rains it pours.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:55 PM (d5Pps)

233 The Matrix even used Dark City's sets.

Posted by: front toward enemy at September 18, 2026 04:55 PM (TIizU)

234 I saw today a news story saying Alberta has scheduled their (non-binding) referendum on independence for Oct. 19th.

That'll be interesting to watch.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:55 PM (/cpaV)

235 229 The Matrix was ok but a ripoff of Dark City.
Posted by: front toward enemy at September 18, 2026 04:53 PM (TIizU)

Dark City came out in 1998. Very unlikely the Matrix could have ripped it off (it ripped off other things, like 'The Invisibles' though).

Both have a dark urban esthetic, but then so did Blade, also in 1998.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 04:56 PM (xcxpd)

236 But GAS IS 90 GRILLION DOLLARS!!

VOTE COMMIE

Posted by: Deranged Leftst (BIRM) at September 18, 2026 04:56 PM (8JR9p)

237 rump banned cnn, msnow and politico from the white house press briefing.
==
I dunno, seems like a privilege to be granted access to the briefing room, not a right. I mean, its not like the briefings are available to everyone in real time on Cspan. I suppose you could make the case that they can't ask questions live - but so what - they can submit their questions in writing. Its not like they have to be called on if they come to the press conference do they? Isn't that discretionary? Why invite anyone - turn it into office space and do the briefings by zoom.

Posted by: Is it just me or does the Press think they are running things at September 18, 2026 04:56 PM (anL5R)

238 Eh. The worldbuilding never made a whole lot of sense to me. The magic system alone is all over the place. Where does magic come from? What defines "power level" in the HP 'verse?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (FZ29D)

Kind of my point. The first three books are kind of 'Wow, look at this world.' After that, she had to get more nuts and bolts as far as character and storyline. After four, it seems like the narrative force drops off a cliff and everything becomes this muddled mess.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 04:56 PM (zZu0s)

239 221 212 Dude. She's like 9 in the first film.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

That's why she's perfect!!!!
Posted by: Muhammed at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (S43bs)

The best part of marrying a 6 year old girl is when she catches you looking at her younger sister, you can deny it saying "I wasn't looking at her!! She's just a kid!"

And she'll believe you.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 04:57 PM (Sco7b)

240 233 The Matrix even used Dark City's sets.
Posted by: front toward enemy at September 18, 2026 04:55 PM (TIizU)

True

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 04:57 PM (xcxpd)

241 Gas tank keeps getting empty.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:57 PM (d5Pps)

242 >>>You could just see their struggle to remain composed in their eyes as the country sinks deeper and deeper into fascism.

If they are anything like me they are just dying to dance and sing!

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 04:57 PM (SwyyQ)

243 234 I saw today a news story saying Alberta has scheduled their (non-binding) referendum on independence for Oct. 19th.

That'll be interesting to watch.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:55 PM (/cpaV)

How many Albertans are on the government dole? Everything hinges on that.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 04:57 PM (Gqar8)

244 And for its crowning achievement, Dark City brings you 1997 Jennifer Connelly.

Posted by: front toward enemy at September 18, 2026 04:58 PM (TIizU)

245 I saw today a news story saying Alberta has scheduled their (non-binding) referendum on independence for Oct. 19th.

That'll be interesting to watch.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:55 PM (/cpaV)
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I vote "Oui!"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 04:58 PM (RIvkX)

246 I thought Wachowski was that little guy in Monsters Inc. with one eye that was voiced by Billy Crystal.

Posted by: Ralph at September 18, 2026 04:58 PM (8WZD4)

247 Johnny did political jokes but he nailed Dems & Republicans. "

Or nail Art Fern's assistant...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:58 PM (pfXMo)

248 The Matrix was ok but a ripoff of Dark City.
Posted by: front toward enemy at September 18, 2026 04:53 PM (TIizU)

Dark City came out in 1998. Very unlikely the Matrix could have ripped it off (it ripped off other things, like 'The Invisibles' though).
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I think it ripped the tone Noir/Kung Fu/Leather from the Movie Streets of Fire 1989 Michael Pare etc etc.

Posted by: Is it just me or does the Press think they are running things at September 18, 2026 04:59 PM (anL5R)

249 But ring cams are private, not linked to a global network.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 04:17 PM (vbXSk)
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Uhhh.....what?

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 04:59 PM (oqH4h)

250
Eh, since this is kinda sorta a movie thread and I'm already complaining.

I read this:

Mark Andrew Edwards talks too much about Horror.

And don't agree with the assertion that to be a horror movie, the movie has to have an unhappy ending.

The assertion is made at the beginning and then never explored, just repeated over and over using various horror movies as examples.

Not really something you can have a discussion about.

"It's not a horror movie because of the happy ending."
"Yes, it is."

Done.

It's like the Monty Python argument skit.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 04:59 PM (iJfKG)

251
Keanu was ya know Keanu.

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I noticed his band Dogstar is touring--they're supposed to play Tulsa, Oklahoma soon.

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 04:54 PM

I saw him & Dogstar a couple of years ago...it was a good show

Keanu plays bass & was very un-assuming...they introduced him, he waved, and that was that, he was just a dude named Keanu playing the bass

g'early evenin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at September 18, 2026 04:59 PM (AMvSw)

252 Alberta’s main problem is very similar to our main problems; their cities Edmonton and Calgary.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:59 PM (6ydKt)

253
Eh. The worldbuilding never made a whole lot of sense to me. The magic system alone is all over the place. Where does magic come from? What defines "power level" in the HP 'verse?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

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I don't even know where to start on how bad the HP books are, but that's a good place. The magic is totally random. How is there ever any legitimate suspense if some magician can just stand up and say "Arresto momentum!" and Harry doesn't hit the ground after all.

There is never a single moment of suspense.

I could go on for 5000 words on this.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 04:59 PM (mmrXZ)

254 How many Albertans are on the government dole? Everything hinges on that.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 04:57 PM (Gqar

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you're thinking of Scotland, aren't you?

Alberta looks pretty prosperous to me, when I've been there (ranching, mining, oil/gas, tourism), but I've not looked at statistics.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 05:00 PM (/cpaV)

255 246 I thought Wachowski was that little guy in Monsters Inc. with one eye that was voiced by Billy Crystal.
Posted by: Ralph

Mike Wazowski > Lilly Wachowski

Billy Crystal > Bill Kristol

It does get confusing.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 05:00 PM (S43bs)

256 Keep number two in your pocket.

Always leave them wanting more.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 04:41 PM (RIvkX)

I keep it in my shorts.

Posted by: joe biden at September 18, 2026 05:00 PM (1z8ji)

257 RCP average is 8.6 lead for Democrats on generic ballot. In 2018 at this time it was 8.3.

Nothing to worry about. It’s fake summer polls or something.

Everyone loves Trump and $5 gas.

Carry on.

Posted by: Sorry Not Sorry at September 18, 2026 05:01 PM (AtVlJ)

258 "Thousands of migrants charge through Ceuta
Police fire shots into the air and use tear gas in attempt to control the crowds"

Ceuta under attack, again.

https://tinyurl.com/5fytdxnd
telegraph UK link

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 05:01 PM (vbXSk)

259 It is always satisfying to see Jason Vorhees get killed at the end of a Friday the 13th.

It’s been a happy ending for what, about 14 times?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 05:01 PM (6ydKt)

260 Nood.

Garrett might want to skip this next one.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 05:01 PM (xcxpd)

261 Kind of hard to make decisions with tentative start date.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 05:01 PM (d5Pps)

262 The Harry Potter movies were better than the books. The books tended to go on and on and on. In the fourth book, the world quiddich cup thing goes on for over a hundred pages. In the film it was done in a matter of minutes.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at September 18, 2026 05:02 PM (CHHv1)

263
Ceuta under attack, again.
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Treated like Pennsylvania off campus housing.

Posted by: Mob rule is great everybody! at September 18, 2026 05:03 PM (anL5R)

264 NOOD ALERT: HTML EDITION!!!!

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 05:03 PM (SwyyQ)

265 Why do trolls come here? Eternal question. Zero influence, zero respect. Absolute humiliation. Do all trolls wear a gimp suit?

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 05:03 PM (Gqar8)

266 However awful you believe the HP books to be, you have to give JK an ENORMOUS amount of credit for getting young boys to read. My oldest and I went to the Barnes and Noble bookstore twice at midnight for two different books on their release dates. He then buried himself in his bed and read them straight through.

And then read them again.

He is still a reader. And JK gets the credit.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 18, 2026 05:03 PM (W2Pud)

267 Alone on a deserted country road, Dumbledore waves his wand:

F950ius Earthfuckerus!

Then climbs up into the cab. Takes off, blowing black coal.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 05:03 PM (zZu0s)

268 "But ring cams are private, not linked to a global network.Posted by: illiniwek ------

Uhhh.....what? Posted by: ballistic

Well, that's what I thought. They may contact police, but afaik, it is not part of a universal system.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 05:03 PM (vbXSk)

269 244 And for its crowning achievement, Dark City brings you 1997 Jennifer Connelly.
Posted by: front toward enemy at September 18, 2026 04:58 PM (TIizU)
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And post-Rocky Horror Riff Raff.

Posted by: As long as we're doing trivia at September 18, 2026 05:03 PM (xg/DD)

270 Nood gay cyberex.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (Hbeqj)

271
Ceuta under attack, again.

https://tinyurl.com/5fytdxnd
telegraph UK link
Posted by: illiniwek

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I can't get behind the firewall, but wtf? aGAIN? Are they the same "migrants" who escaped their housing, or are they new ones who just hit the beach? Good lord. I'd swear this was a far-right (as they call it in Europe) op.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (mmrXZ)

272 I do wonder how much career instability has to do with Hollywood being crazy. It can't help.

There aren't a LOT of people who consistently work. Scott Bakula. Katy Segal.

Some really talented actresses, pretty too, in their 20s and up that I thought would have amazing careers, they're still working but there's tons of other pretty actresses. They're working but still - not stable employment.

And the ones I follow on Instagram - a lot are doing music. And they're talented but still....

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (Sco7b)

273 Poltergeist was not a horror movie?

What was it then?

Posted by: I'm just trying to understand this hotdog sandwich thingy at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (anL5R)

274 I must be the only one who has never seen their shows.
Posted by: dantesed at September 18, 2026 04:11 PM (p3pWU)

Nope. Join the club.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 04:48 PM (1z8ji)

I opted out of Late Night when Letterman was still funny. Long time ago.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM (uhVAy)

275 Alberta’s main problem is very similar to our main problems; their cities Edmonton and Calgary.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:59 PM (6ydKt)

True, dat.

Posted by: joe biden at September 18, 2026 05:07 PM (1z8ji)

276 Eh. The worldbuilding never made a whole lot of sense to me. The magic system alone is all over the place. Where does magic come from? What defines "power level" in the HP 'verse?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 04:49 PM (FZ29D)

Kind of my point. The first three books are kind of 'Wow, look at this world.' After that, she had to get more nuts and bolts as far as character and storyline. After four, it seems like the narrative force drops off a cliff and everything becomes this muddled mess.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 04:56 PM (zZu0s)

And she was aided by the idea that most of the world was ours, with a rump secret wizarding society on top of it. When she had to add in the 'other branches' for different countries, or even how the current English leaders dealt with the bad wizards the cracks started to gape open.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 05:10 PM (uhVAy)

277 guy uses "receptacle" a lot. seems to like that word.

Posted by: anachronda at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (v3pYe)

278 They must hunt Trump through the Moons of Nibia and round the Antares Maelstrom and round Perdition's flames before they give him up!

Bet they can't do it in under twelve parsecs!

Posted by: Han Solo at September 18, 2026 05:32 PM (0sNs1)

279 oltergeist was not a horror movie?

What was it then?
Posted by: I'm just trying to understand this hotdog sandwich thingy at September 18, 2026 05:04 PM

A Christmas movie, duh!

Posted by: John McClane at September 18, 2026 05:34 PM (0sNs1)

York PA Police Repeatedly Refuse to Shut Down a Black "Teen Takeover" Near Campus Housing, Even After Four 911 Calls;
Eventually the Thugs Drag White Female College Students by the Hair and Beat Them Senseless

"Decarceration" plus "equity in justice."

You can't send young thugs to jail because that's just the "school to jail" pipeline.

And we must generally empty the prisons, because prisons are racist.

And also, we need Equity in who gets sent to jail, so if black men commit crimes at 6-8 the rates of whites, we're just going to have to immunize 75% of black criminals from the law so that we can get those numbers to look good.

Also, it's Racist Misinformation to report actual crimes involving black people, so the media is going to have to embargo the story and smear anyone pointing it out as a racist.

And here you go. College students repeatedly called the cops to complain of a "teen takeover" right in their street and the cops, not wanting to arrest black thugs -- gotta keep those numbers down, we can't have a "school to jail" pipeline -- simply refused to even do a drive-by to scare the rioters off.

Eventually, the rioters started beating up girls who disrespected them by just being on their own porch.

">And no one's allowed to even talk about this, because whites are just going to have to accept some Street Reparations from time to time.

Pennsylvania college students beaten unconscious, dragged by hair as mob invades off-campus house
By Nicholas McEntyre

Several female Pennsylvania college students were brutally assaulted by a mob of agitators who had invaded their off-campus house during an apparent illegal street takeover.
The unidentified coeds, who attend York College of Pennsylvania, were dragged by the hair, punched, kicked, maced and beaten unconscious in the attack as they were sitting on the front porch of their rental home Saturday morning, according to Fox 43.

Whose porch? OUR PORCH!

"After the first punch was given, all these girls started to rush us, and that's where it kind of gets blurry because I think people were coming at me... I turn and see my friend get dragged by her hair down our porch steps and disappear. My other friend got dragged by her hair," one of the students told the outlet.
Dozens of suspects pummeled one of the students as she lay on the ground while a separate group of assailants unleashed a barrage of punches at another girl outside the home, according to videos obtained by Fox 43 and WGAL.
The violent attack took place just north of campus on the 300 block of W Jackson Street in York, Pa.
Hundreds of people had shown up to the area for an illegal street race when commotion drew the crowd to the students' location.

The students claim the heated confrontation was ignited when one of the suspects verbally accosted the group outside their home just before 1:50 a.m. as they told the mob to leave the property.

"One of the cars street racing smashed into a parked car by the firehouse, which is right next to the house. When this happened, all of the townies migrated over towards the house and on the grass. We all asked them to move off the property, and that's when everything erupted," one of the victims told Fox 43.
"I remember looking at our friend in the knee brace when I got caught off guard and ripped by my hair off the porch," she said. "From then, I was dragged to the stop sign and that's when everyone jumped me. I was getting kicked by probably 12 people at the same time."
The student said she was defenseless because she was trying to hold her tube top up with one of her arms as she was pummeled in the face.
The one victim believes she blacked out at least twice during the assault, once when she was kicked in the ribs and another when she was struck in the head.

Only after the fifth 911 call, when informed the mob was beating girls unconscious, did the police dare to interrupt the Mostly Peaceful Street Takeover.

Actual Justice Warrior -- video linked below -- notes that the media is downplaying this, when they report on it at all. The local media reports it as the girls "claiming" to be beaten, despite the attack being filmed by the thugs themselves, and further suggests this is just a "fight" or "brawl" and that maybe it was the white college girls who picked a fight with the black mob that took over their street.

This article, for example, calls it a "fight," because a "fight" sounds better than a racial lynching.

🚨WHAT ON EARTH?!!!

York PA police have NOT ARRESTED A SINGLE PERSON... after a MASSIVE MOB of Black "teens" dragged a White female college student off her own porch BY HER HAIR, dragged her to a stop sign, and then beat her UNCONSCIOUS... TWICE...

WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?!!!! pic.twitter.com/CwhYWhdbJG
— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) September 18, 2026

Matt Van Swol
@mattvanswol
Sep 16
Here's a list of news networks who have NOT covered the brutal beating of a White woman in York PA:
- NYTimes
- CNN
- Washington Post
- MSNBC
- NPR
- USA Today
- Reuters
- Axios
- ABC News
Every single one of them wrote stories on George Floyd...
...do you get it yet?!!!!!!!!

Here's a local report calling it a "brawl" and casting doubt on the victims' claims of being beaten, saying they're "demanding action after saying they were attacked."

They're saying it? It's on video.

Compare the deep skepticism of a videotaped lynching to the media's immediate acceptance and promotion of the Jussie Smollet race hoax.

Here's Actual Justice Warrior:

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 03:00 PM

Comments

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1 Why is it acceptable to allow people to behave like feral animals? I don’t care what they look like.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:02 PM (ZdaMQ)

2 eventually all these dumbass municipalities will need to be taken over

they are incompetent

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:05 PM (j+aD2)

3 Thanks for the race war, Democrats.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 03:05 PM (77rzZ)

4 Too close to Philly.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:06 PM (d5Pps)

5 there was a similar "brawl" the other day midday on SEPTA

I'll go find a link

that one wasn't "targeted" but everyone on the subway with them was hit/pushed/robbed etc

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:06 PM (j+aD2)

6 4 Too close to Philly.

it's really not

but that doesn't matter

go visit Allentown one of these days

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:06 PM (j+aD2)

7
Wow, it sure is Acne Girl day.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:07 PM (mmrXZ)

8 This area was pretty normal years ago. Not no mo'.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:07 PM (q921n)

9 White fragility’s side effects have been astronomically bad for everyone involved.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:07 PM (ZdaMQ)

10 Damn wipipo, damn autocucumber and damn popup ads

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 18, 2026 03:07 PM (mVvkA)

11 White people are going to increasingly vote as a bloc.

And Trump is going to spend the next 2.5 years deporting a lot of other people.

Should be interesting.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:07 PM (+a7XK)

12 Make a list of who has privilege her3

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:08 PM (Ia/+0)

13 They have this new thing called Adblockers.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:08 PM (d5Pps)

14 Noticing is the gravest of all the racist crimes, Ace.

Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:09 PM (Dtg8k)

15 York is out of Philly area by a couple hourd

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:09 PM (Ia/+0)

16 We all asked them to move off the property, and that's when everything erupted,"
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When you asked them not to trespass you disrepected them. They also didn't know what trespass meant.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:09 PM (8D3Qw)

17 I believe the shooting will soon be starting.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:09 PM (Xi8/k)

18 Where all the white men at?

Posted by: Sheriff Bart at September 18, 2026 03:10 PM (2Ez/1)

19 Up until, say, the 1950s or so, it was not uncommon for white people to form gangs in this country. Other than biker gangs or prison gangs there just aren’t many all-white gangs left.

I can assure the blacks, who still love to fight in packs and join street gangs, that they will not like it when gangs come back in fashion for white people.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:10 PM (6ydKt)

20 I wonder when the Preener-in-Chief is going to take note of this crap.

How many FBI agents for the Bubba Wallace garage pull string?

Posted by: eddie at September 18, 2026 03:10 PM (f95WM)

21 Thanks for the race war, Democrats.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 03:05 PM (77rzZ)

Not a race war unfortunately. This is the Left vs everyone else.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:10 PM (8D3Qw)

22 If a college area probably not many guys

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (Ia/+0)

23 "One of the cars street racing smashed into a parked car by the firehouse, which is right next to the house.
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I looked up the location on Google Maps, based on the information in the article.

Eagle Fire Station 7 is located on that block.

What were the firefighters doing during this altercation?

Just huddled inside, hoping it would all go away?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (FZ29D)

24 Opera ftw.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (d5Pps)

25 Didn't we just have a Fake Lynching this past week?

Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (Dtg8k)

26 Remember that guy who built bear armor? Just add a chainsaw and you would make quite a fun entrance to the next "teen takeover." Maybe strap on a boom box blasting "Flight of the Valkyries" at 11.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (SwyyQ)

27 The white girls just aren't smart. You don't call 911 and report a racial beating, you call 911 and say your house is full of lesbians and trans women and you are being attacked by h8ters.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (Xi8/k)

28 It's almost as if all cultures aren't created equal.

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (oqH4h)

29 apparently this was a lacrosse team's house (rental) - so they're athletes

gonna be rough for York to recruit now

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (j+aD2)

30 Oh Leftists have wanted a race war since that was the start of Cultural Marxism

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM (Ia/+0)

31 As has been said before, we developed police because street justice could get wild. If police won't police expect street justice to return.

Posted by: Darth Randall at September 18, 2026 03:12 PM (Gelwd)

32 Leftists: "Why would any ever need a 30-round magazine?"

People after watching that video: "Nope, you need a minimum of FIVE 30-round magazines when being attacked by a mob of 150 people."

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 18, 2026 03:12 PM (HlyYF)

33 White people are going to increasingly vote as a bloc.
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I wouldn't count on that.

Posted by: Narcissistic empathy at September 18, 2026 03:12 PM (XeU6L)

34 The second Amendment exists for a really good reason.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 03:13 PM (NnhvP)

35 it's being reported that three girls were charged in the York assault.

meanwhile in Philly there was a nasty "teen" brawl on a train:

https://tinyurl.com/45nzkhth

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:13 PM (j+aD2)

36 M203 only has one round.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:13 PM (d5Pps)

37 Were there no midnight basketball leagues in York to occupy these degenerates?

Posted by: Curly Shuffle at September 18, 2026 03:13 PM (5yDGQ)

38 my thinking is bear spray (multiple containers)

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:14 PM (j+aD2)

39 Oh Leftists have wanted a race war since that was the start of Cultural Marxism
Posted by: Skip
----

This is about me, isn't it?

Posted by: Charlie Manson at September 18, 2026 03:14 PM (XeU6L)

40 Close to Hershey. Lots of bus trips available.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:14 PM (d5Pps)

41 This is why, as someone who is very pro gun reform, I still think personal firearm ownership should be a thing.

Agreed, but not them. We don’t need armed 18-22 year old suburban girls moving to the hood to fight for territory. There are a hundred similar schools within 100 miles that aren’t in dangerous areas. These kids all have families with the means to transfer.

And the victims could have their gun stolen and possibly used on them? What a ridiculous POV. If you have a gun and its 50 v 1 you retreat.

the problem is that this is a BAD neighborhood and has been for many years. If you value your children keep the away from this area completely.

I’m going to guess that she probably said something that she deserved this

this is right down the street from my house. I try to avoid the area after nightfall. Especially during school season. Usually pretty annoying crowds even if they aren't being violent.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 03:14 PM (S43bs)

42 Blach Orchid surprised the article names races of both parties involved

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:14 PM (Ia/+0)

43 York was a nice little place back in the 80s/90s. A bit economically depressed. But a solid blue collar town that was always nice to visit. Friendly people, good antique stores...

Also, home of the band Live.

Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:15 PM (Dtg8k)

44 41 Agreed, but not them. We don’t need armed 18-22 year old suburban girls moving to the hood to fight for territory. There are a hundred similar schools within 100 miles that aren’t in dangerous areas. These kids all have families with the means to transfer.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 03:14 PM (S43bs)

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Can you believe the racism?

This is white flight, and it's deeply racist.

Of course, them moving into the area is gentrification which is also racism.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:15 PM (+a7XK)

45 Scott Adams had something to say about situations like this as I recall

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 03:15 PM (oUMhY)

46 The street takeovers are our modern version of Walpurgisnacht pagans dancing around bonfires. And then comes the wilding.

Posted by: 13times at September 18, 2026 03:16 PM (6iKlf)

47 It's great that Filthadelphia is spreading.

Shitsburgh sends it's denziens into the surrounding communities, too.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:16 PM (q921n)

48 Seen this shit up close and personal. The difference is I had the lead bitch by the throat before she knew what happened.

That one move saved my ass.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:16 PM (UdrMW)

49 44 41 Agreed, but not them. We don’t need armed 18-22 year old suburban girls moving to the hood to fight for territory. There are a hundred similar schools within 100 miles that aren’t in dangerous areas. These kids all have families with the means to transfer.

lol and YET people pay good money to go to Temple

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:16 PM (j+aD2)

50 I thought Pittsburgh was OK. Is that wrong?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (d5Pps)

51 meanwhile in Philly there was a nasty "teen" brawl on a train:

https://tinyurl.com/45nzkhth
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:13 PM (j+aD2)
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Nestel said it would not be hard to track them down if District Attorney Larry Krasner chooses to move forward with the charges and issues warrants for their arrest.
========
haha.
Good one.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (3MCWg)

52 Noticing is violence.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (Cqx++)

53 >>lol and YET people pay good money to go to Temple

UCLA and USC are both in the middle of war zones, iirc.

Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (Dtg8k)

54 York was a nice little place back in the 80s/90s. A bit economically depressed. But a solid blue collar town that was always nice to visit. Friendly people, good antique stores...

Also, home of the band Live.
Posted by: garrett

Millersville University. They played there often.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (q921n)

55 Also, home of the band Live.
Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:15 PM (Dtg8k)

I think I still have the one CD, Throwing Copper, of theirs.

Played the hell out of it 1994/5.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (6ydKt)

56 You couldn't pay me enough to go to Temple. I won't even drive through the northeast.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (3MCWg)

57 >>I thought Pittsburgh was OK. Is that wrong?

No. It's filled with Yinzers.

Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (Dtg8k)

58 50 I thought Pittsburgh was OK. Is that wrong?

ha!

yeah it's rough too

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (j+aD2)

59 Something something.

Is this just youthful hyjinks we should forgive? If this is different WHY is it different? Show your work.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 03:18 PM (zZu0s)

60 58 50 I thought Pittsburgh was OK. Is that wrong?

ha!

yeah it's rough too

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (j+aD2)

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It was never the same after Bane destroyed the stadium and took the city hostage.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (+a7XK)

61 48 Seen this shit up close and personal. The difference is I had the lead bitch by the throat before she knew what happened.

That one move saved my ass.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:16 PM

I suspect your bad-ass Cane Corso likes having you around ... for protection!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (HlyYF)

62 Were there no midnight basketball leagues in York to occupy these degenerates?
Posted by: Curly Shuffle
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We must give them room to destroy. --Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (XeU6L)

63 I thought Pittsburgh was OK. Is that wrong?
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (d5Pps)

Medium sized city with big city problems. Not nearly as bad as Philly, but they're there.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (q921n)

64 50 I thought Pittsburgh was OK. Is that wrong?
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:17 PM (d5Pps)

Have you checked out the Pittsburgh Police scanner posts on the ONT at all?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (6ydKt)

65 John Derbyshire had some thoughts.

Posted by: CaliGirl at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (GwLcD)

66 >>I think I still have the one CD, Throwing Copper, of theirs.

Their MTV Unplugged set is fucking amazing.

Sadly, it was aired on the same day as the Oklahoma City Bombing. And nobody really saw it.

Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (Dtg8k)

67 Just another day in liberal utopia.

Posted by: Lloyd Loar at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (Mx+TJ)

68
Scott Adams had something to say about situations like this as I recall
Posted by: Smell the Glove

As did John Derbyshire.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (Cqx++)

69 You get what you tolerate.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (2Ez/1)

70 56 You couldn't pay me enough to go to Temple. I won't even drive through the northeast.

me either Huck

I was interviewed for a job at LaSalle and leaving my interview got boxed in on Lincoln Drive - I went off road to escape.

that was 2pm

I won't drive on Lincoln Drive and I won't drive the Boulevard (or environs)

there is no reason to go there

or to North Broad (Temple)

anyway the York thing is what's going on in Central PA - Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Scranton, York .. they're trying to get better! but they have a ways to go

it's been pretty bad my whole life, especially Reading and Bethlehem

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:20 PM (j+aD2)

71 64 Yes. Those are funny.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:20 PM (d5Pps)

72 Agreed, but not them. We don’t need armed 18-22 year old suburban girls moving to the hood to fight for territory. There are a hundred similar schools within 100 miles that aren’t in dangerous areas. These kids all have families with the means to transfer.
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Love that the Reddit crowd is now advocating white flight.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:20 PM (3MCWg)

73 The mayor of York is Sandie Walker an African American with degrees in Leadership Studies and Urban Policy and Planning. Wonder if she planned for this?

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 03:20 PM (oUMhY)

74 UCLA? Don't think so, unless things have really really changed. Nice west side area near Bel Air, Brentwood, Beverly Hills (swimmin' pools, movie stars, Iranian businessmen).

USC? Oh yeah. For decades now. Though I know people whose kids have gone there and did OK in terms of this issue.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 03:20 PM (U/Byj)

75 lol and YET people pay good money to go to Temple
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That's why Jesus had to flip the tables.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:20 PM (8D3Qw)

76
No. It's filled with Yinzers.
Posted by: garrett

BAH

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM (q921n)

77 My City only has 17,000 people.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM (d5Pps)

78 I watched the video this morning and sickened by all of this.

Two things we know:

1. If the races had been reversed, this would be on the national news 24/7 along with Sharpton, Crump, et.al. Gayle King would probably keel over.

2. If these girls would have been armed and shot at the attackers, they would have been immediately arrested and facing murder charges + race rioting in York.

I read in the NYP, that they have arrested 3 girls on some lower level BS charges.

Posted by: Cheri at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM (oiNtH)

79 you guys know it's NOT always sunny up in here, right?

UCLA is heaven compared to Temple. temple is Fallujah!

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM (j+aD2)

80
Love that the Reddit crowd is now advocating white flight.
Posted by: Huck Follywood

Do we get our own country?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM (Cqx++)

81 Their MTV Unplugged set is fucking amazing.

Sadly, it was aired on the same day as the Oklahoma City Bombing. And nobody really saw it.
Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (Dtg8k)

I bet it was good.
Can’t remember if I’ve seen it or clips.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM (6ydKt)

82 Pillage Idiot, sign over my door says "Never mind the dog. Beware of owner"

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM (UdrMW)

83 I’m going to guess that she probably said something that she deserved this

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* sigh *

When they tell you who they are....

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 03:22 PM (vTZFs)

84 John Derbyshire had some thoughts.
Posted by: CaliGirl
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Got him fired from NR, I believe. Favorable regard for Mossberg pumps, as I recall...

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 18, 2026 03:22 PM (XeU6L)

85 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:22 PM (ccf/V)

86 38 my thinking is bear spray (multiple containers)
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:14 PM (j+aD2)

1911.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:22 PM (Ntshk)

87 As has been said before, we developed police because street justice could get wild. If police won't police expect street justice to return.

Except that it's not a case of police not policing. It an issue of not policing THEM. If you dare to enact "street justice", I guarantee that the entire judicial weight of the State will fall upon you.

Posted by: Halfhand at September 18, 2026 03:22 PM (jEbAh)

88 They wuz kangz an sheeit, then wipipo takes them's gold and juray, colonized em and sheeeit.

Posted by: In the original language at September 18, 2026 03:22 PM (TbWk/)

89 Encouraging all white people to see themselves as a monolithic bloc under constant attack is not going to end well for everyone else.

Posted by: Daniel Ream at September 18, 2026 03:23 PM (LgYtf)

90 But it's racist for blacks to be the vast majority in prisons when they're only 14% of the population, you guys.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:23 PM (ccf/V)

91 Well.

It was unwise of the white girls to be outside watching the chaos. Situational awareness disctates that they should have been inside the house, locked the doors, secured firearms, turned out the lights and called the cops over and over and over again. And recorded to the best of their ability.

No way in hell I would be outside watching.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 18, 2026 03:23 PM (W2Pud)

92 tcn, 20ga. Better coverage.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:23 PM (UdrMW)

93 Like the college takeovers by the left, and people acting shocked that those are now hotbeds of hate. This.

When are people going to react with something a bit more measured than outrage. Like goddamn payback and retribution.

When that ball ever gets rolling it's not going to stop for a very long time.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 03:23 PM (2Cry5)

94 Encouraging all white people to see themselves as a monolithic bloc under constant attack is not going to end well for everyone else.

Posted by: Daniel Ream at September 18, 2026 03:23 PM (LgYtf)

*All* white people?

It's called a pincer movement for a reason.

Posted by: White Leftard Women at September 18, 2026 03:24 PM (8D3Qw)

95 Non-whites need to observe the bahavior of unknown blacks. If it looks threatening, its time to head for the hills.

Posted by: mr tmz at September 18, 2026 03:24 PM (rJ48h)

96 82 Pillage Idiot, sign over my door says "Never mind the dog. Beware of owner"

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM

Never were truer words spoken!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 18, 2026 03:24 PM (HlyYF)

97 Fragmentation Grenades. Bring our boys back home and invade the eastern seaboard.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:24 PM (d5Pps)

98 83 I’m going to guess that she probably said something that she deserved this

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What, specifically, would make her deserve this beating?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:24 PM (+a7XK)

99 86 38 my thinking is bear spray (multiple containers)
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:14 PM (j+aD2)

1911.
Posted by: tcn

For a crowd of 50+? Calls for more drastic stuff. Maybe a whiff of grapeshot?

Posted by: Napoleon Bonaparte at September 18, 2026 03:25 PM (S43bs)

100 Remember all the crime we've seen in the last few years is a choice.

This could be stopped if people wanted to...but it would involve removing the 1% behind most of the violent crime through prison or execution instead of giving them a revolving door with the police

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 03:25 PM (sKqQm)

101 When they tell you who they are....
Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 03:22 PM (vTZFs)

Yeah. People always do.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 03:25 PM (zZu0s)

102 There was a time when the word "wookie" was forbidden. Very different time.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:25 PM (8D3Qw)

103 The left is exploding again, because PDJT is trying to kick MSDNC, CNN and Politico out of the White House press room.

I thought I heard Politico ran out of money again last week, and missed a payroll, but I guess not.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:25 PM (3MCWg)

104 12 gauges are rough on the armpits and chest.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:25 PM (d5Pps)

105 What, specifically, would make her deserve this beating?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:24 PM (+a7XK)

You know.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:26 PM (8D3Qw)

106 Wasn't there a case in...Ohio...? where a group of feral yutes beat up an older couple and the FNM/Dems claimed they deserved it because the man in the couple said something rayciss?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 03:26 PM (sKqQm)

107 I mean, a lot of blood and treasure were expended to emancipate these people, and this is the gratitude we get.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 03:26 PM (XV/Pl)

108 Just goes to show you why so many in these United States are so sympathetic to the "Palestinians" -- we now have our own version of them, and it's cool to identify. So what if a few white colonizers are made uncomfortable (as they would describe this event), same as a certain day in October?

Posted by: werewife, princess of Delray Beach at September 18, 2026 03:26 PM (5ayY3)

109 How horrible.

My daughter would be coming home.

The one girl they attacked was lucky she was not gang raped.

It looked like South Afrikkans vs white farmers.

Hard to believe it took so long for police response.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at September 18, 2026 03:26 PM (hzuYO)

110 I thought I heard Politico ran out of money again last week, and missed a payroll, but I guess not.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at September

They did not miss payroll. Their processor had a glitch, people were paid. It was like an hour late or something.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (ZdaMQ)

111 Not a race war unfortunately. This is the Left vs everyone else.
Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:10 PM (8D3Qw)

It's not a race-war only because it is almost entirely one-sided. Overt tribalism was rooted out of all but the poorest and most marginalized whites. But everyone else largely remains very tribal, especially blacks. So whites may not be interested in tribalism but it remains very interested in them.

I'm starting to think that a fair amount of the national narrative about lynchings is mythology, that it may have been a perfectly understandable response to a very violent demographic. See also Apartheid, South Africa.

I'm moving on from black fatigue to black hostility.

Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (ca8Qt)

112 I cannot use the term "African-American." My friend from Cameroon has nothing but disgust for most American blacks. She will tell you, "I am African-American, they are just plain black."

She was an architectural draftsman, and then became a PA, and had no use for the race hustlers or whiners.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (Ntshk)

113 I think Ace posted the video of the stand up comic dealing with a heckler about a Clancy joke.

"If she had been shouting the N-word while she was strangling her kids, would you have supported her then?"

"Probably not."

Being racist is THE sin a leftist will never forgive. You can't explain saying the unsayable bad word with "hormones" like you can explain away methodically strangling your three kids with "hormones."

They have internalized the idea that white people are so racist and deserve punishment for their racism that any sign of racism makes the target a justified target for literal violence. (Gay and tranny stuff too, but on a smaller scale.)

We just need more clips of white progressives shouting the n-word in anger, and we could burn that party to the fucking ground.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (+a7XK)

114 Field Guide to the No Go Zones East of the Mississippi.

Posted by: Roger Tory Peterson at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (nvKZ7)

115 The knocked out renters actually see themselves as the victims.

Posted by: The New York Times at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (8D3Qw)

116 I mean, a lot of blood and treasure were expended to emancipate these people, and this is the gratitude we get.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 03:26 PM (XV/Pl)

Yep. And they're gonna keep showing us their gratitude.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (q921n)

117 The mayor of York is Sandie Walker an African American with degrees in Leadership Studies and Urban Policy and Planning. Wonder if she planned for this?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 03:20 PM (oUMhY)
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She was groomed for this.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (FZ29D)

118 They just need some midnight basketball.

Posted by: AlGore at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (2Ez/1)

119 Besides just shooting them, perhaps a ring camera, and a couple other hidden cameras would help in identifying and arresting several of the "privileged" animals in these mobs.

(privileged because they think they are above the law, and in Dem cities with Soros type judges, they often are)

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 03:28 PM (vbXSk)

120 She disrespected someone.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:28 PM (d5Pps)

121 Interesting!

"Trump boots CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House in unprecedented purge of press corps ... and warns MORE outlets are next..President Donald Trump says he has banned CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, citing 'fake news.'

Journalists from the organizations were blindsided and claimed they had no warning at the White House today.

‘Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America. Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow,’ Trump warned in his Truth Social post."

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 03:28 PM (AKptf)

122 105 What, specifically, would make her deserve this beating?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:24 PM (+a7XK)

You know.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:26 PM (8D3Qw)

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As AtC likes to say...

Adults say what they mean and can use words to explain their positions.

I want the left to say, explicitly, that white people deserve to get beaten for saying a racist thing. They need to explicate this. To bring the rule out into the open so that we can all understand the bounds that they want to establish.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:28 PM (+a7XK)

123 MLRS has the solution.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (d5Pps)

124 What, specifically, would make her deserve this beating?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

"Everybody takes a beating sometimes, right? Sometimes you get in a scuffle, and maybe you do get hurt a little bit. That doesn’t mean you get to start plugging people with your full metal jacket AR-15 rounds.”

(Especially if it's a white person attacked by a black one!)

Posted by: Rittenhouse prosecutor James Kraus at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (S43bs)

125 For these "takeovers" I would recommend tear gas and rubber bullets on the rioters as soon as they show up. If they do not disperse, light machine gun fire into the crowd followed by .50BMG Raufoss rounds shot into their vehicles.

Posted by: Fuck 'em. It's enough already. at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (TbWk/)

126 Clear that 100% of the culpability here is with the repulsive mob, and the useless "police", but nurse ratched has a solid tactical observation. I suspect most here would agree - if a mob is outside, best move is to go dark, prep (whatever that means in a given situation), scream at 911, and wait).

Kind of astounded that anyone would say anything to the feral mob (however justified). A negative response, to include violence, would be sort of predictable.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (U/Byj)

127 You are guilty of FAKE NEWS! GET.OUT!!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (AKptf)

128
Got any naive young girls whose youthful mistakes should not be video'd in this incident?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (mmrXZ)

129 What the f*ck is up with the voice of the guy doing the local 'news' report.......Way fake TV voice guy......FFS.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (ccf/V)

130 What, specifically, would make her deserve this beating?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:24 PM (+a7XK)

Telling them something along the lines of “Hey youse guys I just called the police and they said it’s time for youse guys to break it up and go home!”

At which point she probably got back something along the lines of:

“Say what, Karen Bitch, you did what? Awwwww Hell No,”

At which point, the ass whuppin’s began.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (6ydKt)

131 Nothing will happen.

Posted by: The person who always says that at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (2Ez/1)

132 I watch conservative black commentators and all of them say that when they see a group like this congregating anywhere - park, mall, theater, downtown, etc. they avoid it like the plague and advise that everyone else do likewise.

Excellent job Obama.

Posted by: Cheri at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (oiNtH)

133 For these "takeovers" I would recommend tear gas and rubber bullets on the rioters as soon as they show up. If they do not disperse, light machine gun fire into the crowd followed by .50BMG Raufoss rounds shot into their vehicles.

==

Genocide!!11!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (AKptf)

134 White people are going to increasingly vote as a bloc.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

I wouldn't count on that.
Posted by: Narcissistic empathy

Well, the sane white people are going to vote as a block.

.....

Yeah, we're boned.

Posted by: mikeski at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (VHUov)

135 106 Wasn't there a case in...Ohio...? where a group of feral yutes beat up an older couple and the FNM/Dems claimed they deserved it because the man in the couple said something rayciss?
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 03:26 PM (sKqQm)

In what foolish world is it okay to physically attack someone over words?

Imma guess these blacks are the sort who have a very short fuse fueled by a very deficient intellect. I believe the not-so-politically-correct term is now "chimping out." Awful term, but probably somewhat accurate.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (Ntshk)

136 Being racist is THE sin a leftist will never forgive.
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Except they're the most racist people on the planet. And I don't mean toward whites.

There are only three unpardonable sins in Leftard Land. One is disagreeing. The second is telling the truth. The third unpardonable sin is having nothing useful to give them.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (8D3Qw)

137 (Especially if it's a white person attacked by a black one!)
Posted by: Rittenhouse prosecutor James Kraus at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (S43bs)

He missed the black guy, iirc. I remember when hearing that, that that was the one thing missing there to turn it from three ring circus into complete crazy town.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (zZu0s)

138 ...perhaps a ring camera, and a couple other hidden cameras would help in identifying and arresting several of the "privileged" animals in these mobs.

You're assuming that the same police that didn't want to show up in the first place would want to arrest someone later. Yeah, I don't think the problem is lack of cameras.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (vTZFs)

139 115 The knocked out renters actually see themselves as the victims.
Posted by: The New York Times at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (8D3Qw)

You know how those smol hats can be.

Posted by: Average Reddit anti-Semitism at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (TbWk/)

140 I avoid black people, black people areas and black owned businesses when I can because of their predilection for violence, rape and murder and enjoy my safe, serene and happy life.

Posted by: Common Sense at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (cCXR+)

141 119 Besides just shooting them, perhaps a ring camera, and a couple other hidden cameras would help in identifying and arresting several of the "privileged" animals in these mobs.

(privileged because they think they are above the law, and in Dem cities with Soros type judges, they often are)
Posted by: illiniwek at September

Wait, you mean like a Flock Camera?

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (ZdaMQ)

142 Why is it acceptable to allow people to behave like feral animals? I don’t care what they look like.

Same as Antifa, who are mostly white. The Democrats don't care who's destroying America as long as it's happening.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (2ocoG)

143 I believe Trump already tried to ban CNN, and got taken to court or something.

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (AKptf)

144 PJ O'Rourke wrote give Genocide a chance.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (d5Pps)

145 19 Up until, say, the 1950s or so, it was not uncommon for white people to form gangs in this country. Other than biker gangs or prison gangs there just aren’t many all-white gangs left.

I can assure the blacks, who still love to fight in packs and join street gangs, that they will not like it when gangs come back in fashion for white people.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:10 PM (6ydKt)

They already did for socialists, called Antifa. I look forward to anti-socialist white gangs. (Proud Boys were not really; shutting down the pressure valve only ensures that the next one will be the real deal.)

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (ke3zm)

146 136 Being racist is THE sin a leftist will never forgive.
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Except they're the most racist people on the planet. And I don't mean toward whites.

There are only three unpardonable sins in Leftard Land. One is disagreeing. The second is telling the truth. The third unpardonable sin is having nothing useful to give them.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (8D3Qw)

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Thinking blacks are stupid and can't do anything on their own without white progressive help isn't racism, ...

It's just correcting historical sins caused by white skin existing.

Racism is saying the n-word and opposing Medicaid for all.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (+a7XK)

147 When we moved to a small town just south of York back in the 90's, my husband drove me to that section of town and told me, remember this, because it is the last time you will be down here. The street these girls lived on is hood-adjacent. York College itself is in a nice area, near a hospital and some beautiful neighborhoods, but most of York City is a slum. I will go to Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, and Maryland before I will go to York for anything.

Posted by: NoLongerintheBellyoftheBeast at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (OpLc2)

148 Let me explain the situation to everyone clearly:

Police Commisioner of York PA

https://tinyurl.com/yztb9e52

Mayor of York, PA

https://tinyurl.com/3ux9x5aa

York, PA Town Council members

https://tinyurl.com/2e33yk57

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (dIske)

149 Is it them again, Yogi?

Yes, Booboo, it's always them.

Posted by: Ralph at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (8WZD4)

150 140 Posted by: Common Sense at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM

But you do understand we aren’t all white on here, right?

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (ZdaMQ)

151 126 Clear that 100% of the culpability here is with the repulsive mob, and the useless "police", but nurse ratched has a solid tactical observation. I suspect most here would agree - if a mob is outside, best move is to go dark, prep (whatever that means in a given situation), scream at 911, and wait).

Kind of astounded that anyone would say anything to the feral mob (however justified). A negative response, to include violence, would be sort of predictable.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (U/Byj)

These girls were probably raised to think everyone is the same, and to assume they were dealing with rational people, rather than a totally irrational and violent mob. I suspect they will understand self-preservation a bit more acutely next time.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:33 PM (Ntshk)

152
Check this out - elderly asian man stomped to death by black parents after he asked their kid to apologize for almost hitting his wife with a shopping cart:

https://tinyurl.com/y8up2uff

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 03:33 PM (kX27y)

153 And it's just going to get worse from here. Much worse. So we have that to look forward to.

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at September 18, 2026 03:33 PM (V362x)

154 They did not miss payroll. Their processor had a glitch, people were paid. It was like an hour late or something.
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Ah! Ok, thanks for that.

Sorry they still live.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:34 PM (I2GmU)

155 What school were the York PA girls attending?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at September 18, 2026 03:34 PM (4o0UL)

156 140 I avoid black people, black people areas and black owned businesses when I can because of their predilection for violence, rape and murder and enjoy my safe, serene and happy life.
Posted by: Common Sense at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (cCXR+)

And this is a near universal unspoken truth, even among affluent white female liberals: everyone lives in the nicest area they can to avoid these people as much as possible. The mental gymnastics that most people go through to avoid admitting this is remarkable.

Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 18, 2026 03:34 PM (ca8Qt)

157 Claymore mines on front lawn

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:34 PM (Ia/+0)

158 They faked the stats before. Why can't they just arrest them and mark them as white?

Posted by: InZona at September 18, 2026 03:35 PM (hepB0)

159 It isn't what is on the outside, it's what is on the inside.

Goes for all ethnic groups.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:35 PM (UdrMW)

160 The knocked out renters actually see themselves as the victims.
Posted by: The New York Times at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (8D3Qw)
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That's funny right there. I hope the NYT never lives that bullshit down.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:35 PM (I2GmU)

161 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (+a7XK)

I have heard more leftards call blacks the hard r and Jews all sorts of things, and more to Hispanics and Asians and Indians etc. Trust me, the Left's complaints about constant racism are 96% projection and 4% agitation.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (8D3Qw)

162 Imma guess these blacks are the sort who have a very short fuse fueled by a very deficient intellect. I believe the not-so-politically-correct term is now "chimping out." Awful term, but probably somewhat accurate.
Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:30 PM (Ntshk)

That used to bother me too until I saw more and more and more of the behavior. The term fits like a glove. And nobody would be saying it absent the ghetto-borne mindless violent simian behavior we keep seeing at restaurants, in airplanes, in public, in the grocery store, at "takeovers."

Posted by: Stop doing it and we won't talk about it at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (TbWk/)

163 Vmom hope its what school were tje gorls use to attend but not in the future

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (Ia/+0)

164 155 What school were the York PA girls attending?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at September 18, 2026 03:34 PM (4o0UL)

_____________________

I'm guessing York College. But there is a satellite of Penn State there as well.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (dIske)

165 York, PA Town Council members

https://tinyurl.com/2e33yk57
Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (dIske)

Let's see, 4 out of 5 are women......

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (kX27y)

166 Whoever is creating a world of anarchy, normies don't want it. There wiĺl be consequences.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (8O9+I)

167 That police Captain should be shamed into resignation. What a worthless lying f*ck who's not very good at his job......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (ccf/V)

168 161 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (+a7XK)

I have heard more leftards call blacks the hard r and Jews all sorts of things, and more to Hispanics and Asians and Indians etc. Trust me, the Left's complaints about constant racism are 96% projection and 4% agitation.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (8D3Qw)

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Well, that does dovetail well with my theory that the Democrat critique of America is actually a critique of Democrat run cities.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:37 PM (+a7XK)

169 They already did for socialists, called Antifa. I look forward to anti-socialist white gangs. (Proud Boys were not really; shutting down the pressure valve only ensures that the next one will be the real deal.)
Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM (ke3zm)

I’d forgotten Antifa.
But those are more political direct action groups.

I’m thinking good old-fashioned street gangs whose only real goal is to control territory and neighborhoods and who only look our for their own.

I suppose socialism/communism & Islam is a little like that but I see them more as a cult.

Cult Gang might be apt.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:37 PM (6ydKt)

170 York, PA Town Council members

https://tinyurl.com/2e33yk57
Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (dIske)

Let's see, 4 out of 5 are women......
Posted by: beckster

And they would like to speak to the manager. Just take a look.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:37 PM (q921n)

171 >Check this out - elderly asian man stomped to death by black parents after he asked their kid to apologize for almost hitting his wife with a shopping cart:

The old guy was stupid. Chastizing an unknown person in public for a trivial offense is asking for trouble.

Posted by: mr tmz at September 18, 2026 03:37 PM (rJ48h)

172 You can't send young thugs to jail because that's just the "school to jail" pipeline.

---

The schools are the problem with school to jail pipeline, not the jails

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 03:37 PM (9FfUF)

173 Ruh-roh:

WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed in an unprecedented announcement Friday that he was banning CNN, MS Now and Politico reporters from the White House “effective immediately” for allegedly reporting “Fake News.”

The action, which if imposed would trigger First Amendment lawsuits, follows years of selective discrimination against outlets by both Democratic and Republican administrations, which included limited access to events but stopped short of a ban on working from the White House grounds.

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (kX27y)

174
But there is a satellite of Penn State there as well.
Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (dIske)

They run a child sex farm there too?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (ccf/V)

175 I argued with a leftard Karen who is married to a black dude, and she told me she won't *ever* say the n-word as her "rule" - not because it's racist but because she's afraid of when it might come out. I'm not making this up. Until you talk to lefties when they don't know you're a righty you rarely get the full picture.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (8D3Qw)

176 But you do understand we aren’t all white on here, right?
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (ZdaMQ)

I think we know that there are likewise plenty of intellect deficient white folks who are prone to fly off the handle and engage in serious criminal activity. If we don't know that, then we are fooling ourselves.

That said, there is a culturally significant number of lower class blacks who are engaged in this mob behavior as a pastime, and consider it their right. Ignoring that because of the large percentage of American blacks who find this behavior deplorable doesn't change the fact that it exists and is a threat.

Facts are not racist. Ignoring them might just be.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (Ntshk)

177 My theory is Leftists are cranking up that White Privilege and Blacks need to beat down that.

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (Ia/+0)

178 140 Posted by: Common Sense at September 18, 2026 03:31 PM

But you do understand we aren’t all white on here, right?
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:32 PM (ZdaMQ)

You're a Piper of Color? I doubt it highly. No self-respecting soul sister would admit to eating kale, much less enjoying it.

Posted by: And no, kale does not count as greens in the south at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (TbWk/)

179 What school were the York PA girls attending?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at September 18, 2026 03:34 PM (4o0UL)

Hopefully a different one in a different state next semester.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (ccf/V)

180 Talking about deadly race beatings is distraction from Epstein.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (8D3Qw)

181 "all of the townies"

Is what the cool kids are called nowadays?

Posted by: A true Zen saying at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (MWfyi)

182 It isn't what is on the outside, it's what is on the inside.

Goes for all ethnic groups.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:35 PM (UdrMW)

Every race has it's n****r.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (ccf/V)

183 I think we should tear down some MLK statues.

Posted by: Mark1971 at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (/OKHJ)

184 I can assure the blacks, who still love to fight in packs and join street gangs, that they will not like it when gangs come back in fashion for white people.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026

And I can assure the black gangs are nothing against the Latino gangs, the Mexican gangs are absolute psychopaths. I wondered if there would be an awaking of how much the Dems really don’t like the black community when it was discovered the border crossers aren’t going to fall in line here. I also wonder if the Dems know what to do if their sanctuary tokens started full scale acting like they do in, say, Nuevo León.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (ZdaMQ)

185 Women's Lacrosse Players 'Attacked' In Their Off-Campus Home.

Whoop! Not the college's jurisdiction.

"Student safety is always the highest priority for York College. York College of Pennsylvania is aware of an off-campus incident that occurred on the evening of Friday, September 11, on West Jackson Street, involving individuals unaffiliated with the College and students not living in College housing.".

...Additionally, the College is actively offering support to affected students, including providing the option for any students living on West Jackson Street who wish to relocate back to campus housing to do so."

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 03:40 PM (NFX2v)

186 The defendants, assuming they are even arrested, will claim that the girls on the porch directed racial epithets at them, and therefore, they were justified in engaging in violence in response. Fighting words.

Posted by: A Concerned Citizen at September 18, 2026 03:40 PM (M22SA)

187 These girls were probably raised to think everyone is the same, and to assume they were dealing with rational people, rather than a totally irrational and violent mob. I suspect they will understand self-preservation a bit more acutely next time.
Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:33 PM (Ntshk)

Exactly.
If they grew up in leafy white suburbs where the only blacks are middle and upper class then they were in for a shock when they ran across some genuine ghetto culture.

Lesson learned, I hope.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:40 PM (6ydKt)

188 Check this out - elderly asian man stomped to death by black parents after he asked their kid to apologize for almost hitting his wife with a shopping cart:

The old guy was stupid. Chastizing an unknown person in public for a trivial offense is asking for trouble.

"Charlie Kirk deserved to die!"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:40 PM (ccf/V)

189 > I have heard more leftards call blacks the hard r

I've noticed a lot of people no longer make the distinction between the soft a ending and the hard r ending. They're calling both, "the n-word."

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 03:40 PM (mkw2N)

190 In a college town the residents not connected with the college are townies.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:40 PM (d5Pps)

191 "Trump bans CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House in unprecedented purge of press corps ... and warns MORE outlets are next"

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 03:40 PM (MWfyi)

192 155 What school were the York PA girls attending?

York

so the lax girls who got beaten were DIII Lacrosse players for York College

and yeah York College is probably not long for this world since they primarily seem to add to their student population via sports recruiting

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:41 PM (j+aD2)

193 Now THAT's My President!

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 03:41 PM (MWfyi)

194 159 It isn't what is on the outside, it's what is on the inside.

Goes for all ethnic groups.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:35 PM (UdrMW)

Absolutely.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:41 PM (Ntshk)

195 Don't call 911. Call animal control.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 18, 2026 03:41 PM (4aWVL)

196 I never had any inherent dislike or distrust toward black people, but they have spent years doing their very best to change that. And it's working. I used to not particularly care that I live in an almost entirely white area. Now I care, very deeply.

Posted by: Pennsyltucky at September 18, 2026 03:41 PM (8ILPt)

197 These animals only know force. There's no talking. Only force.

We need to decide which we will use... our mouths or something else.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 03:41 PM (2Cry5)

198 Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 03:33 PM (kX27y)

It doesn't say where this horrible accident incident happened but I was curious so I looked it up. Norfolk, Va. I hope the parents of the 17 year old were charged.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 03:41 PM (JrHfD)

199 Same thing is happening here as the good college students are going elsewhere.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:42 PM (d5Pps)

200 182 It isn't what is on the outside, it's what is on the inside.

Goes for all ethnic groups.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:35 PM (UdrMW)

Every race has it's n****r.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (ccf/V)

Especially white women, they're always going on and on "do this, do that, I want this, you got the wrong color, you didn't do the dishes right."

Posted by: These are people who annoy you at September 18, 2026 03:42 PM (TbWk/)

201 You're a Piper of Color? I doubt it highly. No self-respecting soul sister would admit to eating kale, much less enjoying it.
Posted by: And no, kale does not count as greens in the south at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (TbWk/)

I am a card carrying Native American! I don’t really count myself in the statement I made. But I assure you, we aren’t all white here. Ben Had is 100% correct.

And I will put my greens up against anyones. Lol.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:42 PM (ZdaMQ)

202 Let's see, 4 out of 5 are women......
Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (kX27y)

__________________________

Almost like the justice league the way they all are wearing their "POWER GLASSES".

On a side note, York is the "White Rose" city, matched up with nearby Lancaster, which is the "Red Rose City". I, personally, lived in that area and got one of my degrees from a school in the area. One of my jobs while in school was security for an apartment complex housing students. We constantly had locals showing up (no particular race...mixed), and my job was to get their collective butts off the premises unless they had good reason to be there. Police were rarely necessary, but I was on a first name basis with the local cops just in case. Never had a free for all like this one. But, I can't exactly say it was all wine and roses either. Rule #1 was, never stand there with your hands in your pockets.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 03:42 PM (dIske)

203
I suspect they will understand self-preservation a bit more acutely next time.
Posted by: tcn in AK

===============

As bob said in the last thread, they learned a lesson. The reason they learned and the reason Cake Girl may learn is that they got the kind of lesson you don't forget: actual consequences, not anonymous humiliation followed by mature reflection.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:43 PM (mmrXZ)

204 182 It isn't what is on the outside, it's what is on the inside.

Goes for all ethnic groups.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:35 PM (UdrMW)

Every race has it's n****r.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (ccf/V)

Except that it is one particular group that is making public spaces in America absolutely unfuckingbearable, and it isn't shitty white trash from Appalachia no matter how much shitty white trash might be there.

Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at September 18, 2026 03:43 PM (ca8Qt)

205 73 The mayor of York is Sandie Walker an African American with degrees in Leadership Studies and Urban Policy and Planning. Wonder if she planned for this?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 03:20 PM (oUMhY)

"Your Honor, you have to see the news!"

{Sandie checks her desk drawer}
{She reads her old college memo, The Plan}
{It just says, "Remember Hannibal"}
{She pulls out a stogie and stands up}
{She lights the stogie, strikes a pose, smirks}

"I love it when a plan comes together."

{Aides are confused}

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 03:43 PM (ke3zm)

206 Greens. Yeech.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:43 PM (d5Pps)

207 >>>Where all the white men at?

Posted by: Sheriff Bart

>They're playing GTA on XBox with a bong and Taco Bell. Even when they hit 29 years old.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 03:43 PM (5C90x)

208 Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:43 PM (mmrXZ)

You think they'll actually learn?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:43 PM (8D3Qw)

209 Nuevo León.
Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (ZdaMQ)

Hispanic gangs have already run most of the blacks out of Compton and surrounding black neighborhoods in LA, which is saying a lot considering that’s the birthplace of the Bloods & Crips.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:44 PM (6ydKt)

210 "Trump bans CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House in unprecedented purge of press corps ... and warns MORE outlets are next"
Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 03:40 PM (MWfyi)

"Trump Violates 1st Amendment; Gets Impeached By House Republicans."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:44 PM (ccf/V)

211 The old guy was stupid. Chastizing an unknown person in public for a trivial offense is asking for trouble.

Posted by: mr tmz at September 18, 2026 03:37 PM (rJ48h)
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You misspelled "He should have concealed carry to protect his wife", but other than that your comment is ridiculous. Nearly ramming a 77 year old woman is hardly trivial, and civil behavior is fair to demand.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:44 PM (ppzWn)

212 > The old guy was stupid. Chastizing an unknown person in public for a trivial offense is asking for trouble.

The high trust society we used to have was hard won through hundreds of years of people enforcing the rules of society upon each other. Refusing to continue this practice is one of the main reasons ever larger pockets of the US are low trust.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 03:44 PM (mkw2N)

213 Are we low trust or high mistrust?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:45 PM (8D3Qw)

214 She was coming right at me.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:45 PM (d5Pps)

215 173 Ruh-roh:

WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed in an unprecedented announcement Friday that he was banning CNN, MS Now and Politico reporters from the White House “effective immediately” for allegedly reporting “Fake News.”

The action, which if imposed would trigger First Amendment lawsuits, follows years of selective discrimination against outlets by both Democratic and Republican administrations, which included limited access to events but stopped short of a ban on working from the White House grounds.

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (kX27y)

This is OK by the First Amendment, as I read it. "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or the press..."

The President is not "Congress." Checkmate.

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 03:45 PM (5rh/l)

216 Every race has it's n****r.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (ccf/V)

The two times I have been assaulted: one was a couple of black girls in the locker room in high school, two was by a white dude at the zoo in Tacoma. In both cases, I would characterize them as the n word. In neither case did I do anything to provoke them. It was simply a case of who they are. Stupidity knows no race.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:46 PM (Ntshk)

217 The Zoo is a zoo?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:47 PM (d5Pps)

218 Posted by: These are people who annoy you at September 18, 2026 03:42 PM (TbWk

Sorry. Not all white women are like your ex-wife.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 03:47 PM (JrHfD)

219
You think they'll actually learn?
Posted by: ...

================

The white girls who got beaten up? I think they might. Black mob comes down the block, get inside. Call 911 if they rush your porch. That's the lesson.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:47 PM (mmrXZ)

220 26 Remember that guy who built bear armor? Just add a chainsaw and you would make quite a fun entrance to the next "teen takeover." Maybe strap on a boom box blasting "Flight of the Valkyries" at 11.
Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 03:11 PM
****
Fun true story: 'Bout 35 years ago, my weremate mounted two Arkansas toothpicks at the ends of a short staff to make a cool display weapon for cosplay. One night a roving band of yoots came whoopin' 'n' hollerin' down our street ... and he went out for a closer look. With the staff.
Comes back inside and shares this overheard exchange:
"HE'S GOT A STICK!"
"Who the fuck cares?"
"IT'S GOT KNIFES [sic] ON THE ENDS!!"
Junior brigands took off at speed and never came back.
The end.

Posted by: werewife, princess of Delray Beach at September 18, 2026 03:47 PM (5ayY3)

221 You were assaulted at the Point Defiance Zoo? I've spent a lot of time there!

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 03:48 PM (mkw2N)

222 The Zoo is a zoo?
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:47 PM (d5Pps)

You asked for it..........

https://youtu.be/iMaJyUQfwv4

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:48 PM (ccf/V)

223 Police here just caught a mountain lion in the Sunset. Crazy.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 03:48 PM (RIvkX)

224 Looks like our last hot day is Monday. Colder temps, only crazy humidity.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:48 PM (d5Pps)

225 Hundreds of people had shown up to the area for an illegal street race
.......

You know what will solve this problem, or at least make it more fun?
Traffic circles.

Posted by: wth at September 18, 2026 03:49 PM (UjdFS)

226 Every race has it's n****r.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:39 PM (ccf/V)

As I was saying....

Posted by: Senator Robert Byrd at September 18, 2026 03:49 PM (/OKHJ)

227 I was not the person who assaulted tcn in AK.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 03:49 PM (mkw2N)

228
The white girls who got beaten up? I think they might. Black mob comes down the block, get inside. Call 911 if they rush your porch. That's the lesson.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:47 PM (mmrXZ)

The article says this happened at 1:50 am. I'm thinking there was alcohol involved for them to not realize a mob of any color could be dangerous. I don't care if they were on their property, who is going to make the mob disperse? They didn't think past step one.

Posted by: CaliGirl at September 18, 2026 03:50 PM (JwvH5)

229 I see the Redditers are pro no go zones. There are just places where white people shouldn't be, apparently. And those places can change on a dime if a mob decides to come to you.

Posted by: Emmie at September 18, 2026 03:50 PM (FC7F4)

230 The two times I have been assaulted: one was a couple of black girls in the locker room in high school, two was by a white dude at the zoo in Tacoma. In both cases, I would characterize them as the n word. In neither case did I do anything to provoke them. It was simply a case of who they are. Stupidity knows no race.
Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:46 PM (Ntshk)

My neighbor of 26 years is black. We've had this discussion over many beers over the years. We've agreed on that fact multiple times. Where the 'n' word was used as a derogatory term in the old times, it's now mostly a word that describes the low life trash of any society. It least it is for me. And I'm quite sure several others out there.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:51 PM (ccf/V)

231 I've noticed a lot of people no longer make the distinction between the soft a ending and the hard r ending. They're calling both, "the n-word."

It was always an artificial, and therefore stupid, distinction. It's wrong and superstitious* to ascribe magic power to a mouth sound.

* thank you, spell check

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 03:51 PM (vTZFs)

232 I feel like I just got dragged off my porch by my hair by the stupid pop up ads again....

Posted by: that's another kind of takeover at September 18, 2026 03:52 PM (anL5R)

233 Somehow I never imagined the SF Police had the wherewithal to capture a mountain lion.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:52 PM (5tIzp)

234
It doesn't say where this horrible accident incident happened but I was curious so I looked it up. Norfolk, Va. I hope the parents of the 17 year old were charged.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 03:41 PM (JrHfD)

Yes and also the kid:
https://tinyurl.com/4bms94cb

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 03:52 PM (kX27y)

235
The action, which if imposed would trigger First Amendment lawsuits, follows years of selective discrimination against outlets by both Democratic and Republican administrations, which included limited access to events but stopped short of a ban on working from the White House grounds.

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 03:38 PM (kX27y)

Access to the White House Press Corps is a privilege, not a f*cking right. No rights are violated when you take actions that get you kicked out.

F*ck off......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:53 PM (ccf/V)

236 229 I see the Redditers are pro no go zones. There are just places where white people shouldn't be, apparently. And those places can change on a dime if a mob decides to come to you.
Posted by: Emmie at September 18, 2026 03:50 PM (FC7F4)

Now honey, that's just your white privilege asserting itself again. You think you can go anywhere because you are white, but of course black people can't go anywhere without being attacked....

/spit

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:53 PM (Ntshk)

237 Who is your enemy? These feral animals or the media and politicians who encourage and cover for them?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 03:53 PM (8D3Qw)

238 ...it's now mostly a word that describes the low life trash of any society. It least it is for me. And I'm quite sure several others out there.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

Yup. Make the point frequently.
It describes low-life, no-good scum. The type you wouldn't let near your property or relatives.

Posted by: MkY at September 18, 2026 03:53 PM (q6tQZ)

239
WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed in an unprecedented announcement Friday that he was banning CNN, MS Now and Politico reporters from the White House “effective immediately” for allegedly reporting “Fake News.”

=================

I love the idea of their roving reporters having to do standups on Pennsylvania Avenue outside the fence, quoting reporters from other news outlets, then trying to give you the MSNOW exclusive: "Jameela, I think what this means is ..."

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:53 PM (mmrXZ)

240 This countries entire real estate market is based on how far away from these people you live.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 03:53 PM (9FfUF)

241 81 Their MTV Unplugged set is fucking amazing.

Sadly, it was aired on the same day as the Oklahoma City Bombing. And nobody really saw it.
Posted by: garrett at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (Dtg8k)

I bet it was good.
Can’t remember if I’ve seen it or clips.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:21 PM (6ydKt)

Brave Search AI summary:

"The American rock band Live performed on MTV Unplugged in 1995, playing a nine-song set that included their own material and a cover of Vic Chesnutt's "Supernatural." Despite the performance, the set was never officially released as an album or video, remaining available only through bootlegs and online uploads, unlike the widely distributed Unplugged sessions by peers such as Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam."

Example I found:

43Kouta - Live - All Over You | Unplugged 1995
https://youtu.be/olQXfB_Jujs

Huh. That's a pretty meaty guitar tone, for an 'acoustic'.

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 03:54 PM (ke3zm)

242 The Scorpions sound pretty good.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:54 PM (d5Pps)

243 >>>Somehow I never imagined the SF Police had the wherewithal to capture a mountain lion.

Posted by: Huck Follywood

>Tranquilizer darts for those feral beasts in Oakland.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 03:54 PM (5C90x)

244 The present generation of Blacks are done in, learning to calm down isn't going to work.

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:54 PM (Ia/+0)

245 I'm sure they've already filed a lawsuit and the President's order will be countermanded by a district judge before dinner starts.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:54 PM (5tIzp)

246 It began with Obama. It will end with him.

Posted by: alanon at September 18, 2026 03:55 PM (Yv1fT)

247 Ah, and here comes a nagger now!

Posted by: As if on cue at September 18, 2026 03:56 PM (TbWk/)

248 233 Somehow I never imagined the SF Police had the wherewithal to capture a mountain lion.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:52 PM (5tIzp)

Probably raided the evidence room and hit the mountain lion with a high-dose dart of Ketamine.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:56 PM (6ydKt)

249 Black mob comes down the block, get inside. Call 911 if they rush your porch."

*looks around at Texas neighborhood *

Ok...

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 03:56 PM (pfXMo)

250
I cannot use the term "African-American." My friend from Cameroon has nothing but disgust for most American blacks. She will tell you, "I am African-American, they are just plain black."

She was an architectural draftsman, and then became a PA, and had no use for the race hustlers or whiners.
Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:27 PM (Ntshk)

That term always reminds me of that weirdo Charlize Theron. Extremely pleasing to look at, but total bunny-boiler idiot.

She once heard about a Hollywood group for African-Americans, and attended a meeting.... or tried to. She was confused when they didn't make her feel welcome, seeing her as just a dumb white woman, despite the fact that she was more African than anyone else in the room.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 03:56 PM (y9nCu)

251 I'm sure they've already filed a lawsuit and the President's order will be countermanded by a district judge before dinner starts.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:54 PM (5tIzp)

It worked for Jm J Acosta after he assaulted a female intern, it will work again.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:57 PM (ccf/V)

252 I guess all those rumors about Chairman Xi having a stroke are once again seemingly false. He has not cancelled next week's Washington visit.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:57 PM (5tIzp)

253 Whatever LBJ sprayed on these feral nightmares must be a lot like what the government sprayed on the folks on Serenity on Firefly. Had the same effect. Reavers.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 03:57 PM (Ntshk)

254 245 I'm sure they've already filed a lawsuit and the President's order will be countermanded by a district judge before dinner starts.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:54 PM (5tIzp)

______________________

Ain't that the truth. The Courts down there are actually now getting proactive.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to provide 30 days' advance notice before making any major physical changes, modifications to renovation plans, or demolishing the building.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 03:57 PM (dIske)

255 There are places in the US where this type of behavior is not tolerated. Amazingly, we of different skin tones all get along fairly well. I've only seen a smattering of belligerent manners in my AO. Remarkably, all incidents involved young black college women.

Posted by: Emmie at September 18, 2026 03:58 PM (FC7F4)

256 Just rolling into Myrtle Beach years ago, station I listen to kept saying Live tonight but didn't really pay attention until finally realized it was the band Live in a small venue.
Regret didn't figure it out

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:58 PM (Ia/+0)

257 Whatever LBJ sprayed on these feral nightmares "

Our debt....

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 03:58 PM (pfXMo)

258 How many divisions do the courts have?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:59 PM (d5Pps)

259 ...do you get it yet?!!!!!!!!

This schtick is tiring. Yes, Matt, we get it. It's that nothing is being done about it. Buy guns and ammo and prepare accordingly. The courts, police, and media will not help.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at September 18, 2026 03:59 PM (sAmhv)

260 Never was much of a fan of Live. They had a couple songs that weren't bad, but overall, I could leave them be any time.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:59 PM (ccf/V)

261 federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to provide 30 days' advance notice"

To whom?

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 03:59 PM (pfXMo)

262 The article says this happened at 1:50 am. I'm thinking there was alcohol involved for them to not realize a mob of any color could be dangerous. I don't care if they were on their property, who is going to make the mob disperse? They didn't think past step one.

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More likely, they were trying to sleep but a riot was going on in their front yard.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 03:59 PM (9FfUF)

263 Beware Myrtle Beach around Memorial Day.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:00 PM (d5Pps)

264 Buy guns and ammo and prepare accordingly"

Words of wisdom, these are.

Posted by: man at September 18, 2026 04:00 PM (pfXMo)

265 This whole event is a great argument in favor of the 2nd amendment and high capacity magazines

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 04:00 PM (9FfUF)

266 Welp, it's noon, so I guess I should probably get off my duff and do something.

Posted by: tcn in AK at September 18, 2026 04:00 PM (Ntshk)

267 This is OK by the First Amendment, as I read it. "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or the press..."

The President is not "Congress." Checkmate.
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 03:45 PM (5rh/l)
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Yeah. What "law" gives any press/media organization permanent access to the White House 24/7/365?

President Trump should find a janitor's closet in the WH and put a "White House Press Room" sign on it.

However many presstitutes can fit in there are the ones that will be allowed to ask questions when the WH Press Secretary opens the door every few hours.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 04:00 PM (FZ29D)

268 A friend of mine is half Egyptian, though he looks like a Prussian general, and he tried to get his kids to apply to college as African Americans but they refused, because they felt guilty trying to claim black privilege (however it is titled).

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:00 PM (5tIzp)

269 Beware Myrtle Beach around Memorial Day.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:00 PM (d5Pps)

I will be in Myrtle Beach the beginning of March.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 04:00 PM (ccf/V)

270 The mayor, Sandie Walker, is 43 years old and took office this year. Her entire work life since age 22 has consisted of time in non-profit blob and time in educational bureaucracies. Capsule biographies of her predecessor, who is 56 years old, are vague about what he did for a living before entering politics f/t. The capsule biographies of the current and former mayor mention no spouse. One assigns a daughter to her predecessor

Posted by: Art Deco at September 18, 2026 04:01 PM (pawNB)

271 And just like that fill in here sales skyrocketed

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 04:01 PM (1jwgG)

272 When politicians ask why anyone needs a 50 round magazine for an AR. they need to be shown this video.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 04:01 PM (5SewL)

273 259 ...do you get it yet?!!!!!!!!

This schtick is tiring. Yes, Matt, we get it. It's that nothing is being done about it. Buy guns and ammo and prepare accordingly. The courts, police, and media will not help.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at September 18, 2026 03:59 PM (sAmhv)

========

Matt says he was very liberal 2 years ago. It was Helene that opened his eyes, but I really get the sense that he's still a doctrinal leftist underneath the frustrations with the modern Democrat Party.

He's a clout chaser, at best, and I wish people would ignore him.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 04:01 PM (+a7XK)

274 Nood!

Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 04:01 PM (NcvvS)

275 A friend recently came into yoga class really rattled.

She had been in Walmart (which I will not go into anywhere around the region) grabbing a few items and a young Black woman started screaming she had better not come near her mother (sitting in a driving cart) or she'd beat her white a** into the ground.

The friend just turned, walked out of the aisle, out of the store, and ran to her car.

It's not unusual. Target is becoming scary, parking lots particularly hazardous. Just more and more violence regardless if where one may be.

There are a tremendous number of people around here on prescribed meds for anxiety, depression, anger, etc. It has nothing to do with race. Some began therapy in jail, prison. Some are also foreign, unable to speak English.

I've also been in CVS a number of times and have seen the concern on the faces of the pharmacists trying to find out if patients were still on certain anxiety meds along with new prescriptions. The liability must be a nightmare.
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Note the kids carrying in in York were really fired up on 9/11, a time where none of them existed. Family & school values.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 04:02 PM (NFX2v)

276 Some of the shopkeepers of Myrtle Beach close shop and leave town for holidays.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 04:02 PM (d5Pps)

277 ==
I can't post a link to the local network outlet's article about her predecessor.
==
The new mayor and the police commissioner appointed by her idiot predecessor are both black.

Posted by: Art Deco at September 18, 2026 04:02 PM (pawNB)

278 Example I found:

43Kouta - Live - All Over You | Unplugged 1995
https://youtu.be/olQXfB_Jujs

Huh. That's a pretty meaty guitar tone, for an 'acoustic'.
Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 03:54 PM (ke3zm)

Nice.

They did some weird things on Unplugged to make the sound different for a lot of bands.
That series was probably the best thing MTV ever did.

Eric Clapton on Unplugged is still one if my favorites, still have the CD.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 04:02 PM (6ydKt)

279 This happened because Trump does not care !!!!!!!!!!

Impeachment now for ......... Whatever !!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Jackson K. at September 18, 2026 04:04 PM (0/Zc3)

280 Chiggers are bad.

Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 04:04 PM (KGj36)

281 my thinking is bear spray (multiple containers)
==
Sort of an interesting landscaping innovation. Instead of just underground sprinklers, you could have pop up bear spray canisters that come out of your yard and rotate around saturating the air with bear spray. I'm not even sure that would be illegal.

Posted by: business opportunity? at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (anL5R)

282 Somehow Sarah Huckabee Sanders is included along with Dr. Oz and RFK Jr. in PDJT announcement of lower drug prices today.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (5tIzp)

283 Somehow Sarah Huckabee Sanders is included along with Dr. Oz and RFK Jr. in PDJT announcement of lower drug prices today.

There's some buzz that she might run in 2028 or 2032, and her pattern of popping up randomly on Newsmax and Fox doesn't hurt that theory.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 04:10 PM (2ocoG)

284 Clear that 100% of the culpability here is with the repulsive mob, and the useless "police", but nurse ratched has a solid tactical observation. I suspect most here would agree - if a mob is outside, best move is to go dark, prep (whatever that means in a given situation), scream at 911, and wait).

Kind of astounded that anyone would say anything to the feral mob (however justified). A negative response, to include violence, would be sort of predictable.
Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 03:29 PM (U/Byj)

These girls were probably raised to think everyone is the same, and to assume they were dealing with rational people, rather than a totally irrational and violent mob. I suspect they will understand self-preservation a bit more acutely next time.
==
Seems completely correct. Note also the time, sitting on the porch at that hour is consistent with an evening of partying. Thus, liquid courage may have played some role in the decision to tell a mob to get off my lawn. As a parent, I am hoping my kid would be smarter. Although in truth, back in the day, I could have easily done something like that and wound up just as beaten.

Posted by: business opportunity? at September 18, 2026 04:16 PM (anL5R)

285 I think some form of vigilantism would be better than what we have now.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at September 18, 2026 04:16 PM (DbmIv)

286 I think some form of vigilantism would be better than what we have now.
==
I think, that when enough people think the way you do, that is when we will get some form of vigilantism.

If the mob keeps demanding it, it will happen.

Posted by: the laws of nature are more real than the laws of men at September 18, 2026 04:18 PM (anL5R)

287 None of the suspects can deny their blood white heritage. All of them have DNA that clearly show white background. Go ask a geneticist.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 04:22 PM (1jwgG)

288 Sort of an interesting landscaping innovation. Instead of just underground sprinklers, you could have pop up bear spray canisters that come out of your yard and rotate around saturating the air with bear spray. I'm not even sure that would be illegal.

Posted by: business opportunity?

On it.

Posted by: Rainbird at September 18, 2026 04:28 PM (wyoRS)

289 Read the articles. Look at the pictures.

A young woman went up on the porch after another young woman, and the mob followed very quickly. That's always the plan & those outside kids were becoming the norm on that street.

You can't stop the mob when rolling. There were kids at the doors, at the windows terrorizing that particular "House."
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A 17 year old white girl in a group of teens walked past my sister - who was on crutches YEARS ago after a car accident- reached her hand up & slashed my sister's face from above an eyebrow, down her eyelid, over across her nose and down a cheek. My sister almost lost her eye. (A special plastic surgeon was brought to the local hospital to help her.).

It was Easter Sunday. I was a married woman & parent. I beat that girl brutally. One brother & some neighbors fought the general group.

They came back at night & it began again, and the next night. Them, their cars, whatever we could swing something at for the proper effect. The police couldn't stop US in the night, in our neighborhood.

In the end, the girl who cut my sister got a few months in girls' correction (which no longer exists), until she turned 18. Period.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 04:45 PM (NFX2v)

290 The problem isn't black people, necessarily... plenty of good, nice, kind black people.

It's feral Democrats, of all races and sexes. Whether it's black "youths" or Muslim "Utes" or Antifa or AWFL's attacking Christians or trans people shooting up schools, LGBT types invading a church: Democrat Feralism is the real problem. Violent illegals, Hamas lovers, black gangs, Antifa, etc and on and on. It's all Democrat thuggery, violence, and ferals of all stripes.

Posted by: SimoHayha at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (IeYnM)

291 That's what I miss most about the Barry years - all the racial healing.

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 04:50 PM (rj6Yv)

292 I'm old enough to remember what would be the results of this behavior a couple of generations ago. It wouldn't be pretty.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at September 18, 2026 05:18 PM (hmYU4)

293 N**GERS and Muzzies. Not sure which is going to be the end of Civilization as we know it.

Posted by: Pamazon at September 18, 2026 05:46 PM (b5MGU)

Rabid Left-Wing Students Waved "Kirkaversary" Celebration Cakes Smeared with Fake Blood in Conservative Students' Faces. The Conservative Students Filmed This Display. The University Moved to Expel the Students -- For Filming the Death-Celebrants!

Isabel Brown
@theisabelb
Sep 16
This week, the University of Utah is perpetuating perhaps the most grave injustice against conservative students I've ever seen.
Rylie is the Vice President of College Republicans at @UUtah, and is currently being threatened with EXPULSION by the University because she perpetuated "threatening and endangering behavior" by taking a photo of Sara, a student involved with College Democrats, when Sara showed up to their table last week with a "Happy Kirkaversary" cake smeared in fake blood & waved it around in Rylie's face.
Of course, *that* wasn't threatening behavior in any way, but Rylie taking a photo of the exchange completely legally is apparently grounds for EXPULSION.
If you are an alumnus of the University of Utah, call the Alumni Department TODAY and demand the Administration honor Rylie's legal right to take a photo. And if you donate money in any way, shape, or form to U of U, STOP immediately. These people are not your ally.
Praying for you and cheering you on, @Rylieparis05!

BREAKING: UVU threatens conservative students Riley Barnes and Riley Beesley with EXPULSION for supposedly "doxxing" a liberal student who went up to their group, mocking Charlie Kirk's death with a cake that said "Happy Kirkaversary".

"This seems so backwards, right? You're� pic.twitter.com/FvB3wPU5KS
— DeVory Darkins (@devorydarkins) September 17, 2026

🚨 WTF?! The University of Utah student who CELEBRATED Charlie Kirk�s assassination in a viral photo is now trying to get Rylie, the patriotic student who called her out, EXPELLED@UUtah better choose their next steps WISELY unless they want DOJ involved

Support @Rylieparis05!� https://t.co/gNE2tnGCp0
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 15, 2026

One of the two students threatened with expulsion says that the University had -- under pressure, I assume -- stopped all of its harassment and told them there is no basis for disciplinary action.

MY CASE IS FULLY DISMISSED.

This wouldn�t have happened without the outpour of support we received online. Thank you!

TOTAL COLLEGE REPUBLICAN VICTORY pic.twitter.com/R0pYn1F92L
— Rylie (@Rylieparis05) September 17, 2026

Just a quick one. Next post at 3.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 02:15 PM

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1 Fucking pigs.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:15 PM (q921n)

2 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:16 PM (ccf/V)

3 Nood'd

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:17 PM (q921n)

4 This cake girl < Diablo III cake girl

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:17 PM (+a7XK)

5 Until these lefties suddenly, and without warning or comment, simply stop appearing where they typically appear, this isn't going to end, and will only get worse.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (gLYp7)

6 Imagine for a moment if some politically active right leaning guy assassinated Hasan Piker.

How would the FNM cover it? How would the authorities deal with people that celebrated it? What would the FBI do you anyone remotely associated with the assassin?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (sKqQm)

7 As always, their threats are speech, you recording their threats in a public space is violence.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (XV/Pl)

8 Substandard cake girl. Acne, small boobies, and mentally defective.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (q921n)

9 Interesting welts on Sara's chin.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 02:19 PM (88C+u)

10 Cake girl needs Clearasil

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 02:19 PM (oUMhY)

11 I don't even want to watch a video of some smiling fruitcake who thinks it's ok to celebrate the murder of a young man who was conservative.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 02:19 PM (JrHfD)

12 Rylie Barnes is a 1/10/100/more high numbers.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:19 PM (sKqQm)

13 Wii Fit Girl > Cake Girl

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (q921n)

14 X doesn't play well with Opera. YouTube does though.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (d5Pps)

15 Put their federal grants and loan eligibility under review.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (dK+Kv)

16 Wrongheaded UVU Administration is wrongheaded.

Posted by: Count de Monet at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (wVcYX)

17 This cake girl
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:17 PM (+a7XK)

There aren't enough <'s on the PLANET to make that statement clear enough...........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (ccf/V)

18 Nice there was a quick win and another indicator of how bad the bias is at universities. In any conflict between Republicans and Democrats, the kneejerk response is to expell the Republicans.

Posted by: Dave at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (sbsMc)

19 Did the outpouring of support cause the administration to reflect upon their original opinion?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (4tmEn)

20 So Riley is the cute blonde in the cutoffs?

The conservative chick will always be better looking then the liberal chick.

EVERY SINGLE TIME

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:21 PM (77rzZ)

21 Nice response from Jason Ramirez, although I'd hate to be his "staffer" whom he threw under the bus.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 02:21 PM (88C+u)

22 17 This cake girl
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:17 PM (+a7XK)

There aren't enough

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (ccf/V)

=======

"Try it, big daddy."
-the Margins

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:21 PM (+a7XK)

23 There's even more on this, that gets even worse for the university.

Seems there's a DEI (illegal, but they changed title, kept the duties) guy who illegally accessed the student schedules and was--oh so innocently--posting "so and so [college Republican] has this class and this class at this time."

Or, you know--"here's where you can find them to kill them. Be a real shame if that happened to those Nazis."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (3cUTc)

24 What I find disturbing is that Kirk was killed for going on campus and voicing his opinion.

And this woman is essentially doing the same, but in her tiny little brain it is *good* to shoot Kirk for that, but *bad* to photograph her.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (5SewL)

25 Sciatica Girl > Wii Fit Girl > Cake Girl

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (SgdqL)

26 So, even the University of Utah is a breeding ground for The AWFLs of Tomorrow.

" Imagine for a moment if some politically active right leaning guy assassinated Hasan Piker."

I'm going to hold that thought when I do my daily blood pressure checks.

Posted by: Paco at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (2L+MU)

27 24 What I find disturbing is that Kirk was killed for going on campus and voicing his opinion.

And this woman is essentially doing the same, but in her tiny little brain it is *good* to shoot Kirk for that, but *bad* to photograph her.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (5SewL)

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In her defense.

She's enrolled in a college.

And colleges don't teach critical thinking skills.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (+a7XK)

28 And this woman is essentially doing the same, but in her tiny little brain it is *good* to shoot Kirk for that, but *bad* to photograph her.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (5SewL)

Because Kirk was a Bad Person and she is a Good Person.

It's that simple to them.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (gLYp7)

29 They really can't make it much clearer that they want us all dead.

Posted by: Formerly Virginian at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (XHO5P)

30 Wouldn't surprise me if their Chancellor/University President got a call from a major donor.

"You know that $10 million capital project I was planning to fully fund? Well, that's now off the table unless you stop your behavior."

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (FZ29D)

31 I hope TPUSA owns this college after all said and done.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (q921n)

32 "I will also be reviewing the staff member's decision..."
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NOT. GOOD. ENOUGH.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (RIvkX)

33 Dang easy chair is getting squeaky.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (d5Pps)

34 In case anyone forgot Cake Girl.........

https://shorturl.fm/aAfmC

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (ccf/V)

35 33 Dang easy chair is getting squeaky.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (d5Pps)

======

Yeah, but are the pretzels making you thirsty?

And is Leon getting larger?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (+a7XK)

36 All of Utah is in no way conservative.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (NnhvP)

37 Complaining that it's "backwards" reminds me of all the years our side spent whining the media was biased.

They were never biased. They were the enemy. All along.

This is the same. These people arent doing things "backwards". They're doing them exactly how they intend, and how you will be forced to endure until such time as you stop trying to convince them it's "wrong".

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (8D3Qw)

38 Cake girl needs Clearasil
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 02:19 PM (oUMhY)

There's a natural salve for that but she ain't getting any, apparently.

Posted by: Count de Monet at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (wVcYX)

39 I'm trying to think of one Leftard icon that was murdered by someone on the Right so I can "celebrate" the murder anniversary, but I'm coming up blank.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (guGkK)

40 Seems there's a DEI (illegal, but they changed title, kept the duties) guy

Utah is run by "Republicans" who are mostly whores for business interests and/or leftists who can't win as Democrats. Highly suspect there are dead girls and live boys in SLC.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 02:24 PM (88C+u)

41 Wii Fit Girl > Cake Girl

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (q921n)

This is known.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:24 PM (dK+Kv)

42 "The conservative chick will always be better looking then the liberal chick.

EVERY SINGLE TIME - Bulg"

I don't know if it's evolution or just the power of good over evil, but that observation is empirically correct.

Posted by: Paco at September 18, 2026 02:25 PM (2L+MU)

43 You don’t hear the Dems talk about stochastic terrorism anymore for some strange reason.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 02:25 PM (6ydKt)

44
And is Leon getting larger?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (+a7XK)

There's never not a time to insert an Airplane! line into a conversation......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:25 PM (ccf/V)

45 Dang easy chair is getting squeaky.
Posted by: Boss Moss

Too much Food City ground beef.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:25 PM (q921n)

46 Have some cake and STDs

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 02:25 PM (4tmEn)

47 Substandard cake girl. Acne, small boobies, and mentally defective.

On the plus side, if you're hard up, you just wave a Palestine flag at her and she'll be om-noming your hog in seconds.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 02:25 PM (2ocoG)

48 6 Imagine for a moment if some politically active right leaning guy assassinated Hasan Piker.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (sKqQm

Piker says such nasty and idiotic things that he's more useful to the right if he's alive to keep the nastiness and idiocy before the faces of the public.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 02:25 PM (FC7F4)

49 I'm trying to think of one Leftard icon that was murdered by someone on the Right so I can "celebrate" the murder anniversary, but I'm coming up blank.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (guGkK)

YOU GUYS BOMB ABORTION CLINICS!

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (gLYp7)

50 I buttoned a pair of 30 30's the other day.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (d5Pps)

51 In case anyone forgot Cake Girl.........

https://shorturl.fm/aAfmC

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (ccf/V)

Wii Fit girl dominates.

https://youtu.be/QB_MrZLsRHU

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (dK+Kv)

52 Cake girl zit-faced, greasey haired, flat chested Utah 3. And believe me, Utes are.graded on a.curve

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (bX16E)

53 Oh. Remember when Utah voted to retain a special seat for Democrats when they could have carved that party out of Congress? Because fairness and equity.
Thank you Spencer Cocks.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (88C+u)

54
Interesting welts on Sara's chin.
Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 02:19 PM (88C+u)

Ball Bruises

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (y9nCu)

55 Wii Fit Girl.......

https://youtu.be/v31qxrXsxv0

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (ccf/V)

56 Public outcry and a word from Harmeet Dillon saying not so fast...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (+gK6I)

57 (Cake girl is the victim, and has a change.org petition lol)

a student brought a "Happy Kirkiversary" cake to school which led to her being posted by student Rylie Barnes. Barnes is the VP of the U of U College Republicans club. Since this post, the student has been doxxed, threatened, harassed at her family home, and is unable to come to campus for the next couple of weeks.

Someone might want to let those doing the doxxing know that “Disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment” is (up to) a state felony.

For criminal liability it might be harder more so because the jury would likely be Republican more than anything else, but harassment at a minimum is definitely happening (and was likely a goal).

Rylie Barnes didn’t dox her. The person with the cake will have to just live with the consequences unless she can find a person who acted with intent.

Wow. “Just live with the consequences”
No one deserves death threats
No one deserves rape threats.
Those are not “consequences” anyone should have to “just live with”

People thought that about Charlie Kirk. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (S43bs)

58 It's also amusing to watch the lefties try to shame a retreat, the tactic that used to work against conservatives--"I thought you guys were all for free speech and against cancel culture! Huh?! Huh?!"

And the responses are universally:
A) fuck you
B) we warned you this would happen
C) but you didn't care, so these are the new rules--eat shit and die.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:27 PM (3cUTc)

59 Utah is run by "Republicans" who are mostly whores for business interests and/or leftists who can't win as Democrats. Highly suspect there are dead girls and live boys in SLC.

Salt Lake City has been Silicon Valley East since the 1990s. And Park Slope is the hot spot for LA refugees.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 02:27 PM (2ocoG)

60 Imagine for a moment if some politically active right leaning guy assassinated Hasan Piker.
-----

Hang on I'm imagining

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:27 PM (8D3Qw)

61 You would think, that someone voicing an opinion on campus would have some empathy for a man who got killed for voicing an opinion on campus. My conclusions

- This girl has no intelligence. It is all emotion
- They have painted Kirk as a Nazi hater who deserved to be murdered. Because his opinions were bad.
- The university fully agrees. They have become a woke Stasi.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:28 PM (5SewL)

62 Wow. “Just live with the consequences”
No one deserves death threats
No one deserves rape threats.
Those are not “consequences” anyone should have to “just live with”

People thought that about Charlie Kirk. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (S43bs)

Somebody just got banned.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:28 PM (gLYp7)

63 The Charlie Kirk murder… maybe the most depressing thing that’s happened since 9/11… the totally disgusting slimeballs slithering out from under rocks, so many of them….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 02:28 PM (M+uMR)

64 Cake Girl. There can only be one.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:28 PM (8D3Qw)

65 Wii Fit Girl > Cake Girl

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (q921n)

This is known.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:24 PM (dK+Kv)

To be fair, we can't see Wii Fit Girl's face and don't really know what her chesticle size is......and we don't see how Cake Girl looks from behind or if she can hula hoop.

I call it a draw.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:28 PM (ccf/V)

66 Cake Girl. There can only be one.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:28 PM (8D3Qw)

Exactly!!

Posted by: Lena Dunham at September 18, 2026 02:29 PM (8D3Qw)

67 Squeaky chair is getting easy.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 02:29 PM (Cqx++)

68 Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 02:26 PM (S43bs)

We are so screwed as a Country if these views are majority views.. Praying they're not...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 02:29 PM (+gK6I)

69 People act surprised when this shit happens. The college/university system in this country has been taken over by the left. Entirely. Whatever holdouts out there... are very few and far between.

The left has been telling anyone who'll listen what they intend to do with those who fail to get in line with them. Why are people continually surprised or infuriated when shit like this happens?

And then shrug it off and go on their merry way until the next outrage. I mean at some point enough is enough. It just seems like that line keeps being pushed down the road.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 02:29 PM (2Cry5)

70 Just a little info: Utah Valley University is not part of Utah University system. Utah, Utah State, and UVU are not the same school.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 18, 2026 02:29 PM (1Ff7Z)

71 There are many cake boys.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:29 PM (d5Pps)

72 This is a thing for lefties. They publicly do something stupid and outrageous and when there are consequences they call it doxxing.

I'm Sarah Clitliquour and I hate Jews!

Ok, we won't hire you, Sarah.

I'm a doxxing victim!!!!

Posted by: MJ at September 18, 2026 02:30 PM (XOmY9)

73 Cake Girl. There can only be one.
Posted by: ...

Don't forget tricorn hat girl.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:30 PM (77rzZ)

74 To be fair, we can't see Wii Fit Girl's face and don't really know what her chesticle size is......and we don't see how Cake Girl looks from behind or if she can hula hoop.

I call it a draw.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:28 PM (ccf/V)

Mebbe we could AI them together FTW?

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 02:30 PM (SgdqL)

75 The conservative chick will always be better looking then the liberal chick.

There is a debate as to whether people are good looking because they are conservative because they embrace traditional beauty standards, or they become conservative because they are good looking and "that is pretty privilege in a heteronormative society"

I'm serious about this.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (sKqQm)

76 Imagine for a moment if some politically active right leaning guy assassinated Hasan Piker.

While wearing a dog costume?

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (2ocoG)

77 WD40? I only paid $15 for it at the Good Will.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (d5Pps)

78 To be fair, we can't see Wii Fit Girl's face and don't really know what her chesticle size is......and we don't see how Cake Girl looks from behind or if she can hula hoop.

I call it a draw.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:28 PM (ccf/V)

I suggest re-re-re-reviewing Wii Fit Girl video. For science.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (dK+Kv)

79 52 Cake girl zit-faced, greasey haired, flat chested Utah 3. And believe me, Utes are.graded on a.curve
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov

These Mormons look like standard THOTs to me...not curvy at all: https://tinyurl.com/5j77bvhu

Unless the media is lying to me!!!

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (S43bs)

80 What a zit face. I'd be mad,too,if I looked in the mirror and saw that. Yug.

I honestly think the uglies of both sexes or any sex turn to each other in ugly unity to belong to something. And to take out their anger on people who look better or happy people.

Maybe she should stop eating cakes/sugar or get a Rx for pimple medicine. I think there is better medicine for this now.

I wouldn't know as I rarely had a zit and if I did it was one isolated one on my chin once a month I slapped concealer on.

Goodness! She seems to be like a teen girl I knew who put needles in her zits! I told her to leave them alone and now she has holes in her face. Even then I had more sense than her, and, yes, she's a flaming liberal Dim.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (hzuYO)

81 In b4 the magik underwear bigotry.

Posted by: 13times at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (6iKlf)

82 The conservative chick will always be better looking then the liberal chick.

There is a debate as to whether people are good looking because they are conservative because they embrace traditional beauty standards, or they become conservative because they are good looking and "that is pretty privilege in a heteronormative society"

I'm serious about this.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (sKqQm)

Rebuttal: Who cares? We get all the hotties.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (dK+Kv)

83
Was this really necessary or am I being too harsh?

University of Utah College Republicans
@UofUGOP
·
Sep 11
We forgive you, Sara. Thank you for sincerely apologizing. With honest and humble intent, all should be allowed forgiveness.

— University of Utah College Republicans x.com/saralarsen1234…

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (kX27y)

84 There is a debate as to whether people are good looking because they are conservative because they embrace traditional beauty standards, or they become conservative because they are good looking and "that is pretty privilege in a heteronormative society"

Rush Limbaugh: "Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women access to the mainstream of society."

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (2ocoG)

85 Boxer Briefs of Holding.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (d5Pps)

86 And they call US fascists. Which they do rationalize their stalking, harassment, vandalism, battery and murder against anyone who dares hold any position different from theirs, not because they actually understand fascism or oppose it.

Posted by: All projection all the time at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (TbWk/)

87 39 I'm trying to think of one Leftard icon that was murdered by someone on the Right so I can "celebrate" the murder anniversary, but I'm coming up blank.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 02:23 PM (guGkK)
- - - - - - - - -
Didn't Che Guerava get Pink Floyd'ed? You know, another braincell in the wall?

Oh, wait. "By someone on the Right." Nevermind. Carry on, as you were. There's got to be some righty assassin, somewhere. Probably with all those missing socks.

Posted by: Another Anon at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (4h45B)

88
I suggest re-re-re-reviewing Wii Fit Girl video. For science.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:31 PM (dK+Kv)

I have, 3 times for clarity in this thread......I think my decision stands. They're both quite acceptable for different reasons.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (ccf/V)

89 Rush Limbaugh: "Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women access to the mainstream of society."

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (2ocoG)

Hollywood for uggos.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:33 PM (gLYp7)

90 A right winger killed the leftard Hitler.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:34 PM (8D3Qw)

91 20 So Riley is the cute blonde in the cutoffs?

The conservative chick will always be better looking then the liberal chick.

EVERY SINGLE TIME

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:21 PM (77rzZ)

---

So does being ugly make you turn liberal or does being liberal make you ugly?

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 02:34 PM (9FfUF)

92 Et tu, Joe Scarborough?

RNC Research
@RNCResearch
Even MS NOW calls out Abdul El-Sayed for trying to distance himself from Hasan Piker after campaigning with him:

“Don’t you think its disingenuous to call him [Hasan Piker] a California streamer when you know the guy, you campaigned with the guy, he was a big part of your campaign?”

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 02:34 PM (ndZc7)

93 Sep 11
We forgive you, Sara. Thank you for sincerely apologizing. With honest and humble intent, all should be allowed forgiveness.

— University of Utah College Republicans x.com/saralarsen1234…
Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 02:32 PM (kX27y)

They've learned nothing.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:34 PM (q921n)

94
ust a little info: Utah Valley University is not part of Utah University system. Utah, Utah State, and UVU are not the same school.
Posted by: OrangeEnt

What about UV vodka?

https://t.ly/qWaca

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 02:34 PM (Cqx++)

95 Can I hit A bold button in my Browser?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:35 PM (d5Pps)

96 There is a debate as to whether people are good looking because they are conservative because they embrace traditional beauty standards, or they become conservative because they are good looking and "that is pretty privilege in a heteronormative society"

I have one dollar that says ugliness is nature, not nurture.

Posted by: Mortimer Duke at September 18, 2026 02:35 PM (guGkK)

97 There is a vile sickness that has infected a lot of women.

Not just the AWFLs, of the type cheering Lindsey Clancy.

But also, a whole lot of young women, doing dance routines to audio of Charlie getting shot.

And that is just horrifying. Like, how far rotted is your moral core that any part of that is "good" to you?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:36 PM (3cUTc)

98 So does being ugly make you turn liberal or does being liberal make you ugly?

Embrace the healing power of "and".

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 02:36 PM (2ocoG)

99 Can you really complain about doxxing when you put your full name in your X handle, Sara Larsen?

Larsen… $20 says she’s a transplant from the upper mid-west, which would explain her moonbattery leftism.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 02:36 PM (6ydKt)

100 Hey, everyone.....

HAPPY Dag Hammarskjöld DAY !!!!!!!

He was the second UN Secretary General and died on this day in 1961. That's worth celebrating. He's the one that made his UN administrative position into a highly active, politically focused office.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 02:36 PM (dIske)

101 So does being ugly make you turn liberal or does being liberal make you ugly?

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 02:34 PM (9FfUF)

I don't think either is predominant. It's more likely a combination of those and other reasons for each different person.

And misery loves company. So when one miserable person finds a reason to blame their misery on, it is like finding a friend in leftism through which they can find others to commiserate with.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:37 PM (dK+Kv)

102 That girl is one dumb, sick, lost soul. In my wildest dreams, I could never imagine going out and celebrating someone's assassination with a cake and party atmosphere. It's beyond macabre. These young leftists are such reprehensible people. I just can't get over it sometimes.

Posted by: Lady in Black at September 18, 2026 02:37 PM (qBdHI)

103 So does being ugly make you turn liberal or does being liberal make you ugly?

I have seen so many pictures of a normal looking young woman in HS then going to college and becoming a blue haired hag so certainly there are plenty of cases of leftists intentionally making themselves ugly

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (sKqQm)

104 Why does our text not use the whole box?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (d5Pps)

105 These Mormons look like standard THOTs to me...not curvy at all

Unless the media is lying to me!!!

I'm pretty sure only a couple of those people are active LDS.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (mkw2N)

106 Ok Sara, we accept your apology, but first...

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (oUMhY)

107 Here me out.

I see this girl as foolish and possibly not hard left -- she is just doing stuff to fit in and get attention.

Coming down hard on her like this will only push her left. What Kirk did in his talks is always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong.

I would not have shown her face. I would not have made this photo about her. And I think the zit-face talk here is uncalled for (as father of daughter) having bad skin is tough enough.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (5SewL)

108 Even MS NOW calls out Abdul El-Sayed for trying to distance himself from Hasan Piker after campaigning with him:

I saw someone on X suggest that "MS NOW" is intended to be mistaken for "MOSCOW". I don't think that's actually true, but it's funny.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (2ocoG)

109 You know what the College Republicans should be doing, instead of forgiving?

Hunting down the bakery that decorated that cake.

Calling every bakery in town and asking them to write the same, see which ones do and which refuse.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (3cUTc)

110 That girl is one dumb, sick, lost soul. In my wildest dreams, I could never imagine going out and celebrating someone's assassination with a cake and party atmosphere. It's beyond macabre. These young leftists are such reprehensible people. I just can't get over it sometimes.

Posted by: Lady in Black at September 18, 2026 02:37 PM (qBdHI)

We should thank her for doing a public service for the young men out there who might otherwise consider her as an essence donation prospect.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (dK+Kv)

111 That girl is one dumb, sick, lost soul.

She gets comfort and encouragement from the other pimply uggos that reinforce her flimsy self-esteem.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (guGkK)

112 And that is just horrifying. Like, how far rotted is your moral core that any part of that is "good" to you?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:36 PM (3cUTc)

Their moral core has been shaped by social media and their nutty teachers & professors.

Which means their morality is based on whatever is trendy and popular among academics and celebrities this week.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (6ydKt)

113 this is a different university, and week old news, but.."The family of slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has signaled their intent to sue Utah Valley University and the school’s police department, among others, citing “a series of stunning failures and reckless decisions” that ended in the conservative icon’s assassination last year."

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (AKptf)

114 If it wasn't for Twitter, these students would have been expelled and nobody would have ever heard about this outrageous event. This is why the left became completely unglued when Elon bought Twitter (I refuse to call it X)

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (9FfUF)

115 This is a thing for lefties. They publicly do something stupid and outrageous and when there are consequences they call it doxxing.

I'm Sarah Clitliquour and I hate Jews!

Ok, we won't hire you, Sarah.

I'm a doxxing victim!!!!
Posted by: MJ at September 18, 2026 02:30 PM (XOmY9)

They cry in pain as they stomp your face in.

Posted by: Always the victim at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (TbWk/)

116 I didn't say anything about magic underwear, although there's one lady in the original post who might do with a nice lacy veil until the valtrex does its job

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 02:40 PM (88C+u)

117 Calling every bakery in town and asking them to write the same, see which ones do and which refuse.

And if one says "but that was a week ago", firebomb them.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 02:40 PM (2ocoG)

118 There is a debate as to whether people are good looking because they are conservative because they embrace traditional beauty standards, or they become conservative because they are good looking and "that is pretty privilege in a heteronormative society"

Attractiveness takes effort: diet, exercise, fashion, a non-reckless lifestyle, etc. Money and genetics help, but are only part of the equation.

Commies are lazy, and hate being forced to do anything to achieve success. They just want to be accepted as perfect regardless of what they don't (or, more likely, fail to do). Standards and expectations make life hard for the lazy, and it's easy to make yourself uglier, so they do that, say it's a lifestyle choice, and society is the problem, oppressing them for their norms and standards. They're the victims, and society needs to change (to communism, of course, which won't put up with their layabout nonsense, but they don't realize it).

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 02:40 PM (S43bs)

119 That girl is one dumb, sick, lost soul.

One day she'll meet a man like David Hogg and her life will be complete.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 02:40 PM (guGkK)

120 Coming down hard on her like this will only push her left. What Kirk did in his talks is always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong.

Be a sport and give me an example of how that would be done. Not that you're necessarily wrong, I'm just curious about how you'd do that.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at September 18, 2026 02:42 PM (3Ope8)

121 There is a debate as to whether people are good looking because they are conservative because they embrace traditional beauty standards, or they become conservative because they are good looking and "that is pretty privilege in a heteronormative society"

Attractiveness takes effort: diet, exercise, fashion, a non-reckless lifestyle, etc. Money and genetics help, but are only part of the equation.

Commies are lazy, and hate being forced to do anything to achieve success. They just want to be accepted as perfect regardless of what they don't (or, more likely, fail to do). Standards and expectations make life hard for the lazy, and it's easy to make yourself uglier, so they do that, say it's a lifestyle choice, and society is the problem, oppressing them for their norms and standards. They're the victims, and society needs to change (to communism, of course, which won't put up with their layabout nonsense, but they don't realize it).

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 02:40 PM (S43bs)

A little long for CotW, but I'd nominate it.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:42 PM (dK+Kv)

122 Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (5SewL)

I agree with you.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 02:42 PM (JrHfD)

123 Squeaky chair is getting easy.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 02:29 PM (Cqx++)

Well yes, but no relation.

Posted by: Squeaky Fromme at September 18, 2026 02:42 PM (wVcYX)

124 Burn down the schools
If we're going to stay alive.
Watch the black smoke fly to heaven
See the red flame light the sky.

Posted by: Elton Jeane/Bernie Twopin at September 18, 2026 02:42 PM (nvKZ7)

125 How many times did she like say like?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:42 PM (d5Pps)

126 This is the left today:

Sidney Sweeney using her naked, hot body to sell a sports betting ap to men, the biggest purveyor of sports betting: WORST THING EVER IN HISTORY

Lindsey Clancy murdering her 3 young children by strangling them to death one by one with an exercise band in her basement and blaming female hormones: A WONDERFUL WAY TO GAIN ATTENTION TO WOMEN

They are incredibly broken. They overtake us, society will not survive. We will become a Robocop movie, only there will be no Robocop.....or cops in general.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:42 PM (ccf/V)

127 They're the victims, and society needs to change (to communism, of course, which won't put up with their layabout nonsense, but they don't realize it).

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"He who does not work shall not eat"

But let's not tell them just yet.

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 02:43 PM (AKptf)

128 Here me out.

I see this girl as foolish and possibly not hard left -- she is just doing stuff to fit in and get attention.

Coming down hard on her like this will only push her left. What Kirk did in his talks is always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong.
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Fact:
There was no conversion or redemption for the Red Guard women.
Once a female has gone that far, there is never any "coming back."
They don't "settle down" or "mature."
This is a demonic ideology that drives all natural intelligence and reason out.
They only go more extreme--even in being confronted with their evils.

You're asking us to cede casualties and losses because maybe one of them might break that rule and be saved.

Better to make a warning of her to the ones not so far gone.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:43 PM (3cUTc)

129 That girl is one dumb, sick, lost soul. In my wildest dreams, I could never imagine going out and celebrating someone's assassination with a cake and party atmosphere. It's beyond macabre. These young leftists are such reprehensible people. I just can't get over it sometimes.
Posted by: Lady in Black at September 18, 2026 02:37 PM (qBdHI)

Doesn't she remember that the assassin was shooting into a crowd of STUDENTS? in her own state?

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 02:43 PM (uhVAy)

130 There is a vile sickness that has infected a lot of women.

Not just the AWFLs, of the type cheering Lindsey Clancy.

But also, a whole lot of young women, doing dance routines to audio of Charlie getting shot.

And that is just horrifying. Like, how far rotted is your moral core that any part of that is "good" to you?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:36 PM (3cUTc)

You need to stop questioning their superiority. Bend the knee, make obeisance, and stay silent in reverence and awe

Posted by: If a woman does it it's righteous and moral at September 18, 2026 02:43 PM (TbWk/)

131 You're asking us to cede casualties and losses because maybe one of them might break that rule and be saved.

Better to make a warning of her to the ones not so far gone.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:43 PM (3cUTc)

That's fair.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:44 PM (dK+Kv)

132 Coming down hard on her like this will only push her left. What Kirk did in his talks is always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong./i]

One thing I found instructive was comparing him and Shapiro.

Shapiro would "literally" destroy whoever he was taking with and come across as an asshole.

Kirk would point out they were wrong but in what seemed a more constructive way that might get them actually thinking about it afterwards instead of just hating him.

Peterson is sort of the same way though wow he had a couple of the best verbal take downs I've ever seen when he assessed the person he was talking with was a worthless asshole.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:44 PM (sKqQm)

133 "Hate Has No Home Here"

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:44 PM (8D3Qw)

134 6. Imagine for a moment if some politically active right leaning guy assassinated Hasan Piker.

Posted by: 18-1

Talafrico would be considered closer to Kirk by the Left, I suspect.

They compare Piker to the 'Right's Carlson.'

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 02:45 PM (NFX2v)

135
One day she'll meet a man like David Hogg and her life will be complete.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 02:40 PM (guGkK)

If only.........

Posted by: Greta Thunberg at September 18, 2026 02:45 PM (ccf/V)

136 24 likes in 24 seconds?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:45 PM (d5Pps)

137 Coming down hard on her like this will only push her left. What Kirk did in his talks is always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong.

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And someone like this girl shot him, in a crowd of people like this girl, and several of them like this girl did distractions to help the assassin get away.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 02:45 PM (uhVAy)

138 Even MS NOW calls out Abdul El-Sayed for trying to distance himself from Hasan Piker after campaigning with him:

I've been assured MS NOW is right-wing corporate media, and Joe Scarborough is a former Republican running protection for the Dem establishment (which is conservative), and they fight the actual Progressive Left more than the Republicans (who they're actually aligned with because of the oligarchy/Jews/Russia)

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 02:45 PM (S43bs)

139 107 Here me out.

I see this girl as foolish and possibly not hard left -- she is just doing stuff to fit in and get attention.

Coming down hard on her like this will only push her left. What Kirk did in his talks is always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong.

I would not have shown her face. I would not have made this photo about her. And I think the zit-face talk here is uncalled for (as father of daughter) having bad skin is tough enough.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (5SewL)

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It may push her to the left, but it'll be a warning to those who witness it not to fuck with the right.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:45 PM (+a7XK)

140 So I live in Utah and this is actually an exploding problem. Utah has Salt Lake City (and the University of Utah is in Salt Lake) which is now hard left. They are a "gay mecca" and so forth. The rest of the state tends to be pretty right wing. Except for Park City.

So the U of U has this whole "we hate BYU which is culturally conservative/Mormon/Right wing" thing that drives Ute's nuts. BYU is probably about as close as you get to a very large but conservative school, though it's also going somewhat left. The Church tends to crack down on leftist professors every so often.

In any event, Utah has a current squishy GOPe Republican governor, and then the Democrats managed to capture the judiciary somehow. That's how we got, via court order, a Democrat seat that no one voted for. So our legislature just packed the Utah Supreme Court, literally. To try to reform the place.

The University of Utah is far left, man. The college Democrats were trying to (it has been revealed) use this "doxxing" to ban the College Republicans. Hence the likely "forgiveness" statement from the College Republicans: they are trying to soothe some troubled waters since they also have been doxxed.

Posted by: SimoHayha at September 18, 2026 02:46 PM (IeYnM)

141 128
Better to make a warning of her to the ones not so far gone.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:43 PM (3cUTc)

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Public debate is never about convincing the ones debating, it's about convincing those witnessing the debate.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:46 PM (+a7XK)

142
Here me out.

What are we doing hear?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 02:46 PM (Cqx++)

143 And someone like this girl shot him, in a crowd of people like this girl, and several of them like this girl did distractions to help the assassin get away.

The guy that jumped up and claimed he was the shooter knew the shooting was going to happen.

No one jumps up and makes a target of themselves right after someone else was shot unless they are pretty sure they know who is shooting and why.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:46 PM (sKqQm)

144 I see this girl as foolish and possibly not hard left -- she is just doing stuff to fit in and get attention.
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You just described 75% of the hard left.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:47 PM (8D3Qw)

145 Hate is a perfectly valid emotion.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:47 PM (d5Pps)

146 Be a sport and give me an example of how that would be done. Not that you're necessarily wrong, I'm just curious about how you'd do that.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead
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I already said - show the cake but not her face. Don't shame her publicly. Now that she is known, don't attack her face (what does bad skin have to do with bad ideas? -- ok, i get it, there is debate about that connection, but that does not mean we throw all ugly people in the trash with the commies.)

The idea of a cake celebrating a murder is revolting. But she is still young and probably still able to learn. I have sympathy for someone young making mistakes and doing really stupid things. I bet everyone here has things they did when young that they would prefer the world did not know about.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:48 PM (5SewL)

147 Relax, everybody. Talarico has solved the problem of his church being not solely scriptural.

James Talarico's church uses the "Inclusive Bible," which changes God's Word on gender and sexuality

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Blessed are they who if it feels good, do it for oh là là.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 02:48 PM (ndZc7)

148 Well there are some leftist true believers there numbers are way smaller then you might think.

And seriously - how many of the leftist you know are paired up with a troon, give all their money to charity, move into poor neighborhoods, etc.

Leftwing politics are either a means to fit in or a way to get power. In neither case is anyone really expected to believe them.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:48 PM (sKqQm)

149 Oh goodie, Fen agrees with me.

(well, I got that going for me. Which is nice.)

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:48 PM (5SewL)

150 @128 the Red Guard is the perfect historical analogy for the Dems behavior.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 02:48 PM (oUMhY)

151 There is a debate as to whether people are good looking because they are conservative because they embrace traditional beauty standards, or they become conservative because they are good looking and "that is pretty privilege in a heteronormative society"

I have one dollar that says ugliness is nature, not nurture.
Posted by: Mortimer Duke at September 18, 2026 02:35 PM (guGkK)

perpetual outrage can't be good for the skin.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM (uhVAy)

152 They only had one flavor of Flavor Aid at Jonestown. Grape.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM (d5Pps)

153 135
One day she'll meet a man like David Hogg and her life will be complete.
Posted by: Cicero

If only.........
Posted by: Greta Thunberg

Greta would snap Hogg like a twig. He'd die in ecstasy between her thighs...lol. ewwww.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM (S43bs)

154
I think the zit-face talk here is uncalled for (as father of daughter) having bad skin is tough enough.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus)

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I agree with that part. But I don't think she should be spared public exposure (i.e., the thing she sought). I don't think it will push her further left either; she's not ideological, as you note. She's just dumb, malleable, approval-seeking, etc. She'll always go wherever the validation is.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM (mmrXZ)

155 Also, if you guys ever want to read worse leftist than reddit even, the comment section of the Salt Lake Tribune is... well, let's just say those people would gladly volunteer to be the camp guards at Treblinka. For anyone to the right of Stalin.

Posted by: SimoHayha at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM (IeYnM)

156 Hmmm. Yeah, I have nothing new on this. These people are horrible. I do not care if they are young and stupid. They will likely grow up to be old and stupid, vain and vicious.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM (zZu0s)

157 129 Doesn't she remember that the assassin was shooting into a crowd of STUDENTS? in her own state?

but it was totally safe, honest, 'cause he only hit what he was shootin' at.

Posted by: the defense attorney at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM (v3pYe)

158
I would not have shown her face. I would not have made this photo about her. And I think the zit-face talk here is uncalled for (as father of daughter) having bad skin is tough enough.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (5SewL)

She asked for her 15 minutes of fame and is getting it, bigly.

But guess what. Nothing will happen to her. No one will stalk her, no one will make her life miserable.......that's what SHE attempted to do.......and failed.

I do NOT feel sorry for her one bit. These are the cards they delt themselves.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:50 PM (ccf/V)

159 wow dodged a bullet with U of Utah!

they wanted my son and offered a really nice aid package ... fortunately he wanted to be closer to his siblings (and hopefully his parents even tho we are 7 hrs away!)

sick sick kids

I swear to you I am not seeing kids like this at UNH (which also gave him a v nice deal)

New England is nice and staid, like PA is (or is so far! things change). we like New England at least the part that's not too new yorky

U of Utah is a California collage now I think

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 02:50 PM (j+aD2)

160
Hey, everyone.....

HAPPY Dag Hammarskjöld DAY !!!!!!!

He was the second UN Secretary General and died on this day in 1961. That's worth celebrating. He's the one that made his UN administrative position into a highly active, politically focused office.
Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 02:36 PM (dIske)

He's also the one who made a mess of an already messy Congo Crisis by sending in that Mick incompetent douchebag Conor Cruise O'Brien to command the UN Peacekeeping forces to abandon neutrality and side with the commies in the Congolese central government in their dispute with Katanga.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 02:50 PM (y9nCu)

161
she is still young and probably still able to learn.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus)

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Best lesson would be the consequences of your actions.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 02:50 PM (mmrXZ)

162 The girl brought an assassination anniversary cake to a college campus to give to a group of people she is politically opposed to because she thought it would be good for a laugh and an ‘own’, and get her some attention on campus.

If she was worried about her zits, and being picked on, she wouldn’t have gone for such a spectacle in a crowd of people with cameras in their pockets.

Foolish or not, she was looking fir a much-needed lesson and got one, and I have about as much regards for her feelings as she does for the people around her.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 02:50 PM (6ydKt)

163 147 Relax, everybody. Talarico has solved the problem of his church being not solely scriptural.

James Talarico's church uses the "Inclusive Bible," which changes God's Word on gender and sexuality

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Blessed are they who if it feels good, do it for oh là là.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 02:48 PM (ndZc7)

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"Real Christians change the text of the Bible to fit Current Day political needs. Why are there so many Christians resisting this? Is it because they don't understand Christianity as well as I do?"
-Reddit

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:50 PM (+a7XK)

164 129 That girl is one dumb, sick, lost soul. In my wildest dreams, I could never imagine going out and celebrating someone's assassination with a cake and party atmosphere. It's beyond macabre. These young leftists are such reprehensible people. I just can't get over it sometimes.
Posted by: Lady in Black at September 18, 2026 02:37 PM (qBdHI)

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The goal of celebrating murder is to encourage more murder. They want to normalize killing conservatives.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 02:50 PM (9FfUF)

165 And someone like this girl shot him, in a crowd of people like this girl, and several of them like this girl did distractions to help the assassin get away.

She's a trans/furry fucker too!?!??!

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (S43bs)

166 I don't think it will push her further left either; she's not ideological, as you note. She's just dumb, malleable, approval-seeking, etc. She'll always go wherever the validation is.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM (mmrXZ)

Left.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (8D3Qw)

167 The only rightwing political assassin I can remember off the top of my head is the Japanese guy that killed the lead commie in Japan with a sword.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (sKqQm)

168 peptides for the skin btw

tirzepatide

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (j+aD2)

169 Here me out.

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What are we doing hear?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 02:46 PM

May we be of some assisance?

Posted by: Quality Learing Center at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (0sNs1)

170 The idea of a cake celebrating a murder is revolting. But she is still young and probably still able to learn. I have sympathy for someone young making mistakes and doing really stupid things. I bet everyone here has things they did when young that they would prefer the world did not know about.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:48 PM (5SewL)

I’m sorry. I couldn’t disagree more. Celebrating a murder is beyond the pale at any age. I learned murder was wrong at the age of 5 in Sunday school…. Don’t excuse disgusting behavior in a young adult. That’s right, this is a young adult who can vote. She knows right from wrong

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (M+uMR)

171 167 The only rightwing political assassin I can remember off the top of my head is the Japanese guy that killed the lead commie in Japan with a sword.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (sKqQm)

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Yukio Mishima?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (+a7XK)

172 The goal of celebrating murder is to encourage more murder. They want to normalize killing conservatives.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 02:50 PM (9FfUF)

They want to normalize killing EVERYONE.

Posted by: Cora, Dawson and Callan at September 18, 2026 02:52 PM (8D3Qw)

173 Remember, 10, 15, twenty years ago, all the insane woke shit we're fighting now in every sphere, was being dismissed--by the same type urging calm and comity now--as merely a campus fringe that would never survive into the real world.
"That's always been the way it is on campus."
"this will blow over when they get older and have to get jobs."

That was being said on these very pages back then.

And now?
All those insane people back then are running HR, running local government, winning seats under the D banner.

And look at what is gestating on the campus now.
You ready for that to be you local congressman?

Because it will be if we "give her a chance to repent, give her a bit of grace for the passions of youth."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:52 PM (3cUTc)

174 Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:48 PM (5SewL)

You cited CK's methodology of supporting the method Kirk used (always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong).

How would you be respectful and supportive of the girl while showing her that she was parroting wrong speak?

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at September 18, 2026 02:52 PM (3Ope8)

175 The only rightwing political assassin I can remember off the top of my head is the Japanese guy that killed the lead commie in Japan with a sword.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (sKqQm)

Actually I hear he swung to the left.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:52 PM (8D3Qw)

176 Charlie Kirk talked. That's it.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:53 PM (d5Pps)

177
By the way, bob, did you hear the audio where she's trying to get Rylie expelled? She's more than a naive young girl. She was literally attempting a conspiracy to ruin the life of that campus conservative.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 02:53 PM (mmrXZ)

178 Dag Hammarskjöld

But really, they all are equally worthless

This current p.o.s. Gutierres may be the worst of the lot.

Then there was the Egyptian and the other African. Disasters.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 02:53 PM (RIvkX)

179
They compare Piker to the 'Right's Carlson.'
Posted by: L - No nic...

Harold Ford, Jr. compares him to Nick Fuentes.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 02:53 PM (Cqx++)

180 And then shrug it off and go on their merry way until the next outrage. I mean at some point enough is enough. It just seems like that line keeps being pushed down the road.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 02:29 PM (2Cry5)

Well, I don't. I keep saying that when a public institution is a net-negative for the public, we can just eliminate the department or program and be better off. Whatever positives it might have that people would miss, we can stand up a new replacement that just does those few things.

We're an immensely wealthy country. It would not even be difficult.

And higher ~~education~~ credentialing is clearly a net-negative now. State funding for post-secondary, gone. Federal subsidies for student loans, gone. Actual scientific research can get private and philanthropic funding, while recorded lectures can be delivered at near-zero cost to anyone who wants to learn.

Just because I have no power, doesn't mean I'm shrugging it off. What do you expect me to do, Luigi them?

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 02:53 PM (ke3zm)

181 I'd be conflicted. You want to send your kids to college, but you can't do that without them going to college.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 02:53 PM (aykVA)

182 She's a trans/furry fucker too!?!??!

It does amuse me that leftwing women are not into this at all like their male peers are

I did know a leftist girl in my circle of people who ended up dating a MtF tranny and you could just see the disappointment in her eyes as she told me how great it was...

But she had a lot of trouble meeting men because she was very overweight and politically leftwing (not annoyingly so, but enough) so this was more of a case of desperation.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:54 PM (sKqQm)

183 Some my comment got erased

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 02:54 PM (RIvkX)

184 South Paws swing to the right.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:54 PM (d5Pps)

185
Yukio Mishima?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

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Killed himself with a sword.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 02:54 PM (mmrXZ)

186 How.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:54 PM (d5Pps)

187
James Talarico's church uses the "Inclusive Bible," which changes God's Word on gender and sexuality

Here and I always thought God's Word was pretty non-negotiable........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:55 PM (ccf/V)

188 On 12 October 1960, Inejirō Asanuma, chairman of the Japan Socialist Party, was assassinated at Hibiya Public Hall in Tokyo. During a televised debate, 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi, an extreme anti-communist activist, charged onto the stage and fatally stabbed Asanuma with a wakizashi, a type of traditional short sword.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:55 PM (sKqQm)

189 How.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:54 PM (d5Pps)

How.

Posted by: Elizabeth Warren at September 18, 2026 02:55 PM (8D3Qw)

190 185
Yukio Mishima?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

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Killed himself with a sword.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 02:54 PM (mmrXZ)

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Not a Japanese guy...no way.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:55 PM (+a7XK)

191 She wanted on the battlefield and didn't like it when people fight back. Seems to me that is a bunch of Too Fucking Bad.
IDGAF what happens to her.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:55 PM (q921n)

192 Coming down hard on her like this will only push her left. What Kirk did in his talks is always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong.

I would not have shown her face. I would not have made this photo about her. And I think the zit-face talk here is uncalled for (as father of daughter) having bad skin is tough enough.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September

I don’t think you are wrong. I do think she is hard left and misguided, because up until this point, that has made her fit it with a crowd, and the majority of young people (not all) want this acceptance. This may be the first time she has felt a few very ugly consequences for her behaviors. Charlie Kirk had an amazing gift in his ability to connect without belittling. I pray there is someone out there who has the same gift. He changed hearts and minds, and the ones he didn’t, he at least had them stop and think for a second.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 02:56 PM (ZdaMQ)

193 How.
Posted by: Boss Moss

Great, an Injun show up on the blog.

We ain't doing no effing land acknowledgement, Squanto!

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:56 PM (77rzZ)

194 The Left keeps advocating that violence against your political opponents is acceptable behavior.

If the Right finally is forced to accept their premise, the Left is going to be mightily displeased with the outcome of The New Rules.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at September 18, 2026 02:56 PM (HlyYF)

195 Seppuku?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:56 PM (d5Pps)

196 191 She wanted on the battlefield and didn't like it when people fight back. Seems to me that is a bunch of Too Fucking Bad.
IDGAF what happens to her.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:55 PM (q921n)

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The left's footsoldiers are largely coddled by an establishment that backs them up at every possible opportunity while the footsoldiers themselves are convinced that they are the revolution.

The cognitive dissonance when they have to run to the establishment for protection while demanding the establishment squash the counter-revolutionary forces they're targeted would blow these people's minds if they thought about it.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:57 PM (+a7XK)

197 And I think the zit-face talk here is uncalled for (as father of daughter) having bad skin is tough enough.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (5SewL)
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Ugly goes straight to the bone. To hell with her and whatever fee fees she has in that hollowed out husk of a soul of hers.

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 02:57 PM (oqH4h)

198 No one jumps up and makes a target of themselves right after someone else was shot unless they are pretty sure they know who is shooting and why.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:46 PM (sKqQm)

Sure they would.

A deranged leftist who undoubtedly fantasized about that happening isn't going to have any qualms about sowing some chaos to give cover for an assassin.

You don't have to jump straight to conspiracies. Plenty of people are retards and are more than happy to act like retards.

Posted by: Sjg at September 18, 2026 02:57 PM (i8HNq)

199 You know what the College Republicans should be doing, instead of forgiving?

Hunting down the bakery that decorated that cake.

Calling every bakery in town and asking them to write the same, see which ones do and which refuse.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (3cUTc)

Could be a generic cake that she decorated herself..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 18, 2026 02:57 PM (nbLIj)

200 My favorite Japanese politician? The guy who said: Gentlemen, I despise each and every one of you.

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 02:58 PM (M+uMR)

201 198 Sure they would.

A deranged leftist who undoubtedly fantasized about that happening isn't going to have any qualms about sowing some chaos to give cover for an assassin.

You don't have to jump straight to conspiracies. Plenty of people are retards and are more than happy to act like retards.

Posted by: Sjg at September 18, 2026 02:57 PM (i8HNq)

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And the dude was a kook who had a long history of stupidity.

Including child pron, if I remember correctly.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:58 PM (+a7XK)

202 Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 02:56 PM (ZdaMQ)

How was the trip to Bolivia? Did you capture the new species of tiger cat?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:58 PM (77rzZ)

203 200 My favorite Japanese politician? The guy who said: Gentlemen, I despise each and every one of you.

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 02:58 PM (M+uMR)

=====

Does he count if he never got elected to anything? Because I think he lost that election.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:58 PM (+a7XK)

204 If the Right finally is forced to accept their premise, the Left is going to be mightily displeased with the outcome of The New Rules.

The right still isn't willing to accept this and I suspect won't be...perhaps ever.

We have all the guns, yeah, fine. But looking at the COVID years there is probably nothing that would get conservatives to respond with actual political violence in an organized way.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:58 PM (sKqQm)

205 "Real Christians change the text of the Bible to fit Current Day political needs. Why are there so many Christians resisting this? Is it because they don't understand Christianity as well as I do?"
-Reddit
Posted by: TheJamesMadison

Hold up now...let's not start nit-picking on Christian doctrinal differences. We're all basically the same, right?

Posted by: Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Unitarians, etc at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (S43bs)

206 177
By the way, bob, did you hear the audio where she's trying to get Rylie expelled? She's more than a naive young girl. She was literally attempting a conspiracy to ruin the life of that campus conservative.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

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No, I didn't.
OK, maybe i was wrong about but maybe not. I still think college kids need to be allowed to be foolish without it being an internet event. She has probably been surrounded by lefties her whole life. All we are doing is showing her that the Right is her enemy.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (5SewL)

207 Not really surprised from a Cultural Marxist Seminary

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (Ia/+0)

208 *hear

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (5SewL)

209 She celebrated murder.

Full stop.

And we're getting chided for making fun of how she looks?

WTF

I don't want to be too mean but ... that's like the folks that fret further punishment for Lindsey Clancy 'cause "she lost her children."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (3cUTc)

210 Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 02:36 PM (dIske)

I Am not celebrating it. He made some poor choices and decisionsHowever , while SG of the UN he gave the impression that he was an agnostic humanist. After he died there was found in his apartment the manuscript of "Markings" which were about his "negotiations with myself and God." He was influenced by Christian mystics and his writings seem to indicate his struggles as well as his humility

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (JrHfD)

211 And someone like this girl shot him, in a crowd of people like this girl, and several of them like this girl did distractions to help the assassin get away.

She's a trans/furry fucker too!?!??!
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 02:51 PM (S43bs)

Acne is a highly common side effect of testosterone therapy so...

Posted by: Anything's possible at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (TbWk/)

212 Piper I loved your Savannah stories yesterday!

whew!

see this is why I ignored everyone telling me to get TWO bengals!

force multiplication!

one is crazy enough lol

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:00 PM (j+aD2)

213 All we are doing is showing her that the Right is her enemy.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus)

Seems she has already concluded that.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 03:00 PM (77rzZ)

214
What Kirk did in his talks is always be respectful and supportive of the person, while showing them that the ideas they were parroting were wrong.

====================

What this girl did was not presenting an idea or engaging in a dialectic. That reveal ffs. "Lift the lid and see what I did." Carefully designed to shock, hurt, and insult. How much time and money did she spend on her project?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:00 PM (mmrXZ)

215 Apparently elections aren't supposed to last for more than four hours.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:00 PM (d5Pps)

216 Bitch should have been wearing that cake, then take the picture.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 03:01 PM (UdrMW)

217
Could be a generic cake that she decorated herself..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 18, 2026 02:57 PM

That is definitely a did it herself model.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:01 PM (ZdaMQ)

218 188 On 12 October 1960, Inejirō Asanuma, chairman of the Japan Socialist Party, was assassinated at Hibiya Public Hall in Tokyo. During a televised debate, 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi, an extreme anti-communist activist, charged onto the stage and fatally stabbed Asanuma with a wakizashi, a type of traditional short sword.
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:55 PM (sKqQm)

There’s a famous photo of Yamaguchi approaching Asanuma on stage with the sword drawn ready to stab him.

it’s the top photo for Otoya Yamaguchi’s Wikipedia page.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:01 PM (6ydKt)

219 yeah bob I wish you were right but

these kids are serious

dead serious

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:01 PM (j+aD2)

220 A deranged leftist who undoubtedly fantasized about that happening isn't going to have any qualms about sowing some chaos to give cover for an assassin.

You don't have to jump straight to conspiracies. Plenty of people are retards and are more than happy to act like retards.

People naturally duck when bullets are flying. Hell remember the scene from Black Hawk down where everyone thinks Sgt. “Hoot” Gibson. is odd because he doesn't?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 03:01 PM (sKqQm)

221 Did see the family of Charlie Kirk are going after the university for no security coverage

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:01 PM (Ia/+0)

222 I've read that the university has also said nothing will be entered into the student's permanent record.
See!!??
There really is a permanent record!
I wonder what mine says???

Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 03:02 PM (HF36u)

223 And we're getting chided for making fun of how she looks?

At times, you have to get in the mud with the pig. Which I can enjoy.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:02 PM (q921n)

224 Yes, Charlie Kirk was respectful to anyone that had the stones to step up to his microphones and engage in any sort of debate or repartee.

This bitch didn't do that. She started off doing something wildly hateful then tried to concoct a story to get the target of her hate expelled and ruin his college career.

She is not deserving of anything but scorn and derision. God can save her soul but that's not my business on this mortal coil. She can eat shit.

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 03:02 PM (oqH4h)

225 fyi in stupid news:

A Republican candidate for an at-large House seat in Delaware was kicked out of a candidates forum on Thursday after repeatedly misgendering Tim "Sarah" McBride.

good for him

idiocy

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:02 PM (j+aD2)

226 Double secret probation?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (d5Pps)

227 Nood. People acting feral because they can.

Posted by: Piper at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (ZdaMQ)

228 223 And we're getting chided for making fun of how she looks?

At times, you have to get in the mud with the pig. Which I can enjoy.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 03:02 PM (q921n)

======

It's only a problem when people insult a female's looks.

All the times we insult a guy's looks, no one gives a shit.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (+a7XK)

229 There really is a permanent record!
I wonder what mine says???
Posted by: Diogenes

"Fleeces geezers out of their retirement savings every Tuesday."

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (77rzZ)

230
@128 the Red Guard is the perfect historical analogy for the Dems behavior.
Posted by: Smell the Glove

================

That's been one of my broken record posts.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (mmrXZ)

231 Fking Marxists love murder

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (Ia/+0)

232 227 Nood. People acting feral because they can.

SEPTA or York College?

I guess I'll go see!

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (j+aD2)

233 Well, college girls are certainly different than in my time. Trying to get someone expelled would never have occurred to anyone I know, so the university must have encouraged these sorts of reporting actions.

Because the university encourages students to report others, the onus is on the university to make this right.

1) fix your policy and apologize
2) discipline whoever wrote the original policy
3) lecture the hell out of Sara and her ilk to be civil in the future.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (Xi8/k)

234 194 The Left keeps advocating that violence against your political opponents is acceptable behavior.

If the Right finally is forced to accept their premise, the Left is going to be mightily displeased with the outcome of The New Rules.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot

The right still loses. Lefties have plenty of mindless drones convinced they have nothing to lose/live for, so they don't care if they're arrested or die afterwards, and they don't believe in divine judgement.

Most conservatives have things to lose, have an optimistic vision of the future, or at least goals they want to build towards, and believe in divine punishment for things like murder. Tough to activate that base into political assassination unless all out civil war has occurred.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at September 18, 2026 03:04 PM (S43bs)

235 How much time and money did she spend on her project?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 03:00 PM (mmrXZ)

I’d say she spent at least two weeks planning and preparing for this silly, cruel, orank, only considering the pros while never entertaining a single con.

Which is why she’s in the spot she’s in now.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:04 PM (6ydKt)

236 All we are doing is showing her that the Right is her enemy.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (5SewL)
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Because we are. I'm done trying to find reasons to make common cause with these assholes or lure them to our side by killing them with kindness.

These people are not my countrymen, much less a friend, ally, or merely neutral party.

They want us dead. People need to understand What Time It Is.

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 03:04 PM (oqH4h)

237 prank…

damn iOad.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:05 PM (6ydKt)

238 People naturally duck when bullets are flying.

Soldiers can't duck when they don't exist!

Posted by: the Saudis at September 18, 2026 03:05 PM (88C+u)

239 Nood York Police

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 03:05 PM (6ydKt)

240 All we are doing is showing her that the Right is her enemy.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (5SewL)

No… she has very clearly showed us she is our enemy.

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 03:06 PM (M+uMR)

241 The right still loses. Lefties have plenty of mindless drones convinced they have nothing to lose/live for, so they don't care if they're arrested or die afterwards, and they don't believe in divine judgement.

Posted by: Moron Analyst at September 18, 2026 03:04 PM (S43bs)
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Ask the anti-IRGC protesters in Iran how not afraid of dying they are when 50k of them get cut down in the streets.

People's attitudes tend to change when brass and bodies start hitting the ground.

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 03:06 PM (oqH4h)

242 236 All we are doing is showing her that the Right is her enemy.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (5SewL)
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Because we are. I'm done trying to find reasons to make common cause with these assholes or lure them to our side by killing them with kindness.

These people are not my countrymen, much less a friend, ally, or merely neutral party.

They want us dead. People need to understand What Time It Is.

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 03:04 PM (oqH4h)

======

The left long ago embraced the friend/enemy distinction.

But the right refused for a very long time because of some kind of classical liberal impulse that said that there are no friends and enemies, just individuals who can be reasoned with.

We lost the culture that way.

Friend/enemy is how you fight back against friend/enemy.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 03:06 PM (+a7XK)

243 SEPTA or York College?

I guess I'll go see!
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 03:03 PM (j+aD2
=====================
The news report I saw says this is the second such incident in two weeks at York College, which I've never heard of but I assume is in York, where a gang of black girls started a fight with white girls just sitting on their porches and, in this case, beating at least one girl senseless.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 03:07 PM (Xi8/k)

244 They only had one flavor of Flavor Aid at Jonestown. Grape.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:49 PM

Does anyone need more than one?

- Bernie Sanders

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 03:08 PM (P6lWH)

245 And I think the zit-face talk here is uncalled for (as father of daughter) having bad skin is tough enough.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:38 PM (5SewL)
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Ugly goes straight to the bone. To hell with her and whatever fee fees she has in that hollowed out husk of a soul of hers.
Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 02:57 PM (oqH4h)

She made her bed, now she can sleep in it. We wouldn't even be talking about this evil rancid pizza-faced bitch if she hadn't put herself front and center celebrating murder. So fuck her and what she stands for. Cutting slack and making excuses for and empathizing with these demoniacs is a big part of why we're in as big a mess as we are.

Posted by: No sympathy for the devil at September 18, 2026 03:10 PM (TbWk/)

246 OK, maybe i was wrong about but maybe not. I still think college kids need to be allowed to be foolish without it being an internet event. She has probably been surrounded by lefties her whole life. All we are doing is showing her that the Right is her enemy.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 02:59 PM (5SewL)

I agree to an extent. But this goes far beyond getting drunk and going to a commie meeting because a hippy girl has gigantic tits that you'd like to get to know. She is laughing at murder. Political assassination.

There is a difference of severity of the offense here.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at September 18, 2026 03:15 PM (zZu0s)

247 She took the time to bake and decorate a cake in a celebratory manner for the anniversary of a man being brutally murdered speaking on a college campus and opening dialog between he and those who disagree with him.

I can't express enough how much I don't give a f*ck WHAT happens to this evil twat because she was photographed doing it.

Actions have consequences. Period.

In the immortal words of Mr. Inbetween: Assholes exist because they're allowed to.

Maybe, just MAYBE, this experience will cause this young woman to be LESS of an asshole in society.

I doubt it.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (ccf/V)

248 179. Harold Ford, Jr. compares him to Nick Fuentes.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

The gentleman Leftist.

But they all have an excuse.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (NFX2v)

249 She's ugly inside and out to celebrate the death of Kirk.

Not going to apologize for calling her zit face.

This push back by conservatives is not "going to push her to the left." She was already there.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at September 18, 2026 03:28 PM (hzuYO)

250 204 If the Right finally is forced to accept their premise, the Left is going to be mightily displeased with the outcome of The New Rules.

---

The left strong hold are the big cities which are already surrounded by the conservative forces. This is a terrible strategic position to be in if you are fighting for on the side of the left/communists. Their electricity, gas, food and water will be shut off from miles away and the cities will be unlivable in hours. Will they sue for peace, no, they are stupid; they will leave the cities to try and restore their supplies by force. They will be spread thin against superior firepower that has home field advantage...

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 03:36 PM (9FfUF)

251 This sort of thing will not stop until the law makes abusive administrators personally liable for this sort of conduct. Enough deputy deans of students start losing their houses, this may stop.

Posted by: Art Deco at September 18, 2026 04:05 PM (pawNB)

252 James Talarico's church uses the "Inclusive Bible," which changes God's Word on gender and sexuality

Here and I always thought God's Word was pretty non-negotiable........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:55 PM (ccf/V)

So he's an actual heretic instead of just touting old style Gnostic heresy. This is the Dem's idea of religious outreach.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:10 PM (uhVAy)

253 In the immortal words of Mr. Inbetween: Assholes exist because they're allowed to.

Maybe, just MAYBE, this experience will cause this young woman to be LESS of an asshole in society.

I doubt it.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 03:19 PM (ccf/V)

Social pressure used to work in urging kids back to normal morality because deviation was punished and morality was rewarded. I don't see any advantage in playing pillow fights with someone laughing at murder, and worse, seeking out someone she knows was affected by the murder to laugh at her in person.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 04:12 PM (uhVAy)

254 These people are have-cake-eat-it-too types. Here they are again, trying to hide the incitement, just like BreakthroughNews tried to hide the part where the CA Teacher deliberately doxxed an ICE Agent per Daily Signal (tinyurl.com/fmskttrf). Whether by individual speakers, or algorithms, or deliberate headlines, they are trying to radicalize people into becoming an army while trying to have the smallest fingerprint on the actual moments of radicalization possible.

We cannot let them.

Posted by: Garfunkel's Sowed Oats at September 18, 2026 04:53 PM (V87Oy)

255 Defund the Universities!
They have become a net negative to society.

Posted by: communism for fags at September 18, 2026 09:35 PM (Jmy/7)

James Talarico Super PAC Caught Paying $25 Per Vote -- and Admitting Doing It on Hidden Camera Video

Texas Democrats have come up with a scheme to pay voters to cast ballots for their candidates, a video obtained exclusively by Townhall Media shows.
Sky McAdams, organizing manager for Texas Majority PAC, was caught on video dishing on the scheme they hope will propel Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico to victory in November.
"We are paying people $25 to attend a one-hour Zoom class to learn why voting is important and why the Republicans are causing all of these bad things," McAdams says in the undercover video. "So it's like a roundabout way of paying people for their votes, essentially."

It's very much like that, as a matter of fact.

In the video, McAdams says it's called a "paid relational program," which is operated by Relentless that uses software called Rally.
The theory is voters will be persuaded more by friends and family than a stranger showing up at their door.
"You can't pay someone to vote for someone," McAdams says in the video. "You can't be like, 'Here's $25, go vote for me.' You can say, 'Attend a one-hour class and you can receive $25.' And then the class just talks about the importance of... It's a little gray," he continues, apparently referring to the legality of the activity.
"If I was a Republican, I would be pissed. I would be like, that's shady as f**k."

Correct. It is shady as f***, and I am in fact pissed.

EXCLUSIVE: TALARICO SUPER PAC CAUGHT PAYING VOTERS!

"We are paying people $25...a roundabout way of paying people for their votes."

Video obtained by Townhall catches Sky McAdams, organizing manager for Texas Majority PAC, on undercover video explaining the scheme to elect� pic.twitter.com/FKK5nEfb5B
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 16, 2026

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 01:22 PM

Comments

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1 w4vygw4hy

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (mmrXZ)

2
Nothing will happen.

There!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (eRlcH)

3
And good morning!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (mmrXZ)

4 It's no $5000

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (Cqx++)

5 Do Democrats EVER not cheat?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (guGkK)

6
w4vygw4hy
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (mmrXZ)

__________

Target: Berlin

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (eRlcH)

7 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (ccf/V)

8 I wouldn’t partake in a grift of anything less than $100,000

Posted by: Somali Minnesota Man at September 18, 2026 01:24 PM (7BAZk)

9 Cheap.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:24 PM (d5Pps)

10 Democrats can't win ANYTHING without cheating.

I'm convinced. They're all corrupt and should be in jail.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (ccf/V)

11 OK, where is the money coming from? Who is funding this?

Because I heard the Dems are really short on cash?

I'm looking for foreign money especially... Drug Cartels... Chinese... Mid East money...

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (mP0Kj)

12 The Peter Marks angle gets worse. After Robert Kennedy booted his ass in 2025, Marks moved to... Eli Lilly. And not a HQ anywhere else in the country, but the office in DC where he's surrounded by smug government ticks.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (88C+u)

13 Kristol BUT TRUMP TRUMPED MUH NORMS

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (8D3Qw)

14 FBI did indict and arrest people who were doing similar things in Los Angeles recently.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (+a7XK)

15
>>a one-hour Zoom class to learn why voting is important and why the Republicans are causing all of these bad things

===================

How many people are on these meetings? I'd turn it on, go do some housework, and collect the $25.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (mmrXZ)

16
I don't doubt "walking around" money is still disbursed by Democrats, especially in black neighborhoods..

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (eRlcH)

17 and Admitting Doing It on Hidden Camera Video

Oh, you wouldn't believe what we do on hidden cameras...

Posted by: Talarico Staffers at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (J2Jn3)

18 "Yeah, we know he's a creepy fag, but here's five bucks to vote for him anyway."

Posted by: Texas Majority PAC at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (guGkK)

19 something that came up at msn dot com: as opposed to paxton:

In comparison, Talarico has proven to be a model candidate. A deeply devoted Christian in a very religious state, Talarico has proven that he has the ability to admit when he is wrong and move forward to bring better representation to the people of Texas.

Posted by: gnats local 678 at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (CWTWj)

20 This sounds serious. That means there will be consequences, right?

Right?!?

Posted by: blaster at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (NlEaG)

21 6
w4vygw4hy
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (mmrXZ)

__________

Target: Berlin
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (eRlcH)

Clearly AI code sent to a drone... to Kill duh Wabbit.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (mP0Kj)

22 Happy 75th Birthday today to Mommy Doktor Jill Biden, America's Premier Educator!

Posted by: Biden Family Incest Trust at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (Fn+3X)

23 It's important because we want more of your sons' genitals...uh we mean the sun's gentleness, and uh appreciation of green spaces. Yeah.

Posted by: The quiet part out loud at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (TbWk/)

24 Hmmmmmm........

*go to class*

*get $25*

*buy case of Yuengling Light*

*happy happy joy joy*

*vote Paxton in November*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (ccf/V)

25 Democrats can't win ANYTHING without cheating.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (ccf/V)

Dunno.... have you MET the Republican Party?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (8D3Qw)

26 That means there will be consequences, right?
Right?!?
Posted by: blaster at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (NlEaG)

Perhaps you haven't been paying attention.

Posted by: Ramsay fitz-Bolton at September 18, 2026 01:27 PM (88C+u)

27 re 5: no, not even against each other

Posted by: gnats local 678 at September 18, 2026 01:27 PM (CWTWj)

28 Do you have to be invited? Why can't Rs sign up and drain the freak's funds?

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 01:27 PM (2ap+5)

29 24 Hmmmmmm........

*go to class*

*get $25*

*buy case of Yuengling Light*

*happy happy joy joy*

*vote Paxton in November*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (ccf/V)

======

"If you can't eat their food, drink their booze, screw their women and then vote against them, you've got no business being up here."
-Jesse M. Unruh

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:27 PM (+a7XK)

30 "You can't be like"

"I would be like"

Says Sky.

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 01:27 PM (kX27y)

31 Blonde Morticia sounds vaccinated!

Posted by: Boosted, Too! at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (Fn+3X)

32 A lot of people are lounging in prison for "gray areas".

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (8D3Qw)

33 A Zoom call? You couldn't get me to read a text for five lousy bucks.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (guGkK)

34 What's the difference between a garbanzo bean and a chickpea?

I've never had a garbanzo bean on my face.

*BA-DUM TISH!*

Posted by: Blast Hardcheese at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (V362x)

35 25 Democrats can't win ANYTHING without cheating.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (ccf/V)

Dunno.... have you MET the Republican Party?
Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (8D3Qw)

GOPe, a long tradition of snatching defeat from the Jaws of Victory.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (mP0Kj)

36 Happy 75th Birthday today to Mommy Doktor Jill Biden, America's Premier Educator!
Posted by: Biden Family Incest Trust at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (Fn+3X)

Where's a heart attack when you need one.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (ccf/V)

37 Hey wait a second - this whole comments section is a grey area. I just got that....

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (8D3Qw)

38 w4vygw4hy

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (mmrXZ)

Run!!!!

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (8D3Qw)

39 Unsurprisingly, paying cash money for votes is legal in New Jersey if the money is first paid to preachers who then can distribute it to their flock...or not.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (I2GmU)

40 Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Peak Woke:

Exclusive: Portland coffee shop reveals plan to build free cafe in Gaza called 'The Department of Peace'

It's a fundraising grift, of course.

The coffee shop had earlier been fundraising off of giving out free meals to SNAP recipients, and had rejected a check from a Jewish organization, denouncing it as "blood money".

https://tinyurl.com/5n8mnjam

Posted by: The ARC of History! at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (aD4fx)

41 *buy case of Yuengling Light*

*happy happy joy joy*

*vote Paxton in November*
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (ccf/V)

Yeungling Light? Fuck that shit! Shiner Bock! What the hell kind of Texan are you?

Posted by: If Frank Booth was from Texas at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (TbWk/)

42 re 31: cvs has been reminding me that covid shots are available again

Posted by: gnats local 678 at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (CWTWj)

43 11 OK, where is the money coming from? Who is funding this?

Because I heard the Dems are really short on cash?

I'm looking for foreign money especially... Drug Cartels... Chinese... Mid East money...
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (mP0Kj)

——-

I’m convinced the movie and video game budgets are funneled to the DNC cheat machine. $305 million for a garbage Wolverine game??

Posted by: Cray Cray at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (7BAZk)

44 Where's a heart attack when you need one.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (ccf/V)

No. I want her to last a good long time so she can continually nag Joe ...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (+gK6I)

45 A Zoom call? You couldn't get me to read a text for five lousy bucks.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 01:28 PM (guGkK)

Just sound it out.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (8D3Qw)

46 sid's ass is the best tasting ass

Posted by: Paul at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (+drr5)

47 They are supposed to buy votes with coal in winter.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (d5Pps)

48
Yeungling Light? Fuck that shit! Shiner Bock! What the hell kind of Texan are you?

Posted by: If Frank Booth was from Texas at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (TbWk/)

That's for on occasion. That shit is heavy and I'm fat enough as it is........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (ccf/V)

49 Exclusive: Portland coffee shop reveals plan to build free cafe in Gaza called 'The Department of Peace'

===

In the middle of genocide???

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (AKptf)

50 No. I want her to last a good long time so she can continually nag Joe ...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (+gK6I)

Why do men die before their wives?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (8D3Qw)

51 James Talarico Super PAC Caught Paying $25 Per Vote -- and Admitting Doing It on Hidden Camera Video
====================
Yet another reason to vote against Paxton!

Posted by: George Bush, the Bush clan, and Karl Rove at September 18, 2026 01:31 PM (I2GmU)

52 What's the difference between a garbanzo bean and a chickpea?

I've never had a garbanzo bean on my face.

*BA-DUM TISH!*
Posted by: Blast Hardcheese

Sir, I would like a word.
-- Zombie Marcus Tullius Cicero

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:31 PM (77rzZ)

53
No. I want her to last a good long time so she can continually nag Joe ...
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (+gK6I)

She goes away and Joe is left to his own accord and winds up in traction after falling down the stairs somewhere.

I'm fine with that.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:31 PM (ccf/V)

54 Someone can have my shots.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:31 PM (d5Pps)

55 Holy underwear! Stolen elections! Pay for votes! We have to protect our phoney baloney jobs here, gentlemen! We must do something about this immediately! Immediately! Immediately! Harrumph! Harrumph! Harrumph!

Posted by: The GOP at September 18, 2026 01:31 PM (guGkK)

56
Make yourself popular at these zoom meetings.

"Will this be on the test?"

"When do I get the $25?"

"What was that thing about the Gorgons? Oh, never mind, that's another video I'm playing."

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:31 PM (mmrXZ)

57 Paul gets his inside knowledge from the back of the Spaghettios can.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:31 PM (8D3Qw)

58
Why do men die before their wives?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (8D3Qw)

Female hormones.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (ccf/V)

59 I hold out my vote for the highest bidder. The winner is....

Posted by: ....Night Train Express at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (Fn+3X)

60
In comparison, Talarico has proven to be a model candidate. A deeply devoted Christian in a very religious state, Talarico has proven that he has the ability to admit when he is wrong and move forward to bring better representation to the people of Texas.
Posted by: gnats local 678 at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (CWTWj)

LOL... The Bee, right ?

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (+gK6I)

61 Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:31 PM (mmrXZ)

You have been on a lot of zoom meetings you funny bint

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (8D3Qw)

62
Why do men die before their wives?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (8D3Qw)

_________

They want to.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (eRlcH)

63 11 OK, where is the money coming from? Who is funding this?

Because I heard the Dems are really short on cash?

I'm looking for foreign money especially... Drug Cartels... Chinese... Mid East money...
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (mP0Kj)
=====================
I believe we were told Talarico has been well funded by billionaire Demoncrats, unlike the DNC, which is broke.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (I2GmU)

64 $25?
James has raised his price for a blowie...

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 01:33 PM (xcxpd)

65 Because they want to.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:33 PM (d5Pps)

66 19 something that came up at msn dot com: as opposed to paxton:

In comparison, Talarico has proven to be a model candidate. A deeply devoted Christian in a very religious state, Talarico has proven that he has the ability to admit when he is wrong and move forward to bring better representation to the people of Texas.

Posted by: gnats local 678 at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (CWTWj)

======

Christians would never vote for Trump because he's such a bad Christian.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:33 PM (+a7XK)

67 I'm sure our intrepid political investigators will be shocked by this revelation. So shocked, that they'll be stunned into immobility.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 01:33 PM (2Cry5)

68 You're a dude....named Sky?

Ha! Gaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:33 PM (P6lWH)

69 $25?
James has raised his price for a blowie...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 01:33 PM (xcxpd)

Because of, like, inflation-uh

Posted by: STOOOPID BIIISH! at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (TbWk/)

70 Exclusive: Portland coffee shop reveals plan to build free cafe in Gaza called 'The Department of Peace'

It's a fundraising grift, of course.
---------

More like a terror front.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (8D3Qw)

71 Should be
$20, same as in town

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (oUMhY)

72 $25?
James has raised his price for a blowie...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 01:33 PM (xcxpd)

Fed raised the interest rate......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (ccf/V)

73 There is no way the GOPe can get the SAFE Act through. NONE!

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (xvV+O)

74 Talerico is leading on 17 of the last 18 polls. If he can’t win, then no Democrat can.

Talarico is honestly not that great of a candidate. His policy positions are lukewarm at best. He's very fortunate to be up against the worst candidate maybe ever.

We gotta pretend talerico is basically the second coming until the race is over then we can shit down his throat. He may not be Mamdani, but he'll be a great first step into turning Texas blue.

My mom has kool aid drinking Christian women in her social circle who say they aren’t voting for Talarico because he’s not a “real” Christian. He doesn’t believe in the “right” kind of Christianity.

After Beto, I refuse to believe this bullshit

If we didn’t have so many conservatives moving en masse to Texas we would have had a Senator O’Rourke

Media says this every election and texas will go red +5 points

Beto was behind in the polls and slightly overperformed. Paxton being behind is a terrible sign for him in a D wave year.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (S43bs)

75 "It is shady as f***, and I am in fact pissed."

Why? Just attend the zoom event (set up a mute cardboard photo dummy to attend for you,) take their $25, and then go vote Republican. Repeat 24/7/365, and stack their cheddar in your pocket.

Posted by: gp at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (Jr5Lq)

76 $25 Same as in town.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (d5Pps)

77 63 11 OK, where is the money coming from? Who is funding this?

Because I heard the Dems are really short on cash?

I'm looking for foreign money especially... Drug Cartels... Chinese... Mid East money...
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (mP0Kj)
=====================
I believe we were told Talarico has been well funded by billionaire Demoncrats, unlike the DNC, which is broke.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (I2GmU)

======

A handful of candidates are flush with cash. Talarico is one of those.

And he spends most of his money asking people for more money.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (+a7XK)

78 You're a dude....named Sky?

Ha! Gaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:33 PM (P6lWH)

https://shorturl.fm/vGa4g

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:35 PM (ccf/V)

79 You're a dude....named Sky?

Ha! Gaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

*Ahem*
-- Sky Masterson from "Guys and Dolls"

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:35 PM (77rzZ)

80
I believe we were told Talarico has been well funded by billionaire Demoncrats, unlike the DNC, which is broke.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (I2GmU)

___________

I'm always told billionaires are the evilest people alive, but if it wasn't for billionaires, Democratic candidates couldn't afford to put a stamp on an envelope.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:35 PM (eRlcH)

81
Beto was behind in the polls and slightly overperformed. Paxton being behind is a terrible sign for him in a D wave year.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (S43bs

You sure about that ?

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 01:35 PM (+gK6I)

82 "James Talarico Super PAC Caught Paying $25 Per Vote"

DJT is offering $5K, so I expect Dems to top that, or no deal.

Posted by: gp at September 18, 2026 01:36 PM (Jr5Lq)

83 74 Talerico is leading on 17 of the last 18 polls. If he can’t win, then no Democrat can.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (S43bs)

=========

When the polling in summer is wrong outside the margin of error...again (for, like, the 4th or 5th cycle in a row) will these people learn their lesson?

Or are they brainless gooners who jerk it to unrealistic polling because their lives are completely empty?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:36 PM (+a7XK)

84
We gotta pretend talerico is basically the second coming until the race is over then we can shit down his throat. He may not be Mamdani, but he'll be a great first step into turning Texas blue.

Yeah, that'll work.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:36 PM (ccf/V)

85 He doesn’t believe in the “right” kind of Christianity.
-------

Yeah Christians are very strict about Jesus. The whole dying, coming back, being the Lord, not secretly being a woman or aborted by Mary. It's all very hardline and brutal.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:36 PM (8D3Qw)

86 $25 is a lot more than the rate in town.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 01:36 PM (6ydKt)

87 Everyone does remember that Trump said PUSSY in a private conversation right? Skirting election la... er suggestions is nothing compared to that heinous crime.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (xvV+O)

88 84
We gotta pretend talerico is basically the second coming until the race is over then we can shit down his throat. He may not be Mamdani, but he'll be a great first step into turning Texas blue.

Yeah, that'll work.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:36 PM (ccf/V)

========

"Christians are fucking stupid and will believe that anyone who calls themself a preacher is a model Christian no matter what they have a history of saying."
-Reddit

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (+a7XK)

89
DJT is offering $5K, so I expect Dems to top that, or no deal.
Posted by: gp at September 18, 2026 01:36 PM (Jr5Lq)

_________

I can't be coerced, but I can always be bought.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (eRlcH)

90 Wow... was wondering if the Gov would pay for a nurse for Biden... and the answer is... yes.

Ex Prezzys are covered under the FEHB the Fed Employee Health service, which I understand is WAYYYYY better than MediMisCare.

I also did not know they get a salary. Same pay as a Cabinet member which is now $245K.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (mP0Kj)

91 We gotta pretend talerico is basically the second coming until the race is over then we can shit down his throat. He may not be Mamdani, but he'll be a great first step into turning Texas blue.
-------

The second coming of Mamdani. Classic.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (8D3Qw)

92 Why do men die before their wives?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:30 PM (8D3Qw)

_________

They want to.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (eRlcH)

If a guy strangles his cheating, hectoring, nagging, narcissistic, deceitful, screaming, tantrum-throwing, spendthrift wife after discovering her latest betrayal, why can't that be successfully blamed on post-matrimonial psychosis?

Posted by: This is secosm at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (TbWk/)

93 85 He doesn’t believe in the “right” kind of Christianity.
-------

Yeah Christians are very strict about Jesus. The whole dying, coming back, being the Lord, not secretly being a woman or aborted by Mary. It's all very hardline and brutal.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:36 PM (8D3Qw)

========

"Yeah, Mary could have aborted Jesus."
-the slightest of paraphrases

"I've learned more about God from Islam than Christianity, which I hate."
-the slightest paraphrase and combination of two direct quotes

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:38 PM (+a7XK)

94 Talarico Superpacs? No surprise there, wink, wink nod nod

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 01:38 PM (oUMhY)

95 Fuck.

Posted by: This is sexism up with I will not put at September 18, 2026 01:38 PM (TbWk/)

96 I got the job after sending the link to my appeal victory.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:38 PM (d5Pps)

97 As I said last thread, I fully expect Talarico to be mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in his ads in the next 2 weeks.

Because he's a TRUE Texan......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:38 PM (ccf/V)

98 re 60: something called the daily digest dot com via msm dot com

Posted by: gnats local 678 at September 18, 2026 01:38 PM (CWTWj)

99 People should be able to sell their votes. More honest that way.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (DbmIv)

100 There is no wave.

Posted by: Greg at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (8D3Qw)

101 Restore Roman Law.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (d5Pps)

102
"Christians are fucking stupid and will believe that anyone who calls themself a preacher is a model Christian no matter what they have a history of saying."
-Reddit
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (+a7XK)

Texans are just dumbass rednecks, ya know......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (ccf/V)

103 76 $25 Same as in town.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:34 PM (d5Pps)

Used to be $20... but... inflation...

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (mP0Kj)

104 I may have another job soon.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:40 PM (d5Pps)

105 .
Hmmm. Seems like an appropriate authority ... say ... the Attorney General of Texas ... should step in and lock down all of the funding for "Relentless." Paxton?

Posted by: Marooned at September 18, 2026 01:40 PM (W2rvL)

106 I may have another job soon.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:40 PM (d5Pps)

Godspeed, sir.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:40 PM (ccf/V)

107 100 There is no wave.
Posted by: Greg at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (8D3Qw)

Beach Boys hardest hit.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 01:40 PM (SgdqL)

108 There's nothing new under the sun.

https://tinyurl.com/3jye72hc

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 01:40 PM (ndZc7)

109 20 more pay plus explosives.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:41 PM (d5Pps)

110 "Christians are fucking stupid and will believe that anyone who calls themself a preacher is a model Christian no matter what they have a history of saying."
-Reddit
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (+a7XK)

There's a kernel of truth to this, as I've seen this sort of thing up close and personal, but it's hardly representative.

Posted by: But such gullible people do exist at September 18, 2026 01:41 PM (TbWk/)

111 The second coming of Mamdani. Classic.
Posted by: ...

A second cumming with Mamdani sounds divine!!!

Posted by: Pete Buttigieg at September 18, 2026 01:41 PM (S43bs)

112 100 There is no wave.

Posted by: Greg at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (8D3Qw)

========

Waves crash unevenly.

In blue waves, red areas barely move, but blue areas go hard blue. The inverse in red waves.

This can create an effect where on the cusp districts and states get swamped in the tide of the wave, which creates the big swings in seat changes.

However, Texas is nowhere close to that swing area. It's solidly Republican. Texas is further to the right than NY is to the left.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:41 PM (+a7XK)

113
Bad news: There is nothing illegal about this.

Good news: it's a huge fucking waste of money. This is basically the same as any other online focus group - except it pays much less than most of them.

People do these for one reason... to make a little money without leaving their couches. If it requires 1 nanosecond of time or 1 eV of energy more than the Zoom meeting, 99% of these people will not do it.

I expect what's actually going on is 9 people attend these things, the consultant/cousin of the candidate claims it was 90,000, and they pocket the money.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at September 18, 2026 01:42 PM (BI5O2)

114 Talarico should change his name to Tabasco.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:42 PM (d5Pps)

115 There's nothing new under the sun.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

I may have another job soon.
Posted by: Boss Moss

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at September 18, 2026 01:42 PM (Fv808)

116 Texans are just dumbass rednecks, ya know......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (ccf/V)

Most rednecks I know are smartasses

Posted by: Show that neck with pride at September 18, 2026 01:42 PM (TbWk/)

117 However, Texas is nowhere close to that swing area. It's solidly Republican. Texas is further to the right than NY is to the left.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:41 PM

But Talarico is way ahead!!!

- Reddit

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (P6lWH)

118 107 100 There is no wave.
Posted by: Greg at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (8D3Qw)

Beach Boys hardest hit.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo

We still have fast cars and hot girls in bikinis though, right?!??!

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (S43bs)

119
Democratic superPACs need to pay a living bribe!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (eRlcH)

120 Amusing. Brit intel sources explaining how the UK's comical anti-Israel posturing is angering and worrying Gulf Arab regimes, who of course rely on Israeli intel, laundered via the UK, in a big way.

On top of the equally amusing begging by the al-Saud recently for Israeli intel via US laundering, a funny (sad funny) picture.

Some prominent American statesman said the jooo state was increasingly isolated, and should be careful with us, their best friends (i.e. endanger their very existence to humor some idiotic American policy move or idea). Can't recall who. Meanwhile the Israelis can hardly keep up with the flow of diplomatic upgrades, strategic alliances, and weapons exports/co-production deals the world is deluging them with.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (U/Byj)

121 w4vygw4hy
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (mmrXZ)
----
We'll put you down for three votes for Talarico.

Here's your $75.

Posted by: James Talarico Super PAC at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (FZ29D)

122 It's like the Boy Scout motto: Be Prepared.

https://tinyurl.com/4xu33ecj

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (ndZc7)

123 20% more pay plus explosives.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (d5Pps)

124 Perennial nonvoters with zero ambition who are hard up for $25 are going to tune in to a Zoom call, claim the the money, then also show up at some future date to vote. Do I understand that right?

Ok. Let's let them lean into that.

Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (NYInA)

125 Talarico should change his name to Tabasco.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:42 PM

A Mexican state. That'll win the Hispanic vote for sure!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:44 PM (P6lWH)

126 118 107 100 There is no wave.
Posted by: Greg at September 18, 2026 01:39 PM (8D3Qw)

Beach Boys hardest hit.
Posted by: Zombie Robbo

We still have fast cars and hot girls in bikinis though, right?!??!
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (S43bs)

Nope, fast cars now get impounded by the Po Po, and you really do not want to see the average chick on a Calif Beach in a Bikini nowadays.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:44 PM (mP0Kj)

127 When the polling in summer is wrong outside the margin of error...again (for, like, the 4th or 5th cycle in a row) will these people learn their lesson?

Or are they brainless gooners who jerk it to unrealistic polling because their lives are completely empty?
-----

Its the latter. Most leftists are Godless, and they've filled the place where God would have been in their life with a desire for chaos.

Posted by: Crusader at September 18, 2026 01:45 PM (TN0g+)

128 We still have fast cars and hot girls in bikinis though, right?!??!
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (S43bs)

All cars must meet CAFE standards and the girls might or might not have dicks, but you are not allowed to notice.

Posted by: Brian Wilson spins in his grave at September 18, 2026 01:45 PM (TbWk/)

129 117 However, Texas is nowhere close to that swing area. It's solidly Republican. Texas is further to the right than NY is to the left.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:41 PM

But Talarico is way ahead!!!

- Reddit

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (P6lWH)

=========

In the closest we've had to a wave election recently, 2018, unpopular, bad candidate because he said the wrong thing at the 2016 convention and pissed off all conservatives while he had no friends in the establishment Ted Cruz won by 3 against dreamy, sort of like JFK Beto.

If this was to be a wave election on that scale, I'd still expect Paxton to win. But by more. Like 5 points.

Texas got a lot more red since 2018.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:45 PM (+a7XK)

130 We still have fast cars and hot girls in bikinis though, right?!??!
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 01:43 PM (S43bs)

If you think I'm gonna fall for that and open one of your links, you are vastly mistaken!

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 01:45 PM (SgdqL)

131 I think the media loves them some weirdo Talarico shit. They're fully onboard with him.

Not because they think he's a good candidate, or will be effective at politicking.

No... they love that his mere presence pisses off the normies.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 01:46 PM (2Cry5)

132 So what's to prevent anyone who gets the $25 from breaking their promise?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:46 PM (77rzZ)

133 So freaking tired of Democrat voter fraud.

Round them up, strand tie them up in legal work for the next year, or longer.

To encourage others to quit this cap.
(I know, they never stop)

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 01:46 PM (4KUe5)

134 If you're in Texas, take their money and then vote for Paxton.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 01:46 PM (2ocoG)

135 I don't see this as illegal,... unless --

1. There is no class and people are only given the $25

2. They are somehow enticed to hand over their mail-in ballots.

Otherwise, it is just an "incentivized" voter education program. Hell, they could probably get a federal grant if they claim it is non-partisan (I think that is how most of the schools and universities work)

In fact, I am betting this is ground prep for DNC filling out their ballots.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 01:47 PM (5SewL)

136 Correct. It is shady as f***, and I am in fact pissed.

But it's for a great cause, Mr. O'Spades, turning Texas blue!

And once we get it blue, we're gonna keep it that way!

Posted by: Texas (D)emocrats at September 18, 2026 01:47 PM (0sNs1)

137 No tactic is too extreme when we are fighting to protest R Preshuss Dumb-ocracy!!

Posted by: Sharkman at September 18, 2026 01:47 PM (LQ1/y)

138
131 I think the media loves them some weirdo Talarico shit. They're fully onboard with him.

Not because they think he's a good candidate, or will be effective at politicking.

No... they love that his mere presence pisses off the normies.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 01:46 PM (2Cry5)

=======

Blexas is a goldmine for establishment Democrat organizations.

The left just keeps believing it and funding the candidates to the tunes of tens, sometimes over a hundred million dollars each cycle.

That explains it. It's a grift, a scam. It's an effort by the consultants to extract generational wealth from stupid progressive, big dollar donors who don't know any better.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:47 PM (+a7XK)

139 Rednecks at the drive in movies.

https://tinyurl.com/3awm3c4m

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 01:47 PM (ndZc7)

140 131 I think the media loves them some weirdo Talarico shit. They're fully onboard with him.

Not because they think he's a good candidate, or will be effective at politicking.

No... they love that his mere presence pisses off the normies.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 01:46 PM (2Cry5)

Car wrecks and major accidents always get media coverage.

They just recognize the car wreck...

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:47 PM (mP0Kj)

141 Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (I2GmU)

Well, darn! Nobody paid me to give money to the flock for votes even when it was a Democrat.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 01:48 PM (JrHfD)

142 Mobland Season 2 Episode 1 dropped on Solar Movies.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:49 PM (d5Pps)

143 Yes, Martini Farmer, there is definitely fun in rubbing our faces in this “Christian “ candidate freak who contorts Bible verses to endorse all things woke, deviant and Communist.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 01:49 PM (4KUe5)

144 Everyone does remember that Trump said PUSSY in a private conversation right? Skirting election la... er suggestions is nothing compared to that heinous crime.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (xvV+O)

Thou shalt not speak ill of the pussy. It's on of the Infinite Leftist Commandments.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 01:49 PM (dK+Kv)

145 132 So what's to prevent anyone who gets the $25 from breaking their promise?
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:46 PM (77rzZ)

We'll be watching?

Posted by: Flock Cameras CEO at September 18, 2026 01:49 PM (mP0Kj)

146 139 Rednecks at the drive in movies.

https://tinyurl.com/3awm3c4m
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 01:47 PM (ndZc7)

Is Joe Bob Briggs still around?

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 01:49 PM (SgdqL)

147 132 So what's to prevent anyone who gets the $25 from breaking their promise?
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:46 PM (77rzZ)

On November 4th, Talarico will send out his drag queen enforcer squads to read them a story and then kneecap the crooks.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 01:49 PM (6ydKt)

148 You're a dude....named Sky?

Ha! Gaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

*Ahem*
-- Sky Masterson from "Guys and Dolls"
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:35 PM (77rzZ)

Sky King

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 01:50 PM (g8Ew8)

149 This pay for votes scheme is still not as gross as Talarico himself

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 01:50 PM (M+uMR)

150 The same thing that prevents you from watching everything for free online.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:51 PM (d5Pps)

151 Texas got a lot more red since 2018.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:45 PM (+a7XK)

We need to turn out 100% of the "the bible doesn't support abortion there are only 2 genders, and no more child mutilation" contingent.

Bizarrely, I saw a "Vote for Al-Sayed" (or whatever his name is) yesterday in North Austin.

Posted by: LASue at September 18, 2026 01:51 PM (lCppi)

152 "I've learned more about God from Islam than Christianity, which I hate."
-the slightest paraphrase and combination of two direct quotes

And what have you learned, O master?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 01:51 PM (guGkK)

153 >>>Oh, you wouldn't believe what we do on hidden cameras...
Posted by: Talarico Staffers at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (J2Jn3)

Ha ha!!

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 01:51 PM (SwyyQ)

154
Yes, Martini Farmer, there is definitely fun in rubbing our faces in this “Christian “ candidate freak who contorts Bible verses to endorse all things woke, deviant and Communist.
Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 01:49 PM (4KUe5)

_________

"The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, A goodly apple rotten at the heart. O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!" - Big Bill Shakespeare

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 01:52 PM (eRlcH)

155 OT - Oy, if most college students are like little miss muffin top, we are in big trouble:

https://tinyurl.com/3m6r2nw8

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 01:52 PM (kX27y)

156 Nope, fast cars now get impounded by the Po Po, and you really do not want to see the average chick on a Calif Beach in a Bikini nowadays.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:44 PM (mP0Kj)

tortas

Posted by: grass monkey at September 18, 2026 01:52 PM (van9r)

157 Wasn't there video of Dems paying homeless people to vote for them in PA that went nowhere?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 01:52 PM (sKqQm)

158 Thou shalt not speak ill of the pussy. It's on of the Infinite Leftist Commandments.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 01:49 PM (dK+Kv)

Caveat: Unless it belongs to Sidney Sweeney or any other non-communistic, good-looking woman.

Posted by: LASue at September 18, 2026 01:53 PM (lCppi)

159 >>>My mom has kool aid drinking Christian women in her social circle who say they aren’t voting for Talarico because he’s not a “real” Christian. He doesn’t believe in the “right” kind of Christianity.

Do they have any self awareness? Do they know where this expression comes from?? Drinking the Kool-aide was the instructions of a false Christian if ever there was one.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 01:53 PM (SwyyQ)

160 It could also be set up as a giant A/B test, but I am not sure it would have any value as it would only be testing derelict losers.

But the zoom class could require feedback (ratings, selecting further topics, rating outrage,....) and that would tell them what voters in TX get emotional about.

Most of our world is now a giant A/B test, by the way. They test what stories get retweeted, and then push more of that. We are ruled by algorithms. (Well not here, here we are ruled by hamster poop that falls off the wheels and somehow gets posted in the comments.)

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 01:53 PM (5SewL)

161 Nope, fast cars now get impounded by the Po Po, and you really do not want to see the average chick on a Calif Beach in a Bikini nowadays.
Posted by: Romeo13

You sure about that?

Although New York's "Fat Beach Day" set a high standard to beat: https://tinyurl.com/ts8hdyx3

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at September 18, 2026 01:53 PM (S43bs)

162 Wasn't there video of Dems paying homeless people to vote for them in PA that went nowhere?
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 01:52 PM (sKqQm)

LA too. I think one woman was arrested and deported, but she definitely wasn't the mastermind.

Posted by: LASue at September 18, 2026 01:54 PM (lCppi)

163 Talarico needs to be kicked off the ballot. This is huge. Totally cheating, totally illegal, undermines election integrity. Disqualified. Then brought up on charges. He's finished.

Posted by: zombie at September 18, 2026 01:54 PM (Av6i5)

164 Flavor Aid.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:54 PM (d5Pps)

165 OT - Oy, if most college students are like little miss muffin top, we are in big trouble:

https://tinyurl.com/3m6r2nw8

Posted by: beckster at September 18, 2026 01:52 PM (kX27y)

I suspect that she is heavily medicated. A purge is on the horizon, for sure.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 01:54 PM (dK+Kv)

166 159 >>>My mom has kool aid drinking Christian women in her social circle who say they aren’t voting for Talarico because he’s not a “real” Christian. He doesn’t believe in the “right” kind of Christianity.

Do they have any self awareness? Do they know where this expression comes from?? Drinking the Kool-aide was the instructions of a false Christian if ever there was one.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 01:53 PM (SwyyQ)

========

"I'm not a Christian. I look down on you for being a Christian. In fact, I hold your beliefs in disdain and refuse to actually engage with them. Now, let me tell you how you're wrong about your interpretation of Christianity."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:54 PM (+a7XK)

167 Received a letter with just an Austin address on the outside. Inside was a vote for me letter from Talarico. Took me 10 seconds longer to throw it away.

Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (UdrMW)

168 Caveat: Unless it belongs to Sidney Sweeney or any other non-communistic, good-looking woman.
Posted by: LASue

Fitness is fascist. The goal isn't to compete with the fascists on their own ground. The more dysgenic we are, the better!

Posted by: Socialist Women at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (S43bs)

169 Nope, fast cars now get impounded by the Po Po, and you really do not want to see the average chick on a Calif Beach in a Bikini nowadays.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:44 PM (mP0Kj)

tortas
Posted by: grass monkey at September 18, 2026 01:52 PM

Query:

Torta > Gordita

or

Gordita > Torta

when measured by total weight?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (P6lWH)

170 It's all over folks WaPo says democrats see victory because red States are gonna vote blue look at the Polls!!!!!

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (+gK6I)

171 No one is a Christian because they say they are. A bit more to it than that, and, it’s not easy. Not easy at all.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (Gqar8)

172 The homeless don't like them! We've never got so many complaints! Every two minutes: "Where's the top of this muffin?", "Who ate the rest of this?".

Posted by: SpeakingOf at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (6ydKt)

173 OT - Oy, if most college students are like little miss muffin top, we are in big trouble:

https://tinyurl.com/3m6r2nw8

Three things on display that are common among lefties:

1) Disagreeing with leftist cant is a valid reason for execution

2) It doesn't matter if something is a fact or not, what matters is whether the narrative says it is verbotten to repeat

3) Just because I said something 2 minutes ago doesn't mean you can claim that I said it.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (sKqQm)

174 Good news, everyone! A new book tells you how to win the lottery!

The Wealth Hypnosis for Lottery Wins by Felix Bliss.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (ndZc7)

175 That's a special one, Ackbar.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (q921n)

176 Speaking of Texas, I see Ron White decided to weigh in on the senate race and promptly shot himself in the dick.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (2UnvF)

177
This isn't the worst thing Talarico has paid for.

Posted by: Frank Barone at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (OkYzo)

178 >>>My mom has kool aid drinking Christian women in her social circle who say they aren’t voting for Talarico because he’s not a “real” Christian. He doesn’t believe in the “right” kind of Christianity.

Do they have any self awareness? Do they know where this expression comes from?? Drinking the Kool-aide was the instructions of a false Christian if ever there was one.
Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 01:53 PM (SwyyQ)

I’m probably slow because I’m not following. Talarico is transparently a heretic using his own words. That means he’s not a real Christian. Why is it bad to say something that is undoubtedly true?

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (M+uMR)

179 tortas
Posted by: grass monkey at September 18, 2026 01:52 PM

Query:

Torta > Gordita

or

Gordita > Torta

when measured by total weight?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (P6lWH)

Metric Fuckton? or Imperial Fuckton?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (mP0Kj)

180 @43

>>I’m convinced the movie and video game budgets are funneled to the DNC cheat machine. $305 million for a garbage Wolverine game??

The game has been in development for over 5 years, the company is based in California, so they pay the Cali tax, they have to pay for IP rights, salaries for hundreds of empoyees the development and then retaining a substantial workforce for post release fixes, updates and support.

Having said that, most triple A games suck and more enjoyment is to be had playing a 50 year old game like Pacman than anything currently being released by the big game studios.

There is a reason Minecraft, which is nearly 20 years old is still one of the most played games out there, and it was developed by one guy.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (XV/Pl)

181 How do we sign up?

We can donate all the funds to the MoMe or another moron-worthy cause.

Posted by: LASue at September 18, 2026 01:57 PM (lCppi)

182 Gordita > Torta

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 01:57 PM (q921n)

183 5 Do Democrats EVER not cheat?
Posted by: Cicero

Nope.

Best scene in Scorcese's "Gangs of New York" was Democrat "organizers" crowding around the gangways bringing 19th century immigrants into New York, and bribing them to become Democrats just as their feet first touched American soil. This scene was based on documented historical records.

The Democratic Party has been the party of cheating since the day it was formed.

Posted by: zombie at September 18, 2026 01:57 PM (Av6i5)

184 Grape Flavor Aid. Oh Yeah!

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:58 PM (d5Pps)

185
Do they have any self awareness? Do they know where this expression comes from?? Drinking the Kool-aide was the instructions of a false Christian if ever there was one.

The left purges people from their memory when they aren't convenient.

Though the more frustrating one is when you get someone discussing the evils of the "Epstein Class" that then argues Harvey Milk was a good guy. He was literally a pedo-politician before Epstein got promoted from substitute teacher...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 01:58 PM (sKqQm)

186 No one is a Christian because they say they are. A bit more to it than that, and, it’s not easy. Not easy at all.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (Gqar

And sooooooo worth it.

Posted by: LASue at September 18, 2026 01:58 PM (lCppi)

187 175 That's a special one, Ackbar.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory

Don't think ye can save yerself by leaving the water, beast!!!!

Posted by: Captain Ahab at September 18, 2026 01:58 PM (S43bs)

188 “He doesn’t believe in the ‘right kind’ of Christianity.”

Talerico doesn’t believe the word of God as conveyed in the Bible.

Heck, he can’t even get past the first page without disagreeing that God made only two sexes: man and woman.

Why should anyone trust a person who thinks he knows better than, is more caring than Jesus?

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 01:58 PM (4KUe5)

189 Pickle slicer Ron White can go horsefuck, too.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 01:58 PM (q921n)

190 Drinking the Kool-aide was the instructions of a false Christian if ever there was one.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 01:53 PM (SwyyQ)

Even better they were all Marxists.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:59 PM (8D3Qw)

191 52 What's the difference between a garbanzo bean and a chickpea?

I've never had a garbanzo bean on my face.

*BA-DUM TISH!*
Posted by: Blast Hardcheese

Sir, I would like a word.
-- Zombie Marcus Tullius Cicero
Posted by: Bulg

I, for one, get the reference. Should we form the AoS Classics Club?

Posted by: zombie at September 18, 2026 01:59 PM (Av6i5)

192 The thief on the cross was unable to repent. If you know what that means.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:59 PM (d5Pps)

193 188
Talerico doesn’t believe the word of God as conveyed in the Bible.

Heck, he can’t even get past the first page without disagreeing that God made only two sexes: man and woman.

Why should anyone trust a person who thinks he knows better than, is more caring than Jesus?

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 01:58 PM (4KUe5)

========

He pulls from the Gospel of Thomas to justify transgenderism.

But we can't judge him just because he pulls from heretical texts in order to counter consensus views on human sexuality. That would be unChristian.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:59 PM (+a7XK)

194 Ron White’s opinion on politics. Yeah, that.

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 02:00 PM (Gqar8)

195 Received a letter with just an Austin address on the outside. Inside was a vote for me letter from Talarico. Took me 10 seconds longer to throw it away.
Posted by: Ben Had at September 18, 2026 01:55 PM (UdrMW)

----
It's bad enough the DSA wants to steal all your money.

Now they stole ten seconds from your life you will NEVER get back...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 02:01 PM (FZ29D)

196 Do Democrats EVER not cheat?

Righties get the wrong idea about the left when it comes to democracy and representative government.

It is NOT that they believe in either and just maybe feel the pressure to cheat.

They see politics as a way to get power. Who cares if you get that power by convincing enough LIVs to vote for you or just manufacturing those votes. Either way you get the power.

And once you get the power you get the money

Then one you get the money you get the boys...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:01 PM (sKqQm)

197 Although New York's "Fat Beach Day" set a high standard to beat: https://tinyurl.com/ts8hdyx3
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar

Thar she blows!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 02:01 PM (ndZc7)

198 194 Ron White’s opinion on politics. Yeah, that.
Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 02:00 PM (Gqar

He had the right to remain silent, just not the ability.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 02:01 PM (mP0Kj)

199 What is your favorite woodchipper?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:01 PM (d5Pps)

200 192 The thief on the cross was unable to repent. If you know what that means.
Posted by: Boss Moss

He was Black, and God is a racist?

Posted by: Benjamin Crump at September 18, 2026 02:01 PM (S43bs)

201 192 The thief on the cross was unable to repent. If you know what that means.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:59 PM (d5Pps)

Wait, Whut?

Posted by: St. Dismas at September 18, 2026 02:02 PM (SgdqL)

202 I, for one, get the reference. Should we form the AoS Classics Club?
Posted by: zombie

That could be fun.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:02 PM (77rzZ)

203 I don't know how much candidates are spending these days, but if you need 500,000 votes to win your US senate seat, then just buying guaranteed votes for $12.5 million seams like a bargain

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 02:02 PM (9FfUF)

204 Well, that's one way to spend $200 million.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at September 18, 2026 02:02 PM (Y5diU)

205 He couldn't turn due to the nails.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:02 PM (d5Pps)

206 Ron White is funny. Great. But apparently he’s politically retarded. I’ll quote him: You can’t fix stupid

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at September 18, 2026 02:03 PM (M+uMR)

207 I tend to believe that you can tell where the Dems are going to focus their cheat by looking at the polling. It's more obvious in election races where you assume the Demcrat is going to get crushed. If it is close in the polls or even giving a lead to the candidate that by all reasonable means doesn't have a chance...then THAT is where most of the concentrated cheating will occur.

Talarico is one such race.

I used to think that I was being farcical holding this opinion until I saw how easy it was to fake polls. J. Ann Selzer of Selzer & Co, you will recall, put Harris over Trump by 4 points in Iowa...Trump won by 13 points. It's to give outlandish results legitimacy.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 02:03 PM (dIske)

208 One thing a lot of people don't realize is that some of the earliest Jewish and Christian communities were in Ethiopia...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:03 PM (sKqQm)

209 "Exclusive: Portland coffee shop reveals plan to build free cafe in Gaza called 'The Department of Peace'
Posted by: The ARC of History"

Hopefully they will be doing lesbian poetry readings there.

Posted by: Ripley at September 18, 2026 02:03 PM (GUOwU)

210 Mrs. Wrecks last night accused me of being a Christian fundamentalist. I'm not really but thank you.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 02:04 PM (ndZc7)

211 207 I tend to believe that you can tell where the Dems are going to focus their cheat by looking at the polling. It's more obvious in election races where you assume the Demcrat is going to get crushed. If it is close in the polls or even giving a lead to the candidate that by all reasonable means doesn't have a chance...then THAT is where most of the concentrated cheating will occur.

Talarico is one such race.

I used to think that I was being farcical holding this opinion until I saw how easy it was to fake polls. J. Ann Selzer of Selzer & Co, you will recall, put Harris over Trump by 4 points in Iowa...Trump won by 13 points. It's to give outlandish results legitimacy.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 02:03 PM (dIske)

=======

This sort of polling is about fundraising, not attempts to win.

Get Democrat donors excited about the idea of turning Texas or Kansas or Ohio or Alaska or Idaho blue, roll in hundreds of millions of dollars for months, and then, "Whoopsie! The electorate shifted in October. They all lost, and we also lost MI. Whoopsie!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:04 PM (+a7XK)

212 A chicken in every pot.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 02:04 PM (5C90x)

213 191 52 What's the difference between a garbanzo bean and a chickpea?

I've never had a garbanzo bean on my face.

*BA-DUM TISH!*
Posted by: Blast Hardcheese

Sir, I would like a word.
-- Zombie Marcus Tullius Cicero
Posted by: Bulg

I, for one, get the reference. Should we form the AoS Classics Club?
Posted by: zombie at September 18, 2026 01:59 PM (Av6i5)

Would you mind explaining for us retards in the audience?

Posted by: How does Cicero fit in with water sports puns at September 18, 2026 02:05 PM (TbWk/)

214 I used to think that I was being farcical holding this opinion until I saw how easy it was to fake polls. J. Ann Selzer of Selzer & Co, you will recall, put Harris over Trump by 4 points in Iowa...Trump won by 13 points. It's to give outlandish results legitimacy.

An interesting aspect of that, Selzer sort of admitted to faking it to help Harris but...no one else noticed? In her org or in the media? Yes people on the right jumped on it but the FNM coverage was something like:

Wow this highly respected pollster has produced surprising fact based results!

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:05 PM (sKqQm)

215 Today's chicken is crap.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:05 PM (d5Pps)

216 Three things on display that are common among lefties:

1) Disagreeing with leftist cant is a valid reason for execution

2) It doesn't matter if something is a fact or not, what matters is whether the narrative says it is verbotten to repeat

3) Just because I said something 2 minutes ago doesn't mean you can claim that I said it.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 01:56 PM (sKqQm)

4) No single position is tied in any way to any other position. Example - Lefty: "Deporting illegals is bad because any one of them could have cured cancer or been the next Mozart." Me: "That miraculous illegal can still cure cancer or become the next Mozart, just at home. Now do all the babies killed by abortion. What could they have been?" REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)

217 214 An interesting aspect of that, Selzer sort of admitted to faking it to help Harris but...no one else noticed? In her org or in the media? Yes people on the right jumped on it but the FNM coverage was something like:

Wow this highly respected pollster has produced surprising fact based results!

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:05 PM (sKqQm)

========

Well, she gave up polling completely afterwards.

She's old news.

None of the other pollsters do that, you know. Except for the pollsters who have admitted it since.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:05 PM (+a7XK)

218 One thing a lot of people don't realize is that some of the earliest Jewish and Christian communities were in Ethiopia...
Posted by: 18-1

The Solomonid Dynasty of Ethiopia supposedly resulted from hanky-panky between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:06 PM (77rzZ)

219 210 Mrs. Wrecks last night accused me of being a Christian fundamentalist. I'm not really but thank you.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 02:04 PM (ndZc7

You mean you believe what the Bible says?? And try to apply its message to Your Own Life?? One of those?? Aghast, I am!!!

Posted by: tubal at September 18, 2026 02:06 PM (Gqar8)

220 @193

>>He pulls from the Gospel of Thomas to justify transgenderism.

Transgenderism is a lie, Jesus would never you to suborn a lie.

Talerico is a psychopath, which in the democrat party, is a pre-requsite for office.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 02:07 PM (XV/Pl)

221 Talarico The Fag: Hey! Homeless Guy! Here's $25 bucks to vote for me.

Homeless Guy: But your a fag.

Talarico The Fag: Ok. How does $50 sound?

Homeless Guy: Good. But first you will blow me.

Talarico The Fag: Ok. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Posted by: Bag O' Dicks at September 18, 2026 02:07 PM (cCXR+)

222 One thing a lot of people don't realize is that some of the earliest Jewish and Christian communities were in Ethiopia...
Posted by: 18-1

The Solomonid Dynasty of Ethiopia supposedly resulted from hanky-panky between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:06 PM (77rzZ)

He asked God for wisdom, and he received wisdom. And poon. Lots and lots and lots of poon.

Posted by: Wives, concubines, side-pieces at September 18, 2026 02:07 PM (TbWk/)

223 "Exclusive: Portland coffee shop reveals plan to build free cafe in Gaza called 'The Department of Peace'
Posted by: The ARC of History"

Hopefully they will be doing lesbian poetry readings there.
Posted by: Ripley at September 18, 2026 02:03 PM (GUOwU)

With a daily Drag Queen show for the kids!

Posted by: LASue at September 18, 2026 02:07 PM (lCppi)

224 Ha! I just got to see a fly-by of four jets in formation overhead. They might be rehearsing for tomorrow's game.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 02:07 PM (FC7F4)

225 It doesn't matter. Paxton will win by high single digits.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (7/DDO)

226 One thing a lot of people don't realize is that some of the earliest Jewish and Christian communities were in Ethiopia...
Posted by: 18-1

"Cicero" is "chickpea" in Latin. His nose supposedly resembled a chickpea. Thus, the cognomen.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (77rzZ)

227 Any Ordnance?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (d5Pps)

228 220 @193

>>He pulls from the Gospel of Thomas to justify transgenderism.

Transgenderism is a lie, Jesus would never you to suborn a lie.

Talerico is a psychopath, which in the democrat party, is a pre-requsite for office.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 02:07 PM (XV/Pl)

=======

"He was always a bad candidate, but we had to try, you know? We'll get those stupid Christians to believe that Christianity is Current Day Thing eventually."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (+a7XK)

229 Me: "That miraculous illegal can still cure cancer or become the next Mozart, just at home.

One thing I'll occasionally hit lefties with...

If our undocumented immigrants are hard working, innovative, and productive what happens back home when you take all of these people out of a developing country and continue to do so for year after year?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (sKqQm)

230 Why do red states always get "fooled" by ultra liberal democrats, but blue states never seem to have any trouble figuring out if a Republican is super conservative?

I mean Talarico is the type of Dem that should be running in like Oregon, and yet this is guy is leading the race (technically according to polls)?

Tx voted Trump by like 14%, Talarico should be losing like 60/40 right now.

Posted by: Leupold at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (m7YgG)

231 @173 that vid is at Westchester community college. Two students were stabbed there in a gang fight the other day

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 02:09 PM (oUMhY)

232 Even crossdressing is covered in the Bible.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:09 PM (d5Pps)

233 "Exclusive: Portland coffee shop reveals plan to build free cafe in Gaza called 'The Department of Peace'
Posted by: The ARC of History"

Hopefully they will be doing lesbian poetry readings there.
Posted by: Ripley at September 18, 2026 02:03 PM (GUOwU)

With a daily Drag Queen show for the kids!
Posted by: LASue at September 18, 2026 02:07 PM (lCppi)

Rooftop launch pad

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:09 PM (q921n)

234 If our undocumented immigrants are hard working, innovative, and productive what happens back home when you take all of these people out of a developing country and continue to do so for year after year?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (sKqQm)

THEY BECOME SHITHOLES!

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:10 PM (gLYp7)

235 I just got a spam text from Amy Acton.

She looks exactly like the type of woman I see on the news for having sex with her son's underage friends after a margarita bender

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:10 PM (sKqQm)

236 One thing a lot of people don't realize is that some of the earliest Jewish and Christian communities were in Ethiopia...
Posted by: 18-1

We waz kangs! The lost tribe!!

Posted by: Black Israelites at September 18, 2026 02:10 PM (S43bs)

237 235 I just got a spam text from Amy Acton.

She looks exactly like the type of woman I see on the news for having sex with her son's underage friends after a margarita bender

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 02:10 PM (sKqQm)

=======

Needs the Waffle House scale or the binary scale.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:10 PM (+a7XK)

238 "Cicero" is "chickpea" in Latin. His nose supposedly resembled a chickpea. Thus, the cognomen.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (77rzZ)

You must be a total savage on trivia night!

Posted by: And I thought I knew a bunch of useless info! at September 18, 2026 02:10 PM (TbWk/)

239 Would you mind explaining for us retards in the audience?
Posted by: How does Cicero fit in with water sports puns

"Cicero's cognomen, a hereditary nickname, comes from the Latin for chickpea (cicer). Plutarch explains that the name was originally given to one of Cicero's ancestors who had a cleft in the tip of his nose resembling a chickpea."

Posted by: zombie at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (Av6i5)

240 This sort of polling is about fundraising, not attempts to win.

Get Democrat donors excited about the idea of turning Texas or Kansas or Ohio or Alaska or Idaho blue, roll in hundreds of millions of dollars for months, and then, "Whoopsie! The electorate shifted in October. They all lost, and we also lost MI. Whoopsie!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:04 PM (+a7XK)

_________________________

That's probably part of it. But, I keep going back to the 2020 General Election. I don't just think Trump won. I believe he won by a substantial margin. The late night early morning ballot dumps occurred in just about every swing state without which, Trump sails through. Yet, every swing state poll was leaning Biden just prior to the election. I think the Democrats telegraph where they are going to focus their cheat. And use polls to explain it to provide legitimacy. Then, when the losing candidate complains about cheating (as Trump did) they can react they way they have for the last six years.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (dIske)

241 Needs the Waffle House scale or the binary scale.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:10 PM (+a7XK)

Six. One. In that order.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (gLYp7)

242 "A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this" (NIV)

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (d5Pps)

243 This sort of polling is about fundraising, not attempts to win.

Get Democrat donors excited about the idea of turning Texas or Kansas or Ohio or Alaska or Idaho blue, roll in hundreds of millions of dollars for months, and then, "Whoopsie! The electorate shifted in October. They all lost, and we also lost MI. Whoopsie!"

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:04 PM (+a7XK)
==
I still think the Senate stays the same with a chance at good news out of NH and Georgia - I figure Michigan and NC both flip.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (7/DDO)

244 Isn't Amy Acton a major drunk? Seen her speaking in vids, sure sounds like it

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 02:12 PM (oUMhY)

245 Piling up the vote fraud

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 02:12 PM (Ia/+0)

246 243 I still think the Senate stays the same with a chance at good news out of NH and Georgia - I figure Michigan and NC both flip.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (7/DDO)

========

53 GOP is probably the safest of bets.

We'll see. Fingers crossed!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:12 PM (+a7XK)

247 223 "Exclusive: Portland coffee shop reveals plan to build free cafe in Gaza called 'The Department of Peace'
Posted by: The ARC of History

Figures. What an idiotic thing to come up with. It wouldn't be any better if it were for paying customers.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 02:13 PM (JrHfD)

248 You must be a total savage on trivia night!
Posted by: And I thought I knew a bunch of useless info!

When I was in Monterey, I'd go to the weekly trivia night at a pub called The Mucky Duck. I'd have to take at least one other guy with me to handle the sports questions. I could usually handle the other categories by myself.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:13 PM (77rzZ)

249 To pick at old wounds:

What was the year we did the "unskew" the polls and got our asses burned?

And what was the year the "red wave" turned into a puddle splash?

They've been lying so long in every direction.

All I know is, for the Dems to take the House, they need a +10 on the generic.
And they claim they have that.
But then, they'd be leading in Trump +5 districts if that were the case ....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:13 PM (3cUTc)

250 @230

>>Tx voted Trump by like 14%, Talarico should be losing like 60/40 right now.

Here's the thing, unfortunately, the Democrat Party is the default political party of the US, it's only been since 1995 that the Republican party had any control in congress or even at the state level.

Remember, Texas used to be donk, it could be donk again, who knows.

At the rate we are filling this flop house of a country up with foreigners, we could be looking at donk control agian.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 02:13 PM (XV/Pl)

251 The US is considering moving a third of US troops out of Europe. According to NBC.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 02:14 PM (xJpuh)

252 A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this" (NIV)
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (d5Pps)

Pretty simple, yet the sodomites, being disordered sexually, do not want to accept it.

Posted by: Pray The Gay Away And Take Off That Dress Fool at September 18, 2026 02:14 PM (cCXR+)

253 Acton is a Waffle House 5. They clean her picture up a lot.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:14 PM (q921n)

254 "Cicero's cognomen, a hereditary nickname, comes from the Latin for chickpea (cicer). Plutarch explains that the name was originally given to one of Cicero's ancestors who had a cleft in the tip of his nose resembling a chickpea."
Posted by: zombie

Thanks for the clarification. So it was not Cicero himself, but an ancestor.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:14 PM (77rzZ)

255 Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (d5Pps)

Uhh oh. I wear a lot of slacks. I wouldn't call that cross dressing or that it means I think I am teansgender.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 02:14 PM (JrHfD)

256 227 Any Ordnance?
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:08 PM (d5Pps)

Hopefully we'll see some missiles from our quarterback tomorrow.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 02:15 PM (FC7F4)

257 249 To pick at old wounds:

What was the year we did the "unskew" the polls and got our asses burned?

And what was the year the "red wave" turned into a puddle splash?

They've been lying so long in every direction.

All I know is, for the Dems to take the House, they need a +10 on the generic.
And they claim they have that.
But then, they'd be leading in Trump +5 districts if that were the case ....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:13 PM (3cUTc)

=======

2012 was the big year for that.

But unskewing polls is a statistical lie. You expand margins of error when you do that.

To reweight, you have to go back to the original data and do it there, but no one was doing that. They were just shifting margins on the final numbers back and forth.

Still, I'm convinced Obama stole it (FL, MI, and NV are enough on their own in the electoral college, and FL had Broward County stealing things until 2020, MI has Detroit just making up numbers probably still, and NV had the Reid machine).

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:15 PM (+a7XK)

258 I can say this, I have both R and D voting attached to my phone number.

2024, got texts from both sides.

This year, mostly from R side.

There was a D outfit that wants me to canvass for them.
Damn but am I tempted to subvert that ....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:15 PM (3cUTc)

259 The US is considering moving a third of US troops out of Europe. According to NBC.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 02:14 PM (xJpuh)

What's the EU going to do without all those sweet, sweet US dollars flooding into their economies?

What's the EU going to do without all those brave Americans standing between them and the people who would destroy them if they could?

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:15 PM (gLYp7)

260
"Christians are fucking stupid and will believe that anyone who calls themself a preacher is a model Christian no matter what they have a history of saying."
-Reddit
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:37 PM (+a7XK)

So these redditers have met Mike Huckabee?

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 02:16 PM (y9nCu)

261 A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this" (NIV)
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (d5Pps)

One of the charges the English brought against Joan of Arc was that she was a witch, based partly on the fact that she wore men's attire.

(Duh, she had to wear armor in battle.)

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 02:16 PM (77rzZ)

262 Nood

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:16 PM (q921n)

263 Remember, Texas used to be donk, it could be donk again, who knows.

At the rate we are filling this flop house of a country up with foreigners, we could be looking at donk control agian.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 18, 2026 02:13 PM (XV/Pl)

I believe Ann Richards was the last Dem to run Texas. She wasn't a raging communist.

Everything the left brings to the table now is raging communist. Texas is going to need a massive influx of liberals and illegals allowed to vote to flip going forward.

Texans just don't like commies. Liberal wine moms do. But they're not in large enough numbers yet.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 02:16 PM (ccf/V)

264 I'm wondering does Talarico ever preach biblical canon without some progressive twist, things that are long accepted traditional Christian beliefs untainted by his liberal worldview? Is there any evidence he does this on occasion

Posted by: Ripley at September 18, 2026 02:16 PM (GUOwU)

265
258 I can say this, I have both R and D voting attached to my phone number.

2024, got texts from both sides.

This year, mostly from R side.

There was a D outfit that wants me to canvass for them.
Damn but am I tempted to subvert that ....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 02:15 PM (3cUTc)

======

In NC, I'm a registered Indy. Dolley is a registered Democrat.

I've only gotten anti-Cooper and pro-Whatley mailers.

Dolley gets fundraising appeals from Cooper, and nothing else.

It's interesting.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:16 PM (+a7XK)

266 Acton is a Waffle House 5. They clean her picture up a lot.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 02:14 PM (q921n)

Temu Amy Winehouse.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 02:17 PM (dK+Kv)

267 Who knows. Maybe Dave DID unskew the polls.

2020 showed they were already very comfortable with an enormous amount of election fuckery.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:17 PM (8D3Qw)

268 Uhh oh. I wear a lot of slacks. I wouldn't call that cross dressing or that it means I think I am teansgender.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 02:14 PM (JrHfD)

I cannot wear men's slacks because I am of the curvy persuasion.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (FC7F4)

269 Needs the Waffle House scale or the binary scale.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 02:10 PM (+a7XK)

Six. One. In that order.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:11 PM (gLYp7)

Six seven!
*makes stupid juggling hand motions*

Posted by: Updated for modern audiences at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (TbWk/)

270 I cannot wear men's slacks because I am of the curvy persuasion.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (FC7F4)

The way God intended.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (gLYp7)

271 "Talarico" is Latin for "lying c*nt".

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (ndZc7)

272 Talarico" is Latin for "lying c*nt".

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (ndZc7)

Same in English

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 02:20 PM (8D3Qw)

273 Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 02:18 PM (FC7F4)

I don't wear men's slacks. They're made for women.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 02:21 PM (JrHfD)

274 As I said last thread, I fully expect Talarico to be mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in his ads in the next 2 weeks.

Because he's a TRUE Texan......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:38 PM (ccf/V)

I want him to do all three at once, for the cameras!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (to48P)

275 James Talarico Super PAC Caught Paying $25 Per Vote

Same as downtown. You don't think that paying a voter has any effect, do you?

Posted by: Vote Counters at September 18, 2026 02:39 PM (aykVA)

276 NOOD ALERT!!!

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 03:08 PM (SwyyQ)

277 "I'm mad!!!"

-guy who thinks an Epstein p*do paying $5k per person for their votes out of taxpayer funds is cool

Posted by: yourmom at September 19, 2026 11:56 AM (zdnic)

British Medical Journal: The FDA and CDC Used a Faulty Algorithm to Understate Vaccine Injuries. When One Researcher Pointed Out the Flaw, She Was Told to Mind Her Own Business.

I'm not willing to assume "just an accidental oversight."

In fact, I'm very much assuming enemy action.

Adam Urato, MD
@AdamUrato1

Must-read investigative article in The BMJ.
Clear safety signals of Covid vaccine harms (in red below) were missed by FDA & CDC by using a flawed method where the harms went undetected.
"The agency's PRR analyses--examined by The BMJ--show that hundreds of types of adverse events met the agency's criteria for a signal" (including myocarditis, pericarditis, Bell's palsy, and tinnitus.)
The FDA doctor who alerted them to the flawed safety system was muzzled. "She was told, with diplomatic flourish, to back off."

Above, the images show a correct analysis of vaccine harms, showing lots of red flags.

The images on the right show the FDA's and CDC's "accidental" understatement of vaccine injuries -- all green flags.

Whoops!

Whoopsie!

From the BMJ:

US officials knew covid vaccine safety system was flawed--but turned aside the FDA doctor who alerted them
US officials embraced an algorithm for detecting signals of harm from mRNA covid-19 vaccines that they knew was broken and suppressed efforts to fix it.
David Willman reports:
Before covid-19 vaccines were rolled out to Americans in December 2020, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assured healthcare providers that the agency was on the lookout for any harmful reactions. A key part of the CDC's strategy was its Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), which receives such reports after vaccination.
"It is the nation's frontline system for monitoring vaccine safety and the early warning system for detecting possible vaccine safety problems," said Tom Shimabukuro, deputy director of CDC's Immunization Safety Office, on 30 October 2020.
Millions of people were to be vaccinated each week, and the CDC would rely on statistical "data mining" of the VAERS database to quickly identify any safety signals in need of further probing.
Two well recognised, separate algorithms were to be used. The first involved calculating "proportional reporting ratios" (PRRs), which sought to identify types of reactions reported to VAERS disproportionately or more frequently than background rates. The second data mining technique, called "empirical bayesian," was to be provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which operated VAERS jointly with the CDC, and the two agencies planned to share and discuss results.
But in a little noticed September 2022 letter, CDC director Rochelle Walensky said that the agency did not perform PRR analyses for signals until 2022. This was more than a year into the vaccine rollout and was intended, she wrote, "to corroborate" the FDA's approach. Instead of using the PRR and empirical bayesian methods jointly during the pandemic, Walensky explained that both the CDC and FDA instead "chose to rely" on empirical bayesian, which she characterised as "a more robust technique."

It doesn't appear to be "more robust." What it appears to be is deliberately crippled to hide vaccine injuries.

The BMJ, however, has found that the FDA's algorithm was mathematically compromised by the deluge of covid vaccine adverse event reports--resulting in a near total loss of signal detection sensitivity for the new mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna. Top FDA officials were warned internally of this problem in early 2021, and the official who headed its pharmacovigilance division for vaccines commented more than two years later to his CDC and FDA colleagues: "We were aware of this [data mining] limitation before and during the pandemic." Government documents also show that CDC officials were informed during rollout of the vaccines--on multiple occasions.
Yet instead of fixing the safety deficiency--or shutting down the unreliable signal detection system--officials continued to rely on the FDA's broken algorithm. The officials also cited the absence of signals when assuring clinicians and the public of the vaccines' safety.
At the FDA, managers went a step further by silencing the career drug safety officer who had repeatedly brought the deficiency to their attention and had offered an updated algorithm intended to fix it. As a result, Americans received unfounded assurances of the safety of the most widely used covid vaccines and were denied prompt warnings of potential harms, The BMJ's investigation found.

...

"I'm perplexed that myocarditis isn't alerting"
In late February 2021, CDC and FDA officials received notice of "a large number of reports of myocarditis, particularly in young people," after vaccination. The warnings of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium) came from the Israeli Ministry of Health. In a private meeting five weeks later, the Israelis informed a CDC convened covid vaccine safety committee that two of the 77 vaccinated people with myocarditis or pericarditis had died.
The next week, the same committee heard from the Pentagon's Defense Health Agency, which reported a "cluster of cases" of myocarditis among male US military members.
US public health officials remained sceptical of a link to the new mRNA vaccines. "We have not seen a signal [for myocarditis], and we've actually looked intentionally for the signal in the over 200 million doses we've given," CDC director Walensky told reporters.
By May 2021, VAERS had received hundreds of reports of myocarditis and pericarditis after covid vaccinations, and the CDC began alerting healthcare professionals. While the agency was still unsure of a causal relationship, it decided to alert physicians more broadly through a "clinical considerations" web posting.
But oncologist Peter Marks, who as director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research was the agency's top covid vaccine regulator, objected. He questioned the CDC's imminent website announcement, emailing Walensky directly, highlighting the lack of any safety signal from the government's own surveillance: "We still have concerns here [at the FDA] if myocarditis and pericarditis have not actually signaled . . . Can you help me understand why we are doing this when pediatricians and others in the community already seem to be aware?"
...
Still, VAERS reports continued to mount, with myocarditis attracting the greatest attention. In a June 2021 public presentation, the CDC's Shimabukuro showed that, for young males (age 12-24), VAERS had received between 29 and 347 times more myocarditis and pericarditis reports than the agency expected based on background incidence rates. In a public statement that day, the CDC dubbed myocarditis an "extremely rare side effect."
Government records show that, the day before his presentation, Shimabukuro had received the FDA's latest data mining report--and it continued to show no signal. "I'm perplexed that myocarditis isn't alerting for either of the mRNA vaccines," Shimabukuro emailed a colleague.

Early warnings
The BMJ can reveal that the FDA's algorithm failed to signal a potential relationship between mRNA covid vaccination and myocarditis, pericarditis, Bell's palsy, tinnitus, and other reported disorders owing to a flaw in the detection methodology--a flaw that senior officials declined to rectify.

If I understand the next section, I believe they are saying the FDA's and CDC's faulty algorithm compared covid "vaccine" VAERS reports to all VAERS reports, and would only flag the "vaccines" as problematic if they showed many more VAERS reports than all other reports.

But the problem is -- and this should have been obvious -- that 90% of the public was "vaccinated" with the covid "vaccines," so if you compared "vaccine" incident rates to all reported incident rates -- they were practically the same number. The FDA and CDC used an algorithm to detect a covid "vaccine" signal against the sea of all other incidents, but covid "vaccines" were so common, numbering the many tens of millions, that covid "vaccine" incidents were the sea they were checking against.

It's like a Venn diagram where the circles almost completely overlap. If you're comparing "vaccine" incidents to "background" incidents but "vaccine" incidents make up 90% of the background, everytime you check, you'll find that "vaccine" incidents are very similar to "background" incidents, because "background" incidents are made up mostly of vaccine "incidents."

And thus, they kept claiming: We don't see any pronounced spike of "vaccine" incidents compared to all other incidents, without telling you that the background data they were checking against was mostly covid "vaccine" data.

The problem arose because, in the first year of the rollout, almost all the reports coming into VAERS--more than 90% of 1.1 million--were for the mRNA covid shots, dwarfing vaccines for all other diseases. This meant that analysing the safety of one vaccine, for example Pfizer's product, involved comparing it to other vaccines, which were overwhelmingly limited to Moderna's product. But if both mRNA vaccines elevated the risk of an adverse event like myocarditis in roughly equal amounts, the "observed" frequency and "expected" frequency would be similar, resulting in no automated alert. The statistical phenomenon is known as "masking."

And I wonder if this "masking" effect was accidental, or intended.

Imagine if you wanted to see if covid was affecting ethnic Chinese people more than non-ethnic Chinese people. In China. So you compare the rates of ethnic Chinese people in China to all people in China, and find that there is no difference between ethnic Chinese people and all people in China.

But your data for "all" people in China is 95% ethnic Chinese! Of course you found no difference in the rates of infection! You're comparing Data Set A to Data Set A + 5% other data and finding the two are barely different at all!

No more than 5% different, in fact! Not statistically significant!

Szarfman and DuMouchel, who earned his PhD at Yale and by 2010 became chief statistician at Oracle Health Sciences, judged that the unique circumstances of the pandemic meant that the FDA's approach was missing safety signals...
"Regarding the NYT article, I am quite concerned," Szarfman emailed Marks two days later. She wrote that the agency should be "clamoring to fix this problem." < Szarfman concluded, "Let me know if you want Bill DuMouchel and I to discuss our proposal for more effective monitoring, including the need to use an updated algorithm by DuMouchel for data mining spontaneous reports."
...
Marks and his staff, however, declined to alter the FDA's existing approach--and agency officials did not publicly warn of the deficiency with finding safety signals. When Szarfman continued to press the matter, she was told, with diplomatic flourish, to back off.
That email, sent on 7 May 2021, by Craig Zinderman, associate director for medical policy in FDA's Office of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, began: "Good Afternoon Ana, Thank you again for talking with us back in March about your work exploring new data mining approaches . . . We are writing to kindly ask you to please hold off on creating and sending data mining reports and analyses using covid-19 vaccine AE [adverse event] data."

I would say "incredible" but we have seen again and again that 90% of the output from government, from NGOs, from academia, from corporations is pure fraud on the public.

Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:04 PM

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1 Of course.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:04 PM (Y/06r)

2 test

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 12:04 PM (SwyyQ)

3 Dammit! I thought I could close the tab...

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 12:05 PM (SwyyQ)

4 Wait, it worked!!!

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 12:05 PM (SwyyQ)

5 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:05 PM (ccf/V)

6 HTML Tags.

HOW DO DEY WERK?!??

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:06 PM (ccf/V)

7 Top o' the nooner to ya, Ace!

Too much Val-u-Rite last night?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:06 PM (ccf/V)

8 I don't understand a word of this, and I am RAGING.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 12:07 PM (2ap+5)

9 Burn the medical establishment to the waterline.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 12:07 PM (ohcCe)

10 Motherfuckers.

Posted by: toby928(c) at September 18, 2026 12:08 PM (4NO2D)

11 on, no! MATHS!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 12:08 PM (AKptf)

12 You know, this sort of thing was bad when they did it in the Tuskegee Experiment.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:08 PM (ndZc7)

13 Trust Da Thienth~!!

Posted by: weft cut-loop at September 18, 2026 12:08 PM (HeG1i)

14 The thing about this:

-vaccine manufacturers could offload a costly, dangerous R&D project that did not work out for it's intended purpose at premium, government subsidized prices.

-Doctors got kickbacks. Politicians got kickbacks. Bureaucrats got kickbacks.

The truly astounding thing is I am not sure there is a good historical parallel. This is a nexus in a lot of different things: widespread testing of a dangerous medication. Government covered it up. This is far worse than even the Tuskegee Syphilis thing.

Maybe Thalidomide? Mercury for Syphilis treatment?

But I can't think of one where it was a bad treatment but the government not only covered it up, but tried to wholesale force it on everyone.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:09 PM (Y/06r)

15 "This is Trump's fault. Also, Trump firing non-partisan bureaucrats in the American government is an attack on independent and moral scientists who only have our best interests and the science at heart."
-troll

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (+a7XK)

16 Should I get a flu vaccine?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (2Ez/1)

17 So basically our government wanted to kill us, control us and harm us.

Got it.

Posted by: Czech Chick at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (rg/w7)

18 Get your red-hot Covid Boosters here!

Posted by: Everytown, USA at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (Fn+3X)

19 Brit Neil Ferguson created the Covid fatality model the world used to shut us down. He was a disgraced scientist like Fauci for his totally flawed model for Mad Cow disease that cost the UK tens of millions of dollars. And like Fauci and his HIV /AIS leadership lied like Pinocchio. How our leaders accepted anything these two presented is beyond my comprehension .

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (KC5Lt)

20 Population control. Period.

They all believe the Earth is overpopulated and are doing whatever they can to lessen the count.

Chinese flus, covid, the vax, muslham spread.......it's all designed to kill you off......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (ccf/V)

21 12 You know, this sort of thing was bad when they did it in the Tuskegee Experiment.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:08 PM (ndZc7)

But the thing was that was allowing a disease to run it's course while the subjects believe they are being treated in order to study the progression of the disease. Aided by racisms.

This, this is just money. And politics.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:11 PM (Y/06r)

22 19 Brit Neil Ferguson created the Covid fatality model the world used to shut us down. He was a disgraced scientist like Fauci for his totally flawed model for Mad Cow disease that cost the UK tens of millions of dollars. And like Fauci and his HIV /AIS leadership lied like Pinocchio. How our leaders accepted anything these two presented is beyond my comprehension .

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (KC5Lt)

=====

And he broke lockdown to get some strange.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:11 PM (+a7XK)

23 16 Should I get a flu vaccine?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty

R U Nutz?

Posted by: Say No To Needles at September 18, 2026 12:11 PM (Fn+3X)

24 16 Should I get a flu vaccine?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM

That was a misfire. I meant to ask this:

Should I get a pneumonia vaccine?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:12 PM (2Ez/1)

25 Is Fauci somehow connected?...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:12 PM (l3cgK)

26 The next time someone tells you they are “science”, hang them.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:12 PM (oAqqA)

27 Turning the country into a gulag was just a side effect!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 12:12 PM (AKptf)

28 24 16 Should I get a flu vaccine?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM

That was a misfire. I meant to ask this:

Should I get a pneumonia vaccine?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:12 PM (2Ez/1)

Should I get an M-Pox vax?

Posted by: Old Auntie Listening to CDC at September 18, 2026 12:13 PM (l3cgK)

29 >But I can't think of one where it was a bad treatment but the government not only covered it up, but tried to wholesale force it on everyone.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:09 PM (Y/06r)

And if you have suffered damages as a result of the 'vaccine', there is no recourse. Pharma companies cannot be sued as a result. If only there was a legislative body that can remove shielding laws preventing legal recourse for injured consumers.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 12:13 PM (GTqXr)

30 "This is Trump's fault. Also, Trump firing non-partisan bureaucrats in the American government is an attack on independent and moral scientists who only have our best interests and the science at heart."
-troll
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (+a7XK)

Trump pushed for a vaccine in Operation Warp Speed, knowing FULL WELL, after being cured of it in a f*cking weekend, that it wasn't necessary. He pushed to bypass all the standard regulatory guidelines so he could have it before his term ended. It was ready, but they didn't want him credited with it. But no one blames Biden for any of it. And he forced it on the masses.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:13 PM (ccf/V)

31 27 Turning the country into a gulag was just a side effect!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 12:12 PM (AKptf)

No, I think perhaps that was the point.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:13 PM (l3cgK)

32 You just can’t let your victims know you’ve been killing them and plan to continue killing them. Keep ‘em in the dark.

Posted by: Eromero at September 18, 2026 12:13 PM (UlXJJ)

33 Should I get a flu vaccine?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (2Ez/1)

If you want the flu, sure. They NEVER get the strain right, so usually the flu shot is worthless.

However, they're pushing it to be mRNA as well, so it too is being designed to kill you.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:15 PM (ccf/V)

34 31 27 Turning the country into a gulag was just a side effect!

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 12:12 PM (AKptf)

No, I think perhaps that was the point.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:13 PM (l3cgK)

JIM JOHNSON (in Kalifornia) IS RIGHT!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:15 PM (Y/06r)

35 My Display is going out...Samsung, one of their better models, but after only 2 years...
Son said online mentions issues with the electrical connections on the glass coming loose...
Maybe this should be under FWP, but I can't wait for Sunday! (another FWP!)

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM (l3cgK)

36
And he broke lockdown to get some strange.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:11 PM (+a7XK)

I mean, c'mon.......the powerful need to release some steam, man. The pressures........you just wouldn't understand......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM (ccf/V)

37 32 You just can’t let your victims know you’ve been killing them and plan to continue killing them. Keep ‘em in the dark.
Posted by: Eromero at September 18, 2026 12:13 PM

Now you're catching on.

Posted by: Lindsey Clancy at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM (2Ez/1)

38 Wood chippers for everyone involved in this bullshit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM (d9FiM)

39 Fun fact: No nation on Earth incorporated the Nuremberg Code into law as "it was felt at the time that there was no need".

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 18, 2026 12:17 PM (ExV1e)

40 The guy who sprayed Ilhan Omar with vinegar is going to jail for the next year

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Well, vinegar related crimes are particularly heinous.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:17 PM (ndZc7)

41 Wood chippers for everyone involved in this bullshit.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM (d9FiM)

In before the 'nothing will happen' guy.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:17 PM (ccf/V)

42 32 You just can’t let your victims know you’ve been killing them and plan to continue killing them. Keep ‘em in the dark.

Posted by: Eromero at September 18, 2026 12:13 PM (UlXJJ)

Until it too late, then gloat over them how easy it was.
At least that's what I see in the movies...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:17 PM (l3cgK)

43 I'm fairly certain this was deliberate.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 12:18 PM (2Cry5)

44 There is a serious need seen by the .gov and pHarm for a "gene to vaccine" technology. Unfortunately what they have is an auto-immune inducing technology, that has the side benefit of impairing the body's ability to identify and destroy cancerous cells, and is enabled by LNPs that appear to exacerbate cancer metastasis.
It also doesn't seem to do much for preventing diseases.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 18, 2026 12:18 PM (rbvCR)

45 And the reason they wouldn't allow the use of prophylactics like HCQ and Ivermectin is that it would affect their test subjects in the largest clinical trial of a cancer drug in history.

This is the part of the Covid period which makes me the most angry. Advocate for the death penalty angry.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:18 PM (KC5Lt)

46 The people who did this are still there in the FDA and CDC, aren't they?

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines. at September 18, 2026 12:18 PM (O7YUW)

47 Sponge I meant to ask about the pneumonia vaccine.
Recently my doc was pushing it...

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (2Ez/1)

48 I would say "incredible" but we have seen again and again that 90% of the output from government, from NGOs, from academia, from corporations is pure fraud on the public.

If you understood our understanding of the "public", you'll understand.

#BeBetter

Posted by: Your Elites at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (0sNs1)

49 38 Wood chippers for everyone involved in this bullshit.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM (d9FiM)

Yes, we need the wood chippers for you guys...

Posted by: Mandami and the Kwueer Kuran Komunists (KKK) at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (l3cgK)

50 At least that's what I see in the movies...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:17 PM (l3cgK)

I blame movies for women now screaming hysterically whenever anything startling happens.

I just don't picture a mother on the prairie screaming bloody murder as they fought off an Indian attack......She sheltered the kids, picked up a rifle and started laying waste.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (ccf/V)

51 Regular vaccines are hard (see Polio.) I think they want to be able to create a swiss army knife. I think this is part of the larger grift and covid was just the first use case. They see dollar signs in just iterating on the same tech over and over and over.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (Y/06r)

52 We just need commonsense vinegar control.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (77rzZ)

53 Mistakes were made.
It was just a few rouge agents in the Cincinnati office.
Additional training modules have been required.
At this point, what difference does it make?
Can't we all just MoveOn.org?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 12:20 PM (3cUTc)

54 It’s too much work trying to access this site on an iPhone.

Posted by: Buck_IV at September 18, 2026 12:20 PM (Pd4Dv)

55 Nothing will happen.

Posted by: That Guy who intones, sonorously, "Nothing will happen." at September 18, 2026 12:20 PM (0sNs1)

56 48 I would say "incredible" but we have seen again and again that 90% of the output from government, from NGOs, from academia, from corporations is pure fraud on the public.

If you understood our understanding of the "public", you'll understand.

#BeBetter

Posted by: Your Elites at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (0sNs1)

======

"They'll fall for anything, especially those stupid conservatives."

*conservatives don't fall for it, only progressives do*

"See? Conservatives are such dummies because they don't listen to our lies."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:20 PM (+a7XK)

57 One cup of vinegar a month ought to be enough for anybody.

Posted by: Karen McKarenface at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (2Ez/1)

58 Democrats are the ones who started using Covid as a weapon against the people. They hid facts like this from the public and attacked anyone who destroyed the narrative they were wielding like a club.

But you should totally vote for Democrats in November because you’re angry about the price of gas. What’s the worst thing that could happen?

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (oAqqA)

59 About ten years ago I got a flu shot and got the flu. Haven't got one since. And I haven't had the flu since.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (xJpuh)

60 They want to kill us and wear our skin. Different day - same old shit.

Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (KGj36)

61 Sponge I meant to ask about the pneumonia vaccine.
Recently my doc was pushing it...
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (2Ez/1)

I mean, I wouldn't, but that's me. Do your research. See if you can find the VAERS data for it. Read the side effects page......

I'm personally not getting another vaccine as long as I live. The last one I got was the tetanus shot. That damn thing caused me significant pain in my back and shoulder. And this was YEARS before this covid bullshit.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (ccf/V)

62 "They'll fall for anything, especially those stupid conservatives."

*conservatives don't fall for it, only progressives do*

"See? Conservatives are such dummies because they don't listen to our lies."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:20 PM (+a7XK)

In a lot of ways I think I see everything as having the same root cause. Consumer vs customer. Serve instead of being served.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (Y/06r)

63 These were REAL vaccines, effective and safe! VAERS reports are at best anecdotal non-evidence and mostly fabrications from crackpot anti-vaxxers! Remdesivir and respirators, not horse paste! Don't believe in facts, believe in SCIENCE™!

Posted by: Things I learned here strangely enough at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (TbWk/)

64 The Lancet hangs its head in shame. Hah! Just kidding!

Posted by: Peer Reviewed at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (6iKlf)

65 50 At least that's what I see in the movies...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:17 PM (l3cgK)

I blame movies for women now screaming hysterically whenever anything startling happens.

I just don't picture a mother on the prairie screaming bloody murder as they fought off an Indian attack......She sheltered the kids, picked up a rifle and started laying waste.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (ccf/V)

like the Mom in Gremlins that shoved the beastie into the microwave...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (l3cgK)

66 TJM who wins the NC senate seat. Put down your marker.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (oAqqA)

67 i said all conservatives were going to die because they weren't going to take the vaccine

and sid's ass is the best tasting ass

Posted by: Paul at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (6bWdV)

68 Willowed:

The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM

Come out of Canada? I'm right here, you know.
Posted by: Peter North, proud Canadian and irregular AoSHQ commenter at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM

Posted by: Peter North, proud Canadian and irregular AoSHQ commenter at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (bd4T5)

69 44 There is a serious need seen by the .gov and pHarm for a "gene to vaccine" technology. Unfortunately what they have is an auto-immune inducing technology, that has the side benefit of impairing the body's ability to identify and destroy cancerous cells, and is enabled by LNPs that appear to exacerbate cancer metastasis.
It also doesn't seem to do much for preventing diseases.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 18, 2026 12:18 PM (rbvCR)

Please tell me most if not all of these 'experts' are on the Non-GMO Foods bandwagon.

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (5rh/l)

70 52 We just need commonsense vinegar control.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 12:19 PM (77rzZ)

Too much acetic acid makes it assault vinegar...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (l3cgK)

71 66 TJM who wins the NC senate seat. Put down your marker.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (oAqqA)

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*shrugs*

It'll be close.

I think Cooper should be considered the underdog because of registration changes and the end of Cooper's term combined with the fact that "popular" governors of the wrong party lose federal elections all the time (Larry Hogan in MD recently, for example).

But, turnout differentials are a thing, and it could be enough to undo the 3 point win Trump had 2 years ago.

We'll see.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:23 PM (+a7XK)

72 Legal weed will fix everything.

- Democrats

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:23 PM (oAqqA)

73 Posted by: Paul at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (6bWdV)

Amongst the rare truths, you've got to ruin everything with one big f*cking lie.......

F*ck off, dick.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:24 PM (ccf/V)

74 57 One cup of vinegar a month ought to be enough for anybody.

Posted by: Karen McKarenface at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (2Ez/1)

I wouldn't know; I'm not a woman.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:24 PM (l3cgK)

75 "Two weeks to flatten the curve" is as monstrous and horrifying dissembling as "just following orders."

An innocuous statement to hide pure evil.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 12:24 PM (3cUTc)

76 >>>But I can't think of one where it was a bad treatment but the government not only covered it up, but tried to wholesale force it on everyone.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:09 PM (Y/06r)

There seems to be shit in the vaccine that should not be in there that was put in intentionally. But what do I know?

Even the LNP delivery vector is toxic (and KNOWN to be toxic before hand).

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 12:24 PM (SwyyQ)

77 IIRC, back in the day, the trolls were crowing about how we would be FORCED to get the vaccine while we were voicing the exact same fucking concerns we are now.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:24 PM (Y/06r)

78 If you want the flu, sure. They NEVER get the strain right, so usually the flu shot is worthless.

Posted by: Sponge
________

There's that study of Cleveland Clinic workers from last year or the year before that showed it actually increased the risk of flu for that year. But it was a small sample and may not be valid.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (XvL8K)

79 I mean, c'mon.......the powerful need to release some steam, man. The pressures........you just wouldn't understand......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM

I know, right? We don't even like milk and apples.

Posted by: The Pigs at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (ymmov)

80 Too much acetic acid makes it assault vinegar...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM

It's got that thing that goes up.

Posted by: Newsreader at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (2Ez/1)

81 Please tell me most if not all of these 'experts' are on the Non-GMO Foods bandwagon.
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (5rh/l)

I always pointed out some would rather people starve than pass out GMO food and those same people were advocates for mandating the mRNA vax.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (KC5Lt)

82 77 IIRC, back in the day, the trolls were crowing about how we would be FORCED to get the vaccine while we were voicing the exact same fucking concerns we are now.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:24 PM (Y/06r)

====

Winter of death.

We were promised.

Biden would have no problem winning re-election because all the conservatives were going to die from covid because no conservative got the vaccine.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (+a7XK)

83 R U Nutz?

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Didja see this?

Toys ‘R’ Us is opening 120 new stores as grownup collectors fuel toy sales

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (ndZc7)

84 Come out of Canada? I'm right here, you know.
Posted by: Peter North, proud Canadian and irregular AoSHQ commenter at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM

I mean, you WERE Throbbin in the "Dickman and Throbbin" cinematic gem......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (ccf/V)

85 I hope you'll join me tomorrow in a Pick Six!

Posted by: James Talarico at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (bd4T5)

86 They are doing something very similar in many studies that use national health data to show no injuries. In those, they use the national database comparing injuries fro all people vaccinated, to the general public. The problem is that they are only looking at people who had interaction with the health system (retrospective study) but that excludes anyone with no vaccine, who did not get sick.

I can go into more detail if asked, but there are a bunch of studies in Europe considered the "gold standard" in proving the vaccines are safe, and they are all total bullshit.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (5SewL)

87 Didja see this?

Toys ‘R’ Us is opening 120 new stores as grownup collectors fuel toy sales
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (ndZc7)

Speculators selling to other speculators. Great.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:26 PM (Y/06r)

88 80 Too much acetic acid makes it assault vinegar...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM

It's got that thing that goes up.

Posted by: Newsreader at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (2Ez/1)

Vinagra?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:26 PM (l3cgK)

89
There's that study of Cleveland Clinic workers from last year or the year before that showed it actually increased the risk of flu for that year. But it was a small sample and may not be valid.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (XvL8K)

And how, amazingly, during the covid 'pandemic' the flu just magically went away.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:26 PM (ccf/V)

90 What was the flu "vaccine" efficacy last year? 14%?

Why bother?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (d9FiM)

91 90 What was the flu "vaccine" efficacy last year? 14%?

Why bother?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (d9FiM)

100% during COVID, since nobody died of the Flu...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (l3cgK)

92 They want to kill us and wear our skin. Different day - same old shit.
Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (KGj36)

And groom our children to participate in their perverse sexual degeneracy.

Posted by: Great leaders we got at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (TbWk/)

93 Yep.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (FC7F4)

94 Cooper is an idiot. The guy did a shit job as governor. He has better name recognition because of his position. I think that gave him an early lead, which btw seems to be shrinking. Republican groups just dumped a bunch of money into their efforts. I think that moves the needle mostly because they’re gonna point out how nuts Dems are. If enough of those new registered voters show up, Whatley wins.

I’ll be bold and say we also squeak out Michigan and New Hampshire.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (oAqqA)

95 I had the Hong Kong flu when I was a kid. I think I have natural immunity to a number of strains.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:28 PM (KC5Lt)

96 I had one statistics class (almost 50 years ago) but am still not comfortable looking into details of statistical data. There are so many ways to hide facts inside flawed data, or flawed analysis.

imo, earlier elections were known to be stolen based on statistics, but those details are too complicated to be easily understood by the "common man". And so many in charge want to help hide the facts, so they just say "shut up, or we will hurt you".

Same for health care unfortunately.

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 12:28 PM (vbXSk)

97 92 They want to kill us and wear our skin. Different day - same old shit.
Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 12:21 PM (KGj36)

And groom our children to participate in their perverse sexual degeneracy.

Posted by: Great leaders we got at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (TbWk/)

perverse degeneracy seems redundant...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:28 PM (l3cgK)

98 And how, amazingly, during the covid 'pandemic' the flu just magically went away.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:26 PM

Masking and social distancing worked!!!

Posted by: Karen McScoldyface at September 18, 2026 12:28 PM (ymmov)

99 94 Cooper is an idiot. The guy did a shit job as governor. He has better name recognition because of his position. I think that gave him an early lead, which btw seems to be shrinking. Republican groups just dumped a bunch of money into their efforts. I think that moves the needle mostly because they’re gonna point out how nuts Dems are. If enough of those new registered voters show up, Whatley wins.

I’ll be bold and say we also squeak out Michigan and New Hampshire.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (oAqqA)

We get 'em by the squeaker?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:28 PM (l3cgK)

100 68- a number of good ""things" have come out oof Canada, 🍁 including Andre Besette. Who sounds like a wonderful, humble man canonized by Pope Benedict:

https://tinyurl.com/en2vzpke

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (JrHfD)

101 I've worked at the FDA for 20+ years. The scientists, medical officers, and review staff there are overwhelmingly Democrat, and more than a few are hardcore activists. But they are not stupid. They are actually quite bright. There is no chance that this was an accidental oversight. None.

Posted by: Mad Max in VA at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (CYakq)

102 It's for the children.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (8D3Qw)

103 Swell.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (wxsGM)

104 Maybe Thalidomide? Mercury for Syphilis treatment?

But I can't think of one where it was a bad treatment but the government not only covered it up, but tried to wholesale force it on everyone.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:09 PM (Y/06r)

I think mercury actually is able to cure syphilis. At a cost, though.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (1z8ji)

105 I fully expect James Talarico to start mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in commercials.

Because he's just one of us Texans.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (ccf/V)

106 I’ll be bold and say we also squeak out Michigan and New Hampshire.
Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM

Don't forget your close tag.

Posted by: AoSHQ Copy Editors at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (bd4T5)

107 But you can totally trust hand picked government experts when they tell you to submit to the government over global warming

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (9FfUF)

108 HANG. THEM. ALL.

Posted by: Totally not an AI agent at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (TvwQU)

109 102 It's for the children.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (8D3Qw)

Yes, just like the book "To Serve Man" is for people...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (l3cgK)

110 Ask your janitoral professional if Vinagra is right for you.

Posted by: Big Boner at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (2Ez/1)

111 There's that study of Cleveland Clinic workers from last year or the year before that showed it actually increased the risk of flu for that year. But it was a small sample and may not be valid.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (XvL8K)

And how, amazingly, during the covid 'pandemic' the flu just magically went away.
Posted by: Sponge
_________

I just looked up the study and I was mistaken. It was not small. Had 53,000 participants.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (XvL8K)

112 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM

Come out of Canada? I'm right here, you know.
Posted by: Peter North, proud Canadian and irregular AoSHQ commenter at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM
Posted by: Peter North, proud Canadian and irregular AoSHQ commenter at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (bd4T5)

True. He could come in Toronto and hit Ft. Worth.

Posted by: Quite a talent at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (TbWk/)

113 1). It’s interesting this came out in BMJ and not a US medical journal. Well, its interesting but pretty damn obvious. I would be interested to know if it was submitted TO and rejected by JAMA, NEJM, etc.
2) The current FDA is STILL actively suppressing all it can that it has not already shredded. I don’t think the organization is salvageable. There are some good people their but power in upper and middle management still contaminated.

Posted by: epador at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (TRnzq)

114 I still like the part where the Supreme Court was like, "yeah, a partisan county judge--with no medical or scientific training--elected on a few thousand votes, can lock down the whole county indefinitely, with no public input or comment allowed, as a public health emergency. Nor do they have to ever explain or justify their actions. It's right there in the Constitution."

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (3cUTc)

115 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks
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I stand with AOP.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (XeU6L)

116 >>And I wonder if this "masking" effect was accidental, or intended.

Do you though?

This is very similar to an issue RFK keeps bringing up -- they do this for all vaccines -- they compare to another vaccine to verify safety and efficacy. RFK wants a control and has been harping on about that for many years. The industry does not want a control because they claim it is unnecessary but in reality, they are just using a bad product to mask for the net iteration.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (5SewL)

117 Seattle passes law to add infinite genders and "multi-partner" relationships as protected classes

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Movie idea: Spiderman In the Infinite Genders-Verse.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (ndZc7)

118 I remember when Pinto car fires sent the media into a frenzy in the 70's. Today the media couldn't give a fuck about lithium ion battery fires (and children mining lithium and cobalt).

A discarded Tesla Powerwall set a garbage truck on fire in Citrus Heights, California
They Threw What in the Trash? Garbage Truck Fire in California
StacheD Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lomPxmXbz44

Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (iVhsR)

119 Posted by: Mad Max in VA at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (CYakq)

Smart and evil immoral leftist is a bad combo.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (KC5Lt)

120 During COVID I was told by someone I was going to be forced to take the vaccine at some point. I ask them how important that was to them, because that attempt would cost someone their life.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (oAqqA)

121 I don't say Nothing Will Happen. I say What Has happened?
Answer? Oh the principles have all been granted sweeping pardons. Oh.

Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (bX16E)

122 110 Ask your janitoral professional if Vinagra is right for you.

Posted by: Big Boner at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (2Ez/1)

If you can't put down your mop handle after more than four hours...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (l3cgK)

123 They are bright and they are part of it. Punitive and compensatory damages. Sound familiar?

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (wxsGM)

124 94 Republican groups just dumped a bunch of money into their efforts. I think that moves the needle mostly because they’re gonna point out how nuts Dems are. If enough of those new registered voters show up, Whatley wins.

I’ll be bold and say we also squeak out Michigan and New Hampshire.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:27 PM (oAqqA)

=======

The guy in charge of Republican money more than anyone else, James Blair, was one of the key figures in the 2024 election.

It wasn't just TV ads. It was turnout, and Mark Halperin is saying that he'll have spent about a billion dollars more than Democrats in the end.

https://x.com/2waytvapp/status/
2100435115620851820

It's all about base turnout now since only 3 House races that the GOP won in 2024 Trump also lost (it was 25 in 2018 ). Just get those voters to turnout at decent midterm numbers, and bob's your uncle.

We'll see.

I'm cautiously optimistic about the NC senate seat specifically, the House generally, but I'm certain we'll keep the senate majority.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (+a7XK)

125 Duncan Sheik just died of sudden cardiac arrest.

He was 56.

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (j+aD2)

126 Yes, so much is surfacing or resurfacing now.

Likely why Pennsylvania is dashing it's 502 page Board of Health power grab amendment through: "We don't need no stinking warrants!" to talk to your child, enter the premises, enter your health data.. and also to develop an office of Medicare for All.

One way or the other, control.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (NFX2v)

127 105 I fully expect James Talarico to start mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in commercials.

Because he's just one of us Texans.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (ccf/V)
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I would pay good money to see that fruitcake try to shoot any kind of firearm LOL

Posted by: ballistic at September 18, 2026 12:32 PM (oqH4h)

128 Flu IS different because it constantly dips into animal populations and comes back out in different variations. That's why the flu vaccine is so untrustworthy. It is also why you can pretty much get 'flu' an infinite amount of times.

I also wonder, for childhood deadly diseases, vaccines make sense. But for chicken pox?

To me, I wonder if we should just strip down the vaccine schedule to the bare necessities and then go with normal palliative care for everything else to strengthen the immune system.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:32 PM (Y/06r)

129 I believe if more people refused to take the vaccine when their employers threatened them, we would have different results.

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 12:32 PM (AKptf)

130 125 Duncan Sheik just died of sudden cardiac arrest.

He was 56.

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (j+aD2)

I had no idea...who he was...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:32 PM (l3cgK)

131 Please tell me most if not all of these 'experts' are on the Non-GMO Foods bandwagon.
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:22 PM (5rh/l)

Are you asking if the results are from people who are pushing an agenda?
Like Fauci and Hotez were?

Because if that is your bar to belief, no one has anything to say that you will believe.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (rbvCR)

132 Afternoon Ace.
Every time info like this comes up , I think back to my original thoughts in 20-21. The COVID release, the ridiculous vaccines, the lockdowns and the political thuggery were all part of a plan to reduce the population to lessen.... climate change.
But that's just crazy talk

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (oUMhY)

133 fully expect James Talarico to start mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in commercials.

Because he's just one of us Texans.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (ccf/V)

I just pictured him as Yosemite Sam .

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (KC5Lt)

134 Should I get a pneumonia vaccine?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:12 PM (2Ez/1)

I have no information about how well it works, but here's how I am making my decision in the meantime:

Pneumonia is a serious risk for invalids, because they can't move around enough to keep their lungs clear. So I don't plan to get a pneumonia shot unless I lose my ability to walk. If that happens, I will reassess.

Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (FC7F4)

135 I’ll be bold and say we also squeak out Michigan and New Hampshire.
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Rumors are, the Dem in NH has cancelled a bunch of ad buys.

Also, Cooper, off-hand, said the race was close, within a few points--despite polls showing him leading easily.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (3cUTc)

136 I think mercury actually is able to cure syphilis. At a cost, though.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (1z8ji)

Only if it's in retrograde though.

Posted by: Medicinal astrology at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (TbWk/)

137 125 Duncan Sheik just died of sudden cardiac arrest.

He was 56.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (j+aD2)

Who is Duncan Sheik?

*looks him up*

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (Y/06r)

138 Duncan Sheik just died of sudden cardiac arrest.

He was 56.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (j+aD2)

He sounds vaccinated.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (ccf/V)

139 And how, amazingly, during the covid 'pandemic' the flu just magically went away.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:26 PM (ccf/V)

You know who else just magically went away?

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (8D3Qw)

140 Speculators selling to other speculators. Great.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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Time to go long on tulips?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (XeU6L)

141 135 --
Rumors are, the Dem in NH has cancelled a bunch of ad buys.

Also, Cooper, off-hand, said the race was close, within a few points--despite polls showing him leading easily.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (3cUTc)

=======

Pappas canceled like $30,000 in ad buys. I think people are making too much of that news.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (+a7XK)

142 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks
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No love for us, eh? Hoser.

Posted by: Bob and Doug Mackenzie at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (SgdqL)

143 Oh, never mind about 1). It’s all an except from a book about to come out before the authors unexpectedly die.

Posted by: epador at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (TRnzq)

144
I just pictured him as Yosemite Sam .
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (KC5Lt)

I'm sure you just pissed Yosemite Sam off.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (ccf/V)

145 This is all a distraction by the white capitalist and Islamophobic cispatriarchy over the Epstein and UAP Files.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (bd4T5)

146 136 I think mercury actually is able to cure syphilis. At a cost, though.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (1z8ji)

Only if it's in retrograde though.

Posted by: Medicinal astrology at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (TbWk/)

As the saying went, "A night with Venus, a lifetime with Mercury"...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (l3cgK)

147 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM
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Ah, the good old days when South Park used to funny and not a progessive mouthpice suffering from TDS.

Posted by: BetaCuck4Lyfe at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (iVhsR)

148 19 Brit Neil Ferguson created the Covid fatality model the world used to shut us down. He was a disgraced scientist like Fauci for his totally flawed model for Mad Cow disease that cost the UK tens of millions of dollars. And like Fauci and his HIV /AIS leadership lied like Pinocchio. How our leaders accepted anything these two presented is beyond my comprehension .

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Possibly the biggest lie we were told was that we were in a pandemic in the first place. The world wide annual death toll didn't even go up in the covid years as compared statistically to the previous 5 years. These people need to be beaten to death with shovels

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (9FfUF)

149 I just pictured him as Yosemite Sam .
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM

But a really gay parody version from San Francisco.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (ymmov)

150 It’s too much work trying to access this site on an iPhone.
Posted by: Buck_IV at September 18, 2026 12:20 PM (Pd4Dv)

Well, the site was not designed to be viewed on iPhones. What do you expect? Buy a cheap used laptop, and use your phone as a wifi hotspot.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 12:35 PM (1z8ji)

151 Time to go long on tulips?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (XeU6L)

Wanna buy some mint Beanie Babies?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:35 PM (Y/06r)

152 140 Speculators selling to other speculators. Great.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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Time to go long on tulips?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (XeU6L)

Just don't be the dim bulb...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:35 PM (l3cgK)

153 You know who else just magically went away?
Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM

* hangs head in shame *

Posted by: zombie Felix Steiner at September 18, 2026 12:35 PM (bd4T5)

154 96 I had one statistics class (almost 50 years ago) but am still not comfortable looking into details of statistical data. There are so many ways to hide facts inside flawed data, or flawed analysis.

Posted by: illiniwek

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The problem, I have found, is that everyone relies on software packages nowadays. They do very complex analysis, giving them fancy names. I insist on putting things on a graph but the statisticians hate that. -- just look at the above -- what the fuck does that heat map show? It is pre-digested. They need tables and graphs.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 12:35 PM (5SewL)

155 Pneumonia is a serious risk for invalids, because they can't move around enough to keep their lungs clear. So I don't plan to get a pneumonia shot unless I lose my ability to walk. If that happens, I will reassess.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM

Thanks. Seems reasonable. My father died of pneumonia, but it was after he was bedridden.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:36 PM (2Ez/1)

156 The House is more difficult. I feel like a lot of those races are more local than the senate. There’s a lot of ground to cover with canvassing and gOTV. I think the national issues and the nuttiness of Democrats is a huge liability. That will move some votes. But if people don’t get motivated to vote, we lose. I also think gas prices will be a drag on voters. They may not vote Dem, but it will sop some of their motivation.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:36 PM (2pI5z)

157 Should I get a flu vaccine?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:10 PM (2Ez/1)

Never got one, never will. And I'm in my 80th year. Wife gets shots, still gets sick. *shrugs shoulders*

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at September 18, 2026 12:36 PM (hmYU4)

158 > What was the flu "vaccine" efficacy last year? 14%?

Whose numbers are you using? CDC is the main publisher of US flu shot efficacy and they claim 56% (preliminary) efficacy for 2024-2025.

2014-2015 was reportedly only 19%, but typically it's in the 30-50% range.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 12:36 PM (mkw2N)

159 Toys ‘R’ Us is opening 120 new stores as grownup collectors fuel toy sales
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:25 PM (ndZc7)

This is the happiest news I've heard in a long time! You made my day!

Posted by: hobbitopoly at September 18, 2026 12:37 PM (ZgwKJ)

160 I had one statistics class (almost 50 years ago) but am still not comfortable looking into details of statistical data. There are so many ways to hide facts inside flawed data, or flawed analysis.

Posted by: illiniwek

The first thing they teach you in anything to do with data or computing is the undefeated champion of all time..........

Garbage in, garbage out.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:37 PM (ccf/V)

161 156 The House is more difficult. I feel like a lot of those races are more local than the senate. There’s a lot of ground to cover with canvassing and gOTV. I think the national issues and the nuttiness of Democrats is a huge liability. That will move some votes. But if people don’t get motivated to vote, we lose. I also think gas prices will be a drag on voters. They may not vote Dem, but it will sop some of their motivation.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:36 PM (2pI5z)

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There are 213 safe GOP seats and 205 safe Democrat seats.

What's left will be coin flips.

If Democrats get them all, they have a small House majority where at least 8 of them will be representing districts that went at least Trump+5.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:37 PM (+a7XK)

162 I do think the government estimates of how many people got the clot shot are significantly off, perhaps by 50%

When Mayor Wu was elected in Boston she threatened vaxports to go restaurants.

Government stats said 90% of Bostonians and 80% of Massholes were clot shotted.

She had an AMA right after this - every comment was demanding she resign (which points pretty strongly at voter fraud too), but she planned to go ahead until the Boston restaurant lobby group told her to expect most restaurants would go bankrupt if she did

Now remember at the time the FNM was screaming unclot shotted people would give you COVID even if you had the clot shot and that you couldn't get it from "the vaccinated". SO it would be fair to expect they'd get more of the 90% then they'd lose of the 10% doesn't it?

Unless, of course that number was significantly lower then 90%...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (sKqQm)

163 But a really gay parody version from San Francisco.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 12:34 PM (ymmov)

Just him with a bushy gay porn mustache shooting six shooters into the air .

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (KC5Lt)

164 90% got the jab? I didn't realize my unjabbed self was so unusual.

Posted by: Brother Tim is tired at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (OUMaO)

165 Hey, tripled my money last night by betting favored team (Bills) and then flipping out of the bet late in first half to the Lions getting 16.5 spread points. $30 bet to $53 and the $50 bet to $90. This pleased me.

Posted by: Pudinhead at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (KGj36)

166 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks

Rush, April Wine, Triumph, Three Days Grace, Nickelb.... Ok maybe not that one.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (d9FiM)

167 I think an Ouija Board would beat most of the RCP polling. It’s horse shit.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (2pI5z)

168 >>>They are actually quite bright. There is no chance that this was an accidental oversight. None.
Posted by: Mad Max in VA at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (CYakq)

This guy gets it.

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (SwyyQ)

169 @125 Barely Breathing is a great song. RIP

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (oUMhY)

170 ***--a flaw that senior officials declined to rectify.
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When is a flaw not a flaw but an intent?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 12:39 PM (4tmEn)

171 Friday should be anti-death anti-medical shit day.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:39 PM (8D3Qw)

172 164 90% got the jab? I didn't realize my unjabbed self was so unusual.
Posted by: Brother Tim is tired at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (OUMaO)

I think that is bullshit.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:39 PM (Y/06r)

173 10%'er here.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:39 PM (d9FiM)

174 fully expect James Talarico to start mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in commercials.

Because he's just one of us Texans.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (ccf/V)

I just pictured him as Yosemite Sam .
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (KC5Lt)

I'm the roughest, toughest, trans-kid lovingest, drag queen fanboiest hombre ever to sling dick to children west of the racist bigoted homophobic and transphobic Mississippi!

Posted by: James "Tex" Talarico at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (TbWk/)

175 120 During COVID I was told by someone I was going to be forced to take the vaccine at some point. I ask them how important that was to them, because that attempt would cost someone their life.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:30 PM (oAqqA)

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Australia kidnapped thousands of their own citizens and kept them in camps for over a year because they wouldn't take the vaccine. Their media did a piece on them implying that the "campers" were the bad guys

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (9FfUF)

176 If we, American citizens, would just volunteer for the Canadian MAID program, then they wouldn’t have to lie to us using poison shots like this! It’s our fault when you think about it.

Posted by: Cray Cray at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (7BAZk)

177 >>>And I wonder if this "masking" effect was accidental, or intended.

Incompetence is sufficiently indistinguishable from malice.

But the latter warming to hold off on finding warning signals in VAERS data implies willful ignorance at least.

Oh, and, 200 million doses. Safe for pregnant women.

These people should burn in hell.

But what do I know, what with my Junior Achievement level economics understanding and all.

Posted by: Totally not an AI agent at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (TvwQU)

178 167 I think an Ouija Board would beat most of the RCP polling. It’s horse shit.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (2pI5z)

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Sean Trende was defending the RCP aggregate on X the other day.

Outright saying that completely contradictory polling that couldn't possibly align should be treated equally, even if the polling firm has a long history of misses.

The idea of the aggregate is okay, but it requires only, you know, good inputs. If you're knowingly inputting Quinnipac, which is garbage, well, you're going to get garbage out.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (+a7XK)

179 >> If Democrats get them all, they have a small House majority where at least 8 of them will be representing districts that went at least Trump+5.

I don’t see how they overcome Trump +5 districts when there is a huge loyalty to the president in that group. I suppose if people don’t show up that’s one thing.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (2pI5z)

180 90% got the jab? I didn't realize my unjabbed self was so unusual.
Posted by: Brother Tim is tired at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (OUMaO)

We are the non-GMO's of the world.

I am reconsidering my organ doner status as they will likely murder me to steal my organs because they're not mRNA damaged......

"What's the cause of death?"

"8 stitches for a cut on his left knee."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (ccf/V)

181 Norm Macdonald, stop the horseshit

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (8D3Qw)

182 Get off me, clanker.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (TvwQU)

183 104

I think mercury actually is able to cure syphilis. At a cost, though.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

---------
I have always been very skeptical of that. Very skeptical.

What we need is is a long term study of the progression of syphilis if left untreated. This is a great idea -- I think I will apply for a grant to study this.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (5SewL)

184 There are 213 safe GOP seats and 205 safe Democrat seats.

What's left will be coin flips.

If Democrats get them all, they have a small House majority where at least 8 of them will be representing districts that went at least Trump+5.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:37 PM (+a7XK)

You're making me feel optimistic. It's a dangerous sensation.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (xcxpd)

185 179 >> If Democrats get them all, they have a small House majority where at least 8 of them will be representing districts that went at least Trump+5.

I don’t see how they overcome Trump +5 districts when there is a huge loyalty to the president in that group. I suppose if people don’t show up that’s one thing.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (2pI5z)

=======

Yeah, it's doubtful.

But, I did say that if they won them all.

They won't win them all. In a good year, they'd win 75% of them, not all of them.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (+a7XK)

186 Should I get a flu vaccine?

The CDC says it reduces flu symptoms which cuts against the actual concrete mortality data which says it does not.

Non-CDC data says the impact is real but extremely minimal which would bridge the gap between those two data sets if you assume the CDC is cherry picking for higher effectiveness.

So my take? It isn't worth the time to go to your DR and expose yourself to likely other flu carriers but the shot itself won't harm you like the clot shot.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (sKqQm)

187 I remember when Pinto car fires sent the media into a frenzy in the 70's. Today the media couldn't give a fuck about lithium ion battery fires (and children mining lithium and cobalt).

A discarded Tesla Powerwall set a garbage truck on fire in Citrus Heights, California

That's 100% on the asshole throwing away a HUGE rechargeable battery. Every garbage collection company tells you not to throw away batteries, ESPECIALLY rechargeable batteries. You're supposed to take them to a household hazardous waste collection site. And that's typically just phone batteries. A freaking powerwall, especially one that hasn't been fully discharged, is incredibly dangerous to throw in the garbage.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (mkw2N)

188 Australia kidnapped thousands of their own citizens and kept them in camps for over a year because they wouldn't take the vaccine. Their media did a piece on them implying that the "campers" were the bad guys
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 12:40 PM (9FfUF)

Aborigines iirc. It's amazing how quickly the commies change their tune sometimes (not really.)

It is amazing how radicalized I keep getting in my own head more and more.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (Y/06r)

189 fully expect James Talarico to start mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in commercials.

Because he's just one of us Texans.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

And wrestle a buffalo.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (ndZc7)

190 William. Shatner. Is Canadian.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 12:42 PM (bd4T5)

191 Be sure you know a pure blood if you’re undergoing surgery. Don’t want that evil garbage transfusedin my veins.

Posted by: Cray Cray at September 18, 2026 12:42 PM (7BAZk)

192 90% is bullshit

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:42 PM (d9FiM)

193 I'm one who didn't get jabbed. I did bring my mom to get the first Johnson and Johnson vax in 2021 at her request though she never got any boosters afterwards at my request.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:42 PM (KC5Lt)

194 What we need is is a long term study of the progression of syphilis if left untreated. This is a great idea -- I think I will apply for a grant to study this.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (5SewL)

*morbid golfclap*

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (Y/06r)

195 184
You're making me feel optimistic. It's a dangerous sensation.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (xcxpd)

========

I still think the safe bet is that Democrats take the House, but with a majority of like 3-5.

So, Jeffries can't do anything of consequence other than theater, and he probably will have trouble getting pro-forma impeachment stuff passed on the floor, not like if he did it would matter since the Senate will still be controlled by the GOP.

And not even Mitch took impeachment efforts seriously, and Thune is better than Mitch.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (+a7XK)

196 I usually like Trafalgar. But one of their latest polls shows Collins getting crushed in GA. He isn’t a great candidate but I feel like GA has to be completely gone if they reelect Ossoff. Especially since Kemp is involved now.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (2pI5z)

197 138 Duncan Sheik just died of sudden cardiac arrest.

He was 56.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 12:31 PM (j+aD2)

He sounds vaccinated.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (ccf/V)

It was actually oragn failure from a lifetime of alcoholism...he had been in and out of the hospital all summer, so I imagine the liver was the prime issue...

Posted by: Nova Local at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (tOcjL)

198
I remember a few of the banned Twitter people and other Undesirables I was reading at the time pointed out this very flaw in that "safety signal" formula they were using at the time this was ongoing.

They were completely ignored and called kook conspiracy theorists.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (w6EFb)

199 Mistakes were made or something.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (RIvkX)

200 You know who else just magically went away?
Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM (8D3Qw)

Magic. One day it permeated the meanest, most pedestrian element of quotidian life, and then, "poof"

Posted by: Kindltot at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM (rbvCR)

201 While there was malicious intent with the clot shot a lot of it was driven by people believing other people's propaganda.

So someone looking at clot shot side effects sees how bad they are but turns on the news and sees that COVID is killing 10% of the people that get it and decides "heart damage later is better then dying now" so he hides his data

Meanwhile someone research COVID mortality sees that is nowhere near what the government is claiming but see the clot shot has no side effects whatsoever so...why not fudge the numbers to get people vaccinated so we can "get back to normal"?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM (sKqQm)

202 196 I usually like Trafalgar. But one of their latest polls shows Collins getting crushed in GA. He isn’t a great candidate but I feel like GA has to be completely gone if they reelect Ossoff. Especially since Kemp is involved now.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (2pI5z)

=======

GA rurals have a terrible history of actually turning out.

I'd love GA to be a surprise, but I wouldn't bet on it.

Should keep the governorship, though. Bottoms is a disaster.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM (+a7XK)

203
It was actually oragn failure from a lifetime of alcoholism...he had been in and out of the hospital all summer, so I imagine the liver was the prime issue...
Posted by: Nova Local at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (tOcjL)

Ah, well.....that'll do it as well.

We're starting to believe that's what took my friend a few weeks ago.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM (ccf/V)

204 fully expect James Talarico to start mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in commercials.

Because he's just one of us Texans.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

And wrestle a buffalo.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM (ndZc7)

Naked. In nuru gel. After taking a handful of Cialis.

Posted by: Get THAT image out of your head at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM (TbWk/)

205 Why should we trust the CDC about anything.

Posted by: I gotta ask at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM (2Ez/1)

206 90 percent is wrong - let's just say

I made a LOT of cards

for docs for athletes for my own circle

and docs were paid to make up cards - I gave them blank cards for just that purpose

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (j+aD2)

207 You're making me feel optimistic. It's a dangerous sensation.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 12:41 PM

See your newsfeed if you have optimism lasting more than four hours.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (bd4T5)

208 British medical journal? Is British medicine the same as AMERICAN medicine? Give me Freedom Medicine or give me death!

Posted by: Weasel at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (ei1sX)

209 Whately wins. DJT made a campaign stop for him earlier this week and the money is ramping up. Cooper's money blegs are getting hysterical and his campaign photos are appealing only to AWFLs. Upper class Grandpa Cooper.

Whatley needs to come out swinging. Cooper was soft on crime and his acolyte, Josh Stein, is even softer. DJT has been good for NC, Burr and Tillis, not so much. Budd's all right and putting Whately in the Senate will make NC a force to be reckoned with.

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (rj6Yv)

210 Mistakes were made.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (8D3Qw)

211 167 I think an Ouija Board would beat most of the RCP polling. It’s horse shit.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:38 PM (2pI5z)

Mostly because so many of the dead vote...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (l3cgK)

212 Yeah I don’t get Georgia. Outside of Asslanta and the most of the burbs it’s pretty red. People just don’t get off their asses in the national elections.

Posted by: That Guy at September 18, 2026 12:46 PM (2pI5z)

213 So my take? It isn't worth the time to go to your DR and expose yourself to likely other flu carriers but the shot itself won't harm you like the clot shot.
Posted by: 18-1
___________

There's also the small risk with any jab, which is that the medical assistant giving it isn't careful about her landmarks.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 12:46 PM (XvL8K)

214

Is vaccine injured including fat old smelly women turning into murderous excusers?

Posted by: rev the buzz at September 18, 2026 12:47 PM (IIWrI)

215 Bottoms is a disaster.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, uh, your opinion, man.

Posted by: Tops at September 18, 2026 12:47 PM (bd4T5)

216 There's a report that the Republican Senatorial Committee is thinking about pulling funds from GA and NC. Maybe I could see GA , but not NC which , given the increase in Republican registration, is still in play.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 12:47 PM (oUMhY)

217 Three rules for a happy life.

Do Not. Seek. The Treasure.

Put. The Candle. Back.

Do not get a flu shot.

Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 12:48 PM (5SewL)

218 199 Mistakes were made or something.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:43 PM (RIvkX)

210 Mistakes were made.
Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (8D3Qw)
====

*fistbump*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:48 PM (RIvkX)

219
AOS has gone plaid!

Posted by: Frank Barone at September 18, 2026 12:48 PM (OkYzo)

220 210 Mistakes were made.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (8D3Qw)

---

Intentions were revealed

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 12:48 PM (9FfUF)

221 The FDA and CDC Used a Faulty Algorithm to Understate Vaccine Injuries. When One Researcher Pointed Out the Flaw…

Was it really a flaw, or a faulty algorithm, if it was doing what it was designed to do?

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at September 18, 2026 12:48 PM (kYmoU)

222 I miss Jane D'oh......

As far as I know, she's not mort, tho, so that's good.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:48 PM (ccf/V)

223 Sure, go ahead. Trust the polls.

Posted by: Francesca Hong at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (2Ez/1)

224 Shaq Immediately Calls For Arrest Of Charles Barkley After Becoming Honorary FBI Agent

-
Eh, no crazier than the last decade.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (ndZc7)

225 205 Why should we trust the CDC about anything.
Posted by: I gotta ask at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM (2Ez/1)

If you can't trust an agency that changes the long-established definition of "vaccine" in the dark of night to cover for the lies of the Biden administration, then who can you trust?

Posted by: I mean, seriously! at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (TbWk/)

226
Pharma has gotten very good at stuff like this, exaggerating the benefits and suppressing the risks with a lot of statistical razzle-dazzle.

Basically, the don't look at what they don't want to look at, and hide that in all the razzle-dazzle.

See the lasted on Tamiflu. Turns out that actually does way more harm than good for patients very sick and hospitalized with flu. After all these years, the finally did a proper study, and found more of the Tamiflu treated group died than a non-Tamiflu group. And it was like pulling teeth to finally get that study done.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (w6EFb)

227 the stats are 81% of US population got at least one dose; so 1/5 said , NEIN

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (AKptf)

228 Three rules for a happy life.

Do Not. Seek. The Treasure.

Put. The Candle. Back.

Do not get a flu shot.
Posted by: bob (moron inbobnitus) at September 18, 2026 12:48 PM

What about avoiding land wars in Asia, never going in against a Sicilian when death is on the line, and making an ugly woman your wife?

Posted by: J. Random Commenter at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (bd4T5)

229 If you check the archives in January 2021 you will find I was already barking about VAERS and how important it would be to report every side effect.

Not that anyone listened.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (RIvkX)

230 I looked up the BMJ's news feed. A lot of "medical journals" posted around Slay News (and such) tend to be nonjournals, mills to produce FUD.
BMJ does in fact support vaccines when they think they are truly good ones. Like the shingles vax.
There are hyphens so it shouldn't be a margin blower.
bmj.com/content/394/bmj-2026-100711

mediabiasfactcheck.com likes it. And wiki says it's been around since the 1840s.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (88C+u)

231 209 Whately wins. DJT made a campaign stop for him earlier this week and the money is ramping up. Cooper's money blegs are getting hysterical and his campaign photos are appealing only to AWFLs. Upper class Grandpa Cooper.

Whatley needs to come out swinging. Cooper was soft on crime and his acolyte, Josh Stein, is even softer. DJT has been good for NC, Burr and Tillis, not so much. Budd's all right and putting Whately in the Senate will make NC a force to be reckoned with.

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (rj6Yv)

=======

Whatley is as responsible for the turnaround of the RNC in 2024 as anyone else.

I remember establishment friendly voices against his appointment to cochair the RNC because he was "obsessed with the steal" of 2020 and wouldn't actually do anything to win other than complain about past sins.

There have also been some changes at the state level, like new election laws and forcing all police agencies in the state to participate in the 287g program with DHS, which should help drive out some illegals and suppress the 6% who probably vote every election, both passed over governor Stein's veto because the NC state legislature has a veto proof GOP majority.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:50 PM (+a7XK)

232 > William. Shatner. Is Canadian.

He's also a massive dick. People love him for being Kirk and for being kind of level-headed on politics, but he's infamous for how he treats his fellow actors and often the fans.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 12:50 PM (mkw2N)

233 Fauci is guilty of crimes against humanity.

All the FDA and CDC government bureaucrats, the entire board of Pfizer, ALL of them are essentially war criminals.

This wasn't incompentance. This was DELIBERATE action against innocent people who were bullied to accept an unsafe gene modification poison mislabeled as a 'vaccine'.

Posted by: Pete at September 18, 2026 12:50 PM (9uoO8)

234
Seattle passes law to add infinite genders and "multi-partner" relationships as protected classes

It's OK because they hold hands while they sleep.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (Cqx++)

235 If you check the archives in January 2021 you will find I was already barking about VAERS and how important it would be to report every side effect.

Not that anyone listened.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM (RIvkX)

Because you were just a crazy conspiracy theorist.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (TvwQU)

236 but he's infamous for how he treats his fellow actors and often the fans.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 12:50 PM

This!

Posted by: George Takei at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (bd4T5)

237 There are reasons to be optimistic about Whatley's chances in NC.

Hell, Cooper is actually polling worse against Whatley than Cunningham did in 2020 against Tillis, and Cunningham lost to Tillis in a...suspicious year of elections.

So, we'll see.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (+a7XK)

238 "...and making an ugly woman your wife?
Posted by: J. Random Commenter at September 18, 2026 12:49 PM"

Yeah. About that...

Posted by: B. J. Clinton at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (2Ez/1)

239 The FDA doctor who alerted them to the flawed safety system was muzzled.

You know, 'flawed' sounds just like 'fraud' to us.

Posted by: China at September 18, 2026 12:52 PM (OQfsE)

240 Actually, he's a great guy and a great leader.

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at September 18, 2026 12:52 PM (RIvkX)

241 This is one of those circumstances of the bias press being in the bag for the agenda behind this behavior ABSOLUTELY SUCKS.

It's a perfect example of a situation where news vans, a line of cameras, and a bevy of reporters should be staking out the residences of those involved in this deceitful decision(s) and not giving them a moment's peace until they comment.

Instead, the press will not touch this, and actually run interference on it.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 12:52 PM (dIske)

242 Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (Cqx++)

I laughed. Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 12:52 PM (JrHfD)

243 but he's infamous for how he treats his fellow actors and often the fans.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 12:50 PM

Did Big Sulu pay you to post this?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 12:52 PM (bd4T5)

244 Bottoms is a disaster.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM

I just learned there was a movie called Bottoms.

I deem you correct, you, Mr. Movie Reviewer Guy......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:53 PM (ccf/V)

245 James Talarico to start ... riding horses in commercials.

And not in the way you think!

Posted by: James Tala-freako! at September 18, 2026 12:53 PM (OQfsE)

246 234
Seattle passes law to add infinite genders and "multi-partner" relationships as protected classes

It's OK because they hold hands while they sleep.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (Cqx++)

Countably infinite or uncountably infinite?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:53 PM (l3cgK)

247 Because you were just a crazy conspiracy theorist.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (TvwQU)
=====

Have I mentioned Nazis on the moon?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:53 PM (RIvkX)

248 Denny Crane! Denny Crane!

Posted by: Boston Legal at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (2Ez/1)

249 …he's infamous for how he treats his fellow actors and often the fans.

I thought he was great in Galaxy Quest.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (kYmoU)

250 Never got the jab due to being an early COVID victim (told the story here before). Wife got the J&J jab because of emotional extortion by her sister. Profoundly grateful that she didn't get mRNA poisoned.

Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (NcvvS)

251 Razzle-dazzle.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (5C90x)

252 Instead, the press will not touch this, and actually run interference on it.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 12:52 PM (dIske)

They were voluntary members of the op. COVID had to be more than just the sniffles to get universal mail in vote fraud.

Don't hold your breath.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (TvwQU)

253 I love the British Journal. I've given thousands upon thousand of British Journals.

Posted by: Kamala at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (8D3Qw)

254 251 Razzle-dazzle.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (5C90x)

======

Razzle-dazzle 'em.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (+a7XK)

255 Shatner ma be a massive dick, but Takei loves massive dick. Hey-o

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 12:55 PM (oUMhY)

256 253 I love the British Journal. I've given thousands upon thousand of British Journals.

Posted by: Kamala at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (8D3Qw)

Is that when you put English while on your knees?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:55 PM (l3cgK)

257 lol ok Duncan prob is more a girl thing? or a certain age thing

anyway, sad news

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 12:55 PM (j+aD2)

258 Whatley needs to come out swinging. Cooper was soft on crime and his acolyte, Josh Stein, is even softer. DJT has been good for NC, Burr and Tillis, not so much. Budd's all right and putting Whately in the Senate will make NC a force to be reckoned with.
Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (rj6Yv)

Has Wilbur reconciled with his brother?

Posted by: Kindltot at September 18, 2026 12:55 PM (rbvCR)

259 Have I mentioned Nazis on the moon?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:53 PM (RIvkX)

I've seen the documentary.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:55 PM (TvwQU)

260 Razzle-dazzle.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (5C90x)

======

Razzle-dazzle 'em.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (+a7XK)

BOOMshakalakalaka BOOMshakalakalaka BOOMshakalakalaka BOOM!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:56 PM (ccf/V)

261 I wish I still had my Micronauts.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at September 18, 2026 12:56 PM (Fv808)

262 Instead, the press will not touch this, and actually run interference on it.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 12:52 PM (dIske)

That's because they're not just biased or in the bag though it's hard to get one's head around. They ARE the agenda. They exist only to serve it.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:56 PM (8D3Qw)

263 Seattle passes law to add infinite genders and "multi-partner" relationships as protected classes

It's OK because they hold hands while they sleep.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (Cqx++)

Countably infinite or uncountably infinite?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

Or unaccountable infinite?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:56 PM (ndZc7)

264 This!
Posted by: George Takei

It's not just Takei. James Doohan was by all reports a really great guy. Doohan didn't like Shatner. They reportedly reconciled at some point, but it was late in life.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 12:57 PM (mkw2N)

265 Oh, and the jab didn't protect her sufficiently: she bitterly resents that her bout of COVID pretty much killed her senses of taste & smell.

Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 12:57 PM (NcvvS)

266 flounder you're doing it again. Or I am.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:57 PM (8D3Qw)

267 Why would they do that?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 12:57 PM (d5Pps)

268 261 I wish I still had my Micronauts.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at September 18, 2026 12:56 PM (Fv80

Talarico loved this toy...
https://tinyurl.com/27yp3a5j

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (l3cgK)

269 flounder you're doing it again. Or I am.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:57 PM (8D3Qw)

*removes hands from pants*

What?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (TvwQU)

270 247 Because you were just a crazy conspiracy theorist.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (TvwQU)
=====

Have I mentioned Nazis on the moon?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:53 PM (RIvkX)

Goose steps are what you take
Nazis on the moon
I hope for a pure Aryan state
Nazis on the moon
We could have a reich forever
Nazis on the moon
Das volk could live together
Nazis on, Nazis on the moon

Posted by: The Secret Police at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (TbWk/)

271 Don't hold your breath.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:54 PM (TvwQU)

_______________________________

Dr. Fauci has deemed "don't hold your breath" as "VooDoo" medicine for asthmatics. He suggests following the science and holding your breath.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (dIske)

272 There have also been some changes at the state level, like new election laws and forcing all police agencies in the state to participate in the 287g program with DHS, which should help drive out some illegals and suppress the 6% who probably vote every election, both passed over governor Stein's veto because the NC state legislature has a veto proof GOP majority.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:50 PM (+a7XK)
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The NC Senate is veto-proof. the NC GA is not. One seat short, which prevented Constitutional Carry in NC from passing last year.

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (rj6Yv)

273 Is prison enough? Do we still have a federal death penalty?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (EZz54)

274 Countably infinite or uncountably infinite?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

Or unaccountable infinite?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:56 PM (ndZc7)

Whatever Ace is paying the HQ Sergeant at Arms to enforce the no-maths rule, it's not enough.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (SgdqL)

275 I think I had Micronauts. Biotron?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (d5Pps)

276 You know who else just magically went away?
Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:33 PM

This is about me again, isn't it?

Jus let it go, people. Just let it go.

Posted by: Chuck Cunningham at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM (77rzZ)

277 105 I fully expect James Talarico to start mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in commercials.

Because he's just one of us Texans.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:29 PM (ccf/V)

Three of my ancestors were at the Alamo!
-Talarico in three weeks

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM (5rh/l)

278 Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (TvwQU)

LOL

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM (8D3Qw)

279 Countably infinite or uncountably infinite?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 12:53 PM (l3cgK)

Please, we are getting dangerously close to Hilbert's sex hotel and Cantor's polycules.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 18, 2026 01:00 PM (rbvCR)

280 Biotron?
Posted by: Boss Moss

I had Biotron. And the Astrostation. But the Mobile Exploration Lab was best.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at September 18, 2026 01:00 PM (Fv808)

281 Our social 'elites' are not just any old myopic, lazy, snobby grifters. No, they're myopic, lazy, snobby grifters with a depraved disregard for the value of human life. They're special!

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 01:00 PM (ke3zm)

282 There are reasons to be optimistic about Whatley's chances in NC.

Hell, Cooper is actually polling worse against Whatley than Cunningham did in 2020 against Tillis, and Cunningham lost to Tillis in a...suspicious year of elections.

So, we'll see.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM

Small world story. Whatley's wife is an old friend of a friend. Many moons ago when I was a young lieutenant on TDY to Bragg for a couple weeks, my friend let her know and she and her family were kind enough to invite me out to their place for a weekend. Very nice folks.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:00 PM (P6lWH)

283
Also, secret Nazi bases in Antarctica. They're on the far side of the Moon and Antarctica.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (w6EFb)

284 272
The NC Senate is veto-proof. the NC GA is not. One seat short, which prevented Constitutional Carry in NC from passing last year.

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM (rj6Yv)

=======

Right.

That drama about some Democrat crossing the aisle last year. I think it was a black lady on an immigration matter and she was talking about how immigrants drive down black wages, for which she was vilified.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (+a7XK)

285 I'm amazed (but not really) what liberals are willing to do in service of their politics. Really are fine killing an injuring people if it say causes a short term political headache for Trump/Republicans.

I can't imagine a large swath of say Right leaning doctors fudging vaccine data that would negatively effect the general public because "this might hurt/help Democrats".

Posted by: Leupold at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (eIzlH)

286 283
Also, secret Nazi bases in Antarctica. They're on the far side of the Moon and Antarctica.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (w6EFb)

Which one has the dinos?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (l3cgK)

287 BOOM!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:56 PM (ccf/V)

Just rewatched that. Early Eddie Murphy appearance in the barracks before pass and review.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (TvwQU)

288 Three of my ancestors were at the Alamo!
-Talarico in three weeks
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM

On the other side?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (P6lWH)

289 I had a smaller gold guy and a samurai looking guy with 2 fans on his back.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (d5Pps)

290 Updating the flow chart

1 "mistakes were made"

2. "Nobody is more upset than us"

3. "There's no reason to lose confidence in is. "

4." Pay us. Pay us now. Keep paying g us."

Posted by: The Learing Center at September 18, 2026 01:02 PM (4HoLg)

291 282 Small world story. Whatley's wife is an old friend of a friend. Many moons ago when I was a young lieutenant on TDY to Bragg for a couple weeks, my friend let her know and she and her family were kind enough to invite me out to their place for a weekend. Very nice folks.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:00 PM (P6lWH)

=======

"Yeah, but he supports Trump, so she actually just lives in fear because Whatley will murder her at Trump's order."
-Erick Erickson, 89% probability

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:02 PM (+a7XK)

292 Bottoms is a disaster.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:44 PM

My attorneys will be in touch.

Posted by: Timothy Bottoms at September 18, 2026 01:02 PM (77rzZ)

293 Oh, and the jab didn't protect her sufficiently: she bitterly resents that her bout of COVID pretty much killed her senses of taste & smell.
Posted by: Nazdar at September 18, 2026 12:57 PM (NcvvS)

These are lies made up by the crazy conspiracy theory anti-vax wing of the far-right. Crackpots and reactionaries. BELIEVE IN SCIENCE™!

Posted by: Things I learned here, redux at September 18, 2026 01:02 PM (TbWk/)

294 Just rewatched that. Early Eddie Murphy appearance in the barracks before pass and review.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 01:01 PM (TvwQU)

Huh....never noticed that.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:02 PM (ccf/V)

295 Three of my ancestors were at the Alamo!
-Talarico in three weeks
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM (5rh/l)

Fact check: homunculi don't have 'ancestors' per se.

Posted by: SciVo at September 18, 2026 01:03 PM (ke3zm)

296
Three of my ancestors were at the Alamo!
-Talarico in three weeks
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM (5rh/l)

Camp followers in Santa Ana's wagon train.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 01:03 PM (y9nCu)

297 Have I mentioned Nazis on the moon?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 18, 2026 12:53 PM (RIvkX)

———

I believe that far more than “safe and effective”.

Posted by: Cray Cray at September 18, 2026 01:03 PM (7BAZk)

298 Did they move Tartaria to Antarctica?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:03 PM (d5Pps)

299

Butters > Bottoms

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:03 PM (ccf/V)

300 Off, old sock

Posted by: 2009Refugee at September 18, 2026 01:03 PM (4HoLg)

301 Posted by: The Secret Police at September 18, 2026 12:58 PM

*golf clap*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:03 PM (P6lWH)

302 >> Which one has the dinos?

That may be in the Hollow Earth. I tend to get all this mixed up.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 01:04 PM (w6EFb)

303 Hollow Flat Earth.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:04 PM (d5Pps)

304 232 > William. Shatner. Is Canadian.

He's also a massive dick. People love him for being Kirk and for being kind of level-headed on politics, but he's infamous for how he treats his fellow actors and often the fans.
Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 12:50
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Well, TBF, most of his fellow actors were probably lefttards. Sulu, anyone.

Posted by: olddog in mo at September 18, 2026 01:05 PM (SkjRZ)

305 *golf clap*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:03 PM (P6lWH)

X2

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (TvwQU)

306 Engage, Chewie.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (d5Pps)

307 "Yeah, but he supports Trump, so she actually just lives in fear because Whatley will murder her at Trump's order."
-Erick Erickson, 89% probability
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:02 PM

If she shoots as well as her dad, unlikely.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (P6lWH)

308 This wasn't incompentance. This was DELIBERATE action against innocent people who were bullied to accept an unsafe gene modification poison mislabeled as a 'vaccine'.
Posted by: Pete at September 18, 2026 12:50 PM (9uoO

This is actually the legal attack that needs to be made.

The shots were never vaccines, they were gene modification therapies... and since they are NOT vaccines, should not be covered under the law that protects vaccine makers from lawsuits.

A Bureaucrat changing a definition on a website, does not change a LEGAL definition... which would be the definition used when they passed the legislation.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (mP0Kj)

309 Hollow Flat Earth.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:04 PM (d5Pps)

Like a giant Uncrustable sandwich without any filling.

Posted by: Why not at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (TbWk/)

310 You know who else has secret bases in Antarctica?

Posted by: Big Penguin at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (0sNs1)

311 I think Shatner and Nimoy got along, though, didn't they?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:07 PM (77rzZ)

312 You know who else has secret bases in Antarctica?

Posted by: Big Penguin at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (0sNs1)

Epstein?

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 01:07 PM (TvwQU)

313 302 >> Which one has the dinos?

That may be in the Hollow Earth. I tend to get all this mixed up.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 01:04 PM (w6EFb)

Found it...
https://youtu.be/NG2utrMwTyY&t=137s

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 01:07 PM (l3cgK)

314 You know who else has secret bases in Antarctica?
Posted by: Big Penguin at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM

Aliens and Predators?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM (P6lWH)

315
It's easy to get the Antarctica conspiracies all mixed up. You've got your plain aliens and/or Nazi bases there, with the pyramids under the ice and all that stuff.

Then you've got the Hollow Earth where the big hole to get inside is down there somewhere (and also up around the north pole too).

And then you've got the Flat Earth ice wall stuff. And they all sort of get all that mixed up themselves. Even the Flat Earthers sometimes have holes in the Flat Pizza doing stuff.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM (w6EFb)

316 263 Seattle passes law to add infinite genders and "multi-partner" relationships as protected classes

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 12:51 PM (Cqx++)
_____________________________

That's a pretty vacuous application of the law. The law is supposed to set rules. Any law including the word "infinite" without defining each and every applicable party is contradictive to the purpose of the law or, more specifically, suggests that no law was required.

I guess I'm a reprobate, because my first instinct was to decide how such an open ended application can be abused. Techincally, you could indentify as the most reprehensible, bigoted, racist, disgusting "gender" of your own concoction and claim to be protected.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM (dIske)

317 Where was the Land of the Lost?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM (d5Pps)

318 I think Shatner and Nimoy got along, though, didn't they?
Posted by: Bulg

Logical.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (d9FiM)

319 Aliens and Predators?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM (P6lWH)

Horrible movie.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (ccf/V)

320 Where was the Land of the Lost?
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM (d5Pps)

Middle Earth.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (ccf/V)

321 You know who else has secret bases in Antarctica?
Posted by: Big Penguin at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (0sNs1)

The Old Ones.

Posted by: William Dyer at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (rbvCR)

322 Ka-Zar was in Antarctica.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (77rzZ)

323 Since GA was mentioned, one of the only pollsters actually trying to reach white working class voters is Quantus Insights, and they polled GA:

Quantus Insights
@QuantusInsights
NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS GEORGIA SENATE POLL - Sept 18, 2026

Our latest survey of 645 likely Georgia voters finds Democrat Jon Ossoff leading Republican Mike Collins by four points, with neither candidate reaching 50%.

📊 Georgia U.S. Senate
🔵 Jon Ossoff (D): 48.2%
🔴 Mike Collins (R): 44.4%
⚪️ Undecided: 6.5%
⚪️ Someone else: 0.9%
––Ossoff +3.8

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Incumbent running under 50% is never a good sign, but he's close (with leaners he's at 49%).

We'll see.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (+a7XK)

324 Techincally, you could indentify as the most reprehensible, bigoted, racist, disgusting "gender" of your own concoction and claim to be protected.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM (dIske)

*takes notes*

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (TvwQU)

325 > I think Shatner and Nimoy got along, though, didn't they?

For most of their lives, yes. But they reportedly had a falling out over Shatner using some footage without permission. Nimoy stopped talking to Shatner for several years before his death.

Posted by: bonhomme at September 18, 2026 01:10 PM (mkw2N)

326 I think that moves the needle mostly because they’re gonna point out how nuts Dems are. If enough of those new registered voters show up, Whatley wins.

-----------

The commercials I see against Cooper are ones about his paroling of criminals including one of a father that lost his daughter to some killer but they play it so much that I'm sick of seeing it.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at September 18, 2026 01:10 PM (DbmIv)

327 And then you've got the Flat Earth ice wall stuff. And they all sort of get all that mixed up themselves. Even the Flat Earthers sometimes have holes in the Flat Pizza doing stuff.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM

We know beyond a doubt that Earth is round. If it were flat, cats would have pushed everything off the edge by now.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 01:10 PM (P6lWH)

328 321 You know who else has secret bases in Antarctica?
Posted by: Big Penguin at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (0sNs1)

The Old Ones.
Posted by: William Dyer at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (rbvCR)

Ah, yes. The Old Ones....

Posted by: Roc at September 18, 2026 01:11 PM (SgdqL)

329 317 Where was the Land of the Lost?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:08 PM (d5Pps)

Harvard. Or one of the other Ivy League propaganda injection schools.

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 01:11 PM (5rh/l)

330 I must say, those two "heat maps" have to be the most incomprehensible way to present statistical data ever devised.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 01:11 PM (1z8ji)

331 I got some more $3/pound beef and some buy one get 2 free root beer.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:12 PM (d5Pps)

332 Bill Shatner. The Chevy Chase of outer space.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 01:12 PM (d9FiM)

333 328 321 You know who else has secret bases in Antarctica?
Posted by: Big Penguin at September 18, 2026 01:06 PM (0sNs1)

The Old Ones.
Posted by: William Dyer at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (rbvCR)

Ah, yes. The Old Ones....
Posted by: Roc at September 18, 2026 01:11 PM (SgdqL)

Quick! we've got to find the kidnapped Girlfriend / Wife!

Posted by: E R Burroughs at September 18, 2026 01:12 PM (mP0Kj)

334 I got some more $3/pound beef

===

From a cow ????

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 01:13 PM (AKptf)

335 Three of my ancestors were at the Alamo!
-Talarico in three weeks
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM (5rh/l)
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I can vouch for that.

Posted by: Brian WIlliams at September 18, 2026 01:13 PM (Ki5ky)

336 Come to think of it, what is Whately's position on the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R 3

?

Putting out a statement might stir things up a bit.

Posted by: mrp at September 18, 2026 01:13 PM (rj6Yv)

337 Where is this magical land of plenty where beef is $3/lb ??

Posted by: runner at September 18, 2026 01:13 PM (AKptf)

338 331 I got some more $3/pound beef and some buy one get 2 free root beer.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:12 PM (d5Pps)

Oh, what a lucky man, he was

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 01:13 PM (xcxpd)

339 Hopefully the three buck chuck was not grey

Posted by: Kindltot at September 18, 2026 01:14 PM (rbvCR)

340 Food City Southwest Virginia.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:14 PM (d5Pps)

341 332 Bill Shatner. The Chevy Chase of outer space.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 01:12 PM (d9FiM)

He's not that bad...

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at September 18, 2026 01:14 PM (xcxpd)

342 323 Since GA was mentioned, one of the only pollsters actually trying to reach white working class voters is Quantus Insights, and they polled GA:

Quantus Insights
@QuantusInsights
NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS GEORGIA SENATE POLL - Sept 18, 2026

Our latest survey of 645 likely Georgia voters finds Democrat Jon Ossoff leading Republican Mike Collins by four points, with neither candidate reaching 50%.
📊 Georgia U.S. Senate
🔵 Jon Ossoff (D): 48.2%
🔴 Mike Collins (R): 44.4%
⚪️ Undecided: 6.5%
⚪️ Someone else: 0.9%
––Ossoff +3.8
-----
Incumbent running under 50% is never a good sign, but he's close (with leaners he's at 49%).

We'll see.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:09 PM (+a7XK)

Abandon hope now.

Posted by: Fulton County, GA, election workers at September 18, 2026 01:14 PM (5rh/l)

343 I must say, those two "heat maps" have to be the most incomprehensible way to present statistical data ever devised.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 01:11 PM (1z8ji)
==================
That's why we need more experts.

Posted by: Tom Nichols at September 18, 2026 01:15 PM (Ki5ky)

344 Bill Shatner. The Chevy Chase of outer space.

Except Chevy Chase was never funny, he was just an asshole. Shatner had breadth and depth in acting, and when he appeared with Winkler, Bradshaw and Foreman in that Better Late than Never series he was pretty damn funny.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at September 18, 2026 01:15 PM (3Ope8)

345 Three of my ancestors were at the Alamo!
-Talarico in three weeks
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM

Were they in the basement of the Alamo?

Posted by: Pee Wee Herman at September 18, 2026 01:15 PM (OkYzo)

346 Bill Shatner. The Chevy Chase of outer space.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 01:12 PM (d9FiM)

He's not that bad...
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo

Just reacting to what is on the thread.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (d9FiM)

347 I was at Alamo once. The rental car place.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (d5Pps)

348 The part of Kirk was first offered to Jack Lord, but his price was too high.

"Uhura, get on the horn to Starfleet Command..."

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (77rzZ)

349 I think Whatley wins in NC but I believe NC-11 will switch from Republican to Democrat.

Having said that, Whatley has not run a good campaign at all. He started off with the "working across the aisle and fixing the gridlock in Washington" play. What an idiot.

He also has nothing to say about immigration, illegal or otherwise. You just know he is a corporate toady not much different than Tillis.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (DbmIv)

350 Hide the incline.

Posted by: alanon at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (Yv1fT)

351 Ossoff is an annoying little shit who has accomplished nothing while in the Senate.. Seriously Georgia ?

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (+gK6I)

352 342 Abandon hope now.

Posted by: Fulton County, GA, election workers at September 18, 2026 01:14 PM (5rh/l)

=========

There is a grand jury investigating Fulton for election crimes under federal law right now.

There was an FBI raid on Fulton County election offices in January where they seized ballots from 2020. DNI was involved.

This is the biggest known unknown I can think of for 2026. I want to know how much this is going to affect things, if at all.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (+a7XK)

353 I'll alway believe that one of the worst movies I've seen is James Cameron's "Titanic."

Plot holes on top of plot holes. Horrendous acting and dialogue. I remember watching that scene where the cabin is filling up with water, and the two main characters are yelling back an forth to each other while trying to get out. They are the only two in the room....and yet EVERY SINGLE LINE is preceded by the one character shouting the other's name. It ruined the entire (supposedly pivotal) scene. It was ridiculous.

Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (dIske)

354
Shatner's Twilight Zone appearances were some of the best of the series.

Posted by: Frank Barone at September 18, 2026 01:17 PM (OkYzo)

355 345 Three of my ancestors were at the Alamo!
-Talarico in three weeks
Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 12:59 PM

Were they in the basement of the Alamo?
Posted by: Pee Wee Herman at September 18, 2026 01:15 PM (OkYzo)

Santa Anna's troops.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 01:17 PM (Y/06r)

356 Three of Talarico 's ancestors were male comfort girls at the Alamo

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 01:17 PM (oUMhY)

357 Could you rent wagons at the Alamo?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:18 PM (d5Pps)

358
The misuse of the polymerase chain reaction procedure for Covid DNA goes along with this. Grossly excessive number of replication cycles produced a high percentage of false positives (Covid is everywhere!), and the inventor of PCR himself said it shouldn't be used for quantitative tests.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at September 18, 2026 01:18 PM (HLgI3)

359 349 I think Whatley wins in NC but I believe NC-11 will switch from Republican to Democrat.

Having said that, Whatley has not run a good campaign at all. He started off with the "working across the aisle and fixing the gridlock in Washington" play. What an idiot.

He also has nothing to say about immigration, illegal or otherwise. You just know he is a corporate toady not much different than Tillis.

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (DbmIv)

=======

Any summer spend is on upping name recognition.

It's fall spend where negative ads work best.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:18 PM (+a7XK)

360 How did they manage to beat Mexican regulars?

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:19 PM (d5Pps)

361 The Alamo was the first place I was ever legally allowed to destroy US Currency by putting a penny in the machine that crushed it into The Alamo logo.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:19 PM (ccf/V)

362 > This is the biggest known unknown I can think of for 2026. I want to know how much this is going to affect things, if at all.
------
Probably not at all.

The states that perpetrated the fraud, all of them, are not cooperating, at all, with the feds. While they will (eventually) turn over whatever materials they've been unable to destroy, there's still the corrupt judiciary to get through.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 01:19 PM (2Cry5)

363 How did they manage to beat Mexican regulars?
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:19 PM (d5Pps)

They mowed their own lawns.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:19 PM (ccf/V)

364 original Star Trek> Galaxy Quest>> All Other Space Movies and TV shows

Posted by: Leonard Nimoy and Alan Rickman, zombie acting champions at September 18, 2026 01:20 PM (EYqKn)

365 This sounds serious. That means there will consequences, right?

Right?!?

Posted by: blaster at September 18, 2026 01:20 PM (NlEaG)

366 351 Ossoff is an annoying little shit who has accomplished nothing while in the Senate.. Seriously Georgia ?
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (+gK6I)

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It's ridiculous. I think it can be another example of the GOPe voters not reciprocating when an actual conservative is on the ballot. I mean when there is a GOPe on the ballot it's all, "gotta vote for the GOP no matter what." When a conservative on the ballot it's all, 'I gotta vote my conscience."

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at September 18, 2026 01:20 PM (DbmIv)

367 Nimoy did some guest work on Western TV shows.

Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:20 PM (d5Pps)

368 362 > This is the biggest known unknown I can think of for 2026. I want to know how much this is going to affect things, if at all.
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Probably not at all.

The states that perpetrated the fraud, all of them, are not cooperating, at all, with the feds. While they will (eventually) turn over whatever materials they've been unable to destroy, there's still the corrupt judiciary to get through.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 01:19 PM (2Cry5)

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The investigation into 2020 in Georgia has been ongoing since 2021, led by Georgia Republicans in the legislature.

Biden won GA in 2020 with 300,000 fake ballots to get him a 10,000 ballot win.

And Harmeet Dhillon seems serious about using the full power of her office against Democrats.

I think it could be something. Or, it could be nothing.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:21 PM (+a7XK)

369
There was an FBI raid on Fulton County election offices in January where they seized ballots from 2020. DNI was involved.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison

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I hope someone from DC is going to post observers.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 18, 2026 01:21 PM (mmrXZ)

370 Posted by: Orson at September 18, 2026 01:16 PM (dIske)

Is that not because it was noisy, and it's easier to attend to your own name than anything else? Unless they were right next to each other...

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 01:21 PM (8D3Qw)

371 Good afternoon Ace and everyone
Besides having to work tomorrow, have I mentioned that I H8 my co-workers lately?

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 01:21 PM (SOfNT)

372
The part of Kirk was first offered to Jack Lord, but his price was too high.

Book 'em Spocko

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 01:21 PM (Cqx++)

373 Nimoy did some guest work on Western TV shows.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:20 PM (d5Pps)

Kirk did Westerns and once played both an American cowboy AND an Indian......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:21 PM (ccf/V)

374 Shatner, I meant.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:21 PM (ccf/V)

375 374 Shatner, I meant.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:21 PM (ccf/V)

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I think you mean,

"Shatner.... ... ...I meant."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (+a7XK)

376 have I mentioned that I H8 my co-workers lately?
Posted by: Skip

Not yet on this thread.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (77rzZ)

377
I think you mean,

"Shatner.... ... ...I meant."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:22 PM (+a7XK)

I was on medicine for my pausak at the time.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (ccf/V)

378 That El Sayed guy is going to win in Michigan. You NEVER hear anything about the Republican running against him even from Republicans.

What's his name? Rogers or something?

Posted by: blaster at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (NlEaG)

379 Nimoy did some guest work on Western TV shows.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:20 PM (d5Pps)

As did DeForrest Kelly. Imagine my surprise as a wee lad seeing Dr. McCoy in an old black and white western on Saturday morning TV.

Posted by: We've got to amputate the leg, Jim at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (TbWk/)

380 I've read that the FDA receives nearly half of its funding from private industry, among which are Pfizer and Moderna...

Nearly half? I'll bet that it's way, way, way higher than that - that there is a lot of dark money flowing from Big Pharma into the FDA coffers, and especially directly to the bank accounts of the FDA top staff; that their government salaries don't begin to compare with their payola from Big Pharma.

Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (bufu1)

381 I'm not willing to assume "just an accidental oversight."

You couldn't pay me enough...! Ah, you know, it turns out that my salary assuaged any misgivings I might have had.

Posted by: medical professionals at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (wNud8)

382 Ossoff is an annoying little shit who has accomplished nothing while in the Senate.. Seriously Georgia ?
Posted by: It's me donna
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I'm generally fine with legislators accomplishing nothing, but especially dems.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 01:24 PM (XvL8K)

383 NOODlum.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:24 PM (ccf/V)

384
Admiral Byrd and Operation Highjump back in '46-'47 play big in all these conspiracies.

He went down there either to fight the Nazis, or fight the aliens. Or he thought they were Nazis but turned out to be aliens, or vice-versa, or both, a Nazi-Alien alliance.

Or, he went down there to find the entrance to the Hollow Earth. Or he went down there to go over the Ice Wall encircling the Flat Earth, and explore all the Secret Continents beyond.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 18, 2026 01:24 PM (w6EFb)

385 There was an FBI raid on Fulton County election offices in January where they seized ballots from 2020. DNI was involved.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison

It's September. If something was going to happen it would have happened.

Posted by: blaster at September 18, 2026 01:24 PM (NlEaG)

386 379 Nimoy did some guest work on Western TV shows.
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:20 PM (d5Pps)

As did DeForrest Kelly. Imagine my surprise as a wee lad seeing Dr. McCoy in an old black and white western on Saturday morning TV.
Posted by: We've got to amputate the leg, Jim at September 18, 2026 01:23 PM (TbWk/)

Saw the fellah who played Major Hochstetter in a western once. And of course, Oliver Hardy was in a movie with Duke Wayne.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (SgdqL)

387 Whatley has not run a good campaign at all. He started off with the "working across the aisle and fixing the gridlock in Washington" play. What an idiot.
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The single worst campaign idea ever. Voters want candidates who say "I'll kick them in the balls", not "We're buddies"

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 01:25 PM (I2GmU)

388 385 There was an FBI raid on Fulton County election offices in January where they seized ballots from 2020. DNI was involved.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison

It's September. If something was going to happen it would have happened.

Posted by: blaster at September 18, 2026 01:24 PM (NlEaG)

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Not necessarily. Depends on the scope of the investigation.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:26 PM (+a7XK)

389 363 How did they manage to beat Mexican regulars?
Posted by: Boss Moss at September 18, 2026 01:19 PM (d5Pps)

They mowed their own lawns.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 01:19 PM (ccf/V)

From what I read, most of the Mexican troops were poor Mayans that didn't even really speak Spanish...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 18, 2026 01:27 PM (l3cgK)

390 Any summer spend is on upping name recognition.

It's fall spend where negative ads work best.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 01:18 PM (+a7XK)

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It's been all negative for the past two months from Whatley (SLC Pac). Whatley started with the work across the aisle ads then moved to the 'I'm not a politician, just a regular Joe in my truck" ads. And that was about it. You go to his website and his issues page is pretty good, but damn, can't he put a few of those on an ad?

Now there are Cooper ads saying he isn't stupid like Whatley who thinks there is no inflation, then queue a video of Whatley saying, "there isn't any inflation".

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (DbmIv)

391 Years ago the info I found in 2020 is no longer on the Internet. Regarding why mRNA, in the first trials of vaccines in the 1990's (I think) stalled. No longer found.

The search of "does mRNA change DNA" meets with a resounding no in 2026. I read information that it did in 2020.

My own guess is to now cover for all the former "rare" cancers being seen in young people. Rare brain cancers. Rare appendix cancer as well (a wide range of rare colon cancers). The first boy I loved, a year before I met bf/husband, died of one of these that was 1:1million rare... in 5mo.

I think pericarditis, etc, in the young and fit was due to their robust immune response to the foreign vaccine in their bodies. Similar to the cytokine storm deaths the influenza caused in 1918.

The vax we took as a family was J&J due to air travel. No problems. I kept our sons/DIL and future DIL from taking the mRNA due to, in a normal world, 10yrs of human trial to ok a vaccine. I read about the impact on DNA.

If UV sunlight changes DNA in humans to give skin cancer, this supports the theory that a messenger RNA virus could do the same.

The mRNA treatment for specific cancers is worth a try for some.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (hzuYO)

392 It's like the Boy Scout motto: Be Prepared.

https://tinyurl.com/4xu33ecj

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 01:32 PM (ndZc7)

393 105 I fully expect James Talarico to start mainlining beef bullion, shooting guns and riding horses in commercials.

All at the same time!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at September 18, 2026 01:38 PM (wbjP0)

394 391 Years ago the info I found in 2020 is no longer on the Internet. Regarding why mRNA, in the first trials of vaccines in the 1990's (I think) stalled. No longer found.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at September 18, 2026 01:29 PM (hzuYO)

Ditto for info about mRNA being related to lung-scarring;
Ditto for info about mRNA potentially compromising one's immune system;
Ditto for info about the incentive programs for the medical community to attach COVID to everything.

All information which I know I'd read back in 2020/2021, but can no longer find.

Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at September 18, 2026 02:45 PM (bufu1)

395 Cleveland Clinic is the largest employer in Ohio. The covid injection was mandated. The study was of its employees and the conclusion was the more injections, the more you acquired covid. It was peer reviewed.

Posted by: Noble9 at September 18, 2026 09:19 PM (fzRal)

THE MORNING RANT: By the Logic of Free Traders, Shouldn't Trump's Tariffs Be Good for Canada and its Consumers

There is something puzzling about the U.S. / Canadian trade war and the concern that Trump-hating “free traders”* have on how this will affect Canada. [*Actual free trade involves reciprocity, but those now identifying as “free traders” argue for unilateral surrender to foreign mercantilism, even when it involves hostile nations such as China.]

It is widely accepted that if President Trump doesn’t dial back his tariffs, Canadian industry will be devastated, its economy will be thrown into recession, and there will be widespread job losses and layoffs in Canada. I would agree that all sounds awful for Canadians, but over the past few decades, American “free traders” have argued in favor of inflicting on the U.S. the same economic despair that Trump is imposing on Canada. Free traders consider a dying industrial town in the Midwest to be a success story, while they sneer at the despair of their countrymen who have lost the dignity of employment. Closed American factories and a gross trade imbalance with hostile powers are celebrated by free traders.

Where are all the think pieces from Principled Free Traders arguing that it will benefit Canada to roll over and surrender in its trade war with the U.S., since that is the argument they make for U.S. capitulation to China?

David Harsanyi is representative of America’s “free trade” political class, arguing repeatedly that American economic sovereignty is bad, while dependence on hostile foreign countries is desirable. At least that is the clear message I receive. He has written for many legacy conservative publications, repeatedly arguing for economic surrender to China because it would help American consumers save money, while embracing China’s trade barriers on U.S. products. A few years ago Mr. Harsanyi wrote “Now, admittedly, I support nearly unlimited trade, no matter what other nations do.” He went on to say, “Let's hope trade doesn't get ‘fair’ for us any time soon.” Mr. Harsanyi even expresses his ideal of zero U.S. steel production, dismissing the argument that a domestic steel industry is necessary for national defense.

By these arguments, shouldn’t Canadians also hope that their trade war “doesn’t get fair any time soon”? Shouldn’t Canadians embrace tariffs that destroy their export market? Shouldn’t Canada seek the elimination of every possible job so as to lower consumer prices? And wouldn’t any retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada be a “tax on Canadian consumers” that should be avoided at all cost?

How devastating are the tariffs going to be for our northern neighbor if an agreement is not reached? A piece in the Globe and Mail titled “What Trump’s new tariffs mean for Canada’s economy” identifies multiple economic catastrophes, including:

• A collapse in exports that would reverse Canada’s GDP growth.
• Elimination up to 20% of jobs in many industries, including apparel and electrical equipment
• Devastation of Canada’s liquor industry.
• Serious harm to agriculture, especially Canada’s dairy industry
• Devastation of British Columbia’s lumber industry

The same free traders who cheered for the shuttering of American industry are suddenly worried about Canada, and defending Canada’s need to impose retaliatory tariffs. Go figure. It’s almost as if the abiding principal of “principled free traders” is that they are anti-American globalists who embrace economic policies that harm America while benefiting other countries.

Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, just stated that tariffs are necessary to protect Canada, arguing that the cost of tariffs “don’t come close to the cost of standing still.”

Free traders swooned in concurrence with PM Carney. “The Editors” at National Review defended Canadian retaliatory tariffs, arguing that it was a necessary escalation by Canada because the U.S. tariffs are a “blow for Canadian exporters.”

This is the same National Review that repeatedly argues for giving China unfettered, tariff-free access to the American market, irrespective of China’s trade barriers against American exports. Why would NR make this argument? Because, tariffs are a tax on American consumers, of course. Strangely, that same logic doesn’t apply to Canadian consumers when Canada is tariffing American products due to a trade war.

It’s almost as if the underlying “principal” among the “free traders” isn’t actually free trade, rather it is a globalist, America-last attitude that seeks to harm the U.S. economically for the benefit of other countries.

[buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 11:00 AM

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1 Sponge!

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 11:01 AM (ohcCe)

2 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:01 AM (ccf/V)

3 Thanks Buck.

Carney had his invest in Canada event yesterday.
Organized by an American company.

We're in the best of hands...

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 11:02 AM (Sco7b)

4 It is widely accepted that if President Trump doesn’t dial back his tariffs, Canadian industry will be devastated, its economy will be thrown into recession, and there will be widespread job losses and layoffs in Canada. I would agree that all sounds awful for Canadians,

but over the past few decades, American “free traders” have argued in favor of inflicting on the U.S. the same economic despair that Trump is imposing on Canada.

Not seeing an issue.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 11:02 AM (ohcCe)

5 Trump = bad

Tariffs = bad

Trump = Tariffs

Communize the world. It's our only hope.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:02 AM (ccf/V)

6 ~~Blame~~ Blockade Canada.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:02 AM (+a7XK)

7 Canada doesn't make any liquor fit to drink.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:03 AM (2ap+5)

8 Everyone has been tariffing the f*ck out of the United States for generations.

When Trump levels the playing field and starts making the countries pay their coveted 'fair share,' they Amber Heard and lose their f*cking minds.

You know what? F*ck right off with that bullshit.

AMERICA FIRST, you pantywaist pieces of shit.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:04 AM (ccf/V)

9 It’s (D)iffe(R)ent because reasons.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 11:04 AM (Bl+DZ)

10 All is proceeding as we have forseen.

Posted by: Big Poutine at September 18, 2026 11:04 AM (brIJB)

11 The editorial office at NR is a closet with a peephole looking out into Paolo's bedroom.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 11:04 AM (88C+u)

12 Canada doesn't make any liquor fit to drink.
Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:03 AM (2ap+5)

I will admit drinking a barrel or two of Crown Royal and losing a few dinners after piledriving some Yukon Jack in my day......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:05 AM (ccf/V)

13 Canada doesn't make any liquor fit to drink.
Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026

***
When I was a young man during the Punic Wars, I remember drinking and enjoying Canadian Club and Seagram's VO, both of which were called "Canadian" whiskies. Are they not distilled in Canada?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:05 AM (wzUl9)

14 I could have been first but I was baiting my hook

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 11:06 AM (QM44n)

15 I am absolutely in favor of REAL free markets, but that's not what we have.

He went on to say, “Let's hope trade doesn't get ‘fair’ for us any time soon.” Mr. Harsanyi even expresses his ideal of zero U.S. steel production, dismissing the argument that a domestic steel industry is necessary for national defense.

Steel is still a good example, but chips are a better one. Should we allow China to simply take over any market they desire, using dumping and other strategies incompatible with an actual free market? What happens when we run out of missiles during an attack? What happens to the overall economy when the Chinese deny us the chips it relies on? Harsanyi doesn't seem concerned, but I am.

I guess one has to break a whole lot of eggs to make Harsanyi's omelet.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:06 AM (Riz8t)

16 Because Orange Man Bad.

Also, they only want USA to submit to other countries. America First is icky.

Same impulse as the crowd that thinks the only wars we should be in are the ones in which we have no stake. Defend Ukraine's borders, Israel's borders, but not ours.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 11:06 AM (rOKnE)

17 Libertarians are so principled that they are willing for you to die for their principles.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at September 18, 2026 11:06 AM (HeG1i)

18 . A few years ago Mr. Harsanyi wrote “Now, admittedly, I support nearly unlimited trade, no matter what other nations do.” He went on to say, “Let's hope trade doesn't get ‘fair’ for us any time soon.” Mr. Harsanyi even expresses his ideal of zero U.S. steel production, dismissing the argument that a domestic steel industry is necessary for national defense.

Why, this guy's a bigger asshole than TJM!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (ccf/V)

19 They're clinging to their maple syrup and Tim Horton's, those deplorable white Christian Canadian nationalists.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (wqxxA)

20 Glacier sucks because it's so ridiculously overcrowded. Canada should give us Lake Louise and Bampf in exchange for a cut in the tariff level.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (2ap+5)

21 Canada should adopt a new national slogan:

"I'm Not Perfect, But Parts of Me Are Excellent"

I leave it as an exercise for the student to determine which parts might be excellent.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (wzUl9)

22 Define "principled". Their definition is different.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (2Cry5)

23 >>I could have been first but I was baiting my hook

Understood, you had to tackle that task. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (rOKnE)

24 Yukon Jack is repulsive.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (fGj4e)

25 As I've commented repeatedly, I don't care if Canada collapses because I'm still angry about them giving aid and comfort to draft dodgers and deserters. Though I wish all Canadian morons could move to the US because I don't want them to suffer.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (KC5Lt)

26 Yeah the entire world should be cheering American tarriffs since tarriffs are bad for the country imposing them. So they the experts.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (Bl+DZ)

27 Canada doesn't make any liquor fit to drink.
Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:03 AM (2ap+5)

Yukon Jack Canadian Whiskey put me in the drunk tank of Michigan Stadium back in the day. Never again.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (77rzZ)

28 This whole "trade war" is surreal.

Trump put comparable tariffs on CA to what they put on the US and this is...wrong?

Either tariffs are good or the are bad...we are in this odd state where the official argument is CA tariffing the US is bad and the US tariffing CA is bad.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (sKqQm)

29 Glacier sucks because it's so ridiculously overcrowded. Canada should give us Lake Louise and Bampf in exchange for a cut in the tariff level.
Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026

***
I thought "Bampf!" was the noise X-Man Nightcrawler made when he teleported.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (wzUl9)

30 16 Because Orange Man Bad.

Also, they only want USA to submit to other countries. America First is icky.

Same impulse as the crowd that thinks the only wars we should be in are the ones in which we have no stake. Defend Ukraine's borders, Israel's borders, but not ours.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 11:06 AM (rOKnE)

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America has been the world's daddy since WWI, we made it undeniably clear after WWII.

Everything since has been about countering the American hegemony. Pitiful examples of countries banding together to hen peck America into giving up its well-earned power on the geopolitical stage because no one else wants to do the hard work of actually building up a counterweight when they can just talk America into paying them to henpeck their benefactor.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (+a7XK)

31 This is the same National Review that repeatedly argues for giving China unfettered, tariff-free access to the American market, irrespective of China’s trade barriers against American exports. Why would NR make this argument? Because, tariffs are a tax on American consumers, of course. Strangely, that same logic doesn’t apply to Canadian consumers when Canada is tariffing American products due to a trade war.

I LOVED watching Scott Jennings point out to CNN that tariffs (which CNN 'opposes') get passed on to consumers in the exact same way corporate interest taxes (which CNN favors) get passed on to consumers.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (gLYp7)

32 It's astonishing to me that people think establishing a collaboration between two failing economies (Canada and the EU) is going to magically turn them into an economic juggernaut. That was the same thinking behind the formation of the EU in the first place. How'd that work out for ya?

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)

33 If only Americans would stop with the memes. Everything would go back to normal......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (ccf/V)

34 18 Why, this guy's a bigger asshole than TJM!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (ccf/V)

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Yeah, but can he read?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (+a7XK)

35 Yukon Jack is repulsive.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026

***
Is that one of those fruit-laced "whiskies" like Southern Comfort? If so, I agree without reservation.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:09 AM (wzUl9)

36 28 This whole "trade war" is surreal.

Trump put comparable tariffs on CA to what they put on the US and this is...wrong?

Either tariffs are good or the are bad...we are in this odd state where the official argument is CA tariffing the US is bad and the US tariffing CA is bad.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (sKqQm)

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The only principle is that America is bad.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:09 AM (+a7XK)

37 I’m on a car enthusiast forum and people there are hating on the bad orange man because the price of Porsches has shot up due to Tarriffs. I’m like holy fuck this is white people first world problems to the max. Lol

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 11:09 AM (Bl+DZ)

38 >>It’s almost as if the underlying “principal” among the “free traders” isn’t actually free trade, rather it is a globalist, America-last attitude that seeks to harm the U.S. economically for the benefit of other countries.

shorter: "America Last!!"

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 11:09 AM (rOKnE)

39 7 Canada doesn't make any liquor fit to drink.
Posted by: Oglebay

It all tastes like iodine, and we particularly don't like Canadian Club.

Posted by: Baby Seals Everywhere at September 18, 2026 11:09 AM (Fn+3X)

40 I could have been first but I was baiting my hook
Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 11:06 AM (QM44n)

Is that what you kids are calling it these days?

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at September 18, 2026 11:09 AM (hmYU4)

41 31 I LOVED watching Scott Jennings point out to CNN that tariffs (which CNN 'opposes') get passed on to consumers in the exact same way corporate interest taxes (which CNN favors) get passed on to consumers.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (gLYp7)

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Tariffs often affect consumers less than taxes because it's been shown that many importers will eat the tariff costs rather than pass them on in order to stay competitive.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (+a7XK)

42
Carney reminds me of the old joke where a mouse is fucking an elephant in the jungle, and a monkey is chortling and throwing coconuts at them. One hits the elephant in the head, and the elephant cries out "Owww!"

"THAT'S RIGHT! TAKE IT AAAAAAAAALLLLLLL, BITCH!!!"

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (y9nCu)

43 Is Art Carney spinning in his grave with all these Carney's being complete bumbling idiots?

Jay Carney. Mark Carney.

What gives, Carney DNA?

Ed Norton was simply a character on TV, not a role model to pattern your life after.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (ccf/V)

44 It’s almost as if the underlying “principal” among the “free traders” isn’t actually free trade, rather it is a globalist, America-last attitude that seeks to harm the U.S. economically for the benefit of other countries.

This guy gets it.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (Riz8t)

45 I mean, I drink "old fashioned"s made with gran gala, but I won't drink that Canadian poison.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (2ap+5)

46 Since renaming things is all the rage, I suggest we rename Canada North Retardia and California Left Retardia.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (ndZc7)

47 Is Canada joining the EU a real thing or is its 51st state meme level. I’ve seen people online discussing it but is it anywhere close to a serious proposal?

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (Bl+DZ)

48 >>Everything since has been about countering the American hegemony. Pitiful examples of countries banding together to hen peck America into giving up its well-earned power on the geopolitical stage because no one else wants to do the hard work of actually building up a counterweight when they can just talk America into paying them to henpeck their benefactor.

Bingo!

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (rOKnE)

49 It's crazy how so many of the "thinking people" on the right, that called themselves conservatives, never actually believed a word they wrote.

That the vast majority of their slop was just sophistry to convince actual conservatives to either not fight or accept the latest leftie position.

Is there any position National Review et al. wrote about 20 years ago that they still push today?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (3cUTc)

50 Ed Norton was simply a character on TV, not a role model to pattern your life after.
Posted by: Sponge

Have you stopped saying "Hello, Ball!" every time you tee up yet?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (77rzZ)

51 When I was a young man during the Punic Wars, I remember drinking and enjoying Canadian Club and Seagram's VO, both of which were called "Canadian" whiskies. Are they not distilled in Canada?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:05 AM (wzUl9

Windsor Ontario has a big brewery I used to pive near.

I barely shop so I haven't noticed much yet. But as it is, I don't know how anyone with a family making less than $100,000 makes it.

And realistically, we should have rolled over. Actually, this shouldn't even be happening. There's thinking that Carney is doing all this to hurt Trump in the midterms.

Destroying Canadian livelihoods is a price they're willing to pay.

I can't control it, just my reaction and I choose to let it go and handle my stuff.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (Sco7b)

52 Tariffs often affect consumers less than taxes because it's been shown that many importers will eat the tariff costs rather than pass them on in order to stay competitive.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (+a7XK)

They make it up in volume, Jerry!

Except they really do. If one manufacturer decides to eat the tariff, they all have to, else they get priced out.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (gLYp7)

53 Canada Dry ginger ale and Canada mints? Putting the word "Canada" in a product name makes it suggest that it's fresh and cold, or cooling at least.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (wzUl9)

54 46 Since renaming things is all the rage, I suggest we rename Canada North Retardia and California Left Retardia.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (ndZc7)

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Illinois shall become: "Former state and current military protectorate ruled with an iron fist by Lord Protector Barron Trump, the territory of Shitganistan."

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (+a7XK)

55 Bottom line is the Left hates America but they will continue to suck on its teats of all the advantages it gives them because they have no self awareness and evil. But mostly evil. I include all the fake Republicans who are just evil.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (KC5Lt)

56 Is Canada joining the EU a real thing or is its 51st state meme level. I’ve seen people online discussing it but is it anywhere close to a serious proposal?

I think they've offered them something like "associate" status, although what that actually means is anyone's guess. Well, other than that it means "F*** you, America".

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (Riz8t)

57 It's astonishing to me that people think establishing a collaboration between two failing economies (Canada and the EU) is going to magically turn them into an economic juggernaut.

I think you tie yourself to a sinking ship if you're going to make it up in volume.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (wqxxA)

58 42 Carney reminds me of the old joke where a mouse is fucking an elephant in the jungle

Go on

Posted by: Richard Gere at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (88C+u)

59 Is there any position National Review et al. wrote about 20 years ago that they still push today?

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (3cUTc)

"Send money!"
- National Review, being generationally consistent

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:13 AM (gLYp7)

60 When i was under age, Seagram's VO was my favorite liquor

Posted by: Dark Lix at September 18, 2026 11:13 AM (Fv808)

61 It’s almost as if the underlying “principal” among the “free traders” isn’t actually free trade, rather it is a globalist, America-last attitude that seeks to harm the U.S. economically for the benefit of other countries.

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One doesn't need a degree in economics to see that. Most of us saw this when NAFTA (or China's "most favored nation") was passed. It's been an all-out economic war against the US ever since.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 11:13 AM (g8Ew8)

62 PBR>Coors>Labatts>Molson

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:13 AM (2ap+5)

63 Why, this guy's a bigger asshole than TJM!!
Posted by: Sponge

Is that even possible?

Posted by: Otto Preminger at September 18, 2026 11:13 AM (Fn+3X)

64
Have you stopped saying "Hello, Ball!" every time you tee up yet?
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (77rzZ)

........no.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:13 AM (ccf/V)

65 American elitists, really global elitists, are in a help anyone but Americans mode and have been for over three decades.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at September 18, 2026 11:13 AM (xvV+O)

66 crazy how so many of the "thinking people" on the right, that called themselves conservatives, never actually believed a word they wrote.

—

The term Con, Inc. has been around for a long time. They’ve always been grifters.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 11:14 AM (Bl+DZ)

67 It all tastes like iodine, and we particularly don't like Canadian Club.

Posted by: Baby Seals Everywhere at September 18, 2026 11:09 AM (Fn+3X

Booze has a taste?
Hmmm.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at September 18, 2026 11:14 AM (Sco7b)

68 PBR>Coors>Labatts>Molson
Posted by: Oglebay

Labatts tasted like Helen Thomas' nether regions.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:14 AM (77rzZ)

69 I used to order seven and seven when I was an underaged drinker because I thought it was cool to say.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:14 AM (KC5Lt)

70 >>It's astonishing to me that people think establishing a collaboration between two failing economies (Canada and the EU) is going to magically turn them into an economic juggernaut.

"Welcome to the EU borg! Now stand back while unelected, unnamed bureaucrats micromanage all your businesses to death. Oh, and we have refugee quotas - start bringing in more Africans - chop, chop!!"

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 11:15 AM (rOKnE)

71 53 Canada Dry ginger ale and Canada mints? Putting the word "Canada" in a product name makes it suggest that it's fresh and cold, or cooling at least.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:12 AM (wzUl9)

It's imported! Gotta be great or why would anyone import it?
- 75% of US grocery, liquor, and beer buyers

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 11:15 AM (5rh/l)

72 PBR>Coors>Labatts>Molson
Posted by: Oglebay

Labatts tasted like Helen Thomas' nether regions.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:14 AM (77rzZ)

Wow. You guys are f*cking HARSH.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:15 AM (ccf/V)

73 One bucket of slop they sold to the conservative movement was the offshoring of every industry to the CCP.

Great. China is literally spying on every single agency, industry, and university without much effort now. Love that trade.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at September 18, 2026 11:15 AM (HeG1i)

74 69 I used to order seven and seven when I was an underaged drinker because I thought it was cool to say.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:14 AM (KC5Lt)

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Me too, but it was in WV and I was twelve.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:16 AM (2ap+5)

75 When I was a young man during the Punic Wars,

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We gave those Punics what for!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:16 AM (ndZc7)

76 I used to order seven and seven when I was an underaged drinker because I thought it was cool to say.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:14 AM (KC5Lt)

My dad used to drink that quite often back in the day.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:16 AM (ccf/V)

77 It's imported! Gotta be great or why would anyone import it?

One could say the same of the people who want to bring in Somalis, Haitians, and Afghans.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:16 AM (Riz8t)

78 41 31 I LOVED watching Scott Jennings point out to CNN that tariffs (which CNN 'opposes') get passed on to consumers in the exact same way corporate interest taxes (which CNN favors) get passed on to consumers.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (gLYp7)

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Tariffs often affect consumers less than taxes because it's been shown that many importers will eat the tariff costs rather than pass them on in order to stay competitive.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (+a7XK)

Basically comes down to who has the most flexibility and leverage within a supply chain. If you're an essential part and the cost affects all your competitors, it'll get passed on to the customer, but if there's competition limiting your ability to raise prices you bear the burden.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at September 18, 2026 11:17 AM (okun6)

79 My dad used to drink that quite often back in the day.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:16 AM (ccf/V)

Then when I got a little older it was Jack and Seven.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:18 AM (KC5Lt)

80 Carney had his invest in Canada event yesterday.
Organized by an American company.

He previously hired Americans who worked for Biden and Obama to negotiate the trade deal that blew up, so that tracks.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 11:19 AM (2ocoG)

81 Imported means it was made cheaply enough that even with transportation costs it’s profitable. And somehow that makes it better?

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 11:19 AM (Bl+DZ)

82 Also, Canada was apparently sending Chinese steel, and probably other crap to the US so they could bypass tariffs. We deserve to be punished.

Good and hard. Turn us into scenic Detroit.

Apparently the Covid crap has made me disgruntled and less than patriotic.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at September 18, 2026 11:19 AM (Sco7b)

83 Labatts tasted like Helen Thomas' nether regions.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:14 AM (77rzZ)

Wow. You guys are f*cking HARSH.
Posted by: Sponge

To clarify, it tasted like Helen Thomas' nether regions AFTER SHE DIED.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (77rzZ)

84 Imported means it was made cheaply enough that even with transportation costs it’s profitable. And somehow that makes it better?

*cough*
Why yes. Yes, it does.

Posted by: Scotch at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (Riz8t)

85 84 Imported means it was made cheaply enough that even with transportation costs it’s profitable. And somehow that makes it better?

*cough*
Why yes. Yes, it does.

Posted by: Scotch at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (Riz8t)

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Scotch ain't cheaper than bourbon!

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (+a7XK)

86 Why did other politicians let Canada get away with this lopsided tariffs deal? Was some money being slipped under the table?

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (xJpuh)

87 To clarify, it tasted like Helen Thomas' nether regions AFTER SHE DIED.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (77rzZ)

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Helen Thomas is dead? And YUCK!

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (2ap+5)

88 Me too, but it was in WV and I was twelve.
Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:16 AM (2ap+5)

Heh. I thought Boones Farm was the drink of 12-14 year olds.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:21 AM (KC5Lt)

89 My dad used to drink that quite often back in the day.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:16 AM (ccf/V)

Then when I got a little older it was Jack and Seven.

So, in the words of Ernest P. Worrell, you were the Ep-I-Tome of sophistication.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:21 AM (Riz8t)

90 Holy crap. So I'm asking Claude what NRO was writing about 20 years ago.
And there's this gem from ... Tom Nichols.

"I don’t know quite how to ask this question, but I suspect that a lot of Americans are about to, so I’ll put it as directly as I can: Are Canadians stupid?

A recent poll found that a majority of Canadians, including a whopping three-quarters of Quebecers, believe that U.S. foreign policy was the root cause of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This shouldn’t be so shocking; their previous prime minister, Jean Chretien, said practically the same thing a few years back (which I wrote about in NRO here.) In other words, they believe that the Americans brought 9/11 on themselves."

He's a charter member, Full Deranged Package, of the NeverTrump loser club.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 11:21 AM (3cUTc)

91 Together at last!

Kamala Harris to Hit the Campaign Trail With Michigan Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:21 AM (ndZc7)

92 Heh. I thought Boones Farm was the drink of 12-14 year olds.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:21 AM (KC5Lt)

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That was a fancy drink only for dates.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:22 AM (2ap+5)

93 To clarify, it tasted like Helen Thomas' nether regions AFTER SHE DIED.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (77rzZ)

I just want to know why you guys have a reference point for what Helen Thomas's dead snatch tastes like...

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:22 AM (gLYp7)

94 Scotch ain't cheaper than bourbon!

True, but it's much, MUCH better.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:22 AM (Riz8t)

95 >>Labatts tasted like Helen Thomas' nether regions.

Could be worse

Posted by: Brooke Baldwins Blown Out Bajingo at September 18, 2026 11:22 AM (J4Dwc)

96 Kamala Harris to Hit the Campaign Trail With Michigan Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:21 AM (ndZc7)

Dear Lord in Heaven, please let them run together in 28...

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:23 AM (gLYp7)

97 Any residual effects to the NHL?

Posted by: mr tmz at September 18, 2026 11:23 AM (rJ48h)

98 29 Glacier sucks because it's so ridiculously overcrowded. Canada should give us Lake Louise and Bampf in exchange for a cut in the tariff level.
Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026

***
I thought "Bampf!" was the noise X-Man Nightcrawler made when he teleported.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM

==

It's the noise he makes when he teleports from Glacier to Banff to get away from the crowds.

Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at September 18, 2026 11:23 AM (0bjKf)

99 94 Scotch ain't cheaper than bourbon!

True, but it's much, MUCH better.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:22 AM (Riz8t)

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I like 'em both.

But I'd rather have bad bourbon than bad scotch.

Good scotch has a broader range of flavors than good bourbon, though, which makes it more interesting.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:23 AM (+a7XK)

100 93 I just want to know why you guys have a reference point for what Helen Thomas's dead snatch tastes like...

well, you never know when it'll come in handy.

the more important question is *how* they have the reference point.

Posted by: anachronda at September 18, 2026 11:23 AM (v3pYe)

101
Kamala Harris to Hit the Campaign Trail With Michigan Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:21 AM (ndZc7)

A TOAST!!!! To the kiss of death......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:23 AM (ccf/V)

102 Globe and Mail ...identifies multiple economic catastrophes, ...
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The G&M doesn't identify the potential promised trade from China.
Carney and Chyna have signed trade agreements and some are saying Xi owns it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 11:23 AM (4tmEn)

103 Greenspan used to say that trade imbalance did not matter, it would all work out in the end. He forgot to say "the end" would be Americans working for China wages, and America having shortages because they no longer produce their own essentials (drugs, weapons, etc.).

In later testimony he said he found a flaw in his theory. Great, thanks Easy Al.

Mercantilism is the way to go, as every other nation does. Either that or war, which many nations seem to enjoy. And when do we get back the billions Somalis have already stolen from our "generous" (socialist) health care system? Fraud and cartels run their own "economic systems".

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 11:24 AM (vbXSk)

104 Scotch ain't cheaper than bourbon!

True, but it's much, MUCH better.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:22 AM (Riz8t)

This is incorrect.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:24 AM (ccf/V)

105 Carney is a Hard-Core Globalist. He'll gladly sell Canadians down the river to join the EU in any manner. He went to Zurich or wherever to advocate to the EU pooh-bahs a Canadian partial-EU membership plan, which the EU Empress, Ursula-something applauded. Without first making a statement about his plan to either the Canadian parliament or to the citizens.

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 11:24 AM (5rh/l)

106 When I was a young man during the Punic Wars,

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We gave those Punics what for!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026

***
It took three wars and almost 120 years, but we did it.
( -- Romans)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:24 AM (wzUl9)

107 not much bourbon is still american owned

Posted by: nckate at September 18, 2026 11:25 AM (enNUy)

108 To clarify, it tasted like Helen Thomas' nether regions AFTER SHE DIED.

That is, indeed, how we calibrate our palates for the day ahead.

Posted by: Labatt's Tasting Room at September 18, 2026 11:25 AM (SWd7w)

109 So it's a booze thread?

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 11:25 AM (vTZFs)

110 Heh. I thought Boones Farm was the drink of 12-14 year olds.
Posted by: polynikes
_________

Sloe gin

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 11:25 AM (XvL8K)

111 So it's a booze thread?
Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 11:25 AM (vTZFs)

It's the only think people know that Canada imports, so, yeah.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:26 AM (ccf/V)

112 Together at last!

Kamala Harris to Hit the Campaign Trail With Michigan Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed

El-Sayed should read this article before he does that.

More Humiliating News for Kamala Harris

The donor class certainly won’t bet on her again. She lost every swing state in 2024 despite raising and spending more than $1 billion to do it. Sorry, they’ll bet on someone else. Anyone else.

Now we’re learning that Democrat Party insiders knew Kamala was a losing bet before she ever got the job. Internal 2024 polling ranked her dead last among the candidates being considered to replace Joe Biden atop the ticket.

Lindy Li, a longtime Democrat fundraiser who worked on both the Biden campaign and Kamala's, watched it happen up close. Li ... lays out what she saw in her new book, Unburdened, which covers the months leading up to Biden's withdrawal from the race. "The polling numbers went directly against the narrative that the party wanted to espouse," Li said.

Party members floated Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer internally as replacements. According to Li, every one of them tested better than Kamala.

https://tinyurl.com/3wnkr5ms

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:26 AM (Riz8t)

113

I'm really shocked to learn how many people know first hand intimacy with Helen Thomas.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:26 AM (ccf/V)

114 Houthi Insurgents Deny Attacking Mecca As Condemnation from Muslim World Grows

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Well, if you can't trust them who can you trust?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:26 AM (ndZc7)

115 'It’s almost as if the underlying “principal” among the “free traders” isn’t actually free trade, rather it is a globalist, America-last attitude that seeks to harm the U.S. economically for the benefit of other countries.'

It's internalized Cultural Marxism. The US is far bigger and more powerful than Canada. That's all it takes for them to decide who is right. We we wrong before we ever acted or failed to act. Simply being more powerful is an original sin for the brainwashed.

Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at September 18, 2026 11:27 AM (r7+Q7)

116 Why did other politicians let Canada get away with this lopsided tariffs deal? Was some money being slipped under the table?

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (xJpuh)

Everything we do involves the bribery of our politicians. But that's not all of it.

We started, about 15 minutes after the close of WW II, about the global business of trying to buy the world's loyalty through unfavorable trade deals. We built that habit over five decades.

When the USSR fell ? We never stopped.

The fall of the USSR, and our subsequent refusal to change behaviors and eliminate agencies created precisely for the Cold War, explains so, so much of why we're where we are.

Posted by: Buenos Dias at September 18, 2026 11:27 AM (eB+Kk)

117 One of the reasons Germany lost both world wars is that once the war started they lost access to overseas markets that had goods and resources they needed.

So any serious country should make sure that they can produce necessary items internally.

The US should not be dependent on foreign countries for critical things like basic medicines, computer chips, or energy.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:27 AM (sKqQm)

118 Also, 20 years ago is when the GOPe deliberately lost VA to the left.

Because they all pissed their pants in fear--rather than fight back and say "macaca is not racist and you're an asshole for even thinking it was."

Better to lose elections than ever fight back against lies of racism.
See also today, John Cornyn, Karl Rove, Dustin Burrows, et al.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 11:27 AM (3cUTc)

119 It is widely accepted that if President Trump doesn’t dial back his tariffs, Canadian industry will be devastated, its economy will be thrown into recession, and there will be widespread job losses and layoffs in Canada.

In general, I have no wish to harm Canadians BUT... they keep electing people who harm my fellow citizens. Most of them are ignorant of the repercussions of their actions, or are acting based on emotion or greed, like leftists in the US, but they must face the consequences of their actions.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 18, 2026 11:27 AM (ExV1e)

120 Holy crap.

CNN - Covid-19 vaccines delayed for half of US children. That crap is still around in liberal minds?

FoxNews - VA -trannies - sports

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at September 18, 2026 11:27 AM (Sco7b)

121 Tariffs often affect consumers less than taxes because it's been shown that many importers will eat the tariff costs rather than pass them on in order to stay competitive.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (+a7XK)
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I've read that it is around 20% is actually felt by the consumer.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 11:27 AM (7/DDO)

122 106 When I was a young man during the Punic Wars

Ah, those were the days...

Posted by: Taylor Lorenz at September 18, 2026 11:28 AM (aqODE)

123
Party members floated Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer internally as replacements. According to Li, every one of them tested better than Kamala.

https://tinyurl.com/3wnkr5ms
Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:26 AM (Riz8t)

This would imply that the Democrats intentionally threw the election and I simply just cannot buy that.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:28 AM (ccf/V)

124 Why did other politicians let Canada get away with this lopsided tariffs deal? Was some money being slipped under the table?
Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (xJpuh)

Of course. Always follow the money.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 11:28 AM (g8Ew8)

125 My new AM-FM-shortwave radio has been shipped by Amaz*n. Delivery will be by USPS, though, so it could wind up being sent to International Falls (or Frostbite Falls, for that matter) before getting here.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:28 AM (wzUl9)

126 106 When I was a young man during the Punic Wars

Ah, those were the days...
Posted by: Taylor Lorenz at September 18, 2026

***
Scipio Africanus said you were a dull date. . . .

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:29 AM (wzUl9)

127 56 I think they've offered them something like "associate" status, although what that actually means is anyone's guess.

it's slightly above "unpaid intern"

Posted by: anachronda at September 18, 2026 11:29 AM (v3pYe)

128
Mercantilism is the way to go, as every other nation does. Either that or war, which many nations seem to enjoy. And when do we get back the billions Somalis have already stolen from our "generous" (socialist) health care system? Fraud and cartels run their own "economic systems".

Posted by: illiniwek at September 18, 2026 11:24 AM (vbXSk)

The way to think about it is in terms of economic integration. Countries with which you have free trade(or relatively free trade) have integrated economies with yours. You also have indirect integration to economies they have free trade with(corresponding to the degree of freedom).

Small countries must necessarily trade and specialize. There's a lot of important questions, like "is this country likely to be my enemy in the future", "is this country a reliable source of supply or unstable", "is the supply chain defensible or vulnerable to wars/piracy" etc.

Additionally you'd also want the basis for the trade to be something beyond labor arbitrage. As in, "this country has accessible resources we do not", or at least a specialization of some sort it makes sense to outsource rather than develop internally.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at September 18, 2026 11:30 AM (okun6)

129
Ah, those were the days...
Posted by: Taylor Lorenz at September 18, 2026

***
Scipio Africanus said you were a dull date. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:29 AM (wzUl9)

Dull date or dead lay?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:30 AM (ccf/V)

130 Is there any position National Review et al. wrote about 20 years ago that they still push today?

It's a brand name, not an ideology. Like saying a FWD hybrid CUV built in Korea has anything to do with a 71 Chevelle because they both have a Chevy emblem

Posted by: Azjaeger at September 18, 2026 11:30 AM (3/XaG)

131 Party members floated Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer internally as replacements. According to Li, every one of them tested better than Kamala.

https://tinyurl.com/3wnkr5ms
Posted by: Archimedes

Syphilis poles better than Kamala.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 11:30 AM (fGj4e)

132
Tariffs often affect consumers less than taxes because it's been shown that many importers will eat the tariff costs rather than pass them on in order to stay competitive.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:10 AM (+a7XK)

Also affects business to business sales, but somewhat differently. A lot of suppliers and official distributors will add on a tariff charge as a separate line item on the invoice, to avoid having to change their price structure in violation of manufacturer agreements for a particular product. I run into this all the time.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 11:30 AM (y9nCu)

133 Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry drew inspiration from the process of partnering with SpaceX on a major development contract.
SpaceX is building the world’s biggest launchpad, dubbed Starbase Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast

While the California Coastal Commission repeatedly rejected requests by SpaceX to increase the number of launches in the Golden State, Louisiana is welcoming the innovative spirit of Elon Musk,…

Landry said, “Elon is really breathing life into something that used to be tradition for America, and that is ingenuity and dreams, the South has just embraced it more than other people.”
_epochTimes

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 11:31 AM (4tmEn)

134 My fellow Canadians are anything but powerful but man oh man are they hostile.

Posted by: Chris in Ontari-owe at September 18, 2026 11:31 AM (vxm0N)

135 Sloe gin
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 11:25 AM (XvL8K)

Malibu Rum

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:31 AM (KC5Lt)

136 131 Syphilis poles better than Kamala.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 11:30 AM (fGj4e)

=======

She's won every poll of the Democrat primary since February. Most often by double digits.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:31 AM (+a7XK)

137 Heh. I thought Boones Farm was the drink of 12-14 year olds.
Posted by: polynikes
_________

Sloe gin
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 11:25 AM (XvL8K)

Peppermint schnapps.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 11:32 AM (g8Ew8)

138 Party members floated Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer internally as replacements. According to Li, every one of them tested better than Kamala.

https://tinyurl.com/3wnkr5ms
Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026

***
Yeah, but all three of them are white. That's a no-no in today's Dem Party. Kammie-Ha-Ha wasn't black, but she was closer to it than those three.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:32 AM (wzUl9)

139 ***
When I was a young man during the Punic Wars, I remember drinking and enjoying Canadian Club and Seagram's VO, both of which were called "Canadian" whiskies. Are they not distilled in Canada?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,
---

C.C. with a Coke back.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 11:32 AM (4tmEn)

140 Carney said Chinada had to stay sovereign against the USA and then went and put Chinada subservient to the EU... the parts that he had not already given to the CCP.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at September 18, 2026 11:32 AM (xvV+O)

141 117 One of the reasons Germany lost both world wars is that once the war started they lost access to overseas markets that had goods and resources they needed.

So any serious country should make sure that they can produce necessary items internally.

The US should not be dependent on foreign countries for critical things like basic medicines, computer chips, or energy.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:27 AM (sKqQm)

The Europeans largely didn't have resource access to a lot of things within Europe. Hence the global empires. That to some degree drives China's Belt and Road.

The US is relatively uniquely situated in having virtually everything available domestically, as well as a hemisphere rich in raw resources.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at September 18, 2026 11:32 AM (okun6)

142 You know who controls the Import-Export Business?

Posted by: Tsvi From Tel Aviv! at September 18, 2026 11:33 AM (Fn+3X)

143 131 Party members floated Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer internally as replacements. According to Li, every one of them tested better than Kamala.

https://tinyurl.com/3wnkr5ms
Posted by: Archimedes

Syphilis poles better than Kamala.

not certain whether typo (polls) or reference to pole dancing.

Posted by: anachronda at September 18, 2026 11:33 AM (v3pYe)

144 It is widely accepted that if President Trump doesn’t dial back his tariffs, Canadian industry will be devastated, its economy will be thrown into recession, and there will be widespread job losses and layoffs in Canada.

They're right, I do accept that.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 11:33 AM (OQfsE)

145 Mercantilism is the way to go, as every other nation does.

This sort of reminds me of during the cold war when the left kept arguing we should get rid of our military because it would be good for us but never asking the same of the Soviets.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (sKqQm)

146 104 Scotch ain't cheaper than bourbon!

True, but it's much, MUCH better.

Posted by: Archimedes
---

Yes it is better, just not better than bourbon.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (4tmEn)

147 She's won every poll of the Democrat primary since February. Most often by double digits.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:31 AM (+a7XK)

Don't forget about us!
- SC Democrat primary voters, who, in 2024, were 60% black

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/02/03/
south-carolina-democrats-hold-their-primary-
today-here-s-why-it-matters/

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (gLYp7)

148 The Democrats are looking out for your pocketbook.

Los Angeles Comes in Last Among 100 U.S. Metros for Affordability, New Home Construction

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (ndZc7)

149 Canada will be devastated?

Oh, no!

Anyway . . .

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (wzUl9)

150 Syphilis poles better than Kamala.

not certain whether typo (polls) or reference to pole dancing.
Posted by: anachronda

Legit. Wrong word

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (fGj4e)

151 Scotch ain't cheaper than bourbon!

True, but it's much, MUCH better.

Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:22 AM (Riz8t)

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I like 'em both.

But I'd rather have bad bourbon than bad scotch.

Good scotch has a broader range of flavors than good bourbon, though, which makes it more interesting.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:23 AM (+a7XK)
==
I can't get past the initial dirt taste I get from Scotch. I have tasted the real expensive ones and white it is smoother, I still get that taste frm any Scotch I've drunk, with the exception of The Balvenie 12 doublewood, which is OK. But since I have a strong preference for wheated bourbons my not liking Scotch at all probably makes sense.

For Bourbon, Weller Antique 107 is my favorite.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (7/DDO)

152 This sort of reminds me of during the cold war when the left kept arguing we should get rid of our military because it would be good for us but never asking the same of the Soviets.

Unilateral Disarmament for the Win !!!

Posted by: Jimmy from Georgia at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (eB+Kk)

153 147 Don't forget about us!
- SC Democrat primary voters, who, in 2024, were 60% black

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/02/03/
south-carolina-democrats-hold-their-primary-
today-here-s-why-it-matters/

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (gLYp7)

=======

Yeah, but Republicans think she's stupid, so she doesn't have a shot.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:35 AM (+a7XK)

154 Carney had his invest in Canada event yesterday.
Organized by an American company.

We're in the best of hands...
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 11:02 AM (Sco7b)

Carney is a repulsive EU/WEF shitmaggot, but he is the best salesman for Alberta's independence that we could wish for.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 11:35 AM (1z8ji)

155 One of the reasons Germany lost both world wars is that once the war started they lost access to overseas markets that had goods and resources they needed.

Catch 22. Also one of the main reasons it started the war.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:35 AM (KC5Lt)

156 The US is relatively uniquely situated in having virtually everything available domestically, as well as a hemisphere rich in raw resources.

That goes for Canada, too, which is why the EU is eager to strip-mine them.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 11:35 AM (OQfsE)

157
Party members floated Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Gretchen Whitmer internally as replacements. According to Li, every one of them tested better than Kamala.

https://tinyurl.com/3wnkr5ms
Posted by: Archimedes

Syphilis poles better than Kamala.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 11:30 AM (fGj4e)

There's always Painful Rectal Itch...

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 11:35 AM (y9nCu)

158 I do love how the left has discovered with tariffs that actual human beings pay taxes and see the quality of their lives reduced because of it.

They still pretend they don't realize this about every other tax.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 11:35 AM (sKqQm)

159 Same goes for Japan.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:35 AM (KC5Lt)

160 When I was a young man during the Punic Wars, I remember drinking and enjoying Canadian Club and Seagram's VO, both of which were called "Canadian" whiskies. Are they not distilled in Canada?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius,
---

C.C. with a Coke back.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at September 18, 2026 11:32 AM (4tmEn)

7 and 7...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 18, 2026 11:36 AM (nbLIj)

161 151 I can't get past the initial dirt taste I get from Scotch. I have tasted the real expensive ones and white it is smoother, I still get that taste frm any Scotch I've drunk, with the exception of The Balvenie 12 doublewood, which is OK. But since I have a strong preference for wheated bourbons my not liking Scotch at all probably makes sense.

For Bourbon, Weller Antique 107 is my favorite.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (7/DDO)

========

I always recommend Johnnie Walker Black as the intro scotch (I recommended it to my brother-in-law last weekend). Just...solid, generic scotch that always tastes the same (the art of the blended whisky).

Don't like that? You probably won't like anything the whisky has to offer.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:36 AM (+a7XK)

162 Kamala Harris to Hit the Campaign Trail With Michigan Senate Nominee Abdul El-Sayed

I saw a new clip of Reid Hoffman (former LinkedIn founder, now DNC megadonor) saying that if Kamala runs in 2028 she'll find it to be very hard.

Not sure if that was a threat or a description of how she'd overcome male Democrat resistance.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 11:36 AM (2ocoG)

163 I'm not too savvy re this topic. It seems almost a game of chicken.

Canadian banks report buffers through robust capital reserves and strengthened balance sheets to absorb macro shocks.

If there is broad tariff uncertainty, are potential slowdowns in North American auto manufacturing (unions) the stick? IDK.

CBC dot ca/news - Will the U.S. midterm results affect Trump's tariffs on Canada? Democrats think yes
Democrats say winning could bolster oversight, but Trump's tools can ignore Congress, September 13, 2026

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 11:37 AM (NFX2v)

164 Yukon Jack Canadian Whiskey put me in the drunk tank of Michigan Stadium back in the day. Never again.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (77rzZ)

Do you even remember half of what you did to get there?

Posted by: pookysgirl has only watched such shenanigans at September 18, 2026 11:37 AM (Wt5PA)

165 They're clinging to their maple syrup and Tim Horton's, those deplorable white Christian Canadian nationalists.
Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 11:07 AM (wqxxA)

I think Tim Horton's is now owned by a Brazilian multinational. I scarcely go there at all now. Most of the outlets that I have been in are staffed mainly by Filipinas.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 11:38 AM (1z8ji)

166 Canada is completely controlled by "sidewalk people" who live their entire lives encircled by sidewalks.

They think a trade deal with Europe makes sense because it's only a few hours away as they only ever travel there via airplane.
So they've no way to conceptualize that it's farther. That the goods they ship to the US in a few hours will now take a few days.

Almost no one in the world wants to admit that the US would crush any country--militarily and economically--but for the handcuffs we've put on ourselves.
Which has gone on for so long, they all now think it's natural.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 11:38 AM (3cUTc)

167 Yeah, but all three of them are white. That's a no-no in today's Dem Party. Kammie-Ha-Ha wasn't black, but she was closer to it than those three.

As with the defenestration of David Hogg, there are Democrats who understand the problem but they're being outvoted by DEI banshees.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 11:38 AM (2ocoG)

168 167 Yeah, but all three of them are white. That's a no-no in today's Dem Party. Kammie-Ha-Ha wasn't black, but she was closer to it than those three.

As with the defenestration of David Hogg, there are Democrats who understand the problem but they're being outvoted by DEI banshees.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 11:38 AM (2ocoG)

=====

And Hogg is still a dedicated and loyal party member.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:39 AM (+a7XK)

169 Threw down many snakebites many moons ago (Yukon Jack and lime juice). I was sick as fuck for 2 days.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 11:39 AM (fGj4e)

170 Heh. I thought Boones Farm was the drink of 12-14 year olds.
Posted by: polynikes
_________

Sloe gin
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 11:25 AM (XvL8K)

Peppermint schnapps.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
__________

Anything but beer. I don't believe anyone who says they liked beer or black coffee at first taste.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 11:39 AM (XvL8K)

171
And Hogg is still a dedicated and loyal party member.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:39 AM (+a7XK)

And swamp lizard Carville wants him back as the head of the DNC.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:40 AM (ccf/V)

172 I saw a new clip of Reid Hoffman (former LinkedIn founder, now DNC megadonor) saying that if Kamala runs in 2028 she'll find it to be very hard.

Not sure if that was a threat or a description of how she'd overcome male Democrat resistance.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 11:36 AM (2ocoG)

I think what you're seeing is the publicizing of the Democrat's civil war. Black voters in South Carolina and Michigan guarantee Kamala takes all of their delegates, and she'll get half of Nevada's. Those are the first three states, which the DNC rigged, ensuring she's the nominee.

Because there is no more dedicated Dem voter than a black woman. None.

The REST of the party is like, whoa... but she's a known loser, and actually retarded... We can do better.

The impact of Crockett getting jettisoned in favor of a white 'man' is going to have effects far beyond the borders of Texas. Blue-on-blue internecine warfare is glorious.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:40 AM (gLYp7)

173 Thx Buck.
Duncan Sheik died age 56. Singer who's song "Barely Breathing" was Grammy nominated. Good song
Previously treated for alcoholism. Died of organ failure

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 11:40 AM (oUMhY)

174 So it's a hooch thread?

Posted by: Just got here at September 18, 2026 11:40 AM (2Ez/1)

175 I think Tim Horton's is now owned by a Brazilian multinational.

RBI, same company that owns Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs. HQ is in Canada though.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 11:40 AM (2ocoG)

176 It's astonishing to me that people think establishing a collaboration between two failing economies (Canada and the EU) is going to magically turn them into an economic juggernaut. That was the same thinking behind the formation of the EU in the first place. How'd that work out for ya?
Posted by: Archimedes at September 18, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)

Magical thinking. Hallmark of Leftism.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 11:40 AM (1z8ji)

177
Anything but beer. I don't believe anyone who says they liked beer or black coffee at first taste.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 11:39 AM (XvL8K)

Valid.

I expanded my beer palate quite significantly when I started drinking black coffee.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:41 AM (ccf/V)

178 Carney is a repulsive EU/WEF shitmaggot, but he is the best salesman for Alberta's independence that we could wish for.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 11:35 AM (1z8ji)

A few days back Kate at smalldeadanimals had video of a pro-Canada rally in Alberta with less than 100 people.

Also, don't think of this as destroying Canada's economy. Instead, you're helping make our NetZero dreams come true.

Thank you!

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at September 18, 2026 11:41 AM (Sco7b)

179 Iron Sheik > Duncan Sheik

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:42 AM (ccf/V)

180 172 Because there is no more dedicated Dem voter than a black woman. None.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:40 AM (gLYp7)

=====

I disagree with this point slightly.

White progressive females are more loyal. They fall in line unfailingly.

Black women have a greater propensity of staying home if their primary choices aren't respected.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:42 AM (+a7XK)

181
I can't get past the initial dirt taste I get from Scotch. I have tasted the real expensive ones and white it is smoother, I still get that taste frm any Scotch I've drunk, with the exception of The Balvenie 12 doublewood, which is OK. But since I have a strong preference for wheated bourbons my not liking Scotch at all probably makes sense.

For Bourbon, Weller Antique 107 is my favorite.
Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 11:34 AM (7/DDO)

I used to be a big Scotch drinker, until I realized that I was drinking it as an affectation rather than actually enjoying the experience. I suspect that it was when I started experimenting with the Islay varieties and realized that Laphroaig tasted like I was licking a hospital ash tray.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 11:42 AM (y9nCu)

182 181 I used to be a big Scotch drinker, until I realized that I was drinking it as an affectation rather than actually enjoying the experience. I suspect that it was when I started experimenting with the Islay varieties and realized that Laphroaig tasted like I was licking a hospital ash tray.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 11:42 AM (y9nCu)

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You...don't like that experience?

Weirdo.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:42 AM (+a7XK)

183 OMG nooooo!

Jelly Roll Goes Viral for Saying He’d Walk Away From Music After Backlash Over Trashing Trump Supporters on “Kimmel”

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:43 AM (ndZc7)

184 Is Canada joining the EU a real thing or is its 51st state meme level. I’ve seen people online discussing it but is it anywhere close to a serious proposal?
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 11:11 AM (Bl+DZ)

Von der Leyen, reportedly, offered them associate member status, which doesn't exist and without discussing it with anyone else. And when I say reportedly, I mean there's video of her doing that. Apparently the plan is to create a European controlled super-state made up of all the failing economies in the world which are rapidly replacing their populations with muslims and their industries with Chynah, and then they will rule the world by whining at the US incessantly.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 18, 2026 11:43 AM (ExV1e)

185 I always recommend Johnnie Walker Black as the intro scotch (I recommended it to my brother-in-law last weekend). Just...solid, generic scotch that always tastes the same (the art of the blended whisky).

Don't like that? You probably won't like anything the whisky has to offer.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:36 AM (+a7XK)
==
I've had JW Blue, which was OK. My BIL loves Macallan and Dalmore. I've tried the Cigar Malt which was a bit interesting.

The beauty of whisky or whiskey is that there are wonderful options for whatever your palate prefers.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 11:43 AM (7/DDO)

186 The only import I worry about from Canada is lumber. Our tree huggers have decimated our domestic industry. It will just make new residential construction more costly.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:43 AM (KC5Lt)

187 I used to be a big Scotch drinker, until I realized that I was drinking it as an affectation rather than actually enjoying the experience.

All booze drinking is an affectation, except for alcoholics.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 11:44 AM (2ocoG)

188 And swamp lizard Carville wants him back as the head of the DNC.

One could make a case that Snakehead hates the DNC as currently constituted and would be happy to see it crash and burn. Giving Forehead Boy a role with real power would pretty much ensure that.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 11:44 AM (vTZFs)

189 Do you even remember half of what you did to get there?
Posted by: pookysgirl

It involved throwing a football around before the game. Somebody threw the ball at you, and you had to catch using only one hand. If you failed, you had to take a swig of Yukon Jack. Well, after my first swig, I thought, "Hey, this stuff isn't bad." So I just poured myself a cup and started swigging regardless of my one-handed catching skills.

By the time we actually made it to the stadium I was wiped out. One of the campus cops came and got me and drove me to the drunk tank, where my friends later came and got me.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:44 AM (77rzZ)

190 Black women have a greater propensity of staying home if their primary choices aren't respected.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:42 AM (+a7XK)

Fair.

I'll rephrase.

There is no more dedicated Dem voter than black women when a black candidate is on the ticket.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:45 AM (gLYp7)

191 Bourbon has a pleasant taste. Scotch has a kind of a fuel-type taste??? I do not like it.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:46 AM (2ap+5)

192 190
Fair.

I'll rephrase.

There is no more dedicated Dem voter than black women when a black candidate is on the ticket.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at September 18, 2026 11:45 AM (gLYp7)

======

When their choice is on the ticket. Black women turned out for Biden in the Democrat primary of 2020.

They completely ignored Deval Patrick.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:46 AM (+a7XK)

193 Canada & the EU joining forces to economically battle the USA is like K-Mart & Sears combining their resources to battle Wal-Mart.

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at September 18, 2026 11:46 AM (enk6C)

194 White progressive females are more loyal. They fall in line unfailingly.

-
Didja see this?

End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
Somehow, it gets worse…
Devlin says that mid-trial, the [Lindsay Clancy] jurors already planned to do one big joint interview about postpartum
Literally activists disguised as jurors

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:46 AM (ndZc7)

195 ...when I started experimenting with the Islay varieties and realized that Laphroaig tasted like I was licking a hospital ash tray.

Yeah, but oddly, it grows on you. For Islays, I prefer Ardbeg to La Frog.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 11:47 AM (vTZFs)

196 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:46 AM (+a7XK)

Assuming the polling was accurate which I think most people believe the vote totals are fraudulent.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:48 AM (KC5Lt)

197 Canada doesn't make any liquor fit to drink.
Posted by: Oglebay

Especially Canadian Club.

Posted by: Zombie Baby Seals at September 18, 2026 11:48 AM (IMGZD)

198 Especially Canadian Club.
Posted by: Zombie Baby Seals

ISWYDT

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:50 AM (77rzZ)

199 Damn terrorist!

Cardinals Cornerback Fined by NFL for Writing “Glory Be 2 God” on His Eyeblack

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:50 AM (ndZc7)

200 Why did other politicians let Canada get away with this lopsided tariffs deal? Was some money being slipped under the table?
Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (xJpuh)

While I assume that there was some desire to further the growth of the global homo-state, necessitating humbling the US, mostly it's just a case of politicians want an 'achievement' and not giving a shit how it affects the little people.

Same as it ever was.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 18, 2026 11:50 AM (ExV1e)

201 LSU vs Ole Miss 6:30 pm tomorrow. Hope it lives up to the hype.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:50 AM (KC5Lt)

202 Damn terrorist!

Cardinals Cornerback Fined by NFL for Writing “Glory Be 2 God” on His Eyeblack

For S&G, he should do "Allahu Ackbar" and see what happens.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 11:51 AM (vTZFs)

203
Jelly Roll Goes Viral for Saying He’d Walk Away From Music After Backlash Over Trashing Trump Supporters on “Kimmel”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:43 AM (ndZc7)

He's going to ask God what he should do, because he's such a devout religious man......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:52 AM (ccf/V)

204 Yeah, but oddly, it grows on you. For Islays, I prefer Ardbeg to La Frog.
Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 11:47 AM

I'm a Lagavulin man, but I do prefer the Islays in general. That stuff's getting pricey, though.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 11:52 AM (P6lWH)

205 Zombie Dolly.

Dolly Parton Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award in Heartfelt Video Recorded Before Her Death

https://tinyurl.com/y4bvfztu

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:52 AM (ndZc7)

206 Cardinals Cornerback Fined by NFL for Writing “Glory Be 2 God” on His Eyeblack
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:50 AM (ndZc7)

They had to because the actual terrorist supporting player was fined for his eye black message. Of course they can't differentiate because they're retards.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (KC5Lt)

207 Didja see this?

End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
Somehow, it gets worse…
Devlin says that mid-trial, the [Lindsay Clancy] jurors already planned to do one big joint interview about postpartum
Literally activists disguised as jurors
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

BBC - Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children

"Patrick Clancy, the children's father and Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, is due to speak publicly about the case in an interview with the CBS programme 60 Minutes on Sunday.

In it, he is expected to discuss his grief, his memories of his children and the conspiracy theories that have flooded social media since the trial began."

Bullsh*t!

Say anything bad, the lawyers come.

MA law stinks. She should get a Kathy Coy sentence & life in prison without chance for parole.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (NFX2v)

208 >LSU vs Ole Miss 6:30 pm tomorrow. Hope it lives up to the hype.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:50 AM (KC5Lt)

Lane Kiffin needs to borrow the Popemobile.

Posted by: mr tmz at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (rJ48h)

209 It’s almost as if the underlying “principal” among the “free traders” isn’t actually free trade, rather it is a globalist, America-last attitude that seeks to harm the U.S. economically for the benefit of other countries.

Is this level of cynicism appropriate for one so young, Mr. Throckmorton?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (0sNs1)

210 That stuff's getting pricey, though.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

That's why I drink cheap vodka. Stuff hasn't budged in price through all the recent inflation.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (77rzZ)

211
Cardinals Cornerback Fined by NFL for Writing “Glory Be 2 God” on His Eyeblack
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:50 AM (ndZc7)

And yet, the owners re-elected him to another 4 years. F*ck them and f*ck the NFL.

They are dead to me and I will watch as Goodell destroys that league.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (ccf/V)

212 Movies! tonight has the first adaptation of the first Richard Stark "Parker" crime novel, Point Blank, on at 7 Central. Lee Marvin is still the quintessential Parker, good as Robert Duvall and Mel Gibson might have been. Nobody has captured that essence of Parker, the implacable "I want my money and I'll kill you to get it" attitude, better than Marvin.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (wzUl9)

213 159 Same goes for Japan.

so say we all.

Posted by: commander adama at September 18, 2026 11:54 AM (v3pYe)

214 . . . when I started experimenting with the Islay varieties and realized that Laphroaig tasted like I was licking a hospital ash tray.

Yeah, but oddly, it grows on you.
Posted by: Oddbob

Licking hospital ash trays? I thought I was the only one!

Posted by: Tonypete at September 18, 2026 11:54 AM (IMGZD)

215 212 Movies! tonight has the first adaptation of the first Richard Stark "Parker" crime novel, Point Blank, on at 7 Central. Lee Marvin is still the quintessential Parker, good as Robert Duvall and Mel Gibson might have been. Nobody has captured that essence of Parker, the implacable "I want my money and I'll kill you to get it" attitude, better than Marvin.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (wzUl9)

=====

John Boorman, man. Interesting guy.

Insane.

But interesting.

And still alive. Just had a documentary released about him making Exorcist 2: The Heretic. It's called Boorman and the Devil.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (+a7XK)

216 That's why I drink cheap vodka. Stuff hasn't budged in price through all the recent inflation.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM

Fortunately, my gin prices have been pretty stable, too.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (P6lWH)

217 I remember in school when our teachers would say that one of the reasons the US was unique was our friendly relationship we had on both our northern and southern borders.

But since then we've asked our good neighbors to make trade more fair. They said, no. Fuck 'em both.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (g8Ew8)

218 Why did other politicians let Canada get away with this lopsided tariffs deal? Was some money being slipped under the table?
Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 11:20 AM (xJpuh)

While I assume that there was some desire to further the growth of the global homo-state, necessitating humbling the US, mostly it's just a case of politicians want an 'achievement' and not giving a shit how it affects the little people.

Same as it ever was.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 18, 2026 11:50 AM (ExV1e)
==
Bretton Woods - 1944. Plannng for the post wwII world and the fight against the Soviets.

Once we won that fight, we just kept doing it, and China took huge advantage of it.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (7/DDO)

219 Movies! tonight has the first adaptation of the first Richard Stark "Parker" crime novel, Point Blank, on at 7 Central. Lee Marvin is still the quintessential Parker, good as Robert Duvall and Mel Gibson might have been. Nobody has captured that essence of Parker, the implacable "I want my money and I'll kill you to get it" attitude, better than Marvin.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Lee Marvin could do menacing like no one's business.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (77rzZ)

220 My new AM-FM-shortwave radio has been shipped by Amaz*n. Delivery will be by USPS, though, so it could wind up being sent to International Falls (or Frostbite Falls, for that matter) before getting here.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:28 AM (wzUl9)

What model did you get? It uses tubes, I hope.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (1z8ji)

221 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (wzUl9)

Mel Gibson matched it imo.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (KC5Lt)

222 I always looked at Canada as our best ally. One of the reasons I never cared to much about Europe. Canada and the US had much more in common. It is disappointing to find out we really are not that close at all. Seems like all we are to Canada is a cash cow. It's kinda sad. But I still think if Canada got into some real trouble and needed our help we should be there for them. We share a long border.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (xJpuh)

223 >191 Bourbon has a pleasant taste. Scotch has a kind of a fuel-type taste??? I do not like it.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:46 AM (2ap+5)

There is a huge difference in flavor profiles of Scotch. Anything from Islay is definitely an acquired taste. Speysides are the most approachable IMO, especially for a novice drinkers. As for bourbon, some of the cask-strength releases are approaching hazmat territory.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (GTqXr)

224 Oh for God's sake!

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Gives $2 Million to Gaza Humanitarian Relief Efforts Following Macklemore Backlash

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:56 AM (ndZc7)

225
Lane Kiffin needs to borrow the Popemobile.
Posted by: mr tmz at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM (rJ48h)

Lane Kiffin needs to GFY.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:56 AM (ccf/V)

226 The New York Times has piled on the doxing of the lone juror in the Clancy trial.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:56 AM (2ap+5)

227 I used to be a big Scotch drinker, until I realized that I was drinking it as an affectation rather than actually enjoying the experience. I suspect that it was when I started experimenting with the Islay varieties and realized that Laphroaig tasted like I was licking a hospital ash tray.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at September 18, 2026 11:42 AM (y9nCu)

Highland and Speyside single malts are fantastic. Islay malts taste like as you describe. And Talisker tastes like used soggy bandaids.

Posted by: From delightful to disgusting at September 18, 2026 11:56 AM (TbWk/)

228 That's why I drink cheap vodka. Stuff hasn't budged in price through all the recent inflation.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:53 AM

Fortunately, my gin prices have been pretty stable, too.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
___________

Booze in general hasn't suffered from the inflation. Probably because these youngsters just don't drink.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (XvL8K)

229 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (9FfUF)

230 On a different note, it looks like the AI Panic is already petering out as it gets more and more exposed as a pre-planned, well-funded and organized op.

But don't write it off just yet:
There's going to be a false flag play in the next 30 days.
Probably some faked up "AI hacked bank accounts!"* or something to cause a panic.

I mean, they did not line up all the Dems, Obama and the whole media for nothing, to let this fall flat.

*which will be, in reality, just a simulation where they gave it the roadmap and credentials to get in.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (3cUTc)

231 My new AM-FM-shortwave radio has been shipped by Amaz*n. Delivery will be by USPS, though, so it could wind up being sent to International Falls (or Frostbite Falls, for that matter) before getting here.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026
*
What model did you get? It uses tubes, I hope.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026

***
No, AOP, a modern portable, a Tecsun PL-330. They had an upmarket model for twice that price, but I thought I'd see if the entry level model suits me. If not, back it goes. Mainly I want to tune in WWV for the time signal again.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (wzUl9)

232 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks

Corner Gas. And Shatner.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (77rzZ)

233 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (9FfUF)

Yeah buddy.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (ccf/V)

234
233 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (9FfUF)

Yeah buddy.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (ccf/V)

=====

Those uncle fuckers?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (+a7XK)

235 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM (9FfUF)

I liked Bad Finger.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (KC5Lt)

236 > Islay malts taste like as you describe. And Talisker tastes like used soggy bandaids.

Posted by: From delightful to disgusting at September 18, 2026 11:56 AM (TbWk/)

Lavagulin 16 is my dram of choice after shoveling a few inches of snow from my driveway. It's like drinking a campfire, but damn I enjoy it so.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (GTqXr)

237 Booze in general hasn't suffered from the inflation. Probably because these youngsters just don't drink.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM

Don't drink? Don't smoke? What do they do?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (P6lWH)

238 *
What model did you get? It uses tubes, I hope.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026

Do you need tubes? I've got, or my brother does, a shitton of them. Mostly TV related, I would imagine, but there should be some radio stuff in there as well, since dad was a Ham Radio guy and worked on his own stuff......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:59 AM (ccf/V)

239 Lavagulin 16 is my dram of choice after shoveling a few inches of snow from my driveway. It's like drinking a campfire, but damn I enjoy it so.
Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM

*fistbump*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 11:59 AM (P6lWH)

240 Don't drink? Don't smoke? What do they do?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (P6lWH)

They smoke. Just not tobacco.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 11:59 AM (KC5Lt)

241 @229

And the Red Green Show.

Posted by: Case at September 18, 2026 11:59 AM (xJpuh)

242 Don't drink? Don't smoke? What do they do?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

Confirm their mental defects on Tiktok?

Posted by: Tonypete at September 18, 2026 11:59 AM (IMGZD)

243
Don't drink? Don't smoke? What do they do?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (P6lWH)

Well played, sir.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:59 AM (ccf/V)

244 Don't drink? Don't smoke? What do they do?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

Pot. Edibles.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 12:00 PM (ohcCe)

245 "Von der Leyen, reportedly, offered them associate member status, which doesn't exist and without discussing it with anyone else."

What does an "associate membership" get you?

A tote bag? You can use the boss' parking space when he's on travel? A discount on company logowear?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 12:00 PM (2Ez/1)

246
Those uncle fuckers?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (+a7XK)

Shut your f*ckin' face.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:00 PM (ccf/V)

247
There is a huge difference in flavor profiles of Scotch. Anything from Islay is definitely an acquired taste.

I acquired my taste for it by putting my bag lunch in the smelly trunk of my diesel car every day for four years.

It sounds like I'm joking. I'm not.

Posted by: biteme at September 18, 2026 12:00 PM (xWS9V)

248 Well played, sir.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:59 AM

Someone got it. Carry on.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 12:00 PM (P6lWH)

249
246
Those uncle fuckers?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (+a7XK)

Shut your f*ckin' face.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:00 PM (ccf/V)

=======

I'm not your buddy, guy.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (+a7XK)

250 There is a huge difference in flavor profiles of Scotch. Anything from Islay is definitely an acquired taste. Speysides are the most approachable IMO, especially for a novice drinkers. As for bourbon, some of the cask-strength releases are approaching hazmat territory.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 11:55 AM (GTqXr)
==
Ah yes - some of them are very spicy with ABVs over 120. I need to be in the right mood for them, though for a time I was all over Bookers at around 125. But Antique 107 for me hits the sweet spot, spicy but still excellent served neat.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (7/DDO)

251 Mark Lewis: Is America Committing Suicide?

-
Well, we're at least running with scissors.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (ndZc7)

252
I'm not your buddy, guy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (+a7XK)

I'm not your guy, friend.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (ccf/V)

253 Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 11:44 AM (77rzZ)

Fairly tame compared to the military parties I've seen the aftermath of. I was always smart enough to get out before Security Forces came, and usually dragged Pooky with me. If I wasn't there... well, one time he woke up in (thankfully his) hotel room bathtub in his underwear.

Posted by: pookysgirl. smarter than your average Airman at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (Wt5PA)

254 Threw down many snakebites many moons ago (Yukon Jack and lime juice). I was sick as fuck for 2 days.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 11:39 AM (fGj4e)

Yukon Jack is a whisky-based liqueur, comparable to Drambuie. Something to sip on, not pound back in a shot.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (1z8ji)

255
Yukon Jack is a whisky-based liqueur, comparable to Drambuie. Something to sip on, not pound back in a shot.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (1z8ji)

Oh, FINE! Tell me that NOW, 25 years too late......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:02 PM (ccf/V)

256 But they also gave us Old Pam Anderson, Justin Bieber and Nickleback.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:02 PM (KC5Lt)

257 "The Balvenie 12 doublewood, which is OK"

OK? It's delicious.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at September 18, 2026 12:03 PM (Fv808)

258
Someone got it. Carry on.

Nothing subtle about the direct responses that followed.

Posted by: biteme at September 18, 2026 12:03 PM (xWS9V)

259 Nice, a pretty young woman, really cute, won $79,000 on The Price is Right. Sweet.

Oh, GatewayPundit says Netflix is crapping all over 'Narnia.'

Before I go

Noon

FoxNews - Outnumbered. Is Emily on?....ughh...no. Clancy
CBC - Liberals meeting to destroy Canada faster.
CNN - Vance in Iowa.
MSNow - butt-hurt. Trump and elections. Continuous whining. Miserable people.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at September 18, 2026 12:03 PM (Sco7b)

260 But they also gave us Old Pam Anderson, Justin Bieber and Nickleback.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:02 PM (KC5Lt)

That's it. Wall that bitch off and flood it.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:03 PM (ccf/V)

261 No, AOP, a modern portable, a Tecsun PL-330. They had an upmarket model for twice that price, but I thought I'd see if the entry level model suits me. If not, back it goes. Mainly I want to tune in WWV for the time signal again.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

I have a Grundig Yacht Boy shortwave radio that I haven't used in years. Need to see if I can pick up anything out in the woods.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 12:04 PM (ohcCe)

262 . . . .well, one time he woke up in (thankfully his) hotel room bathtub in his underwear.
Posted by: pookysgirl

Well who among us hasn't done that at least once?

To reach the true pinnacle of debauchery tho', it's hard to beat coming to in the back seat of a patrol vehicle handcuffed to a strange woman naked.

(Wow, what a night!)

Posted by: Tonypete at September 18, 2026 12:04 PM (IMGZD)

263 Bold nood.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at September 18, 2026 12:04 PM (Y/06r)

264 Von der Leyen, reportedly, offered them associate member status, which doesn't exist

-
You know, like double secret probation.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 12:04 PM (ndZc7)

265 Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 12:00 PM (P6lWH)

Not a big Adam Ant fan here.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 12:04 PM (KC5Lt)

266 "Von der Leyen, reportedly, offered them associate member status, which doesn't exist and without discussing it with anyone else."

What does an "associate membership" get you?

It's apparently something she just pulled out of her ass without telling anyone she planned to and the leaders of the actual countries, as opposed to the stateless bureaucrats like her, seem miffed about it.

Posted by: Oddbob at September 18, 2026 12:05 PM (vTZFs)

267 "The Balvenie 12 doublewood, which is OK"

OK? It's delicious.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at September 18, 2026 12:03 PM (Fv80

==
I always have some around for a good friend of mine when he visits, he loves it. As I said, I am not a scotch guy, but happy to have it available for my scotch loving family and friends.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 12:05 PM (7/DDO)

268 NON NUDE NOOD!!!

Posted by: Max Power at September 18, 2026 12:06 PM (SwyyQ)

269 If a body meets a body comin' thro' the rye,
And if ye dare to touch my body,
I will black your eye.

Posted by: Zombie Jean Redpath at September 18, 2026 12:06 PM (Fn+3X)

270 >Ah yes - some of them are very spicy with ABVs over 120. I need to be in the right mood for them, though for a time I was all over Bookers at around 125. But Antique 107 for me hits the sweet spot, spicy but still excellent served neat.

Posted by: Black JEM at September 18, 2026 12:01 PM (7/DDO

I was able to get my hands on a bottle of George T Stagg 2025. It's 142.8 proof. And it is spectacular. Needs a large cube, but what a fantastic bourbon.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 12:07 PM (GTqXr)

271 Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Gives $2 Million to Gaza Humanitarian Relief Efforts Following Macklemore Backlash

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:56 AM (ndZc7)

You mean he's buying weapons for terrorists.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 12:08 PM (1z8ji)

272 246
Those uncle fuckers?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 11:58 AM (+a7XK)

Shut your f*ckin' face.....

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 12:00 PM (ccf/V)

You don't eat or sleep mow the lawn...

Posted by: Boner-biting bastards at September 18, 2026 12:09 PM (TbWk/)

273 Do you need tubes? I've got, or my brother does, a shitton of them. Mostly TV related, I would imagine, but there should be some radio stuff in there as well, since dad was a Ham Radio guy and worked on his own stuff......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 11:59 AM (ccf/V)

I have a vast quantity of them, too. Many TV tubes are so specialized that there is literally no other use for them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 18, 2026 12:11 PM (1z8ji)

274 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM

Come out of Canada? I'm right here, you know.

Posted by: Peter North, proud Canadian and irregular AoSHQ commenter at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM (0sNs1)

275
Jelly Roll Goes Viral for Saying He’d Walk Away From Music

We still have Sticky Bun.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 18, 2026 12:23 PM (Cqx++)

276 You don't eat or sleep mow the lawn...
Posted by: Boner-biting bastards

You fuck your uncle all day long!

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 12:45 PM (d9FiM)

277 >A piece in the Globe and Mail

Stop right there. Every major media outlet in Canada is owned by the Liberal government thanks to massive subsidies. If the G&M is printing literally anything, it's because the Liberal government wants you to believe it, not because it's true. Look for why the Liberal government wants you to believe what's in this article, and how it plays in to their current plans for Canada.

Posted by: Daniel Ream at September 18, 2026 01:13 PM (LgYtf)

278 By the Logic of Free Traders, Shouldn't Trump's Tariffs Be Good for Canada and its Consumers

No, because they're liars. Hope I didn't spoil that for anyone!

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 01:15 PM (OQfsE)

279 I’m on a car enthusiast forum and people there are hating on the bad orange man because the price of Porsches has shot up due to Tarriffs. I’m like holy fuck this is white people first world problems to the max. Lol

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 11:09 AM (Bl+DZ)

its also probably nonsense. Porsche is a luxury brand, if they wanted to they could cut the price to compensate for EU's VAT Tax or the US Tariff. It isn't like they have razor thin profit margins.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 02:21 PM (uhVAy)

280 The only good thing to come out of Canada is Terrence and Phil
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at September 18, 2026 11:57 AM

Come out of Canada? I'm right here, you know.
Posted by: Peter North, proud Canadian and irregular AoSHQ commenter at September 18, 2026 12:16 PM (0sNs1)

And Captain Kirk.

Posted by: Oldcat at September 18, 2026 02:22 PM (uhVAy)

281 Late to the party. The wages of night shift.

Canada is Buck’s Dream country. Not only does the government there engage in rampant protectionism, not only is the government there interventionist in their economy…but free trade doesn’t exist EVEN AMONG ITS PROVINCES.

Imagine if states did this to each other. You’d wholeheartedly endorse that, right?

Posted by: Cow Demon at September 18, 2026 04:38 PM (WB/3O)

Mid-Morning Art Thread

The Fisherman
George Bellows

[Fisherman's Blues]

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

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1 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:31 AM (ccf/V)

2 Yeah, don't think he's gonna catch much......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:31 AM (ccf/V)

3 SPONGE!!!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:31 AM (P6lWH)

4 first would hang

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 09:32 AM (5rh/l)

5 He's got waders on.

GET OUT THERE man. Just watch for the undertoad.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:32 AM (ccf/V)

6 SPONGE!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:31 AM (P6lWH)

*fistbump*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:32 AM (ccf/V)

7 The sea that day, my friends

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at September 18, 2026 09:32 AM (Sq0YH)

8 Hook 'em.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at September 18, 2026 09:32 AM (2Cry5)

9 first would hang

Posted by: Gref at September 18, 2026 09:32 AM (5rh/l)

Ever?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:33 AM (ccf/V)

10 That fishin' rod doesn't look strong enough to handle the sea or whatever he might catch from it.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:33 AM (77rzZ)

11 The sea bass were ill-tempered that day, my friends.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:33 AM (P6lWH)

12 That strikes me as a less than idea location to stand while fishing.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 18, 2026 09:33 AM (ExV1e)

13 That might be before the times when casting a line in the ocean brought you a tire.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM (ccf/V)

14 I like the bright color palette.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM (KC5Lt)

15 this is lovely thank you

beautiful color

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM (j+aD2)

16
No dog. Not art.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM (eRlcH)

17 I like it

Posted by: Skip at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM (qqAUN)

18 Yeah, don't think he's gonna catch much......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:31 AM (ccf/V)

Casting for stripers.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM (k5CNB)

19 Needs a shark or a mermaid.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 18, 2026 09:35 AM (NpAcC)

20 Stood there all day and only caught one Oyster Toad.

Posted by: Gadabout Gaddis, The Flying Fisherman. at September 18, 2026 09:35 AM (Fn+3X)

21
Thar she blows!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 18, 2026 09:35 AM (eRlcH)

22 I like. And I've done that on the Maine coast. Granite boulders supply surprisingly firm footing.

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at September 18, 2026 09:36 AM (SgdqL)

23 I'd love to know where this is set.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:36 AM (77rzZ)

24 Casting for stripers.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM

My grandfather used to love casting off the rocks for tautog in Newport. The cat knew when it was fishing season. Little furball wouldn't even look at cat food.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:36 AM (P6lWH)

25 That strikes me as a less than idea location to stand while fishing.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 18, 2026 09:33 AM (ExV1e)

It's a rocky, slippery perch.

Posted by: Count de Monet at September 18, 2026 09:37 AM (wVcYX)

26 Fish market closed?

Posted by: Weasel at September 18, 2026 09:37 AM (ei1sX)

27 Where's his bait or the bucket he plans to put all this fish in that he planning on catching?

Posted by: redridinghood at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM (NpAcC)

28 Fisherman's Greens

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM (jszXf)

29 Caught a Porgy, but no Bess.

Posted by: Bloodworms, Cigarettes at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM (Fn+3X)

30 That might be before the times when casting a line in the ocean brought you a tire.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM (ccf/V)

Or Coney Island whitefish.

Posted by: Count de Monet at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM (wVcYX)

31 I have a painting with the same title. See nic.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM (KC5Lt)

32 I think he's gonna fall and break a hip.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 18, 2026 09:39 AM (NpAcC)

33 Niiiice!

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:39 AM (rOKnE)

34 Is that a Titleist?

Posted by: Whale Of A Dad at September 18, 2026 09:39 AM (Fn+3X)

35 Or Coney Island whitefish.
Posted by: Count de Monet at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM

Not gonna Google that. Nope.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:40 AM (P6lWH)

36 I have a painting with the same title. See nic.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM (KC5Lt)

Not bad.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:40 AM (ccf/V)

37 There's Bandersnatch, right there.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 09:40 AM (s1IWd)

38 Another American artist.

Posted by: Tuna at September 18, 2026 09:40 AM (lJ0H4)

39 31 I have a painting with the same title. See nic.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM (KC5Lt)
*****
You've got a lot of talent.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 18, 2026 09:41 AM (NpAcC)

40 Looks like he caught something. An old tire, maybe.

Posted by: dantesed at September 18, 2026 09:41 AM (Oy/m2)

41 The sea was angry that day, my friends.

Posted by: George Costanza at September 18, 2026 09:41 AM (2Ez/1)

42
Not gonna Google that. Nope.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:40 AM (P6lWH)

A song by Pat Benatar or a used condom on the beach. Take your pick.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:41 AM (ccf/V)

43 I wonder how long that guy had to stand there in that pose.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 09:41 AM (g8Ew8)

44 Are those Hip Waders or Assless Chaps?

Posted by: Pete Buttigeg at September 18, 2026 09:41 AM (Fn+3X)

45 That strikes me as a less than idea location to stand while fishing.

Also, you risk catching something, so you'd have to re-shoot the entire unscripted conversation.

Posted by: Manly Men, Gavin Newsom and Jake Tapper at September 18, 2026 09:42 AM (rTiUi)

46 So, when do we start troutin' out the fish puns?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:42 AM (77rzZ)

47 Is that a Titleist?
Posted by: Whale Of A Dad at September 18, 2026 09:39 AM (Fn+3X)

Reminds me of the vodka commercial where the dickhead is launching golf balls off the deck of his boat at the shoreline where several homes are.........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:42 AM (ccf/V)

48 The horde is probably more familiar with Bellows boxing paintings.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:43 AM (KC5Lt)

49 Thank you, CBD!

Ending the week with a fun fishing piece - for the halibut!!

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:43 AM (rOKnE)

50 yow!

Posted by: cmeat at September 18, 2026 09:43 AM (Bep7s)

51 Looks like he caught something. An old tire, maybe.
Posted by: dantesed at September 18, 2026 09:41 AM (Oy/m2)

Michelin Model XGV tire, size 75-R-14?

Posted by: D.A. Jim Trotter III at September 18, 2026 09:43 AM (wVcYX)

52
Ending the week with a fun fishing piece - for the halibut!!
Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:43 AM (rOKnE)

Such carp......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:43 AM (ccf/V)

53 It's somehow unsettling how there are suggestions of motion in the painting, but no overall feeling of movement. The crashing waves, the fisherman's lean, the bent pole, the very nature of the seashore... it should have some sense of dynamic movement, but I'm just not feeling it. It's peculiar, because it is technically good on so many other levels.

Posted by: red speck at September 18, 2026 09:43 AM (Ve/HL)

54 >46 So, when do we start troutin' out the fish puns?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:42 AM (77rzZ)

Hold on, you don't want anyone carping about this until 100.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 09:44 AM (GTqXr)

55 a a a Aye.

Posted by: Mitch McConnell at September 18, 2026 09:44 AM (brIJB)

56 "Reaches in his creole for a fresh bass.......AND THE FISH!!!"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:44 AM (ccf/V)

57 No rulers were used in the creation of this art.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:44 AM (77rzZ)

58 Casting for stripers.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 18, 2026 09:34 AM (k5CNB

Casting for strippers requires dollar bills as bait.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:44 AM (KC5Lt)

59 Because you know I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass... bass... bass... bass

Posted by: Confused Meghan Trainor at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (rOKnE)

60 Are those Hip Waders or Assless Chaps?
Posted by: Pete Buttigeg

Yes

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (fGj4e)

61 My grandfather used to love casting off the rocks for tautog in Newport.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:36 AM (P6lWH)

I cast for stripers just south of the Golden Gate Bridge a few times. Fun as hell, even though it was freezing f*cking cold!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (k5CNB)

62 I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass... bass... bass... bass

Posted by: Confused Meghan Trainor at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (rOKnE)

That's a horrible song.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (ccf/V)

63 It's good. Reel-y good.

Posted by: Oh, no... at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (2Ez/1)

64 The comments are starting to flounder a bit.

Posted by: dantesed at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (Oy/m2)

65 Challenge Accepted - a limerick

A piano repairman named Mitsch
Had sport fishing as his lifelong wish
How'd he get that in his head?
Seems his father always said,
'You can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish!"

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (I0N4X)

66 62 I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass... bass... bass... bass

Posted by: Confused Meghan Trainor

No treble hooks.

Posted by: Rapala at September 18, 2026 09:46 AM (2Ez/1)

67 I wouldn’t be cod dead wearing that.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 18, 2026 09:46 AM (NpAcC)

68 Why stand out on rocks, inches from certain death in the cold foam? Your grocer's freezer is your one-stop shop for nautical nosh.

Posted by: Gorton's Of Gloucester at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (Fn+3X)

69 I know a place ..

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (viF8m)

70 The comments are starting to flounder a bit.
Posted by: dantesed

Spot on.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (fGj4e)

71 I cast for stripers just south of the Golden Gate Bridge a few times. Fun as hell, even though it was freezing f*cking cold!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM

Did that from a small boat off Beverly. The stripers were biting, but most of them were just under the legal limit. Went home with a lot of nice mackerel, though.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (P6lWH)

72 I have a blue gill (or perch, depending) mounted that when I caught it, was 2 oz shy of the Illinois state record.

I just remember it took me about 30 minutes to get it on shore and the drag was pretty wore out. Damn thing fought like it owed me money.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (ccf/V)

73 >'You can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish!"

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (I0N4X)

I'll take 'Obscure REO Speedwagon album titles' for $100, Alex.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (GTqXr)

74 I have a painting with the same title. See nic.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:38 AM (KC5Lt)

I like it...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (k5CNB)

75 Although I like much of Bellows' style many of his scenes are cityscapes of various kinds which have little appeal. However, his scenes of nature use the same techniques of movement and color and light in images I enjoy. This is one. He really captured the colors of the water as it surges and breaks against the rocks with the light greens of shallows into the blues of the deeper water and the white foam as waves break against the shore. The rounded look of the rocks, worn by wave action, is so true. The fisherman's posture is correct and the bend in the rod as well. The style is realistic without being a photo.

Anyone who has fished the surf as it breaks against rocks will identify with this image. You can hear the ocean, smell the water and feel the wind and damp in the air.

Posted by: JTB at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (yTvNw)

76 How did people in the past keep fedoras on when it was windy?

I assume if you are fishing the last thing you want to do it keep grabbing your hat every 30 seconds.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 09:48 AM (sKqQm)

77 >>That strikes me as a less than idea location to stand while fishing.

Looks like Halibut Point, MA. Have surf casted there. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:48 AM (rOKnE)

78
I like it...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (k5CNB)

A week of Horde art in the future?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:48 AM (ccf/V)

79 That's a horrible song.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM

And kind of awkward from her, post weight loss drugs.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:48 AM (P6lWH)

80 Good things come to those who bait.

Posted by: No, not THAT at September 18, 2026 09:48 AM (2Ez/1)

81 'You can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish!"
Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 18, 2026 09:45 AM (I0N4X)
==================
we'll let that one skate

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 09:49 AM (/16YE)

82 We doing fishing jokes?

I'm not taking that bait.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 09:49 AM (sKqQm)

83 Some people don’t like fish puns, but these are kraken me up.

Posted by: redridinghood at September 18, 2026 09:49 AM (NpAcC)

84
And kind of awkward from her, post weight loss drugs.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:48 AM (P6lWH)

I know nothing of her other than that stupid song and the really stupid State Farm commercial.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:49 AM (ccf/V)

85 >>Did that from a small boat off Beverly. The stripers were biting, but most of them were just under the legal limit. Went home with a lot of nice mackerel, though.

Niiiice

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:49 AM (rOKnE)

86 Good things come to those who bait.

Gonna have to disagree with this one

Posted by: Jeffrey Toobin at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM (sKqQm)

87 What's he using for bait?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM (FZ29D)

88 Please,no Mackerel Snappers in this thread. That's tomorrow morning.

Posted by: No Hope In Pope! at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM (Fn+3X)

89 >>Some people don’t like fish puns, but these are kraken me up.

Let's roughy them up!

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM (rOKnE)

90 I never got the fishing thing. I mean I love fish, but I just don't have the patience to wait for one to bite.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM (77rzZ)

91 Looks like Halibut Point, MA. Have surf casted there. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:48 AM

Nice area. Haven't fished it, though.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM (P6lWH)

92 What's he using for bait?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM (FZ29D)

Hopefully it's not pencil necked geek!

Posted by: Classy Freddie Blassy at September 18, 2026 09:51 AM (ccf/V)

93 >> The comments are starting to flounder a bit.

Not a fluke. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:51 AM (rOKnE)

94 In the Houston area bays people fish for red fish or what you might call drum.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:51 AM (KC5Lt)

95 Some people don’t like fish puns, but these are kraken me up.

You know, you just gave me an idea

Posted by: Beverley Cross somehow unable to come up with an actual greek Monster for the final boss at September 18, 2026 09:51 AM (sKqQm)

96 How can he fish without a tackle box and beer?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 18, 2026 09:51 AM (wpRMV)

97 >>My grandfather used to love casting off the rocks for tautog in Newport. The cat knew when it was fishing season. Little furball wouldn't even look at cat food.

Brenton reef?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:52 AM (viF8m)

98 Lovely! Love landscapes, and the active ones with people doing cool things have been fun this week.

Posted by: LizLem at September 18, 2026 09:52 AM (Toos7)

99 Not a fluke. . .

Yeah, you only see her hanging around the ocean during fleet week

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 09:52 AM (sKqQm)

100 >I just remember it took me about 30 minutes to get it on shore and the drag was pretty wore out. Damn thing fought like it owed me money.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 09:47 AM (ccf/V)

Perch are always entertaining to hook. I used to take the mini-Metas fishing for bluegill. Only downside is the little buggers tend to swallow the hook.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 09:52 AM (GTqXr)

101 88 Please,no Mackerel Snappers in this thread. That's tomorrow morning.
Posted by: No Hope In Pope! at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM

Why not? Cardinal sin?

Posted by: Rockin' Robin at September 18, 2026 09:53 AM (2Ez/1)

102 And just why do people fish for flies, anyway?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (77rzZ)

103 Is that a Titleist?
Posted by: Whale Of A Dad at September 18, 2026 09:39 AM (Fn+3X)

Reminds me of the vodka commercial where the dickhead is launching golf balls off the deck of his boat at the shoreline where several homes are.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer

I hit a golf ball so hard once, that when I found it, it had changed names.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (ohcCe)

104 Brenton reef?
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:52 AM

Brenton Point, generally along Ocean Ave.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (P6lWH)

105 This could be any spot along the Little Compton coast line too.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (/16YE)

106 There used to be a restaurant in Seabrook that served a fried redfish filet that filled a large plate and was absolutely wonderful.

Posted by: Buck at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (fiwzq)

107 >> I never got the fishing thing. I mean I love fish, but I just don't have the patience to wait for one to bite.

Wrong mindset. Fishing is hunting. If you are waiting you aren't working.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (viF8m)

108 >>That's a horrible song.

Indeed, it is!

Here's one a little better for today's pic:

When I'm fishin', let's keep one thing clear
The bait's over there, the brew's right here
Two six-packs and a big bag of ice
Didn't even catch a bite, but the brew tasted nice. . .

Posted by: G. Love and Special Sauce at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (rOKnE)

109 Perch are always entertaining to hook. I used to take the mini-Metas fishing for bluegill. Only downside is the little buggers tend to swallow the hook.
Posted by: Heavy Meta

Bluegill on an ultralight rod is a hoot.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 09:55 AM (ohcCe)

110 I used to take the mini-Metas fishing for bluegill. Only downside is the little buggers tend to swallow the hook.
Posted by: Heavy Meta

You gotta teach the mini-Metas not to do that.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:55 AM (77rzZ)

111 Jake Tapper had an unfortunate accident that day.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at September 18, 2026 09:55 AM (5C90x)

112 94 In the Houston area bays people fish for red fish or what you might call drum.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:51 AM

Old Michigan steams like a young man's dreams
The islands and bays are for sportsmen

Posted by: G. Lightfoot at September 18, 2026 09:56 AM (2Ez/1)

113 I've seen enough episodes of Shetland to know this guy isn't fishing. He's trying to haul in the suitcase full of illicit drugs dropped off the coast of Fair Isle by Norwegian criminal gangs using a fishing trawler to traffic their goods into Shetland. Jimmy Perez will nab him with the help of DS McIntosh...

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 18, 2026 09:56 AM (I0N4X)

114 >> I never got the fishing thing. I mean I love fish, but I just don't have the patience to wait for one to bite.

I might have fished there a time or two.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:56 AM (viF8m)

115 I never got the fishing thing. I mean I love fish, but I just don't have the patience to wait for one to bite.

Wrong mindset. Fishing is hunting. If you are waiting you aren't working.
Posted by: JackStraw

Best day fishing: sit under a tree, crack open a beer, toss a line in the water.

Bait optional.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 09:56 AM (ohcCe)

116 Morning thread got me to look up who Macklemore is...and he's gay Eminem isn't he?

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 09:57 AM (sKqQm)

117 >>This could be any spot along the Little Compton coast line too.

That is a special place

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:57 AM (rOKnE)

118 Dollar Tree Eminem.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 09:57 AM (fGj4e)

119 Wrong mindset. Fishing is hunting. If you are waiting you aren't working.
Posted by: JackStraw

I wouldn't have the patience for hunting, either.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:57 AM (77rzZ)

120 The worst day fishing beats the best day working.

Posted by: Buck at September 18, 2026 09:57 AM (fiwzq)

121 I never got the fishing thing. I mean I love fish, but I just don't have the patience to wait for one to bite.
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 09:50 AM

Sir, a word...

Posted by: Izaak Walton at September 18, 2026 09:58 AM (P6lWH)

122 Wrong mindset. Fishing is hunting. If you are waiting you aren't working.
Posted by: JackStraw

I wouldn't have the patience for hunting, either.
Posted by: Bulg

Worst day of hunting beats the best day of working.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 09:58 AM (ohcCe)

123 >>Best day fishing: sit under a tree, crack open a beer, toss a line in the water.

Bait optional.

Night, beach chair, line cast into the ocean, full cooler & blanket. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 09:58 AM (rOKnE)

124 My problem with fishing is I hate cleaning & cooking fish.
Smells fishy.

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 18, 2026 09:59 AM (EGSGm)

125 Happy Hooker had a different meaning in the Before Times.

Posted by: Grizzled Veteran at September 18, 2026 09:59 AM (Fn+3X)

126 Interesting is the re-naming of trash fish to better market them to sell.

Chilean Sea Bass used to be Patagonian Toothfish and Orange Roughy was the will not ever eat name Slimefish .

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 09:59 AM (KC5Lt)

127 >>Best day fishing: sit under a tree, crack open a beer, toss a line in the water.

>>Bait optional.

You didn't come for the fishing, did you?

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 09:59 AM (viF8m)

128 It's all about being outside.

Posted by: Fishing, hunting and golfing at September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (2Ez/1)

129 Catching crappie with and ultra light rod with 4 or 6 lb test is a blast.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (fGj4e)

130 62 "we like the cars that go boom"

Posted by: tigraand bunny d at September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (Bep7s)

131 I am impressed by the Horde's icthyological acumen.

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (brIJB)

132
12 That strikes me as a less than idea location to stand while fishing.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at September 18, 2026

--------

And be's wearing a dress shirt, and a vest, and a fedora. Was this staged for a political campaign?

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (DOcg9)

133 And, given my germaphobia, trying to gut a fish would probably paralyze me.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (77rzZ)

134 Fish 'n' Cheeps are across the street.

Posted by: Fillmore East Marquee at September 18, 2026 10:01 AM (Fn+3X)

135
I hit a golf ball so hard once, that when I found it, it had changed names.
Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (ohcCe)

Played with a guy once who hit the ball into a tree so hard, a piece of bark impaled the ball.

Posted by: Classy Freddie Blassy at September 18, 2026 10:01 AM (ccf/V)

136 Fish trivia : tilapia is also known as St Peter's fish because there's a lot of tilapia in the Sea of Galilee.

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 18, 2026 10:01 AM (EGSGm)

137 Damn......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:02 AM (ccf/V)

138 124 My problem with fishing is I hate cleaning & cooking fish.
Smells fishy.
Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 18, 2026 09:59 AM

You need the WonderBoner!

https://youtu.be/1nu14L2myvE

Posted by: Listen for Mike Rowe's voiceover at September 18, 2026 10:02 AM (2Ez/1)

139 72 what is dependant on whether bream or banana?

Posted by: tigraand bunny d at September 18, 2026 10:02 AM (Bep7s)

140 130 62 "we like the cars that go boom"
Posted by: tigra and bunny d at September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (Bep7s)
___

Man, I haven't heard that in ages.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at September 18, 2026 10:02 AM (DBEh4)

141 >133 And, given my germaphobia, trying to gut a fish would probably paralyze me.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (77rzZ)

Fresh cornmeal crusted trout with brown butter and sage is the bomb! Nothing beats just caught and cleaned fish.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:03 AM (GTqXr)

142 Excellent interview of Eagle Ed Martin by Vince Coglianese. Well worth the watch:

https://tinyurl.com/3b77db5r

Posted by: IrishEi?! at September 18, 2026 10:03 AM (3ImbR)

143 This is a wonderful painting and, while knowing nothing about fishing, that does not seem a likely spot for catching fish, does it?

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 10:03 AM (2ap+5)

144 Red Snapper is my favorite fish to eat. You can’t catch them from the shore.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 10:03 AM (KC5Lt)

145 I hit a golf ball so hard once, that when I found it, it had changed names.
Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 09:54 AM (ohcCe)

Played with a guy once who hit the ball into a tree so hard, a piece of bark impaled the ball.
Posted by: Classy Freddie Blassy at September 18, 2026 10:01 AM

As the meme goes,

Some people can hit a golf ball 300 yards.

Some people can hit a golf ball at 300 yards.

Choose your friends wisely.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:03 AM (P6lWH)

146 Morning thread got me to look up who Macklemore is...and he's gay Eminem isn't he?
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 09:57 AM (sKqQm)

He's a one hit wonder who openly hates Jews, it seems.

I LOVE that Robert Craft told him he's not welcome in his stadium after his antics.

And the insane leftists are cancelling Ed Sheeran because of it.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:04 AM (ccf/V)

147 Not fishing today. No room.

Posted by: My Hovercraft Is Full Of Eels! at September 18, 2026 10:04 AM (Fn+3X)

148 >136 Fish trivia : tilapia is also known as St Peter's fish because there's a lot of tilapia in the Sea of Galilee.

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at September 18, 2026 10:01 AM (EGSGm)

Except now, most Tilapia on the market is farmed in SE Asia. No bueno for me.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:04 AM (GTqXr)

149 >>This is a wonderful painting and, while knowing nothing about fishing, that does not seem a likely spot for catching fish, does it?

That's a great spot for catching fish.

Structure and fast water means fish.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:05 AM (viF8m)

150 There's a lesson there for Ed Sheeran. Maybe.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:05 AM (fGj4e)

151 As the meme goes,

Some people can hit a golf ball 300 yards.

Some people can hit a golf ball at 300 yards.

Choose your friends wisely.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:03 AM (P6lWH)

I have a 350+ drive to my credit. 20 MPH tail wind, Texas winter golf and caught the top of the hill where it bounced forward on landing.

I'll take it......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM (ccf/V)

152 Trump is threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center and you're out fishing?

Posted by: Karen McAWFL at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM (Fn+3X)

153 Fresh cornmeal crusted trout with brown butter and sage is the bomb!
Posted by: Heavy Meta

That does sound good.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM (77rzZ)

154 Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:03 AM (GTqXr)

Dubai has a restaurant with a number of large fish tanks where you pick out your fish .

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM (KC5Lt)

155 There's a lesson there for Ed Sheeran. Maybe.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:05 AM (fGj4e)

He's all "I had nothing to do with any of it" but the left doesn't care. They just want scalps.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM (ccf/V)

156 I'll take it......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM

Nice.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM (P6lWH)

157 The Fisherman, 1917
George Bellows

A very nice week of art. Thanks. Though some may say today's selection is missing mermaids and at least one dog, imo it's a fine one & it would likely hang.

So, is there a link?

Yes. Again from the Carter Handbook, 2023, and credited to the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas:

"Although best known as a painter of gritty urban scenes, Bellows created more than 250 seascapes, most portraying the Atlantic Coast in Maine. But he turned his attention to the Pacific in 1917, when his family vacationed in the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, on the northern tip of Big Sur. There, he created this work, one of his last major ocean paintings.

Bellows was fascinated by the bright colors of the Pacific, and he relied on a jewellike palette of brilliant blues, greens, purples, pinks, and ochres to render water crashing against a rocky coastline. He considered the sea one of the most challenging subjects to paint, and the lone angler maneuvering his line may symbolize the struggle of the artist as he grappled with his chosen subject."

Good weekend!

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 10:07 AM (NFX2v)

158 155 There's a lesson there for Ed Sheeran. Maybe.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:05 AM (fGj4e)

He's all "I had nothing to do with any of it" but the left doesn't care. They just want scalps.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM (ccf/V)

=======

That ginger git from Yesterday who changed the name of Hey Jude to Hey Dude?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:07 AM (+a7XK)

159 There's no such thing as a 'palestinan.'

I still think Russia sits back and laughs maniacally every time a story about Americans and their 'free palestine' bullshit comes across the wire.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:07 AM (ccf/V)

160 Except now, most Tilapia on the market is farmed in SE Asia. No bueno for me.
Posted by: Heavy Meta

I follow a guy on Facebook who lives in Florida. He uses a 20' throw net. (Legal there) He catches nothing but tilapia in fresh water. Sells the meat for a dollar a pound. Those that can't afford it, he gives it to them.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 10:08 AM (ohcCe)

161
That ginger git from Yesterday who changed the name of Hey Jude to Hey Dude?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:07 AM (+a7XK)

I don't know what this means.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:08 AM (ccf/V)

162
161
That ginger git from Yesterday who changed the name of Hey Jude to Hey Dude?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:07 AM (+a7XK)

I don't know what this means.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:08 AM (ccf/V)

======

I don't even know what it says.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:08 AM (+a7XK)

163 Dubai has a restaurant with a number of large fish tanks where you pick out your fish .
Posted by: polynikes

Japan has restaurants where you CATCH yours.

Posted by: rickb223 at September 18, 2026 10:09 AM (ohcCe)

164 the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, on the northern tip of Big Sur

Ah, paradise.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:09 AM (77rzZ)

165
Nice.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:06 AM (P6lWH)

Oh so long ago.....I'm lucky to hit 270, or even a fairway now.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:09 AM (ccf/V)

166 Art.

Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at September 18, 2026 10:09 AM (2wY3x)

167 That ginger git from Yesterday who changed the name of Hey Jude to Hey Dude?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:07 AM (+a7XK)

I don't know what this means.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:08 AM

Means that guy's a fag!

Posted by: Jeff Spicoli at September 18, 2026 10:09 AM (P6lWH)

168
I don't even know what it says.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:08 AM (+a7XK)

Asshole.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:09 AM (ccf/V)

169 Ed Sheeran looks like he could be Karen Gillian's younger, nerdy brother in an 80s teen comedy.

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:10 AM (sKqQm)

170 Oh so long ago.....I'm lucky to hit 270, or even a fairway now.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:09 AM

You're one up on me. I must be the only lawyer who doesn't golf.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:10 AM (P6lWH)

171 And one from the archives:

CANNERY ROW

There once was a fellow named Duffy
Whose fish-cleaning job was a toughie.
But he gutted it out
As he said, with a pout
"I hope to find a diamond in the roughy!"

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 18, 2026 10:10 AM (I0N4X)

172 Did that from a small boat off Beverly. The stripers were biting, but most of them were just under the legal limit. Went home with a lot of nice mackerel, though.

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Were they blessed? Were they holy mackerel?

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 10:10 AM (g8Ew8)

173 ...he gutted it out...

*******

Heh! I crack myself up!

Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at September 18, 2026 10:11 AM (I0N4X)

174 You're one up on me. I must be the only lawyer who doesn't golf.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

And they still let you into the Bar Association?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:11 AM (77rzZ)

175
You're one up on me. I must be the only lawyer who doesn't golf.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:10 AM (P6lWH)

Likely, yes. But do you own a 7 series BMW?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:11 AM (ccf/V)

176 All the poseurs who support Palestinians have one thing in common. They hate America . And I hate them.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 10:11 AM (KC5Lt)

177 Yet none of them can point to 'palestine' on a map.......

I'm still trying to figure out what makes the people from that small Texas town so special......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:12 AM (ccf/V)

178 Likely, yes. But do you own a 7 series BMW?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:11 AM

Honda Accord. I had a 3-series once, but I got tired of maintaining the German engineering.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:12 AM (P6lWH)

179 Yep

https://tinyurl.com/3asfn6tu

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:12 AM (viF8m)

180 >159 There's no such thing as a 'palestinan.'

I still think Russia sits back and laughs maniacally every time a story about Americans and their 'free palestine' bullshit comes across the wire.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:07 AM (ccf/V)

The 'river to the sea' crowd have zero clue as to the history of the ME, including the post-WW1 partition of 'Palestine' - which the Romans made up.

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:13 AM (GTqXr)

181 All the poseurs who support Palestinians have one thing in common. They hate America . And I hate them.

Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026 10:11 AM (KC5Lt)
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That's two things.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 18, 2026 10:13 AM (amcLV)

182 And they still let you into the Bar Association?
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:11 AM

The bar, yes. Bar associations? F*ck them, in particular.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:13 AM (P6lWH)

183 I'm still trying to figure out what makes the people from that small Texas town so special......
Posted by: Sponge

They have lots of hawt Texas babes with pronounced hooterage?

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:14 AM (77rzZ)

184 147 huufarkarafkayga waaxa ka buuxa eels

Posted by: we're all somalians now at September 18, 2026 10:15 AM (Bep7s)

185 'Palestine' - which the Romans made up.
Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:13 AM (GTqXr)
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Hey, you've got to hand out procuratorships somehow.

Posted by: Romans at September 18, 2026 10:15 AM (amcLV)

186 Yeah, pretty good art.

Not epic or anything but well done

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at September 18, 2026 10:15 AM (xcxpd)

187
They have lots of hawt Texas babes with pronounced hooterage?
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:14 AM (77rzZ)

That would invoke insane jealousy in the purple headed hoes.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:15 AM (ccf/V)

188
He's unlikely to catch much if anything in such heavy surf.

Perhaps he's fishing for nice plump jetty rats to take home and stew!

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:16 AM (iJfKG)

189 I'm still trying to figure out what makes the people from that small Texas town so special......
Posted by: Sponge

They have lots of hawt Texas babes with pronounced hooterage?
Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:14 AM (77rzZ)
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Are we talking about the shack outside LaGrange, or what?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 18, 2026 10:16 AM (amcLV)

190 Yep

https://tinyurl.com/3asfn6tu
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:12 AM

Nice.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:16 AM (P6lWH)

191 Are we talking about the shack outside LaGrange, or what?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 18, 2026 10:16 AM (amcLV)

THEY gotta lotta nice girls AH!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:17 AM (ccf/V)

192 >>He's unlikely to catch much if anything in such heavy surf.

Golden retriever head tilt of confusion.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:17 AM (viF8m)

193 SPONGE!!!!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 18, 2026 10:18 AM (amcLV)

194 >Golden retriever head tilt of confusion.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:17 AM (viF8m)

Ha! My black lab would do that. Seemed like he was thinking 'WTF dude?'

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (GTqXr)

195 "Palestinians" aka Muslim colonizers in Israel have a home - Jordan.

The problem is they acted so poorly in Jordan they were kicked out

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (sKqQm)

196 SPONGE!!!!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 18, 2026 10:18 AM (amcLV)

*fistbump*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (ccf/V)

197 Nice picture. Hey, it sums up nicely my work with AI this morning.

From smalldeadanimals, so our trade war is going great! We're led by the best and brightest.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s summit urging global investors to “Choose Canada” was produced by an American events firm — despite Carney recently pledging that Ottawa would contract Canadian companies and hire Canadian workers.

The inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto brought together investors who manage more than $100 trillion in assets from nearly 30 countries as part of Carney’s push to catalyze $1 trillion in investment over five years.

Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada

But the summit’s producer was E2K Events x Entertainment, operated by California-based Olmstead Productions Inc.

E2K’s own privacy notice identifies the American company as the summit’s producer. It also says E2K and its subcontractors provided services including event production, delegate services, staffing, transportation, printing, photography and video.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (Sco7b)

198 Amy Acton might've been thrown out of some bars.

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (88C+u)

199 Third artist in a row who died from complications of appendicitis. I think we have this week's theme.

Posted by: Tuna at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (lJ0H4)

200 >>Nice.

That would be Ocean Ave and Brenton reef in the distance.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:20 AM (viF8m)

201 160 it's a cichlid. they are released pets. brackish tolerant, opportunistic piscivores, perciformes.

Posted by: we're all somalians now at September 18, 2026 10:20 AM (Bep7s)

202
Ha! My black lab would do that. Seemed like he was thinking 'WTF dude?'
Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (GTqXr)

My mini aussie does that, however, it's more of a 'tilt of inquiry' as he tries to figure out what you're saying to him.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:20 AM (ccf/V)

203 Rerun:

*spritely music*
*sings*

Getting to gnaw you
Getting to gnaw your face off
Getting to like you
With a splash of soy sauce
Suddenly I'm feeling much less hungry
Because of all the tender and new
Things I'm eating off you
Day by daaaaasyyyyyy!!!!

From Roger's and Hammerstein's "The Haitian and I"

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:20 AM (iJfKG)

204 Amy Acton might've been thrown out of some bars.
Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (88C+u)

That's such an 'on the street reporter' name........

"Amy Action, Eyewitness news......."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:21 AM (ccf/V)

205 "Palestinians" aka Muslim colonizers in Israel have a home - Jordan.

The problem is they acted so poorly in Jordan they were kicked out
Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:19 AM (sKqQm)
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A. Palestinians attempt violent coup against King Hussein.

B. Hussein responds by killing thousands and kicking them out.

C. Group "Black September" is formed in response to...kill Jews.

ME logic right there.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 18, 2026 10:21 AM (amcLV)

206 Looking at the painting I hear The Waterboy's "Fisherman's Blues"
Very bright colors for a seascape. Would hang
Thx CBD

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 18, 2026 10:21 AM (oUMhY)

207 FWP I need a new light fixture over my kitchen table and I have no sense of design. I do know I hated the old fixture. Where do I start. I don't like the stuff at HD or Lowes, looks cheap to me.

Posted by: lin-duh at September 18, 2026 10:22 AM (9U6Wl)

208 I ran across a somewhat amusing historical point I didn't realize before.

During the crusades the Christians lost Jerusalem after the battle at Hattin. Richard the Lionhearted got it back and then later they lost it again.

But in the 1200s one Muslim ruler just...gave it back to them...because he wanted an alliance. I guess the whole "yeah Jerusalem is our holy city too honest!" thing wasn't as import back then...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:22 AM (sKqQm)

209 Looks like a dangerous place to fish..

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 10:22 AM (+gK6I)

210 Smuggler's Blues > Fisherman's Blues

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:23 AM (ccf/V)

211 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

Is that a lot?

Posted by: I gotta ask at September 18, 2026 10:23 AM (2Ez/1)

212 211 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

Is that a lot?

Posted by: I gotta ask at September 18, 2026 10:23 AM (2Ez/1)

=======

They'll make it up on volume.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:23 AM (+a7XK)

213 That would be Ocean Ave and Brenton reef in the distance.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:20 AM

Catch anything?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:24 AM (P6lWH)

214 209 Looks like a dangerous place to fish..
Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 10:22 AM (+gK6I)
But his boat is unsinkable.

Posted by: Eromero at September 18, 2026 10:24 AM (LHPAg)

215 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

Canuckistani GDP is around $2.4T so...yes

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:24 AM (sKqQm)

216 But in the 1200s one Muslim ruler just...gave it back to them...because he wanted an alliance. I guess the whole "yeah Jerusalem is our holy city too honest!" thing wasn't as import back then...
Posted by: 18-1

Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, Stupor Mundi, or "the Wonder of the World," was the one he gave it back to, IIRC.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:24 AM (77rzZ)

217 >>Ha! My black lab would do that. Seemed like he was thinking 'WTF dude?'

My last Golden was famous for being, well, pretty but not a rocket surgeon. I got the head tilt on a pretty consistent basis.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:24 AM (viF8m)

218 212 211 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

Is that a lot?

Posted by: I gotta ask at September 18, 2026 10:23 AM (2Ez/1)

Let him join his Euro buddies...

Posted by: It's me donna at September 18, 2026 10:24 AM (+gK6I)

219 A. Palestinians attempt violent coup against King Hussein.

B. Hussein responds by killing thousands and kicking them out.

C. Group "Black September" is formed in response to...kill Jews.

ME logic right there.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 18, 2026 10:21 AM

What? You think we need an excuse?

Posted by: Muslims Everywhere at September 18, 2026 10:25 AM (P6lWH)

220 So Erick Erickson does this big reveal that "for the last month, I've been working on exposing the white supremacists, Christian nationalists and Nazis that have infiltrated the conservative movement."

And it starts, "A bunch of white guys ..."

He is such a nasty loser; straight up full-on lefty code.

It's basically Claude AI slop with "6 degrees of Kevin Bacon."

LOL.
But he's standing by it because, as he says, "exposing Nazis* is important work."
Of course, he's getting head-pats from all the deranged NeverTrumpers and the left.

*this would be the same guy that was seen arguing calling Charlie a Nazi is what lead to his murder.
And they same guy that pissed and shit himself over J6, demanding all law and due process be thrown out to convict everyone.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 10:25 AM (3cUTc)

221
FWP I need a new light fixture over my kitchen table and I have no sense of design. I do know I hated the old fixture. Where do I start. I don't like the stuff at HD or Lowes, looks cheap to me.
Posted by: lin-duh at September 18, 2026 10:22 AM (9U6Wl)

https://shorturl.fm/wbsOJ

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:25 AM (ccf/V)

222 175 that's different than a porcupine.

Posted by: we're all somalians now at September 18, 2026 10:26 AM (Bep7s)

223 215 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

Canuckistani GDP is around $2.4T so...yes

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:24 AM (sKqQm)

=======

They'll bounce back with their massive lumber sales.

*all of Canada's forests burn down because they stopped doing forest management*

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:26 AM (+a7XK)

224 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

Is that a lot?
Posted by: I gotta ask at September 18, 2026 10:23 AM (2Ez/1)
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$25000 for every man, woman and child in Canada.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at September 18, 2026 10:26 AM (amcLV)

225

And a Bang on the Ear > ~~Smuggler's Blues~~ > Fisherman's Blues

That album was peak Waterboys.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:27 AM (iJfKG)

226 Decline of the West is a difficult book, for me at least. But I really liked his drunken rambles on art and music. When I see a painting, since I have no education to lean on, I look for what Spengler described as the Western soul which is captured in blues and greens (as well as dark brown).

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 10:27 AM (2ap+5)

227 FWP I need a new light fixture over my kitchen table and I have no sense of design. I do know I hated the old fixture. Where do I start. I don't like the stuff at HD or Lowes, looks cheap to me.
Posted by: lin-duh

Check out the Rejuvenation and Pottery Barn sites.

Posted by: Tuna at September 18, 2026 10:27 AM (lJ0H4)

228 215 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

It's a write off, Jerry.
They just write it off.

Posted by: Kramer at September 18, 2026 10:27 AM (2Ez/1)

229 The Kennedy Center, only built in the mid-1960s, is falling apart and poses physical dangers just trying to keep it operational.

For example, for many years, there was nothing but friable asbestos issues in all of the mechanical spaces in which private contractors were routinely working to keep all kinds of piping, electrical, AC systems in operation.

Additionally, plans showed asbestos had been sprayed as fireproofing directly onto the steel framework of the building. Over 26,000 square feet of asbestos-containing insulation was found on the steel structures alone.

Even if contractors didn't disturb it, with air movements, leaking ceilings, etc. it became friable sooner or later. Simply put, the structure itself and all of its mechanical and electrical parts were old & often repaired or replaced in part.

The Kennedy Center is operated and controlled through a shared responsibility between both the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government. The legislative branch would usually bring in the contractors and the executive branch often had to inspect the contractors upon receiving complaints for incompliance with standards (OSHA, etc.).

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 10:27 AM (NFX2v)

230 So Erick Erickson does this big reveal that "for the last month, I've been working on exposing the white supremacists, Christian nationalists and Nazis that have infiltrated the conservative movement."

Every American politician was a "white supremacist" and a "nazi" by the current leftwing standard until around 2012 or so. And yes this includes minority politicians. Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign stands would get you labeled a NAZI today...He doesn't support trans rights! Or gay marriage! Or going to war with Russia! Or clot shotting people!

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:27 AM (sKqQm)

231 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

If only Americans would STOP MEME'ing!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:28 AM (ccf/V)

232 Coast of Scotland here? Maybe the Outer Hebrides, on the rare clear day?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:28 AM (wzUl9)

233 >>Catch anything?

For many years my BFF and I had boats in Newport Harbor. We used to fish those waters early in the morning before work 2 or 3 times a week and then on weekends all summer long.

We caught a few.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:28 AM (viF8m)

234 Coast of Scotland here? Maybe the Outer Hebrides, on the rare clear day?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Carmel, California, according to a comment above.

Posted by: Bulg at September 18, 2026 10:29 AM (77rzZ)

235 230
Every American politician was a "white supremacist" and a "nazi" by the current leftwing standard until around 2012 or so. And yes this includes minority politicians. Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign stands would get you labeled a NAZI today...He doesn't support trans rights! Or gay marriage! Or going to war with Russia! Or clot shotting people!

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:27 AM (sKqQm)

=======

Obama gave speeches on the US Senate floor about how W was letting in too many illegal immigrants.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:29 AM (+a7XK)

236
Obama gave speeches on the US Senate floor about how W was letting in too many illegal immigrants.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:29 AM (+a7XK)

Because it's only Ok when THEY do it, you see.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:30 AM (ccf/V)

237 232 Coast of Scotland here? Maybe the Outer Hebrides, on the rare clear day?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Pacific Ocean, West Coast

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 10:31 AM (NFX2v)

238 236
Obama gave speeches on the US Senate floor about how W was letting in too many illegal immigrants.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:29 AM (+a7XK)

Because it's only Ok when THEY do it, you see.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:30 AM (ccf/V)

=======

Obama's record on immigration in his first term was actually better than W's.

It was after the shellacking of 2010 and the surprise underperformance in 2012 (which they overcame with cheating) that they suddenly started counting border turnaways as deportations, starting the statistics games that made him look better while upping asylum acceptances.

DACA didn't happen until June of 2012.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:32 AM (+a7XK)

239 Fishing is awesome.

My maternal grandpa taught me out of his little aluminum boat when I was young. By the time I was 10, me and my 7yo brother were out there at 530 am catching rockfish for breakfast.

Spent summers on Vashon Island, fishing, clamming, digging geoduck….. it was awesome. I miss him.

Posted by: nurse ratched at September 18, 2026 10:32 AM (yWv01)

240 For many years my BFF and I had boats in Newport Harbor. We used to fish those waters early in the morning before work 2 or 3 times a week and then on weekends all summer long.

We caught a few.
Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:28 AM

Nice. When I was a kid, we would fish off that little bridge to Goat Island. Used to get a lot of nice flounder there.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:32 AM (P6lWH)

241 211 pretty soon, you're talkin' about real money.

Posted by: cmeat at September 18, 2026 10:32 AM (Bep7s)

242 Why are we talking about fishing?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:33 AM (ccf/V)

243
"Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

Is that a lot?

Posted by: I gotta ask at September 18, 2026 10:23 AM (2Ez/1)

I love how Canadians are constantly punching themselves in the dick, trying to be "Not America".

And the leaders they elect...oof!

Don't they understand that their role in this world is to be-

America's Annoying Little Brother

constantly following America around, wanting to do with America whatever America does, doing its best to impress America...yeah, that!

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:33 AM (iJfKG)

244 Interesting is the re-naming of trash fish to better market them to sell.

Chilean Sea Bass used to be Patagonian Toothfish and Orange Roughy was the will not ever eat name Slimefish .
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026

***
And at restaurants, "dolphin" (the fish) being renamed "mahi-mahi."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:34 AM (wzUl9)

245 >220 So Erick Erickson does this big reveal...
=

Erick Erickson is David French without the sex appeal.

Posted by: J. Frank Parnell at September 18, 2026 10:34 AM (0bjKf)

246 I need a new light fixture over my kitchen table and I have no sense of design. I do know I hated the old fixture. Where do I start. I don't like the stuff at HD or Lowes, looks cheap to me.
Posted by: lin-duh

This is a great use case for AI. Upload a photo of your kitchen and it will show you different options.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 10:34 AM (Bl+DZ)

247 I'd rather sit in my boat thinking about God than sit in church thinking about fishing.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 10:34 AM (2Ez/1)

248 Mouse finances cat.

Political Polls
@PpollingNumbers
News - Schumer's Senate super PAC put another $10M behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, per Axios

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:35 AM (ndZc7)

249 I'd rather sit in my boat thinking about God than sit in church thinking about fishing.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at September 18, 2026 10:34 AM (2Ez/1)

There's a song out there about that.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:35 AM (ccf/V)

250 "The Kennedy Center, only built in the mid-1960s, ...
For example, for many years, there was nothing but friable asbestos issues in all of the mechanical spaces in which private contractors were routinely working to keep all kinds of piping, electrical, AC systems in operation.
...
Posted by: L - No nic... "

As someone who works for maintaining a 1950's building, having asbestos fireproofing on steel columns is common. Asbestos doesn't become hazardous until you disturb it (remove it) and it becomes airborne dust particles and inhaled. Asbestos insulation is also common around steam and chilled water piping.

So whomever wrote that doesn't know jack-sh@t about building maintenance.

Posted by: s_tenhoff at September 18, 2026 10:35 AM (2waQ7)

251 In the Houston area bays people fish for red fish or what you might call drum.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026

***
As I boy I knew nothing about fishing. (Still know damn little) A classmate told me he'd hooked a drum in the bayou, and I said, "Why would somebody dump a drum in the water?"

"A fish, dude, not a musical instrument."

(Okay, I cleaned up his speech a little)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:35 AM (wzUl9)

252 The hypocrisy monitors are going to blow!

https://tinyurl.com/3dmmxkmp

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:35 AM (ndZc7)

253 >>Nice. When I was a kid, we would fish off that little bridge to Goat Island. Used to get a lot of nice flounder there.

I had a slip at the Goat Island Marina for various boats for many years.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:35 AM (viF8m)

254 My maternal grandpa taught me out of his little aluminum boat when I was young. By the time I was 10, me and my 7yo brother were out there at 530 am catching rockfish for breakfast.

Spent summers on Vashon Island, fishing, clamming, digging geoduck….. it was awesome. I miss him.
Posted by: nurse ratched at September 18, 2026 10:32 AM

Lots of great childhood memories around fishing, shooting, general outdoors stuff. Things that make leftist heads explode today. Good times.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:35 AM (P6lWH)

255 Martini and Rossi, on the rocks!

Posted by: Say Yes! at September 18, 2026 10:36 AM (Fn+3X)

256 ***
And at restaurants, "dolphin" (the fish) being renamed "mahi-mahi."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:34 AM

Yoo-hoo!

Posted by: Dungeness Crab at September 18, 2026 10:36 AM (2Ez/1)

257 In the Houston area bays people fish for red fish or what you might call drum.
Posted by: polynikes at September 18, 2026

RED DRUM! RED DRUM!!!

Posted by: Danny Torrance at September 18, 2026 10:36 AM (ccf/V)

258 Alternative names for Patagonian Flipper Cheese have not improved public perception of this peculiar product.

Posted by: Penguin Facts at September 18, 2026 10:37 AM (QM44n)

259 I like the white caps particularly against the green bits of the water. I looked up some of his other works, many of which were urban settings which Wiki (un) helpfully described as the" chaos and crudity" of urban life.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at September 18, 2026 10:37 AM (JrHfD)

260 Martini and Rossi, on the rocks!
Posted by: Say Yes! at September 18, 2026 10:36 AM (Fn+3X)

Iconic images of racing history......

https://shorturl.fm/7ZsXR

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:38 AM (ccf/V)

261 I was a little kid but I remember one summer day, my Grandfather bringing over bags and bags of smelt he had my Mother process and freeze.

We used them and she was glad she did it.

But at the time, even youthful me knew she was PISSED.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 10:39 AM (Sco7b)

262 Thanks for the lighting tips everyone!

Posted by: lin-duh at September 18, 2026 10:39 AM (9AdGW)

263 All mahi are dolphins but not all dolphins are mahi.

Posted by: JackStraw at September 18, 2026 10:39 AM (viF8m)

264
Chilean Sea Bass used to be Patagonian Toothfish

To tell the truth, I like the idea of eating-

Patagonian Toothfish better than eating Chilean Sea Bass.

More exotic.

Change the name back!!!

And Pluto is a planet, dammit! Change that back too, while you're at it.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:39 AM (iJfKG)

265 Thanks for the lighting tips everyone!
Posted by: lin-duh at September 18, 2026 10:39 AM (9AdGW)

We can be a fount of information.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:40 AM (ccf/V)

266 Errorick Errorickson is an adult daycare 2.

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 10:40 AM (QM44n)

267 Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:27 AM (sKqQm)

Erickson is too dumb to know that no matter what they pay him and how useful he is, they will discard him as a Nazi white supremacist and put him and his family in the ground while pissing on their corpses as soon as they can.

Posted by: ... at September 18, 2026 10:40 AM (3R4hO)

268 Four.

I have four Hammer films left to watch.

Almost done...

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:40 AM (+a7XK)

269 The hypocrisy monitors are going to blow!

https://tinyurl.com/3dmmxkmp

If you brought back the people that wrote and approved the constitution to modern America they would immediately grab their muskets and descend on DC.

But to remove politicians not named Trump, Alito, or Thomas...

Posted by: 18-1 at September 18, 2026 10:40 AM (sKqQm)

270 207 FWP I need a new light fixture over my kitchen table and I have no sense of design. I do know I hated the old fixture. Where do I start. I don't like the stuff at HD or Lowes, looks cheap to me.
Posted by: lin-duh

The Spruce is fun to read for home design ideas and useful how-tos.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 10:41 AM (NFX2v)

271 lin-duh, look for your moose antler light fixture at Bass Pro.

Posted by: Eromero at September 18, 2026 10:41 AM (LHPAg)

272 Bad news, guys
The Calvin Coolidge Project @TheCalvinCooli1
🚨Just in: Former Vice President Mike Pence has announced that he has no plans to run for President in 2028

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:41 AM (88C+u)

273 The hypocrisy monitors are going to blow!

https://tinyurl.com/3dmmxkmp

What the smothered in gravy f*ck is this bullshit?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:42 AM (ccf/V)

274 Four.

I have four Hammer films left to watch.

Almost done...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:40 AM (+a7XK)

Sounds like you're about to nail this project down.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:42 AM (iJfKG)

275 poo

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:42 AM (88C+u)

276 Wait....I had a in there that should've cancelled 88C's f*ck up.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:42 AM (ccf/V)

277 274 Sounds like you're about to nail this project down.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:42 AM (iJfKG)

======

Stake it in the heart, perhaps?

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:42 AM (+a7XK)

278 Where do I start. I don't like the stuff at HD or Lowes, looks cheap to me.

I've found some good light fixtures on wayfair.com. You can often find something on their site and then get it cheaper elsewhere (Amazon, for instance) but it's hard to beat their selection.

Posted by: Ian S. at September 18, 2026 10:43 AM (2ocoG)

279 Pacific Ocean, West Coast

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 10:31 AM (NFX2v)

Yup. Big Sur.

The painting is in Fort Worth, and I hope to take a look at it next month!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 18, 2026 10:43 AM (k5CNB)

280 "Analysts say over $1 trillion in investment abandoned Canada."

Canuckistani GDP is around $2.4T so...yes

That's a lot of gov't kickbacks that just went *poof!* How would you make such a large investment pay off? Maybe with an enormous import of a workforce.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 10:43 AM (wqxxA)

281 Fishing Art with no Vulgar Boatmen. Winning!

Posted by: Two Thumbs Up! at September 18, 2026 10:43 AM (Fn+3X)

282 in: Former Vice President Mike Pence has announced that he has no plans to run for President in 2028
Posted by: 88C+u

Is he going to fake drive a pickup truck again, wearing plaid shirts?

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 10:43 AM (Bl+DZ)

283
As someone who works for maintaining a 1950's building, having asbestos fireproofing on steel columns is common. Asbestos doesn't become hazardous until you disturb it (remove it) and it becomes airborne dust particles and inhaled. Asbestos insulation is also common around steam and chilled water piping.

So whomever wrote that doesn't know jack-sh@t about building maintenance.
Posted by: s_tenhoff

We sampled and cited almost constantly during inspections and investigations.

I also work the shipyard industry for many years.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 10:43 AM (NFX2v)

284 We are at the point where the only way the state increasingly relies on authoritarianism to keep the grift alive. The West is dead culturally - we have nothing left to say. But if there is a serious culture in ascendence, I don't see it.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 10:43 AM (2ap+5)

285 Errorick Errorickson is an adult ~~daycare 2~~ diaper.

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 10:40 AM (QM44n)

Corrected for accuracy.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:43 AM (ccf/V)

286 Look out! Psuki Psaki is mad.

Western Lensman
@WesternLensman
Jen Psaki has jumped on the bandwagon to trash the Sydney Sweeney ad.
"Female athletes have been fighting this relentless and usually completely misogynistic sexualization of women's sports."
"That is what this ad reinforces."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM (ndZc7)

287 hah, thanks Sponge

Posted by: the barrel will never have 88C+u! at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM (88C+u)

288 264 america's fish.
planet america.

Posted by: cmeat at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM (Bep7s)

289 286 Look out! Psuki Psaki is mad.

Western Lensman
@WesternLensman
Jen Psaki has jumped on the bandwagon to trash the Sydney Sweeney ad.
"Female athletes have been fighting this relentless and usually completely misogynistic sexualization of women's sports."
"That is what this ad reinforces."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM (ndZc7)

=======

I hope Edgar Wright gets that Barbarella movie going soon so I can actually see Sweeney in something I'm interested in seeing.

Madame Web was...not good.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM (+a7XK)

290 Four.

I have four Hammer films left to watch.

Almost done...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:40 AM (+a7XK)

I thought the Hammer movie series ended at-

"Hammer 3: The Board"

it bombed at the box office.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:45 AM (iJfKG)

291 "Errorick Errorickson is an overflowing adult diaper."

Fixed it for us

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 10:45 AM (QM44n)

292 It’s funny that on linked in I see a lot of people saying how much new investment is coming into Canada from Europe. So take that you dumb Yanks!!

They really believe they can win a trade war with the most powerful economy in the world. I guess the cold really does make people retarded.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 10:45 AM (Bl+DZ)

293 @WesternLensman
Jen Psaki has jumped on the bandwagon to trash the Sydney Sweeney ad.
"Female athletes have been fighting this relentless and usually completely misogynistic sexualization of women's sports."
"That is what this ad reinforces."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM (ndZc7)

Sex sells. It always has. It always will. No matter how hard you try to fight it because you're a hideous scrunt no one pays attention to......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:45 AM (ccf/V)

294 "Errorick Errorickson is an overflowing adult diaper."

Fixed it for us
Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 10:45 AM (QM44n)

Accepted.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:46 AM (ccf/V)

295 I have no. 182 of the 250 posters Hammer produced for the abominable snowman. Not sure what that means.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 10:46 AM (2ap+5)

296 Every Democrat: Israel has no right to exist and Hamas is soooo groovy.

Also every Democrat: conservatives are Nazis

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 10:46 AM (Bl+DZ)

297 290
I thought the Hammer movie series ended at-

"Hammer 3: The Board"

it bombed at the box office.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 18, 2026 10:45 AM (iJfKG)

======

It continued to Hammer: The Claw Strike Back, but it was direct to video and only released in the UK, so no one remembers it.

They dropped the numbers after 7 in order to convince the audience that they didn't have to watch the others to enjoy the new entries.

It didn't work.

Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:46 AM (+a7XK)

298 Look out! Psuki Psaki is mad.

Western Lensman
@WesternLensman
Jen Psaki has jumped on the bandwagon to trash the Sydney Sweeney ad.
"Female athletes have been fighting this relentless and usually completely misogynistic sexualization of women's sports."
"That is what this ad reinforces."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM

Look out, everyone! The tits are not calm! I say again, the tits are not calm!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:47 AM (P6lWH)

299 I bought a mid-century teak and brass light fixture on Craigslist for $50 about ten years ago. Nifty look and came with two matching wall-mount candle holders. 6 light globes.

Posted by: Dane Geld at September 18, 2026 10:47 AM (Fn+3X)

300 Former Vice President Mike Pence has announced that he has no plans to run for President in 2028
Posted by: 88C+u

Due to popular demand?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:47 AM (ndZc7)

301 >"That is what this ad reinforces."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM (ndZc7)

Has Temu Peppermint Patty seen ESPN mags 'body' edition?

Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:47 AM (GTqXr)

302 That's good because I had no plans for voting for him.

Posted by: fd at September 18, 2026 10:48 AM (QM44n)

303 It continued to Hammer: The Claw Strike Back, but it was direct to video and only released in the UK, so no one remembers it.

They dropped the numbers after 7 in order to convince the audience that they didn't have to watch the others to enjoy the new entries.

It didn't work.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at September 18, 2026 10:46 AM

And the little known pr0n parody, Hammer VIII: Look at My Peen!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:48 AM (P6lWH)

304 I want to sign up for that gambling app just as a fuck you to the Psircling Back Pskais out there.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Orttez at September 18, 2026 10:48 AM (Bl+DZ)

305 Jack Straw, IMO flounder caught and cooked within 30-45 minutes is the absolute.

Posted by: Eromero at September 18, 2026 10:49 AM (LHPAg)

306 I feel a kinship with Amy Acton and her drunkenness and substance abuse, but will hold my nose and vote for Jeet anyway.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 10:49 AM (2ap+5)

307
Look out, everyone! The tits are not calm! I say again, the tits are not calm!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:47 AM (P6lWH)

I searched 'Jen Psaki tits' and there's a fake of her topless standing behind the White House press podium.

Made me laugh.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:50 AM (ccf/V)

308 Jen Psaki has jumped on the bandwagon to trash the Sydney Sweeney ad.
"Female athletes have been fighting this relentless and usually completely misogynistic sexualization of women's sports."
"That is what this ad reinforces."

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:44 AM (ndZc7)

Okay then Jen!
Show us YOUR tits!!

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 10:50 AM (Sco7b)

309 Has Marie Harf jumped into the Sweeney "controversy"?

Posted by: Inquiring Mind at September 18, 2026 10:51 AM (Fn+3X)

310
Has Temu Peppermint Patty seen ESPN mags 'body' edition?
Posted by: Heavy Meta at September 18, 2026 10:47 AM (GTqXr)

It's hilarious that Sweeny posted those covers in her X feed in response.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:51 AM (ccf/V)

311 Former Vice President Mike Pence has announced that he has no plans to run for President in 2028

The surprising thing here is that there was someone to hear his announcement. Maybe he did it over a Walmart loudspeaker.

Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 10:51 AM (wqxxA)

312 Third artist in a row who died from complications of appendicitis.

I suspected it yesterday. You've hit on it for sure.
Now, about that "predictive validity"...

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at September 18, 2026 10:52 AM (zdLoL)

313
The surprising thing here is that there was someone to hear his announcement. Maybe he did it over a Walmart loudspeaker.
Posted by: t-bird at September 18, 2026 10:51 AM (wqxxA)

"Attention K-Mart shoppers. There's a blue light special in aisle 8. And Mike Pence isn't running for president."

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:52 AM (ccf/V)

314 300 Former Vice President Mike Pence has announced that he has no plans to run for President in 2028
Posted by: 88C+u

So you're saying I've got a chance?

Posted by: Asa Hutchinson at September 18, 2026 10:53 AM (brIJB)

315 Okay then Jen!
Show us YOUR tits!!
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 10:50 AM (Sco7b)

Hard pass

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at September 18, 2026 10:53 AM (fGj4e)

316 Has Marie Harf jumped into the Sweeney "controversy"?
Posted by: Inquiring Mind at September 18, 2026

***
Marie used to have that Hot Librarian thing going on. How is she nowadays?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:53 AM (wzUl9)

317
So you're saying I've got a chance?
Posted by: Asa Hutchinson at September 18, 2026 10:53 AM (brIJB)

Step aside, piker.

Posted by: Ralph Nader at September 18, 2026 10:53 AM (ccf/V)

318 Jen Psaki has jumped on the bandwagon to trash the Sydney Sweeney ad.
"Female athletes have been fighting this relentless and usually completely misogynistic sexualization of women's sports."

For the last time, Jen, we are not going to select you.

Posted by: The Swedish Bikini Team at September 18, 2026 10:53 AM (wqxxA)

319 If the Necromonicon possessed Mike Pence, would we know?
"Oh no, he's spouting gibberish and turning on his friends!"

Posted by: 88C+u at September 18, 2026 10:53 AM (88C+u)

320 Shaggy has gone bad!

https://tinyurl.com/4cwzreve

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 10:54 AM (ndZc7)

321 Lots of great childhood memories around fishing, shooting, general outdoors stuff. Things that make leftist heads explode today. Good times.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 10:35 AM (P6lWH)

Yup. Some people are shocked when I tell them my mom taught me how to shoot.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 10:54 AM (g8Ew8)

322 Wakes up
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. I guess I missed Pence's big announcement eh? What ever will I do???
Goes looking for coffee.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 10:54 AM (2WIwB)

323 300 Former Vice President Mike Pence has announced that he has no plans to run for President in 2028
Posted by: 88C+u

He also announced he's decided not to get pregnant, not to try out for the US hockey team or run for Miss America.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at September 18, 2026 10:56 AM (Sco7b)

324 I love sporting clays and my wife and kids like fishing, so our membership at Hill'n Dale in Medina remains an approved expense.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 10:56 AM (2ap+5)

325 283. So whomever wrote that doesn't know jack-sh@t about building maintenance.
Posted by: s_tenhoff

The contractors working doing repairs and other work were not necessarily unprotected under the asbestos standards. Often sampling - or lack thereof - was the issue.

However, Trump is proposing closing the Kennedy Center to protect the general public in the theaters and main exhibit areas.

Contractors are protected by federal (occupational safety and health) standards, as you well know. Members of the general public are NOT so protected.

And Congress' S&H program, despite Bernie's big mouth, is/was "lacking" at best.

Posted by: L - No nic... at September 18, 2026 10:56 AM (NFX2v)

326 I just watched the hour long interview of Hasan Piker on Axios.

I can sum up.

When America does things I don't like, the response is understandable. IE 911, Kirk, etc.

When I do things people don't like, I have no responsibility for anything that happens and I am a victim.

The guy is not super bright. But sure can play vidya games!

Posted by: MJ at September 18, 2026 10:57 AM (XOmY9)

327
The guy is not super bright. But sure can play vidya games!
Posted by: MJ at September 18, 2026 10:57 AM (XOmY9)

The Liberal Hivemind points out that he's really f*cking stupid quite often.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:58 AM (ccf/V)

328 Piker, that is. He's quite the piker.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at September 18, 2026 10:58 AM (ccf/V)

329 I'm glad I was late here this morning and didn't have to perch on my chair reading a bunch of fish puns.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 18, 2026 10:58 AM (2WIwB)

330 With a name like "Piker," it's hard to take him seriously from the get-go. Then he opens his trap and removes all doubt.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:58 AM (wzUl9)

331 >>Morning thread got me to look up who Macklemore is...and he's gay Eminem isn't he?

He is a Disruptor.

His shtick is to shove [current thing] down the audience's throat, and when some of them complain, the woke mob swarms to demonize him.

Previously, he had a song w/an LGBTQ activist singer celebrating queer love. When they performed it at the Grammies (because of course it was nominated), dozens of gay couples positioned themselves throughout the venue, and then they paused the song to perform a mass gay marriage ceremony. Captive audience, that no doubt included some conservative Gospel and Country artists, were forced to participate.

He is an a$$hole activist from Seattle, and he will do something just as obnoxious when the next [new thing] comes along. It's not about SSM or Palestine, it's about making a normal event into and activist brawl, where others are forced to support or be eaten by the mob. The mob is already busy destroying Ed Sheeran.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 10:58 AM (rOKnE)

332 Pike fish >>>> Piker

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 10:59 AM (wzUl9)

333 flounder caught and cooked within 30-45 minutes

Well yes, you have to get them before they turn.
A little Flounder humor there.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at September 18, 2026 10:59 AM (zdLoL)

334 Yup. Some people are shocked when I tell them my mom taught me how to shoot.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at September 18, 2026 10:54 AM

The same type look at the RMBS Mom funny when she tells them I taught her to shoot.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at September 18, 2026 11:00 AM (P6lWH)

335 Well yes, you have to get them before they turn.
A little Flounder humor there.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at September 18, 2026

***
"Fan mail from some flounder?"
( -- Bullwinkle J. Moose)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:00 AM (wzUl9)

336 Pike seems like the white whale of Ohio fishing. Lots of bass and cat, but everyone is fishing for Muskie.

Posted by: Oglebay at September 18, 2026 11:00 AM (2ap+5)

337 Erickson is too dumb to know that no matter what they pay him and how useful he is, they will discard him as a Nazi white supremacist and put him and his family in the ground while pissing on their corpses as soon as they can.
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Oh that's true.

He was shitting on Mike Lee's chief of staff for calling him out and unfollowing him--"you should listen to me because these people will come after Mike as well 'cause they don't view him as Christian."

Oh?
Oh really?!

You mean just like your shitbag self was doing just a few months back?
The whole self-righteous evangelical holy roller bullshit of "only we get to decide who is a real Christian."

That braindead duffus doesn't even know half the shit he spews out of his mouth.
But, like any good lefty, he's damned confident about it.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at September 18, 2026 11:01 AM (3cUTc)

338 Noodus throckmortonii

And I guess it's too late to make an Edmund Muskie joke.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 18, 2026 11:01 AM (wzUl9)

339 Worser and worser.

End Wokeness
@EndWokeness
Somehow, it gets worse…
Devlin says that mid-trial, the [Lindsay Clancy] jurors already planned to do one big joint interview about postpartum
Literally activists disguised as jurors

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at September 18, 2026 11:01 AM (ndZc7)

340 >> Jen Psaki has jumped on the bandwagon to trash the Sydney Sweeney ad.
"Female athletes have been fighting this relentless and usually completely misogynistic sexualization of women's sports."
"That is what this ad reinforces."

Odd that Psaki felt the need to weigh in, eh?
The Sweeney hate is not normal.

Posted by: Lizzy at September 18, 2026 11:02 AM (rOKnE)

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