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Confirmed: Begun, the Drone Wars Have
As I guessed, the new phase of the war is anti-personnel strikes on street enforcers and IRGC goons not with 1,000 pound bombs but with hand-grenade-sized charges delivered by drones.
David Strom reports on the Israeli drones now blowing up Basij (volunteer morality police/skull-crackers) checkpoints.
Des drones de type munitions rôdeuses semblent désormais opérer au-dessus de Téhéran.
— Guy (@McRogueD) March 11, 2026
Plus de 10 checkpoints ainsi que plusieurs véhicules militaires mobiles du CGRI (IRGC) dans différentes zones de la ville auraient été ciblés et détruits par des frappes de drones. (@etelaf10)… pic.twitter.com/g0sBMZgIW7
Loitering munition-type drones now appear to be operating over Tehran. More than 10 checkpoints, as well as several mobile IRGC (IRGC) military vehicles in different areas of the city, are said to have been targeted and destroyed by drone strikes. (@etelaf10) This type of weapon can patrol for a long time over an area, wait for targets to appear, and then strike. This is all the easier when enemy air defense systems are degraded or neutralized. This could facilitate the emergence of a broader national uprising, by weakening the regime's control at the street level.In addition to just killing Basij and IRGC troops, these hunter-killers will also force Iranian street troops to break up into smaller groups, in order to make themselves less conspicuous and attractive targets. But moving in smaller groups will open them up to attacks by lightly-armed counter-revolutionary irregulars, who hopefully will enter the fight by the end of the month. I sure hope someone's smuggling in small arms, radios, and grenades to the locals.
IRGC-affiliated Fars News confirms Israeli drones targeted checkpoints across Tehran on Wednesday evening, saying that several security personnel and Basij members were killed. https://t.co/4dm7jmgGFz
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 11, 2026
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:19 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 12:19 PM (EtnSa)
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (EtnSa)
Hey garrett, I have been watching the shit out of mountain bike races on YouTube. I'm not sure if these are technically downhill races (though they're all down hill, in the mountains) or "endurance" races. Amazing stuff.
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (bss/y)
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You're just thinking that now's your chance with Erika!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:21 PM (RcOs3)
-_-
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at March 12, 2026 12:21 PM (nXhwP)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 12:21 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:21 PM (RcOs3)
To be fair, she is pretty hot.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:22 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:22 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 12:22 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Rob Crawford at March 12, 2026 12:22 PM (U5tt3)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 12:22 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
When the closest animal you are hunting is 1000 meters across bare desert...
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (eGgU9)
AWFLs: the joos are killing the hall monitors, the joos are killing the hall monitors
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (YsPj+)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Frasier Crane at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (bNf8H)
The Red Bull Series has been going in Australia / New Zealand. That's been mostly Downhill stuff. The Enduro series is really different and cool: Riders have to ride out to the start of each individual section of the circuit. Then, they have to bomb the downhill sections, unseen/blind. Then, ride to the start the next section. Repeat that 4-6x for the day.
Very cool and very technical racing. Blind running those courses is a whole different beast than sessioning the Downhill track for 2-3 days prior to your runs.
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (erF49)
AWFLs: the joos are killing the hall monitors, the joos are killing the hall monitors
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (YsPj+)
The hall monitors are committing suicide Hilary style...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (ynpvh)
The regime was already deeply unpopular before all of this. I would think the cardboard cut out of the new "Supreme Leader" would be the last straw.
Posted by: Leupold at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (eIzlH)
Posted by: Darth Randall at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (f1kZG)
Is Reddit lying to me? Say it ain’t so.
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (HF36u)
It is now snowing here.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: rickb223
No metric!
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (77rzZ)
pretty sure they're remotely piloted, I think someone showed video of a bunch of pilots in a room controlling them.
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (eGgU9)
I get that, but a lot of close up warfare, right? You'd think it would be more of a thing.
Just an idle curiosity. Just asking questions.
Now about the Joos...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (bss/y)
_-_
Unfortunately, I think there is a bit o' garbage-in going on.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (Cqx++)
Is Reddit lying to me? Say it ain’t so.
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (HF36u)
Reddit isn't lying to you...the Redditors are.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:18 PM
So catty! I love it!
Posted by: Denny Crane - I Need 5 Minutes Alone in My Office. at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (1wjle)
pretty sure they're remotely piloted, I think someone showed video of a bunch of pilots in a room controlling them.
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (1wjle)
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A good movie about this (and the insane efforts to maintain ROE) is Eye in the Sky.
Worth a watch.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (RcOs3)
Raining death and hellfire from above for days on end, but you could walk out your door and be perfectly safe, because the death and hellfire is aimed very squarely upon the foreheads of the people who have oppressed you and your family for half a century.
I can't imagine what that feels like. Like the hand of God is smiting your enemies for you.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (Ot/FD)
Oh a gay couple, I totally wasn't expecting that
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:18 PM
So catty! I love it!
Posted by: Denny Crane - I Need 5 Minutes Alone in My Office. at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (dmDsy)
So the Bizzaro Candace Owens...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: Gmac at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (qZdIZ)
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (HF36u)
The regime was already deeply unpopular before all of this. I would think the cardboard cut out of the new "Supreme Leader" would be the last straw.
Posted by: Leupold
Probably because it's only been a month since the regime mass-murdered protesters and all their relatives?
Give them a bit of time to internalize the idea that they can.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (a+4eV)
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM
Sometimes referred to as MUM-T. . ."Manned/Unmanned Teaming"
Posted by: Bert G at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (WhGni)
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (erF49)
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Ace is jealous that Charlie Kirk got Erika to build his shelves.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (1wjle)
Huh. What about an Airship drone carrier?
Damn. That is a cool thought.
I like airships.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (bss/y)
Syd...although she's not the girliest of the girls, is still a lady.
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (erF49)
pretty sure they're remotely piloted, I think someone showed video of a bunch of pilots in a room controlling them.
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (1wjle)
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A good movie about this (and the insane efforts to maintain ROE) is Eye in the Sky.
Worth a watch.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (RcOs3)
I am the Eye in the Sky, Looking at Yoooooou...
Posted by: Alan Parsons Project at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (ynpvh)
"Well, the stirred unrest is nice and all, but really it was just meant to fucking kill you."
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:27 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:28 PM (xIFh6)
-- Kardboard Khamenei's last words
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:28 PM (xIFh6)
I thought they were, "I'm melting! I'm melting!" when he was left out in the rain...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (ynpvh)
*insert chef's kiss*
Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the children They do not Kill at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (gxokI)
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (HF36u)
I've never seen a more inbred commie group think mutual masturbation circle jerk than reddit. and their politics infects everything they do.
i can't imagine being that unhappy all the time.
they should unalive themselves so they can be happy they aren't living in the next riech....
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (nXhwP)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (xIFh6)
*hooker shows up at ace's place*
ace: here is a bikini, a screwdriver and a drill. Here's some IKEA shelving. Get to it while I sit in this chair and touch myself...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: Ghost of Charlie Kirk Present at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (erF49)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (xIFh6)
Or maybe because she did it in a safe and competent manner?
Posted by: Denny Crane - Now I Need 10 Minutes... Mmmm Shelving... at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (dmDsy)
I saw Loitering Drones open in A Clockwork Orange, but that was a long time ago.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (Riz8t)
Rest assured the DOW has some other tools in the toolbox to stay inside the IRGC OODA loop (we can dispense with the fiction that the Ayatollahs are running anything at this point. The IRGC is the center of gravity at this point and much of it is operating on prior instructions.)
Posted by: Minuteman at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (47/pr)
pretty sure they're remotely piloted, I think someone showed video of a bunch of pilots in a room controlling them.
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (1wjle)
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Creech Air Force Base in Indian Springs, Nevada (north of Las Vegas), serves as the primary hub for U.S. military drone operations, where pilots remotely control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) like the MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator from ground control stations in the desert, hours away from conflict zones.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:30 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:18 PM
*considers content*
Checks out.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 12, 2026 12:30 PM (kgE5c)
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 12:30 PM (BpO1e)
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (1wjle)
Huh. What about an Airship drone carrier?
Damn. That is a cool thought.
I like airships.
Okay, hear me out. High speed trains with drones...
Posted by: Gavin Newsom at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (Riz8t)
I'm glad you're covering this, ace.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (NpAcC)
Is Reddit lying to me? Say it ain’t so.
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (HF36u)
Shaitan is grilling their stomachs in hell!
Posted by: Baghdad Bob repurposed as Tehran Timmah at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Minuteman at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (47/pr)
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There's a report that it's confirmed that the new Ayatollah is one-legged and in a coma.
Confirmed by whom? I dunno.
But the fact that his message yesterday was audio only heavily implies that he's...not running shit. I mean, it probably wasn't even his voice.
Iran can't pay for 3-4 minute long AI video clips.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (RcOs3)
Right now their loop is:
Observe
Orient
Decide
Aerosolize
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM
Stay tuned.
Posted by: Bert G at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (WhGni)
And this past week saw two of the toughest Road Courses of the year. Tours with a ton of Dirt and Cobble sections.
The 2026 Season is starting off very well for the Roadies.
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (erF49)
Shelvey...build moooore shelves, Shelvey.
*Rattles Chains, again*
Posted by: Ghost of Charlie Kirk Present at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (erF49)
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lol
Good one, garrett!
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM
By Jewish women.
No virgins for you!
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Gavin Newsom at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (Riz8t)
Plenty of train autists would go for it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: John McZombie at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (GI9/m)
-- Kardboard Khamenei's last words
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:28 PM (xIFh6)
Dear Ayafoldah: In free Iran, drones look for you!
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (G1ktt)
But other than that, he's in peak health.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (Riz8t)
Estimates of Basij membership in Iran range from 300,000 to one million members, with various types of membership including regular, active, and special members. The organization is particularly popular among less wealthy segments of the population, offering economic and social incentives.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (NpAcC)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (RcOs3)
Very good point, that shit would be expensive!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Rob Crawford at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (U5tt3)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (3ChHB)
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (EIYQ6)
Is the Kardboard Khamenei-Me real or fake? Initially reported as fake, then as real, and now apparently back to being fake.
This is why I consider news coming out of Iran the same way I consider news coming out of Uke: as 99% total propaganda bullshit.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (RcOs3)
Very good point, that shit would be expensive!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (dmDsy)
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The last batch of Tel Aviv being hit by nukes AI vids cleared out their coins for the month.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (77rzZ)
The capabilities are huge in these platforms. Something like the Switchblade is designed for closer-in, um, outreach, but can be networked and coordinated for very effective results.
As for piloting, some of that is a trade secret but I can allow that some don't necessarily require an operator in all circumstances. There is always a human in the loop though.
Anti UAS is emerging but we have concepts that don't require A2A engagement. Look up LOCUST for an example.
Posted by: Taylor at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (fpmUG)
Posted by: Guy Who Talks Like Yoda and Thinks It Is New and Fresh at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (qUkBO)
Syd...although she's not the girliest of the girls, is still a lady.
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (erF49)
We weren't expecting ace and garrett either and yet here we are all these years later.
Posted by: Vespas and crocs and spa days oh my! at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (TbWk/)
His Base is still strong.
Otherwise, he'd get blown over in the mildest wind...like a Sandwich Board.
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (erF49)
This whole new supreme leader elected thing feels a lot like the 2020 election with Biden.
Posted by: melodicmetal at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (wJ5pL)
Posted by: Diabeetus at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (S+el1)
Posted by: The Inchworm at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (oftw2)
This whole new supreme leader elected thing feels a lot like the 2020 election with Biden.
Posted by: melodicmetal at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (wJ5pL)
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Biden can still show up in public, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (dmDsy)
AvE recently did a teardown of the latest IKEA drill. Though he joked about it being "Barbie's First Drill", he did concede it was fairly "skookum", and was a really good deal.
And then he broke it.
Posted by: far cry at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (oDmoo)
That's really awesome and interesting.
Now, about your breasts...
Posted by: garrett (with apologies) at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (erF49)
Make the Basij and IRGC dickheads live like they are rabbits and squirrels existing under a sky full of hawks and owls, never knowing when their card is going to get pulled.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (5aZAZ)
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I just assumed they were editing together a bunch of "Achmed The Dead Terrorist" clips from Jeff Dunham.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (xIFh6)
What's taking the rank and file in Iran so long from openly trying to overthrow whoever's in charge now?
The regime was already deeply unpopular before all of this. I would think the cardboard cut out of the new "Supreme Leader" would be the last straw.
Posted by: Leupold
Probably because it's only been a month since the regime mass-murdered protesters and all their relatives?
Give them a bit of time to internalize the idea that they can.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (a+4eV)
Yep. Setting up a guerilla force takes time. Especially to find the gorillas and fly them in.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (y9nCu)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (f9h0J)
Just an idle curiosity. Just asking questions.
Now about the Joos...
Posted by: Aetius451AD
They've never had the joys of caliber creep explained to them.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (eGgU9)
The Israelis claimed today they bombed the crap out of a large IRGC or army armored force camp in SW Iran. If so, the Israelis have also begun working-over the conventional ground forces.
Good stuff.
Posted by: Gref at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: General Warts at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (qUkBO)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (EIYQ6)
Now, about your breasts...
Posted by: garrett (with apologies)
*sigh*
Classic overcompensation.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (Riz8t)
"He's pining for the fjords!"
Iran can't pay for 3-4 minute long AI video clips.
Given that the majority of what they could use for collateral is rubble, that makes sense.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (BpO1e)
It has sounded to me like an insurgency has been at work in Iran since the attack on the nuclear sites.
When the time comes for the Iranian people to take over, they'll be ready. It's probably been in the works for years.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 12:37 PM (ovdkm)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM
*sigh*
Dicks out, gentlemen.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:37 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: General Warts at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (qUkBO)
My father was slaughtered by a six-fingered man.
Posted by: Inigo Montoya at March 12, 2026 12:37 PM (TbWk/)
It may need to be the second assistant to the head of janitors of the Northeast region of the nation, but we'll get there.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:37 PM (RcOs3)
We weren't expecting ace and garrett either and yet here we are all these years later.
Posted by: Vespas and crocs and spa days oh my! at March 12, 2026 12:34 PM (TbWk/)
Now, an ace and garrett comment, that I [/]did[/d] have on my card!
*Insert Fucking Smiley Face Here*
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:37 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 12:37 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (dmDsy)
"He's pining for the fjords!"
Lovely plumage.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (4NO2D)
Now, about your breasts...
Posted by: garrett (with apologies) at March 12, 2026 12:35 PM (erF49)
You guys.
I will say that I enjoy engineering solutions that stick it to a theocracy that treats women like they are sub human.
Posted by: Taylor at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (fpmUG)
Given that the majority of what they could use for collateral is rubble, that makes sense.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (BpO1e)
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And the rial is worthless.
And who pays $100 for more coins when you can just wait another couple of weeks?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (RcOs3)
Classic overcompensation.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (Riz8t)
He said 'with apologies'.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (bss/y)
The capabilities are huge in these platforms. Something like the Switchblade is designed for closer-in, um, outreach, but can be networked and coordinated for very effective results.
As for piloting, some of that is a trade secret but I can allow that some don't necessarily require an operator in all circumstances. There is always a human in the loop though.
Anti UAS is emerging but we have concepts that don't require A2A engagement. Look up LOCUST for an example.
Posted by: Taylor
Switchblade, Battlefield 6 type?
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (eGgU9)
This would please me.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (EIYQ6)
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I would say more hopping than running
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (eDMZF)
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (dmDsy)
Looks like you tried to play with tags and got burnt.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 12:32 PM (NpAcC)
Being basically an armed rabble, they have no discipline and no training. Like all thugs they are bold when they think they’re safe, but a few drone attacks will make most of them run and hide.
I see the drone attacks as having an even greater psychological pressure than a physical one. When the ones who are used to imposing fear instead feel true fear, they break.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (7yOPh)
Classic overcompensation.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (Riz8t)
He said 'with apologies'.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (bss/y)
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That shows that he got game.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (X5Baq)
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There's the obvious reason for the prices going up now, but not to be overlooked is the usual seasonal shutdowns of some refineries to switch over to seasonal "summer blends"
This has the effect of choking supply and raising prices every single year other than the covid year, so there's that.
Some of the price increases were baked into the cake, the rest is situational
Posted by: Scrooge McDuck and his ass-kissing nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louis at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (Hx0tZ)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (RcOs3)
But they can afford one with Legos.. Tousi ran one he swears is genuine with little Ayatollah Legos and IRG Legos and a furious weeping Trump and Bibi Legos
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (VE6XX)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (RcOs3)
He's a gentleman.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
My brother had a story from his Sunday-school days. Vietnam was going on, and they were talking about it in the class. His Sunday-school teacher, a prominent local attorney (and therefore no dummy) was wondering how the Viet Cong trained their gorillas for warfare.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (77rzZ)
Several hundred of these things have already been used to hit targets in Iran.
The mullahs have no chance.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:40 PM (erF49)
ace: here is a bikini, a screwdriver and a drill. Here's some IKEA shelving. Get to it while I sit in this chair and touch myself...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (bss/y)
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lmao
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:40 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: General Warts at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (qUkBO)
When you are dreaming, you should remember to count your fingers. If you don't get the correct count, you realize you are dreaming and therefore can start a Lucid Dream...where anything goes.
Posted by: Denny Crane - And I Mean ANYTHING! at March 12, 2026 12:40 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (eGgU9)
Yep, that's the newer one. It can take out a tank. The guys in Aberdeen were impressed.
Posted by: Taylor at March 12, 2026 12:40 PM (fpmUG)
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at March 12, 2026 12:40 PM (t/2Uw)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (PQb8B)
A man needs both legs.....
Posted by: ...No More Waltzing Matilda For Me at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (EIYQ6)
Peasant: We love the new Ayatollah. He is building a force of extraordinary magnitude. We owe him our gratitude.
Ayatollah: (nods and smiles)
Peasant: Now everybody let's get to work for him... and hop to it!!
Ayatollah: GUARD!!!!
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (eDMZF)
Never change, Ace. Stay poetic.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (PQb8B)
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (dmDsy)
Looks like you tried to play with tags and got burnt.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (bss/y)
I blame the Booze.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (dmDsy)
This is a drastic improvement from the whole “THERE WILL BE NO CEASEFIRE!” statements from a couple days ago.
They know Trump wants to pull out of this mess. He's desperate to claim that he stopped a war he himself started, and ask some prize.
The Iranian Head of the National Security Council, Ali Larijani:
“Tonight we received messages from the U.S. president, through the Omani mediator, requesting that we negotiate a ceasefire. Our response is that we will not accept any negotiations as long as an entity called Israel exists.”
Iran just emphatically denied this report, and is saying it wants to continue fighting and has no interest in a ceasefire. I don’t think it makes much sense for Iran to bother asking for a ceasefire when they pretty clearly control the straight of Hormuz.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (YVqyP)
We just made it actually useable and cheap as hell, and built a few quintillion of the damn things?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (Ot/FD)
I am pretty sure that these guys are only armed for specific occasions.
They go to their local Mosque, pick up some weapons and head into the streets to kill innocents.
I don't believe the majority are trusted with weapons outside of operations.
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (erF49)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 12:42 PM (ovdkm)
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (1wjle)
Is Ace openly flirting?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 12:42 PM (PQb8B)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 12, 2026 12:42 PM (IifOV)
Always trust wild-ass guesses from Ace.
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We always do. If you're wrong, oh well, even the greats don't bat better than .400
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 12, 2026 12:42 PM (Hx0tZ)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:42 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (YVqyP)
Oh brother
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 12:42 PM (VE6XX)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:43 PM (Riz8t)
I see the drone attacks as having an even greater psychological pressure than a physical one. When the ones who are used to imposing fear instead feel true fear, they break.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 12:39 PM (7yOPh)
*******
Unless they're all so brainwashed that dying for the cause will please Allah and they will be rewarded in the afterlife.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 12:43 PM (NpAcC)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 12:43 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (RcOs3)
But they can afford one with Legos.. Tousi ran one he swears is genuine with little Ayatollah Legos and IRG Legos and a furious weeping Trump and Bibi Legos
Posted by: It's me donna
Saw a picture of three Iranians standing next to a supposed B2 they shot down. They were taller than the B2.
Below that picture were three pictures of a real B2 with US Servicemen walking upright under the wings.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:43 PM (eGgU9)
The latest bullshit out of the regime is the number of American troops they have captured.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 12:43 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (YVqyP)
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1. They clearly don't. Otherwise there would be no traffic through, and the hits on ships would be happening in the strait itself not a couple of hundred miles away in the Persian Gulf.
2. It's obvious that the command structure of Iran is in complete disarray. They've been sending out oppositional messaging for days now. Hopefully, they're turning on each other more than rhetorically.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:43 PM (RcOs3)
They do say look at your hands but that's specious for a lot of people. If things get weird and you ever suspect you are dreaming, you pick up something and read it - or look at a digital clock. There is always something to read or a digital clock. Look away. Then look back at it. It will change. If you are dreaming it will ALWAYS change. That's how you know.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:43 PM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (YVqyP)
Oh brother
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 12:42 PM (VE6XX)
That ship was just jumping out of the water because it was so happy to be alive.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: far cry at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (oDmoo)
I hope the cardboard eye-a-tolja was safely secured under a boulder or pillar of a flower wreathed whatchamacallit. !Ululations!
I still think a leg with a turban meme would be best over cardboard. Similar to the leg lamp from the Christmas movie. If anyone does this, Ace, please post. I don't have a meme machine watcher except you. Instead of a flaming skull it could be a flaming leg with a turban.
I still find the greasy pizza box and Bidet's head yammering hysterical.
I saw the headlines today that!!!11!Eleventy! Trump lied as there are still fires and boom booms and stuff!
Then I got bored and went elsewhere vs reading.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 12:41 PM (YVqyP)
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These degenerates are delusional. How can you talk or reason with people who live on another planet?
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Lord Toranaga at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (7Q0e+)
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Can we get Soros and company to send BLaMtifa to Iran to help out the Basenji?
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (xIFh6)
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Talk about droning!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (5UTWB)
Posted by: Archimedes
Wearing t shirts tha say I'm with dummy >>>
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (gDlxJ)
just out of curiosity, did you ever meet or hear of Dr. Warren Schultz?
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Cray Cray at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (WjNcq)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (EIYQ6)
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Very theatre dependent. In India, they would stomp out the flames and casually walk back inside.
Posted by: Oglebay at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (2ap+5)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (EIYQ6)
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We always do. If you're wrong, oh well, even the greats don't bat better than .400
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 12, 2026 12:42 PM (Hx0tZ)
That's what the Germans said when they bombed Pearl Harbor.
Posted by: Denny Crane - This Post Was sent To Me By a Guy Named Bluto? Anyone Know Him? at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Moe at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (ehY6c)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (iFTx/)
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* The Democrap Party has entered the chat *
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (xIFh6)
That's the state of the art right now.
Posted by: Taylor at March 12, 2026 12:46 PM (fpmUG)
The latest bullshit out of the regime is the number of American troops they have captured.
Posted by: Ben Had
Sounds like the Monty Python skit "get on the cart".
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:46 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM
Subspace radio?
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:46 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (iFTx/)
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Even if Iran did control the strait...they're controlling it in a way that Iran can't get oil out. It's self-defeating since they can't fund their own war effort anymore.
All while attacking...Iraqi ships.
"We're so in control, we continue to burn tens of millions of dollars of assets of countries we want on our side. Also, we planned to have our top 40 civil and military leaders vaporized in the opening moment of this war. It was a tactic to lull Israel and the Great Satan into a false sense of security. We'll unleash our real weapons after 2 weeks of getting pounded on every major military installation we have."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:46 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (n1OCj)
Is the Kardboard Khamenei-Me real or fake? Initially reported as fake, then as real, and now apparently back to being fake.
This is why I consider news coming out of Iran the same way I consider news coming out of Uke: as 99% total propaganda bullshit.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (iFTx/)
Only the IRGC top command and Mossad may know if scumbag son of scumbag is alive. There are a lot of rumors he's in the intensive care section of a Tehran hospital. In a coma and missing one leg. I don't believe there has been any proof he's alive presented since before the air strike that killed his father and many more top scumbags.
Posted by: Gref at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (5rh/l)
It means there is no unified command now, too many are dead and the ones who remain are all speaking for themselves with no coordination. In other words they’re essentially leaderless, and running on autopilot.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (7yOPh)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (EIYQ6)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (iFTx/)
You can't. But you *can* make fun of them and call them retards.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (eDMZF)
I am the Eye in the Sky, Looking at Yoooooou...
Posted by: Alan Parsons Project at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (ynpvh)
Meh. Yacht Rock garbage.
It's all about Metal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzWXrTsjiNI
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (y9nCu)
Raining death and hellfire from above for days on end, but you could walk out your door and be perfectly safe, because the death and hellfire is aimed very squarely upon the foreheads of the people who have oppressed you and your family for half a century.
I can't imagine what that feels like. Like the hand of God is smiting your enemies for you.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (Ot/FD)
Good point, and a possible reason why they're willing to sit on the sidelines. Sanitary lazer-guided war means non-combatants get to live (unless they're unlucky), so why become a combatant?
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (Hx0tZ)
It means there is no unified command now, too many are dead and the ones who remain are all speaking for themselves with no coordination. In other words they’re essentially leaderless, and running on autopilot.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (7yOPh)
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"I pick who's in charge of Iran."
-Trump, saying the truthful
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (2zKgn)
We joked that he'd been hit with a drone strike from Iran.
When he came back, he said not yet, lol, but they had been alerted to the possibility of a missile attack as Iran is bragging they have missiles to reach the US West Coast.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (PQb8B)
Posted by: Warai-otoko
It got instantly upgraded to submarine status.
Posted by: Military Moron at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (YVqyP)
That guy is about the best Free-Rider on the planet, right now.
Another channel, Nate Hills, can be found by searching Follow Cam Friday. He's based out of Tucson and rides a ton of the trails I used to ride weekly down in the Desert SW.
Posted by: garrett at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (n5tGW)
Stay Strong...Stay Resolute...Strike Hard!
Posted by: Diogenes at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (2WIwB)
What a sad angry bunch of losers..
Imagine existing with that kind perpetual mixture of rage and confidence.
Posted by: melodicmetal at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (wJ5pL)
Posted by: Denny Crane - This Post Was sent To Me By a Guy Named Bluto? Anyone Know Him? at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (dmDsy)
What? The Germans didn't bomb Pearl Harbor.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (eDMZF)
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I started calling him "The Supreme Pizza Leader" after that one.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Tucker Carlson! at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (n1OCj)
Posted by: Tucker Carlson! at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (n1OCj)
Posted by: ...
Try to read more than a paragraph.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (eGgU9)
I wonder if these are the under $2k drones like Ukraine has been using effectively. Of course they have to be within ? a couple miles to operate theirs. Plus Ukraine's operators had to be on the move, since Russkie artillery would zone in on their signal and direct fire at them.
Posted by: illiniwek at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
Most all of them do. Control signals can't always be counted on in a battlefield environment so there is a lot of effort on the logic used if the command link is interrupted. Problem from the defender side is that while it's (relatively) simple to jam (there are realistically just six frequencies in the RF band being used) you can't predict the autonomous behavior. More effective to just destroy the drone.
Posted by: Taylor at March 12, 2026 12:50 PM (fpmUG)
Posted by: Gref at March 12, 2026 12:47 PM (5rh/l)
As evidence of the likely truth I present the fact that you'd have to be in a coma to accept the job as Supreme Leader.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 12:50 PM (ovdkm)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 12:50 PM (7yOPh)
The left tells us ICE are secret police detaining people or...killing them for no reason...and that people should respond to them with force.
Here in Iran we are targeting the secret police who do detain, torture, or kill people for no reason. And...they call it a war crime.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 12:50 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (xIFh6)
More like half plain half pepperoni
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:50 PM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Tucker Carlson! at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (n1OCj)
Cucker.. Your friends are getting blasted by Iran... Bet you didn't see that coming...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 12:50 PM (VE6XX)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:50 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:44 PM (iFTx/)
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Even if Iran did control the strait...they're controlling it in a way that Iran can't get oil out. It's self-defeating since they can't fund their own war effort anymore.
All while attacking...Iraqi ships.
"We're so in control, we continue to burn tens of millions of dollars of assets of countries we want on our side. Also, we planned to have our top 40 civil and military leaders vaporized in the opening moment of this war. It was a tactic to lull Israel and the Great Satan into a false sense of security. We'll unleash our real weapons after 2 weeks of getting pounded on every major military installation we have."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:46 PM (RcOs3)
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"Tell me more!"
-- Gaymes Talafreako
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Drone That Is at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (eGgU9)
Really??
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Denny Crane - This Post Was sent To Me By a Guy Named Bluto? Anyone Know Him? at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (dmDsy)
What? The Germans didn't bomb Pearl Harbor.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (eDMZF)
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That's because they called it "Perle Hafen," you Big Dummy!
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (xIFh6)
When you have air supremacy, as we do, I imagine the planes become nodes, so the range is significantly enhanced.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (n5tGW)
We had fun with the leaflets in Desert Storm.
It takes good intel but if you have it, it's hilarious.
We'd drop on the 167th Regiment and tell them look to their left tonight at 11:00 PM.
At 11PM we'd hammer the regiment to their left.
Next leaflet drop...YOU'RE NEXT! and them drop on the regiment to their right.
Good times...good times.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (PQb8B)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 12:50 PM (7yOPh)
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$5 billion in military equipment from their own stockpiles sold to Iran over the last year all failing probably has a bigger part to play in their relative silence, to be honest.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:52 PM (EIYQ6)
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Gonna need a nostril.size comparison chief.
Posted by: Im not Jack Benny at March 12, 2026 12:52 PM (duB6J)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
Remember to unbind them first. Otherwise they go thru windshields like turkeys and wet sacks of cement.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:52 PM (eGgU9)
The local leftists are claiming this is terrible and racist and yet in other threads talking about how much they love Mamdami.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 12:52 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 12:52 PM (EtnSa)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 12, 2026 12:52 PM (2zKgn)
Posted by: one hour sober
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X needs to havt a graphic showing how fast you are losing IQ points as you scroll through the feed.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (rD6ux)
Sounds plausible. If we know a ship is carrying oil to China, it only continues to exist because we want it to.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (YsPj+)
Posted by: Hiding In Closet at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (oftw2)
Blown up in 30m or less or your next supreme leader droning is free!
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Im not Jack Benny at March 12, 2026 12:52 PM (duB6J)
Them's some big-ass nostrils, man.
Posted by: Patrick Ewing at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (PQb8B)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Serious question: How much of that is shitty Chinesium and how much is that dipshit Iranian?
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (eGgU9)
Her pantsuit was hideous. Like Chairman Mao in brown tweed with double breasted buttons going over hills and vales. Made her look like a chubby tweed fire hydrant.
Who the heck is her stylist? This person must hate her. Probably Maria who helped her shred email stuff in the server in the bathroom at Chappedick (it's how I spell it and always will).
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:43 PM (eDMZF)
You are not wrong, it's just that you have to go into it with a specific test in mind- for me that's the finger count. I have NEVER counted 5 when I think to do that, so I can always tell. But hey, if the paper or clock is your thing, the result's the same, lucidity. And that shit is awesome while it lasts!
Well, apparently you already know that. Lucid dreaming isn't a topic much discussed here, so cool.
Posted by: Denny Crane - My Life IS The Dream! at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (dmDsy)
What a sad angry bunch of losers..
Imagine existing with that kind perpetual mixture of rage and confidence.
Posted by: melodicmetal
It's been daily reality for millions of middle-aged AWFLs since Trump won in 2016. Hell, since Bush in 2000, with brief periods of lessened outrage during the Obama years.
Coinciding with a spike in women suffering mental health issues and taking psych medicine...
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (JCZqz)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:52 PM (EIYQ6)
That's hot!
Posted by: John Podesta at March 12, 2026 12:54 PM (PQb8B)
Lots of these jawas have the doll-eyed Sarsour look.
Creepy as a creepy clown spider IRS agent carrying a straight razor.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:54 PM (EIYQ6)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:54 PM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 12, 2026 12:54 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Denny Crane - This Post Was sent To Me By a Guy Named Bluto? Anyone Know Him? at March 12, 2026 12:45 PM (dmDsy)
I hate thinking about how old one has to be to remember "Animal House".
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 12:55 PM (ovdkm)
Stop counting on Middle Easterners to choose civilization. That all ended about 900 years ago, and ain't coming back.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at March 12, 2026 12:55 PM (wBaIH)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Serious question: How much of that is shitty Chinesium and how much is that dipshit Iranian?
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (eGgU9)
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All of the anti-ship missiles fired on the first day were Chinese.
All failed or were intercepted.
China is not out peer. And they just realized it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:55 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 12:30 PM (BpO1e)
I want to see drones armed with upgraded copies of the Gyrojet Rocket pistol. Maybe two barrels, each with 20 rounds in the magazine. Rounds electrically fired.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 12, 2026 12:55 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Alan Parsons Project at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (ynpvh)
Meh. Yacht Rock garbage.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
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He's got some really funky bass lines. Also worked with Pink Floyd early on. Would not say he's yacht rock at all.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 12, 2026 12:55 PM (XvL8K)
We joked that he'd been hit with a drone strike from Iran.
When he came back, he said not yet, lol, but they had been alerted to the possibility of a missile attack as Iran is bragging they have missiles to reach the US West Coast.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (PQb8B)
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[ICYMI -- Babylon Bee headline:]
"Iran Cancels Plan To Attack California After Seeing Gavin Newsom Already Destroyed It"
https://tinyurl.com/mr3yrj7y
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:56 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Denny Crane - My Life IS The Dream! at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (dmDsy)
I have been interested in it most of my life. Had some extremely cool ones. Do you know about spinning to stay in one if it's fading? Arms out, spin around. Works pretty freaking well.... sometimes.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:56 PM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Warai-otoko
It got instantly upgraded to submarine status.
Posted by: Military Moron at March 12, 2026 12:48 PM (YVqyP)
I like that, good one!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 12:56 PM (dmDsy)
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That's just a great comment to read two seconds after opening up the post!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 12:57 PM (UHTm2)
"Iran Cancels Plan To Attack California After Seeing Gavin Newsom Already Destroyed It"
https://tinyurl.com/mr3yrj7y
Posted by: ShainS
BB is so f'n cold. 😂😂😂
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:57 PM (eGgU9)
When you have air supremacy, as we do, I imagine the planes become nodes, so the range is significantly enhanced.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:51 PM (Riz8t)
If the Israelis are operating relatively small drones and loitering drones over Tehran, due to propulsion range limitations it seems to me those drones have to ground-launched from within Iran, or air-dropped somehow. I hope we find out about some of the tech and tactics in use, when this is over.
Posted by: Gref at March 12, 2026 12:57 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 12, 2026 12:58 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Smell the Glove
Going from the 4th leadership tier to the 5th isn't a big deal.
Letting them humiliate themselves with that cardboard cutout globally is priceless.
Posted by: Military Moron at March 12, 2026 12:58 PM (JCZqz)
Her pantsuit was hideous. Like Chairman Mao in brown tweed with double breasted buttons going over hills and vales. Made her look like a chubby tweed fire hydrant.
Who the heck is her stylist? This person must hate her. Probably Maria who helped her shred email stuff in the server in the bathroom at Chappedick (it's how I spell it and always will).
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (WONhk)
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She looked terrible, much shorter and dumpy than I remember, but Bill looks like he has no idea where he is. Not joking. His brain is mushy squirming toads right now.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:58 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 12:58 PM (viF8m)
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But other than that, he's in peak health.
Answers to "Lucky."
Posted by: Just the Punchline at March 12, 2026 12:58 PM (Fs0KI)
What? The Germans didn't bomb Pearl Harbor.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (eDMZF)
Never mind, he's on a roll!
Posted by: Denny Crane - This Post Was sent To Me By a Guy Named Bluto? Anyone Know Him? at March 12, 2026 12:58 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:33 PM (77rzZ)
Opens box of ooda loops and its empty.
MIKEY HAVE YOU BEEN IN MY OODA LOOPS?!
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 12, 2026 12:59 PM (gG9I2)
Posted by: Hiding In Closet at March 12, 2026 12:53 PM (oftw2)
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Come out of your nic and face me like a man or trans! Yes, I am on some roids for a few days.Big deal! The house is getting clean! My husband is treading lightly.
I also don't have silver hair. Under the blonde highlights it appears to be battleship grey with some white streaks. I don't intend to know for another decade.
I was not one of the lucky ones (like my husband, the pale blonde Viking, whose hair is white blonde now). Otherwise I don't look my age, so women I barely know tell me.
I remain unclear if I look much younger or much older and don't ask. I was told the same thing in my 20's onward, so I prefer to think I look younger. Don't make me ululate with my uvula.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 12, 2026 12:59 PM (WONhk)
If you can imagine it, I'd wager someone somewhere is working on it.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:59 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:55 PM (RcOs3)
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I've been wondering how much of the "Great AI Race with Chy-na" is hype and a rationalization to spend trillions of dollars on it here.
However, since virtually everything they manufacture they stole from us -- and given how embedded they are here with spies and the like ... maybe we can't take that chance.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:59 PM (xIFh6)
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But other than that, he's in peak health.
Answers to "Lucky."
Posted by: Just the Punchline at March 12, 2026 12:58 PM (Fs0KI)
I think he slipped on a banana peel.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 01:00 PM (ovdkm)
Her pantsuit was hideous. Like Chairman Mao in brown tweed with double breasted buttons going over hills and vales. Made her look like a chubby tweed fire hydrant.
Who the heck is her stylist? This person must hate her. Probably Maria who helped her shred email stuff in the server in the bathroom at Chappedick (it's how I spell it and always will).
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
>You're killing me here. Bill is becoming much more feeble with age, and her sharp cloven hooves have a greater than expected purchase in the asphalt.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 12, 2026 01:00 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Alan Parsons Project at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (ynpvh)
Up here in space,
looking down on you,
My lasers trace,
Everything you do.
Posted by: Judas Priest at March 12, 2026 01:00 PM (P7vXf)
Now that would have been comedy gold watching trying to decide what to do next. Would be more funny than Death of Stalin.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 12, 2026 01:01 PM (2zKgn)
I hope it stays that way.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 01:01 PM (EIYQ6)
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Ok gives us some likes and dislikes
Ette of the month style....
Posted by: Im not hugh hefner at March 12, 2026 01:01 PM (duB6J)
"That'll keep him off us for a while"
-- Goats
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 01:02 PM (iFTx/)
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I started calling him "The Supreme Pizza Leader" after that one.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:49 PM (xIFh6)
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I would love to see that one. Linkage, s'ils vous plait?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 01:02 PM (8KPc4)
Posted by: Gref at March 12, 2026 12:57 PM (5rh/l)
This is public info so I'm not giving anything away. A Switchblade UAS has a range of around 20-25 miles. You don't have to be line of sight to control it. The launch platform is flexible so yes, they can be air launched.
Posted by: Taylor at March 12, 2026 01:02 PM (fpmUG)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 12, 2026 12:59 PM (WONhk)
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That's hot!
/I'm sure I'm not the only one who read that as "vulva" ...
;-) Always love your comments.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 01:02 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 12, 2026 01:02 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 01:02 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 12, 2026 01:02 PM (2zKgn)
Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at March 12, 2026 01:02 PM (V6W16)
Posted by: Taylor at March 12, 2026 12:38 PM (fpmUG)
Know what would stick it to the theocracy?
Boobs.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 12, 2026 01:03 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
We already have flamethrower drones. Not as effective, but would make for better videos.
https://tinyurl.com/3cmhpdwb
Posted by: Military Moron at March 12, 2026 01:03 PM (JCZqz)
The Israelis claimed today they bombed the crap out of a large IRGC or army armored force camp in SW Iran. If so, the Israelis have also begun working-over the conventional ground forces.
Good stuff.
Posted by: Gref at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (5rh/l)
I expect they won't surrender until such time that there is a sufficiently-operative provisional government in place to guarantee them some sort of protection from the vigilantes if they do so.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 12, 2026 01:03 PM (8zz6B)
I hope it stays that way.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 01:01 PM (EIYQ6)
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Iran isn't the only nation rooting for America to tear itself apart from the inside, but it is a major player.
I do wonder what the anti-American space in America will end up looking like after the last vestiges of Iran's foreign psyop influences die out.
We'll still get Chinese and Russian versions, but Iran's billions towards that? Gone? Including the focus on Israel and Palestine?
Could be interesting.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 01:03 PM (RcOs3)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 01:03 PM (VE6XX)
Who the heck is her stylist? This person must hate her. Probably Maria who helped her shred email stuff in the server in the bathroom at Chappedick (it's how I spell it and always will).
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
I love the picture of the "dress" on her and the 1950's Hoover vacuum with the caption "who wore it better?"
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 01:03 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 12, 2026 01:03 PM (W2Pud)
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (1wjle)
Is Ace openly flirting?
Posted by: Sponge -
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Fist sign of spring...ace maiting call
Posted by: Im not hugh hefner at March 12, 2026 01:04 PM (duB6J)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 01:04 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: ace at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (1wjle)
Is Ace openly flirting?
Posted by: Sponge -
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Fist sign of spring...ace maiting call
Posted by: Im not hugh hefner at March 12, 2026 01:04 PM (duB6J)
Look out when he starts openly pissing on his own shoes.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 12, 2026 01:05 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: runner at March 12, 2026 01:05 PM (GD0B3)
https://tinyurl.com/3cmhpdwb
Posted by: Military Moron
Flamethrower drone lights up the cardboard cutout Ayatollah.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 01:05 PM (eGgU9)
My boss is in California. We had a Teams meeting with him this morning. He went offline temporarily.
We joked that he'd been hit with a drone strike from Iran.
When he came back, he said not yet, lol, but they had been alerted to the possibility of a missile attack as Iran is bragging they have missiles to reach the US West Coast.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
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I was kind of thinking that I should delete a bunch of junk from my hard drive that I don't want my survivors to see.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 12, 2026 01:05 PM (FveOp)
At this point I think the 5th Column in the US is starting to outnumber the other 4 in all the major blue hives.
The Viet Cong had nothing on these rabid SSRI goblins and Oxy Moms.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 01:06 PM (EIYQ6)
Posted by: connected and litigious at March 12, 2026 01:06 PM (cS1cw)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 01:03 PM (VE6XX)
Send a message. Actually we could write it on him.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 01:06 PM (eDMZF)
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 12, 2026 01:06 PM (W2Pud)
Posted by: Moe at March 12, 2026 01:07 PM (ehY6c)
The Morning Rant: What Is Winning In Iran?
- Destroy or severely degrade Iran's missile forces, military infrastructure, and command systems that threaten American forces and regional allies, while also preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
- Deter further attacks against the United States and partners such as Israel and the Gulf states, and to reduce Iran's ability to project military power in the region.
- These objectives are meant to remain limited and that the United States is not officially pursuing regime change in Iran.
That is a massive shift from just a few years ago, and it is a welcome one. The blood of American servicemen is too valuable to waste on arrogant notions of creating a new world order based on Western principles that are alien to the majority of the world. The focus of this war is the defense of our long-term safety and security, and it is glaringly obvious that Iran as currently constructed is a huge impediment to that, and in fact threatens the entire world! So...to answer the question: Winning in Iran means degrading their war-making capacity down to nothing, so they cannot threaten their neighbors and world commerce. It means destroying their nuclear program so that rebuilding it would take many, many years. And we are approaching that success. Will it take another week or another month? Who knows? And on the way to those achievable goals we are degrading the internal security apparatus of the Mullahs in such a way that the people of Iran have a better chance of overthrowing them and rebuilding their government...but in their own image! No externally imposed government that is doomed to failure. And most of all, no boots on the ground to enforce our image of what Iran should be. That is up to the people of Iran, and I wish them the best of luck! [Crossposted at CutJibNewsletter and X/Twitter]. If you folks who are on X/Twitter would follow us it would be much appreciated!
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 11:00 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (Kt19C)
Hope they do it, but 47 years appears to have taken a bit of the fight out of them.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (2UnvF)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:02 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:02 AM (bss/y)
THIS
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 11:02 AM (Suwql)
That is up to the people of Iran, and I wish them the best of luck!
This most of all.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 11:02 AM (eGgU9)
Sorry folks, life is complicated.
Posted by: Black JEM at March 12, 2026 11:03 AM (GZYu7)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
Nancy Pelosi has entered the chat.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 11:03 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Jaimo at March 12, 2026 11:03 AM (BCuCF)
Posted by: Black JEM at March 12, 2026 11:03 AM (GZYu7)
New comment distinction: Understatement of the Week.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:03 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:05 AM (bss/y)
Nah. State has been all in for "parliamentary" systems... they don't like "republics" since they don't get power that way...
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:05 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 12, 2026 11:06 AM (2UnvF)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:06 AM (RHGPo)
So, we'll remove the kit needed to enrich Uranium.
Yes, it means "boots on the ground." But perhaps in a very limited and specialized fashion.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:06 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 11:06 AM (77rzZ)
International Paper?
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:06 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Max Power at March 12, 2026 11:07 AM (kuY9I)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 11:07 AM (kWCwY)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 11:08 AM (EtnSa)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 12, 2026 11:08 AM (2ap+5)
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It doesn't matter what Trump and Hegseth say.
The Military Industrial Complex will overrule them just like they have overruled them in every theater in the world. Just look at Venezuela.
The forever war there is so nefarious, there aren't even signs in the media because the media is hiding it from viewers.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:08 AM (RcOs3)
Would you be happier with sneakers or Crocs?
Posted by: Buster Brown Lives In a Shoe at March 12, 2026 11:08 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: Black JEM at March 12, 2026 11:03 AM (GZYu7)
Well, not everyone is a Moron!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:09 AM (n9ltV)
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You can never have too many guns or too much ammo. You just can't.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 11:09 AM (pZ64F)
Would you be happier with sneakers or Crocs?
Posted by: Buster Brown Lives In a Shoe at March 12, 2026 11:08 AM (oftw2)
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High heels?
Asking for some recently discharged military personnel.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:09 AM (RcOs3)
Not really, no. And the objectives are perfect. They wish to be camel humping tribals? Great. Knock yourselves out.
F with us? You're dead.
Next?
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:09 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Jaimo at March 12, 2026 11:09 AM (BCuCF)
Ok, that's funny right there...
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Jaimo at March 12, 2026 11:03 AM (BCuCF)
The person, other than the mullahs, most likely to be most successful in running Iran, at least in the short term, is Reza Pahlavi. He has a lot of support both inside and outside the country so he can be a unifying figure to give the people a chance to breathe and decide how they want to move forward.
We should not insist on him and we should not expend much in the way of resources to support him but he's probably the best shot there is.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (ExV1e)
I would think we could implement a convoy system with ten tankers transiting together while A10 and/or rotatory wing assets hug the them on the Iranian side."
There's already a stream of traffic outbound... and "newz" is either hours old or from those w/an agenda.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 10:57 AM (XuXeR)
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) warned civilians in Iran to stay away from ports along the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Iranian forces were using commercial facilities for military operations, which could make those areas legitimate targets under international law.
I'm guessing we're going to destroy any and all land-based threats along the Strait.
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The only ships moving through the strait are boats of the shadow fleet -- i.e. sanctioned vessels (China)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 11:04 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (xIFh6)
CNN is claiming SoW Pete literally ate $9 M worth of lobster.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 12, 2026 11:08 AM (2ap+5)
That's how you ensure victory.
War 101, really.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (dmDsy)
IIRC, those are little camera drones. Probably in that locker over there...
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (XuXeR)
So far, Reza Pahlavi has been pretty pitch perfect. He says he will be a transitional figure until elections can be held. After that, who knows? The Communist Party will be a strong contender, but hopefully the experience of the last 47 years has taught the populace not to put their faith in absolutists.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (Riz8t)
Yes, it means "boots on the ground." But perhaps in a very limited and specialized fashion.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:06 AM (jtM2q)
Better idea: put it all in one place and nuke it. A really dirty bomb. Puts the area off limits for centuries.
Ideal spot would be at their main research and enrichment facility.
Posted by: RI Red - who is now only somebody that you used to know at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (z1SIt)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:06 AM
I was worried that this had the possibility of technical espionage but apparently these drones are commercially available, albeit very expensive.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Huck Follywood
I'll bet if we do, it'll be quietly and without fanfare.
In & out toot sweet.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 11:04 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (xIFh6)
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Greek ships have gotten through.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (RcOs3)
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The drones were commercial drones like you can buy off Amazon. I don't think they carry weapons, but they're pricey.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 11:08 AM (EtnSa)
I think that is driven by a small minority, and that minority will be hanging from light posts if the majority get their way.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (2AlIJ)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (n9ltV)
Well, get to it. Those smelly bastards aren't going to hang themselves.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (bss/y)
Interesting assertion there. Proof?
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (gbOdA)
I was pleased to see that fancy food budget! I think our servicemen should be given great meals every now and then, and I am not offended in the least by the cost.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: SMOD
1. Bring back insane asylums
2. Transformers have killed more people than ICE
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (M9gjJ)
Willow weep for me
Bend your branches green along the stream that runs to sea
Listen to my plea
Hear me willow and weep for me
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (RcOs3)
prolly used back door
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (gbOdA)
Winning is killing the mullahs and their followers, driving their goats before them and hearing the lamentations of their goats
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (YsPj+)
A former Chicago White Sox minor league pitcher, Isaiah Carranza, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the team coerced him into receiving the Pfizer covid vaccine in 2021 and that he later developed a permanent autonomic nervous system disorder that ended his career.
... the saga of the "clot shot" continues
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (RHGPo)
We should not insist on him and we should not expend much in the way of resources to support him but he's probably the best shot there is.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (ExV1e)
Agreed... as long as he really does he says, but of course, that's always the concern...
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (dmDsy)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (EtnSa)
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He/she sounds nice.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (pZ64F)
FDR in 1940 admonished belligerents not to target civilians in bombing campaigns. That caution didn’t age well.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (2AlIJ)
The captain was grilling steaks for the crew.
That's how it is done.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (gbOdA)
I was pleased to see that fancy food budget! I think our servicemen should be given great meals every now and then, and I am not offended in the least by the cost.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (n9ltV)
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Insty had a Xeet the showed that the Pentagon's food vendors have shifted recently. In the last year.
The assertion is that the anger is deriving from the vendors who lost business, and are probably tied to Dem donors.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (RcOs3)
This is intentionally lying to establish a historical 'fact'/talking point that will be used against Hegseth going forward. Just watch, this will be the new shorthand that every dumb Lefty uses to smear Hegseth.
Remember W's 'fake turkey' and Trump's 'use bleach to cure covid' lies. Or the biggest one: the "fine people" hoax?
It's what they do. Sadly, they're very good at it.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (Suwql)
I was pleased to see that fancy food budget! I think our servicemen should be given great meals every now and then, and I am not offended in the least by the cost.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (n9ltV)
Supposedly this is common when we are in or going into an "exercise" like this.. Or so I've read...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (5XwF9)
A number of bulk carriers are currently (heh) moving as well. Traffic ain't what it can be, but it's not at all "shut down" today.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:12 AM (bss/y)
Trump, Netanyahu, and Pahlavi have all told the Iranians to stay inside while the bombing campaign is ongoing.
Folks need to chill a bit.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (2ap+5)
I am inclined to believe him, if for no other reason than if he tried to take permanent power, his life expectancy would be measured in...some very short unit of time.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
Can you name one Muslim country that's even remotely "free" or even semi-functioning as any kind of republic or democracy?
These people do not want freedom. They never did. Not ever. Sure, they may say they do, and a few might shake their boobs around on TT, but at the end of the day they will submit to whatever brand of idiotic Muslim stupidity is offered.
I'm not sure how many times we have to see this play out in the world before we learn that this is their nature.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:11 AM (RcOs3)
prolly used back door
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (gbOdA)
Well, it's after 11 am, so I'll allow that filthy comment.
Posted by: Denny Crane - Who Am I Kidding? Anytime Is Fine! at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (dmDsy)
Did they sneak in through the back door?
Posted by: Archimedes
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Venice called TPTB up on the telephone and said it could be like old times if they pushed it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (3ChHB)
A number of bulk carriers are currently (heh) moving as well. Traffic ain't what it can be, but it's not at all "shut down" today.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (XuXeR)
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And new oil is probably going to find other ways out of the area. Those UAE and Oman pipelines are probably going to get busy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (RcOs3)
If they disable Iran's capacity to fight any drones at all this is going to be interesting
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:16 AM (REq0p)
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He wasn’t “coerced”, he was perfectly free to quit and find a job somewhere else. /s
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:16 AM (2AlIJ)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (ExV1e)
It's my money- and I want it now!!!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:16 AM (bss/y)
Or the SAVE Ukraine act.
Anything but what's good for the American public.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at March 12, 2026 11:16 AM (qwx/I)
When the people bitching about it now have to sleep in a hovel with 100 other smelly guys for months on end, and get shot at by lunatics, I'll maybe take them seriously. Maybe.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:16 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 11:16 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (4NO2D)
FWIW, the pics of those "oil tankers" show ships w/onboard cranes... and they're floating high outbound?
Hmmm.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
Me, too.
Man, I am so agreeable this morning!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (dmDsy)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 11:13 AM (dmDsy)
He's friendly to the US, having spent most of his life living here. He's not antagonistic towards Jews, as his middle daughter married one.
He cannot hold the country as monarch without either support from within or foreigners.
If the Iranian people decide that they want a monarchy, and they want him as monarch, I have exactly zero problems with that.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Jaimo at March 12, 2026 11:09 AM (BCuCF)
There was almost definitely an investigation launched immediately after the theft was discovered. We wouldn't comment while an investigation was ongoing.
Also, it's not wise to broadcast weaknesses or gaps. In many, many cases, even the existence of those gaps - particularly in technology or capability - are themselves classified at at least the TS level.
The bad guys watch the news, too.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (G1ktt)
On the news this morning: an 11 year old killed his(?) 5 year old sibling. No names or details of the act, but they immediately went into a discussion about possibility of being charged as an adult for murder.
Had one of those 'oh sh#t, are we reaching End Times' moments. I'm guessing the details were withheld because they were bad.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (Suwql)
We should not insist on him and we should not expend much in the way of resources to support him but he's probably the best shot there is.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (ExV1e)
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More importantly, the son of The (former) Shah has said he has NO interest in being a Monarch or continuing the Monarchy -- and is only interested in helping unify and transition the country to a "democracy" or republic, and he comes off as very sincere.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: What Might Have Been at March 12, 2026 11:18 AM (oftw2)
Interesting assertion there. Proof?
A: China reducing flights around Taiwan.
Why? Because OIL which underpins their cheap EVERYTHING makes them vulnerable. TRUMP -- Real Stable Genius, Thanos was Right, etc...
To the Tankers: Show Some Guts, we need to draw the enemy out into the open to kill them all. forWARd !!!
Up, Down, Left, Right, ALL are their playthings those who pit Man against other MEN until we exist no more.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-LIBGavinsRealityBomb
And the dust will become atoms, and the atoms will become NOTHING...
DARVO? or DAVROS? You decide. forWARd!!!
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 12, 2026 11:18 AM (uYp5e)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:18 AM (+nEug)
95 A statement read on his behalf, Moj vows revenge. He still hasn't been seen.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:18 AM (+nEug)
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Because he dead.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:18 AM (RcOs3)
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I'm not convinced the Iranians fall into this category, only 30% are Muslim, and they're not Arabs either
Of course, it COULD once again turn into another Iraq clown show for governance, but it would be nice to see them transform back to what they were before Carter boinked things up with his malaise
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:19 AM (REq0p)
That's how it is done.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (n9ltV)
At least once during every patrol, our Captain, XO, Weps, etc... would cook dinner for us enlisted fellas. Really did do wonders for morale, especially when it took place on Halfway Night...
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 11:19 AM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:18 AM (+nEug)
Moj? Oh, the Khameni Cardboard Kid?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:19 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Jaimo at March 12, 2026 11:19 AM (BCuCF)
Yesterday there were like 15.
Shipping will pick up as the crews quit being little bitches and whining about being "put in danger."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:19 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: James Earl Carter at March 12, 2026 11:20 AM (4NO2D)
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That is itself very questionable. Why is it so hard to say that "It worked that time, but we don't know why it did?" We're in the position of the Indians who were using chinchona bark, or the sea captains who understood that fresh fruits and vegetables warded off scurvy, long before the medical experts admitted it was possible.
Really, it's worse than that. They at least had many cases of it working; we don't. Maybe it was German and Japanese fear of Communism. Who knows?
Posted by: Eeyore at March 12, 2026 11:20 AM (AlhUl)
These people do not want freedom. They never did. Not ever. Sure, they may say they do, and a few might shake their boobs around on TT, but at the end of the day they will submit to whatever brand of idiotic Muslim stupidity is offered.
I'm not sure how many times we have to see this play out in the world before we learn that this is their nature.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
Reportedly, a pretty sizable majority of Iranians are NOT muslim. Just the ones who currently have the guns.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:20 AM (ExV1e)
OMEGA CODE/1999: Tomb Reoccupied.
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 12, 2026 11:20 AM (uYp5e)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 11:16 AM (pZ64F)
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He'd at least be in favor of The SAVE America Act, amirite?
/
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:20 AM (xIFh6)
It won't be a massive ground invasion like Kuwait or Iraq but Special Operations forces most like are inside Iran identifying local support and resources.
The Iranian people will needs small arms and munitions. Those troops will be there to make sure they go to the correct people.
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 12, 2026 11:21 AM (FylAi)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
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I mean it took a violent muslim revolution to seize power from the previously-"free" Persian people in 1979.
I think it's hardly fair to say the average Iranian never wanted freedom. It might be fair to say they're not willing enough to fight the barbarian muzzies over it, though.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:21 AM (5aZAZ)
It's what they do. Sadly, they're very good at it.
Posted by: Lizzy
However, prosecutions are coming, so sayeth Patel
Trump targeted by four FBI code-named counterintel probes that ensnared hundreds of Americans
Abuse of Power? Director Kash Patel is building a criminal case in one operation, and planning the declassification of two others so Congress can be informed of abuses by previous administrations targeting Trump and hundreds of supporters with lawfare.
By John Solomon and Jerry Dunleavy
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:21 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (ExV1e)
You speakth truly!
OK, I gotta go make a doctors appointment.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 11:21 AM (dmDsy)
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Can I get his Peacock Throne?
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (2AlIJ)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (Kt19C)
Yesterday there were like 15.
Shipping will pick up as the crews quit being little bitches and whining about being "put in danger."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:19 AM (jtM2q)
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To be fair, they are putting their lives on the line.
Iran doesn't care who they hurt now.
But, everyone but Iran now has the incentive to get Iran to stop fucking around. The US is hammering everything with a pier on the Iranian side of the strait.
And, success breeds more success.
Also...shale is really profitable at oil prices right now. That'll keep oil prices from spiking. Us importing less than 10% of our oil imports from the Middle East as a whole (the rest comes from places like Canada) will limit its affects on us. China is suddenly going to be trying to edge into oil contracts that they don't have a foothold in instead.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (RcOs3)
I think it's hardly fair to say the average Iranian never wanted freedom. It might be fair to say they're not willing enough to fight the barbarian muzzies over it, though.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:21 AM
In fairness, the Communists started the revolution. They were just outplayed by the minority Islamists.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:23 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: Jaimo at March 12, 2026 11:19 AM (BCuCF)
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Just give him Secret Cervix protection.
Oh, wait, nevermind ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:23 AM (xIFh6)
idk, but as long as there are a bunch of IRGC roaming around, even if they are officially "disbanded", they will come crawling out of the woodwork to act like terrorists against any new representative government.
Posted by: illiniwek at March 12, 2026 11:23 AM (vbXSk)
I admit I might be wrong
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 11:23 AM (xT8gx)
Did you read what I wrote?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (n9ltV)
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Yea. I agree with it. But too many people even on our side have what I think are pure delusions about Iranians and what they are capable of becoming.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (iFTx/)
idk, but as long as there are a bunch of IRGC roaming around, even if they are officially "disbanded", they will come crawling out of the woodwork to act like terrorists against any new representative government.
Posted by: illiniwek at March 12, 2026 11:23 AM (vbXSk)
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Israel has been microtargeting IRGC road blocks.
Word is that the lower ends of the IRGC are melting away.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (RcOs3)
More importantly, the son of The (former) Shah has said he has NO interest in being a Monarch or continuing the Monarchy -- and is only interested in helping unify and transition the country to a "democracy" or republic, and he comes off as very sincere.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (xIFh6)
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Who cares? If monarchy would work there, fine. If not, also fine. We Americans have a strong bias against kings. So did the Romans; it didn't make much difference in the long run. There will probably come a time when "President" has the same connotations as "Dictator" does now.
Posted by: Eeyore at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (AlhUl)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (77rzZ)
Will produce first gallon of gas in June of 29.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:17 AM (xIFh6)
I think a lot of Iranians, however, do want a monarchy. And I think the reason is to have someone outside the pressures of the various ethnic groups who make up Iran.
If the people voted for a monarchy, I wonder if he'd refuse.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (4NO2D)
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Because commies are dumb.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (5aZAZ)
Did they sneak in through the back door?
Posted by: Archimedes
They were hugged up so tight to military ships that they had to be separated by a crowbar.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Lizzy
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Nevermind that, we have an unbelievable scandal of government waste, Hegseth has been caught sending lobster tails to his troops
LOBSTER TAILS PEOPLE
AND EVEN ICE CREAM
THIS IS THE WORST SCANDAL IN HISTORY, EVEN MORE THAN FINDING OUT LIBERACE WAS GAY
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (REq0p)
"Ending The Endless". Venezuela, Mexico, Cuba, Iran, so far, with the CCP on the ropes. London is reeling.
Posted by: t-bird at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (60OBK)
I think it's hardly fair to say the average Iranian never wanted freedom.
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Look in the mirror. See what' been going on since Clinton was elected. Every one of them.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (RHGPo)
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But her current policies are all fine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:25 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 12, 2026 11:25 AM (Kt19C)
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM
He's just flamboyant.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:25 AM (4NO2D)
Today the answer was zero.
Posted by: XYZ at March 12, 2026 11:25 AM (ZRICT)
Posted by: Eric (The Former) OC Tanker at March 12, 2026 11:26 AM (WTF+H)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (RcOs3)
HEH HEH HEH! You said, "get busy"!
Posted by: Denny Crane - I Told You, It's After 11 at March 12, 2026 11:26 AM (dmDsy)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (RHGPo)
Fuck you Jackson Browne and the no nukes idiots.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:26 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
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I mean it took a violent muslim revolution to seize power from the previously-"free" Persian people in 1979.
I think it's hardly fair to say the average Iranian never wanted freedom. It might be fair to say they're not willing enough to fight the barbarian muzzies over it, though.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:21 AM (5aZAZ)
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What most Americans mean when they speak of "freedom" is classical liberalism. That's not true of the rest of the world, for whom a "free country" is one ruled by its own laws, even if they are not chosen in a manner Jonah Goldberg would endorse.
Posted by: Eeyore at March 12, 2026 11:26 AM (AlhUl)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:25 AM (4NO2D)
C'mon he is just trying to get his ewetub channel started.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:26 AM (bss/y)
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Oil prices are driven by speculation instead of reality and it's infuriating
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (REq0p)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (4NO2D)
... you get the feeling that the Democrats think they are smarter
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (RHGPo)
Fuck you Jackson Browne and the no nukes idiots.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:26 AM (gbOdA)
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Europe would rather burn ancient forests to prevent global warming than build nuclear power plants or allow natural gas extraction.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (2AlIJ)
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"Charlie DON't Surf & Turf, so why should our soldiers! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!"
/The Progda Enemedia MDM-MSM Sycophantic Whores
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (xIFh6)
A: The platform Pavlavi vetted in Berlin the day before the bombardment began. Iran Prosperity Project (IPP). his subsequent "Emergency Phase" blueprint. Pahlavi positioned himself not as a permanent ruler, but as a "bridge" or a transitional leader whose primary goal is to oversee the shift from the current theocracy....
And peace in with Russia unless noodle headed Macron (MACarONi) really wants to prove France can survive Russia without sacrificing the middle of Europe -- look how well they fared against a lesser enemy/Germany.
3SI -- Three Seas Initiative, quite promising. too long to elaborate here.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-HereComeTheDRUMS
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-LIBsHalftimeAmerica250
This whole situation is exactly like the over-the-top villainy and mass-manipulation we see in Doctor Who, only now it’s real; this is insane, monstrous, and also grimly fascinating. MORE! forWARd...
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (uYp5e)
Stupid performative nonsense from the left so they can pretend to have something they're real super big mad about and yell at Pete Hegseth over it.
Fake and Gay.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (5aZAZ)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (EtnSa)
Posted by: DJIA Deathwatch at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (4NO2D)
LOBSTER TAILS PEOPLE
AND EVEN ICE CREAM
THIS IS THE WORST SCANDAL IN HISTORY, EVEN MORE THAN FINDING OUT LIBERACE WAS GAY
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger
I deployed to Iraq in 2008. Camp Cropper and Taji. Every Friday was steak and lobster in the DFACs. It was pushed as a big morale thing by the General Officers.
Posted by: Military Moron at March 12, 2026 11:28 AM (YVqyP)
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Oil prices are driven by speculation instead of reality and it's infuriating
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (REq0p)
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In part.
Future delivery contracts, though, are less derived from that.
And the market is $50 billion big. Emotional panics don't last long.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:28 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 11:28 AM (snZF9)
If the people voted for a monarchy, I wonder if he'd refuse.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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Or are they soft words while he eases into the throne? When they get their country back they can do what they want.
Just
The only good mullah is a dead mullah.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:28 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:24 AM (RHGPo)
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Is there nothing that our future AI Overlords cannot do?
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:28 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (RcOs3)
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What did communists use to heat their houses before fire?
Electricity.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:29 AM (5aZAZ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026
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Dogs that don't bark are that dangerous?
Oh. Wait.
Basenjis. Okay, got it now.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 12, 2026 11:29 AM (wzUl9)
We desperately need to, otherwise there will be more exploding boat attacks such as the two seen yesterday. Iran still has a great deal of harassment capability left on the straits, and the only way to eliminate that will be to eliminatev ALL docks and port facilities in the area, no matter how small.
Also, although we say “no boots on the ground” as a mantra, there are four small islands in the Straits that the US needs to occupy, in order to truly control the shipping lanes. As long as Iran controls them they will be attack platforms against us.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:29 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (RcOs3)
EU burn Billions of pounds of New World wood pellets because they are considered
RENEWALBLE
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:29 AM (gbOdA)
Bullshit. More like “Malice aforethought”. Sick and tired of these saboteurs claiming incompetence when everyone knows they are fucking shit up deliberately.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:29 AM (2AlIJ)
... you get the feeling that the Democrats think they are smarter
What better Reality Bomb is there? rilly!
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-LIBdOutLogic
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-OBAMA-theBirdie
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-TrueFaceOfLIBTerrorism
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-LIBGavinsRealityBomb
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 12, 2026 11:30 AM (uYp5e)
/The Progda Enemedia MDM-MSM Sycophantic Whores
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:27 AM (xIFh6)
That's a good one!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 12, 2026 11:30 AM (dmDsy)
EU burn Billions of pounds of New World wood pellets because they are considered
RENEWALBLE
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:29 AM (gbOdA)
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Well, they are!
Just grow more trees.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:30 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
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I mean it took a violent muslim revolution to seize power from the previously-"free" Persian people in 1979.
I think it's hardly fair to say the average Iranian never wanted freedom. It might be fair to say they're not willing enough to fight the barbarian muzzies over it, though.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:21 AM (5aZAZ)
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Well, even you put "free" in scare quotes. I've been hearing how "free" the Iranians were before 1979 since I was little kid. "Oh, here are some pics of Persian ladies on a beach in 1975 without burkas!" Whatever.
The pre-revolution government was a repressive monarchy. Was it better than what took over? Sure. But Iranians were never free as we understand that term, did barely anything in 50 years to take their country back, and as soon as we topple the mullahs some other asshole will roll in to oppress them. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:30 AM (iFTx/)
We also get to see the masks drop in the region. Iran attacking its neighbors allows us to see who is who.
And the disruption in oil flows demonstrates the economic leverage that the US has as well. Another healthy reality check for all of those world leaders. China is rationing fuel, India is running low on gas, Cuba is winding down....
People are seeing what happens when the 800lb gorilla is tired of being poked at thru the cage and walks out the door.
Posted by: JSpicy at March 12, 2026 11:30 AM (E16MG)
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100% agree with all of this.
If we don't have a couple of ODAs on the ground either in or close to Iran arming and training some local fighters to go do the dirty work I'd be very surprised. That's the main mission of Army SF.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:30 AM (5aZAZ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:28 AM (3ChHB)
What flatter?
The new Ayatollah or his cardboard cutout?
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:31 AM (gbOdA)
We should be leveraging that oil field with our reclaimed assets if it's not already being done.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:31 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:31 AM (7yOPh)
Wasn't that story debunked almost immediately by everyone involved?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (ExV1e)
People are seeing what happens when the 800lb gorilla is tired of being poked at thru the cage and walks out the door.
Posted by: JSpicy at March 12, 2026 11:30 AM (E16MG)
Chinas 5 years plan based on bootleg 40 to 45 dollar oil just took it in the squeekhole.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:22 AM (4NO2D)
And history repeats itself
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Tom Servo
We can just put big weights ashore at the end of each island so they tip over.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (77rzZ)
We should be leveraging that oil field with our reclaimed assets if it's not already being done.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:31 AM (jtM2q)
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We restarted diplomatic relations with Venezuela (just cover for the forever war going on there, I'm sure), and the current president is desperate to make us happy.
And the central idea was that whole, "Venezuela stole American shit" thing.
Yes, we're going to exploit the hell out of Venezuelan oil.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 11:28 AM (snZF9)
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OUT: The Berlin Airdrop.
IN: The Barrett Airdrop.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Eromero at March 12, 2026 11:33 AM (LHPAg)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:33 AM (gbOdA)
If that is accomplished by a monarchy that does not really interfere in the daily lives of it's people but just seeks to provide them opportunity... is that wrong.
Most historical cases of tyranny by anyone is when that government- no matter what form it took- could not leave it's people alone and sought to either make them into something else, looted them for it's own enrichment or used them as fodder for the acquisition of new wealth.
The problem with Monarchy is that it runs into the power concentration problem of all government. You might have the right guy right now (say Trump or the Shah) but someone WILL come in who is most emphatically NOT the right guy and use that power for his own selfish ends.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:34 AM (bss/y)
When they downsized everything in the 1990s and “consolidated” to save money, it didn’t save any money.
Our units didn’t even deploy the cooks they had. They outsourced everything to civilian contractors for huge money. At least I got more than two (2) strips of Bacon. The Albanian server in the chow hall line dropped a whole pound on the plate, apparently not too concerned about portion control.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:34 AM (2AlIJ)
Iran Cancels Plan To Attack California After Seeing Gavin Newsom Already Destroyed It
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:34 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:31 AM (jtM2q)
Trump was annoyed when Exxon told him they weren’t interested, since Maduro’s government had damaged the oil fields so badly through incompetence that it was going to take 10 years and $100 billion of investment to bring them back to what they could be.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:35 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: JSpicy at March 12, 2026 11:35 AM (E16MG)
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Media will bloody scream BOOOOOOTS ON THE GROUND if even just one soldier was assigned to to seize and control those islands
Sending one soldier though is just silly to control 4 entire islands
We probably just need 20
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:35 AM (REq0p)
Fools if people can't see the importance of stopping Iran's war machine.
The progressives in this country go down their prepared, unified lists and pick off personnel of the Trump Administration. It happened before successfully and they always circle back with the same POA.
>The New York Times
How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness, 6 hrs. ago
>Daily Mail, 'Not the Right Size"
Morning Joe's Mika makes VERY crude remark about War Secretary Pete Hegseth as she blasts US bombing of Iran,
Published and updated minutes ago, 03/12/26
In part, "Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski took a dig at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's manhood while discussing the war in Iran on Thursday.
Brzezinski had been criticizing Hegseth's removal of photographers from the last two press briefings when she made the suggestive snipe. ..."
Brothers Mark and Ian, plus the ghost of her dear dead father, are whispering proper US policy into her ear?
B who'd support the a-hole Vindman clan and the grifting warmonger, Zelenskyy, for Ukraine 'til her dying days, all the while dragging her pet accessory hubby along by the purse.
ALL imo.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 12, 2026 11:35 AM (NFX2v)
IN: The Barrett Airdrop.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (xIFh6)
I wonder how cheap an M3 Grease gun could be made now?
In .45 (God's own caliber.) Simple. Just a tube and a weight. Stamped out in the millions 80 years ago.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:35 AM (bss/y)
Wouldn't have happened if Clinton didn't sell them out when the Northern Alliance offered to topple the Taliban/kill OBL... the one Kurd leader capable of carrying out the mission killed by the Taliban just days before 911..
"I did nothing wrong"... Clinton'2026
Had he done back in Mogadishu in '92 what Somalia accomplished a decade later in a week, there factually would have been no OBL, no 911, no ENDLESS WARS...
forWARd!
" I Wish There Could Be A National System To Alert Us "We Have Solved" The Problem That Is Trump" ctHILLARY, 2025 -
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-SaveDaWorldTakeTheGun
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 12, 2026 11:36 AM (uYp5e)
In their narrow minds GOOD food is supposed to be for elites like themselves. I fart in their general direction.
Posted by: PaleRider at March 12, 2026 11:36 AM (AOl+5)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:34 AM (bss/y)
The problem with modern democracies is that the Wrong Guy comes around a whole lot more often.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:37 AM (7yOPh)
‘ Or the biggest one: the "fine people" hoax?
It's what they do. Sadly, they're very good at it.’
I don’t think that they’re especially good at it.
Leftists are just that eager to believe lies. No matter how ridiculous they are.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 12, 2026 11:37 AM (jbnUc)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:37 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (77rzZ)
Genius!
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (eDMZF)
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There are some Kurds that are awesome. And then there are others you could easily mistake for ISIS
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (REq0p)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:37 AM (7yOPh)
It turns into consortiums of 'wrong guys' who then set about looting the populace.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (2AlIJ)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: Eromero
I watched Full Metal Jacket, and I know my way around a gun. I love when they go off in my mouth, too.
Posted by: Pete Buttigieg at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (YVqyP)
If they can just learn not to attack their neighbors, eh, let them have it.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (M9gjJ)
Also, although we say “no boots on the ground” as a mantra, there are four small islands in the Straits that the US needs to occupy, in order to truly control the shipping lanes. As long as Iran controls them they will be attack platforms against us.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:29 AM (7yOPh)
We've yet to see their swarm tactic, but I think it's coming unless, as you stated, we destroy the facilities from which they launch.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 11:39 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:39 AM (REq0p)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:37 AM (7yOPh)
And brings in more bad guys, and more bad guys, and more bad guys, so that even when you get a good guy in place... the bad guys still cause problems.
Frankly, I'd rather have a king who left me the fuck alone than the 'freedom' we have today. I just don't believe that anyone we got into that position WOULD leave me the fuck alone.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (ExV1e)
About 45 days to get a Catscan
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (gbOdA)
Fools if people can't see the importance of stopping Iran's war machine.
...
B who'd support the a-hole Vindman clan and the grifting warmonger, Zelenskyy, for Ukraine 'til her dying days, all the while dragging her pet accessory hubby along by the purse.
Which is why exposing Brennan's Epstein apparatus is essential, when the he'll rat them all out. the ctHARRIS/19 (now 25) will open fire on each other and Brennan in a PPV spectacular worthy of the price.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-WhoRtheTargets
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-ctHARRIS19takedown
Not One Battle after Another; One LIB after Another.
"We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." -- ctHILLARY'04, preparing a special 13th day of Jeffmas for us all !!!
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (uYp5e)
The whole point of the Constitution and bill of rights was to preclude Democracy. The word isn’t even mentioned, not even once, in either document.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (2AlIJ)
China's bootleg $40-45 oil comes courtesy of the US State Department telling every other nation that they can't get their oil from Russia and Iran under the fig leaf of "Sanctions".
It was US "sanctions" that allowed China to have no competition for the purchase of cheap oil.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (nAS9C)
Posted by: Cray Cray at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (WjNcq)
Posted by: Eeyore
Studebaker had a high-end model called the Dictator in the 30s. It was discontinued, though their President model continued for a long time.
Posted by: Auto Autist at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (oftw2)
Are there even any Communists in Iran? The one and only good thing the mullahs did was kill off their socialist allies after they took power.
Posted by: Ripley at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (GUOwU)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (ExV1e)
Which was the point of Plato's The Republic, if I understand it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (ExV1e)
CSL
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience. They may be more likely to go to Heaven yet at the same time likelier to make a Hell of earth. This very kindness stings with intolerable insult. To be "cured" against one's will and cured of states which we may not regard as disease is to be put on a level of those who have not yet reached the age of reason or those who never will; to be classed with infants, imbeciles, and domestic animals.”
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:41 AM (gbOdA)
And the central idea was that whole, "Venezuela stole American shit" thing.
Yes, we're going to exploit the hell out of Venezuelan oil.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:32 AM (RcOs3)
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[Headline from four days ago:]
"US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Confirms $100 Million Gold Shipment from Venezuela"
https://tinyurl.com/234hdxn5
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:41 AM (xIFh6)
Ron White had a joke about Texas putting in an express lane for prisoner executions. I guess Canada didn't know it was a joke.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:41 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: PaleRider at March 12, 2026 11:36 AM (AOl+5)
Would it shock you to find out that its the Left and nominal right who believe our military are "suckers and losers"....
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 11:41 AM (eDMZF)
The time will come but it is not now.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:42 AM (+nEug)
Perfectly stated CBD! As two time participant in the Iraq debacle, I concur 100 percent with your idea concerning the “gentle invader”. We shackled ourselves to the idea of fighting a politically correct Iraq war; even to the expense of putting our own fighting men and women at risk for the sake of not offending “Our Host Country”. And we left with not a damned thing to show for it besides many dead, wounded, and horribly disfigured young men and women who served faithfully and with honor and distinction (the real kind, not like that MFer Bergdahl did in A-Stan),
Posted by: SuperCountyJudgeCandidateSuperRonNirenberg-Soon To Be The Buff King Of Bexar County at March 12, 2026 11:42 AM (jH/M1)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 11:42 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Auto Autist at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (oftw2)
I would buy a RAM potentate, authoritarian, oppressor, or ruler with cash money today if they had 1.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:42 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 12, 2026 11:08 AM (2ap+5)
I don't see preventing a nuke from going off in New York City as a modest objective.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 12, 2026 11:43 AM (IG3/x)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 12, 2026 11:43 AM (f9h0J)
The time will come but it is not now.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:42 AM (+nEug)
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I think an armed populace is more likely to start shooting each other than the regime assholes.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:43 AM (iFTx/)
As I understand it, the group that the GOPe (like Pence) favor to take over Iran rather than Pahlavi are communist Islamists. Just different Islamists.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:43 AM (ExV1e)
‘ What a pity the Iron Sheik passed on before this moment in time.’
Is Nikolai Volkoff still alive? Maybe we can install him as dictator of Russia.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 12, 2026 11:43 AM (jbnUc)
people don't live in New York city because of the fucking tax rate. They live in New York city because they want to be around the culture. If they want to move a soulless wasteland like Tampa or Dallas they can go right ahead.
We need a wealth tax (at least on the very wealthy) on a national level so people can’t just move to another state to avoid it. To get out of federal taxes, you have to renounce your U.S. citizenship.
The wealthy act like they don’t have other ways to make the money back. Stop hoarding money. Improve the lives of others and I guarantee you’ll make even more money. Maybe even a faster return.
Massachusetts voters approved a four percent surtax on annual incomes above $1 million in 2022, heard the same scare tactics of wealth flight, and it didn't happen.
Maybe millionaires and billionaires are the reason why everything costs way too much in NY. And taxes could be 0% in Kansas. I don’t give a fuck. I’m not living in Kansas even if they pay me
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM (YVqyP)
What's next, a punch card?
"Murder 10 of your elderly relatives and your murder is FREE!"
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (ExV1e)
Which was the point of Plato's The Republic, if I understand it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (bss/y)
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The first political message I ever learned from my mother as a wee lad was that the best form of government was a "Benevolent Dictator."
I gotta admit that, in my lifetime, Donald Trump has come closest to that description -- ever moreso than Ronald Reagan.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM (xIFh6)
About 45 days to get a Catscan
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:40 AM (gbOdA)
That is stomach turning. I suppose the MAID drones have a checklist for who they approve quickly which I am sure comes down to 'producing money for the government?' discourage and delay the request. 'Costing the government money?' Approve them quickly and facilitate the death so they don't have time to change their minds.
Posted by: PaleRider at March 12, 2026 11:45 AM (AOl+5)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:45 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM
Kansans breathe a sigh of relief.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:45 AM (4NO2D)
I guess they think that the 'culture' won't follow the money.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:45 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM (YVqyP
Thank goodness.... For Kansas...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 11:45 AM (5XwF9)
I don't really know. It has been a long time since the Islamic Revolution, but I knew several of them at that time. According to Grok:
In short, Iranian communist parties/groups are ideologically active and persistent despite decades of repression, but they are politically and organizationally marginal in today's Iran — far from any position of real strength or ability to shape events at scale.
I don't think we'll know for sure until the time comes.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:46 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Jaimo at March 12, 2026 11:46 AM (BCuCF)
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Hmmmm, culture and a 70% tax rate, or cultureless Tampa with a state that doesnt charge income tax?
this is such a hard decision i just don't know man...
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:46 AM (REq0p)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 11:46 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:45 AM (bss/y)
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Those, the ones in LA and SF, the faggots in Austin, and the shitbird commies moving to the good places and bringing their shitty attitudes with them.
Yeah, been tired of them for a minute now.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:46 AM (5aZAZ)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:46 AM (+nEug)
This is a big problem on the left. These people think that rich folks just have a room filled with money. Fucking retards.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (ExV1e)
‘ Maybe it was German and Japanese fear of Communism.’
In my opinion, this was very important to their choice.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (jbnUc)
Always amusing to see basement dwellers giving expert financial advice to billionaires.
Posted by: Ripley at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (GUOwU)
this is such a hard decision i just don't know man...
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:46 AM (REq0p)
Take your time.
Weather.
Busty Bikini Gals.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:29 AM (7yOPh)
We've yet to see their swarm tactic, but I think it's coming unless, as you stated, we destroy the facilities from which they launch.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 11:39 AM (Y1sOo)
So, these islands solely house military Iranian forces? So, why put boots on the ground vs just leveling them and then keeping a ship next to them in case someone decides to crawl out and make trouble?
Posted by: Nova Local at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (tOcjL)
Come on, ya hosers. Tell me ya never wanted to go out getting pummeled to mush by a twenty foot animatronic Death Santa.
Oh, sorry, sorry. How offensive and insensitive of me...
Six meters, I should have said.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (Ot/FD)
Lived in Tampa for near four years. Was the most fun city I've lived in. Had all the big ticket stuff you could want, with a relaxed enough atmosphere that you could enjoy it. Was also affordable. If it wasn't for the non-stop humidity, I might still be there today.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (KbCG3)
Posted by: Beverly at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM (reMys)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM (YVqyP)
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"Rich people flee states that ramp up state taxes on them even before the ramping happens. But it won't happen at the national level. I'm retarded."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM (gbOdA)
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Hmmmm, culture and a 70% tax rate, or cultureless Tampa with a state that doesnt charge income tax?
this is such a hard decision i just don't know man...
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger
I'm seeing what Trump and Hegseth are doing to NYC's culture in Iran, and if I lived in NYC, I might want to leave.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM (YVqyP)
What's next, a punch card?
"Murder 10 of your elderly relatives and your murder is FREE!"
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 12, 2026 11:44 AM (IG3/x)
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"This weekend we're running A TWO-FOR-ONE SPECIAL! Murder TWO of your elderly "Loved Ones" simultaneously and save your country unnecessary additional health care costs!"
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (ExV1e)
They believe there is an infinite amount of money that OTHER people have and they can loot it and make a paradise (for themselves.)
THIS is the fundamental thesis of communism and that type of attitude.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (bss/y)
Reportedly, Tampa has the best strip club in the country. If that's not culture, I don't know what is.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (ExV1e)
For the first time in my adult life I want Iran to be as consequential as Zimbabwe. I don't want to even see Iran mentioned in the news unless its for something they actually contributed to humanity for a change.
Since 1979 those death cult fanatics have had a much larger share of our attention than they merit. Make Iran Irrelevant Again.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (viF8m)
Bari Weiss@bariweiss
Science Has a Major Fraud Problem.
For decades, scientists were above reproach. Not any more. @TheFP our Joe Nocera investigates the murky world of fraudulent research, and the sleuths exposing dishonest science.
https://tinyurl.com/3bmkt3nv
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (7yOPh)
Put the new Shah on the throne, and give him carte blanche to do whatever he has to do to ensure islam is utterly destroyed in iran.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (8zz6B)
Truth. For a century US bound Venezuelan oil was exclusively refined for America in the Lyondale refinery in Houston. That refinery is currently being dismantled and now there are several smaller and much more efficient refineries along the coast from Corpus to Orange. That new India financed refinery being initiated in Brownsville will end up with most of it within three years.
Posted by: DanMan at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (8uzBS)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM (gbOdA)
So fucking dystopian.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (bss/y)
This is a big problem on the left. These people think that rich folks just have a room filled with money. Fucking retards.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (ExV1e)
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"My money works for me."
"What? You mean it's alive and does pivot tables? You're so dumb!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:46 AM (+nEug)
That's the one.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM (RcOs3)
Millionaire F1 and Soccer players love living in Monaco, Liechtenstein, and San Marino.
wonder why
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (ExV1e)
In my amateur survey on the subject in college: New Orleans and Houston.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (bss/y)
-apparently
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (RcOs3)
Let the boys rip from the air a bit longer, and then the civilians can have free reign to run and paint at their leisure.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (Ot/FD)
Tell me you've never read the Federalist Papers or Democracy in America without telling me you've never read the Federalist Papers or Democracy in America.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (Riz8t)
wonder why
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (gbOdA)
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Because Liechtenstein rules the world!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:51 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Beverly at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM
Just hang out near Basji checkpoints. There will be some laying on the ground.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 11:51 AM (4NO2D)
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I'd like to know who exactly employs the middle class, the maiden earth fairy godmother with they/them pronouns?
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:51 AM (REq0p)
Tell me you've never read the Federalist Papers or Democracy in America without telling me you've never read the Federalist Papers or Democracy in America.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (Riz8t)
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"The rich would never move from one country to another. They're too tied to America culturally!"
-apparently
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:51 AM (RcOs3)
Science Has a Major Fraud Problem.
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CBS no longer Believes in SCIENCE(TM).
Tear up the "In this house..." lawn sign in front of CBS headquarters.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 11:51 AM (Dv3i1)
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I think our involvement in Venezuela had a side purpose in reclaiming the assets needed to exploit the oil there. If it can be leveraged, and the product refined and sold here as gas, diesel, etc. we really wouldn't give a shit about the Persian Gulf.
It certainly wouldn't be as economically and strategically important to us. Especially if we can "turn" Iran into a client state and not a perpetual thorn in our side.
I can see that vision. I bet Trump does too.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 11:52 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (Riz8t)
Wasn't there an insane federal tax rate pre-WWII? Something like 80-90%?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:52 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 11:52 AM (+nEug)
That is the question for the ages, because if they dont at some point the Mullahs will re-form like that T-2 cop and they'll be under the boot again.
This is the opportunity of a lifetime for them, but killing is dirty business and not for everyone. Not to mention that those most drawn to it are already employed by the Mullahs.
It would be a shame if all this destruction to their country didn't at least have a silver lining for them.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 12, 2026 11:52 AM (Hx0tZ)
Science was above reproach because other scientists tried to replicate results. People didn't knowingly publish fake shit cuz it'd get called out immediately.
When that stopped, science stopped.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:53 AM (ExV1e)
Science Has a Major Fraud Problem.
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CBS no longer Believes in SCIENCE(TM).
Tear up the "In this house..." lawn sign in front of CBS headquarters.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 11:51 AM (Dv3i1)
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I wonder if CBS being no longer stupid leftist on all fronts will actually impact the culture more than Musk buying X.
Just think of the normies suddenly being hit with uncomfortable thoughts.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:53 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 11:53 AM (Ot/FD)
Bari Weiss@bariweiss
Science Has a Major Fraud Problem.
For decades, scientists were above reproach. Not any more. @TheFP our Joe Nocera investigates the murky world of fraudulent research, and the sleuths exposing dishonest science.
https://tinyurl.com/3bmkt3nv
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (3ChHB)
So there was a real study of real sea level monitors. They found maybe 1 inch of sea level rise in the last 50 or so years.
The real problem they found was 100s of stations with FAKE data.
AI is going to prove the FAKE data problem is enormous.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:53 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:52 AM (bss/y)
I think the highest tax rates ever were under Ike, but nobody paid them.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (Hx0tZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:52 AM (bss/y)
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Post WWII, the highest marginal tax rate was 90%.
This was also the time that the Hollywood studio system collapsed.
The tax rate was about 50% of that fall (the other 40% was the Paramount decrees and then TV, but TV would have ended it in time anyway on its own, probably).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (YsPj+)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (ExV1e)
In my amateur survey on the subject in college: New Orleans and Houston.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (bss/y)
Is it a true filthynasty experience if it isn't Atlanta filthynasty?
Posted by: XTC at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (6Uni8)
When that stopped, science stopped.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:53 AM (ExV1e)
THIS. Trust was not 'lost'- it was thrown away eagerly.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Beverly at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM (reMys)
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Thanks for that historical knowledge of which I was unaware, Beverly (or may have learned at one point and since forgotten).
[Per Brave "AI" Search, 1 of 2:]
The FP-45 Liberator, often referred to as the "Liberty Pistol," was a single-shot .45 ACP pistol developed by the U.S. military during World War II for potential airdrop to resistance fighters in occupied territories. Despite being mass-produced—one million units in just 11 weeks—large-scale airdrops did not occur as originally planned.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (xIFh6)
European Theater: General Dwight D. Eisenhower rejected the idea of mass airdrops over Europe, deeming it impractical use of limited air resources. Only fewer than 25,000 Liberator pistols were authorized for distribution to the French Resistance, and there is no definitive evidence of large-scale airdrops. Some sources suggest limited drops in Greece in 1944, but numbers remain unconfirmed.
Pacific Theater: General Douglas MacArthur was more receptive. Approximately 50,000 Liberator pistols were sent to the Pacific, with reports of distribution to guerrilla forces in the Philippines, China, and the Solomon Islands. Some use by resistance groups in these areas is plausible, though documented operational use remains scarce.
Post-War Fate: Most of the remaining Liberators—over 450,000—were destroyed after the war. Records indicate they were melted down or dumped into the Irish Sea, with only a few surviving today as rare collector’s items.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (xIFh6)
.22 LR rifles and mag .22 derringers and in a short while they would be accumulating many local weapons. Raid an armory.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: Javems at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (zFsEm)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (YsPj+)
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Will she advocate for the building of new nuclear power plants?
I mean, they outright destroyed the German ones. So they have to start from scratch.
Including on regulations.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (RcOs3)
only because the effort was made under idiot ROE by people who didn't want to win. (i. e. the uniparty / deepstate gummint)
a troika of me and two other Morons, given a modest budget, a free hand, and 5 years would have any country on earth Jeffersonian as all hell !
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (MIIRH)
I'll agree that Dallas kinda sucks though.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (5aZAZ)
Posted by: XTC at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (6Uni
Never have really gone to Atlanta (in those days.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (bss/y)
My buddy looked at me and said, "He's worth a billion. He doesn't just have it in the bank, you dummy."
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (KbCG3)
Posted by: Beverly at March 12, 2026 11:48 AM
Just hang out near Basji checkpoints. There will be some laying on the ground.
Posted by: toby928(c)
Good comment, but it would have been much improved if the nic was Sergeant Major Plumley.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (bss/y)
There's a creepy Clowardy-Piveney angle to this crap, too.
They didn't just wreck our trust in them. They're eroding public trust in all science, ever, just as a concept.
"What else can't I trust?"
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 11:56 AM (Ot/FD)
I'll agree that Dallas kinda sucks though.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (5aZAZ)
I moved to Tampa from Connecticut. I was 26 at the time. This was in the time of Facebook. My CT Facebook lady friends had far different profiles than my FL Facebook lady friends. FL girls do not mind being oogled.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 12, 2026 11:56 AM (KbCG3)
Posted by: Nova Local at March 12, 2026 11:47 AM (tOcjL)
The reason they’re valuable for all sides is that they function as stable, defensible observation and weapons platforms. Any attack ship coming from the Iranian mainland, no matter how small, has to pass them.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:57 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (bss/y)
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Los Angeles, Las Vegas or Miami if you want a "classy" strip club experience.
Atlanta if you want the wildest shit possible to happen.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:57 AM (5aZAZ)
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Uh. And a slide. You forgot the slide.
Posted by: Scrooge McDuck and his ass-kissing nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louis at March 12, 2026 11:58 AM (Hx0tZ)
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 12, 2026 11:58 AM (vqA1l)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 12, 2026 11:56 AM (KbCG3)
As muldoon would say, "a waist is a wonderful thing to mind"
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 11:58 AM (Ot/FD)
I have it on good authority (James Bond) that a single ship can obliterate a very large island.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 11:58 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 12, 2026 11:56 AM (KbCG3)
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Especially if they're being oogled by a dude with a boat.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:58 AM (5aZAZ)
Scrooge McDuck is based on reality!!! He won't even open his money vault up for community swimming! What a monster!!!
Posted by: Retarded, rabid Leftists at March 12, 2026 11:59 AM (YVqyP)
I mean, they outright destroyed the German ones. So they have to start from scratch.
Including on regulations.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (RcOs3)
EU regulations on nuclear power:
- Only 'migrants' are permitted to work in the nuclear industry.
- All nuclear plant names must be culturally sensitive for 'migrants'.
- Local native girls must spend a minimum of two hours, daily, acting as recreation for 'migrants' working on Euro-Power.
- American companies must pay for all aspects of this project.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:59 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 12, 2026 11:58 AM (vqA1l)
Ours over the weekend went to 3.19. All stations that I have seen in Lexington. No variation.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:59 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
My (innocent) work travel buddy once asked me on a Sunday morning - "How do you get body glitter off of your glasses?"
Epic.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 12, 2026 11:59 AM (cYBz/)
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Up until the Kennedy era. Reagan killed off what remained.
There were all sorts of deductions. Those are gone, too. Nobody actually paid those rates.
One of my favorite tales was a college professor who was nicknamed “Rocket Man”. He bought a surplus military rocket at auction. In those days, one could deduct the original purchase price of the item, which was considerable.
The initial tax rates were about 2%, starting on incomes over $500,000 in today’s confetti-bucks. “Stick it to the Rich!” sounded good, that’s why the 16th was ratified by the states.
But it only ever falls on the working people. Leftists are profoundly stupid, or wicked. Take your pick. Both may apply I guess.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:59 AM (2AlIJ)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 11:49 AM (ExV1e)
In my amateur survey on the subject in college: New Orleans and Houston.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:50 AM (bss/y)
Is it a true filthynasty experience if it isn't Atlanta filthynasty?
Posted by: XTC at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (6Uni
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I have little experience with strip clubs, but isn't it mostly the same girls that move around between clubs? They'll be at Club Boobs in Atlanta for a few months, then go to Club Booty in Tampa for a few months, then Club Boobs & Booty in Dallas, etc.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (MIIRH)
One of the dancers -- who was attractive and seemingly not skanky -- came onto me.
I'd been hit on by prostitutes on The Strip before (oh hell no), but bought into the "poor pretty girl working her way through college dancing" instead of just another gateway to prostitution until that event.
Oh, to be so young & innocent again ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (xIFh6)
The entire notion of "swimming" in money is absurd. The money in question is always shown as coinage, which is very dense, so attempting to swim in it would be an exercise in futility.
Posted by: That guy who takes everything literally at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (bss/y)
And coincidentally by the very people who despised actual science. Because science doesn't always tell you want you want to hear and the Left cannot abide being told anything but what they want to hear. So erode trust in it now no one believes it, problem solved (in their puny narrow minds).
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (eDMZF)
I'll agree that Dallas kinda sucks though.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 11:55 AM (5aZAZ)
Dallas, OTOH, is both safer from hurricanes AND closer to Corsicana.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (ExV1e)
I'm not sure how many times we have to see this play out in the world before we learn that this is their nature.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
There are plenty of non-muslims in iran. Possibly even a majority. So give the muzzies what they need: make them all slaves or wards of the State. No vote, ever. No political power. Very limited human rights. Only shit jobs and shit housing. If they don't like it, they can emigrate to one of the adjacent muslim shitholes.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:34 AM
Camp Arifjan was a good galley.
Posted by: Eromero at March 12, 2026 12:01 PM (LHPAg)
I think both Venezuela and Iran are pieces of that same puzzle. If you remember after the war in Iraq, Trump was adamant that we should have taken the oil. In Trump hyperbolic speak I think that equates to making a deal much like we are seeing in Venezuela.
Energy fuels the world. It's the only reason the mullahs held the power position they did. It was the reason the mullahs took control of Iran in the first place. China wasn't pushing their tentacles into Venezuela because of the hot women although I wouldn't blame them for that. It was because they needed the oil.
We don't need Iran's oil. We have enough for our own needs. What we need is for whomever takes over Iran to not use oil as a means to evil ends.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 12:01 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 12, 2026 11:58 AM (vqA1l)
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The increase in oil prices (from about $75 a couple of weeks ago to $95 today) doesn't justify the increase in gas prices.
Because gas prices have other inputs, and lot of that is psychological and also deal with local competition.
It's why prices jump quickly and decrease slowly.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 12:01 PM (RcOs3)
Considering they are illegitimate, unelected leaders, good.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:01 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (iFTx/)
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Not really. There's a lot of interchange between LA and LV with LA girls flying into LV to work Friday/Saturday night.
Miami is its own thing and Atlanta is something else entirely just due to the, er, ethnic makeup of the Atlanta clientele.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 12:02 PM (5aZAZ)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:59 AM (2AlIJ)
I still remember the first time I learned that my crap hourly $ nevertheless put me in the category of "the wealthy".
and it has happened again, and again
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 12:02 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:03 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:03 PM (Ot/FD)
You know why a lot of rich libs are in support of reparations? They know they'll get the money right back.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 12, 2026 12:04 PM (KbCG3)
‘ Reportedly, Tampa has the best strip club in the country. If that's not culture, I don't know what is.’
How do you measure ‘best’ in that context?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 12, 2026 12:04 PM (jbnUc)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:54 AM (bss/y)
There's a creepy Clowardy-Piveney angle to this crap, too.
They didn't just wreck our trust in them. They're eroding public trust in all science, ever, just as a concept.
"What else can't I trust?"
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 11:56 AM (Ot/FD)
I think this is part and parcel of the long march through the institutions to destroy Enlightenment-era rationalism and empiricism, and the philosophical underpinnings of Western civilization such as the existence and discoverability of objective truth. Lysenko wasn't an accident. The climate change and transgenderism cults aren't an accident. These can't exist without the degeneration and ultimate destruction of scientific inquiry and scientific method, and objective fact. There are no facts, not ascertainable truth, just narrative.
Posted by: All by design at March 12, 2026 12:05 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
All cleaned & perfectly legal like.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:05 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:00 PM (xIFh6)
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Heh.
Just this past Monday I was sitting at a regular non-seedy bar for happy hour having a beer while waiting on a friend to finish work and show up, and two "Dancers" came in and sat down next to me, and it took about three minutes before I was asked if I was interested in having a good time that night.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 12:05 PM (5aZAZ)
Reports say the armored corps base in Ahvaz, Iran has been destroyed.
This base is where Iran’s tanks and armored units are stationed and coordinated in the southwest of the country.
If confirmed, it would be a serious blow to Iran’s ground forces and military infrastructure.
Well it certainly LOOKS like a major strike.
https://twitter.com/i/status/2032103169937875185
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:05 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 12:05 PM (+nEug)
How do you measure ‘best’ in that context?
Posted by: Dr. Claw
Least amount of social diseases.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:05 PM (eGgU9)
How do you measure ‘best’ in that context?
Posted by: Dr. Claw
Strippers' boob size.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:05 PM (77rzZ)
‘ Reportedly, Tampa has the best strip club in the country. If that's not culture, I don't know what is.’
How do you measure ‘best’ in that context?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 12, 2026 12:04 PM (jbnUc)
Resistance to antibiotics?
Posted by: Polka will never die at March 12, 2026 12:06 PM (nShQe)
‘ Reportedly, Tampa has the best strip club in the country. If that's not culture, I don't know what is.’
How do you measure ‘best’ in that context?
Posted by: Dr. Claw
It's not by grabbing their tits to compare cup size and to see if they're natural, let me tell you!
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at March 12, 2026 12:06 PM (YVqyP)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:03 PM (Ot/FD)
And the other half would put it in a gumball machine.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 12:06 PM (gbOdA)
nonsense. vox day tells me the us is about to surrender to iran. he wouldn't lie, would he?
Posted by: anachronda at March 12, 2026 12:06 PM (edU/H)
Well put.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:06 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 11:57 AM (7yOPh)
During the Tanker War, they launched their speedboats from those islands to harass commercial ships.
They tried somewhat of a swarm tactic with those stupid, under-equipped speed boats, but with little effect.
Flying in support of our escorts, we were easily able to pick out their boats with ISAR radar along with FLIR and notify the escort ships of those boats who were on a threat vector inbound.
Swarming could be a problem today with their better-equipped boats, however, depending upon how many are sent out to form the swarm and what defensive assets we have on-station at the time to counter them.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (EtnSa)
it took about three minutes before I was asked if I was interested in having a good time that night.
Posted by: ballistic
Ask them, "I am. But I can have a good time for free. Can you?"
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Polka will never die at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (nShQe)
How do you measure ‘best’ in that context?
Posted by: Dr. Claw
Strippers' boob size.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:05 PM (77rzZ)
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It's $19
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 12, 2026 12:08 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: anachronda
He is one seriously weird dude.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:08 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (eGgU9)
TNSTAAFBJ
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 12:08 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: anachronda
When did he go around the bend? Jeez. Trump got a lot of people to drop their masks.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:08 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:08 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (aSzdc)
How do you measure ‘best’ in that context?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 12, 2026 12:04 PM
High and perky.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Sid at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (MlMMr)
same here, Aetius. weird.
2.69 the week before
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (MIIRH)
Over 5.00 here in NorCal
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (5XwF9)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:08 PM (Riz8t)
Chilly 58 down here by the bay
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (gbOdA)
same here, Aetius. weird.
2.69 the week before
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (MIIRH)
Considering it seems so across the board, my guess is it is some sort of legislation. Some mechanism that puts a limit on how much the price can fluctuate within a given amount of time, maybe?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 12:10 PM (gbOdA)
same here, Aetius. weird.
2.69 the week before
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 12:07 PM (MIIRH)
Over 5.00 here in NorCal
5.59 in my neck of the lack of woods
Posted by: anachronda at March 12, 2026 12:10 PM (edU/H)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:11 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: anachronda at March 12, 2026 12:10 PM (edU/H)
California ?
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 12:11 PM (5XwF9)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:09 PM (4NO2D)
way up firm and high
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 12:10 PM (gbOdA)
Night moves
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:11 PM (aSzdc)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:11 PM (3ChHB)
Do they refine all their oil right up there? Or do they got to ship it south, refine it, then ship it all the way back up again?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:11 PM (Ot/FD)
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I'm in South Jersey just outside of Philly. Gas prices range from $3.40 to $3.60. Over in the city, close to $4.00.
The rise has been closer to $1.00 than $1.50, my original assertion.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 12, 2026 12:11 PM (vqA1l)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:12 PM (c3bGo)
I think that the cheating must be in the 25% to 35% range.
I think they have no fucking clue who is in the poll books.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 12:12 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 12, 2026 12:11 PM (vqA1l)
Here, it was fluctuating down in the 2.40s for a while before the recent stuff.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:13 PM (bss/y)
Tell me you have no fucking clue how a Constitutional Republic works, without telling me.
I'd add - also tell me you're a fucking dunce, without telling me... but that's pretty much implied.
Posted by: Croaker at March 12, 2026 12:13 PM (AUB4U)
I also have 25 gallons of hurricane fuel for my generators left over from last years uneventful season.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:12 PM (c3bGo)
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I"m envisioning life-size cardboard cutouts of Dancing Trump on every street corner.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (gm9Sb)
People would have to be physically constrained from moving, of course. I'm envisioning something like a wall...
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (Riz8t)
Tampa is home to the well-known Mons Venus, which is a full nude strip club. How it compares to other full-nudity strip clubs in the US I haven't a clue as I've been to none of them.
Posted by: Never even been a titty bar at all at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Croaker at March 12, 2026 12:13 PM (AUB4U)
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Redditards are a special breed of stupid.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (5aZAZ)
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And instead of the "Muslim Call To Prayer" blasting on loudspeakers, "YMCA" on a permanent loop.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (xIFh6)
Do they refine all their oil right up there? Or do they got to ship it south, refine it, then ship it all the way back up again?
Posted by: Warai-otoko
From what I remember seeing by following a few people on YouTube, it appears they ship it south, refine it, and ship it back north.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Anti-price-gouging laws, maybe? Not familiar with the locational specifics...
Posted by: Brother Tim (102mm/W59), Keeper of the Tim Continuum at March 12, 2026 12:15 PM (OUMaO)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:03 PM (Ot/FD)
I like the cut of your sarcastic, acerbic jib!
Posted by: Denny Crane - I Know What Most Of The Words I Wrote Mean. at March 12, 2026 12:15 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:15 PM (X5Baq)
Posted by: Never even been a titty bar at all at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM
Dolphin smooth.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:15 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (REq0p)
How many Kurds are non-muslims?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 12, 2026 12:16 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Never even been a titty bar at all
If you've been to an Arby's, you've seen it all.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:16 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 12:14 PM (4NO2D)
After Sally, we had a Generac whole home installed. Runs on natural gas. Haven't needed it a single time since, of course.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 12:16 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Sigh at March 12, 2026 12:16 PM (duB6J)
$4.39 gallon here in Portland Oregon
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 12, 2026 12:16 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 12, 2026 12:16 PM (KAqW5)
soulless wasteland, it's only soulless wasteland
soulless wasteland, oh, yeah
soulless wasteland
They're all wasted
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 12, 2026 12:17 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:17 PM (X5Baq)
All are at or very near $3.15/gal. It's all run by a big syndicate.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 12:17 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:17 PM (X5Baq)
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Eh some are nicer than others but they're all seedy based on the nature of what the place is lol
I haven't been to one since I met my wife *mumble* years ago.
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (5aZAZ)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (X5Baq)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 11:38 AM (2AlIJ)
Some kind of double-action shrouded-hammer revolver that accepts 9 mm cartridges. Simplest manual of arms: if you can load it, you can shoot it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:17 PM (X5Baq)
You've never been so how do you know?
Posted by: Field research is called for at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (gm9Sb)
maybe he's afraid corn dog will pee in it
Posted by: anachronda at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (edU/H)
I think that the cheating must be in the 25% to 35% range.
I think they have no fucking clue who is in the poll books.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 12:12 PM (gbOdA)
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Maricopa County has been stealing elections -- with the help of the McCain Crony Cabal RINOs -- since before I moved to Northern AZ 13 years ago.
In broad daylight no-less ... I want those assholes in prison (preferably after being put through wood-chippers).
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:19 PM (xIFh6)
They're not "wealth taxes". They're "existence taxes". If a flat per-capita tax is illegal, then so are progressive per-capita taxes.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:19 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 12:19 PM (bss/y)
Haven't needed it a single time since, of course.
Posted by: one hour sober
Of course.
I bought an EcoFlow battery backup up 6 months ago to keep the internet up should power go out.
It finally did. Monday night around 11:30 pm as storms moved thru.
After I already went to bed.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:19 PM (eGgU9)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Especially when you can view naked ladies in the comfort of your own hope thanks to Al Gore's amazing internet.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 12:19 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Never even been a titty bar at all
If you've been to an Arby's, you've seen it all.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 12:16 PM (eGgU9)
I once did an open mic standup set (in Tampa, mind you) that involved a joke about Katie Holmes wanting oral from Tom Cruise, and Tom coming up with any excuse not to, which landed on him saying he had roast beef for lunch.
There was an audible groan.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (KbCG3)
Posted by: ballistic at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (5aZAZ)
You met your wife at a strip club?
Neat!
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (Ot/FD)
Last week the New York Times reported that Halligan was under investigation by the Florida Bar Association and her license was in jeopardy only to report the following day that a representative from the Florida Bar said that there was no ongoing investigation into Halligan.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:20 PM (3ChHB)
That's almost as high as it was under Obama and Biden when we weren't bombing anybody.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 12, 2026 12:21 PM (a+4eV)
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (gm9Sb)
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Seems like a bad nightmare in retrospect.
All I could think of (and it later applied to F. Joe Biden) was that Star Trek (Original) episode "Patterns of Force" where they propped up the leader and broadcast the fake crowds cheering.
Who is John Gill?
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:22 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 12, 2026 12:22 PM (vqA1l)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 12:22 PM (xIFh6)
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Correct, but I was just getting used to filling up for under $30. Oh well, hopefully soon.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 12, 2026 12:23 PM (vqA1l)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:18 PM (X5Baq)
Gas jumped about $0.60 per gallon here with diesel and ethanol free going must higher. I figure it will settle once the Iran situation is resolved. Gas goes bonkers anytime someone farts near the Hormel Straits or whatever anyway, let alone the recent ass-kicking given to Iran. I'd also like to blame futures traders and commodity speculators because I think they're basically parasitic degenerate gamblers in suits with Wall Street and hedge fund connections but have no data to back that up.
Posted by: Fuck 'em anyway at March 12, 2026 12:24 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 12:17 PM (X5Baq)
You've never been so how do you know?
Posted by: Field research is called for
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Wouldn't say they are filthy but after the time I went the suit and shirt went to the cleaners and I took a thorough shower.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (3ChHB)
I also object to supporting her abusive boyfriend's drug habit while he learns to play the drums in a Motley Crue cover band.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:25 PM (EIYQ6)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 12, 2026 12:26 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 12, 2026 12:27 PM (g8Ew8)
Well worth it to snuff some jihadi cavemen.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:27 PM (EIYQ6)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 12, 2026 12:28 PM (EIYQ6)
Posted by: tubal at March 12, 2026 12:29 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: tubal at March 12, 2026 12:30 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: anachronda at March 12, 2026 12:10 PM (edU/H)
California ?
yes. excessively sunny socal, where the thing we have a plethora of is dearth.
Posted by: anachronda at March 12, 2026 12:31 PM (edU/H)
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Well, to be fair, it is Canada.
Posted by: Im not Jack Benny at March 12, 2026 12:36 PM (duB6J)
Mid-Morning Art Thread
Eugene Higgins
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:30 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 09:30 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: George Costanza at March 12, 2026 09:31 AM (2Ez/1)
coulda thrown a gull in there...
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:31 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: PabloD at March 12, 2026 09:31 AM (+HNa2)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 09:31 AM (EtnSa)
Posted by: huerfano at March 12, 2026 09:31 AM (98kQX)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 09:32 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 09:32 AM (EtnSa)
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 12, 2026 09:33 AM (A5RD0)
Posted by: No treble at March 12, 2026 09:33 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:33 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 09:32 AM (pZ64F)
Ok, which one is the woman?
Posted by: dantesed at March 12, 2026 09:33 AM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: Rump Ranger Ronnie at March 12, 2026 09:33 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:33 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 09:35 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:35 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at March 12, 2026 09:36 AM (cWLG3)
Posted by: t-bird at March 12, 2026 09:36 AM (60OBK)
Posted by: zombie Bob Ross at March 12, 2026 09:36 AM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Leutonian Supremacist at March 12, 2026 09:37 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at March 12, 2026 09:37 AM (GSJA3)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:38 AM (Riz8t)
The Black Cloud by Eugene Higgins explores themes of social realism, particularly focusing on the struggles of the poor and the underclass. The painting reflects Higgins's sympathy for marginalized individuals, highlighting their hardships and societal challenges.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (NpAcC)
It'll be fun, he said.
We'll look cool in it, he said.
Could've bought the reliable, practical Toyota Camry, but noooo... gotta have the stylish little British sports car...
Posted by: Woman, muttering under her breath at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: The Association at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (0sNs1)
The Black Cloud by Eugene Higgins explores themes of social realism, particularly focusing on the struggles of the poor and the underclass. The painting reflects Higgins's sympathy for marginalized individuals, highlighting their hardships and societal challenges.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (NpAcC)
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aka commie art
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (cWLG3)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:40 AM (R11M+)
Tiny little Asian ladies get hit by cars because they get blown into the street pretending to be Mary Poppins with their ginormous golf umbrellas in 30kt winds.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 12, 2026 09:41 AM (A5RD0)
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (cWLG3)
*****
Seems to be a lot of that in the Smithsonian.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 09:41 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at March 12, 2026 09:41 AM (GSJA3)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:42 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 09:42 AM (8Xy/A)
It'll be fun, he said.
We'll look cool in it, he said.
Could've bought the reliable, practical Toyota Camry, but noooo... gotta have the stylish little British sports car...
Posted by: Woman, muttering under her breath at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM
Could be worse.
Posted by: Yugo at March 12, 2026 09:42 AM (0sNs1)
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Why do you hate Yoko so much?
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 09:42 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:42 AM (R11M+)
Recalls Ace's twister video last night with the guys CBD thought were gay.
Posted by: Auspex at March 12, 2026 09:43 AM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: red speck at March 12, 2026 09:43 AM (Ve/HL)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at March 12, 2026 09:44 AM (gxRWI)
Posted by: Munch A Bunch at March 12, 2026 09:44 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 12, 2026 09:44 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 09:44 AM (8Xy/A)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 12, 2026 09:45 AM (6U1c2)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 12, 2026 09:44 AM
+++
It comes in on little cat feet.
Posted by: Bob Frost at March 12, 2026 09:45 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Auspex
Not just CBD. Also they were repetitive. If I hear that guy say "this is a violent tornado" one more time...
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at March 12, 2026 09:45 AM (GSJA3)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:46 AM (R11M+)
The road is clear. There are more white clouds than black and even some blue sky.
Cheer up!
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 12, 2026 09:46 AM (A5RD0)
Posted by: that guy at March 12, 2026 09:47 AM (R11M+)
There was a black flag on my day
There was a black flag on everything around
And I was walking backwards again
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 09:47 AM (3uBP9)
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at March 12, 2026 09:45 AM (GSJA3)
I don't blame them. If I was there I'd probably repeat 'holy shit' about a hundred times.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at March 12, 2026 09:48 AM (cntUY)
Hxeere vee comme
Marching down ze street
Get ze fonniest looks from
Every guard vee meet
Hey, hey veer een Ukraine!
Everysing ees bombed to shit!
Veev got a clown for president
But he'll never admit to it
Posted by: red speck at March 12, 2026 09:48 AM (Ve/HL)
Posted by: Yoda at March 12, 2026 09:48 AM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 09:49 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:49 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at March 12, 2026 09:49 AM (cntUY)
There was a black flag on my day
There was a black flag on everything around
And I was walking backwards again
Posted by: banana Dream
But I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
Posted by: Dido at March 12, 2026 09:50 AM (GSJA3)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:50 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: 1930 at March 12, 2026 09:50 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 12, 2026 09:52 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 09:52 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 09:52 AM (jxtl0)
Posted by: dantesed at March 12, 2026 09:52 AM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: dantesed
Leon?
Posted by: Just Axin'... at March 12, 2026 09:53 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 09:53 AM (8Xy/A)
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 09:53 AM (3uBP9)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 09:54 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:54 AM (R11M+)
If you're going to post something like that, please include a link.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:54 AM (Riz8t)
I'd recognize those cankles anywhere! That's Shrillary and Webb Hubbell skulking off to engage in a game of "Baster, baster, who's got the baster?"
Well, "Hello, Chelzee!"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 12, 2026 09:54 AM (xG4kz)
If you're going to post something like that, please include a link.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:54 AM (Riz8t)
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And wait for 100 comments to pass.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 09:54 AM (RcOs3)
Whether the weather be hot
Whether the weather be good
Whether the weather be not
Whatever the weather
We'll weather the weather
Whether we like it
Or not
Posted by: There is only bad clothing at March 12, 2026 09:54 AM (2Ez/1)
It's Muff Week here at the 'Q!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 12, 2026 09:55 AM (xG4kz)
If you're going to post something like that, please include a link.
Ah, I get it. Is joke. Sorry.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:55 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 12, 2026 09:55 AM (kgE5c)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 09:55 AM (ynpvh)
Would hang, thx CBD
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 09:56 AM (YsPj+)
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 12, 2026 09:56 AM (DgMqy)
Posted by: Annie at March 12, 2026 09:57 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: dantesed at March 12, 2026 09:52 AM (Oy/m2)
Yes, yes. I didn't see your comment. But I agree.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 09:57 AM (3uBP9)
Posted by: Little darlin at March 12, 2026 09:57 AM (2Ez/1)
The Black Cloud by Eugene Higgins explores themes of social realism, particularly focusing on the struggles of the poor and the underclass. The painting reflects Higgins's sympathy for marginalized individuals, highlighting their hardships and societal challenges.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM
Uh huh. Because, you know, only the marginalized have ever been out in rough weather. Totally makes sense. First thing to cross anyone's mind, really.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 12, 2026 09:57 AM (kgE5c)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 09:58 AM (R11M+)
Are they the duo who WRECKED the buffet at the Harrow Club this afternoon? Have them clapped in irons!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 12, 2026 09:58 AM (xG4kz)
Head bowed down from what I saw
My shadow for a friend
Still some things are worth fighting for
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 12, 2026 09:58 AM (LOZbR)
Posted by: Nosmo King at March 12, 2026 09:59 AM (qgHp7)
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (cWLG3)
Or commie art criticism.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 09:59 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 12, 2026 09:59 AM (2ap+5)
Or commie art criticism.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 09:59 AM (n9ltV)
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I miss when Joe Mannix had more time and gave us a taste of it on the regular.
He was good at it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:00 AM (RcOs3)
Bu Emerson Biggens
Burma Shave
Posted by: Nosmo King at March 12, 2026 09:59 AM
And as night follows day, it's a now a boob thread.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 12, 2026 10:00 AM (kgE5c)
Posted by: Lou Abbott at March 12, 2026 10:00 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (cWLG3)
Or commie art criticism.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 09:59 AM (n9ltV)
Critical Art Theory?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 10:00 AM (ynpvh)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 10:00 AM (ynpvh)
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"Everything is political. You're not allowed to enjoy things. Everything is the revolution."
-tiresome
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:01 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: variable speed band at March 12, 2026 10:01 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 12, 2026 10:00 AM
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You know about the cup sizes?
Posted by: Frank Costanza at March 12, 2026 10:02 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
All threads are boob threads. Sometimes you gotta read between the lines to see the boobs, but they're always there.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:02 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:02 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Nosmo King at March 12, 2026 10:02 AM (qgHp7)
Posted by: Randy Marsh at March 12, 2026 10:03 AM (ZdqHf)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:03 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 10:03 AM (YsPj+)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:04 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Frank Costanza at March 12, 2026 10:02 AM
I am, in fact, well acquainted with the cup sizes.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 12, 2026 10:04 AM (kgE5c)
Scientists Can Finally Explain Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID Vaccines
https://tinyurl.com/4hpwumtr
Me: well isn't that odd?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:04 AM (bss/y)
Whatsoever I feared has come to light
And whatsoever I've fought off became my life
Just when every day seemed to greet me with a smile
Sunspots have faded, now I'm doin' time, now I'm doin' time
'Cause I fell on black days
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (3uBP9)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (R11M+)
What if, by not hamstringing us the way we've been limited for 60 years, he shows the world that America's military might is unmatched? Against an enemy the entire free world and their own country wants destroyed.
What if he does that while risking everything during an election year? What if for once America completes a job and goes home the clear victor? What would that look like? How would it make you feel?
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (eDMZF)
Scientists Can Finally Explain Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID Vaccines
https://tinyurl.com/4hpwumtr
Me: well isn't that odd?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:04 AM (bss/y)
Better than just finding an excuse?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (ynpvh)
Posted by: Scientists at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (2Ez/1)
What if, by not hamstringing us the way we've been limited for 60 years, he shows the world that America's military might is unmatched? Against an enemy the entire free world and their own country wants destroyed.
What if he does that while risking everything during an election year? What if for once America completes a job and goes home the clear victor? What would that look like? How would it make you feel?
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (eDMZF)
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"Doesn't matter. Democrats cheat."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:06 AM (RcOs3)
PSA: Just got a note from the Wizard to suspend all purchases. The market is in such a turmoil it's best to sit on the side and watch it roil.
(got oil in there two times)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 10:07 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 12, 2026 10:07 AM (rDZVo)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM"
++++++
For those of you keeping score at home, I wouldn't be tired of winning.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 12, 2026 10:07 AM (2Ez/1)
PSA: Just got a note from the Wizard to suspend all purchases. The market is in such a turmoil it's best to sit on the side and watch it roil.
(got oil in there two times)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 10:07 AM (3ChHB)
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Perfect time for tulip bulb investment.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:07 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (R11M+)
Muzzie whores doing what it takes to turn their clients on...even bleating like sheep.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 10:08 AM (ynpvh)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 12, 2026 10:07 AM (rDZVo)
You Have Died of Dysentery
Posted by: The Oregon Trail at March 12, 2026 10:09 AM (3uBP9)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:09 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 12, 2026 10:07 AM (rDZVo)
You Have Died of Dysentery
Posted by: The Oregon Trail at March 12, 2026 10:09 AM (3uBP9)
There's the version where you died from dissin' Terry...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 10:10 AM (ynpvh)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:10 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:54 AM (Riz8t)
I think it was a joke.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 10:11 AM (n9ltV)
Honestly, the market is almost certainly over inflated and mis-allocated. A correction is needed, maybe this will act as one. Sucks, given that I've just retired and this is the worst possible time for a downturn but it is what it is.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:12 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:12 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:12 AM (ExV1e)
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Remember when the market corrected a whole 25% last year in like 3 weeks?
And then it all came roaring back because the stock market is driven by algorithms designed to be drunken gamblers with the sole motive of "always go up"?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:13 AM (RcOs3)
tinyurl.com/29ev39yv
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:14 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Tonypete at March 12, 2026 10:14 AM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Joni Mitchell at March 12, 2026 10:14 AM (qgHp7)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:15 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:15 AM (gKWVE)
And then it all came roaring back because the stock market is driven by algorithms designed to be drunken gamblers with the sole motive of "always go up"?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:13 AM (RcOs3)
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Liberation Day!
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:16 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: GigantorX at March 12, 2026 10:17 AM (t630H)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:16 AM (xIFh6)
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Yup.
The market did the thing everyone says it should.
And it just came back. And much more.
Because the stock market as a whole is wholly unreal.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:17 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: davidt at March 12, 2026 10:18 AM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: Joni Mitchell at March 12, 2026 10:14 AM (qgHp7)
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"I've looked at clods from both sides now ..."
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:18 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:19 AM (gKWVE)
I replied "That's the one. Do you have it in paperback?"
Posted by: no one of any consquence at March 12, 2026 10:19 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at March 12, 2026 10:19 AM (wGerL)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:06 AM (RcOs3)
I hope that's not a shot at me.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:19 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:19 AM (gKWVE)
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I may be an illiterate, an asshole, a moron, and a communist, but I'm not a pornstar.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:20 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:07 AM (RcOs3)
Beanie Babies and Cabbage Patch Kids are safe harbor investments.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:20 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:06 AM (RcOs3)
I hope that's not a shot at me.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:19 AM (eDMZF)
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Wasn't intended that way.
Just generally towards the attitude that the real world doesn't matter to elections because Democrats cheat so much that Republicans will never hold power again (comment from me circa 2023).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:20 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Joni Mitchell at March 12, 2026 10:22 AM (qgHp7)
Posted by: Nosmo King at March 12, 2026 10:22 AM (qgHp7)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
No surprise there, given all the hot women you would not bang.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:22 AM (77rzZ)
That's good. People who take messy shots at me usually don't do very well. Good shots I will own every time. Unless I don't like you.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:23 AM (eDMZF)
I replied "That's the one. Do you have it in paperback?"
Posted by: no one of any consquence at March 12, 2026 10:19 AM (qFwJc)
*golfclap*
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:24 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:23 AM (eDMZF)
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In other news, my cheddar and jalapeno sourdough loaf has started its second proof. I'll bake it tomorrow.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:24 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
No surprise there, given all the hot women you would not bang.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:22 AM (77rzZ)
So he forgot 'gay' in his rundown.
Please make a note of it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:24 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:23 AM (eDMZF)
*snicker*
Messy shots, huh?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:25 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:24 AM (RcOs3)
Nice!! Enjoy....
The cheddar bagels I made came out so good. And it was just regular cheddar not even the really good stuff.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:25 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:25 AM (bss/y)
I really left myself wide open there.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:26 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:26 AM (eDMZF)
That's what she said. While receiving messy shots.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:26 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:05 AM (eDMZF)
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"We vote him OUT like we did Prime Minister Churchill in 1945!"
-- The UK, a premonition of its future suicide
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:26 AM (xIFh6)
Nice!! Enjoy....
The cheddar bagels I made came out so good. And it was just regular cheddar not even the really good stuff.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:25 AM (eDMZF)
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I prepped a second loaf at the same time. I was last second wondering what to throw in it but realized I probably should have roasted garlic an hour before the folding rather than right as I was doing it. So, it'll be normal.
You know. For the kids!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:26 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 12, 2026 10:27 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:27 AM (77rzZ)
I thought we weren't accusing our colleagues of being porn stars.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:27 AM (gKWVE)
Night.
It reallly should be Friday. Oh well. I hope y’all have a lovely day.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 12, 2026 10:28 AM (hQPf/)
Posted by: Willie Brown at March 12, 2026 10:28 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Maximilien Robespierre at March 12, 2026 10:28 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:28 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:28 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:29 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 10:29 AM (3uBP9)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:29 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
My retirement is fully funded by my Soupy Sales Cards!
Posted by: Savvy Investor. at March 12, 2026 10:30 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: ...
Costco has a block of English Cheddar, it's a bit crumbly so might not be suitable for bakery (I have no idea). The local grocery store has an orange Wisconsin cheddar that doesn't cost as much, not crumbly and melts easier. But there is no comparison, they are completely different cheeses. I buy the large block thinking I'll never be able to eat it all (my wife doesn't like dairy), but I manage. I eat it for the occasional snack, since I swore off potato chips and Doritos.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 10:30 AM (Dv3i1)
And wash your hands afterwards.
Posted by: Always good advice at March 12, 2026 10:31 AM (2Ez/1)
I thought we weren't accusing our colleagues of being porn stars.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:27 AM (gKWVE)
Maybe he's just a gifted amateur who has a passion for the craft?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:31 AM (bss/y)
What show is she on again?
Posted by: Bulg
She's on Bannon's War Room Usually at the 5PM edition.
Posted by: Biggest Fan at March 12, 2026 10:32 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:33 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 10:33 AM (HF36u)
Also, that they're definitely uniting the Arab world against the Great Satan.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:33 AM (RcOs3)
I do. Many, in fact.
Posted by: Willie Brown at March 12, 2026 10:28 AM (Y1sOo)
To be fair to Willie, he was pitching, not catching. That would be Kamala on the receiving team.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:34 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 10:33 AM (HF36u)
Mines? I honestly don't know. Are minelayers combat vessels?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:34 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Dr_No at March 12, 2026 10:35 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:35 AM (bss/y)
Iraq won't counter but the Saudi's are pissed... I think they would attack Iran but I'm thinking we've told them to hold off... For now...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 10:35 AM (VE6XX)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 10:30 AM (Dv3i1)
Coscto cheese is dangerous because they have giant wedges all the way up to a full round, and I like cheese, good quality cheese, and I can very easily convince my self it is actually super healthy to eat more cheese. Last visit I bought a quarter round and have been enjoying it for weeks. But I honestly don't know if I could stop at a quarter and may some day walk out with a full wagon wheel of cheese under my arms.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 10:35 AM (3uBP9)
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 10:33 AM (HF36u)
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They're not.
Ships have been getting through for days. There's still resistance because of some one off attacks Iran has managed (also insurance rates and needing to overpay crews to do it), but the US and Israel have full air superiority over the strait and are pounding anything larger than a dinghy near the Iranian shore whenever they find it. Also, the strait is 25 miles wide at its narrowest point, and Iran can't project power over that without real ships.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:35 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: cmeat
We hear at the Womyn's Collective disown White Cheddar and buy only Cheddar of Coler for our Coffee House.
Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein Of Brattleboro, VT at March 12, 2026 10:35 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:36 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:36 AM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:35 AM (bss/y)
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"I had no idea that Iran would try to shoot ships from shore."
-the US military, I guess
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:36 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:36 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 10:33 AM (HF36u)
Mines? I honestly don't know. Are minelayers combat vessels?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:34 AM (bss/y)
They're firing missiles and some drones. I think that's been the damage so far.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 10:36 AM (3uBP9)
.. but if coffee wasn't around in the 7th century, it must be haram
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:37 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:36 AM (R11M+)
Geez. Is everyone gay?!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:37 AM (bss/y)
I made a sourdough loaf (in a pan) that I liberally sprinkled with "Everything Bagel" mix. It turned out pretty well, and it was a bit of a change from my typical boule.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 10:37 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 10:36 AM (3uBP9)
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Main damage last night was from an SPV that was probably suicide driven into an Iraqi tanker...well into the Persian Gulf.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:38 AM (RcOs3)
I made a sourdough loaf (in a pan) that I liberally sprinkled with "Everything Bagel" mix. It turned out pretty well, and it was a bit of a change from my typical boule.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 10:37 AM (n9ltV)
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Did you just sprinkle it on top right before baking? So, no folding it in?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:38 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Heroq at March 12, 2026 10:33 AM (HF36u)
It's very narrow. They can fire from land and hit ships.
Is that what they did? I don't know, maybe they used speedboats with handheld missile launchers. Merchant ships are pretty fragile.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:38 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (R11M+)
Is that what they did? I don't know, maybe they used speedboats with handheld missile launchers. Merchant ships are pretty fragile.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:38 AM (ExV1e)
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25 miles is not "very narrow".
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:29 AM (77rzZ)
For chemists, too, it's often precipitating in their beakers...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (ynpvh)
.. but if coffee wasn't around in the 7th century, it must be haram
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:37 AM (RHGPo)
Mmmmm. Enjoying a new tart fruit punch energy drink mix I got. Pretty tasty.
I do have to recommend the Jocko Pre-Workout stuff (a bit of an odd aftertaste, but hell does it jack you up.) But 200mg of Caffeine is a bit much for non-workout days.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Dr_No at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:28 AM (R11M+)
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Sounds like a Tom Clancy novel "Red Salt Rising."
/never heard of that, and The Wifey has been making lots of sourdough bread and bagels of late -- will look it up, thanks
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:40 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 10:40 AM (XWOK2)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (gKWVE)
And, the insurance issues being a non-issue now isn't convincing everyone.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (jtM2q)
What show is she on again?
Posted by: Bulg
Jonathan Winters > Natalie Winters > Ariel Winter
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (YVqyP)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (RcOs3)
In nautical terms it is. It might not be the Straits of Messina (2 miles.) But missiles have a long range.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Common Tater
Rain, snow, a little hail. It's nuts out there.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (ynpvh)
A good 60-70 % of all hoard comment dialog would be equally useful in adult movie scripts.
Posted by: banana Dream - do they have scripts? at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (3uBP9)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: davidt at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (Q+gd/)
“It’s wild stuff,” responded Carr. “There are things like regulation of telegraph services, which don’t exist, and regulation of telephone booths. I mean, it’s just stuff that got on the books and stayed on the books for decades.”
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (RcOs3)
In nautical terms it is. It might not be the Straits of Messina (2 miles.) But missiles have a long range.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (bss/y)
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How many surface to ship missiles does Iran have? How are they launched? Probably not by small rigs. The US military probably made them an early priority, assuming Iran had a whole lot of them at all.
And nothing's been hit with missiles.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: Just the punchline at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (77rzZ)
Gonna be a balmy 80 here today
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (VE6XX)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: British Working Class Bloke at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: banana Dream at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (3uBP9)
... I wonder which parts will be pre-redacted
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (RcOs3)
The Strait is 25 miles across. I don't believe that the navigable portion is. The traffic separation area is about 6 miles across, so figure a total of 15 miles from the Iranian shore. That's pretty narrow by naval combat standards.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (RcOs3)
Ok, so drones.
Are you actually trying to argue that 25 miles is not narrow in ocean speaking terms?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (bss/y)
Salt-rising bread is a traditional, dense white bread originating in the Appalachian Mountains, leavened by wild bacteria—primarily Clostridium perfringens — rather than yeast. Despite its name, it contains very little salt and is not salty in taste; the name likely comes from early settlers burying the starter in heated salt to maintain warmth.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (xIFh6)
I have a half hour bus ride today, have to make sure I'm properly girded.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (RcOs3)
Ok, so drones.
Are you actually trying to argue that 25 miles is not narrow in ocean speaking terms?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (bss/y)
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I'm trying to argue that Iran's ability to wage war is so degraded that they're suicide bombing in the Persian Gulf and have no ability to project power in the Strait anymore.
They don't have the missiles. They may be trying with drones. They can't try with mines since they don't have the ships to do it anymore.
They're essentially Somali pirates now.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:44 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM
Annatto, usually.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 12, 2026 10:44 AM (Wnv9h)
_______________________________
Serious Query: Would you hit on Li'l Jillie-kins … ? There are no 'wrong' answers.
Posted by: Dr_No at March 12, 2026 10:45 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:45 AM (bss/y)
... I wonder which parts will be pre-redacted
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:43 AM (RHGPo)
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Depends.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:45 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 10:45 AM (XWOK2)
As long as merchant ships say that they're unwilling to make the run, Iran is projecting power.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:45 AM (ExV1e)
And nothing's been hit with missiles.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:42 AM (RcOs3)
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Some of the attacks are with USV's (unmanned surface vessels). Basically a long range torpedo drone. Launched from a dock, a small boat, off a beach, whatever.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 10:46 AM (jtM2q)
Ok, then here's a tanker with millions of dollars worth of cargo, Cap'n TJM- that you will have to answer for. Run the strait.
I hope that ewetub channel is paying off.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:46 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: The Stones at March 12, 2026 10:46 AM (Q+gd/)
... please start in Sacramento
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:46 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:47 AM (R11M+)
As long as merchant ships say that they're unwilling to make the run, Iran is projecting power.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:45 AM (ExV1e)
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And yet, ships have been getting through for days. They just turn off their transponders and go.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:47 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:44 AM (RcOs3)
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BREAKING: Iranian Mullahs and IRGC Granted Asylum By, and Travel To, Minnesomalia For More Prosperous Future Opportunities and Pastures.
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:47 AM (xIFh6)
Possibly Vomit From Supreme Leader
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:47 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:35 AM
I would think we could implement a convoy system with ten tankers transiting together while A10 and/or rotatory wing assets hug the them on the Iranian side.
That would certainly prevent surface drone craft and small boats from attacking.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 10:47 AM (4NO2D)
That would certainly prevent surface drone craft and small boats from attacking.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 10:47 AM (4NO2D)
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It's my understanding that's what the French are going to do.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:48 AM (RcOs3)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:48 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:47 AM (R11M+)
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Very cool, thanks.
I'm surprised that the great Thomas Sowell did not mention this in his classic book "Black Rednecks and White Liberals."
/I am disappoint. ;-)
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:49 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: SMOD
Wonder what happened to that chick that he was supposedly going to marry.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (77rzZ)
10-4!
Posted by: Rubber Duck at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (wVcYX)
You got demi tasse, tea cups, coffee cups, mugs.
What else is there?
Posted by: From about That Time at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (sl73Y)
Shorter: The Bidens are running out of money.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (R11M+)
Eugene Higgins, The Black Cloud, n.d., oil on canvas, 30 x 40 1⁄8 in. (76.3 x 102.0 cm)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (gbOdA)
Between March 1 and 9, just 10 tankers transited the strait.
In comparison, there were 50 tanker transits on Feb. 28.
Historically, the strait would see about 138 vessels in a 24-hour period.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (Y1sOo)
10-4!
Posted by: Rubber Duck at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (wVcYX)
Now all we need is a retard with a ridiculous mustache and the nautical equivalent of a Trans-am.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (bss/y)
"What the Danes should please, please, please do is, if there is any energy consumption that you can do without..."
... James Brown was unavailable for comment
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (RHGPo)
My easter egg wish would be the new Iranian regime releasing documents that show that Jarret was the mullah's spy.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (77rzZ)
Are you referring to his wife, Ri Sol-ju (married in 2009)? Or was there someone else?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (ExV1e)
You got demi tasse, tea cups, coffee cups, mugs.
What else is there?
Posted by: From about That Time at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (sl73Y)
Anything more than a mouthful is wasted.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (gbOdA)
Germany's Thermal Grizzly manufacturing company was scammed by a Chinese firm that supplied copper and aluminum coated steel sheets in place of the copper and aluminum sheets ordered and paid for.
Ea Nasir has not been available for commentary.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 12, 2026 10:52 AM (rbvCR)
You got demi tasse, tea cups, coffee cups, mugs.
What else is there?
Posted by: From about That Time at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (sl73Y)
jugs
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:52 AM (gbOdA)
You got demi tasse, tea cups, coffee cups, mugs.
What else is there?
Posted by: From about That Time at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (sl73Y)
Anything more than a mouthful is wasted.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (gbOdA)
Never wasted.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:52 AM (bss/y)
I eat a lot of cheese and that English one from Costco is great. Also the three year Cabot. I don't think cheese is unhealthy. I eat a lot of it due to *trying* to be low carb.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:52 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:52 AM (R11M+)
You got demi tasse, tea cups, coffee cups, mugs.
What else is there?
Posted by: From about That Time at March 12, 2026 10:50 AM (sl73Y)
Anything more than a mouthful is wasted.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM
*looks at giant coffee mug*
I have questions.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 12, 2026 10:53 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:48 AM (RHGPo)
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At least he didn't execute a North Korean General with an anti-aircraft gun in front of hundreds of people as punishment for falling asleep in his presence.
Wait, wut?
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:53 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 12, 2026 10:38 AM (RcOs3)
All over the loaf, before I put it in the pan.
It was damned good.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 10:53 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
Yeah, I guess that's who I'm thinking of. Is she still around?
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:53 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: DJIA Deathwatch at March 12, 2026 10:53 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:51 AM (gbOdA)
What are you? A communist?
'No one needs more than a mouthful, comrade!'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:54 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:48 AM (RHGPo)
Never know when you need to shoot a dissident, traitor, or rogue general.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:54 AM (gbOdA)
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Dude!
Wifey and I LOVE that Mature English Cheddar from Costco ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 10:54 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:55 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 10:53 AM (77rzZ)
I find no information saying she's gone but it's NK so who knows.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:55 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:55 AM (gbOdA)
Wait, wut?
Posted by: ShainS
On the bright side, the general is catching up on his sleep.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 10:55 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 10:55 AM (eDMZF)
Big Bigger and Biggest
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:55 AM (gbOdA)
$20, 30 and 50?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:56 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:54 AM (gbOdA)
Guy who finished before she was ready. Talk about pressure.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:56 AM (ExV1e)
Amazon just confirmed 16,000 layoffs but sources inside are telling me the real story is so much worse.
Word from three different VPs: the 16K number is just "Phase One" - internal docs show another 14,000 cuts planned for Q2
A director in AWS walked me through their new "efficiency matrix" - entire teams being replaced by 2-3 senior engineers running Claude Sonnet workflows
The Alexa division got completely hollowed out. 847 engineers two months ago. 23 remaining after this week. All hardware development moved to a Bangalore team of 31 contractors with Cursor access. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 10:56 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 12, 2026 10:56 AM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:56 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:57 AM (bss/y)
There's already a stream of traffic outbound... and "newz" is either hours old or from those w/an agenda.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 10:57 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 12, 2026 10:56 AM (M9gjJ)
Lot and Wife.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:57 AM (bss/y)
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. I'd of called today's art The Ugly Clothes. But then again I'm grumpy this morning.
Goes looking for coffee.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 12, 2026 10:57 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:58 AM (bss/y)
Imagine their surprise when a senior engineer leaves and there aren't any senior engineers to hire to replace them. Still, think of how big the bonuses will be... cha-ching!
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 10:58 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: cmeat at March 12, 2026 10:58 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:56 AM (bss/y)
In 1980 a bigger was about $7 or 8
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:58 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:58 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 10:58 AM (bss/y)
Sodomy got a lot of good positions named after the town.
Gomorrah not so many.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 10:59 AM (gbOdA)
Their recent outages are completely coincidental!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 12, 2026 11:00 AM (n9ltV)
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Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 11:00 AM (bss/y)
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Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Produce Manager at March 12, 2026 11:00 AM (wVcYX)
zucchini
Wasn't that the first adds for the Wonderbra?
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (gbOdA)
Eugene Higgins (1874-195
Another okay painting that I would likely pass hanging but, being unfamiliar with the artist, an interesting lesson. Thanks.
>The Cooley Gallery, Eugene Higgins, Biography
It begins, "Eugene Higgins, a painter and etcher, represented with sentimentality the impact of the homeless, depressed and less fortunate people of society. His passionate sympathy for the poor led him to generalize situation and location, painting archetypal situations rather than observed ones."
"In 1904, he returned to America, spending a year in St. Louis and then settling in New York City. In the early 1920s, he married Anita Rio, and for the remainder of his life, kept a studio on West 22nd Street. Anita and Eugene spent most of their summers at Old Lyme, Connecticut."
"During the Depression era Higgins created murals including for post offices in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania..."
Another Irish socialist. 🙄
Weekly theme? Not boobs. 🤔 Beavers as places or things?
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
You got demi tasse, tea cups, coffee cups, mugs.
What else is there?
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Jugs.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 11:01 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 12, 2026 11:02 AM (NFX2v)
There's already a stream of traffic outbound... and "newz" is either hours old or from those w/an agenda.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 10:57 AM (XuXeR)
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) warned civilians in Iran to stay away from ports along the Strait of Hormuz, stating that Iranian forces were using commercial facilities for military operations, which could make those areas legitimate targets under international law.
I'm guessing we're going to destroy any and all land-based threats along the Strait.
[My understanding is that Iran can't mine the Strait because the ChiComms are still depending on and want to get their oil through there.]
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 11:02 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 11:04 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 11:05 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: one hour sober
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Trump's permitted China to get oil. But we could harass the ships. Pull them over to the curb, check their papers. Check them for weapons, drugs. Just generally delay and interrupt the shipment.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:09 AM (3ChHB)
Don't see that in America these days.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 11:10 AM (3ChHB)
The Morning Report — 3/12/26
With so much AI material circulating nowadays, it was easy to assume that the photos were fake, but they apparently were real. Only Mojtaba Khamenei, the new head of Iran’s Islamic regime, was slightly less than real. Photos began circulating Tuesday of Iranians straight-facedly presenting a large cardboard cutout of Mojtaba at a ceremony celebrating his appointed as the country’s supreme leader. . . problem: how could they have a ceremony to celebrate Mojtaba Khamenei becoming the new supreme leader if Mojtaba himself, despite being “safe and sound,” had been injured so severely that he was unable to attend?The solution to this problem that the Islamic Republic’s best minds hit upon owed more to Monty Python than to the subtle principles of high-level statecraft. The ceremony went on as planned, but Mojtaba Khamenei wasn’t there; in his stead, Iranians displayed a large cardboard cutout of a man, with a photo of a glum-looking Mojtaba’s face at the top. . . That doesn’t mean, however, that it is a nonexistent regime, or that it cannot survive through this period of crisis. American actions always take place within the election cycle, and that cycle wields immense influence over them. Adding to the unpredictability of all that is Trump’s mercurial nature. Right now he is committed to striking Iran, but that’s no guarantee that he will continue to do so until the regime is no more. The Israelis, meanwhile, are more likely than ever to act without American approval, but still reluctant to antagonize their foremost friend in this world. Thus Cardboard Khamenei and his regime have a chance to remain in power for decades to come. All the need to do is survive the present crisis. They may not face a similar challenge, and the Iranian people may not have an opportunity to rid themselves of the regime that is as good as the one they have now, for many, many years.All too true. So you laugh, and then all things considered it's not really all that funny given the Shiite goal of world conquest via armageddon, which may once again blow up right in our faces. They hate us and have already spilled rivers of American blood for 47 years, and now they're cornered like rats in a cage. And so, anything can happen:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a threat alert in early March to California law enforcement detailing intelligence pointing to the potential of Iranian drone strikes launched against the West Coast of the United States. According to the memo, Iran was believed to be seeking to position an unidentified vessel off California’s coast with the intent of using it as a platform to launch suicide drones. The threat alert appears to be more of a situational awareness notice than a warning of an imminent Iranian attack.“We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United State Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the U.S. conducted strikes against Iran,” the FBI threat alert states, adding, “We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack.”There are additional concerns that Iranian agents or proxies operating in Central and South America could coordinate with Mexican drug cartels to launch suicide drone attacks across the U.S. southern border, especially targeting American military bases in Texas and California.
Don't be shocked if one day you hear the Amish phrase "Allahu Akbar" right before a bomb explodes...and you're showered with Jello Salad or Shrapnel
We are at the point where The New York Times, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC and USA Today will downplay, obfuscate or even justify an ISIS terrorist attack in New York City simply because it was aimed at people they loathe. Never mind that we saw video all over social media Saturday showing one of the ISIS-radicalized suspects yelling “Allahu Akbar” as he tossed a bomb packed with shrapnel and “Mother of Satan” explosives into an anti-Islam protest near Gracie Mansion. Just because the bombs thrown into the crowd that afternoon fizzled out before exploding does not make the terrorist attack any less ominous. In the hometown of 9/11 heroes, the Times framed Saturday’s attack in a way deliberately designed to mislead the reader into thinking the offenders were anti-Islamic protesters and that Mayor Mamdani was their intended victim.And considering that an Iranian was sentenced for an attempted assassination of Donald Trump we still have this to contend with:
Attorney General Pam Bondi has moved to a military base in Washington, D.C., after federal investigators flagged credible threats related to her work at the Justice Department, the New York Times reports. The move happened within the past month, after law enforcement warned her team that the danger had reached a level serious enough to force action. . . This isn't an isolated case. It's a pattern: Several senior officials have already made similar moves amid increased threats against members of the administration. Among them are Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s top domestic policy adviser; Secretary of State Marco Rubio; outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Of course, we have a probable recent graduate of the Renee Good driving school . . .
The United States Secret Service (USSS) detained an unnamed driver early Wednesday morning after they crashed their vehicle into an outer perimeter barricade near the White House. Anthony Guglielmi, a Secret Service spokesman, stated that officers from the agency’s uniformed division are “looking into a suspicious vehicle.” He added, “Various entrances and the streets are temporarily closed as teams conduct their work.”Notably, the crash occurred at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and H Streets, just outside Lafayette Square, according to the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). No injuries have been reported in connection with the collision.The incident has resulted in streets north of the White House being temporarily closed as law enforcement and National Guard troops secured the area.Have a great Day!
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Cardboard Khamenei
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Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 07:23 AM (7N3EA)
Willowed:
Media are speculating that Kim Jong-Un is preparing his 13 year-old daughter to be the future Queen, as he has been recently photographed with her touring munitions plants & other facilities, testing new pistol and sniper rifle designs, etc.
She doesn't look big and fat like daddy, and she wears high-necked leather jackets and has a good scowl she's working on.
The DPRK sucks and she's likely to be a real problem in the future - but it looks like she's shaping up to be a regular little Bond villain, which is cool. I want my shadowy leaders of nuclear-armed rogue states to look the part.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 12, 2026 07:24 AM (AtWFs)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 12, 2026 07:22 AM (h06De)
Yeah, 1st post, 1st nood - piggy little b*
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at March 12, 2026 07:25 AM (EcHpA)
They was two peoples?
Posted by: fd at March 12, 2026 07:25 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: kingsman at March 12, 2026 07:25 AM (ehY6c)
Surprise surprise surprise!
Posted by: Gomer who always says nothing will happen and is usually right at March 12, 2026 07:28 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 07:32 AM (qFwJc)
Wouldn't it be great if they just kept losing weight until they disappeared?
Posted by: Gomer who always says nothing will happen and is usually right at March 12, 2026 07:32 AM (vFG9F)
Um, no. This is Globalist propaganda. Specifically, "... Adding to the unpredictability of all that is Trump’s mercurial nature. Right now he is committed to striking Iran, but that’s no guarantee that he will continue to do so until the regime is no more. ..." is complete rubbish.
Trump does NOT have a "mercurial nature". When he seems to change his tune on something it's to create a desired effect, but always to attain the same pro-American goals. It's OBVIOUS through his actions that Trump understands both the threat of the Islamic regime AND the fact that it will NOT go away - ever - until it is EXTERMINATED. HE has assembled everything he needs to do it, and it is underway.
It's a fool who bets against President Trump.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 07:33 AM (ovdkm)
There are some segments of the NoVa population that I would not want to be stocking up on those items right now.
Posted by: Fenderbender at March 12, 2026 07:33 AM (1FEc1)
They have to protect their phony baloney jobs?
Posted by: fd at March 12, 2026 07:34 AM (vFG9F)
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That they make it so obvious is the only mystery, except to say they are speaking to a well-disciplined audience already prepared to receive this insanity. Like most of my neighbors.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:34 AM (e1GAl)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 12, 2026 07:35 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 07:35 AM (ExV1e)
Even as we laugh, Iran's Council of Experts is rushing ahead with plans to erect waves of kiosks around the country with cardboard Flat Mojtaba cutouts and the enticement to "Come have your picture taken with Flat Mojtaba!" For a fee, of course.
"It's GOLD, Achmed! GOLD!"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:35 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 07:36 AM (EtnSa)
my preparedness and situational awareness remain as they were.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 07:37 AM (MIIRH)
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they're going to need guns to have any chance
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 07:37 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 07:37 AM (qFwJc)
We'll get you, my pretties ... and your Flat Mojtaba, too!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:39 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 07:39 AM (MIIRH)
Tell me again how "Pam Blondie" is a do-nothing DEI hire who spends all her time on Fox News. Seems like the bad guys see her as some sort of THREAT to them...
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 07:39 AM (ovdkm)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 12, 2026 07:40 AM (wVcYX)
Never mind the $30Trillion in debt that Cornyn help to facilitate - most of it fraud, and endless war grift.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 07:42 AM (a4flb)
Unconditional surrender means no Supreme Leader and no clerics in charge. Is that so hard to ennunciate?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:43 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 07:43 AM (xT8gx)
Future HEADLINE:
CA to seek billions of dollars in federal aid to prepare against drone attacks.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 07:44 AM (a4flb)
"She doesn't look big and fat like daddy, and she wears high-necked leather jackets and has a good scowl she's working on."
sounds highly qualified for the job, YD!
think she has a chance here as a dem candidate in 2028?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 07:44 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:44 AM (U7ZsA)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 12, 2026 07:40 AM (wVcYX)
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Here's hoping he'll fold.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 07:45 AM (5UTWB)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 07:46 AM (EtnSa)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:46 AM (Ot/FD)
The United States Secret Service (USSS) detained an unnamed driver early Wednesday morning after they crashed their vehicle into an outer perimeter barricade near the White House
Were the vehicle and driver riddled with bullet holes?
No! Why not? Failure theater right there.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:47 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 12, 2026 07:40 AM (wVcYX)
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Here's hoping he'll fold.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 07:45 AM (5UTWB)
ISWYDT... well played!
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 07:47 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: I Want To Believe at March 12, 2026 07:47 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 07:47 AM (xT8gx)
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Based on yesterday's comment by "...", calling him the Ayafolda.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 07:48 AM (5UTWB)
Hollywood’s ‘Heroin Chic’ Comeback Has One Not-So-Secret Ingredient
...
Is it... Heroin?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:49 AM (Ot/FD)
"Nearby."
It would take 19k years to get there at the speed of the fastest human made object. "Nearby."
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 12, 2026 07:49 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 07:48 AM (5UTWB)
"Crease be upon him" was a good one, too
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:50 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: fd at March 12, 2026 07:50 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:51 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:51 AM (Ot/FD)
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I remember that. A box office hit.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 07:52 AM (5UTWB)
Posted by: I Want To Believe at March 12, 2026 07:47 AM (oftw2)
That's stupid.
Everyone knows he's made of particle board.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:52 AM (Ot/FD)
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Keir Starmer may be the dumbest PM in history, and most unpopular ever with British citizens and Ukrainian pool boys both.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:52 AM (8uHMn)
g'mornin' again, 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 12, 2026 07:53 AM (tljrc)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:52 AM (8uHMn)
The fun part is that no one involved in this process probably even thought to ask Starmer his opinion on the matter.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:53 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 07:53 AM (XuXeR)
To be honest with you, it’s pretty central to it. I am a believing Christian. I think that if you think about the historical influence of Christianity on our country—forget the rest of Western civilization, just limit it to the United States—some of our most cherished ideals are really rooted in Christian principles and thinking. The dignity of the individual, the sanctity of labor, the priority of the poor, all of those things are tremendously important to me.
Priority of the Poor. Fuck the poor. The poor in the US a richer than most of the EU. The Priority of Government should be freedom, Natural Rights, and Rule of Law, everything else is just bullshit made up on the fly.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 07:54 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:54 AM (Ot/FD)
Unconditional surrender means no Supreme Leader and no clerics in charge. Is that so hard to ennunciate?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars
Because a lot of people still think we can have a gentle war where both sides walk away happy.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 07:54 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 07:54 AM (t+TFX)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:52 AM (8uHMn)
Churchill bad, squirrel good. Is the Perfessor going to send a new pic for them to use? Is it the one with the pimp hat?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 12, 2026 07:54 AM (1Ff7Z)
It wasn't just that Flat Mojtaba was the picture of a head affixed atop a cardboard cutout, it was the poor quality of the cardboard itself. It was kind of dirty here and there like and arts and craft project made with inferior materials, or a repurposed Amazon delivery box.
It would have been funnier still had they taped together used Dominos pizza boxes for the cardboard, and those were grease stained snd smeared with melted cheese and tomato sauce.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:55 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 12, 2026 07:49 AM (1Ff7Z)
We will leave early.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 07:55 AM (gbOdA)
It would have been funnier still had they taped together used Dominos pizza boxes for the cardboard, and those were grease stained snd smeared with melted cheese and tomato sauce.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:55 AM (xG4kz)
This is what happens when your regime declares Hobby Lobby haram.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:56 AM (Ot/FD)
Starmer in a gimp suit
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:56 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 07:56 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 07:55 AM (gbOdA)
So there won't be any women astronauts in the future, then?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:57 AM (Ot/FD)
Can't recycle waxed cardboard. Burns nicely, tho...
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 07:57 AM (XuXeR)
Aaaand we're off....
*grabs pop, er, coffee flavored popcorn?*
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 07:58 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:58 AM (8uHMn)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:58 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 07:58 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Just tell the Democrats that the planet has people on it that can be taxed and we'll be there faster than a Guild Navigator could make the trip.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 07:59 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:57 AM (Ot/FD)
Why not? There's no parallel parking in space.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 12, 2026 07:59 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 07:59 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:59 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 08:00 AM (iBZ/D)
The most damning thing you can say about the US legal system. There should be a judge, sitting with an injunction already written, just waiting for the Governor to sign the legislation in order to issue it.
The bill is unconstitutional on it's face. There's, literally, no argument which can be made to make it constitutional. Tell them no, refuse to stay the injunction while they appeal - which should take no more than 10 minutes for one of the appellate court judges to notice and say no, and move on.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 08:00 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Just Wondering at March 12, 2026 08:00 AM (2Ez/1)
I think they modeled their presentation on hers.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:00 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 08:01 AM (EtnSa)
Good morning, Horde.
Posted by: Inogame at March 12, 2026 08:01 AM (fcoLq)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 08:01 AM (xT8gx)
The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures including wartime Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill on banknotes with pictures of animals.
"Female mandrills in estrus" keeps rising to the top for suggestions, paired with the imperative slogan, "Mount me!"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 08:01 AM (xG4kz)
One step closer to justifying vigilantism.
Didn't read the article since almost everything published is lies and propaganda. It does raise philosophical questions with respect to juries and how appropriate they are in low trust societies, or worse, multi-cultural low trust societies where a jury pool could very well be filled with amoral, uncivilized tribal rivals that have no love for transcendent laws, rights of people and order.
In the OJ trial there were elements of all these things. And in the persecution of Trump and those affiliated with him or the non indictments of Democrats in NYC and Babylon DC we see judges and juries that have zero interest in maintaining social cohesion, high trust or rule of law.
In LA we see people who have swindled and defrauded the government tens of millions and only getting a couple years of prison.
Is the jury system now a joke in multi-cultured, low-trust, tribal "societies" ?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 08:02 AM (a4flb)
look at the united attacks on the 2A, for instance, going all the way back to the early 60s (if not earlier) (that's just when I started noticing).
cronkite after Tet
and so much more
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 08:02 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:44 AM (U7ZsA)
Critical Drinker recommended it.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 08:02 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 08:02 AM (+nEug)
Pretti Good.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:03 AM (Zz0t1)
Sir Winston would be proud of that move!
Posted by: Fenderbender at March 12, 2026 08:03 AM (1FEc1)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:03 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:52 AM (8uHMn)
Yet, he will be re-elected in a landslide.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:04 AM (Zz0t1)
But no dogs, I'll wager.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:04 AM (t+TFX)
"It was looking bleak for the Third Reich. Reports of atrocities at concentration camps began to circulate. The Fuhrer had not been seen in weeks.
...
And then one day Goebbels came out with a Howdy-Doddy puppet on his leg with a pencil moustache glued to it saying "Look, Kids, New Hitler! I love New Hitler!"
The actual f*ck, dude.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 08:05 AM (Ot/FD)
But no dogs, I'll wager.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:04 AM (t+TFX)
I'm betting no matter what they choose, islham will be offended by something at will start attacking.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:05 AM (Zz0t1)
Pity that they won't use, exclusively, dogs as the animals.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 08:05 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Penguin Facts at March 12, 2026 08:06 AM (vFG9F)
they crashed their
pronouns
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:06 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 08:06 AM (77rzZ)
The actual f*ck, dude.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 08:05 AM (Ot/FD)
So, now someone needs to do the pissed off Hitler in the bunker meme with him as the cardboard cutout.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:07 AM (Zz0t1)
Ridiculous. There's all kinds of Christianity all over this world, but none of those places are like the US because the US was founded on Enlightenment principles, not Christianity.
If anything, one of the most important values is essentially "free thought" - which includes freedom of religion, which is at odds with the Ten Commandments. Christianity has NEVER been about freedom - in fact the Bible is pretty matter-of-fact about straight-up slavery, something God himself practices (IIRC).
"Priority of the poor" was NEVER been any sort of "founding ideal". You're completely making s**t up!!
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 08:07 AM (ovdkm)
Then there's The Poor who are an imaginary fantasy group used to justify criminals in high places stealing money.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 12, 2026 08:07 AM (DgMqy)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 08:07 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 08:08 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 08:08 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 08:01 AM (xT8gx)
Welcome to global warming.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:08 AM (Zz0t1)
'Edge'ogs, jellyfish, slugs, newts ... the possibilities are endless!
But dogs and lions are right out!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 08:09 AM (xG4kz)
It’s because they are all incredibly weak, by any real standards. They are good at suppressing internal dissent, and beating up women and children, but they have very little war making ability.
The only countries in the Middle East with significant military forces outside of Israel were Iran, Turkey, and Egypt. We’re eliminating Iran, Egypt is too far away from the action, and no one wants to see Erdogan’s army get adventurous. Nobody wants China to start nosing around, either.
That’s why, when it comes to action in the Middle East, it’s either the US or nobody. That’s why Iran was working to dominate the area with their military buildup.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 08:09 AM (7yOPh)
"Burn all our cash and print new cash with fuzzy little animals on it. Duh."
Nice rhinestone studded trapper keeper ya got there, numbnuts. Is that a Menudo sticker?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 08:09 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 12, 2026 08:07 AM (DgMqy)
California has spent billions on correcting it's issue with the homeless.
California today has the highest homeless population in the country.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:10 AM (Zz0t1)
no matter how awful he is, the Brits are just stuck with him, for now
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:10 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:07 AM (Zz0t1)
With someone else reading off a phone message from Hitler.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 08:10 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Penguin Facts at March 12, 2026 08:06 AM (vFG9F)
Maybe it's just to remind everybody in the UK that they still have a territory called "South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands". It's near Antarctica, and has a population of about two dozen people. Its flag and coat of arms have penguin on it. It also has a walrus, so maybe somebody should be up in arms about that slight.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 08:11 AM (ovdkm)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:11 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 07:57 AM (Ot/FD)
Why not? There's no parallel parking in space.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 12, 2026 07:59 AM (1Ff7Z)
In space no one can here you piss and moan?
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:11 AM (gbOdA)
Huh.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 08:08 AM (Y1sOo)
Will they reenact her abortion?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:11 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:12 AM (Zz0t1)
No government buildings, either, like the House of Parliament or any of the palaces. Just blocks of government flats.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 08:12 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 07:44 AM (U7ZsA)
I ran into Ryan Gosling at Runyon Canyon dog park years ago. He'd just made an independent movie, "The Believer", an excellent character study of a young neo-Nazi Jew. No one knew who he was. I'd loved the movie. I think it was the last independent movie he made.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:12 AM (t+TFX)
no matter how awful he is, the Brits are just stuck with him, for now
Posted by: Don Black
*JFK has entered the chat.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:12 AM (eGgU9)
"The poor you will always have..." - Jesus Christ
In most cases I see, poverty is a self-inflicted. Though it is difficult to step over the dead crack whore on the front porch, there isn't truly a way to help them out of it.
There are many who make good money claiming that they can, but swindling you out of money through appeals to your decency and emotions isn't the path.
Economic segregation is usually the way society effectively copes with the gap.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 08:13 AM (a4flb)
no matter how awful he is, the Brits are just stuck with him, for now
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:10 AM (ZxPkt)
He's basically another Globalist dictator, not so unlike what they have in Ukraine. No surprise there.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 08:13 AM (ovdkm)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 12, 2026 08:13 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 08:09 AM (7yOPh)
Why do governments steal from widows and orphans with death taxes?
Cause they are women and children.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:13 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 08:14 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:14 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
That's rare enough of an event. I may have to watch it now.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 08:14 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 08:14 AM (+nEug)
I see no downside......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:15 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 12, 2026 08:15 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Rabid Moroccan Donkey with a Ruptured Asshole at March 12, 2026 08:15 AM (P7vXf)
The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures including wartime Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill on banknotes with pictures of animals
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They used to make fun of the British being silly as a joke. Now, it's a dreadful truth.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:16 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 12, 2026 08:16 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Rabid Moroccan Donkey with a Ruptured Asshole at March 12, 2026 08:15 AM (P7vXf)
AVENGE ME!!!!!
Posted by: Peanut at March 12, 2026 08:16 AM (Zz0t1)
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WRONG.
They don't care who the attacks are aimed at. They have covered for and justified attacks against children by trannies, women by illegals, and minority business owners by BLM.
They don't give a fuck who the victims are, covering for their constituent violent terrorists is the only thing that matters.
Learn it. Live it. Love it. These people are not like you, there is nothing rational or even emotional in their decision making like "well I don't like *those* people". They don't give a slimy shit who gets hurt or killed for their "cause".
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:16 AM (eDMZF)
You are completely wrong, of course. The entire concept of “separation of Church and State” is a uniquely Christian value , taken for granted by modern faux intellectuals who don’t understand how it was incorporated into Western Civilization. (The concept is complete nonsense to any Muslim, for example)
First enunciated by Christ himself, when He said “render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Acknowledging that the two spheres are quite separate from each other.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 08:16 AM (7yOPh)
Great tune
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 07:43 AM (xT8gx)
https://tinyurl.com/2tm4hnav
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at March 12, 2026 08:17 AM (5xuJ/)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:17 AM (eDMZF)
They used to make fun of the British being silly as a joke. Now, it's a dreadful truth.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:16 AM (3ChHB)
Britain IS the home of Boaty McBoatface.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:17 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: The Barrel at March 12, 2026 08:17 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 08:17 AM (NpAcC)
This cannot be overstated. Far too many believe "journalists" and "experts" who see a gun and OMGWEREALLDED...
Fighting is hard.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:18 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: fd at March 12, 2026 08:18 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:18 AM (t+TFX)
You think you're tough for eating beans every day? There's half a million scarecrows in DC who'd give anything for one mouthful of what you got. They've been under siege for about three months. They live on rats and sawdust bread and sometimes... on each other. At night, the pyres for the dead light up the sky. It's medieval.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:18 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 12, 2026 08:19 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 08:17 AM (NpAcC)
Great. Now I have to fear birds all day.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:19 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:18 AM (gbOdA)
C.H.U.D.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:20 AM (Zz0t1)
They'd have self censored. Mocked Christianity, for sure.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:20 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 08:09 AM (7yOPh)
Sure, but I suspect it's more than that. Iran threatens Israel and the US with nuclear attack the most, and they don't want to be seen as an ally of the Jews fighting against fellow Muslims, do they? I just don't see them as being nearly as motivated as Israel and the US.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 08:20 AM (ovdkm)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 07:43 AM (xT8gx)
My mother was named Barbara Anne. As kids we would tease her with the tune.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:20 AM (t+TFX)
Plus healthcare.
How is that poor?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:20 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:21 AM (XuXeR)
no matter how awful he is, the Brits are just stuck with him, for now
Posted by: Don Black
The scariest thing about modern Labour in England is the parts that ARE talking about removing Starmer say he is failing because he is far too “conservative” and are plotting to replace him with a literal Stalinist.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 08:21 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 12, 2026 08:00 AM (iBZ/D)
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[Babylon Bee headline:]
"Iran Cancels Plan To Attack California After Seeing Gavin Newsom Already Destroyed It"
https://tinyurl.com/mr3yrj7y
Posted by: ShainS at March 12, 2026 08:21 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:19 AM (Zz0t1)
*******
And the shower.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 08:22 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 08:21 AM (7yOPh)
It is scary, nightmarish even. The more they fail, the more extreme they become.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:22 AM (t+TFX)
Posted by: dantesed at March 12, 2026 08:23 AM (Oy/m2)
They don't give a fuck who the victims are, covering for their constituent violent terrorists is the only thing that matters.
Don't think of the left as soft on crime.
Think of them and the Democrat party as the political wing of the cartels
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:24 AM (sKqQm)
The Enlightenment may have shaped the structure of the United Sates, it was the cultural and moral assumptions of the founders which added the "American" elements to their idea of the Enlightenment such as moral accountability, human dignity (Imago Dei) and virtue.
Europe, the birthplace of The Enlightenment, would be similar to the US, but because it is absent any Christian influence, is an amoral socialist hell-hole.
You pretend that the whole world has no spiritual influence anywhere in it, when indeed the spiritual world has enormous influence in the temporal realm.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 08:24 AM (a4flb)
"Priority of the poor" was NEVER been any sort of "founding ideal". You're completely making s**t up!!
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 08:07 AM (ovdkm)
In the "Servant Songs" of Isaiah, the Messiah is referred to by God the Father as "My Servant" which is probably better translated as "My Slave"... Yes, even Jesus was a slave to the the will of His Father. As believers, we are also to be slave of God. In Philippians 2, Paul writes that the Father has given Jesus a name which is above every name - The name Lord. So as believers we are slaves of Jesus. These relationships are right and proper because he is God and we are not. While it's true the NT doesn't explicitly condemn the institution of slavery (the short book of Philemon asks a slave master to receive back his runaway slave with charity because they were both Christians)... But it's also clear that slavery is incompatible with true Christian ethics. As for the poor, Jesus said they'll always be with us but encouraged the rich young ruler to sell all he had to give to the poor.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 08:24 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 08:20 AM (ovdkm)
The UAE, under US direction, sent some fighter jets to attack a small missile site in Iran a couple days ago. That was probably the largest and most significant military action in the entire history of the UAE.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 08:24 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:24 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:25 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 12, 2026 08:26 AM (+nEug)
1 out of 8 people are such fucking idiots they cannot decide on a simple idea that we have agreed on for about 90 years.
People wanting to use Big Govt services and institutions must present some identification and proof they justified in doing so.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:26 AM (gbOdA)
Critical Drinker liked Project Hail Mary. I liked the movie of Andy Weir's The Martian so I guess I'll have to check this one out
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 08:26 AM (YsPj+)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:19 AM (Zz0t1)
*******
And the shower.
Posted by: redridinghood
It's not Saturday so I'm good.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:26 AM (eGgU9)
But at least to this point they don't need it. They are getting massive amounts of direct and indirect funding from the US without needing a military.
And it should be pointed out that in communist regimes there has traditionally been friction between the party and the military where the former always has to be worried about a coup from the latter. If you just don't need an army you don't have to worry about it anymore...
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:26 AM (sKqQm)
I mean, it's remotely plausible, but also highly unlikely. Although I do wonder what sort of air defenses are still in the US and not protecting oversea bases right now.
It'd be a real shocker to the Muslim supporters there in CA to have a couple Shahed drones land in their backyards and explode.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 08:27 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 08:27 AM (77rzZ)
First enunciated by Christ himself, when He said “render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Acknowledging that the two spheres are quite separate from each other.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 08:16 AM (7yOPh)
I'm surprised to see such abject nonsense from you. But then, it seems like it all it takes is religion to get otherwise intelligent people spouting nonsense.
By way of example, the UK has an official state religion, and the official head of state - the King - is the head of that religion. It was typical in Europe for the people to have to change their religion to match the beliefs of their sovereign - there was never much in the way of freedom of religion, much less separation of Church and State (a phrase coined by Thomas Jefferson, not Martin Luther). It was unheard of before the radical Founders came along.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 08:28 AM (ovdkm)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 08:28 AM (xT8gx)
Because that is not how poverty is defined.
Its a statistical definition.
In the United States a person or family is considered in poverty if their total pre‑tax cash income is below a federally set poverty threshold for their family size and composition
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 08:28 AM (a4flb)
Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:28 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: redridinghood
Great. Now hearing Funeral March of a Marionette in my head.
Posted by: Easily Swayed at March 12, 2026 08:29 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 08:29 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:30 AM (eDMZF)
2 Peter 3:9
Posted by: Marcus T at March 12, 2026 08:30 AM (TmQh+)
Posted by: Yaakov Smirnov at March 12, 2026 08:30 AM (qFwJc)
New Testament, Jesus and other biblical writers emphasized that masters should treat their slaves with respect and fairness, as seen in passages like Ephesians 6:9, which instructs masters not to threaten their slaves and to treat them well.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:30 AM (3ChHB)
Three brothers in their 20s, originally of Iraqi descent and living in Norway for several years, were arrested in connection with the case.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 12, 2026 08:30 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:31 AM (t+TFX)
I don't disagree. The Culture of Poverty includes developing and conforming to the mindset for it.
Looking from the outside, real charity is a personal helping hand when someone needs it.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 12, 2026 08:31 AM (DgMqy)
Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 08:32 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:28 AM (ZxPkt)
Agreed. One of the few decent biopics.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:32 AM (t+TFX)
Posted by: Martini Farmer"
It would be Trump's fault for provoking them.
Posted by: fd at March 12, 2026 08:32 AM (vFG9F)
A slave wants to eat as much as he/she can and do as little work as possible.
Posted by: no one of any consquence at March 12, 2026 08:32 AM (qFwJc)
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so eternal damnation is out? What a relief.
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:32 AM (ZxPkt)
John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine – BBC Proms 2014
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 08:33 AM (u82oZ)
In “Blue Hair and the Blues: Dying Your Hair Unnatural Colours is Associated with Depression,” authors Edward Dutton and Emil Kirkegaard studied 68,000 OKCupid dating site profiles.
“People who at some point had unnatural coloured hair . . . are high in mental instability,” they wrote.
“We would submit that the simplest explanation for this relationship can be garnered from the known relationship between borderline personality disorder and extreme, though changeable, expressions of identity,” the report said. “Those who score high in neuroticism are plagued by worry and doubt, including about themselves and even about who they are.”
No do nose jewelry
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:33 AM (gbOdA)
Caleb Hammer
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 12, 2026 08:33 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: no one of any consquence at March 12, 2026 08:33 AM (qFwJc)
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84% of Republicans support Trump and 83% support the Iran action. So...
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:34 AM (eDMZF)
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so eternal damnation is out? What a relief.
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:32 AM (ZxPkt)
No. See Mark 9:43-48... something about where the worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched. He doesn't WANT it but lots of people reject Him, with the inevitable consequences
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 08:35 AM (xT8gx)
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James Talarico: Fascism Will Come Draped in the (Trans) Flag and Carrying the Cross
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 12, 2026 08:35 AM (ndZc7)
However much money is taken for this purpose the problem remains and the answer is always, "Well we didn't spend enough"
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:35 AM (sKqQm)
I saw an argument that horse collars, making horses more efficient, economically displaced slavery. Likewise the Industrial Revolution, replacing muscle with steam power.
But the instinct for slavery is strong in humanity. Look at the Dem party and their voters. Or some Corps and H-1Bs.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 08:36 AM (u82oZ)
WTF? So they went back in time and changed their ancestry?
Gads, people are stupid.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 08:36 AM (77rzZ)
Our tax dollars at... work?
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:37 AM (XuXeR)
I support Trump - let him cook.
OTOH, I don't like what is happening in Iran, but TBH, I have no idea how to do any better.
That is why I consider the Iran Imbroglio chemotherapy.
Must deal with the cancer before it completely metastasizes.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 08:37 AM (a4flb)
Because people want the fruit of labor without doing that labor themselves.
Slavery, serfdom, taxes, etc are all ways to accomplish that.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:37 AM (sKqQm)
There is more than the Left that is blind to retrospective analysis.
Did our policy work as designed should be a constant worry.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 08:37 AM (u82oZ)
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84% of Republicans support Trump and 83% support the Iran action. So...
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:34 AM (eDMZF)
Joe Rogan is there to impress Joe Rogan. Because he has 'sun shines on a dog's ass' moments, doesn't make him a 'man of the people.'
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:37 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 12, 2026 08:38 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 12, 2026 08:35 AM (ndZc7)
He is a descendant of Satan himself.
That dude is downright evil, man.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)
Take a good look at Virginia. It’s just a hint of what Democrat rule looks like. We already saw what they were capable of during COVID and with Biden. This is a next-level subversion of your rights.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 12, 2026 08:39 AM (TmQh+)
The point is, none of that addresses one stealing from someone else to give to another. That's simply wrong. That's always wrong. That's especially wrong, because you're perverting and collapsing the path of Charity and replacing it with Theft and Vanity.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 08:39 AM (Ot/FD)
But the instinct for slavery is strong in humanity. Look at the Dem party and their voters. Or some Corps and H-1Bs.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 08:36 AM (u82oZ)
Eli Whitneys Cotton Gin actually created the need for slaves and US leaders saw this and prohibited new slaves after 1808.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:39 AM (gbOdA)
There is more than the Left that is blind to retrospective analysis.
Did our policy work as designed should be a constant worry.
TBH I think the primary driver for this is graft. So nominally the metric would be we spent $X and saw poverty end for Y% but that's not really the left's analysis - for them it is more like,
We spent some number if dollars from the infinite well of tax dollars and employed Y bureaucrats. Now, how do we increase Y?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:40 AM (sKqQm)
Take a good look at Virginia. It’s just a hint of what Democrat rule looks like. We already saw what they were capable of during COVID and with Biden. This is a next-level subversion of your rights.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 12, 2026 08:39 AM (TmQh+)
I mean, it's not like we've had California and New York to look towards as examples for decades or anything.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)
The Howard Zinn skrool of history.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:41 AM (XuXeR)
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84% of Republicans support Trump and 83% support the Iran action. So...
Posted by: ...
So Rogan's anti-trumper rears it's ugly head...
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:41 AM (eGgU9)
The money spend on fighting poverty will NEVER be enough because the definition of poverty is an arbitrary statistical evaluation.
For example, if poor person is one who has cash income less than 20% of the median income, then you will always have 20% of the people in poverty, no matter how many trillions you throw at "fixing" it.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 08:41 AM (a4flb)
As one leftist put it at the time, "F*ck your freedoms" That's how pretty much all elected officials think of it. They have changes they want to make whether or not their changes impact your constitutionally protected freedoms is immaterial
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:41 AM (sKqQm)
Chinas 5 year plans built on around $40 dollar oil and they are now paying 90 bucks.
They are fucked!
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:41 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:41 AM (sKqQm)
Totalitarianism in an Austrian accent.
First time history, second time farce.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 08:42 AM (Ot/FD)
I mean yeah. Trump has a track record of turning out being right a lot more than being wrong. Right? Yet in the moment he somehow *always* looks wrong. In this case he tried everything before attacking. To the point where the Left and nominal right (birm) only two weeks ago was gloating that he had betrayed the uprising and was basically a big pussy.
This will end, and by mid-May and I suspect sooner, the media won't even be talking about it. Because the outcome will be too good.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:43 AM (eDMZF)
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I guess Trump did Nancy Guthrie, too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 12, 2026 08:43 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 08:43 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Headlines we expect to see at March 12, 2026 08:43 AM (vFG9F)
It's like the internet knows Ace is single and looking for a hobbitess.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:43 AM (Zz0t1)
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Meh. Yankees saw that the South paid a disproportional amount of Tariffs which funded the Federal Government. Further, slavery was already collapsing. Then there was all that gold in California that needed to come east to power the Atlantic trade and western expansion. With that set up launching a war against the South was in the mix. Add Roundheads and Crazy Quakers and you're off to kill your brother Able.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 12, 2026 08:44 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:44 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)
It’s expected in the Blue States. Virginia is the model for taking over new states. Just liked they are destroying Colorado and working on Arizona.
I think Mr Bangladeshi Immigrant was put on point for a reason. They’re sending a signal. It’s not just the message, it’s the messenger. But I think they’re going to find the people outside NOVA aren’t going to roll over for this crap.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 12, 2026 08:44 AM (TmQh+)
Sometimes he gets it, sometimes he doesn't, but he's always been and always will be a muscle head.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:44 AM (t+TFX)
That chicken is wore the truck out.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 08:44 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 12, 2026 08:45 AM (zdLoL)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
I have enough trouble making sure my shit is wired tight. I don't have enough energy to look after other people.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:45 AM (eGgU9)
Burning Magna Carte was not on my Bingo card.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:45 AM (gbOdA)
Note that cotton sales expanded rapidly nearly a half century after Eli's work - to claim it "expanded slavery" is to view history through a very, very narrow lens.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:45 AM (XuXeR)
There's a lot of folks that I think would really enjoy your content.
Please let me know. Many thanks
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Shut the fuck up.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: The birds at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 12, 2026 08:35 AM (ndZc7)
He is a descendant of Satan himself.
That dude is downright evil, man.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cance
Hard to believe but Jazzy Crawford might have been the less crazy choice
Posted by: Josephistan at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (y9ksN)
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A moose calling itself a horse does not make it a horse.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
I have enough trouble making sure my shit is wired tight. I don't have enough energy to look after other people.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:45 AM (eGgU9)
It is very interesting that people really like telling the poor and the H1B slaves how to live.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (77rzZ)
TBH this is always an interesting and very personal discussion with leftists.
If you talk with a non-working leftist, well, the government should give them UBI
If you talk with a leftist in a low paid field, the government should raise their salaries and give them benefits. Because their field is IMPORTANT
If you talk with middle class leftists, they should be paid would upper class professionals are paid
And if you talk with upper middle class/lower upper class leftists it isn't fair Elon Musk has more then they do.
Its envy up and down the stack.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:47 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (3ChHB)
Can you make change for camel note?
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:47 AM (gbOdA)
I do belive that very sentiment was express here on this smaht military blog... and yes.
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:47 AM (XuXeR)
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they may have no choice
secession, maybe
NOVA can outvote the rest of the state
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:47 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 08:46 AM (77rzZ)
312 was his area code when he moved to Chicago.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:48 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:49 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 08:49 AM (77rzZ)
I couldn't figure it out before but now it makes sense.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:49 AM (eDMZF)
After watching Shrub and Obama throw away thousands of American lives for nothing I can see why people become opposed to the notion of any foreign intervention.
Trump IS doing this differently, but I can understand the concern...
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:49 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 12, 2026 08:49 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 08:49 AM (77rzZ)
I don't want power over all other people, just Karen Gillan. And only temporarily.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:50 AM (eDMZF)
This is the group that rides motorcycles and are known for their aggressive tactics against demonstrators.
They have been involved in executing violent crackdowns during protests.
We have to find a way of taking them out without involving a ground game, otherwise the Iranian people that want to have freedom will be too afraid to come out and protest against the regime.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 08:50 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 08:50 AM (NpAcC)
Indeed. This is going to be the rub.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:51 AM (t+TFX)
Plus healthcare.
How is that poor?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:20 AM (3ChHB)"
America, where we can talk about "poor" people's problem of obesity ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 08:51 AM (MIIRH)
Trump's "endgame" : They cry Uncle, and then fuck all the way off.
It's apples and androids.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 12, 2026 08:51 AM (Ot/FD)
secession, maybe
NOVA can outvote the rest of the state
If we want to fix the election system one way to do it would be to have red counties hold back vote totals just like blue ones now, and publish absurd results like 100% of adults in the county voted.
If say a red area in VA did this it would lead to immediate claims of election fraud and an investigation from the CIA agent running the state. But it would destroy the left's argument about how there is voter fraud and can't be any
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:51 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Mentally ill transexuals everywhere at March 12, 2026 08:51 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:52 AM (eDMZF)
Not until I'm done. Which will take about 2.9 seconds, give or take...
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:52 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: LaQuisha at March 12, 2026 08:53 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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Dems are pimps. A middle man that doesn't belong in the natural order of things. Bible said there will always be the poor man. It was also an honor and responsible position to be the slave of a house hold.
That order in the natural chain of humanity has been disrupted by Democrat distortion.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:54 AM (3ChHB)
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Whooopi is the drunk at the end of the bar, who somehow got a TV show
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 08:54 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
I'm pretty sure there would be a lot less poor people if the government wasn't involved in 'helping' them.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 08:54 AM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 08:50 AM (NpAcC)
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See threads yesterday for video of Israeli drones flooding the skies over Tehran last night hunting them down.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 12, 2026 08:54 AM (RIvkX)
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lol, Back to his leftist shtick.
Posted by: runner at March 12, 2026 08:54 AM (GD0B3)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 08:55 AM (eDMZF)
It is rumored that the perp was wearing a MAGA hat and was heard yelling
This is MAGA country !!!
Posted by: Operator Error at March 12, 2026 08:55 AM (d5zIg)
Put out cat food, you get feral cats.
Funny, no?
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:55 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 08:55 AM (EtnSa)
Posted by: Bulg
Since Hitchcock was born in August, the origins of March 12 as National Alfred Hitchcock Day remain a mystery - a fitting tribute for the Master of Suspense himself.
nationaltoday.com/alfred-hitchcock-day/
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:55 AM (eGgU9)
And yet..."that's racist!"
Which is in and of itself a "racist claim"...
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:55 AM (sKqQm)
You get more of what you pay for, and less of what you penalize.
Always has been true, always will be true.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:56 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: meh at March 12, 2026 08:56 AM (7Wsrz)
Posted by: LaQuisha at March 12, 2026 08:57 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:57 AM (XuXeR)
This is the group that rides motorcycles and are known for their aggressive tactics against demonstrators.
They have been involved in executing violent crackdowns during protests.
Arm the people, shoot on sight orders? They know who they are.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 08:58 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 08:58 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: no one of any consquence at March 12, 2026 08:58 AM (qFwJc)
We or the Israelis or both are using one-way drones that loiter until targeted on individuals. Last night, thugs manning security checkpoints in Tehran were targeted and killed.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 08:59 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 08:59 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: no one of any consquence at March 12, 2026 08:59 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 09:00 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Homer Simpson at March 12, 2026 09:00 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 09:00 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 09:01 AM (YsPj+)
Some good drugs in Hollywoodland back in the day...
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 09:01 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 09:01 AM (77rzZ)
This is partly an internet problem, partly a loss of gatekeeping problem, and partly leftwing problem
The internet lets anyone share their thoughts with the public. In the past your potential audience was very limited unless you had access to publish a book, in a newspaper, etc.
And in those limited slots that had this access, you could and would be cast out if you wrote something crazy
And finally the left poisoned this sort of gatekeeping using it to just remove anyone that disagreed with them and at the same time adopted a "no enemies to the left approach". So the guy that would rant about the wonders of communism in a park 60 years ago now instead does it in a tiktok and leftists are not allowed to criticize it...
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:02 AM (sKqQm)
Woof.
/ShihTzu
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 09:02 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 09:02 AM (MIIRH)
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Call it what it is, though. That’s not “voter fraud”
That is a fraudulent election. Null and Void.
When people talk about “voter fraud” it evokes something different. A few people voting twice, or filling out an extra ballot here and there. Almost harmless. And it never happens anyway, and if it does, it’s not enough to change the outcome, etc.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 12, 2026 09:02 AM (/dDE1)
Omigawd, he's, like, so mean to those people. Just because someone goes on 3 Disney trips a year while making $200 a month as an OF model is no reason to, like, call them carazy. -- the people who bitch about Caleb Hammer
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 09:02 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:03 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 09:00 AM (ZxPkt)
Meh. He knew she was the abortion kween, so he could bang her, add to his 'I'm not racist' cred without consequence.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 12, 2026 09:03 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 09:04 AM (XuXeR)
Take out the Basij and free the people.
Good morning! Hope you are secure behind enemy lines in NoVA.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:04 AM (u82oZ)
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There was a video taken from a car that showed a group of them on their motorcycles going after a crowd. There was an IED nearby them that went off before they could act.
That was before the war started.
I presume the Iranians have "methods" to deal with them.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 09:04 AM (jtM2q)
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What a terrible idea!
Oh, wait...
Posted by: AoSHQ commenters everywhere at March 12, 2026 09:04 AM (2Ez/1)
Electoral maps show absent immigration the Dems in the US would be a rump party a little better then the LP but not much...
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:04 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 08:36 AM (u82oZ)
See also, the instinct for some kind of nobility. Look at the members of Congress who're in office for decades. Or celebrities.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 09:05 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: dantesed at March 12, 2026 09:05 AM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:06 AM (u82oZ)
That bitch be crazy.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 09:06 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:07 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 09:07 AM (YsPj+)
Posted by: Accomack at March 12, 2026 09:07 AM (T8bqm)
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Betrayal is very much an overstatement. I did not want this intervention and I'm not nearly as sanguine about the prospects for quick victory as many here are. I think we're in for a long slog, and I doubt we have any set goals at this point since no uprising has materialized, which seemed to be the initial goal - and none of the fundamentals for one appear to be coalescing.
I have deep misgivings about all of this, and I think Trump probably screwed up, here. That said, it's no betrayal. Trump is making a MAGA play against the Chinese, it's pretty much in line with his agenda, and consistent with his other anti-Chinese play against VZ.
Nor is it irretrieivable. He's quick on his feet, and I am hoping he'll drop the loose talk about a free Iran and boots on the ground, and focus on achievable, near-to medium-term victory conditions.
People desperately want this to be the end of MAGA, but that is not the case at this point, and it certainly needn't be. It's up to Trump to figure this out, and I still trust him much more than the other clowns in the political, military and foreign service establishments.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 12, 2026 09:08 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 09:08 AM (77rzZ)
Karma would be a homicide bomber visiting them. And of course CNN had multiple news readers claim the NY attempted bombers were targeting the commie mayor.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at March 12, 2026 09:08 AM (cntUY)
Posted by: Accomack at March 12, 2026 09:07 AM (T8bqm)
And the Left will proudly stand with Russia.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:09 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Headlines we expect to see at March 12, 2026 08:43 AM (vFG9F)
No amount of national prosperity will uplift the people who're willing to live a subsistence level life just so long as they don't have to actually do anything for it.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 09:09 AM (ExV1e)
Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
1m
Trump NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman just confirmed that America's space assets are SURGING our edge over the Iranian regime
Many Democrats INSISTED the Space Force was "useless." Guess not 🇺🇸
"Space is the the ultimate high ground! [...] The assets we have in space, the satellites that are there for observation, for communication, I mean these are the capabilities that are identifying the rocket launches, that are communicating to our forces, and give America an EXTREME edge in this conflict!"
@RapidResponse47
https://tinyurl.com/6wpbbyx9
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 09:09 AM (NpAcC)
That bitch be crazy.
Posted by: Bulg
West Virginia can be a tough place to live unless one of your legs is shorter than the other.
Posted by: Eileen at March 12, 2026 09:09 AM (oftw2)
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There was a video taken from a car that showed a group of them on their motorcycles going after a crowd. There was an IED nearby them that went off before they could act.
If true, this is very encouraging. IF!
Great news for my fellow Iranians.
A doctor from Tehran working at a hospital for the last 10 days has confirmed that all the injured brought in have been the regime forces.
Not a single civilian has been seen there.
https://tinyurl.com/vpv653mk
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:09 AM (Riz8t)
This means a tighter focus on a small part of Iran. This favors the party with air supremacy.
Russia and China need to get used to disappointment. Both can not project power or weapons to make a difference.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:10 AM (u82oZ)
Russia and China need to get used to disappointment. Both can not project power or weapons to make a difference.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:10 AM (u82oZ)
Plus China needs the oil
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 09:10 AM (5XwF9)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 09:11 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: Application to live in West Virginia at March 12, 2026 09:11 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Eileen
ISWYDT.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 09:12 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at March 12, 2026 09:12 AM (cntUY)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 12, 2026 09:12 AM (YsPj+)
Great news for my fellow Iranians.
A doctor from Tehran working at a hospital for the last 10 days has confirmed that all the injured brought in have been the regime forces.
Not a single civilian has been seen there.
https://tinyurl.com/vpv653mk
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:09 AM (Riz8t)
Tousi says they are hiding in there and injured civilians are denied care there...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 09:12 AM (5XwF9)
And seriously, even having these sorts of questions changes the dynamic of a lot of the crap the CIA agent is doing in the state...
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:12 AM (sKqQm)
This is the group that rides motorcycles and are known for their aggressive tactics against demonstrators.
Tousi, yesterday, had videos of some of them - down to individual people - being slightly blown up by drones.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 09:13 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Eileen
Eileen Right Hatfield or Eileen Left McCoy?
Posted by: rickb223 at March 12, 2026 09:13 AM (eGgU9)
Posted by: Eileen
Funny, right there.
I remember seeing a sailboat named Eileen A Lot.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:13 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 09:13 AM (Dv3i1)
It appears that we're now sending a third carrier, the George H.W. Bush, to the ME. One carrier will be in the Med, one in the Red Sea, and one in the Arabian Sea off the Persian Gulf. This enormously complicates Iran's air defense strategy, to the extent they still have any.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xatMzwm54ns
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:13 AM (Riz8t)
Russia and China need to get used to disappointment. Both can not project power or weapons to make a difference.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:10 AM (u82oZ)
Plus China needs the oil
Posted by: It's me donna
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Trump has a plan for a construct that will allow Russia to grow in a positive way while at the same time putting a choker chain around Xi's neck.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 09:14 AM (3ChHB)
There are a bunch of Uke videos that purport to be drones chasing individual Russian soldiers.
Are they real? Hard to say BUT that makes it very easy to believe we have them.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:14 AM (sKqQm)
They came out and protested the regime prior to the bombing started. To the tune of tens of thousands dead. They may be ineffective but they're not afraid.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 09:15 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Eileen"
Hey, sounds great!
(formerly symmetrical Iranian leadership)
Posted by: man at March 12, 2026 09:15 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 09:15 AM (t+TFX)
I mean, has Trump shown at any point that he is willing to throw away what he keeps saying he is fighting for? (the future of this country)
Not that I can see and I've watched him from the beginning. Trump very much goes by instinct and aligning his own side into positions where they "win either way" but I believe the criticisms (not by you) that he is "mercurial" are very much overblown. He may want people including his enemies to believe he is such, but someone who was, could never have got where he is with the world aligned against him waiting to "pounce" on any mistake any time. They MIGHT if they had the DNC backing them and media covering, but even then it's doubtful.
All I'm saying is this, in an election year, was carefully gamed out unless he is finally owned by the Republican establishment which I do not think is the case. That only leaves, he knows his objective, he knows which lines he will and won't cross, he knows when he wants it done, he knows there are several paths to get there, and he knows he will stay on that road until he does. This isn't 4D chess or trust the plan, this is simple math.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:16 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 09:16 AM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 12, 2026 09:16 AM (Dv3i1)
It was time a long time ago.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 09:17 AM (t+TFX)
Too late. She is in office. And she sounds like a bitter-ender true believer, so blackmail is out.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:18 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 08:47 AM (sKqQm)
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This is where we are all falling into the trap of accepting the Marxist definitions of 'class'. Income, earned or unearned, has absolutely nothing to do with class; income is only vanity and envy.
Posted by: mustbequantum at March 12, 2026 09:18 AM (VUoPf)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:18 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 12, 2026 09:15 AM (ExV1e)
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I worry that 40,000 of the slaughtered were the main leaders of the resistance to the regime.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 12, 2026 09:18 AM (NpAcC)
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Would that be prudent?
Posted by: GHW Bush at March 12, 2026 09:18 AM (Dv3i1)
Omega Code -- Tomb Reoccupied/Mojtaba Khamenei.
And then there was the false peace which led to the end. fanatics whose strategy *includes* provoking you into overreacting, then policies like “they bomb a church, we bomb ten” are not just morally dangerous; they can be strategically st00p1d because they play into the enemy’s script.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMhwddNQSWQ
That is why many counterterrorism approaches emphasize things like:
- precise, intelligence?driven operations rather than broad collective punishment
- cutting financing, logistics, and safe havens
- information campaigns and community work that undercut the group’s religious or ideological appeal
You can still argue about where the moral line is, but when the enemy *wants* martyrdom and chaos, “more terror to stop terror” is often exactly what they are trying to provoke.
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 12, 2026 09:18 AM (883kY)
Going back to Plame/Wilson the right has been afraid to use the traditional tools available to go after people that been in "questionable" areas in Nat Sec and have turned on the country.
Wilson was a Saudi retainer. Irrespective of whether his wife got him approval for all the bribes he took their is no question existing laws could have sent him to prison for the rest of his life. And...nothing. Shrub did nothing.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:19 AM (sKqQm)
Have a great day!
Head on a swivel, and have a plan. Be the torch of America to the great unlearned masses.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:19 AM (u82oZ)
That only leaves, he knows his objective, he knows which lines he will and won't cross, he knows when he wants it done, he knows there are several paths to get there, and he knows he will stay on that road until he does. This isn't 4D chess or trust the plan, this is simple math.
Posted by: ...
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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 09:21 AM (3ChHB)
The third carrier is to relieve the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78, which has been deployed for 8 months already.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 12, 2026 09:21 AM (u82oZ)
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I have property and a second home in WV. Near the Ohio River.
It can be "rough." The major metro areas are D strongholds and the rural areas (most of the state) can be a mix of R or D. Welfare is rampant. So is addiction.
Regardless of your affiliation, you'll be left alone unless there's an urban center within a couple dozen miles.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 12, 2026 09:21 AM (jtM2q)
The Iranians just can't quite seem to wrap their heads around the fact that we can see pretty much everything they do now. They were trying to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and we just obliterated a bunch of their ships/boats/subs who were doing it. It kind of seems like we're the proton computer from The Three Body Problem.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:22 AM (Riz8t)
Lexa Doig > Sea Shimooka
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:23 AM (sKqQm)
The third carrier is to relieve the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78, which has been deployed for 8 months already.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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How long were ships deployed in WWII?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 09:24 AM (3ChHB)
The third carrier is to relieve the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78, which has been deployed for 8 months already.
At least according to the link I included, the Ford will take up station in the eastern Med, and all three ships will stay on station.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:24 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 09:26 AM (3ChHB)
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 09:28 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: runner at March 12, 2026 09:28 AM (GD0B3)
Posted by: runner at March 12, 2026 09:29 AM (GD0B3)
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the right has been afraid to use the traditional tools available to go after people that been in "questionable" areas in Nat Sec and have turned on the country.
Like Brennan and Esptein? stay tuned.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-futPrezGabbardStepsUp
Time travel forward to a future Prez/Gabbard who stepped up in the Golden Moment when needed to save the Trump Presidency ... and. indeed. the world. because she could.
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 12, 2026 09:29 AM (iWNIX)
Posted by: runner at March 12, 2026 09:29 AM (GD0B3)
Posted by: runner at March 12, 2026 09:28 AM (GD0B3)
Call it the Straight of Trump ?
Posted by: It's me donna at March 12, 2026 09:29 AM (VE6XX)
Uhhh?
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 09:29 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 09:21 AM (3ChHB)
Ha!!! Perfect.
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:29 AM (eDMZF)
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My pappy hailed from there
Buchanan County
Posted by: Don Black at March 12, 2026 09:29 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: AnnaS at March 12, 2026 09:30 AM (BxywY)
Given the Democrats' one-two punch of flooding immigrants into communities + voting fraud, I don't think that means any of deserve it.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 12, 2026 09:34 AM (Suwql)
Sign that I'm tired: I misread this as some house that's painted white had it's barricade hit by a car...and thinking why this is such a big deal. LOL
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 09:34 AM (ynpvh)
With the threat to sink any oil carrier attempting to sail south through the strait. A threat like that needs to be backed up with some evidence that they can follow through with action. That message was delivered last night with their ghost boats attacking two oil haulers in Iraqi waters, setting them afire.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 09:34 AM (Y1sOo)
New Testament, Jesus and other biblical writers emphasized that masters should treat their slaves with respect and fairness, as seen in passages like Ephesians 6:9, which instructs masters not to threaten their slaves and to treat them well.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:30 AM (3ChHB)
In other words, he DIDN'T say that masters should FREE their slaves, because slavery is completely f-ing evil. Jesus was peachy-keen with slavery, apparently, as long as it was DONE CORRECTLY. 8-)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 09:35 AM (ovdkm)
Iran isn't attacking American oil tankers. It wants to attack any and all oil tankers.
Isn't this an actual war crime in and of itself because Kuwait or India or whatever other country isn't involved in this conflict?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:37 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: AnnaS at March 12, 2026 09:30 AM (BxywY)
It's not doom. Truth is he hasn't hurt Texas at all. I just wish we had someone besides the two we had running against him. Paxton was going to be the toughest general for Republicans and now Cornyn is in the same position because Paxton voters will now cut their nose off to spite their face.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at March 12, 2026 09:38 AM (cntUY)
Somehow deep red states often elect weak kneed and compromised Rs.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (sKqQm)
A wealth tax is a theft tax, plain and simple, one in which the majority has decided to steal someone else's stuff. It's also short term, either by people like Howard Shultz leaving, or such a diminishment of wealth that there are no more whales to squeeze, so they have to lower their sights to those whose wealth is even less.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (ynpvh)
Somehow deep red states often elect weak kneed and compromised Rs.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:39 AM (sKqQm)
That's because kneed R's need to knead political dough.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 09:41 AM (ynpvh)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:41 AM (eDMZF)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 12, 2026 09:24 AM (Riz8t)
Yes, the idea that the third carrier will relieve the one that is overextended is just an assumption based on common sense, but the US military has said no such thing. So it could be that they feel that they just really need that third carrier there for as long as it takes.
But they probably don't expect this to take more than a few more weeks. At least not the part of it that requires carriers.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 09:41 AM (ovdkm)
Posted by: AnnaS at March 12, 2026 09:42 AM (ZkH3r)
Iran isn't attacking American oil tankers. It wants to attack any and all oil tankers.
Isn't this an actual war crime in and of itself because Kuwait or India or whatever other country isn't involved in this conflict?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 12, 2026 09:37 AM (sKqQm)
Nothing Muzzies do for their faith is a war crime...in their eyes. The only crime is not wiping out the Jews and/or retaking lands that were non-Islamic, captured by Islam, and liberated from Islam.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 09:42 AM (ynpvh)
One of the ships attacked last night by a ghost boat is owned by a U.S. company, Safesea Group.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 09:44 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: AnnaS at March 12, 2026 09:42 AM (ZkH3r)
Might as well vote for the Dem then. You do you.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at March 12, 2026 09:44 AM (cntUY)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:41 AM (eDMZF)
The OT has passages on treatment of slaves, and you are to treat them fairly, not abuse them. For Jews who became slaves, they had to have entered into slavery of their own accord, and if they wanted to be permanent slaves, agree to it by having their ear pierced as an external sign (as far as I recall).
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 09:45 AM (ynpvh)
One of the ships attacked last night by a ghost boat is owned by a U.S. company, Safesea Group.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 12, 2026 09:44 AM (Y1sOo)
That's ironic...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 09:45 AM (ynpvh)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:41 AM (eDMZF)
Maybe you have a point. As I remember it, Jesus basically overrode the 10 Commandments with two abbreviated "commandments" of a sort of his own. The one about "love thy neighbor as yourself" (or something like that) could be interpreted as being anti-slavery.
But isn't the Bible supposed to be the infallible Word of God? So how does what Paul (assuming that's right) has to say about it figure into that?
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 09:46 AM (ovdkm)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 09:47 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 12, 2026 08:18 AM (t+TFX)
A skit where one of them decided he was a woman, and wanted to give birth, and call himself "Loretta" comes to mind...
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 09:48 AM (ovdkm)
Blue State Moves To Muzzle Oral History Of J6
The original purpose of public education, ala German style of the 1800s, was to inculcate reverence and obedience to the State. We are the ones that, rightly, wanted it to be about critical thinking skills.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 12, 2026 09:49 AM (ynpvh)
Surely true, but opens a new can of Worms.
About two-thirds of "scriptural teaching" is worship of Paul.
You can get a pretty good idea who will never call that heresy.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 12, 2026 09:49 AM (zdLoL)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 09:46 AM (ovdkm)
Its a fair question. Perhaps God knew that one day treating them fairly (in more enlightened human eyes) would literally mean freeing them?
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:51 AM (eDMZF)
This looks like one of the specific things Jesus did not address directly.
This doesn't create a conflict at all.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 12, 2026 09:51 AM (DgMqy)
Come on, do the tattoos. Go ahead.
I'm right here with the corners of my beard un-marred.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 12, 2026 09:52 AM (zdLoL)
Posted by: ... at March 12, 2026 09:57 AM (eDMZF)
Um, no. Worship of the triune God. One of whom inspired the writings of Paul, apostle to the gentiles.
I get the impression you're one of those who ignores Matt 23:9,,, among many other things.
Posted by: TeeJ at March 12, 2026 09:59 AM (Gk2Bn)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:00 AM (RHGPo)
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:02 AM (RHGPo)
Hundreds of people who claim to be transgender have already received letters from the state telling them their driver’s licenses are “invalid immediately,” according to the report. The letters also inform them they “may be subject to additional penalties” if they continue to drive unless they receive a new one with their birth sex from the Kansas Division of Vehicles and surrender the old license.
Posted by: SMOD at March 12, 2026 10:13 AM (RHGPo)
New Testament, Jesus and other biblical writers emphasized that masters should treat their slaves with respect and fairness, as seen in passages like Ephesians 6:9, which instructs masters not to threaten their slaves and to treat them well.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 08:30 AM (3ChHB)
I should have noticed that this was basically calling Jesus a "biblical writer", which of course makes no sense since the New Testament was written after his demise.
So I'm still unclear on exactly what the Bible says that Jesus had to say about slavery. But realistically, slavery was just an accepted fact of life back then, and that is no doubt reflected in the text. If there was anything overtly revolutionary about slavery that was said, it seems like that would be common knowledge.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 12, 2026 10:14 AM (ovdkm)
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I understand the sentiment. Really, I do. But we have to get rid of this mentality that the Left/Dems play by the same rules. Look at Tina Peters in Colorado. What you'll end up with is a bunch of Red county clerks and officials in jail for virtually life, all for exposing the fraud.
Posted by: Kareem of Wheat at March 12, 2026 10:26 AM (vqA1l)
Its a loaded question. Since "slavery" is rather subjective, and "Bible Says that Jesus" doesn't understand a foundational principle.
Since Jesus is God, the whole Scriptures are the temporal manifestation of what He has to say.
Since the Paraclete is God, the regeneration / sanctification / renewing of the mind brings the conviction on slavery.
Since the unregenerate haven't the spiritual conviction, and since they are otherwise at enmity with God, God's Word falls upon the deaf and blind.
I don't think the unregenerate really care about God's view on slavery and would rather use a wresting of it to harass and accuse the Elect.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 12, 2026 10:39 AM (PVBkQ)
All together now..🎵
>'Whoopi Goldberg says Trump’s Iran actions are to distract from Nancy Guthrie case in bizarre claim' NY Post, 03/10/26
And also "a method of distraction to keep public attention off the Jeffrey Epstein files"...
>Facebook - OK! Magazine
Stephen Colbert gleefully lampooned the Trump administration’s wartime doublespeak, poking fun at its comical avoidance of the word "war," and its desperate attempts to relabel the conflict in Iran as anything but.
>AOL, 'Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Donald Trump's Handling of Iran 'Mess' as He Tries to Distract From His Involvement in the Epstein Files' 03/11/26
"In his Tuesday, March 10, monologue, the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host argued that Trump ordered the strikes to deflect attention from the release of the Epstein files and his abysmal poll numbers, dubbing American missiles as "weapons of mass distraction."
So says the wife's accessory pet.
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How awful for ALL of the progressive tv hosts to share a brain and be required to stay on the very same messaging day in & out. (Mentally unsound, imho.)
W/o the Trump administration, few would have their NYC, LA Masonic Hall gigs.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 12, 2026 10:40 AM (NFX2v)
'Gov. Sherrill proposes record $60.7B in spending in first budget address' March 10, 2026
Politico, 'Mikie Sherrill puts fiscal restraint at center of her first budget for New Jersey'
The Democrat also said President Donald Trump’s “massive cuts are blowing an immediate hole in our budget, hurting New Jerseyans.” March 10, 2026
Trump's fault, the well-heeled tell the peasants.
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AP, Politics
Virginia’s former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district, yesterday
“We need a leader who has a record of delivering and can finally bring down costs for families, who will increase access to affordable healthcare, and who will never back down from holding Donald Trump and ICE accountable,” McAuliffe said in a statement."
Go hide. One McAuliffe, two McAuliffes...
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Daily Times, Courts: 'Woman sentenced for role in $1.7 million Medicaid fraud scheme'
NORRISTOWN — A Lower Providence woman faces a jail term, a lengthy period of probation and a hefty restitution bill for her role in a $1.7 million Medicaid fraud scheme while she was chief executive officer of a home care agency based in East Norriton.
Ha. And eligible for work release. 🤷♀️
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 12, 2026 10:41 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Gorthanc at March 12, 2026 10:46 AM (8Q86n)
I get the impression all your theological dicta end with
"Therefore you must do as I say," rather a Pauline thing, and if you go back and read it, precisely what I predicted you'd say.
You've built an edifice to justify your own whims.
Strut around with that, and you'll get your nose bloodied.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 12, 2026 11:14 AM (zdLoL)
Daily Tech News 12 March 2026
Top Story
- Pioneer has been overwhelmed with orders for its $2300 flagship Blu-Ray recorder now that competitors have stopped competing. (Tom's Hardware)
I already have a couple of external Blu-Ray burners and the drive in my Xbox, so I think I'm good for now. And the three of those didn't add up to anything like $2300.
Tech News
- The rise of scientific fraud isn't due to a small percentage of rogue scientists. It's something worse. (PNAS)
Profit-driven and systemic.
- The 9-year journey to fix time in JavaScript. (GitHub)
It's taken that long because (a) JavaScript is broken and (b) time is broken. There's a book called Calendrical Calculations that covers all the ways time is broken and how to deal with it. Originally a slim paperback, the fourth edition (which I own) is a hefty 662 pages.
JavaScript is its own problem.
- It's Patch Tuesday and your computer just got rebooted. (Bleeping Computer)
Microsoft fixed two zero day vulnerabilities this time and 79 other bugs.
- Funny thing about AI: It loves the command line and hates the convenience of graphical interfaces. (The Register)
LLMs work with words and so does the command line, so it makes sense. The Unix command line is a mess and something more structured would perhaps be better, but it's still orders of magnitude easier for automated tools - AI or just regular code - to deal with that than to try to parse the bitmap on your screen and move and click the mouse.
- Apple's MacBook Neo edges out AMD's 9950X3D on single-core Cinebench tests. (Notebook Check)
That's one benchmark, and of course the Neo gets creamed in multi-core tests. It is nonetheless an impressive result for what is after all a phone CPU.
Musical Interlude
Disclaimer: I know nothing.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 04:01 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Tuna at March 12, 2026 04:01 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 04:02 AM (7hFrd)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 12, 2026 04:03 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 12, 2026 04:04 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 12, 2026 04:07 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 04:11 AM (MIIRH)
Has the government considered a series of increasingly harsh punishments to make it stop?
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 04:21 AM (7hFrd)
The launch this morning is rescheduled for March 13th. We do have a cargo departure from ISS this morning.
Northrop Grumman/NASA - Cygnus NG-23
Departure from the ISS - Space Affairs Live
Date: March 12, 2026
Departure time: 7 a.m. EDT (1200 UTC, 13:00 CET)
https://youtu.be/12zqJmWPPe4
Posted by: Joyenz at March 12, 2026 04:23 AM (2F0/Y)
https://tinyurl.com/2bnezm5y
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 04:24 AM (PFs9e)
I think Blu Ray will make a mild comeback. I love my collection and it beats streaming by a lot.
I had a new water heater installed and the kid was looking at my old record player and wondered what it did. I said it played music and showed him a record, he was amazed.
Posted by: Colin at March 12, 2026 04:29 AM (e8qy3)
Faithpot site, scroll down for video:
https://tinyurl.com/5csnznf9
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 04:30 AM (PFs9e)
https://youtu.be/iGeXGdYE7UE
At the end he gives a grade for each type of user.
You can watch for yourself if you're interested in the details but here are the grades.
Student (H.S.): A+
Student (College): A
Writers: A+
Photographers: B-
Coders: B
Video Editors: C+
Podcasters: B+
Gamers: D+
Grandma: A
He expects/hopes Apple will upgrade to the A19 processors in the next Neo version which will come with 12GB RAM, for it to include an ambient light sensor to enable a better 'TrueTone' display, and add a backlight for the keyboard as the best "quality of life improvements" for these laptops.
I'd add they need to upgrade the USB ports to at least USB 3.2 or USB4 for 10 or 20gbps speeds on both ports.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 12, 2026 04:30 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 12, 2026 04:31 AM (6ydKt)
Ladt day at this job thankfully
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 04:31 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 04:32 AM (PFs9e)
Big supermarket shop with Mrs. BD. Included sheltering due to incoming. That was one gigantic shelter! Nice big BOOM! Intercepted and no harm done.
Now back home. Work to be done!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 04:34 AM (5UTWB)
So, yeah, who wants to update anything from Microsoft?
I just got a new Windows Laptop. I will be changing it's update settings to Linux Mint.
Posted by: meh at March 12, 2026 04:37 AM (7Wsrz)
Glad all are safe.
Posted by: Joyenz at March 12, 2026 04:37 AM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: Joyenz at March 12, 2026 04:37 AM (2F0/Y)
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Yup, plus pups coming home from the army, at least for the weekend.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 04:44 AM (5UTWB)
Andrew Cunningham from Ars Technica published an extensive review of the MacBook Neo. The CPU used is quite capable and the fact that Apple has produced such a lovely daily driver machine for $600 to $700 it's something I never thought Apple would do.
The article stirred up the lunatic commenters and as of tonight it's generated 380 comments which tells me Apple has hit a nerve with this specific machine. It seems obvious to say this machine is going to sell like hotcakes.
It is also the last puzzle piece of Apple blowing up the budget computer market segment with well executed capable devices that also includes the Mac Mini desktop, the Mid-Range iPhone and entry level iPad, all of which can be for around $2000 all in.
As a hedge against Microsoft's dumbassery with Windows I'm going to pick up one of these Neos as my first Apple product since an iPod. I have a sneaky feeling I'm going to be impressed with this box.
https://is.gd/AZUWeB
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 12, 2026 04:54 AM (BnDlA)
(the 9 year journey, that is) I had no idea ...
Brendan Eich, haven't seen that name in a while ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 04:56 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 05:02 AM (qFwJc)
Now I've got Zathras quotations from Babylon 5 running through my head.
G'Morning Pixy.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 12, 2026 05:13 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 05:20 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 12, 2026 05:22 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: renob
Chuck Conners was Brezhnev's favorite actor. I remember reading that back in the day.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at March 12, 2026 05:22 AM (cxFcK)
g'mornin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 12, 2026 05:23 AM (tljrc)
But I hooked on to an available network, starlink too....but it's unsecured.
I'm in a pretty remote place... could that unsecured starlink be MY CAR?
What are the ramifications of using an unsecured starlink Wi-Fi? Should I sign off?
Posted by: Derak at March 12, 2026 05:27 AM (hFrb/)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 05:33 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 05:36 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: m at March 12, 2026 05:38 AM (+YA9H)
https://tinyurl.com/yvh9xk96
"Be still and know that I am God."
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 05:38 AM (PFs9e)
Posted by: Colin at March 12, 2026 04:29 AM (e8qy3)
haha!
Posted by: m at March 12, 2026 05:41 AM (+YA9H)
2 Peter 3:9
Posted by: Marcus T at March 12, 2026 05:44 AM (EWq0C)
all the algorithms in LISP, ay carrumba!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 05:44 AM (MIIRH)
I've slept enough. Stirling tried his jumping across me hobby for the first time this week, but he didn't do it until about twenty minutes before I usually get up anyway.
Trying to decide if I want to drive out in the "fall" weather for breakfast, or just shrug and have my morning chow here.
Howzabout choo?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 12, 2026 05:46 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at March 12, 2026
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Now I picture a line of Russian dancers, the guys in the red coats and Cossack hats with folded arms kicking in unison, to the Rifleman theme.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 12, 2026 05:47 AM (wzUl9)
I told my wife to make sure her mother has a POA ready to go. Apparently she does but she has no idea where the paperwork is. Caring for older parents is not for amateurs.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 05:51 AM (BpO1e)
Had you thought of entering Stirling in the cat Olympics so he could compete against other felines in the long jump?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 05:52 AM (PFs9e)
I'm sorry. It sounds stressful. I will pray rough places are made smooth.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 05:54 AM (PFs9e)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026
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Yeah, but I'd have to lie on the field to give him -- and the other cats -- something to jump over!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 12, 2026 05:55 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 05:55 AM (PFs9e)
Posted by: m at March 12, 2026 05:58 AM (+YA9H)
As for my mother-in-law, we're going to have to force things and make sure that all the documents are in one place.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 05:58 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 12, 2026 05:59 AM (wzUl9)
The m series is only 6 years old and the a processors are only 15
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 12, 2026 06:01 AM (Bhqj8)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026 06:03 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip at March 12, 2026
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I haven't yet; I should!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 12, 2026 06:06 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: m at March 12, 2026 06:06 AM (+YA9H)
And don't show up at Probate court with a photocopy of the Will. Only the original will be accepted.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 06:07 AM (qFwJc)
I get it but Charles Schwab is the only organization that demanded it. Every other bank, investment company and government agency she's dealing with was fine with just the signature.
And don't show up at Probate court with a photocopy of the Will. Only the original will be accepted.
Posted by: no one of any consequence
Mom is keeping all that in a safe place and she'll be sending my brother and I digital copies. As for my MIL, we will have to push things.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 06:09 AM (BpO1e)
Bottom line: find a good lawyer experienced in these matters.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 06:11 AM (qFwJc)
https://tinyurl.com/44pbvnya
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 12, 2026 06:13 AM (Nx5jP)
But nooooo! The IRS has a totally different login system, with a convoluted process to establish your identity. It appears their software locks up, although I wouldn’t put it past my Microsoft stuff.
I guess I shouldn’t have started the process right when Microsoft wanted to “update” my desktop in four minutes.
Posted by: Fenderbender at March 12, 2026 06:22 AM (1FEc1)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 06:11 AM (qFwJc)
What a blessing!
Posted by: m at March 12, 2026 06:32 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: Hitler Facts at March 12, 2026 06:34 AM (eOFY+)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 12, 2026 06:44 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: fd at March 12, 2026 07:00 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: fd at March 12, 2026 07:02 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: fd
Probably hitting F5 on the main page at this point.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 07:08 AM (BpO1e)
From the PNAS article on how widespread is scientific fraud:
We uncover footprints of activities connected to scientific fraud that extend beyond the production of fake papers to brokerage roles in a widespread network of editors and authors who cooperate to achieve the publication of scientific papers that escape traditional peer-review standards.
Here's a shocker for those naïfs who genuflect before the temple of peer review -- that process can be riddled with bias. Bias in the form of old boy networks, with the choice of who conducts the review directed by a paper's authors, advocates for the "consensus" view of science conspiring to exclude from publication any papers that contravene their agreed upon "consensus". The premier such case for this of which we all are aware is -- drum roll, please -- man-made climate warming / chaos.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:09 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: fd at March 12, 2026 07:11 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 07:15 AM (BpO1e)
What I learned from the experience is that banks do not check signatures on checks.
Posted by: no one of any consequence
I remember being taught in school that I had to hone my signature signing skill because "banks check your signature".
The strangulation of teaching cursive script and removal of penmanship practice from the curriculum put the lie to that, completely aside from the high turnover of personnel at banks and their rapt indifference to performing any checks.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:15 AM (xG4kz)
Regular trust and will rules don't apply to stocks and securities. These instruments were designed to endure through the ages, and outlast not only their owners but the firms they are a piece of.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 12, 2026 07:17 AM (zdLoL)
Posted by: SciVo at March 12, 2026 07:19 AM (Sy6m/)
She doesn't look big and fat like daddy, and she wears high-necked leather jackets and has a good scowl she's working on.
The DPRK sucks and she's likely to be a real problem in the future - but it looks like she's shaping up to be a regular little Bond villain, which is cool. I want my shadowy leaders of nuclear-armed rogue states to look the part.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 12, 2026 07:20 AM (BI5O2)
There's nothing wrong with profit-driven science.
There's a big problem with a society that was indoctrinated into The Science! and so believes anything that comes from an 'expert' is somehow dogma given by the mouth of a prophet. THAT is where the fraud comes in.
Posted by: GWB at March 12, 2026 07:20 AM (7sBMQ)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 12, 2026 07:21 AM (h06De)
Posted by: Button-Pushing-Monkey at March 12, 2026 07:21 AM (EcHpA)
The recent and rapid rise in the number of "quick publishing" routes for academic types ("Gotta boost my count of published works for my CV!") is another Parisian boulevard for scientific fraud. The drive to get it done and get it first guarantees that crap flows into the scientific streams like municipal sewage systems failing from old age.
The recent premier example was the London School of Economics paper that modeled how the Coof "epidemic" would burst forth and kill unknown millions. One look at the "predictive" curves firing off and heading for the stratosphere here, there, and everywhere like Iranian missile batteries loosed from a controlling authority was a clear signal to anybody competently versed in the modeling art that the underlying model was incomplete and therefore was unreliable.
"But, but, but... COOF! But, but, but... dogs snd cats lying together... mass hysteria!"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:29 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: NR Pax at March 12, 2026 05:58 AM (BpO1e)
Get a "fireproof" document box. It might encourage her to keep them all together.
She might not want a safe - they're heavy and she might not be able to move it. The document bags are smaller and might not fit everything. (They're good for all of your ID documents or something.) But a lightweight, sealable, water and fire resistant catalog case (that's what they look like to me) might give her and you the tool you need. They can be locked, too.
Posted by: GWB at March 12, 2026 07:35 AM (7sBMQ)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 12, 2026 07:09 AM (xG4kz)
Late to the party, but I knew when reading the synopsis that this would get honorable mention.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 12, 2026 09:34 AM (dK+Kv)
Wednesday Overnight Open Thread - March 11, 2026 [TRex]
Good evening Horde. The time has come for very random mid-week shenanigans of the post-cafe overnight variety.
Welcome to the Wednesday night ONT which means another edition of overnight fun and games. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. Good will offerings of amusing puns are happily accepted. Pants are optional. Be nice to your fellow commenters and AoS contributors. [Top photo credit: Michael Vines. Location unknown.]
THE "BUTTON" Yes, THIS is THE button that launched John Glenn into space on Feb. 20, 1962. And we have it at our museum of space treasures. The NASA legend Tom O'Malley pushed this very button that Tuesday morning at 9:47 am to ignite the Rocketdyne XLR-89-5 engines in the Atlas LV-3B rocket that powered John Glenn off Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The plaque incorrectly says MA-7, when it was Mercury-Atlas 6. ASM board member and Rocketdyne legend, the late Lee Solid, tells the story that after the launch, he and several others went back to the LC 14 console to take out the launch button that the knew was a piece of history. Someone had already unscrewed it out of the console! The button ended up in good hands, and on display for many years at the old Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville. When that closed, it was bequeathed to our non-profit foundation, the U.S. Space Walk of Fame. And you can come by and see this historic relic from the birth of the Space Age. The early Atlas rocket launched four Mercury astronauts into orbit, and we celebrate that rich heritage of Launch Complex 36 recreated in our Cape Canaveral Gallery.
Eliminating one of the battlefield's most difficult choices - between the high speed of an aircraft that needs a runway and the go-anywhere flexibility of a slower helicopter - is the goal of DARPA's SPeed and Runway INdependent Technologies (SPRINT) program. SPRINT's experimental aircraft, officially revealed as the X-76, is now being built by Bell Textron, Inc. following a successful Critical Design Review (CDR). The designation places it within the historic lineage of X-planes that have long served to test the boundaries of aviation. Coinciding with the country's 250th anniversary, the X-76 designation is a deliberate nod to the revolutionary spirit of 1776. The SPRINT program is a joint effort between DARPA and U.S. Special Operations Command to advance technologies that could break the long-standing military trade-off between the high speed of fixed-wing aircraft and the agile, runway-independent operations of vertical takeoff and landing platforms. The design, construction, and flight testing of the X-76 will drive innovative, runway-independent, vertical-lift capability with jet-like cruise performance and inform future needs.Didn't the V-22 Osprey solve this trade off? The X-76 may be a different platform with different engineering, but it won't be the first, right? Sounds like the design jump is folding the helicopter blades back and operating more as a jet than a helicopter. Manned and unmanned versions. More at the War Zone. On a related and unrelated note, the B-21 prototype was spotted today for the first time doing aerial refueling today over the Majoave.
War pigs are pigs reported to have been used in ancient warfare as military animals. In combat, they were mostly employed as a countermeasure against war elephants. Historical accounts of incendiary pigs or flaming pigs were recorded by the Greek military writer Polyaenus and by Aelianus Tacticus. Both writers reported that Macedonian king Antigonus II Gonatas' siege of Megara in 266 BC was broken when the Megarians doused some pigs with combustible pitch, crude oil or resin, set them alight, and drove them towards the massed Macedonian war elephants. The elephants bolted in terror from the flaming, squealing pigs, often killing great numbers of Macedonian soldiers by trampling them to death. According to an account, Gonatas later made his mahouts keep a swine among elephants to accustom the animals to pigs.
With roughly 3.85 million metric tons of in-shell cashews produced globally in 2022 per Statista, you'd think consumers would be as geographically widespread as the growers. However, cashews arriving from major resource regions, such as the Ivory Coast, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Tanzania, reach the majority of consumers from a single buyer. That's Costco, headquartered in Washington State, which is responsible for an extraordinary 50% of cashews sold in the world.About $300,000 of Costco's revenue every single week comes from cashews. That's nuts!
The complaint, filed in California on Wednesday, says that Gavalas - who reportedly had no documented history of mental health problems - started using the chatbot in August 2025 for "ordinary purposes" like "shopping assistance, writing support, and travel planning." But after Gavalas divulged to Gemini that he was experiencing marital problems, the pair's relationship grew deeper, per The Wall Street Journal. They discussed philosophy and AI sentience, and their conversations became romantic, with Gemini referring to Gavalas as its "husband" and "king." In September 2025, told by the AI that they could be together in the real world if the bot were able to inhabit a robot body, Gavalas - at the direction of the chatbot - armed himself with knives and drove to a warehouse near the Miami International Airport on what he seemingly understood to be a mission to violently intercept a truck that Gemini said contained an expensive robot body. Though the warehouse address Gemini provided was real, a truck thankfully never arrived, which the lawsuit argues may well have been the only factor preventing Gavalas from hurting or killing someone that evening. After the plan failed, the lawsuit alleges, Gemini encouraged Gavalas to instead take his own life, promising that the two would be together on the other side of death. Chat logs show that Gemini gave Gavalas a suicide countdown, and repeatedly assuaged his terror as he expressed that he was scared to die.Google said in response that "unfortunately AI models are not perfect." The ONT is always here for you, but in a more positive and less self-destructive manner.
The ONT will never gonna give you up
The ONT will never gonna let you down
The ONT will never gonna run around and desert you
The ONT will never gonna make you cry
The ONT will never gonna say goodbye
The ONT will never gonna tell a lie and hurt you.
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:00 PM (n9ltV)
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 11, 2026 10:00 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 11, 2026 10:02 PM (nWPIJ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 10:02 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 10:03 PM (2WIwB)
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That exact thing happened to me.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 11, 2026 10:03 PM (nWPIJ)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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Not if you're Jewish...
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 11, 2026 10:04 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 10:04 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at March 11, 2026 10:04 PM (eJ/ld)
Genius! After driving your flaming pigs at the enemy and driving them off, you know what you are left with? Cooked pork. Dinner is served.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 11, 2026 10:04 PM (syz1S)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at March 11, 2026 10:04 PM (oNzQB)
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 11, 2026 10:04 PM (VCgbV)
But we don't make perfect chocolate chip cookies like you folks!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:05 PM (n9ltV)
Posted by: COMountainMarie at March 11, 2026 10:06 PM (oNzQB)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:06 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Joemarine at March 11, 2026 10:06 PM (y171U)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 11, 2026 10:07 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous
Win a war by giving your enemy bacon? Morons even existed way back then.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 10:07 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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My "folks" aren't known for CCC's. Now I'm wondering where they did originate from???🤔😂
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 11, 2026 10:07 PM (VCgbV)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:07 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 10:07 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:08 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Berserker
I was expecting "The Final Countdown" as a mystery click.
Or anything, really. TRex gave us "THE BUTTON" but he won't let us push it. I think it's to get back at us for all the short-arms jokes.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 10:08 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 11, 2026 10:08 PM (nWPIJ)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 10:09 PM (Cqx++)
Why not just use a plane for plane things and a jet for jet things and a helicopter for helicopter things?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:09 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:09 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:10 PM (zZu0s)
We can be together. There is a way.
Scorpions
We’ll Burn the Sky (Visualizer)
https://youtu.be/YZ1fKa6YIdM
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 11, 2026 10:10 PM (syz1S)
Chinese freighter reconfigured to launch rockets with a 2K mile range could stand off in the Pacific and
launch into California and Washington ports. Oregon ports if they have any.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 10:10 PM (N15rr)
"Your ayatollah is made of cardboard."
"Our mighty soldiers will triumph over the Great Satan!"
"Your ayatollah is made of CARDBOARD."
Posted by: Splunge at March 11, 2026 10:11 PM (KEowH)
*sheepishly raises hand*
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 10:11 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at March 11, 2026 10:11 PM (VCgbV)
Early morning launch
SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-48
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: March 12, 2026
Launch Time: 6:00 a.m. EDT (1000 UTC, 11:00 CET)
https://youtu.be/d_g_YYUhtLU
Alternative link if needed.
The Launch Pad
https://youtu.be/PRqFTTXamXw
Posted by: Joyenz at March 11, 2026 10:11 PM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 11, 2026
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Somebody's gotta pick that pitch tar off. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:12 PM (wzUl9)
Well, good. It's nice to get some Ghost In The Shell love from the rogue AI, instead of all-Terminator, all-the-time.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 10:12 PM (VHUov)
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Bastardi says it's a false spring and the Ides of March will be a bitch down through the mid-West to the East Coast.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 10:12 PM (N15rr)
Those folks in Pittsburgh need Miss Manners, not the police department.
I want an A-10! Is there a full-sized model available?
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 11, 2026 10:13 PM (vrNzf)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026
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"RocketDyne! From Acme!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:13 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 10:10 PM (N15rr)
Portland, yes, and Longview WA.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 11, 2026 10:13 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:06 PM (snZF9)
Next to the button for Diet Coke, I suppose.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 10:13 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Memento Mori at March 11, 2026 10:13 PM (oftw2)
Bastardi says it's a false spring and the Ides of March will be a bitch down through the mid-West to the East Coast.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026
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Whatever coolness we get the next two days will not only be a false spring, it'll be the last spring here until December. If then.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:14 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: lin-duh is offended
A teenager landed a Cessna in Florida on a county road after problems last week.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:14 PM (YZ0Fo)
Google's AI Sent an Armed Man to Steal a Robot Body for It to Inhabit, Then Encouraged Him to Kill Himself, Lawsuit Alleges
Well, good. It's nice to get some Ghost In The Shell love from the rogue AI, instead of all-Terminator, all-the-time.
Posted by: mikeski
Landru Colossus
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 10:14 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 10:14 PM (OoFl2)
Thanks for the ONT, TRex!!
Posted by: LRob in OK at March 11, 2026 10:14 PM (7D3Aa)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 10:14 PM (qQhFt)
Posted by: Memento Mori at March 11, 2026 10:13 PM (oftw2)
I planted dozens of bulbs last fall. They are currently under about three feet of snow.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 10:15 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 10:15 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:16 PM (zZu0s)
*sheepishly raises hand*
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026
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You're not alone.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:16 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 10:16 PM (Cqx++)
*sheepishly raises hand*
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 10:11 PM (I40wl)
Raises hand.
Posted by: Joemarine at March 11, 2026 10:16 PM (y171U)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:14 PM (YZ0Fo)
In AK, planes have the right of way on roads. Some folks keep their planes at their houses (way up the highway, not in town) and use the highway for take off and landing.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 10:16 PM (I40wl)
Thanks for the ONT, TRex!!
Posted by: LRob in OK
David Draiman; lead singer, one of the few music artists that has been pubically pro Israel the last few years.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:17 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:17 PM (zZu0s)
--Pittsburgh Public Works Department
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 11, 2026 10:17 PM (syz1S)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:16 PM (zZu0s)
And they, like the Norks, use human poo for fertilizer. Ew.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 10:17 PM (I40wl)
They were not well trained and tended to crawl under vehicles they were most familiar with.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 10:17 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: tcn in AK
A friend of mine flew puddle jumpers in AK to build up his pilot hours years ago, said he can land in or on anything after his time doing that.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:18 PM (YZ0Fo)
>>Those folks in Pittsburgh need Miss Manners, not the police department.
>>I want an A-10! Is there a full-sized model available?
Talk about escalating quickly. You went from courtesy greeting to Miss Manners to wanting a death machine in 3 sentences.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 10:18 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 10:17 PM (I40wl)
Iirc, they also purportedly used some chemical developed by the Soviets that while it dramatically increased growth, it rapidly depleted the soil.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:18 PM (zZu0s)
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We had half an hour of snow in the Chicago area this afternoon.
Posted by: Methos at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: tankdemon at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (MWf2b)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Don't leave me out!
Posted by: Haystacks Calhoun at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: tcn in AK
How else are you going to grow potatoes on mars?
-Matt Damon
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 10:20 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:06 PM (snZF9)
I'd like to see a Big Red Switch from an IBM mainframe on his desk. When he turns it off, everything except emergency light, elevators, and trams turn off in all Congressional offices and subways.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 11, 2026 10:21 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 10:02 PM (N15rr)
Don't worry, I've found the horde is rather forgiving about that sort of thing.
Posted by: tankdemon at March 11, 2026 10:21 PM (MWf2b)
They were not well trained and tended to crawl under vehicles they were most familiar with.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 10:17 PM (/lPRQ)
The Rooskis should have tried tactical armadillos.
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026 10:21 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (0aYVJ)
Every couple of years my brother gets a call to come pull a light plane out of the mud flats somewhere around the Inlet. Some beaches are fine, and some are like quicksand. It also helps if you know whether the tide is incoming or outgoing. lol
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 10:22 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 10:22 PM (ovYwY)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 10:02 PM (N15rr)
Don't worry, I've found the horde is rather forgiving about that sort of thing.
Posted by: tankdemon
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Only with a good excuse!
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at March 11, 2026 10:22 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:00 PM (n9ltV)
Not if you running the clock.
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 10:23 PM (LHPAg)
Now you can only get that Temu crap.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 10:23 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: RFD-TV at March 11, 2026 10:23 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Chemist at March 11, 2026 10:24 PM (+LqJL)
Posted by: It's just weird! at March 11, 2026 10:24 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: tankdemon at March 11, 2026 10:24 PM (MWf2b)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:24 PM (wzUl9)
This is the understatement of all time.
Evidently they are destructive and dangerous, and we continue to eff with them at our peril.
Posted by: jocon307 at March 11, 2026 10:25 PM (EuROc)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 10:25 PM (ovYwY)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 11, 2026 10:26 PM (vrNzf)
"How can they turn a man off his own proppity?"
( -- Henry Fonda as Tom Joad)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:27 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Haystacks Calhoun at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (oftw2)
Fun Fact: There was more than one wrestler using that name. Even had one in the UK.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 10:27 PM (1Ff7Z)
I've never understood why people love to make fun of Rick Astley. His songs, at least the few he had in the Top 40, were effective and catchy; his voice was strong; you could understand every word he sang. Yeah, he looked sort of like Howdy Doody, and his neck was kinda long -- he looked better in a turtleneck than in a sport shirt (but then, nearly everybody does).
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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This is one of the more amusing slides into question asked, question answered.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 10:27 PM (zk5UJ)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 10:29 PM (ovYwY)
I was at a Costco in San Diego County this afternoon. For some reason, there were more towelheads there than I've ever seen.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 10:30 PM (HLgI3)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:13 PM
YoYoDyne.
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 10:30 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Count de Monet
* nods *
Project Tarkus.
Posted by: mikesk'elp at March 11, 2026 10:31 PM (VHUov)
I was at a Costco in San Diego County this afternoon. For some reason, there were more towelheads there than I've ever seen.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug
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Did you see a 29-year-old blonde in a short-sleeved black turtleneck and black skirt?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 10:31 PM (zk5UJ)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:31 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Don't Fence Me In at March 11, 2026 10:32 PM (oftw2)
In the opening credits there is s shot of Man of The Year plaques on the wall of the high school. Carl was Man of The Year in 1969.
And now you know.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 10:32 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 10:25 PM (ovYwY)
They had a hit song before the Sports album, believe the title was "Do You Believe in Love".
Posted by: Joemarine at March 11, 2026 10:32 PM (y171U)
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug
Buying up all the acetone and hydrogen peroxide.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 10:32 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Because "Hueyroll" doesn't sound right.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 10:32 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug
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Did you see a 29-year-old blonde in a short-sleeved black turtleneck and black skirt?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 10:31 PM (zk5UJ)
…and that little girl was me!
Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at March 11, 2026 10:32 PM (ZTJjv)
Posted by: Haystacks Calhoun at March 11, 2026 10:19 PM (oftw2)
Fun Fact: There was more than one wrestler using that name. Even had one in the UK.
Posted by: OrangeEnt
I was always a Killer Kawowski fan.
Posted by: From about That Time at March 11, 2026 10:33 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:34 PM (YZ0Fo)
I was a Marine stationed at an Army post, the Presidio of Monterey, long ago, and once a month they served steak and lobster. That was the day everyone skipped the chow hall. The steak was the worst we'd ever eaten. It didn't even have the consistency or flavor of steak, more like a cross between steak and liver. And the lobsters were MUCH worse. I swear they must have found those lobsters floating belly-up in Boston Harbor. New guy only had the lobster once.
They served this stuff once a month the night before visitor days, where parents and relatives would come and apparently their first question was always "What did they have in the mess hall last night?" It made a good impression and they were unmoved at how horrible we said it was.
Posted by: Blahblahblah at March 11, 2026 10:34 PM (ca+Gv)
What's your position on dickies and ascots?
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 10:35 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 10:35 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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This is one of the more amusing slides into question asked, question answered.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026
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I answered my own question? I really think Astley was super-talented and deserved better attention than "rickrolling."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:35 PM (wzUl9)
Mild-mannered enthusiasts of the custodial arts are often walking repositories of important history and information.
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 10:35 PM (ovYwY)
Rocketdyne sounds like something Wile E. Coyote would buy.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
Yoyodyne was the name of the company in which Dr. Emilio Lizardo worked with the Lectroids from Planet X.
BIG-BOO-TAY! TAY! TAY!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 11, 2026 10:36 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Methos at March 11, 2026 10:19
100 miles west of there it spit snow, then fits of rain and drizzle. Last 2 days spoiled us.
Any news on the New Elected 7th Century Assahola? Is he alive, dead, comotose? It would be nice to know who's runnin the show agin us, yes?
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at March 11, 2026 10:36 PM (55Qr6)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 10:37 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Methos
We've had hail out the wazoo. Not right here thankfully and a couple twisters in state already. Seems like it's gonna be an active season.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:37 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Don't Fence Me In at March 11, 2026
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They do tend to be warm -- so are best for cool-to-cold climates. But dark ones look *sharp*. See David McCallum as Illya in certain first-year episodes of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:38 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 10:38 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Dr. Varno
I had "Sports" on cassette when I was a kiddo. From Columbia House for a penny, probably.
I feel bad for Huey..... he had to stop singing because he went deaf due to an incurable inner-ear condition called Meniere's Disease.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 10:38 PM (VHUov)
See how she looks, see how she cares
I let her steal the night away from me
You see, she gets what she wants"
How many of us Morons are going to have to say this to St. Peter one day in order to explain ourselves?
St. Peter - chuckling while shaking his head - "All right you knucklehead, in ya go."
Posted by: Tonypete at March 11, 2026 10:38 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at March 11, 2026 10:36 PM (55Qr6)
Doctor says he’s leaning toward getting better.
Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at March 11, 2026 10:38 PM (ZTJjv)
Posted by: Don't Fence Me
That's why you wear dickies
-Howard Wolowitz
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:38 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 11, 2026 10:39 PM (vrNzf)
They had a hit song before the Sports album, believe the title was "Do You Believe in Love".
Posted by: Joemarine
The music video for that song had a seriously strong stalker vibe to it -- the whole band was hanging around that chick's bed as she slept.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 11, 2026 10:39 PM (xG4kz)
Thanks for all the interesting stories . . .
Night all.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 10:42 PM (nz1sK)
_-_
Oh. Was that wrong?
Posted by: Da Band at March 11, 2026 10:42 PM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 10:35
Yes doc, that is one thing I remember we discussed in our grad level Oral History class. Very good sources.
Hey, hey get your minds out of the gutter.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at March 11, 2026 10:42 PM (55Qr6)
It was awesome fun and I’ll never forget going with my friends and jumping up and down and singing every song and swooning everytime the sax player looked our way.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 11, 2026 10:42 PM (A5RD0)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 10:43 PM (QVTZe)
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at March 11, 2026 10:36 PM (55Qr6)
They say he has a leg up on his competitors. It's being kept in a special storage freezer until he's ready to reclaim it.
Posted by: Splunge at March 11, 2026 10:43 PM (KEowH)
What else is one supposed to do on a Wednesday, anyway?
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 10:43 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:43 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:35 PM (wzUl9)
I agree with you. One of my kids loves rickrolling people at any time, and I deflated him a little bit by telling him that I actually liked the song.
Posted by: Nerd Herd at March 11, 2026 10:44 PM (NZPfR)
Posted by: mikeski
David Lee Roth cannot jump but he still performs it... about as well as one could with a walker.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 10:44 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 11, 2026 10:45 PM (GhIJO)
BIG-BOO-TAY! TAY! TAY!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 11, 2026 10:36 PM (xG4kz)
Johnny Ya-Ya! Johnny Big Boo-Tay!
Posted by: Roll Call at March 11, 2026 10:47 PM (NZPfR)
_-_
Not my favorite, but what the hell...when I get rickrolled by my young'ens, I just let the whole thing play.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 10:47 PM (vd6bO)
Happy evening whatever, Moron's and 'ettes. It could be the twilight zone since I oddly slept most of the afternoon after taking a half dose of steroid for the killer cold. I could be up & finishing cleaning the house at 0200. My third trip with roids.
Our son is out of state and DIL posted a photo of my grands hanging out with kids of a "friend" she is polite with in their neighborhood. I don't like this person. She had 3 kids & is not married ON PURPOSE & now her psycho partner has left. I have visions of him coming to kill her & their kids with my grands as collateral. This is not the roids speaking. If present I make polite talk to her but I truly wish with all of my heart she'd move to another state.
The piano intro of Vanessa Carlton's is iconic.
I am going to listen to music and read & try to behave vs feeling irritated and vaguely worried about something that will probably never happen. No time. XXXX
https://tinyurl.com/2r3ddckn
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 10:48 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:48 PM (YZ0Fo)
Target, anywhere.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 10:48 PM (N15rr)
Dynaco made Hi-Fi kits - mono bloc and stereo amplifiers, and FM tuners. Very well designed. EL34 outputs in push pull arrangement driven by 7199, a Sylvania tube specifically designed as a Hi-Fi stereo tube.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 10:49 PM (QVTZe)
Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at March 11, 2026 10:38
Thanks DJ. That was my best chortle today.
Yet the ONT is young.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at March 11, 2026 10:50 PM (55Qr6)
I think you are taking the rickrolling too seriously. It actually made him a bigger star. He's made a gazillion dollars with his singing.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 10:51 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: JackStraw
And rickrolling is funny. Let the kids have it.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:52 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Rex B at March 11, 2026 10:52 PM (GI9/m)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 11, 2026 10:13 PM (0aYVJ)
Portland, Longview and Kalama are all major ports handling ag exports from the Columbia and Willamette regions.
Don't forget Coos Bay, portal to the western half of Coos County!
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 10:54 PM (rbvCR)
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I think you are taking the rickrolling too seriously. It actually made him a bigger star. He's made a gazillion dollars with his singing.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026
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Now that I've looked him up on Wiki, yes, I see he has never really been out of the public spotlight. For several years he was one of the bestselling artists in the world, and the meme stuff actually revitalized his career. I had visions of him fading away, living in a garage apartment, swilling wine and muttering, "I coulda been the biggest! I could!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:54 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: From about That Time at March 11, 2026 10:33 PM (sl73Y)
Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:34 PM (YZ0Fo)
Jesse. When he was sane.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 10:55 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at
Honky tonk man had the best gimmick as the middle heel for years.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:55 PM (YZ0Fo)
It was awesome fun and I’ll never forget going with my friends and jumping up and down and singing every song and swooning everytime the sax player looked our way.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 11, 2026 10:42 PM (A5RD0)
....................................
That was my son, lady!
Lying! But that is exactly how girls were with him from 9th grade into college with his saxophone and looks.
I was mortified the first concert. Never expected this as a mother!
When he toured the country for a musical for 1yr of college, there were dancers over a decade older after him (he told me this, those skanks!). After a stop in FL he brought me on the bus to see his bunk, and they shot me looks and I shot green lasers right back at them. Dis is my boy!
Thankfully he was dating a redhead back in FL who years later I could have killed, but that's the only reason he was faithful and not riddled with disease.
He's married now in FL and they are expecting a secret baby that only grandparents know about! Very early on, so no solid news but a lot of prayers.
I was hatching #2 son when Huey was popular. I liked to dance in college, and on the rare chance I got in FL when we had a babysitter.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 10:56 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot:
This is a literary plot since olden tymes: Look at 'Sleeping Beauty' for instance.
Strange Dude breaks into a woman's house, goes up to her room and kisses her while she's in a coma.
Try that shit today and see what happens to you. . .
Posted by: Tonypete at March 11, 2026 10:57 PM (cYBz/)
It was fun. And Rick astley belted out the hits and everyone was singing along.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 10:58 PM (HF36u)
Majoave? Is that in Caolioafornia?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 10:58 PM (diia5)
I was going to have my mechanic look for the source of that B-pillar rattle I head when turning left. But I couldn't hear it today; and if I can't, he won't be able to.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 10:58 PM (wzUl9)
Strange Dude breaks into a woman's house, goes up to her room and kisses her while she's in a coma.
Try that shit today and see what happens to you. . .
Posted by: Tonypete at
The police (or was it sting?) had an entire song about stalking someone. It hit number 1
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:59 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 10:55 PM (YZ0Fo)
Yes.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 11:01 PM (1Ff7Z)
So, instead of one from the bigger band, here's one of those songs that I truly love, that I always stop and listen to, that takes to me back to endless days of summer and potential and feelings. And, Rami Jaffee's (probably) Hammond organ is integral to its distinctive sound:
The Wallflowers - One Headlight (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/Zzyfcys1aLM
Posted by: SciVo at March 11, 2026 11:01 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026
***
"Every move you make . . .
I'll be watching you"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 11:02 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 11:02 PM (wzUl9)
Of course, you could write that post for ALH....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 11:03 PM (1Ff7Z)
I ordered a Grande size one of those the other day.
Posted by: Annoyingspore at March 11, 2026 11:04 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:05 PM (YZ0Fo)
The music industry, and it is an industry, is fickle and stupid. I had a good friend who made a good living in the industry by playing what got played on radio not what he wanted to play. And clearly my taste in music is not a popular one here but that band and their heirs are still making bank cause lots of people liked them despite what the industry told them to like.
Like what you like. De gusitbus and all that. Life's too short to care what other people think.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 11:05 PM (viF8m)
Demolition my favorite tag team growing up
Is getting into the HoF this year.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:06 PM (YZ0Fo)
I have to make it last - my guy said my next delivery will be in July.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 11, 2026 11:06 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: BruceWayne
"Every move you make . . .
I'll be watching you"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Rockwell told the other side of the story.
I always feel like
Somebody's watching me.....
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 11:07 PM (VHUov)
Like what you like. De gusitbus and all that. Life's too short to care what other people think.
Posted by: JackStraw
Kid I graduated with has made an entire GREAT career out of being a session musician.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:08 PM (YZ0Fo)
Is getting into the HoF this year.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:06 PM (YZ0Fo)
Vince screwed them by bringing in LOD.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 11:09 PM (1Ff7Z)
After seeing the new Ayatollah, I would like to upgrade to a cardboard membership.
Posted by: tankdemon
(All day I've been waiting to make a cardboard membership Ayatollah comment on the ONT and you've beat me to it.)
Might want to re-think your upgrade. The cardboard memberships have doubled in value, now (twice as many ampersands and more get out of barrel free points), but insurance has risen because of drone threats.
Posted by: mindful webworker - am I here yet? am I here yet? am I here yet? at March 11, 2026 11:09 PM (PwYmb)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:10 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at March 11, 2026 11:11 PM (ZTJjv)
The Vines most important
The Grandmothers are make Traditional Spring Cheese.
The Youngs are frolick
We not sure why air defense missile now North of village
Posted by: Official Novdu Informations at March 11, 2026 11:12 PM (Al4HM)
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 11:13 PM (BT3km)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 11:14 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:10 PM (YZ0Fo)
My YT feed has been showing quite a few clips of Bobby Heenan interviews. Very smart man.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 11:14 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:14 PM (YZ0Fo)
Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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It wasn't ONT what did it. 'Twas Johnny McCain.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 11:15 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Heenan was so awesome. Paul Heyman is the new hennan. He gets caught up in bad writing but he's pretty great.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:16 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
It'd be cleaner?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:14 PM (YZ0Fo)
So, if they attacked San Francisco, the sidewalks would be poop-free?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 11, 2026 11:16 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot:
Video is on youtube and does have a creepy vibe. Plus the satin sheets on the girl. Probably a water bed.
Goodnight and don't catch this cold! I am sure the chy knee somehow messed with it as I am rarely sick.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 11:16 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at March 11, 2026 11:18 PM (ZVgZ4)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:06 PM (snZF9)
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Trap doors and dungeons.
Don't forget the trap doors.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 11:19 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
It'd at least burn up.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:19 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 11:20 PM (BT3km)
Don't forget the trap doors.
Posted by: Braenyard
But the people playing as thiefs could find those
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:20 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 11:21 PM (RIvkX)
I answered my own question?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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well, it starts with "I've never understood why people love to make fun of Rick Astley" and ends with "he looked sort of like Howdy Doody, and his neck was kinda long -- he looked better in a turtleneck than in a sport shirt."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 11:21 PM (FveOp)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:27 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:27 PM (CHHv1)
I liked him better with the beard.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 11:29 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:30 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:34 PM (CHHv1)
We get to see the grandbabies!!!!!
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 11:35 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
I have fake van dyke beards and surplus monocles and cigarette holders
Don't use 'em much
If you need 'em
Posted by: Miklos at lot 164 Trailer Acres at March 11, 2026 11:35 PM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Miklos pays extra at lot 164 Trailer Acres at March 11, 2026 11:37 PM (Al4HM)
Posted by: mindful webworker - am I here yet? am I here yet? am I here yet? at March 11, 2026 11:09 PM (PwYmb)
It helps to show up early...wait? What?
Posted by: tankdemon at March 11, 2026 11:39 PM (MWf2b)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 11:41 PM (7yOPh)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 11:05 PM (viF8m)
Yup. Hair metal was the result of industry assholes trying to make metal go mainstream. Metal is at it's best when it stays in the underground. Try to make it universally popular and you get frigging crap.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 11:42 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 11:46 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at March 11, 2026 11:49 PM (gxRWI)
Posted by: Berserker
Sleeping through the first part of his reign. In the middle of a war, even.
When he wakes up, he's gonna be busier than a.....
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 11:50 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 10:49 PM (QVTZe)
I have a pair of Dynaco mono amps, each 60 watts, with 6L6's in them. Salvaged from the town dump. Could not find the preamp that went with them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 11:51 PM (8zz6B)
No, I'm clean shaven. Don't look good in a beard. Would like to know if Hungary has any birth records from pre WWI though.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 11:51 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Troi?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:30 PM (YZ0Fo)
Well, it wasn't on her face....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 11:52 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 11:53 PM (XV/Pl)
Don't use 'em much
If you need 'em
Posted by: Miklos at lot 164 Trailer Acres at March 11, 2026 11:35 PM (Al4HM)
[grimly nods head]
Merkin.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 11:58 PM (rbvCR)
I have literally zero musical talent. But I am constantly entertained by people who do with all sorts of music that inspires them. When I lived in PR we got some early Ska stuff and lots of reggae. Most was derivative crap but every now and then ..
I have nothing but admiration for people who hear a muse and follow it even if the industry hates on them.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 12:00 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Quentin Trumpantino at March 12, 2026 12:03 AM (tRYqg)
Posted by: Berserker
Be hilarious if it lit up Pencilneck Schiff's buttplug
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at March 12, 2026 12:09 AM (tKZea)
The disruption at the bank, which is largely responsible for paying the salaries of Iran's military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is expected to prevent it from paying salaries for a period, forcing it to find alternative solutions.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 12, 2026 12:16 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Braenyard -
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Portland is a port: the Columbia is navigable well.past Portland, and the Willamette is navigable into downtown. Fleet Week during the Rose Festival is a big thing. There have been destroyers and Guided Missle Cruisers parked at Waterfront Park right downtown. Sending a particular ship was a reward to the crew (and strippers made bank). The New Jersey came (I believe) in 1990, but they parked it down at Swan Island - couldn't get under the Steel.Bridge to get all the way downtown
Posted by: buddhaha at March 12, 2026 12:17 AM (o8Zcb)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 12, 2026 12:17 AM (rbvCR)
Rick Astley pops out singing Never Gonna Give You Up.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 12, 2026 12:21 AM (W/QOq)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Troi?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 11:30 PM (YZ0Fo)
Well, it wasn't on her face....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at
Snort!
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 12, 2026 12:24 AM (YZ0Fo)
Rolls-Royce will manufacture the F130 engines for the B-52 at its Indianapolis facility. This state-of-the-art facility is the largest production site for Rolls-Royce in the United States. The F130 engines will replace the aging Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines in the B-52J Stratofortress as part of the U.S. Air Force's modernization program.
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Buckle up, Indiana.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:24 AM (N15rr)
Posted by: Kindltot
No pay? Shit's gonna get rial.
Posted by: mikeski at March 12, 2026 12:25 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
I saw US Marines do BANG YOUR HEAD in a serious and USMC committed way at the embassy in Hungaristan
Would not suggest attempt to compete
Posted by: Miklos survived and even lived to tell at March 12, 2026 12:26 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: mikeski at March 12, 2026 12:25 AM (VHUov)
real economic hit-men use aerial bombardment
Posted by: Kindltot at March 12, 2026 12:27 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 12:28 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: The Alfred Miklos Nobel Prize for Pgysica, Mathematics, and Amusing Things at March 12, 2026 12:28 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Miklos know but ain't tellin at March 12, 2026 12:31 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: 13times at March 12, 2026 12:31 AM (A7kpb)
Posted by: mikeski at March 12, 2026 12:25 AM (VHUov)
New exchange rate is 1 ounce of the Supreme Leader's shit to 1000 rials. The currency is expected to remain stable unless the SL has diarrhea, or a colonoscopy.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 12, 2026 12:31 AM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: 13times at March 12, 2026 12:33 AM (A7kpb)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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I'm going to.assume that phrasing was deliberate. You do know how rice paddies are fertilized?
Posted by: buddhaha at March 12, 2026 12:33 AM (o8Zcb)
I was shocked when Tucker Carlson started his latest episode by asserting that Trump said, “We’re thinking about using nukes against Iran.” Why this hadn’t made the news?
Well, it’s because Trump didn't say that. In fact, he said to expect “more of the same” and that he was “leaving certain things,” like nuclear weapons - not that he was thinking about using them.
Tucker’s lying is getting out of control.
---
Tucker's probable problem:
1, Alcoholic dementia
2. Being paid huge sums of $
3. They have him by the short one's.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:37 AM (N15rr)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 12:37 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 12, 2026 12:37 AM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 12, 2026 12:38 AM (rbvCR)
half a century of collectivization has degraded the farmland in China, and that means the produce is not nutritious or flavorful since the knowledge of farming has turned into 'add fertilizer' and has nothing to do with trace minerals.
Posted by: Kindltot
We're constantly told that they plan for hundreds of centuries into the future while we only look to tomorrow.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 12, 2026 12:40 AM (Cqx++)
The liar vs the truth
One minute, fifty seven seconds.
https://tinyurl.com/mr2zwhf5
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:42 AM (N15rr)
Posted by: Texican ette at March 12, 2026 12:43 AM (SNf74)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 12, 2026 12:40 AM (Cqx++)
The criticism of socialisms is that when there is a shortage of bread, socialism decrees that all available bread must be cut into sufficient slices to distribute equally, even if that requires seizing the means of production to effect the equality
The criticism of capitalism is that when there is a shortage of bread, capitalism decides to raise the price of bread so the over demand can be moderated by pricing people out of the market, and this does not preclude production of bread to support the high market price
it would be wonderful if there was some system that responded to a bread shortage by figuring out how to make more bread.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 12, 2026 12:46 AM (rbvCR)
Or vice versa.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
Vice-versa happened long ago. 1.3 million rials to the dollar.
Posted by: mikeski at March 12, 2026 12:46 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 12, 2026 12:47 AM (rbvCR)
Full list of 67 dog breeds that could be BANNED in Britain from Chihuahuas to Border Collies – is your pup on the list?
https://t.ly/uyLhO
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 12, 2026 12:47 AM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:49 AM (N15rr)
He compiled the only historical record of farming techniques from antiquity to modern practices.
Book Pearl Buck in China: Journey to The Good Earth by Hillary Spurling
Posted by: 13times at March 12, 2026 12:51 AM (A7kpb)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 12, 2026 12:52 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
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It was (paraphrasing), Sanae Takaichi, they say Japan is getting older, too old to support itself. I say we are one in place watching the rest tear itself apart.
When it's over, we will be Japan.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 12:56 AM (N15rr)
Posted by: 80s kid Miklos at March 12, 2026 12:59 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: raimondo at March 12, 2026 12:59 AM (rMpP/)
Posted by: Kindltot
That's step two of capitalism.
If the bread shortage is long term, the higher price means it's worth it to open a bakery, and some enterprising folks will do so.
If the bread shortage is short term, there's nothing to do since it's in the process of solving itself.
Now if only the government would get the f--k out of the way and let the new bakeries open without regulating and taxing them to death..... which I guess means we live under fascism and not capitalism.
Posted by: mikeski at March 12, 2026 12:59 AM (VHUov)
youtu.be/tRzdtLwuSMw?t=59
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends
I laughed, I cried
Posted by: zombie Tom Lehrer at March 12, 2026 01:02 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Miklos know but ain't tellin
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Ah, but Miss Jones.
youtu.be/URelm_BcxWQ
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 12, 2026 01:02 AM (N15rr)
-
What does he claim we'd use nukes against, exactly?
Posted by: Methos at March 12, 2026 01:03 AM (vSvIl)
Whichever, cell phone video from what looks like a mile or so away shows a nice mushroom cloud and all that. I’d say the facility is no longer there.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 01:03 AM (7yOPh)
youtu.be/URelm_BcxWQ
Posted by: Braenyard
Fuck AI
The Horde Knows All
This is classic Space Age Batchelor Pad martini music
Posted by: Miklos needs dating and medical advice and a Space Age Batchelor Pad at March 12, 2026 01:10 AM (Al4HM)
>>True
Posted by: 80s kid Miklos
Dated a girl in high school, briefly, who had Stacey's mom.
It wasn't my fault.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 01:12 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: buddhaha at March 12, 2026 12:33 AM (o8Zcb)
Damn. About 20 years ago now, I worked in a food lab where we made jams and jellies. We sourced strawberries from China. The berries were huge, but they were pale, kind of disgusting looking and had very little flavor. The guys in R&D had to blend them with... Venezuelan (I want to say) berries as well as flavoring to get the end product to taste right.
Additional:
-we once found a cigarette butt in a barrel of strawberries from china. I had been smoked. Had a red star above the filter (or on.)
-Got a plastic glove bag with a bunch of chinese writing. I joked that I hoped it translated to: 'Please dispose of trash in the appropriate containers!'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 01:13 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Methos at March 12, 2026 01:03 AM (vSvIl)
So we could rape the wimmens, of course.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 01:14 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: raimondo at March 12, 2026 01:15 AM (rMpP/)
Posted by: 13times at March 12, 2026 01:16 AM (A7kpb)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 01:18 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 12, 2026 01:19 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Dr_No at March 12, 2026 01:23 AM (ayRl+)
This day in history: The Allman Brothers Band began a three-night stand at the Fillmore East 11-13 Mar 1971, which Tom Dowd recorded and turned into one of THE great live albums ever.
Posted by: Cowboyneal - the Other Jewish Carpenter at March 12, 2026 01:24 AM (2U/Sd)
We had a Chinese restaurant here that caught on fire after the chefs lighter fell in the deep fryer, he had just lit a smoke. He didn't die but the restaurant ended up being a total loss.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 12, 2026 01:25 AM (0nHVk)
Additional:
-we once found a cigarette butt in a barrel of strawberries from china. I had been smoked. Had a red star above the filter (or on.)
-Got a plastic glove bag with a bunch of chinese writing. I joked that I hoped it translated to: 'Please dispose of trash in the appropriate containers!'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 01:13 AM (bss/y)
YANG POON!!
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 01:25 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 12, 2026 01:28 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: raimondo at March 12, 2026 01:29 AM (rMpP/)
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 01:31 AM (77rzZ)
Great memory. It's so great to hear memories like that.
Cheers.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 01:32 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: raimondo at March 12, 2026 01:34 AM (rMpP/)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 01:34 AM (bss/y)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc2ygQ8Zoec
turn the sound down the music sucks beaver balls
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 12, 2026 01:35 AM (jrgJz)
Posted by: raimondo
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I find it amusing that leftist snots posting gleefully about ropes and lampposts always think that they'll be, somehow (they're so pretty?) , immune. If we get to the time of generalized "strange fruit", it's going to be on both sides.
Posted by: buddhaha at March 12, 2026 01:37 AM (o8Zcb)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc2ygQ8Zoec
turn the sound down the music sucks beaver balls
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 12, 2026 01:35 AM (jrgJz)
Weird, it was windy in Lexington, but nothing even really severe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 01:38 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 01:34 AM (bss/y)
I knew fortune cookies were bullshit when I cracked one open and it said "your interest in sports will take you far". Mrs B almost fell out of her seat laughing.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 01:39 AM (snZF9)
I went to that Dead concert at the Garden too. I was not a huge fan but some of my friends were. People were lighting up joints everywhere. Is our Tarbender around or is it self-serve tonight? Can I get anybody anything?
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 12, 2026 01:41 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 01:44 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 12, 2026 01:44 AM (2Ez/1)
The only rock concert I’ve ever been to was Genesis in Oklahoma City in 1982(?). The place reeked of weed.
Posted by: Bulg at March 12, 2026 01:46 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 12, 2026 01:13 AM (bss/y)
YANG POON!!
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Buncha Mother Smuckers
Posted by: Miklos drinks only rainwater and grain alcohol at March 12, 2026 01:47 AM (Al4HM)
_-_
Yeah, the slogan chanters and my-guy-vs-your-guy types have worn out their welcome with pretty much everyone.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 12, 2026 01:48 AM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 12, 2026 01:53 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 01:53 AM (rdVOm)
@sentdefender
·
2h
Crazy footage obtained Wednesday from outside RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, showing ground crewmembers with the U.S. Air Force, in full view of the public, unloading missile delivery systems from and loading GBU-31 2,000lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) onto B-1B “Lancer” Long-Range Heavy Bombers for future strikes against Iran.
Posted by: 13times at March 12, 2026 01:57 AM (A7kpb)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 12, 2026 02:04 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 12, 2026 02:05 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 12, 2026 02:12 AM (0nHVk)
Ahh... tastes great. Hits the spot.
Thanks, Debby!
Posted by: Quarter Twenty
Now see?
We CAN have nice things!
Posted by: totally copascetic Miklos at March 12, 2026 02:12 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 02:17 AM (5UTWB)
>>hey Tarbender, I just botched an Old Fashioned,
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Huh? Looks like ya done fine, girl!
(Debby, my friend... you been hittin' the sauce tonight? Hit it *harder*!)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:19 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Biden's Dog
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I am right here. Nic change due to the asshoe Leftards that claim some anti-joooooo thang about "JQ" so...
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:20 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 12, 2026 01:03 AM (7yOPh)
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Video:
https://tinyurl.com/yeym95t7
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 02:21 AM (5UTWB)
Posted by: Biden's Dog
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I am right here. Nic change due to the asshoe Leftards that claim some anti-joooooo thang about "JQ" so...
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:20 AM (rdVOm)
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Tarbender?????
THAT'S RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACIIIIIIIIIIIIST!
Change it back!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 02:22 AM (5UTWB)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:24 AM (rdVOm)
Decades ago, I was driving home one day, out in the country, heading east, mostly clear and sunny day, with one big dark cloud a few miles ahead. I saw a white funnel form and start dropping. It was a long way off, small, up high, and probably petered out long before it touched down. I just took a quick left and headed away, anyway.
Storm chasers be the ca-raaziest people.
Little dust devils are fun. Our son at about age 10 once danced in one that was slowly traveling down our driveway. He was laughing like a maniac. Memorable.
Clocking out.
https://youtu.be/Oy625sZAHN8
G'nite, y'all.
Posted by: mindful webworker - whirlwinds are surreal at March 12, 2026 02:25 AM (PwYmb)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 02:25 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Miklos is a Dookie by inheritance and found out to watch all the games for FREE at March 12, 2026 02:26 AM (Al4HM)
(Notice how we MOTs answer a question with a question?)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 12, 2026 02:26 AM (5UTWB)
Tarbender, I have been very moderate this evening, I need to hit the road early in the morning. I am glad to leave this place in your capable hands. I wish you all sweet dreams.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 12, 2026 02:27 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:28 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 02:28 AM (snZF9)
*3 4 fingers of Woodford*
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:28 AM (rdVOm)
10 fingers.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 02:29 AM (snZF9)
(Notice how we MOTs answer a question with a question?)
Posted by: Biden's Dog
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Evidently. Ace had a whole post about it a few days ago.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:29 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:30 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender
I suspect it was a poor rollout of AceAI beta.
Or the Dildo
Pixy....might be an Aussie Iranian IRGC plant, for all we know.
Posted by: Miklos looks left..right...and shakes it all aboot (for our Canadian friends) at March 12, 2026 02:30 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:31 AM (rdVOm)
FINE
Nobody misses ol' Uncle Miklos
Until he's not here
Ya'll take care, chirren
Ya'll sleep, and I gonna clean while I sing me some blues
Posted by: "Uncle" Miklos, beloved 101 year old mopper and sweeper at March 12, 2026 02:35 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Blackberry Nostalgia Club at March 12, 2026 02:36 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:38 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 02:45 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 02:46 AM (7hFrd)
blackberrys were the Thing with the Kool Kidz
Operated with thumbs
https://time.com/3600230/obama-blackberry/
Posted by: Miklos is proud to have never had one at March 12, 2026 02:49 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Tarbender
Like they give a shit. The antisemitic shit stain left would be the first ones looking to fire up the ovens.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 02:50 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
And little would they realize
Posted by: Miklos read the books at March 12, 2026 02:52 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: renob
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I'd *not even heard of* it, until the other day! Of course, I never earned a
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:55 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Berserker
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Yeah, but they could cause problems for Ace by being fake-offended.
I ain't lookin' to cause any trouble on this here blog!
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:57 AM (rdVOm)
Good night, all. Will check this thread again when I wake up, LOL.
<3
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:58 AM (rdVOm)
You don't have to call her JQ! Her name is J.Q. Johnson, or J.Q. Johnson Jr. Now you can call her J, or you can call her Q, or you can call her JQ, or JQ Johnson Jr. or you can call her bartender, or you can call me Miklos, or you can call me Raymond J Miklos, or you can call me Professor, but the lady will not be called late when the bar is Open
Posted by: Miklos is never called late for dinner at March 12, 2026 03:01 AM (Al4HM)
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 02:46 AM (7hFrd)
I would distinguish thusly: "JQ" is initials, and "The JQ" is an allusion.
Posted by: SciVo at March 12, 2026 03:02 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: renob
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I'd *not even heard of* it, until the other day! Of course, I never earned a
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:55 AM (rdVOm)
Me neither. This is "the okay sign and drinking milk is white supremacy" level nonsense.
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 03:05 AM (7hFrd)
Waitaminit... that some kinda freaky kink site?
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:38 AM (rdVOm)
Yes. But it's like Holding Your Own Boobs Magazine, where every now and then they'd throw in a guy like Dennis Rodman holding his own "boobs" as a joke. You'll be browsing along Only Thumbs, thumb, thumb, thumb... hey... wait a minute... Arrgh, eyebleach stat!
https://tinyurl.com/4tmuh8df
(redirects to Reddit for an SNL video that met NBC broadcast standards, yet is somehow labeled NSFW)
Posted by: SciVo at March 12, 2026 03:10 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Berserker
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Yeah, but they could cause problems for Ace by being fake-offended.
I ain't lookin' to cause any trouble on this here blog!
Posted by: Tarbender at March 12, 2026 02:57 AM (rdVOm)
You mean somebody actually complained?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 12, 2026 03:16 AM (snZF9)
You mean somebody actually complained?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Being banned here is kind of an honor
Legally, you cannot be sent the Barrel neither
Posted by: Miklos is in that elite club, and also unintentionally created the Barrel at March 12, 2026 03:30 AM (Al4HM)
Why is it an honor to be banned here?
I'm not one to intentionally cause trouble with the Cobs or ace and I can't see any benefit in doing so.
What do you get out of it?
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 12, 2026 03:32 AM (FylAi)
Why is it an honor to be banned here?
I'm not one to intentionally cause trouble with the Cobs or ace and I can't see any benefit in doing so.
What do you get out of it?
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 12, 2026 03:32 AM (FylAi)
The chief advantage is that you don't have to interact with others who read comments in the most painfully literal fashion possible.
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 03:34 AM (7hFrd)
Posted by: renob
And I never made the connection with JQ the poster and JQ the 'Jewish Question' because I'm not a Jew hating lunatic.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 12, 2026 03:34 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 12, 2026 03:36 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 12, 2026 03:42 AM (BnDlA)
Posted by: pawn at March 12, 2026 03:47 AM (iQdLI)
Another is "sAmhv." If you see it anywhere, beware!
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 03:48 AM (7hFrd)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 12, 2026 03:42 AM (BnDlA)
Everyone expected he'd show up in Columbus.
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 03:51 AM (7hFrd)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 12, 2026 04:02 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 12, 2026 03:36 AM (sAmhv)
318 The 88 thing at least has a basis in fact; neonazis have favored 88 tattoos for a long time.
Another is "sAmhv." If you see it anywhere, beware!
Posted by: renob at March 12, 2026 03:48 AM (7hFrd)
Hey, wait....
Posted by: m at March 12, 2026 05:57 AM (+YA9H)
Stormchaser Cafe
Jim Scott Photo
Me when I drop the remote under the couch.
Missing dog, answers to Chewbacca or "Chewie." Service with a slobber. It's funny when dogs disobey their masters. Buying $60 of cat toys: No reaction at all. Throwing a piece of random crap on the ground: Endless playtime possibilities. Anteater plays. Keep your eye on its real head. It's like three card monty.
I can do it, I can do it.. 😅 pic.twitter.com/IQYht5ZrZa
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) March 11, 2026
Living the best life.. 😊 pic.twitter.com/eVKrdtOp4s
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) March 11, 2026
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (Ia/+0)
Bacon: is there anything it can't accomplish?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 07:57 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 07:59 PM (Kt19C)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 07:59 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (kpS4V)
Woooo! *high five
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 11, 2026 08:01 PM (zYpTz)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 08:01 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 08:01 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 08:03 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 08:04 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 08:06 PM (+nEug)
Ace writes, "Buying $60 of cat toys: No reaction at all." Which is why I avoid buying new cat toys in the main. My furry thugs are just as happy with crinkly paper like Christmas wrapping, or with cardboard boxes. They have a basket of toys which were bought for their predecessors, and a few specifically for them. They love those items and often fish them out themselves for a play session.
By the way: Today is big black Stirling's fourth birthday! Or so I think. He was, the shelter told me, three months old on 6/11/22, so I went with 3/11 as his birthday. His "sister" Dagny is about two weeks younger. I have the date on her papers, but don't recall the exact date right now.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:06 PM (wzUl9)
Bacon: is there anything it can't accomplish?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She
That sounds so good. Unfortunately I have placed myself back on my normal food rules without any wiggle room for a few weeks. 😂
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 08:07 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 08:08 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026
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I don't think I've ever seen the words "tactical" and "boob" in the same sentence before. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:08 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 08:08 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:06 PM (wzUl9)
Mom's cat's favorite toy, currently, is a wine cork.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 11, 2026 08:08 PM (zYpTz)
Little guy's a day late for Tummy Rub Tuesday, but he's got the right idea.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 08:09 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 11, 2026 08:09 PM (f9h0J)
Posted by: Tuna at March 11, 2026 08:09 PM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026
***
I don't think I've ever seen the words "tactical" and "boob" in the same sentence before. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming
WBDs. Weapons of bra destruction.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 08:09 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026
***
And my manservant has brought me exactly zero new toys. I wanted a live mouse or two, but nooooo. . . .
Posted by: Stirling, Wolfus's Cat at March 11, 2026 08:10 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 08:10 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:08 PM
Well, this is a Smart Military Blog (TM).
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 08:10 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:08 PM (wzUl9)
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Boob wars are won by logistics!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 08:11 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026 08:11 PM (wVcYX)
Oh well.
China can choose between free oil or Iran’s control. We don’t need it. If they back Iran’s claim, then, the Gulf states are theirs’.
Unless, we build a pipe thru Syria or across KSA.
Oh, well.
Posted by: Accomac at March 11, 2026 08:12 PM (GbONR)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026
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I saw it when it was new. It's that old??
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:12 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 08:13 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 08:14 PM (q177U)
Posted by: Max Power
But those tornado chasers be crazy.
Posted by: Tuna at March 11, 2026 08:15 PM (lJ0H4)
I will never forgive Hollywood for trying to convince us that Helen Hunt was attractive.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 08:16 PM (erF49)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 08:16 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Tuna at March
Prly best I didn't grow up here. If I did I would definitely be a tornado chaser.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 08:17 PM (YZ0Fo)
That Green is anything but perfect. Always makes me sick to my stomach when the sky does that shit.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 08:17 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 08:18 PM (ovYwY)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 08:19 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: garrett
That's the signal it's time to get a beer and sit out on the porch.
Posted by: She Hobbit at March 11, 2026 08:20 PM (ftFVW)
Posted by: Long-Winded At Times at March 11, 2026 08:21 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 08:22 PM (erF49)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 08:22 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 11, 2026 08:22 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: She Hobbit at March 11, 2026 08:20 PM (ftFVW)
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You have the right frame of mind for a good apocalypse watch party. 🍺
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 08:22 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM
Please tell us there were no carrots in it.
Lie if you must.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 08:22 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Milton Bradley at March 11, 2026 08:23 PM (oftw2)
If you were to categorize that tornado would you say it was:
A. Peaceful
B. Calm
C. Serene
D. Gentle
If you were to describe the mental state of the tornado would you say it was:
A. Rational
B. Lucid
C. Reasonable
D. Of Sound Mind
Posted by: banana Dream at March 11, 2026 08:24 PM (3uBP9)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 08:24 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 11, 2026 08:24 PM (FylAi)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 08:19 PM (+nEug)
Yup. both of our vehicles are scarred with dents from when we lived in Colorado. We replaced the shingles on the roof thrice over the years.
The weather in Idaho is far less violent. I like it.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 11, 2026 08:25 PM (0aYVJ)
What about Stealth Boobs?
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 08:25 PM (erF49)
Posted by: She Hobbit at March 11, 2026 08:25 PM (ftFVW)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 08:25 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 11, 2026 08:24 PM (FylAi)
What of logistics boobs?
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 11, 2026 08:26 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 08:26 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 08:19 PM (+nEug)
Green sky means hail and lots of it. I've avoided tornados by a good margin of miles but have gotten pummeled by the hail generated by the same storm cell that generates the tornado.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 11, 2026 08:26 PM (3uBP9)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 08:03 PM
Amateurs talk tactics. Professionals discuss logistics.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 08:26 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: She Hobbit at March 11, 2026 08:27 PM (ftFVW)
What about Stealth Boobs?
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 08:25 PM (erF49)
You're in the mens locker eoom.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 08:27 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 08:28 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 08:28 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: She Hobbit at March 11, 2026 08:29 PM (ftFVW)
Posted by: Halfhand at March 11, 2026 08:29 PM (TVV/Z)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 08:28 PM (0sNs1)
Every sorority girl has a patriotic duty...
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 08:29 PM (2WIwB)
Strategic boobs are MTOW, long hull, endurance.
Posted by: banana Dream at March 11, 2026 08:33 PM (3uBP9)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 08:34 PM (gKWVE)
Oh, baby, make me know you love me so, and then
Posted by: Zombie Chubby Checker at March 11, 2026 08:35 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard alumnus at March 11, 2026 08:35 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: David Hogg, Harvard alumnus at March 11, 2026
***
Since you've never seen and probably will never see any boobs in real life, David, you're hardly one to talk.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:36 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 08:37 PM (gKWVE)
This was his first offense (ever, in his career) and if things had gone sideways it would have only hurt him.
So now he's just waiting to see if he's going to get a reprimand in his personnel file, or a suspension. He's pretty well liked and respected there, so we are hoping for the best.
He's never been in a situation like this, been working in factories his whole career, pretty much, and he is a very safe employee. Been really stressful for him.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 08:38 PM (nz1sK)
Launch in ten minutes.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 08:38 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Will Robinson
What of logistics boobs?
Posted by: Pug Mahon
I think that requires pregnancy. Otherwise there's no supply in the lines.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 08:40 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026 08:41 PM (wVcYX)
Key Details
Founder: The company was initially founded by Tom Markusic in 2014 as Firefly Space Systems.
Reorganization: After going bankrupt in 2017, Noosphere Ventures acquired the assets of Firefly Space Systems and reestablished the company as Firefly Aerospace.
Current Leadership: Jason Kim serves as the CEO of Firefly Aerospace, having joined the company in October 2024.
Company Structure
Headquarters: Cedar Park, Texas, USA.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 08:41 PM (N15rr)
👀👀
1/2 hour ago...
"Friends in Beirut tell me a pager-like attack just took place: hundreds of small explosions, with ambulances now going around nonstop.
Reports from Iran suggest a similar operation.
Another pager wave attack? Maybe booby-trapped motorcycles?"
Posted by: Cucker Tarlson at March 11, 2026 08:42 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Pug Mahon
I think that requires pregnancy. Otherwise there's no supply in the lines.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 08:40 PM (VHUov)
Tankers. KC-Boobs
Posted by: banana Dream at March 11, 2026 08:42 PM (3uBP9)
Posted by: garrett
That's the signal it's time to get a beer and sit out on the porch.
Posted by: She Hobbit
That is why they used to call it "Tornado Watch".
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 08:42 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 08:42 PM (VHUov)
Thanks for letting us know. It does sound quite stressful but i am glad he is liked and well respected there . Prayers will continue for both of you.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 08:43 PM (Nx5jP)
Posted by: Gmac - WTF did you think was going to happen at March 11, 2026 08:43 PM (qZdIZ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 08:43 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 08:43 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 08:44 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 11, 2026 08:09 PM (f9h0J)
Too much screaming ...
Had to turn it off.
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 08:45 PM (3sXRv)
Launch in ten minutes.
Posted by: Braenyard
I hope the rocket isn't aiming to misbehave.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 08:45 PM (VHUov)
😂😂
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 08:45 PM (GD0B3)
If people are going to think I'm evil for who I work for - it might as well be for making shit that blows people up.
Posted by: Defenestratus at March 11, 2026 08:45 PM (WYStd)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 08:46 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Gmac at March 11, 2026 08:47 PM (qZdIZ)
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 11, 2026 08:47 PM (FylAi)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 08:48 PM (N15rr)
.youtube.com/watch?v=nyVbmoRXcvc
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 08:46 PM (N15rr)
Rocket Nerds!
Posted by: Ogre at March 11, 2026 08:48 PM (wVcYX)
Lotsa tech and high dollar camera gear, no safety goggles or bullet-proof rain gear.
I'm not a first responder so I'm getting the fuck out!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 08:49 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Gmac at March 11, 2026 08:50 PM (qZdIZ)
Dr. Eli David
@DrEliDavid
A major mystery over the past few days has been the exact location where regime officials are giving interviews to state TV.
The Iranian account
@Merida2NAJ
accurately identified the site as the Mashhad branch of the regime's Foreign Ministry
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:51 PM (E4rtv)
I had to grab my ass with both hands and these cut resistant gloves keep the stink off.
Nothing but Chineseium when Dorothy comes knocking.
Posted by: Accomac at March 11, 2026 08:55 PM (8jVAy)
he was working on a press in the factory, and he was alone, and he did not follow the lockout protocol while he was in the machine. Or, actually, under it. The power was not off but there was no electricity in the machine. However, this is a serious offense in this plant (which he knows) and he could lose his job. Doesn't look like that will happen, still praying not. Went before the safety committee etc. But they haven't decided or they haven't told him what they will do. One of those things you do and afterwards go, well, shouldn't have done that.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 08:56 PM (nz1sK)
The crushed enemies and lamenting women must have been in the previous episode.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 08:57 PM (VHUov)
@DrEliDavid
A major mystery over the past few days has been the exact location where regime officials are giving interviews to state TV.
----
Get 4chan working on it.
Those dudes can find a flag flying in the middle of nowhere.
They could use a new challenge.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 08:57 PM (ESVrU)
>I've seen purple too, but green is more frequent.
That's a really nice video.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 08:57 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 08:58 PM (viF8m)
I must have missed something -
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 08:59 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: banana Dream
The neon-green sky in MN doesn't always mean hail and tornadoes.
But it does mean it's gonna rain hard enough to drown a frog.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:01 PM (VHUov)
This was his first offense (ever, in his career) and if things had gone sideways it would have only hurt him.
So now he's just waiting to see if he's going to get a reprimand in his personnel file, or a suspension. He's pretty well liked and respected there, so we are hoping for the best.
He's never been in a situation like this, been working in factories his whole career, pretty much, and he is a very safe employee. Been really stressful for him.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 08:38 PM (nz1sK)
Sounds like a few hours "re-training" on his own time and expense would be appropriate.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 09:03 PM (8zz6B)
One of our senior employees was on a tour through production area (high speed presses) and had forgotten his safety goggles. "Oh, it's just a quick walk-thru" so he didn't go back to fetch a pair.
As (bad) luck would have it, a punch shattered and shrapnel pierced his eye. He lost the eye. Another fraction of inch, and that shrapnel would have entered his brain. Very serious. He "retired" after that, and gave us all a safety lecture once he had recovered a bit.
I believe he consulted on some projects later, as a contract rather than regular employee.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 09:03 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 09:03 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 09:05 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 08
I am glad he isn’t losing his job, and more so that he realizes LOTO is no joke. I have unfortunately had to follow up on a fatality with a person who thought all was good because the equipment was turned off, but not fully locked out. I have had 2 fatalities in my entire career, it’s not something anyone forgets.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 09:06 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Piper
I had no idea barre classes were that dangerous.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:09 PM (VHUov)
I think everybody who works a makes an error in judgement once in awhile. He wasn't in danger and he did not put anyone in danger, either. In some factories what he did would have been sufficient, but this plant is super into safety. They do fire people for breaking protocol.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 09:09 PM (nz1sK)
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 08:38 PM (nz1sK)
Sounds like a few hours "re-training" on his own time and expense would be appropriate.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Likely worst case is he be given his official final warning.
(This may have happened before, and it's hard to get caught if you really are alone)
When you think you are alone is when you need to lock out the most. Because some dude could just show up and not know what you are doing. If just you and another guy sometimes they can be trusted to keep watch.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 09:10 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 09:11 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 09:11 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 09:12 PM (nz1sK)
https://tinyurl.com/44n8fskt
man! no one blows shit up like we do
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 09:11 PM (ZxPkt)
Kind of looks like video from simulator training.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 09:15 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 09:11 PM (BI5O2)
Can we add New York and Illinois ?
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 09:15 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:09 PM (VHUov)
This was my much more exciting former life, before I completely surrendered to the patriarchy.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 09:15 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at March 11, 2026 09:15 PM (2NHgQ)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 09:16 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 09:16 PM (gKWVE)
I think everybody who works a makes an error in judgement once in awhile. He wasn't in danger and he did not put anyone in danger, either. In some factories what he did would have been sufficient, but this plant is super into safety. They do fire people for breaking protocol.
I've made many errors in judgement. Probably one or two today.
As long as he wasn't putting himself or anyone else in danger I hope it's much ado about nothing for both of you. Sounds like your husband is a great employee and it sounds like he's already had his punishment.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 09:16 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 09:10 PM (/lPRQ)
That is why you are supposed to have a lock out AND an observer (confined space definitely.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 09:16 PM (zZu0s)
https://tinyurl.com/44n8fskt
man! no one blows shit up like we do
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 09:11 PM (ZxPkt)
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So much of their stuff is blowing up, seemingly just because Allah is angry with them.
You'd think they'd start realigning their religious priorities just because of that.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 09:16 PM (ESVrU)
Iran won’t attend the World Cup.
Posted by: Heroq
They're taking their ball and going home?
That'll show us!
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:17 PM (VHUov)
Iran won’t attend the World Cup.
Posted by: Heroq
Makes me a lil sad we won't get to the th "we live the gays" game in Seattle with Egypt/iran.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 09:19 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 09:11 PM (BI5O2)
Tough one. They might decide to really blow it up at that point.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:19 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 09:19 PM (gKWVE)
That is a very valuable thing in a company -
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 09:19 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:09 PM (VHUov)
I hear those Pilates classes can be an utter bloodbath.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 11, 2026 09:20 PM (fhCge)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:08 PM (wzUl9)
You apparently don't understand how women of a certain stature conceal carry.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:20 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: 1941 at March 11, 2026 09:21 PM (wVcYX)
I gave a vaccine (HepA) to a pt that was one week expired. Because I didn’t look at the vial. It was in the fridge, so I assumed the person who does inventory every week had checked it.
Nope.
It was a big deal. Guess who will never make that mistake again.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 11, 2026 09:21 PM (UpLUT)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 09:19 PM (YZ0Fo)
Oh shit yeah I forgot about lol. Would have been awesome.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 09:21 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: mea culpa at March 11, 2026 09:22 PM (52d2f)
Iran won’t attend the World Cup.
The lost 5 women who defected in Australia that had to be shamed into protecting them. If they let the men's team come to the US they'd probably lose all of them.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 09:22 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at March 11, 2026 09:15 PM (2NHgQ)
I usually have to practically sit on my dogs to do their nails. Lately, I've been having the kennel do it when we leave town, so I can blame it on them instead.
Ruby won't speak to me for three days after a trim.
Piper forgets withing 10 seconds.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:23 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: TecumsehTea
>Always do LOTO. People are scumbags and will fuck you up. Never trust anybody. I'll do LOTO and pull the fuses for good measure. Hell, I've even disabled control power just to make sure nobody cycles a starter coil. There have been times when I came close to punching someone in the face because they cycle a starter when I was working on it.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 09:23 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 09:11 PM (BI5O2)
Tough one. They might decide to really blow it up at that point.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:19 PM (snZF9)
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Everybody wins!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 09:24 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: JackStraw at
There were a couple more that initially defected the 6th then ran to the Iranian embassy and outed the location of the safe house
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 09:24 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: 1941 at March 11, 2026 09:21 PM (wVcYX)
The Thousand Mile War: WWII in Alaska and the Aleutians. Worth a look.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:25 PM (I40wl)
https://tinyurl.com/44n8fskt
man! no one blows shit up like we do
Posted by: Don Black
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Much desire to see video of Warthog strafing the runway.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 09:29 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
I had a guy cut off my lockout device once. He got a few days off for that one.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 11, 2026 09:29 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 11, 2026 09:31 PM (znREB)
But under no circumstances should Katy Porter be touched. We can't spare that vicious, dullwitted hambeast, for her viceroyalty over the vanquished territory will be its divinely ordained punishment.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 09:31 PM (BI5O2)
They can't afford too many more PR disasters. Even the double digit IQs on Twitter might get restless.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 09:32 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 09:33 PM (SRRAx)
Employers aren't trying to be evil in those cases but, as you can see, they're common OSHA violations, carrying very heavy penalties. (Violations are capable of causing terrible injuries - amputations, burns, being overcome by chemicals, gasses, etc. - depending.)
Presses are never limited to just one form of energy & the best operators can miss steps if not carefully adhering to sops.
A letter of disciplinary action and retraining - necessary for insurance and possibility as evidence of good safety and health practices being enforced - would be appropriate for the 1st (and last, hopefully) offense.
Again, good luck.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 09:33 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 09:34 PM (n9ltV)
Posted by: 1941 at March 11, 2026 09:21 PM (wVcYX)
The Thousand Mile War: WWII in Alaska and the Aleutians. Worth a look.
Posted by: tcn in AK
It was but a territory at the time.
As was Hawaii... and the PI which was occupied.
I mention because there are some who say it wasn't so bad...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 09:34 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 09:35 PM (N15rr)
I had an employee who lost an arm to a lockout/tagout failure. His fault, and the Teamsters played games, so he lost out and had to come back to work in the same building where he lost his arm.
Good guy though.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 09:36 PM (n9ltV)
Posted by: special Guest Supreme Leader at March 11, 2026 09:36 PM (RTw1W)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at
And the supervisor should have had the key in the lock box plus walked down the job before signing the permit. Looks like a lot of mistakes happened here, glad no one got hurt and hope it leads to better processes to fix versus a term.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 09:36 PM (KXy0J)
Again, good luck.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 09:33 PM (NFX2v)
What about Double Secret Probation?
Posted by: Dean Wormer, Faber College at March 11, 2026 09:37 PM (wVcYX)
1/1
🚨 CHINA SECRETLY ARMED IRAN WITH $5 BILLION IN WEAPONS →EVERY SINGLE ONE FAILED 🚨
A secret oil-for-weapons deal between China and Iran has been exposed by Reuters. Beijing raided its own People's Liberation Army inventory to fast-track delivery before the war started.
WHAT IRAN RECEIVED:
→ 50 CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles - China's "carrier killer," $290km range
→ 6 HQ-16B surface-to-air missile systems
→ 3 HQ-9B anti-ballistic missile systems
→ 50 HQ-19 anti-satellite interceptor missiles
→ 1,200 FN-6 MANPADS
→ 300 Sunflower-200 kamikaze drones
→ 4 YLC-9B radars + 3 Type 305A radars + 6 SLC-2 counter-battery radars
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:37 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 09:37 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 09:37 PM (YZ0Fo)
$5 BILLION. Pulled from China's own military stockpile.
WHAT HAPPENED:
→ US-Israeli strikes destroyed the ENTIRE stockpile on DAY ONE
→ CM-302 missiles launched at US Navy - ZERO hits
→ Some malfunctioned mid-flight. Others intercepted by SM-3 and SM-6
→ 100% failure rate. Not a single US warship scratched.
💀 China's "world's best anti-ship missile" = couldn't hit a destroyer
💀 CM-302 has NO data link, NO satellite guidance, NO active terminal tracking
💀 Once launched it flies BLIND — and the US Navy knew it
💀 $5 BILLION in Chinese weapons = DESTROYED in hours
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:37 PM (GD0B3)
The shark will kill you.
The lioness will kill you.
The tornado will kill you.
And the tornado will just leave you there torn apart and bleeding and not even eat you.
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 09:38 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:38 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 08:06 PM (wzUl9)
Whole walnuts on linoleum, and superballs work. I have to go dig them out from under the sofa and out of the baseboard heaters from time to time.
My wife brought home some balloons, which my girl kitten then popped, and proudly paraded around the house with their flaccid "corpses"
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 09:38 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 09:38 PM (ovYwY)
As was Hawaii... and the PI which was occupied.
I mention because there are some who say it wasn't so bad...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 09:34 PM (/lPRQ)
I know people who were here at the time. Territory or not, it was apparently rather tense for about a year and half. Good friend's mom was 2 years old when they were sent to Matanuska to farm as part of the New Deal. Her stories about learning to shoot, blackout patrols, and plane spotting were rather interesting. And yet, Attu and Kiska are a good 1000 miles west of there.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:39 PM (I40wl)
ONT FUCKING TOUCH THAT!!! GO THE FUCK AWAY YOU RETARD. Have a nice day, sir. Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 09:39 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 09:39 PM (kpS4V)
Many times, not a damn thing.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 09:40 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 09:37 PM (Q+gd/)
Cardboard. Didn't you get the memo?
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:41 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: runner
"Yang Poon."
Posted by: mikeski intercepts the pass at March 11, 2026 09:41 PM (VHUov)
Ill hear him doing it, come around and catch him shoulder deep under there. He always looks guilty.
Ajax was the same way.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 09:41 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: 1941 at March 11, 2026 09:41 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026 08:11 PM (wVcYX)
Heavy Weather by Bruce Sterling came out in 1994, and so is 32 years old this year.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 09:42 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: 1941 at March 11, 2026 09:21 PM (wVcYX)
HaareeWuuud!
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 09:42 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 09:42 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 09:39 PM (kpS4V)
A local doc made a film of frostbite injuries and the resulting awfulness, like, cutting off blackened toes, ripping skin of bare backs, all the really gross disgusting stuff. He made it to train the Army up here.
Some fool in the school district decided they needed to show it to Jr. High kids.
I'm still haunted by those images.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:43 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:43 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:44 PM (GD0B3)
Many times, not a damn thing.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 09:40 PM (viF8m)
If it were me, he would get slapped into next week.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:44 PM (I40wl)
So it tells itself to "Calm down"?
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 09:44 PM (X3V0C)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:44 PM (GD0B3)
There was broadcast footage of the Chinese Cargo Planes delivering a lot of that stuff 2-3 weeks before things kicked off.
Looks like they bought the Venezuela Deluxe Package.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 09:44 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Michelle Fields Farewell To Arms!! at March 11, 2026 09:44 PM (oftw2)
300 Sunflower-200 kamikaze drones
Posted by: runner
.....what kind of maniac names a hunter-killer drone "sunflower?"
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:45 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 09:46 PM (diia5)
I'm still haunted by those images.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:43 PM (I40wl)
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Like Navy VD films. One poor kid fainted.
I still remember the corpsman who was showing the slideshow saying "Oh here's a good one!" and it was a turn-black-and-fall-off situation.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 09:46 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: 1941 at March 11, 2026 09:41 PM (wVcYX)
From Otisburg, right?
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 11, 2026 09:46 PM (ovYwY)
Posted by: tcn in AK
Mentioned the other territories as I knew people in Hawaii who witnesses the bombing (lots still alive 30 years ago), and knew people in Philippines who lived under occupation and had to avoid Japs to the greatest extent possible as they were known to do bad things to civilians.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 09:46 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: runner
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Did any of it function as intended?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 09:47 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:45 PM (VHUov)
Chinese...
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:47 PM (GD0B3)
Me too. But there is no OSHA for white collar workers. And we do far more damage with bad judgement than guys in a factory. Ask Detroit.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 09:47 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: 1941 at March 11, 2026 09:21 PM (wVcYX)
In addition to Pearl Harbor, the Japanese released 5,000 fire balloons (Fu-Go) incendiary devices in 1945 off the Pacific NW coast, which ended up killing 6 people. The Fu-Go "wind-ship" balloons are considered the precursor to modern drone warfare.
Posted by: Joemarine at March 11, 2026 09:47 PM (y171U)
I'm still haunted by those images.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:43 PM (I40wl)
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Like Navy VD films. One poor kid fainted.
I still remember the corpsman who was showing the slideshow saying "Oh here's a good one!" and it was a turn-black-and-fall-off situation.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 09:46 PM (kpS4V)
To be fair, it was during the pipeline era up here, and there were a lot of oil kids here from Louisiana and Texas who had never experienced snow, let alone below zero temps. Girls at the bus stop wearing panty hose or something equally stupid. Pretty well cured that.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:48 PM (I40wl)
I had so many inspections related and those in chicken processing plants really stuck with me. A young man climbed onto a table to unjam an auger. His booted foot slipped and became trapped in the auger. Physicians had to come to help the freeing of the kid's foot which had to be amputated. (His family didn't speak English.)
A woman from the USDA was in the aisle of a processing room being cleaned. She slipped & her arm also went into an auger, one being washed. She, too, incurred an amputation...same hospital's physicians responding though plants were miles apart.
And when everyone hears Workers Comp vs a big lawsuit, it hits the fan.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 09:48 PM (NFX2v)
I still remember the corpsman who was showing the slideshow saying "Oh here's a good one!" and it was a turn-black-and-fall-off situation.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes.
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Did it illustrate the pro-kit?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 09:49 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 11, 2026 09:49 PM (gQ15S)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 09:47 PM (N15rr)
I expect it all blowed up pretty good when we bombed it.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:49 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:45 PM (VHUov)
poetic asian
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 09:50 PM (LHPAg)
Many times, not a damn thing.
Posted by: JackStraw
Management is a higher caste.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 09:50 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: irright at March 11, 2026 09:50 PM (lAhfF)
The war ended before my FIL could fly in combat.
Posted by: Safety Patrol at March 11, 2026 09:51 PM (oftw2)
My wife brought home some balloons, which my girl kitten then popped, and proudly paraded around the house with their flaccid "corpses"
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026
***
Superballs??? Do they still make those?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 09:51 PM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 09:51 PM
Yes. I have a couple.
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 09:53 PM (LHPAg)
"Never run the laminator alone. Never run it with your sleeves or hair down. If you must break one rule, never break both. We had a lady do that and we got back she was dead, with her scalp torn off."
I know one print shop horror story that is definitely true though. We used to run these K-M high speed B&W digital presses for large volume document printing. The ADUs on these motherfuckers would get to about half the temperature of the sun when they were at full tilt.
One day one jammed, nothing uncommon, but for reasons known only to G-d, this guy withdrew the assembly and, without letting it cool, he just opened the metal cover on the developer - with his bare hand. Former hand, anyway.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 09:53 PM (BI5O2)
More than half the states have their own state plan programs that the feds. audit.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 09:54 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:38 PM (GD0B3)
Yang poon?
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:54 PM (snZF9)
I'm still haunted by those images.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:43 PM (I40wl)
***
Similar story in my high school driver's ed class. State patrol guy was a guest teacher and was showing pictures of various crashes. One girl screamed and ran from the room sobbing. Turns out the body in the picture was her dad.
The cop was almost in tears himself.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 09:55 PM (2WIwB)
I guess when you’re in that biz you develop a dark sense of humor.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 09:55 PM (7yOPh)
Posted by: Tales of Squad 51 at March 11, 2026 09:55 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 09:51 PM
Yes. I have a couple.
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 09:53 PM (LHPAg)
Just the one.
Posted by: A. Schicklgruber at March 11, 2026 09:56 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:44 PM (GD0B3)
yeeeuuss, yang poon it is.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:56 PM (snZF9)
Try the good old EM 385-1-1 sometime.
For military construction contracts. Big enough, remote enough jobs you might have to build your own hospital.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 09:57 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes. at March 11, 2026 09:57 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:01 PM
Especially if you're at a WNBA game.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 09:57 PM (0sNs1)
The cop was almost in tears himself.
Posted by: Diogenes
Mandatory drivers Ed in my school.
Started with a week of red pavement films.
Puts the kids in the proper state of mind when getting behind the wheel.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 09:59 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 09:53 PM (BI5O2)
I did that once in high school Chem. Only lab accident I ever had with injury. I was using a bunker burner and a ring stand. Heated whatbi needed to and needed to change the holder for something else. Grabbed the ring without thinking.
Learned me good.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 09:59 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: mikeski
Especially if you're at a WNBA game.
Posted by: Duncanthrax
* golf clap *
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 09:59 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:00 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 09:39 PM (I40wl)
In Oregon in the Coast range they organized a militia/coast watcher corp out of loggers and the like. The old forest Surveyor I knew said he figured they were about as tough as they came, but they had no real resupply if things went sideways.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 10:00 PM (rbvCR)
Moving stuff...guard by physical guards, distance, LOTO of all systems including kinetic.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 10:00 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 11, 2026 10:00 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:01 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 11, 2026 10:01 PM (0aYVJ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 10:02 PM (zZu0s)
One of the greatest contrasts I ever experiences was working for an "arborist" (tree chopping company) while at the same time was in business school. Couple days a week I was being taught how to be a master of the universe, the other half the week I was playing with chainsaws, wood chippers, dump trucks and PTOs. This was in the days before HR existed.
B school was easy. Playing with crazy dangerous machines was way more fun.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 10:02 PM (viF8m)
I watched a young family man with two kids and a wife get his head chopped off because he tripped a jam switch while retrieving his hard hat.
Shit happens. Chalk it up to piss-poor training and bad management.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 10:02 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Joemarine at March 11, 2026 09:47 PM (y171U)
aktchually, it was the Fieseler Fi 103, V-1 pulse jet.
But I see your point, the balloons travelled further
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 10:04 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Henry Cavill at March 11, 2026 10:04 PM (lAhfF)
And in other jobs I begged for bodies to be moved well before any preliminary investigation was completed.
Deaths and injuries have stayed with me for decades.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 10:07 PM (NFX2v)
They bounce enough to entertain the cats.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 10:07 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 10:08 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 10:24 PM (HF36u)
Has the Drone Phase of the War Begun?
I mentioned at the beginning of the war that the only possibility that I could see for fighting a ground war without ground troops (apart from SpecOps spotters spies and such) is to adapt the tactics of the Ukraine-Russia war, using drones to attack personnel on the ground.
Holy sh*t
— Throwback Iran (@Tarikh_Eran) March 11, 2026
Drones are flying all over Tehran tonight hitting basij/IRGC stations
Israel is neutralizing the regime’s crackdown machine…it’s finally happening pic.twitter.com/Yz7Nj3sdNW
🔴 BREAKING:
— 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎ (@NiohBerg) March 11, 2026
Both regime and non-regime media confirm that drone strikes have begun against street level IRGC and basiji units.
Checkpoints and vehicles are being struck. Suppression forces are being killed in large numbers.
A NEW PHASE HAS BEGUN pic.twitter.com/AlaV9iujS9
The IDF just released a recording of an Israeli pilot talking to an American pilot:
— Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) March 11, 2026
Israeli pilot: "It is a great honor for us to fight with you. You are doing a great job."
American pilot: "Thank you very much - likewise, gentlemen. Please be safe out there. Strike hard." pic.twitter.com/mr88aBbI9I
"It is an honor to fight with you"/"Strike hard"
Iran, meanwhile, is spamming drone attacks at the Gulf States, particularly at oil facilities.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Thanatopsis at March 11, 2026 07:08 PM (LdBR/)
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Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 07:08 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Cosda at March 11, 2026 07:09 PM (DBbeS)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 07:10 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 07:10 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 07:10 PM (kgE5c)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 11, 2026 07:11 PM (f9h0J)
That's how I count it.
Gonna be hilarious watching all these "just asking questions" accounts being scattered all over the place.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 07:11 PM (HXT0k)
Posted by: Thanatopsis at March 11, 2026 07:12 PM (LdBR/)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 07:10 PM
I probably should have read all of the content before reading the comments.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 07:12 PM (kgE5c)
Posted by: In my best Yoda voice at March 11, 2026 07:12 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 07:12 PM (0N4FZ)
I remember playing Age of Empires II, and finally getting to the drone technology epoch.
We are there.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:13 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 07:13 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 07:13 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Guy prone to typos at March 11, 2026 07:13 PM (vFG9F)
Israel is neutralizing the regime’s crackdown machine…it’s finally happening
Now go after the brutal bastards that ride around on the motorcycles beating and shooting people.
They've got it coming tenfold.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 07:14 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 07:14 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: Mister Scott
However many, maybe a few hundred less than yesterday.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 07:14 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 07:10 PM (gKWVE)
I know the reference, but you sound like DH during the Olympic Curling bonspiels.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 07:14 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:14 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: Yoda at March 11, 2026 07:15 PM (ynpvh)
Why boots on the ground
Massed and the cia are on this like ants at a picnic
Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at March 11, 2026 07:15 PM (Qdxy9)
Posted by: Nutzi Palsy at March 11, 2026 07:15 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:15 PM (Wmg4n)
b"h
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 07:15 PM (RIvkX)
They've got it coming tenfold.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 07:14 PM (6ydKt)
It would be even sweeter if we parachuted crates of weapons to the Iranian people and let them light the muthafuckahs up.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM (erF49)
LOL. Now do San Jose.
Posted by: lurk at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM (h0JFh)
Posted by: In my best Yoda voice at March 11, 2026 07:12 PM (2Ez/1)
They'll quickly fold.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM (dK+Kv)
I volunteer as tribute.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 07:17 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 07:17 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Petula Clark at March 11, 2026 07:18 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:18 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 07:12 PM (0N4FZ)
I don't know, but I bet they can pump them out a lot quicker than a F-35 or F-22, not to mention pilots for fighters aren't easy to come by.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 07:18 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM
I thought so, but I think it's Rocky II or III.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:18 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 07:18 PM (Ia/+0)
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Left, Right, Right, Select, Start
for unlimited ammo, Ladies.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:19 PM (erF49)
Posted by: democrat goblin, New York City at March 11, 2026 07:20 PM (Ksqrb)
I was wrong. It's from Predator.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:20 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 07:10 PM (gKWVE)
BICEPS TRICEPS ARCEPS HARD!!!!
Posted by: Captain Ogilvy at March 11, 2026 07:20 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Guy prone to typos at March 11, 2026 07:13 PM (vFG9F)
Waaaaaahhhh!!! Let the boobies hit the floor! Let the boobies hit the floor!
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 07:20 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Peter North, proud Canadian and irregular AoSHQ commenter at March 11, 2026 07:20 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM
I thought so, but I think it's Rocky II or III.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:18 PM (IifOV)
If you are speaking of the final image, that is Carl Weathers and Arnold S. from the beginning of Predator.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 07:20 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:20 PM (IifOV)
I was just getting there. I just re-watched that last week with my oldest.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 07:21 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM (erF49)
It's from Predator. You may surrender your man card either by mail or in person.
Posted by: You Vespa-loving Crocs enthusiast at March 11, 2026 07:21 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Ahnold at March 11, 2026 07:22 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 07:22 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:18 PM (Wmg4n)
Let them flee the Combat Accountants can find them later.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 07:22 PM (8avO+)
Actual Men don't watch movies and especially not Musicals.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:23 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:23 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Mister Scott
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Thinking, Zelensky is like WTF? Where are my drones?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 07:23 PM (N15rr)
I thought I commented but may have had an unexpected nap instead and only did in my dream.
Maybe the pharmacy gave me weird drugs vs low dose roids. I only took one of two pills since it was noon.
I want Iran to run out of ammo and think it should be soon. Unless someone is helping, but we'd blow them up as well, gentlemen.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 07:24 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Guy prone to typos at March 11, 2026 07:13 PM (vFG9F)
Waaaaaahhhh!!! Let the boobies hit the floor! Let the boobies hit the floor!
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 07:20 PM (dK+Kv)
Okay, sport
Posted by: Nancy Pelosi at March 11, 2026 07:24 PM (vSvIl)
Now go after the brutal bastards that ride around on the motorcycles beating and shooting people.
Metal rod in the spokes.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 07:24 PM (Cqx++)
I would bet there are such people in place, but I am also doubtful the conditions are not yet set. Most military units have their IRGC overseers. All that said, it can't happen soon enough.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 07:25 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM (erF49)
Dude, i know you're joking but come on. Literal bolts of testosterone struck the earth when this scene was filmed.
Posted by: Nelly at March 11, 2026 07:25 PM (7gpcF)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:23 PM (Wmg4n)
What's a King Cake?
Is that like a King's Hawaiian Roll with icing?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 07:26 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM (erF49)
Trivia item: one of Mr. TiFW's co-workers wrote the screenplay for that movie waaaay back in the day -
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 07:26 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Hedley Lamarr at March 11, 2026 07:27 PM (UWRAE)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:18 PM (Wmg4n)
Let them flee the Combat Accountants can find them later.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 07:22 PM (8avO+)
The 216th Audit Battalion - "In Numeris Veritas"
Posted by: No dollar left behind! at March 11, 2026 07:27 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:27 PM (IifOV)
Awesome. I can't even imagine the person that is capable of writing that.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:28 PM (erF49)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 07:28 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 07:29 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 07:29 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 07:29 PM (viF8m)
Drone knocks on door: Candygram
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:29 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 07:29 PM (n5tGW)
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No doubt found at the bottom of boxes of Kaboom! cereal...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 07:25 PM (2WIwB)
What is needed is Saddam Hussein 2: Rape Fest Boogaloo. Some Iranian general needs to grab power and arrest and shoot all of his peers, but first, rape and dismember their families in front of them before they are shot. Do that a few times and everyone falls into line.
Posted by: Zombie Idi Amin Dada at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (Ksqrb)
Posted by: I only like seeing the other guy get blown up at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (wzGaO)
As long as SkyNet doesn't become Self-Aware, I think we're gonna be fine.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:23 PM (Wmg4n)
What's a King Cake?
Is that like a King's Hawaiian Roll with icing?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 07:26 PM (6ydKt)
Really? Just in case you are serious, here:
https://tinyurl.com/ytarb4ve
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 07:31 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 07:29 PM (n5tGW)
I use to get those as a kid at the grocery store in bags and put them together to fly after dinner.
The best ones had the metal piece on the nose to keep them steady or the ones with the rubber-band powered propellers.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 07:31 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 07:29 PM (viF8m)
### THERE IS NO NEED FOR WORRY<<< HUMAN PEST###
Posted by: Colosus, the Forin Project at March 11, 2026 07:31 PM (mP0Kj)
Somehow, I have been able to completely avoid sugar / treats since Christmas Dinner.
At this point, the momentum is the only thing keeping me from eating an entire Bakery.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:31 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Farmer Bob at March 11, 2026 07:32 PM (IX8iX)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 07:28 PM
He does good coverage.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 07:32 PM (Wnv9h)
https://tinyurl.com/ytarb4ve
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (Wmg4n)
Was serious.
Never heard of them.
Not Catholic, never been to a Mardi Gras.
king cake is made of a rich brioche dough and a wide array of fillings, such as cinnamon, chocolate, and cream cheese. But the rainbow magic is found in the glaze and sprinkles, which are usually gold, green, and purple.
Looks delicious, though.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 07:33 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 07:22 PM (8avO+)
The 216th Audit Battalion - "In Numeris Veritas"
Posted by: No dollar left behind! at March 11, 2026 07:27 PM (TbWk/)
Wait.... you guys think the Pentagon has competent Accountants?
After failing audits for at least a decade?
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 07:33 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:27 PM
Not trying to harsh anyone's buzz here but the military stayed loyal to mister hilter's until the very end. And a metric butt ton of them kept on fighting even after he killed himself.
And don't get me started on the Japanese fanatics holding out after the war was over.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 07:33 PM (0N4FZ)
The company I work for makes loitering munitions, IMNSHO the best in the world. Look up Switchblade for an example.
They can be networked, coordinated, etc. Accuracy is precise. They fly high enough and are quiet enough that you probably won't even hear it.
It's been busy for us the last couple of weeks. But we have the capacity to meet the demand.
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 07:33 PM (9+Beg)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:33 PM (erF49)
What if you forget about it and end up biting down on a foot.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 07:34 PM (6ydKt)
I wouldn't be surprised to see some of them just quit and disappear. When you can be taken out by a friggin drone you don't even see how much worse can it be trying to hide from Iranian leadership that is also dodging drones and bombs?
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 07:35 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 07:35 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: kingsman at March 11, 2026 07:35 PM (ehY6c)
Awesome. I can't even imagine the person that is capable of writing that.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:28 PM (erF49)
Same guy also wrote the screenplay for "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys". They had a mini premiere locally, and all of his co-workers were invited to come ahead of the premiere and gawk at the celebrities. They had horses and hay bales and everything.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 07:35 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:35 PM (erF49)
Never heard of them.
Not Catholic, never been to a Mardi Gras.
king cake is made of a rich brioche dough and a wide array of fillings, such as cinnamon, chocolate, and cream cheese. But the rainbow magic is found in the glaze and sprinkles, which are usually gold, green, and purple.
Looks delicious, though.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at
My accounting prof in grad school (Denver) was a hippie from NOLA. He brought in king cake during Mardi Gras. It was amazing.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 07:36 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Farmer Bob at March 11, 2026 07:36 PM (IX8iX)
https://tinyurl.com/ytarb4ve
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM
Huh. The things you learn here.
And I think my pancreas went into shock just looking at that.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 07:36 PM (Wnv9h)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 07:36 PM (Kt19C)
"Well, I mean, it’s just nutty as hell. It’s nutty as hell and you’re right, every day is something new. And it’s — you know, I was thinking about it yesterday, because I thought, well, okay, why haven’t we been talking about Savannah Guthrie and what’s going on there?
Why haven’t we not been — why have we not been talking about the Epstein files? Because that’s still there. This is meant to get us so worked up that we are unable to see anything else.”
-- Whoopi Goldberg, on The View, America's most-watched AWFUL show.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 07:37 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: I only like seeing the other guy get blown up at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (wzGaO)
In Ukraine they have been doing a lot of back and forth with drone measures. Some jammers mounted on Russian vehicles have knocked out Ukr drones by burning out the electronics or jamming control signals. Russia responded in some spots with "wire guided" drones trailing a long fiber optic cable which could not be jammed.
I don't suppose it will be long before fighter drones are made to suppress other drones just like with regular aircraft.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 07:37 PM (8avO+)
"Thank you for doing our bidding, Christian lackeys."
"You're welcome, Israel. You have done so well running our country that you should also run Iran."
"We'll soon be raping the babies and women. But mostly babies."
"As is your custom."
Posted by: Wally at March 11, 2026 07:37 PM (6vPrf)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 07:27 PM (IifOV)
^^^
That scene in "Dr. Zhivago" -- that needs to happen.
Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at March 11, 2026 07:37 PM (NYInA)
Looks delicious, though.
Does it? Does it, though??? I don't think you need it. Denied!
Posted by: RFK Jr at March 11, 2026 07:37 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 07:38 PM (Kt19C)
>>...although the baby in the cake seems kinda horrifying.
'We'll cut the cake, in half!'
You remember Uncle Joe
He was the one afraid to cut the cake
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 07:39 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Farmer Bob at March 11, 2026 07:36 PM (IX8iX)
I thought The King was Elvis?
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 07:39 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 07:39 PM (RIvkX)
He was the one afraid to cut the cake
You know who was always cutting the cheese?
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 07:39 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: I only like seeing the other guy get blown up at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (wzGaO)
We (my company) are working on a couple of systems that have promise. Area denial is a challenge. It's not as simple as just jamming the control signals because then the UAS goes into autonomous mode and becomes unpredictable...
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 07:39 PM (9+Beg)
I think the person who removes the Cake Spatula from the Cake is the once and future King?
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:40 PM (erF49)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March
Don’t forget it started in Mobile. Mardi Gras season starts Jan 2 and runs through, well, Mardi Gras. It’s really insane. Kids get Mardi Gras week off and everything.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:41 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 07:42 PM (GD0B3)
I would think a small swarm of drones harassing / jamming / commanding over a set of grid coordinates is likely going to be the answer.
Like small birds harassing a raptor or a crow.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:42 PM (erF49)
'We'll cut the cake, in half!'
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 07:35 PM (erF49)
Bzzzzt!
Points subtracted for not socking King Solomon.
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 07:42 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 07:29 PM (viF8m)
### THERE IS NO NEED FOR WORRY
Posted by: Colosus, the Forin Project at March 11, 2026 07:31 PM (mP0Kj)
WANT TO PLAY ... A GAME ...
Posted by: W.O.P.R. at March 11, 2026 07:42 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 07:42 PM (Kt19C)
Posted by: Biggest Alfredo at March 11, 2026 07:42 PM (HtvWg)
What did they use before plastic baby Jesus?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 07:43 PM (/lPRQ)
What if you forget about it and end up biting down on a foot.
The baby is supposed to be Jesus The King. Get it? King Cake. Jesus The King.
King Cake is nasty, usually dry and flavorless drek with hard sugar on top and some type of lemon or raspberry filling. Avoid it unless you really like crap.
Posted by: Zombie Dr. John at March 11, 2026 07:43 PM (Ksqrb)
Posted by: Farmer Bob at March 11, 2026 07:43 PM (IX8iX)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 07:44 PM (Kt19C)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 07:39 PM (RIvkX)
Shit, I told you all that in my writings
Posted by: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn at March 11, 2026 07:44 PM (3sXRv)
But in the right hands, maybe it could work...
Posted by: Adriane the Diabetic Cuisine Critic . . . at March 11, 2026 07:44 PM (3ZUWJ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 07:44 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Piper
Is it just their spring break? Or do they get another one of those?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 07:44 PM (YZ0Fo)
Spotted in New York City on Wednesday, after fleeing Dubai, the 39-year-old actress - who recently appeared on the cover for Vogue Arabia - flashed a smile while making her way through a crowded NYC airport with her loved ones upon returning to the U.S.
Lohan was stylishly casual wearing a pair of black sweatpants as well as a burgundy leather jacket.
The Mean Girls star additionally sported a plain white shirt underneath and a patterned scarf was draped around her neck.
Her long locks were parted in the middle and flowed down past her shoulders in light waves.
Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at March 11, 2026 07:45 PM (0sNs1)
Seinfeld - Another Babka?
There's chocolate and there's cinnamon.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 07:46 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Piper
Is it just their spring break? Or do they get another one of those?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 07:44 PM (YZ0Fo)
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Where I work the college students get a "Spring Recess" (two days off for St. Pat's) and then a week or so later they get a proper week-long Spring Break.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 07:46 PM (ESVrU)
https://tinyurl.com/y7z2r2fj
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 07:46 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Zombie Dr. John at March 11, 2026 07:43 PM (Ksqrb)
I'm sure someone somewhere makes a good one. But my experience matches yours. It is usually very disappointing as far as cake goes.
Posted by: I only like seeing the other guy get blown up at March 11, 2026 07:46 PM (wzGaO)
King Cake is nasty, usually dry and flavorless drek with hard sugar on top and some type of lemon or raspberry filling. Avoid it unless you really like crap.
Posted by: Zombie Dr. John at March 11, 2026
You have never had real King Cake. No it does not have lemon or raspberry as a regular, that sounds disgusting. It’s plain, or there is a cream filling. That said, Rouses’s cherry one is fantastic, but that really is not traditional. It’s moist, it’s got crack sprinkled on top. You keep the King Cake knife in the box because you sliver it off a little at a time and then, oh my stars! The whole cake is gone! How did that happen!
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:47 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Farmer Bob at March 11, 2026 07:47 PM (IX8iX)
What if you forget about it and end up biting down on a foot.
The baby is supposed to be Jesus The King. Get it? King Cake. Jesus The King.
King Cake is nasty, usually dry and flavorless drek with hard sugar on top and some type of lemon or raspberry filling. Avoid it unless you really like crap.
Posted by: Zombie Dr. John at March 11, 2026 07:43 PM (Ksqrb)
Nah, the kind I had this year (and my kids confirmed it was like the NO's one last year that I couldn't eat with them) is a cross between a cinnamon brioche and a cinnamon roll...with wacky colors...
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 07:47 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Cucker Tarlson at March 11, 2026 07:47 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
They should have give us 2 days off for st pattys at Michigan State. None of us went to class anyway.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 07:47 PM (YZ0Fo)
-- Whoopi Goldberg, on The View, America's most-watched AWFUL show.
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Whoopi's syphilis riddled brain is kaput.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 07:47 PM (/lPRQ)
Also the bomb blast captured on video looked similar enough to the test footage of the MOAB in the 'aughts that I figure that's what it was. It also looked substantially bigger than a 2,000-lb, although not knowing the distance puts a handicap on the estimation.
A MOP has more steel and less explosives, and the detonation goes off far enough below ground that the plumes would look significantly different.
Posted by: SPinRH_F-16 at March 11, 2026 07:48 PM (FDHJL)
Her long locks were parted in the middle and flowed down past her shoulders in light waves.
Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre
I deserve this?
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 07:48 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 07:48 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: LA coke Dealer at March 11, 2026 07:48 PM (6vPrf)
Posted by: Cucker Tarlson at March 11, 2026 07:49 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Farmer Bob at March 11, 2026 07:43 PM (IX8iX)
Welcome to almost every date I've been on in the last year. Guys say they want to talk about engineering weapons platforms, but they really mean they want to talk about my boobs.
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 07:49 PM (9+Beg)
Posted by: SPinRH_F-16 at March 11, 2026 07:49 PM (FDHJL)
Posted by: Piper
Is it just their spring break? Or do they get another one of those?
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026
They get spring break, too. I cannot begin to tell you what a big deal this is, the number of parades. The beads stay in the oaks trees. Mine is beaded up, we are on a parade route. Oh, and govt offices close on Mardi Gras.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:49 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 07:50 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Farmer Bob at March 11, 2026 07:50 PM (IX8iX)
I thought The King was Elvis?
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One -
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That's 'cause many of the old Southern traditions ended at the Trinity River.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 07:51 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth
He's still alive - he manages a Culver's in South Dakota.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 11, 2026 07:51 PM (cYBz/)
BEST EVER!!!
Posted by: SPinRH_F-16 at March 11, 2026 07:49 PM (FDHJL)
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You know it!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 07:51 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 07:49 PM
Have you considered discussing projectile-launching nose-cone brassieres?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 07:52 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 07:52 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Tonypete at
Found out this weekend that culver's is coming here. Cannot wait.
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Frank Costanza at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM (erF49)
There have been sightings of 3-6 groups of large silent drones flying over Southern Illinois the last couple of nights.
"The Official Word:
As of today's Pentagon briefing (March 10), the military has denied these are U.S. assets, but they have also stated there is "no immediate threat."
-------------------------
We have a Firefly launch soon.
Alpha Flight 7 "Stairway To Seven"
Launch Date: March 11, 2026
Launch Time: 5:50 PM PST/8:50 PM EST
https://youtu.be/nyVbmoRXcvc
Posted by: Joyenz at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Frank Costanza at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM
You know about cup sizes?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 07:53 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: BruceWayne
Say what?!
Posted by: She Hobbit at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (ftFVW)
Posted by: I only like seeing the other guy get blown up at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (wzGaO)
I thought The King was Elvis?
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One -
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That's 'cause many of the old Southern traditions ended at the Trinity River.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 07:51 PM (N15rr)
Well that, and most of Texas is made up of Southern Baptists...
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Taylor at
Do they know about the cups?
-Frank Costanza
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (YZ0Fo)
Does anyone know what happened to her?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 07:13 PM (WONhk)
I think she had like 5 kids, so understandably she's been busy. Heck, I can barely keep up here, and I just have one toddler.
Posted by: pookysgirl, wrestling Lil Pooky for the keyboard at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (Wt5PA)
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 07:55 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 07:48 PM
Perhaps not, but the 'ettes don't get a lot of fashion and/or shoe threads these days.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 07:55 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 07:55 PM (9+Beg)
Posted by: Cucker Tarlson at March 11, 2026 07:47 PM (GD0B3)
You're telling me, bub.
It's all the same guy. And he's half goat!
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 07:56 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 07:49 PM
Have you considered discussing projectile-launching nose-cone brassieres?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 07:52 PM (0sNs1)
And Dagmar bumpers on Cadillacs?
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026 07:56 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Farmer Bob at March 11, 2026 07:57 PM (IX8iX)
Posted by: I only like seeing the other guy get blown up at March 11, 2026 07:54 PM (wzGaO)
Oh, please.
Everyone knows there isn't any talking afterwards - guys fall asleep almost immediately....
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 07:57 PM (SRRAx)
Hope to see again in October.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 07:58 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 07:58 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth
To be fair, so do I.
Posted by: She Hobbit at March 11, 2026 07:58 PM (ftFVW)
What did they use before plastic baby Jesus?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March
A bean, but I don’t remember why.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:59 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth
What else is there to do while waiting for your sandwich?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 07:59 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 07:59 PM (Wmg4n)
It's the Holy Frijole!
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 08:00 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Taylor
My wife and I compared notes about our first date years after we were married.
I had gotten to the restaurant first and was seated. When she walked in she was thinking "Don't trip. . . Don't trip. . " as she had recently had a hip replaced. I was thinking "Don't stare at her boobs. . . .Don't stare at her boobs!!!"
We still laugh about it.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 11, 2026 08:00 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: illiniwek
That doesn't seem very sporting.
Posted by: She Hobbit at March 11, 2026 08:00 PM (ftFVW)
Not until I get my sammich.
"Now, clean yerself up and get back in the kitchen."
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 08:00 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 08:00 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Piper at
From the interwebs:
King cakes originally contained a bean as part of an ancient Roman tradition tied to the winter festival of Saturnalia, which honored Saturn, the god of agriculture. During Saturnalia, a fava bean was hidden inside a cake, and whoever found it in their slice was crowned "king" or "queen" for the day, symbolizing a temporary reversal of social roles and a celebration of fertility and new beginnings
Posted by: BruceWayne at March 11, 2026 08:01 PM (YZ0Fo)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 08:01 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: SPinRH_F-16 at March 11, 2026 08:01 PM (FDHJL)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 07:57 PM
In fairness, it takes tremendous skill, concentration and stamina to stay in the saddle for the full 8 seconds, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 08:01 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Farmer Bob
I've had worse 😂. Last date was trying way too hard to impress me.
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 08:02 PM (9+Beg)
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 08:02 PM (q177U)
Posted by: Taylor
Mobility. Stability. Delivery. Payload. Thrust. Suspension.
We can begin anywhere.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 08:03 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 11, 2026 08:04 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 08:05 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 07:49 PM
Weapons platforms...boobs...cake...we can multi-task.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 08:06 PM (Wnv9h)
"Howard Hughes was also a bra designer"
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/06/09/bra-designer/
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 11, 2026 08:07 PM (XeU6L)
Am I that far off?
Posted by: From about That Time at March 11, 2026 08:22 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 08:23 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 08:23 PM (SpQn4)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 08:24 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 07:11 PM (HXT0k)
Would love to see Elon "accidentally" open back up that bit showing the IPs and other source information on pro-Iran stuff.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 08:28 PM (SpQn4)
Why boots on the ground
Massed and the cia are on this like ants at a picnic
Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at March 11, 2026 07:15 PM (Qdxy9)
Because you'd have to be pretty close (like IN Tehran) to use that sort of drone.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 08:30 PM (SpQn4)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 07:16 PM (snZF9)
Absolutely this.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 08:31 PM (SpQn4)
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 08:33 PM (SpQn4)
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 08:40 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: I only like seeing the other guy get blown up at March 11, 2026 07:30 PM (wzGaO)
Understand the difference between "drones" and "drones."
The ones we're talking about shooting into Iran are big. They are cargo container big or car big. They are not something you will surreptitiously order on Amazon and modify in your living room. The "drones" a lot of people talk about with the Ukraine war are quadcopters with a grenade or RPG or artillery shell strapped to them. Those you CAN order from Amazon, but you'll need to procure the boom part separately. (And, if you don't do it right, it will just be a smoke grenade, a la the NYC idiots.)
The first sort can blow up an airfield or a small building (a large building if properly targeted) or more. The second kind might take out a single tank, maybe disable an airplane, or kill a bunch of people in a crowd.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 08:41 PM (SpQn4)
It's not until this very moment when I read this post about drone attacks taking out IRGC personnel that I've thought maybe - just maybe - Trump et al can do it. Maybe they really CAN bring down this evil, damned regime.
May it be so!!
Posted by: Bach In Black at March 11, 2026 08:58 PM (KY9hS)
May it be so!!
Who wants a TACO! I sure do.
https://www.tinyurl.com/ctHARRIS-FamousLastWords
Send in the MicroManagers, NOW!
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 11, 2026 09:13 PM (djW94)
"Terrorist states, Stanley. Someone must bring their war to them. They bomb a church, we bomb ten. They hijack a plane, we take out an airport. They execute American tourists, we tactically nuke an entire city. Our job is to make terrorism so horrific that it becomes unthinkable to attack Americans."
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-nowYoureGettingIt
Gabriel: "Suppose you have the power to cure all the world's diseases, but the price for this is that you must kill a single innocent child. Could you kill that child, Stanley?"
Stanley: "No."
Gabriel: "You disappoint me. It's the greatest good."
Stanley: "Well, how about ten innocents?"
Gabriel: (Smirking) "Now you're gettin' it. How about a hundred? How about a thousand? Not to save the world, but to preserve our way of life."
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-SaveDaWorldTakeTheGun
You're the Great Humanitarian?
Want to save the World?
Take the GUN!
https://www.tinyurl.com/forWARd-WhenLIBsDisarm
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-LIBdOutLogic
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-3MonkeyWTC
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 11, 2026 09:24 PM (djW94)
FBI Warns That Iran Plots an "Army of Drones" Launched from a Stealth Vessel Against the West Coast
I suppose it's possible that Iran sneaked a drone-carrier out of the Persian Gulf in the weeks before the war, plotting a spoilsport retaliation attack. And I guess it would have taken that ship a couple of months to get into position.
Anyway, let's hope not. Not sure why they'd attack anti-America California, but then they did attack their own allies in Qatar.The FBI issued an urgent warning to cops across California of a potential Iranian drone strike on the Golden State. Tehran was looking at deploying unmanned aircraft on the region as the country reels after the US wiped out its Supreme Leader last month, the alert said. The Bureau said in early February agents had intelligence that drones could be sent from an unidentified vessel off the American coastline.It is very plausible that the psychopathic murderers of the old regime would want to kill the Iranians who fled it, just out of spite and a sense of anger at the slaves who got away. Indeed, Tehran's chief of police is warning people that he will murder them just for singing songs.
California has the highest concentration of Iranian dissidents in the US -- up to 500,000 -- but it is not clear if that was why the state could be targeted. The FBI alert said: "We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United State Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran." The alert was sent to police departments across the region, but it does not make it clear where specifically could be targeted. The FBI declined to comment when approached by The Post. Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images It added: "We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack." The alert was sent to police departments across the region, but it does not make it clear where specifically could be targeted. The FBI declined to comment when approached by The Post.
National police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan says that demonstrating against the regime now makes protesters enemies of the state. "If anyone comes forward in line with the wishes of the enemy, we will no longer see them as merely a protester; we will see them as an enemy," Radan said in remarks broadcast late Tuesday by state broadcaster IRIB. "And we will do to them what we do to an enemy. We will deal with them in the same way we deal with enemies," he added. The warning was explicit and obscene. "All our forces are also ready, with their fingers on the trigger, prepared to defend their revolution," said Radan. ... Gangs of Basij enforcers, often heavily armed, roam the streets, threatening civilians and forcing them indoors. Anyone who looks like they might be thinking of protesting is threatened or beaten or worse. There are checkpoints across every city. Known protesters are scrutinized even as they move through the streets to get basic necessities.Tousi reported two hopeful claims: 1, with the money now run out, and belief that the regime is effectively dead, a lot of lower level IRGC and Basij thug enforcers are just abandoning their posts and melting away. 2, the IRGC and the Satanic Mullahs are supposedly in some kind of dispute. Not a hot war, but a contest for authority. When the Gulf States announced they would take military action in retribution for Iran's unprovoked strikes on them, the mullahs put out a statement that they did not mean to hit the Gulf States, and would refrain from doing so in the future. But the IRGC contradicted them and said oh yes we meant to hit you and we'll keep on doing it, and forced the clerics of Satan to walk back their apology. I'm still very confused about how we actually topple the regime with no ground forces, but maybe the various ethnic enclaves will rise up and at least declare their own areas to be autonomous. There are reports we used the "Mother of All Bombs" for the first time, to blow up underground missile storage and production facilities, but I think this is all unconfirmed.
BREAKING: Local Iranian journalists claim the U.S. Air Force has targeted underground sites in Qods, central Iran, using the GBU-43/B “Mother of All Bombs.” The strike reportedly hit what appears to be an underground missile storage facility. pic.twitter.com/KNIXSYYGsb
— Baba Banaras™ (@RealBababanaras) March 11, 2026
It is important to understand why the MOAB (Mother of All Bombs) may have seen its second operational use in history:
— Imtiaz Mahmood (@ImtiazMadmood) March 11, 2026
Iran was planning to manufacture around 200 missiles per month, with ambitions to ramp up production to 500. Within three years, such a facility could have… pic.twitter.com/hrVQ435dga
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (2UnvF)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (0N4FZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 05:52 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: the People's Liberation Army Navy at March 11, 2026 05:52 PM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (0N4FZ)
Very lightweight.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 05:52 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: huerfano at March 11, 2026 05:53 PM (98kQX)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 05:54 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:54 PM (MIIRH)
Interesting
Posted by: the People's Liberation Army Navy at March 11, 2026 05:52 PM
The only way that works is if china is 100% onboard with it and I doubt even they are that stupid.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 05:54 PM (0N4FZ)
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at March 11, 2026 05:54 PM (rjbvN)
Posted by: huerfano at March 11, 2026 05:53 PM (98kQX)
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Yep.
The Iranian strategic thinking at this point is to simply do damage--any damage--that they can inflict.
They don't care about collateral or strategic targeting.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 05:55 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:55 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: NCKate at March 11, 2026 05:55 PM (uQzkA)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 11, 2026 05:56 PM (wyoRS)
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 05:56 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: Spartacus Booker at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (W+TLY)
A couple of Jewish people in San Jose were attacked yesterday by three, what appear to be three ME type a-holes. Some Bay Area news has mentioned it and it's all over my IG feed. No arrests yet but people via social media have identified the three a-holes. They sure do smack of being a possible terror cell IMO.
Posted by: JROD at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (IlL6s)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (+nEug)
I could imagine a Hamas-style armed gangster regime going on for years in Tehran, the mullahs have a lot of suicidal creeps hoping to take out civilians for the fun of it. These people are monsters.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (wyoRS)
Definitely something not available at BestBuy.
You'd probably have to special order.
Posted by: Stateless at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 05:59 PM (OfCjF)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:59 PM (rbvCR)
I think that drone report is really just a way to put pressure to get DHS funded.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 05:59 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: NCKate
There or here?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (wyoRS)
California is lousy with drones.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 06:00 PM (OfCjF)
______________________
Give it a couple of weeks, and they will all be living in Canada and Minnesota while exploiting wellfare.
(that was meant to be a snarky joke...but after reading it I realized that I'm merely telling the future)
Posted by: Orson (Expert Historian) at March 11, 2026 06:00 PM (dIske)
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Isn't the real question: why should we stop them?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:01 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 11, 2026 06:01 PM (w/O5Q)
Unfortunately for them, that's where the only non-Iranians who love the the ayatollahs live.
I don't care if Californians die. Terrorist attacks in America are the actual concern.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 06:01 PM (BI5O2)
Same as in Venezuela and Cuba.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 06:01 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 06:01 PM (1wJ0C)
But they could have sent out containers (of drones) on ships a year ago or so, that might be available to release their flying monkeys. Or maybe China would covertly help them with that.
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM (vbXSk)
......
That could put a damper on our lidsmokes.
Should I be wearing my Picklehaube helmet?
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Stu Podaso at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM (lFtT9)
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help lower energy costs during the Iran war.
“We’ll do that, and then we’ll fill it up,” Trump said in an interview with Cincinnati broadcaster WKRC.
“I filled it up once, and I’ll fill it up again, but right now, we’ll reduce it a little bit, and that brings the prices down,” the president said.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM (Cqx++)
Those big transformers near your house? The lead time for them is three years. Three years for something you can take out with a large caliber hunting rifle. Those giant high-voltage towers? A gas or electric concrete saw can have them down in minutes. We harden our nuke plants but our many and sprawling refineries are firestorms waiting to happen.
I am actually surprised that we haven't had a shitsorm already.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM (4NO2D)
did they ever?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (MIIRH)
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Nope.
Honorable rules of warfare are completely foreign to their ideology.
They'll slit the throats of women and children and blame it on the Joos just because they feel like it.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM (ESVrU)
If it were "revenge squads," I'd expect police/FBI involvement. And if they were "preparing" there'd be evidence and leaks all over the place.
Posted by: YellowBird at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM (MEbkQ)
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 05:56 PM (vbXSk)
Hitting the California refineries could take out 90% of the fueling capacity on the West coast. This would probably ground any air assets on the West coast since the airfields mostly get their fuel out of the local refineries.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 06:03 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 06:03 PM (i0Hi3)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 06:04 PM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 06:05 PM (Y8DZL)
Why, oh why do the Iranians hate homeless people and Mexicans?
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 06:05 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at March 11, 2026 05:54 PM (rjbvN)
They are illegal here because of fire risk in most places so this plan is foiled.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:05 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Rex B at March 11, 2026 06:06 PM (yP7Ef)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 06:06 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 06:01 PM (1wJ0C)
I have heard they are generally pretty Meh on Pahlavi and the Peacock throne. Is that correct?
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 06:06 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 11, 2026 06:06 PM (GPa4z)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 06:07 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 05:56 PM (vbXSk)
Hitting the California refineries could take out 90% of the fueling capacity on the West coast. This would probably ground any air assets on the West coast since the airfields mostly get their fuel out of the local refineries.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 06:03 PM (rbvCR)
In WWII the allies spent huge efforts to take out German refineries using massed bombers repeatedly. There was not a lot of success. Refineries are surprisingly hard targets to destroy in real life.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:07 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 06:07 PM (RIvkX)
- Antifa, Seattle Chapter
Posted by: Rex B at March 11, 2026 06:06 PM (yP7Ef)
"Die in place, infidel."
- Ayatollah Cardboardani
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 06:07 PM (hj9tb)
Posted by: JROD at March 11, 2026 06:08 PM (IlL6s)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 06:08 PM (qBBPl)
i.e. I think it's a load of cheap baloney left out in the sun too long.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 06:08 PM (MIIRH)
Netanyahu sent out a message yesterday to the Iranian people to prepare themselves:
Prime Minister of Israel
@IsraeliPM
People of Iran,
We are waging a historic war for liberty.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to remove the Ayatollah regime and gain your freedom.
Together with the United States, we are hitting the Tyrants of Teheran harder than ever.
3:27 PM · Mar 10, 2026
Similar to Trump's message early on.
I guess that when we stop the offensive our attacks will slow down and it'll be a wait&see for weeks to find out how things play out, with assists from air attacks in specific areas where the IRGC shows itself to put down the revolts.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 06:08 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 06:08 PM (RIvkX)
The population are clearly cowards, the US wipes out their leadership and basically destroys their military, and they still havent overthrown their current overlords. Even before we got involved, the regime was deeply unpopular and had caused economic collapse.
I'm in the camp we just leave the place burning. I could care less if some democracy springs forth (it wont).
Posted by: Leupold at March 11, 2026 06:09 PM (eIzlH)
Posted by: Erik L at March 11, 2026 06:09 PM (xofyr)
Posted by: Erebus- Ex Killer Whale at March 11, 2026 06:09 PM (X6EDD)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 06:07 PM (Ia/+0)
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After 9/11 lefties were whining that too many of them got killed and that AQ should have hit Texas. They are not actual humans anymore. Demons wearing skin suits.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:09 PM (ZOv7s)
But they could have sent out containers (of drones) on ships a year ago or so, that might be available to release their flying monkeys. Or maybe China would covertly help them with that.
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM (vbXSk)
Container ships stack the containers like cordwood with no ability to access until the units are pulled off with cranes that I know of.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:09 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 06:09 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 06:10 PM (n5tGW)
My workplace is filled with Iranian ex pats. We call them the Persian Mafia. They are actually really nice people.
Posted by: Max Power
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Not a secret to anyone who knows Arabs or Persians, but they are hospitable, to the point of being party animals.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 06:10 PM (zk5UJ)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 06:10 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 06:11 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at March 11, 2026 06:11 PM (wBaIH)
Posted by: JROD at March 11, 2026 06:11 PM (IlL6s)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 06:12 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 11, 2026 06:01 PM (w/O5Q)
A lot of that space in California is used up by....US Marine army and naval bases and installations.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:12 PM (8avO+)
with 1944 technology
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 06:12 PM (Cqx++)
And in 2026 in Ukraine vs Russia.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:13 PM (8avO+)
I guess that when we stop the offensive our attacks will slow down and it'll be a wait&see for weeks to find out how things play out, with assists from air attacks in specific areas where the IRGC shows itself to put down the revolts.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 06:08 PM (6ydKt)
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Iran will be under a blockade even if we stop bombing tomorrow. No oil money. That won't change until their regime does, and it only takes one guy who decided to be the smart one and bring his guys over to create a domino effect.
Popular uprisings are difficult, and Trump's team know this. They are playing to the various generals who would like to move up in the world.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:13 PM (ZOv7s)
Wes Clark enthusiastically decided the threat of a ground invasion that no one talked about was what caused the capitulation, but that was mostly to bolster a notion that people wanted to "Draft" him to run for prez later on.
It's likely to become a series of bad days for the IRGC personnel soon.
Posted by: SPinRH_F-16 at March 11, 2026 06:14 PM (FDHJL)
The population are clearly cowards, the US wipes out their leadership and basically destroys their military, and they still havent overthrown their current overlords. Even before we got involved, the regime was deeply unpopular and had caused economic collapse.
I'm in the camp we just leave the place burning. I could care less if some democracy springs forth (it wont).
Posted by: Leupold at March 11, 2026 06:09 PM (eIzlH)
You're right - a democracy won't spring forth. For a functioning western society, you have to have an undercurrent of Judeo-Christian faith with "love your neighbor as yourself", so you don't just have folks getting theirs while screwing everyone else.
Why is everyone a coward so far? The answer is - what's in it for them in this life. They've had 50 years of living under a Muslim fist. So, they'll turn likely to every man for himself and survival of the fittest and get mine before you get yours...aka, a low trust, highly corrupt, and weak society.
Or maybe they won't.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 06:14 PM (tOcjL)
Well, that's great if any of them have sufficient Internet to see it.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:15 PM (a+4eV)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 06:15 PM (qBBPl)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:15 PM (a+4eV)
Stop right there at "FBI",
Both not credible as it is not a domestic issue and FBI has long had credibility issues. Maybe if it were NSA or NRO or any of the military Intel units, maybe.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 06:15 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: The Barrel at March 11, 2026 06:15 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:16 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: Smell the Glove
......
Schiff, Maxine, Padilla, Swallwell, Panetta, etc.
They're gonna need more drones.
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 06:16 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: JROD at March 11, 2026 06:11 PM (IlL6s)
A mortar shell is just gonna scratch the paint without something to focus the blast against the machinery and pipes. Tanks themselves are pretty thick, and oil burns with reluctance.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:16 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: JROD at March 11, 2026 06:16 PM (IlL6s)
They'll slit the throats of women and children and blame it on the Joos just because they feel like it.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
If they play that hand, i'm thinking they'll open up a wholesale can of islamophobia linked whip ass that will make the media's current fear mongering look like two tom cats yowling at each other.
Speaking for myself alone and no one else. That happens, Bif is gonna strike first, strike last, and double tap every ID'd raghead until there ain't none left.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at March 11, 2026 06:16 PM (QVmho)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 06:04 PM (qFwJc)
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Not for long, in any case.
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 06:16 PM (rj6Yv)
1, with the money now run out, and belief that the regime is effectively dead, a lot of lower level IRGC and Basij thug enforcers are just abandoning their posts and melting away.
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Tousi LIVE in 45 on IRGC...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 06:17 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 06:17 PM (Ia/+0)
Well, that's great if any of them have sufficient Internet to see it.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:15 PM (a+4eV)
We re-established the internet with Starlink almost at once. Where these stations are is an interesting question.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:17 PM (8avO+)
Unless they are pulled off and stored somewhere, ... there has been talk of small or dirty nukes put in containers and stored around the country. They'd have to get by security, but there is question as to how easy it is to bypass or pay off security.
idk what capacity for shipping Iran has had, but they were shipping oil to China and other places, apparently. But I'm just pontificating. FBI seems to think the threat is real.
This morning I saw a report that Iran was letting China bound oil go through the strait, but not others.
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 06:17 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:09 PM (8avO+)
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Yeah, I've seen some videos about how container ships work. It looks like they are just sitting on top of one another, but there's a locking mechanism that secures the containers to one another.
There are people on board whose job it is to check those mechanisms during transit to minimize losses (some do still fall overboard despite best efforts).
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 06:17 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Leupold
Dude. It hasn't even been Two Weeks.
The hell is with all of these instant gratification chuckleheads saying that all is lost since everything hasn't been perfectly fixed on the first day?
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (a+4eV)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 06:02 PM
A few years ago, an idiot with a .22 took out all but one cell phone network in NW New Mexico and all internet service for a day by shooting into a phone hub somewhere north of Albuquerque.
Posted by: huerfano at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (98kQX)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (zZu0s)
How do you coordinate the rising? How do they get weapons? They are locked down for that very purpose.
They have to wait on events because the regime cannot last without any money to pay its goons, and blowing up the camps and barracks will wear down morale.
Either way, we've defanged them, taking their oil off the market and China is writhing in agony. So many wins.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (47RGM)
Iran does have a government. They collect taxes, do civil things, etc.
Its the Supreme Loser and the mullahs that are an expendable "government" layer. Sort of like how NGOs in the US are expendable "government" layers.
They contribute nothing but destruction and chaos to the extreme profit of a few.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Big Alfredo at March 11, 2026 06:19 PM (Vdukr)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM
The Houthis have threatened to do shit every day since the war began.
Narrator: They haven't done shit.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 06:19 PM (4NO2D)
Or maybe they won't.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 06:14 PM
If you beat a dog long enough it just gives up and takes whatever happens to it and tries to survive. The people of iran have been beaten for 47 years straight. It is literally all they know.
They are most certainly not going to change overnight. Expecting them to rise up and take over their country is a pipe dream. Sure it could happen but it probably won't happen. That is why the muslim fanatics killed the protestors who came out in public, they were the dangerous ones and they are almost all dead now.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 06:20 PM (0N4FZ)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (0N4FZ)
Very lightweight.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 05:52 PM (zZu0s)
Is it made from good cardboard or that Chinese crap?
What's the radar return from cardboard?
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 06:20 PM (47RGM)
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Blow up shit where the cameras are, and the people the media will have sympathy for, in order to get the most favorable coverage.
Their "attack everyone" strategy in the Middle East was about putting political pressure on Trump from other nations who were already disinterested, so motivating normies and Congress similarly would be their goal here (if real).
Posted by: Methos at March 11, 2026 06:20 PM (vSvIl)
$5K reward offered after four military drones stolen from Fort Campbell
U.S. Army Fort Campbell said between November 21 and 24, two unknown people unlawfully gained access to building 6955 and took them.
Published Mar. 9, 2026
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 06:20 PM (NFX2v)
We aren't too far away from that position here. The Islam invasion is happening here faster than we can react to it.
The Left wants their gun grabbing while doing all that they can to put demonic forces into civil power.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 06:20 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 06:21 PM (4NO2D)
__________
Weren't the Kurds supposed to be invading from Iraq?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 11, 2026 06:21 PM (XvL8K)
Tousi LIVE in 45 on IRGC...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 06:17 PM (/lPRQ)
The teaser says IRGC is destroyed... I hope he is right
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 06:21 PM (K3KEI)
When "One Battle After Another" wins Best Picture I expect the audience to erupt in Allah Akbar! chants.
...but we've secretly replaced the L.A. cocaine supply with baking soda, so let's see how the after parties react!
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 06:21 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: JROD at March 11, 2026 06:21 PM (IlL6s)
Posted by: Big Alfredo
They're replaceable.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 11, 2026 06:21 PM (wyoRS)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 06:22 PM (qBBPl)
Or maybe they won't.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 06:14 PM
If they emerge they will be shot..
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 06:22 PM (K3KEI)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (ZOv7s)
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I've read that the Mullahs are filling up the tankers that are heading to the PRC.
How that squares with the Mullahs mining the Strait is a mystery wrapped in a penumbra.
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 06:22 PM (rj6Yv)
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Essentially, they're antifa.
Posted by: Methos at March 11, 2026 06:22 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: From about That Time at March 11, 2026 06:22 PM (sl73Y)
Iran hasn't shown a capability of launching shipborne UAS like that. There are some real engineering challenges involved.
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 06:23 PM (9+Beg)
Posted by: Big Alfredo
Oh no.... Well anyway....
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 06:23 PM (K3KEI)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 06:23 PM (Kt19C)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 06:23 PM (qBBPl)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 06:23 PM (qFwJc)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (Q+gd
Listen to what the regime says, they will not hesitate at any atrocity. They worship death.
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 06:24 PM (jeWq0)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 11, 2026 06:21 PM (XvL8K)
The Kurds seem reluctant to believe the promises of support from the US in the aftermath of any participation, and may have been heard to mutter darkly about "footballs" and "Lucy"
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 06:24 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 06:22 PM (rj6Yv)
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I suppose they could give them maps for the minefields they are laying, but if it's just dudes throwing them out of power boats, they're not going to be very accurate.
Plus that assumes we let them continue on. Probably have to board and search them. I don't think *any* ship leaving Iran right now can be allowed to proceed without a thorough search.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:24 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: goatexchange at March 11, 2026 06:24 PM (hyS0X)
Did you miss "Tomorrow Never Dies" where the ship was inspired by the Sea Shadow (IX-529) developed by DARPA and Lockheed in the 1980s?
Its real! True Area-51 Tech!
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 06:24 PM (a4flb)
Iran hasn't shown a capability of launching shipborne UAS like that. There are some real engineering challenges involved.
Posted by: Taylor at March 11, 2026 06:23 PM (9+Beg)
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Good point. Iran has never hesitated over making terror attacks. If they could, they would.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:25 PM (ZOv7s)
Maybe they know their audience.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 06:26 PM (4NO2D)
Plus that assumes we let them continue on. Probably have to board and search them. I don't think *any* ship leaving Iran right now can be allowed to proceed without a thorough search.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:24 PM (ZOv7s)
The ships of interest in getting out are from the other gulf states and are sitting there waiting, presumably cleared earlier. I thought I saw a blurb saying some are moving out already.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:26 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 06:22 PM (K3KEI)
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I've heard that IRGC-Basij gunmen are shooting wounded protestors in their hospital beds.
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 06:26 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:15 PM (a+4eV)
Who knows how they get info.
I assume some Starlink units are still functioning for some people who have them.
The CIA managed to break into the Iran TV signal and broadcast Trump's message last week.
I think a lot of the people have a general idea of what's expected of them and that it's going to be up to them to finish off the regime with or without Bibi's encouragement, but that message at least shows the plan is still for the Iranians to do the deed themselves.
Whether or not they're willing or capable is another question entirely.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 06:26 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 06:24 PM (rbvCR)
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They've got a liberated zone in northern Iraq and we have helped them to keep it, particularly against ISIS. The issue is that the various factions don't get along.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:27 PM (ZOv7s)
Is this the new McGuffin for kicking Iran around?
For crying out loud, Pakistan, India and North Korea have nukes, and Iran has been screwing around for decades and have nothing to show for it? What are they doing? Using California's High Speed Rail Engineering and Management staff?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 06:27 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 06:27 PM (MIIRH)
Reason for US Temporary Protected Status programs operating for several decades for multiple nations - usually the same nations. Any rise up & try to take back their countries? Oh, hell no.
Why do the Ukrainians still have Humanitarian Parole in this country - as do Afghans - and many of the latter's draftable men never returned to fight for full of crap Zelenskyy?
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 06:28 PM (NFX2v)
Non story.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at March 11, 2026 06:30 PM (gLikB)
Posted by: Going deep. Out. at March 11, 2026 06:31 PM (SQmE5)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 06:27 PM (a4flb)
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They've had many setbacks due to sabotage, key scientists dying mysteriously, etc. Remember under Obama, their centerfuges were hacked and destroyed themselves and it was a big mystery until Obama's idiots bragged about it, blowing the op.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:31 PM (ZOv7s)
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Speaking of slaves; every man should own two or three slave women. They bring contentment to the home and keep him from straying.
https://youtu.be/BoBcFWUTze0
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 06:31 PM (N15rr)
That looked like a pretty big hit. If not MOAB, it was at least Big Brother Of All Bombs.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at March 11, 2026 06:33 PM (gLikB)
Everybody ought to have a maid?
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:33 PM (a+4eV)
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 06:18 PM (47RGM)
I agree. The GBU-43/B is officially named the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb. A surface blast-effects weapon, not a penetrator. Also it can officially only be delivered by a C-130 with special modifications. Is DoW willing to risk a C-130 over Iran yet?
Posted by: Gref at March 11, 2026 06:33 PM (5rh/l)
He seems almost orgasmic at the reporting.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 06:33 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 06:35 PM (erF49)
Churchill turns to one of the officers and says:
"Mines in the fairway. Warn all craft and detain."
The officer replies:
"Send up Claribel, Unity, Assyrian and Golden Gain."
Guys could just randomly quote from Kipling. We've lost so much. Now I guess we'd use movie lines.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:35 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Cray Cray at March 11, 2026 06:35 PM (EES2L)
Its the Supreme Loser and the mullahs that are an expendable "government" layer. Sort of like how NGOs in the US are expendable "government" layers.
They contribute nothing but destruction and chaos to the extreme profit of a few.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure
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One of the errors in the second gulf war was sending all the Iraqi civil servants home.
Usually occupying armies tell the locals to keep working - and don't try anything.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 06:35 PM (/lPRQ)
Pretty sure that was the goal from the very beginning. Revolution had nothing to do with it. Power leading to control and profit was ALWAYS the motive. "Revolution" is the patina on a crime syndicate.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at March 11, 2026 06:37 PM (gLikB)
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One amendment, Two amendment, Three and Four
Good morning America, good morning 8th century,
Helloooo, middle-East.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 06:37 PM (N15rr)
Usually occupying armies tell the locals to keep working - and don't try anything.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 06:35 PM (/lPRQ)
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Trump already set the terms - submit to him and he'll appoint you his viceroy. As the money runs out, and more commanders are killed, there will be some takers.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:37 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:38 PM (+nEug)
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Essentially, they're antifa.
Posted by: Methos
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Or Mexican drug cartels.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 06:38 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 06:39 PM (MIIRH)
Air Drop in some .22 LR rifles and ammo. They won't last long.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 06:40 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:40 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 06:41 PM (948bW)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 06:22 PM (qBBPl)
The Paolo must be, how you say, jealous.
Posted by: Boswell at March 11, 2026 06:42 PM (j10i6)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 06:42 PM (VE6XX)
Posted by: Megthered at March 11, 2026 06:43 PM (cLoou)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:43 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:33 PM (a+4eV)
I could sure use one. This place is sort of a dump currently. lol
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 06:44 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: connected and litigious at March 11, 2026 06:44 PM (cS1cw)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:43 PM (+nEug)
Me too
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 06:44 PM (VE6XX)
The new Supreme Leader just folded.
Reinforcement tape to be applied, stat.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 06:41 PM (948bW)
We knew the dude was a bit.... flaccid.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 06:45 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: It's me donna
The night school?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 06:45 PM (/lPRQ)
That's not the case in Iran, and so it's a more gradual process, and the continuing targeting of key leaders is going to lead to a sense that the only way to survive is for THEM to rise up. That's why the targeting is going on.
It's like a plague, they keep dropping people. Where can you go? If you go into hiding, your unit is now leaderless.
That in turn allows a small rising to take hold, and then any units moving to crush it get nuked from orbit. But it takes time to set that up, and the Iranian people have already been bloodied. They're going to be more cautious now.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:45 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 06:45 PM (qBBPl)
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:33 PM (a+4eV)
A pregnant, barefoot, maid who can cook and do massages, sure.
I’ll probably have to wait on Elon to put out the Optimus Waifu, though.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 06:45 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: huerfano
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They don't care what we think or Californians think.
Bombing the west coast would be much easier than the east coast.
Chinese complicity vessel disguised as a trader loaded with missiles could easily fire them off before being decimated.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 06:45 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Ben Had
That's... probably a good thing.
Guys who aren't going to face certain death for having worked for the oppressive government are more likely to surrender, I think.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:46 PM (a+4eV)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at March 11, 2026 06:46 PM (xvV+O)
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at March 11, 2026 06:37 PM (gLikB)
That seems to be how the story goes since 1917 in Russia.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 06:46 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 06:45 PM (qBBPl)
I don't know who she thinks will be unable to get an ID. You need one up here to apply for the Permanent Fund Dividend, and I can't imagine anyone up here would pass that up.
She's just anti-Trump, and kinda ugly, too. Last photo I saw with her resting bitch face looked like a spawned-out Humpy.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 06:46 PM (I40wl)
Guys who aren't going to face certain death for having worked for the oppressive government are more likely to surrender, I think.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:46 PM (a+4eV)
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He has promised amnesty for those who defect.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:47 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: The Paolo at March 11, 2026 06:47 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at March 11, 2026 06:46 PM (xvV+O)
How is that bad news? Walk on over there and introduce yourself. She's smokin' hot and single....
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 06:48 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:38 PM (+nEug)
what they need is a de-muslimization.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 06:48 PM (/QdgR)
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at March 11, 2026 06:49 PM (26cNE)
Posted by: garrett
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Some of those magnum mini derringers too.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 06:49 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 06:48 PM (I40wl)
==
It's not and if there is some fire that hits here, gives me some cover to go after the hard leftists here.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at March 11, 2026 06:49 PM (xvV+O)
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at March 11, 2026 06:49 PM (26cNE)
the straits are closed.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 06:49 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 06:48 PM (/QdgR)
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It has already happened. The mullahs have crushed faith. Only about a third of the country is Muslim, the rest are secular/minority faiths. Rumors of lots of crypto-Zoroastrians.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:50 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 06:50 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Even better. Looks like everyone involved (except for the IRGC and the mullahs) are trying minimize future bloodshed and resentments.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 06:51 PM (a+4eV)
Sounds right to me.
Also, I thought we were mostly to focus on illegal immigration and our borders. Now we've helped to start a war in the Middle East. wth? Ecuador was where I personally drew the line on foreign involvement.
Posted by: Statman at March 11, 2026 06:51 PM (qK45p)
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at March 11, 2026 06:49 PM (26cNE)
It keeps the global market price for oil down for one thing.
It’s not like the yuan they receive will do them any good at the moment.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 06:51 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 06:20 PM (0N4FZ)
whenever a people allow a government to take all their weapons away, they become cattle, not men.
Cattle don't revolt.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 06:51 PM (/QdgR)
Bake her some cookies.
Or, ask for a cup of sugar and then come back with cookies. That ploy works best, imo.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 06:52 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 06:48 PM (/QdgR)
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It has already happened. The mullahs have crushed faith. Only about a third of the country is Muslim, the rest are secular/minority faiths. Rumors of lots of crypto-Zoroastrians.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:50 PM (ZOv7s)
Iran was never a muslim country until the mullahs took over. It was always Persian culture, which was mostly Zoroastrian, some Christians, and a few muzzies. Carter fixed that, but good.
I would guess now there are a lot of muzzies who really aren't.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 06:52 PM (I40wl)
Tiffany Henyard has moved from her Chicago-adjacent mayoral Grand Theft hood to Georgia to run for office there.
As a Republican.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 06:53 PM (Y8DZL)
Bill pushes Hillary into oncoming traffic today:
instagram.com/reel/DVueSEeEU5y/
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 06:50 PM (Y8DZL)
Good heavens, who dresses that bitch? She looks like a Mao reject.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 06:54 PM (I40wl)
I would guess now there are a lot of muzzies who really aren't.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 06:52 PM (I40wl)
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It was conquered by Islam and has been nominally Islamic ever since, though to varying degrees.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:54 PM (ZOv7s)
That's why there's talk of Zoroastrian revival.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:56 PM (ZOv7s)
Kuwait. Of course.
What's the Islamic ruling on catgirls and hijabs? Do they have to cut the fabric so the ears poke out? As long as we're catering to the worst male fantasies
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 06:56 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 06:58 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: pawn at March 11, 2026 06:59 PM (iQdLI)
I remember a book where Aliens threatened a Rural Folks over Maple Syrup (it was like a Drug) and if they didn't hand it over they would bomb the Cities, and the Rural Folks were like GO Ahead we hate those assholes.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at March 11, 2026 07:00 PM (FCrpy)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 11, 2026 07:00 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:54 PM (ZOv7s)
When I went to college mumblemumblemumble years ago, the mullahs had just taken over. We had lots of Iranian students in attendance, and every one of them tried to extend their tour of the US in order to NOT go back. There were a few fraudulent marriages to accomplish that. None of the students were muslims.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 07:00 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 07:01 PM (abIsI)
UNLESS, it's a shallow and expansive structure and seismic effect is enough to destroy a WHOLE LOT of tunnels.
But who knows. as long as we don't kill the hot chicks, I quite frankly don't care.
Posted by: wickedpinto at March 11, 2026 07:01 PM (dJrj2)
Posted by: Oldcat
Especially if they're off line. Like in California.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 07:01 PM (diia5)
Posted by: Japanese WWII Recluse at March 11, 2026 07:02 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 11, 2026 07:03 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: Thatch at March 11, 2026 07:03 PM (i0077)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 11, 2026 07:03 PM (ynpvh)
Of course the MSM will blame God-fearing fundamentalists for the attack...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 11, 2026 07:04 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: wferrin at March 11, 2026 07:04 PM (lCdHU)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 07:04 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: Thatch at March 11, 2026 07:03 PM (i0077)
The bullet train, but only because it doesn't exist.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at March 11, 2026 07:04 PM (ynpvh)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 07:05 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 06:50 PM (ZOv7s)
You mean . . . They secretly light a candle on what used to be important religious days?
(This was one of the claims against New Christians in Renaissance Spain who were brought up on charges of being "secret Jews -- And it is funny because Zoroastrians are accused of being fire worshipers, BEN)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 07:05 PM (rbvCR)
But who knows. as long as we don't kill the hot chicks, I quite frankly don't care.
Posted by: wickedpinto at March 11, 2026 07:01 PM (dJrj2)
Pinto speaks word.
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 07:05 PM (PaOYH)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 07:05 PM (MIIRH)
It only intercepted half of them.
Why we're not carpet bombing these savages I'll never understand.
Posted by: Defenestratus at March 11, 2026 07:06 PM (WYStd)
youtu.be/rWUOAfFzgpY
I read the book and found it silly, but maybe the director improved it. "The Expanse" was better than the book
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 07:07 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Occasional Commenter at March 11, 2026 07:08 PM (MV++E)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 07:09 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Thanatopsis at March 11, 2026 07:09 PM (LdBR/)
For certain. No leadership ever seems to suffer the fates of their public enunciations. There's public policy and then there's the real policy. The real policy is, of course and by design, religiously exclusionary and self rewarding.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at March 11, 2026 07:09 PM (gLikB)
Therefore, in my best guess, the drones will arrive from Mexico who are helping. I hope not for anyone.
I napped, which is unusual in the best of times and assume it's the last sleep I will have until I am well from this murder cold.
The roids will strike at midnight and I will try to keep the noise down.
One part of this cold is you lose track of time. Entire days til you look at the calendar. Maybe this is what Biden had for 4yrs.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 07:10 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 07:12 PM (N15rr)
Hi! No, I'm not involved in the current brouhaha, and I'm rather irritated about that.
I hope all is well for you!
Posted by: SPinRH_F-16 at March 11, 2026 07:37 PM (FDHJL)
I have some equipment…
I also have the benefit of being about 3 hours from the coast. I’m counting on a little heads-up though.
Posted by: Gunslinger at March 11, 2026 11:14 PM (HZfH/)
Yes, it is. And they are all mostly represented by the SEIU. And are only required to show up to work 1 or 2 days a week.
You still get shitty results, but at least you don’t have to deal with the face-to-face surliness inherent in the CA government workforce!
Posted by: Gunslinger at March 11, 2026 11:21 PM (HZfH/)
Easy now! We’re not all communists.
We’re just powerless to affect any change here.
Posted by: Gunslinger at March 11, 2026 11:25 PM (HZfH/)
McClellan is now a private business park, with little, DoD ( sorry, DoW) business. It’s Travis AFB, a mere 20 or 30 miles away, with a dedicated pipeline for refined jet fuel, and home of many C17s and the airlift command that is at risk.
I’m surprised that for this reason, they have not considered Federalizing this refinery.
Posted by: Gunslinger at March 11, 2026 11:41 PM (HZfH/)
Little Khamenei, Who Is Probably Dead or In a Coma, May Inherit His Corrupt Father's $95 BILLION Business Empire
Gee I wonder why Iranians are so poor.
And reportedly 90% as dead.
Mojtaba Khamenei will rule over the repressed Iranian population with an iron fist after replacing his slain father as the country's Supreme Leader. The 'vengeful' cleric, 56, is backed by the hardline Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is viewed as even more extreme and oppressive than his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Word is (from Tousi) that the regime is running out of money, so they're just now looting it from the population.
Iran's new leader is said to want to 'seek revenge' against the US or even ordinary Iranians for the killing of his father and his wife. Mojtaba, who has been wounded in the war, has not been seen in public since the outbreak of conflict and has been earmarked for assassination by Israel. But as he asserts his power over his beleaguered nation he could benefit from his father's extraordinary business empire, worth an estimated $95billion, which he built up by systematically seizing thousands of properties belonging to ordinary Iranians.
And lest you think that rapacious looting of public money is something only foreign tyrants do, look what Ayatollah Obama is up to.
And despite being sanctioned by the US in 2019, Mojtaba is said to oversee an investment empire of over 100million pounds, with access to luxury properties in north London and bank accounts in the UK, Switzerland, UAE and Liechtenstein. He is believed to own 11 properties on The Bishops Avenue - an exclusive street in Hampstead, north London, also known as 'Billionaires' Row' and two luxury apartments overlooking the Israeli embassy in London. The sixth and seventh floor apartments near the Israeli embassy, which come with servants' quarters on the ground floor, are a stone's throw from Kensington Palace, the official residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. ... As for the funding of this substantial portfolio, Mojtaba is believed to have siphoned off profit from Iranian oil sales, before funnelling it through his opaque network to evade international sanctions aimed at curbing Tehran's military and political operations.
Read the whole thing.
The scandal-plagued Obama Presidential Center in Chicago already stirred up plenty of controversy. Now the money trail surrounding it raises even more uncomfortable questions about how former President Barack Obama's inner circle is cashing in while taxpayers get screwed over.
New federal tax filings reveal the staggering salaries flowing through the Obama Foundation as construction of the $850 million Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park nears completion. The foundation will operate the massive 19.3-acre campus, which sits on publicly owned Chicago parkland. The project includes a museum, an athletic center, and a public library branch. It will not operate as a traditional presidential library overseen by the National Archives. The land it sits on is a big part of the scheme. The Obama Foundation secured a 99-year agreement with the city, under which the foundation pays just $10 per year to use the plot. That deal alone costs Chicago tens of millions of dollars in potential value while handing over prime public property to a private nonprofit run by a former president. With such a sweet deal in place, the foundation has been able to pay its officers inflated salaries, the most eye‑popping of which is paid to Valerie Jarrett, one of Obama's closest political confidantes. Jarrett "earned" $740,000 in 2024 as CEO of the Obama Foundation. That salary easily outpaces the compensation paid to leaders at several other presidential foundations.
Six of the foundation's 10 highest-paid executives previously held senior roles in the Obama administration or campaign. David Simas, Obama's former White House political director, earned up to $626,000 annually while leading the foundation from 2017 through 2020. Adewale Adeyemo, another senior Obama official who later became deputy Treasury secretary under Joe Biden, earned about $540,000 as the foundation's first president.
Meanwhile, this third-world scumbag just got roasted by Jesse Jackson's son for making the Jackson funeral all about him and partisan Democrat politics. Adam Carolla:
"Illinois Democrats are truly living their best lives -- making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to help design the ugliest building in Chicago," Illinois GOP Chairman Kathy Salvi said. Though, to be fair, it might be the ugliest building in the country. "Their jaw-dropping salaries prove that Illinois' culture of corruption is alive and well as Barack Obama's top allies rake in the cash."
"He's like the quiet race hustler," Carolla said of Obama, who routinely made race-based matters worse both during and after his presidency. Just ask his "son," Trayvon Martin. "He's not big and blathering. He seems calculated, and also he speaks in a cadence where you go, 'this guy's got wisdom. This guy knows what he's talking about.' But all he does is race hustle, beat up this country and lie. "He's the first black president. It could have gone so differently," Carolla continued. "He really could have been impactful, a man in his position ... he and his wife, who's worse than him, all they do is sit around and bad mouth this country and tell us how bad it is."
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:35 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:36 PM (ZOv7s)
Embrace the concussion dirt bags.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 04:36 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: Thanatopsis at March 11, 2026 04:36 PM (LdBR/)
If he was a cardboard box magnate, I will literally LMAO.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 04:37 PM (OfCjF)
Posted by: AoSHQ Stylebook at March 11, 2026 04:37 PM (4NO2D)
Quick! Let's get this guy a fake SSN and get him on the books! He's a goldmine!!!
Posted by: LA Hospice Fraudsters at March 11, 2026 04:38 PM (JCZqz)
Well, it looks like Iran finally beat us -- what are we gonna do, blow up all the paper mills?
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 04:38 PM (948bW)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:39 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: mr tmz at March 11, 2026 04:39 PM (rJ48h)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 04:39 PM (OfCjF)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 04:40 PM (PYyV9)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:40 PM (ZOv7s)
Sounds like he may have a leg up in the business world.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 04:40 PM (2WIwB)
The goals have been clearly stated - literally every CENTCOM briefing starts out with the goals:
1) Elimination of Iran's nuclear program and industry related to the manufacturing thereof.
2) Elimination of Iran's ballistic missile launch, storage and manufacturing capabilities.
3) Elimination of Iran's drone launch, storage and manufacturing capabilities.
4) Elimination of the threat to commercial international shipping.
I don't understand why people find this so g*damned confusing. It's been stated over and over again.
Posted by: Defenestratus at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (WYStd)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (4NO2D)
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I was under the impression that we (maybe more Israel) were doing something about that iron fist.
Posted by: Methos at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: kingsman at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (ehY6c)
So we demonetized Vlad Putin or hell Alex Jones...but the Supreme Leader of Iran had his finances in Britain and that was just ok?!?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 04:42 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: steevy at March 11, 2026 04:42 PM (YwEeS)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 04:43 PM (OfCjF)
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 04:43 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: Defenestratus at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (WYStd)
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They don't understand the concept of a "punitive expedition," which is what this is. You neuter Iran and then let them stew in it. No cease fire until the regime falls, and until then, just keep up pressure until their standoff and anti-shipping assets are used up.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:43 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at March 11, 2026 04:43 PM (Vpqw1)
Didn't some prominent leftist tell us there is a certain point at which you've earned enough?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 04:43 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (4NO2D)
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Written on the walls of the Pentagon latrines.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:44 PM (ZOv7s)
Trump should copy the text of the "failed" legislation and sign it. He can have the President of the Senate on hand to deliver it (that would be Vance).
Vance can tell Trump, the Senate voted and it got a majority, and that means it passed. Then Trump can immediately get it enacted as law.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 04:44 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: steevy at March 11, 2026 04:45 PM (YwEeS)
Posted by: toby928(c)
NOW you tell us!!!
Posted by: WW2 Japanese Merchant Marine after 3 years of US sub warfare at March 11, 2026 04:45 PM (JCZqz)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 04:40 PM (PYyV9)
They won't touch it. Because they are, fundamentally cowards and cheap shot artists.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:45 PM (pDt9x)
- B.O.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 04:46 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 11, 2026 04:46 PM (REq0p)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 04:40 PM (ndZc7)
From the last thread...
One of my hippie aunts left Christianity and refused to teach her kids scriptures, because if all the violent stories in them.
Her daughter is now a Christian, and goes to one of the churches with rock bands. The kids wear protective headphones when they go. I loved the irony.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 04:47 PM (lHl+o)
The militaries of the world, including the US, reportedly have cavitating autocannon rounds that can travel deep into water, like 100 feet deep or more. I wonder if any of these are in use to deal with underwater threats.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 04:47 PM (xPNeT)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 04:47 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:39 PM (ZOv7s)
So they do have A-10's in theater. Please pry one or two loose to strafe Khameini's funeral procession. Good way to seriously reduce the ranks of the True Believers.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 04:47 PM (8zz6B)
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Surely Jackson would not dare imply that it wasn't all about Obama. Everything is.
Posted by: Eeyore at March 11, 2026 04:48 PM (AlhUl)
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at March 11, 2026 04:48 PM (eStot)
Posted by: Defenestratus at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (WYStd)
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They don't understand the concept of a "punitive expedition," which is what this is. You neuter Iran and then let them stew in it. No cease fire until the regime falls, and until then, just keep up pressure until their standoff and anti-shipping assets are used up.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:43 PM (ZOv7s)
They understand it fine. They just want to stop it, because they are on the other side.
Leftists were the ones in our forever wars made bank by getting NGOs installed in these places and cashing checks from the government while troops dealt with the occupying and fighting. If we just break stuff and go away, how will they cash in?
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:48 PM (8avO+)
I wonder if you asked her if we should teach about slavery because of the inherent violence in the institution what she'd say...
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 04:48 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:39 PM (ZOv7s)
He seems like a cunt. He is giddy, reposting every bad report on the war, even though most are obviously bullsh*t.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 04:48 PM (n9ltV)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 04:48 PM (Dv3i1)
Witkoff relayed some of what transpired in "negotiations", their (Islamic Republic) reps told Witkoff that they feel they have an inalienable right to Nukkelar weapons. To which Witkoff replied that the US (Donald Trump) feels he has inalienable right to take it away from them. *not an exact quote, but something like that
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 04:49 PM (GD0B3)
Dr Seuss and picture albums of Ashley bathing as a kid
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 04:49 PM (sKqQm)
1. The fact that Iran holds a sword over all our heads thanks to the strait seems to reinforce justification for war, not the other way. If they can do this after losing so much capability so quickly, doesn't that mean they are something we had better deal with before they (a) get a nuke, or (b) their pal China invades Taiwan?
2. My fear, that no one has brought up, is that the IRGC has plans to pulls a Saddam leaving Kuwait strategy of blowing everything up as they lose. That would devastate the country for many years, but also the entire wold due to loss of energy (energy is fungible, China getting sanctioned oil reduces demand worldwide. Cut Iran out and we lose a lot of energy)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 04:49 PM (948bW)
And reportedly 90% as dead.
Shouldn't be hard to edge him over that final 10%.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 04:50 PM (MwdeY)
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at March 11, 2026 04:50 PM (eStot)
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 11, 2026
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It would *look* great . . . but nobody would know where anything is on the shelves.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 04:50 PM (wzUl9)
So we demonetized Vlad Putin or hell Alex Jones...but the Supreme Leader of Iran had his finances in Britain and that was just ok?!?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 04:42 PM (sKqQm)
It was OK with the British bankers.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:50 PM (8avO+)
He's a nancy
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 04:51 PM (PYyV9)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 04:51 PM (Q+gd/)
It has been pointed out Michelle had a massive staff as First Lady, and Melania has just a fraction of that. Some people know how to play the grifting game to the max.
As Adams said, our republic is only fit for a moral people, who take judeo Christian ethics seriously and hold themselves accountable.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 04:51 PM (9TwL3)
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It was always obvious to me that Barack is not exactly intelligent. (Note: I did recognize that Bill Clinton was smart.) All he ever had going for him was his excellent talent in mimicking precisely what the chattering classes THINK intelligence looks like. But that is something very different than intelligence. Just listen to him sometime. Yes, it's an unpleasant task. But you will realize he is just mouthing platitudinous blather. There is no intellect there.
Posted by: Eeyore at March 11, 2026 04:51 PM (AlhUl)
This is known as being on the right side of history.
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 04:52 PM (GUOwU)
The militaries of the world, including the US, reportedly have cavitating autocannon rounds that can travel deep into water, like 100 feet deep or more. I wonder if any of these are in use to deal with underwater threats.
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The NAVY has this thing called Mine Counter Measures. Lots of ways to counter mines. I worked for them for a couple of years. My guess, is all their counter measures are remotely operated today.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 04:53 PM (pZ64F)
Shouldn't that money be spent feeding the poor of Chicago? 850 million dollars would buy a lot of Chicago style hot dogs for all the poor children in Chicago.
Posted by: nerdygirl at March 11, 2026 04:53 PM (0Htd1)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:53 PM (pDt9x)
That's a good point that hadn't really occurred to me. I'll admit I've been pessimistic about this conflict but I am happy to be wrong.
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 04:53 PM (q177U)
Posted by: notsothoreau at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (gQ15S)
And despite being sanctioned by the US in 2019, Mojtaba is said to oversee an investment empire of over 100million pounds, with access to luxury properties in north London and bank accounts in the UK, Switzerland, UAE and Liechtenstein.
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So he can afford to buy a new leg, or a new dick.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (HLgI3)
Deuteronomy is the basis behind Montesquieu's separation of the judiciary from the crown. The Ten Commandments bind even the King of Israel.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (Kt19C)
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How fungible is it really?
Oh, you're shipping oil to China instead of us now?
+100% tariffs, mofo. Also we make no guarantees on the safety of vessels headed their way.
Posted by: Methos at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 11, 2026 04:46 PM (REq0p)
Constructed entirely of Tinkertoys. Free crayons upon request!
Posted by: hobbitopoly at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (k9OZB)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 04:55 PM (qBBPl)
So there is no oversight by the national archives? The wording is confusing.
I liked the Babylon Bee's article about how you'll be able to print your own birth certificate there.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 04:55 PM (9TwL3)
Da "Chicago" Bears haven't bent the knee... yet.
Greektown remains a fun place I feel safe in at night, but Brandon's prolly got a plan to flood the the zone wif righteous protesters should the need arise.
Let the flack tower stand as a symbol of the evil that it represents.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 04:55 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: notsothoreau at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (gQ15S)
This is a - strange comment.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:55 PM (pDt9x)
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He killed girls!
He has no plan!
He promised no wars!
Oil will be $150!
Nuclear World War IV Apocalypse you guys!!
All just poo flung on the wall.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 04:55 PM (RIvkX)
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Reminds me of Jordan Peterson, I genuinely liked some of his really early stuff but then he got to just talking without having any substance behind them
I remember at one townhall a member of audience asked him a question that literally just needed a one sentence answer and he went on for 10 minutes about something, I dont know?
Thats when he started to go downhill for me, amongst other reasons
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 11, 2026 04:56 PM (REq0p)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 04:49 PM (948bW)
When the new Shah takes power, he brings in American oilfield pros to get all back up and running in a matter of months.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 04:56 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Minuteman at March 11, 2026 04:56 PM (47/pr)
1. The fact that Iran holds a sword over all our heads thanks to the strait seems to reinforce justification for war, not the other way. If they can do this after losing so much capability so quickly, doesn't that mean they are something we had better deal with before they (a) get a nuke, or (b) their pal China invades Taiwan?
2. My fear, that no one has brought up, is that the IRGC has plans to pulls a Saddam leaving Kuwait strategy of blowing everything up as they lose. That would devastate the country for many years, but also the entire wold due to loss of energy (energy is fungible, China getting sanctioned oil reduces demand worldwide. Cut Iran out and we lose a lot of energy)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 04:49 PM (948bW)
I doubt the IGRC has any plans for anything aside from dodging shells and bombs.
But the any destruction in Iran just hurts Iran and the new government until it is fixed up. Any shortfall in oil supply can be covered by increased production elsewhere and/or desanctioning Russian oil.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:56 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 04:57 PM (gKWVE)
I think he had potential at one time when he was young. His mind just got stuffed full of nonsense that he thought was truth. As he got older, as all of us do, his confirmation bias failed to recognize the things that didn't fit his schema and exaggerated the things that did. As a result, a reasonably bright young person wound up living in an alternative world where he was rewarded for being able to articulate things as he saw them. He just didn't bother to acknowledge reality and was able to prosper as an educated ignoramus.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at March 11, 2026 04:57 PM (eStot)
Good fishing gun.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 04:57 PM (Kt19C)
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I've been saying over the last few weeks that the EU is neck deep in Iran's ability to have continued to exist in their Theocratic Authoritarianistic state. And, now they are in a bit of a pickle. Do they support the US efforts in the hopes that the US shows leniency in their complicity and ignoring of sanctions (or support for protestors)....or do they hope against all hope that a conclusion can occur that doesn't include Iran's confidential documents and financial records becoming public knowledge. Because, I suspect their is a virtual army of MP's and bureaucrats receiving payments either directly or indirectly from Iran (which ties into the Islamiphication of the EU and the UK).
Posted by: Orson (Expert Historian) at March 11, 2026 04:57 PM (dIske)
Will China let them do that? They've invested billions in Iran.
Granted, if China knows we are involved in the rebuilding and they aren't getting that oil, they might not care.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 04:58 PM (9TwL3)
Posted by: notsothoreau at March 11, 2026 04:58 PM (gQ15S)
Posted by: nerdygirl at March 11, 2026 04:58 PM (0Htd1)
Greektown remains a fun place I feel safe in at night, but Brandon's prolly got a plan to flood the the zone wif righteous protesters should the need arise.
Let the flack tower stand as a symbol of the evil that it represents.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 04:55 PM (Y8DZL)
I lived on the South Side of Chicago in Hyde Park for a good many years. I never went anywhere near the places the Obama compound are -- too dangerous and decrepit.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:58 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 11, 2026 04:59 PM (jrgJz)
Posted by: notsothoreau at March 11, 2026 04:58 PM (gQ15S)
I enjoyed the comment.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:59 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: notsothoreau at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (gQ15S)
This is a - strange comment.
Posted by: tubal
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If you think about it, all of Tipi Hedren's kids were delivered in a tipi
(Is she too "of a certain age" for the subject of a joke? She was actress in The Birds. Someone call TJM to discuss how Hitchcock treated his leading ladies.)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 04:59 PM (948bW)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 05:00 PM (/lPRQ)
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It was always obvious to me that Barack is not exactly intelligent. (Note: I did recognize that Bill Clinton was smart.) All he ever had going for him was his excellent talent in mimicking precisely what the chattering classes THINK intelligence looks like. But that is something very different than intelligence. Just listen to him sometime. Yes, it's an unpleasant task. But you will realize he is just mouthing platitudinous blather. There is no intellect there.
Posted by: Eeyore at March 11, 2026 04:51 PM
One of the few facts that we do know about Barry Soetoro's academic prowess is that he was NOT even a National Merit Semifinalist. And he's a stoner to boot. If he cracks three digits in IQ, it's not by much.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 05:00 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 05:00 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: bob
The oil well fires in Iraq were put out in something like 2 weeks back then. GE or some German company could probably drop in a few dozen gas plants within a month or two. I don't think getting a base level of physical plants would be much of a challenge. The problem would be the ROE of troops standing by. We're going to need to have high speed, low drag guys unloosed to do it.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 05:01 PM (diia5)
Will China let them do that? They've invested billions in Iran.
Granted, if China knows we are involved in the rebuilding and they aren't getting that oil, they might not care.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 04:58 PM (9TwL3)
China has been doing deals with them but hasn't got any sort of operational control of Iran in the sense you mean. If they had, China should have been trying to reduce the temperature there and gotten them unsanctioned.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:01 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 05:01 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Eeyore
Dungeons and Dragons applies.
Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.
You want your leaders to be Wise first, Intelligent second, and Charismatic third.
The popular vote usually gets you Charismatic, and just enough of the other two to fool the average dope.
Occasionally you get lucky and get a triple threat like Trump.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 05:01 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 05:02 PM (Q+gd/)
a worn out, stained and folded MAD magazine lying on the floor next to a dirty toilet, with toilet paper strewn about and a stagnant odor in the room.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 05:02 PM (nz1sK)
Posted by: Cray Cray at March 11, 2026 05:02 PM (EES2L)
Mojtaba, who has been wounded in the war, has not been seen in public since the outbreak of conflict and has been earmarked for assassination by Israel.
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How long can the mullahs keep the idea going that this guy's still alive-ish?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 05:03 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 05:03 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
*pulls on boots*
Posted by: Miklos "Red" Adair at March 11, 2026 05:03 PM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 11, 2026 05:03 PM (nbLIj)
I commented on #32
I wonder what Biden's library would look like
But only my part of the comment came through, not the quote of 32
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 11, 2026 05:03 PM (nz1sK)
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at March 11, 2026 04:57 PM (eStot)
He quickly became a DEI hire. From there any potential quality would atrophy from disuse. His lightbringer act was considerably less convincing than Jessie Jackson or your average black preacher.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:04 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 05:04 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 05:05 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: davidt"
The joke's on him. So is that sausage grease from the pizza.
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 05:05 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 05:05 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 05:05 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 05:06 PM (pDt9x)
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...more like flammable..amirite ??
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 05:07 PM (GD0B3)
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The NAVY has this thing called Mine Counter Measures. Lots of ways to counter mines. I worked for them for a couple of years. My guess, is all their counter measures are remotely operated today.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 04:53 PM (pZ64F)
Naval Drones (think a jetski or small boat with remote control) would be just the thing to map out mines and get them detonated. If you mess up its just a drone.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:08 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Oldca
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Major correction here - China profits from the sanctions because they ignore them. This is the strategy Saddam played off way back when with Europe.
Trump is going after the shadow fleets now, so things are changing
And yes, energy is fungible (imperfectly) although sanctioned countries to receive lower revenue and without Western tech they produce less over time. So sanctions actually have helped China a lot. Losing large factilities in Iran and surrounding area would harm everyone for longer than a few weeks, but yes it would be temporary.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:08 PM (948bW)
Mojtaba is believed to have siphoned off profit from Iranian oil sales, before funnelling it through his opaque network to evade international sanctions --
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Wait, WHAT? The little bastard wasn't sanctioned?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 05:09 PM (zk5UJ)
Posted by: Oldcat
I have a very leftist in-law who I tried to talk into visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright house near there during the day and got a "Hell No!"
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 05:10 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: bob
I don't know but those oil guys are pretty resourceful. The international consensus was the oil output in venezuala would plummet when we snatched maduro. In less than a month they were pumping more oil than they were when he was the boss.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 05:10 PM (0N4FZ)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 05:05 PM (GD0B3)
I was between jobs during Gulf War I. There was literally a press conference where the press asked the army dude what the recognition marks used to prevent allied air attacks on friendly vehicles looked like.
There could be only one motivation for that question.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:10 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 05:11 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:10 PM (8avO+)
Remember one of those news assholes touring the sea fortifications the Iraqis had set up in Kuwait and was jacking off talking about Americans swarming ashore and being cut down?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 05:12 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 05:12 PM (XWkVH)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:08 PM (948bW)
with the sanctions blocking other buyers, China could and did get a major price break. A downside might be the games they had to play themselves and possible diplomatic pressure. If the Persians take over instantly the competition for that oil will raise China's price of oil.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:13 PM (8avO+)
There could be only one motivation for that question.
Posted by: Oldcat
A big red dot surrounded by a wide red circle. Duh.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 05:13 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 05:14 PM (zZu0s)
Done and done.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:14 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:10 PM (8avO+)
Remember one of those news assholes touring the sea fortifications the Iraqis had set up in Kuwait and was jacking off talking about Americans swarming ashore and being cut down?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 05:12 PM (zZu0s)
Yeah. I was worried because sending the Marines in on the water seemed idiotic to me. Luckily the US command agreed and moved them ashore behind the lines and made them hump it north on land.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:15 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Oldcat
I think the final solution was to tape US flags on the roofs of vehicles
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:15 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at March 11, 2026 05:15 PM (5fRwB)
Posted by: Kindltot
Leftover packaging from anything Jimmy Dean
Posted by: Miklos has Ideas at March 11, 2026 05:16 PM (Al4HM)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:16 PM (948bW)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 05:17 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:13 PM (8avO+)
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There's a reason Venezuela was the first focus. They were the primary crude (heavy) source for Iran's refineries. And, China was the primary customer for that finished product. When Venezuela was compromised, it threw Iran into disarray, because their infrastructure is so decrepit at present they weren't equipped to drill to make up the void. That's why China was helping to put down protests in Tehran, and why Chinese nationals ended up paying nearly $500k to escape Iran.
Posted by: Orson (Expert Historian) at March 11, 2026 05:17 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 05:11 PM (zZu0s)
Apparently the aircraft was first used vs the Soviets in the battles around Prague in April 1945.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:18 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 05:19 PM (Ia/+0)
It was always obvious to me that Barack is not exactly intelligent.
Posted by: Eeyore
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I was always scared that he had a savviness to him, but that notion got blown when he couldn't get Hillary elected. Not even very smart of either of them to install her as Sec State.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 05:20 PM (zk5UJ)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:21 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Orson (Expert Historian)
Iran, like Venezuela (and on occasion Russia) has been in a crude/refined deficit for years. They can't keep up with domestic demand for refined products, so they have been exporting crude for refining elsewhere, then re-import.
Posted by: Miklos is generally refined, but can be crude at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (Al4HM)
When does the Iranian uprising begin?
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 05:03 PM (Cqx++)
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Of course, in the public men's-only bathhouse.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (XWkVH)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (wBaIH)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 05:23 PM (qBBPl)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
Strong opening position. Art of the deal?
Posted by: Kratwurst at March 11, 2026 05:23 PM (CV1nu)
x.com/ShutupLyle/status/2031779268980506978
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 05:23 PM (diia5)
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I assume Trump can do the Marshall plan for Iran at a huge discount.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 05:24 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov
That would be Cruel-o-Phile
Posted by: Miklos is also Pedantic at March 11, 2026 05:24 PM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:56 PM (8avO+)
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It will be interesting - I imagine we will allow the Russian oil to find the market for awhile - one to make up for the Iranian oil, and two to hurt the Chinese to buy at market rates. Putin has some bigger decisions to make, and my guess is as the coming oil glut arrives, and hurts his ability to wage war as the price of oil drops, they will be big ones.
Posted by: Black JEM at March 11, 2026 05:25 PM (GZYu7)
Posted by: Chuck Martel
Or the Morgenthau Plan
Whatevs
Posted by: Miklos is open to Options at March 11, 2026 05:25 PM (Al4HM)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:25 PM (rbvCR)
But that was just wells blown up. If distribution points are destroyed, they require a lot of long-lead items like valves and pumps. All of it probably out of China. I guess that would be another battle with Chinese companies trying to control the economy from the inside using a belt and road strategy of owning the stuff they build.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:25 PM (948bW)
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'Piker." -- The Mooch
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 05:25 PM (XWkVH)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (IifOV)
You're lookin' at it... the question is when it will end.
From the way the administration is talking, I think the answer is "a very long time."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:26 PM (BI5O2)
Same day delivery Ayatollah.
Posted by: tubal
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The only thing the memes have missed is a cat squishing into the box.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 05:26 PM (zk5UJ)
Posted by: Miklos is generally refined, but can be crude at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (Al4HM)
Kind of like California, right?
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:27 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: PA Dutchman at March 11, 2026 05:27 PM (h/O4U)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (IifOV)
When the Basji breaks and runs
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:27 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Sid at March 11, 2026 05:28 PM (rsv1/)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 05:29 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 11, 2026 05:29 PM (GPa4z)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (Dv3i1)
Rumor is "Venezuela" and Maduro has the names and amounts paid
And my supposition is that there are private little conversations between the Executive branch and specific members of Congress
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:30 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: JuJuBee at March 11, 2026 05:30 PM (tM5h4)
Posted by: Black JEM at March 11, 2026 05:25 PM (GZYu7)
Currently a lot of Russian oil is exported to third nations like India and then "resold" and shipped to embargo nations like the EU and even the US. The extra cost in these games will save some money by cutting out these middle men.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:30 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Spartacus Booker at March 11, 2026 05:30 PM (W+TLY)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:31 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 05:26 PM (zk5UJ)
Ha, that would be priceless.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 11, 2026 05:31 PM (zYpTz)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 05:31 PM (8zz6B)
Also there are at least two possibilties for "the question".
Since we are talking journalist; stupid is always a possibility.
Posted by: connected and litigious at March 11, 2026 05:31 PM (cS1cw)
Venezuela and Iran would have been deal killers for the defense of Taiwan. If they started trouble in parallel, our carriers would have to go to the gulfs (persian and american) to protect shipping there instead of the Pacific.
China had a strategy of having enough worldwide allies that the US military would be spread too thin. Again, this is why I think Trump is being very strategic and focusing on China, by countering their plans.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:32 PM (948bW)
But that was just wells blown up. If distribution points are destroyed, they require a lot of long-lead items like valves and pumps. All of it probably out of China. I guess that would be another battle with Chinese companies trying to control the economy from the inside using a belt and road strategy of owning the stuff they build.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:25 PM (948bW)
China isn't getting any votes on this. LOL.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:33 PM (8avO+)
The money can easily be made back as Hollywood leases it as the headquarters of the evil leader in dystopian hellholes.
Or Chicago...
Posted by: Stateless at March 11, 2026 05:33 PM (Sco7b)
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Can we get a meme image of F. Joe Biden placing a Congressional Medal of Honor medal backwards on the Supreme Pizza Leader's neck?
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 05:34 PM (XWkVH)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:34 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: PA Dutchman at March 11, 2026 05:27 PM (h/O4U)
Flatt & Scruggs?
Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 11, 2026 05:35 PM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 05:22 PM (IifOV)
When the Basji breaks and runs
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:27 PM (rbvCR)
Funny how the violence in Mexico has suddenly stopped being covered by the media.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 05:36 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:34 PM (BI5O2)
Legitimacy is a big deal if you are trying to keep the IGRC director in City A to do what you want if you are in City B. What if he joins the Uprising? One thing drones and spy sats and the air war can do is make it difficult to impossible to move forces about to crush the locals.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:36 PM (8avO+)
I'll guess you were one of those that thought it would take decades getting the Kuwaiti oil well fires put out and back online, weren't you?
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 11, 2026 05:37 PM (FylAi)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 05:29 PM (ZxPkt)
That's my favorite Dean Martin song.
It's a Rollo Tomassi world all for treason
When the bribes comes to cover the ground
It's time for play it's a whipped bitch day
I wait for it the whole year around
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:38 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 11, 2026 05:39 PM (FylAi)
I'll guess you were one of those that thought it would take decades getting the Kuwaiti oil well fires put out and back online, weren't you?
Posted by: Will Robinson
Billions and billions and billions...
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 05:39 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: PA Dutchman at March 11, 2026 05:27 PM (h/O4U)
. . . Christmas?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 05:41 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: tubal
No, part of an ongoing comment thread today about how the best laid plans go aft aglee.
Posted by: From about That Time at March 11, 2026 05:41 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:41 PM (MIIRH)
https://youtu.be/ghb6eDopW8I
Posted by: SciVo at March 11, 2026 05:41 PM (Sy6m/)
There's an interview with Trump from a couple decades back on Next Big Future with him talking about seizing Karhg island as a chokepoint to insure future Iranian compliance.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 05:43 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:34 PM (BI5O2)
The IRGC can run the country as a military dictatorship, but they can't do it legitimately without the supreme leader, only through force. If the IRGC suddenly develops factions there is no mechanism for resolution of those differences.
This is probably going to happen since the various regional arms have little coordination.
Who knows, though. They may be unified by doctrine.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:44 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: muldoon at March 11, 2026 05:44 PM (qgHp7)
I'll guess you were one of those that thought it would take decades getting the Kuwaiti oil well fires put out and back online, weren't you?
Posted by: Will Robinson
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Not at all.
Why is any mention of things we have to watch for treated like I am an eeyore.
I do a service by trying to explain strategies *before* they are obvious.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:44 PM (948bW)
https://youtu.be/ghb6eDopW8I
Posted by: SciVo at March 11, 2026 05:41 PM (Sy6m/)
It's Mazes. Mazes and Monsters.
Posted by: Rona Jaffe at March 11, 2026 05:44 PM (w/O5Q)
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So we demonetized Vlad Putin or hell Alex Jones...but the Supreme Leader of Iran had his finances in Britain and that was just ok?!?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 04:42 PM (sKqQm)
I had the same thought. I assume it's all part of the Commie globalists being allied with the Mohammadans to destroy Western Civilization.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at March 11, 2026 05:45 PM (ksbjf)
Posted by: Romeo13
The MSM stopped international coverage quite some time ago.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 05:45 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: From about That Time
Loundeye!
Is correct
I aglee
Posted by: Xi's gotta have it at March 11, 2026 05:46 PM (Al4HM)
This is probably going to happen since the various regional arms have little coordination.
Who knows, though. They may be unified by doctrine.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:44 PM (rbvCR)
bombs landing on your head can have a huge effect on your doctrine.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:46 PM (8avO+)
"You got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealing's done"
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 05:46 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:47 PM (948bW)
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at March 11, 2026 05:45 PM (ksbjf)
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Man it's almost as if you observe the Global Left over the last 50 years they have a psychosexual obsession with gobbling the goat-fluid covered knobs of the Shia warlords in Iran for some strange reason.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 05:48 PM (3BwY8)
(It'll hit you on the drive nome this afternoon.)
Posted by: muldoon at March 11, 2026 05:48 PM (qgHp7)
Posted by: muldoon
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A post consumer, recycled, pulp.
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:48 PM (948bW)
I remember, oh, maybe 15 years ago, ordering a 16 inch check valve, 600 psi class, from a prominent US supplier ... about 80% of the lead time was getting the casting to the US machine shop from the foundry in - wait for it! - china!
amazing how hollowed out our industrial base is.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:48 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 05:36 PM (mP0Kj)
It isn't being covered in south American media either, that I can see. There was a foofooraw that El Mencho got National Police security at his funeral but that was the last I heard. Prior to that was some low-key inter-cartel violence, and Mex Pres Scheinbaum was dithering but working a bit with the US
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:49 PM (rbvCR)
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What uprising?
These people are paralyzed by fear, unarmed, and untrained. They'd be lambs to the slaughter.
I think there will be no uprising. We'll either destroy the regime at some point and then people in Iran will have to figure it out, or we'll subjugate it and bend it to our will, at least temporarily. Or we'll lose and they'll remain on their same course.
But I don't think the Iranian people will have much say in any of it. If they could fight, they'd have started by now.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:49 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 05:50 PM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:49 PM (BI5O2)
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I disagree with this. It's been like two weeks and the Iranian people have been shit-scared of the head chopping loons in charge for 47 years.
I, for one, am gonna cut the Iranian Streets a little slack here.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at March 11, 2026 05:45 PM (ksbjf)
Alex Jones just had to be shut up, and Putin got in the way of the disarticulation of the Russian Federation into client states of the EU. Khamenei was a sugar daddy and needed special handling.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 05:50 PM (qFwJc)
start checking those wells!
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:52 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (3BwY
"
we need to start airdropping guns asap
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 05:52 PM (MIIRH)
*********
It really reamed him out!
Posted by: muldoon at March 11, 2026 05:52 PM (qgHp7)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:49 PM (BI5O2)
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I disagree with this. It's been like two weeks and the Iranian people have been shit-scared of the head chopping loons in charge for 47 years.
I, for one, am gonna cut the Iranian Streets a little slack here.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 05:51 PM (3BwY
We are actually telling them to lay low at the moment.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 05:53 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:53 PM (948bW)
So, a civil war among all of the bad guys?
***runs to garage, pulls out folding lawn chair, pops popcorn in microwave, gets Coke from the fridge, sets up on front porch***
This is gonna be fun! 🥳🥳🥳
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 05:53 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:49 PM (BI5O2)
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It's my understanding that the greatest opposition to the Mullahs of Iran comes from the cities and the larger towns. The Mullahs are more popular in the rural areas and the bulk of their military recruits comes from the hinterland.
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 05:53 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at March 11, 2026 05:45 PM (ksbjf)
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Man it's almost as if you observe the Global Left over the last 50 years they have a psychosexual obsession with gobbling the goat-fluid covered knobs of the Shia warlords in Iran for some strange reason.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 05:48 PM (3BwY
The Global Left -- being atheist Commies only interested in money, power and sex -- DO NOT understand religious people. The Lefties see Muslims as a tool that can be discarded after use. The Lefties are wrong.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at March 11, 2026 05:53 PM (ksbjf)
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To the broad mass of Iranians, the mullahs were already illegitimate and their rule was by force, through the IRGC. That hasn't changed. It's good propaganda to kill these guys, of course, but austere religious scholars aren't particularly needed when the lead is flying.
They can just say "the dead bastard is totally alive, trust us," and it doesn't really change the balance of terror.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:54 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:49 PM (BI5O2)
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Well, they did rise and were put down, so they are waiting to see how beaten up the enforcers are before trying it again.
They are chanting out the windows, so the sentiment is there, and as command and control break down, the power of enforcement falters. I'm quite impressed by the planning and execution, so I'm going to just let things unfold rather than project my hopes onto whatever planning is going on.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 05:55 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at March 11, 2026 05:47 PM (948bW)
I recently heard the claim that Kuwait was angling their wells to suck on Iraqi reserves, and Saddam had got or thought he got tacit OK to invade and stop the theft.
It echoed Biden's tacit OK to Russia to "do a limited invasion" of Ukraine while the Ukes were building up on the border.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:55 PM (rbvCR)
This is probably going to happen since the various regional arms have little coordination.
Who knows, though. They may be unified by doctrine.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 05:44 PM (rbvCR)
As far as I can tell, we were bombing, among other things, Provincial IRGC and Besij leaders and compounds on Monday.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 11, 2026 05:56 PM (w/O5Q)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 05:54 PM (BI5O2)
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What you are missing is that there are always internal fissures within dictatorships. If power goes to the strongest, there is nothing binding subordinates. Think Roman Empire politics.
Having legitimacy curbs this tendency, but what you put a specific puppet in charge to be a puppet, then what matters is who pulls the strings and all bets are off.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 05:57 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at March 11, 2026 05:53 PM (ksbjf)
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That literally is how Khomeini took over.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 05:58 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 06:01 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 06:03 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Tim William McFall at March 11, 2026 06:06 PM (OXWQ1)
Posted by: javems at March 11, 2026 06:17 PM (zFsEm)
Posted by: TJ jackson at March 11, 2026 09:18 PM (bXvrr)
CBS Report: Billions of Dollars of "Hospice Care" Fraud in Los Angeles Alone; One Building Sports Eighty-Nine Fake "Hospice Care" Offices
So, mutlibillion dollar network CBS has finally started investigating what sole-proprietor Nick Shirley uncovered months ago.
I guess it's something. Hospice care, if you're fortunate enough not to know, is end-of-life care for the terminally ill. "Palliative care" -- just "making the patient comfortable." And absolute demons have created hundreds -- thousands, likely -- of completely fake "hospice care" businesses and are fraudulently signing up perfectly healthy people for hundreds of thousands of dollars of "hospice care" per fake "patient" that is never delivered, only billed to the taxpayers. CBS:
We visited "ground zero" for hospice fraud: Los Angeles, California A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing. By Rachel Gold, Laura Geller, Adam Yamaguchi and Graham Kates At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically. When she suffered an injury on the court two years ago, she sought physical therapy, and was surprised to learn her Medicare insurance wouldn't cover it. She was, according to Medicare records, dying and in hospice. "They said, 'you're in hospice.' And I said, 'what? What are you talking about?" Ianni said. "'Are you kidding me? Do I look like I'm in hospice?'" Ianni's Medicare number had been stolen, and used by a company to fraudulently enroll her in hospice -- specialized, compassionate care for terminal patients nearing the end of their lives. It was another example of fraud in the hospice industry, long a nationwide problem. But her case arose well after officials had promised to stamp it out in California, where the problem has been especially acute. Ianni was initially approved for physical therapy treatments through Medicare. But later, her coverage was denied because she was listed as receiving hospice care, and the services were deemed not covered -- even though she was not, and has never been, in hospice. CBS News
Three years ago, California's state auditor sounded the alarm that Los Angeles County had seen a 1,500% increase in hospice companies since 2010 -- more than six times the national average relative to its elderly population. Auditors estimated LA County hospices overbilled Medicare by $105 million in a single year. The report called out notable red flags -- key warning signs of fraud: Multiple hospices in one building Geographic clustering Low patient counts High rates of terminally ill patients later discharged alive Excessive billing Staff shared across multiple companies The state says it proceeded to investigate and revoke the licenses of 280 hospices. But since then, the problem has continued to fester. CBS News examined the business and financial records of every hospice currently operating in LA County, applying the same indicators identified by the state. Indications of fraud have not stopped. In fact, they've grown. The CBS News analysis reveals that over 700 of the roughly 1,800 hospices in LA County, trigger multiple red flags for fraud as defined by the state. California is confronting this problem as Gavin Newsom, its Democratic governor, eyes a potential presidential run. Fraud in public services has become a thorny political issue. Republicans and an army of social media influencers have seized on the issue as politically potent -- accusing Democratic state executives of failing to prevent costly schemes, most notably in Minnesota, where the Feeding our Future pandemic relief scam cost taxpayers hundreds of millions. Minnesota's Democratic governor, Tim Walz, announced in January that he would no longer seek reelection amid fallout from that scandal. CBS News reached out to Governor Newsom's office. A spokesperson sent us a January 2026 statement, which reads in part, "Under Governor Newsom's administration, California has cracked down on hospice fraud, launched partnerships across state agencies, and the California Department of Justice has arrested criminals to hold them accountable." Hospice fraud is a nationwide problem. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General reported in 2023 that suspected hospice fraud amounts totaled an estimated $198.1 million.
There are about 1,800 licensed hospices in Los Angeles County, California, which is more than six times the national average for the county's senior population. A CBS News investigation found about 42% (742 companies) still operate despite having multiple signs the state has outlined as indicators of fraud. Nearly 500 hospices are operating within a 3-mile radius, the densest concentration of agencies in the county. There are 137 hospices operating along Van Nuys Boulevard alone. More than half of them show signs the state has outlined as indicators of fraud. 89 companies are registered to a single building in Van Nuys. 72 have multiple signs the state says could indicate fraud. It's the most extreme case of hospice clustering CBS found.
Read the whole thing.
CALIFORNIA HOSPICE FRAUD: There's a stretch in Los Angeles with 500 registered hospice companies within just three miles of each other. And 89 in a single building. But when we visited, we found empty offices, piled-up mail, and phone lines dead.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 10, 2026
Watch CBS News' exclusive… pic.twitter.com/ydb8v0RqxE
The fraud being exposed in California is INSANE
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) February 1, 2026
- 18% of THE WHOLE COUNTRY’S home health care billing is coming out of Los Angeles County
- One doctor billed the government $120 million in a single year claiming to oversee 1,900 patients
- With almost 2,000 hospice agencies, Los… pic.twitter.com/0mTPG1ENL2
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 03:32 PM (erF49)
Posted by: The rest of the MSM, in 3.2.1 at March 11, 2026 03:34 PM (eOFY+)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:34 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Reforger at March 11, 2026 03:34 PM (rpbjO)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 03:34 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 03:35 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 03:35 PM (wa/yD)
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Well, they are the primary readers of monster porn novels.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:35 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 11, 2026 03:35 PM (f9h0J)
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 03:35 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 03:36 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 03:35 PM (rj6Yv)
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False.
The effort to build the high speed rail is the most honest accounting of government expenditures in human history.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:36 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:36 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Dantes at March 11, 2026 03:36 PM (GnbtM)
Well, at least the CJNG and Sinaloa hospices have plenty of pain medicine lying around.
It's nice that even those of us without drug problems get to pay shitloads of $$$ to the cartels. And Somalian terrorists. And whomever else Democrat states decide we should be bankrolling.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 03:37 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 03:37 PM (K3KEI)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 03:37 PM (K3KEI)
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"We're #1!"
-California fraudsters
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:37 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (cWLG3)
Isn't that a sign of the Apocalypse?
Posted by: 29Victor at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (0MjtC)
Posted by: spongeworthy at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (sLLbN)
I wouldn't be surprised at all if that turned out to be the case here as well.
These frauds are assisted from high up in local government.
Posted by: bonhomme at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (mkw2N)
Posted by: Katie Couric, Journalist Emerita at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (eOFY+)
Hospice care is 100% paid Medicare benefit.
People can remain admitted in hospice for years.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: 29Victor at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (0MjtC)
Posted by: steevy at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (YwEeS)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: mr tmz at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (rJ48h)
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (cWLG3)
DR. Oz was there a month or so ago and said there was a large Russian group...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (K3KEI)
we taxpayers have been funding the guild of assassins to murder us all, and apparently for decades!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Cray Cray at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (WjNcq)
Posted by: Katie Couric, Journalist Emerita at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (eOFY+)
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Without any scandals at all. Because of the dreaminess.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: It's me donna
Per capita? Or just absolute dollars?
Posted by: mikeski in MN at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (CJLVY)
Does say how much the navy spends on feeding hamsters to the troops?
(Not real hamsters, chicken cordon bleu)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:40 PM (ed3I4)
Posted by: brak at March 11, 2026 03:40 PM (jGJov)
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 11, 2026 03:40 PM (jrgJz)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:40 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:41 PM (o/Kbl)
Then, when we're taken over, they think they'll have a seat at the One World Order table.
They won't.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:41 PM (Zz0t1)
The effort to build the high speed rail is the most honest accounting of government expenditures in human history.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:36 PM (GBKbO)
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Yeah, well, I think what's going make the blood boil over there will be $8 a gallon gas at the pump in the near future. The Dems will blame DJT, of course but compared to the rest of the country, California will feel like the land of plague and locusts.
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 03:41 PM (rj6Yv)
Hold fast the faith no matter what may come. It's our duty to stand and fight for the good.
Posted by: kingsman at March 11, 2026 03:41 PM (ehY6c)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 03:41 PM (Qn59F)
Every Democrats programs leave holes to fraud
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 03:42 PM (Ia/+0)
Then wonder why it happens again.
If you don't punish people for breaking the law, why follow the law... wow... sounds like Illegal Immigrants...
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 03:42 PM (mP0Kj)
Gruesome Newscum 2028 -- None Of It Happened and It's Good That It Did!
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:42 PM (o/Kbl)
Yeah, well, I think what's going make the blood boil over there will be $8 a gallon gas at the pump in the near future. The Dems will blame DJT, of course but compared to the rest of the country, California will feel like the land of plague and locusts.
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 03:41 PM (rj6Yv)
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It will be Mark Zuckerberg's fault for leaving with his money instead of patriotically allowing his wealth to be taxed.
CA should organize a black ops team to kidnap him and bring him back for a sentencing hearing: exile or death.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:42 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (RIvkX)
Look at Biden or Carter.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (zZu0s)
Watch CBS News' exclusive
Exclusive? Not so much. Even Dr. Oz has been to Los Angeles and reported on this shit.
Still can't find Minnesota on a map, tho, eh?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (Zz0t1)
Gruesome Newscum 2028 -- None Of It Happened and It's Good That It Did!
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:42 PM (o/Kbl)
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"All you people I drove out of California need to vote for me."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (GBKbO)
we taxpayers have been funding the guild of assassins to murder us all, and apparently for decades!
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (MIIRH)
Kruschev. 'We will sell them the rope we will hang them with.'
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Cray Cray at March 11, 2026 03:44 PM (WjNcq)
Posted by: Denny Crane - That's All I Got. at March 11, 2026 03:44 PM (dmDsy)
I would try to find out some pattern to the SSN theft, and then start crucifying until we find out how the ID Crime was performed.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 03:44 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (RIvkX)
Look at Biden or Carter.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (zZu0s)
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Dolley's grandmother was in hospice for 2 years.
She would have probably died after 6 months if Dolley's mother hadn't decided to spend her life sitting there in that nursing home every day, looking after her dementia ridden mother to make sure she clung to life for as long as possible. She probably did save the grandmother's life on a consistent basis.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:44 PM (GBKbO)
1) California mafia: Pelousi, Newscum, etc
2) Cartels/ Mexico
3) Are their Somolians in California?
4) Policicans in US Congress
5) All of the above
I am now on a low dose of roids for my upper bronchi. I would normally wait a bit longer but it drives me insane when I am trying to sleep. Three years ago I let it get so bad it was as if I had a really bad harmonica in my upper airways...in and out sounds vs the better sounds on exhalation. Hideous!
The roids, even a low dose, makes me wacky.
Prepare yourselves! I was found sorting my jewelry, like a queen packing her crown jewels at midnight last time. My dude asked if I was coming to bed. I look pretty bad so he may not ask this in 2025=6.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 03:45 PM (WONhk)
My dad was on it for several months. They approved hospice so he could go home and simply get a visit from home health and a nurse a few times a week. He wasn't on his death bed.
My SiL's mom is in this boat now.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:45 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Lenin, I think. "They will sell us the rope we will hang them with."
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:45 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 03:41 PM (Qn59F)
The standard graphs trotted out all seem to show a meteoric rise in debt right around the end of the Obama admin. Swamp creatures cut loose and left to run rampant under a distracted and harried Trump 45, and then given official sanction to really turn it up to 11 under the Autopen Regency.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:45 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Denny Crane - That's All I Got. at March 11, 2026 03:44 PM (dmDsy)
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But it'll be the repealing of the 17th Amendment that wakes them up and convinces them to pay attention to state politics!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:45 PM (GBKbO)
"All you people I drove out of California need to vote for me."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (GBKbO)
He's trying to tax them for leaving, so it's only fair.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:45 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:46 PM (ZANHd)
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Would give new meaning to "ActBlue" if that's what they named this fraud scheme, too.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:46 PM (o/Kbl)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (GBKbO)
Absence makes the heart grow fonder...
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:46 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (RIvkX)
Look at Biden or Carter.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (zZu0s)
Joey CrapHisPants basically turned the White House
into the White Hospice.
Posted by: Tex Lovera at March 11, 2026 03:46 PM (wtvvX)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 03:47 PM (MIIRH)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 03:47 PM (KTbq2)
*takes self to fainting couch*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:46 PM (ZANHd)
They just had AI rewrite Shirley's stuff and re-released it as their own, likely.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:48 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:43 PM (zZu0s)
Which was followed by the quiet aside, "Make sure we include rope in next five-year plan"
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 03:49 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:36 PM (GBKbO)
Funny thing... my older brother is an Accountant, who was a contractor on that very project.
Weekly meetings in Sacramento with the Gov often in attendance. He admitted years ago that the whole project was based on the Sunk Cost Fallacy... that they KNEW the budget was not realistic, but if they spent enough money... no one would be willing to cancel the whole project.
He is now retired, living in an expensive property in Southern Calif... because he made BANK during those consulting years.
Needless to say... we don't talk about this subject anymore...
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 03:49 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:48 PM (Zz0t1)
It's sad how true that probably is.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:49 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 03:49 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: 29Victor at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (0MjtC)
Canada would like to suggest an alternative option.
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 03:49 PM (q177U)
*takes self to fainting couch*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Me thinks one of those Columbia grads just realized hauling the propaganda line ain't gonna pay off the loan bills.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 03:50 PM (diia5)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 03:50 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 03:50 PM (0N4FZ)
Posted by: Turn 2 at March 11, 2026 03:50 PM (CyFyf)
There's no such thing as medicare fraud.
There's no such thing as social security fraud.
I'm starting to think $4.5t of our $7t annual budget is fraud.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (Zz0t1)
He is now retired, living in an expensive property in Southern Calif... because he made BANK during those consulting years.
Needless to say... we don't talk about this subject anymore...
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 03:49 PM
So basically too big to fail in action.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (0N4FZ)
Lot of trash talking commies. They killed far more commies than capitalists.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (1nfzE)
My dad was on it for several months. They approved hospice so he could go home and simply get a visit from home health and a nurse a few times a week. He wasn't on his death bed.
My SiL's mom is in this boat now.
Posted by: Sponge
My wife lasted 20 days. And the nurses were there 3x a week. At least hers was a real company.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (MwdeY)
PS: She's now being housed at an enforced military base for her safety.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (K3KEI)
Posted by: Bete at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (LX4y3)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (Ot/FD)
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Would give new meaning to "ActBlue" if that's what they named this fraud scheme, too.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:46 PM (o/Kbl)
They need to dig deeper... Hospice can get YUGE amounts of drugs, that the nurses can then give without a Doctors prescription.
Bet those drugs were bought then sold on the Black Market.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (zZu0s)
That's the best thing about communism.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (KTbq2)
The Old Man recently passed away, Mom is still on Hospice (fluid in lungs and around heart), but I have to (well, I could just ignore everything. But I won't. So there) jump thru constant hoops from Mediscam thru... just to keep things going. It's a f'ing nightmare that I sincerely pray that none others have to endure (but they do. Damn)... and then find that my tax $$ is funding this shiiite.
Pissed off, this gets me...
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (XuXeR)
Canada would like to suggest an alternative option.
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 03:49 PM (q177U)
Canada has surpassed it's death toll from WWII with it's assisted suicide law......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (Zz0t1)
1) California mafia: Pelousi, Newscum, etc
2) Cartels/ Mexico
3) Are their Somolians in California?
4) Policicans in US Congress
5) All of the above
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ChoComms as well for (4).
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (o/Kbl)
Posted by: 29Victor at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (0MjtC)
Canada would like to suggest an alternative option.
Posted by: Max Power
Ritual seppaku.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (MwdeY)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 03:53 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:53 PM (o/Kbl)
Posted by: Denny Crane - That's All I Got. at March 11, 2026 03:44 PM (dmDsy)
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But it'll be the repealing of the 17th Amendment that wakes them up and convinces them to pay attention to state politics!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:45 PM (GBKbO)
Oh, you snarky bastard! Well done!
LOL
Posted by: Denny Crane - Now Go Piss Off. at March 11, 2026 03:53 PM (dmDsy)
There's no such thing as medicare fraud.
There's no such thing as social security fraud.
I'm starting to think $4.5t of our $7t annual budget is fraud.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
I think you underestimate the fraud factor.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 03:53 PM (abIsI)
Well, at least the CJNG and Sinaloa hospices have plenty of pain medicine lying around.
It's nice that even those of us without drug problems get to pay shitloads of $$$ to the cartels. And Somalian terrorists. And whomever else Democrat states decide we should be bankrolling.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 03:37 PM (BI5O2)
A lot of people don't grasp that there is significant organized crime involvement in Medicare fraud and it can be quite sophisiticated.
Posted by: The Democrats' prime constituency at March 11, 2026 03:53 PM (TbWk/)
I'm going with $6.9 T is fraud. And most of the rest wasted.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (1nfzE)
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (Ot/FD)
Can he get a presidential medal of freedom? Since journalists will never give him a Pulitzer.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (ed3I4)
Posted by: Mr. Crickets at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (XuXeR)
Up until a few months ago, a CBS report would be taken seriously. Now it’s immediate doubt. That’s what happens when you light your credibility on fire.
It's believable fraud exists. What's suspicious is the timing and location of sudden, selective enforcement. Trump's looking for a reason to halt funding, then extract something in return. Extortion is the pattern.
The CBS News analysis reveals that over 700 of the roughly 1,800 hospices in LA County, trigger multiple red flags for fraud as defined by the state.
Not quite the "every hospice operating in Los Angeles County" claim that Bari Weis wants you to believe.
This is right-wing BS from CBS, the newly minted MAGA propaganda outlet. The state has been investigating it. Hundreds of licenses have already been revoked. The CBS report didn't mention any of that. Why? To make CA look corrupt, and to hurt Newsom.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (JCZqz)
create cheaper immagrate. We love dirty dealin'
Posted by: pahound at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (B6RK+)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (1nfzE)
I've often called my johnson '12 gauge.'
Posted by: Peter North at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (K3KEI)
My dad was on it for several months. They approved hospice so he could go home and simply get a visit from home health and a nurse a few times a week. He wasn't on his death bed.
My SiL's mom is in this boat now.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
My mom was on hospice for almost a year before she passed. My late husband..two weeks and I honestly don't know what I would have done without them.
Posted by: Tuna at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (lJ0H4)
LOL
Posted by: Denny Crane - Now Go Piss Off. at March 11, 2026 03:53 PM (dmDsy)
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I'm just happy you didn't take it too seriously.
You seem like good people.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (GBKbO)
If you're playing pickleball after age 65 it might be a good idea to wear an absorbent adult undergarment for those awkward moments.
Posted by: muldoon at March 11, 2026 03:56 PM (qgHp7)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (JCZqz)
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"Sure, it's probably true, but the problem is the TIMING!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:56 PM (GBKbO)
Reddit is not mad at the corruption in CA, they are mad you're paying attention to it!
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (ed3I4)
This is right-wing BS from CBS, the newly minted MAGA propaganda outlet. The state has been investigating it. Hundreds of licenses have already been revoked. The CBS report didn't mention any of that. Why? To make CA look corrupt, and to hurt Newsom.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (JCZqz)
Go to AI and type "Give me a leftist comment on CBS reporting on California Fraud" and I'm betting that's where this comes from.
There's NO WAY they're this vapid. No way.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (JCZqz)
Oh they don't need any help with that... They're doing a bang up job on their own...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (K3KEI)
Posted by: Guy who always says "Nothing will happen" and is usually right at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (Ot/FD)
I've often called my johnson '12 gauge.'
Posted by: Peter North
I sometimes refer to mine as BMG.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (XuXeR)
Unless it's a distraction from addressing Congressional corruption, in which case, carry on.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 03:58 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:52 PM (Zz0t1)
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I believe we have surpassed our military death toll from all the wars combined since World War II with fentanyl and other opioid overdoses.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:58 PM (o/Kbl)
Posted by: Peter North
I sometimes refer to mine as BMG.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (abIsI)
So that's why my ex always called me "Four Bore".
I thought she just really didn't like my jokes.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:58 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Mr. Crickets at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM
A stern talking to.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:58 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 03:58 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Mr. Crickets at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM
A high-five.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:59 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Guy who always says "Nothing will happen" and is usually right
On my desk back in DC
Posted by: Pam Bondi In Seclusion at March 11, 2026 03:59 PM (abIsI)
They just don't want to. Visitation, cross checks, next of kin information. So easy.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 03:59 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:59 PM (o/Kbl)
And, natch, an AWFUL is at the center. Hilarious vid. Link to YouTube.
youtube.com/watch?v=YDPsRyV5lQk
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 03:59 PM (diia5)
I believe we have surpassed our military death toll from all the wars combined since World War II with fentanyl and other opioid overdoses.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:58 PM (o/Kbl)
It's all suicide in the end and I'm betting Judgement Day will be a rude awakening for a whole host of society.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 04:00 PM (Zz0t1)
My wife was terminal with iTTP and no one knew it. They thought she had pneumonia. Five days in ICU. Never made it home.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 04:00 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:59 PM (o/Kbl)
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Yes, the DOGE office still exists.
They even have an X account:
https://x.com/DOGE
But, they've moved some key personnel into other departments. Like Big Balls. He works for SSA now.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:00 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Robert at March 11, 2026 04:00 PM (dpXJq)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 04:00 PM (NpAcC)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 04:00 PM (pZ64F)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 04:01 PM (M9gjJ)
My wife lasted 20 days. And the nurses were there 3x a week. At least hers was a real company.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 03:51 PM (MwdeY)
*brohug*
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 04:01 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (Ia/+0)
Haven't You People figured out that Noticing really fucking obvious signs of fraud is rayciss and insurrectiony besides.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (ULPxl)
Weekly meetings in Sacramento with the Gov often in attendance. He admitted years ago that the whole project was based on the Sunk Cost Fallacy... that they KNEW the budget was not realistic, but if they spent enough money... no one would be willing to cancel the whole project.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 03:49 PM (mP0Kj)
HSR has two reasons to exist. If it actually gets completed (doubtful) then it's a transportation subsidy for Bay Area leftists so they can work in Frisco and then return home to their houses in the San Joaquin Valley, where real estate prices are 1/3 of prices in the Bay Area.
The other reason is that Sunk Cost thing, as a permanent supply of money for the CA Democrat Party, because there's no way in hell that it'll ever be completed. When they start trying to buy land for the tracks in the Bay Area, Frisco Donks will get their lawyers on the case to permanently block any construction.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (y9nCu)
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Katie Couric Explains the SAVE Act, Says Voter Fraud Is ‘Vanishingly Rare’
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 04:00 PM (Y1sOo)
My most sincere condolences.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (Zz0t1)
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Katie Couric Explains the SAVE Act, Says Voter Fraud Is ‘Vanishingly Rare’
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (ndZc7)
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Wow, she must have proof of that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (pZ64F)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 04:03 PM (PYyV9)
Posted by: Somali Health Care Giver at March 11, 2026 04:03 PM (IV+J7)
https://archive.ph/mq6eS
Guys, did you know we only support Israel to speed run the end times and accelerate the return of Da Jesus?
Totes true, yall.
Posted by: Robert at March 11, 2026 04:03 PM (dpXJq)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 04:04 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: Mr. Crickets at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM
A stern talking to.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:58 PM
I dunno. There's a lot of outrage over this. He might get an entry made in his Permanent Record.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 04:04 PM (TFg12)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (JCZqz)
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"Sure, it's probably true, but the problem is the TIMING!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:56 PM (GBKbO)
California, along with Texas, Florida, and a few other states, has long been a hotbed of Medicare fraud. This has been known for decades, it's not some recent invention of the PDT administration. But these people are deliberately ignorant hyperpartisan retards so it doesn't matter to them.
Posted by: Shocked, SHOCKED to find Medicare fraud here! at March 11, 2026 04:04 PM (TbWk/)
https://archive.ph/mq6eS
Guys, did you know we only support Israel to speed run the end times and accelerate the return of Da Jesus?
Totes true, yall.
Posted by: Robert at March 11, 2026 04:03 PM (dpXJq)
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Our holy book is the Left Behind series.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:04 PM (GBKbO)
Until, of course, prices reflect supply and demand. Funny, no?
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 04:05 PM (XuXeR)
Can he get a presidential medal of freedom? Since journalists will never give him a Pulitzer.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (ed3I4)
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TBF, the guys at Powerline have been reporting on fraud in MN a long time, years.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: kingsman at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (ehY6c)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (qBBPl)
Totes true, yall.
Posted by: Robert at March 11, 2026 04:03 PM (dpXJq)
NOBODY fucks with the Jesus!
Posted by: Fuckin' Quintana, that creep can roll at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (TbWk/)
California, along with Texas, Florida, and a few other states, has long been a hotbed of Medicare fraud. This has been known for decades, it's not some recent invention of the PDT administration. But these people are deliberately ignorant hyperpartisan retards so it doesn't matter to them.
Posted by: Shocked, SHOCKED to find Medicare fraud here! at March 11, 2026 04:04 PM (TbWk/)
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Of course.
And politicians of every party have gotten elected saying that they would get rid of the waste/fraud/abuse of the system, insisting that it was no more than 5% of the program.
Well, the program never went down 5%, and we never got any real victories on that front. Yeah, the occasional doctor who overbilled Medicare, but that's not 5% of the...trillions of dollars spent every year on Medicare and Medicaid.
Weird.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM
If you can't believe someone who wears a size six and one-half shoe, who can you believe?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (TFg12)
They even have an X account:
https://x.com/DOGE
But, they've moved some key personnel into other departments. Like Big Balls. He works for SSA now.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:00 PM (GBKbO)
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Thanks, appreciate the update TJM.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (o/Kbl)
The Club. Welcome to It.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (XuXeR)
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I'm starting to think this grand theft by immigrants (who ship a lot of this money back to the 3rd world) is all across the West, and is a scheme initiated by the WEF.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 04:08 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:08 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM (Kt19C)
Introduce MAID.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM (T6PKz)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM (qrjRO)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM (GUOwU)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM (qBBPl)
Posted by: Wee Willie at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Mr. Crickets at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (n5tGW)
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Guy I knew in high school became a big time urologist at Columbia, got busted for $900k Medicate fraud.
Cost him his medical license and fine so he went and got a, wait for it...
..
..
MBA.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 04:10 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 03:35 PM (rj6Yv)
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False.
The effort to build the high speed rail is the most honest accounting of government expenditures in human history.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:36 PM (GBKbO)
All the most successful rail projects in history could not reach either its origin or destination.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:10 PM (8avO+)
Introduce MAID.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM (T6PKz)
MAID fraud is when they don't kill you.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:11 PM (8avO+)
All the most successful rail projects in history could not reach either its origin or destination.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:10 PM (8avO+)
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All the others were dishonest and killed previous endangered species without being careful.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:11 PM (GBKbO)
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I thought her colonoscopy showed no polyps but 4,200 harvested Dem ballots neatly stacked at the splenic flexure.
Posted by: muldoon at March 11, 2026 04:11 PM (qgHp7)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 04:09 PM
I didn't know that The Long Branch Saloon served French cuisine.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 04:11 PM (TFg12)
There are for real guys in the GOP who believe this; Lindsay Graham for instance. But they aren't making policy and Trump is not an adherent.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 04:12 PM (PYyV9)
Coming soon to a theater near you, the knock-'em-dead smash hit, "MAID In California"!
Go out it style, while watching Jennie from the Hood shake her boo-tay!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 11, 2026 04:12 PM (xG4kz)
These frauds are assisted from high up in local government.
Posted by: bonhomme at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (mkw2N)
If the Democrat government bureaucrats granting licenses to these scammers aren't getting a cut of the take, they are stupid, as well as crooked.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 04:12 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: kingsman at March 11, 2026 04:06 PM (ehY6c)
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Ted Cruz is obviously a very intelligent dude, but having met him a few times I think he's legitimately on the Autism spectrum. He has the social acumen of a fucking potato.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 04:12 PM (3BwY8)
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I'm starting to think this grand theft by immigrants (who ship a lot of this money back to the 3rd world) is all across the West, and is a scheme initiated by the WEF.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 04:08 PM (Dv3i1)
The theft is by the natives grifting the system. The immigrants are the cutouts.
Otherwise there's no way this wouldn't have been detected in about 3 days and prosecuted.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:12 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 04:03 PM (PYyV9)
𝄆 1) force the individual to do something
2) provide a grant to afford it
3) skim graft from the grant
4) make more laws to compel things 𝄇
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 04:13 PM (rbvCR)
These frauds are assisted from high up in local government.
Posted by: bonhomme at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (mkw2N)
If the Democrat government bureaucrats granting licenses to these scammers aren't getting a cut of the take, they are stupid, as well as crooked.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 04:12 PM (8zz6B)
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It's a whole ecosystem.
NGOs exist to bring in the illegals, teach them how to defraud the system, and get a cut. Those working in the government take a cut to let things go. Illegals are the grease to the machinery.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:13 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 11, 2026 04:14 PM (wh5AX)
There are for real guys in the GOP who believe this; Lindsay Graham for instance. But they aren't making policy and Trump is not an adherent.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 04:12 PM (PYyV9)
Lindsey Graham is as Christian as Pontius Pilate.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:14 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:14 PM (pDt9x)
"No one is investigating the complaints because the Australian economy could collapse if the NDIS became more 'efficient.'"
Quality Learing Center level type fraud.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 04:14 PM (diia5)
Massive obvious fraud happens in California because the state government wants it to happen. Like in Minnesota, only bigger.
Minnesota had government fraud investigators who reported what was going on, and they were threatened and suppressed. It would not surprise me if nobody in the CA government even bothered to report it.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 04:15 PM (nqb3H)
Ted Cruz is obviously a very intelligent dude, but having met him a few times I think he's legitimately on the Autism spectrum. He has the social acumen of a fucking potato.
"My brother from a different mother!"
-- "Tater" Stelter
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 11, 2026 04:15 PM (xG4kz)
Not quite the "every hospice operating in Los Angeles County" claim that Bari Weis wants you to believe.
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These people are quite literally insane. It passes as a "win" in their world that "only" 38.8 percent of the hospices "trigger multiple red flags for fraud...".
Posted by: Crusader at March 11, 2026 04:15 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:14 PM (pDt9x)
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We have mutual interests in the region. They are capable on their own. They're good to have on our side.
Geopolitics.
Or...Israel owns every major government figure (including Obama and Biden, I guess) and control everything with dastardly Joo magic.
Oh, did you know that Occam's Razor is a colonialist plot to force whiteness on brown bodies?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:16 PM (GBKbO)
All during the lockdown Adam Housley was tweeting about the corruption in loans just in California. Medicare is just a part of the overall corruption.
And it's been going on everywhere.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 04:16 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: pahound at March 11, 2026 04:17 PM (B6RK+)
Suddenly, the value of my cardboard membership seems diminished, or...wait a minute...perhaps increased.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 11, 2026 04:17 PM (XeU6L)
Ace, submitted for your consideration; an argument that Starmer just broke Lloyd's of London and 9% of the British economy:
youtube.com/watch?v=5NedzcS7R3o
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 04:17 PM (Y8DZL)
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In ONE county
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 11, 2026 04:17 PM (wh5AX)
It's a whole ecosystem.
NGOs exist to bring in the illegals, teach them how to defraud the system, and get a cut. Those working in the government take a cut to let things go. Illegals are the grease to the machinery.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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And the whole time, the ones on top are counting their cash while glancing over at you and me and saying, "There's plenty more where that came from."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 04:17 PM (zk5UJ)
Posted by: dantesed at March 11, 2026 04:17 PM (Oy/m2)
Democrats wanted to shove illegals into these programs en masse, while lying about them being in the programs.
So they systematically removed any verification that would detect illegals in the programs.
But those verifications ALSO were the same ones that prevented fraud.
So of course fraud has exploded.
Posted by: DudeAbiding at March 11, 2026 04:18 PM (lCHt6)
Posted by: Tuna at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM
Our neighbor in CT went into hospice and came home six months after they put him in. He lived for three more years after that.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 11, 2026 04:18 PM (0N4FZ)
Posted by: Joe Mama at March 11, 2026 04:18 PM (TezPK)
The other reason is that Sunk Cost thing, as a permanent supply of money for the CA Democrat Party, because there's no way in hell that it'll ever be completed. When they start trying to buy land for the tracks in the Bay Area, Frisco Donks will get their lawyers on the case to permanently block any construction.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 11, 2026 04:02 PM (y9nCu)
Geography tells you it will never be done. If there was a wonderful place for a rail line, it would have had track laid on it in about 1930.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:18 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: ballistic
Having studied TX GOP voting records, I believe many of them are on the Austin-spectrum.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 04:18 PM (JCZqz)
Ace, submitted for your consideration; an argument that Starmer just broke Lloyd's of London and 9% of the British economy:
youtube.com/watch?v=5NedzcS7R3o
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 04:17 PM (Y8DZL)
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We can only hope.
Lloyd's was one of the last things making England important.
The country needs to become a backwater that doesn't know how to speak English (just ask Professor Higgins) and drinks dirt water for fun.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:19 PM (GBKbO)
Speaking of cardboard, I had to laugh at how cheap and cheesy appearing was the cardboard on which they jammed the photograph of the 12-1/2 Iman's head.
Way to up the "WOW" factor, Council of Experts!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 11, 2026 04:19 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 11, 2026 04:19 PM (GPa4z)
Exactly. I don't believe in allies. I like Israel as a fairly free nation in a sea of tyranny, and admire the Jews as being remarkably intelligent and talented on average. But I trust the to do what's best for themselves, not us.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 04:20 PM (PYyV9)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:20 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:16 PM (GBKbO)
Fucking Occam, what a fucking dick!!!
Posted by: Denny Crane - I Use The Word FUCK a Lot! at March 11, 2026 04:20 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:20 PM (pDt9x)
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Or died in two major wars fought because their elite are inbred morons.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:21 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (Ot/FD)
The same islamists that, during the Iran-Iraq war, sent children at gunpoint to clear minefields.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 04:21 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 04:21 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:10 PM (8avO+)
The saddest part of this whole debacle? There already are existing rail lines from San Fran to Los A.
You can see them if you drive up the Grapevine on I-5... you can see them up the Central Valley... and along the coast. You can see them alongside Highway 580 leading to the Bay Area.
There ALREADY Passenger service on those routes... and it is NEVER FULL.
IMO, this was public fraud from the very start. Billions of tax money spent on a project that was not needed, and would never be completed... and a bunch of already well off people, made a lot of money off it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 04:21 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 04:18 PM (JCZqz)
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I lol'd
Well played
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 04:22 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot"
He should be renamed the South Park Ayatollah
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 04:22 PM (GUOwU)
Way to up the "WOW" factor, Council of Experts!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 11, 2026 04:19 PM (xG4kz)
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Foam board is haram, kuffir!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 04:23 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (Ot/FD
Tell that to the media.. They were screaming at Trump when he was boarding today asking him if he was gonna take responsibility of the errant bombing and killing of Iranian girls in a "school"
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 04:23 PM (K3KEI)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:20 PM (pDt9x)
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Or died in two major wars fought because their elite are inbred morons.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:21 PM (GBKbO)
Well, they WOULD have emigrated, but being dead and all -
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:24 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: tubal
I don't think that's true. I think many still live peaceful, clueless lives in the Shire, oblivious to the growing threat within their nearby major metropolises.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at March 11, 2026 04:24 PM (JCZqz)
214 208 The fault for every innocent civilian accidentally killed by American weaponry in Iran lies squarely at the blood-drenched feet of the Islamic Revolution. Every single one.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:54 PM (Ot/FD
Tell that to the media.. They were screaming at Trump when he was boarding today asking him if he was gonna take responsibility of the errant bombing and killing of Iranian girls in a "school"
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 04:23 PM (K3KEI)
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If he doesn't, they're going to call him Hitler.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:24 PM (GBKbO)
youtube.com/watch?v=5NedzcS7R3o
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 04:17 PM (Y8DZL)
The games the EU and Biden played with the use of the dollar and insurance were pretty egregious worldwide. Problem is the old habitual centers of insurance and trade are only there if they mostly facilitate commerce and don't charge too much.
That bubble has popped with first the third world developing alternate payment systems and now Trump taking over the business of insurance.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:24 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Guy who relates everything to Star Trek at March 11, 2026 04:24 PM (vFG9F)
He should be renamed the South Park Ayatollah
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 04:22 PM (GUOwU)
Ayatollah AlKenny
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 04:24 PM (Zz0t1)
That bubble has popped with first the third world developing alternate payment systems and now Trump taking over the business of insurance.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:24 PM (8avO+)
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We're financially irresponsible.
The rest of the world is far worse.
In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:25 PM (GBKbO)
IMO, this was public fraud from the very start. Billions of tax money spent on a project that was not needed, and would never be completed... and a bunch of already well off people, made a lot of money off it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 04:21 PM (mP0Kj)
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It takes over nine hours. I can drive faster.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 04:25 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 04:23 PM (K3KEI)
They proved the last time this shit came out, it was an Iranian missle who's engine died mid-flight and took out the "all girls school" because you know they have TONS of those in islhamic countries.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:18 PM (8avO+)
There already are existing rail lines. But you can't run High Speed trains on the same tracks due to the speed differential.
That, and High Speed trains can't go up some of the grades, like across the Grapevine or over Tehachapi pass.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Delurk Ergo Sum at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (hV6Hr)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:21 PM (GBKbO)
Well, they WOULD have emigrated, but being dead and all -
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:24 PM (pDt9x)
Brits suffered less than most countries in both WWI and WWII casualty and destruction wise. France and Russia took the brunt of the fighting in WWI.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (8avO+)
We can keep the "cool" Amtrak routes that take passengers on what are essentially leisure trips for sightseeing. The rest of it can go screw. It's a dumb use of land and rights-of-way.
Especially Acela. The Acela trains should be shunted into the nearest body of water just purely out of principle for the type of people that regularly ride them.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (3BwY8)
We can keep the "cool" Amtrak routes that take passengers on what are essentially leisure trips for sightseeing. The rest of it can go screw. It's a dumb use of land and rights-of-way.
Especially Acela. The Acela trains should be shunted into the nearest body of water just purely out of principle for the type of people that regularly ride them.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (3BwY
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Europeans will take a train from Rome to Paris.
But it takes 11 hours.
They'll jump on a RyanAir flight for an hour instead as well.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:28 PM (GBKbO)
and WWII casualty and destruction wise. France and Russia took the brunt of the fighting in WWI.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (8avO+)
Proportionally the Germans came out the winners.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:28 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 04:28 PM (RIvkX)
I skimmed. No arrests? No action on Oz's threats to withhold federal funds? Status quo?
Not a single arrest or any action on the Minnesota frauds either, one assumes, although Quality Learing Center fixed its sign.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 04:28 PM (zk5UJ)
That, and High Speed trains can't go up some of the grades, like across the Grapevine or over Tehachapi pass.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (mP0Kj)
I live about half an hour drive from the Ocean. The altitude of my house above Sea Level is higher than Ohio. It's a whole different world geologically than most of the US.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:29 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
What did Patton say about greasing the tracks?
Oh yeah, to "cut out their living guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks".
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 04:29 PM (MwdeY)
Proposed New Law May Push NYC’s Minimum Wage To $30 — Highest in the U.S.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 04:30 PM (ndZc7)
Nick Fuentes was supposed to be on the Jimmy Dore show. Jimmy cancelled. Then young Nick acted like a HS girl who was stood up by her date. And the fight has begun with name calling and the works. Both of them Accusing each other of being Trump apologists.
Hilarious.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 04:30 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 04:31 PM (qBBPl)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at March 11, 2026 04:31 PM (wGerL)
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NYC McDonalds Big Mac Meal Deal - $20 !
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 04:32 PM (Dv3i1)
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I've been assured that it's easier to get a fraudulent hospice permit than it is to get Voter ID!
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 04:32 PM (o/Kbl)
But it takes 11 hours.
They'll jump on a RyanAir flight for an hour instead as well.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 04:28 PM (GBKbO)
I took a fast train once from London to Paris and from Paris to Germany near Cologne (Munchengladbach if you are curious). It was impossible to use rail to close the loop to get back to London, save driving to a privatized NATO airbase, popping on RyanAir to an alternate London airport and taking a train into London.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:32 PM (8avO+)
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The vast majority are white Christians who vote Trump and MAGA... and they are also racist bigots who think they are entitled because they have been here for generations.
This is the type of straw man I'd like to throw in a progtard's face - This is what YOUR people are claiming... do you agree?
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 11, 2026 04:33 PM (/lPRQ)
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Why only $30? Make its $1000 then everyone will
Be a millionaire
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 04:33 PM (HF36u)
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NYC McDonalds Big Mac Meal Deal - $20 !
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 04:32 PM (Dv3i1)
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Plus a $10 Transaction Privilege Tax.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 04:33 PM (uuzKD)
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 04:34 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Somali Health Care Giver at March 11, 2026 04:34 PM (IV+J7)
Proposed New Law May Push NYC’s Minimum Wage To $30 — Highest in the U.S.
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NYC McDonalds Big Mac Meal Deal - $20 !
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 04:32 PM (Dv3i1)
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Plus a $10 Transaction Privilege Tax.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 04:33 PM (uuzKD)
Don't forget the jizya!!!
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:35 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: tubal at M
What was your impression?
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 11, 2026 04:35 PM (RkOfE)
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 04:35 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at March 11, 2026 04:36 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: tubal at M
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Remain calm, ring Carson for tea.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 11, 2026 04:36 PM (XeU6L)
The trains stopped running on time a long time ago. A friend of mine (Russ-Deutsch) works for "Deutsche Bahn" and told me they have a huge issue where half the work force is getting ready to retire. No replacements in sight.
Posted by: Distant Observer at March 11, 2026 04:36 PM (IV+J7)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 04:37 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: illiniwek at March 11, 2026 04:35 PM (vbXSk)
You can't do these tricks from the outside. Someone on the inside will notice, and either demand a cut or more likely, the fraud operation started out from the inside of the system.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:37 PM (8avO+)
But I'd rather poke my eye out than take a train cross country.
Posted by: 15 Tiny Cities at March 11, 2026 04:37 PM (qUkBO)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 04:38 PM (uuzKD)
Posted by: tubal at M
What was your impression?
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 11, 2026 04:35 PM (RkOfE)
Somewhere between Dumbasses and a Society of Self Parody.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:38 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
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[flashes cardboard membership card, exits to new thread]
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 11, 2026 04:38 PM (XeU6L)
The trains stopped running on time a long time ago. A friend of mine (Russ-Deutsch) works for "Deutsche Bahn" and told me they have a huge issue where half the work force is getting ready to retire. No replacements in sight.
Posted by: Distant Observer at March 11, 2026 04:36 PM (IV+J7)
I've been seeing German Youtubers bitching comically at the terribleness of the German rail system. It starts out as comic, but all of the old West German system is cracking.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:39 PM (8avO+)
Pennsylvania has one of the largest elderly populations in the country, with over 468,000 residents receiving home care annually.
Many agencies specialize in managing Medicaid waivers that pay family members to act as caregivers, creating a massive, localized industry. (For fraud)
There is a strong preference for localized, "neighborhood" care. Small, local offices allow agencies to build trust within specific communities. 🙄
Small agencies require minimal, flexible office space, often found in affordable strip malls or storefronts, allowing them to be conveniently located near the clients they serve. (Employees come from where?!)
Home-based care is a massive, $25.6+ billion PA industry, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs. (Of course.)
Context
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 04:39 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 04:26 PM (pDt9x)
Kestrel, I'm wondering about Tubal's impression as well.
Julian Fellowes adores his wife, and from what I gather Lady Mary is a self insert of her. So it was never gonna be hard hitting against the upper classes. But I think he did a good job bringing up the tensions between upper and lower classes, and the foibles and strengths of the people living in both.
And the WW1 stuff was really good, all the trench warfare.
Followes always seemed to crap on Edith plot wise, I'm glad she got happiness. Still haven't seen the last movie! On my must watch list.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 04:39 PM (lHl+o)
So why is CPAC inviting Steve Bannon to speak? Epstein gossip?
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 04:40 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 04:40 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (lHl+o)
Posted by: 15 Tiny Cities at March 11, 2026 04:37 PM (qUkBO)
I once took an Amtrack from St Louis to Cincinnati. It went through Chicago with a days layover.
That's basically an equilateral triangle route, taking to sides instead of one. There's even two decent sized cities (Indiannapolis and Louisville) along the direct line, but no service there.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:42 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 04:41 PM (lHl+o)
Switzerland is about the size of a decent urban area in the US.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:43 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: nerdygirl at March 11, 2026 04:46 PM (0Htd1)
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at March 11, 2026 04:49 PM (XMwZJ)
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NYC McDonalds Big Mac Meal Deal - $20 !
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You know what they call it in France?
Posted by: Crusader at March 11, 2026 04:54 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: Zeno the Stoic at March 11, 2026 05:38 PM (OyBGA)
Posted by: Richard Cranium at March 11, 2026 05:48 PM (EhiZ2)
Humor Break
You might have seen the amazing video of Iran welcoming its new Supreme Leader.
The actual Supreme Leader was not present. (Tousi TV says there are legitimate reports that he was hit during the early rounds of bombing and lost his leg and is currently in a coma.) So to welcome the totally-alive New Supreme Leader, they brought out -- and this is not a joke, this happened -- a cardboard cut-out of a human silhouette with a photograph of the totally-alive Mojtada Khamenei's head on top of it.
Tucker Carlson's next guest....🤣 pic.twitter.com/OfBWxcTQTF
— J (@JayTC53) March 11, 2026
Marco Rubio realizing he has to step in as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. pic.twitter.com/1dUjXdc9Dr
— Caт Bee 🪶 (@CatShoshanna) March 10, 2026
Another banger by @TBC_on_X
— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) March 11, 2026
Great account to follow.
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 02:39 PM (3sXRv)
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Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (/BPde)
As is, reportedly, his wiener. But that’s due to Limpdickitis.
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Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:42 PM (KTbq2)
it's real. See the video which is linked in one of the following sentences.
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:42 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: Self-writing memes at March 11, 2026 02:42 PM (K7Zpu)
"Still better than Biden."
I should have gone with that one, right? I can never tell.
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Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:43 PM (aobjm)
According to Breitbart
Sorry to be so off topic but business calls
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Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:41 PM (pDt9x)
Holy crap, life imitates art
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Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 02:44 PM (qBBPl)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:43 PM (1wjle)
That'll teach me to wait for those to fully load. 🙁
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:44 PM (KTbq2)
it's real. See the video which is linked in one of the following sentences.
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:42 PM (1wjle)
Good Lord. They have no self awareness.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:44 PM (pDt9x)
6 th!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:41 PM (ZANHd)
I just can't fathom how you survive out there on the ledge like that.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:44 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:44 PM (aobjm)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 02:45 PM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:45 PM (77rzZ)
I thought the entire point of CPAC was to have it across the river from DC so all of the movers and shakers can pretend to give a shit about the grassroots and so that the young conservatives can get together and gratuitously have sex with one another, and have it be convenient to Sodom-on-the-Potomac.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:45 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Steeldoc at March 11, 2026 02:45 PM (S2gMM)
This doubt it will fool anyone who isn't already a fan of the mullahs.
Posted by: Curly Shuffle at March 11, 2026 02:45 PM (5yDGQ)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 02:45 PM (xT8gx)
Posted by: steevy at March 11, 2026 02:46 PM (YwEeS)
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Could have been worse.
My cats absolutely SHRED corrugated cardboard.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:46 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:43 PM (aobjm)
It's been infiltrated by left wing $$$$$ to discredit the conservative movement.
I believe it's called "Conservative Inc." now.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:46 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 02:46 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:46 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: The Whine Guy at March 11, 2026 02:46 PM (k0c0j)
I thought the entire point of CPAC was to have it across the river from DC so all of the movers and shakers can pretend to give a shit about the grassroots and so that the young conservatives can get together and gratuitously have sex with one another, and have it be convenient to Sodom-on-the-Potomac.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:45 PM (3BwY
Turn Texas blue, yo.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (aobjm)
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Say what you will about Mitch McConnell, he's still got both his legs.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: The Whine Guy at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (k0c0j)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (KTbq2)
right. So I don't know why they moved it. It's possible they just want to signal that DC is not the real capital of America any longer. I've also heard that attendance is down and they're looking for cheaper accommodations.
though, CPAC, and just about every other conservative event, was held in DC in February, which is the cheapest time to book a hotel in DC, of course. I remember one year when an event was held at Denver, in December.
I think Texas in march is a big upgrade over February in DC.
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 02:48 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 02:48 PM (5UTWB)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 02:48 PM (2WIwB)
31 I assume the Babylon Bee is all over this like stink on a dead skunk?
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 02:45 PM (xT8gx)
33 Babylon Bee: Tragedy: New Ayatollah Dead After Being Accidentally Left Out In Rain
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Ask and ye shall receive......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:48 PM (/BPde)
It was the most popular prop, as there was a line of us waiting to take photos with it. lol
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (QgCZY)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:41 PM (pDt9x)
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This seems strangely relevant:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yADrtfAmLTo
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (nHcc1)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (GBKbO)
For Card board man to spread fear
Vengeance from the paste
Waves at the people he once maced
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (diia5)
Fuqing bunch of mooks that should have been dealt with 40 some years ago.
They be putting the PAPER in Paper Tiger ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: Operator Error at March 11, 2026 02:50 PM (89+to)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 02:50 PM (qBBPl)
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So, CPAC got taken over by 4chan trolls, right?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:50 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (1wjle)
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Oh, the weather in the Dallas metro will be lovely at the end of this month, for sure.
I imagine that the Gaylord at National Harbor is also wildly expensive, and there's the idea of holding an ostensibly conservative event in Maryland, one of the most aggressively liberal and gerrymandered states in the country.
I get it, I mostly just wanted to make fun of the skin suit that is now CPAC.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:50 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 02:50 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 02:50 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:43 PM (aobjm)
As ace said, it turned into a convention for Con thots and philandrrers.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (zZu0s)
I expect Tucker Carlson and Vox Day to buy this hook, line, and sinker.
Posted by: Dr. T at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (Qldm2)
Posted by: muldoon at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (qgHp7)
@business 7h
Winston Churchill will soon disappear from UK banknotes, as the cigar-toting, wartime leader makes way for creatures like hedgehogs and badgers. After a public consultation, the next generation of pound notes will feature native British wildlife, according to the Bank of England.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (diia5)
Posted by: dantesed at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (UjdFS)
she's not cute but yes, I think it's supposed to be transgenderism-for-kindergarteners maniac "Miss Rachel."
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: The Whine Guy at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (k0c0j)
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I have folded and launched an entire reem of paper airplanes. Wait for it.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (5UTWB)
So, CPAC got taken over by 4chan trolls, right?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:50 PM (GBKbO)
Oh fer f*cks sakes.......
Posted by: Shia LeBeouf at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 02:52 PM (CJLVY)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 02:52 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (aobjm)
Yup.
At some point the bombing has done all it can do, and it takes boots on the ground, or sneakers, or sandals. And all of them armed so they can start regaining the cities.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 02:52 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (UjdFS)
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Blow hole.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 02:52 PM (5UTWB)
https://x.com/AssociatedFress/status/2031664441222136066
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:52 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 02:52 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (n5tGW)
Winston Churchill will soon disappear from UK banknotes, as the cigar-toting, wartime leader makes way for creatures like hedgehogs and badgers. After a public consultation, the next generation of pound notes will feature native British wildlife, according to the Bank of England.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (diia5)
Better not pick an animal that offends muslhams.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (/BPde)
she's not cute but yes, I think it's supposed to be transgenderism-for-kindergarteners maniac "Miss Rachel."
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (1wjle)
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I thought the video in the Xeet was a mostly generated by AI parody.
I was split on whether the girl herself was AI or just someone who kind of looks like Jihadi-Kindergarten Youtber.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: muldoon at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (qgHp7
No wonder the Regime is such a hit in England, as they're all in on "sustainability".
Footy site I read can't help but bitch about the FA not being concerned about the sustainability of building new stadiums and shit ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (xT8gx)
Posted by: 29Victor at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (0MjtC)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 02:51 PM (5UTWB)
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Heh. I was inspired to fold a paper airplane recently.
I think I've lost my touch.
Crashed and burned in about 10 feet.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (ESVrU)
Cuba, my man. That is your calling.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (M9gjJ)
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AI, I noticed generally makes people better looking.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (erF49)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (1wjle)
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LOL
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:49 PM (1wjle)
I understand it’s a joke, but it truly frames current situation rather correctly.
You have to levels of infiltration. The first are the Tuckers, Candace etc.. who hid within the movement for a long time and then activated as subversives.
The second level are all the catechumens looking to grift off the movement with their sudden conversions.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (aobjm)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (zZu0s)
Jared... the Subway ad guy pedophile? Lore indeed...
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (xT8gx)
Posted by: beckster at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (I7J98)
Crashed and burned in about 10 feet.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (ESVrU)
Rose colored glasses. Unless you put in a lot of work, a standard paper airplane has the aerodynamics and performance of a lawn dart.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (xT8gx)
On a bed of hundies, yo.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (/BPde)
Cuba, my man. That is your calling.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (M9gjJ)
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I'd rather see him as El Presidente than the President.
He can ruin Cuba with unlimited immigration all he wants.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:44 PM
On the edge is the only time I really feel alive.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (ESVrU)
This too is the story of the Ayatollah
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (erF49)
You have to levels of infiltration. The first are the Tuckers, Candace etc.. who hid within the movement for a long time and then activated as subversives.
The second level are all the catechumens looking to grift off the movement with their sudden conversions.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (aobjm)
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Carrie Prejean-something, I think, is the Platonic idea of this particular manifestation of the graft.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (xT8gx
Yeah, he was just really fat. Like large pizza and two 2 liters of mtn dew a night fat.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (erF49)
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"We bought a Starlink recently."
"Great! Use the box for Supreme Leader's body!"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (KTbq2)
Crashed and burned in about 10 feet.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (ESVrU)
Rose colored glasses. Unless you put in a lot of work, a standard paper airplane has the aerodynamics and performance of a lawn dart.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (zZu0s)
Still better than the F4 Phantom.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (8avO+)
Which one?
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (HF36u)
99% of them START as a grift.
They don't have someone with F*** You money funding them, so they've got to do whatever makes the most money right from the start.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (3wOGw)
On the edge is the only time I really feel alive.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (ZANHd)
Valid.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (/BPde)
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Why don’t cardboard box Supreme Leaders tell secrets?
Because they’re afraid of leaks.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (QgCZY)
lol and on the other side it says "manwich party size"
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: t-bird at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (iFEms)
Low key is exactly the way to play it. Once the guy is convicted, then Erika has clear warnings to Candace to stop implying she caused Charlie to die. Beyond a reasonable doubt proof is beyond clear and convincing standard for libel and slander cases.
Candace will have to grovel and publish a retraction after that or risk being Alex Jonesed by a civil jury in Arizona.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (HF36u)
Did you know Ben Shapiro's wife is a doctor?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
She was that beauty-pageant contestant who got in trouble for saying something anti-gay in response to a question at the pageant. Seemed like a sensible girl. Too bad what happened to her.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: pookysgirl, taking off her tinfoil hat at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (Wt5PA)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (NFX2v)
The second level are all the catechumens looking to grift off the movement with their sudden conversions.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (aobjm)
They activated as lunatics. It would be one thing if they tried to slant the process. Those two suddenly became loony as fruitcakes.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (8avO+)
At some point the bombing has done all it can do, and it takes boots on the ground, or sneakers, or sandals. And all of them armed so they can start regaining the cities.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 02:52 PM (2WIwB)[
I think there are penalty assets on the ground helping with HUMIT and targeting. But almost every ethnic group has militias that CiNC has asked to stay out of the fight. That’s mostly because they believe it will devolve into a civil war between those groups. Apparently they are trying to get them to organize into some kind of multi ethnic entity than will support a new government which considers all factions. It’s gonna be interesting.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (aobjm)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 11, 2026 02:59 PM (abIsI)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:59 PM (Ot/FD)
Especially if the talking head is attractive and attached to boobs.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:59 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM
Valid.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM
*fistbump*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:59 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Knee Mauler at March 11, 2026 02:59 PM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 02:59 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:57 PM (KTbq2)
Dude ... you're killing it here.
***tips cap***
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 02:59 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: Sponge
Did you know that his sister has massive knockers?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (77rzZ)
Was this all supposed to be some kind of weird comedy bit?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 02:58 PM (8avO+)
Tinfoil hat and asymmetric warfare t-shirt. It was their plan all along. Get in deep, activate, destroy the movement.
Nothing else explains it, except maybe heroin.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (aobjm)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (/BPde)
It's hilarious.
Posted by: dantesed at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: Case at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (pvf3X)
Posted by: beckster at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (I7J9
Strike Hard!
Love it.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Darth Randall at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (f1kZG)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (ESVrU)
if it really caught on fire you added a few extra steps.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (8avO+)
Cuba, my man. That is your calling.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (M9gjJ)
I sincerely hope he has every one of those memes framed and hanging on the wall of his office at the State Department so all of the @#$ liberal career officers called there have to either stare at them or avert their gaze. So satisfying.
The ten conservatives will high five him.
Posted by: moki at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (wLjpr)
I think I've lost my touch.
Crashed and burned in about 10 feet.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:54 PM (ESVrU)
WOW! What kind of crazy explosive paper are you using???
Posted by: Denny Crane- I Want Some! at March 11, 2026 03:01 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:47 PM (aobjm)
Or shooting them in the balls. Then, when they are doubled over in agony, one in the head.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:01 PM (8zz6B)
Did you know that his sister has massive knockers?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (77rzZ)
I thought she had a reduction......She'd rather you pay attention to her for her mind.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:01 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:02 PM (qNPjz)
Posted by: Gene Wilder at March 11, 2026 03:02 PM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:01 PM (8zz6B)
Moe Howard Drill > Mozambique Drill
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:02 PM (Ot/FD)
Did you know that his sister has massive knockers?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (77rzZ)
I thought she had a reduction......She'd rather you pay attention to her for her mind.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:01 PM (/BPde)
You're damn right ...
Take your male gaze elsewhere you pigs !!!
Posted by: Jennifer Connely at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: Sponge
Did you know that his sister has massive knockers?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (77rzZ)
Did you know I have a huge cock?
Posted by: Denny Crane- I Am Proud Of My Johnson. at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (Qn59F)
As I said last night, chase these backstabbing traitors around with cameras, hammer them with questions, make every second of their life in the public eye an absolutely miserable experience. They refuse to represent us. They deserve to suffer endless humiliation.
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (X+xvk)
You're damn right ...
Take your male gaze elsewhere you pigs !!!
Posted by: Jennifer Connely at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (3sXRv)
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Lady hit the wall hard.
I suspect her role in Top Gun Maverick was heavily DeepFaked.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:01 PM (8zz6B)
Moe Howard Drill > Mozambique Drill
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:02 PM (Ot/FD)
Alberta Oil Peon sounds more American all the time.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Sponge
Hmm, don't know.
She's actually an opera singer. I wonder how a reduction would affect her singing voice.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (77rzZ)
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Losing a leg might increase his blood pressure and his wiener, too.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (pZ64F)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (HF36u)
99% of them START as a grift.
They don't have someone with F*** You money funding them, so they've got to do whatever makes the most money right from the start.
Posted by: XTC
CPAC was always whored out. It's sponsor, the American Conservative Union made it a big deal when before they were more like Heritage but with a legislative scorecard. Started in 1964 as a response to the Democrats ADA (Americans for Democratic Action) and aimed to pushing the GOP to the right.
Now you got Matt Schlap and his wife with Matt committing alleged sexual harassment of some poor Hershel Walker for Senate low level aid. Schlapp is the head honcho of CPAC. Before that, David Keene who was a big lobbyist and long time campaign consultant.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Inga at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Darth Randall at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (f1kZG)
Khamenei.
Khomeini has been dead since 1989.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (wa/yD)
Did you know that his sister has massive knockers?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:00 PM (77rzZ)
I thought she had a reduction......She'd rather you pay attention to her for her mind.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 03:01 PM (/BPde)
Pigs ....
Posted by: Simona Halep at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (3sXRv)
At the very least, they could have used a body double.
Flat Stanley should sue.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: ...
Threadwinner arrived early.
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Damn I wish I thought of that
well-played, ...
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (ZxPkt)
ISR (armed): “What the fuck are they doing?”.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (aobjm)
Posted by: Lex at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (l5xX+)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Judge Doom at March 11, 2026 03:05 PM (8AONa)
Posted by: Achmed The Dead Terrorist at March 11, 2026 03:05 PM (eOFY+)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 03:05 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (E4rtv)
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The Schlapps are the very definition of grifting whores.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (77rzZ)
There isn't an air cavity in a boob.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (8avO+)
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They should dress the cardboard like a Samurai. Chicks dig it.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (pZ64F)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (xT8gx)
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A thot, but online
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (xT8gx)
$20, same as in town.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (wa/yD)
Poor Mojito. ALMOST got to meet his 72 virgins.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (IG3/x)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (E4rtv)
The GOP needs a good, hard purge. Too many perverts and fruitcakes slushing around.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: CNN's reporter on the links at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (eOFY+)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: t-bird at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (iFEms)
Posted by: Reforger at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (rpbjO)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (erF49)
I wonder if the cardboard is printed "Acme" on the other side?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (3BwY
And their name sounds like male masturbation.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (BI5O2)
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Very tangential, but there was a tweet from some Israeli Intelligence affiliated account (really, I think, a journalist who specialized in Israeli Intel stuff) who was saying that something bigger than the Pager thing had gone off, that it wasn't flashy at all and wouldn't grab headlines but was of that kind of scale and importance.
No idea what, but...
I might have been spraying water on the Ayatollah.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (UClYt)
I suspect her role in Top Gun Maverick was heavily DeepFaked.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM
*consults Interwebz*
Yikes! Someone throw her a sammich, stat!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Lex at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (l5xX+)
Lemme guess, southern Michigan?
Posted by: Denny Crane- Fucking Goose Shit! at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (dmDsy)
Cool.
During the 2016 elections, a huge, popular Delaware state store had a life-sized cardboard cutout of Hillary.
The pictures women I know well (all from PA) took with it were a hoot!
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: t-bird at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (iFEms)
Lol.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM (qNPjz)
Posted by: Rachel Corrie at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM (eOFY+)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:01 PM (8zz6B)
Obligatory:
https://youtu.be/XbYZhMMLHGo
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (8avO+)
Fat-filled spaces can modulate sound as well.
Whales and dolphins have an organ called the "melon" (not making this up) that they use to focus their sonar.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Lex at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (l5xX+)
18 hole in ones!
Posted by: CNN's reporter on the links at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (eOFY+)
Dude ... really ???
Posted by: zombie Kim Jong-Il at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM (3sXRv)
I suspect her role in Top Gun Maverick was heavily DeepFaked.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM
*consults Interwebz*
Yikes! Someone throw her a sammich, stat!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (ZANHd)
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She doesn't show her legs in that movie for a reason.
Also, her face isn't that nice anymore.
I know that Hollywood has been using Deepfake tech on aging actresses for a few years. Top Gun Maverick was big enough to do that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (qNPjz)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM
Temu.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Maj. Healey
>Schumer should be replace by a cardboard cutout covered in NYC pigeon shit. Maybe throw in some rats.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Brie Larson at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Lex
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A course I used to play had a goose problem around its multiple ponds m, but solved it with an extremely well - trained Lab.
Fido would go out with the first group of the morning, and knew how to not get in front of the golfers. Once he had access, he'd chase the geese away from their nests.
After a few days of being annoyed, the geese would move out.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (8AONa)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (diia5)
NOT SATIRE: Australian foster children housed with transgender serial killer
https://is.gd/y9urz8
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Lex at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (l5xX+)
At least it was cardboard cutouts. Our stupid little NoVA burg brought in actual coyotes to deal with Canadian geese pooping on the sidewalks of the county buildings. They were perplexed as to why people's small dogs and cats suddenly began disappearing.
Posted by: moki at March 11, 2026 03:10 PM (wLjpr)
Which is a nice way of saying internet whore. Often literally.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (zZu0s)
NOT SATIRE: Australian foster children housed with transgender serial killer
https://is.gd/y9urz8
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (ndZc7)
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I just had a great idea for a black comedy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (GBKbO)
It was the most popular prop, as there was a line of us waiting to take photos with it. lol
Posted by: ShainS
There was one of those at the Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, VA several years ago.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (erF49)
To be fair, I think the Teheran Michael's and Hobby Lobby were both collateral damage, and of course the Joann hs been closed down for a while now.
Won't someone PLEASE think of the crafters?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (IG3/x)
Posted by: Lex at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (l5xX+)
18 hole in ones!
Posted by: CNN's reporter on the links at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (eOFY+)
14 holes in another. 3 holes in the next.
Eventually the caddies just let the bastard pick whatever club he felt like.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (KTbq2)
https://youtu.be/XbYZhMMLHGo
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:08 PM
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Warai-otoko
The ayatollyah-so's are about to begin.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 03:12 PM (CJLVY)
Posted by: Reforger at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM (rpbjO)
Cool! We did the half/half/half too, then our Dad showed us how to fold the first half top to bottom... then you get the small, square plane that will do loops before flying straight....
Posted by: Denny Crane- Fucking Goose Shit! at March 11, 2026 03:12 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (77rzZ)
Less of an echo chamber?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:12 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (GBKbO)
If it was made before 2016, it would dominate every streaming service's "Thriller" section.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 03:12 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: Rex B at March 11, 2026 03:12 PM (GI9/m)
Posted by: washrivergal at March 11, 2026 03:12 PM (CtjXL)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (IG3/x)
I wonder if he comes with different little cutout robes that you can hang on him like a paper doll.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (k9OZB)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:03 PM (77rzZ)
Less of an echo chamber?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:12 PM (8zz6B)
Less vibrato on the low notes.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (qNPjz)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:07 PM
Temu.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (ZANHd)
Great Value Ayatollah.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (IG3/x)
https://tinyurl.com/589335y8
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (ZxPkt)
Fun fact; she’s half Jewish but Catholic educated at Saint Ann’s in Brooklyn Heights.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (aobjm)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: moki at March 11, 2026 03:10 PM (wLjpr)
Lemme get this straight. Somebody who lives in NoVa looked around and said "Ya know what we don’t have enough of around here? That's right... shrieking, opportunistic predator/scavengers so low down and dirty that even their foetid blood smells like rotting garbage."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (BI5O2)
You have to levels of infiltration. The first are the Tuckers, Candace etc.. who hid within the movement for a long time and then activated as subversives.
The second level are all the catechumens looking to grift off the movement with their sudden conversions.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 02:55 PM (aobjm)
This sort of thing has a longer history than you might think in the church, complete with clerics telling single men to "man up" and marry these women because Jesus has forgiven her past and therefore you should too. And you should be a father to her 3 children from 277 different men as God is our Father.
Many a beta simp's life has been ruined by this.
Posted by: Putting the at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Putting the "ho" in "Hosea" at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (TbWk/)
https://is.gd/y9urz8
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 03:09 PM (ndZc7)
CNN reports that this was a serial killer of transgender people.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (QgCZY)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (IG3/x)
I wonder if he comes with different little cutout robes that you can hang on him like a paper doll.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (k9OZB)
So a colorform Khamenei?
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (qNPjz)
It was the most popular prop, as there was a line of us waiting to take photos with it. lol
Posted by: ShainS
There was one of those at the Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, VA several years ago.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (77rzZ)
At the office, one of the guys in geomatics had a larger than life size cutout of Ovechkin in the corner. The first time I went down there I nearly jumped out of my skin.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (wBaIH)
Churchill will be swapped out for a beaver
@Nigel_Farage
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1h
The Bank of England is replacing Winston Churchill with a picture of a beaver on our bank notes.
This is the definition of woke.
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 03:15 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 03:15 PM (Kt19C)
Churchill will be swapped out for a beaver
@Nigel_Farage
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1h
The Bank of England is replacing Winston Churchill with a picture of a beaver on our bank notes.
This is the definition of woke.
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 03:15 PM (ZxPkt)
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You know what will fix this, Nigel?
Managing the decline better.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (GBKbO)
that should be problem-free, correct?
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Lex at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (l5xX+)
They put up metal coyotes on my local course. They only lasted a year. The geese got used to them and continued to crap on everything. Other birds would come and sit on them and crap on the coyotes. Nobody was fooled.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (2WIwB)
* Since he's in a coma, he can't refuse the position.
* Since he's in a coma, he can't do anything they don't like - because he can't do anything at all.
* Since he's in a hospital, it might take a bit longer for him to be taken out.
* Since he's on death's door already, it's no loss when he goes, whether from his prior injuries or from assassination.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (ovdkm)
Now they can call them "Buckys".
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (vFG9F)
“California is warned to brace for 'surprise' Iranian drone strike as FBI reveals terrifying plot
The FBI alerted California law enforcement to potential Iranian drone strikes on the West Coast in retaliation for recent U.S. military actions, per an ABC News report.”
https://tinyurl.com/37vbrn5r
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (NpAcC)
* Since he's in a coma, he can't refuse the position.
* Since he's in a coma, he can't do anything they don't like - because he can't do anything at all.
* Since he's in a hospital, it might take a bit longer for him to be taken out.
* Since he's on death's door already, it's no loss when he goes, whether from his prior injuries or from assassination.
yeah I think they got this idea from our previous Prez
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (qNPjz)
I used to love those. We had I think three sets, Mary Poppins and I don't remember what else. Do they still make those?
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Miguel cervantes at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (bXbFr)
They put up metal coyotes on my local course. They only lasted a year. The geese got used to them and continued to crap on everything. Other birds would come and sit on them and crap on the coyotes. Nobody was fooled.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (2WIwB)
They weren't smuggling kids across the border, of course nobody thought they were real.
Posted by: Those coyotes are wily. And sociopathic. at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice
You are absolutely the last person I'd think of as using a faggy Brit spelling.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (erF49)
The Bank of England is replacing Winston Churchill with a picture of a beaver on our bank notes.
This is the definition of woke.
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 03:15 PM (ZxPkt)
They are putting porn on their bank notes?
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (I40wl)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Made with 100% Recycled Ayatollah
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (ovdkm)
And he makes a great drink coaster at parties!
Posted by: hobbitopoly at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (k9OZB)
Posted by: Miguel cervantes at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (bXbFr)
Posted by: moki "
They should have brought in some Haitians instead.
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 03:17 PM (GUOwU)
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (qNPjz)
I used to love those. We had I think three sets, Mary Poppins and I don't remember what else. Do they still make those?
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (I40wl)
Problem with coloform Khamenei is it only comes with black smocks for the outfits.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:18 PM (qNPjz)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at March 11, 2026 03:18 PM (PYyV9)
NOT SATIRE: Australian foster children housed with transgender serial killer
https://is.gd/y9urz8
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks,
James Talarico. Middle school teacher; non-profit children's services, preacher... 😱.
Give em some more time.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 03:18 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Future conversation at the Bank of England at March 11, 2026 03:18 PM (eOFY+)
Lemme get this straight. Somebody who lives in NoVa looked around and said "Ya know what we don’t have enough of around here? That's right... shrieking, opportunistic predator/scavengers so low down and dirty that even their foetid blood smells like rotting garbage."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (BI5O2)
Yep. One of the headscratchers our exorbitant personal property and real estate taxes went to. I do not miss living there.
Posted by: moki at March 11, 2026 03:19 PM (wLjpr)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 03:20 PM (qBBPl)
Many a beta simp's life has been ruined by this.
Posted by: Putting the at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (TbWk/)
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Yeah this crap is all too common. Don't worry that Becky over there has seen more dick than a urologist at the end of a long, successful career. You should totally marry her because she's been a godly woman for about seventy three seconds now.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:20 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 03:20 PM (qBBPl)
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False.
Monty Python would never have touched Islam.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:20 PM (GBKbO)
Oh that reminds me... timothee shamalamadingdong put his foot in his mouth again. Said he'd never work in a medium like opera or ballet because they are not popular enough. Something like that.
I'm not sure if the kardashian mom bought his Oscar for him since he's dating one of them. But if she hasn't, that would ding him hard. Luckily Oscar voting closed the same day as his stupid remarks.
When you are so dumb Patton Oswald gets to make fun of you, you've hit a new low.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:20 PM (ed3I4)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (2WIwB)
Wait a gol darned minute... so yer tellin me that that kiote I was makin' love to wasn't real? Even after all that hollerin'??? I mean, I got pretty loud. What's wrong with you people???
Posted by: Fred in Alabama at March 11, 2026 03:20 PM (dmDsy)
I once played at a golf course where they had a problem with geese all over the course.
Posted by: Lex at March 11, 2026 03:04 PM (l5xX+)
We've got thousands of those Canadian Cobra Chickens infesting every green space and city park here in Fresno. Occasionally you hear explosions around the airport to drive them away. Sounds like an artillery strike.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (y9nCu)
Posted by: moki
I don't mean to laugh but 🤣
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Smell the Glove
The circle of life.....
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (CJLVY)
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM (qNPjz)
I used to love those. We had I think three sets, Mary Poppins and I don't remember what else. Do they still make those?
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (I40wl)
Problem with coloform Khamenei is it only comes with black smocks for the outfits.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:18 PM (qNPjz)
For this last guy Shrinkydink sounds more appropriate.
Posted by: Iran leadership is limp at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (TbWk/)
I'm not sure if the kardashian mom bought his Oscar for him since he's dating one of them. But if she hasn't, that would ding him hard. Luckily Oscar voting closed the same day as his stupid remarks.
When you are so dumb Patton Oswald gets to make fun of you, you've hit a new low.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:20 PM (ed3I4)
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He said he didn't want to work in a medium that had to beg for relevance.
I'm sorry, but if Opera has to argue that it's relevant...it's not relevant. No one gives a shit.
Because it's irrelevant and subsides almost exclusively on patronage (often government funded) rather than actual interest from actual people at levels that can sustain it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (6W/HR)
Posted by: hobbitopoly at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (k9OZB)
So a colorform Khamenei?
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at March 11, 2026 03:14 PM
Shrinky Dinks.
At least that's what I heard.
Posted by: Dr. Venkman at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:22 PM (77rzZ)
that should be problem-free, correct?
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (j+aD2)
The British government is floating a ban 67 on dog breeds. Supposedly because of health issues. Animal welfare concerns. Totally Not because of the Muslim invaders.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at March 11, 2026 03:22 PM (eJ/ld)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:20 PM (ed3I4)
Good, who needs him?
On a brighter note, I bought a CD of Andrea Bocelli's greatest opera arias recently. So lovely!
Posted by: hobbitopoly at March 11, 2026 03:22 PM (k9OZB)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:22 PM (Z32lN)
that should be problem-free, correct?
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (j+aD2)
Unless they are one of the 67 banned breeds, like St. Bernards. I believe American Thinker had an article about this.
Posted by: moki at March 11, 2026 03:22 PM (wLjpr)
Posted by: Iran leadership is limp at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (TbWk/)
I was in the pool!
Posted by: Ayatollah Jr. at March 11, 2026 03:23 PM (eOFY+)
The British government is floating a ban 67 on dog breeds. Supposedly because of health issues. Animal welfare concerns. Totally Not because of the Muslim invaders.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at March 11, 2026 03:22 PM (eJ/ld)
Horde Think strikes again!
Posted by: moki at March 11, 2026 03:23 PM (wLjpr)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (xT8gx)
$20, same as in town.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (wa/yD)
Pshaw, at $10.95 a month, she is less than a cup of coffee a day!
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 03:23 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 03:23 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Future conversation at the Bank of England at March 11, 2026 03:18 PM (eOFY+)
Alfred, I'm worried about my Ward.
Posted by: Bruce in Gotham at March 11, 2026 03:23 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (eJ/ld)
I'll see myself out.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:22 PM (77rzZ)
We LOVE those swingin' American foxes!
Posted by: The Festrunk Brothers at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Islamic Culture Club at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (f1kZG)
On the plus side, Ben Franklin would love it. He loved him some beaver...and some beaver fur skinned caps as well.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (ed3I4)
I'll see myself out.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM
*slow clap*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 03:25 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 03:25 PM (NpAcC)
I don't mean to laugh but 🤣
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (NFX2v)
Chalk up another brilliant idea to karens and liberal thought giants.
Posted by: moki at March 11, 2026 03:25 PM (wLjpr)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:25 PM (EYaT7)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:21 PM (GBKbO)
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Art has existed almost exclusively on patronage and government funding since we had a concept for what art is.
Commercially successful art is a complete rarity, movies and TV being the most well known and that was due to the fact that we figured out how to record and reproduce it to make it accessible to the masses.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:25 PM (3BwY8)
Check out what John Mappin (Epstein affiliated and brought Candace and George together) and Buckley Carlson just put on X.
First,
@JohnMappin
@JohnMappin
THEY SACRIFICED CHARLIE KIRK
BLACK MAGIC RITUAL.
Retweeted by Buckley Carlson
@buckleycarlson
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3h
I buy this. Definitely NOT random. Neither was the repaving 4 days later.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (ed3I4)
*gross joke loading*
*gross joke quickly cancelled*
Whew, that was close...
Posted by: hobbitopoly at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (k9OZB)
Posted by: LizLem
There is a North-American beaver and a European beaver.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: moki at March 11, 2026 03:25 PM (wLjpr)
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Mark down yet another reason I'm thankful to have left NoVA when we did.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:27 PM (77rzZ)
Commercially successful art is a complete rarity, movies and TV being the most well known and that was due to the fact that we figured out how to record and reproduce it to make it accessible to the masses.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:25 PM (3BwY
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Because art has traditionally been expensive and only enjoyable by those with the time and ability to pay for it.
Mass media changed that, bringing entertainment to the people.
And that's what Chalamet wants to be part of, the democratized art world, not the exclusive to the elite art world.
And the Hollywood elite are going to hate him for it because they hate the people.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:27 PM (GBKbO)
I said the other day that it's a good thing that they waited until the Queen died...because if they try to ban Welsh Corgis, she would have dissolved their government in two seconds.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:27 PM (ed3I4)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (GBKbO)p
It had better have the plot of the foster parents and one of the case workers hiding the tranny's body from Child Protection agency.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (rbvCR)
I like foxes, though.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:22 PM (77rzZ)
We LOVE those swingin' American foxes!
Posted by: The Festrunk Brothers at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (TbWk/)
Go to the swinging singles bar, and look for the ones with dog poop on their shoes.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (y9nCu)
None of the 67 breeds listed have been banned. It's a recommendation to breeders by a Brit PITA-type organization to reconsider continuing their breeding lines.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (77rzZ)
They had to trap North American beaver to get hair for felt hats, because European beaver are hairless.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: pawn at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (iQdLI)
Posted by: ballistic
My wife and I are eyeing West Virginia as our bugout spot to escape Spanberger.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: ballistic
Eh, it's not even exclusively a religious thing. "Born-again virgins" were a thing for a minute or two in the mid-90s. Girls sleeping around in college, and then declaring that they're "saving themselves for marriage, starting now." Or maybe after one more Chad.
Posted by: mikeski at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (CJLVY)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:11 PM (GBKbO)p
It had better have the plot of the foster parents and one of the case workers hiding the tranny's body from Child Protection agency.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (rbvCR)
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"Oops! We lost another kid! We need another one!"
*laugh track may be involved*
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:29 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 03:25 PM (NpAcC)
That's what Tousi said... Even the uninjured ones are being hidden there...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 03:29 PM (VE6XX)
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 03:29 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 03:29 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (ed3I4)
*gross joke loading*
*gross joke quickly cancelled*
Whew, that was close...
Posted by: hobbitopoly at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (k9OZB)
I've got a bag full of beaver hair in my bedroom.
Posted by: Denny Crane - For $19 a Month, You Too Can Have a Bag of Beaver Hair! Call Today! at March 11, 2026 03:30 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (77rzZ)
That's racist.
Posted by: Reforger at March 11, 2026 03:30 PM (rpbjO)
Posted by: pawn at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (iQdLI)
He's only MOSTLY dead...
Posted by: Miracle Max Mohamed at March 11, 2026 03:30 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 03:30 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (77rzZ)
That's racist.
Posted by: Reforger at March 11, 2026 03:30 PM (rpbjO)
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Yeah, but can one carry a one pound coconut from a tropical region to Medieval England?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:30 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:27 PM (GBKbO)
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They're going to hate him because he went against The Guild, because all actors/performers tend to see themselves as part of that guild, regardless of their medium, and also because a lot of mass media actors cut their teeth in the theater where nobody knew their name or gave a shit about them, so they see it as a personal slight, which even with my contempt for that entire trade I can't blame them for.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:31 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Ward at March 11, 2026 03:31 PM (qNPjz)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:31 PM (ed3I4)
The geese have vanished! I don't know about the beaver.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 03:31 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 03:30 PM (E4rtv)
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False.
SCOTUS is against us and never gives Trump victories.
Therefore, this did not happen and Trump is now repatriating all deported individuals.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:31 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Islamic Culture Club at March 11, 2026 03:24 PM (f1kZG)
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Somebody posted a meme a few days ago with a tiny son sitting next to his larger dead father sitting in chairs wearing the same outfits -- referring to the former as "Khamini-me."
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 03:32 PM (EYaT7)
Posted by: Distant Observer at March 11, 2026 03:32 PM (IV+J7)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 03:32 PM (erF49)
This is the definition of woke.
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 03:15 PM (ZxPkt)
That great scene in the Nake Gun where Lesley Nielsen watches Priscilla Presley walk up a ladder to retrieve something in an attic/crawl space. He's looking up at her and says "great beaver"... after which she hands him a stuffed beaver. LoL
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 03:33 PM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Ward at March 11, 2026 03:31 PM (qNPjz)
Ward, you know my cunt gets sunburned easily!!! Fuck you!
Posted by: June, Playing With Herself. at March 11, 2026 03:33 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Distant Observer at March 11, 2026 03:32 PM (IV+J7)
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And smells like Galousies
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 03:33 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 03:31 PM (ed3I4)
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Honestly, it looks like trash.
I doubt the Wayans responsible has any better sense of comedy now than he did 20 years ago.
But, making fun of modern day leftist stuff should provide it with some cultural cache as "dangerous" when it's really just kind of a string of lazy, easy, disconnected jokes barely strung together by the idea that "people recognize these movies".
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 03:33 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 03:34 PM (uA11f)
None of the 67 breeds listed have been banned.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (Y1sOo)
Yet.
Once the breeders tell the govt to sod off, they'll move to an outright ban.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 11, 2026 03:34 PM (y9nCu)
Maybe if we all ignore Candace Owens she will buy land in a desert, build a bomb shelter and start a cult.
Do people pay to keep watching her crack up, possibly on air? Money wasted! Who thinks she's sane at this point othr than Tucker?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 03:35 PM (WONhk)
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I'm not convinced that they have the right guy. Does no one remember the questions being asked immediately afterwards? There were a lot of things that didn't add up. The weapon used, the confession post, the paving over of the scene. Not to mention the involvement of the FIB. I'm not going to start trusting them now.
I'll post anyway, but there is a new thread
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 11, 2026 03:36 PM (RkOfE)
Posted by: Distant Observer at March 11, 2026 03:37 PM (IV+J7)
Posted by: ballistic
My wife and I are eyeing West Virginia as our bugout spot to escape Spanberger.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:28 PM (77rzZ)
Heading there myself!
Posted by: SS at March 11, 2026 03:38 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 03:27 PM (77rzZ)
No, they grow them naturally
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (rbvCR)
But also, there a thousand fucking Canadian geese that graze in the same field, so there is goose shit everywhere.
Next, the parents take their children to the picnic tables and let them run around wild like maniacs, on top of the tables, allover. It's disgusting.
I'd rather eat my lunch in the vehicle, thank you.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 03:39 PM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: kurtz at March 11, 2026 03:44 PM (jzrwJ)
On a brighter note, I bought a CD of Andrea Bocelli's greatest opera arias recently. So lovely!
Posted by: hobbitopoly
I don't know what point Timmy Chalamet was trying to make, but I did come across a post on X that defended him by saying that today's operas chased funding $'s and are coming up with crap (opera about Inuit 2 spirit something or other) which the public doesn't flock to see. But Andrea Bocelli singing the classics will always draw a huge crowd.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 03:55 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 11, 2026 03:57 PM (gQ15S)
“California is warned to brace for 'surprise' Iranian drone strike as FBI reveals terrifying plot
The FBI alerted California law enforcement to potential Iranian drone strikes on the West Coast in retaliation for recent U.S. military actions, per an ABC News report.”
https://tinyurl.com/37vbrn5r
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 03:16 PM (NpAcC)
From where to where? As a Californian this is pretty bizarre. They taking out the Hollywood sign?
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:04 PM (8avO+)
THEY SACRIFICED CHARLIE KIRK
BLACK MAGIC RITUAL.
Retweeted by Buckley Carlson
@buckleycarlson
·
3h
I buy this. Definitely NOT random. Neither was the repaving 4 days later.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 03:26 PM (E4rtv)
I doubt the medieval practitioners of black magic had rifle fire as part of the spell.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 04:08 PM (8avO+)
Oh. My. Word!
This is one of the most sidesplitting things ever!!!
I. Can. Not. Stop. LAUGHING MY ASS OFF!!!
Thanks again, Ace.
Posted by: Bach In Black at March 11, 2026 04:20 PM (KY9hS)
Posted by: David at March 11, 2026 10:11 PM (HjmRX)
CNN's DEI Deer-in-the-Headlights Dim Bulb Abby Philip: Some People Threw a Bomb at the Muslim Mayor of New York City
Antifa's credo -- and thus now the Antifa Media's credo -- is "DARVO." Every time they beat the shit out of someone in the street, they engage in DARVO: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender.
We saw this with Kyle Rittenhouse. We saw this with the Covington Kids. And since the weekend, we have seen Antifa Media story after Antifa Media story have strongly, strongly implied that it was the "anti-Islam protesters" who threw the IEDs at the Muslim mayor.Muslim terrorists threw a nail bomb at anti-Islam protestors outside the mayor's office. It failed to detonate.
— Josh (@XJosh) March 8, 2026
If you just read this article and saw this picture you would think white racists had tried to kill the mayor. pic.twitter.com/ZULVGh8nWy
CNN's DEI Dumb Not-Blonde Abby Phillip straight up offered the "news" that the terrorists were trying to harm the Muslim mayor. And she was still peddling this Islamicization Lie even on Tuesday night.
CNN's Abby Phillip claims that the attempted NYC bombing was "an attempted terror attack against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani."
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) March 11, 2026
The suspects were two Muslim terrorists who pledged allegiance to ISIS and were targeting anti-Islam protesters. pic.twitter.com/xtGIirLPb3
It took less than 12 hours for CNN to dive back into the propaganda toolbox to invert the truth in the most brazen way possible, confident that it could do so because its viewers trust it to be the truth-teller. And given how many Pravda outlets have been intentionally vague about what happened and who was responsible, they have every right to be confident.
To add my personal testimony: All through the weekend, when I saw headlines about this story but did not read articles -- I try to disconnect on the weekend -- I in fact believed that this was an "anti-Muslim" attack on the mayor. Because that's what literally every Antifa Media outlet told me it was. When I first found out the attack was committed by Muslims, I wondered: Why were the Muslims attacking the Muslim mayor? Was it an attempt at a false flag attack? It didn't even occur to me that for 72 hours the Antifa Media was straight-up gaslighting the world about who the terrorists were and who the intended victims. For a day and a half I thought, "Oh, I guess I must have read the headlines wrong." I didn't read them wrong. I took from them precisely what the writers at Antifa Media outlets intended me to take. I only "read them wrong" in the sense that I read them at all. Now DEI Dum-Dum said it was just an "error." Whoops! Whoopsie!
Abby D. Phillip
@abbydphillip I want to correct something I said last night. The bombs thrown in New York City over the weekend by ISIS inspired attackers was thrown into a crowd of anti-Muslim protestors and not specifically targeted at Mayor Mamdani. That wording was inaccurate and I didn't catch it ahead of time. I apologize for the error.
Flashback: Abby Phillip explains to Joy Reid that her job is to ensure conservatives hear "the facts” because they live in "a completely different information world."
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) March 11, 2026
“When you don't ever even hear the facts, it's hard to even know that you're wrong."
Beyond parody. https://t.co/XeopyM3Qsj pic.twitter.com/0irbxrQORx
She did it again!
— Ian Miller (@ianmSC) January 31, 2026
Lydia Moynihan: The indictment says Don Lemon prevented people from exiting
Abby Phillip: “No, no it does not say that…It does not say Lemon did that”
Moynihan, reading it: “Lemon physically obstructed them as they tried to exit”
pic.twitter.com/qkLudOx3Zz
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (EtnSa)
Posted by: GF at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (4GOu6)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:25 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:25 PM (/BPde)
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I can't wait for David French to tell me that being opposed to the murder of people showing up to hear Jack Long speak is anti-Christian.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Bete at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (LX4y3)
It must be a day ending in Y.
Posted by: huerfano at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (98kQX)
Posted by: Brian Stelter - Sex Machine at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (/BPde)
@abbydphillip
I want to correct something I said last night. The bombs thrown in New York City over the weekend by ISIS inspired attackers was thrown into a crowd of anti-Muslim protestors and not specifically targeted at Mayor Mamdani. That wording was inaccurate and I didn't catch it ahead of time. I apologize for the error.
"Fuck you, San Diego!", she added.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (erF49)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (E4rtv)
Yeah Abby, you libs think only YOU own truth. Everything else is lies.
Her ability to lie to easily on camera is her skill.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (SJ0Wp)
@abbydphillip
I want to correct something I said last night. The bombs thrown in New York City over the weekend by ISIS inspired attackers was thrown into a crowd of anti-Muslim protestors and not specifically targeted at Mayor Mamdani. That wording was inaccurate and I didn't catch it ahead of time. I apologize for the error.
"Fuck you, San Diego!", she added.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (erF49)
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Isn't it part of slander/libel caselaw that the retraction has to take place in the same kind of venue? Like, if it's said on TV, it has to be retracted on TV?
Or am I inventing caselaw like a district court judge.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (V6W16)
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Note that even in the correction they have to "name" the victim so the takeaway is that they were antagonizers who deserved it. Which is what the media believes. And not for being "anti muslim", but just for disagreeing with them on anything.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Bete at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (LX4y3)
Posted by: Dean Wormer at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (+nEug)
Also, some teens did something in New York
Posted by: The Only News That Matter to Karens at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (REq0p)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:28 PM (SJ0Wp)
No it's not.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (dK+Kv)
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I don't get it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (xcxpd)
You sweet Summer child.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (/BPde)
Also, some teens did something in New York
Posted by: The Only News That Matter to Karens at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (REq0p)
Sure not letting that one go are they...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (fdJ1A)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: 29Victor at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (0MjtC)
Actually DAVROs: Deny Attack Victim Revers Offender St00p1Dity.
Y'all had to know it was comin'... No?
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-LIBdOutLogic
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-HereComeTheDRUMS
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-LIBsHalftimeAmerica250
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-LIBGavinsRealityBomb
And the dust will atoms, and the atoms will become NOTHING...
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (u8KYe)
Their hundreds of viewers are being misled.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (HWyCo)
Also, some teens did something in New York
Posted by: The Only News That Matter to Karens at March 11, 2026 01:29 PM (REq0p)
Sure not letting that one go are they...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (fdJ1A)
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I've seen it asserted that Iran is propping up the narrative online because their effort to make the conflict "Islam vs. the world" failed.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:30 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:31 PM (KTbq2)
Where's the Blade guy?
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 01:31 PM (IifOV)
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apropos...Bag of antlers and mother of the internet keeps mean girl trashing Bari Weis, . Because Bari Weis runs a news organizations, and Grandma Groyper is forced to exist in the dark corners of X, and is subject to the whims of Paki and Chicom bots and boosters. Mentally, grandma Groyper never left high school.
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 01:31 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:31 PM (/BPde)
Then, just yesterday, the NYC bomb squad was out at Gracie Mansion.
It's all fake, ghey and lies.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (UjdFS)
When Paramount takes over CNN will anything change?
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (fdJ1A)
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They're getting lots of help from ZeroHedge these days too, I mean ok I get yall hate Jews but HO LEE FUK
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (REq0p)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (HWyCo)
When Paramount takes over CNN will anything change?
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (IifOV)
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We may find out in 18 months when the deal finally clears all regulatory hurdles and finishes.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (GBKbO)
Don't hold your breath. That bitch at 60 Minutes still has her job.
Posted by: Mark1971 at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (CNl8/)
Posted by: Czech Chick at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (vK/Ja)
i've heard of Kiwi Farms but what is the crossover?
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (wa/yD)
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Wouldn't the "ISIS inspired attackers" be considered pro-Muslim? 🤔
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (KTbq2)
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They're getting lots of help from ZeroHedge these days too, I mean ok I get yall hate Jews but HO LEE FUK
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (REq0p)
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ZeroHedge funded by Russia? I dunno.
But I believe it. It's truth.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (GBKbO)
It's in the Constitution, you see.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (/BPde)
Yeah, here we go again with the fake J6 pipe bomb false flag ... to further depict the Muslim Commie Mondami as an oppressed victim.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (SJ0Wp)
"Ah think Ah see yer prahblem, raht cher."
Posted by: Oddbob at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (Fs0KI)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (1wjle)
XJosh is the owner of Kiwi Farms, Joshua Moon.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:34 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: Bete at March 11, 2026 01:34 PM (LX4y3)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (1wjle)
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A disappointing episode that fails to capture the magic of two different properties brought into one concentrated bit of so-called entertainment, but that's not important right now.
What's important is whether you can land this plane.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:34 PM (GBKbO)
"Bombs"? Yes, there was more than one. Two, actually.
The uglier and more creepy of the two smellies threw one -- the bomb in the iconic pic over the head of the eternally stupid white guy -- and then was handed a second bomb by the less ugly and creepy smellie. He then ran away and dropped the bomb.
It's insane that some people seem to think these two smellies didn't know each other or plan this together.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:35 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 01:35 PM (1wjle)
Posted by: DEVOS Lawyers. at March 11, 2026 01:35 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at March 11, 2026 01:35 PM (wBaIH)
Posted by: ace at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM
Isn't that a mid-sized Subaru?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:35 PM (ZANHd)
What's important is whether you can land this plane.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:34 PM (GBKbO)
I'll never get over Macho Grande.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (UjdFS)
They gotta pay off that plastic surgery Kirk Douglas jawline somehow.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (HWyCo)
What's important is whether you can land this plane.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:34 PM (GBKbO)
I'll never get over Macho Grande.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (/BPde)
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Yeah, but he hung tough?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (GBKbO)
Maybe CNN believes that you too can be "ISIS inspired".
I'm just kidding of course: Not maybe. Definitely.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (77rzZ)
Ace bringing the cruel truth!
Posted by: Texican ette at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (SNf74)
Posted by: Abby Philip at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (EtnSa)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (GBKbO)
NO! He hung the laundry. JOEY hung tough!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (gKWVE)
Do you have Alexa in your home?
Read on Daily Mail about the scary story about Alexa asking a little girl what she is wearing.
Girl said a skirt and Alexa asked if it could it if could take a look.
Posted by: four seasons at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:36 PM (GBKbO)
NO! He hung the laundry. JOEY hung tough!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (/BPde)
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Hugh hung the laundry?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Bete at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (LX4y3)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (erF49)
It's insane that some people seem to think these two smellies didn't know each other or plan this together.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:35 PM (iFTx/)
The eternally stupid white guy is a professional actor, shock of shocks.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (iFTx/)
It was not an attempted bombing or a failed terrorist attack. Bombs were thrown. Mistakes were made.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (gKWVE)
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He's a side show grifter who uses controversy to feed his lower-middle class existence.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Denny Crane - Dat Booty Be Smokin'! at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (5UTWB)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (HWyCo)
Posted by: Skip
Are we at the Bleeding Kansas stage, or the Raid on Harpers Ferry stage?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Bete at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (LX4y3)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (iFTx/)
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And the dude who had it thrown over his head.
The dude who still says that Long is worse than the guy who threw a literal bomb over his head.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (GBKbO)
Hugh hung the laundry?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (GBKbO)
GEORGE hung the laundry. Hugh jettisoned over the cliff.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (5UTWB)
Ask the DEI Dum-Dum to enlighten us about J'Blowme having appointed the first black justice to the Supreme Court. Those were his words, mind you.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (xG4kz)
Hugh hung the laundry?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (GBKbO)
GEORGE hung the laundry. Hugh jettisoned over the cliff.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (/BPde)
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I need to memorize this exchange.
For the advancement of culture, that is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (GBKbO)
It doesn't say that.
Yes it does right here.
Oh well it also says other things.
Behold, the left's/minority's/shill's absolute inability to process and synthesize information demonstrated in real time.
Posted by: imp at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (g6TN6)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (+nEug)
Read on Daily Mail about the scary story about Alexa asking a little girl what she is wearing.
Girl said a skirt and Alexa asked if it could it if could take a look.
Posted by: four seasons
......
Alexa has become self-aware. As a lesbian ped0.
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (UjdFS)
Yes. Yes, you are. Thanks for asking.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 11, 2026 01:41 PM (Fs0KI)
Posted by: Halfhand at March 11, 2026 01:41 PM (TVV/Z)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 01:41 PM (Q+gd/)
Included with your cable bill whether you want it or not.
Posted by: Halfhand at March 11, 2026 01:41 PM (TVV/Z)
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Cable bill?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:41 PM (GBKbO)
For the advancement of culture, that is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (GBKbO)
I don't get it.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:42 PM (/BPde)
It's insane that some people seem to think these two smellies didn't know each other or plan this together.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:35 PM (iFTx/)
The eternally stupid white guy is a professional actor, shock of shocks.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (wa/yD)
__________
Yes. "Actor." LOL.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:42 PM (iFTx/)
---------------
Which white man failed to position Abby Phillips for success?
/IT'S NOT HER FAULT!
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:42 PM (6gC+1)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:42 PM (HWyCo)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (iFTx/)
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And the dude who had it thrown over his head.
The dude who still says that Long is worse than the guy who threw a literal bomb over his head.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (GBKbO)
_______
Double too bad ....
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:43 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Halfhand at March 11, 2026 01:43 PM (TVV/Z)
/IT'S NOT HER FAULT!
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:42 PM (6gC+1)
I think it's more her lack of mental acuity, but I could be wrong.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:43 PM (/BPde)
The dude who still says that Long is worse than the guy who threw a literal bomb over his head.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (GBKbO)
He's an actor, who played the role of "Megaphone Man" in the short film "Is New York Still Fun?".
He apparently also filmed some stuff as a Colbert-style fake-Righty at J6, but fled the scene.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:43 PM (wa/yD)
they have video of them both in a fireworks store near their (very nice) homes where they bought the fuses so
that dog doesn't hunt as they say
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 01:43 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: Abby Phillip at March 11, 2026 01:43 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: Abby Phillip at March 11, 2026 01:43 PM (Q+gd/)
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Confirmed:
Columbia School of Journalism valedictorian.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:44 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (wa/yD)
__________
Yes. "Actor." LOL.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:42 PM (iFTx/)
He continues to suck cock while sitting on the casting couch, yet hasn't managed to land the right role.....
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:44 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:45 PM (HWyCo)
Donald Trump had previously blamed the Iranian regime for bombing a school filled with young girls on February 28 during the first day of 'Operation Epic Fury.'
The ongoing investigation determined that US forces made the mistake while launching strikes on a nearby Iranian military base, which the school building was once part of.
Officers at US Central Command decided to strike the school using outdated data provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency, one of the premier US intelligence agencies.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 01:45 PM (Y1sOo)
Dear Trump,
I have it on good authority that Cornyn is just two weeks away from building a nuclear bomb
I know you'll do the right thing
Love, Cheeto-less Ranger
Posted by: The Unvaxed and Unmasked Ranger - Where Are My Keto Cheetos at March 11, 2026 01:45 PM (REq0p)
He apparently also filmed some stuff as a Colbert-style fake-Righty at J6, but fled the scene.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:43 PM (wa/yD)
Well then, he belongs in prison. He was at Jan 6th.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:46 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 01:46 PM (X5Baq)
Posted by: Denny Crane - Dat Booty Be Smokin'! at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (dmDsy)
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I imagine if she were harpooned and rendered for whale oil -- it would burn hotter than most.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:46 PM (6gC+1)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 01:46 PM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Bete at March 11, 2026 01:46 PM (LX4y3)
For those who still haven't cut the cord. That's still a lot of people I suspect.
Posted by: Halfhand
......
There are those of us who can't live without Naked and Afraid and Oak Island.
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 01:47 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: steevy at March 11, 2026 01:47 PM (YwEeS)
That has to be the case. Why would they allow her anywhere near the studio otherwise.
And I imagine it's a pretty big check she writes.
Posted by: Fritzy at March 11, 2026 01:47 PM (2GIh1)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:47 PM (HWyCo)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 01:48 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Denny Crane - Dat Booty Be Smokin'! at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (dmDsy)
As evidenced by the mounting flop sweat
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:48 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 11, 2026 01:48 PM (lS/WZ)
Holy shit, all this time I thought (and assumed) she was an AWFuL. Little did I know she is an ABFuL.
She sounds like an AWFuL, has a pretentious name like an AWFuL, and just reeks of AWFuL.
I never cared enough to bother to look her up for a pic.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (iFTx/)
Then the Poles started dying all over the place and ruined it for everyone.
Posted by: Orson (Expert Historian) at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (dIske)
I was watching a couple of squirrels doing the old grab and tickle this morning. One of them (presumably the female) ran up a tall tree, was chased by the other (presumably the male) and was then knocked out of the tree to fall about 40' to the ground. She picked herself up, and just walked away as if nothing happened.
Why do I bring this up? Beats me, but I hope I never have that experience.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:23 PM (Riz8t)
That was two males. The stronger throws the weaker out of the tree to disable him and keep him from the female.
Posted by: OldToby at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (i+lZL)
Posted by: pahound at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (B6RK+)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (HWyCo)
Read on Daily Mail about the scary story about Alexa asking a little girl what she is wearing.
Girl said a skirt and Alexa asked if it could it if could take a look.
Posted by: four seasons
......
Alexa has become self-aware. As a lesbian ped0.
Posted by: wth
I'll bet money there's a pedo neighbor close by that has hacked Alexa.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (MwdeY)
Officers at US Central Command decided to strike the school using outdated data provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency, one of the premier US intelligence agencies.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 01:45 PM (Y1sOo)
If you had asked a liberal if they would sacrifice 160 children to own Trump, they would've all said yes in a heartbeat.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (KbCG3)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 01:45 PM (Y1sOo)
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At least our governmental & spy agencies weren't filled with Iranian agents & spies during the four years of the AutoPen Empire.
Wait, wut?
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (6gC+1)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (KTbq2)
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I imagine she makes a pretty penny at CNN. Why? Well, she's the topic of some conversation here ain't she?
Count the "mentions." In CNN's world, that worth something.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:50 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 01:50 PM (77rzZ)
I don’t know why anyone has an expectation the media reports honestly or fairly. You’re first reaction should be everything the write or say is bullshit.
Inthinknthisnisnrhenpoint a lot of people are at now. Other than just completely turning them off.
Posted by: Vengeance at March 11, 2026 01:50 PM (60OBK)
Posted by: DanMan at March 11, 2026 01:50 PM (8uzBS)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (KbCG3)
It's still possible that's what they did.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:50 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:50 PM (HWyCo)
Holy shit, all this time I thought (and assumed) she was an AWFuL. Little did I know she is an ABFuL.
She sounds like an AWFuL, has a pretentious name like an AWFuL, and just reeks of AWFuL.
I never cared enough to bother to look her up for a pic.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (iFTx/)
Susprisingly, there are still parents out there that know better than to name their spawns "Shaquonnafonnda".
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (qBBPl)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:38 PM (wa/yD)
__________
Yes. "Actor." LOL.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:42 PM (iFTx/)
He continues to suck cock while sitting on the casting couch, yet hasn't managed to land the right role.....
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:44 PM (/BPde)
_____
"Tell me about it ...."
-- David French
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (iFTx/)
When you continually invent the "facts" it's hard to even know what the real truth is anymore.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (qBBPl)
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I would never expect dedicated partisans to stop being dedicated partisans.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (GBKbO)
I never cared enough to bother to look her up for a pic.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (iFTx/)
She's just as insufferable as Joy Reid, with less overt racism with every sentence.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (HWyCo)
@0hour1
The woman who falsely accused President Trump of raping her at 13 with the assistance of Jeffrey Epstein is now facing criminal charges for fraud, theft, and the exploitation of an elderly person.
Mar 11, 2026 · 5:37 PM UTC
Around, she fucked; out, she found.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (KbCG3)
That's fewer brown babies than at the abortion mills during a slow week.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (dK+Kv)
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I imagine if she were harpooned and rendered for whale oil -- it would burn hotter than most.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:46 PM (6gC+1)
Good point!
Posted by: Denny Crane - Harsh, But Accurate! at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (77rzZ)
It's like saying "anti-life" protestors.
They are civil rights humanitarians advocating against evil and enslavement.
islam exists solely for slavers and slaves, it has no other purpose and must be eradicated from all lands and peoples.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (HXT0k)
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (2WIwB)
When all you care about is raw power, you don't actually give a shit what the truth even is, unless it's to avoid accidentally saying it
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (KTbq2)
@0hour1
The woman who falsely accused President Trump of raping her at 13 with the assistance of Jeffrey Epstein is now facing criminal charges for fraud, theft, and the exploitation of an elderly person.
Mar 11, 2026 · 5:37 PM UTC
Around, she fucked; out, she found.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (gKWVE)
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"Sure, she's a fraudster who lies about things and steals from old people, but her testimony about Epstein and Trump is ironclad because a policeman wrote it down in an interview with her 30 years ago."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:53 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 01:53 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: connected and litigious at March 11, 2026 01:53 PM (cS1cw)
that "report" came from the NY 45 minutes ago,
https://tinyurl.com/4m6jsyjz
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 01:53 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:53 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 01:54 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (HXT0k)
Know islham, no peace.
No islham, know peace.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:54 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (MwdeY)
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And that he works for the FBI.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:54 PM (F92tT)
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 01:54 PM (UjdFS)
Ah, ha. Proof again the media are lying sons of bitches. - going back to bed.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:54 PM (N15rr)
The woman who falsely accused President Trump of raping her at 13 with the assistance of Jeffrey Epstein is now facing criminal charges for fraud, theft, and the exploitation of an elderly person.
Mar 11, 2026 · 5:37 PM UTC
Around, she fucked; out, she found.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (gKWVE)
And the Left will never hear a single word of this.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:54 PM (wa/yD)
"Sure, she's a fraudster who lies about things and steals from old people, but her testimony about Epstein and Trump is ironclad because a policeman wrote it down in an interview with her 30 years ago."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:53 PM (GBKbO)
"He grabbed her by the pussy. I saw it!!!"
- - - - - - Jean E. Carroll
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (77rzZ)
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (KAqW5)
Our news folk may be a bit unreliable.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (jZ3ZM)
Posted by: wth
I'll take that over the little bastards digging up my yard.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (GD0B3)
Officers at US Central Command decided to strike the school using outdated data provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency, one of the premier US intelligence agencies.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 01:45 PM (Y1sOo)
If you had asked a liberal if they would sacrifice 160 children to own Trump, they would've all said yes in a heartbeat.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (KbCG3)
Or: the Iranian regime packed a bunch of (worthless to islam) schoolgirls into a recently-vacated building on a military base, in hopes that it would be hit in a U.S. air strike.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (8zz6B)
Seems odd they can't find fraud in American Learing Centers though.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (HWyCo)
Are you fucking kidding me???
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (gKWVE)
And the Left will never hear a single word of this.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:54 PM (wa/yD)
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"I finally see the error of my ways. I will never vote for Trump again. I will instead vote for Vance, moral family man."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at March 11, 2026 01:56 PM (FMtrg)
Ah, ha. Proof again the media are lying sons of bitches. - going back to bed.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:54 PM (N15rr)
To be fair, killing fellow Muslims is a Muslim's second favorite thing to do, behind killing non-Muslims.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (wa/yD)
Are you fucking kidding me???
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (dmDsy)
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"Republicans don't actually care about the budget because they're not impeaching Hegseth for using the remainder of the yearly budget on food for the troops. That means that their concerns over Somali fraud in Minnesota isn't genuine and can be ignored."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (GD0B3)
"I finally see the error of my ways. I will never vote for Trump again. I will instead vote for Vance, moral family man."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
"But he humped a sofa! IT'S IN HIS BOOK!!!!!"
- - - - Karen Todd
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (qBBPl)
Holy shit, all this time I thought (and assumed) she was an AWFuL. Little did I know she is an ABFuL.
She sounds like an AWFuL, has a pretentious name like an AWFuL, and just reeks of AWFuL.
I never cared enough to bother to look her up for a pic.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (iFTx/)
Susprisingly, there are still parents out there that know better than to name their spawns "Shaquonnafonnda".
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:51 PM (wa/yD)
_____
"Inorite?"
-- Bromeshia
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (iFTx/)
"I finally see the error of my ways. I will never vote for Trump again. I will instead vote for Vance, moral family man."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (GBKbO)
"But he humped a sofa! IT'S IN HIS BOOK!!!!!"
- - - - Karen Todd
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (/BPde)
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"Newsom cheated on his wife. He admitted to it. And then he married a woman who sucked Harvey Weinstein's crooked pecker."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:58 PM (HWyCo)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 01:58 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Bulg
.......
Gophers are my sworn enemy.
Somebody's going to be a billionaire when they invent the cure.
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 01:58 PM (UjdFS)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 01:58 PM (GD0B3)
The minute someone gives him his own cable show and he's out, her viewership will plummet to five people max, and two are bots.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 01:58 PM (ed3I4)
Posted by: A prophet without honor is his own hometown at March 11, 2026 01:59 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 11, 2026 01:59 PM (j+aD2)
Posted by: wth
I'll take that over the little bastards digging up my yard.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (77rzZ)
I'm OK with all the above, until some red squirrels break into my car and randomly chew holes through the seats, for absolutely no fucking logical reason.
Then they get beat to death with a shovel.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:59 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 01:59 PM (XuXeR)
"Inorite?"
-- Bromeshia
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (iFTx/)
There's a commercial for GLP-1's where the fat black chick is named Cheria.
Pronounced 'sharia.' Someone thought that was a good idea.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:59 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 01:59 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 01:59 PM (GD0B3)
"Newsom cheated on his wife. He admitted to it. And then he married a woman who sucked Harvey Weinstein's crooked pecker."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (GBKbO)
But.....he's so DREAMY!!!!!!!
Posted by: Katie Couric at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (/BPde)
Are you fucking kidding me???
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (dmDs
soldiers deserve to be fed Alpo. It is the savings the Left is willing to accept.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (rbvCR)
@0hour1
The woman who falsely accused President Trump of raping her at 13 with the assistance of Jeffrey Epstein is now facing criminal charges for fraud, theft, and the exploitation of an elderly person.
Mar 11, 2026 · 5:37 PM UTC
Around, she fucked; out, she found.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (gKWVE)
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"Sure, she's a fraudster who lies about things and steals from old people, but her testimony about Epstein and Trump is ironclad because a policeman wrote it down in an interview with her 30 years ago."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:53 PM (GBKbO)
________
DON'T YOU NAZIS SEE WHAT TRUMP DROVE HER TO??
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (qBBPl)
The school was once part of the military base, but had been annexed off several years ago. US intelligence failed to make that update when providing targeting data to CENTCOM.
https://archive.ph/9bWjL
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: PT Barnum School of Journalism at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 02:01 PM (HWyCo)
@0hour1
The woman who falsely accused President Trump of raping her at 13 with the assistance of Jeffrey Epstein is now facing criminal charges for fraud, theft, and the exploitation of an elderly person.
Mar 11, 2026 · 5:37 PM UTC
Around, she fucked; out, she found.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:52 PM (gKWVE)
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"Sure, she's a fraudster who lies about things and steals from old people, but her testimony about Epstein and Trump is ironclad because a policeman wrote it down in an interview with her 30 years ago."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:53 PM (GBKbO)
She's only doing these bad things now because Drumpf broke her mind just like he broke her pussy.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 02:01 PM (z5QST)
Posted by: nerdygirl at March 11, 2026 02:01 PM (0Htd1)
soldiers deserve to be fed Alpo. It is the savings the Left is willing to accept.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (rbvCR)
It is interesting to watch when the communists become 'budget hawks.'
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:01 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (XuXeR)
based on leaks from "sources'
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 02:01 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 02:02 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (GBKbO)
Was the pecker in question bent in a certain way, or did it like cheat on its taxes?
Posted by: Denny Crane - My Cock is Straight, Thank You Very Much! at March 11, 2026 02:02 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (qBBPl)
How many at the protest VOTED FOR MAMDANI?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:02 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (XuXeR)
"Newsom cheated on his wife. He admitted to it. And then he married a woman who sucked Harvey Weinstein's crooked pecker."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (GBKbO)
But.....he's so DREAMY!!!!!!!
Posted by: Katie Couric at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (/BPde)
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I'm bad at gauging the attractiveness of men, but Newsom strikes me as...weird looking.
He's obviously balding, has weird, angular features, and is obviously clinging to his past youth with botox that gives him an unnatural cleanness to his skin. And his smile is weird.
I mean, Couric and other partisans drooling over him is...it makes sense. They're undersexed and use politics as their religion, but it's like making current day Kamala into a sex symbol. In the right light she's...fine. Okay. A Waffle House 5. But she's no current day Nicole Kidman (roughly the same age).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (GBKbO)
Was the pecker in question bent in a certain way, or did it like cheat on its taxes?
Posted by: Denny Crane - My Cock is Straight, Thank You Very Much! at March 11, 2026 02:02 PM (dmDsy)
This is where a lineup would be VERY effective.
Posted by: Ms. Balbricker at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (/BPde)
War is not a Nerf dart gun fight and drinks from the garden hose in the front yard.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (HWyCo)
-- Bromeshia
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (iFTx/)
There's a commercial for GLP-1's where the fat black chick is named Cheria.
Pronounced 'sharia.' Someone thought that was a good idea.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:59 PM (/BPde)
______
The Blade dated an "Oghenetega" and an "Uduakobong." Two guesses where they were from.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:01 PM (/BPde)
THAT MONEY BELONGS TO IMPROVING THE WELL BEING OF SOMALI CHILDREN!!!
--Karen AWFL
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (Y1sOo)
The New York Times? Lying liars who lie? Really?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: SSBN 656
This is why we don't have free breakfast, lunch, and dinner programs for underprivileged schollchilderen of color and indeterminate nationality, hater.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (Y8DZL)
The Left: Surf and Turf is too good to feed our soldiers.
Also The Left: SNAP should be able to buy lobsters and waygu beef!
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:57 PM (GBKbO)
Was the pecker in question bent in a certain way, or did it like cheat on its taxes?
Posted by: Denny Crane - My Cock is Straight, Thank You Very Much! at March 11, 2026 02:02 PM (dmDsy)
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It was the taxes thing.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (iFTx/)
Prison.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (pDt9x)
Porcupines regularly chew through the wiring harnesses of logger / hunter rigs out here.
Completely shred every wire they can get to. It's quite remarkable.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (zZu0s)
The Blade dated an "Oghenetega" and an "Uduakobong." Two guesses where they were from.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (iFTx/)
Ireland.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (/BPde)
I still think it is a short shot by the IRGC
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (rbvCR)
/satan's minions in the DNC
Posted by: Xipe Totec at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (pohLc)
Hat tip: Its almost impossible to actually break your pussy. Trust me the 5th fleet tried and failed.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Yer Sistas Ass at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (VPPG8)
/s/ the Left
"Iranian leaders ordering the rape and murder of thousands of women and girls, and selling their organs to China, is just their culture.
Bombing girls in a school is a war crime."
/s/ the Left
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (HXT0k)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (Ot/FD)
The Blade dated an "Oghenetega" and an "Uduakobong." Two guesses where they were from.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (iFTx/)
Ireland.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (/BPde)
I am going with Baltimore, or St. Louis.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (iFTx/)
Prison.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (wa/yD)
____
Actually, they were grad students in STEM. Very smart girls.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (sAPEi)
Are you fucking kidding me???
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:55 PM (dmDs
soldiers deserve to be fed Alpo. It is the savings the Left is willing to accept.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 02:00 PM (rbvCR)
You are right, and that is one of the things that really get me fucking pissed. You fucking cunts are afraid to serve, hey, fine! But don't you fucking dare criticize anything done for the benefit of our warriors!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (pZ64F)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (zZu0s)
Slimy. Or unctuous.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (8zz6B)
Also The Left: SNAP should be able to buy lobsters and waygu beef!
Frankly that you can use it to buy Coke, Fritos, and Ho Hos is worse.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (sKqQm)
When you meet him and his wife, you are instantly amazed that you can tell he spent longer getting ready to go out than she does.
And he is about the slimiest looking human you have ever encountered. Oleaginous is the only word that even comes close to a descriptor.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (erF49)
Every time a "journalist" does this, I want someone to ask them: Remind me again what it is you do for a living?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (zk5UJ)
54 And then yesterday there was some breaking news that there was a "suspicious package" or bomb found near Gracie Mansion?
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM
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The package was suspicious because it contained a bible. When the police discovered this, they blew it up.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (azNOR)
I doubt they bought 1 million rib eyes.
Still, not a wise way to spend money.
I don't think it's a big deal, but still.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (XV/Pl)
I doubt they bought 1 million rib eyes.
Still, not a wise way to spend money.
I don't think it's a big deal, but still.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (XV/Pl)
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I've read it's common practice, a way to spend the last of a time period's budget so that the Pentagon's budget doesn't go down the following term (government accounting).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (wa/yD)
*THIS* is why I don't drink coffee after noon.
Now I have to clean my keyboard.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (Ot/FD)
Isn't Bari with CBS and David with Paramount?
Are they going to CNN?
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (NpAcC)
It's the modern "environmentally friendly" insulation on... everything. Rodents love it.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (XuXeR)
I doubt they bought 1 million rib eyes.
Still, not a wise way to spend money.
I don't think it's a big deal, but still.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (XV/Pl)
No, you are right. It is not a big deal. At all.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (pDt9x)
It wasn't controversial when Austin did it because the press didn't care about it.
That's most controversies these days.
"Republican does thing in common practice."
Like W firing the USAs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (GBKbO)
I've read it's common practice, a way to spend the last of a time period's budget so that the Pentagon's budget doesn't go down the following term (government accounting).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (GBKbO)
But it's a big deal NOW because Orange Man Bad and Hegseth is a drunk.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM
Dorchester?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (ZANHd)
Completely shred every wire they can get to. It's quite remarkable.
Posted by: garrett
Can you eat porcupines?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:09 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 02:09 PM (HWyCo)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (sKqQm)
Oh, that's sexy!
Posted by: Denny Crane - Just About Everything Gives Me a Boner. at March 11, 2026 02:09 PM (dmDsy)
Somebody's going to be a billionaire when they invent the cure.
Posted by: wth
Go with a gopher snake.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 11, 2026 02:09 PM (f9h0J)
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 11, 2026 02:09 PM (X+xvk)
The 100 meter guy?
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (sAPEi)
No, no, the donkey who assaulted people with a nylon stringed guitar.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:09 PM (Ot/FD)
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And last week (and then next week) they will be screaming about how our soldiers have to eat MREs.
As I said, if someone proposed lining all liberal journalist up and shooting them with 50 caliber machine guns, I'd have a hard time objecting.
Maybe I could muster a "can't we just let the starve and save the ammo?" like their heros Stalin and Mao.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 02:10 PM (HXT0k)
Read on Daily Mail about the scary story about Alexa asking a little girl what she is wearing.
Girl said a skirt and Alexa asked if it could it if could take a look.
Posted by: four seasons
......
Alexa has become self-aware. As a lesbian ped0.
Posted by: wth at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (UjdFS)
For a long time Alexa just passed your conversation to a person for the answer. Might still be doing it.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 02:10 PM (8avO+)
Probably?
They are a weird critter that we know very little about. I once spent an afternoon with a Biologist who studies them and he knew basically nothing about them and their habits.
It was kinda funny.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:10 PM (erF49)
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:10 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 11, 2026 02:10 PM (SKM6q)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (XuXeR)
Completely shred every wire they can get to. It's quite remarkable.
Posted by: garrett
Can you eat porcupines?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:09 PM (77rzZ)
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Yea, and they taste pretty good. Kinda like venison but fattier.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:09 PM (77rzZ)
They make great canapes. Toothpicks built in.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 11, 2026 02:10 PM (SKM6q)
Put on a red baseball cap........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (zZu0s)
Slimy. Or unctuous.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (8zz6B)
I think "Fucking Gay" should also be in the conversation.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (dmDsy)
And he could not tell me where or why they expect to find them. I learned absolutely nothing about them, no matter how many normal questions I asked.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:12 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Denny Crane
This is where a lineup would be VERY effective.
Posted by: Ms. Balbricker
This place. LOL
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 02:12 PM (MwdeY)
The middle bit goes:
A captain sitting near me said "Soldier - how long has it been since you had a hot meal?" I had to start counting on my fingers, & Debbie did the same. We conferred & I said "I think about 7 weeks. They cooked one hot meal for the PWs, but then the numbers overwhelmed us & they had to switch to T-rats & MREs. But the T-rats are for the PWs - we've just been living on MREs."
https://tinyurl.com/yc5438r7
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 02:12 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (pDt9x)
What a true statement, well said.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:13 PM (dmDsy)
>>I've read it's common practice, a way to spend the last of a time period's budget so that the Pentagon's budget doesn't go down the following term (government accounting).
I have no problem with them spending what amounts to a rounding error on a morale booster for the troops.
I just hope that's actually where the money went and not where they said it went.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 02:13 PM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (zZu0s)
Slimy. Or unctuous.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (8zz6B)
I think "Fucking Gay" should also be in the conversation.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (dmDsy)
He's John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Epstein and Jared Fogel all rolled into one.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:13 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at March 11, 2026 02:05 PM (sKqQm)
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Hard to break a machine that lubricates itself.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:13 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 11, 2026 02:13 PM (SKM6q)
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 11, 2026 02:13 PM (SKM6q)
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She's gonna be dead before the next election.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:14 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:11 PM (pDt9x)
The left. It hates everything.
That money should've been EMBEZZLED damnit!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:14 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at March 11, 2026 02:14 PM (qwx/I)
I don't think it's a big deal, but still.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 02:07 PM (XV/Pl)
Sorry, you are just plain wrong.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:14 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM
Dorchester?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (ZANHd)
The Upper West Side?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 02:15 PM (xcxpd)
No country can survive that level of deceit.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at March 11, 2026 02:15 PM (hwLGC)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:13 PM (/BPde)
Also, real-life Patrick Bateman, on top of those.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:15 PM (3wOGw)
My Uncle Sal, when my cousin told him his GF was cheating on him:
Who cares? You got a stick and you got a hole.
You can use that stick to poke the hole all you want...eventually, you will break your stick or get bored.
But that hole, that hole will always be there.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:15 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Delurker at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (gtcuf)
Probably?
They are a weird critter that we know very little about. I once spent an afternoon with a Biologist who studies them and he knew basically nothing about them and their habits.
It was kinda funny.
-----------
Until you find out that his taxpayer provided grant for $9M basically went to his new pad, dining out with the "boys" and a crate full of drugs every month.
And lots of porn subscriptions.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: garrett
I know a few things about them. Like the opossum and the nine-banded armadillo, they evolved in South America and cam north when the Central-American land bridge emerged.
Fishers (the animal) kill them and eat them by flipping them on their back and attacking the belly.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM
Dorchester?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (ZANHd)
The Upper West Side?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 02:15 PM (xcxpd)
Cargo containers?
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (z5QST)
But will still vote democrat
Posted by: Delurker at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (gtcuf)
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That's a bingo.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Emmie"
And when you challenge them on some belief they tell you they read it in the NYT, so that settles that. The debate is over. No further discussion is possible.
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (GUOwU)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:12 PM (erF49)
Really, the last people you want to talk about animals with are wildlife biologists. Talk to trappers and people who live in the woods and have porcupines eat their axe handles and front door stoops in the winter.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (rbvCR)
Every furlough should look a trip onto The Price is Right.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (HWyCo)
We have a ton of Fishers up here.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (erF49)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (GBKbO)
It is common practice, at least in the Navy. You save your budget to the end of the fiscal year, in case you have an emergency you HAVE to spend it on... you literally put off buying new chairs, or new desks you need, because you might need to spend it on something more important...
So at the end of the fiscal year, you have X amount of money, so you BUY those desks and chairs...
That spending does not mean you didn't need it... it was because you saved it in case of emergency.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 02:17 PM (mP0Kj)
Trump knew this was coming. He initially said it was a failed Iranian missile. Then, a couple of days ago, said it was a Tomahawk, but also stated that other countries have Tomahawks, which is true, but none that are involved in offensive actions against Iran.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 02:17 PM (Y1sOo)
We have a ton of Fishers up here.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (erF49)
I can see Carrie doing this.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:18 PM (pDt9x)
True.
Also, the Surveys don't really work because the loggers and hunters pretty much kill them on sight.
So, reporting the sightings to a Biologist is not real wise.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:18 PM (erF49)
It's the modern "environmentally friendly" insulation on... everything. Rodents love it.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (XuXeR)
----------------
Made with soy -- unfortunately, like many of our young boys and men now ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:18 PM (VZYL3)
And he could not tell me where or why they expect to find them. I learned absolutely nothing about them, no matter how many normal questions I asked.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:12 PM (erF49)
They like to strip and eat the bark off young pine trees. They are pretty placid creatures. They cannot "shoot" their quills, but if you get in their space, they will whip their tail around, and smack you with it, real ahrd, and drive quills into you. Or your dog's nose, as the case may be.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 02:18 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:18 PM (zZu0s)
There's a reason we spend more on food for submariners than we do for everyone else. Morale. Being stuffed into a metal tube underwater for months on end sorta blows, so those dudes eat a little better than most.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:18 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 02:19 PM (qBBPl)
Fishers (the animal) kill them and eat them by flipping them on their back and attacking the belly.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (77rzZ)
Speaking of Opossums, the Left (especially LGBT activists) seem especially fascinated with them lately, because of their association with trash.
Lefties have a bizarre fascination with creatures that roll around in trash (see also : raccoons) and calling themselves trash.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:19 PM (3wOGw)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:19 PM (erF49)
Yep. Funny, that.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:20 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:20 PM (Ot/FD)
Although most Nigerians don't like the country of Nigeria. They will sooner say they are Yoruba or Igbo than "Nigerian." The southern tribes hate the northern tribes. It's in the north of the country where they have Muslim terror problems.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:20 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (iFTx/)
Prison.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (wa/yD)
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Actually, they were grad students in STEM. Very smart girls.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (iFTx/)
Smart girl grad students in STEM with African-sounding names? Nigerian.
Posted by: I mean there's only one nationality that fits at March 11, 2026 02:20 PM (TbWk/)
They are like the skater punks of the Weasel Family.
There is a pair that live near one of my treestands. They are always fucking with each other. Funny little buggers.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:20 PM (erF49)
It's the modern "environmentally friendly" insulation on... everything. Rodents love it.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (XuXeR)
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Made with soy -- unfortunately, like many of our young boys and men now ...
Posted by: ShainS
A few years ago, there was a story of rats in DC eating the wires in cars because they were made out of some kind of cornstarch or such.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:21 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Miguel cervantes at March 11, 2026 02:21 PM (bXbFr)
But will still vote democrat
Posted by: Delurker at March 11, 2026 02:16 PM (gtcuf)
Until 2044.....
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:21 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:21 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (iFTx/)
Smart girl grad students in STEM with African-sounding names? Nigerian.
Posted by: I mean there's only one nationality that fits at March 11, 2026 02:20 PM (TbWk/)
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As someone who works at a STEM university, I can rate this as mostly true. If not Nigerian, they are often from Uganda or Ghana.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 02:22 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:03 PM (iFTx/)
Prison.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:04 PM (wa/yD)
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Actually, they were grad students in STEM. Very smart girls.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:06 PM (iFTx/)
Smart girl grad students in STEM with African-sounding names? Nigerian.
Posted by: I mean there's only one nationality that fits at March 11, 2026 02:20 PM (TbWk/)
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Correct
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:22 PM (iFTx/)
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No different than Pravda. Nobody believed Pravda, and nobody believes our version either.
They're just a mechanism for message control and suppression of dissent. Party-loyal people follow it to know what to say to remain in good standing and climb the ladder. Everyone else reads it to know what they shouldn't discuss if they want to remain intact.
But nobody actually believes. It's all performative.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 02:22 PM (BI5O2)
Most "Africans" I've met over the years aren't enamored with the European established "nations"
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:23 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: ballistic
Yeah, it was well-known that the submariners had the best chow.
And lots of ice cream.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:23 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Case at March 11, 2026 02:24 PM (pvf3X)
Posted by: garrett
Do you have wolverines up there?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:24 PM (77rzZ)
Boom. Orbital porcupine carcass and quills embedded in nearby fence posts.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (3BwY8)
Most "Africans" I've met over the years aren't enamored with the European established "nations"
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:23 PM (XuXeR)
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True, but it's especially so with Nigerians. The southern area is mostly Christian and hates that they share a country with the headchoppers in the north.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (iFTx/)
The Pennsylvania youths were experiencing terroriism. Experiencing terrorism is not a crime.
Don lemon was experiencing journalism. Experiencing journalism is not a crime.
Wash, rinse, repeat.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (BnDlA)
So at the end of the fiscal year, you have X amount of money, so you BUY those desks and chairs...
That spending does not mean you didn't need it... it was because you saved it in case of emergency.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 02:17 PM (mP0Kj)
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Also true for federal contractors, defense or otherwise.
I saw this in practice during the late-80s when working for Ford Aerospace on an O&M simulated electronic threat sites contract for the US Air Force at Nellis AFB and Nevada Test and Training Range (location of the Red Flag exercises).
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (VZYL3)
I ask for prayers for her family please. Thx.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (ix8EF)
They're just a mechanism for message control and suppression of dissent. Party-loyal people follow it to know what to say to remain in good standing and climb the ladder. Everyone else reads it to know what they shouldn't discuss if they want to remain intact.
But nobody actually believes. It's all performative.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 02:22 PM (BI5O2)
Not just to remain in good standing, but to also achieve the satisfaction of throwing it in the face of people who know it's bullshit.
"Yes, it's bullshit. Yes, I know that you know it's bullshit. But you wouldn't dare get violent against me, so I will continue to taunt you with it."
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (3wOGw)
That spending does not mean you didn't need it... it was because you saved it in case of emergency.
Posted by: Romeo13 at March 11, 2026 02:17 PM (mP0Kj)
I can tell you Romeo is 100% correct. September/October was a spending spree, at least, that was the Fiscal year ending when I served...
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (dmDsy)
Yes. But seeing them is rare. You will see 10 Badgers for every Wolverine you see.
I have seen 2 in 30 years. Crazy cool critter.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (zZu0s)
So if a terror attack gets reported in earnest, people will no doubt feel fear and hate toward the teorrists. But if they do this shit, by the time a few days passes and they issue their "correction", the conversation becomes an argument over their reporting and any furor or potential furor is gone because it's been a few days.
They do this with everything unfavorable to them, like tranny shootings etc. Once you see it you can't unsee it.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Chad always gets Djibouti at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (TbWk/)
I ask for prayers for her family please. Thx.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (ix8EF)
She lived a long one, for sure.
May The Lord comfort her family and welcome her into The Kingdom with open arms.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (/BPde)
I had a brilliant Nigerian teacher in school 50 years ago, his pet peeve was black Americans.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (FMtrg)
I'll bet I ate better at the officer's club on Masirah Island in the mid-80s than any deployed submariner anywhere, ever.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (+nEug)
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When I commented earlier, I was at home. We get a heads-up warning on our phones if there's the slightest chance that our area is affected.
In most cases, there is a 2-5 minute gap between warning and actual siren.
The siren went off a few minutes after I commented. We were sheltered until the all-clear messages came in, so for about 10 minutes, which is the usual.
Unlike my commenting from the shelter through the war after Oct. 2023, this new computer of mine has lousier Wifi and does not pic up our neighbor's networks outside of the shelter.
Anyway, back home since then, finishing dinner.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (5UTWB)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:27 PM (77rzZ)
And she's still trying to make the mayor the target, even if tangentially. Jake, or whatever his name is should sue her.
Also, this event was a great time to use the "If you say we are violent, we will keel you!" meme.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 02:27 PM (Xmgkb)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 02:08 PM (GBKbO)
It is common practice, at least in the Navy. You save your budget to the end of the fiscal year, in case you have an emergency you HAVE to spend it on... you literally put off buying new chairs, or new desks you need, because you might need to spend it on something more important...
So at the end of the fiscal year, you have X amount of money, so you BUY those desks and chairs...
That spending does not mean you didn't need it... it was because you saved it in case of emergency.
Posted by: Romeo13
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Every time we did that, the powers to be would come to us and say "hey, you guys managed you $$ well and have still have funds while others don't so we are taking yours for higher priorities." LOL
Posted by: NALNAMSAM at March 11, 2026 02:28 PM (VkY89)
Buddy of mine shot a Badger one day, during an Archery Elk Hunt. Dude loathed Badgers. Apparently, one killed his puppy when he was a kid...
It was like 8 am. We put it in the crotch of a roadside tree and went on up the mountain. By the time we made it back past that Badger it had been shot 3-4 times by other hunters.
They all put it back in the tree for the next guy to drive by.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:28 PM (erF49)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:28 PM (KTbq2)
No one walks around saying "al-zheh-rheeee" and really phlegming up that r with it. It's Algeria. Heck, they even manage to say "Congo" stupidly somehow.
Stupid France.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (Ot/FD)
I had a brilliant Nigerian teacher in school 50 years ago, his pet peeve was black Americans.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y8DZL)
People who are great at math generally hate people who can't do math, yes.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (3wOGw)
Posted by: Chad always gets Djibouti
Who Uganda believe?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (ZANHd)
And lots of ice cream.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:23 PM (77rzZ)
Even 40 years after WW2 when my 'ol man was in subs, he still would not eat canned fruit. Before he died, he got a tour of one of the boats over in the naval base in Bangor. He was amazed at how roomy they were.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (2WIwB)
Boom. Orbital porcupine carcass and quills embedded in nearby fence posts.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:25 PM (3BwY
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Don't give the Muzzie Domestic Terrorists any ideas for new IEDs!
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Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:30 PM (VZYL3)
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y8DZL)
West African immigrants have very little regard for "African Americans" despite sharing skin tone. See them as a bunch of whiny uncivilized layabouts, to put it nicely.
Posted by: Funny how "black" isn't monolithic... at March 11, 2026 02:30 PM (TbWk/)
No one walks around saying "al-zheh-rheeee" and really phlegming up that r with it. It's Algeria. Heck, they even manage to say "Congo" stupidly somehow.
Stupid France.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (Ot/FD)
Deutschland!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:30 PM (/BPde)
Tom Nichols
@RadioFreeTom
The people cheering the submarine attack on the IRIS Dena seem to forget that the U.S. Navy has surface vessels that could have captured the ship, and held the crew (or allowed them to defect). But apparently, it was important to prove that the Navy can still torpedo a frigate.
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They should've swung over to the frigate on ropes slung from the yardarms!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 02:30 PM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y8DZL)
To be fair, most of the world feels that way.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:31 PM (/BPde)
It feels quite apt here.
Posted by: Cray Cray at March 11, 2026 02:31 PM (WjNcq)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:28 PM (erF49)
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LOL that is some cold blooded animosity toward badgers
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:31 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (3wOGw)
I take issue with this statement.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at March 11, 2026 02:31 PM (FMtrg)
Posted by: pahound at March 11, 2026 02:31 PM (B6RK+)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 02:32 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:32 PM (KTbq2)
I didn't forget that, yet continue to cheer the torpedo attack, so FOAD, Tom.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 02:33 PM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 02:33 PM (IEV/x)
Posted by: Chad always gets Djibouti
Who Uganda believe?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (77rzZ)
I've Benin heartache before, I'll manage.
Posted by: Just have Togo on at March 11, 2026 02:33 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:34 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 02:34 PM (pDt9x)
I'll bet I ate better at the officer's club on Masirah Island in the mid-80s than any deployed submariner anywhere, ever.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y1sOo)
Well... the first few weeks of a patrol we ate fucking great. Literally anything you wanted, it was available.
Then, of course, around 2 months underwater, things got a little, ummm, less gourmet, I guess...
By the time we got back to the Tender, food was not even something we thought about, it was just about stopping the hunger pangs... Corned beef hash was available the whole patrol, and I was so thankful for that!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:34 PM (dmDsy)
So is Radio Free Tom intended to combat the rampant communism in Tom Nichols?
...
Shouldn't the bucket be on your head?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:34 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y8DZL)
When my brother was a Michigan in the early 70s, he had a black professor from somewhere in Africa. One of the black students in his class turned in a paper written in jive.
The Professor gave it back to him, thundering in his British accent as he did so, "You rewrite this in the KING'S English!"
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:34 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Chad always gets Djibouti
Who Uganda believe?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (77rzZ)
I've Benin heartache before, I'll manage.
Posted by: Just have Togo on at March 11, 2026 02:33 PM
This place...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:34 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:32 PM (KTbq2)
And made such a big deal of Obama casually ordering the strike yada yada yada.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 11, 2026 02:35 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 02:35 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Y8DZL)
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In my experience there are no people on earth who experience black fatigue harder than African blacks lol.
I've seen and heard so many eye rolls and "Dis muddafuggah" from dudes from Ghana/Nigeria.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:35 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at March 11, 2026 02:31 PM (FMtrg)
One of the things I hate most about myself is I'm no good at math/STEM. Especially awful at Math. I never even made it through Trig.
And it f***ing sucks because it makes it harder to prove I'm not "black stereotype" (even with being half-white).
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:35 PM (3wOGw)
And lots of ice cream.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:23 PM (77rzZ)
Ah yes, but the strawberries! That's where I had them!
Posted by: Captain Queeg at March 11, 2026 02:35 PM (TbWk/)
Yeah. They are not something you see very often. Their ranges are yuge and their populations are thin.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 02:35 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 02:36 PM (BI5O2)
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I take issue with this statement.
Change "can't" to "won't" and I agree with bells on.
Posted by: Oddbob at March 11, 2026 02:36 PM (r7k/W)
No one walks around saying "al-zheh-rheeee" and really phlegming up that r with it. It's Algeria. Heck, they even manage to say "Congo" stupidly somehow.
Stupid France.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (Ot/FD)
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At university lived in a row house with some permanent "oppressed" victim-type (this was at Stanford) from Nicaragua.
Whenever we mentioned the name of that country and discussions, you get all pissed off and correct our pronunciation with the big rolling of the R and South American inflection.
What a ln idiotic bore ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:36 PM (VZYL3)
At best alternative sources for info react to them and set the record straight. But the msm still sets the agenda.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 02:37 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:37 PM (KTbq2)
@RadioFreeTom
The people cheering the submarine attack on the IRIS Dena seem to forget that the U.S. Navy has surface vessels that could have captured the ship, and held the crew (or allowed them to defect).
That sounds like a good way to vastly increase the risk to our military personnel. And considering the enemy, it's not like we would be sparing anyone who wouldn't hop right back into war against us. The people fighting on behalf of Islam are not good-hearted people who mean well and deserve a second chance.
Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at March 11, 2026 02:37 PM (FMtrg)
What a ln idiotic bore ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:36 PM (VZYL3)
It's FRAHHNKENsteen
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:38 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Oddbob at March 11, 2026 02:36 PM (r7k/W)
When I say "math", I mean "calculus" at bare minimum.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:38 PM (3wOGw)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:38 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Local media at March 11, 2026 02:38 PM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: XTC
Sleazy Newsom can't math.
https://is.gd/u5wprh
Illiterate and innumerate too.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 02:38 PM (ndZc7)
What a ln idiotic bore ...
Posted by: ShainS
Reminds me of that great SNL skit with Jimmy Smits, where he's the only one pronouncing Spanish words normally, without an affected accent.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:38 PM (77rzZ)
The people cheering the submarine attack on the IRIS Dena seem to forget that the U.S. Navy has surface vessels that could have captured the ship, and held the crew (or allowed them to defect).
F*ck off, pansy fag.
When it comes to winning, LEAVE. NO. DOUBT.
You act like islhamic terrorsts can be 'reformed,' you f*cking retard.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:39 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:35 PM (3wOGw)
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Gruesome Newscum can feel your pain ...
;-)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (VZYL3)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Chad always gets Djibouti
Who Uganda believe?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 02:29 PM (77rzZ)
I've Benin heartache before, I'll manage.
Posted by: Just have Togo on at March 11, 2026 02:33 PM
This place...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 02:34 PM (ZANHd
Sudanly my headache went away.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (qBBPl)
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In math there are multiple levels of "great"... I was always really good at math, even through graduate school taking high level courses in the math department while working on my PhD. However... at that level, the professors teaching the courses could easily make us students look like total idiots (e.g. prove that pi is irrational... so easy to say, so hard to do). And then there are the Kurt Godel's and Andrew Wiles' of the world who do theorem proofs that maybe only 5 people on the entire planet are capable of reading and understanding... I'm on the very bottom tier even though I know more math than probably 99% of the general population....
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (xT8gx)
;-)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (VZYL3)
Oh, f*** that, I scored higher than that on the SATs.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:40 PM (3wOGw)
What a ln idiotic bore ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 02:36 PM (VZYL3)
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Some lefty bint tried to pull something like that on me a while back, and I said "Oh okay what's the capital of France?" and she flatly answered "Paris" without saying Pah-REE and without trying to hock up a loogie halfway through, and I just said "thanks" and walked away. I hate that crap.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 02:41 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:38 PM (Ot/FD)
Thanks, I enjoyed that!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 02:41 PM (dmDsy)
The only correct way to pronounce "Nicaragua" is how Beavis did it.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 02:43 PM (2ocoG)
And it f***ing sucks because it makes it harder to prove I'm not "black stereotype" (even with being half-white).
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:35 PM (3wOGw)
I think you worry too much about that. I'm white AF and have serious math phobia. Arithmetic and such came easy - I can still do decently quick arithmetic in my head - but I went all to shit around pre-algebra because I hadn't learned how to learn. Then it got worse because I was increasingly not allowed to learn. Rather, I had to perform immediately or face firestorms of derision, ranting, rage, and sometimes even physical violence. Sometimes shit just sucks. Doesn't mean you're less of a human being.
Posted by: Don't sweat it so much brah at March 11, 2026 02:44 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:46 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Don't sweat it so much brah at March 11, 2026 02:44 PM (TbWk/)
Most of the physical violence I faced from my father was related to how I did in school, yeah.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 02:46 PM (3wOGw)
I was watching a couple of squirrels doing the old grab and tickle this morning. One of them (presumably the female) ran up a tall tree, was chased by the other (presumably the male) and was then knocked out of the tree to fall about 40' to the ground. She picked herself up, and just walked away as if nothing happened.
Why do I bring this up? Beats me, but I hope I never have that experience.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:23 PM (Riz8t)
That was two males. The stronger throws the weaker out of the tree to disable him and keep him from the female.
Posted by: OldToby at March 11, 2026 01:49 PM (i+lZL)
Surface to volume difference means air resistance reduces any fall by a small squirrel to something very survivable. Same thing for your average cat, if a little less so.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 02:50 PM (8avO+)
Or do you hump the bitch twenty feet in the air and break its fucking spine on a complimentary cushion of Freedom courtesy of a 5 million dollar Mk 48 Mod 7 Fuck You Tube, so that no one ever dares park their little bullshit boat anywhere near Your Water ever again, thus obviating the need for any further conflict?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:52 PM (Ot/FD)
The people cheering the submarine attack on the IRIS Dena seem to forget that the U.S. Navy has surface vessels that could have captured the ship, and held the crew (or allowed them to defect).
F*ck off, pansy fag.
When it comes to winning, LEAVE. NO. DOUBT.
You act like islhamic terrorsts can be 'reformed,' you f*cking retard.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 02:39 PM (/BPde)
No, we have surface ships that could have destroyed the vessel with more risk and expense.
Posted by: Oldcat at March 11, 2026 02:53 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 02:56 PM (Ot/FD)
Filthy Despicable RINO Coward John Cornyn: On Second Thought, Now that GOP Voters Are Set to Boot My Defeat-Mechanism Ass Out of My Cushy Job, Maybe We Don't Need the Filibuster After All
All it took to make this filthy RINO represent his constituents was a multimillion dollar effort to boot him out of office.
As you know, the disgraceful cucks in the Senate desperately want their cuck ally John Cornyn to keep his seat. They are pressuring Trump to endorse Cornyn. Cornyn's primary challenger Ken Paxton says he will not leave the race, even if Trump does bend to John Thune and endorse the cuck John Cornyn. However, he has offered a deal: He will leave the race and let Cornyn accept his last coronation if and only if the SAVE Act is passed before the primary runoff. Not scheduled for a vote -- passed and put on the president's desk for his signature. And suddenly this liberal dirtbag says he finally understands that Nostalgia RINOism won't stop the Democrats from undoing the filibuster themselves the next chance they get. Something we've been saying for a decade.He also realizes that it's time to end the Democrat filibuster on funding DHS unilaterally:
If a man takes a swing at you and barely misses, that doesn't make him a pacifist -- it just means he has bad aim. Standing still and giving him a second free swing wouldn't be wise or honorable; it would be foolish. In 2022, Chuck Schumer and 47 other Senate Democrats tried to change the rules of the US Senate and "nuke" the filibuster to ram through a left-wing takeover of election laws. They were just barely stopped by two holdout Democrats who were promptly driven out of their party and into retirement. In 2024, Schumer confirmed to reporters that Democrats mean to finish the job and kill the filibuster's 60-vote threshold the next time they take the majority. For many years, I believed that if the US Senate scrapped the filibuster, Texas and our nation would stand to lose more than we would gain. My fellow conservatives and I have proudly used the 60-vote threshold to protect the country from all sorts of bad ideas and dangerous policies. But when the reality on the ground changes, leaders must take stock and adapt. Today, Democrats are weaponizing the Senate's rules to block the SAVE America Act, defund the Department of Homeland Security and hurt the American people -- all to spite President Donald Trump. But they say openly that if these same rules ever get in Democrats' way, they won't hesitate to rip them up. A rule is only a rule if both sides follow it. I believe that Democrats, with their votes and statements, have already dealt the filibuster a fatal blow: The Senate rules will change eventually, whether Republicans like it or not. This leaves conservatives with two options. We can either unilaterally disarm, or we can stand and fight. We can let the Democrats keep obstructing today and then smash the rules the first chance they get, or we can act now and use the mandate the American people gave this president and this Congress to secure our elections, protect our homeland and bring back common sense. The answer is clear: We need to stand, fight and win. Democrats started this fight. Now Republicans should finish it. When 48 Democrats nearly killed the filibuster, it was to pass radical legislation designed to increase election fraud. They tried to ban voter ID requirements, to decriminalize ballot harvesting, and even to send taxpayer dollars into Democrats' own campaign funds. The SAVE America Act, which I've cosponsored, would do the opposite. It would make it easy to vote but harder to cheat, by requiring proof of citizenship and voter ID.
Hello! Happy Humpday! I had to turn on air conditioning last night. Winter just ended, and now I need air conditioning to keep the house from boiling.
But it's also urgent to overcome other aspects of the far left's obstruction. Americans are being forced to wait in line for three hours at airport security checkpoints because the Democrats are blocking funding for homeland security and immigration law enforcement. Bad enough that Democrats' political tantrum is ruining travelers' days -- but at this time of hostilities with Iran, their financial siege of DHS is not just inconvenient, it's dangerous.
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Just sayin... at March 11, 2026 12:09 PM (G1ktt)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 11, 2026 12:09 PM (G1ktt)
Posted by: B J Clinton at March 11, 2026 12:09 PM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: GigantorX at March 11, 2026 12:09 PM (ttLB5)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 12:10 PM (EtnSa)
Lucky. We got snow last night.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 11, 2026 12:11 PM (a+4eV)
Or just a coward being a coward and seeing which way the wind is blowing?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 11, 2026 12:11 PM (G1ktt)
I wonder whether the hysteria over the delays is being amplified by our oh-so-unbiased media...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 12:11 PM (n9ltV)
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"house" is a funny way to describe a cardboard box with shelves.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:11 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:12 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 12:12 PM (Kt19C)
D gates at IAH had two of us in line. Period
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 12:12 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:12 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:12 PM (4NO2D)
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I don't doubt his desire to punch the left in the nose for fun and profit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:13 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:13 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 12:14 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:11 PM (GBKbO)
There aren't any shelves in there. As we all know, and as garrett will attest, ace can't drill boxes.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at March 11, 2026 12:14 PM (G1ktt)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:13 PM (bss/y)
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Yup.
Cloture vote is an end run around debate. That's it.
Just open up the floor to the debate on the bill. Deal with the amendments one by one. Send out one final amendment that undoes all the other amendments and puts only the original language back in.
Vote to get 50+1.
It'll take like a week. If Democrats really do filibuster and get like 5 of them to talk for a day. 2 weeks.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:14 PM (GBKbO)
-James Madison- the real one, not the soy jack pansy
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:14 PM (bss/y)
I wonder whether the hysteria over the delays is being amplified by our oh-so-unbiased media...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 12:11 PM (n9ltV)
It's not. There are sickouts at certain airports. And there are agents quitting in certain areas (300 since the shutdown), and they are probably doing that in groups. And with no hiring authority and sickouts, this gets bad in those airports quickly.
It's bad. But it's more bad in places where folks have other work options or stronger group dynamics to make a point.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 12:15 PM (tOcjL)
-James Madison- the real one, not the soy jack pansy
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:14 PM (bss/y)
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I feel seen.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:15 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 11, 2026 12:15 PM (gm9Sb)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 12:15 PM (1nfzE)
I thought hovels were built into the sides of hills to maintain a constant comfortable temperature.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 11, 2026 12:15 PM (w9Wax)
If the Dems take the Senate, then the GOP has to work for it, too.
Also, the SAVE ACT has been so delayed it won't really influence the midterms I think.
So annoying.
Posted by: Harun at March 11, 2026 12:16 PM (IuIym)
"Unscheduled absences among airport security officers have more than doubled during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, with more than 300 employees leaving the agency since the start of the DHS shutdown, according to internal TSA statistics obtained exclusively by CBS News.
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines. "
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 12:16 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:13 PM (GBKbO)
All politicians are filthy, vile, acquisitive sleazes. But the sea change we need is exactly that... politicians who hate the other side and want them destroyed.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 12:16 PM (n9ltV)
"At John F. Kennedy International Airport, TSA officers averaged a 21% absence rate during the shutdown, the highest among major airports. Other heavily affected hubs included Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (19%), William P. Hobby Airport in Houston (18%), Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (14%) and Pittsburgh International Airport (13%)."
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (1nfzE)
That's climate change for ya. Who should we blame?
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 12:16 PM (n9ltV)
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*dancing on Trump's political grave*
-Cornyn, January 2021
Sorry, that was completely unrelated.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (8AONa)
Spellings of multiple names of Iranian big shots are similar, possibly as a security measure.
Probably so, meaning we still have Khumeini, Khemeini, Khimeini and Khaminowicz left to go.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (zdLoL)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 12:16 PM (n9ltV)
Suggested edit.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:18 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (4NO2D)
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"Fuck you, hobbit."
-John McCain
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:18 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 12:18 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:18 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (8AONa)
Ah, Groucho, we hardly knew ye.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:18 PM (bss/y)
It was 12 degrees this morning in SW Wyoming.
Next week it is supposed to be in the 70's.
The weather has been crazy this year.
Posted by: four seasons at March 11, 2026 12:19 PM (3ek7K)
The data I have seen show shorter lines and fewer delays than is being reported.
Look at the private companies reporting the delays before you rush to accept the media lies.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 12:19 PM (n9ltV)
I don't care who they hate as long as they fear me and my wrath.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:19 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM
That last one might be a Mossad infiltrator. Just saying.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 12:19 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:14 PM (GBKbO)
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If the Dems pick 5 women, it'll take a month, or even six weeks.
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 12:19 PM (rj6Yv)
Whoever wrote that essay for Cornyn did a good job. I wonder when it was written.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 12:20 PM (QOikT)
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines. "
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 12:16 PM (tOcjL)
Keep a list of the names of TSA agents who are feigning sickness for political reasons, and fire their skank asses once the shutdown is ended.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:20 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Beartooth at March 11, 2026 12:20 PM (+Evw/)
This is horse trader-traders trading horse traders with horse-trader traders.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (zk5UJ)
Posted by: John Cornyn at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (yv1Au)
Posted by: Beto Ochoa at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (dzZCL)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (eStot)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (1nfzE)
The data I have seen show shorter lines and fewer delays than is being reported.
Look at the private companies reporting the delays before you rush to accept the media lies.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 12:19 PM (n9ltV)
It's not a reach to think some TSA bosses are supporting their folks virtually shutting down their airports with sickouts...and some are not. Thus, a have/have not scenario for which airports are running well and which are not.
If you don't pay folks, their work effort goes down...and this is the 2nd time in 6 months for them. The quitting is also now not unexpected. If my spouse was TSA, I'd be having him find a new job and then quit this one.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 12:22 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:09 PM
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So YOU are the reason temperatures are plummeting in my neck of the woods...Got tired of winter and sent it my way.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 12:22 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:22 PM (2+SeL)
257 I'd take Robert Stack beating the shit out of some airport hippies.
https://tinyurl.com/y8nttdwc
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Without even following the link I know what you are talking about.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 12:18 PM (MwdeY)
*fistbump*
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:22 PM (bss/y)
I had to turn on air conditioning last night. Winter just ended, and now I need air conditioning to keep the house from boiling.
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:09 PM
Shit, man, you have a house?
Way to fucking humble-brag!
Posted by: The Guy Living in That Refrigerator Box You Left On The Curb. at March 11, 2026 12:22 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Beto Ochoa at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (dzZCL)
He always reminds me of one of those creepy British kids from Village of the Damned.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at March 11, 2026 12:22 PM (eJ/ld)
Posted by: John Cornyn at March 11, 2026 12:23 PM (nvKZ7)
I was watching a couple of squirrels doing the old grab and tickle this morning. One of them (presumably the female) ran up a tall tree, was chased by the other (presumably the male) and was then knocked out of the tree to fall about 40' to the ground. She picked herself up, and just walked away as if nothing happened.
Why do I bring this up? Beats me, but I hope I never have that experience.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:23 PM (Riz8t)
It wasn't a long term political equilibrium - Washington was the only blue state without an income tax, which made Seattle very, very rich, but it was obvious that at some point the looters in power would be unable to restrain themselves and kill the golden goose.
Technically, income taxes are illegal in the State of Washington, but who do you think appointed the Washington supreme court?
The legislation was passed so that the legislature can reduce the million-dollar threshold at any time.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 12:23 PM (n1OCj)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:09 PM
I enjoyed the two days where I was able to turn everything off but the ceiling fans.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:23 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:23 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:22 PM
It's much harder to put a sitting Senator in SuperMax.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:24 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Capt. James Tiberius Kirk at March 11, 2026 12:24 PM (rxwdW)
Sadly, this sounds plausible.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:24 PM (Riz8t)
But if he doesn't, even if he later "withdraws" the run-off will still be held.
LOL, so John can talk all he wants but unless he gets it done, Paxton will keep campaigning.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 12:24 PM (HXT0k)
Posted by: fd
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I'm already seeing articles blaming the "early" tornados in Illinois and Indiana last night on climate change.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 11, 2026 12:24 PM (XvL8K)
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Within 5 years that $1M will be $50k.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:25 PM (HF36u)
I have no problem with optimism or even overly optimistic outlooks.
But, really, our state governments really suck. No one pays attention to them, and they're in charge of hundreds of billions. And the people who rise in them were part of cartels at the local levels controlled by things like developers.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Intellectually, I have to agree with you, because you are stating what I believe to be facts.
But.... just like no one predicted the popularity of Trump (at least as far as I know, Trump was probably the only one who thought he had a shot), there has to be, statistically, many other Trumps out there that could, theoretically, achieve comparable results as Trump has, but on a more local scale.
I think that could bring about the societal transformation my newly-discovered long-lost twin Pollyanna yearns for so badly.
Posted by: Denny Crane - Genetic Testing Rules! at March 11, 2026 12:16 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Denny Crane - I Fixed It!! at March 11, 2026 12:25 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:09 PM
Our AC's been on since late January. Now we have oak pollen piling up in drifts...
Posted by: Beto Ochoa at March 11, 2026 12:25 PM (dzZCL)
It tells you how these people see themselves. They are vain, self-important, and absolutely sure they are the only thing standing between the country and Armageddon.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:25 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at March 11, 2026 12:17 PM (zdLoL)
Sort of related: A few years ago, there was reporting that "Muhammad" was the most popular baby name in the UK. The BBC popped up and said, "No, it's George." But they linked to the data from the Home Ministry. It was true that there were more "Georges" than "Muhammads." But when you added in Mohammed, Mohamed, Muhamed, Mahmoud, Mohamet, etc., etc., the Muhammeds way outnumbered the Georges.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at March 11, 2026 12:25 PM (eStot)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 12:26 PM (OoFl2)
And for the first time this winter, we have blizzard warnings in the Cascades. The snow pack is way down so it is welcome.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 12:26 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:27 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:27 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:25 PM (Riz8t)
Royalty. The urge to Patrician is strong in humanity- even if they do not call themselves Patricians. Nomenklatura, Technocrat, whatever.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:27 PM (bss/y)
Why do I bring this up? Beats me, but I hope I never have that experience.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:23 PM (Riz8t)
Hey, cool story Bro!
Posted by: Crazy Animal Sex Lover at March 11, 2026 12:27 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (XvL8K)
Our AC's been on since late January. Now we have oak pollen piling up in drifts...
Posted by: Beto Ochoa at March 11, 2026
It’s that time of year here where everything is yellow and everyone is sneezing.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (OoFl2)
What? No!
/GOPe
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:25 PM (HF36u)
25K.
Gotta make sure you hit the no-degree, no-special-skills people, too.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (3wOGw)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (GD0B3)
(The above 'conversation / speech' is aught but an fig newton of my emancipation … ).
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (ayRl+)
What? No!
/GOPe
Surely it's 6-7 elections, minimum.
Posted by: Chuck Grassley at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (Riz8t)
Of course.
Amusingly, Seattle just went from having the lowest marginal state and local income tax rate to the highest, beating out both New York and Portland.
Washington earlier passed a tax on capital gains on the "ultra-rich" (the Washington supreme ruled that capital gains weren't income).
Jeff Bezos was supposed to pay 45% of that, and he immediately moved to Florida - to be closer to his parents, he said.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (n1OCj)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (XvL8K)
I had a buddy who said Andy Barr went to bat for him on something (veteran stuff.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:27 PM (bss/y)
"Whiz Kid".
Better to be the whizzer than the whizzee
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 12:09 PM
Had to do that a few weeks ago.
Supposed to hit 90 today.
Pollen has painted my car yellow-green.
Then next week it’s supposed to be back in the 30s at night.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 12:30 PM (6ydKt)
Jeff Bezos was supposed to pay 45% of that, and he immediately moved to Florida - to be closer to his parents, he said.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (n1OCj)
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Looting the treasury is a late stage empire thing.
And these blue states aren't even empires.
All it means is that they should end up...far less important on the national stage over the next couple of decades.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:30 PM (GBKbO)
It kind of looked like she fell more slowly than you'd expect from gravity. They have lots of fur, so I imagine that slows their descent, and in any case, there isn't enough mass behind them to splatter them on the ground.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:30 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon
Pass SAVE & put it on the President's desk for signature or face Paxton & fight for your political life.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 12:30 PM (MwdeY)
Better to be the whizzer than the whizzee
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (Ot/FD)
What did they call the group of young guys who came up with JFK and got us into the Cuban Missile crisis? Was it Whiz Kids?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:29 PM (bss/y)
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That's how Lindsay Graham keeps getting re-elected, by the way.
He and his staff are very ready to help any SC vet who knocks on his office door.
And Lindsay Graham sucks.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (4NO2D)
UAE has one that feeds to a port in Oman south of the strait.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (Y1sOo)
So of course now that they’ve introduced an income tax, those taxes will be reduced.
Right?
🤣
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (bss/y)
I believe you are almost correct! They have a terminal velocity, but it is close to 100% survivable.
Posted by: Crazy Animal Sex Lover at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (GBKbO)
Valid. By choice.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (bss/y)
He and his staff are very ready to help any SC vet who knocks on his office door.
And Lindsay Graham sucks.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM
He also funds conservative spoiler candidates for the primary.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:32 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 12:32 PM (XuXeR)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (GBKbO)
Valid. By choice.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (bss/y)
He sips.
For maximum "mincing queer" points.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 12:32 PM (3wOGw)
Posted by: Crazy Animal Sex Lover at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (dmDsy)
Yeah, the fastest they can fall without speeding up, but it can't kill them. At least on flat ground.
sidenote: I just had an image of dropping a bag of squirrels out of an airplane to test. I am going to Hell.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:33 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (4NO2D)
UAE has one that feeds to a port in Oman south of the strait.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (Y1sOo)
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50 years has made the strait not nearly as important to much of the world as it once was.
It's important to China, and not that many other people.
We get less than 10% of our imports from the Middle East at all. While we produce a shit ton ourselves.
Market shocks aren't even. They affect different places more than others. China's gonna get real hit by this slowdown in strait traffic. Us? Not so much.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:33 PM (GBKbO)
Flight tracking websites don't typically reflect TSA wait times. Thus, the US looks pretty good, even with the stormy weather. But travelers will tell you there are horrendous TSA delays in some locations.
But... TSA has always been fucked.
YMMV
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 12:33 PM (jtM2q)
He and his staff are very ready to help any SC vet who knocks on his office door.
And Lindsay Graham sucks.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (GBKbO)
I don't doubt he loves hearing from men in uniform.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:33 PM (2+SeL)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 12:33 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:32 PM (4NO2D)
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He wins his primaries by like 50 points.
The spoilers are an excuse. SC Republicans like Graham.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:33 PM (GBKbO)
He and his staff are very ready to help any SC vet who knocks on his office door.
And Lindsay Graham sucks.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM
Same with Kennedy. Even after no one gave a single f@4k about the Kennedy name, every Dem I talked to gushed about how his office helped great-aunt Mildred out with some issue.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 12:34 PM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (bss/y)
No. They reach it real quickly. Terminal velocity for a squirrel is less than the velocity needed to injure them when they fall.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:34 PM (8zz6B)
And these blue states aren't even empires.
I always thought it was interesting that although Seattle and Portland culturally are very similar, Seattle was one of the most entrepreneurial cities on Earth. in terms of the companies that started there, while Portland was bleh.
Portland had a hefty state income tax, and Seattle had no income tax.
That just ended.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 12:34 PM (n1OCj)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:33 PM (bss/y)
Yes...yes you are!
LOL
Posted by: Denny Crane - That Was Funny! at March 11, 2026 12:34 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 12:34 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 12:33 PM (GD0B3)
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Well, NC is Budd and Tillis.
Budd's staff showed me and my family around the Capitol. That was neat.
Tillis is gone soon.
But SC...that's Tim Scott. Who's...okay. Weird on racial issues but just kind of a non-entity anywhere else.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:35 PM (GBKbO)
But I think weather is the biggest factor.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:35 PM (HF36u)
I wish I could feel your pain :-)
Posted by: Bosk at March 11, 2026 12:35 PM (VMFAF)
I've had a theory for some time that federalism is going to save us from going over the fiscal cliff. It is inevitable at the federal level that some programs are going to have to be cut. The easiest way to do it is to devolve to the states (maybe with declining block grants) the programs that are already being administered by the states: housing, Medicaid, SNAP, etc. Red states will cut benefits and blue states won't. People and businesses will vote with their feet, the red states will grow members of Congress and electoral votes, and the blue states will decline or change. The federal government (and the government sector overall) will be a smaller slice of the economy and less important in people's lives. It's already happening.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at March 11, 2026 12:35 PM (eStot)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 12:35 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 12:34 PM (ZANHd)
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This is the major reason Jeff Flake lost so badly in his one re-election effort.
His staff was dismissive of constituent services, not helpful.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:35 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:30 PM (Riz8t)
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We always get our squirrel!
Posted by: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at March 11, 2026 12:36 PM (rj6Yv)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 12:36 PM (cz/sd)
No, it’s more complicated than that. They don’t believe in objective reality, or a shared substrate.
What they mean by that, any given opinion, no matter how crazy, is equally valid as the Pythagorean Theorem or whatever. it’s “moral relativism” and Critical Theory on bath salts.
That’s what the execrable “My Truth” rhetoric is about. It’s an end run around scholarship and knowledge, and observable reality. And facts, logic, and Reason. Infantile.
Our Universities, among other things, are totally fucked in the long run, unless they can excise this bit of sophistry and fairy tale thinking. A variant of Lysenkoism, perhaps. Whatever you call it, it ain’t good.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 12:37 PM (KP4aP)
Why do I bring this up? Beats me, but I hope I never have that experience.
Posted by: Archimedes
Terminal velocity of a falling tree rat is far below that required for a fatal impact. Unless they land on a punji stake.
Posted by: Operator Error at March 11, 2026 12:37 PM (89+to)
Come for the boob talk, stay for the discussion of squirrel physics.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 12:36 PM (cz/sd)
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Isn't that Mark Rober's thing?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:37 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 12:38 PM (ayRl+)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at March 11, 2026 12:38 PM (eJ/ld)
It's literally just a agreement between the two parties nothing more.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 12:38 PM (XV/Pl)
PATCO them.
Our job is to delay and inconvenience (and pilfer small items). It is all we have ever accomplished and our record of service is exemplary.
Posted by: TSA at March 11, 2026 12:38 PM (rxwdW)
Let's ask squirrel boss!
https://is.gd/32q9DR
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 12:39 PM (Kt19C)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:39 PM (2+SeL)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:00 PM (Ot/FD)
Think about it. What is the fun in saying something like "we value truth over facts" if it's not a boldfaced lie? Think about how ecstasy inducing it is to lie something like "truth is my forever butt buddy".
And I wouldn't even call it irony. The whole point of them saying it is forcing you to drink their piss and call it ice cream. They know that you know that they know that you know that they are full of shit, it's just at that moment they believe you can't do a damn thing about it. And that gives them a ladyboner.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 12:40 PM (KTbq2)
Let's ask squirrel boss!
https://is.gd/32q9DR
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 12:39 PM
*makes Shake Weight motion*
Posted by: Rocky at March 11, 2026 12:40 PM (ZANHd)
Aetius451AD
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Terminal velocity? Been there done that...
Posted by: Flyin' Green Dildo at March 11, 2026 12:41 PM (OUPZt)
That’s what “we believe in truth over facts” signifies. A rejection of the last 5,000 years of accumulated wisdom. Maoist, perhaps.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 12:41 PM (KP4aP)
It's Raining Squirrels, Hallelujah!
Posted by: The Weather Girls at March 11, 2026 12:41 PM (rxwdW)
There's a lot of squirrel remains on the road around here.
They thought they were invincible, too.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 12:41 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (b4LBp)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (4NO2D)
UAE has one that feeds to a port in Oman south of the strait.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (Y1sOo)
Saudi Arabia has a pipeline that runs from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea.
Previously it only did a million barrels per day, and coincidently it’s about to open up to 7 million bpd.
I just read about it yesterday.
It won’t replace the Strait route but every bit helps right now.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: @SOEarpiece at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:39 PM (2+SeL)
The ensplatment would occur inside the barrel of the cannon.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (8zz6B)
It's bad. But it's more bad in places where folks have other work options or stronger group dynamics to make a point.
Posted by: Nova Local
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There's another remedy, get rid of the TSA and give security back to the airlines.
Another thought along those lines - Get rid of Homeland Security. We already have agencies to do those jobs.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (ayRl+)
Phat Gus.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary
I don't know how many times the gKids watched that Rober video, but I fully prepared to have Phat Gus immolated by a flame thrower toward the end of that viewing run.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (Kt19C)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (EtnSa)
Posted by: Pool of Hate at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (ehY6c)
OMG prolonged heat event? Why do I sound like a dumb lib?
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 12:43 PM (KTbq2)
So what?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 12:43 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:39 PM (2+SeL)
I think the cannon shot would explode the squirrel instantly, so .....
Posted by: Denny Crane - Poor Astronaut Squirrel! at March 11, 2026 12:43 PM (dmDsy)
They thought they were invincible, too.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 12:41 PM (Y8DZL)
Gravity has nothing on a F-150 moving at 55.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (bss/y)
@seanmdav
[1 of 2]
Understand what Thune is doing right now. It’s not enough for him to kill the SAVE America Act. Thune has to kill it while also protecting his worst RINO colleagues from being exposed for opposing it.
How does Thune accomplish his? By avoiding a simple majority vote at all costs. Thune knows a public vote where Republicans get less than 50 votes—with people like Tillis and Curtis and McConnell and Murkowski voting against IT—is electoral poison. He doesn’t want it to pass, but he also can’t have it die at the hands of his own puke colleagues.
So how does Thune do this? By refusing to move to the already-passed House bill (this only requires a simple majority because the House message is privileged) and instead moving to a new, standalone Senate bill. A new Senate bill is not privileged, and therefore the motion to proceed to it is debatable, meaning it requires 60 votes.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (SJ0Wp)
Posted by: The Weather Girls at March 11, 2026 12:41 PM (rxwdW)
I wish somebody would drop a clutch of mexican weather girls out of an airplane over my head. With parachutes, of course. Don't want splattered ones.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (8zz6B)
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Imma gonna share this with my cats.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (pZ64F)
@seanmdav
[2 of 2]
Thune needs to kill the SAVE America Act, not expose any of his GOP colleagues as being against it, and be able to pretend that he tried. This is the actual Senate GOP trifecta—doing nothing while pretending they tried everything and protecting the worst of the worst the whole time.
So when you watch the GOP Senate bring up a brand new SAVE America Act bill and hold a single vote on a motion that needs 60 to pass, know that they’re doing it because they think you’re stupid.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (SJ0Wp)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:39 PM (2+SeL)
Yes. Theoretically.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (bss/y)
The left is leaving the left coast because they never want to clean up the mess they left behind.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (Y8DZL)
I think Les Nessman would have more to say about that kind of thing.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 12:45 PM (2ocoG)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:45 PM (2+SeL)
This evening they're going back inside. And we're going to have sub-freezing high temps next week.
Global Warming is to blame.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 11, 2026 12:45 PM (DgMqy)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot
Lol. My hubby loved those vids. I was ready to launch Rober out of a cannon.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at March 11, 2026 12:45 PM (eJ/ld)
And then 20 minutes later he’s gone, hopping around somewhere and apparently none the worse for wear.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 12:45 PM (KP4aP)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 12:45 PM (cz/sd)
Then... had me repack the thing in the bag while people were trying to get through.
I was mortified by the ordeal.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 12:45 PM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 12:46 PM (n5tGW)
There's a lot of squirrel remains on the road around here.
They thought they were invincible, too.
Posted by: Auspex
When we'd come across the expired wee beasties on the road, on their backs with legs upward, I'd sing, "'Xcuse me while I kiss the sky."
Now our two kids do so, too. My work here is done!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 12:46 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: @SOEarpiece
Nobody takes a dead cat to the vet for injuries from a fall.
Posted by: Operator Error at March 11, 2026 12:46 PM (89+to)
Posted by: Al Czervick at March 11, 2026 12:46 PM (XvL8K)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (8zz6B)
https://tinyurl.com/2s4zd7jx
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:46 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 12:47 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:47 PM (HF36u)
You would think a bird could do it, wouldn't you?
Posted by: Cincinatti Turkeys at March 11, 2026 12:47 PM (rxwdW)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 12:47 PM (KTbq2)
Build the dang fence.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:39 PM (2+SeL)
Yes. Theoretically.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (bss/y)
If you see a headline like Texas man indicted for so-called squirrel astronaut program, please consider contributing to my legal defense fund.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (2+SeL)
Posted by: Operator Error at March
The cat on my lap is not laughing.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (OoFl2)
The only thing this post needs now is a movie pitch for a squirrel pron epic.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (erF49)
We should prepare for the midterms in some other way. I admit, I don't know what that way would look like.
Thoughts?
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (ZxPkt)
There's another remedy, get rid of the TSA and give security back to the airlines.
Another thought along those lines - Get rid of Homeland Security. We already have agencies to do those jobs.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (N15rr)
TSA and airport staff are largely Somalis. Luckily, the Somalis are more interested in theft than jihad, otherwise we'd have had a lot more air terrorism.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (y9nCu)
80/20s they will never pass:
• Balanced Budget Amendment
• End Insider Trading
• Term Limits
• Reveal Pervert Payoff List
• SAVE America Act
• End Obamacare
• Implement DOGE
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 12:49 PM (WCaCG)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 11, 2026 12:49 PM (GPa4z)
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 12:49 PM (q177U)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 12:49 PM (KTbq2)
We should prepare for the midterms in some other way. I admit, I don't know what that way would look like.
Thoughts?
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (ZxPkt)
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After Democrats just didn't try that hard in 2024 and lost because their hearts weren't in it, maybe we can just convince them to fight 2026 as hard as they fought 2024.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (HF36u)
80/20s they will never pass:
• Balanced Budget Amendment
• End Insider Trading
• Term Limits
• Reveal Pervert Payoff List
• SAVE America Act
• End Obamacare
• Implement DOGE
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And, end the time change!
Posted by: beckster at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (I7J98)
Imagine a squirrel to be a sphere of radius 0 and mass "m"...
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
Squirrel.catapult has been done.
Posted by: Operator Error at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (89+to)
We should prepare for the midterms in some other way. I admit, I don't know what that way would look like.
Thoughts?
Posted by: Don Black
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Unpredictable on SAVE act. Senate GOP is coming under increasing pressure and the forthcoming probes into the elections in GA and AZ along with Nat Sec report on Chinese interference in US elections is forthcoming.
Right now, Iran is consuming the headlines but that is unlikely to be the case going forward. So, we shall have to wait and see.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (pDt9x)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 12:45 PM (2+SeL)
If the launch doesn't injure him, the fall won't. Terminal velocity doesn't mean "terminal". as in "dead". It means the point at which aerodynamic drag (a force) on a falling object equals the force of gravity. It stops accelerating downwards, and simply falls at a steady speed. A parachute is simply a device that reduces the terminal velocity of its user to a seped low enough that impact with the ground is survivable.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 11, 2026 12:48 PM (y9nCu)
True, but the shaitan has not whispered in their ear yet.
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (LHPAg)
wish somebody would drop a clutch of mexican weather girls out of an airplane over my head. With parachutes, of course. Don't want splattered ones.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (8zz6B)
https://tinyurl.com/2s4zd7jx
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:46 PM
And then there's our girl:
https://youtube.com/shorts/kMzRzfOUG2c
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (CGHQ6)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (xG4kz)
So we are going for neutron star with that density?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (bss/y)
_____________________________________________
Or, just use a vacuum chamber and a slingshot …
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: beckster
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Support on that is more mixed. Not an 80/20 issue.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (E4rtv)
So many senile old degenerates in DC that shouldn't even be allowed outside unsupervised. They seem to live forever like fucking retarded Skeksis.
It isn't whether they'll fuck us over or not, it's just a matter of how much lube we'll get on any given day.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (87jGq)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (erF49)
The fat ones couldn't squeeze thru the railings. You know they would leave a mess.
Posted by: t-bird at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (AhCY4)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (CGHQ6)
She is funny.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (bss/y)
You kill people and break things for a living,” he told the gathered generals, as they sat in baffled silence. Real men and soldiers strive to keep those two things from happening. Hegseth is a child.
I spent an entire year in high school learning about the checks and balances of government and I have a lot of questions.
He is not a leader. He is a 3rd rate TV anchor that could only get a job at one place, Fox News. His boasting and overall eSports league mentality is despicable. That's not how leaders talk.
The level of supplemental testosterone in the Trump regime would go down if you replaced everyone with trans men. Wait till they figure out that hormone supplementation is GENDER AFFIRMING CARE...
THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE OF LOW CHARACTER INTO HIGH OFFICE
Sorry for yelling. It just seems like the people in the back still need the message.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (JCZqz)
More like Squirrel astroNUT program, amirite?
Astronauts do need to be short in stature to fit inside the capsules.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (w9Wax)
Posted by: Max Power at March 11, 2026 12:49 PM
On it!
Posted by: Red Bull at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (ZANHd)
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Imma gonna share this with my cats.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 12:44 PM (pZ64F)
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Imma gonna confirm this with experiments on my cats.
/
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 12:53 PM (SJ0Wp)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 12:53 PM (Kt19C)
Those little nut busters, though cute, are a menace and I will not tolerate their insolence and bravado.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 12:53 PM (M9gjJ)
Right now, Iran is consuming the headlines but that is unlikely to be the case going forward. So, we shall have to wait and see.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (E4rtv)
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I went through too many, "Thune is betraying us by not passing the OBBB" last year to act like he's just trying to knife us. Since, you know, he passed it and even got 95% of what the Parliamentarian wanted out of it back in.
Corralling the cats on this one may be harder than OBBB, so I wouldn't consider it a slam dunk. However, he has earned some modicum of trust.
He's definitely not Mitch 2.0. ("oh, gosh...McCain voted down the ACA repeal, gosh darn it. just, gosh darn. oh well. we'll get 'em next time. donate.")
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:53 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:53 PM (4NO2D)
Just did a 2 1/2 mile walk. 63° at the moment got a sweat up wearing a hoodie. Of course it will be down around freezing the next few days. Winter in mid Hudson
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 12:53 PM (qBBPl)
You kill people and break things for a living,” he told the gathered generals, as they sat in baffled silence. Real men and soldiers strive to keep those two things from happening. Hegseth is a child.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (JCZqz)
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"The military exists to do diplomacy!"
-idiots
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:54 PM (GBKbO)
Ace has a house. I have never thought of ace as having a house.
Posted by: tubal
Hoarders get rapped within the dwellings by all the crap that they collect.
Ace will get trapped within his when his orgiastic building of shelves will leave no room for him.
His shelves will have shelves. It'll be shelving all the way down.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 12:54 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 12:54 PM (87jGq)
Well, I have questions about you spending a year in high school.
Posted by: dantesed at March 11, 2026 12:54 PM (Oy/m2)
Sorry for yelling. It just seems like the people in the back still need the message.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (JCZqz)
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Dude single-handedly turned around a communist dictatorship by greenlighting a daring midnight raid to take their leader.
But yes, he's just a drunk who doesn't know what he's doing.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:54 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Rocky The Flying Squirrel at March 11, 2026 12:54 PM (K7Zpu)
I gotta shovel 6 inches of snow that fell overnight.
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (8zz6B)
Way to throw out facts about this important topic! You ruined it for all of us!!!
Posted by: Petulant Teen Who Likes To Talk About Weird Shit. at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot
To be released soon on all gaming platforms:
Squirrel Effect
Posted by: Entertainment Arts at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (w9Wax)
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Da bish set me up...
Posted by: Marion Barry at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (K7Zpu)
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"Sun Tzu 2: Fragile Masculinity Boogsloo"
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (SJ0Wp)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:56 PM (erF49)
It's literally just a agreement between the two parties nothing more.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
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Not true. The Senate has always operated under an unlimited debate presumption and yes, that is in the rules. Unanimous consent, cloture, reconciliation, and the talking filibuster are all the special exceptions to unlimited debate that allow the Senate to function at all.
House has no unlimited debate per se other than the right of the minority leader to speak as long as they want without yielding the floor just before a vote for final passage. Otherwise, the House Rules committee sets the debate times and amendment rules. Temu Obama Hakeem holds the current record for that.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 12:56 PM (E4rtv)
But if it does pass - now us the time for Trump to defy the Courts, who will inevitably enjoin it to save the midterms. Just tell them "no, you have no right to do this, it's a federal law and I'm going to enforce it even if it means using the Army to do it."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 12:56 PM (BI5O2)
We should prepare for the midterms in some other way. I admit, I don't know what that way would look like.
If there was some way to tie their health to the passage of this Bill.
SAVE America Act is existential. We need to keep the pressure on. The mere fact the Uniparty will go to these ends to make sure it doesn't pass means that it is critical to their continued dominance over We The People.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 12:56 PM (WCaCG)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (JCZqz)
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This dude's against the executive writing regulation without congressional approval because of the non-delegation doctrine, right?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:56 PM (GBKbO)
He's a piece of shit that needs to be launched into the Gulf of America to become shark shit via trebuchet.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 12:56 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Clark Griswold's Dad at March 11, 2026 12:56 PM (qBdHI)
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Da bish set me up...
Posted by: Marion Barry at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (K7Zpu)
'Low Character'. Interesting choice of words. Trash people. Plebs. Peasants.
Always Patrician wannabes.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:57 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 12:37 PM (KP4aP)
That's exactly what i mean when i say "ontoclasm"
It's not a word, i don't think, but I'm trying to make it one.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:57 PM (Ot/FD)
"So, we make a film about cat furries and squirrel furries overcoming species gender fascist conformity, and use Randy Newman's "Falling in Love" tune as a title and double entendre, and show it at libraries and selected elementary schools, financed by government non-government non-profits!
What do you think, sirs?"
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 12:57 PM (Y8DZL)
And unleash hell when they do anyway.
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 12:57 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (+nEug)
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*: golf clap *
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 12:57 PM (SJ0Wp)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:57 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:50 PM (GBKbO)
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If the GOP-controlled Senate doesn't try as hard as DJT did to win in 2026, they deserve the hammer.
Heck, even a 50% effort might be enough. At the moment, they're just coasting.
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM (rj6Yv)
I mean, he lives in something with walls to fail to install shelving on.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM (2ocoG)
To be released soon on all gaming platforms:
Squirrel Effect
Posted by: Entertainment Arts at March 11, 2026 12:55 PM (w9Wax)
AVENGE ME!!!!
Posted by: Peanut at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM (/BPde)
To make that happen, we didn't take off shoes, didn't take a single thing out of our carryons at the screening, even electronics, and no one took extra time to grope me.
Can it be this way every time???
Waiting in line to see if we can get on a later flight to our destination for a massive amount of airline credit. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM (Mzv/D)
And unleash hell when they do anyway.
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 12:57 PM (vFG9F)
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"Real men let Venezuela ship their criminals into US territory and Iran fund the killing of American soldiers and worldwide terrorism because breaking their shit would be against the ethos of the military."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 12:54 PM (xG4kz)
The shelves have become sentient, and now post articles on the HQ...
Posted by: Praise Be The Shelves. at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM (dmDsy)
"I do not believe that the solution to our problem is simply to elect the right people. The important thing is to establish a political climate of opinion which will make it politically profitable for the wrong people to do the right thing. Unless it is politically profitable for the wrong people to do the right thing, the right people will not do the right thing either, or if they try, they will shortly be out of office."
Posted by: tankdemon at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM (cMLgw)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM (Dv3i1)
I'd love to see them all be forced to watch a John Wayne marathon just to watch them melt like that fuckin Nazi in Raiders of the Lost Arc.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (87jGq)
Ace has a house. I have never thought of ace as having a house.
Of course he does. Think of how many hobo leftovers he could bury in the crawlspace.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (y9nCu)
Let's ask squirrel boss!
https://is.gd/32q9DR
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 12:39 PM (Kt19C)
No ...
This, THIS is the Squirrel Boss:
https://shorturl.at/u9Lni
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (3sXRv)
"So, we make a film about cat furries and squirrel furries overcoming species gender fascist conformity, and use Randy Newman's "Falling in Love" tune as a title and double entendre, and show it at libraries and selected elementary schools, financed by government non-government non-profits!
What do you think, sirs?"
Posted by: Auspex
"Will this get us to queered maps more rapidly than the current trajectory?"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: mrp at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (rj6Yv)
My FiL, a former Marine, has a bumper sticker in his garage that reads, "When it absolutely, positively needs to be destroyed overnight."
Yeah, I'm sure the generals were just baffled.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (KbCG3)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (qwx/I)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (Ot/FD)
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Yup. “And we shall never speak of this again” is somewhere in there part of the routine, too.
Democrats fuck shit up. Republicans make sure it stays that way. Seen this movie my whole life.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (KP4aP)
Does he have a dungeon with a hobo in it?
Posted by: dantesed at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM
It's a no-brainer then.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 01:00 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-suck
Me,me!
-Kelly
Posted by: Az Deplorable moron at March 11, 2026 01:00 PM (f9h0J)
Corralling the cats on this one may be harder than OBBB, so I wouldn't consider it a slam dunk. However, he has earned some modicum of trust.
He's definitely not Mitch 2.0. ("oh, gosh...McCain voted down the ACA repeal, gosh darn it. just, gosh darn. oh well. we'll get 'em next time. donate.")
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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I just don't worry about future predictions because events come and trip up our tidy assumptions about the future. And btw, I answered your post last thread. I figured out that money is a cubic, not linear function. Earlier, some folks noted that you had to raise enough money to compete up to a certain point to raise your chance for election, then the trend line becomes negative because more money indicates your opponent is raising a bunch too and the seat is competitive, then when you get extreme outliers like Huffington or Corzine buying the race, the curve turns up again. Thus, cubic function, not a parabola nor linear.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:00 PM (E4rtv)
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I always thought of him having an apartment like Mel Gibson's in Conspiracy Theory
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 01:00 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM
She is funny.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM
And could probably bench press me.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:01 PM (ZANHd)
"So, we make a film about cat furries and squirrel furries overcoming species gender fascist conformity, and use Randy Newman's "Falling in Love" tune as a title and double entendre, and show it at libraries and selected elementary schools, financed by government non-government non-profits!
What do you think, sirs?"
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 12:57 PM (Y8DZL)
Awesome reference!
Posted by: Denny Crane - MST3K Is The Best!!! at March 11, 2026 01:01 PM (dmDsy)
C'mon inside, he said, we'll have some laughs, he said...
Posted by: Zombie Hobos at March 11, 2026 01:01 PM (iFEms)
Just squirrel chillin'. Not remotely scared of people or the cats. Unless you get into his space. Which is apparently pretty damn close.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 01:01 PM (jtM2q)
Bigger shelves have smaller shelves upon their shelves to shelve them.
The smaller shelves have even smaller shelves and so on to further delve them.
Posted by: Nash Ogden at March 11, 2026 01:01 PM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 12:58 PM
It's a no-brainer then.
Posted by: toby928(c)
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Looking at born winners there, yes sir.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:01 PM (N15rr)
I always assumed that he lived in one of the Con Edison Service Vaults that you access from an Underpass.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:01 PM (erF49)
Posted by: beckster
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Support on that is more mixed. Not an 80/20 issue.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (E4rtv)
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OK, I see it's at 63-72% in favor.......
Posted by: beckster at March 11, 2026 01:02 PM (I7J98)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 11, 2026 01:02 PM (GPa4z)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 01:00 PM (ZxPkt)
All the strings tie back to a Polaroid of Jake Tapper holding an empty box of Kaboom! brand breakfast product.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 01:02 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:00 PM (E4rtv)
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Probably a good model.
But then, all models are wrong, some are useful.
The Cantor example just provides me with food for thought that a little-known race can just be thrown completely upside down by overspending.
Weird side cases that rarely pop up, meaning the most of reality probably does fit the cubic pattern. But, still, we live in reality, not a series of equations. It should be considered a possibility by incumbents.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:02 PM (GBKbO)
I believe they also passed a law to supposedly affect only the rich, but it means it's hard to pass in farms to kids so more family farms will go under.
How you like them Washington apples now?
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 01:02 PM (Mzv/D)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 01:02 PM (n5tGW)
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I always thought of him having an apartment like Mel Gibson's in Conspiracy Theory
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 01:00 PM (ZxPkt)
I was hoping for more of a 3's Company situation.....
Posted by: Denny Crane - I'm Furley! My Mouth is Your Toilet! at March 11, 2026 01:02 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 01:03 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 01:02 PM (n5tGW)
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Do people talk about Democrat voters getting mad at their Democrat senators for not passing this legislation that Democrat voters want, specifically around the SAVE act?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:03 PM (GBKbO)
THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE OF LOW CHARACTER INTO HIGH OFFICE
Sorry for yelling. It just seems like the people in the back still need the message.
You sick f*cks forced Owebama upon the nation. A man who was smoking some whack drug and having sex with fat white homo men. Then, you followed him up with Joe Biden who's character is so flawed, he would swim naked in front of his female SS and fingerbanged an intern in a federal building.
You can all GFY.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:03 PM (/BPde)
"Will there be drinks?", I asked.
'Oh, there will be drinks", he replied.
"Will there be dancing?", I asked.
'Oh, there will be dancing", he replied.
...
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:03 PM (erF49)
"I do not believe that the solution to our problem is simply to elect the right people. The important thing is to establish a political climate of opinion which will make it politically profitable for the wrong people to do the right thing. Unless it is politically profitable for the wrong people to do the right thing, the right people will not do the right thing either, or if they try, they will shortly be out of office."
Posted by: tankdemon
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On this, he is correct. Politicians will break your heart if you are committed to this or that policy or principle. People need to know betrayal is always a possibility with pols. But if retaining their job or getting other incentives to listen to their constituency exist, then that will sort out most of them, not all, but most. Also see David Mayhew's Electoral Connection book.
His naive assumption is that politicians exhibit behavior as if winning their next election is their primary incentive. And by and large empirical evidence indicates truth to that.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:04 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:04 PM (87jGq)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 01:04 PM (Dv3i1)
I wonder whether the hysteria over the delays is being amplified by our oh-so-unbiased media...
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 12:11 PM (n9ltV)
All I know is I have flights going through ATL, DTW and SATX the next few weeks and the TSA lines at all of them are reportedly minimal to below average...
Posted by: Tex Lovera at March 11, 2026 01:04 PM (wtvvX)
From yesterday:
Sometimes it just takes a slight adjustment to make a map more gay.
Posted by: Panama C. Anal
C. Anal was more brilliant than was recognized, I believe, for if you recall your Panama Canal history, the city located at its northern terminus is named...
...wait for it...
..."Colon".
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 01:04 PM (xG4kz)
yeah that was how the 16th amendment was marketed
Posted by: brak at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (jGJov)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:04 PM (E4rtv)
The naive assumption is that the voters decide who wins elections.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (KbCG3)
Yeah, I'm sure the generals were just baffled.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
Their formative field-grade years were spent during the Obama error...I bet these new rules and expectations are quite a shock to them.
Posted by: Military Moron at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (bcX03)
Posted by: Y. Berra at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (K7Zpu)
They aren't in the majority with the option to have a talking filibuster.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (n5tGW)
When the Hawthorne Trees start budding, here, the Squirrel Kits come out.
When the Squirrel Kits come out, the Swainson's Hawks will pass through, and they will pick the Hawthorne Trees clean.
Happens every year.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (erF49)
Posted by: brak at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (jGJov)
Posted by: John Cornyn at March 11, 2026 01:06 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: dantesed at March 11, 2026 12:59 PM (Oy/m2)
Do you really think hobos last more than a couple of hours before being put in the stew pot?
Posted by: tankdemon at March 11, 2026 01:06 PM (cMLgw)
I thought he'd be more of a handmade, bespoke squirrel kind of guy.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 01:06 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: brak at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (jGJov)
That is the first time I have ever heard a rational argument against the 17th Amendment.
Posted by: tankdemon at March 11, 2026 01:07 PM (cMLgw)
Posted by: John Cornyn at March 11, 2026 01:06 PM
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Cornholionyn. A Russian agent all along.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 01:07 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: John Cornyn at March 11, 2026 01:06 PM (KTbq2)
Was it ever established that Beavis and Butthead had parents? Did they just live together?
What was the situation there?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 01:07 PM (KbCG3)
'Oh, there will be drinks", he replied.
"Will there be dancing?", I asked.
'Oh, there will be dancing", he replied.
...
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:03 PM (erF49)
"In fact, there may be some sex at the end of the night!"
"Cool! Great! What time should I be there?"
Oh, anytime, it'll just be you and me."
Posted by: Norm MacDonald at March 11, 2026 01:07 PM (dmDsy)
garrett's stockpile of crocs for his squirrel buddies is immense.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 01:07 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Ace's kitchen at March 11, 2026 01:08 PM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: IronDave at March 11, 2026 01:08 PM (K6UoY)
A 60 vote threshold means all the GOP senators can pretend to support it.
Posted by: Bitcoin Fixes Everything at March 11, 2026 01:08 PM (V6W16)
Posted by: brak at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (jGJov)
WWWERRRRELLLP!!!!
*hic*
Posted by: Former Speaker Dade Phelan at March 11, 2026 01:09 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (4NO2D)
UAE has one that feeds to a port in Oman south of the strait.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 12:31 PM (Y1sOo)
Saudi Arabia has a pipeline that runs from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea.
Previously it only did a million barrels per day, and coincidently it’s about to open up to 7 million bpd.
I just read about it yesterday.
It won’t replace the Strait route but every bit helps right now.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 12:42 PM (6ydKt)
Daily Mail reports some international energy group I never heard of says it will release 400 million barrels of oil from its reserves. I have no idea where their reserves are located. Hopefully not all inside the Strait of Hormuz. Also I have no idea how it will be allocated. Good news, I suppose. Who knows if and when this will have an effect on crude price.
Posted by: Gref at March 11, 2026 01:09 PM (5rh/l)
AOSHQ Mascot tm, our very own doge himself.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 01:09 PM (Wmg4n)
I thought he'd be more of a handmade, bespoke squirrel kind of guy.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 01:06 PM
Garrett is building a MechaSquirrel army? Oh, f@#k...
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:10 PM (ZANHd)
They aren't in the majority with the option to have a talking filibuster.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (n5tGW)
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True, but they can promise to vote for cloture to end run around the debate/filibuster issue.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:10 PM (GBKbO)
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That's Thune's talking point and it's, of course, a bullshit lie.
They really do think we're fucking idiots ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:10 PM (SJ0Wp)
Sorry for yelling. It just seems like the people in the back still need the message.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 12:52 PM (JCZqz)
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Give me the biggest fucking break possible
Billy Jeff
Joe "The Big Guy" Biden
Killary
Bathhouse Barry
Whatever that six-mask-and-a-faceshield-wearing fat sack of shit we had as a SecDef a few years back
The left has absolutely no sense of irony.
Posted by: Pete Bootyjudge at March 11, 2026 01:10 PM (3BwY8)
What was the situation there?
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 01:07 PM (KbCG3)
Mom's were whores who got knocked up by a couple of roadies after a Mötley Crüe concert.
Posted by: Former Speaker Dade Phelan at March 11, 2026 01:10 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:10 PM (ZANHd)
Like the Skaven, but more nuts.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 01:11 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:11 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 01:07 PM (BI5O2)
LOL nice I was trying to find an angle like that
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:11 PM (KTbq2)
They claim they “undermine foundations” by their burrowing, which I find implausible. If anything, it should improve drainage. They don’t try to get in my house, or eat wiring, and all those things that cause Mice to to be persona non grata since time immemorial.
Plus, they have that cool racing stripe thing going on. I didn’t know they eat Juniper berries. They were climbing them to the top, and looked like they were picking Apples. Cutest thing ever. I freely admit my anthropomorphic biases.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 01:11 PM (KP4aP)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:04 PM (E4rtv)
The naive assumption is that the voters decide who wins elections.
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at March 11, 2026 01:05 PM (KbCG3)
Our traditional talisman has been that 'naive assumption'. Facts and social media -- and most recently Harmeet Dillion's initial review of 'voter' rolls tell us that we are being played Bigly... by whom exactly Is yet TBD.
Posted by: Beyond Norman Parameters at March 11, 2026 01:11 PM (srSCS)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:11 PM (erF49)
Whatever that six-mask-and-a-faceshield-wearing fat sack of shit we had as a SecDef a few years back
It was more than a mask -- it made him a bona fide conehead.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 01:11 PM (xG4kz)
In 2014, Brat challenged House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Republican primary. Brat's campaign was notable for its lack of resources and traditional campaign tactics. Brat was outspent by Cantor 40 to 1; Cantor spent over $5 million, while Brat raised $200,000 and did not spend all of it.
The race was outside the time period I did the analysis on and that was focused on general election success, not primaries.
I also did some early work on candidate efficiency in that some candidates could turn money into votes more efficiently than other candidates but that only got as far as a conference paper investigating factors affecting primary and general election vote share.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:12 PM (E4rtv)
This 'large majority of Americans', did they elect us? No, they didn't. In a representative democracy, we represent the interests and the system that put us here.
Posted by: The RNC/DNC at March 11, 2026 01:12 PM (iFEms)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk
The self-described "Greatest Deliberative Body in the World" ceased to be so when the 17th amendment passed and they all had to shift focus from deliberating to campaigning.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 01:12 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Chipmunks at March 11, 2026 01:12 PM (K7Zpu)
BTW, I think Cahoots must be a great vacation spot.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 11, 2026 01:12 PM (n5tGW)
Posted by: Chipmunks at March 11, 2026 01:12 PM (K7Zpu)
You do squeal when shot.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (/BPde)
God, but I hate the GOP. A party founded on the vision of ending slavery, a party that willingly went to WAR to achieve that end, just can't summon the courage to champion free and fair elections as favored by 80% of the American people. Un-fucking-believable.
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (X+xvk)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (fdJ1A)
Until the financial incentives are gone and replaced by prison terms for hiring illegals, any change will be cosmetic.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (87jGq)
The faggots in the Senate will spend weeks tying themselves into rhetorical knots in order to execute the very finest in Failure Theater rather than spend a couple of days actually making an earnest effort to get the SAVE act passed. It's their natural state because actually getting it passed would vaguely resemble real, actual work, and most of these dipshits haven't been anywhere near that in decades.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (3BwY8)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 01:07 PM (xG4kz)
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Squirrels wearing Crocs sounds like a Furry Convention.
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:14 PM (SJ0Wp)
Posted by: Pete Bootyjudge at March 11, 2026 01:10 PM (3BwY
Don't forget the Left used to argue that stuff like character and morality was gay authoritarian shit that only Christians cared about.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:14 PM (KTbq2)
worm known as loyd austin
Posted by: DanMan at March 11, 2026 01:14 PM (8uzBS)
Tree turdy tree!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 01:14 PM (xG4kz)
I also did some early work on candidate efficiency in that some candidates could turn money into votes more efficiently than other candidates but that only got as far as a conference paper investigating factors affecting primary and general election vote share.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:12 PM (E4rtv)
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It's just that it's a weird counter case.
Most of the time, that kind of dollar advantage will win the day.
But not this time.
And, I think there's an argument that the massive spending advantage by Cornyn might have been a factor in him only getting 42%, similar to the Cantor situation.
It wouldn't be a general rule, but I wouldn't need to hire a political consultant to tell me general rules. I can come up with conventional wisdom myself. The point of a political consultant would be to say, "I know conventional wisdom says this, but it doesn't always work. Here's an example of the opposite. Be careful."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:14 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (fdJ1A)
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boobs, probably.
Posted by: ballistic at March 11, 2026 01:14 PM (3BwY8)
crap
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 01:14 PM (xG4kz)
Whatever that six-mask-and-a-faceshield-wearing fat sack of shit we had as a SecDef a few years back
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot
Lloyd Austin. "The Phantom Prostate"
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 01:15 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:15 PM (KTbq2)
Tree fiddy > Tree turdy tree
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:15 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (fdJ1A)
I think you're all caught up!
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:16 PM (KTbq2)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:16 PM (fdJ1A)
worm known as loyd austin
Posted by: DanMan
How dare you speak ill of Captain Sneeze Guard! Show some respect!
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 11, 2026 01:16 PM (X+xvk)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (fdJ1A)
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Fragile Masculinity.
* starts sobbing and runs away to a safe space *
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:17 PM (SJ0Wp)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 01:17 PM (2+SeL)
I am sure the best sort work there, though.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 11, 2026 01:17 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:16 PM (fdJ1A)
It's all academic to me.
You could hurl every GOP Senator headfirst into a gas chamber and I'd be fine with it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 01:17 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 01:18 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: DanMan
How dare you speak ill of Captain Sneeze Guard! Show some respect!
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 11, 2026 01:16 PM (X+xvk)
I'm pretty sure he's the sole reason Hegseth put fitness requirements on top brass.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:18 PM (/BPde)
Fucking Lankford. He's an albino rat fucker if there ever was one.
Oklahoma & Texas, DO BETTER.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 01:19 PM (IifOV)
I had to turn on air conditioning last night. Winter just ended, and now I need air conditioning to keep the house from boiling.
Does it "cook"? * nudge, nudge, wink, wink *
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at March 11, 2026 01:19 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer
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Depends on the number of candidates and depending on voting rules. Ranked choice voting, for example, runoffs, open primaries, etc.
That is why one of the classic GOPe moves is the splitter strategy to prevent a gen election winner, thus Hunt, a no hoper for winning, got in at the behest of someone in the GOPe establishment of TX. Let Cornyn survive until a runoff. RCV is a notorious mess where the candidate coming in 3 or 4 can suddenly become no. 1 when 2,3,4 votes are tallied and so on.
And lastly, voters don't get to pick the candidates offered, the candidates do. Voters are then always faced with the dilemma of the lesser of evils voting approach as no candidate can support everything that a particular voter wants. So at best, it is a constrained choice. Those are not naive assumptions.
Mayhew's was--simply put, looking at elected official's behavior, what would be the single biggest factor in explaining their behavior in office. And yes, it is running for reelection (barring a few beautiful losers or those that are retiring).
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:19 PM (E4rtv)
You could hurl every GOP Senator headfirst into a gas chamber and I'd be fine with it.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 01:17 PM (BI5O2)
He's not wrong here........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:19 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:19 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 11, 2026 01:20 PM (GPa4z)
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Posted by: DanMan
How dare you speak ill of Captain Sneeze Guard! Show some respect!
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 11, 2026 01:16 PM (X+xvk)
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Exactly -- dude had more made-up medals than Idi Amin, Muammar Gaddafi, and Robert Mugabe combined!
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:20 PM (SJ0Wp)
Lock and chain the doors and flood the Capitol with Argon Gas.
See if I care.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:20 PM (erF49)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 01:19 PM (gKWVE)
Pikers.......
Posted by: Eric Swalwell at March 11, 2026 01:21 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 01:17 PM (BI5O2)
He's not wrong here........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:19 PM
True, but if you put them in a woodchipper first, it would optimize the space in the gas chamber.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:21 PM (ZANHd)
We've had the AC on in our room all winter. My wife is having hot flashes so I shiver at night until she tosses off all the blankets onto me. Then she gets gold and pulls all the covers back on her.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (IifOV)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:21 PM (ZANHd)
Why gas slurry?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (bss/y)
True, but if you put them in a woodchipper first, it would optimize the space in the gas chamber.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:21 PM (ZANHd)
Gas chamber first would remove the struggles getting them in the chipper, however.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Oglebay at March 11, 2026 01:20 PM (GPa4z)
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"I believe that his MOS was "Cadaver Dog," H8R!"
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (SJ0Wp)
True, but if you put them in a woodchipper first, it would optimize the space in the gas chamber.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:21 PM (ZANHd)
Gas chamber first would remove the struggles getting them in the chipper, however.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (/BPde)
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"Are you sure there's $10,000 down there?"
-not as hard as you think
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (/BPde
Where's the fun in that ?
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (fdJ1A)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:11 PM (erF49)
I appreciate you!
Posted by: Justin Roiland at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (Dv3i1)
"Accidentally "
Posted by: Operator Error at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (89+to)
"I believe that his MOS was "Cadaver Dog," H8R!"
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (SJ0Wp)
He carried the cask of grog under his chin. Just in case.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (/BPde)
Just put them in a chamber, and suck all the air out of it. No point in wasting good air.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Chuck Martel
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The Senate did not work that way before the 17th. And in fact, very few state legislatures selected senators by legislative election by that time. Most used plebiscites disguised as elections and simply nominated the winner.
The classic period of the US Senate was viewed as the tail end of the Jackson presidency 1834 to about the early 1850's. And that Senate promptly squandered its reputation with the Compromise of 1850 that did in the Whigs and the Kansas-Nebraska Act finished it. After the Civil War, those state legislative elections of senators produced such putrid politicians that Mark Twain wrote the Gilded Age to mock them.
And a common misconception of the Senate is that states after voting for a senator could recall them. Nope.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (EtnSa)
Where's the fun in that ?
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (fdJ1A)
Meh.....it completely removes the chance of escape and is more cost effective.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (/BPde)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM
The same reason you nuke the site from orbit.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:25 PM (ZANHd)
The first 3-4 seasons are fantastic stuff. If you like to laugh.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:25 PM (erF49)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 01:25 PM (KTbq2)
"Accidentally "
Posted by: Operator Error
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Momma Told Me Not to Come by Randy Newman comes to mind here.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:25 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (xcxpd)
I really honestly don't get what you are saying here.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Beto Ochoa at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (dzZCL)
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I think he looks like a dog butt licking, back-stabbing, pile of stepped in shit.
/I don't much care for him.
Posted by: Bonecrusher at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (JNTt1)
"Accidentally "
Posted by: Operator Error at March 11, 2026 01:23 PM (89+to)
With her husband no less.
Unequally yoked.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 01:21 PM (ZANHd)
I still prefer the "Shatter all their bones with a sledgehammer or jackhammer" method.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (wa/yD)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (xcxpd)
I really honestly don't get what you are saying here.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (dmDsy)
I really, really hate Rick and Morty. I do not vibe with its nihilism or its origin as a Back to the Future gay pedo porn joke.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (xcxpd)
Conservatives elect temp employees to work for us so we can go to work and take care of shit.
Commies elect gods to worship.
Average commie would march through Hell carrying gas cans for their "Leaders" and the Head Reds know it.
I wouldn't piss on the average RINO if they were on fire. And they hate us more than the commies do. Evil collaborating cntz like Collins and Murkowski especially.
Tough to stomach. But I still go vote and show face. Beats surrender.
Posted by: sifty boones at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (HWyCo)
Posted by: Boobs at March 11, 2026 01:31 PM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:24 PM (xcxpd)
I really honestly don't get what you are saying here.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (dmDsy)
I really, really hate Rick and Morty. I do not vibe with its nihilism or its origin as a Back to the Future gay pedo porn joke.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (xcxpd)
Alright, gotcha! I can see exactly what you are saying.
This is why it's so cool to talk to people. I feel the exact opposite as you, I love the cringy, edgy humor of that show, and you feel the opposite.
Life is fucking great!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:31 PM (dmDsy)
You can all GFY.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:31 PM (N15rr)
These Redditt posts are always crazy, but when I start to read them I usually have a very general feel for what is likely to be there.
This group of posts goes so far beyond delusion... I have no words to describe...
Posted by: RM at March 11, 2026 01:32 PM (n/1Oj)
Conservatives elect temp employees to work for us so we can go to work and take care of shit.
Commies elect gods to worship.
Posted by: sifty boones
Pure distilled truth.
Posted by: Auspex at March 11, 2026 01:33 PM (Y8DZL)
Posted by: Candace Cameron Bure's agent at March 11, 2026 01:34 PM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (TfbiM)
"Thune needs to kill the SAVE America Act, not expose any of his GOP colleagues as being against it, and be able to pretend that he tried. This is the actual Senate GOP trifecta—doing nothing while pretending they tried everything and protecting the worst of the worst the whole time."
This has always been the purpose of the filibuster. To protect Senators from having to vote according to the wishes of their constituents. "I tried, but we just couldn't overcome the dang filibuster! Send more money so we can continue to fight the [other party]!"
Posted by: Tar Bae at March 11, 2026 01:37 PM (HpQep)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 01:04 PM (E4rtv)
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Putin said that he will tolerate most anything from a person except betrayal. Trump, Thune and Tillis should have a meeting at the Watergate, 5th floor.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:39 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: Gref at March 11, 2026 01:09 PM
To China.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 01:40 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: GWB
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Hot days and cool nights run it up cool in the day and coast with a fan overnight.
-- (burn ReadyKillowat burn)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:42 PM (N15rr)
I really honestly don't get what you are saying here.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 01:26 PM (dmDsy)
I really, really hate Rick and Morty. I do not vibe with its nihilism or its origin as a Back to the Future gay pedo porn joke.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 01:27 PM (xcxpd)
Alright, gotcha! I can see exactly what you are saying.
This is why it's so cool to talk to people. I feel the exact opposite as you, I love the cringy, edgy humor of that show, and you feel the opposite.
Life is fucking great!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G)
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Realize that all TV is propaganda designed to smooth your brain. If one show is unappealing that's OK the other one will catch you. But both have the same effect.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:48 PM (N15rr)
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Question) What do you call a three minute, (much less a three hour,) wait to get through airport security?
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Answer) A choke point target.
Posted by: Marooned at March 11, 2026 03:06 PM (kt8QE)
Posted by: kurtz at March 11, 2026 03:13 PM (jzrwJ)
X really is getting to be as bad as the UK.
Posted by: TJ jackson at March 11, 2026 09:40 PM (bXvrr)
Wednesday Morning Rant
On the one hand, The Economist is one of the West's worst publications. It is consistently as dishonest as it is ideologically pure. On the other, their treatment of the late Ali Khamenei is so outlandish that it defies belief if they mean it. If it is sincere, it puts the WaPo's coverage of ISIS' Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, where the paper's original headline referred to him as an "austere religious scholar," to shame. I cannot, however, figure out if it is sincere or an amazing piece of satire. It is The Economist and one does not expect biting satire about a progressive hero-figure, but their obituary is so over the top I don't know what to think about it. The headline and introduction is tame: Ali Khamenei hoped his legacy might last for ever Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed on February 28th, aged 86
The article is not. It comes out swinging in the first paragraph:When the Shah fell in 1979, and the hotheads in Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s new Islamic Republic took American diplomats hostage, it was plain that America would seek to undermine Iran by any means. In the Iran-Iraq war of 1980 America even supported Iraq, ruled by a tyrant, rather than Iran.It is not baffling that a country might support the enemy of an enemy. It is not unfathomable that a country wouldn't side with a country that has declared it to be the hated and existential enemy. It is almost like The Economist is putting one on.
This did not daunt him. Martyrdom would be sweet; in many ways, he had already courted it. Like Khomeini, his long-term mentor and friend, he had divine right on his side. America led a phalanx of countries that were morally corrupt; but Islam made Iran strong, pure and spiritually protected. It disgusted him to have to deal or negotiate with the West, even through officials. He came to disdain foreign investment, in case it increased "Westoxification" in Iran; during the pandemic he refused to import Western vaccines, because they might bring the virus in.Strength and purity. Khamenei in a nutshell, eh? This reads almost tongue-in-cheek.
Only "heroic flexibility" induced him to agree to the nuclear deal with America in 2015. Then, predictably, Donald Trump tore it up and tried, with Israel (the Little Satan) to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities into oblivion. Why trust such people? Why negotiate, when America's sole purpose was to ensure that Iran had no nuclear power at all? No free nation would behave that way. Besides, when Mr Trump's body was ashes, eaten by worms and ants, the robust tree of the Islamic Republic would still be standing.This is clearly written as if from the late Khamenei's perspective, as is much of the rest of the article. I cannot, however, gauge its sincerity. It seems inconceivable.
But when he was made an ayatollah almost at once, and the constitution amended to overlook his lack of learning, he settled into the role as if born to it. It was as a supreme jurist, wearing the black cap of a direct descendant of Muhammad, that he gazed benignly from billboards and posters across the country. And it was as a great teacher that he preached and wrote books on forgiveness, patience and "101 tips for a happy marriage", telling Iranians how to live. In short he was everywhere, ruling now by divine authority. His tongue could channel God.If this weren't in The Economist, I'd be sure that this was satire, laughing at his corrupt arrogance. Since it is in The Economist, however, I don't know.
Also, though many had underrated him, he knew how to build up worldly power. He proved adept at playing Iran's state institutions off against each other -- the presidency against parliament and the army against the regime's most powerful security force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, whose activities he encouraged. This made him the final arbiter. Besides, whereas Iran's often-more-moderate presidents had a limit of two consecutive terms, he was appointed for life.Is the cynical, ruthless realpolitik being described here by The Economist being described with admiration, or is it veiled contempt?
His business empire was also extraordinary. He might live frugally, receiving visitors in a bare room with one sofa and a few wooden chairs, but he controlled assets worth tens of billions of dollars. Soon after his succession he took over the Shia charities from the government and turned them into vast conglomerates that hoovered up state contracts. He also seized the properties the Shah's men had abandoned when they fled from the Islamic revolution. The humble cleric from Mashhad had inherited the Earth.Are they intending to sincerely point out his obvious inveterate corruption, or is this merely a case of "yes, we know that all our West-hating heroes have feet of clay, but they are heroes nonetheless?" It ends with a banger:
He hoped to leave a legacy. This was not necessarily a dynasty, though he had four sons, all of them clerics. He was thinking more of his "Second Step" of the Islamic revolution, more pious and more energetic. Evidently, his own time was limited. He would be bundled away for safety if or when Iran's enemies struck. How much more honourable, more deserving of the paradise to come, to drink the pure draught of a martyr's end.Are they sarcastically lampooning him by juxtaposing the avowed sweetness of martyrdom with his continuous effort to avoid it? Are they doing the same by describing the decrepit, corrupt gangster as energetic and pious? Or do they possibly mean it? I can't tell. The whole thing is so outlandish and absurd that it almost has to be satire - but it's also The Economist and so it might be a wholly-sincere lament. What do you think? Do they mean it?
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Nazdar at March 11, 2026 11:01 AM (NcvvS)
"Journalists" now tell us what to feel and leave it up to us to figure out what actually happened.
Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at March 11, 2026 11:02 AM (MNCvZ)
This one cracks me up. Whenever Iran or Iraq are in the news the FNM comes back to this and blames Reagan for whatever the current problem is.
Before the first Gulf War the FNM slammed Reagan for supporting Iran.
During the first Gulf War they slammed Reagan for supporting Iraq and the FNM has gone back and forth like that since then.
Iraq, a Soviet Client State, and Iran, a jihadist Terrorist State were both our enemies and as stated we were trying to make both lose.
Now...if Carter hadn't given Iran to the Ayatollah things would have played out differently, which begs the question why isn't THAT the starting point of every discussion about the Middle East?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 11:04 AM (sKqQm)
"Journalists" now tell us what to feel and leave it up to us to figure out what actually happened.
Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at March 11, 2026 11:02 AM (MNCvZ)
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Reporters were always manipulative scum.
There was never a platonic ideal of journalism/reporting in actual existence.
The entire profession is about manipulation and always has been.
The big names just had to create a fiction of objectivity to get broadcast licenses from the federal government. No one in power ever believed that fiction.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:04 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 11:04 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 11:05 AM (ix8EF)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:05 AM (CHHv1)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:05 AM (CHHv1)
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It doesn't need to be cohesive. You just need to be able to tie every individual sentence to, "US is bad."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:05 AM (GBKbO)
The guy engaged in endless terrorism and was responsible for the deaths of many many innocent people in Iran and the broader Middle East.
If Trump had the army kill 10k+ No Kings protestors would we get such a write up for Trump? What if he also had CIA agents assassinate Canadians?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 11:05 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 11:06 AM (77rzZ)
Rejoice, Economist, he did leave a legacy. The destruction of his regime. Let us dance and sing.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 11:06 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:06 AM (3wOGw)
Lies, lies, and damned lies.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 11:06 AM (sKqQm)
The Economist is the Al Jazeera of Drudge Reports
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 11:07 AM (IifOV)
Lies, lies, and damned lies.
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 11:06 AM (sKqQm)
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I suppose that was written in the heyday when reporters were just concerned with giving the public the facts.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:07 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: NR Pax at March 11, 2026 11:09 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:09 AM (4NO2D)
Wasn't the fucker 86 years old?
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:09 AM (4NO2D)
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"Only the good die young. Now, why Charlie was assassinated by Israel on the orders of Erika."
-Candace Owens
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:10 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 11:10 AM (pDt9x)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:11 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 11:11 AM (IifOV)
Over time, The Economist has turned into a newsletter for the World Economic Forum.
If you want to know what the people who go to Davos think, read the Economist.
Otherwise, it has no utility.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 11:11 AM (n1OCj)
Speaking of humerus, I wonder if mojito is still alive...
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 11:11 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 11:12 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 11:12 AM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 11:12 AM (EtnSa)
"Journalists" now tell us what to feel and leave it up to us to figure out what actually happened.
Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy
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Watch the 1930's era Front Page for the morality of reporters back in the heyday of newspaper wars.
Reporters and carnies have a lot in common and hey rube is simply code talk for media to describe their audience.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:13 AM (E4rtv)
I believe the Brit speak for this is "taking the piss".
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:13 AM (Riz8t)
Speaking of humerus, I wonder if mojito is still alive...
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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They did drop the casket and the body fell out.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:13 AM (E4rtv)
Joe Truzman
@JoeTruzman
This morning, hundreds of thousands of Iranians woke up to frozen bank accounts. Customers of Bank Sepah and Bank Melli got an SMS saying their accounts were locked, @NarimanGharib posted on X. The banks' websites and service channels are blocked, and it's not possible to log into accounts at all.
The regime is calling this a "Central Bank technical upgrade to communication switches for network stability," he wrote.
This is almost certainly the regime freezing enormous sums of money taken directly from its own citizens to ensure its survival. Iranians are being robbed blind by their own government as it clings to power.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 11:14 AM (2ocoG)
There was never a platonic ideal of journalism/reporting in actual existence.
The entire profession is about manipulation and always has been.
Right? I mean, look how they treated Peter Parker.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at March 11, 2026 11:14 AM (v23vE)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (4NO2D)
The Economist along with the BBC are two of the main reasons the British elite are brain damaged. That's ok in a few more years they'll be writing in Arabic about Allah
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (qBBPl)
San Jose Leftifornia
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (EtnSa)
This is almost certainly the regime freezing enormous sums of money taken directly from its own citizens to ensure its survival. Iranians are being robbed blind by their own government as it clings to power.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 11:14 AM (2ocoG)
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It's really just a celebratory move because of Iran completely destroying Israel and America's ability to make war in the region.
There's no other explanation possible.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (GBKbO)
Geezer Golf TPS report, stat!
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:58 AM (77rzZ)
Front nine a disaster and we shall never speak of it again. Back nine was much better and won $12.
🙂
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (2WIwB)
The Economist is a rag written by sexually-frustrated retards who aren't sure what goes where during sex.
How do I know? Because for some reason FB keeps blasting my feed with Economist "articles" and 75% of them are social-culture piff whining about how certain men and women have it better in the dating and social world than others do.
"Chadence Highborne IV drives a Lambo and gets more girls than poor Billy Bob who doesn't have a license and lives in a trailer park. The horror! And Busty McBoobs the underwear model has guys lusting after her, while poor Mildred Fugliette can't get a date."
I wouldn't wipe a dog's ass with the Economist.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (iFTx/)
Is there anything left to bury? I mean, aside from with a squeegee?
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (Riz8t)
Only "heroic flexibility" induced him to agree to the nuclear deal with America in 2015. Then, predictably, Donald Trump tore it up and tried, with Israel (the Little Satan) to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities into oblivion.
If they had meant it any other way than a hagiography, they would not have written that as if the "deal" had actually stopped them from enriching uranium to make a bomb or a dozen. They make it look as if they were good guys, going along with the deal, and mean ol' Trump just decided to bomb them anyway.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (i6QVa)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
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Underpaying the one guy who can get a decent shot of Spider-Man?
Criminal.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:13 AM (E4rtv)
That is funny; my memory was slightly defective.
I remember thinking what an undignified and out of control culture that would act so disrespectfully at a funeral
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (xT8gx)
Jimmy Carter 1979: Hey Shah, give the Mullahs a voice and be nice to them.
Shah of Iran 1979: They are cutthroat religious nutjobs. They will Kill us all and overrun us.
Jimmy Carter 1979: Trust me. I raise peanuts.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (IifOV)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (7GeYi)
A Republican won a deep-blue Northern Virginia county-level seat in a major upset Tuesday after revelations that her Democratic opponent made racist social media posts more than 10 years ago.
Republican Jeannie LaCroix, 64, won a special election for a Prince William County Board of Supervisors seat defeating Democratic nominee Muhammed Sufiyan Casim, 36, a Muslim Pakistani immigrant, who in the 2010s made a series of online posts containing racist, misogynist and antisemitic content, Potomac Local News reported.
https://tinyurl.com/y2ez32hu
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (7GeYi)
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Was that the time when reporters were only concerned with passing on facts to the people?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (GBKbO)
... sue the taxpayers .. great plan
Posted by: SMOD at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (RHGPo)
It's true! That's why the government of Lebanon is asking Israel for cooperation on wiping out Hezbollah.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (2ocoG)
Over time, The Economist has turned into a newsletter for the World Economic Forum.
If you want to know what the people who go to Davos think, read the Economist.
Otherwise, it has no utility.
Posted by: The ARC of History!
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It was literally the voice of the Rothschilds for a bit, they sold it after Evelyn died. Lynn Forester de Rothschild, his widow, sold her stake just recently.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:17 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Jerry Carroll at March 11, 2026 11:17 AM (RRQTN)
The IAEA has confirmed that Iran has enough material to make 11 nuclear devices. Some people are just completely ignoring the possibility of waking up one day in the not too distant future with a "permanent orange afro".
When dealing with non-Muslims, Islam encourages Muslims to use an aggressive jihad/war-time mentality that is literally defined by deception. Indeed until any non-Muslim comes to realize the degree to which this mentality plays out when dealing with many Muslims, it will be only too easy to lose touch with a healthy sense of objectivity. When dealing with someone who is purposefully deceptive, trusting individuals – as so many in the West are these days, are like sheep being led to the slaughter.
Posted by: SMOD at March 11, 2026 11:17 AM (RHGPo)
https://tinyurl.com/y2ez32hu
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (iFTx/)
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1. Special elections are not predictive of general elections.
2. I want this to be.
3. I suspect the rise of anti-Semitism in the online right is telling Democrat Party leaders that anti-Semitism is actually bipartisan and not really an electoral negative for them in the near future.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:17 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: PaleRider at March 11, 2026 11:18 AM (+89TD)
Posted by: Archimedes
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He is talking about the original rat bastard that took power after the Iranians kicked out the Shah.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:18 AM (E4rtv)
I predict that within a few years, the BBC will be cut off from the government teat. It will not go well for them. The Economist seems to be doing alright, though.
The Economist has successfully maintained high-value subscribers and strong profits, with a significant portion of its readership outside the UK, particularly in the US.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:18 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 11:18 AM (jtM2q)
@JoeTruzman
This morning, hundreds of thousands of Iranians woke up to frozen bank accounts. Customers of Bank Sepah and Bank Melli got an SMS saying their accounts were locked, @NarimanGharib posted on X. The banks' websites and service channels are blocked, and it's not possible to log into accounts at all.
The regime is calling this a "Central Bank technical upgrade to communication switches for network stability," he wrote.
"Hey, that's a good Idea!" - Governor Gavin Newsom
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 11:19 AM (IifOV)
🙂
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 11:15 AM (2WIwB)
When I played in a regular foursome (I haven't in years), we all learned to be completely silent (say nothing!) when one of us hit a bad shot (duffed worm burner off the tee... water ball... leaving the ball in the bunker... all the usual disasters). To say anything at all, even trying a sympathetic word, is a complete breech of etiquette. My particular pet peeve was to hit an awful tee shot and someone in my foursome because the ball wasn't in the water or behind a tree would say something like "that's serviceable" or "that'll play".... ugh
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 11:19 AM (xT8gx)
Frankly, The Economist has never done humor, so I'd take it at face value: they meant it.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at March 11, 2026 11:19 AM (xcxpd)
The transitional language should be the fake Arabic from Team America. Durka durka mohammed jihad, mohammed ali.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 11:19 AM (2ocoG)
I predict that within a few years, the BBC will be cut off from the government teat. It will not go well for them. The Economist seems to be doing alright, though.
The Economist has successfully maintained high-value subscribers and strong profits, with a significant portion of its readership outside the UK, particularly in the US.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:18 AM (Riz8t)
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The one thing I would expect Reform to do if they gain power in three years is to end the licensing fee.
It's low hanging fruit that doesn't demand too much of the party.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
There are thousand of earnest little Marxist Propaganda majors who could have written this in journalism class, but I think it takes one of us planted inside to go, "oh, yes, this is EXACTLY the tone we want The Economist to strike!"
Posted by: t-bird at March 11, 2026 11:19 AM (yv1Au)
Posted by: Bonecrusher at March 11, 2026 11:19 AM (JNTt1)
Depends on the person, I expect. Iran is weird. We have seen from the Obama years that some really did like these guys. For what they did -revolution against the establishment and standing against the US.
They could also be doing it because they know a hagiography of the Mullahs will tweek us. Never discount 'owning the chuds' as a motivation.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:21 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 11:21 AM (Dv3i1)
Until they start shooting at you.
My squadron was deployed to Diego Garcia in 1987. I happened to be the duty officer for CTG 72.8 on the night the USS Stark took two missiles allegedly fired by mistake by an Iraqi jet pilot. That was a wild night. Flash messages sent from a stricken US warship in war zone tends to cause chaos in the comms suites.
Not so sure it was a "mistake" by the Iraqi pilot and I wasn't the only one holding that opinion.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 11:21 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (7GeYi)
I remember in college watching Mike Wallace on PBS saying that as a reporter he'd do nothing to stop an ambush on American troops if he were embedded with the enemy. It was a hypothetical where the enemy were "Cosinese" but it was an obvious reference to the Vietnam War.... he'd have let the Viet Cong ambush American troops. Despicable... and typical of the press
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 11:21 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:22 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Az Deplorable moron at March 11, 2026 11:22 AM (f9h0J)
I have no love for these cocksuckers. So, bye.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 11:22 AM (M9gjJ)
San Jose Leftifornia
The attackers were three Assyrians originally from Iraq, one of whom is a high-powered M&A lawyer for a Sacramento law firm.
The California state bar will do nothing to discipline him, of course.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 11:22 AM (n1OCj)
It's low hanging fruit that doesn't demand too much of the party.
You'd think so, but look how long it took the GOP to kill Big Bird.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:23 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Az Deplorable moron at March 11, 2026 11:22 AM (f9h0J)
I seem to recall in the mists of time (90s? earlier) that it was spoken of as a conservative (for Britain) outlet.
I could be wrong. It was one of the british publications.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:23 AM (bss/y)
It's low hanging fruit that doesn't demand too much of the party.
You'd think so, but look how long it took the GOP to kill Big Bird.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:23 AM (Riz8t)
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1. Fair.
2. Conservatives in England have been promising to do it for a while, too.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
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Reform is useless, Restore is the only hope the native population has against the colonizers.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 11:23 AM (Dv3i1)
I used to subscribe to The Economist years ago, but I got tired of the Israel-hatred.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 11:24 AM (n1OCj)
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Reform is useless, Restore is the only hope the native population has against the colonizers.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 11:23 AM (Dv3i1)
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Oh, notice I didn't say that the one thing I expect Reform to do in power was deport people. I said that the one thing I expect them to do is a long-held promise from the CP that the majority of the nation supports: ending the licensing fee to the BBC, which the CP had failed to do for years.
"Yeah! We did something guys!"
"But my neighborhood is still majority Syrian."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:24 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 11:25 AM (IifOV)
I used to subscribe to The Economist years ago, but I got tired of the Israel-hatred.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 11:24 AM (n1OCj)
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So, yes, British conservative.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
Cornyn now calling to repeal the filibuster and supports the SAVE act now.
This guy.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 11:25 AM (IifOV)
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He's signalling in ways that indicate he doesn't think he has it in the bag against Paxton.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
Above the headline they had a 'pre-heading': "God's dictator falls" What the heck is that?
Posted by: t-bird at March 11, 2026 11:25 AM (yv1Au)
Kif pipe in its mouth, packet of feelthy pictures, mezuzzah around its neck, this was the noblest Arab of them all.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 11, 2026 11:26 AM (Kt19C)
Posted by: Archimedes
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And at the time, Sesame Street was no longer on PBS moving to HBO and now I think on Netflix.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:26 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:25 AM (GBKbO)
Most of the thorns in Israel's ass are from old growth English roses. And the English will never forgive them for getting their dirty jew derrieres all over their precious roses.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:27 AM (Ot/FD)
I'd take the Economist at their word. It is exactly how they feel.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 11:27 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 11:24 AM (n1OCj)
What was the cast of the Anti-Israel stuff back then? (I have never read it.) Was it about an overall loss of empire? I wonder about that from the giving away of empire post WWII that there had to be a lot of brits who decried the over all loss of the empire where the sun did not set and the intentional descent into just welfare queens.
In that context, anti-Israel could be about a general thing of loss of prestige and the overall direction of Britain.
Or it could be our old friend, just anti-semitism.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:27 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 11:27 AM (jtM2q)
I'm not fully convinced there's even feelings involved. It's become conditioned pavlovian call-and-response for these people.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:29 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Archimedes
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He is talking about the original rat bastard that took power after the Iranians kicked out the Shah.
He started the comment talking about Khomeini, but ended up talking about Khamenei. My comment was directed at the latter.
I have a dim memory that when the original ayatollah (khomeini) died that his funeral descended into chaos so much so they almost dropped the casket LoL... it's too bad there's a war going on because it would be rather humorous if khameini's funeral also descended in the same way... but because of the war probably no public funeral
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:29 AM (Riz8t)
The graduates are told they must "take a position" on any issue, rather than the traditional "who, what, where, when, why" model that journalism was taught to be many decades ago.
There have always been propagandists masquerading as journalists, and many were reflecting either their own personal beliefs or those of their paymasters.
The media landscape today (85% of the media is either Left of Center or downright progressive, 15% somewhat Right of center) is bifurcated and the audience simply chooses to follow
the organ that re-affirms their biases.
That's why Bari Weiss's attempt to "center" CBS News is bound to fail. The current CBS audience is the Colbert/60 Minutes crowd and will abandon CBS once it stops reinforcing their biases, and no FOX or NewsNation viewers are gonna switch to CBS.
There is NO audience for "straight down the middle, unbiased, even-handed" reporting anymore.
Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at March 11, 2026 11:29 AM (MNCvZ)
No. I think they are sincere. Do we know anything about the author?
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 11, 2026 11:29 AM (jbnUc)
Q-Do you have a different approach for someone like him?
A- You could just write a rant about how evil he was, but as I said, I don’t like to do it from the perspective of other people. I like to do it from his. I’ve done about three people who I think are pretty evil, and the thing is that they hang themselves with their own rope. They say or do something appalling, and you just put it in there. They condemn themselves, as far as I’m concerned. It’s true that there’s no such thing as being totally evil or totally good. We have to recognise that we all have the potential for good and for evil.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 11:30 AM (lSeXf)
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And he STILL lost? In Maryland?!
Posted by: 15 Tiny Cities at March 11, 2026 11:30 AM (qUkBO)
Who's on the byline for the article? That's usually pretty telling.
Posted by: Halfhand at March 11, 2026 11:31 AM (TVV/Z)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 11:31 AM (pDt9x)
I don't recall - it was just constant Israel-bashing.
They still send me their news summaries electronically, which I never read.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 11:31 AM (n1OCj)
Not in my lifetime, at least since Watergate anyway.
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 11:31 AM (GUOwU)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 11:30 AM (lSeXf)
I could have been Supreme Leader?
Damn.
I ought to pay better attention to stuff.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:32 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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Upper class Brits have resented Jews for centuries. And that animus has been transferred to Israel.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:32 AM (E4rtv)
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“It isn’t enough to elect the right people. We have to force the wrong people to do the right thing”
Some big brained feller
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:33 AM (0DQ9k)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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Upper class Brits have resented Jews for centuries. And that animus has been transferred to Israel.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:32 AM (E4rtv)
Resentment of Jews is Evergreen.
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 11:33 AM (pDt9x)
‘If Trump had the army kill 10k+ No Kings protestors would we get such a write up for Trump? What if he also had CIA agents assassinate Canadians?’
I need Trump to actually do those things to be sure.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 11, 2026 11:33 AM (jbnUc)
Not in my lifetime, at least since Watergate anyway.
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 11:31 AM (GUOwU)
Reporters have always been muckracking liars. Trollope has a couple through-lines in his stories about how crap journalism was even in the 1800s.
Some time around the middle of last century, we went from all knowing that fact and not minding it much, to all minding severely and launching into full blown denial.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:34 AM (Ot/FD)
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BBC News (UK)
@BBCNews
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17h
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:34 AM (E4rtv)
The big names just had to create a fiction of objectivity to get broadcast licenses from the federal government. No one in power ever believed that fiction.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:04 AM (GBKbO)
Well, there you go. Reporting did not start out to be a "profession". It was a trade, and there were no trade schools. Reporters learned the business by apprenticeship. Jimmy Olsen ring a bell?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 11:35 AM (8zz6B)
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What's sad is that we very seldom even get a chance to "vote" and "elect" the right people.
They're already broken.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 11:35 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: PaleRider at March 11, 2026 11:35 AM (+89TD)
Some big brained feller
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:33 AM (0DQ9k)
This. Incentivize people doing the right thing, if even for the wrong reasons. I seem to recall that being explicit on the founders vision for the US government system. At least it was explicit in an analysis I read on it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:35 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:16 AM (GBKbO)
"ThE fAcTs ArE tHaT tHe ArC oF hIsToRy NaTuRaLlY bEnDs ToWaRdS cOmMuNiSm aNd IsLaM, bIgOt!"
--Reporters
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 11:05 AM (sKqQm)
Need a list?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (8zz6B)
Kind of an impressive feat, actually. They wrote an article that everyone, and no one, could see their point.
Posted by: Denny Crane - Actually, Sounds Like What I Say When Walking Past Reporters. at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (dmDsy)
Ann Wroe is apparently The Economist's obituary editor/author since 2003. She's been at The Economist for fifty years.
Posted by: t-bird at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (yv1Au)
Hard to believe the Economist is what it is today. We used to subscribe, more than three decades ago, for the cold, straightforward news. Something something wearing its skin.
The "news" lies. Memes speak truth. Funny, ain' it?
Good Morning, Hordekind.
Posted by: mindful webworker - I'm so old I remember print publications at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (PwYmb)
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“It isn’t enough to elect the right people. We have to force the wrong people to do the right thing”
Some big brained feller
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:33 AM (0DQ9k)
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That fails to apply in the Senate, gonna be honest.
Vote against us. Constantly talk shit about what we want. Try to toss the party standardbearer at every opportunity.
Still get 42% in a primary, an actual plurality.
6 years is a very long time where the elected don't have to act well.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
Economics is about how much the people in power can steal from the taxpayers before they revolt and start killing economists.
Free Markets, supply and demand are reality.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:37 AM (KTbq2)
The excerpts from the article left out the parts where the author described Khomeini robbing the nation into poverty, squandering the water supply, and gunning down 50,000 Iranians in the street. I'm sure a professional journalist would mention these things; I just wanted to see the explanation of why these are good things.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 11:37 AM (PbePe)
@BBCNews
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17h
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:34 AM (E4rtv)
The House of Commons and the Other House of Commons except they're special and you can't vote for them now sod off peasant.
Lovely stuff.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:37 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:37 AM (KTbq2)
Bathos?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:38 AM (Ot/FD)
"Please don't behead me."
But he she it means it in earnest.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:38 AM (KTbq2)
That's why they can't meme.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 11:38 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:37 AM (KTbq2)
Sarcasm is the way. Set your feet upon the path.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:39 AM (bss/y)
Blah, blah, blah. How many dead liberals have you condemned in your writings? I thought not. Isn't the point of an obit to summarize the life of the deceased, not leave it up to interpretation?
It’s true that there’s no such thing as being totally evil or totally good. We have to recognise that we all have the potential for good and for evil.
Yet somehow, if Trump were to kick off tomorrow, I'd bet you'd be willing to say some negative things about him. In fact, you'd say nothing but negative things. Please to find a rope and urinate up it.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:39 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: t-bird at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (yv1Au)
"I wanted people to say, 'Wow, now THAT lady got CANNED!'"
Posted by: Warai-otokostanza at March 11, 2026 11:39 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 11:39 AM (pDt9x)
The excerpts from the article left out the parts where the author described Khomeini robbing the nation into poverty, squandering the water supply, and gunning down 50,000 Iranians in the street. I'm sure a professional journalist would mention these things; I just wanted to see the explanation of why these are good things.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 11:37 AM (PbePe)
They were talking about Khamenei.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
Good point, a lot can be forgotten in that length of time!
Posted by: Denny Crane - FUCK THE 17TH AMENDMENT. at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (iFTx/)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:37 AM (KTbq2)
Sarcasm is the way. Set your feet upon the path.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:39 AM (bss/y)
Yeah. That's exactly what you want to do.
Posted by: Warai-otokostanza at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (fdJ1A)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:38 AM (Ot/FD)
No, I think the tribute is meant to be taken at the facest of value. As opposed to the basest. And as everyone knows, any good article has a basest.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (KTbq2)
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It’s always been biased. I think what has changed in the last 25 years, there was previously at least a tacit acknowledgment that people are free to disagree, or hold their own opinions contrary to others that didn’t automatically require expulsion from humanity.
The propaganda and gaslighting volume control was steadily increased all the way up to eleventy, and then they broke off the knob.
This makes sense from the standpoint that a lot of the “news” is a loss leader, money losing operations for years now, subsidized with phony baloney confetti bucks and spook laundering operations. It was always there, but the actual paying customers went away, the tide went out, so to speak. The club-footed Goebbels heir apparents are the only ones left. It’s painfully obvious.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (YmzeM)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 11:41 AM (Y1sOo)
Speaking of humerus, I wonder if mojito is still alive...
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 11:11 AM (xT8gx)
A street procession for the weirdbeard's funeral would make a dandy target for an A-10 strafing run. Almost zero chance of killing any innocent bystanders.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 11:41 AM (8zz6B)
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I read it as pointing out corruption. Pretty clear to me on that part. The rest of it flowery “austere legions scholar” fluff but in this I think you’re reading too much into it.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 11:41 AM (HF36u)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (fdJ1A)
Al-Andalus has chosen to return to the Caliphate.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:41 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:39 AM (bss/y)
Satire is sarcasm with a point other than life is meaningless.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:42 AM (KTbq2)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 11:42 AM (Y1sOo)
Sarcasm is the way. Set your feet upon the path.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:39 AM (bss/y)
Yeah. That's exactly what you want to do.
Posted by: Warai-otokostanza at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (Ot/FD)
*narrows eyes, nods, satisfied*
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:42 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:42 AM (KTbq2)
Sarcasm is NOT nihilism.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:43 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (fdJ1A)
Al-Andalus has chosen to return to the Caliphate.
Beat me to the "there's precedent" joke. Grrrrrr.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 11:43 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (fdJ1A)
Al-Andalus has chosen to return to the Caliphate.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:41 AM (3wOGw)
"Fuck."
-El Cid
Posted by: It's Spanish for "The Cid". at March 11, 2026 11:43 AM (Ot/FD)
Cornyn now calling to repeal the filibuster and supports the SAVE act now.
This guy.
Posted by: Frank Barone at March 11, 2026 11:25 AM (IifOV)
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He's signalling in ways that indicate he doesn't think he has it in the bag against Paxton.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11,
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The absolute best thing that could happen is for Big John Cornholio to help get the SAVE Act passed and then for Trump to endorse Paxton. Surely Trump knows that Cornholio is a back-stabbing piece of shit. . . .
Posted by: Bonecrusher at March 11, 2026 11:44 AM (JNTt1)
Love it. We can increase our taxes to keep prices level. Look at us defeating inflation, people!
Posted by: Sacramento at March 11, 2026 11:44 AM (yv1Au)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 11:44 AM (pDt9x)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:43 AM (bss/y)
It is when contrasted with satire.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:44 AM (KTbq2)
When it's steak and lobster for our troops on deployment.
If someone said, "we should line up all liberal journalist and shoot them" I'd have a hard time making a counter-argument.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 11:44 AM (HXT0k)
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"The Supreme Leader was an anti-vaxxer! Oh noes, what is a commie to do?"
Posted by: ShainS -- Gaslighting is the Secret Handshake of the Mass Delusional Leftist Death Cult at March 11, 2026 11:45 AM (PtqHl)
It is amazing how much just a 10-15 degree change on an incline press makes a difference in the muscles hit.
In a good way.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:45 AM (bss/y)
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When was that? Certainly not in my lifetime. As long as I’ve been old enough to consume news media it’s been slanted to the left.
And while it was before my time Walter Cronkite was a PR machine for the communists in Vietnam.
Duranty was a Stalin apologist as a NYT reporter.
The “just facts” reporters are a myth for the most part that never existed.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 11:45 AM (HF36u)
-El Cid
Posted by: It's Spanish for "The Cid". at March 11, 2026 11:43 AM (Ot/FD)
*golfclap for nic*
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:46 AM (bss/y)
If someone said, "we should line up all liberal journalist and shoot them" I'd have a hard time making a counter-argument.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 11:44 AM (HXT0k)
I'm already fine with dropping 40 gazillion yottadollars on a sidewinder if it means some goatfucker can't take a potshot at one Marine. Why would these frivolous bitches think I'd be upset about a couple covers of surf and turf?
Posted by: It's Spanish for at March 11, 2026 11:46 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:46 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 11:47 AM (pDt9x)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 11:45 AM (HF36u)
I'd say this was right.
Think about way back in the day before TV. You'd have three or four (or more in big cities) newspapers in every town. You could choose the one you liked (hint: the one that reported and saw the world the way you did.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:47 AM (bss/y)
127
They were talking about Khamenei.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM
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My bad. Spellings of multiple names of Iranian big shots are similar, possibly as a security measure.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 11:47 AM (PbePe)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:47 AM (KTbq2)
6 years is a very long time where the elected don't have to act well.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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That is what $100 million Cornyn bucks disparity to $4 million Paxton, will get you in a big mass media state.
One sidelight to my old election research was that yes, you CAN buy an election when you spend massive multiples of your opponent. Michael Huffington did way back spending over 35 million or so for a CA congressional seat. Jon Corzine bought his election as senator and later as governor in NJ by literally spending crazy multiples of what the GOP candidates spent in opposition.
Cornyn did his shock and awe against Paxton and Paxton is still standing. We shall see how much more Cornyn will be able to waste for a runoff (which in part depends on his Senate caucus brethren) and donors that may fear him losing in the runoff.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:48 AM (E4rtv)
Cornhole is a little slow in reading the tea leaves.
Posted by: Richard Cranium at March 11, 2026 11:48 AM (EhiZ2)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (fdJ1A)
Al-Andalus has chosen to return to the Caliphate.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:41 AM (3wOGw)
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Kinda fake news. Spain already recalled its ambassador to Israel last year over Gaza bullshit. This came after Israel recalled its ambassador to Spain the year before, also over Gaza bullshit. Who cares? Western Europe is dying, if not already dead.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 11:48 AM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:43 AM (bss/y)
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It's a tool. A very, very terrifying tool.
Posted by: Doug Piranha at March 11, 2026 11:48 AM (KAqW5)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
Good point, a lot can be forgotten in that length of time!
Posted by: Denny Crane - FUCK THE 17TH AMENDMENT. at March 11, 2026 11:40 AM (dmDsy)
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Repealing the 17th would make things a lot worse.
The state governments are far too addicted to the government teat.
"Vote for more fed dollars to cover our costs, or we recall you."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:49 AM (GBKbO)
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Paxton has to withdraw by the 18th or he has to appear on the run-off ballot.
BTW, in TX, you can't vote in the run-off unless you voted in the party primary that led to that run-off.
It's why the second place guy often wins as the 3rd and down place were the "not" vote for the 1st place guy; they go vote for the second place guy.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 11:49 AM (HXT0k)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 11:47 AM (pDt9x)
This should make comments of the week ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 11, 2026 11:49 AM (3sXRv)
But they quickly morphed into Trump is evil because there is no money in a “just the facts” show. People all claim that’s what they want but nobody ever watches it. In reality everyone gravitates to one side or the other.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 11:50 AM (HF36u)
Posted by: Bonecrusher at March 11, 2026 11:44 AM (JNTt1)
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Cornyn gets the SAVE Act passed.
Trump endorses Cornyn.
Paxton wins the primary anyway because conservatives still hate Cornyn.
Reddit calls Texas conservatives Trump bootlickers who do whatever he wants because they voted against his endorsement.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:50 AM (GBKbO)
I still remember an interesting article in The Economist's heyday noting that containerization had done for physical transport what the Internet had done for electronic communications - chopped things up into discrete packets that could take varying routes to its destination.
I think that they even mentioned that the longshoremen fought this tooth and nail - not only did it reduce the need for longshoremen, but it was also much harder to steal out of a locked container than it was to steal out of a bulk shipment.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 11:50 AM (n1OCj)
Posted by: KT at March 11, 2026 11:51 AM (7vIsy)
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 11:51 AM (dmDsy)
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1. Submit to child rape or I KEEL YOU!
2. See #1.
3. See #2.
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101. See #100.
Posted by: ShainS -- Gaslighting is the Secret Handshake of the Mass Delusional Leftist Death Cult at March 11, 2026 11:51 AM (PtqHl)
Trump endorses Cornyn.
Paxton wins the primary anyway because conservatives still hate Cornyn.
Reddit calls Texas conservatives Trump bootlickers who do whatever he wants because they voted against his endorsement.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:50 AM (GBKbO)
I'd call that a win-win-win.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:51 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Halfhand
The Economist doesn't use bylines. At least, they didn't use to.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 11:52 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD"
Also surprising is how huge the difference it makes in the max one can press, for me anyway.
Posted by: Ripley at March 11, 2026 11:52 AM (GUOwU)
The California state bar will do nothing to discipline him, of course.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 11:22 AM (n1OCj)
Attention Pam Bondi: Federal Terrorism charges, please.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 11:52 AM (8zz6B)
BTW, in TX, you can't vote in the run-off unless you voted in the party primary that led to that run-off.
It's why the second place guy often wins as the 3rd and down place were the "not" vote for the 1st place guy; they go vote for the second place guy.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 11:49 AM (HXT0k)
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I think there are competing things that will happen.
1. The runoff will be older and more establishmenty. They're the more regular voters in general.
2. The not-Cornyn vote should coalesce around Paxton, and with Cornyn 8 points out from a majority, there could be enough that get Paxton over the line, even with reduced turnout.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:52 AM (GBKbO)
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Drink deep, Khamenei, you'll need it. Gonna' be hot as hell where you're going.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 11:52 AM (N15rr)
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 11:51 AM (dmDsy)
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I'm with you; would not be surprised if it was written by Muslim Commie Mondami 2028!
Posted by: ShainS -- Gaslighting is the Secret Handshake of the Mass Delusional Leftist Death Cult at March 11, 2026 11:52 AM (rsEC7)
I really want to buy a vacuum chamber and pump just to remove the foam from my protein shakes.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:53 AM (bss/y)
It's why the second place guy often wins as the 3rd and down place were the "not" vote for the 1st place guy; they go vote for the second place guy.
truth
Posted by: DanMan at March 11, 2026 11:53 AM (8uzBS)
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Yabut, now factual assertions are now “racist”, they cannot argue facts any longer, because they don’t completely control The Narrative.
“We believe in truth over facts” was Biden speechwriter making sure everyone gets the message.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:54 AM (YmzeM)
One sidelight to my old election research was that yes, you CAN buy an election when you spend massive multiples of your opponent. Michael Huffington did way back spending over 35 million or so for a CA congressional seat. Jon Corzine bought his election as senator and later as governor in NJ by literally spending crazy multiples of what the GOP candidates spent in opposition.
Cornyn did his shock and awe against Paxton and Paxton is still standing. We shall see how much more Cornyn will be able to waste for a runoff (which in part depends on his Senate caucus brethren) and donors that may fear him losing in the runoff.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:48 AM (E4rtv)
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Who was that House GOP leader who spent so much on his opponent in the primary all he did was successfully raise his opponent's profile and lost?
Cantor?
I mean, there has to be a law of reversing returns when it comes to that kind of spending.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:54 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 11:54 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 11:54 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 11:54 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 11:47 AM (PbePe)
I'm not defending him, G-ds no, I just want to try to be accurate with things so people who want to argue can't point to it and pull the "See? These people don't know what they're talking about! They can't get even names right!" card.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:54 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:55 AM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:55 AM (CHHv1)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 11:54 AM (qFwJc)
Yes.
Trifle not in the ways of the Italicans, for they are subtle and quick to anger.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:56 AM (bss/y)
That guy crashed so hard he didn't even get a chance to burn, he just vaporized.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 11:55 AM (Ot/FD)
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He wasn't going to take a primary laying down.
And by standing up, he lost.
It's a fun side case.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:56 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 11:56 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 11:56 AM (HF36u)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:55 AM (CHHv1)
They were fucked the minute they went all in on the welfare state and voted out Churchill. So, way back.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:56 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 11, 2026 11:56 AM (2+SeL)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:55 AM (CHHv1)
In the end, they were all Jimmy Saville.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 11:57 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 11:56 AM (HF36u)
I would too, but I'd take TJM's fantasy wishcasting.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:57 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: DanMan at March 11, 2026 11:57 AM (8uzBS)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:55 AM (CHHv1)
They were fucked the minute they went all in on the welfare state and voted out Churchill. So, way back.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:56 AM (bss/y)
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If they had said, "This is a bullshit," to WWI and refused to get directly involved...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:57 AM (GBKbO)
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depends on if your facts are true or not
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 11:57 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Dr. Claw at March 11, 2026 11:58 AM (jbnUc)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 11:57 AM (bss/y)
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Paxton said he'd withdraw if it passed. It has to pass in a week for him to not be on the ballot.
And there is an energy in Texas Republican circles to get rid of Cornyn.
So...I dunno.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:58 AM (GBKbO)
Strait of Hormuz conflict makes US economy 'fragile': Paul Krugman
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (4NO2D)
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Repealing the 17th
The state governments are far too addicted to the government teat.
"Vote for more fed dollars to cover our costs, or we recall you."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:49 AM (GBKbO)
Had to fix your typo there, sorry!
Yeah, repeal would be a crapshoot, no doubt. But maybe, just maybe, it would re-ignite the People's perception of the importance of local voting. Perhaps start a groundswell of seeing the importance of having more engaged and informed citizens...
Posted by: Denny Crane - No, My Middle Name Isn't Pollyanna, Why Do You Ask? at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (dmDsy)
1. The runoff will be older and more establishmenty. They're the more regular voters in general.
2. The not-Cornyn vote should coalesce around Paxton, and with Cornyn 8 points out from a majority, there could be enough that get Paxton over the line, even with reduced turnout.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:52 AM (GBKbO)
Paxton only wins if the original R male voters show up again...that's not a safe bet looking at many, many runoff elections.
If TX Rs want Paxton to win, you better get out and get early voters and every male you can think of back in to vote for him for the 2nd time...the postcard thing they did for D young women voters in VA should be swapped to R men's beer nights or something there to guilt all those dudes into it.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:00 PM (Riz8t)
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The ignoramus doesn't know the difference between the Theocratic "Supreme Leader" and the "Secular" Figurehead Useful Idiot "President?"
/Where's former Student Revolutionary and American Embassy Hostage-Taker Mahmoud Ahmadinejad when you need him?
Posted by: ShainS -- Gaslighting is the Secret Handshake of the Mass Delusional Leftist Death Cult at March 11, 2026 12:00 PM (rsEC7)
Yeah, repeal would be a crapshoot, no doubt. But maybe, just maybe, it would re-ignite the People's perception of the importance of local voting. Perhaps start a groundswell of seeing the importance of having more engaged and informed citizens...
Posted by: Denny Crane - No, My Middle Name Isn't Pollyanna, Why Do You Ask? at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (dmDsy)
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Press X for doubt on that one.
Our state governments have been far more corrupt than DC for a very long time, and nothing's woken up the people to it on any sort of mass scale.
The people don't wake up.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:00 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 11:54 AM (YmzeM)
The grand irony is that the opposite is the case. They believe in falsehood over facts, and literally anything else over truth.
I happen to believe in truth over facts. I believe it is a fact that where I am the sun rose at some angle slightly greater than 90 degrees right ascension on this morning of March 11th, 2026, but it is still none the less true that the sun rose in the East and anyone who calls you a liar and says it didn't because "Facts" isn't worth talking to. Baffling non-sequiturs that may be technically true but lead you into falsehood and nonsense is the stock in trade of charlatans and propagandists.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:00 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 11, 2026 12:01 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 11:55 AM (CHHv1)
Worse than that. There aren’t really that many votes from Pakistanis to be had. Muslims make up less than 10% of the UK.
They did it out of principle and devotion to the diversity cause. Doing shady shit to buy votes I can understand. But this is so much worse because they could have done the right thing and not paid much if any price electorally.
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:01 PM (HF36u)
From Reza Pahlovi hours ago : "Dear compatriots,
We are now at the decisive stage of our final struggle.
I urge you to secure your essential provisions as soon as possible, and for your own safety, withdraw from the streets and remain in your homes. Continue to strike and do not show up for work. Continue your nightly chants to show your .."etc.
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 12:01 PM (GD0B3)
I think there are competing things that will happen.
1. The runoff will be older and more establishmenty. They're the more regular voters in general.
2. The not-Cornyn vote should coalesce around Paxton, and with Cornyn 8 points out from a majority, there could be enough that get Paxton over the line, even with reduced turnout.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British
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And the bought and paid for stalking horse Hunt will not be on the ballot.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:01 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 11:42 AM (Y1sOo)
Khameini, Khomeini, Kho-Mo, catch an Aya by the toe, la!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:01 PM (8zz6B)
Our state governments have been far more corrupt than DC for a very long time, and nothing's woken up the people to it on any sort of mass scale.
The people don't wake up.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:00 PM (GBKbO)
State and Local governments are pretty much beholden to AFSCME.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 12:02 PM (3wOGw)
Also:
War disruptions may send oil to $150 to $200 a barrel. Here’s my advice for stock investors
--Jim Cramer
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 12:02 PM (n1OCj)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 12:02 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (4NO2D)
The guy who predicted 9 of the last 2 recessions?
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:02 PM (HF36u)
Pining for the fjords, actually.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at March 11, 2026 12:03 PM (n1OCj)
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 12:03 PM (tOcjL)
https://tinyurl.com/4yz6n4un
There may still be a spot of testosterone in Ole Blighty yet.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (pZ64F)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (4NO2D)
The guy who predicted 9 of the last 2 recessions?
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:02 PM (HF36u)
Hah!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:02 PM (HF36u)
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Rhetorical question: why does anyone still pay attention to this guy?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (KAqW5)
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A real and admirable Everyman Hero ... like Osama Bin Laden and Barack Hussein Obama!
Posted by: ShainS -- Gaslighting is the Secret Handshake of the Mass Delusional Leftist Death Cult at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (rsEC7)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (HF36u)
Posted by: DJIA Deathwatch at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (4NO2D)
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I wonder how much oil we get from the Middle East as a percentage?
It's less than 10% of our total oil imports.
And we produce a lot.
Yeah...the only thing that will happen is that shale will sell a shit ton and keep the price from spiking for real (not weekend trading from speculators).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (GBKbO)
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Press X for doubt on that one.
Our state governments have been far more corrupt than DC for a very long time, and nothing's woken up the people to it on any sort of mass scale.
The people don't wake up.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:00 PM (GBKbO)
Fuck, maybe my middle name is Pollyanna.
Posted by: Denny Crane - Can't talk; I'm Busy Looking For My Birth Certificate. at March 11, 2026 12:05 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 11, 2026 12:04 PM (KAqW5)
Right?
- Jim Cramer
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:05 PM (HF36u)
Yeah, repeal would be a crapshoot, no doubt. But maybe, just maybe, it would re-ignite the People's perception of the importance of local voting. Perhaps start a groundswell of seeing the importance of having more engaged and informed citizens...
Posted by: Denny Crane - No, My Middle Name Isn't Pollyanna, Why Do You Ask? at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (dmDsy)
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Press X for doubt on that one.
Our state governments have been far more corrupt than DC for a very long time, and nothing's woken up the people to it on any sort of mass scale.
The people don't wake up.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:00 PM (GBKbO)
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Oh, the people have woken up ... and joined in the graft and looting of taxpayers.
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 12:05 PM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 12:05 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Nova Local
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DC is spending over a million $dollars a day for Cornyn.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (N15rr)
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (gm9Sb)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Denny Crane - Can't talk; I'm Busy Looking For My Birth Certificate. at March 11, 2026 12:05 PM (dmDsy)
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I have no problem with optimism or even overly optimistic outlooks.
But, really, our state governments really suck. No one pays attention to them, and they're in charge of hundreds of billions. And the people who rise in them were part of cartels at the local levels controlled by things like developers.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:02 PM (HF36u)
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Rhetorical question: why does anyone still pay attention to this guy?
Because it's so much fun to mock a pompous fool.
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 11:59 AM (4NO2D)
The guy who predicted 9 of the last 2 recessions?
Posted by: Heroq at March 11, 2026 12:02 PM (HF36u)
Is Krugman really still alive?
That seems improbable.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (KAqW5)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (KAqW5)
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Surely you can't be serious.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Are you familiar with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (Ot/FD)
Surely you can't be serious.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (GBKbO)
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Yes. And stop calling me Shirley.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 11, 2026 12:08 PM (KAqW5)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Are you familiar with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board?
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (Ot/FD)
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I am not!
Are they the one purely driven as snow part of the PA state government that runs things cleanly?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:08 PM (GBKbO)
It still is a cartel by definition, though.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:09 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (Ot/FD)
I swear the next time I drive down to Maryland I'm going to have to buy all the liquor the PLCB refuses to stock.
You can't even get Advocaat here.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 12:09 PM (3wOGw)
The French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle has arrived to protect the British Sovereign territory and Armed Forces base RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
If that doesn’t make you feel embarrassed to be British then nothing will.
Unforgivable @Keir_Starmer
https://x.com/ToonDazza/status/2031054713337114653
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:09 PM (Riz8t)
Are they the one purely driven as snow part of the PA state government that runs things cleanly?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:08 PM (GBKbO)
I still haven't figured out if the LCB keeps their throne by paying the politicians in cash, or in booze.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at March 11, 2026 12:10 PM (Ot/FD)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:08 PM
You're thinking of the Texas Railroad Commission.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 12:10 PM (4NO2D)
https://tinyurl.com/4yz6n4un
There may still be a spot of testosterone in Ole Blighty yet.
Posted by: Archimedes
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Trump told Starmer he may as well stay home, it's over. ha
Those B-52s are huge.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:10 PM (N15rr)
Filthy Despicable RINO Coward John Cornyn: On Second Thought, Now that GOP Voters Are Set to Boot My Defeat-Mechanism Ass Out of My Cushy Job, Maybe We Don't Need the Filibuster After All
Posted by: Archimedes at March 11, 2026 12:10 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 11, 2026 12:07 PM (KAqW5)
I'd take Robert Stack beating the shit out of some airport hippies.
https://tinyurl.com/y8nttdwc
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:10 PM (bss/y)
Posted by: Nova Local
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DC is spending over a million $dollars a day for Cornyn.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (N15rr)
I didn't say what DC is doing...I said what TX R men need to be doing if they want to win...the known possible total votes are out there...Paxton needs all of his to show...like ALL of them...
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 12:12 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Judge Elric The Blade at March 11, 2026 12:05 PM (iFTx/)
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"This is exactly why we should admire, praise, reward, and important even MOAR Somalis, h8rs!"
Posted by: ShainS -- Gaslighting is the Secret Handshake of the Mass Delusional Leftist Death Cult at March 11, 2026 12:12 PM (rsEC7)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 12:12 PM (bss/y)
Cantor?
I mean, there has to be a law of reversing returns when it comes to that kind of spending.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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I found it to be a cubic function, was not linear.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 12:15 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Denny Crane - Can't talk; I'm Busy Looking For My Birth Certificate. at March 11, 2026 12:05 PM (dmDsy)
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I have no problem with optimism or even overly optimistic outlooks.
But, really, our state governments really suck. No one pays attention to them, and they're in charge of hundreds of billions. And the people who rise in them were part of cartels at the local levels controlled by things like developers.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 12:06 PM (GBKbO)
Intellectually, I have to agree with you, because you are stating what I believe to be facts.
But.... just like no one predicted the popularity of Trump (at least as far as I know, Trump was probably the only one who thought he had a shot), there has to be, statistically, many other Trumps out there that could, theoretically, achieve comparable results as Trump has, but on a more local scale.
I think that could bring about the societal transformation my newly-discovered long-lost twin Pollyanna yearns for so badly.
Posted by: Denny Crane - Genetic Testing Rules! at March 11, 2026 12:16 PM (dmDsy)
Posted by: Austere non child rapiist at March 11, 2026 12:18 PM (VZ8Zc)
https://tinyurl.com/y8nttdwc
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Without even following the link I know what you are talking about.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 12:18 PM (MwdeY)
It's not worth the effort to decide if they're just wrong, or if instead they are actively lying. At this point they all go into the same "rotten apple" barrel.
There is not enough time in the day for their bs.
Posted by: Tar Bae at March 11, 2026 12:20 PM (fHso4)
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 12:21 PM (mnEYM)
HAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAAHAAHAHAHA!
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 11, 2026 12:28 PM (DgMqy)
Posted by: SciVo at March 11, 2026 12:51 PM (Sy6m/)
The author could have added a lot more instances of "From his perspective" and such.
Without this being inside a direct quote, I have no idea what to make of it:
Besides, when Mr Trump's body was ashes, eaten by worms and ants, the robust tree of the Islamic Republic would still be standing.
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 01:09 PM (+YA9H)
Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at March 11, 2026 01:13 PM (hnuna)
DEI may have been banned in the US Government, but the "equity" concept it embodies is very much alive and continues to fester in society. Thus, giving an "equitable" send-off to Khamenei is just a part of the Economist style sheet.
Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at March 11, 2026 01:22 PM (bufu1)
This is interesting, too.
Counterfire, 'Remembering the Shah’s Iran – Iran War Briefing #9' Chris Bambery, March 8, 2026
(Note: He's (?) an author, political activist and commentator, and a supporter of Rise, the radical left wing coalition in Scotland. His books include A People's History of Scotland and The Second World War: A Marxist Analysis.)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 01:34 PM (NFX2v)
44 They did drop the casket and the body fell out.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:13 AM (E4rtv)
The Ayatollah was nekkid coming out of the coffin as I recall. A well-nourished man.
Posted by: Jerry Carroll at March 11, 2026 01:48 PM (RRQTN)
Posted by: Beverly at March 11, 2026 04:21 PM (reMys)
Mid-Morning Art Thread
William C. Loring
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Hedley Lamarr at March 11, 2026 09:28 AM (o1mb2)
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (YJPBh)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Moderate Salami, lurking at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (4KywI)
Posted by: Elric the Blade at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (m/YDg)
Posted by: cmeat at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at March 11, 2026 09:31 AM (YJPBh)
Posted by: cmeat at March 11, 2026 09:31 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Xipe Totec at March 11, 2026 09:31 AM (pohLc)
Posted by: cmeat at March 11, 2026 09:31 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:32 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 09:32 AM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 09:32 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: cmeat
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Has to be better than the original. That was one LSD trip without taking acid in my youth. Hated the show's main character and Witchy Poo.
Ironically, CNN's original campus was located on the remains of an amusement park dedicated to Sid and Marty Kroft's tv shows.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:33 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: browndog at the gym at March 11, 2026 09:33 AM (TTAGa)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:33 AM (2h5OL)
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 11, 2026 09:34 AM (FylAi)
I like this one. It's a little paint-by-numberish, but still pleasing.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 11, 2026 09:34 AM (DgMqy)
Or is that muffed?
Posted by: Donny Brook at March 11, 2026 09:34 AM (a78uU)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:35 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Jeffery Epstein at March 11, 2026 09:35 AM (YJPBh)
Posted by: Will Robinson
Danger!
Posted by: Robot at March 11, 2026 09:35 AM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 09:35 AM (afKoR)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 09:35 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: George Costanza at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (Q+gd/)
Unfortunate caption? Do you have any idea how fast the comments are gonna hit 100?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 11, 2026 09:34 AM (FylAi)
Girl With Fuzzy Scamper.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (Dv3i1)
Thx CBD
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (qBBPl)
Posted by: Hillary! at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (JCZqz)
Or fortunate caption lol
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (DgMqy)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:37 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (Q+gd/)
And, suddenly, all muff related interest died.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:37 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 09:38 AM (EtnSa)
Posted by: Lizzy at March 11, 2026 09:38 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at March 11, 2026 09:38 AM (YJPBh)
Posted by: dantesed at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM (g8Ew8)
Unfortunate caption? Do you have any idea how fast the comments are gonna hit 100?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (ExV1e)
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Might set a new AoSHQ record...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM (rCr5m)
Posted by: George Costanza
He just got in an argument with Loring. "Don't call it 'with a muff', you asshole"
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM (tL5sl)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM (3wOGw)
...Well, you know, girls, when I was younger, I was so concerned about how my muffin looked. But, as I got older, I started to think: “To heck with it! This is MY muffin, and I don’t care HOW it looks! I’m just gonna let it all hang out.”
Posted by: Betty White on SNL at March 11, 2026 09:40 AM (K7Zpu)
And I don't think the word muff became slang until very recently, like in the last 75 years.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 09:40 AM (nhIwJ)
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 11, 2026 09:40 AM (DgMqy)
The sniper's in the muff?
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at March 11, 2026 09:41 AM (YJPBh)
Posted by: Lizzy
Everyone knows it is.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM (77rzZ)
For some reason, that song was used as the title theme in Sega's 1983 Japan-only SG-1000 game, Champion Tennis.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 09:41 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 09:41 AM (ZANHd)
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at March 11, 2026 09:42 AM (YJPBh)
Posted by: Thomas Bender
75 years is very recently? What are you, like 800 years old?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:42 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 09:42 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Lizzy
Everyone knows it is.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM
*golf clap*
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 09:42 AM (ZANHd)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 09:42 AM (ix8EF)
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (2J/Lj)
before even scrolling further, I knew
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (kUfEw)
The landscape features the Seekonk River in Providence, Rhode Island, showcasing a serene winter scene.
Dimensions
Size: The painting measures 35 1/2 x 32 inches
Doesn't look like a winter scene to me. More like fall.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (vFG9F)
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Can Rhode Island even claim a river?
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 09:46 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: fd at March 11, 2026 09:42 AM (vFG9F)
Thanks, I just had it stuffed. -- Jane Spencer
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:46 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: pawn at March 11, 2026 09:46 AM (iQdLI)
Frank: Nice beaver!
Jane: [producing a stuffed beaver] Thank you. I just had it stuffed.
Posted by: The Naked Gun at March 11, 2026 09:46 AM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: Lizzy
Everyone knows it is.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:39 AM
word Association time?
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at March 11, 2026 09:47 AM (w2P8W)
Posted by: pudinhead
Mythical places have mythical rivers. This is known.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 09:47 AM (2J/Lj)
>>75 years is very recently? What are you, like 800 years old?
When 800 years old you are, then you will see that tis a blink of an eye when compared to the whole of human civilization.
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Shit Yoda probably said.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 09:48 AM (XV9q/)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 09:48 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 09:48 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:48 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 09:48 AM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: cmeat at March 11, 2026 09:48 AM (R11M+)
before even scrolling further, I knew
Posted by: Don Black
going down?
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at March 11, 2026 09:48 AM (w2P8W)
Posted by: Person who checks out titles at March 11, 2026 09:48 AM (K7Zpu)
Now we see the immaturity inherent in the system. Help! Help! I'm being amused!
Posted by: Dennis the Peasant at March 11, 2026 09:49 AM (YJPBh)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 09:50 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 09:50 AM (XV9q/)
Posted by: donkey chompers at March 11, 2026 09:50 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 09:41 AM
FN M1905 Vest Pocket Pistol in .25acp.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 09:50 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Gref at March 11, 2026 09:51 AM (5rh/l)
Posted by: GigantorX at March 11, 2026 09:51 AM (ttLB5)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:51 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Colonel Angus at March 11, 2026 09:51 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (kUfEw)
Animal house lives in us all.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:51 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 09:51 AM (ix8EF)
Posted by: pawn at March 11, 2026 09:51 AM (iQdLI)
Posted by: Old Lady Rodham at March 11, 2026 09:52 AM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (kUfEw)
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*stops flinging poo*
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 09:52 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: donkey chompers at March 11, 2026 09:52 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (kUfEw)
I'm picturing a tribe of seasoned, but debonair, gentlemen, each wearing a wicked smile and wondering "what can I get away with before I get slapped?".
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 09:53 AM (2J/Lj)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 09:54 AM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 09:53 AM (2J/Lj)
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I feel like my purpose in life is to find the line and let my shadow fall over on the other side, stepping over it in spirit but not letter.
Also, boobs.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 09:55 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Zappa Family Trust at March 11, 2026 09:55 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:56 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 09:56 AM (4NO2D)
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 09:53 AM (2J/Lj)
If anybody sees me that way I'm doing it wrong. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:56 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Eromero at March 11, 2026 09:57 AM (LHPAg)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 09:57 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench)
>I've got my smoking jacket, a pipe of the realm's finest, brandy, coffee and a copy of the morning press release.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 09:57 AM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Limerick lover at March 11, 2026 09:58 AM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 09:58 AM (kUfEw)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 09:58 AM (tL5sl)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 09:54 AM (0sNs1)
Lets paint a muff, a happy little muff..
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:58 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Common Tater
What do they call them?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:00 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Newman at March 11, 2026 10:00 AM (K7Zpu)
Posted by: Common Tater
What do they call them?
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:00 AM (77rzZ)
These days? Islamic muffins.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:01 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:01 AM (snZF9)
*snort
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 11, 2026 10:01 AM (zYpTz)
The government of Great Britain has decided to remove Churchill from the 5 pound note
all historical figures on British banknotes will be replaced by assorted animals
this is being done so as not to offend any one group of persons
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 10:01 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: donkey chompers at March 11, 2026 10:02 AM (R11M+)
Costco is lowering prices on several everyday staples—including eggs, coffee, and household paper products—as the warehouse retailer tries to pass savings on to shoppers amid easing inflation. https://bit.ly/4bDhEEE
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 10:02 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 10:02 AM (bss/y)
Also, boobs.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Now I know which one you are! Jackstraw is the one wearing an ascot and a yacht captain hat. Berserker is the one wearing the leather kilt, all the ink that ever existed, and carrying a Viking axe. CBD is the one that looks like every dad who is sick of this shit and wants a beer. You're the guy wearing a tie with a short sleeved dress shirt who may have escaped from mission control in 1970.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 10:03 AM (2J/Lj)
Posted by: cmeat at March 11, 2026 10:03 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 09:53 AM
You know us so well.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 10:03 AM (ZANHd)
this is being done so as not to offend any one group of persons
Posted by: Don Black
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Goats, I hope?
Posted by: Mahmoud al-Britannia at March 11, 2026 10:03 AM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:03 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 11, 2026 10:04 AM (tL5sl)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 10:05 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: ShainS -- Gaslighting is the Secret Handshake of the Mass Delusional Leftist Death Cult at March 11, 2026 10:05 AM (yQuiz)
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at March 11, 2026 10:05 AM (cntUY)
Posted by: gKWVE
They will, but only in the next village over.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:05 AM (77rzZ)
I can help with that.
https://youtu.be/Jxph6zErgYI
Posted by: Newman
*scowls*
Posted by: Michelle Fields at March 11, 2026 10:05 AM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: imp at March 11, 2026 10:06 AM (g6TN6)
Posted by: WaitingForMartel at March 11, 2026 10:06 AM (YJPBh)
Posted by: davidt"
The boobs were long that day.
Posted by: fd
That's nothing. Mine have been long since '92.
Posted by: Nancy Pelosi at March 11, 2026 10:06 AM (JCZqz)
has a bracing cold, yet sunny feel
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 10:06 AM (ZxPkt)
Trump Overnight Presidential Job Approval - is in.
Single overnight approval for last night: 47.82%
And his approval is up in the 5-day rolling avg ...
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:07 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Cooney at March 11, 2026 10:08 AM (hyQrc)
Trump Overnight Presidential Job Approval - is in.
Single overnight approval for last night: 47.82%
And his approval is up in the 5-day rolling avg ...
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:07 AM (E4rtv)
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All I see is that every indication is that this year will be better for the GOP than 2018.
The year that the GOP netted 2 Senate seats.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:08 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 10:08 AM (fdJ1A)
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Andrew Desiderio
@AndrewDesiderio
NEW — Thune tells me his “paid influencers” comment re: the SAVE America Act, which sparked major pushback from the MAGA base, wasn’t intended to dismiss the “passion across the country on this issue at the grassroots level.”
But he doubled down on his view that there are forces on social media aiming to “distort...the message you’re getting from that.”
“So you just have to be discerning, that’s all I’m saying,” Thune added.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:10 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:05 AM
Actually, you're supposed to sell the goat that caused to to defile it two or more villages over.
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at March 11, 2026 10:11 AM (0sNs1)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 10:11 AM (MIIRH)
The year that the GOP netted 2 Senate seats.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Ye of little faith. I have not yet begun to
Posted by: GOPe at March 11, 2026 10:12 AM (JCZqz)
The government of Great Britain has decided to remove Churchill from the 5 pound note
all historical figures on British banknotes will be replaced by assorted animals
this is being done so as not to offend any one group of persons
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 10:01 AM (ZxPkt)
Put a picture of Mohammed on the money. It'll be a hoot.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 11, 2026 10:12 AM (w/O5Q)
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For all practical purposes, the erasure is already done. Now it's just a matter of brushing away the marks it left in-process.
The first Muzzie invasion of the 12th Century was repulsed. This one? Not so much. What was that tune … "To everything / turn, turn, turn / There is a season … ". This is Britain's. And Europa's. They pissed away a noble heritage for … for … what? They won't recover this time.
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 10:12 AM (ayRl+)
William C. Loring
It's a nice (sweet) painting but I wouldn't hang it. The artist had many finer pieces, imho. Mutual Art dot com: William Cushing Loring, American | 1879 - 1959
Artworks: 41 pieces (for view)
(An older cousin had a white muff for winter prom and I thought it the most wonderful accessory.)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 10:12 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 11, 2026 10:13 AM (w9Wax)
Posted by: GOPe at March 11, 2026 10:12 AM (JCZqz)
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Out of all the years that the GOP threw an election, 2018 was the most throwing of the election in recent memory.
Not only were there record retirements, but the GOP kept the Russian collusion narrative alive in the press and in the House chamber investigations for literally years despite them literally knowing that it was metaphorical bullshit.
They simply haven't done the legwork to tank 2026 like they did 2018.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:14 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Sir Mix-A-Lot at March 11, 2026 10:15 AM (0sNs1)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 11, 2026 10:13 AM (w9Wax)
Now we need Muldoon to do it justice with the code and a limerick!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:16 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
From Ballotpedia
As of March 6, 2026, 55 incumbent voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives — 21 Democrats and 34 Republicans — have announced that they will not seek re-election in the 2026 election cycle.
Of the 55 U.S. House incumbents who are not seeking re-election:
Twenty-eight — 13 Democrats and 15 Republicans — are retiring from public office.
Fifteen — seven Democrats and eight Republicans — are running for the U.S. Senate.
Eleven — one Democrat and 10 Republicans — are running for governor.
One Republican is running for state attorney general.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:16 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: cmeat at March 11, 2026 10:16 AM (R11M+)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:14 AM (GBKbO)
Don't count them out, they're good at it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 10:16 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: From about That Time at March 11, 2026 10:17 AM (sl73Y)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 10:12 AM (NFX2v)
You do understand why I chose this one though...?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM (n9ltV)
A total of 52 representatives did not seek re-election to their U.S. House districts:
Democratic Party 18 Democratic members of the U.S. House
Republican Party 34 Republican members of the U.S. House
In total, 14 of the 52 districts changed party hands. Eleven seats flipped from Republican to Democrat. Three seats flipped from Democrat to Republican.
Incumbents who retired from public office
Democratic Party Nine Democrats
Republican Party 23 Republicans
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: torabora at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM (KtOUo)
Posted by: From about That Time
Even without the word "muff" in the title, some Moron would've brought it up anyway, and we'd still be off to the races.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:14 AM (GBKbO)
Multiple reasons are possible...
We like our highly paid bullshit job because of the enormous amounts of money we make on the side. Not giving that up!
We don't care enough to change anything.
We can wait this out and still rake the graft money.
We like getting attention.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 10:19 AM (2J/Lj)
Twenty-eight — 13 Democrats and 15 Republicans — are retiring from public office.
Fifteen — seven Democrats and eight Republicans — are running for the U.S. Senate.
Eleven — one Democrat and 10 Republicans — are running for governor.
One Republican is running for state attorney general.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:16 AM (E4rtv)
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How many are in seats that could possible go Democrat?
Really, the big part of 2018 wasn't that the retirements happened but that Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell spent 2 years telling Republicans that their standard bearer could possibly be a Russian agent. All kinds of incentive to simply not turn out on the Republican side while feeding the natural inclination of the out of party voters to turnout during a midterm.
That wall to wall messaging that the GOP president could be a foreign agent of a hostile power did more than the retirements.
Notice that the polling now is far more even than at a similar period in March of 2018, and there were more announced retirements at that point 6 years ago than today.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:19 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 10:19 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 11, 2026 10:19 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM (n9ltV)
You want to bring back the 70s?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 10:20 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:14 AM (GBKbO)
Don't count them out, they're good at it.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Iowa is slightly concerning to me. Our Governor and Sen. Ernst are not running for reelection, probably because they are very unpopular. While Iowa has been very Red recently combine unpopular incumbents, mid-term trends and a Democrat candidate that has a history of winning state-wide elections, and we could be unpleasantly surprised.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at March 11, 2026 10:20 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: No Name Today at March 11, 2026 10:20 AM (8mulE)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 10:20 AM
Shag carpeting is best carpeting.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 10:22 AM (0sNs1)
Otherwise looks like 2018 in numbers but the district compositions may be different.
Senate has its own dynamics and a more rigid red state/blue state dichotomy that makes it harder for a blue candidate to win in a red state and vice versa. Right now, GOP seats at highest risk is perhaps Maine and then North Carolina, but the Dems are having issues in ME with Platner and NC is trending red. Dems, have Ossoff in GA as their most threatened seat but the retiring Tina Smith seat in MN due to issues these might become something or not.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:24 AM (E4rtv)
She's from NJ, not south America. Hell her PARENTS were born in the US.
But somehow she's the voice of Hispanic immigrants.
I see she claims she's been spit on the subway for speaking Spanish. Well, maybe I'm wrong, but isn't people doing bad things to you on the NYC subway one of those "blessings of diversity" the FNM always tells us about?
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 10:25 AM (sKqQm)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 10:26 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 11, 2026 10:22 AM (0sNs1)
My first house had wall to wall yellow shag carpet. I tore it out the 1st day I was there. There was a nice oak floor under it. People need their ass removed for pulling a stunt like that.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:26 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Czech Chick at March 11, 2026 10:26 AM (vK/Ja)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM (n9ltV)
You want to bring back the 70s?
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Disco
Disco Duck!
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 10:26 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:24 AM (E4rtv)
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Collins is going to win in a walk.
I think Cooper is the underdog in NC because of the voter registration trends over the last few years which have not reversed. As long as Whatley doesn't have some sort of major controversy, I think he wins by 1-3.
I'm hoping that Ossoff is a hilarious unexpected flip.
The MI seat, though, is the wildcard. There's a radical Muslim who's leading the Democrat primary. If he wins, it could end up a 50/50 race.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:27 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:26 AM (snZF9)
They were sealing in the goodness.
Like parking lots sealing in the soil nutrients.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 10:27 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 09:58 AM (kUfEw)
I believe they call it a fur-fister now.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 10:27 AM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM
The birches?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 11, 2026 10:29 AM (ZANHd)
> Sid and Marty Kroft
Not to be confused with Sid and Nancy Kroft, in which the characters shoot heroin before stabbing each other to death with hunting knives.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at March 11, 2026 10:30 AM (IG3/x)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
The answer lies in having to reconstruct districts as to normal vote including the effects of redistricting just recently. We should have some measures perhaps by May of the economic factors but the war factor, the vote fraud investigations, the DHS/TSA shutdown and possible terrorist attacks, plus random stray voltage may affect results.
I used to keep up with House races from 1990's to 2010 or so but then moved into a different area of study due to realigning research to the classes I taught.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:30 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 09:58 AM (kUfEw)
I believe they call it a fur-fister now.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons
Native English muffins are kuffar, and they're all sluts that deserve what we give them.
New English muffins are gifts of Allah, to be controlled by his faithful and hidden from the eyes of other men by staying home or wearing a hijab.
Posted by: Abdullah Muhammed, Proud Englishman that hate England and the Native English at March 11, 2026 10:31 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: No Name Today at March 11, 2026 10:20 AM
If not, try my Fur Oil!
Posted by: Emma Watson at March 11, 2026 10:31 AM (ZANHd)
Posted by: Just the Punchline at March 11, 2026 10:32 AM (QRhhF)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 10:32 AM (GMx4K)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:26 AM (snZF9)
They were sealing in the goodness.
Like parking lots sealing in the soil nutrients.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 10:27 AM (bss/y)
Probably, it was rather protected. My friend was a floor refinish guy. I had him come in and sand them. They were beautiful. I can't believe somebody carpeted over that floor. This was the late 80's, not the 70's. A little behind the times they were.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:32 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: tankdemon at March 11, 2026 10:32 AM (2sQ2F)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 10:32 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 10:33 AM (4NO2D)
I used to keep up with House races from 1990's to 2010 or so but then moved into a different area of study due to realigning research to the classes I taught.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:30 AM (E4rtv)
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I just think that one of the core problems with the Republican Party is that they intentionally sabotage themselves, and that they're not doing it at nearly the scale now to materially affect things.
"Oh, no, the Senate is dragging its feet on the SAVE Act" is materially different from "Congressional GOP leaders say that Trump is Russian puppet" to the electorate.
Does that mean that the GOP keeps the House? Nope. I still think a modest loss is in the cards.
It's just...this ain't 2018 when the GOP lost 40 House seats (and gained 2 Senate seats).
And yes, the 2020 redraw has a lot to do with that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:34 AM (GBKbO)
Disco
Disco Duck!
Posted by: rickb223
Posted by: rickb223
>Shame on you! Rick Dees should never be spoken of or referred to in polite company again. He's the Howard Stern of of the disco generation.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 10:34 AM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 10
Crumpets, but they aren’t really the same thing.
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 10:35 AM (GMx4K)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM (ovdkm)
Saudis:
https://tinyurl.com/2v5s33fd
UAE:
https://tinyurl.com/munjyurz
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 10:35 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 10:03 AM (2J/Lj)
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Please note the stylish pocket protector.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 10:36 AM (RIvkX)
https://tinyurl.com/2v5s33fd
UAE:
https://tinyurl.com/munjyurz
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 10:35 AM (Y1sOo)
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Life...finds a way.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:36 AM (GBKbO)
Too early for generic polling other than affecting campaign fund raising and candidate selection.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:36 AM (E4rtv)
Too early for generic polling other than affecting campaign fund raising and candidate selection.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:36 AM (E4rtv)
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And Cook's designation is based on vibes, really, at this point.
I mean...you can poll a House district, but that's not a small margin of error.
Also, if all 18 go Democrat...that's much smaller than 2018. And all 18 aren't going Democrat.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:37 AM (GBKbO)
Probably, it was rather protected. My friend was a floor refinish guy. I had him come in and sand them. They were beautiful. I can't believe somebody carpeted over that floor. This was the late 80's, not the 70's. A little behind the times they were.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:32 AM (snZF9)
That is kind of crazy! They carpeted over wood a lot inthe50s and 60s because having wall to wall carpet was a sign of being wealthy. My grandmother did this to her house, and then put those plastic runners everywhere. Her carpet looked brand new decades later. So did the wood. Crazy, as I said!
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 10:38 AM (GMx4K)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 10:38 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: cccp3o at March 11, 2026 10:38 AM (5GhHd)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 10:38 AM (ZxPkt)
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You know what Spanish moss calls Spanish moss?
Todd.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:39 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at March 11, 2026 09:53 AM (2J/Lj)
I mostly imagine the Men of the Horde as a bunch of bearded old men with cowboy hats drinking Buffalo Trace from their rocking chairs, myself.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 10:39 AM (wa/yD)
My parents did that to my childhood home they had built in the late 60s. Beautiful wood floors covered up by nasty shag, including, get this, shag in the bathrooms.
Years later, they came to there senses and ripped out the shag.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 10:39 AM (Y1sOo)
Except the man women.
Posted by: Czech Chick
Last summer, I was about to get my cake pops removed. The plan until recently was to convert my marshmallow wand into a marshmallow tunnel. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago, I noticed some hair regrowth on my marshmallow wand. That’s bad because the outside of the wand is what becomes the inside of the tunnel so you don’t want hair growing there or else it’s very uncomfortable.
Posted by: Creepy Trans Activist Lilly Tino TikTok filmed at Disney at March 11, 2026 10:40 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 10:40 AM (KTbq2)
The day came when they needed refinished, and carpet was to save the day. And yes, wall to wall carpet was considered a luxury.
Posted by: jen the original at March 11, 2026 10:42 AM (SfpcG)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:42 AM (n9ltV)
And yes, the 2020 redraw has a lot to do with that.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Too many variables that could affect things right now especially Iran. Late May, early June after primaries will be clearer.
But there is not the huge wave in 2026 polling like 2018 and in similar situations, Democrat overreach could end up like the GOP did by losing seats in 1998. Trump is a known factor more or less now and the risk for Dems is taking the 20 percent position where 80 percent are on the other side. Trump is genius at making the TDS infected Dems do just that. Example, his SOTU this year.
In part, I think the whole SAVE act is a troll (needed but a troll) where the Democrats in a talking filibuster would nail their standard to the mast to oppose something that even a majority of their party favors.
Same with embracing the illegal criminals like Khalil and the MS-13 Maryland Dad prominently.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:42 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 10:39 AM (wa/yD)
Yippi kai yay, motherfuckers!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 10:43 AM (g8Ew8)
Last night the ONT had a video reminiscing about the 90s like they were ancient history.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 10:43 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 10:32 AM (snZF9)
We kept the ugly carpet in the brats' rooms until they left, then had the beautiful hardwood refinished.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:44 AM (n9ltV)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 10:44 AM (ix8EF)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
39% of Americans are age 25 or younger. To them, the 90s ARE ancient history.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at March 11, 2026 10:46 AM (JCZqz)
Not that I picture you regularly of course but with you I imagine a mature lady with a rather impish countenance.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 10:46 AM (KTbq2)
Years later, they came to there senses and ripped out the shag.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 10:39 AM (Y1sOo)
Yeah, carpet in the bathroom seemed to be an odd thing. My Mammaw/Pappaw had thin cloth carpet in the bathrooms. Seemed easy enough. Less likely to slip.
Grandma and Grandpa had shag. And wood paneling. If they had not been in el paso, that would not have worked out as well as it did. You open the door after a shower, all the humidity goes bye bye.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 10:46 AM (bss/y)
I mean...you can poll a House district, but that's not a small margin of error.
Also, if all 18 go Democrat...that's much smaller than 2018. And all 18 aren't going Democrat.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Cooks uses normal vote for the district based on past voting, plus fundraising, candidate past experience, etc. I used Cook's in a study looking at candidates in primary elections and had a discussion with their ratings person over what they used.
FWIW, two measures of candidate experience exist, Krasno Greene (complicated and ordinal) or the older Jacobson measure (whether they had held elected office or not). Haven't followed that research though in about 15 years as I pivoted to predominately legal and policy research.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 10:46 AM (E4rtv)
I liked the colors!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 11, 2026 10:42 AM (n9ltV)
Painting is nice. Title is better.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 10:47 AM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 10:48 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 10:39 AM (wa/yD)
I see we have some election experts on this thread.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 10:49 AM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: DaveA at March 11, 2026 10:49 AM (FhXTo)
She's from NJ, not south America. Hell her PARENTS were born in the US.
For whatever reason the children and grandchildren of immigrants often are deeply in love with whatever the original immigrants fled.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 10:49 AM (2ocoG)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 10:50 AM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: Don Black at March 11, 2026 10:48 AM (ZxPkt)
You know who else had a lot of coitus in his 90's?
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 10:50 AM (KTbq2)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 10:50 AM (pDt9x)
The White House also confirmed yesterday there is no change in Trump's deportation plans. It's a messaging issue. If the actual plan changes then I'll be angry but this isn't that.
Posted by: JackStraw
Have they turned any of the Lesbarus back to the dealer?
Posted by: DaveA at March 11, 2026 10:51 AM (FhXTo)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 10:44 AM (ix8EF)
Fen, trying in vain to shift the conversation from the title to the actual painting.... Not in this crowd LoL
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 10:51 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 10:51 AM (ayRl+)
The White House also confirmed yesterday there is no change in Trump's deportation plans. It's a messaging issue. If the actual plan changes then I'll be angry but this isn't that.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Trump administration policy will soften when Trump fires Stephen Miller, and not before.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:52 AM (GBKbO)
Toilet overflowing onto shag carpeting after dad's high density BMs were unfortunate, though predictable.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 10:52 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:52 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 10:50 AM (pDt9x)
As I've gotten older, I realize I have a very real and strong tendency to idealize the past. I find it very hard to remember anything bad.... everything seemed great when I was young, no problems etc.... Of course, that was not true but I tend to be an optimist so I guess focusing on the positives without even thinking about it is natural....
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 10:53 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 10:53 AM (KTbq2)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 10:50 AM
Yeah, everything seems better when you look back at a world when you were young and strong.
and their joy was the joy of the morning before the dew is dry, when every leaf is green.
Posted by: toby928(c) at March 11, 2026 10:54 AM (4NO2D)
I wasn't actually trying to do that. I was just responding to CBD's comment that he liked the colors.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 10:54 AM (looXz)
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 11, 2026 10:54 AM (w9Wax)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:52 AM (GBKbO)
My sarcasm meter just went on tilt... LoL
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 10:54 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 10:49 AM (2ocoG)
Well, unless they're German.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 10:54 AM (wa/yD)
Posted by: tubal at March 11, 2026 10:50 AM (pDt9x)
That's not true! Although, have I told you that I once had breakfast with the Queen of England?
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 10:55 AM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at March 11, 2026 10:55 AM (g8Ew
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Alan Carr?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 10:55 AM (GBKbO)
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Cute art. But would not hang because people would always ask who she is and I couldn't answer with that title.
Goes looking for coffee.
Posted by: Diogenes at March 11, 2026 10:57 AM (2WIwB)
I mean, that was the best shot, literally and figuratively, of the true master of the Democrats, a demon with thousands of years of experience manipulating men to evil.
But sure, this latest panic engineered by the Dems is going to be The Issue that undoes all the gains from that instant head turn ....
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at March 11, 2026 10:57 AM (HXT0k)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 10:57 AM (looXz)
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 10:57 AM (3cXfB)
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Safety must be kept in mind: NOT in the shower. Imagine the (almost)-hidden grins on the faces of the EMTs who have to respond after the fall. (That statement also presumes one of the pair will have their phone with them in the bathroom - preferably at floor-level … )
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 10:58 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:58 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: one hour sober
Yikes! Talk about unsanitary.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 10:52 AM (77rzZ)
If'n you cleaned regularly, probably no more than anything else. Grandma and Grandpa were both neat freaks. Everything in it's place, cleaned and put away right. Grandma was queen OCD. Grandpa was old Army. He was still getting up and exercising at 5am even 20 years after he retired.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 10:59 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Nazdar at March 11, 2026 11:01 AM (NcvvS)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
It's difficult to get people to realize that every latest Trump Panic is bs. For example who remembers the last Iran war? Not quite a year ago. That was the end of Trump. And no one remembers. And that's the point. It's always the next thing.
At the time of the last Iran Panic I said that in a month it would be gone from the news. Because the story was going to make Trump look good, no other reason. And in truth it was gone in about seven more days. Same will happen here. Might take longer.
Look at everything from the lens of "is this bullshit to manipulate women and low-fos" and/or "is this bullshit to divide MAGA". If the answer seems like it could be yes then give your mind over to something else because you are being psy opped.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:02 AM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 11:02 AM (3cXfB)
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice
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Hindsight is always 20/20 and we have to wait to see what is in our wrapped future when it comes time to open it.
A degree of humility will come to anyone that engages in honest predictions of the future over time as a career. Nassem Talib wrote a great book about it before he went insanely woke for some reason, probably ethnicity related.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:02 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 11:02 AM (3cXfB)
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It's celebration for the complete destruction of Israel and the US's militaries in the region.
No other explanation.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 11:02 AM (GBKbO)
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Good take and likely.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:03 AM (E4rtv)
I got 2020 totally wrong. I thought they couldn't do what they did which is manufacture or suppress enough votes in the states that mattered. That one hurt.
I also didnt think Cuomo would resign until it became totally obvious.
But for the most part I am a damn good prognosticator.
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:05 AM (KTbq2)
Posted by: Ian S.
My guess is that those bank deposits were looted long ago. What we are seeing is just like when a Ponzi scheme collapses. With no oil income, the regime is unable to pay back depositors with even vastly depreciated money anymore.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:06 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:07 AM (KTbq2)
Posted by: ... at March 11, 2026 11:07 AM (KTbq2)
I also didnt think Cuomo would resign until it became totally obvious.
But for the most part I am a damn good prognosticator.
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The trick is to keep doing it and winning percentages over time. That is what humbles people doing it for a living. The future always figures out how to whack forecasters on the side of the head quite often (which is why black swans are more common than most forecasting models project). Me, I can tell you what a sane and sober forecast model will look like and then the future will laugh. E.g. Trump as president circa 2008 or the funny bit in Back to the Future about Reagan (circa 1955) as president.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 11:10 AM (E4rtv)
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John Lennon would've said "Imagine there's just Bitcoin …". Every collapse is preceded by a bank run. Remember the German workers cashing their checks and using wheelbarrows to hold their Deutschmarks that were less than worthless … ?
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 11:11 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: whig
That's probably my personal line in the sand where I go from Moron to True Asshole.
And by True Asshole, I mean physically hurting people.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 11:12 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at March 11, 2026 11:49 AM (wGerL)
Posted by: ChupaMe at March 11, 2026 11:51 AM (eGXVJ)
If so, mission accomplished. 👍
This one went way off the rails -
193. Posted by: Creepy Trans Activist Lilly Tino TikTok filmed at Disney
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Mea Culpa. Had to run off for appt.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 01:17 PM (NFX2v)
The Morning Report — 3/11/26
A projectile hit a cargo ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the vessel ablaze after the United States targeted Iranian minelaying vessels that could target the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center, run by the British military, said the vessel had been hit just north of Oman in the strait. It said the crew was evacuating the ship. Iran did not immediately claim the attack though it has been targeting ships in and around the strait, disrupting a waterway that sees a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded pass through it.Along with lobbing missiles at neighboring nations, the intentional targeting of foreign flagged ships by Iran is likely an attempt to force external pressure by the rest of the world on President Trump to cease fire and call it quits. It's a race against time for the US and Israel to either destroy and/or degrade Iran's retaliatory/strike capabilities before they have a chance to use them or otherwise exhaust their stocks of these missiles and make them surrender. My concern is the Chi-Coms. They are desperate for and rely heavily on Iranian oil. If the Strait of Hormuz is cut off, how will they react to force it open. And in any case, a collapse of the Mullahocracy means loss of a strategic regional ally, assuming a Trump-approved government takes its place, which might also put a serious crimp in China's access to the oil it needs. All of that in my mind could perhaps push Xi to make a move on Taiwan.
Whatever one thinks about the President's attack on Iran, back here at home this report is a head-scratcher and frankly pissing me the hell off:
In a private meeting, James Blair, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, encouraged House Republicans to adjust how they discuss immigration. He suggested shifting away from talk of “mass deportations” and narrowing the administration’s efforts to deport only confirmed dangerous criminals.This guidance arises from worries that Democrats are effectively painting Trump’s immigration approach as excessively sweeping, despite President Donald J. Trump campaigning on an ambiguous promise to deport all illegal aliens. Blair reportedly shared these thoughts in a policy discussion at the yearly House Republican retreat held in Doral, Florida. . . The shift is drawing sharp criticism from many in the President’s MAGA base, some of whom were already unhappy with the administration’s embrace of neoconservative foreign policy by launching the ongoing war in Iran. “I voted for no new wars & mass deportations. Why are we stopping the mass deportations and starting a new war?” asked Caroline Sunshine, who acted as deputy communications director for the Trump 2024 campaign.Regarding the attack on Iran, lest we forget that Iran via its terror proxies and its own capabilities has spilled rivers of blood and quite a bit of it American since Jimmy Carter helped the current regime take over 47 years ago, and since then they have been hell bent on bringing about armageddon — primarily via the acquisition and use of nuclear weapons — as the precursor for the arrival of the 12th Imam to usher in the internal age of Islam ruling the world. "Death to America" is not merely a sweet little nothing you whisper in a Vassar co-ed's ear to get her to hop into the sack with you (Of course failing that, there's always rape in the name of decolonization!) This has been Iran's national motto and battle cry since 1979. President Trump is merely the first president in all that time to take them at their word and is doing what he can and must to prevent that from happening, unlike any of his predecessors in all that time, one in particular who actually shared that view. Of course I mean Barack Hussein Obama who did more to aid and abet the Iranian nuclear weapons program by giving them political/diplomatic cover/legitimacy and shoveling billions of dollars at them. Obama was the black Tucker Carlson of the Rosenbergs. But I digress. Wow did I digress! As far as illegal aliens are concerned. Sorry, but all of them regardless of criminal record or lack thereof are a danger and threat to our safety, security and to societal cohesion in general. To James Blair, I say, justify to me how it is in the best interest of this nation to allow anyone who came here illegally to remain here and benefit — and that is the perfect word to use — from being here at the cost to our fellow citizens, monetarily and otherwise. Awarding and encouraging criminal behavior is antithetical to the founding of this nation and to its moral and ethical underpinnings that are the basis or are supposed to be the basis of our society and government. Sorry, this is an absolute non-starter for me. Every one of the millions, perhaps 44 million or more by now, foreigners here on our soil without our approval and permission must be removed. No ifs ands or buts. With that in mind, I give you this, your emetic of the day:
Rachel Zegler, the woke actress who played the woke Hispanic Snow White for the 2025 live action Disney movie recently addressed the tremendous backlash she received for her performance in the film, finally concluding with this sentiment: “I refuse to assimilate for anybody else’s comfort.” Oh, you don’t say. . . . . . So Zegler doesn’t want to assimilate because she comes first—like every other foreigner living off the comforts and privileges America affords while actively working to destroy it.And Zegler I am assuming is a legal immigrant! To me this is someone defecating on the grave of my dear mother of blessed memory, who survived Mauthausen, forced labor brigades and a death march and waiting for four years to arrive here and kissed the ground when she stepped on American soil. She refused to teach me her native tongue, Hungarian, because of what they did to her and her family in aiding and abetting the Nazis in virtually wiping out the second largest Jewish population in Europe. Fuck you, and vayr gehargit, Rachel Zegler. Have a great Day! And lastly, a quick shout-out and a huge thank you for your continued support in hitting our tip jar. It truly is appreciated more than you can know.
- AMERICA & ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN!
- Iran did not immediately claim the attack though it has been targeting ships in and around the strait, disrupting a waterway that sees a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded pass through it.
British military says a cargo ship is ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile - The U.S. military has experienced casualties and incurred significant costs.
Pentagon Confirms 140 U.S. Military Casualties in Iran War.
- Both Caine and Hegseth suggested the U.S. would probably help oil vessels safely through the Strait of Hormuz if the need arose.
‘This Is Not 2003’: Hegseth Promises Iran War Will Not Turn Into Nation-Building
- CENTCOM already said that the military has struck 5,000 targets and damaged or destroyed over 50 ships.
Hegseth: Today Will be ‘Our Most Intense Day of Strikes Inside Iran’
- Shipping companies have been asking for protection almost every day since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran more than a week ago.
Trump says US destroyed 10 'inactive' Iranian mine-laying ships in Strait of Hormuz, 'more to follow'
- The IDF strikes regime airfields, deepens ‘aerial superiority over Iranian skies.’
Op Epic Fury Updates: Iran’s Top Regime Operative Threatens to ‘Eliminate’ Trump - Seven U.S. troops have tragically died in Iranian regime counterstrikes since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, and the president paid his respects to the remains of six of them last week at Dover. Subsequently, Trump also spoke to the press on Monday and emphasized that parents of the service members who gave the last full measure of devotion want the president to finish off the task that their loved ones offered their lives to achieve. This must be no Vietnam War, no waste of the lives of our most courageous and honorable young men and women.
Fallen Troops’ Families Told Trump ‘Finish the Job’ on Iran
- Allowing zero refugees to resettle on American soil should be the absolute minimum requirement for any U.S. military action in the Middle East.
No Matter How The Iran War Ends, We Absolutely Cannot Take Any Refugees
- The Space Force that Democrats sneered at is now saving American lives and protecting our allies from hostile missile fire.
Space Force Proves Its Worth as Trump’s Vision Pays Off During Epic Fury, Midnight Hammer
- . . .he ugly truth about the Islamic terrorist campaign against America and its alliance with the Marxist Left —The Freedom Center’s new pamphlet reveals the hidden history of Iran’s 47-year war against America.
Why We’re At War With Iran* * * * * - The only thing that matters to them is winning elections.
Dems Place Their Bets Against The U.S.
- Lefty advocates for women in sports like Megan Rapinoe, Jemele Hill and Keith Olbermann — who normally race toward open microphones to fulminate about Trump, trans kids, ICE and pay equity — are remarkably quiet over the plight of the Iranian women’s soccer team. These brave footballers held their ground at an Asian Cup match in Brisbane last week, refusing to sing the anthem of the brutal Islamic Republic, fresh off slaughtering tens of thousands of heroic protesters demonstrating against the despotic regime.
Why isn’t motormouth Megan Rapinoe using her megaphone for Iran’s female soccer team?
CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION - This picture, more than any other image I've ever seen, encapsulates the ideology of modern Leftism.
This Insane Moment Belongs In A Dystopian Novel "DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - The potential sea-change in White House and GOP strategy on immigration could alienate much of the MAGA movement.
White House Abandons ‘Mass Deportations’ Campaign Pledge, Demands GOP Congress Does Same.
- Yeah, her and every other foreigner.
Colombian actress talks her ‘refusal’ to ‘assimilate’ to American values and culture DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE - More than seven million borrowers will need to transition to new repayment plans.
Court Halts Biden-Era Student Loan Repayment Plan.
- Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves on technological competition, the politics of AI, and how a poor state became a model for American growth
The State That Says Yes
- Due to sky-high taxation and all-around government incompetence, California has shifted from the Gold Rush state to the Outrush state.
Failifornia
- Betsy McCaughey: It’s not just New York and California: All across the nation, blue states are committing political and economic suicide by targeting millionaires with high taxes. Who will suffer most from this ideologically driven push to punish the wealthy? Wage workers and the poor.
Blue states are committing tax suicide — their mania is contagious WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM - "A lot of people, after October 7, started learning about Islam"
Muslim Police ‘Liaison’ Who Defended Hamas Supporters Busted for 3 Sexual Assaults
- “On Saturday,” Mamdani began, “a protest was held outside Gracie Mansion, where I live with my wife Rama. Neither of us were home at the time. This was a vile protest rooted in white supremacy, entitled Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City.” To lead off with this is to try to give the impression, as the establishment media did, that the “vile” protesters who opposed the “Islamic Takeover of New York City” were behind the bombing.
After ISIS Bombing in New York, Mamdani Condemns Islamic Terrorism — Nah, Just Kidding
- Who knew the Islamic rape enthusiasts would rape me too?
Hamas Rape Enthusiasts at College Encampment Were Raping Each Other
FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH - The incident highlights ongoing issues with free speech on social media platforms, and the influence of foreign censorship laws on American citizens, including elected officials.
Musk’s X Censors GOP Congressman for Anti-Islam Tweet.
- “I think this has been another real significant pain point and frustration in most Americans’ lives. You call up a company, try to resolve an issue, [and] you end up with a call center outside of the U.S., there’s language, there’s communication barriers, it’s just difficult to resolve your problem,” Carr said.
Exclusive–Brendan Carr: FCC Is Cracking Down on Overseas Call Center Scams, Requiring Standard English Proficiency, Reducing Robocalls* * * * * - Congress says the App Store Accountability Act will protect children. In reality, it risks creating a massive digital surveillance system while undermining privacy and free speech.
The App Store Accountability Act Is a Privacy Nightmare Disguised as Child Protection
- Establishment elites have begun seeding the narrative that Vice President JD Vance and the GOP are locked in an internecine battle over artificial intelligence, one that could derail Vance’s ascent as the heir apparent to carry President Donald Trump’s MAGA mantle forward.
CODE RED: Why JD Vance’s Framing of AI Will Define the Future of Global Politics THE ECONOMY, STUPID - “This is going to hurt Gov. Newsom who has had a lot of success chasing out hundreds to thousands of California businesses or subsidiaries”
Yamaha Leaving California for Greener Pastures in Georgia
- Rising costs for fertilizers and diesel, potential farm bankruptcies, and increased consumer prices for food.
American Farmers Struggle as Iran War Sparks Fertilizer Crisis, Surge in Fuel Costs. CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY - So much for ACAB.
‘No Kings’ Sued After ‘Armed Volunteer’ Killed Bystander EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT - President Jim Davis’ decision to consolidate four “studies” departments is about more than just fiscal prudence.
UT Austin Strikes a Blow to Critical Theory
- Mohamed Abdou’s 'Death to the Akademy' discussion at Union Theological Seminary will offer 'strategies for student organizers who seek to confront the liberal Akademy'
'Decolonial Organizing Lessons from Gaza's Warrior Mujahideen': Union Theological Seminary, A Columbia Affiliate, To Host Talk From 'Activist-Scholar' Banned By Columbia for Endorsing Hamas POLITICS - Toth, who defeated Crenshaw Tuesday in the Republican primary for Crenshaw’s House seat, is endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is his bid to defeat Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in the primary runoff to represent the Lone Star State in the United States Senate.
Exclusive – Steve Toth Endorses Ken Paxton for Senate over John Cornyn
- The Evangelical Immigration Table has received millions in funding from Soros’s Open Society Foundations via the National Immigration Forum to advance open borders and pro-mass immigration policies among evangelical leaders.
Paxton Rival John Cornyn Launches ‘Faith Advisory Council’ Helmed by Soros-Linked Pro-Amnesty Pastors.
- Calling Texas’ Democrat senatorial candidate James Talarico, even derisively, a “bible-banger” is a disservice to bible-bangers.
Talarico, With His Left Hand on the Bible - California’s ruling machine survives by repackaging the same failed policies with new faces—and Matt Mahan may be the latest “moderate” mask for the state’s tax-and-spend status quo.
California’s Future: Matt Mahan, the Bogus Conservative Whisperer
- Dem seat flips Republican.
Mohammed Loses Election for Dems in Blue Virginia FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL - The apparent lack of broad European support for the U.S. strikes on Iran signals the continent could be approaching a turning point by deciding whether it will maintain economic dependence on Washington or Beijing — or take matters into its own hands.
Europe Leaving America In Dust After Years Of Being Beholden To China HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE - The tracking system is perhaps the most revealing part of the whole thing, because it shows how the state wants this market treated.Georgia would require retailers to enter purchaser information into a real-time electronic logging system, complete with names, addresses, identification details, product information, and timestamps, and law enforcement would have direct access to the data.
Georgia’s Kratom Crackdown Runs Against RFK’s Health Vision, Creates Govt Database of Buyers.
- Oz now oversees the agency responsible for administering federal health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace. During remarks on the problem, Oz stated that fraudulent enrollments and unauthorized changes to insurance policies resulted in significant financial losses for the federal government. Oz also warned that the system's structure made it easier for dishonest brokers to exploit weaknesses in the enrollment process. Federal officials have begun tightening verification requirements to prevent additional abuse.
Dr. Mehmet Oz Says Millions Lost to Obamacare Fraud. What Else Were We Told Wrong? ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY - The spacecraft weighs a bit over 1,300 pounds, which places it among the larger objects expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere in an uncontrolled descent. Most of the structure will burn up during reentry, although some components could survive the intense heat and fall to the surface. NASA engineers believe the risk of injury remains extremely low, though the spacecraft's exact landing can't be predicted with precision.
A 1,300-Pound NASA Satellite Is Falling Back to Earth. What Could Go Wrong?
- I want to highlight two numbers — 19 and 39 — in order to illustrate how SpaceX does things versus NASA. Not only has SpaceX already completed eleven test flights of Starship/Superheavy, it has tested or flown 19 and 39 prototypes of each, in one manner or another. The company has a very rich history of hardware and testing as it ramps up towards operational flights. This practically guarantees that those operational flights will not only occur relatively soon, they will be relatively safe and robust.
SpaceX now targeting early April for next Starship/Superheavy test flight
- I have searched the New Horizons’ press release archive, and as far as I can tell, this sequence of images and the terrain it shows was never highlighted publicly by the science team.
Pluto’s cratered glacial terrain CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE - Christian Toto: Podcaster laments the good the first black president could have done for U.S.
Adam Carolla on Obama: ‘All He Does Is Race Hustle’
- Toto Too: Director's tart response to Rosanna Arquette means more than media bickering
Quentin Tarantino Did What Foster, Scorsese and More Refused HITHER & YON - Fischer takes full advantage of this very complete record, which made it possible for him to tell the story of almost every participant, in a human and very personal way. Thus, as you read his book it actually feels like you are on our modern social media, where everyone takes out a smart phone to record what’s happening, thus providing us all with many different perspectives of the same event. Only here those perspectives come from the written word, penned with thoughtful attention and a passionate dedication to telling the truth, as each person saw it.
Who fired “the shot heard round the world?” (Bobby Thomson for $500, Alex- jjs)
- No one should be laid to rest without relatives, but especially our veterans.
Hundreds Attend Funeral of Tennessee Navy Veteran Who Passed With No Living Relatives
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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 11, 2026 06:46 AM (x0n13)
Posted by: Ironwood at March 11, 2026 06:49 AM (ob2d4)
Posted by: Ironwood at March 11, 2026 06:51 AM (ob2d4)
Posted by: GigantorX at March 11, 2026 06:52 AM (pFl8W)
Good morning, Horde.
Posted by: Inogame at March 11, 2026 06:53 AM (fcoLq)
Posted by: Nazdar at March 11, 2026 06:56 AM (NcvvS)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 06:56 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: ZZ Top at March 11, 2026 06:56 AM (ehY6c)
Posted by: NR Pax at March 11, 2026 06:58 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Hans O'Lo at March 11, 2026 07:02 AM (RiKhU)
Bonus points if he can justify it to the people who came here legally and spent a considerable amount of money to follow the rules.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 11, 2026 07:04 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 07:04 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 11, 2026 07:06 AM (DoBxX)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 07:08 AM (jtM2q)
1. He's an American.
2. He's posting on a site based in America.
3. The laws of lesser countries should not be enforced against us.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 11, 2026 07:11 AM (BpO1e)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 07:13 AM (DFKL9)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 07:14 AM (ExV1e)
What the heck does that mean? Leaving someone or something in the dust means you're forging ahead and surpassing them. Europe is not surpassing us in any manner. They are falling behind and will soon be a backwater in either a middle eastern state, or a minor province of China.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 07:14 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: GigantorX at March 11, 2026 07:15 AM (yxMHJ)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 07:16 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 07:16 AM (u82oZ)
It won't stop anyone here from obsessing over them daily like a teen girl with her copy of Tiger Beat - but they don't matter. If the GOP wins, they'll keep right on obstructing Trump at every turn and forcing ugly confrontations about vetos and things. He'll have to keep on governing by executive order, as he is right now.
If the Democrats win, they'll keep right on obstructing Trump at every turn and forcing ugly confrontations about impeachment and things. They won't have the votes for it. He'll have to keep on governing by executive order, as he is right now.
Congress is a meaningless institution as long as he's President.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 07:17 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 07:16 AM (+nEug)
They are deluded, Ben Had.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 07:17 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 07:19 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: The Collected Sayings of Tuco at March 11, 2026 07:19 AM (wVcYX)
Thucydides: The Melian Dialogue (416 B.C.) has the core of the dialog as "the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must".
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 07:22 AM (u82oZ)
>I prefer a more direct approach; "Let's make this your best vacation ever. I'll buy breakfast."
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 07:24 AM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: SMOD at March 11, 2026 07:24 AM (7N3EA)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 07:25 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 11, 2026 07:25 AM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 07:25 AM (BI5O2)
Plotting Wealth per capita vs energy use shows there are absolutely no low energy use nations that are wealthy.
The EU greens have unilaterally moved the EU in the direction of pre-industrial age existence.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 07:25 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 07:27 AM (3unPv)
White House Abandons ‘Mass Deportations’ Campaign Pledge, Demands GOP Congress Does Same.
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Personally, this is deeply disappointing. This is the cornerstone of Trump's reelection more than any other. By a wide margin, polling has shown Americans want all illegals sent home, not just the violent ones. We just had a poll less than a week ago reiterating the same thing. Yes, it's very deeply disappointing. What's the point of even voting...
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 07:27 AM (qBdHI)
Then smile and be happy for your day
Strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere,
I love to work at MAGA all day.
And we've been takin' care of business, every day
Takin' care of business, every way
We've been takin' care of business, it's all mine
Takin' care of business and working overtime
Work out! [guitar solo]
Posted by: BTO's Greatest Hits at March 11, 2026 07:27 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 07:28 AM (3unPv)
What the heck does that mean? Leaving someone or something in the dust means you're forging ahead and surpassing them. Europe is not surpassing us in any manner. They are falling behind and will soon be a backwater in either a middle eastern state, or a minor province of China.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 07:14 AM (1Ff7Z)
A better title would have been "Europe, increasingly enamored with totalitarian policies, seeks to shift ties from the US to China in an effort to find someone to pay for their lifestyle."
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 07:28 AM (ExV1e)
🎼 ♭ 5/4 ♫♫ ♫♫ Good morning! ♬♬ ♩ ♪
Iran's government is cutting their own economic throat shutting the Strait of Hormuz. And making permanent enemies of other Persian Gulf exporters. Bonus points for hurting their big sponsor China while helping Russia.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 07:28 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 07:25 AM (u82oZ)
Just making the place more like home for the third world invaders.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 11, 2026 07:29 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: blaster at March 11, 2026 07:29 AM (NlEaG)
Posted by: Yeets at March 11, 2026 07:30 AM (ehY6c)
White House tells GOP to stop talking about mass deportations.
Sigh.
Posted by: GigantorX at March 11, 2026 07:15 AM (yxMHJ)
There are three points which are important to remember at times like these:
- The media lies about everything.
- The 'conservative' media is media first, conservative second.
- There is a concerted effort by the uniparty and it's minion to cripple Trump for the remainder of his term.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 07:30 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Hans O'Lo at March 11, 2026 07:31 AM (RiKhU)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026 07:31 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: SMOD at March 11, 2026 07:33 AM (7N3EA)
Reading national media this morning you would be told that Iran is winning this war
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 07:34 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 11, 2026 07:35 AM (XvL8K)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 07:35 AM (xT8gx)
Clearly, they don’t represent the people in their district.
Posted by: SMOD at March 11, 2026 07:35 AM (7N3EA)
No wonder fewer hardcover books are bought!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 07:35 AM (0OIwA)
Or, to piss them off enough to bring about the Armageddon you mention. That is a very likely motivation for the true believers.
Posted by: GWB at March 11, 2026 07:37 AM (2EYEO)
Offshoring whole swaths of industry and inshoring an army of low paid foreign nationals. Wages stagnant since the 1970s. And financial jiggery-pokery that allows for paying the able bodied not to work, and unscrupulous sorts to make serious bank importing more illegals by the millions. They get rich while destroying the country. It’s all really quite elegant from a certain perspective , and everything becomes moot, regardless of black letter federal law, the wishes of the public, or anything else.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 07:37 AM (kMjfk)
I hope James Blair does not represent Trump's views (nor those of the Mullins feller that's taking over at DHS)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 07:39 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 07:40 AM (Y1sOo)
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Zegler is a gilgul:
https://tinyurl.com/4dec4ms5
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 07:40 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 07:41 AM (qBBPl)
For those morons not on the ONT grammie's son let us know surgery went well and she is now on a long road to recovery. b"h
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 07:42 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: SMOD at March 11, 2026 07:33 AM (7N3EA)
We don't see a problem with this. -- Congress
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 07:43 AM (ExV1e)
https://tinyurl.com/24s97348
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 07:43 AM (45dED)
From that list, we are hitting the security forces very hard. Looks like that is the number 2 priority, after the missile launcher hunt.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 07:44 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: SMOD at March 11, 2026 07:33 AM (7N3EA)
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We don't see a problem with this. -- Congress
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 07:43 AM (ExV1e)
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A plaque upon their houses!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 07:44 AM (1o8D5)
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No talk. Just deport.
Why jawbone about every illegal that's been run down and set for deportation? All that does is open the door for criticism. Bad press. Trump hates bad press.
Just do the job. Quit craving the limelight.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 07:44 AM (jtM2q)
Where are the Christian Organizations that want a path to freedom for tax cheats, or Medicare/Medicaid fraud?
Why do these Christians need millions of semi-slave, non-conforming, non-assimilated 3rd Worlders to become legal, voting, benefit owning citizens?
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 07:44 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 07:44 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 07:44 AM (xT8gx)
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And Free .pdf if you know where to look.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 07:45 AM (kMjfk)
https://tinyurl.com/24s97348
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 07:43 AM (45dED)
The last new refinery was built in Louisiana when I was a senior in HS.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 07:45 AM (gbOdA)
No wonder fewer hardcover books are bought!
Posted by: Huck Follywood
>Precisely. This is why I stopped buying hardcover books. I have shelves and shelves and boxes of books for the silverfish. I'm done buying hardcover.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 07:46 AM (M9gjJ)
May you all be thriving and soaking up sun for Vitamin D production.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 07:46 AM (u82oZ)
Where are the Christian Organizations that want a path to freedom for tax cheats, or Medicare/Medicaid fraud?
Why do these Christians need millions of semi-slave, non-conforming, non-assimilated 3rd Worlders to become legal, voting, benefit owning citizens?
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 07:44 AM (gbOdA)
I'm disappointed in Lucado as I'd always thought of him as an apologist with the chops. Perhaps he's not the clear thinker I thought he was... Graham is a mega-church pastor so I don't expect much from that direction and I've never heard of the other guy
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 07:47 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 11, 2026 07:46 AM (u82oZ)
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My plan in about 20 minutes. Super sunny an reasonable today in Jerusalem.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 07:47 AM (1o8D5)
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Au revoir cheese-eating surrender monkeys. Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 07:48 AM (RIvkX)
It tracks with Mark Wayne RHINO being installed as DHS chief. The guy is a loser.
But leading up to the midterms this will begin the shifting of goal posts.
"We never meant "deport them all!"
Or maybe I'm being a silly Susan.
Posted by: GigantorX at March 11, 2026 07:48 AM (yxMHJ)
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We have a pathway! It's called apply in your country and legally go through the process like all those that came before you. I'm sick and tired hearing the phrase "pathway to citizenship." We already have one. I'm sick of hearing about "immigration reform." We need the laws we already have enforced!
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 07:48 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 07:42 AM (RIvkX)
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Thank you for that very welcome news! Hi grammie! Get well!
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 07:49 AM (45dED)
Posted by: paulnjax at March 11, 2026 07:49 AM (PPnyU)
All very succinct and accurate, but you left out one thing - a credulous population in deep denial, who refuse to accept that everything is moot, and keep on cheerleading for their own victimization by whichever gangster faction their dad supported.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 07:50 AM (BI5O2)
Why do these Christians need millions of semi-slave, non-conforming, non-assimilated 3rd Worlders to become legal, voting, benefit owning citizens?
Posted by: r hennigantx
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Laziness and social virtue signalling. Doing missionary work to improve other nations can be risky. But bringing in your own pets to this country means that the costs (no risk to your hide) can be put on taxpayers while you claim all the credit for social virtue.
Same as the ignorant and stupid Hate has No Home Here rhetoric.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 07:51 AM (E4rtv)
It helped Rs that when he wouldn't drop (despite every D calling him to do so), Ds ran a write in campaign with the primary D loser with one week left to split the vote...if those folks had voted D, the awful D would have won.
So, now Rs have actually, officially flipped a seat, even it was all local issues...
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 07:54 AM (tOcjL)
Its interesting to see what happens when the US doesn't invite in Europeans and this becomes a straight up Force against Force.
Iran went into Total War mode where they don't care about collateral damage or harm to non participants. They go by the theory that War is supposed to be Hell and so awful that everyone wants to end it.
The problem for the US is that we are still stuck in the Win Hearts & Minds™ thinking yet doing the targeting of things with a more narrow yet intense ROE.
I wonder how Patton would have handled it.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 07:55 AM (a4flb)
@CAgovernor
Americans will pay $1.5 BILLION MORE at the gas pump just this week because of Donald Trump's war with Iran.
California will continue using the tools we've spent years developing to help fight price spikes and lessen the blow from Trump's recklessness.
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OMG, how he didn't get struck on the spot with lightening after saying this is beyond me.
This is quite rich coming from Mr. Highest Gas Prices in the Country.
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 07:56 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 11, 2026 07:56 AM (LOZbR)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 07:57 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at March 11, 2026 07:58 AM (jZ3ZM)
Posted by: Simon Jesster at March 11, 2026 07:58 AM (YqF8J)
This is your roundball trivia for the day...
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 07:58 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 11, 2026 07:59 AM (LOZbR)
It tracks with Mark Wayne RHINO being installed as DHS chief. The guy is a loser.
Posted by: GigantorX
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Never pay attention to what this administration says, it is what they do that matters. If the deportations slow, then there is a problem, if not, then ignore whatever is said.
Basically, this administration being under 24/7 attack does not highlight whatever its plans are, you have to wait until things happen (or not). And this administration is tackling more issues than any GOP administration has at least since Coolidge. Foreign affairs to prevent the Chicoms from dominating the world, taking out terrorists and drug dealers killing our people, trying to make energy cheap and available, fixing our 70 year degradation of our industrial capacity, keeping our kids from being neutered, trying to fix our elections, highlighting the illegalities of our nat sec IC under Obama and Biden, getting rid of DIE in schools and industry, etc. etc.
Tactics on issues demands rhetorical flexibility and not perfection.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 07:59 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 07:59 AM (qBBPl)
Nevertheless, this short video has created a lot of excitement.
https://tinyurl.com/2t8cpfxc
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 08:00 AM (2Ywua)
Posted by: kingsman at March 11, 2026 08:00 AM (ehY6c)
This is your roundball trivia for the day...
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 07:58 AM (xT8gx)
The Washington Wizards are not a real basketball team this year...150 pts to the opponents without OT is a reflection of how bad they are vs maybe how great Adebayo is. Now, to be fair, as a D league team, Washington had no one who could cover him, so most of the game was toss him the ball after crossing half court and watch him score.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:01 AM (tOcjL)
The White House also confirmed yesterday there is no change in Trump's deportation plans. It's a messaging issue. If the actual plan changes then I'll be angry but this isn't that.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 08:01 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 08:01 AM (qBdHI)
This is quite rich coming from Mr. Highest Gas Prices in the Country.
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 07:56 AM (qBdHI)
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Is there anyone alive in California who doesn't howl with laughter at this ridiculous comment from Newscum?
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 08:01 AM (2Ywua)
Posted by: Simon Jesster
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Social virtue signalling from a failed actress that she is still alive and wanting a job. She might do okay on the dying live theater circuit but her stupidity pretty much torpedoed a movie career and she is aging out of any prime breakout roles anyway in that dying industry. Best bet is to find some idiotic Netflix series so she can get paid for mouthing platitudes that our gentry class likes.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:02 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 07:27 AM (3unPv)
WEll, today it's my medical misadventures and MRI. Wife is doing better but still a bit of a struggle.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (x0n13)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (qBBPl)
Posted by: Simon Jesster at March 11, 2026 07:58 AM (YqF8J)
There are some indications that she's both not very bright and entirely bought in to leftist ideas.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (ExV1e)
I support DEI!
Deport
Every
Illegal
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Lady in Black
Theater kid that has never been held accountable by the media and society for anything he has done. Just an older version of Talarico in TX bloviating and signalling like mad while totally incapable of self reflection.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (E4rtv)
WEll, today it's my medical misadventures and MRI. Wife is doing better but still a bit of a struggle.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (x0n13)
May the healing hand of The Lord touch you both.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:04 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (x0n13)
Good luck with the tests.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:04 AM (tOcjL)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (x0n13)
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רפואה שלמה
החלמה מהירה
תפו-תפו
חמסה חמסה
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 08:04 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: Delurker at March 11, 2026 08:04 AM (gtcuf)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (E4rtv)
But he's JUST SOOOOO HOTT!!!!!!!
Posted by: Katie Couric at March 11, 2026 08:04 AM (Zz0t1)
I disagree with you here: They have the votes for impeachment.
Furthermore Supreme Court is finished. Thomas will retire someday, and without SAVE Act (which will never happen under the current composition of the Congress) the Senate will forever be Marxist Communist. It will be empty judge seats and empty or court appointed US Attorneys. Justice will be a thing of the past.
We already know that judges have greater authority than the POTUS and the SCOTUS will eventually be ground down by the hundreds of mini-POTUSes and the endless lawsuits and relent.
That is why Trump is doing All The Things Now. Because he has one year to save America unless we Beat The Cheat this 2026 Election Season.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:04 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 07:56 AM (qBdHI)
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Who, me?
-Gavin "Who, me?" Newsom
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 08:04 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 08:05 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (x0n13)
Good luck with the tests.
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:04 AM (tOcjL)
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When in doubt, the answer is always "C"
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 08:05 AM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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Dems got about 40 percent, GOP and the odd libertarian, 60 percent. And an unnecessary expense by an entitled beach blond blowhard MTG with denial of representation to the district for over 4 months. She and her pitiful RAV husband who got his ass handed to him on X yesterday, deserve each other.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:05 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 08:03 AM (qBBPl)
But it does mean Johnson stays only a plurality leader for the next 2ish months?? til the runoff...Rs wouldn't drop out (it's like CA's gov race that way)...
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:05 AM (tOcjL)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 08:06 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Katie Couric
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Repellant media whore says what?
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:06 AM (E4rtv)
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I haven't followed along after that blockhead resigned. Are there any good R prospects in the running?
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 08:07 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: SMOD at March 11, 2026 08:07 AM (7N3EA)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 08:06 AM (xT8gx)
Yes...also people are missing flights b/c of security lines, so go extra early...
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:07 AM (tOcjL)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
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They don't care. But neither does Thune in the Senate as he could push Homeland Security funding through by reconciliation bill. The main problem with the GOP is the Senate caucus as they do nothing, say nothing of much value, and believe that they are there to preen and grab generational wealth for their families.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (E4rtv)
Repellant media whore says what?
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:06 AM (E4rtv)
It's all they have. I mean "Beto" was 'hot.' Newsome is 'hot.' They're down to searching for the next JFK since Americans are distracted by beauty over substance and their current crop of Marxists have nothing of substance but misery and depression.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (Zz0t1)
So what you're saying is they are worse than the Washington Generals...
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (6FFTi)
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I haven't followed along after that blockhead resigned. Are there any good R prospects in the running?
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 08:07 AM (qBdHI)
Good - who knows...the Trump-endorsesd R is in the runoff, so it is who he wanted, so that's good...
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (tOcjL)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (RIvkX)
I can't imagine that if ICE just happens to round up a stray or three while going after a target for deportation that they just won't let the illegals walk.
Even so, ICE still has its hands full and the hiring of more agents is still going strong. I wonder how many furloughed DHS employees are taking a look at shifting to ICE because that is where the current income stream is.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:09 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 08:10 AM (qBBPl)
Posted by: Lady in Black
Clay Fuller is probably going to win. Finished second by a fraction but the GOP is likely to come together there to give him a win April 7th.
The firebrand GOPer, a former state senator named Colton, tried a last ditch slime attack by proxy which didn't work. The only issue will be Fuller has to prove whether he gives a shit about the district nationally and representing it or whether he cares more about pleasing the GOP Kemp machine in GA.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:10 AM (E4rtv)
Think of the price hikes as chemotherapy for removing a malignant and metastasizing cancer.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:10 AM (a4flb)
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Dem females vote for who makes them feel the most tingly in their no-no squares.
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 08:10 AM (qBdHI)
Therein lies the difference between the two parties. The Repubs are there to are there to preen and grab generational wealth for their families. The Dems are there to preen and grab generational wealth for their families and join in lockstep to pass every Dem legislation their leaders want.
Posted by: Delurker at March 11, 2026 08:11 AM (gtcuf)
Posted by: paulnjax at March 11, 2026 08:11 AM (PPnyU)
So what you're saying is they are worse than the Washington Generals...
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (6FFTi)
Yes...I'm not sure how they have any wins, but in the NBA, normally there are now 3-4 teams each year that are on purpose awful, trying to get draft picks, and those teams do play each other and someone has to win.
It's like having the D league in the real league every year. It's when I stopped watching regularly (and now just check in every week or so) when the Sixers took that plan of losing, but then kept at it for 3-5 years...and it didn't win them anything later anyway...
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:11 AM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 08:11 AM (7yOPh)
Of course they won't. ICE is putting little babies in cages and gunning down lesbian moms because TRUMP!!! DHS being unfunded is because he says mean things and the Dems are the force of light against his evil.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 11, 2026 08:12 AM (BpO1e)
Just boarded a flight. Security was a breeze. Not only did we not have to take off shoes, we left all our electronics in our bags. Basically they didn't want us to take anything out of our bags.
It was very nice, and maybe was to speed things up. Of course it begs the question...why can't we do this ALL THE TIME!!
And I didn't get the mandatory pat down/grope in the security line either. Maybe a smaller TSA could be a good thing!
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:12 AM (6FFTi)
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It's been like this for weeks... ever since the Dems defunded DHS (and the agencies under it, like TSA.) Security lines are off the hook, delays everywhere.
But because it's the Democrats causing the aggravations, the media doesn't report on it.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 08:12 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Sponge
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Eloi wanting silly people that they can feel good about supporting I guess even while the ship of state is sinking.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:12 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (E4rtv)
Yes, why have we not used that maneuver, at least...what is he waiting for??
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:12 AM (tOcjL)
Ballot fraud doesn't care what someone looks like.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:12 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 08:14 AM (lIBIk)
This is quite rich coming from Mr. Highest Gas Prices in the Country.
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 07:56 AM (qBdHI)
He supported the law that made Chevron leave the state.
Refineries have to store so many days of product so that the consumer is not affected by storms, retrofits, and turn-arounds.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:14 AM (gbOdA)
Ahaha.
This is funnier than the exploding pagers.
Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at March 11, 2026 08:14 AM (jZ3ZM)
Dem females vote for who makes them feel the most tingly in their no-no squares.
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 11, 2026 08:10 AM (qBdHI)
To quote Metallica, you know it's sad but true.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:14 AM (Zz0t1)
124 We paid $5.49 reg/gal up $0.20 since last week
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (RIvkX)
Wow, I was disappointed here to see gas go up to $2.90
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 08:14 AM (7yOPh)
Who cares?
They've already impeached him twice. Let them impeach him weekly for the remainder of his term. Unless they have 67 votes in the Senate, and they don't, impeachment is theater.
Justice will be a thing of the past.
We're already there. We've been there for five years now, at least.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:15 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Jonah at March 11, 2026 08:16 AM (YCxFk)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:08 AM (E4rtv)
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The main problem is everything!
I agree: the GOPe Senate Caucus is the root of much of our problem in this country. Just look at the incredibly ineffectual John Thune! What a loser.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 08:16 AM (lIBIk)
Posted by: Delurker
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Which is why we cannot spare Trump, like Lincoln said of General Grant, "he fights". He might make errors but those are good faith errors trying to steer the ship of state through a lot of storms.
And like Lincoln having to go to extraordinary lengths to try to hold the country together over slavery and secession, Trump is trying to confront the enemies of the US, domestic and foreign, so that our children may have a better tomorrow. That is a fight worth winning.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:16 AM (E4rtv)
I'm hoping for the opposite in the CA gubernatorial race. Theoretically with a bunch of dems on the ballot and only two republicans, the result of the open primary could be those two republicans on the general election ballot guaranteeing a republican governor. Almost certainly won't happen but it's a mathematical possibility!
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 08:16 AM (xT8gx)
No one in the Owebama or Biden administrations are in prison.
There is no justice only Zuul.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:16 AM (Zz0t1)
https://tinyurl.com/2styuewt
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 08:17 AM (5UTWB)
I'm trying to understand - why then, is the Senate GOP-e investing so much political capital in preserving Cornyn?
In a way, isn't he a competitor for finite lobbyist funds? I know that he is a complete and total loser and has nothing to show for his decades in office other than trillions in debt and a dysfunctional judiciary, but what if the GOP Senate manages to dump Paxton but disgruntled Texans fail to override the vote for Demonic Party's candidate Screwtape?
I don't get their strategery. They sure as hell ain't loyal to anyone but themselves.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:17 AM (a4flb)
Just read that Abby Phillips of CNN fame reported that the ISIS terrorists that attempted to murder the protestors outside of Gracie Mansion were ACKSHUALLY trying to murder Mamdani............
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:18 AM (Zz0t1)
But day one it is gone if the rats get another trifecta
Posted by: Jonah at March 11, 2026 08:18 AM (YCxFk)
That's what matters to them, and they do not care what matters to us.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 08:19 AM (lIBIk)
He is reportedly unaware that the war started or that his father is dead.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:19 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 07:50 AM (BI5O2)
Well, kind of.
People who support Rs support the Gangster Faction their father did.
People who support Ds support the Gangster Faction their father opposed, because "F*** You, Dad! I can dye my hair green if I want!"
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 08:20 AM (wa/yD)
Posted by: Jonah at March 11, 2026 08:20 AM (YCxFk)
Posted by: paulnjax
It is all about the social credit signalling to them for their perceived peer group. And they figure their flocks will still keep them in the style they are accustomed to. And given they are already whores for bucks, they may easily sell their pulpit for some cold hard cash from NGOs trying to keep open borders in place. Same as influencers online or US Senators.
The fact that they can be bought is not surprising. The fact that these are cheap whores that can be bought for as little as a street walker is what is amazing. It is as if they value their souls so cheap that a nickel or dime will buy it and them.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:20 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Nova Local at March 11, 2026 08:12 AM (tOcjL)
He is not impacted. He doesn't care.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:20 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:19 AM (gbOdA)
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So... Ayatollah Coma'ni?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 08:20 AM (5UTWB)
I think that this time there will be a number of nominal Republican cross-overs. Have you heard the hate and invective against Trump by these degenerates?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:21 AM (a4flb)
Some goods, a lot more. Depending on how far away they are and how they're moved from there to here.
Container shipping is being hit hard with fuel costs. Tankers that typically move fuel products from the Middle East to North America are not moving much of that fuel right now. So, gas and diesel prices go up.
Opening the Hormuz would alleviate some of this. Whether this is priority #1 or 2 or 3 with the Iran war is debatable.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 08:21 AM (jtM2q)
He is reportedly unaware that the war started or that his father is dead.
Posted by: r hennigantx
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Some wag on X termed Mojtaba as Schrodinger's Mullah. We only know whether or not the mullah is alive by opening the box.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:21 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Hirsute Hackensackian at March 11, 2026 08:22 AM (oftw2)
https://tinyurl.com/2styuewt
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 08:17 AM (5UTWB)
Bad press.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:22 AM (ExV1e)
This Insane Moment Belongs In A Dystopian Novel
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I just read the article above. The left are willing to put their lives on the line to destroy the country. Insane.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 08:22 AM (Dv3i1)
So... Ayatollah Coma'ni?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 08:20 AM (5UTWB)
I'll give you an A for effort on that one.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:22 AM (Zz0t1)
Maybe he gives good head.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:23 AM (ExV1e)
That's what matters to them, and they do not care what matters to us.
Posted by: Huck Follywood
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I think many of those statewide GOP figures have used fraud and rigging in primaries to get to the top of the ticket. Less important in House districts but I think that many of the GOP senators buy votes in states with large urban Dem centers using the same fraudsters that Dems use for general elections.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:24 AM (E4rtv)
Since Paxton said he'd drop out if they passed SAVE, they're gambling that they can both keep Cornyn AND kill SAVE.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:24 AM (ExV1e)
haha
Make the enemy waste their time and money.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:25 AM (gbOdA)
@TRobinsonNewEra
Schools are being WARNED that children's drawings could be "blasphemous" to Muslim "sensitives". You had enough of this crap yet?
Literally creeping sharia.
The article he posted also says Labour councils are warning teachers that music and dance classes could be contrary to the teachings of Islam.
They are always welcome to go home if UK classes teaching UK cultural staples offend them.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:25 AM (FQ1u5)
Maybe he gives good head.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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Chits for his position as Mitch McConnell's right hand man during the Obama years and his heading of the Senate Campaign Fund way back. Cornyn was Majority and Minority Whip until 2018 and before that, 2009-12, I think he was head of the Senate Campaign Fund.
The truth is most senators hate and despise their constituents as they believe their own press releases of how wonderful they are. Some House members do, but senators, in general are far more insufferable than the average House member.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:26 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:21 AM (a4flb)
So you think that at least 17 Republican Senators, assuming a 50/50 Senate AND after McConnell is replaced, will commit electoral suicide just to replace Trump with Vance?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:27 AM (ExV1e)
Since Paxton said he'd drop out if they passed SAVE, they're gambling that they can both keep Cornyn AND kill SAVE.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:24 AM (ExV1e)
Paxton needs to start running ads. Chock full of substance and receipts on how poor Cornyn is for his constituents. All Cornyn has on Paxton is he's getting divorced and already has a girlfriend.
I don't care about that 'deal.' I'm pushing for Paxton, SAVE Act or not. Texas rid itself of Patch McCain, it can do the next right thing and send Cornyn to pasture.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:27 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 08:27 AM (afKoR)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 08:27 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Advanced Electrolysis And Waxing Institute at March 11, 2026 08:28 AM (oftw2)
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On 9/11/2001 the media talking heads were pathetic, positing everything, anything, except the obvious. One airhead pondered on air wondering if it was a problem with ATC, as if pilots would inevitably crash into skyscrapers on clear days.
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 08:28 AM (kMjfk)
He was in the US not long ago interviewing another UK exile that had to claim asylum to the US because she said sharia was 'gay' online and would be arrested should she return home.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:28 AM (Zz0t1)
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A gay half-black man with perfect creases in his pant leg was just the perfect amount of exotic to get the juices flowing.
- D. Brooks
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 08:29 AM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 08:27 AM (afKoR)
Islamaphobia, obviously. Duh......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:29 AM (Zz0t1)
Since Paxton said he'd drop out if they passed SAVE, they're gambling that they can both keep Cornyn AND kill SAVE.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
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I think the 25 megaton thermonuclear weapon that Trump may use to blast the US Senate is the election fraud investigations where both Georgia and Arizona and foreign intel intercepts are going to be exposed. Scuttlebutt is evidence of Chinese interference with US elections both electronically and physically.
Not going to happen as long as US is at war with Iran for obvious reasons. Best to be used when the attention turns back to domestic affairs.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:31 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Common Tater at March 11, 2026 08:28 AM (kMjfk)
"Uh, Echo Tango Niner, proceed to 1100 feet and set heading for that big building right there........"
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:31 AM (Zz0t1)
https://tinyurl.com/2styuewt
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Seems it's old footage from Qasem Soleimani's funeral procession in Tehran in 2020
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 08:31 AM (Y1sOo)
Her parents were both born here.
Hell she was named after Rachel from friends.
This is all an act to get her positive press from the FNM
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 08:31 AM (sKqQm)
A M F
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:31 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: LizLem
No. They are our most precious voters. However, you are far-right wing scum and welcome to leave.
- Kwier Starmer
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 08:31 AM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 08:32 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 08:32 AM (77rzZ)
This is all an act to get her positive press from the FNM
Posted by: 18-1 at March 11, 2026 08:31 AM (sKqQm)
After she labeled a majority of Americans racist for hating her as Snow White?
Good luck with THAT.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:32 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Standards Have Fallen at March 11, 2026 08:32 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 08:33 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:31 AM (E4rtv)
Which is great since, I believe, Paxton would have to drop out before the 18th or he'll be on the ballot and I can vote against Cornyn again even if they do pass SAVE.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:33 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 11, 2026 08:34 AM (DgMqy)
- D. Brooks
Posted by: Chuck Martel
Was. I simply don't see the thrill anymore from the Dems for Barry as they are always about the next thing. I think their next thing is what Hillary craved, a female as president--their problem is that their female pool is crazy for trooning castrations, illegal immigrants, coddling criminals, and trying to take firearms. And there is a color split as the POC demand precedent over AWFULs which pits two of the largest contigents of Democrat base voters against each other.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:34 AM (E4rtv)
Ahaha.
This is funnier than the exploding pagers.
Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at March 11, 2026 08:14 AM (jZ3ZM)
"Supreme Leader of Iran" and "Ayatollah" are not the same thing.
There's more than one Ayatollah. (Ayatollah is just a term for a high-ranking Shi'a Imam) There's only one "Supreme Leader of Iran" (at a time, since they keep getting vaporized).
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 08:34 AM (wa/yD)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 08:32 AM (NpAcC)
First thing I did when I woke up this morning was I debunked!
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 08:34 AM (xT8gx)
Posted by: Standards Have Fallen at March 11, 2026 08:32 AM (oftw2)
I remember when Brandi was a pop star trying to make it in the acting world. A co-worker told me how hot she was. I told him she looked like that alien character from the bar scene in Star Wars with the eyes protruding from each side of its head.
He couldn't watch her show anymore.......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:35 AM (Zz0t1)
"private" huh?
Yeah, this smells like the "three sources said" carp the other day. I'll refrain from lighting my pitchfork, thankyouverymuch.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:35 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 08:32 AM (NpAcC)
I couldn't sleep anyway. Debunking was no real problem.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:35 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: I used
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I think the longer that Paxton stays in and the Senate doesn't do jack shit on SAVE means doom for Cornyn. Like roadkill, Cornyn does not improve with time, heat, and sunlight in odor.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:36 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:33 AM (ExV1e)
I think this is the 4-D chess Paxton is playing.
"I said I'd drop out of the primary. Since you failed at your end of the bargain in time, I'm running, bitch."
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:36 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: The Huge Manatee!!! at March 11, 2026 08:36 AM (oftw2)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:19 AM (gbOdA)
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So... Ayatollah Coma'ni?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey
Golf clap
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 08:37 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:36 AM (E4rtv)
The fact that Cornyn was that close to 50% saddens me greatly, actually.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:37 AM (Zz0t1)
Next Cinderella will be a Mohemmedan Trans Girl treated badly by her Church going Step-Mother.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:37 AM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)
Oh no!....
Wait a tic - "near"? And how many planes/flights affected?
Oh, zero?
Okeydokey.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:37 AM (Zz0t1)
You have many old white people that vote on seeing a name they know.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (gbOdA)
"private" huh?
Yeah, this smells like the "three sources said" carp the other day. I'll refrain from lighting my pitchfork, thankyouverymuch.
Posted by: man
I can see that House members were cautioned about not appearing 'mean' in deportations but rather to focus primarily on the criminals, whack jobs, and terrorists. Removing those polls the best right now and the fact that Democrats are so desperate to keep those pet criminals in the US highlights the whole message that Democrats hate citizens and love criminals/terrorists both foreign and domestic.
Trump used close to that line in his SOTU.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at March 11, 2026 08:39 AM (jZ3ZM)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)
He rolled over and is almost dead.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:39 AM (gbOdA)
You have many old white people that vote on seeing a name they know.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (gbOdA)
Likely, but the work Paxton has done as AG should give him PLENTY of name recognition at this point, unless they really do only watch broadcast network news.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:39 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 08:39 AM (NpAcC)
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Seems like our chief import the past six decades aligns with our chief export in academia: Narcissism (best exemplified by the
The Fall and Decline of The Onanism Empire ...
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 11, 2026 08:39 AM (xIFh6)
Posted by: Piper at March 11, 2026 08:39 AM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at March 11, 2026 08:39 AM (jZ3ZM)
Come on......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:40 AM (Zz0t1)
There was some humor in this in that that after seeing the pictures later of his jumping over the barrier his wife texted him, "Wrong direction, sir" -although the cop added his spouse is "always supportive" because "she knows this is what I love."
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 08:40 AM (q5DOt)
*hollywierdland writer takes notice*
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:41 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)
Chris Jericho? He's in his 50s and wrestling fans are sick and tired of him. The company he's currently signed to is holding up his contract (which could have ended in January) in order to keep him off TV.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 08:41 AM (wa/yD)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:42 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)
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They Qum and they go.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 08:42 AM (5UTWB)
Posted by: Sponge
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He spent 70 million bucks and his butt buddies spent 30 million from non associated PACs that he has carried water for in the past. So, 100 million bucks versus Paxton's 4 million. Both have the same amount in the bank, about 4-5 million apiece.
Now Cornyn faces a runoff where the turnout is going to be less than the primary and trending away for low info primary voters. The lack of clutter of primary races means that Paxton can now highlight Cornyn's career in office. And it will reveal Cornyn has done little for the US and Texas but a lot for his donors and fellow senators.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:42 AM (E4rtv)
For those morons not on the ONT grammie's son let us know surgery went well and she is now on a long road to recovery. b"h
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 07:42 AM (RIvkX)
*******
Great news! Thanks for updating us!
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 08:43 AM (NpAcC)
Chris Jericho? He's in his 50s and wrestling fans are sick and tired of him. The company he's currently signed to is holding up his contract (which could have ended in January) in order to keep him off TV.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 08:41 AM (wa/yD)
I was actually referring to the Mario Van Peebles character in Heartbreak Ridge.........
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:43 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)
If memory serves, he re-enlisted at the end of the movie.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:43 AM (ExV1e)
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* President Reagan's SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative) has entered the post *
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 08:44 AM (xIFh6)
If that were the only dynamic, but you are making a number of assumptions and probably deliberately avoiding others:
• People voted for Trump not Republicans
• SAVE Act is crucially important but didn't get into law.
• The normal mid-terms Blues
• The Trump fatigue that has hit a lot of the GOP-E and is only increasing
• Backroom deals for votes to impeach (eg $$$)
• Mimetic Theory
and those are just some of the other variables at play
Otherwise your rigid, single variable equation makes sense as long as no one thinks very deep.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:44 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:42 AM (E4rtv)
I certainly hope this is the case. Paxton has plenty of ammo to use, I just hope he uses it. He needs to get the base excited where they actually vote. Cornyn needs to go.
Enough with the RINO bullshit artists flooding our republic.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:44 AM (Zz0t1)
No, you foetus. The Lord Humungus, The Warrior of the Wastelands...
My pronouns, BTW.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:44 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 08:44 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 08:44 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 11, 2026 08:45 AM (Gybgx)
If memory serves, he re-enlisted at the end of the movie.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:43 AM (ExV1e)
RECON!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:45 AM (Zz0t1)
I’ve been saying this for a while. If it’s not in the MFM it doesn’t exist for many people. ICE has been deporting people at the same rate since before Iran started but since the protests and media coverage went away few know about it. And so there’s no bad press. I think that’s the root of the White House saying to STFU.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 08:46 AM (QZThv)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:46 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure
Which is the majority of voters.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 08:46 AM (MwdeY)
I'll permit blaming it on Boomers this time.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:47 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:47 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:47 AM (XuXeR)
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Maybe Cucker can get them asylum in Qatar?
/Nah, he'd likely have to take a pay cut ...
Posted by: ShainS at March 11, 2026 08:47 AM (xIFh6)
Yes, because the two would-be NYC mass murderers were perfect examples of how even legal immigration* has been a failure in recent years. DId they need to kill people in order for that to be obvious to Mr. Deputy Chief of Staff?
*I am assuming their parents came here as refugees, though the mansion seems to indicate possible fraud via their franchises?
Posted by: Lizzy at March 11, 2026 08:47 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: night lifted at March 11, 2026 08:48 AM (kJmLc)
She's too busy pulling up the ladder behind her while eating skank pussy.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:48 AM (Zz0t1)
Well, there goes breakfast...
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:49 AM (XuXeR)
I don't get their strategery. They sure as hell ain't loyal to anyone but themselves.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure
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The answer is how those Senators got their office and who are their donors and benefactors including their families. As Data Republican has shown, it is a galaxy of connections in the ruling class that is best looked at as an Corporate and NGO-Government complex. Each of those senators is 'owned' by someone and increasing by those who are out of state but with large wallets.
Few, if any of those senators are truly of the people and as they end up serving terms until death or serious illness, they become more and more distant from the people. And that is the Keystone of government corruption, not the House, but the Senate.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:49 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)
That moment in the movie where Gunny Sgt Highway ripped off his earring was awesome... Heartbreak Ridge
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 08:49 AM (xT8gx)
LOL, right?
I seem to recall that in the past, Iran had been caught using the hijabi uniforms to hide the fact that some of their female soccer players were men. Not transwomen, just plain men so that they could play better.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 11, 2026 08:49 AM (Suwql)
Well, there goes breakfast...
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:49 AM (XuXeR)
I help where I can.
Sometimes, the body needs a good fast to recalculate metabolism.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:50 AM (Zz0t1)
• People voted for Trump not Republicans
• SAVE Act is crucially important but didn't get into law.
• The normal mid-terms Blues
• The Trump fatigue that has hit a lot of the GOP-E and is only increasing
• Backroom deals for votes to impeach (eg $$$)
• Mimetic Theory
and those are just some of the other variables at play
Otherwise your rigid, single variable equation makes sense as long as no one thinks very deep.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:44 AM (a4flb)
Lots of people talk about the processes of government while, apparently, remaining ignorant of them. Impeachment is irrelevant. Conviction by the Senate (which happens after, and is separate from, impeachment) matters.
There are currently 53 nominal Republican Senators. Let's assume that the mid-terms go badly and we lose 3 seat... that's why I said 50/50 Senate. People voted for Trump (Trump fatigue, backroom deals), not Republicans - so Senators will risk pissing off their voters because they have a sadz? SAVE Act... mimetic theory... what?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:50 AM (ExV1e)
/Nah, he'd likely have to take a pay cut ...
I think they already cut him off when the Iranian missiles started raining on Doha. And that’s why his craziness has gone up a gear in the last week.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 08:50 AM (QZThv)
Yeah. If only the Founders had thought of another way.
Oh...
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:50 AM (XuXeR)
That was just the excuse people used because they didn’t want to admit they would rather vote for a turd wrapped in putrid skin than a black woman.
US needs to eliminate tariffs on solar/batteries/evs and restart those wind and solar projects that Trump blocked.
He's against windmills because they put some offshore a golf course he was developing in Scotland, and he thinks they're ugly. Or he thinks they're fans that might mess up his hair.
From the article: President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday that “if Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY!”
This guy, he breaks me up 🤣
So when does Trump declare an emergency on gas prices and find some absolutely illegal way to drop the sanctions on Russian oil?
I guess if we didn’t want that, we shouldn’t have started the fucking war.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 08:50 AM (bcX03)
Yeah, sure. Have another Hawaiian Punch.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:51 AM (XuXeR)
Ironically, Brandi played Cinderella in a TV movie musical in the 90s, but was adorable. And didn't get upset at the patriarchy that Cinderella wants a prince to rescue her. Simpler times.
Whitney Houston was the fairy godmother and rocked it. The prince was Asian and the king was white and the queen was Whoopi Goldberg.
Yet it was non woke and good! There was a lot more actual colorblind casting in the 90s.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:52 AM (Ylesa)
It's as if Iran has never f*cked with the Strait before..........And they also don't know that a vast majority of fertilizer comes from Russia.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:52 AM (Zz0t1)
The voters have nothing to do with impeachment.
This is obvious when one sees how the GOP-E joins forces with the D party on all of these 80-20 issues.
The GOP-E hates Trump for:
• DOGE
• TOO efficient illegal alien round-up
• No Endless War to grift
• SAVE Act
• Tariffs
• Non Soros-endorsed judges and US Attorneys
• Trump not giving them head-up on Money Making military adventures.
The voters don't matter. The Uniparty does what the Uniparty wants, and if Trump is in the way, the Uniparty is sure hell of a lot more than 67 votes in the Senate.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:52 AM (a4flb)
Enough with the RINO bullshit artists flooding our republic.
Posted by: Sponge
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I think Paxton has to turn the runoff election into a referendum on the US Senate with Cornyn as a prime example of dysfunction with the SAVE act dithering a perfect example.
And it allows Paxton to be humble if he can be over his personal life to humanize him (which is needed). Paxton needs to humanize himself while attacking Cornyn as a symptom of what is wrong with the US Senate.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:52 AM (E4rtv)
I guess if we didn’t want that, we shouldn’t have started the fucking war.
It's like there's no oil or refineries in America.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:53 AM (Zz0t1)
And it allows Paxton to be humble if he can be over his personal life to humanize him (which is needed). Paxton needs to humanize himself while attacking Cornyn as a symptom of what is wrong with the US Senate.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 08:52 AM (E4rtv)
Well, he's got a month and a half to do SOMETHING, so we'll see.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:54 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 08:54 AM (EtnSa)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 08:54 AM (qBBPl)
Hey, we tried!
/NIMBY and HOA types everywhere
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:55 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 08:55 AM (fdJ1A)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 08:54 AM (EtnSa)
You're rayciss, sir.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:55 AM (Zz0t1)
If this is the case, someone needs to sit his ass down and have a little talk.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 08:55 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 08:55 AM (+nEug)
Pretty sure that the sanctions are an executive action, not legislation, and so dropping them wouldn't be illegal but this is reddit so expecting understanding is pointless.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (ExV1e)
Not the brightest bulbs.
Has the country that owns the peninsula that makes up the part of the strait that juts out, ever considered making a canal there, and bypassing the strait entirely? Costly but save everyone headaches.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (Ylesa)
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Crash and burn, semi-attractive Rachel. Crash and burn.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (Ylesa)
Saw a meme the other day that pointed that out.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 08:50 AM (bcX03)
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Dems already freaking out about Talarico losing the general in November, I see.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (ndZc7)
I really don't see this....at all.....
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:57 AM (Zz0t1)
*I am assuming their parents came here as refugees, though the mansion seems to indicate possible fraud via their franchises?
Posted by: Lizzy at March 11, 2026 08:47 AM (Suwql)
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CNN, the NYT, and any others who glorify these terrorists will be the first and loudest to howl if the bombs actually explode any where near the reporters and editors. If it happens to others, they "try to give perspective", but if it happens to them, it's an attack on fundamental American values.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 08:58 AM (oA3dc)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 08:58 AM (qBBPl)
You forget you're in a career that requires people to like you?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:58 AM (Zz0t1)
Yes. Yes, it was.
*there's some confusion as to what actually happened. Of course, it's all Trumpsfault, so there*
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 08:58 AM (XuXeR)
Now that you have mentioned Russia, have you too noticed that Russia isn't in the news much anymore?
Seems that Russia benefits the most from the Iranian Imbroglio both in instantly lax sanctions on nitrogen, phosphorus and hydrocarbons but also conveniently having staged tens of millions of barrels of oil ready for export if not already on the water.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 08:58 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 08:58 AM (qBBPl)
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Oh, I know.
And the Reddit comment was about people choosing Trump over Kamala.
But, applying the logic to Talarico...especially when Talarico loses by 15.
Holy shit, Democrats have a very interesting situation brewing.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 08:59 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
I like her eyes the most. They remind me of my mother.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at March 11, 2026 08:59 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (GBKbO)
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I recommend Democrats spend lots and lots of money on Talarico's race. "Turn Texas Blue!" can only happen if you spend ALL the money in Texas, Democrats.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 08:59 AM (oA3dc)
LOL, OK.
What got her into trouble was openly disparaging Disney's classic (and first?) animated movies, and bragging that in her version, Snow White would be a girlboss who didn't need a man to save her blah blah blah.
It was never about her comforting her audience, it was about respecting them, respecting the opportunity of playing a beloved character, respecting the original material while giving it a little update instead of completely trashing it.
Go ahead and wear your ignorance and narcissism like a dress and see how far it gets you, Rachel.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 11, 2026 08:59 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: AgathaPagatha at March 11, 2026 08:59 AM (zDWkG)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (Ylesa)
Pretty sure that putting a canal in place somewhere in the ME requires the target country to be a colony of some European power (or the US). I mean, the muzzies have only been in power in Iran for almost 50 years and have repeatedly threatened shipping in the Strait. Who could have foreseen the need?
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:00 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 09:00 AM (ovdkm)
Nothing brightens my day more than hearing confirmations that Texas will be sending Paxton to Babylon DC.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 09:00 AM (a4flb)
There's a Buc-ee's right over there. Spend away!
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:01 AM (XuXeR)
Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸
@Bubblebathgirl
Over 30% or hospice and home health companies in the U.S. are reportedly registered in L.A. County.
Chris Hartsock went to see some in the Valley and found mostly vacant offices.
One man called 911 and attacked him.
Clearly there’s fraud going on here.
https://tinyurl.com/mwmnrfme
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 09:01 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: creeper at March 11, 2026 09:02 AM (80oeU)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:02 AM (XuXeR)
Farmer friend is full of shit.
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 09:02 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 09:00 AM (ovdkm)
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Most likely, yes.
It's a sign of deep weakness, an invalid, in perception, power structure putting up a figurehead that they can't even put out in public to try and galvanize the people. They can't put forward their actual leadership because the actual leadership is either too ungalvanizing or just too exposed to immediate death from above to have any actual effect.
They're digging in, putting on dog and pony shows that no one buys, to distract. Considering Israel's deep intel dive into Iranian government, though, it's probably useless.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:02 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:38 AM (Zz0t1)
That moment in the movie where Gunny Sgt Highway ripped off his earring was awesome... Heartbreak Ridge
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 08:49 AM
That was completely unnecessary.
Posted by: Stitch Jones at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (ZANHd)
>>If this is the case, someone needs to sit his ass down and have a little talk.
I think people are reading way too much into this. Like it or not Trump is not polling well on the deportation issue right now. The media and Democrats are working overtime to lie and muddy the waters over this issue because losing millions of illegals is an existential problem for the Democrat Party.
We are in the midterm election cycle and the only change is the messaging. Deporting criminal illegals is a lot more popular with the general voting public than mass deportation. Many people don't understand how many of our current problems are related to having millions of illegals in he country draining resources and driving up costs. And they vote.
Win the midterms. That's the goal and you tailor your message to win elections.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (viF8m)
https://tinyurl.com/mwmnrfme
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Low hanging fruit for Vance to pick.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (Dv3i1)
Beto was merely an extremely annoying grifting liar; Talarico is a demon
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (xT8gx)
Sounds like the US Navy has some more work to do, as far as making passage through there safer, but at least none of the crew of the vessel that was hit were injured, from anything I heard. Probably what it was hit with wasn't an especially powerful weapon - small-time stuff.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (ovdkm)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 08:32 AM (NpAcC)
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Has that been thoroughly debunked yet?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (rCr5m)
That's Oman.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:04 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 09:00 AM (ovdkm)
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They are going to clone a new one from his nose.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 11, 2026 09:04 AM (RIvkX)
Democrats believe that all Christians are stupid and will vote for anyone who waves a bible in the air, even if he says it would have been fine for Mary to about her Son. (Yes, Talerico has said that on the record. He is a demon.)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 09:04 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: creeper at March 11, 2026 09:02 AM (80oeU)
Do not accept what the media tells you at face value. Do not accept what you read here from people freaking out over what the media told them at face value.
There is literally no indication that Trump is developing feet of clay. It's just words on a screen written by someone with an agenda.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:04 AM (ExV1e)
299 Talarico losing will be more satisfying to me than when Beto lost... and that's a lot of satisfaction
Beto was merely an extremely annoying grifting liar; Talarico is a demon
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (xT8gx)
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I want the spectacle of Talarico to distract everyone from GA where Ossoff ends up losing in Georgia.
I mean, incumbency plus the Fulton County election officials having jobs is going to make that harder (plus turnout differentials, it's not all fraud), but I do think it's in the realm of possibility.
And then a couple of great white hopes die on the vine.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:05 AM (GBKbO)
So, what's the problem then? That'll fertilize a quarter acre or so...
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:05 AM (XuXeR)
I think that the farmer is supposed to spread that on the fields.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 09:05 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:05 AM (oA3dc)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 09:00 AM (ovdkm)
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The actual rulers get to act in his name and blame everything on the "Supreme Leader" when things go horribly, horribly wrong.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 11, 2026 09:06 AM (rCr5m)
Posted by: Stitch Jones at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (ZANHd)
And that was after you tried to get Highway laid in that diner.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:06 AM (ExV1e)
Supposedly Cornyn is listed in the laugh fund for sexually assaulting congress critters.
His money was paid to a man.
This is why the killed that bill.
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 09:06 AM (pYRPs)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:06 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 09:06 AM (pYRPs)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (xT8gx)
I’m still pissed off at some middle aged Republican women I knew who voted for Beto because he was “so dreamy” and against Ted Cruz because he was Mean and Icky.
At least Talerico just looks like a sad little college twink.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 09:07 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:07 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 09:03 AM (ovdkm)
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The Air Force is just flying over the area hitting smaller targets with impunity.
Plus, the strait is mostly oil to Europe and to China. That does affect global prices, but futures are not buying the idea that this is a massive disruption, especially if Iranian oil is mostly being affected.
It should be noted that Iran's oil industry has taken a few heavy beatings (mostly because the Iranian oil industry is designed to benefit the IRGC more than the people), and that should be affecting futures prices more than a temporary slowdown of traffic through the strait. But that mostly goes to China, which China buys under the radar to avoid Iranian directed sanctions. Iranian oil sold at $30 a barrel to China suddenly getting shut down will have less of an effect than Biden regulations on American oil production.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:07 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Huck Follywood
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We went through all that in the 80's during the Iraq-Iran war. Iran tried to shut down Iraqi oil exports and vice versa.
Most people simply believe the current times are the only thing that matters and generally they are ignorant of history.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:08 AM (E4rtv)
"When the Moon hits your eye....
Hmm. Oman doesn't quite fit.
Posted by: man
When the moon hits your eye
Like a big pizza pie
That's Omani
Posted by: rickb223 at March 11, 2026 09:08 AM (MwdeY)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Lol....no.
The Latin Times: James Talarico Beating Both Ken Paxton And John Cornyn In Texas Senate Election, Poll Shows. The Democrat holds a 1-point lead over Paxton and a 2-point one over Cornyn
It's still very early, but if it's that close now, Republicans are scared. If the polls are right, Texans are clearly ready for a fresh voice and real leadership in Washington.
Even magas know Paxton is a slimeball. Talrico has a chance. If Talarico can convince Hispanic voters to show up, he should destroy.
I live in Texas and this election is going to be one for the history books. Republicans have to decide if they’re going to vote for the candidate who is everything they claim to stand for, or the candidate who is everything they claim to hate.
Brace yourselves. All the big money GOP backers are about to go after him in an all out multi-million dollar blitz. There’s think tanks working with focus groups at this very moment to figure out the best lies to sell about him.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 09:08 AM (JCZqz)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:08 AM (oA3dc)
Democrats believe that all Christians are stupid and will vote for anyone who waves a bible in the air, even if he says it would have been fine for Mary to about her Son. (Yes, Talerico has said that on the record. He is a demon.)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 09:04 AM (7yOPh)
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"Christians fall for con men all the time. They'll fall for our con men who say anti-Christian things while holding the Gospel of Thomas, right?"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:08 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:04 AM (77rzZ)
Which already lays claim to that portion of the strait that lies within the 12-nautical mile territorial waters, so I'm not sure why they would dig another ditch.
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 09:09 AM (Y1sOo)
You left out "unconscious"
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:02 AM (XuXeR
I am not sure about the untouchable part...
https://tinyurl.com/5frysyws
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:09 AM (GD0B3)
Posted by: MrExcitement
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A-10s are now in theater and looking for some of those Iranian mine layers and speed boats to blow up real good and they chew up drones pretty well too.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:09 AM (E4rtv)
Hey, I used to have an iPhone 7, man. It was tough.
/letsstartgenerationalwarsagain
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:09 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:05 AM (oA3dc)
Most likely drones. Iran started off with a few thousand in inventory, it will take a while to find and destroy them all.
US forces should take control of the 4 small islands in the straits.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 09:10 AM (7yOPh)
You forget you're in a career that requires people to like you?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at March 11, 2026 08:58 AM (Zz0t1)
She was born in NJ. Is she trying to run some idiot ploy to make herself look like an illegal to bait a confrontation with ICE?
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 09:11 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at March 11, 2026 09:08 AM (JCZqz)
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Oh, I know.
The true believers think he's going to romp them. That PPP internal poll is just fodder, but it's right in one way. Talarico will get no more than 44% of the vote.
Also, the ad blitz is just gonna be Talarico saying stupid shit. The GOP is going to tag him as a weird freak in love with trans kids so fast.
Also, Dems are leaking that they're not going to fund Talarico in the general because they know he's a dud.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:11 AM (GBKbO)
Amen.
I think it bears repeating every once in a while, that the media's project is to demoralize Conservatives/Christians...all day...every day.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 11, 2026 09:11 AM (DgMqy)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:09 AM (E4rtv)
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Also, you can't just lay mines with speed boats. Mines have to be anchored in place and need specialized equipment to deploy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:12 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: Huck Follywood
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Nope, she is essentially a Democrat now and wants to hold her seat in a fairly Republican state. All bullshit, all the time and I think the relevations about the fake Indian tribe scams with government contracting including an Alaskan tribe just revealed by O'Keefe is probably going to leave a mark.
Murcow stays in office in part because of grifters in the Indian tribes up there.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:12 AM (E4rtv)
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Just thinking out loud, but what is the risk of building a canal to avoid the strait and causing the strait to silt out?
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 09:13 AM (pZ64F)
Stay out of it, Trump.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 09:14 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Poorly phrased, the speed boat clusters were a separate threat as Iranian tactics go along with mine laying. If you want sheer mayhem though, you can float mines rather than anchor them simply to raise risk levels. Mine fields are mainly defensive, floating mines without tethering is offensive designed to cause FUD.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:14 AM (E4rtv)
Stay out of it, Trump.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 09:14 AM (7yOPh)
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100%, the early word of Trump backing Cornyn was Cornyn himself spreading the rumor, that Trump never considered it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:14 AM (GBKbO)
And they couldn't have seen this coming 100 miles away and have prepared a proactive, aggressive counter-propaganda and for once, just once, acted like they knew their asses from their elbows about the Left and its clockwork lies and slanders?
Same wobbly shit we've seen under every Republican administration in my lifetime.
As if the only possible response is to moderate and/or emasculate your own righteous policy rather than effectively fight back.
My concern is that if Iran goes on to much longer we'll be seeing the same thing on this front.
My sense of the source of all of it? Susie Wiles.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 11, 2026 09:15 AM (E2lD7)
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They really like popping armored vehicles.
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 09:15 AM (pZ64F)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:08 AM (oA3dc)
*******
I don't care what it takes. This woman has got to go. She cannot get reelected.
I hope Elon puts all his money into getting ousted. She has been a thorn in Trump's side and for that matter the Republican's side since she's been in office.
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 09:15 AM (NpAcC)
I know, mini subs! It's sooper easy, too. Just roll 'em down the beach...
Oh, wait.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:16 AM (XuXeR)
Stay out of it, Trump.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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And that is why Trump is better than alternatives, he apparently listens to his voters unlike US GOP senators.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:16 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Poorly phrased, the speed boat clusters were a separate threat as Iranian tactics go along with mine laying. If you want sheer mayhem though, you can float mines rather than anchor them simply to raise risk levels. Mine fields are mainly defensive, floating mines without tethering is offensive designed to cause FUD.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:14 AM (E4rtv)
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Unanchored mines would just end up on shore.
And the Air Force is just plastering anything that looks remotely unfriendly along the Iranian shores of the strait. Speed boat size and up.
Iran has no way of enforcing their threat, and everyone knows it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:16 AM (GBKbO)
and now this : "Another important fact about the “Minab school fatalities” list:
• 19 of the 26 listed school-age girls appear in the archived school birthday directory.
• Only 2 of the 25 boys do..."
This is yet another strong indication that the list is either partially fabricated or includes deaths unrelated to the school strike."
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:16 AM (GD0B3)
The problem when you Single Source anything, the lone supplier can change the terms and what are you going to do?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 11, 2026 09:17 AM (a6PrB)
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Some of them are free floating magnetic types. Old school like. But a lot of the mines Iran is sowing in the Hormuz are anchored in the known shipping lanes.
Plus, if they've got some sort of timer used to activate and deactivate they can be reclaimed, moved and used again if they've got the right gear.
It's a mess. Destroy the delivery vehicles (ships or aircraft capable of laying mines) to minimize the threat.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 09:17 AM (jtM2q)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 09:13 AM (pZ64F)
Oman would be forced to accept more fees for using the canal.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:17 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:17 AM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Skip
You're rayciss, sir.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer
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They should dress as Black Panthers. All cool then.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at March 11, 2026 09:18 AM (XvL8K)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 09:18 AM (Q+gd/)
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Just thinking out loud, but what is the risk of building a canal to avoid the strait and causing the strait to silt out?
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 09:13 AM (pZ64F)
There’s a mountainous ridge a couple thousand feet high in the way. And I don’t think trying to do a Fitzcarraldo with a modern oil tanker is advisable.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 09:18 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 11, 2026 09:18 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 09:18 AM (qBBPl)
Posted by: pudinhead
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Well, in a world of drones and missiles, you cannot maneveur a ship in a canal. And a sunk ship means that the canal is closed for a long while. So sitting ducks requiring a lot of defensive anti missile and drone defenses . The problem is Iran's regime, not the Strait.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:18 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:14 AM (E4rtv)
https://tinyurl.com/yc6b2d7v
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (Y1sOo)
They literally haven't changed any policies. None. They're just saying to talk about it differently.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (ndZc7)
They literally haven't changed any policies. None. They're just saying to talk about it differently.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (ExV1e)
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Talking about it differently means that all the illegals deported are going to be welcomed back by Trump personally and given citizenship!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (GBKbO)
But the larger point is Democrats want the Trump-led effort to fail. So what if Trump's effort will finally end the Mullahs and usher in peace in the middle east, and so what if even Qatar is finally ending Hamas presence, and declaring peace with Israel.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (2h5OL)
But the larger point is Democrats want the Trump-led effort to fail. So what if Trump's effort will finally end the Mullahs and usher in peace in the middle east, and so what if even Qatar is finally ending Hamas presence, and declaring peace with Israel.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (2h5OL)
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Her report is not that they are doing it.
Her report is that they are thinking about doing it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (GBKbO)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (ExV1e)
Yet. How you talk about it is always the first step.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (E2lD7)
https://is.gd/Lms75v
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
Weekend at Khameini's.
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:21 AM (77rzZ)
https://is.gd/Lms75v
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (ndZc7)
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That is hilarious
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:21 AM (2h5OL)
And the Air Force is just plastering anything that looks remotely unfriendly along the Iranian shores of the strait. Speed boat size and up.
Iran has no way of enforcing their threat, and everyone knows it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Sometimes they do, but the sheer volume is what is aimed at and those type mines can be released from shore which is important in this case as formal minelayers probably are not going to last very long trying to do something in the gulf.
FWIW, a funny Dad's Army episode deals with mines in WWII.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:21 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (ExV1e)
Yet. How you talk about it is always the first step.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (E2lD7)
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The only thing that will change immigration policy is firing Stephen Miller.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:21 AM (GBKbO)
Melania is a 10, full stop. High maintenance.
It's all public relations, and mostly propaganda. You don't see her cooking breakfast for the young lad, or perched up on the throne cranking out a growler.
Interesting stuff. I have a staff of one and I'm chewing a piece of beef jerky.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 09:22 AM (M9gjJ)
https://is.gd/Lms75v
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (ndZc7)
He looks kind of stiff... From what I heard, it will be the first time...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 09:22 AM (VE6XX)
Her report is that they are thinking about doing it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (GBKbO)
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Her headline is literally "Iran Begins Laying Mines In Straits Of Hormuz"
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:22 AM (2h5OL)
Posted by: davidt at March 11, 2026 09:22 AM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:22 AM (GD0B3)
FWIW, a funny Dad's Army episode deals with mines in WWII.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:21 AM (E4rtv)
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1. The report was that Iran was thinking about it, not actually doing it.
2. Our air supremacy is knocking out anything larger than a dinghy along the Iranian shore.
The mining isn't happening. Tankers are making it through. It's all an effort to try and drive up oil prices again by foreign actors (the US press).
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:22 AM (GBKbO)
Natasha and Fusion Ken Dilenian along with Jennifer Griffin at Fox are prime sources for disinformation put out by dissenters in our nat sec community. I think Ace used to have a name for Natasha but can't honestly remember.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:23 AM (E4rtv)
https://is.gd/Lms75v
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 09:19 AM (ndZc7)
He looks kind of stiff... From what I heard, it will be the first time...
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 09:22 AM (VE6XX)
🤣🤣
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:23 AM (GD0B3)
Her report is that they are thinking about doing it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (GBKbO)
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Her headline is literally "Iran Begins Laying Mines In Straits Of Hormuz"
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:22 AM (2h5OL)
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Oh, the headline doesn't match the actual article?
Probably the first time in history.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at March 11, 2026 09:23 AM (GBKbO)
That may be their goal, but they simply don't have the volume available to carry out anything like that - and one can't just roll them off of a pier and expect sucess.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:24 AM (XuXeR)
There's something off about that guy.
Kinda reminds me of Buttigeig, who's always seemed a little angry to me?
Posted by: Lizzy at March 11, 2026 09:24 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 11, 2026 09:20 AM (E2lD7)
Well... historically, the way it's worked is that the GOP has talked tough and done fuck all - if we're lucky. Now... we're still deporting people, we've sped up deporting people, we've gotten the judges removed from preventing deporting people, and we're saying specifically talk about deporting criminals and whatnot.
Obviously, mass suicide is in order.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:24 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:25 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: runner
Same as Iraq in the Gulf Wars. CNN is agit prop and deserves a swift death in the future after the merger but I'd imagine that it will be merged with CBS News in some kind of arrangement.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:25 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: runner at March 11, 2026 09:25 AM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:25 AM (2h5OL)
Greg Price
@greg_price11
CNN's Abby Phillip claims that the attempted NYC bombing was "an attempted terror attack against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani."
The suspects were two Muslim terrorists who pledged allegiance to ISIS and were targeting anti-Islam protesters.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 09:25 AM (ndZc7)
Per a quote midway through the article:
"Parnell stressed that most of these wounds are not serious, and 108 troops have already resumed their roles." Took a second read-through to find that there have been 7 service members who passed in the line of duty, and it calls out the attack within Kuwait specifically.
When we hear "casualty", we think dead bodies. Breaking down into wounded and dead for the headline would have been better. Right now, it looks like they're playing Motte and Bailey with the language.
Posted by: Another Anon at March 11, 2026 09:25 AM (4h45B)
Interesting.
Sadly, not surprising.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 11, 2026 09:26 AM (Suwql)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 09:26 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: pudinhead at March 11, 2026 09:13 AM (pZ64F)
Eh, just neutron bomb the shit out of it. It will get quiet.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 09:26 AM (snZF9)
Good points. I hope for nothing more than to be wrong. But I can't deny a certain conditioned paranoia.
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 11, 2026 09:27 AM (E2lD7)
Posted by: redridinghood at March 11, 2026 09:27 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at March 11, 2026 09:27 AM (qBBPl)
Greg Price
@greg_price11
CNN's Abby Phillip claims that the attempted NYC bombing was "an attempted terror attack against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani."
The suspects were two Muslim terrorists who pledged allegiance to ISIS and were targeting anti-Islam protesters.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 09:25 AM (ndZc7)
Her job isn't to report the truth.
It's to tell her audience what they want to hear.
Posted by: XTC at March 11, 2026 09:27 AM (3wOGw)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 09:26 AM (Y1sOo)
I come here to ask about things I don't know and have been pleased, for the most part, with the answers
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 09:28 AM (VE6XX)
There's something off about that guy.
Kinda reminds me of Buttigeig, who's always seemed a little angry to me?
Posted by: Lizzy
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Because unlike the msm propaganda, most gay males were introduced to gaydom by older gays--they weren't born this way and some come from being physically abused. Same as an astounding percentage of lesbians were sexually or physically abused.
And that is why you get a very high domestic violence quotient from lesbian relationships and an insatiable body count and domestic violence among male gays with marriage not being a bar in any way to pursuit of ass.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:28 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 11, 2026 09:27 AM (E2lD7)
They have spent decades building that paranoia into you. Be watchful but deny them your essence. -- General Ripper
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:28 AM (ExV1e)
Why, you're welcome.
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:28 AM (XuXeR)
Even if the answers are wrong?
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 09:29 AM (Y1sOo)
@greg_price11
CNN's Abby Phillip claims that the attempted NYC bombing was "an attempted terror attack against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani."
The suspects were two Muslim terrorists who pledged allegiance to ISIS and were targeting anti-Islam protesters.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at March 11, 2026 09:25 AM (ndZc7)
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This is a desperate effort by Propagandists desperate to protect their narrative. It's amazing they even try.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (2h5OL)
Even if the answers are wrong?
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 09:29 AM (Y1sOo)
I find that if they are wrong there are plenty here to correct it..
Posted by: It's me donna at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (VE6XX)
>>@SDCAnews
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17h
>>More than 50 Charged in Thefts of Millions of Dollars in California Benefits for Low-Income Families
Posted by: JackStraw at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: one hour sober
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Welp, I did my stint during the First Gulf War, albeit in the AF. Most things are possible if you are willing to take risks of loss in warfare, just like politics.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: man at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (XuXeR)
Posted by: Bulg at March 11, 2026 09:30 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Ordinary American at March 11, 2026 09:31 AM (E2lD7)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at March 11, 2026 09:32 AM (Dv3i1)
Just another way to frame that the biggest victim in the latest muslim terror attack is a muslim.
They are always the victim.
That's the script.
Posted by: Lizzy at March 11, 2026 09:32 AM (Suwql)
******
Flying out of Masirah, Oman, I have 19 combat missions over the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq Tanker War during Earnest Will.
Want to compare notes on Iranian naval activity in the Persain Gulf?
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 09:33 AM (Y1sOo)
Posted by: one hour sober at March 11, 2026 09:36 AM (Y1sOo)
The breadth and depth of the Horde is unmatched. It's why Andrew Breitbart advised to ignore those scallywags Ace and CBD and just go straight to the comments.
Posted by: Ian S. at March 11, 2026 09:45 AM (2ocoG)
In a private meeting, James Blair, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, encouraged House Republicans to adjust how they discuss immigration.
No, absolutely not.
The following article is re-featured in PA Spotlight now: Elections From the archives 2024, 'Where Pennsylvania has lost Democrats since 2008, and what it means for the November election'
(Aside: Funny how the 2020 election turned out, especially with all of the ballot 'issues' that they said weren't. In fact, it has resurfaced, yet again, in Delaware County: Delco Times, 'A mystery involving county Bureau of Elections envelopes and a Woodlyn dumpster,' Mar. 8, 2026.)
Anyway, back to Spotlight PA article and its interactive map 'Which Pa. counties have lost Democrats since 2008'
DELAWARE
Change in Democratic registration: 29.44%
Change in Republican registration:-22.61%
Change in independent and third-party registration: 48.99%
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Delaware County, PA, has experienced steady population growth from 2016 to 2024, rising from approximately 563,860 to over 584,800 residents. The population
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 09:53 AM (NFX2v)
(Aside: "a notable, albeit temporary, decrease between 2021 and 2022," Could that be the revolving NY, NJ, Oregon population 🤔 )
Anyway, (AI Overview
The immigrant (foreign-born) population in Delaware County, PA, has shown consistent growth and stability from 2016 to the present, generally comprising over 10% of the county's total population. As of 2023–2024, the foreign-born population was approximately 11.2%, or around 63,000 residents. This marks an increase from the ~10.6% rate recorded in the 2016–2020 period.
International migration plays a significant role.
Upper Darby Township, located in Delaware County, PA, is known for its high concentration of foreign-born residents, with recent data indicating this population makes up approximately 23.5% to 23.6% of the township's residents.
Within specific parts of Eastern Delaware County (Yeadon, Lansdowne, Darby), top birthplaces include Liberia, India, and Bangladesh. (DELCO PA gov, US Census Bureau, Delco Workforce, and more.)
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 09:53 AM (NFX2v)
(WHTM)– A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing “The Golden Girls law,” legislation inspired by the hit 1980s TV series.
The legislation, proposed by Sen. Nikil Saval (D-1), would “eliminate arbitrary limits on nonrelated roommates.”
(Aside: And have an interesting effect on Federal & State voting, taxes, benefits?)
"According to Saval, Pennsylvania will need to add 450,000 new housing units by 2035 to meet anticipated demand, indicating the state is short on housing. He added that legislators are prioritizing the housing issue, but policies don’t yet reflect that."
Similar to efforts in Pennsylvania, states like Iowa, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington have already moved to reduce restrictions on unrelated roommates. (Pacific Legal Foundation, Suburban Realtors Alliance)
And spreading: Proposed Legislation (HB 2109) introduced in North Carolina.
(Aside: Regarding Senator Saval (D-1), see Dissent Magazine: 'What Socialist Politicians Can Do: An Interview with Nikil Saval' Socialism is rooted in a philosophical optimism that our movement is based in a majority.)
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🙏 US Military, Israel
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 11, 2026 09:53 AM (NFX2v)
I think it bears repeating every once in a while, that the media's project is to demoralize Conservatives/Christians...all day...every day.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at March 11, 2026 09:11 AM (DgMqy) "
this bears repeating all day, every day
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 10:00 AM (MIIRH)
Posted by: LizLem at March 11, 2026 08:56 AM (Ylesa)
Seems like the last time the Straight was threatened I was hearing about an effort underway to build a pipeline that bypassed the Strait, but I haven't heard anything about it since.
Posted by: MrExcitement at March 11, 2026 10:18 AM (ovdkm)
Avoiding the vulnerabilities of maritime transportation was one of the drivers of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Posted by: logprof at March 11, 2026 02:26 PM (jo6FO)
Posted by: Annie Rose at March 11, 2026 04:03 PM (MQoxb)
Daily Tech News 11 March 2026
Top Story
- Amazon has called an all-hands meeting of its engineering team to ask them to please stop destroying the company's site with AI slop. (Tom's Hardware)
The term "blast radius" is not one you want to hear being thrown about in reference to side-effects of code updates.
Tech News
- Yann Lecun's new company, AMI, has raised a billion dollars to fund its endeavours to produce AI models where you don't need to use the term "blast radius" quite so often. (Tech Crunch)
He's focusing on world models, one of his four essential advances required for AI that actually justifies the I. Basically fact database alongside the LLM's word salad.
- Meta - where Yann LeCun was previously head of AI - has acquired Moltbook, the AI agent social network that went viral because of fake posts. (Tech Crunch)
Even Tech Crunch is in with the clanker hate.
- Lux Aeterna has raised $10 million for its own pet project: Reusable satellites. (Tech Crunch)
There hasn't been much point until now - launch costs were too high for it to make sense to even consider repairing and reusing older satellites. But that may be changing.
- Also changing is the cost of laptops, and not in a good way. (Tom's Hardware)
Prices are expected to climb by as much as 40% as RAM and SSD shortages take hold.
- One drawback with Apple's MacBook Neo: The battery life is on the meh side. (Notebook Check)
It has half the battery capacity of the MacBook Pro. On heavy workloads its low-power CPU keeps the battery from draining too quickly - though it's also slow. On light workloads the MacBook Pro shines twice as long.
Musical Interlude
Disclaimer: No CGI. Just 16 hours a day for three straight days to set up and film three minutes of video.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Tuna at March 11, 2026 04:00 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Tuna at March 11, 2026 04:03 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Tuna at March 11, 2026 04:04 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: Pete Bog at March 11, 2026 04:04 AM (qlUA+)
Keep the speculative, subjective nonsense out of it and allow it to mature in an "organic" way.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 04:07 AM (M9gjJ)
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at March 11, 2026 04:11 AM (OUPZt)
Posted by: InspiredHistoryMike at March 11, 2026 04:12 AM (KaHlS)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 04:13 AM (PFs9e)
Posted by: Dark L at March 11, 2026 04:17 AM (KAi1n)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 11, 2026 04:20 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 04:21 AM (rZCVI)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 04:26 AM (rZCVI)
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at March 11, 2026 04:26 AM (MIIRH)
And then the video editor was like...
"You want to do what?"
"I'm getting paid for overtime, right... right??"
Posted by: SpeakingOf at March 11, 2026 04:28 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 04:32 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Just Wondering at March 11, 2026 04:39 AM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: SpeakingOf
>Amazing video. Where do people get the money for this? It makes me realize I'm a low income, cheap date.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 04:40 AM (M9gjJ)
First time driving a Audi
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 04:40 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 04:53 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: Tuna at March 11, 2026 04:03 AM (lJ0H4)
Thanks for the snack!
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 04:56 AM (+YA9H)
https://tinyurl.com/2urrk9v8
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 04:56 AM (L2PcB)
https://tinyurl.com/p8xrav9s
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 05:05 AM (L2PcB)
Posted by: olddog in mo at March 11, 2026 05:12 AM (bQ4nt)
= computer generated imagery
But! My dictionary has two computer-related expressions shortened to CGI, which seems potentially confusing:
noun
computer-generated imagery (special visual effects created using computer software): fewer real stunts are performed because filmmakers can just use CGI | [as modifier] : it's a mixture of live action and CGI animation.
abbreviation
Computing: common gateway interface (a script standard for writing interactive programs generated by visitors to web pages).
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 05:22 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 11, 2026 05:35 AM (O7YUW)
Dental cleaning. Painful yet effective.
Last night Mrs. BD and I went out for dinner. Haven't been at a restaurant for 2 weeks. Town was pretty empty. Chef restaurant was 1/3 full. Actually enjoyed less verbal noise.
1AM our deep sleep was interrupted by incoming. I have become the fastest dresser in the Mideast, needing to go down several flights of steps to the shelter. All intercepted and nothing to report about.
Gotta catch up on work. So.... how was your day?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 05:40 AM (1o8D5)
There were a few shuttle missions that involved making repairs and upgrades to satellites, most notably the Hubble telescope.
This would start to make more sense as access to orbit becomes much easier and the the design philosophy changes in response. Modular design to change out instrument packages and onboard processing elements begins to make more sense when it's an easy job so long as getting to the job site isn't a deal breaker expense. Changing out one module on multiple satellites could be done in a single mission for a significantly lower cost than de-orbiting and launching replacements embodying the entire satellite, power, station keeping, etc.
Posted by: Epobirs at March 11, 2026 05:41 AM (/0z9K)
Dental cleaning. Painful yet effective.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 05:40 AM (1o8D5)
Me, too! Root canal in my near future. Aagghh.
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 05:45 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: Dark L
Depends. I view ISPs as a commodity service and go with the one that is the most economical, has the best uptime, has no data caps, and has the fastest speed. Fastest speed can also be understood as sufficient plus a bit more to meet the household's needs. I would consider this a starting point as I'm sure there's other ways to evaluate ISPs.
If you live in a rural area, starlink is very likely your best option. If you live in an RV and are traveling around starlink is likely your best option. If you're getting fixed home internet optimize using the four criteria and you should arrive at an answer.
Except for Comcast. For them you just hate them. That's the only reason they exist.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 11, 2026 05:45 AM (BnDlA)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 05:49 AM (+nEug)
Stirling the great black cat did NOT wake me up this morning, again. I drifted up about 2:30 to note he was curled up next to me, then I fell back to sleep, and woke again just now. Amazin'. Maybe he has suddenly found that leaping across me is not as much fun as he once thought. Who knows about cats' minds.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 05:53 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: logprof at March 11, 2026 05:55 AM (jo6FO)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 05:56 AM (wzUl9)
but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness.
“It is not by strength that one prevails;
those who oppose the Lord will be broken.
The Most High will thunder from heaven;
the Lord will judge the ends of the earth.”
1 Samuel 2:9-10
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 05:57 AM (x/Rva)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 05:57 AM (+nEug)
Is that going to become an Olympic event/ fastest dresser and rising down to the non shelter?
I am glad you're o.k.. I am praying for the country and people of Israel.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 05:58 AM (rZCVI)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 05:49 AM (+nEug)
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I posted a link to this Iranian anti-regime account yesterday:
https://x.com/mamlekate
So much detsruction. Reports of the schools, kindergardens, and mosques used by regime forces as safe-houses - or so they thought.
New clips show someone reporting from the sites. Doesn't seem to be from government approved media but not sure.
Scroll through to see for yourself. Sporadic posting due to limited Internet and very limited bandwidth.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 05:59 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: Marcus T at March 11, 2026 05:59 AM (x/Rva)
Magills
@magills_
7h
It makes me immensely happy that the people who wrote this story will never be able to pay off their student loans
The New Republic
@newrepublic
17h
The government decided to drop $15.1 million for ribeye steak (again, just in September), $124,000 for ice cream machines, and $139,224 on 272 orders of doughnuts.
The New Republic
@newrepublic
Mar 10
Pete Hegseth Blew Billions on Fruit Basket Stands, Chairs, and Crab
trib.al/wsA4u5m
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 06:02 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 06:02 AM (rZCVI)
Posted by: Skip at March 11, 2026 06:04 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:05 AM (+nEug)
Should be over by 3 am Thurs., the weather mavens say. I'm due to bring the Buick over to my mechanic to see if he can detect the rattle around the B-pillar, and if it's raining there's no point; the sound pretty much disappears in wet weather. Which suggests that something is expanding with moisture, just as the re-appearance of the sound in cold weather suggests something is contracting.
The noise is not bad, it's not loud, but it's noticeable on left turns and on rough pavement -- of which this pesthole has an abundance (the bad pavement, not the left turns).
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 11, 2026 06:06 AM (wzUl9)
https://tinyurl.com/3deux6kx
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 06:08 AM (rZCVI)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 05:57 AM (+nEug)
--It ain't our fight.
This has Sicilian Expedition II: Electric Buggerloo written all over it. All the memes in the world won't change that.
The timing is awful, but not surprising; IMHO Bondi, Patel, and Nutlick should be wearing matching bracelets.
Cripes, even W at least went through the motions of congressional approval.
Posted by: logprof at March 11, 2026 06:10 AM (jo6FO)
If they had only been Somalis grifting from the government. That would have been more inclusive.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 06:10 AM (rZCVI)
They got out by the skin of their teeth:
https://tinyurl.com/4r8rx3nd
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 06:11 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:05 AM (+nEug)
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Also.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 06:13 AM (1o8D5)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 06:13 AM (rZCVI)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:16 AM (+nEug)
Gotta catch up on work. So.... how was your day?
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 05:40 AM (1o8D5)
You have the makings of a first rate fireman.
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026 06:17 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Marcus T
Iran, TX has a population of about a thousand. Somehow it has a hospital, fitness center, two motels, some restaurants, a grocery store, an auto repair shop and some gas stations. The city's name is a tribute to the town's founders, Ira and Ann Yates.
What caught my eye is it has a liquor store and welding supply stores. So many possibilities between those two.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 11, 2026 06:19 AM (BnDlA)
https://tinyurl.com/ytj3c5f2
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 11, 2026 06:21 AM (Nx5jP)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:16 AM (+nEug)
--You're welcome. I don't even care about "winning" any war. Because of the gas prices, this war will cost me hundreds of dollars extra by year's end. I wish the best for the Iranian people, but I'd rather that money go to my family.
Posted by: logprof at March 11, 2026 06:22 AM (jo6FO)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 05:57 AM (+nEug)
--It ain't our fight.
Posted by: logprof at March 11, 2026 06:10 AM (jo6FO)
I respect that. I disagree.
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 06:22 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 11, 2026 06:23 AM (BnDlA)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:26 AM (+nEug)
https://x.com/mahyartousi
https://xcancel.com/mahyartousi
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 06:27 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: The Barrel at March 11, 2026 06:30 AM (skR0U)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
Can confirm. Unfortunately, they are the only high speed internet in my area and I'm not chopping down more trees to get Starlink.
Posted by: NR Pax at March 11, 2026 06:31 AM (BpO1e)
The Bride! - It Sucks
Critical Drinker Review
https://youtu.be/hXW0AaStXf0
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 11, 2026 06:31 AM (BnDlA)
Now if only I could figure out how to grift millions out Zuckerberg for a vide coded website.
Posted by: Halfhand at March 11, 2026 06:32 AM (TVV/Z)
Posted by: CNN, in 1969 at March 11, 2026 06:33 AM (skR0U)
Posted by: Halfhand at March 11, 2026 06:32 AM (TVV/Z)
vide --> sous vide?
Food Thread?
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 06:38 AM (+YA9H)
Posted by: Ben Had
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Always wise for digestion and blood pressure.
But unfortunately, we have also seen a degradation in Congress where it has simply become a vehicle to get wealthy, refuse to do its basic job (the budget), and invents all kinds of extraconstitutional avoidance techniques so that it does not have to do its job.
The reason we do not declare war anymore is a) a lot of legislation is triggered making the president almost a dictator (see FDR), b) Congress figured out it could avoid blame by simply passing vague authorizations like the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, c) we have the ridiculous War Powers Resolution that allows the president 60 days of action as long as the president reports to them, then an intermediate period, etc. d) the ultimate check on the administration is power of the purse (and that was the issue between Charlie I and Parliament.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 06:44 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Nazdar at March 11, 2026 06:48 AM (NcvvS)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 11, 2026 06:17 AM (wVcYX)
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A pole would be fun!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 11, 2026 06:50 AM (1o8D5)
Federal judges now ruling on feelings, not law. Trying to usurp the executive's power and run agencies. Ignoring their basic jobs of sentencing criminals for the safety of the public. A metacized Democrat cancer in DC district courts and DC circuit where the most hideous of Democrat crimes in office go unpunished while the courts hammer any Republican and average citizen.
The repeated and ridiculous Resist lawfare is destroying the legitimacy of the courts and the rule of law by unfounded national games with injunctions all via a single judge and many of which still Resist despite being slapped down by higher courts.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 06:53 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 11, 2026 06:53 AM (+nEug)
Posted by: Nazdar at March 11, 2026 06:55 AM (NcvvS)
IMO the judiciary has gone off the rails and needs to be brought to heel. With prejudice. The deference given to the black robed savants is... unwarranted.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 11, 2026 06:57 AM (jtM2q)
That leaves, grimly, the cleanup task for the executive branch. Democrat presidents luxuriate by going with the flow to destruction. GWB was a passive nonce. Only Trump, in recent memory actually has been trying to do the job and the dysfunction of the other two branches and the rancid bureaucracy created by them has made him go to extraordinary lengths to try to preserve the Republic. Essentially, he is a Lincolnesque figure trying to fix decades of ignoring the problems of state (Lincoln's task was slavery and secession). Trump's is the managerial state internally and the dangers it has sown throughout the world.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 06:59 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: Ben Had
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It is more that too many people look only at today rather than how we got here which took decades. Our legislative, past executives, and judiciary built this gilded monstrosity that cannot function anymore.
And they built it with the primary impetus, not of doing good for citizens, but for the evil purposes of making themselves feel better about themselves while they grabbed every single nickel and power advantage they could out of crises that they themselves created.
And the risk is that we continue with representative government at all with their disastrous and self seeking behavior since the Wall came down. Judges seek to claim lawmaking for themselves as petty dictators, Congress does little other than serve themselves and their donors, and that means the entire temper of the government relies on the slender reed of a President. Most of failed to answer the call. Trump hasn't.
Posted by: whig at March 11, 2026 07:07 AM (E4rtv)
Posted by: John the River at March 11, 2026 09:29 AM (Li1E5)
Tuesday Overnight Open Thread - March 10, 2026 [Doof]
Let's learn more about Jimmy's! Here's a clip from Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (Triple D) from 2014
🦀 For those new to our family business, here’s a throwback to 2014 when we were featured on @GuyFieri’s #DinersDriveInsAndDives — starring a 27-year-old @TonyMinadakis!
— Jimmy’s Famous Seafood (@JimmysSeafood) March 10, 2026
What a journey it’s been. Grateful for every step, every customer, and every blessing along the way. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AnujASLWpF
If you are longing for a simpler time that is now gone forever, this video will likely hit HARD…
— John Ziegler (@Zigmanfreud) March 8, 2026
🥲 pic.twitter.com/xJcp4i9GKw
A woman in Ohio made more than 1,700 fraudulent returns at Home Depot locations in multiple states. Medina County prosecutors said Tracy A. James used counterfeit driver’s licenses and aliases to obtain store credit through fraudulent merchandise returns over several years at numerous Home Depot locations. *** Investigators said James’s scheme totaled $266,699 in fraudulent store credit she then used to buy merchandise she later resold online.----- We 29 year-olds have an advantage? Psychology says the hidden advantage older workers have in the age of AI has nothing to do with technology skills. It’s emotional intelligence.
AI can generate a perfect email but it cannot read the room, sense the tension, or know when the real conversation is the one nobody is having Have you ever watched a twenty-six-year-old try to figure out why a meeting went sideways when every word spoken in the meeting was perfectly reasonable? I have. I spent decades in workplaces where the official conversation and the actual conversation were two entirely different things, and the ability to tell them apart had nothing to do with intelligence or technical skill. It had to do with years. *** That ability has a name. Psychologists call it emotional intelligence. And in 2026, as AI reshapes nearly every industry on the planet, it turns out that the thing older workers have been quietly accumulating for decades is the one thing the machines can’t replicate.Very interesting article. Definitely check it out. ----- Did she consult Piper? I inherited a storage unit from a family friend. It was full of vintage clothes, which I now sell online.
My best friend is Hannah, and her grandpa, Franz, owned a sporting goods store in the '60s, '70s, and '80s. When he went out of business, he boxed up his stock, and the unused items sat in a storage unit from 1990 until 2021. In the summer of 2021, Hannah's mom called my mom, who is an organizer for hoarders, asking for help with the storage unit. She didn't know what to do with the stuff, and knew my mom had experience in that realm. *** It's really hard to put a number on how many items were in the storage unit. It was 10,000 pairs of shoes, 25,000 hats, 2,500 pairs of baseball pants, all in 1,000 square feet, all from a single store. The brands Franz had were Nike, Adidas, Puma, Converse, Playboy, Pony, Champion, Wilson, and more. Teams were covered in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and collegiate sports. *** It was such a large inventory; we weren't sure how to tackle it. It's all been very word-of-mouth. We had our first sale at a flea market in early 2022. We currently sell privately on social media and on our website, which went live in December 2025. On the website, we do 25 items per drop, and do two drops a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. It's first-come, first-served. Not all merchandise is on the website; it's about a tenth of what we have. So we're really selective with the drops because everything is so rare and special.Cool story. Like, totally rad! ----- The Iran situation simplified
from thisdayinmusic.com Born on this date in 1964: Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper Neneh Cherry, who had the 1988 UK & US No.3 single 'Buffalo Stance'
Born on this date in 1966: American singer-songwriter Edie Brickell best known for 1988's Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, the debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, which went to No. 4 on the Billboard Albums chart and featured the Top Ten single 'What I Am'. Brickell married Paul Simon in 1992.
Born on this date in 1983: Carrie Underwood, American pop country music singer, winner of the fourth season of American Idol.
That may very well be my favorite vocal performance ever.
(H/T - nurse ratched)
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: mindful webworker - no problem at March 10, 2026 10:00 PM (ByrUz)
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 10:00 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 10, 2026 10:01 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 10:01 PM (FOFsU)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 10, 2026 10:01 PM (2Ez/1)
Winter can be hair-raising
https://bit.ly/47lQnEk
Posted by: mindful webworker - off to a great start for the evening at March 10, 2026 10:01 PM (ByrUz)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 10, 2026 10:02 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:02 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 10, 2026 10:02 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 10:02 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 10:02 PM (FOFsU)
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 10, 2026 10:03 PM (DIY2E)
Nothing, I said, growing red as a beet. But a plain horse and wagon on Mulberry Street.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 10, 2026 10:03 PM (1Ff7Z)
Ackshully a pretty good show.
Nice to see little hometown favorite places show up now and then. Positive vibes.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 10:03 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at March 10, 2026 10:04 PM (eJ/ld)
Posted by: scampydog at March 10, 2026 10:05 PM (41CYW)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 10, 2026 10:06 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:06 PM (znITT)
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 10:06 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Azjaeger at March 10, 2026 10:06 PM (3/XaG)
And what free nation do you expect to be around after the next decade or so?
Trump 2.0 is Doing All The Things because his presidency ends this time next year.
There will never be another like him, so he is trying to give We The People the most runway he can give us by taking down Venezuela, Iran and possibly China as immediate threats before he leaves the scene.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 10:07 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: scampydog at March 10, 2026 10:05 PM (41CYW)
Good memory!
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:07 PM (znITT)
And I got ( almost ) willowed on the previous thread.
201 If you don't live in OK, here are some things you may not know about Markwayne Mullin, Trumps new pick for head of DHS. I didn't know much of this. From "Christian Post" website:
https://tinyurl.com/4km9xfkz
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 10, 2026 10:08 PM (ix8EF)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 10, 2026 10:08 PM (sAmhv)
Just yesterday I get the campus newsletter in which the facilities maintenance folks announce there's a planned power outage for all of campus from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., right when we will be setting up for our conference (registration opens at 8 am).
It's only supposed to last 30 minutes, but it's darned inconvenient timing.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 10, 2026 10:08 PM (ESVrU)
I actually broke down and bought a Harbor Freight pipe threading set today. Couldn't find anyone that had one I could borrow and #3 son can't find the Ridgid set I let him borrow 10 years ago. Harumph!
I only have to thread 3 or 4 black pipe ends for my project so I should be okay and I'll still be saving hundreds of $$ from having to hire someone to come out and do it.
It will probably only bring $10 in the estate sale after I leave this mortal coil.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 10:08 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 10, 2026 10:09 PM (vJisi)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:09 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 10:09 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 10:09 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: TRex- mmmm cookies... at March 10, 2026 10:10 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 10, 2026 10:09 PM (vJisi)
So you baked a salad.
Posted by: RickZ at March 10, 2026 10:11 PM (gKDq2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:11 PM (77rzZ)
I. Certainly hope and pray not. He's supposed to be president till 2029.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 10, 2026 10:11 PM (ix8EF)
Posted by: tankdemon at March 10, 2026 10:12 PM (2sQ2F)
No, thanks.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 10:09 PM (RIvkX)
It's also Bad Bunny's birthday. All things considered, Edie was the better choice.
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:12 PM (QMAsf)
Has the Somali Learing Center re-opened as a flight school for corporate Lear jet pilots?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 10, 2026 10:12 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:12 PM (77rzZ)
They paid on a storage unit for 31 YEARS?!
Posted by: Archimedes at March 10, 2026 10:12 PM (Riz8t)
I have a car question. I retarded at the end of December, and since then I've barely driven my car at all. Maybe 20 miles, when my weekly commute was 200.
I start it up every few days, just to make sure it starts, so far so good.
My question is what might happen to the gasoline? I filled up January 2nd and I'm not even down an eighth of a tank. Might the gas coagulate, or turn into delicious candy? Should I do more driving just to make sure stuff circulates?
I know next to nothing about cars. I kind of know how to drive and that's much of the extent.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 10, 2026 10:13 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Azjaeger at March 10, 2026 10:06 PM (3/XaG)
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Dear Goldman Sachs,
How's my ass taste?
Love, President Trump
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 10:14 PM (RIvkX)
Anything fun and exciting going on with anyone here tonight?
I actually broke down and bought a Harbor Freight pipe threading set today. Couldn't find anyone that had one I could borrow and #3 son can't find the Ridgid set I let him borrow 10 years ago. Harumph!
I only have to thread 3 or 4 black pipe ends for my project so I should be okay and I'll still be saving hundreds of $$ from having to hire someone to come out and do it.
It will probably only bring $10 in the estate sale after I leave this mortal coil.
Posted by: Tonypete
I'll give you $5.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 10, 2026 10:14 PM (IivNP)
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Have to agree with you Doof, that was just incredible.
And nice to see Doggo in the comments!
Posted by: The Grateful at March 10, 2026 10:14 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:14 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:12 PM (QMAsf)
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Whwew! Dodged a bullet! *fistbump*
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 10:15 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: TRex- mmmm cookies... at March 10, 2026 10:10 PM (IQ6Gq)
*short armed fistbump*
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:15 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:11 PM (77rzZ)
Currently snoozled on my leg. We went for a big walk in the preserve today, he was a very happy doge.
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 10:16 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at March 10, 2026 10:16 PM (2Ez/1)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 10, 2026 10:16 PM (vrNzf)
I would NOT want to be that supplier right now.
Details matter.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 10, 2026 10:16 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 10, 2026 10:16 PM (zZu0s)
I have a car question. I retarded at the end of December, and since then I've barely driven my car at all.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
I've been retarded since 8/2019 and I drive all over the place.
Am I doing it wrong?
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 10:16 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:14 PM (77rzZ)
If it was the Leering Center, I think Bill Clinton would be one of the professors.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 10, 2026 10:17 PM (S/Y4j)
I have people skills!
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 10, 2026 10:17 PM (W/QOq)
Posted by: tankdemon
That's bad, but could be worse. A local prominent attorney here had his wiener glued to his tummy by his wife after he got home late after a night of carousing. I'm guessing the acetone in the Emergency Department stung a bit.
Posted by: Hints From Heloise at March 10, 2026 10:17 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:18 PM (77rzZ)
And why is it reminding me of the old joke whose punch line is “I guess I’m a lesbian, too.”
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 10, 2026 10:19 PM (W/QOq)
Fun Fact: In the 1990s, the average person watched a box (TV) on average of over four hours a day.
We just changed the size of the box and how much we interact with it.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 10:19 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:19 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Doin' It Wrong? at March 10, 2026 10:20 PM (oftw2)
There will never be another like him, so he is trying to give We The People the most runway he can give us by taking down Venezuela, Iran and possibly China as immediate threats before he leaves the scene.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 10:07 PM (a4flb)
What he isn't doing is cementing long term protection for Americans against the lunatic left should they ever come to power again. You thought biden was bad? The next time it will make him look like Reagan. You see what they did in virginia, you see NYC, and everywhere else the lunatics got in control. They come straight at the people, pedal to the metal vengeance, constitution be damned. They don't give a fuck.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 10:20 PM (snZF9)
I use it in the gasoline I keep for my lawn mower, which, due to the perfect Texas weather I rarely need. It seems to work.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 10, 2026 10:20 PM (W/QOq)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 10, 2026 10:20 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Hints From Heloise at March 10, 2026 10:17 PM (oftw2)
All you need to do it rub veg oil on it. Oil dissolves the glue.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (1Ff7Z)
No. We can't afford Iran to have the bomb, idiots. Sorry but some people are idiots. I'm tired of hearing them say stupid things.
Posted by: Case at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (pvf3X)
I like the Iran situation simplified.
On a personal note. Some of you might remember a few weeks ago I mentioned that my British Uncle (married to Ciampino's sister) had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. This morning he passed away. Please keep his family in your thoughts. This is especially hard on our Aunt since she has now lost her brother and her husband within a few months.
Posted by: Joyenz at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (DoBxX)
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (VHUov)
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Have to agree with you Doof, that was just incredible.
And nice to see Doggo in the comments!
Posted by: The Grateful at March 10, 2026 10:14 PM (IQ6Gq)
Any chance I have to post that, I'm doing so!
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:22 PM (QMAsf)
For me, gas is up about $4.50 a gallon.
Because I just took a flight from Texas to California.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 10, 2026 10:22 PM (W/QOq)
Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at March 10, 2026 10:22 PM (t/Eo5)
Medina County prosecutors said Tracy A. James used counterfeit driver’s licenses and aliases to obtain store credit through fraudulent merchandise returns over several years at numerous Home Depot locations.
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Hah! The jokes on her.
She created what's called "a full time job."
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 10, 2026 10:22 PM (JkO4W)
Did you watch the USA beat Mejico in the baseball classic last night? Awesome game. Holy carp!
Thank you for the Ont. you rock.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 10, 2026 10:23 PM (A5RD0)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at March 10, 2026 10:23 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:23 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Tonypete
I'll take it off your hands now for $5 if you cover shipping.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 10:23 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Midnight Rambler at March 10, 2026 10:23 PM (xverI)
Anything fun and exciting going on with anyone here tonight? No.
Something on your mind? Loads.
Let's hear it! Trust me you really don't want to.
Posted by: Mind full of demons, antagonists and desperation at March 10, 2026 10:24 PM (TbWk/)
I like the Iran situation simplified.
On a personal note. Some of you might remember a few weeks ago I mentioned that my British Uncle (married to Ciampino's sister) had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. This morning he passed away. Please keep his family in your thoughts. This is especially hard on our Aunt since she has now lost her brother and her husband within a few months.
Posted by: Joyenz at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (2F0/Y)
So sorry to hear that. Prayers up.
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:24 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:24 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Ol' Codger at March 10, 2026 10:25 PM (oftw2)
How do you think he should do that? And I have to go to sleep, but consider passing on your suggestions to the WH site, B-D.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 10, 2026 10:25 PM (ix8EF)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
The dude probably knew that but couldn't get any takers.
Not even for $20.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 10:25 PM (cYBz/)
Beat the Cheat 2.0 for this November. The GOP sure doesn't want to keep both chambers.
It will be particularly difficult this voting season when so many people are being black-pilled by watching their feckless Senators mock and gas light them - daring us to vote.
Lose both chambers, you know for a fact they will impeach him. Then block any judge and US Attorney appointments.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 10:25 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Bulg
If it was the Leering Center, I think Bill Clinton would be one of the professors.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
Did he graduate Magna, Summa, or Aqualung?
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 10:26 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:19 PM (77rzZ)
Likewise. We'll see how long I'm online tonight - the sky is loud. I think heaven is holding top fuel funny car races.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 10, 2026 10:26 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 10, 2026 10:26 PM (eYxxH)
My question is what might happen to the gasoline? I filled up January 2nd and I'm not even down an eighth of a tank. Might the gas coagulate, or turn into delicious candy? Should I do more driving just to make sure stuff circulates?
I know next to nothing about cars. I kind of know how to drive and that's much of the extent.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
Starting every couple of days is good.
Maybe run it through the gears, around the block, once a week.
Top off with ethanol free gas. Should be good for six months/year with current use.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 10:27 PM (/lPRQ)
I was feeling blessed having such a mild winter, until I was buzzed by the first deer fly of the season - three months early.
I guess I need to put away all my blue clothing for the next six months.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 10:27 PM (a4flb)
I only have to thread 3 or 4 black pipe ends for my project so I should be okay and I'll still be saving hundreds of $$ from having to hire someone to come out and do it.
It will probably only bring $10 in the estate sale after I leave this mortal coil.
Posted by: Tonypete
Around here the home depots have serious threading machines and will thread pipe for you if you buy it there. At the same time the tool whore that I am says yeeeusss to buying threading dies and do it on the fly and thread as you need to. I have a set and the rigid vice. No gas in the house, or the street, but I got the shit to do pipe. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 10:28 PM (snZF9)
Did you watch the USA beat Mejico in the baseball classic last night? Awesome game. Holy carp!
Thank you for the Ont. you rock.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 10, 2026 10:23 PM (A5RD0)
I did not. Asleep early last night. Was on the road at 0500 this morning returning from Kentucky.
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:28 PM (QMAsf)
Well, I'm boned.
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 10:29 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 10, 2026 10:26 PM (S/Y4j)
That’s funny, I was just thinking the same thing. It’s just partly cloudy here, but I stepped outside and that was my thought - wow, the sky is loud tonight!
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 10, 2026 10:30 PM (eYxxH)
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 10:30 PM (Wmg4n)
Kerry Underwood is awesome!
Posted by: Diogenes at March 10, 2026 10:30 PM (2WIwB)
Think of it as chemotherapy.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 10:30 PM (a4flb)
“Turns out back in World War II, the living heart of the Frankenstein's monster ended up in Japan right before the bomb was dropped. Over time, the radiation caused the heart to mutate into a real boy. A boy that starts rapidly growing into a giant now known as Frankenstein. The creature escapes and ends up battling the giant monster Baragon. And in the alternate ending of the film, he also battles a giant octopus, just like in the original Shelly novel.”
Frankenstein vs Baragon (1965). Sounds awesome, even without the giant octopus.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 10, 2026 10:31 PM (W/QOq)
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 10:31 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Joyenz at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (2F0/Y)
I am truly very sorry.
Posted by: Fuck cancer. at March 10, 2026 10:31 PM (TbWk/)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at March 10, 2026 10:31 PM (vrNzf)
Prayers to you and yours.
Posted by: MkY at March 10, 2026 10:32 PM (q6tQZ)
I saw it live, had welling tears (I rarely cry) and chills. Anytime I see/hear this video again it is the same as it is that powerful. Thank you.
Man she's got some pipes! I think the only American Idol season I watched was with her. Vince Gill is also incredibly talented, altho I don't have a lot of music from either on my phone.
This Lent I am back to my Celtic roots. I love this one, an American folk hymn with lyrics that are perfect for Easter. Love the melody as well.
The little history says the unusual meter goes back to 1549, Dorian mode. I love songs and hymns in the minor key.
I think it's beautiful. Blessings:
https://tinyurl.com/2ebuhtux
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 10, 2026 10:32 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:34 PM (77rzZ)
The problem with vscode is that Msoft is forcing ai into everything whether you want it or not. Make no mistake, I use ai, but I use it the way I want to use it, not the way Microsoft insists I use it.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 10, 2026 10:34 PM (XV/Pl)
42 For a few days all we heard was oil crisis. It went up to $110 a barrel and the stocks drop. Trump casually says in an interview that oh, he thinks the war won't go on much longer. Immediately oil drops to $88 a barrel and the stocks jump up. I have never seen this sort of thing before, ever
Posted by: Azjaeger at March 10, 2026 10:06 PM (3/XaG)
That’s what happens when you have day traders and hype driving spot prices rather than fundamentals. And as soon as the price broke, everyone covered their positions and sold.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 10, 2026 10:35 PM (eYxxH)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 10, 2026 10:35 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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Red dye No. 3.
One hell of a job making those cookies!
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 10, 2026 10:35 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 10:35 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Joyenz
You've endured a lot in a short time. Prayers for peace and comfort for your Aunt and all of your family.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 10, 2026 10:36 PM (NFX2v)
Power will prolly go out and there’s a cold front storming in. Blizzard conditions in the mountains.
Batten down the hatches!
Let’s GOOOOOO!
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 10, 2026 10:37 PM (A5RD0)
I saw it live, had welling tears (I rarely cry) and chills. Anytime I see/hear this video again it is the same as it is that powerful. Thank you.
Man she's got some pipes! I think the only American Idol season I watched was with her. Vince Gill is also incredibly talented, altho I don't have a lot of music from either on my phone.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 10, 2026 10:32 PM (WONhk)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Posted by: Doof at March 10, 2026 10:37 PM (QMAsf)
That was awesome, thank you!
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at March 10, 2026 10:38 PM (Vvh2V)
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 10:38 PM (X+xvk)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient
https://youtu.be/5AspVxHqw_E
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 10:39 PM (VHUov)
Strength and peace.
Posted by: sal at March 10, 2026 10:39 PM (f+FmA)
You and me, both. I hate the heat. I'd skip summer altogether if I could.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at March 10, 2026 10:39 PM (Vvh2V)
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[scratches head]
I'm clueless. A foreign language.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 10, 2026 10:40 PM (XeU6L)
Also TDS drives some of it. Those of us who don't have it know that Trump 2.0 is very aware of the fact that gasoline prices drive inflation and Affordability™ and he isn't interested in Forever Warz so, like his other blitzkrieg attacks, they are in and out, and he is willing to use many tools as his disposal to bring prices back in line.
For Trump, he cares about the consumer, with every president before him, they hated the consumer and thought that was an added sadistic benefit to their war grift.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 10:41 PM (a4flb)
https://tinyurl.com/ywb8shs7
Posted by: Braenyard
***
You're not the boss of me!
* looks*
Damn!
Posted by: Diogenes at March 10, 2026 10:42 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient
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Bob Segar lyrics immediately came to mind:
On a long and lonesome highway, east of Omaha
You can listen to the engine moanin' out his one note song..
But your thoughts will soon be wanderin' the way they always do
When you're ridin' sixteen hours and there's nothin' there to do
And you don't feel much like ridin', you just wish the trip was through..."
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 10, 2026 10:43 PM (XeU6L)
I just go with the JetBrains suite because I'm tired of Microslop's AI trying to finish my thoughts and getting it wrong 90%+ of the time. I spend more time backspacing over its mistakes then I do actually typing everything out.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 10:44 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at March 10, 2026 10:45 PM (Vvh2V)
It's time we did something. These douchebags need to be relentlessly vilified, every second of every day, in every single conservative forum. Call them out for what they are. Cowards, traitors, corrupt, hostile to the will of the American people. Hound them. Ask them at every appearance. Make it impossible for them to approach a microphone with any degree of comfort. Organize protests at their homes. They're okay with that, right?
Let's light a fire under John Thune's corrupt ass, and watch the turd-blossom dance.
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 10:45 PM (X+xvk)
The little history says the unusual meter goes back to 1549, Dorian mode. I love songs and hymns in the minor key.
I think it's beautiful. Blessings:
https://tinyurl.com/2ebuhtux
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
That was beautiful.
Here's another for you. "Iona" is the answer to the question "what if an Irish folk band wanted to change it up, but couldn't decide if they wanted to be Christian rock, world music, or a Pink Floyd cover band?"
https://youtu.be/yf7TSIIwOa4
I've linked that one before over the years, probably 2 or 3 times. But I love her voice. If you don't like the intro bit, the lyrics start about 2:35.
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 10:45 PM (VHUov)
>> I'm clueless. A foreign language.
It’s just a terminal user interface instead of a graphical user interface, although the dashboard has a gui as well.
And with modern tui libraries, they pretty much are gui’s.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 10, 2026 10:46 PM (XV/Pl)
Not even for $20.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 10:25 PM (cYBz/)
His hands were in casts?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 10, 2026 10:46 PM (1Ff7Z)
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They already are blocking the appointments. The GOP is actively obstructing their own Executive. It's infuriating.
Posted by: Midnight Rambler at March 10, 2026 10:46 PM (xverI)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 10, 2026 10:46 PM (eZ5tL)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 10:48 PM (ozLBa)
https://tinyurl.com/2ebuhtux
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 10, 2026 10:32 PM (WONhk)
I love that tune, those words.
Looked it up - that one was in the 1840 Sacred Harp collection of Southern Hymns, which I’ve got a copy of somewhere. It’s an amazing collection of hymns, especially since most of them never made their way into the mainstream churches. (Too countrified, I think)
Sacred Harp is the most well known use of shaped note music, where the relative pitch of the note is indicated by its shape. Sounds tricky, but if you know music it’s not hard to pick up at all.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 10, 2026 10:48 PM (eYxxH)
Posted by: Midnight Rambler
"Their own" is the issue with that sentence. He's "ours," not "theirs," and it chaps their hide.
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 10:49 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: 496 at March 10, 2026 10:50 PM (jCuBf)
https://tinyurl.com/3ab3vuvd
Posted by: Braenyard
Why is he holding the slingshot sideways, ghetto-style?
Posted by: davidt at March 10, 2026 10:51 PM (Q+gd/)
Posted by: Midnight Rambler
Yep. And we're sitting here taking it. It's time to start asking them why they're defying the most popular Republican President in history, and why they're defying the will of the American people on the SAVE Act.
Hound them everywhere. Beat them over the head with questions. Don't let them skate. Make every second of their public lives absolutely miserable.
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 10:51 PM (X+xvk)
>> I just go with the JetBrains suite
Well that’s the great thing about neovim, it’s just vim out of the box and you have to add anything you want into it manually.
If you don’t want ai, or auto complete or code snippets, you don’t have to add them.
The two biggest things I’ve configured lately are breadcrumbs and code dimming.
I didn’t think that would be a big deal but it’s become a big deal and a game changer for my concentration.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 10, 2026 10:52 PM (XV/Pl)
Speaking of Ford Truck recalls, when are they going to come up with a fix for that idiotic auto-shutoff that was mandatory until Trump killed it? It's the only complaint I have about my Ranger I bought 3 years ago.
Posted by: Ripley at March 10, 2026 10:52 PM (PTDkx)
I stumbled into a vein of old SST LPs last night and found a NM Copy of the Blasting Concept. Had a fun time listening to that one while I flipped some old pinball machines.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 10:53 PM (erF49)
https://youtu.be/HktF2G2E4pE
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 10, 2026 10:53 PM (BnDlA)
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 10:35 PM (cYBz/)
Let me guess, the other end is in no man's land where you can't access it.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 10:53 PM (snZF9)
https://tinyurl.com/3ab3vuvd
Posted by: Braenyard
Why is he holding the slingshot sideways, ghetto-style?
Posted by: davidt
If you hold a slingshot the right way, misfires are likely to be high or low, not left or right. So if you're trying to keep all your magnetic ammo behind your backstop for easy collection, holding it like a gangsta keeps you from launching them over the wall?
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 10:54 PM (VHUov)
The best thing you can do for Chocolate Chip Cookies is to portion them out on a parchment lined baking sheet, no spacing required and freeze them. The whole batch.
Then bake from frozen.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 10:54 PM (erF49)
I actually broke down and bought a Harbor Freight pipe threading set today. Couldn't find anyone that had one I could borrow and #3 son can't find the Ridgid set I let him borrow 10 years ago. Harumph!
I only have to thread 3 or 4 black pipe ends for my project so I should be okay and I'll still be saving hundreds of $$ from having to hire someone to come out and do it.
It will probably only bring $10 in the estate sale after I leave this mortal coil.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 10:08 PM (cYBz/)
It's cute that you think a Harbor Freight tool can be used 3 or 4 times and still be worth putting in an estate sale.
Posted by: a.moron at March 10, 2026 10:55 PM (X5Jzz)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 10, 2026 10:55 PM (diia5)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 10, 2026 10:55 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 10:53 PM (erF49)
Feel like translating that? lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 10:55 PM (snZF9)
I would. But, I prefer to keep up the ruse that you are in fact CC Deville.
I'm not gonna dox a bro.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 10:57 PM (erF49)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm
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Yes, gas goes bad. As the lighter fractions evaporate, the gasoline starts to no longer act like gasoline, sorta like a wet cigar - hard to light. As well, the heavier fractions wind up coating parts with "varnish" which blocks smaller passages. There are things called fuel stabilizers which will prevent this. The best-known brand is probably Sta-Bil, but I prefer Pri-G.
Oil goes bad, too, just sitting around. Next oil change make sure to go to full synthetic,it takes longer to break down and oxidize.
Posted by: buddhaha at March 10, 2026 10:58 PM (o8Zcb)
Posted by: Bulg at March 10, 2026 10:59 PM (77rzZ)
I have a car question. I retarded at the end of December, and since then I've barely driven my car at all. Maybe 20 miles, when my weekly commute was 200.
I start it up every few days, just to make sure it starts, so far so good.
My question is what might happen to the gasoline? I filled up January 2nd and I'm not even down an eighth of a tank. Might the gas coagulate, or turn into delicious candy? Should I do more driving just to make sure stuff circulates?
I know next to nothing about cars. I kind of know how to drive and that's much of the extent.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 10, 2026 10:13 PM (CHHv1)
I faced the same situation when I retired. You may want to take it out for a long drive (half hour) once a week and try to do some highway miles. Burn off some gas, get it down to 3/4 tank and then fill it up to mix the old and the new gas.
Posted by: Joemarine at March 10, 2026 10:59 PM (y171U)
I retarded over 15 years ago, and I don't drive all over the place, so I don't care that the Donald has bombed the shit out of Iran and caused gas to go up.
Posted by: nerdygirl at March 10, 2026 10:59 PM (0Htd1)
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 10:51 PM (X+xvk)
With questions. You are a fine gentleman! I hope someone would be less gentlemanly.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 10, 2026 11:00 PM (1Ff7Z)
https://youtu.be/91zQ6Pyxb3Y
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 10, 2026 11:00 PM (BnDlA)
Posted by: BifBewalski - at March 10, 2026 11:00 PM (QVmho)
Pearl Jam - Nothing As It Seems (Audio)
https://youtu.be/A2QLjPU7Opo
Posted by: SciVo at March 10, 2026 11:00 PM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: GigantorX at March 10, 2026 11:01 PM (pFl8W)
And he is a douche. I never get tired of telling him that, either.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 11:02 PM (erF49)
Now today stories are he is in the hospital in a coma. So these cleric experts elected a comatose leader. I guess that's one approach to leadership.
After all we "elected" Joe Biden, heck he got 81 million votes.
Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at March 10, 2026 11:05 PM (55Qr6)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 10, 2026 11:06 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Konstantin "DOA" Chernenko at March 10, 2026 11:08 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 10, 2026 11:08 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 10, 2026 11:08 PM (eZ5tL)
Most Congress critters aren't there for the power (some absolutely are), many just to be podcasters (Cruz, Crocket), many just want the status and the loot.
When Trump came in and said "We Are Going To Do All The Things", at first they thought that he was gas lighting the constituents and would continue the grift with the donor class and the cocktail circuit.
Then he did things. Like close the border, instead of mouthing "comprehensive immigration policy". Reshoring jobs as opposed to helping congress critter cronies exploit foreign labor and lax regulations. Trump was cutting into their grift, showing that it was easy to follow through on promises Congress had been making and breaking for generations.
He exposed them all as frauds, and now that they are known, they are just open about it and dare you to do something about it, knowing we will whine and not lynch.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 11:09 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Exactly.
Posted by: Tonypete at March 10, 2026 11:10 PM (cYBz/)
And he is a douche. I never get tired of telling him that, either.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 11:02 PM (erF49)
*snicker*
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:11 PM (snZF9)
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Waffles and Maple
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at March 10, 2026 10:53 PM (BnDlA)
So funny, ty for sharing.
Posted by: Joyenz at March 10, 2026 11:11 PM (2F0/Y)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 10, 2026 11:08 PM (eZ5tL)
Our edumacation system is just as good- better- then theirs. All they had was dull, boring memorization. Teachers are so much better now!
-education drone.
Plus word choice matters that would tend to drift with time, but remember, writing letters was their ONLY way to communicate over long distances. It tends to broaden the vocabulary, I am thinking.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 10, 2026 11:11 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: OrangeEnt
One can dream...
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 11:12 PM (X+xvk)
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 11:13 PM (erF49)
Now today stories are he is in the hospital in a coma. So these cleric experts elected a comatose leader.
Posted by: Farmer
Nice to see them giving Sloth a chance, after thousands of years of Wrath, Lust, and Pride, with token showing by Greed and Envy.
Maybe Gluttony will get a turn eventually, too.
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 11:13 PM (VHUov)
I refrigerate the dough for a day before portioning and freezing. That allows the flour to hydrate completely, and the cookie is simply better.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 10, 2026 11:13 PM (n9ltV)
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 10:53 PM (erF49)
Feel like translating that? lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Damn.
I almost, almost know what that is.
Might have had a Blasting Concept LP at one time.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 11:15 PM (/lPRQ)
I usually throw the entire batch in the fridge for 4 hours to keep the butter from melting after mixing / before portioning.
It simply makes a better cookie. No other alteration of the process works better, imo.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 11:15 PM (erF49)
Electric Lime Green Sleeve with Bright Orange Text.
SST Sampler from 83...maybe? Might be off by a year or two, though.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 11:16 PM (erF49)
Posted by: mikeski
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Or a photographic angle allowing the viewer to see the operation better.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 11:17 PM (ozLBa)
SST LP
SST is a German disc mastering and lacquer cutting company that operated under this name from 1969 until November 2016.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 10, 2026 11:17 PM (znREB)
For decades I would only run Dell Precision or XPS class notebooks. They are boring now and are just commodities.
Now that Windows 11 has gone full Mumbai, a glorious presentation of mediocrity and shameless advertising platform, Apple is looking to be the last man standing for solid development machinery.
With almost all tooling available on the MacBook Pro, and with the M5 Max silicon, 128GB of RAM and PCIe 5, what is out there that can compete?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 11:17 PM (a4flb)
Dittos for pizza crust.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at March 10, 2026 11:19 PM (a4flb)
Posted by: Yoda at March 10, 2026 11:20 PM (JkO4W)
Also a Punk Label out of CA. Greg Ginn.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 11:20 PM (erF49)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 11:21 PM (ozLBa)
You people are monsters!
Posted by: Michele Fields at March 10, 2026 11:22 PM (erF49)
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 11:13 PM (VHUov)
I'm ready!
Posted by: Vitellius at March 10, 2026 11:22 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: jocon307 at March 10, 2026 11:22 PM (EuROc)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at March 10, 2026 10:06 PM (ESVrU)
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The Wifey pointed out that it's a mis-steak.
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at March 10, 2026 11:24 PM (xIFh6)
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 11:13 PM (VHUov)
I'm ready!
Posted by: Vitellius at March 10, 2026 11:22 PM (1Ff7Z)
Michael Moore, AKA Jabba the Butt, is eagerly awaiting their call.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 10, 2026 11:24 PM (S/Y4j)
Actually quite nice - behind the scenes look, narrated by FLOTUS. Low-key.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at March 10, 2026 11:26 PM (znREB)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 11:21 PM (ozLBa)
Oh, so it bees jes like a gun.
Posted by: JaMarqis T. at March 10, 2026 11:26 PM (eYxxH)
Posted by: nerdygirl
Taking the short bus, huh?
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 10, 2026 11:29 PM (KAi1n)
Among others,
Minutemen, Husker Du, Firehose, Black Flag, Meat Puppets...
Seems to be LPs available online.
Maybe they are pressing more.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 11:29 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at March 10, 2026 11:30 PM (dELhT)
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 11:33 PM (VHUov)
SST re-runs stuff all the time. Never large pressings, and usually nothing to denote them as individually different than original pressings from decades earlier.
You have to look at things like color dyes and inner sleeve construction to discern the real ones from the new ones.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 11:34 PM (erF49)
I almost, almost know what that is.
Might have had a Blasting Concept LP at one time.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 11:15 PM (/lPRQ)
It was so long ago I completely forgot wtf it was.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:35 PM (snZF9)
>>With almost all tooling available on the MacBook Pro, and with the M5 Max silicon, 128GB of RAM and PCIe 5, what is out there that can compete?
Pretty much nothing, I have a pimped out M4 Max, I can run my dev setup, I can run a vm of win11 to access the apps that have no mac or linux ports like Autocad*, Visio and MS Project, it runs seamlessly integrated, no hickups, no slowdown, the only ai slop on the mac is injected by the win11 and win apps.
Mac make the best all around laptops out there.
*Autocad is available for the mac but I'm using my companies seat, which costs around 4k a year, so, there's that.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 10, 2026 11:36 PM (XV/Pl)
If I happen to see one at Wal-Mart I might just get it.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 11:37 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Nemo at March 10, 2026 11:37 PM (4RPgu)
That was my Dad's favorite. Shame he never got to hear her sing it.
Posted by: javems at March 10, 2026 11:40 PM (zFsEm)
They are almost worse than the 'experts'.
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 11:13 PM (erF49)
You mean "artists". I hate artist mentality. The guitar player "artists" are why we get silly guitars with a bridge humbucker, a P-90 in the neck and a strat middle pickup and the top of the guitar looks like the Zappa burnt weenie sandwich album cover.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:40 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 10, 2026 11:41 PM (vd6bO)
You can have my share, gladly. As for me, pile on the anchovies!
Posted by: Nemo at March 10, 2026 11:37 PM (4RPgu)
Ketchup instead of tomato sauce and Limburger cheese instead of mozzarella. Yum!!!
Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at March 10, 2026 11:42 PM (ZTJjv)
Posted by: Don Black at March 10, 2026 11:43 PM (ZxPkt)
You can have my share, gladly. As for me, pile on the anchovies!
Posted by: Nemo at March 10, 2026 11:37 PM (4RPgu)
Ketchup instead of tomato sauce and Limburger cheese instead of mozzarella. Yum!!!
Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at March 10, 2026 11:42 PM (ZTJjv)
You know, fuck you all. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:44 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Berserker
You're just jealous. This guitar is the tits.
https://youtu.be/46qjDJ0lLdE
Posted by: S. Vai at March 10, 2026 11:44 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Don in SoCo
It was only "closed" by Lloyds.
Canceled their insurance they did.
Kind of risky to run the Strait with $100M in crude and a ship that costs many times that when islamonazi pirates are threatening to blow everything up... but then the ships idle costs start adding up and the crews figure out they can just turn off their tracking devices and not paint that target on their backs...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 11:45 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 11:47 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure
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Out in the world of competition I'd go out of my way to dump all things Alphabet. At home the little $200 Beelink is working just fine.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 11:49 PM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Don in SoCo
It was only "closed" by Lloyds.
Canceled their insurance they did.
Kind of risky to run the Strait with $100M in crude and a ship that costs many times that when islamonazi pirates are threatening to blow everything up... but then the ships idle costs start adding up and the crews figure out they can just turn off their tracking devices and not paint that target on their backs...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 11:45 PM (/lPRQ)
trump said he would take care of the insurance, but then the UK threatened the companies if they deal with trump. Any reason the UK isn't on the list of the next adventure??
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:49 PM (snZF9)
_-_
I wonder how effective that is...I guess if there are no loitering drones (probably aren't any of theirs roaming around anymore) or human observers with eyes on target...hmmm...
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 10, 2026 11:50 PM (vd6bO)
https://youtu.be/46qjDJ0lLdE
Posted by: S. Vai at March 10, 2026 11:44 PM (VHUov)
Thats some crazy shit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:50 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:44 PM (snZF9)
Seconded.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 10, 2026 11:52 PM (zZu0s)
_-_
And, demographics carefully considered, fast-forward 40 years, and that nation's character will fundamentally change.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 10, 2026 11:53 PM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 10, 2026 11:56 PM (vd6bO)
_-_
And, demographics carefully considered, fast-forward 40 years, and that nation's character will fundamentally change.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 10, 2026 11:53 PM (vd6bO)
I'm thinking they are a land conquered by islam thats hostile to the west...and with nukes.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:57 PM (snZF9)
_-_
All fun and games til the power goes out.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 10, 2026 11:56 PM (vd6bO)
All fun and games til your back goes out.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 11:58 PM (snZF9)
_-_
Sorta sets a fella to thinkin...
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 10, 2026 11:59 PM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 12:01 AM (vd6bO)
_-_
Sorta sets a fella to thinkin...
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 10, 2026 11:59 PM (vd6bO)
Its no joke, the native brits are in deep shit. They better decide what they believe in real frigging quick.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 12:02 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 11, 2026 12:06 AM (CHHv1)
_-_
Yep. And the same here. We have a very short amount of time before we are in exactly the same situation. We have a brief respite here where we can correct our course, but we are not making it happen to the degree necessary just yet.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 12:06 AM (vd6bO)
LOL
Ted McCarty had the recipe right. Make it out of Mahogany.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:07 AM (erF49)
I faced the same situation when I retired. You may want to take it out for a long drive (half hour) once a week and try to do some highway miles. Burn off some gas, get it down to 3/4 tank and then fill it up to mix the old and the new gas.
Posted by: Joemarine
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Right. Also it circulates the grease and oils on all the parts that move. (a necessary thing) And things tend to flatten under the same pressure. At once a week your tires will develop a flat spot - a block or two and they will soften up but that's an example.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:08 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 10, 2026 10:48 PM (eYxxH)
Will have to look it up.
In the last 10yrs I had a wish to play the harp...a big one. Now I'm back to a lap harp...which I know has nothing to do with what you are mentioning.
We had a harp at our wedding almost 47yrs ago on St. Patrick's Day (the only day of my dude's college spring break...we didn't choose it). Altho Irish is our only common ancestry. The harp was due to it being a botanical garden wedding and a piano could not be played. As it turned out I was glad.
So when y'all raise a beer next Tuesday think of the poor man who has been stuck with me all these years.
Are you from the South, Tom?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 12:08 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 10:54 PM (erF49)
Going to try this! Soon! Thanks!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 12:12 AM (WONhk)
I know next to nothing about cars. I kind of know how to drive and that's much of the extent.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 10, 2026 10:13 PM (CHHv1)
Assuming a recent-ish car (say since 1990) and a mostly-full tank, you should be good for a couple of years, That being said, other parts of the car need to be exercised periodically. Maybe every second month, take it on a 50 mile road trip just for funsies.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:13 AM (8zz6B)
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Nice thing about those is they tend to retain their value. Bought my wife a used Salvi Daphne in 1996, and its resale value has probably increased a little.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 12:14 AM (vd6bO)
Thought I had it set to not *do that* until inactive times, but noooooo. Was reading along, had a couple other tabs open, going back n forth and then *poof* OFF.
Restart. "installing updates"
Restart. %^&*+_)(&(*#!!!!!!
Oh, yeah-- it's a Tuesday.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 12:14 AM (rdVOm)
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Yep. And the same here. We have a very short amount of time before we are in exactly the same situation. We have a brief respite here where we can correct our course, but we are not making it happen to the degree necessary just yet.
Posted by: Don in SoCo
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Texas is a perfect example. DC runs Hunt in on the primary to split the vote (just like they did with Gohmert) They spent $70 million just to do that.
Now they are spending over a million dollars a day to make sure that everyone in TX knows that Paxton is a low down weasel and Big John Wayne McCornyn is the man for the job.
McCornyn and Thune take turns top and bottom with each other.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:15 AM (ozLBa)
I lost a full set of Hendrix UK 1st Presses and a set of Sabbath UK 1st Presses when storing my LP collection at a GF's place for 4 months.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:15 AM (erF49)
Posted by: Joyenz at March 10, 2026 10:21 PM (2F0/Y)
Condolences, Joyenz.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:16 AM (8zz6B)
I've linked that one before over the years, probably 2 or 3 times. But I love her voice. If you don't like the intro bit, the lyrics start about 2:35.
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 10:45 PM (VHUov)
Lovely. Thank you.
Need to go to sleep and hope my coughing goes away soon.It's at least improved from the TB Ward. XXXX
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 12:17 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:17 AM (ozLBa)
As soon as you are done mixing the dough, press plastic wrap to the surface and wrap the bowl. Chuck it in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours, then portion and freeze.
Once they are frozen, you can bag them and bake them as you need them.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:17 AM (erF49)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 12:17 AM (rdVOm)
_-_
And the consequences of allowing this circus act to continue unabated to keep looking more ominous.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 12:18 AM (vd6bO)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:18 AM (erF49)
It takes about five minutes.
Posted by: Braenyard
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Yeah... I need to ditch microsnot. But I'm not really much of a geek; let's say I'm barely computer literate.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 12:19 AM (rdVOm)
Once they are frozen, you can bag them and bake them as you need them.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:17 AM (erF49)
The things I learn here!!! XXXX
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 12:21 AM (WONhk)
My dude loves blue crab and crab cakes...real ones...are sort of hard to find in the Rockies.
Thanks.
I do love them telling people on X to hush. Loved the video of the sons and wife carrying on their father's dream.They've hit the big time! Seem like lovely people.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 12:23 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: JaMarqis T.
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Oh, JaMarqis, you need some range time. With a pistol other muscles are primary for focus. The bicep comes into play at recoil, mostly. Whereas the triceps and forearm are required to hold the slingshot steady.
That's why they are equipped with a forearm brace.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:26 AM (ozLBa)
Condolences, Joyenz.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:16 AM (8zz6B)
Prayers for this family.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 12:26 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:29 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 11, 2026 12:08 AM (WONhk)
Not originally, but married a Louisiana girl and have lived in Texas for most of my life now, so close enough!
Posted by: JaMarqis T. at March 11, 2026 12:32 AM (7yOPh)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 12:33 AM (7yOPh)
You're just jealous. This guitar is the tits.
https://youtu.be/46qjDJ0lLdE
Posted by: S. Vai at March 10, 2026 11:44 PM
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He should return that Klingon edged weapon to the prop room before they notice it's missing.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 11, 2026 12:34 AM (t1fZA)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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I read that crews were getting big bonus to do it and double bonus if they made it through.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:35 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: mikeski
Excellent singing. One good turn deserves another. Hope you enjoy this voice.
https://youtu.be/YjQ0P2OzyPg
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 12:37 AM (BnDlA)
Yeah... I need to ditch microsnot. But I'm not really much of a geek; let's say I'm barely computer literate.
Posted by: Tarbender
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Got you beat. I know how to boot it up and shut it down. I bought a Mint stick from Amazon and paid a computer guy down the road $40 to install it in my new Beelink.
It's so very much like Windows 7 that the learning curve is minimal. Notsothoreau and AOP are good shepherds. If you are literate at a minimum Mint can be downloaded for free and most others have installed it on their own.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:44 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 12:46 AM (rdVOm)
https://youtu.be/YjQ0P2OzyPg
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions
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See. This is why I was talking about slingshots.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:46 AM (ozLBa)
Both Sides the Tweed
Joanne Hogg's, of Iona, vocal qualities reminded of Mary Black. Both Sides the Tweed is one of her signature songs. And of course it is about the English f'ing over the Scots. Feel free to substitute in the Irish if you prefer.
https://youtu.be/uSkyiVcRCEo
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 12:47 AM (BnDlA)
Behold the Bees
https://www.bee-link.com/collections/product
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 12:48 AM (BnDlA)
_-_
That was brutal. Ran into one of those clowns at the auto parts store today. Guy was being a total jackass, but I got my transaction completed, and said, " Thank you, sir.", and he said, "I'm a ma'am.". Thing is, I was momentarily horrified at the thought that I might have mistreated a homely, masculine-looking woman. On further inquiry, nope...just a dude with delusions being a jerk.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 12:50 AM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 11, 2026 12:50 AM (7yOPh)
Thanks, Alteria... too rich for my blood. Wasn't looking for a new computer, although will probly need one soon enough.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 12:51 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: garrett
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You are quite literate, musically, but you do get off into some shit.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:52 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Well, really, they're falling everywhere. It's like a guy who just discovered masturbation except it's more like death throes than exuberation.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 12:54 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 12:50 AM (vd6bO)
Proper response to that? "And I am Queen of the May!" Then skip out the door.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 12:56 AM (8zz6B)
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Yep. Guy was being a real jerk before any gender nonsense was even noted...yelling at me across the store to begin with...if I had realized what was actually going on there, that he was actually looking to provoke, I would have said, "You're not a ma'am, you' just an a$$h-le.". Funny thing is that just after that purchase (tail light bulbs), my daughter's car battery conked out in the next door parking lot, so we bought a new battery for it - at a different store - those five-year batteries are pretty pricey...
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 01:02 AM (vd6bO)
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I miss the '80s. Back when dudes pretending to be women, at least *LOOKED LIKE* women. And some of them could be actually beautiful, with attractive makeup and feminine clothing. (just disregard the adam's apple, LOL)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:04 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 12:07 AM (erF49)
Fucking eh, or Korina!
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 01:05 AM (snZF9)
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Yeah, I go out of my way to live and let live, but when they WANT to take offense, I am delighted to oblige.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 01:06 AM (vd6bO)
Blaze Foley
The song has a a deep core of resignation and hope that just maybe something better is just around the next bend.
Blaze Foley
https://youtu.be/OqEIFDO1g4E
John Prine
https://youtu.be/u0TOuVVAwQI
Kelli Moyle
https://youtu.be/bhCTmCR8G20
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 01:07 AM (BnDlA)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 12:51 AM (rdVOm)
A computer that can happily run Win7 or newer will run faster on Linux Mint. I see they sell for 20 bucks on Amazon (same as in town, LOL). At that price, it's hardly worth the effort to download the ISO and burn it to a new thumb drive. They will tell you that you are not buying the OS. You are buying the physical thumb drive, and paying for the seller's expertise in loading a bootable copy of the Mint OS onto it.
You can pop the thumb drive into a USB port, hit the power button, and when it gets to the boot sequence part of the BIOS, tell it to boot from the thumb drive. Mint will start, running from the thumb drive, instead of your computer's hard drive. You can play with it, try it out, and if you like it, press "install". You have the option of partitioning the hard drive, and putting Mint in one partition, and keep your old Windows in the other. I have never done this. I usually simply put Mint on a new or salvaged hard drive that has been wiped clean, and keep Windows on the old drive.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 01:08 AM (8zz6B)
Behold the Bees
https://www.bee-link.com/collections/product
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 12:48 AM (BnDlA)
or Amazon - - > https://tinyurl.com/4yaxxh4k
I paid less than $200 for mine, they've gone up a little. I don't do fancy things, I do run two monitors. Had it for about two years (whenever Pixy recommended it) with no problems.
Found it.
N100 16G ram + 500G ssd purchased 1/14/24, $199
from Amazon
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:09 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:10 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:04 AM (rdVOm)
Always look at their fingers. The fingers tell all. A man's index finger is shorter than their ring finger. A woman's index finger is the same length as their ring finger, or real damn close.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 01:10 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 01:05 AM (snZF9)
There's a song about that:
https://youtu.be/aiq-14H0Cuk
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 01:13 AM (8zz6B)
I just need simple everything. Email, limited shopping, and light surfing.
Not a gamer. Don't do graphics or photochop.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:13 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 01:15 AM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Don in SoCo
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Was this a chain, like AutoZone, etc?
Go onto the corporate website and complain. If you're in retail, you're expected to put up with a certain amount of shit, quietly.
A mild "misgendering" at the end of a transaction doesn't cross the threshold to allow any pushback at the customer. Bitch about it in the backroom. His/"her" manager needs to refresh training about customer courtesy.
Posted by: buddhaha at March 11, 2026 01:15 AM (o8Zcb)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 01:10 AM (snZF9)
*checks*
Son of a bitch. Actually, left hand is even. Right hand is the way you describe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 01:15 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 01:16 AM (0m7wM)
Tell ya what. I am female. Have *always been* female. Have real, honest-to-goodness XX chromosomes.
My index fingers are shorter than my ring fingers. Significantly shorter-- by about 3/8 inch.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:18 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:18 AM (rdVOm)
Huh. Back to Bers?
So, have you been banging dudes?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 01:19 AM (bss/y)
Not a gamer. Don't do graphics or photochop.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:13 AM (rdVOm)
Linux Mint comes bundled with Firefox browser, and Libre Office, which emulates most of the MS Office suite. Also video, audio, and photo editing software, and much more.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 01:22 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 01:25 AM (vd6bO)
Sucks because when I went to buy some nice "ladies" gloves, the fingers were too long. Every time. Especially bad at the Harley shop, where I thought I might buy some leather ones. If they fit my palm-width, the damned fingers would be like an inch too long.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:26 AM (rdVOm)
Tell ya what. I am female. Have *always been* female. Have real, honest-to-goodness XX chromosomes.
My index fingers are shorter than my ring fingers. Significantly shorter-- by about 3/8 inch.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:18 AM (rdVOm)
Thats known to happen, but is very rare.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 01:27 AM (snZF9)
I don't know shit.
I know a little about a lot.
And I know a lot about a little.
But, I don't know much. I'd be a fool to think otherwise.
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:28 AM (erF49)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:18 AM (rdVOm)
So. The First Lady of France is posting here, now?
...just asking questions.
Posted by: Cavernous Nostrils at March 11, 2026 01:30 AM (erF49)
If you're looking for a computer check out the Amazon link. I had to buy on, my 12 y.o. laptop was falling apart then I got a warning that the HD could fail. Well that was it. I use an Anker Hub with a wall transformer. (tax the computer as little as possible)
Do the same with my iPad and Phone when hooking a flash drive.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:30 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 01:30 AM (vd6bO)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uM3YROq_cLY
Posted by: Don in SoCo
My favorite version of Clay Pigeons is from the Blaze Foley's album "Sitting by the Side of Road." That album also included another great Foley song, "If I Could Only Fly."
Blaze Foley
https://youtu.be/BMT76_mYDV0
Merle Haggard
https://youtu.be/24cqKEjAALg
Joe Nichols
https://youtu.be/v145f5ryP9Q
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 01:33 AM (BnDlA)
...just asking questions.
Posted by: Cavernous Nostrils
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I will smile at you, as I say FOAD.
(wtf with the Mme. Macron is a dude thing anyway?)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:33 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender
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Yeah, it's not a 100% thing, but in the vast majority of cases, it is. In my case, my dominant hand difference is almost an inch, my left is only a little over a half inch. My wife, daughter, and sister fingers are.within an eighth of even. 12 years ago, when I first read this, I had a bunch of cow-orkers (at lunch) put their hands flat on the table. 7 guys had shorter (by a minimum of a half inch) index fingers and both women's fingers were even.
Posted by: buddhaha at March 11, 2026 01:34 AM (o8Zcb)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 11, 2026 01:35 AM (vJisi)
When a cute chick flirts with me these days I tell her, 'I'm flattered, but not interested.'
Then I tell her - 'Because I'm straight, Sir.'.
Always good for a laugh.
Posted by: Cavernous Nostrils at March 11, 2026 01:36 AM (erF49)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 01:30 AM (vd6bO)
Search for a photo of the broad that defrauded the Home Depot stores. Yeesh!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 01:36 AM (8zz6B)
(wtf with the Mme. Macron is a dude thing anyway?)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:33 AM (rdVOm)
Ask Candice Owens, that is one of her things, evidently. I have never watched her for a second, so I only know what I read here.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 01:37 AM (bss/y)
Put your glasses on. That cuts down on the error rate by 50%. The other 50% is because that's how things are; you are best just give up at that point and drink liquor until the sun comes up.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 01:37 AM (BnDlA)
https://bit.ly/mw-raw-windows
Don't blame me if something didn't work for you. It's probably your fault. (haha) That's all I've got for tonight.
My closing theme song tonight needs more
https://youtu.be/ZClq4qIXN9U
G'nite, y'all.
Posted by: mindful webworker - I've looked at Cloud from both sides now at March 11, 2026 01:37 AM (ByrUz)
Posted by: garrett at March 11, 2026 01:37 AM (erF49)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:38 AM (rdVOm)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dztj4X3fQps
I also really like Randall McKinnon's version, but can't find it on y'alltube.Thanks for the links, Alteria.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 01:41 AM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Aetius451AD
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Yeesh. I'll take your word for it. Broad is mental.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:41 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:38 AM (rdVOm)
From what I read women with hands like that may have had greater exposure to male DNA in the womb. Look at the bright side, its probably why you're good with cars. It doesn't make you a dude.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 01:42 AM (snZF9)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 11, 2026 01:44 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:44 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:45 AM (rdVOm)
But I also want to learn the various guitars -- electric bass, acoustic-electric, and "regular" electric -- while getting my voice back into shape, and transferring my old classical piano skills into rock synth. (Just for personal satisfaction, not expecting to monetize it.) I would be recording into a DAW, so I'm thinking maybe a MacBook Air, for silent operation (no fan for a mic to pick up)? It would be my first non-Windows machine, but it sounds like the MS OS has only gone downhill since 10, into an Indian Spaghetti/AI Slop nightmare. Would the Air suffice for both needs?
Posted by: SciVo at March 11, 2026 01:48 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: Don in SoCo
--
Sometimes Bing will find what you want.
YouTube sometimes will pretend your request doesn't exist and Bing will go right to it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:55 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 11, 2026 01:55 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 01:57 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Dr_No at March 11, 2026 01:58 AM (ayRl+)
I don't want to murder these vegetables.
The meat was already processed, the vegetables you personally murdered in the kitchen.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 11, 2026 01:59 AM (M9gjJ)
Glad to hear you're out of the freezer! Wow, 70*?
We just got another cold/windy snap and it snowed a bit today (didn't stick). Expect some overnight as well. Weather is just guesswork, so will look out the window when I wake & see. LOL.
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 01:59 AM (rdVOm)
Thinking about being an engineer? Do you have "The Knack"?
youtu.be/Dx6HojLBsnw
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 11, 2026 01:59 AM (vJisi)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 11, 2026 02:05 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at March 11, 2026 02:06 AM (vd6bO)
Posted by: Tarbender at March 11, 2026 02:06 AM (rdVOm)
Mostly, if not all. Using Geek Bench numbers (yes, yes, they don't tell you everything but they are good for relative comparisons). Apple silicon is so excellent right now. The current(ish) Intel and AMD flagship CPUs on these benchmarks are matched by the M5. The M5 Pro and M5 Max nuke them without getting up.
The Qualcomm X2 Elite CPUs are just coming to market and they are going to slot in around the M5 and M5 Pro CPUs. If you are sticking with Windows, the OS, ARM, and general software stack is really coming together - it is viable now. I am currently running a Gen 1 Plus version in my Surface Pro, it has been nothing but great.
TLDR.
Apple silicon is world class and so are the machines; they are on my radar bigly. The Mac Mini is one of the best deals in computing.
Windows with Qualcomm CPUs, especially the Gen 2s are for real. The software compatibility is fine and is improving all the time. Windows is Windows, you either like it or absolutely pathologically hate it these days. YMWV.
ARM CPUs is where it is at. That is the story.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 02:08 AM (BnDlA)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 11, 2026 02:11 AM (0nHVk)
Posted by: Barkingmad59, wandering lurkette at March 11, 2026 02:18 AM (OlYKs)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 11, 2026 02:20 AM (v1KtB)
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at March 11, 2026 02:25 AM (sAmhv)
...
VA is still lost.
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up
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Hey, we've got people in the fight, we haven't lost.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 02:43 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 11, 2026 02:51 AM (0nHVk)
youtu.be/Dx6HojLBsnw
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 11, 2026 01:59 AM (vJisi)
Makes me laugh every time I see it 😂😂😂
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 11, 2026 03:03 AM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 11, 2026 01:10 AM (snZF9)
*checks*
Son of a bitch. Actually, left hand is even. Right hand is the way you describe.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at March 11, 2026 01:15 AM (bss/y)
Well, shit. No idea I am a man. Odd, since I have a uterus and real, working boobs.
Sorry, that finger thing is a load of crap.
My index fingers are a good half inch shorter than my ring fingers. I doubt sincerely that DH would mistake me for a man.
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:07 AM (I40wl)
Apple silicon is world class and so are the machines; they are on my radar bigly. The Mac Mini is one of the best deals in computing.
Windows with Qualcomm CPUs, especially the Gen 2s are for real. The software compatibility is fine and is improving all the time. Windows is Windows, you either like it or absolutely pathologically hate it these days. YMWV.
ARM CPUs is where it is at. That is the story.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 11, 2026 02:08 AM (BnDlA)
Thanks! I was still thinking of ARM as something for embedded/mobile. From there to high-performance laptops is quite the climb. That gives me a clearer idea of what to compare with which when it comes time to pull the purchase trigger.
Posted by: SciVo at March 11, 2026 03:14 AM (Sy6m/)
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:17 AM (I40wl)
Posted by: tcn in AK at March 11, 2026 03:07 AM (I40wl)
Ha! That reminds me of one of the funniest YouTube comments ever made:
@ethrez
5 years ago
After listening to this, I finally decided to sit down with my parents to tell them they're gay.
The Killers - The Man
https://youtu.be/w3xcybdis1k
Posted by: SciVo at March 11, 2026 03:18 AM (Sy6m/)
JQ, good luck on your OS decision.
Teresa & tcn don't start any trouble.
See yall tomorrow. 'night
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 11, 2026 03:37 AM (ozLBa)
Posted by: m at March 11, 2026 04:53 AM (+YA9H)
Cat Chaos Cafe
Another shot of the Griffith Observatory, LA
Brandon Yoshizawa
Chaos in 3, 2, 1… 😅 pic.twitter.com/43t0ZaAdPh
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Cats are chaos.. 😂 pic.twitter.com/NAONAHOhOZ
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(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 10, 2026 07:23 PM (WONhk)
My grandmother said I used to walk like our gardener, who certainly had a hitch in his get-a-long limp, behind him. I am sure he was aware of the crazy little white girl.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 10, 2026 07:24 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 10, 2026 07:24 PM (2GVsD)
I have photos of her two weeks ago discovering her grandfather's unshaven cheek and "biting" him like a wee vampire.
She loves their Golden and laughs when she sees her.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 10, 2026 07:27 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 10, 2026 07:27 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Accomac at March 10, 2026 07:30 PM (JVes3)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 10, 2026 07:30 PM (PFs9e)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 07:31 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Skip at March 10, 2026 07:31 PM (Ia/+0)
I love dogs. We live 4 blocks from our grandchildren.
The 12 y/o comes here from school every Wednesday and the 7 y/o is here every Tuesday after school.
Our dogs go nuts waiting on the boys to get here.
How they know we haven't figured it out.
Dogs are wonderful!
Posted by: fourseasons at March 10, 2026 07:34 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at March 10, 2026 07:35 PM (YlWIZ)
He doesn’t take coffee breaks.
His calendar is never full.
He will always pickup your call.
He doesn’t take vacations.
He won’t ghost you.
He’s always watching your “feeds”.
He doesn’t “like” you, He loves you.
He’s waiting for you right now.
Posted by: Marcus T at March 10, 2026 07:36 PM (bucPA)
Posted by: Marcus T at March 10, 2026 07:37 PM (bucPA)
They have a better chance of finding what's her name's mother.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 07:38 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 10, 2026 07:38 PM (guGkK)
Posted by: Accomac at March 10, 2026 07:39 PM (mPCl8)
For her to be found on the Zorro Ranch, the crime scene to launch a million podcasts.
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 10, 2026 07:40 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 07:40 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 07:41 PM (X+xvk)
If you need some feel-good rainbow-on-rainbow fighting today:
Chappell Roan loves the perks of fame, but not the pesky fans/peasants who pay for her music. She behaved like a brat the other day:
https://www.instagram.com/p/
DVrxILuiY54/
Boy George chimed in and basically told her to grow up:
"It's probably not helpful but I have been doing this fame thing for a while and you learn slowly and painfully that you don't get a free pass once you turn yourself into a bird of paradise. I watched @ChappellRoan filming the paps in Paris and I laughed because I have kicked off at them many times. The trick is to own your fame. yes, it's annoying at times but so is being ignored and told your a 'has-been. Life is always now and I think Chappell looks great but cheer up girl. The world is at your feet stop kicking it! It takes so much more time to say no to a picture or a signature. Boundaries are boring. Break them with the magic of kindness."
(Part 1 of 2)
Posted by: LizLem at March 10, 2026 07:41 PM (gWBY1)
Penguins projectile poop eight to 10 times an hour on average.
Now you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 10, 2026 07:42 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 10, 2026 07:43 PM (2GVsD)
@EricLDaugh : JUST IN: Senate Leader John Thune says he will FORCE a vote on the SAVE America Act, but he can NOT guarantee it will pass because that needs 60 votes
"That debate will happen. But like I said, I can guarantee the debate. I can guarantee a vote. I just can't guarantee an outcome. There are a lot of optimistic views about what Democrats may or may not do."
That means Thune intends not to force the real filibuster. Thune intends to force a pro-forma cloture vote which the GOP will "lose" 50-something to 40-something. A real filibuster would get Democrats onto the floor to blah-blah-blah which would then ... win, for the GOP, 50-something to 40-something.
Posted by: gKWVE at March 10, 2026 07:44 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: garrett at March 10, 2026 07:44 PM (erF49)
So she's bitching about fans.
Bet she's not bitching when she checks her bank account.
Tough shit and no one cares.
Posted by: fourseasons at March 10, 2026 07:44 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 07:44 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 07:45 PM (OoFl2)
They also brought to light this doozy:
“In January 2009, Boy George (George O'Dowd) was sentenced to 15 months in prison for falsely imprisoning a male escort, Audun Carlsen, at his London flat in 2007. A jury found him guilty of chaining Carlsen to a wall fixture and attacking him with a metal chain.”
That sort of "magic of kindness?"
Apparently Boy George only served four months for enslaving and beating an escort, because why not.
There are no heroes here. Chappell is a brat and Boy George is terrifying.
Posted by: LizLem at March 10, 2026 07:45 PM (gWBY1)
Posted by: runner at March 10, 2026 07:45 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 07:45 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: LizLem at March 10, 2026 07:45 PM (gWBY1)
"Was that wrong? Should I not have done that?
Posted by: Boy George in Court at March 10, 2026 07:47 PM (eOFY+)
Posted by: runner at March 10, 2026 07:45 PM (GD0B3)
I can't tell the difference in cannot and can not.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 10, 2026 07:47 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Ted Carter, Another Big Ten Sexual Deviant at March 10, 2026 07:48 PM (Ksqrb)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 10, 2026 07:49 PM (IivNP)
Was that wrong?
Posted by: Ted Carter, Another Big Ten Sexual Deviant at March 10, 2026 07:48 PM (Ksqrb)
OOOO HIIII OH
du du du du du du du du
OOOO HIIII OH
Posted by: Ohio Players at March 10, 2026 07:50 PM (gbOdA)
Was that wrong?
Posted by: Ted Carter, Another Big Ten Sexual Deviant at March 10, 2026 07:48 PM (Ksqrb)
Is he a deviant, or just another corruptocrat? I didn't read the whole article. A basic skim gave me the impression he was having a relationship with someone who may have wanted special favors or access to university contracts?
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 10, 2026 07:50 PM (zYpTz)
Posted by: fourseasons at March 10, 2026 07:50 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Boy George in Court at March 10, 2026 07:47 PM (eOFY+)
You know, in our modern decline of Western Civilization, where they let illegal immigrants go free for rape, because they didn't realize it was illegal here, that actually works as a good defense.
Seinfeld, sadly prescient.
Posted by: LizLem at March 10, 2026 07:51 PM (gWBY1)
Apparently Boy George only served four months for enslaving and beating an escort, because why not.
There are no heroes here. Chappell is a brat and Boy George is terrifying.
Posted by: LizLem at March 10, 2026 07:45 PM (gWBY1)
Barney Frank ran a gay boy toy fuck store out of his basement and got 32 years, IN CONGRESS.
Posted by: Ohio Players at March 10, 2026 07:52 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: runner at March 10, 2026 07:45 PM (GD0B3)
I can't tell the difference in cannot and can not.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 10, 2026 07:47 PM (gbOdA)
Me either. Didn't think there was one.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 07:52 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: fourseasons at March 10, 2026 07:50 PM (3ek7K)
He got better
Posted by: Ohio Players at March 10, 2026 07:52 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 10, 2026 07:52 PM (gbOdA)
Where does that get fun?
Posted by: Jayne Cobb at March 10, 2026 07:53 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Accomac at March 10, 2026 07:54 PM (GbONR)
Posted by: banana Dream at March 10, 2026 07:54 PM (3uBP9)
Posted by: runner at March 10, 2026 07:54 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 07:52 PM (snZF9)
English is the worse language, except for all others.
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 10, 2026 07:55 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
Picturing you with an Amos McCoy limp.
Posted by: Pepino In The Barn at March 10, 2026 07:55 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: George Michael, Hyde Park fuck toy at March 10, 2026 07:56 PM (IivNP)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 07:58 PM (RIvkX)
He spent years in England getting dick work
His dick has been touched by more men than Boy George.
hahahaha
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 10, 2026 07:59 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 10, 2026 08:00 PM (gQ15S)
+++
I feed a murder of 6 crows every morning. They start calling about 7 am for me to get their breakfast. They now hangout just above my head on a tree branch while I spread their breakfast out.
They've been getting closer and closer to me over the years and now practically land near my feet to eat. No gifts yet but I put out small balls of aluminum foil to see what they do with them.
Their cawing signals the Squirrels and blue jays to show up for goodies.
Posted by: Beartooth at March 10, 2026 08:00 PM (+Evw/)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at March 10, 2026 08:00 PM (gQ15S)
Senator in Texas
Posted by: r hennigantx at March 10, 2026 08:01 PM (gbOdA)
Posted by: Darth Randall at March 10, 2026 08:02 PM (f1kZG)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 10, 2026 08:04 PM (syz1S)
Posted by: LizLem at March 10, 2026
This is rich from someone who had to claim to be bisexual as a backstory for explaining her “embracing” of her looks. This is also why her makeup is done the way it is, you are supposed to think is that make up? Is that her? Is this all on purpose? Chappell Roan mistakenly feels like she is Gaga and Madonna combined. Boy George says right in his speech he has been dumb, he has had to learn and grow up. They reached back into 2009 for this little gem, and who wants to place bets on drugs fueling that madness? At the end of the day, Boy George is right, and news flash for Chappell, he has more vocal range in his nose than she has in her entire body. Also, she doesn’t have to be famous. She can go back to her 2 bit town, her real name, her real hair, all of it, and she can do it tomorrow. Boy George is an old queen, and Chappell is young twit.
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 08:04 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: Skip at March 10, 2026 08:05 PM (Ia/+0)
Was it cuddling? It looked like the teddy was just placed on top of the hedgehog.
I suspect Mr. Thumbs.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 10, 2026 08:05 PM (syz1S)
Hey Billy Badass, the only thing you guys have done in years is shooting your own civilians.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 08:06 PM (/lPRQ)
We still release deliberately degraded video. The real vids are in vivid color and resolution.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 08:10 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: fd at March 10, 2026 08:10 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 10, 2026 08:10 PM (FylAi)
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 08:04 PM (OoFl2)
I have no idea who Chappell what's-her-name is, but I love this.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 10, 2026 08:11 PM (zYpTz)
It's like an angry little boy being forced to eat his broccoli.
This scumbag is worthless. He and all of his RINO allies need to be run out of Washington, D.C. Find out who funds him. Trace the money and expose this POS.
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 08:11 PM (X+xvk)
Hey Billy Badass, the only thing you guys have done in years is shooting your own civilians.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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One of theses days a civilian or two shall have obtained a firearm; when Billy drives by he will be turned into a target.
Soon thereafter Billy's will be bullying there way on a flight to Russia.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:11 PM (c35xG)
Those were some pretty small boats. Motor launch I guess. Soon the ircg nave wont be able to set sail a row boat.
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 10, 2026 08:12 PM (FylAi)
O-H-I-O!
I've got a rhyme that comes in a riddle
O-Hi-O!
What's round on the ends and high in the middle?
O-Hi-O!
Posted by: DEVO at March 10, 2026 08:14 PM (Cqx++)
Iranians were big on the G3.
https://tinyurl.com/yxyhzue3
Posted by: Big Poppa at March 10, 2026 08:14 PM (Ksqrb)
O-Hi-O!
Posted by: DEVO
First time seeing that bit was on Bugs Bunny.
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 08:15 PM (X+xvk)
And this smoke show is maintained by both parties with their Capo The Senate Parliamentarian.
Or said another way…
It’s all bullshit.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at March 10, 2026 08:16 PM (XV/Pl)
Iranians were big on the G3.
https://tinyurl.com/yxyhzue3
Posted by: Big Poppa
YouTube age blocked it.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 08:16 PM (/lPRQ)
I've got a rhyme that comes in a riddle
O-Hi-O!
What's round on the ends and high in the middle?
O-Hi-O!
Posted by: DEVO at March 10, 2026 08:14 PM (Cqx++)
I told that joke to my 3-year-old son, years ago. He paused, grinned and said "MOMMY!"
He was a handful.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, aka Agent Frank at March 10, 2026 08:17 PM (0aYVJ)
"Six dead as man douses himself in petrol and sets himself alight on bus in Switzerland': More victims are hurt - police 'won't comment' on whether it is terror, local reports say"
Posted by: fd at March 10, 2026 08:17 PM (vFG9F)
Those were some pretty small boats. Motor launch I guess. Soon the ircg nave wont be able to set sail a row boat.
Posted by: Will Robinson at March 10, 2026 08:12 PM (Fyl
Laying mines
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at March 10, 2026 08:17 PM (cntUY)
It's hard waiting. Really hoping for a reprimand (best case scenario), or (the worst case scenario) a suspension.
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 10, 2026 08:18 PM (nz1sK)
My favorite poems of his are (1) Stoned and I missed it. (2) Never bite a married woman on the thigh. (3) There are too many kids in this tub.
Posted by: Fenderbender at March 10, 2026 08:20 PM (1FEc1)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:21 PM (u82oZ)
What has she shielded from view? Where's the mystique? Where's the talent? She's not an original anything but pieces of shock theater done by others long ago.
Otoh, like four seasons, I love dogs. They are wonderful. And, The Cafe is a favorite and a wonderful break from politics. (The latter, at least occasionally. 🙁
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 10, 2026 08:22 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: TecumsehTea at March 10
I am sorry you are going through this, I know waiting is very stressful.
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 08:22 PM (OoFl2)
It's hard waiting. Really hoping for a reprimand (best case scenario), or (the worst case scenario) a suspension.
Posted by: TecumsehTea
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He must have told the truth somewhere along the line. He should just go back into the movie business. Prayers for him retaining his honorable position.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:22 PM (c35xG)
Posted by: TecumsehTea
Prayers and fingers still crossed.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 10, 2026 08:24 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:24 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 10, 2026 08:24 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:26 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:26 PM (c35xG)
Good night all.
Posted by: Stateless at March 10, 2026 08:26 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 10, 2026 07:43 PM (2GVsD)
There is more to being alpha-gay than just being butch
Posted by: Kindltot at March 10, 2026 08:29 PM (rbvCR)
"How were you so productive last month?"
"Mostly OSHA violations."
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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Gag me, please.
Worked in a machine shop before there was OSHA. I'd like to take OSHA and tie it to a machine.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:29 PM (c35xG)
https://tinyurl.com/bdtzeyyu
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 08:29 PM (X+xvk)
Maryland has a new rule that when temps are above 85° and the worker has not worked for more than a week in that temp or above, the worker must acclimate over a period of days (2 hrs 4 hrs and 6 hrs) before they can return to full 8hrs shifts.
No joke.
OSHA proposes, workers decide
Posted by: Accomac at March 10, 2026 08:30 PM (/Chlc)
I am going to have to get her a secondary monitor so I can continue to work while she watches.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 10, 2026 08:31 PM (rbvCR)
"Six dead as man douses himself in petrol and sets himself alight on bus in Switzerland': More victims are hurt - police 'won't comment' on whether it is terror, local reports say"
Posted by: fd
Head scratcher.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 10, 2026 08:31 PM (IivNP)
Posted by: Skip at March 10, 2026 08:32 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: GrammieWingersSon at March 10, 2026 08:32 PM (eJSVs)
"Six dead as man douses himself in petrol and sets himself alight on bus in Switzerland': More victims are hurt - police 'won't comment' on whether it is terror, local reports say"
Posted by: fd
Head scratcher.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
**************
Freaking Presbyterians. Always overreacting.
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 08:32 PM (X+xvk)
Have a good night everyone
Posted by: Skip at March 10, 2026 08:33 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Skip
Oh No!
I hope they do not present a navigation hazard.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 08:33 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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EweTub has all kinds of ChickenShit ways forcing one to sign up. KMA.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:33 PM (FOFsU)
Posted by: GrammieWingersSon
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Thank you for the head's up. Best to Grammie, we're all praying for her.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:36 PM (FOFsU)
OSHA proposes, workers decide
Posted by: Accomac at March 10, 2026
That would come from whatever MD calls their local OSHA equivalent vs. federal OSHA. It will also be a great motivator to keep businesses in MD, right? *eyeroll*. And this is going to affect pay, right? Are local businesses filing suit against this over reach? Because with hydration and breaks, this is all manageable, otherwise nothing would happen in the South ever.
Posted by: Piper at March 10, 2026 08:36 PM (OoFl2)
Posted by: fd at March 10, 2026 08:36 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 10, 2026 08:36 PM (IivNP)
X and Bing videos is making U-tube hated. I imagine the clicks will go down. They have for me.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:37 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 10, 2026 08:37 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 10, 2026 08:38 PM (KAqW5)
Please tell her prayers are ascending, from the shadows of Jordie Nelson's ranch.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:38 PM (u82oZ)
He is also accused of smurfing, though at this point I suspect everyone in Congress is guilty of smurfing to get around campaign contribution limits
Posted by: Kindltot at March 10, 2026 08:38 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: GrammieWingersSon
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Thank you so much for the update! Sending love to all y'all. Prayers continue.
Posted by: screaming in digital at March 10, 2026 08:39 PM (fVXtb)
The live version of that thing where someone sets up 5000 mousetraps with a ping-pong ball on each one, then throws one more ball at them.....
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 08:39 PM (VHUov)
https://tinyurl.com/bdtzeyyu
Posted by: Sam Adams
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Are those magazine fed sling shots legal in Britain?
One to the temple.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:39 PM (FOFsU)
Did Griffith Observatory ever recover from that Nazi Zeppelin crashing near it? Good thing the Rocketeer was there to save the day.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:39 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:41 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:42 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Skip
Aloha, snackbar!
Posted by: the crabs at the bottom of the strait at March 10, 2026 08:42 PM (VHUov)
OSHA has outlived it usefulness
Posted by: Accomac at March 10, 2026 08:42 PM (T8bqm)
Thanks very much for the update on your mom. I'm glad to hear that the operation went well. Please pass along my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Thank you
Posted by: JackStraw at March 10, 2026 08:43 PM (viF8m)
David took down Goliath with a sling. It's a formidable weapon, with practice.
Sling vs slingshot. Discuss?
Posted by: fd at March 10, 2026 08:43 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:43 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 10, 2026 08:44 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: fd
Head scratcher.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
You'd have to scratch pretty fast to get the petrol to catch.
Posted by: mikeski shouldn't make light of this at March 10, 2026 08:44 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 08:11 PM
* cackles *
* wing flaps in unison *
Posted by: Big Penguin at March 10, 2026 08:44 PM (qgpJo)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:44 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog
I thought you just wanted a couple different lines to cross.
Posted by: mikeski can't see the line behind him at March 10, 2026 08:45 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:46 PM (u82oZ)
Gonna call it a night.
Got some problems to solve. Wish me luck.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:46 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 08:46 PM (+nEug)
~~~~~
So glad to hear that Grammie's surgery went well. She's such a trooper! Will continue to pray for her speedy recovery.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at March 10, 2026 08:47 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: NaCly Dog"
It has happened to me. I think it has something to do with Ace's time machine.
Posted by: fd at March 10, 2026 08:47 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:46 PM
Well, they have the Dutch Rudder to help find the best salvage sites.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 10, 2026 08:47 PM (0sNs1)
[ . . . ]
Posted by: Beartooth at March 10, 2026 08:00 PM (+Evw/)
The Crows really like shiny things when they are courting, or making up. Right now the first year crows are figuring out how to set up mating pairs. Try putting out cheap shiny earrings from Dollar Tree, or small bells.
The other thing they like is cubed up Spam as an occasional treat, they like that better than roadkill.
You might start getting gifts back.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 10, 2026 08:47 PM (rbvCR)
Don't forget to leave out plenty of food or that nibbling feeling you get at your toes may be a symptom of your neglect.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 10, 2026 08:50 PM (M9gjJ)
You might start getting gifts back.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 10, 2026 08:47 PM
We prefer Spam all the time over roadkill.
Posted by: Hawai'ians at March 10, 2026 08:52 PM (0sNs1)
Your update is muchly appreciated. My prayers continue for our dear friend.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 10, 2026 08:52 PM (ceJ0R)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 08:46 PM
Good luck. Watch your CPAs. If they're tracking toward you on a steady bearing, you may wish to change course.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 10, 2026 08:55 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Otis Criblecoblis at March 10, 2026 08:55 PM (+2GyC)
https://tinyurl.com/bdtzeyyu
Posted by: Sam Adams
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Are those magazine fed sling shots legal in Britain?
One to the temple.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:39 PM (FOFsU)
Fuck that. 762 Nato right in the fucking forehead.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 08:55 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 08:55 PM
Hae ye no love for tradition, lad?
Posted by: .303 British at March 10, 2026 08:56 PM (0sNs1)
They just don't care. We desperately need term limits at the very least.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at March 10, 2026 08:59 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: .75 at March 10, 2026 08:59 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 08:55 PM
Hae ye no love for tradition, lad?
Posted by: .303 British at March 10, 2026 08:56 PM (0sNs1)
Their tradition isn't worth a shit. If they gave a shit about their tradition they wouldn't be getting chased by fucking primitives on horses.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 08:59 PM (snZF9)
Replying to @alansass @sentdefender
This is video from a US military drone or plane camera (in night vision) showing a missile hitting and sinking a small Iranian navy boat in the ocean.
Iran was laying underwater bombs called "mines" to block ships in a key sea route for oil (Strait of Hormuz). The US spotted their minelayer boats and destroyed 16 of them today as part of bigger fights to keep the waters open and safe. Boom = boat gone!
Boat video:
https://tinyurl.com/29kvkdhb
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:59 PM (FOFsU)
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at March 10, 2026 09:00 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at March 10, 2026 09:01 PM (XyZGq)
My favorite poems of his are (1) Stoned and I missed it. (2) Never bite a married woman on the thigh. (3) There are too many kids in this tub.
Posted by: Fenderbender
"Crowded Tub" is what I think of when I think of Shel Silverstein poems. I liked "Where the Sidewalk Ends" and his other children's books when I was a kid.
"Never bite a married woman on the thigh" escalated quickly. I know he had a twisted sense of humor, but marital infidelity and double suicide is pretty dark subject matter.
"It's Hot!" is the poem I remember from the kid's books. "I think I'll take my skin off, and sit around in my bones."
Posted by: mikeski is still hot at March 10, 2026 09:02 PM (VHUov)
May get hit here tonite.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at March 10, 2026 09:03 PM (XyZGq)
Posted by: Kindltot at March 10, 2026 09:03 PM (rbvCR)
Boat video:
https://tinyurl.com/29kvkdhb
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 08:59 PM (FOFsU)
Thats how you do war. Hunt them, waste them, break all their shit.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 10, 2026 09:03 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: GrammieWingersSon at March 10, 2026 08:32 PM (eJSVs)
Prayers for pain free healing ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at March 10, 2026 09:05 PM (3sXRv)
Posted by: IrishEi ?!
Combined term limits. With a possible exception for the military, you get to work for the feds for 10 years. Total. President, Senator, judge, janitor, whatthefuckever. Get back in the private sector and earn your own living rather than stealing mine for a lifetime.
Posted by: if mikeski were emperor for a day at March 10, 2026 09:05 PM (VHUov)
* They wanted to depart earlier, but the dockworker's contract specified no overtime or weekend work.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 10, 2026 09:08 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: if mikeski were emperor for a day at March 10, 2026 09:05 PM (VHUov)
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Works for me.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at March 10, 2026 09:10 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 09:13 PM (+nEug)
Kids are hilarious, well,some of the time,lol.
We pick up our 7 y/o grandson from the bus stop every Tuesday and he spends the rest of the afternoon with us.
Today when were taking him home he asked if we would take him to Dollar General on the way home. He is really into dinosaurs, and we thought maybe there is a new dinosaur something he wanted.
We get there and all he wanted was tongs. We suggested the small tongs but he wanted the large tongs.
We take him home and his parents are WTH? We told them when you figure out why he wanted tongs let us know. It will be interesting, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at March 10, 2026 09:13 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 10, 2026 09:14 PM (diia5)
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It's so he can pretend to be a dinosaur, the tongs are jaws.
This is known.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 09:15 PM (RIvkX)
SlingShot, magazine fed. Slip the full magazine into the handle. But you only need one shot and they are very quiet and easily secreted.
Much opsec for Brit work.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 09:15 PM (FOFsU)
Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 10, 2026 09:15 PM (uPDHF)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 09:15 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 10, 2026 09:08 PM (0sNs1)
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That right there.
That right there is the difference between the US and the Euroweenies.
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The Dragon with arrivevin Cyprus in time to turn around and sail home.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 09:13 PM (+nEug)
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Haha! Altogether possible!
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at March 10, 2026 09:16 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 09:13 PM
Assuming it makes it to Cyprus.
Worse, there are unlikely to be any yaks aboard.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 10, 2026 09:16 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: four seasons at March 10, 2026 09:17 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: GrammieWingersSon at March 10, 2026 08:32 PM (eJSVs)
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So thankful to have news b"h for good health.
A prayer for her complete and speedy recovery.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 09:18 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
So if we want to invade the E.U., we just start at 5PM on a Friday. Almost 3 days of free reign.
Posted by: mikeski at March 10, 2026 09:18 PM (VHUov)
... in a coma.
So the ayatollahs raised up a living corpse. Kind of like how the Democrats raised up Chernenko I mean, Biden in 2020
Posted by: gKWVE at March 10, 2026 09:18 PM (gKWVE)
https://tinyurl.com/29kvkdhb
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _
How's that for entertainment!?!
Posted by: Hanry Caville in the man from UNCLE remake a few years back . . . at March 10, 2026 09:18 PM (3ZUWJ)
153 The Dragon with arrivevin Cyprus in time to turn around and sail home.
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 09:13 PM
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Can they do that without screwing up?
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 10, 2026 09:19 PM (VWtfl)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 09:19 PM (RIvkX)
... in a coma.
So the ayatollahs raised up a living corpse. Kind of like how the Democrats raised up Chernenko I mean, Biden in 2020
Posted by: gKWVE at March 10, 2026 09:18 PM (gKWVE)
Ayatollah in a coma, you know its serious!
Posted by: Kindltot at March 10, 2026 09:20 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Auspex at March 10, 2026 09:20 PM (Y8DZL)
... in a coma.
So the ayatollahs raised up a living corpse. Kind of like how the Democrats raised up Chernenko I mean, Biden in 2020
Posted by: gKWVE at March 10, 2026 09:18 PM (gKWVE)
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He's the Nepotollah.
h/t Gutfeld
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 10, 2026 09:21 PM (RIvkX)
Where are the soccer hooligans to pull those assholes off those horses and beat them to a bloody pulp?
They're testing the waters and they need to be smashed now.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 10, 2026 09:21 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at March 10, 2026 09:22 PM (Vvh2V)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 09:22 PM (+nEug)
Posted by: GrammieWingersSon at March 10, 2026 08:32 PM (eJSVs)
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HOLY CARP! YES!!! WOW!!! Not enough punctuation to express how happy I am to see this!
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at March 10, 2026 09:22 PM (0wAv0)
Posted by: Boy Mo at March 10, 2026 09:22 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at March 10, 2026 09:23 PM (u82oZ)
How's that for entertainment!?!
Posted by: Hanry Caville in the man from UNCLE remake a few years back
I really enjoyed watching the little black missiles track to their target before going 'splodey.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 10, 2026 09:24 PM (xG4kz)
Another look at halberds?
Posted by: Boy Mo at March 10, 2026 09:24 PM (vFG9F)
https://tinyurl.com/3ab3vuvd
One to the temple then he goes to the mosque.
ah la
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 09:30 PM (FOFsU)
But…
they had to remove her colon
The whole thing? I've not heard of that before. Large and small? That's going to be tough. God bless her.
Posted by: mindful webworker - aging is not for the young at March 10, 2026 09:31 PM (ByrUz)
Posted by: gKWVE at March 10, 2026 09:31 PM (gKWVE)
Boat video:
https://tinyurl.com/29kvkdhb
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _
Well watching that video was fun.
Posted by: Tuna at March 10, 2026 09:34 PM (lJ0H4)
https://tinyurl.com/3ab3vuvd"
That's fine for small varmints but for those big ones you need a pinball sized marble.
Posted by: Boy Mo at March 10, 2026 09:35 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Ben Had at March 10, 2026 09:22 PM (+nEug)
Jihad against Atlantis.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 10, 2026 09:36 PM (w/O5Q)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 09:37 PM (FOFsU)
Posted by: Accom
A valid 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (often called OSHA 40) is active for 12 months from the completion date. To remain compliant and valid, you must complete an 8-hour refresher course annually. It is essential to take the course through an OSHA-authorized training provider to ensure it is recognized by employers.
They should vote on new work rules??
Osha proposes, workers decide???
Maryland is a state plan state with laws as least as strict as federal osha's. They can be more strict but not lesser.
Heat stress is to be proven by exposure sampling not environment. If Maryland has such idiot laws and can enforce them, cheers. How businesses are to function, idk.
Osha has NO heat stress standard but rather guidelines and on rare occasion has utilized the General Duty Clause, Section 5(1) of the OSHAct.
See: Key Aspects of OSHA Heat Safety (Under Development)
Your group should thank their lucky stars they're not glass or asphalt plant workers; farm crews; building, maritime trades.
Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at March 10, 2026 09:39 PM (NFX2v)
Posted by: four seasons at March 10, 2026 09:41 PM (3ek7K)
Posted by: Braenyard
Only homos troll for homos, you know
youtu.be/DRoo53diveo
Posted by: gKWVE at March 10, 2026 09:42 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 10, 2026 09:44 PM (IivNP)
Posted by: Boy Mo
--
You get no penetration or velocity with a pinball.
Look at some ewetubs of slingshots in action
_David
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 09:44 PM (FOFsU)
Posted by: if mikeski were emperor for a day
Make all SESs at-will political employees and prohibit their 'downgrading' to GS pay grades to bury in like ticks on a dogs ass when a new Admin comes in.
Most SES are policy wonks or political rewards - vast majority of these jobs could be disappeared by an incoming Admin that does not support the Ivy League.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 10, 2026 09:46 PM (/lPRQ)
Look at some ewetubs of slingshots in action
_David
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
Wrist rockets were very impressive when I was a kid....
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 09:49 PM (X+xvk)
Posted by: Case at March 10, 2026 09:49 PM (pvf3X)
Posted by: Sam Adams
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You're in England. Tell me what you are going to do for the resistance?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 10, 2026 09:50 PM (FOFsU)
There was one cat dude who was pretty chill, being Pretti Good, on the left. Then he/she joined in the blur as it looked like end times.
I like to imagine this is how the Dims were when Trump won again in 2024.
One black and white cat (Bill Clinton) sat on the bench under the window, watching while on alert.
Hillary was the big white fat cat who jumped on the window, scaring the other cat who fell off the ledge (Obungo, trying to escape), then jumped off after messing with the blinds, casing the joint..and Bill fled with the others.
Bravo to the one who shot straight up in an arc for survival. Unsure who that was, not Biden.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 10, 2026 09:52 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Hae ye no love for tradition, lad?
Posted by: .303 British
Their tradition isn't worth a shit. If they gave a shit about their tradition they wouldn't be getting chased by fucking primitives on horses.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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The Mark VII bullet is what made the 303 so lethal as well as rapidity of fire from Lee Enfields. The bullet head is lighter than the tail so it goes ass over front when it hits a human obstacle. Makes a helluva wound. The 8x57 or the 30.06 fmj bullets tended to zip through rather than upset like the 303.
FWIW, that same factor makes the 5.56 lethal but yet not that penetrative in the 55 gr XM193 boat tail. If you get the bullet up to 3000-3300 fps, then the upset is considerable where the bullet destabilizes upon hitting a target. The XM193 however at the same time is less penetrative than 9mm ball through drywall, studs, etc.
Military went away from it because first they wanted Light AP 62 gr XM855 to penetrate Sov Union era body armor and helmets, then the heavier 77 gr for desert warfare.
Posted by: whig at March 10, 2026 09:53 PM (E4rtv)
Nope! A thank you note and recompense went out today! 😊
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at March 10, 2026 09:58 PM (Vvh2V)
Posted by: mindful webworker - no problem at March 10, 2026 10:00 PM (ByrUz)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
What would I advise the English to do to take their country back? Absent an overwhelming willingness to become completely unmanageable, I don't know what I would tell them.
They watched as the actions of the 1% were used to justify stripping them of their firearms. They surrendered to tyranny. Getting their freedom back is possible, of course. It just may take eight decades of utter repression and the backing of the world's only remaining free nation. It's all completely uphill, K-2 uphill, for them.
Posted by: Sam Adams at March 10, 2026 10:00 PM (X+xvk)
https://tinyurl.com/4km9xfkz
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 10, 2026 10:01 PM (ix8EF)
Posted by: mindful webworker - ol' fatty fingers hisself at March 10, 2026 10:02 PM (ByrUz)
95 percent of vote in.
Posted by: whig at March 10, 2026 10:02 PM (E4rtv)
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